Happy Birthday and March of Dimes

We had a busy weekend!!! Mike's grandparents came in town on Friday from PA to visit for Mikayla's birthday. Mike decided to take the day off from work on Friday so he had a long weekend. Grandparents came to the house with Mamaw after their flight arrived and we all went to Cracker Barrel to eat lunch. I spent a lot of time preparing for Mikayla's party so I was glad that Mike took off work. Saturday we got up bright and early to leave for Lebanon for March for Babies walk. Because it was Mikayla's birthday and she was the Ambassador child, they set up a birthday tent decorated with Abby Cadabby stuff. They even had a cupcake cake!! I was so thankful to Leigh and all the people at March of Dimes for doing this for Mikayla. We had a great turnout for people to walk with us. Some people planning to walk with us had sicknesses at the last minute and could not come. We had Memaw(my grandmother), Aunt Susan, Mamaw & Papa, Mommy, Daddy, Mikayla, Brian & Aimee Lomax, Brian & Courtney Mansell, Chad, Kristy, & Calleigh Kemp; Allie & Liz Courtney, Mike's granparents, Michael, Lisa, Jacob, & Joseph Spencer; and I think that was it. Hopefully, I am not forgetting anyone. We could not have asked for better weather. We won two awards for raising money- Top Overall Family Team and Top in our division. Thank you to everyone who gave toward our walk we could not have done it without each one of you.
After the walk, we went back to Portland so the birthday girl could take a nap(a Very short one) to get ready for her party. The park was a great idea since the kids had a blast playing. We had great weather - I was a little disappointed at the wind. I had table cloths and decorations that I could not even use because the wind was blowing so hard. The presents were blowing off the table and I was a little worried about the food. Mikayla got soooo many presents!!! I need more room at my house or just a bigger house. I have had to change some toys out and put some away to make room for all the new ones. There were so many for her to open that she actually got very bored toward the end. She loves playing with all her new stuff. I had it all spread in the living room for the first couple of days after the party and she would just scoot around the room from toy to toy- it was very entertaining for her and us. She also got money and instead of toys she got clothes, books, dvds, some new cups and utensils, bathing suits, and her own potty chair. She has been showing an interest in the potty lately and has used the big potty twice. She is getting to be a big girl!! After her party we had some family over and had
bar-b-que. I was exhausted!!! Sunday, we got up and went to church. Mikayla moved up to the two year old room. She cried this morning, all the kids wanted to touch her and her chair. Mikayla doesn't like to be crowded and is very particular about the way people touch and push her chair. I guess I would probably be the same way. We went to Mamaw and Papa's for dinner Sunday night and spent time the Great-grandparents. Monday, Mikayla and I went grocery shopping. We met up at Longhorn for dinner with Mike's family Monday night. And today, Mikayla had her two year checkup with Dr. Murray today. Everything is good except her size. She needs to be bigger!!! We have tried lots of things but are going to try some other things. Hopefully we can get some size on her.

I posted some pictures below. The all say Ritz-Pic because I got the printed there and they have an option of sharing your pictures on your blog. Instead of having to post them all (there are many) somewhere else I decided to try this. You can click on any of the pictures and there is an option to buy it. There are pictures from Easter egg hunts, Easter day, just hanging around the house, March of Dimes walk(the orange shirts are from there), Mikayla's birthday party, and at Mamaw & Papa's on Sunday. Hope you all like them. Sorry I have not posted recently. Enjoy!!