Our insane weekend!

Our weekend started out with a Halloween/Belated 16th Birthday party for Allison, equiped with a dj, disco ball, costume wearing frenzy out in our garage! Prior to the party, it took Chuck 16 hours total to actually clean up the garage--did I mention how much I hate moving? So....Thurs. night and Friday consisted of decorating the garage and food gathering(which took 2 hours at the grocery store).

This group of kids always amazes me! I say that, because the dj kept commenting on how this group doesn't like the "typical" songs that he normally plays for this age group--meaning hip hop or rap. They danced to the 'Electric Slide' (one of my favorites), and 'Macarena' and other group dance songs like that. (Yeah, I won't pretend I know them) Then, at around 10:00 p.m. they decided they had enough dancing, told the dj thanks, then grabbed a movie and went to the bonus room to chill. I just love that! They were so cool with each other, and danced together as a group--no close dancing or inappropriate moves. I was impressed. The two neighbor girls came over (they are 9 and 8) dressed in their costumes, and everyone danced with them, too. So, yeah, you can say they LOVED it!

On Saturday, Mitch started hockey, and Tanner had his last try-out to find out which team he will be on this season. He was a happy boy when he recieved the news that he made it on the team he wanted. YIPEE.....TANNER!!! Way to go! Mitch was just excited to be on skates again.

I spent the day cleaning and cooking food for Sunday. Allison was confirmed on Sunday afternoon. We had 32 people here for lunch and dessert.

I'll admit, I was a little choked up all morning and afternoon yesterday. I just kept looking at my little girl--who's not so little anymore--and I was filled with so much pride. Each confirmand had to write a faith statement; and, to be honest, hers just blew me away. She had three full pages of what her faith means to her, and every time I read it--yeah, you already know--I bawl! She was so nervous to have me read it; mainly because she wasn't sure if she wrote it right. I told her that she couldn't have gotten it more "right." She poured out her heart, and I will treasure those pieces of paper always. She's growing into such an amazing, strong, young woman. This weekend also opened my eyes as to how close she actually is to adulthood. Oh man, do I have a pain in my stomach (heart) as I type that. My sister-in-law keeps reminding me that I have to look at it in a positive way--that this is just the start of new beginnings--but my heart aches at the thought of her growing up and moving on! O.k., I can't start this...I'll never be able to stop!....deep breath.....