This past weekend was so much fun! On Saturday we went to a birthday party, which I LOVE birthdays, and it was one of the best decorated ones I have been too- Mama Mallory was such a good host... pizza, beer, and cake-pops... umm, hello that always equals a good time :) She also had the BEST "goody bags" for the kiddos, meaning they were so age appropriate. Dominick's bag (because I don't know if they were different) had bubbles, a baby book, and best of all baby food- I mean, seriously perfect bag for a 8month old...... and not to mention the bag itself is now one of Dominick's toys, don't know if that was done on purpose, but it is an adorable bag!
I didn't take any pictures :( but here is the lady-bug bag, with each kids name on front!
Then later that night, Bethy, Folkert and Bennys came out! We all decided to jump in the pool. Since Dominick hadn’t had Chemotherapy for 2 weeks, he was able to get in the pool, and LOVED IT!!!! It was so fun to see how much he loves the water. I know he LOVED the bath, but this took it to a WHOLE new level. He is my little swimmer for sure! Also, since he hadn’t had Chemotherapy in so long we decided to do “Bathy Time” with the boys… SOOOOO CUTE! I can’t wait until they are able to play with each other in the tub- We ended the night with amazing burgers and hot dogs courtesy of my husband’s remarkable BBQing skills- YUM-O!
"Bathy Time" then play time for the cousins
Then came Sunday... Let me just say this… Ryan and I were, and still are, overwhelmed with how many people came out. We knew it would be a little crowded but O MY GOSH we had no idea that many people would come. It was incredible to see so many faces; family from all over CA, old friends, new friends, FB friends etc J We can’t say thank you enough for everyone spending their Sunday with us. Just when you think the world is a crazy place, you are quickly reminded there are still many good people out there. I was amazed with how generous people were, and on top of it people who didn’t even know us but came because they heard. When I turned around, and would see a little gold bracelet on so many people’s wrist, it would seriously take my breath away. I think sometimes I forget this whole ordeal is happening to me, but when I sit down and think about it, it is scary the road we have ahead, but then I remember all the people that are behind us to help us with anything we may need and it eases my anxiety and nerves. Thanks again for all the support and love, thanks for the texts, emails, facebook messages, cards etc. None of that will ever get old to my little family and I can’t express how much the kind words lift our spirits when we have our down days. Thanks again seriously over and over to everyone who came………….. and a special shout out thank you to my parents, Ryan’s mom, Robert and Larry, the whole Abriel Family, and everyone who donated something for us to use Sunday. Everything got used and many people left with amazing gifts-
"tougher than I look" Our little hero :)
Us before... and CLEARLY us after!
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