So...a lot has happened in two weeks...

I took a blogging hiatus for two weeks while we moved from Texas to Nevada.  BIG MOVE!  We took our time driving and tried to enjoy it.  I will try to do a quick catch up Part 1 today and do Part 2 tomorrow. 

 First up, Alanna had her 4th birthday party.  Our tradition is to wake up to balloons on her birthday.  She loves it and I love the squeals I hear once she wakes up and sees what day it is! 

(notice the packed boxes)

Alanna and her sweet friend Shyne decided to have a joint birthday part and to collect peanut butter and jelly instead of gifts for their party.  It was a total success!!

 Here are the sweet girlies with all their PB&J they collected.  We delivered it to a local food bank and they were so surprised that kids would want to do this instead of open gifts.  Alanna really understood what we were doing and she was so happy to do it!  I love her giving heart!

Then we skyped with Mamaw to open her birthday gift. FUN!

Then Nana and Papa came and we got ready for a swim party!!  Look at that stylin' girl!

We had roughly 60-70 people at the combined swim party and it was a total blast!  She didn't even miss the gifts because she was so busy swimming.  Plus...Grammy and Grandpa sent a card and Gigi sent a card, so this girl had plenty to open at home. =)

PART 2 tomorrow....