The Griffin Show: Birthday Season has begun.

Mary and Betty (Jon's mom and grandmother) came in last Saturday and were here over Griffin and my birthdays. On Saturday we took Griffin to get his birthday present from Don and Mary which was a Build a Bear shopping trip. He picked out a wolf with rockstar clothes, sunglasses and a skateboard. And of course golf clubs, that he is going to get for Easter. We had a yummy dinner at PF Change's. Then on Sunday, we got ready for Griffin's birthday party. We had a Robot Dance Party. SO much fun. His friends that were able to come were Addisyn, Phoebe, Logan, Piper, Ava and Olivia. The kids decorated robot cut outs, played, listened to music and ate cake and ice cream. He got fun presents and I think a good time was had by all.

Then on Sunday night we went to Goldsboro and had dinner at Chili's and went to Sam's.

Monday was my birthday, but I have learned that having a child with a birthday so close to mine means mine will never quite be the same. It was a day full of mundane 'mom' things to do, like going to the pediatrician. Griffin was up from midnight (as I was just falling asleep) until 2 crying. He said his ear hurt. No fever so I sent him to school since we were doing his school birthday party. Complete with a golf cart cake. We traveled to 3 stores, looked through all of their cake books and I was told over and over, "No, Jaxon had that" or "No, Brayden had that one." But luckily golf was Griffin's and he was thrilled. Then after school we went to the doctor to find out he had a double ear infection. Fun times. That night we went to Goldsboro and had Outback, one of my favorites! I love their Seared Ahi Tuna!!

Tues, G and I took Mary and Betty to the airport. We had a great time with them and hated to see them leave. Griffin and I went to Monkey Joe's for his actual birthday. OMG. It was SO exhausting. It is a inside playground with tons of huge blow up slides and bouce areas. Fun, but wow, I had no idea how much work. I ended up falling a couple of times and hurt my knee.

Wednesday brought surprise snow. And school was canceled.

Last night (Thursday) my friends had a party for my birthday. It was a lot of fun and I feel so blessed to have all of these great women in my life. I got fun, unexpected presents and lots of laughs. And tomorrow I am going with my friends Amy and Ali to Wilmington for the day. Fun! Here are some pictures, in a jumble of order. Oh and I am working on thank you cards, today so hopefully will have thank you cards out before Easter... : )