Josh and Becca Thrap and Family

It was indeed a happy birthday weekend for me. Josh got off work early on Thursday (Jacob’s last day of 1st grade!) and we all went to Coralville to visit the Wheelers. Kate and I went SHOPPING (I love shopping) and once the kids were all in bed we ROOKed thru the wee hours of the morning. (Girls wiped the floor with the guys!) Friday I got to shop some more and then we headed on to Muscatine (or rather to Fruitland) and had an outdoor party with lots of friends. We had to leave that party a bit early cause Elena was getting tired and the kids were wet, cold, and the mosquitoes were coming out. Saturday morning ‚ I got my hair cut then it was one party after another after another! First was Sammi’s first birthday party and they had a second cake and everything for me! Surprise! From there we ran off to Audrey’s 5th birthday party at McDonalds. When that was over I got to go out with my friends and Josh kept the kids at his folks. I had a blast. Then Sunday we celebrated with my parents–mom made rhubarb coffeecake and Indian chicken, yummy. I tried to take a little nap after lunch to rest up for more partying that night with Josh’s (and now my) friends. We got to see Dan’s new house and Diana’s new house. The kids played in the sprinkler. After that, we drove back to Coralville for another late night of ROOK with the Wheelers (those poor guys, its a wonder they still want to play with us ;)) Now we’re back at home. Elise is at grandma camp and Josh has gone back to work and Rose and Sammi have moved into their new apartment so the house seems pretty empty. Ooh! My new computer just arrived!