Demand's birthday party was so much fun. Even though I had a blast putting it all together, it was a lot of work and I'm still exhausted. It took over a week to make the cardboard castle, but it was a blast to make. Plus it made giving up cable that week a bit easier. Her castle cake was also fun to make, just a little time consuming. Every cake should be that much fun to make. By far her favorite part of the party was having all her friends there. She keeps talking about how much fun she had with her friends. However, in true Sloth fashion, amidst friends, sweets, fun and laughter, Demand asked if she could watch a show. Next year, no party. ;)
Happy has ridiculous strength, well some of him is strong. He was born with wicked strong neck and legs, and how has outrageously strong abs. His arms however,not so much. The poor kid can roll over and get his legs under him but just face plants. And THAT does not make him happy. Speaking of which, yes, Happy is still happy. When he's in a good mood he'll charm your socks off. However when that kid is mad you better watch out. Ear piercing screams; and he turns bright red which is appropriate since he'll also raise a good 80 degrees in temperature. Moral of the story is keep the kid happy.
Ok, now onto the fun stuff. The Sloth family has decided to head to Europe for a month this coming fall. It was kind of a quick decision but not one made in haste. We currently have college friend who have been living over there for three years. Every summer they come back to the states for a few months and every year they encourage us to come for a visit and every year we say we'll try. Well no time like the present. The money is "there", (looks like we won't be getting a van this month after all) I'm not pregnant and prices to fly are ridiculously low. We're also bringing Obscure to help with the kiddos. Our plan is to fly into Munich and spend a day there before heading to France for ten days. I've been to France and actually been in Paris four time but I haven't actually seen anything. Then we're heading to Austria for about a week. We'll stay with our friends and visit some my old stomping grounds from when I spent a semester there. Then we're joining our friends on a Rome/Assisi pilgrimage that they organize every semester. They have two young kids the same age as ours so it should be fun. Oh, and the price we'll pay for the Rome/Assisi trip is also ridiculous. Then we'll head back to Austria for a day or two before flying home.
See Mr. Sloth flew to Europe once for the purpose of going to Rome but I had "issues" and refused to leave Austria. So he gave up Rome for me. Every since then we've been looking for an opportunity to go there, and it looks like our ship has come in, or in this case, plane.
(more pictures of the family below)
Demand after blowing out her candles.
Happy's first feeding.
Our astute son.
The kids after a delightful afternoon of "German Festing"
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