Had a birthday party for DD this weekend and I lived to tell the tale! Actually, it was a nice party. Four girls came and lots of swimming - Sat pm, Sat eve, and Sun am. Pool was hovering at about 87 degrees (yippee for solar heating). We had Costco pizza and taco bar (I prepared all the fixing but cheated by using preformed shells). Lots of fruit and veggie try. I was so proud of myself for no junk foods except for the birthday cake. I made DD an ice cream cake. One layer white cake, one chocolate with Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Brownie ice cream in the middle. Frosting was cool whip. Yum! And very easy and cheap to make as well. After dark the girls made bracelets and necklaces with fancy beads while watching "Bewitched" on DVD. My DD loves the show (it brings back childhood memories). One girl brought "scary" movies to watch but 3 were rated "R" and one was "PG-13." So no go on that one at our home. In the morning more swimming. Breakfast was pancakes, left over pizza, and homemade smoothies. The guests were impressed that I actually save left over fruit and freeze it for smoothies! Hopefully they tell their mommies. The pancakes were also extras frozen for breakfast at a later time (yes I was a bit lazy). I took a long nap this pm and then off to Target for DD to spend some of her birthday monies. But we rode our bikes for a bit of exercise. DD is happy with her day and Mom and Dad are content that it was not too wild. Sophie the dog was even on her best behavior! She did not bark at anyone and did not jump in the pool after the girls.

Hope the rest of you have also enjoyed your weekend!