Only two more days until Kade will be home!! My heart is racing, there is a perpetual smile on my face and the gloomy January weather doesn’t feel quite so gloomy. My boy is coming home and I can hardly wait!
My pal, Nani Bertola, helped me do something rather crazy last Friday. Since we are in celebration mode with Sage’s birthday Saturday, Konsti’s birthday yesterday, Kade returning home on Wednesday and my birthday on Thursday, we filled close to 250 pearlized balloons and they are currently floating on my ceiling!
We put high-float in each balloon and so far they have stayed up. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that they will last until Wednesday night! Sage thought this was the most magical thing she’s ever seen (the ribbons are hanging way down which is a cool effect) and Konsti thinks we are just crazy Americans!
I also made these fun banners:
Because I used repositionable adhesive on the letters, I will quickly change out “Konsti” and Sage” tomorrow for “Elder Bearnson.” I used a variety of American Crafts paper and of course, my Perfect Layers tool to make the matting on each flag the perfect size. Go here for instructions on how to make your own banner. Tip: Save all your extra paper scraps from the larger banner–they are the perfect size to make the smaller banner!
Saturday morning we blindfolded Konsti and Sage and took them to breakfast. Sage had a party last night (we went to the Muppets movie–loved it!) and last night our dear friends, Pam and Myron, made an amazing birthday meal for all of us complete with Red Velvet Cake!
Konsti and Collin went to preference last night. I think Collin shocked his date by wearing this tux:
He had to wear his red high tops and a “Michael Jackson” glove! Gotta love this kid! He beats to his own drum!
His date was super pretty in her off-white dress:
Konsti chose a more traditional tux and his adorable date wore a vintage dress:
These are the moments and I can’t ask for anything more.
I CAN’T WAIT to share the details about Wednesday! Thanks for sharing my excitement with me!
Love, Lisa
What an amazing week of celebrations!!! So excited that your boy will be home soon.
It’s gonna be the best week EVER! Can’t wait to see that kid. I am so happy for year. It serously is one of the best days of your life. Glad your Birthday Kids had a great time. I love the balloons!
The balloons and banner are a GREAT idea! I’ll bet you are a jumble of emotions with so many wonderful things happening at once. Isn’t it great to see all the years of hopes and good works paying off big-time in blessings? Congratulations!
I can feel your excitement from where I sit in Missoula, MT! So happy for you. Can’t believe it’s been 2 years since Kade left on his mission. Have fun!
So excited for you, Lisa! Enjoy every moment!
So Excited for you. Hope that all goes well. I’m looking forward to all of those photos!!
Awww, it’s hours, minutes and seconds now!!! I’m sooooo excited for all of you, Lisa!!! He’s been a missing piece of the puzzle for two years–sorely missed. Can’t wait to see how he’s matured over this time….don’t keep us in suspense!
Love the balloons–and love the pics of the boys. Collin is a heart-throb, I can tell!!! What a fun kid he’s always been!! Konsti is adorable. Glad he’s been such a great match for your family with Kade away. (You’re gonna have one extra kid when he gets back. Ack!)
Happy Birthday on Thursday!!! 29 again? How do you do it?
Happy birthday to all of you, a lot to celebrate!!!!!
Lisa, so very happy for you and your family, that you will all be together and you will have your son home with you. What a birthday for you!!! Love the balloons. I know it has been long for you, but it does seem like a fast two years. Looking forward to all the wonderful photos. God Bless!!
looking good!!! love the balloons – I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow and Thursday!!
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OMG neither can we!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So happy for all of you:)
How exciting! Tomorrow it will be two years since you said goodbye. Wow! Time sure does fly by!
That red tux is spectacular!
I have followed your blog for a few years now so I remember when Kade left. Time has flown…so happy for all of you that he is almost home.
Yeah, I’m excited for you!!
TOMORROW IS THE BIG DAY! So excited for you. Can’t wait to hear how Kade is doing & see all the pics. Savor every moment tomorrow.
Lisa, my heart is so happy for you! I’d fly five hours out there just to watch your reunion! I’ll be thinking of you tomorrow and sharing in your joy. Don’t squish him too hard when you hug him!!! Can’t wait to see the pictures. Hugs to all the Bearnsons and Happy Birthday to you, Sage and Konsti!
Today’s the day! So excited for all of you to reunite with Kade. He has done amazing work the past two years & now it is time to rejoice & celebrate. Happy Birthday to Sage & Kosti & that Collin is such a cutie in his tux. So very much to celebrate for you & your family
. Happy early Birthday-your beautiful family all together-the best gift of all!
Xoxo-from Ohio. Love, Kellie
The big day. YAH.