{Twilight "pre"Teens}

Somehow we managed to survive the weekend!!!

In case you hadn’t heard, two crazy parents agreed to host a slumber party.

Oh wait...it gets better!

Not only did we agree to host a slumber party but we agreed to host a "preteen" slumber party and we let our preteen invite 8 of her closest friends!!!

Not exactly sure what we were thinking, I guess batting those big brown eyes really does work every now and then.

We hosted an early birthday event this year because Spring Break activities will keep us a bit busy. Our house will also be full of out of town guests.

 (YAY!!!!)

I thought I’d be nice and save them from having to listen to a house full of girls!

YOU’RE WELCOME!!!!

Our Theme

I don’t know that I can quite explain the twilight obsession that has taken over our household and yes this includes mom too! I must admit, I held out for a really long time with Bryanna. I’m sure that she was one of the “last girls on the entire planet” (as I was told) to watch the movies and you know what, I’m okay with that! 

YES I made her sit with me and watch all of them before she was allowed to watch them with anyone else! 

YES we will read the books together this summer! 

YES I know I’m THAT mom and I’m pretty a-okay with all of it!!!

Decorating was a bit tricky. 

First of all, I waited until Friday (the day of the party) to do my shopping. I know, I know, me wait ‘til the last minute??? There is a first time for everything! I didn’t realize that there wouldn’t be any twilight themed decorations to be found. Silly me, I just assumed that the hype would last a little longer.

My next step IMPROVISE!!!  

  

The party started at 6 pm and by 7, my eardrums were pretty much shot for the night! Needless to say, I was grateful for warm weather, a trampoline, and living on a quiet cul-de-sac! My neighbors probably weren’t as excited as I was =)

The night was spent eating, dancing, singing, eating, talking about shhhhh boys, eating, talking, dancing, talking, oh and watching those ever so famous twilight movies!!!!

Somewhere in between movie 2 and 4 (3 was skipped) I dozed off. I woke up to the sound of rolling credits. I walked out to take a peek, thinking everyone would be asleep only to find a majority of the girls still awake at 4:40 in the morning!!!! I quickly shut the party down and made everyone get some sleep.

The girls were troopers. They all managed to get up (most had somewhere to be before noon). I made sure their tummies were full, although I’m not quite sure where exactly they found room to fit more food!!! Jason was a trooper too. He managed to survive a house full of preteen girls!!! Luckily Trav was home to keep him company. They decided to stay safe by locking themselves in the bedroom and having a Star Wars movie marathon.

I am learning that as children get older, you don’t always get to enjoy every little moment. Bryanna’s schedule is so hectic these days and most of the time we are the taxi service driving her to and from practice and of course all of those games that she has to attend. We don’t always get to see her with her friends. 

Having this moment, although crazy was actually pretty amazing because it gave us a chance to watch her in her own little world. I must share that I am proud of the little world my daughter has created for herself. She has an amazing group of friends!!! So even though my ears were ringing by Saturday morning, it was well worth it because I was able to capture a slice of Bry’s life outside of home.