Darling Little Divas!!!

Ashlyn came up the stairs in this number yelling -

"Momma, Do I look good or what?"

Ida and I both agreed that this outfit is definitely Idafied!!!

Ashlyn is such a little fashionista!

Two Little Prisspots! Miss Ashlyn and Brooklan.

Miss Brooklan all dressed up in her Tinkerbell dress.
What a pretty fairy princess!

Bounce House

Fun times in the backyard!

I highly recommend one of these!

My kids could have stayed in here for hours and hours!

Karma is a BITCH

Knowing that it was time for both A & B's immunizations I, being the smart one that I am, decided to schedule their appointment together on a Friday when Britt and my mom are off of work so that I did not have to be there to witness this dramatic ordeal. I thought that it was best to make Nana and Daddy be the bad guys and Mommy be the good guy. Don't tell me you wouldn't do this to people! Brennan, not so bad with the shots because he doesn't know they are coming, but Ashlyn...........she is FREAKIN' TERRIFIED OF THEM!!!!!! Today it took Britt and 2 nurses to hold her down for her 5 shots and Mom said that she was screaming bloody murder throughout the entire doctor's office. Bless her little heart! They did her eye exam and her hearing sreening. Her hearing was fine, but her eyesight was a little off. Her right eye was 20/40 and her left eye was 20/50. The doctor can't write off her paperwork for school if her eye sight is over 20/40, so she has an appointment at Graystone next Friday. Please pray that everything is ok with her vision. The doctor is also concerned with her weight. This to me is not that big of an issue, only because I was a stick when I was a child and I was perfectly healthy. Ashlyn eats NONSTOP! I believe that she is just a petite child. We have to take her back in 6 months for a weight check to make sure that she is gaining properly. So, after their day of shots, screaming fits, school screenings, and SUPER DOOPER DRAMA QUEEN BLOWOUTS. Here's where the Karma comes into play.

Chris C. came around to get the breakfast order for work. I work at a SPECTACULAR JOB where we go get breakfast every single morning! I'm surprised that I'm not 500 lbs by now! I went to pull my wallet out and it wasn't in my purse. I had left it in the diaper bag from last night when we took my dad out for his Birthday. So, Chris being the gent that he is offered to pay for my breakfast. Then I realized that I was meeting my friend Renee for lunch today and I had no money for lunch, so Gavin being the gent that he is lent me some money for lunch. Do I work with a great bunch of guys or what? THEN..............after breakfast Gavin walks in and tells me that I have a nail stuck in my tire. Great...........just Great! I just had 4 brand spankin' new tires put on less than 3 months ago! The nail wasn't in the tread it was in the outside wall so it couldn't be plugged, and remember I don't have any money on me because I forgot my wallet! Adam drives my car up to Jones Exxon and THANKFULLY they are able to patch it instead of me having to buy a whole new tire! Also, we have a company account there so they let me charge it on that since I have $0 dollars to my name! How sad am I? Then, no.....................it's not over yet. Since I'm one of the only ones in the office who can drive a straight drive I offered to take Brian's jeep to get his oil changed for him. I was feeling all cool with the top down, my shades on, the radio blasting. I must add that I have on an oh so cute tube top type dress today. After I had been at Valvoline for about 15 minutes I happened to look down and noticed that my dress had slid down to my belly button and my bra was completely exposed! I noticed that all of the guys were snickering about something. I'm sure that they all enjoyed their free peep show for the afternoon! How embarassing!

The day is still young so let's see what else God has up his sleeve today!

Just for this evening...

*Just for this morning, I am going to step over the laundry, and pick you up and take you to the park to play.

*Just for this morning, I will leave the dishesin the sink, and let you teach me how to put that puzzle of yours together.

*Just for this afternoon, I will unplug the telephone and keep the computer off, and sit with you in the backyard and blow bubbles.

*Just for this afternoon, I will not yell once, not even a tiny grumble when you scream and whine for the ice cream truck and I will buy you one if he comes by.

*Just for this afternoon, I won't worry about what you are going to be when you grow up, or second guess every decision I have made where you are concerned.

*Just for this afternoon, I will let you help me bake cookies, and I won't stand over you trying to fix them.

*Just for this afternoon, I will take us to McDonald's and buy us both a Happy Meal so you can have both toys.

*Just for this evening, I will hold you in my arms and tell you a story about how you were born and how much I love you.

*Just for this evening, I will let you splash in the tub and not get angry.

*Just for this evening, I will let you stay up late while we sit on the porch and count all the stars.

*Just for this evening, I will snuggle beside you for hours, and miss my favorite TV shows.

*Just for this evening when I run my finger through your hair as you pray, I will simply be grateful that God has given me the greatest gift ever given.

*I will think about the mothers And fathers who are searching for their missing children, the mothers and fathers who are visiting their children's graves instead of their bedrooms, and mothers and fathers who are in hospital rooms watching their children suffer senselessly, and screaming inside that they can't handle it anymore.

*And when I kiss you good night I will hold you a little tighter, a little longer. It is then, that I will thank God for you, and ask Him for nothing, except one more day...............

Friends, I am so fortunate to have two beautiful, happy, healthy children! I love them more than words can ever express! As I read through other blogs and news stories of families with children who are facing huge medical obsticals I guess it is only fair to feel guilty for my happiness and the small things that we take for granted. I must admit that some nights I grumble under my breath when it is Ashlyn's bedtime because it is a HUGE 30-45 minute routine of brushing her teeth, reading a book (and I must say that I always try to get her to choose the shortest book possible. Don't tell me I'm the ONLY one who does this!), scratching her back, rubbing her back, holding her 10 times.............yes we have to count and make sure that I've held her snuggly EXACLY 10 times..............No my child does not have OCD! =), saying her prayers, making sure her bed is oh so neat and perfect (wonder who she gets that from????? Hmmmmm?????), tucking her in, giving her hugs and kisses over and over again, The "I need a drink of water" spill. Please don't misunderstand me. I LOVE spending time with my kids! I just think that sometimes we get caught up in the routine of things and we take so much for granted! I'm going to definitely try to stop taking all of small stuff for granted! I am so BLESSED!!!!

Party time!

YUM YUM!!!! Give more some more!!!

Big sissy enjoying the classroom party!

Aren't they just the cutest things???

One word................WORK!!!!

Those crazy guys.............and gal (Robin)! I love my job!

HAPPY EASTER!!

Easter

The Easter Bunny found our house this year, but he had to make two stops because Ashlyn stayed the night with her Nana Joyce since Reid and Alaina were in town Saturday night. That's why there are no pictures of Ashlyn's Easter goodies. Brennan definitely enjoyed his first Easter! Such a cutie-pa-tootie! Later that afternoon we went over to Aunt Barbara's for an Easter egg hunt with the other cousins. They all had a blast! It was a jam-packed weekend full of fun!

Brennan's 1st Birthday Party

I can't believe that Brennan will be 1 year old tomorrow!!! Thirty is NOTHING compared to my little man turning 1! I will definitely shed more tears over his first birthday than I will over me turning a measely thirty. Why??? Because we do not plan on having anymore children so he is my last baby. My last to hold love while I'm feeding him his bedtime bottle. My last to crawl up to me and hold his arms up waiting for his mommy to pick him up and give him a big mommy hug. My last baby! He's turning into a toddler, and it's all happening way too fast! Where did the past year go? I love you little man!! You'll always be my baby............even when you are old and gray!

SURPRISE!!!!!

Friday night Kellie and I were SHOCKED when we walked into Linebergers and saw a huge crowd who were there to help us celebrate our 30th birthdays with a SURPRISE birthday party put together by both of our sneaky husbands!!! We laughed the night away with stories of our childhood and some old movies that my parents put together. Leave it to Bob and Nancy! Kellie and I would like to have dug a hole and crawled in it and stayed for a while! SO EMBARASSING!!! Afterwards we all hit up Jokers. It was a great night celebrated with great friends and family!

Tomorrow I'll be the big 3-0. I swear it doesn't feel like I should be 30. I don't know what 30 should feel like, but I know that I don't feel old enough for 30! Ha! =) It feels like I was just out celebrating my 21st birthday yesterday. So here's to me and you Kellie! Love you twin! ;)

Fit & Fireproof

Lastnight Kim started an excercise class at our church called Fit for Christ that's every Monday and Thursday evening from 6:15-6:45/7ish. What a great turn out for the first night! There were at least 20 women there if not more. The age range was high school all the way to 70/80 year olds. And Kim wasn't playing around............Oh No..............She meant business! =) JK Kim! It was a great workout! Perfect for the entire group of individuals. I'm not going to lie, it kicked my butt, and I'm FEELING it today!!! I can't wait for Thursday!

After getting all hot and sweaty I went over to the other side of the church for a bible study that Britt and I have started. YES...........Can you believe that I got Britt to go to a bible study with me? Pinch yourselves people. You aren't dreaming! Our church is doing the Fireproof bible study, so I thought that there's not harm in signing up for the class, even if I had to go by myself. Honestly when I first signed up I thought that I was going to have to go alone because Britt works every other Monday night already and at the time he was working the college on his Mondays off. But then, by the grace of God, his Monday nights suddenly opened up. The movie is so powerful, and after watching it I think that any couple can truly benefit from the bible study. So anyhow, we met with our bible study group last night. Meeting and talking with them really helps to put your marriage and how you treat your partner into perspective. The book goes day by day and challenges you with a new love dare daily. It's a great reminder of how you should treat the person that you are in a committed relationship with, and how to help get your marriage back on track if you've fallen off.

'Guiding Light' canceled after 72 years

What???? This can't be! I don't watch soap operas on a daily basis, but I used to watch them religiously. Guiding Light is my all time favorite! I still turn on the tv in my office from time to time and just to catch up the latest Guiding Light drama. I just can't believe that it's being cancelled!

I'm an Estate Type of Gal

I just took this quiz that Ethan Allen has called the What's Your Style quiz.

My style is Estate. Estate is an eternal American summer. Sporty. Charming. Breezy yet cultivated. A union of antique inspiration and geometric clarity. Civilization in peaceful coexistence with robust outdoor life. In the main house or the guest cottage, effortless elegance.
This online portfolio shows your style. Brought to life in rooms. A subtle mix of furniture, accessories, and attitude. Different “looks.” Because every home should be unique.

So what's your style?

My Princess Tomgirl!

Just look at these images. Isn't she just the most beautiful princess of them all? I'm not a bit biased! =) Well surprisningly enough, my pretty pink princess also has a bit of tomboy in her.

Quick story. Yesterday afternoon while picking up A & B up from pre-school we went in Ashlyn's room to get her jacket and she started digging in her pocket, trying to make sure that something was still there. I asked her what she was looking for and she quickly replied back with - "nothing, nothing mommy, nothing." I asked her again and told her that I wasn't going to be mad about whatever it was that was inside of there, I just wanted an honest answer from her. She then softly and babyishly said "a worm". A WORM?!?!? I snatched her jacket out of her hands to see if it was actually a real worm or just a piece of string, and low and behold it was a real live worm in there! My fru fru princess dress wearin', outfits have to be picked out each night, jewelry lovin', born to shop girl found a worm out on the playground and decided that she was going to keep it as her pet! No no no.............No worms in MY house! I told her that she had to put it back out or it would die, but she pitched one royal fit outside of her daycare pleading with me to let her keep Wormy, she had already given her a name. Everything is a girl these days. I told her that we could take it home AS LONG AS she put it out in the yard at our house once we got out of the car. She agreed, but pouted the whole way home. She put wormy in the grass and then noticed that it wasn't moving. Wormy was dead. I'm sure he had probably dried out from being in her coat pocket all afternoon. I have a feeling that I'm going to be the parent of the child who brings hoppy toads, bugs, and well really any sort of creature home with her. Be careful the next time you come over. You never know what might be in our house! =)