Busy Weekend

Well, I hope you all have had a great weekend! We did, but it was a very busy weekend.

My cousin Jenny, (or sister that lived in a different house growing up) was having a baby shower given by her work buddies on Friday. My Aunt Carol called and invited me and the girls and wanted it to be a surprise that we were coming. I was a little nervous about going because Jenny didn't even mention that they were giving her a shower. I know...for us to be that close and her not mention it made me nervous...maybe I shouldn't go. But I'm so glad I did! She was so happy to see me and the girls. I wish I could have taken a picture of her face...total surprise!

She had such a good shower! They had a ton of good food (which if I'm not getting the presents, that's how I measure if it's a good shower. HAHA)! I do believe the cake was the best part.



Jenny and Aunt Carol



Ava Caroline cracks me up! She can lay a look on you and mean business!



Emily lovin' the cake. How do you like her necklace? We made it with sequins and dental floss.



Michael and Gracie

Gran and Emily

These were some of the folks at Jenny's shower. There were more behind me, but I hated to get right up in their face and take a picture.

Ava was serious about the present opening!

Jenny works as an interpreter for the deaf at a local college. I know she has a real impressive title, but I'm not sure what it is! Sorry Jenny. She knew just what she wanted to be when she grew up and moved off to the University of Tennessee and got her degree. I didn't get to go visit her much, but the times I did, we had the best time! One of these days I'll find some pictures of her college days and post them. We where the only kids on the entire campus at Knoxville that were home and in bed by 9:30! Jenny can't stay up too late. Just kidding Jenny, I always had fun with you!

Me and Jenny

Saturday Emily had another birthday party to go to. It was at bouncy place by our house and she had the best time. We had already been there on Thursday for another party, but I didn't get any pictures because Gracie was with me and I had to keep up with her. I love to watch Emily with her friends.

Well, I hope you all have had a good Monday. Ours has been pretty good!

Later all!

Spring Fever

I hope that all of my "peeps" that read this blog, have been having a good week!!! We have, but I must confess some days have been better than others!!!

Not much has been going on at the home front, so I have been going through the girls spring and summer clothes to see what they could still wear and what we needed to buy. Emmy loved trying on the clothes but Gracie....not so much. I had to chase her down several times! So finally I just let her stand at the computer while I changed outfits. Gracie's hair has gotten so long, so I tried to put it up in a ponytail. This was the best I could do, but boy, she looked so cute!!!




We are ready for spring around here!!!! We've been planning our beach trip and wearing our spring and summer clothes! Crazy, I know!

This post is short and sweet!

Later all!

Let's Celebrate

I hope everyone that reads this blog had a great weekend. I know some of you were snowed in, but for the locals it was just plain cold and rainy. We did have snow but it didn't stick. I must say I'm glad it didn't stick, but I'm sure Emily would say different.

One of my oldest and dearest friends, Jennifer, called us Saturday morning and asked us if we wanted to go celebrate with her and her husband. Celebrate what, you may ask. Jennifer then informed me that she was selected our county's Secondary Education Teacher of the Year. She is a Math teacher and from what I hear, the best around. We are very proud of her and are keeping our fingers crossed that she will win at the State and National levels also! Her husband Jeff said he would take her to eat anywhere she wanted to go and she decided on Ruth's Chris and called and asked us along. I have never been to Ruth's Chris, but I have heard lots of good things about it, so Chris and I were game. And let me tell you....I'm so glad they called us because I do believe it was the best meal that I have ever had!!!! A definite 2 thumbs up!

Jennifer and Jeff



Me and Chris

The deserts on the menu looked wonderful, but Jeff suggested that on the way home we stop by Krispy Kreme! Another fantastic idea!

We got the girls a sprinkled doughnut and they were so happy. I wish you could have seen Gracie running wide open after she ate hers! She was on a definite sugar high!

We had such a good time. I'm so glad they called and invited us. We use to live right down the road from each other and we did stuff all the time, now it's once every couple of months. But hey, that better than nothing, right? I don't know why a 30 minute drive has made such a difference but it has. Thanks again, Jennifer, and congratulations!!! We hope you win it all!

Lunch and Dinner Dates

Hello all!! What have you been up to lately? Well today, I'm trying to stay warm and awake! It has turned cold and rainy where we live and when it's like this I could just sleep all day. But let's face it, I haven't been able to do that in over four years.

With the weather forecast being so glum, we decided to get out and about on Thursday. My goal was to get our car tags renewed and then go to Walmart. But when I left the house, I changed my mind. I called Maggie to see if she wanted to meet us for lunch. Several people have been telling me about this restaurant in our area called The Cupboard. I can't believe I have been missing out on this place. The chicken salad was wonderful! But I must say, lunch was not very relaxing. The girls were kind of all over the place! The next time Maggie and I go out to eat together, I think we may leave the girls with their Daddies.

How people manage with twins, I will never know!!! We walked across the street so Maggie could take a few pictures and it was just as wild as it was in the restaurant!!! We were so close to the road and the babies were in every direction. Maggie got a few pictures but getting them together and all looking at the camera......YEAH RIGHT!!!!

For supper Emily, Gracie and I met my cousin Jenny and her little girl Ava Caroline at Chick-fil-a. We go there so the girls can play on the inside playground. So now it's time for a sidebar. To all the parents with children who are too big to be in the playground, you need to stand up and take notice!!!!! The big kids are always the ones that are in there and OUT OF CONTROL!!!! It amazes me that parents will just drop there kids off at the playground and then never look up until time to go!! Everyone wants to have a good time, so parents, you need to teach your "big kids" that if they're going to play in the playground they need to look out for the "little kids" since it's really for the little kids anyway! I'm just sayin'!

Em and Ava love to play together! Ava keep called Em "Your Highness" and when we left she bowed to her. It was so funny!

I would like to introduce to you Miss Anna Kate (her friends and family will call her Kate)! In four more weeks we will be able to see her sweet face and we can't wait! I know Jenny is ready to see her because this pregnancy has not been near as easy as her first! I just can't wait to hold a newborn again! See you soon, Kate!

I hope you all have a good weekend! Later all!

A Bunch of Randomness

I am always taking pictures of the kids with the purpose of using them in a blog post. Then I usually forget about them or wait to long to even blog about them. So this is just a bunch of randomness that I wanted to catch up on.

During the "Big Snow" of 2010 (only a dusting), Emily enjoyed playing in it while it was here.

My mother bought these dresses for Emily and Gracie when Gracie was just a little baby. I think they look like little dolls, don't you?

Sisters loving on each other early in the morning. I can assure you by lunch, you couldn't make them get this close.

This is the truck Chris and I use to go on dates in. He had it repainted and it looks so good. I can't believe I have known him for 10 years! It has flown by! I have to admit that I choked up a little seeing Emily sitting in the truck. The day he got it back form the body shop, we all rode around the neighborhood piled up in the front seat. We looked like a bunch of rednecks loving life! All we needed was for Gracie to have a bottle of Coke and the picture would have been complete!

My niece, Sophie Clare, turned one way back in November. She had a beautiful party, but the little darling just didn't feel too good. Sophie Clare, I'm sorry that I'm so late posting something about your birthday. You were so cute the day you turned one! But hey, you're cute everyday!!!

Later all!!! Hope you are having a great day!

Monday

I know that "Monday" is a lame title for a post, but I have a hard time coming up with titles. Anyway, onto Monday.

I had a follow up doctor's appointment in Birmingham and I when I made it months ago, the receptionist at the doctor's office informed me that since it was flu season (by the way when does flu season begin and end?) they encouraged us to leave our children at home. It may sound harsh but I do see where they are coming from, so mother and I decided to make a day of it. My mother-in-law, Cheryl, was nice enough to come to the house bright and early and watch the girls. I want to thank her so much for doing so. I don't think my mother and I have had a day to ourselves since before I was pregnant with Gracie. I'm a self proclaimed "Momma's baby" so I was really looking forward to it.

After we left the dr's office, we headed to some of our favorite places in Birmingham. I've been on the hunt for Emily an Easter dress and shops are starting to get their Easter stuff in. I really didn't find what I was looking for, although I found one dress that I decided that I would get if I didn't find anything else. Mother and I went to eat at my favorite restaurant(well, ONE of my favorite restaurants) J. Alexanders. They have a Grilled Chicken Salad that is out of this world! I keep telling Chris he would love this place, so I think we may have a date there soon.

When we finished eating, Mother wanted to go to a few fabric stores. She is always sewing for the girls.

I wanted to go to a consignment store that is close to the fabric store, so when Mother finished up we headed over. I was so glad I did! I found Emily an Easter dress at a FABULOUS price!!! It similar to one I bought Gracie a couple of days before! Because Emily is such a "long tall Sally", Mother will have to let the hem out, but still, it was a great deal! I also found Gracie a bubble to match a dress that I got Emily at a yard sale!! I rarely ever find a deal so when I do I'm WAY excited!

Although I missed my girls, Mother and I had so much fun and it was so nice not to have to fool with car seats all day!

When I go home, I fixed spaghetti for supper. When we have spaghetti I take the girl's shirts off because spaghetti can get pretty messy with a 4 and 18 month old. When we sat down, Chris asked if he needed to take his shirt off too! It cracked me up! As you can see G still has a little bit of sauce on her face! It had been a long day so we all looked like a motley crew!

A fun time was had by all! Thanks for stopping by and reading about an ordinary day in the life of one VERY blessed girl!

Monday

I know that "Monday" is a lame title for a post, but I have a hard time coming up with titles. Anyway, onto Monday.

I had a follow up doctor's appointment in Birmingham and I when I made it months ago, the receptionist at the doctor's office informed me that since it was flu season (by the way when does flu season begin and end?) they encouraged us to leave our children at home. It may sound harsh but I do see where they are coming from, so mother and I decided to make a day of it. My mother-in-law, Cheryl, was nice enough to come to the house bright and early and watch the girls. I want to thank her so much for doing so. I don't think my mother and I have had a day to ourselves since before I was pregnant with Gracie. I'm a self proclaimed "Momma's baby" so I was really looking forward to it.

After we left the dr's office, we headed to some of our favorite places in Birmingham. I've been on the hunt for Emily an Easter dress and shops are starting to get their Easter stuff in. I really didn't find what I was looking for, although I found one dress that I decided that I would get if I didn't find anything else. Mother and I went to eat at my favorite restaurant(well, ONE of my favorite restaurants) J. Alexanders. They have a Grilled Chicken Salad that is out of this world! I keep telling Chris he would love this place, so I think we may have a date there soon.

When we finished eating, Mother wanted to go to a few fabric stores. She is always sewing for the girlsI wanted to go to a consignment store that is close to the fabric store, so when Mother finished up we headed over. I was so glad I did! I found Emily an Easter dress at a FABULOUS price!!! It similar to one I bought Gracie a couple of days before! Because Emily is such a "long tall Sally", Mother will have to let the hem out, but still, it was a great deal! I also found Gracie a bubble to match a dress that I got Emily at a yard sale!! I rarely ever find a deal so when I do I'm WAY excited!

Although I missed my girls, Mother and I had so much fun and it was so nice not to have to fool with car seats all day.

When I go home, I fixed spaghetti for supper. When we have spaghetti I take the girl's shirts off because spaghetti can get pretty messy with a 4 and 18 month old. When we sat down, Chris asked if he needed to take his shirt off too! It cracked me up! As you can see G still has a little bit of sauce on her face! It has been a long day so we all looked like a motley crew!


Before bed we played a vicious game of Candy Land! Emily sure talks a lot of smack about beating everyone! It's pretty funny!

A fun time was had by all! Thanks for stopping by and reading about an ordinary day in the life of one VERY blessed girl!