Social Butterfly

As soon as CC got to the party, she grabbed Sully's hand and they ran off together.
She had so much fun playing with her friends from school. It was adorable to watch her.

This is how CC and Sully were the entire time we were celebrating. At one point, I walked up to Sully's dad and told him I think CC has a little crush. He showed me a picture he took where it looked like Sully was going in for a kiss. His grandmother did tell me that he talks about Christian all the time, so it made me feel better that the feeling was mutual!

We came home after the party to play outside....

Emory loved her swing too

The Meacham's came over to watch the game and eat chili (which was the best batch that Bryan has ever made!). Emory and Elise were so cute staring at each other and trying to trade pacifiers.

Of course, these two turned into princesses immediately.

Emory found herself in the mirror and it was so cute. She kept trying to kiss the baby

WHAT A PERFECT WEEKEND! The weather was perfect and it was full of spending time with friends. Christian had her first birthday party of a friend that we didn't know the parents (does that make sense?). It was a little boy in her class that she has a little crush on. It's the cutest thing ever. She had the best time playing with all of her friends and seeing Ms. Celia outside of school. Then we had the Meacham's over for the UGA/AU game. Even though we lost, it was still fun.

smiles, dates, and parties....oh my!

Emory must be going through a separation anxiety phase b/c she has to have me in sight all the time. On this day, she did not want to take a nap b/c I wasn't in there. So she just laid on the couch staring at me. how can I say no to a face like this? Isn't she the cutest! Is she laughing at me???
Christian had her last soccer game on Thursday. So it was a big night with medals and a party

The coaches and the teammates showing off their medals.

Angela brought her 1950's video camera (just kidding Angela :):):), so the girls video taped each other. This is Sophia telling the camera about her medal.

Hot dog party at the game. Can't wait for the spring season

I had a little going away party for Shanna last night, so Bryan and Christian had a date. She was SOOOO excited. They went to eat Mexican (where CC told Bryan she wanted a beer!), went to see Disney Christmas Carol , and got ice cream. What a fun date!

Then Christian came home and jumped right in with the girls. She loved it!

The night kinda went in a different direction when a car got stuck in the mud at the end of our driveway. The police and tow truck had to come. hehehehe

Christian loved being in the middle of all of the commotion. She got Shanna to take her outside to see what was going on . She is definitely going to be a social butterfly when she grows up!

Lovely Blog

My friend, Meredith, put me on her "Lovely Blog" Award! YAY!!! People other than my family look at my blog!!!

So here are some of my top 15 lovely blogs. Here are the rules: Make sure to link back to the person who awarded you. Then pass it on to fifteen other blogs you find worthy and make sure to let them know they have been awarded. (side note.....by doing this I am showing that I 'blog stalk' a few people I don't know....hehehehe, but who doesn't right?!!!). These are the 15 that I've been reading for a long time (there are a few more, but they are private) And the award goes to (insert drum roll)..............



1. The Skipper Family

2. The Scroggins Family

3. The Latimer Family

4. The Hess Family

5. The Jaquith Family

6. The Burks Family

7. The Elkins Family

8. The Lane Family

9. The Macs

10. The Maddox Family

11. Katie's Keepers

12. Fly through our window

13. Kelly's Korner

14. The Neese Family

15. The Phillips Family

Sneak Peek!

We had Emory's 6 month pictures done this morning. Although Emory didn't give us her best smile and Christian gave us her VERY fake smile, they still look great. Can't wait to see them all!

Dega Baby!

heading into 'Dega
sweet Lucy and her Mamma M (Phillip's mom)

I wish you could see their clothes better. Fran's shirt had a picture of the Talladega Nights poster that had Philip's face on the body. Lucy was wearing a dress that Fran made with Nascar fabric .

CC's sign for Phillip!

Emory was so good...just hung out and slept.

The party after his drive! His fastest lap speed was 176 mph!! That makes me nervous!

Emory practicing trying to fit in at 'dega!

Our friend, Phillip, is turning 30 this month. So his wife surprised him with the Dale Jarrett Racing experience at the Talladega Super Speedway. They were over at our house last night, so we were all having to be very quiet about what they were doing. Fran told him they were going to Naccalula Falls to hike and get a 55 minute foot massage- that makes me laugh. So he had no idea that we were all going to watch him race around the track. It was a fun fun time, and their friends and family came from all over. Phillip was so surprised to see everyone and I think he had a fantastic time. Fran- you did good!!!

Fun Friday

CC was excited that I was there- so much that she got up to give me a zerbert in the middle of me talking to the group (talking to 16 3 year olds can be a little intimidating).
CC's friend, Ben. aren't they cute!

playing GO FISH!

I love baby kate! We get to play with her on Sunday while Denise and Bryan take Ava to Disney on Ice! I can't wait

The Skippers came in town- YAY!! More on why tomorrow!

The princes coming in to give a 'true loves kiss'.

dancing the night away!

What a day! It started off with me talking at career day at CC's school. I was so nervous b/c I didn't want the 3 years olds to be bored. So I brought all my fun sensory stuff we use. I started off trying to explain what a disability is...blah, blah, blah. All they wanted was the sensory 'toys'- fine with me! It actually went well and I think CC was proud of me.

Then I got a surprise call from my friend, Mandy, who I haven't seen in FOREVER. We got to spend the afternoon catching up- so great.

Then that night, everyone came over to play. Everyone had a blast......so much that the night ended up with all the dads taking shots out of CC's tea set....some things never change!

Disney on Ice

So, the night before we practiced putting all 19.1 pounds of Emory in the Baby Bjorn to see if our backs could handle it. Bryan volunteered to wear it while at the show. Then he chickened out....I think he felt silly! She absolutely loved being in it as you can tell!
our seats were great and close to the stage.

All the 'stuff' that CC had to have while we were there.. bring lots of money if you plan on taking your kids.....

Emory loves to get zerberts from her daddy!

Can you tell CC was having a blast!

Chip from Beauty and the Beast

CC had the best time.

We headed to Disney on Ice last night. I bought the tickets right when Emory was born- when all she did was sleep (not really thinking that she wouldn't continue to do that!). Luckily, she was great and even watched all the lights for a little while. She lasted for about 45 minutes before falling asleep. CC on the other hand was wide awake and loving every minute of all the dancing and singing. I wished we lived closer to my aunt Pat- she used to take me plays and musicals all the time when I was younger. I loved all of them and I think CC would too!