Who went to the zoo on Friday!!??

The same 4,000 people that were at the McWane center yesterday were at the zoo today

She had the best time going round and round. My dad said she kept giggling out loud!


We ran into Cooper and John Patrick! CC was so excited!!

My parents came in town, so we headed to the zoo. Luckily we got there early b/c by the time we left, cars were almost to the highway.
We headed to the kid's area first, which wasn't that crowded. We had a great time petting the animals and riding the carousel. After lunch, we took a bathroom break, where I quickly realized that Emory needed a diaper change- ASAP! I'll spare you the details...let's just say it was so bad I had to throw her clothes away! From our incident yesterday, I was smart enough to pack a change of clothes........we went home shortly after the bathroom break.
I'm beginning to learn that I don't do well in crowds! Next spring break, we might head to the beach:):):)
PS- my mom and I went to see R-Patz new movie Remember Me today. Very good- kinda sad but really good. Even my mom liked it. And my main squeeze, Robert, was great in it!

The Griswolds go to McWane Center

The day started off perfectly normal. We met the Meachams and Scroggins at Mcwane Center to see Dora and play. As I was getting ready, I saw on the news that the day before Mcwane had over 4,000 people show up.......
The little girls played in the baby section. CC and Sophia played in Itty Bitty Magic City. Ava was being somewhat quiet and not really wanting to play.

(Kate saying, "Yep....I'm sittin' up!!!)

Then Ava said she didn't feel well, but we didn't think that much of it. Don't think we're bad mommies- we were already watching 6 kids in an overcrowded space.

(do they get any cuter than this!!)

Then we looked at Ava and she was pale and saying she might throw up. So, Denise took Ava to the bathroom while Angela and I kept the 3 babies (all in strollers) and the other 2 girls. In the meantime, Emory's juice cup leaked, leaving her shirt soaking wet. Luckily, Angela had another shirt. As I put the new shirt over Emory's head, Denise and Ava came up and Ava's face and lips were WHITE AS A GHOST! I've never seen anything like it. We all freaked out and told Denise to go find someone and we would meet her downstairs with Kate. So, here we are...Emory with half a shirt on, pushing 3 strollers and trying to round up 2 wild girls in a sea of children.

We somehow make it down to a very tiny quiet room (yea right!) in the middle of Mcwane Center. Ava was looking better but saying she was cold and shaking. So they left to head to the doctor. Angela and I take our girls to eat lunch and play a little more.

About 10 minutes into playing and things had calmed down, I couldn't find Christian!!! I stayed calm at first, then began panicking thinking that someone snatched her b/c she is so cute. I started asking people if they had seen a cute little girl with a big purple bow. One lady's response, "Uhh...Honey, I don't know who I seen in this place."- Whatever lady!

Luckily, Sophia was screaming with me and helped me find her! She was playing with another girl in a different area. CC got in trouble.

Then Denise called. Ava had a virus and turned so pale b/c it came on so quickly.

Angela and I decided to leave and take the girls to TCBY.

Got lost on the way.

Christian screaming the whole time that she wanted Sophia in the car.

When we get there Emory had the biggest blow out of her life. It was everywhere and I had to change her in the back of my car and use a pair of pants from Angela. I was so frazzled I went into TCBY asking for a vodka tonic and the guy just looked at me and pointed to the flavors of yogurt and said that's all they have. UGH!!!!!!!

Moral of the story....don't go to Mcwane center during spring break. I just might never go back!

FUN FUN FUN

My BFF since 2nd grade is getting married in May, so 13 of her closest friends headed to the beach to celebrate her last few months of being single. AND LET ME TELL YOU...............we sure did have fun! We were by far the oldest people around with it being spring break, but we didn't let that get in the way of acting like we were 21!! We partied like rock stars and had the best time together. I can't wait to get together with all the girls for Shanna's wedding.

Come on SPRING!!!!

first off....please excuse CC's outfit..she INSISTED on wearing these pants and a headband with NO bow....ugh! She fit in with all the other bama fans there (j/k.....that was Bryan's joke!)
dare devil! She has never played on this spider web and loved it!

notice Bryan...he was super nervous that she was going to fall.

poor Christian...Emory would not leave her alone!

Ahhhhhhhh....a lion!

inside a fence with goats...not my cup of tea, but CC loved it

my sweet Emory

CC LOVED this llama- mainly b/c of the book Llama, Llama mad at Mama. (this is a llama, right!?)

Christian's class just finished a unit on dental health and could NOT get over these yellow teeth.

Sunday was gorgeous so we headed to the zoo with the rest of Birmingham. It was a great time with the family. I can't wait for the summer where we can hang out in the splash pad.

Also- I just got an email from babycenter that now is the perfect time in Christian's life to start having chores. So.....I am jumping on this......finally- SOMEONE to clean the house...heheheehe!:):)

Let the partying begin

Lucy is the first of many 1st birthdays we will be going to in the next few months! We love a good party, so we can't wait!

Here's the adorable birthday girl!
family shot

"Mom...what are you doing?"

"Daddy, can you believe this cake is for ME!?"

This is becoming a regular occurrence around our house. Emory wants everything that CC has!

PAR-TAY!!

Phillip making Emory and Lucy laugh with the puppet!

Lucy loved the doll that Emory and CC gave her.

this is the best picture of everyone looking.

We made a quick trip to celebrate Lucy's first birthday. I CANNOT believe that all of us with little babies are about to have their first birthday. I feel like Fran just had Lucy and Emory was still in my belly (and sometimes it still looks like it!!!). Time goes by so fast.

PS- the new thing that we are doing around here is CC puts on a "cheerleading/singing/dancing- at-the-top-of-her-lungs " show while Emory sits in the baby doll stroller and claps for Christian. It is absolutely hilarious and ear-piercing. I will have to catch it on video and show you. Every now and then, we will catch Emory making a face that says- 'What in the world is my sister doing?!" We just want to tell her to get used to it b/c we have a feeling that we will be sitting through many of these 'performances' throughout our little Christian's life. She definitely puts on a good show and I'm sure Emory will be right there with her in a few years!

MISC....

this is Emory's new favorite thing...to be pushed by CC in CC's baby stroller. They played like this for at least 25 minutes. Emory just sat there, loving it! Watch the video below

Does anyone want to come over and clean our house?
look how much fun she is having!

soccer started last night. Emory and I didn't go due to a nasty cough E has and it was so cold.

Emory and CC playing....

CC in action.

Conversation with CC:

(picture it.....CC and Daddy laying in bed)

CC: Daddy.....do you have a heart?

Bryan: yes

CC: Daddy, do you love me?

Bryan: I love you more than you will ever know.

CC (her eyes got really big and she gasped): DADDY...LET"S GET MARRIED (can't you just picture her saying that with her high pitched, loud voice!)

Also: go visit www.laylagrace.org . This is a friend of a friend of a friend's little girl. She is two years old with neuroblastoma and is fighting for her life. Her story is so touching and heartbreaking. Please check out their website and twitter updates and pray pray pray for their family to get through this.

last week

The girls and I headed to visit Gran and Papaw for a couple of days. My parents can't go too long w/o seeing their girls- not so much me as CC and Emory!
We went out to lunch with Papaw before heading back home. Both girls wanted his attention!

Then we headed to visit one of my Gran's great friends, Mrs. Luella. She lives in the same assistant living as Gran did, so we would see her often . All the workers and people there still remember my Gran and the girls.

Then we headed home for supper club and to celebrate Bryan S.'s 30th bday! This is the dance party we started....see how involved my hubby is!!!!

what is this?????:):) I'm going to guess one too many drinks!

Then Saturday morning, CC had her dance pictures. she LOVED it b/c we got to wear 'light make-up'. Isn't she a doll! I, of course, bought the professional pictures and will post when we get them.

Emory and Daddy got a little bored at the photo shoot. So bored.....Emory decided to eat her sweater. We thought it would take about 15 minutes for the pictures...uh- NO! 1 1/2 hours later we were finished and Bryan and Emory had already finished the grocery shopping.

CC and her great friend, Bella.

Ms. Celia is one of the dance teachers so CC was loving her being there and helping her pose for the pic.

getting this whole group (look at the 2 boys in their costumes!!) was next to impossible. I can't wait to see what it looks like.