Surprise Surprise

While at my parents, we celebrated my dad's 30th (65th) birthday. CC and my mom made the easiest cake that was delicious- ice cream sandwich cake. you put a layer of ice cream sandwich. then a layer of cool whip, another layer of ice cream sandwich, another layer of cool whip- and your finished! SO easy for kiddos to make.
CC has been making books for each grandparent. They tell about things they do together. This is Papaw's book! She wrote about how they eat oreos together, they went to Disney World, they swim in the pool together, Papaw has white hair, and they toss the ball back and forth. She comes up with them all on her own....it's really cute to see what she says about each grandparent!

Every year we go to Destin outlet mall, my dad goes into the Bose outlet and talks about getting surround sound. I mean - EVERY YEAR for as long as I can remember. So my mom surprised him surround sound FINALLY! And Bryan gave him a 'certificate of service' to install it while we were there.

We also REALLY surprised my mom......

with a trip to ITALY!!!!!! Her dream trip is to Italy, since she is turning 25 (60) in January, my dad decided to surprise her early with a trip. She loves to plan trips, so we went ahead and told her early so that she can begin planning since we are going in June.

We completely caught her off guard! She had NO idea that she was getting anything and was shocked! Way to go Dad! We pulled it off!

Cheers to fun birthdays!

Since it was a big birthday for my dad, the people at his work decorated his office! Some pics of him were left over, so he made 'party favors' for his party at home! The girls love their 'Papaw fans"! Emory walks around with it constantly saying Papaw, papaw, papaw!




HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRAN AND PAPAW! We love you to death!

Labor Day weekend

My uncle, Sam, rebuilt this jeep! CC loved 'driving' it.
This is Sam. My BFF, Sarah's little boy! Isn't he a doll and such a great baby.
I was so happy to see Sarah and finally meet her little one!

We went to Ellen's house to kick off football season. I love spending time with her. I wish we lived in the same city.

I love these two! My favorite!

Papaw, Bryan, and CC went to feed the ducks and fish at the neighborhood lake. Christian loved feeding the baby ducks!

We got a mani/pedi! Thanks GRAN!

purple with flowers on her toes, pink with flowers on her fingernails! the girl knows what she wants and there is no changing her mind!

Emory is into doing puzzles and gets a lot of help from sister. CC is so patient with her and will say "blue circles goes in the blue circle" and show Emory what to do. Then Emory will instantly pick up the puzzle to undo it. It bothers CC to death! I heard her say to Emory this morning, "Fine Emory, you do it yourself!"

Emory practicing to be a doctor! Watch out for your eyes though, she will poke them out!

We headed to visit Gran and Papaw this weekend! We loved every second of the trip!

4K

Christian had her first day of 4K this past Wednesday. I went to parent night the night before and while the teacher was explaining the year I just knew CC was going to love it! They go on so many field trips, have a 'pet' (stuffed) monkey they bring home to take on an adventure, have centers, and everyone is a helper. They have a green, yellow, red light for their behavior. So far, CC comes home and tells me who gets on yellow and she always stays on green. (I have a feeling she might be the student that hears "Who do we need to worry about?" from the teacher often!) I was a little worried because she absolutely LOVES her 3K teacher, Ms. Celia. We still talk about her all the time and act like Ms. Celia when we play teacher. But she did tell me the second day with Ms. Donna- "I love Ms. Donna, AND love Ms. Celia." I'm so excited for her and couldn't have asked for a better teacher for my little CC!

CAN'T. STOP. THINKING. ABOUT. THEM

Does anyone else see something they just HAVE TO HAVE and can't get their mind off of it?> Well, it happens to me often. For example, when Emory was born, I thought there was NO way to leave the house with two kids without a $200 Sit 'N Stand Stroller from One Step Ahead. Bryan kept telling me that we didn't need one and I would never use it. I could not stop thinking about it, so he finally let me get it. Turns out, he was right and I never used it. Luckily, we found someone on graigslist who bought it for close to what we paid for it. Anyway, this time I have found a pair of boots that I am DREAMING about! I mean they are GOOD LOOKIN and I just can't get my mind off of them!~ I'm really glad Bryan just rolls his eyes and agrees that I DO need them (I know he's just saying that to get me to shut up and I'm okay with that!) Here they are.....

While we were at the mall getting the boots, Richard Joseph was offering 'free' haircuts for a donation to the United Way. CC needed a school haircut, so we took advantage! I knew the boot trip was meant to be!

CC made this a while ago!!! Doesn't this make you smile! I'm her hero and I'm skinny!!!

This picture is of Emory at the beginning of the summer. We were at Yankee Pizza with our friends, the Ashford's (Assbirds to CC:):). Their little boy Brannen is a little monkey and can climb on anything. Emory kept watching him and wanted to climb on the light post too! So, we let her!!! (we are RIGHT next to her, so don't worry Mimi and Gran!!!- I would have NEVER let CC hang from a light post...guess it's a second child thing!)

our weekend

was very relaxing and laid back.....just what we needed!

Bryan was reading CC a book on the floor. Emory saw them and pushed her way onto Christian's lap!
Emory laughing at her silly hair!

The Scroggins and Meacham's came over Saturday night for dinner (The Scroggins weren't there yet). All the girls were so excited to see each other...even the little ones were squealing when they saw their friends!

We, of course, had a dance party and the mommies joined in this time (glad there are no pics of that b/c I'm sure we looked silly!). I hope the girls remember that when they are older...we had so much fun!

This 'going to bed' only lasted 5 minutes!

Future Gold Medalist!

How cute are these two?! and look at the little sisters in the background! We pretty make a scene every Wednesday b/c all 4 of them get so excited to see each other. I have made the mistake of mentioning to CC that Sohpia and Ava are coming over this weekend. She hasn't stopped asking WHEN are they coming?... ARe they coming NOW?... How many more days?... Mommy I want them to stay forever....etc, etc,

And Sophia said it best when she came in singing to her mom at 6:00 AM "I'm ready to go to Christian's house, the mommies will drink wine, we'll play and watch movies?!!!

These two little stinkers run around like crazy girls the whole time! Right here they are sitting if front of the door while Emory is playing with someone's shoes.

She's a pro at the balance beam.....even the high one!

CC in action!!!!

busy busy bees (and a little story)

Claire, Alex Grace, and CC

Oh.....this party was CC's HEAVEN....she loved every second of the dressing up, make-over, manicure, fashion show, and princess crowning.

CC and the birthday girl, Claire


Poor CC at Cooper's 3rd bday train party. She woke up the night before not feeling well but woke up fine. Then on the drive to the party, she started complaining that she was freezing. She was so cold that I ended up turning the air off and suffered. We got there and she was burning up and saying her throat hurt. Long story short...she pitched a huge fit b/c we were going to have to leave Cooper's party but ended up leaving w/o a fight. I'm thankful that all this didn't happen at the princess party from last weekend. Ended up just being a fever virus and she was better by Sunday.


We've had busy weekends lately. Last weekend we had Claire's 4th bday at Sweet 'N Sassy and Cooper's 3rd bday at the train station. Friday we went to Sumo where they cook in front of you- the girls LOVED it!!! I thought Emory was going to jump on the table to eat all the rice and CC ordered steak and ate all of it! Sunday my parents came up to keep the girls on Monday b/c their school was closed (thanks mom and dad!). Gran, CC, and I went to get a mani/pedi where CC had her first spa pedicure. she like it so much she almost fell asleep! Then I met a group of friends at lunch to catch up. One of which was Mandy who is a travel nurse and is currently in DC. It was good to see her and made me realize how much I miss her....it's been way too long.
I forgot my camera for most of my outings, but I will leave you with this story.....
When I was about CC's age, I loved to watch E.T. It was on the T.V. the other day and ever since CC has been obsessed too! Well, this morning she was in the room with Bryan and my mom. Out of the blue she said "SHUT UP PENIS BREATH"....guess where she learned it.....E.T!!!!!!!!!!!!