Birthday Breakfast this morning...
Happy Birthday Sweet Pea!
Thursday, December 30, 2010
Happy Birthday Annie Grace!!
This time last year...
Birthday Breakfast this morning...
Happy Birthday Sweet Pea!
Birthday Breakfast this morning...
Happy Birthday Sweet Pea!
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Wrap Up
I hope you all had a very merry Christmas! We visited Troy & Centre during the week but enjoyed being home for Christmas Eve & Day. Here are a few highlights from the tons of pictures I took.
Mom & Dad gave Wes a game called Doody Head (this shouldn't be a highlight from Christmas but I couldn't help it!)
You put on a "doody hat" and toss "doody" to stick on the other person's head. You can come up with all sorts of names for this game.
This was Annie Grace's first Christmas. She loved the bows and boxes more than most toys. Santa did leave her a riding toy and she was thrilled!
Santa left Colt a gun. Santa left Papooh a stuffed donkey. This turned into cowboys & indians.
It was so fun to have a white Christmas! After being inside all day, we bundled up and played chase.
Before church on Sunday morning Colt insisted that he & Wes go duck hunting. Wes, Papooh, Heath & Bub had gone duck hunting last week and Colt felt left out. He kept telling me that if he had a gun he could have gone with them. Wes & Colt didn't see any ducks but I think we have a future hunter!
Mom & Dad gave Wes a game called Doody Head (this shouldn't be a highlight from Christmas but I couldn't help it!)
You put on a "doody hat" and toss "doody" to stick on the other person's head. You can come up with all sorts of names for this game.
This was Annie Grace's first Christmas. She loved the bows and boxes more than most toys. Santa did leave her a riding toy and she was thrilled!
Santa left Colt a gun. Santa left Papooh a stuffed donkey. This turned into cowboys & indians.
It was so fun to have a white Christmas! After being inside all day, we bundled up and played chase.
Before church on Sunday morning Colt insisted that he & Wes go duck hunting. Wes, Papooh, Heath & Bub had gone duck hunting last week and Colt felt left out. He kept telling me that if he had a gun he could have gone with them. Wes & Colt didn't see any ducks but I think we have a future hunter!
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
What Really Happens
I kidnapped my mom's camera this morning. The lady doesn't save pictures to her computer and erase her memory card. She either buys a new memory card or erases one by one when your children are perfectly posed for a picture. Maybe Santa should buy Honey a new camera.
Casey and I agree that we really learn what happens on Honey and Papooh day when we kidnap the camera card.
In this picture, I think you can hear our conversation
"Lets dress all 6 grandchildren in Christmas pjs, have mom & dad hold them and stand in front of the animals." "Yeah, thats a great idea". With 3 adults jumping up & down, leftover halloween candy and 3 cameras going it seems we could have gotten a good picture.
Now for the two that don't get enough camera time
Don't be deceived, Annie Grace isn't walking. She stands and takes one step. Annie Grace or "Boo" as she has been nicknamed, is developing a fiesty little personality. She is finally eating real food, has 4 teeth and looks less like me everyday!
Look at this cutie
Jack or "Julio" as he has been nicknamed, looks like a little boy. He is precious with blond hair and blue eyes. He is serious and likes to watch the big kids play. I don't think he will walk, just run!
Casey and I agree that we really learn what happens on Honey and Papooh day when we kidnap the camera card.
In this picture, I think you can hear our conversation
"Lets dress all 6 grandchildren in Christmas pjs, have mom & dad hold them and stand in front of the animals." "Yeah, thats a great idea". With 3 adults jumping up & down, leftover halloween candy and 3 cameras going it seems we could have gotten a good picture.
Now for the two that don't get enough camera time
Don't be deceived, Annie Grace isn't walking. She stands and takes one step. Annie Grace or "Boo" as she has been nicknamed, is developing a fiesty little personality. She is finally eating real food, has 4 teeth and looks less like me everyday!
Look at this cutie
Jack or "Julio" as he has been nicknamed, looks like a little boy. He is precious with blond hair and blue eyes. He is serious and likes to watch the big kids play. I don't think he will walk, just run!
Thursday, December 2, 2010
The Jolly Man Has Arrived
Do you watch the Macy's Parade on Thanksgiving? I find the commentators annoying and a little boring. I'm sure if I were in NYC with the 2.5 million people, I would love it. Just kidding.
I like a small town parade. The kind where people on floats are really waving at you, not just that fake wrist thing. The Wednesday after Thanksgiving is always the Opelika Christmas Parade. After helping coordinate this event for 3 years (and now sharing an office with those that coordinate), I have a strange sense of pride for the parade.
Keep Opelika Beautiful had a float and guess who my elves were
Soon after the picture was taken, I realized Colt was turning purple and his teeth were chattering. I'm laughing because I have a grip on both toddlers since they wanted to stand up.
Annie Grace stayed cozy with Honey on the sidewalk.
I'm convinced that Colt and Bug thought the people were there to see them. They didn't quite get the "float" thing (Bug thought we were going to the lake to sit on a float...). My calendar is full and my to do list is long! Its time for Christmas!
I like a small town parade. The kind where people on floats are really waving at you, not just that fake wrist thing. The Wednesday after Thanksgiving is always the Opelika Christmas Parade. After helping coordinate this event for 3 years (and now sharing an office with those that coordinate), I have a strange sense of pride for the parade.
Keep Opelika Beautiful had a float and guess who my elves were
Soon after the picture was taken, I realized Colt was turning purple and his teeth were chattering. I'm laughing because I have a grip on both toddlers since they wanted to stand up.
Annie Grace stayed cozy with Honey on the sidewalk.
I'm convinced that Colt and Bug thought the people were there to see them. They didn't quite get the "float" thing (Bug thought we were going to the lake to sit on a float...). My calendar is full and my to do list is long! Its time for Christmas!
Monday, November 15, 2010
We Left On A Jet Plane
This little girl and I
left this hard working little boy
to get on a jet plane for Saratoga Springs, New York.
On a side note, the wooden item pictured above is a donkey pen. Some days its used as a dog pen, other days a cow pen. Its all about what the imagination gives us. Colt wanted one so he & Wes built it out of spare lumber. The wheelbarrow has been used to haul random items including a little sister.
Back to the jet plane.
We went to see this little guy.
Meet Harrison Waite Allen. His mom, Kristen Hillyer Allen and I have been best friends since we were 5 years old. She is an Alabama girl that married a upstate NY boy. He is a 5th generation dairy farmer with 3,000 head of cows (in case your husband asks).
Kristen and Aaron also have this spunky little girl
Georgia will be 2 in January.
Her big brother, Samuel will be 4 in March.
Our adventures with the 4 little ones in tow included the mall, restaurants, Target (really, can I stay away?), parks and walks. We had a great time but very happy to see our boys!
left this hard working little boy
to get on a jet plane for Saratoga Springs, New York.
On a side note, the wooden item pictured above is a donkey pen. Some days its used as a dog pen, other days a cow pen. Its all about what the imagination gives us. Colt wanted one so he & Wes built it out of spare lumber. The wheelbarrow has been used to haul random items including a little sister.
Back to the jet plane.
We went to see this little guy.
Meet Harrison Waite Allen. His mom, Kristen Hillyer Allen and I have been best friends since we were 5 years old. She is an Alabama girl that married a upstate NY boy. He is a 5th generation dairy farmer with 3,000 head of cows (in case your husband asks).
Kristen and Aaron also have this spunky little girl
Georgia will be 2 in January.
Her big brother, Samuel will be 4 in March.
Our adventures with the 4 little ones in tow included the mall, restaurants, Target (really, can I stay away?), parks and walks. We had a great time but very happy to see our boys!
I have one more totally unrelated item. My college friend (do you label your friends too?), Amanda Morgan Roberson made this shirt for Colt.
She also has done paintings for us, Annie Grace's baby announcement and calling cards. Scoot over to her website to see more of her work!
Thursday, November 4, 2010
Barrette Fret
Casey has started making barrettes for this squirrely-girley.
This is her "why is that darn camera always in my face when I am playing" look.
The barrettes are simple felt with tedious stitching. Thats why Annie Grace is lucky to have an aunt like GG.
These are perfect to hold back a little hair. Not surprisingly, I'm not a bow kind of person (eek! Thats one more item I have to make match!) so these barrettes go with everything.
Annie Grace is crawling full force. She is cruising the furniture.
On a different note, hop over to Holly's blog and message her with your favorite soup. I've never been much of a soup person but I'm excited to try all of your recipes.
I have a confession. I love to cook but this is how it works these days:
1. I tear a recipe out of Southern Living, Southern Lady, Taste of Home or Cooking Light (see I love these things)
2. I spend way to much on ingredients (sure, we'll all need a $4 container of tarragon leaves, right?)
3. I get all the ingredients out on the counter and think I could be on a Food Network.
4. I am reminded I have a curious 10 month old that needs to be held and a 2 year old that asks a 2,394 questions.
5. I decide the baby could sit in the highchair with cherrios and toddler could be my helper.
6. The toddler dumps out the eggs "to see them go crash". The baby has more fun dropping cherrios on the floor.
7. I start losing my cool and fuss at everyone.
8. Wes reminds me that I try to do to much and get stressed (being a good wife, I don't fuss back....I just roll my eyes).
8. Is any food really good when everyone is pouting?
So! In my effort to keep my blog real, there you go. In closing, I took some time off work (aka kids at school) and baked delicious pumpkin bread last week. Yummy!
This is her "why is that darn camera always in my face when I am playing" look.
The barrettes are simple felt with tedious stitching. Thats why Annie Grace is lucky to have an aunt like GG.
These are perfect to hold back a little hair. Not surprisingly, I'm not a bow kind of person (eek! Thats one more item I have to make match!) so these barrettes go with everything.
Annie Grace is crawling full force. She is cruising the furniture.
On a different note, hop over to Holly's blog and message her with your favorite soup. I've never been much of a soup person but I'm excited to try all of your recipes.
I have a confession. I love to cook but this is how it works these days:
1. I tear a recipe out of Southern Living, Southern Lady, Taste of Home or Cooking Light (see I love these things)
2. I spend way to much on ingredients (sure, we'll all need a $4 container of tarragon leaves, right?)
3. I get all the ingredients out on the counter and think I could be on a Food Network.
4. I am reminded I have a curious 10 month old that needs to be held and a 2 year old that asks a 2,394 questions.
5. I decide the baby could sit in the highchair with cherrios and toddler could be my helper.
6. The toddler dumps out the eggs "to see them go crash". The baby has more fun dropping cherrios on the floor.
7. I start losing my cool and fuss at everyone.
8. Wes reminds me that I try to do to much and get stressed (being a good wife, I don't fuss back....I just roll my eyes).
8. Is any food really good when everyone is pouting?
So! In my effort to keep my blog real, there you go. In closing, I took some time off work (aka kids at school) and baked delicious pumpkin bread last week. Yummy!
Monday, October 25, 2010
Party & People
I love the idea of a combined birthday party. Colt, Bug, Papooh and I ventured to Andrew, Ford, Claire, Cooper & Georgia's (try singing that in the birthday song) birthday at the Farmer & Dell pumpkin patch. The corn trough was the toddler's favorite part. Wes collected all the corn that fell out of Colt's boot when we got home. "Thats expensive stuff" was Wes comment. For legal sake, I'll let that go.
Colt & Savannah also loved the tunnel through the haybales. Casey was gracious enough to keep Annie Grace and Jack while we were gone.
Wes picked up a dinner for us at Wendy's, guess what the prize was in the kids's meal!! A tiger with 21,302 pieces. Luckily Chris was there to read directions.
This little squirrel is into everything these days. She finally eats puffs & cheerios but still not going for much table food. Except for the french fries from her brother's happy meal.
20 minutes later, we have a happy meal prize
Saturday we enjoyed another wonderful day on the plains. It was especially great because:
1. Mandy flew down from DC
2. We had a babysitter
3. AU won
Sunday evening we had Ray's birthday party. Ray is the oldest granchild and turns 8 today! She is the greatest cousin and a big help to the adults!
Colt loves going to Bubba, Say-Say, Ray-Ray & Bone-Bone's house (wonder if my child will ever speak proper English with those names). This was his reaction with Bug showed up at the party.
I can have a later post on the shoes.
The birthday girl! The boys were playing archery on the Wii during the celebration.
The birthday girl! The boys were playing archery on the Wii during the celebration.
Colt & Annie Grace have an obession with animal. I wonder why. Anyway, I recently bought a red barn at Kids Clothes Connection for $2.50 (my only purchase). It has become a huge hit in our house. I'm thinking about hiding it until Christmas then bringing it back out.
I have confessed to many of you that I accidently bought Colt skinny jeans from Old Navy. I didn't realize this until I had washed the jeans. Luckily, he doesn't fill out a 2T yet so they appear somewhat baggy. His look isn't because he's wearing skinny jeans (or a bunny shirt with his initials) its because he wanted to climb over sister to get in his seat.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Lukewarm
Have you ever thought "Wow, that girl (insert: guy, mom, family) really has it together?
Recently, I have realized how guilty I am of this thought. The saddest part: I THINK THIS AT CHURCH.
At church yesterday, I was walking to the nursery to with a dear friend to pick up our future lovebirds and she said complimented my outfit. I had to look down to see what I was wearing. Luckily, I was fully clothed but it wasn't a fashionable outfit (if you think I'm lying, I've been pregnant the last 3 out of 4 winters). I couldn't help but think of how hard I try to look like I have it together when I walk into church. I won't give you a rundown of why we were late to church (I forgot to feed Annie Grace) or why I had to make a quick bathroom stop before entering the sanctuary (toddler snot on my skirt) but what is my attitude when entering the House of the Lord?
In Crazy Love, Francis Chan includes a chapter called Profile of the Lukewarm. Let me warn you, I've never read anything that stepped on my toes or made me want to crawl under the table as this chapter did. He says "Lukewarm people feel secure because they attend church, made a profession of faith at age twelve, were baptized come from a Christian family, vote Republican or live in America. Just as the prophets in the Old Testament warned Israel that they were not safe just because they lived in the land of Israel, so we are not safe just because we wear the label Christian. " To back this up, Matthew 7:21 "Not everyone who says to me 'Lord, Lord' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven".
Maybe I'm due for a self-inventory.
Recently, I have realized how guilty I am of this thought. The saddest part: I THINK THIS AT CHURCH.
At church yesterday, I was walking to the nursery to with a dear friend to pick up our future lovebirds and she said complimented my outfit. I had to look down to see what I was wearing. Luckily, I was fully clothed but it wasn't a fashionable outfit (if you think I'm lying, I've been pregnant the last 3 out of 4 winters). I couldn't help but think of how hard I try to look like I have it together when I walk into church. I won't give you a rundown of why we were late to church (I forgot to feed Annie Grace) or why I had to make a quick bathroom stop before entering the sanctuary (toddler snot on my skirt) but what is my attitude when entering the House of the Lord?
In Crazy Love, Francis Chan includes a chapter called Profile of the Lukewarm. Let me warn you, I've never read anything that stepped on my toes or made me want to crawl under the table as this chapter did. He says "Lukewarm people feel secure because they attend church, made a profession of faith at age twelve, were baptized come from a Christian family, vote Republican or live in America. Just as the prophets in the Old Testament warned Israel that they were not safe just because they lived in the land of Israel, so we are not safe just because we wear the label Christian. " To back this up, Matthew 7:21 "Not everyone who says to me 'Lord, Lord' will enter the kingdom of heaven, but only he who does the will of my Father who is in heaven".
Maybe I'm due for a self-inventory.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Loving this Weather
Sunday we celebrated my brother's birthday (42!!) with lunch at my parents house after church. The dads and toddlers played football and Casey enjoyed the sunshine with the babies. Casey suggested we get a picture of Annie Grace & Jack. She didn't realize I have my video camera on. You will also see my dog and the result of being placed on the backburner.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
For Your Calendar
The picture was just a tease so you would read!! Yes, we do wear Christmas pjs year round!
I like marking my calendar for upcoming events that are happening. If you are more "fly by the seat of your pants" kind of person, just move on to the next friend with an updated blog! I'm sure Casey has already closed my blog. Mom says my ducks are in a row and are saluting me as they march by. Casey's ducks are flying above her in a beautiful formation. If she ever included Wes & Heath in the scenerio, their ducks would be shot.
Okay, back to the update:
Think Pink Walk- Saturday, October 2nd
Lee County Fair- Wednesday, October 5-Saturday, October 9
On the Tracks- Friday, October 8
E-Cycling & Document Shredding- Saturday, October 9
Trick or Treat- Thursday, October 28
Syrup Soppin- Saturday, October 30 (Ecology Preserve is also having an event this day called Creepy Wonderful Creatures. Does anyone know anything about this?)
Opelika Christmas Parade- Wednesday, December 1
Auburn Christmas Parade- Thursday, December 2
The organization I work for (Keep Opelika Beautiful) coordinates an arts & craft festival in Opelika each year. The event is at the Opelika Monkey Park and is a fundaiser for renovations to a little red caboose donated by Norfolk Southern. In 2011, the event will be Saturday, March 26. All items sold at the event must be natural or handmade. I'm sending out vendor applications soon. I would love to include all you talented people!
Saturday, September 11, 2010
Dove Shoot
The morning started off with a struggle to wear camo boots for picture day. Colt was hailed the winner but we made it to school on time and with full bellies! I like to think that makes me the winner. Annie Grace is mobile. Its great that she is able to entertain herself but not so good for Colt's trains, animals and tools.
Colt loved sitting with Wes at the Heath Stewart Dove Shoot. That was probably the name 5 years ago. Now it could be the Heath Stewart Family Dove Shoot.
Bug and Colt thought Pop's scuppernong were yummy. Before they could get a stomach ache, Papooh arrived.
Papooh was the entertainment until this person arrived.
This isn't just any aunt....she's Aunt Fab. That means she gives the rug rats lots of good things to eat. After a not so short trip to the house, Colt & Savannh came back with chocolate smeared across their faces and sweet tea in sippy cups.
Annie Grace doesn't eat real food (she does this manly gagging thing) so she opted to feed Ruby her cherrios.
Monday, September 6, 2010
War Eagle
Annie Grace and I enjoyed tailgating with the boys then going home to watch the game. Colt & Wes enjoyed the game and even stayed until the 4th quarter. Colt doesn't remember going last year (good thing we paid for those tickets!!). I think I have permanently lost my season tickets to Colt. He woke up this morning saying he needed his ticket to go to the game tonight! War Eagle!! He's doing that smile thing again in the picture.
Tuesday, August 31, 2010
This is Colt's school picture smile. Its not attractive.
On the way to school this morning:
Colt: Mommy, I pulled out my eyeball (pretending like he has something in his hand)
Me: Oh no, put it back
Colt: Roll down my window so I can feed it to the birds
Anyone done Potty Training Bootcamp? How do I know when he's ready for this?
Colt: Mommy, I pulled out my eyeball (pretending like he has something in his hand)
Me: Oh no, put it back
Colt: Roll down my window so I can feed it to the birds
Anyone done Potty Training Bootcamp? How do I know when he's ready for this?
Friday, August 20, 2010
Whats Up Chuck?
This is Charlie. Some people call him Chuck, I call him Charles.
Charlie is a special donkey. When he was born, his mother rejected him. My dad had to nurse the mother (a human pump) and feed Charlie so he would get all the good stuff. Charlie is about the size of a newborn donkey even though he was born on Mother's Day. He has arthritis and probably other problems.
Since he is a male, he can't live in the big pasture with the other males. So, he roams the backyard. With his size, he is perfect for the kids. He has to be fed a bottle everyday since he is so weak. Charlie is one VERY spoiled little donkey.
This is the baby donkey born Thursday morning. Isn't he handsome? We haven't named him yet. Dad wants to sell he & his mom so I guess we shouldn't get attached.
This is Bo Goat or Go Boat. It just depends on how old you are and if you are fussing at him. Go Boat thinks he is a dog. He escapes from the goat pin. He is a mess!
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