Clownin Around

Today was Circus Day at Carter's school, so thanks to Granny he looks like a "real" clown :) I can't believe he wore it, because he is like his mommy and doesn't want any attention brought to himself.

First Curls...GONE

Bentley got her first haircut today. Bittersweet moment for me, I hated to see those first little curls go, but it was too stringy. Hopefully this will allow the front to catch up with the back, because she does have quite a mullet going for her. She was SO GOOD, never moved or made a sound. Afterwards we went to the park and then to have lunch with Nonna while Carter was still at school.

Early Valentines

Ok, I know I'm a TOTAL pushover when it comes to my kids and I have done it again. After we left MG's party, the kids were both feaking out because MG got Zhu Zhu Pets and they wanted to play with them. Well, that's what I got them for Valentines Day, so I called Joseph and told him to put them out so they would be suprised when we got home. He was like SERIOUSLY?? Can't they just pull them out of the bag and I said NO, make it fun for them. Needless to say he was not to happy about putting it together. They were so excited and LOVE them. They dont know the difference in the days at this age anyway. At least they can enjoy them for an extra month :)

Marlee Grace's 5th Birthday

Saturday afternoon Marlee Grace (Carter's girlfriend) had an all girl tea party, but wanted Carter to come so he and Tyler served cupcakes and punch to all the girls. I was most excited, because it was Bentleys first all girl party. We went Friday to buy her a party dress in which she chose Cinderella. She was not too sure about the dress at first, but eventually warmed up to it. She did not want her nails or face painted, she did however, get red haircolor on her hair...ha. She was too into playing baby dolls to sit still long enough. Marsha had it so cute for the girls and of course Carter was in HOG HEAVEN playing with Tyler all afternoon.

No Words Needed

Castles and Crowns

I am hosting a Castles and Crowns Party at my house Jan. 31 from 2-5 pm. Let me know if you are interested in coming and I will give you directions. They have some REALLY cute stuff this season.

Play Date

Monday was Carter's last day off from school (so I thought, before schools closed for "the snow") so we met Cole and Lydia at a place by our house to play. The kids had fun and Ginger and I enjoyed some adult conversation. We have a good year so far, except for this AWFUL weather we are having. I have a few goals for 2010 that I feel if I post I will be held more accountable: Potty train Bentley, I want Carter to be reading (or at least know most of the sight words) before he starts school next year, and I want to start exercising and get in shape. A 7 to 10 lb loss would be GREAT! Those are my 3 main goals, so we will see how they go.

Happy New Year

Hope you all have a wonderful New Year. We have had a day of hanging around the house playing



Yes, that's my daughter (Guess that's what happens when you have an older brother)

The football players quickly turned into "chefs" at the "Waffle House"


Then, it turned into a "Haunted Waffle House" LOL, gotta love his imagination


I had plans to spend some one on one time with Carter while joseph watched the game. I was going to take Carter to see Alvin and the Chipmunks, but when I told him, he said he didn't want to go...well, alright then. So, we have just had a lazy day at home. I added a New Years Eve post below.

New Year's Eve

We had a wonderful New Year's Eve that we spent with best friends. Scott and Jennifer drove down from Nashville for the night, but Jay and Trisha were missing: Cash is sick and Brian and Leanne weren't there: Leanne had a root canal and thought she would feel like coming. Although we missed them, we had a great time. The kids played, mostly with Chris and we talked and held sweet Lilli.

This was Carter on the way there. Eating dinner and playing DS, then suddenly...OUT!

Sweet Jackson eating dinner


The Girls

Bentley holding Lilli

Playing with Chris

Scott and Joseph and YES, Jen's dog is wearing a diaper....HILARIOUS!!

Chris lifting Bentley, she LOVED it

Jen with her cute baby belly

Chris still entertaining my kids :)