Thursday, November 19, 2009

Happy 3rd Birthday Parker

This past weekend we celebrated Parker's birthday party at our house. When planning the party I asked him what theme he wanted and he surprised me & said, "a superhero party!" Up until this point he hasn't really shown much interest in superheros.

Nevertheless, superhero he wanted...superhero he got. I made capes for everyone with their initial on it. This took me a littlel longer than expected. After spending an hour sewing the first cape, I decided this wasn't such a good idea. Three days after I started, I finally finished the blasted things and had made up in my mind that if the little boogers declined my handmade capes I would kindly stuff them down their throats. Luckily, it didnt come to that:)! All 10 of our 2 and 3 year old guests were more than happy to take on the character attire.
I had jars of Parker's favorite things for the kids to put in their goody bags. Raisins, gum, ring pops... pretty much anything with sugar makes Parker's top 10 list!
There's my birthday boy! Man, time flies! It seems like just yesterday I was in the hospital crying for someone to help me. Telling anyone who would listen that I changed my mind and I didnt want to birth a child. Two days after starting labor, Parker came into the world by C-section. At that point, I didnt care if he came out my mouth (I have dreampt that before!) He was a beautiful 6 lbs 5 oz.... no matter what Brother Terrell says!









The super hero squad. (Ricky looks more like the hamburglar!)


















































The boys were having more fun digging in the dirt than playing in the bounce house. Boys.





































We are now the proud owners of this lovely bounce house. Ricky and I decided for a little more than it cost to rent, we could just buy one. So, we did. Guess what we are doing every birthday for the next 10 years?














Parker's party was a knock out! Literally. We bought 2 sets of these Hulk boxing gloves and watched the kids wrestle in the bounce house. It was a little boy's dream come true!
Thanks to everyone who came out and helped us celebrate Parker's birthday!!























































Monday, November 2, 2009

Pictures

I am up to my eyeballs in school photos I have recently shot, so I dont have any extra time to spend on here. Just thought I would post some newer photos.


Mr. Luke



Miss Reese E.












I came in and caught Parker wrapping his "cowboy rope" around Reese's ankle.



































































This is a dog according to Parker (no, I didnt help him...he did it all by himself!)


















Wednesday, October 14, 2009

i LovE mY lOvE

After a long exhausting day of meeting every one's needs but my own, I was finally able to lay down next to my already sleeping husband. I laid there wide-eyed with his arms around me. My heart overflowing with love for the man.
Nothing could take away from that moment. Not his loud obnoxious snoring, his long overdue stubble itching my forehead, not even the 10 year old mattress we inherited when we got married that folds up like a taco when you lay on it. I tried to ignore the tingling in my arms just to spend another five minutes wrapped in his strong grip.
He is my protector, my best friend and the only other person in the world that shares the same overwhelming love for my children.
Thank you Lord for giving me this godly man to share the rest of my life with. To encourage me, love me for who I am and provide for me and my babies!! Thank you for that moment and for allowing me to recognize this blessing!
I love you Ricky!

Monday, September 28, 2009

Are We Nuts?

Ricky and I decided Friday night that we would leave for the beach the next morning and stay for the weekend. This thrilled me because I am a last minute kind of girl. I love surprises and spur of the moment decisions!! I live for them! I was excited (to say the least) and started the huge task of packing three babies right after the hotel was booked.
Toothpaste for sensitive teeth, kids toothpaste with fluoride, kids toothpaste without fluoride, regular mint toothpaste.... Shampoo for frizzy hair, shampoo for regular hair, kids shampoo, baby shampoo..... Sunscreen for sensitive skin, baby sunscreen, regular sunscreen, lip screen.... the list goes on. Half way through the packing (and half way through the night ) I decided that all this work deserves more than one night at the beach, but I knew that couldn't happen. Ricky can't miss work during the summer without getting behind.
Nuts. This was just nuts for one day at the beach.









We went to the Sandbar where Ricky and I were married. I did a few pictures of the kids. It was nap time and Parker would not participate.












Luke liked the pool better than the beach.













Here's my little bug sleeping on the beach. She DOES NOT like to be hot, so I am surprised that she actually slept!










We stayed at the Queens Gate Hotel on the beach. It was nice, but not clean enough for my liking. Not sure we will stay there again. Great location though.
Our cottage had 2 bedrooms and a full kitchen. The plan was to have dinner in the room, but I couldn't stand the thought of eating off of someone else's dishes. So, we went to Sonny's instead (where we ate off someone else's dishes... I know. It's all in my head. I admit it.)
Dinner was interesting. We invited Brandon and Bryceton to join us on this trip and everywhere we went it looked like Ricky and I had 5 kids. We didn't think anything of it at first, but after a while we noticed the glares... and a few comments. While being seated at Sonny's I felt like the whole restaurant was looking our way. People did everything but count out loud as we walked by.
One kind gentleman came over and handed us a coupon for a kids meal. Ricky and I were trying not to laugh. We never corrected anyone who commented on how many kids we had. It was fun to watch heads turn when we walked by.











































There they are... my five beautiful children! Man I started young! I was 16 when Brandon was born!




























Lucky us, we got the broken umbrella at the hotel. So I had to make it work. If you look hard you can see Reese in between the camera bag and the beach bag. All day we moved her around so that she was in the shade. Stupid umbrella.

















The jelly fish came in with the tide and never left after that, so we couldn't go in the water the next day. In this picture the boys were looking for Jelly fish to see if it was safe swim.
We had lots of fun, besides the not so clean hotel, broken umbrella, jelly fish epidemic, and all the rude people who thought I was old enough to have a 12 year old (are you 12 Brandon?) ... it really was a very enjoyable weekend! Cant wait to go back!














Thursday, August 27, 2009

An attempt to catch up

OK, so life has been a bit on the "INSANE" side for me lately. Blogging isn't exactly on the top of my to do list. Actually, it isn't on there at all. At least I don't think it is... hmm.... where is that list?

This post is going to jump from one event to the other, kinda like my life! And I wouldn't have it any other way!
















CAMP OCOEE 2009






















Chattanooga train depot












We went to the Chattanooga Aquarium while in Tennessee. If you've ever been to Sea World don't waste your money here!





Do they sell these in the gift shop? I need 2 please.













Brent at the camp talent show






Brandon sang for the talent show















Mom, Dad and the boys went to the springs this past month and camped for a few days. We crashed their party and drove up for the day on Saturday. The babies didn't like it at all. It was too cold!









Dad turned 50 this month! (Wow, that sounds old!) We all went to Mom and Dad's
for a steak dinner to help celebrate the glorious occasion!







Luke loves to wear other people's shoes and socks... this time it was daddy's! And if you ever come over to visit make sure you keep your shoes on or they may go missing!






Reese 2 months old already:(




That's all for tonight. It is now 3am. :( I guess I better get some sleep. Luke will be up at 7am!