The Long Family 4

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SWEET GIRL!!!!

2011-07-20T11:28:00.000-07:00

I can't believe that Miss Addyson Blair is 4yrs old today!!! It's just seems like yesterday that I was bringing her home from the hospital! Now she has grown into a sweet, smart and Beautiful young lady!

Happy Birthday Miss Addy!!

We had her party last Saturday at our house. Her theme was Little Mermaid! Her cake and cupcakes turned out to look so awesome! We had the water slide and new her pool that she got for her party for the kids to play in!! They all had a blast even though it was HOTTTT!! We served pizza for lunch and the kids loved it. She got several wonderful gifts from her friends and family. Thank you to everyone that help her celebrate her 4th birthday!!!!

The water slide is always a huge hit!!!

Some of the kids in the pool!!

Even brother got to get a little bite of the cake!!!

A few of the girls that were there!!!

Zoo Trip!!

2011-07-19T12:58:00.000-07:00

Last month we took the kids to zoo in Ft Worth. This was Addy's 2nd time at the zoo and Kiptyn's first. We worried about the weather being to hot but it was actually a nice day. We all had a blast. We went down on Friday so Addy could swim at the hotel and trust me she did some swimming. We went to eat a wonderful steak at Hoffbraus and then over to Menchie's for some yummy yogurt! Then back to swimming after dinner. We got up and headed to zoo Saturday and spent most of the day there. They have so many different animals and we got to see everyone of them. Except me and the kids skipped the snake house!Addy loved feeding the birds! She could have stayed in there all day!Mr Kiptyn was a trooper! We tied a fan to his car seat and he was happy all day. He did sleep through most of the zoo trip.

we loved the monkeys. I love how Addy and him are looking at each other! After a long day at the zoo we headed back to the hotel to get ready to eat, then back to Menchies and then yes of course back to the hotel to swim!!!! I can't wait till our summer zoo trip next year!

Look Whos Back!!!!!

2011-07-01T08:07:00.001-07:00

Wow its been a while since I have blogged! I have been pretty busy the last 3 months with a new baby and a busy toddler! A little updating here. Mr Kiptyn was born on March 25th. He has been a perfect baby. He loves to eat, sleep and very seldom does he cry. He sleeps trough the night usually going to bed between 9 & 10 and wakes up around 6:30. A couple of times this week we have had to wake him up at 7 to go. He stays with a wonderful lady who has been so good to him. We love Ms Cathy!! He has already been on several trips for a 3 month and does great in the car and hotel. He has been to Marshall, Ardmore, Shreveport, Ft Worth and other places. He has even made his first trip to zoo and did great.

Now big sister has kept us busy also. She does love her baby brother and loves to help. Her favorite thing to do is change diapers. I know I cant believe it either but she does. She had her first dance recital in June and did awesome. she is still doing her routine! I had tears watching her for the first time on stage because she looked so cute and know there are many more recitals in the future. She wrapped her year in the 3yr old room and now moving up. she is growing up to fast. She loved going to the zoo. (I will post about it later.)

Well hopefully I will get back on track now and start updating on a daily bases about our busy life!

I have several pictures of them on facebook!!

2 Days

2011-03-23T12:26:00.000-07:00

Wow, I can't believe today is my last day at work for 8 weeks! I went to the dr today to confirm everything for Friday and got pre-registered at the hospital. I can't believe they had to have 6 tubes of blood. Really people my iron is already low now you are taking all my blood lol!! It's going to be one early morning for us on Friday. We have to be at the hospital before 5:30am.

Luckily tomorrow is going to be a fun and great day. Me and Addy are having girl day!!! She told me this morning she was going to miss my belly but was ready for Kiptyn to be here. Then she said can he just stay in there just 20 more minutes. I wish that was all but it's 2 days instead. I am really looking forward to our day tomorrow. She already told me we were going to lunch and painting our toes.

I really can't believe that in less than just 2 days we will have 2 babies. Please pray for us that everything goes well and quick. I am really dreading the spinal but I know it will all be fine this time around to. I can't wait to see who he comes out looking like. Will he have auburn hair like Addy did (which is now blond) or brown like his daddy or red like mine. I am so excited and so nervous at the same time. Stay tuned for more baby updates and pictures......

Here are some photos of Addy when she was born. The top photo is us headed home from the hospital

Her first week at home!

Baby Update 37 weeks

2011-03-09T12:47:00.000-08:00

I went to the dr today for my 37 week check up. His heartbeat was strong and everything was great! He got me really excited when he told me they thought about moving my delivery date up but then he said they couldn't. The reason for moving up the date is because one of the doctors will be out of town that day. But with me having a boy they can't take him any earlier so he is going to bring in another doctor. So we are still having him on March 25Th! He seemed to be fine with my iron level and my feet swelling. I only have 10 working days left and 2 1/2 weeks left till he is here!! I can't wait! Plus I can't wait until the day before because me and Addy are having a girl day. We are going for pedicures and lunch. I know we will have a blast!!

It's starting to get real....

2011-03-01T10:58:00.000-08:00

Oh my reality has really started to set in! I can't believe in just 24 days we will have another baby. I told myself Friday that I was going to stay home all weekend and rest but that didn't happen. Addy, my mom and myself went for a pedicure on saturday. It was so relaxing!! I could have set in that massage chair and let her rub my feet all day long. Until it was over. I looked over at my mom and said I can't feel my feet. My legs and feet stayed frozen for several hours. I have no circulation at all. We continuted to go eat and then to Wal Mart and still didn't get better. Finally about 4hours later I was pretty much back to normal. I am ready for the feet to go down, this swelling is no fun.

Then it is all getting to me that I will no longer have just one child to share my love with but two! I am wanting to spend every second that I have with Addy. I worry how she will feel about sharing mommy now. I know she will be fine but I still have to worry. She is so excited for him to hurry and be here. So trust me every chance I get we are doing something together.

For today my back pain is killing and so is everything else. I am so ready to go to the dr in the morning to see if we can move things up. I am a little worried that he is going to put me on bed rest. Please pray that he don't.

Also on Sunday Addy and Pops hit the golf course not to play golf but fly a kite!! They had a blast. I got to go to but I chose to stay in the golf cart because it was a little chilly out for me. this post was so randem and everywhere sorry !!

PBR-Arlington

2011-02-23T12:37:00.000-08:00

This past weekend we went to the Cowboy Stadium in Arlington for the PBR! We went down Friday night to eat at Joe's Crab Shack. This is the first time I have had seafood since before I got pregnant. I always scared to eat it but the dr said it was ok to have crawfish. We got up the next morning so Miss Addy could swim. We actually stopped by the pool after breakfast and before changing into her swimsuit. Well she got it the hot tub anyway and took Nana in with her. Yes they were both in their pj's still. LOL We went out to the fan zone for a while, then grabbed a bite to eat at Hooter's. They have the best burgers!! Then I had to go back to work. The bull riding kicked off with Toby Keith in concert. He played for an hour and Addy slept through the whole concert! don't ask me how because it was so loud but she did. Once he was finished playing she was awake for the rest of the night. When I say the rest of the night I mean until 1:30 am!! Thank goodness she stayed with my parents in their room! Addy and her sweet baby Collier at Joe's!

Baby Shower

2011-02-21T10:11:00.000-08:00

Last Saturday on the 12th I had 8 awesome woman give me a baby shower!! Everything turned out great and I got several wonderful gifts.The diaper cake was so cute! It matched his room just perfect!! Also the cookies were to die for. I don't think anyone there could stop eating them they were so good!!Of course the first person to get a gift was Big Sister. I got her a new stroller so she could carry her babies around.

Then it was time for mommy's gift. I got so many wonderful things that I can really use. The hostess got me a car seat!! My parents got me a sit-n-stand, a nap nanny and many other wonderful things. I love more getting diapers, wipes, lotions, etc because those are things I can really use.

The night before my parents came over to help me finish the room! I had no plans for it to look like this but now I am happy with it. thanks mom for helping getting it done and a little stress taking off of me. I for some reason was really stressing about his room being done before the shower.

Now we only a few more weeks to go and I am counting them down by the day. March 25th is the big day! I went back to the dr last Thursday and everything was great. Kiptyn had a very strong heartbeat. The dr could tell he was very active because the beat was extremly strong. We have scheduled the day for March 25th at 5:30am! Again thank you Ashlie, Rheagan, Katie, Leigh, Tammy, Pam, Geri Ann, & Sara for a wonderful baby shower!!

Father/Daughter Dance 2011

2011-02-15T09:12:00.000-08:00

Friday night was the annual Father/Daughter Valentine Dance!! Addy has been looking fowarded to going since the dance last year. She requested she get her hair done so of course I said yes. She was so excited to get rollers, makeup, nails and lots of glitter!! She set as still as could be and was ready to be pampered.

She loved the makeup and thought she was all grown up! She would not put her nails down because they were still drying and had glitter on them.The finish product!! Look how grown up she looks. It breaks my heart because she is growing up so fast but she looked so beautiful that night.
She picked her own dress out because it was pink and had pearls on it. Her and daddy were looking so good when they left the house for a night of fun.

They met some friends for dinner and then headed to the dance.

She didn't even dance with daddy once they because she wanted to dance with all the girls. Below one her best friends Ava and her were breaking it down. I love this picture so much.

She said she loved dancing on the floor. She must have got these moves from her daddy!

What a blast she was having. The dance was over at 10pm and they didn't leave until it was over. She loves to dance and never stops.

How cute is this? I would really love to know what these girls are talking about.

They all had a great night and still talking about it today. I know Miss Addy is ready for next years dance. I love how they have this each year because it is such a fun night with Addy & daddy to spend together.

2nd Snow Day

2011-02-15T08:52:00.001-08:00

On February 3rd we spent the night with my parents because Jeremy was out of town in Ft Worth working. We knew it might snow a little and school might start late but that was fine. I got a text a little after 5am saying that school was canceled. I thought really why I better look outside. Wow I could not believe what I was seeing. You could not even see the streets, curbs or anything. It was more snow I think then we got the last time. We ended up getting 7 inches in all. Unfortunately we had to drive home in the mess. We could not even make it up one small hill leaving my parents due to the ice. We did make it home safe and stayed in all day!!Luckily Pops came over to play in the snow a little. I'm not much on cold weather and being 9 months pregnant I don't need to take the chance of falling outside.After her and Pops played for a little while, built a snow wall (because the snow would not stick to well yet to build a snowman like she wanted) they gathered snow and we made snow ice cream. It was so yummy that Miss Addy didn't want to share any with mommy!!

I just can't get over how much snow we have got 2011 because I never remember it doing this when I was little.

We also had another snow/ice day on the 9th but I didn't get any pics because we are all over the snow and ice. We are ready for it to warm up and be spring time. We got to stay home another day which was really nice for us! Me and Addy had a girl day of making cake balls.

Baby Update & Ft Worth

2011-02-02T12:24:00.000-08:00

I went back to the Dr this morning for my check-up. His heartbeat was strong and everything looked great! I have been worried about the swelling and back pains. He told me I just needed to eat more protein and calcium. So he started me on some calcium pills twice day and more rest. If you know what foods are best for protein please let me know. I was really worried he was going to put me on bed rest but my prayers got answered and he didn't. I was told just to lay down 15-30mins during lunch on my left side and do the same thing when I get home in the afternoons. Everything is still scheduled for March 25Th!!

I'm really looking forwarded to my weekend in trying to finish his room as much as possible before my shower next weekend!

We went to Ft Worth last weekend again for work. It was not much a weekend for us. Addy's poor adenoids are swollen again and I got sick with flu like symptoms. It's not much fun staying horded in a hotel feeling bad. We did get a little shopping done while we were out running errands for the guys. Actually Addy got a lot of shopping done. It actually broke mine and my mom's heart because she wanted to go in the dressing room by herself and try on the clothes. She did a good job all by herself but it means she is growing up way to fast. She got so many clothes I wish I had a picture of everything in piles. She also got a new dress up outfit. She is now Tinkerbell but without the wings lol!!She loved going around and seeing all the animals at the stock show. She Thought it was so funny to see all the baby pigs drinking milk from the momma.She also found a horse that she thinks she needs for her birthday. We did get our annual goat picture taken but I have not got them scanned yet.Plus why we were out shopping at the Gap she wanted her picture taken with this guy!

We Love Girl Nights!!!

2011-01-27T09:59:00.001-08:00

Last night me and Addy had a girl night!!! I was setting in her room and she gets in her closet and tells me not to turn around she has a surprise. Then after a few minutes she said ok turn around and this is what I see....

she dressed up as a princess ready for the ball!! I love when she gets dressed because it don't happen very often. Don't get me wrong she loves to dress cute everyday for school and picks her own outfits daily. She even tells me and her daddy what looks good and don't. She don't play dress up much because she is such a tom boy and rather be outside playing.

After dress up it was time for a game of Candy Land. We play this game a couple of times each night before. Notice she still has her shoes on!!!Once was not enough last night so we played again. Well of course she always wins!!!

We love our girl nights and get so excited when we get to have them. We love you daddy but Girls Just Want to Have Fun!!!!!!!

Cheer Clinic

2011-01-25T07:59:00.000-08:00

This past Saturday Addy went to her 2nd cheer clinic. She was so excited and ready to go! We got up early and headed to the high school for some cheer, dancing, tumbling and stunts!!!!! It was so cute watching her do the MPHS fight song. She was just a waving her finger in the air once she decided to put her pom pom down for a moment. This girl loves some pom poms.

She loves tumbling and doing her front rolls.

Jumps were also a big hit. She can do a really awesome toe touch and pike now! This girl can get some air!

Stunting is her favorite part of cheer. She loves to be held up and then they drop and cradle her. We do quite often at home also.

ADDY LOVES TO CHEER! Even though she was not in the older group she still picked up on their chants and can do them also.
She gets to perform her dance routine she learned at the clinic this Friday nights halftime basketball game!! GO TIGERS!!!

BABY UPDATE 30 WEEKS!!

2011-01-21T07:14:00.000-08:00

I went to the dr yesterday for my 30 week check up!! Everything looked great and the baby is growing wonderfully. He is already head down and weighs 3lb 7ozs. We have set the date for March 25th for him to arrive!! We are so excited for him to be here! He was just a moving around kicking and opening his mouth the whole time I was there. He is definitely going to keep me on my toes just like Addy does. They both moved so much in my belly. Addy went with us and she was so excited to get to see her little brother. She just carried the pictures around to show everyone. He took my blood while I was there also and now I am anemic. Great I get to start taking iron pills twice a day now until the final day. Which is fine I will do whatever it takes for a healthy baby. I go back in two weeks for another check up. I can't believe in just nine weeks we have a new baby in our home!! We are so blessed!!

Sneak Peak!!

2011-01-19T08:17:00.000-08:00

I wanted to share a little sneak peak of the babies room! It is all starting to come together with time. I do have the bedding and a few decorations! This was the same crib that Addy had. He already has several clothes thanks to my family for the Christmas gifts and my friend Rheagan for the hand me downs.This is the art above his wall. I'm not sure why my camera made this look odd with the lines. This is the start of the wall above his dresser/changing table! I can't wait for everything to be complete!!! I will show more pictures as I continue to get things done.

I did get registered also!! It was a little different this time registering for a boy instead of a girl. I hope I remembered everything which luckily I still have several things from when Addy was little. We are all so excited around the house for him to be here. I go tomorrow to the dr so I will have an update then!!!!

Ft Worth Weekend!!!

2011-01-18T14:24:00.000-08:00

This past weekend we headed to Ft Worth for the Stock Show to work! Us girls went shopping on Saturday some to try to find a dress for Miss Addy for the Father/Daughter dance that is coming up. We actually found 2 dresses that she liked so we got them both so she can decide the closer we get to it. She rode the carousel in the mall and had a blast. We were wore out from all the shopping we did.She loves going out to the stock show and working the booth. She spends most of her time setting in the trailer playing her IXL and telling people about so many things. She will tell them about her game or even things about the trailers. She is so smart for a 3yr old.

we did a little swimming at the hotel but it was really cold even though it's an indoor pool. We did get to enjoy our favorite yogurt. It might have been 40 degrees but it was so good. We love Menchie's!!!

My little baker!!

2011-01-14T08:18:00.000-08:00

The Easy Bake Oven has been a blast! Our first try was sugar cookies. they turned out really good and cute for the first time!Once the cookies were in she had to make sure they were cooking inside.

Then it was time to decorate with pink sprinkles!

Her finished product. She had them all by herself and did a great job!!

we have tried to make other cakes and brownies with the oven but things just don't turn out like they should!!! We will keep trying and hopefully one day we will have a cute cake!

New Years Weekend!!!

2011-01-13T11:00:00.000-08:00

New Years weekend! We started the weekend off a night early with a few firecrackers and sparklers! It was windy so we didn't get to do much. We had to call Miss Ava over to join in on the excitement and fun with us! These girls were cold but were having a blast!On NYE we went to my parents for pizza and smore making!! They were so good I could eat one now! Addy was in charge of fire and making sure it stayed hot.

Then it was time for more sparklers and fire crackers. Again it was still windy so we didn't get to do much in fear of a fire starting even though it rained some that day.

Plus that night when we got home our neighbor kids were popping fireworks and caught our back yard on fire at 10:30pm. they had to jump the fence to put the fire out. Needless to say I was not a happy person because it was close to Addy's slide and they were popping right by our babies window. Addy had no nap that day and was up early but she did see midnight come around. I don't know how she did it!! I hope everyone has a great new year!!!

Snow Days!!!

2011-01-13T05:00:00.000-08:00

It started snowing this past Sunday and it all come down fast! Addy couldn't wait to get outside and play in. Finally she got dressed, her and daddy headed out to play. It was a little to cold for me to go out. She had a blast in her swing set, swinging and jumping on the trampoline.
We got to stay home from school on Monday so when daddy come home from work they headed out to build a snowman.

She also would just fall straight back and start making snow angels all over the yard! She loved the snow but not so much the cold.

I think they did a great job on the snowman this year. She turned out cute and looks very happy! We also got another snow day on Tuesday. This don't happen very often in our town but we did enjoy our 4 day weekend.

Christmas Morning!!

2011-01-12T07:26:00.000-08:00

Well Santa did come to our house!!! She was so excited this year about Christmas and loved everything that she got!!!Santa looked a little slim around the tree but then she had to look outside. Santa worked hard out in the rain for her this year with the trampoline!!! She couldn't understand how he got it here because it was to heavy for his sleigh.

Then it was time to get dressed and head out to jump!! It was cold but she didn't seem to mind.

She was such a happy girl this year!!! Pardon her hair she got Rapunzel head bands and had to put them in right away both of them!

After gifts at our house we headed over to Nana and Pops! We had a pancake breakfast and then opened gifts! As you can tell by the photo below she was so excited the most about this gift. Her exact words were "Oh it's my favorite thing ever!!" It was sugar scrub. This girl loves some sugar scrub as you can tell!

She also loves getting hats. I love this face because she was telling us how cute it was!

She also got a new tv for her room and her favorite gift this year was her IXL!! She loves playing games on it everyday still!!

Jeremy and I also got a new TV this year also!! Thanks Nana and Pops!!

That night we headed to Daingerfield to Jeremy's parents. She was still excited to be opening gifts. Her faces were priceless this year with all the excitement!!

Christmas Eve!!!

2011-01-12T07:10:00.000-08:00

With being out for almost 3 weeks due to the holidays and snow I am so far behind on blogging. I am really going to try and get caught up and do a better job this year. This year at Christmas Eve we went to my aunt's house to celebrate! We enjoyed a great steak dinner provided my dad with all the sides and tons of desserts. Addy was so excited to start opening gifts! She got some really cute clothes, gift cards, toys and money!! A very cute scarf and dress that her BFF (cousin Ashlie) gave her!!

I wanted a family photo so we took this quick one. Addy was still excited and tired that she could of cared less about the photo.

Then it was home to get ready for bed because Santa was coming!! We did our traditional gingerbread train again this year. I thought I had photos of us making it but they may be on my old camera. See Jeremy had to go and buy us a new camera on Christmas Eve because some sweet little girl dropped mine the night before and broke it. Thank honey for the unexpected Christmas gift.

Then it was time to put our milk and cookies for Santa and cake balls for the reindeer.

Now it is time for bed. Nana Pops got her a new bedroom suite for Christmas. She was so excited to start sleeping it for the first time. Addy is being a good big sister and letting baby brother have her bed!!!

North Pole Train Ride

2011-01-06T08:45:00.000-08:00

I'm so far behind on blogging! I was off for almost two weeks so I stayed pretty busy at home with Christmas and Miss Addyson!! The Wednesday before Christmas we took Addy to ride the train in Purley! It is always so cold standing outside to ride a small train but she loves it!!She was excited to see Santa and even wanted to pose for a picture with him!! As you can see on her face how excited she was to be riding the train and seeing all the lights and decorations. Mommy was really cold!!!

Baby Update and Addy!!!

2011-01-06T08:13:00.000-08:00

I went to the dr yesterday morning and took my wonderful glucose test! It was really hard drinking that "fruit juice" and took me a little longer then it should have. I finally got it down while taking Addy to school. They took my blood and I got to hear my sweet baby boys heartbeat. It was very strong and everything sounded good. Now I start going every two weeks. I can't believe I am already at this point. It seems like it has went by so fast this time. The next couple of months are going to be so busy with us at home, work, dance, etc that I know it will fly by. We will spend several days in Ft Worth working, I have wonderful friends giving me a baby shower, Addy learning her dance recital routine and the Father/Daughter dance! Wow I am wore out already!

Addy had an appointment yesterday afternoon with an ear/nose/throat doctor. A couple of weeks ago she had a bad case of strep throat so Dr Stagg wanted us to see someone about getting her tonsils and adenoid taken out. After setting in the waiting room for 1hour and 20mins we finally got to go back to see the dr. He was great with Addy and she thought he was funny. My prayers were answered and he don't want to take anything out. He didn't think that things were bad enough yet for it to be done. We were so lucky and glad that he said that!!

2010-12-21T06:00:00.000-08:00

On December 16th Addy's class had one of two Christmas parties! I was able to join them and all the fun they had. The class did a book exchange and all the kids got a new book from the friends. On the first day she got Veggie Tales which she was excited because it come with stickers!!! She had to pose with her teacher Ms Cindy and her new book.Then they opened gifts from Ms Tess and received bracelets and necklaces! She then had to help Ms Cindy open her present from her. She gave her a picture frame, necklace and earrings!!
Ms Cindy gave everyone in the class cute ornaments to take home!

She helped Ms Tess open her necklace that she gave her!

Before heading outside she had to show me a new dance move that she is trying out now. Notice the silver sparkle shoes (aka the Michael Jackson shoes around our house) I guess they make her dance better!

Thank you so much Ms Cindy, Ms Tess and all the KindleLight staff for giving the kids a party! They all had a blast and enjoyed their day.

Happy Birthday Jeremy!!

2010-12-20T21:00:00.000-08:00

On December 12th Jeremy celebrated his 32nd birthday! Addy was bound and determained to get him a cake. She really wanted him to have a Spider man cake but we had to settle for Woody!!

ICE at the Gaylord!!!

2010-12-20T06:57:00.000-08:00

On December 11Th we made our first trip to the Gaylord in Dallas to see ICE!! It was nothing like we expected. We spent the night Friday night and went to eat at the Rain Forest Cafe! Yum I love their hamburgers! We got up Saturday and headed over to the Gaylord. It was gorgeous all inside their. We looked around for a bit and then headed straight for ICE. Addy was not sure really who Charlie Brown was but she does now. We watched a small video about how it was made then it was off to get our beautiful blue jackets!!! We were all bundled up in sweaters, jackets, scarfs, gloves and the jackets but that was still not enough. Being pregnant I thought I would be warm but not I was not near warm. The ice was totally amazing and breathtaking but cold! They all got to do the Ice slide and snow slide but I was unable to being pregnant. Addy was not sure about it because it was a little unsteady slide down. I am sure we will be going back again but next time I think I will find some snow gear to wear!! After leaving ICE we ate at the Gaylord and looked around some more. Jeremy headed off to a football game and we headed to Bass Pro Shop. There Addy wrote a letter to Santa and enjoyed shooting the guns!

~ Enjoy the Slide Show
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Baby 24 Weeks!!

2010-12-20T06:40:00.000-08:00

On December 9th I went to my dr visit. We finally got to hear the heartbeat for the first time! It was beating strong and loud. Of course Miss Addy went with us so we got to do a sonogram and see sweet baby "K" He was just a moving and waving them hands back and forth. I was really worried about my weight because I feel so much bigger this time. I am actually only 4lbs more now then I was with Addy at the same time. I was excited to hear that. I guess I feel that way because I am carrying him so much lower then I did Addy. We have 16 more weeks and we can't wait!!

Wordless Wednesday

2010-12-08T06:50:00.000-08:00

Christmas Parade!

2010-12-07T07:42:00.000-08:00

This past Saturday night was our towns Christmas Parade!! Addy was so excited to be riding on the float with Big Tex aka daddy!! she loved wearing her new Santa shirt (which you can't see because we were all curled up in jackets and blankets) and her new gloves! It was a cold night riding through town but the kids had a blast! Before the parade started we ran into our good friends Brandice and Madi! Addy & Madi posed for a quick picture before it was time to go!
It's always love for daddy when he has his Big head on!! She loves him wearing this.

Addy along with daddy got to pose with our high school drill team the Mt. Pleasant Tiger Dolls!!

Look Who's Back!!

2010-11-30T11:59:00.001-08:00

Thanksgiving night we had an old friend fly back in from the North Pole!!! Elber the Elf is back in the Long house and we couldn't be happier!!! Elber landed in her tree and bought her a present since he was been for almost a year. She was so excited that he was back. she has been looking forward to him coming ever since he left last year. Elber bought her a barbie and some finger paint!!! She couldn't' wait to paint.

This Elf on the Shelf makes this little girl one happy girl!!!!!! Welcome back Elber we all missed you!!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!

2010-11-30T11:51:00.000-08:00

We spent Thanksgiving at my parents house this year! We enjoyed great food and great company. Addy made a turkey that she carried for the centerpiece. She posed with Nana Pops before we started eating. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving Party!!

2010-11-19T10:17:00.001-08:00

Yesterday was Addy's class Thanksgiving party!!! They made these cute little turkey hats to wear and had several great snacks!!

I love going to go to her parties and see all of friends have so much. We are blessed to have such a wonderful teacher Miss Cindy who takes of our sweet little girl. She loves Miss Cindy and school so much!!

I always love getting to see the work they have done in class. I was really excited to see that she was thankful for mommy and daddy. I had just asked her the night before what she was thankful for and she told me God!!
Again thank you Kindlelight and Miss Cindy for allowing our children to have such wonderful parties. We are so blessed to have you watch over and teach Addy each day of the week.

Brown Paper giveaway!!

2010-11-16T09:45:00.000-08:00

On Brown Paper Packages http://brownpaper--packages.blogspot.com/ she is doing an awesome giveaway to vintage pearl. I just recently started reading this blog and she has some really great ideas!! If you have never looked at VintagePearl.com they have some beautiful jewelry. I love the square necklaces with the names on them with a pearl hanging down. I would love to have one with both of my babies names on them. Check it out you will enjoy both sites!!

20 week baby update!!!

2010-11-11T08:45:00.000-08:00

Well I am half way there!! We went to the dr yesterday and everything looked great! Addyson went with us for the first time and was so excited. She helped the nurse do my hemoglobin test and wanted to know what everything in the room was. We are 100% for sure having a little boy!! Her facial expressions and questions were so exciting. The baby waved at her, opened his mouth and stuck out this tongue. She thought it was so funny. She really enjoyed seeing me get a shot. She can’t wait to go back!! The baby is weighing 12oz’s right and my due date is showing March 29th. He is a little head of schedule but everything is great with him and me!! We all ready for our baby boy to get here because we know he will have a great BIG sister!!!

The conclusion of VEGAS!!!

2010-11-10T07:42:00.000-08:00

Sunday was our last day in Vegas!!! We had to work again so Addy & Nana hit the town! Of course they went back to the M&M Factory. She was so excited to get her picture with the real M&M!! We had the banquet Sunday night and I have to say WOW my little girl look so grown up! She loved getting all dressed up and going to dinner. She even got to set by her favorite rider Kody Lostroh. He tried talking to her but she was so shy. He ended up giving her his name badge from the finals. she was so excited and I have to admit so was mommy. To her he is not Kody but "Cutie P 2 T!!
We tried to take a good family picture but there was a glare on my face and of course daddy didn't smile!

She always wants to dance on a stage so mommy let this be her stage for the night.
And this was Monday morning on the way home!! She couldn't stay awake any longer. We were all so tired and ready to be home. Luckily she did sleep because it was the roughest airplane ride I have ever been on!!!

vegas cont...

2010-11-10T07:26:00.000-08:00

On Thursday the weather was a little nicer outside finally. Off to work we go again. Jeremy had to dress up in the Big Tex costume and Addy loved her daddy dressing up. Sweet kisses from a sweet girl.She got to meet some of the bull riders that day that were doing interviews. Here she is with Austin Myers, Nana and Daddy!!

We went to the bull riding again that night. She was so excited below because one the guys rode. she gets so into it and loves watching the clown dance. As you can tell by several of the pictures she has come to love hats. She says she likes them because then she don't have to do her hair.

On Friday it rained again so we didn't get any good pictures that day. We skipped the bull riding that night and headed over to the Paris to eat! Addy and Pops loved this statue and even helped the man clean. They also enjoyed the fountains that were all inside.

On Saturday we headed back out to the booth for work. Miss Addy was full of it today. All she wanted to do was dance. As you can tell I am really going to have my hands full!! Every time she would hear music she started dancing right where she was. Which most of the time it was on the trailers!!

We went back to the bull riding that night. I promise she picked her outfits every day. She only wanted to wear her boots!!

Vegas cont...

2010-11-10T07:04:00.001-08:00

I forgot to post that the Monday we were in Vegas was also mine and Jeremy's 7th wedding anniversary. He had to work setting the booth up and us girls went shopping. Also that morning was the first time I felt the baby with my hand on my belly. I had been feeling him inside but not with my hand. Also Addy was able to fill him.

On Tuesday we headed out shopping again. As you can see we had to stop back by the pool again. The water was so cold but it didn't stop her one bit getting in.We headed to MGM to see the Lions!! They were out and up close so we could see them. She was so excited to see because that is all she talked about the week before.We then had lunch at the wonderful and fun Rainforest Cafe. For some reason my camera was blurry all inside. We loved seeing all the animals, rainstorm and great food. She was so tired after all this we went and took a nap.

On Wednesday the booth opened so I had to work. Mom and Addy stayed close by since they come out to visit and then we had the bull riding that night. Plus it was raining!!! Addy loves the PBR and cheering for her favorite riders. After the bull riding we went back out to the booth and she was dancing the night away!!!

Vegas 2010........

2010-11-05T06:06:00.000-07:00

On October 17th we got up from out hotel at 5:00 got ready and headed to the airport for 9 day trip to Vegas!!!! We go every year to work the PBR and Addy looks so forward into going. she did great on the plane again and pretty much had her face glued to window the whole time looking out. When we get there or course the room is not ready. So we look around our hotel Hard Rock and grab a bite to eat. Then we head to strip to no other than the M&M Factory!! We love this place! It is 4 stories and has everything you can think of in it. Of course you can tell we had to pose with every M&M there.

( She was still in her cheer leading mode from the Friday night game. You can tell by her pose.)

We went back to the hotel hoping the room was ready but of course it was not. So Addy fell asleep in my arms for 2hrs inside Starbucks! Finally we got in our rooms that were extremely nice. If I could have carried the mattress home I would have!! After her nap we headed outside to look around some more. Addy loved posing on all the rocks. Jeremy drove this year pulling trailers so he finally showed up late that night.

Day 2. My mom pulled out shopping all day while the guys worked. We headed to the Fashion Mall and Cesar's!! We did lots of shopping all day that day that our feet were killing us. We loved seeing the fish and the huge sting ray!
After a long day of shopping we stopped by the pool at the Rehab and played in the sand!! This was one of the nice days that we were able to do this because it rained so much the rest of the time. The pool was beautiful and it looks nothing like it does on tv.

Texas Rangers Cliff Lee!!

2010-11-04T13:30:00.001-07:00

On Monday my dad got a call from Texas Rangers pitcher Cliff Lee's agent saying he was ready for his trailer. The World Series just ended Sunday night and he was already ready to head back home. He came in that afternoon on his way, picked his new trailer out and purchased it. I was lucky enough to do all the paperwork for him and even get a picture.

The Rangers did a great job making it to the World Series for the first time this year!! I can't wait to go to the games next season!!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!!

2010-11-03T10:54:00.000-07:00

Addy has been looking forward to Halloween for a while because she was so excited to be a witch!!! She look so adorable and was such cute sweet witch. We headed to my parents house in the country club on Saturday. She hopped on Pops golf carts and went to a few houses. When I say I few I mean maybe 5 houses. Then she was ready to go back to their house and hand out candy.She loved handing out candy at their house and seeing everyone. She would put it in their basket and say your welcome. Most kids never said thank you but she always said your welcome to each of them. Her hat was hurting her head so she had to my hat on.

On Sunday night our neighborhood come together for the first time for the kids to trick or treat. Everyone who wanted to participate tied an orange ribbon to the mail box so the kids would know what house to go to. This was a wonderful idea and the kids had a blast. There were several houses that participated and the kids got lots of candy.Addy was excited to get to trick or treat with Ava this year also. They looked so cute even though they took their shoes off during the walk.

Pumpkin Patch!!

2010-11-01T10:48:00.000-07:00

Saturday morning we headed to Pittsburg to the pumpkin patch! We have always gone since Addy was born and she looks forward to it each year! Out first stop was a photo opp on the old truck and pumpkins!She was so excited to go on the hay ride! It was a little rough and uncomfortable for me and daddy but she didn't care she was having a blast!! then we posed for some more pictures behind these cute little cut outs. She wanted to do it all by herself this year!
We had to take daddy along this year to climb the hay mountain. I didn't think it was a very good idea for me to be climbing and prego!! They made it to the top and she did a little dance!!

She loved the kiddie part to. Every time we come she has to climb on the horse and act like she is riding. She is such a silly girl!

We have a picture of me and her just like this every year. I will always cherish these great times!

Now it was time to head home and get ready for trick or treating!!!

School Party!!

2010-11-01T10:42:00.001-07:00

Last Wednesday Addy's class had their class Halloween party! We got picked to bring sandwiches to the party. We made ham/turkey sandwiches cut out in pumpkins. Addy helped me make them and she had so much fun.

She was showing me the ghost that was pained on her face

We are having......

2010-10-29T11:37:00.000-07:00

On October 13Th we had our monthly Dr visit. I was so excited to be doing a sonogram to see if we were able to find out what we were having. When I first go in they tell me they are not doing a sonogram because I am not far enough along right now for another one. I told Susan I was 15 1/2 wks could we please try and look. They didn't believe that I was that far along just yet. So then she tells me well if you are that far along then it's time for blood work and the flu shot. GREAT just want I wanted to hear!!! So after whining about it and Jeremy laughing at me I finally did it all like a trooper. Then it was time for the sonogram. Before we went in to the office Jeremy said he had a feeling it was a girl and I said no it's a boy. As soon as he put the machine on me it was very obvious what we were having....

IT'S A BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I looked over at Jeremy in shock and he was grinning from ear. My first thought was oh no I have no boy names picked out and I have no clue what to do with a boy! I asked Dr Moore what percentage was he thought and he said it was very high. When I got back to work everyone would ask what did you find out and I would tell them just go look at Jeremy's face. We was still grinning from ear to ear for a week. We are thinking his initials will be KSL!! We are all very excited including Miss Addyson. I know she will be a great BIG Sister!! Mommy here is just still in shock. I know I will be so blessed to have the best of both worlds with my sweet baby girl and new baby boy!! I go back to the dr next week to make sure 100%!!

Football Time!!!

2010-10-29T10:55:00.001-07:00

Ok I know I am so far behind on my posting. We went to Vegas for over a week and now it is taking me a week to catch up at home and work.

The Friday night before we left for Vegas Addy got to cheer at the MP Football game with all the kids that attended the cheer clinic. She had a blast!! She loved cheering, yelling and doing her stunts!!GO TIGERS GO!!Addy loves her Best Friend AvaAddy with our cousin Kayci while cheering at the game!

She has cheered for 2 weeks non stop after cheering at the game. I promise I will post more about the baby and Vegas soon. But first the baby is telling me he/she is hungry!!!

Cheer Clinic!!!

2010-10-11T10:27:00.000-07:00

Saturday Addy attended her first cheer clinic with the MP cheerleaders!!! She is always talking about how she wants to be a cheerleader and was so looking forward to this day. She absolutely loved her teacher which was our cousin Kayci!!The cheerleaders taught them a couple of cheers and chants! They all loved the end when they got to do the chant with the pom poms!! All we having been hearing around our house ever since Saturday is "Fly Like a Butterfly, Sting Like a Bee You know your teams going to get beat. Stomp 'em in the ground, dig em in the dirt, You know your teams going to get hurt!!! (My camera did not take very good pictures in the gym)After it was over she posed with a picture with Kayci showing me she got Best Jumps in her group. She was so proud and I was one proud Mommy!!! She can't wait until next year! She already asked if she could go back today.

Thank goodness I filmed the whole thing because we watched it so many times this weekend that the battery went dead on the camera. She could watch herself all day long and do cheers. She will get to perform Friday night at the football!!

Proud Mommy!!!!

2010-10-08T09:10:00.001-07:00

Wednesday night Addy was setting at her table after eating and was playing. She was cutting with her scissors and coloring. Then all of a sudden she said look.... and my sweet baby girl wrote her own name!!!! I was so proud of her and she was so proud of herself. We hugged, gave high five and mommy had tears in her eyes. I can't believe how fast she is growing up. She learns so quick and has the best personality!!! Also that night I had more tears in my eyes when we were laying in bed that night. She asked mommy can the baby hear me. I said yes the baby hears everything you say. So she put her hand right where the baby is and started singing. She sang her ABC's, Jesus Loves Me and the B-I-B-L-E! It was so sweet. Then she kissed my belly and said I love the baby!! I know she is going to be one awesome Big Sister!!

Fair Wrap Up

2010-10-08T08:56:00.000-07:00

Addy got to skip the fair Thursday night because her and mom went to watch my little cousin Cutter play some football. She was ready to go back Friday night. As you can see below she had to music turned up in the trailer and had Pop dancing. (along with all her bracelets on her arm) LOLWe headed back Saturday morning to wrap the final day up. It was the best day to ride all the rides. Again her favorite ride was the Ferris wheel and yes she got mommy on it this time. Even though they were working on it right before we got on. She loved the carousel because this was one ride she could ride by herself!! As you can see she thought if she spurred the horse he would go a little faster!

Then it was time to get daddy on the dragon roller coaster ride. She loved it because it went fast!

If you give the monkey a dollar he will bring you back a picture of himself. She thought he was so cute.

*Yes I promise she has other shoes but she would only wear her boots to the fair everyday!*

We had a blast this weekend at the fair but thank goodness it only comes once a year

Fair Time - Night 1

2010-09-30T07:08:00.001-07:00

Last night was the start of our local fair! Addy has been so excited about it for weeks! She couldn't wait to go ride the rides and see the animals. So we got there early because we had to be there for the ribbon cutting. Then Nana showed up and off they went to ride the rides. All she has talked about was riding the Ferris wheel. Mommy was really scared and thought hopefully she will change her mind. She started off riding the smaller rides. Which this year were a little boring to her towards the end. The ladybugs were a little more exciting. They went up and down and moved a lot faster for her. she was such a big girl!!Then after the small rides she decided she was ready!!! Nana is scared to death of heights but they called Pops and made him ride with them to. She had a blast and couldn't wait to ride it again. I was nervous just watching from the ground!!Towards the end of the night she ran into her best friend Ava!!! They couldn't wait to ride the rides. The rode the carousel and talked Nana & Pops back into riding the Ferris wheel again. The girls had a blast...As you can tell. They had Pops blowing balloons up and were handing them out. I love this picture so much of them two together!! they had a wonderful time and can't wait to do it again!!

** Yes Addy picked her own outfit out last night and loved it **

Baby update... I am feeling so much better now. They had to take me off the vitamins and start me on a Z-Pack. I feel better and the nausea has went away. I thought I was really getting sick Monday so they stared me on some meds and it helped quickly. The baby and my belly is growing. I go back to the Dr on the 13Th and hopefully will find out what we are having.

MP Homecoming

2010-09-28T12:41:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago was the Mt. Pleasant Homecoming. Our town holds a parade the Monday night before the game. Addy and I set and watched the parade as it started. Jeremy was driving one of the trucks and was luckily the last truck out with the Varsity football players. Once she saw daddy was driving she wanted to ride with him. So across the road we ran to ride in the parade. She waved out the window to everyone like she was a beauty queen.

We went to the game Friday night. she was so excited to get all dressed up and wear her mum!! This is the only picture she would let me take. She was more interested in the cheerleaders and mascots! Her future plans are to be a cheerleader one day!!! Even though the Tigers lost again we had a blast at the game!!!

SURPRISE!!!!!!

2010-09-15T07:45:00.000-07:00

SURPRISE!!! The Long Family is going from 3 to now 4!!!!!!!!!!!!! That's right baby #2 is due on April 2ND. We are so excited and can't wait for the baby to get here!! Addy is really super excited that she is going to be a BIG SISTER!! She hugs and kisses my belly several times a day and says "I Love my baby brother/sister" (depends on what day it is) and "I'm Going To Be An Awesome Big Sister!!" At least now it's a baby because forever she said it was a pink cow!! Love her big imagination.

They said they will more than likely take the baby before April 2nd since I am going to have another c-section! I am just praying for a healthy baby no matter when he/she gets here! The pregnancy has been good so far besides the normal feeling sick and no sleep! I am craving hot spicy foods such as hot sauce, rotel or anything else hot!!! I was not like this with Addy I never felt pregnant and I didn't have these cravings this early. I am 11 1/2 weeks right now with 199 days to go!!!!!

Ranger Game!!

2010-09-09T11:37:00.000-07:00

How could I forget to post about this? The day after Nick Live we stayed in Dallas and let Addy swim all day at hotel. That night we took Addy to her first Ranger Game!! She loved the game and loved going with so many friends. There were 19 of us that went.She clapped, cheered and we both ate until we couldn't eat no more. Neither one of us could wait to get our hands on a ballpark hot dog!!Addy and her friend Sydney both had a great night!!! They are both such cute sweet girls!!!After the game we all headed back to the hotel for some more swim time! The kids were all excited to be swimming together all 7 of them. Next year there will 9 and the parents will really be outnumbered. Again you can see how much fun Addy and Sydney were having!You can see none of us mom's got in the pool. We left it all to the dads this trip. Needless to say they really had their hands fulls!! They were all going back and forth from the pool to the hot tub.The pool closed at 11 so of course the kids had an excuse to go to the lobby because they needed drinks and snacks. Once we got back to the room it was midnight and yes my night owl was still going strong. She had the computer on YouTube and was dancing the night away in the bed.

We got up the next morning and we all headed to Cracker Barrel for breakfast. YYYUUUMMM! I really wish we had one closer to us. We all had a great trip together and fun family get away. We can't to do it again!!

Nick Jr Live

2010-09-02T13:04:00.000-07:00

Last Friday we headed to Arlington to see Nick Jr Live!!!!!! Addy was so excited to Dora, Ni Hao Kai Lan, Backyardigans, Wonder Pets and especially Moose and Zee!! I would have to say Zee was her favorite part of the whole show.

They all put on great shows and the kids loved it!

Addy loved clapping and dancing along with all the different songs that each of them did!

After the show it was off to the hotel for swim time before bed. I swear she a fish because she could stay in the pool for hours!The next morning it was more swimming and then lunch at her choice Joe's Crab Shack. When we first set down she decided she didn't want to eat there because they were not dancing. Finally she decided to eat and boy did she. Pizza, corn on the cob and then asked for cheese cake. You can't go to Joe's without playing on the slide....

and doing a little hopscotch back to the hotel!!!!

2nd day of dance

2010-08-25T08:52:00.000-07:00

Our 2nd day of dance was even more fun!!!! She absolutely loved her tutu and leotard she wore. It has been her favorite since day one. She was also excited because she got her tap shoes in and was able to wear them this week. We can't wait to go back next week!!!

New School & Dance

2010-08-23T11:08:00.000-07:00

Last Monday Addy started her new school year at KindleLight!!! She loved the first day so much. She was excited to see her new teacher and meet new friends. Also see some old friends!!! She walked in like such a big girl and was fine with mommy leaving. she picked her own clothes out and wanted to wear her chicken outfit. I hate I don't have pictures of her first day but she would not let me take any.

I had to pick her up early because we also started dance on Monday!! She finally decided at the last minute to take tap and ballet! She looked so cute in her dance wear and out there dancing. She loved Miss Raevin so much. She also loves the fact that her best friends Ava and Claire are in her dance class!!!!

Beaver's Bend!!

2010-08-04T10:10:00.000-07:00

Last weekend Addy, my parents and myself headed up on Saturday morning to Beavers' Bend! We were looking forward to a nice day away of fun. Addy loved on this bear as soon as we got there and didn't want to leave it. Our first stop was the train ride. She was all smiles with cotton candy in hand to ride the train. She loves trains more than anything!

The train ride was really nice and cool with beautiful scenery! We even saw a deer on the ride! Which until we were half way through the ride and the train broke down. That's right broke down, didn't move, pedal to the metal not moving. All then men got off and were ready to push but the girl driving was scared to let them.

So we had a little fun in the woods. Addy grabbed a vine and was acting like she was George of the Jungle. Oh and then she also had to potty so off in the woods we go. She was so excited and thought it was so funny she got to potty in the woods.

After the train ride it was off to ride the canoes!! The water was so cold but it was so nice because it was so hot outside. Addy started out in the canoe with her Pops but was quickly back and forth.
They made it down the small waterfall!!
She loved playing in the water and splashing everyone!!Her pops took out under the trees looking for ducks and turtle's. She loves riding in the back truck. So after lunch we hopped in the back and headed to the playground.What a fun time we had here. We all got to swing, slide, climb and play on the horse and motorcycle.This swing nearly threw us all when we got on there.
She grabbed a hold of this tree, looked up and said "I can climb this tree!" Someone has been watching to much of George of the Jungle!!
We took a walk inside to see all the animals and crafts. This gator was one of the favorites!!
I have a picture of them just like this in the same place when Addy was only a month old.

Before heading home we had to make one more stop! It was time to ride the go carts. Pops below even enjoyed riding!

Addy and Nana were speed racers. They took all the guys on the track.

This was a cute baby deer we got to see before heading home for the day!! We had a blast and can't wait to go back!!

Pinata!!

2010-08-04T09:23:00.000-07:00

Since the day of her party I guess I got a little side tracked and forgot to do the pinata. So the day of her birthday I cooked dinner, we opened gifts, my parents and Ava come over. She was so excited she got her Dora backpack, Dora sheets and money!!!She really loved the cards that played music!
After the gifts we headed outside to make snow cones! Then it was time for the big pinata!!!! We all got a hit at because it was taking forever just those two girls!

There was a crack at the top so Addy hung on it and it fell to the ground. The girls just started tearing into it. It was a lot easier then hitting it.

As you can see we had plenty of candy for everyone. These girls gathered up 2 bags each and even made a bag for George!!!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO MY SWEET ANGEL!

2010-07-20T11:59:00.000-07:00

Wow I can't believe today my little girl is turning 3!! It just seems like yesterday that she was born. I woke up this morning and was remembering everything I did the morning before we went to the hospital These fast 3 years have flown by so fast!! I can remember the day she was born I was so nervous and so excited at the same time! It seems just like it was yesterday

1st birthday she has so little and darling!

2nd birthday I love those curls!!

3rd birthday still sweeter than ever!
I love you Addyson Blair Long and hope you have such a great birthday. You have brought so much joy into mine and daddy's life. We adore you so much and so thankful you come into our lives. WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!

Addy's 3rd Birthday Party!!

2010-07-20T11:29:00.001-07:00

Last Saturday we celebrated Miss Addyson's 3rd Birthday!! The past 3 years have flown by way to fast! She a Ni Hao Kai Lan theme party. I absolutely loved her cake!!! I was a little worried about the party because it rained 20mins before the party started. The party started at 4 and right at 4 it stopped raining. It was such a miracle.The kids had such a blast! They all really enjoyed the water slide that Nana & Pops got her for her birthday!! It was a huge hit and helped them stay cool on the hot day!! She loved when everyone sang Happy Birthday to her. She just started grinning when they said Happy Birthday Addy!!! Mommy wasn't fast enough to get the knife so she decided to cut the cake herself with a plastic knife. I thought it was her cake so everything was ok!

The presents were a blast and she got so many neat things!!!! As you can tell she was so excited about this gift!

All 3 of the girls were excited about the nail dryer set. These 3 girls opened all the gifts together and it was a blast watching them do it.

The music card oh the music card. Once the card started playing music the girls started dancing. They have some really good moves!

Then it was time for her big present!!! Her Barbie bicycle. It is so cute and she looks so grown up riding it!!

Even though we had a water slide, swing set, and bounce house. All the girls wanted to play with was the water table to make mud pies. They had so much making them.

Addy had such a great birthday!!! Thanks to everyone who came to help her celebrate!!!

By the way I did have a pinata for the party but forgot to do it. Guess I had to much on my mind. So it looks like Addy and Ava will have lots of candy because they get to bust it on Addy's birthday Tuesday!!

Shreveport Weekend!!

2010-07-20T11:13:00.000-07:00

On July 9th we headed down to Shreveport, LA for Jeremy's softball tournament! Since was going to be playing softball all weekend my parents decided to join us. We got down Friday night and it was raining like crazy so we enjoyed a great meal and Joe's Crab Shack. I wish I would have had my camera with me because we had so much. On Saturday Jeremy headed out to play his softball game so we headed out on the boardwalk for some shopping and fun

Addy and her Pops rode the trolley the majority of the time. Addy loves riding trains or anything like a train.

Then it was time to head to Build A Bear. Addy chose to build a monkey named Abe!!Abe and Addy were hungry since they worked so hard in Build A Bear trying on Abe's clothes. She chose such a cute golf outfit for him. He started being a football player, baseball player and then finally a golfer. He is just a all around sports player

We ate lunch at Hooter's and they both loved the food. We started out setting outside and then it started pouring down rain so we headed inside. About that time Jeremy called and said the tournament had been canceled.

We also spent most of our time when she was not swimming down at Bass Pro Shop! We loved going and seeing the gators outside and all the fish inside. She loved feeding the gators and turtles her cereal and cookies.

OH NO!!! The Gator got Addy! She loved standing behind the gator and acting like it got her.Then we all tried a little game of glow in the dark put-a-golf. It's harder then is sounds.We also spent several times no the carousel. She loved riding the rabbit!!
We can't wait to go back. If anyone is going to the boardwalk I would recommend staying at the Courtyard there. You park at the hotel and never have to leave. It was such a great weekend.

4th of July!!

2010-07-20T11:03:00.000-07:00

Wow I am so far behind on blogging it is crazy. 4th of July was a lazy weekend for us. We had been looking forward to spending time outside, playing, catching up on things and going swimming with friends. Things changed on Sunday. Addy went down for a nap Sunday and woke up with a high fever. She never acted like she felt bad at all only that her head hurt. Of course the Dr was closed being the 4th and a Sunday. So we took some meds that we had and that helped a little but the fever would not go away for very long

We still went to the local Church in town to watch the annual fireworks. We ended up just setting in the car and watching them. She didn't feel to good and plus she didn't like the loud sounds.

So on Monday morning we headed to see Dr Stagg at 9am. They tested her for the flu and strep throat. She had neither one. She had the Adenovirus! We had never even heard of this virus. It causes you to have fever, headaches, and a red throat. A shot would not cure it so we were on medicine for a week. I guess you can tell by the picture below you have to try new things since you are in the house all weekend sick.
So glad my little girl feels so much better.

2010-07-01T14:34:00.001-07:00

Berries & Peaches

2010-06-29T08:34:00.000-07:00

On Sunday morning we headed to Greer Farms in Daingerfield for some berry picking. There are several rows of blackberry's and blueberries for you to pick. You can pick as many as you want or at least as long as you can stand the heat! Addy had all of her equipment and was geared up to start picking berries! She loved picking the berries and reminded us not to pick the red ones only the black ones!She did a great job picking out the big ones! Her and Nana had buckets full.

She got a little tired and hot so decided to take a ride in the wagon and pick the blueberries. After picking a few she had Pops take her on a tour of the berry patch.

These are all the blueberries I picked and I even made homemade blueberry muffins. I hate that I did not get a picture of them. Jeremy said he liked them but I really like them in a box better! haha

After picking berries we headed over to Pittsburg for some peaches. Addy loves it because right when you walk in they give you a free peach.But what she really wanted was some ice cream. She had strawberry, while I had the twist of peach and strawberry and Pops had just peach. It was really good and perfect for a hot day.
We headed over to the pond to see this. Only in East Texas would you see this.

The rest of the story!!!

2010-06-24T11:45:00.000-07:00

So on Sunday morning we headed to Longview to do some shopping and take Jeremy along with my dad out to eat for Father's Day!! We did some shopping for Addy's birthday coming up and then headed to eat the Butcher Shop! yum yum they have the best burgers!! After eating we headed over to the pet shop. I was thinking we were going to buy one big fish to replace Tiger but things didn't happen that way. We come home with 3 new pets!!!! Yes 3!

Below we have our fist pet we picked out a snail! She loves snails since she learned about them in school. I have to say he is really neat and I like him as well.

Johnny and June had to check out the friends they were gettingAs you can see our other 2 pets are a frog at the top and a sucker fish on the far right side. Addy does not call him a sucker fish but she calls him her "poo poo" fish since he cleans the tank!!Addy took this picture of her snail!

Our hope our new pets enjoy us as much as we enjoy them!!

On another sad note we woke up this morning to find Johnny didn't make it either. I don't know how daddy is going to explain this one

Such a sad day.....

2010-06-22T13:24:00.000-07:00

For the past couple of weeks our Koi fish "Tiger" has been sick! We do the day was coming. My Aunt Sheri gave these 3 fish (Tiger, Johnny & June) to Addy back in November. These fish belonged to my little cousin Leslie whom passed away. So with them being Lu's they were even more special to us. As you can tell by the pictures Tiger was huge. I mean huge he was about 8 inches long! On Saturday morning we noticed we was barely moving at all. I was not ready for what was about to happen and didn't expect it to go the way it did. Jeremy headed to work that morning and I kept an eye on him. Not long after Addy woke up she headed to check on him because she knew he was sick. The tears started to flow once she noticed he was not moving at the bottom of the tank. She went back a few minutes later to tell me he was just sleeping. Then I had to explain that Tiger didn't make and he was going to Zoo Heaven. That was the hardest thing because she cried so bad for such a long time. I had to call Jeremy because she was screaming and bawling. Which that made mommy cry to. She told everyone she saw about poor Tiger. She now says Tiger is in heaven with Jesus and LuLu is watching him swim. She knows Jesus come down to get him while she went swimming that afternoon.

This story will be continued next blog to explain what happen next....

Happy Birthday George!!!

2010-06-16T13:56:00.001-07:00

This sweet little boy Mr George turned 1 last week. Addy was excited to head over to his house to help him celebrate. It only fit him that he had a Curious George party and it was so cute. George's big sister is Ava that Addy plays with and they are also our neighbors!Addy learned how to pull the end of the balloon to make it fly through the air. The kids thought that was a blast.Then it was time to head outside to hit the pinata! Like I said Addy just loves George. I thought these photo's were so sweet of them inside the play house and playing together. He really wanted to get his hands on her sucker. He is still looking at that sucker trying to figure out how he can get that thing.

As you see the excitement on her face from being at George's party!!!

He hope you had a great first birthday George! Thanks Katie for having us, cooking dinner and a great time. We are so blessed to have such great neighbor's as you guys.

Happy Birthday Kayci!!

2010-06-16T13:49:00.000-07:00

My little cousin turned 15 last weekend. I can't believe she is growing up so fast. Guess that just means I am getting older!! She had a swimming party at her house with all her friends and we got to join the fun! Of course my little fish was excited to be in the pool. she went all over the pool all by herself even the deep end. She loved the cold water coming down from the slide.

What was Pops & Addy looking at so surprised???

Kayci's new car!!!! She got a brand new car and I love her license plate

Happy Birthday Kayci Keys!! Hope you had a great birthday!!

Wine Time!!!

2010-06-16T13:47:00.000-07:00

Last weekend us girls headed the winery for a little girl talk!! We had so much chit chatting, eating and drinking some wine. I love these girls so much because they are so much fun!!!

I can't wait for our next girls night!!

Baseball Runs in the Family

2010-06-16T13:39:00.000-07:00

We love to go and watch daddy play softball!! Last weekend during a tournament between games Addy headed out on the field to run the bases. She had so much fun and was so hot running. She had made it to home plate and was safe!!!!!!

She was standing and playing shortstop just like daddy does!

Then it was time for a little play time in the dirt!!!! She was covering her brand new shoes in the dirt!!! Oh well she was having fun. We can't wait until she starts playing baseball herself!!!

Rodeo Time!!!

2010-06-16T13:33:00.000-07:00

A few weekends ago we had our annual rodeo here in Mt. Pleasant. Addy loves going to the rodeo to watch the girls run barrels and the bull riding. I think she clapped and cheered for everyone that night that come out.She loves bull riding!! She saw the mechanical bull and had to ride it. All smiles from this little girl.She even put her hand up like a real bull rider. She said she was riding like Mike White!!!

We can't wait to go back to the rodeo again next year!!

TLC Fun Day

2010-06-16T13:18:00.000-07:00

TLC had fun day on the last day of school. This was a sad day for us being our last day at this school. We had some tears shed but great memories were mad in these classrooms. The weather was great for all the outside play. The kids enjoyed eating snow cones... Jumping in the bounce house. Oh yes we even played a game of ring around the roses! all of us had a blast and mommy had to get involved!Me and my sweet baby girl. I was lucky to get to be involved in this fun day.
Addy even got Miss NIkki in for a little jump time.

Stamps and face painting were also a big hit. The kids couldn't enough stamps on them.

They also enjoyed the sand box, bubbles and the water sprinklers. Thanks TLC for having such a fun day for the kids!!

End of year program!

2010-06-14T11:44:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago TLC had the end of year school program. This was a sad night for me. This was Addy's last year at TLC as we are going to a new school next year. All of the kids did an awesome job singing their songs!!!! I love to listen to those little voices singing.Yes that is my sweet child in the front. What is she doing? Oh yes she is raising her dress to look at the little balls hanging on the front. Always like Addy stealing the show!!!!!Each child got an award that night from their teacher! What else would Addy be awarded but "Best Story Teller" She can come up with some great stories to tell on you or anyone else. She was so excited to get her award from Miss Nikki!
Addy has been at TLC since she was one and now she is almost 3. We will miss the school and our teachers very much. We love Miss NIkki and Miss Kerri both so much. Miss Nikki thank you so much for everything you taught Addy this past year. She has truly learned so much from you and we great appreciate your hard work and dedication. Even that you taught her the splits, soccer, how to shake her booty, ballet and several other things. lol Remember she did get Best Story Teller!!

First Time at the Movies!!

2010-05-27T12:10:00.000-07:00

Last Saturday we took Addy to see her first movie at the theater. Every time we pass by she always tells me she wants to go there so I knew it was time. We headed to the 1:20 show to watch Shrek in 3D!! Neither one of us liked wearing the glasses very much but she didn't want daddy wearing them either. It was really hard to take a picture inside the movies. I hate it turned out so blurry. She enjoyed eating popcorn and dancing the music. Looks like we will be going back again soon to see Toy Story3. Truth be told... Daddy liked the movie more than anyone!!!

Fun Day in Town!!!!

2010-05-26T07:13:00.000-07:00

Last weekend our town held it's annual Moonlight Festival!! We started off early with a Motorcycle Poker Run. Addy was so excited she got to ride with Pops in the parking only. She really wants to go riding on the road but mommy says it is to dangerous.After the motorcycle run we went over to the park and enjoyed some fun times riding rides. She always loves getting in the bounce houses.

Then it was off the carousel ride. I loved her hair this day. Our good friend Renea fixed it up just like she was going to the prom. It was prom time so she was doing prom hair when we stopped by so she had to do Addy's to.

Katelyn, Mason & Addy all enjoyed riding in the front of the train!

The second ride we did was the big ride!!!! Addy was such a big girl and laughed the whole time. The 2 bigger kids were scared and telling us to let them out. lol

Her favorite of the day was climbing the rope ladder, going across the bridge and down this slide. She loved it so much the man running it told us just to let her go as many times as she wanted for free. Trust me she did!!!!

After a long day of motorcycles, playing games, riding rides and eating snow cones we set for a little while to listen to a local band!!

Then it was off to Lowe's for a new washing machine. My broke and I was about to go crazy. If you know me you know I love to wash clothes, iron and clean!!! So I couldn't go a day without a washing machine!!

Open House at school!

2010-05-24T12:10:00.000-07:00

Last week Addy's school had open house! We got to come in and see all the wonderful neat things they have been working on! they severed everyone snacks, the kids showed us their rooms/centers and even sang us some songs. Addy loved showing me her animal projects that she made. She was showing me her Zebra hand print.

Then cute little plants that each child is growing.

Singing I'm in the Lord's Army!! We love to sing this song all the time!

Best friends Addy & Claire enjoying chatting and snacks!

Mothers's Day!!

2010-05-24T12:00:00.000-07:00

I just love Mother's Day!!!! We spent our Mother's Day in Marshall working just like every year! Addy got me a Brighton bracelet that says Mother on it, her & my parents gave me clothes and her & Jeremy got me a blender. I know crazy right but I did ask for a blender!! I have missed mine since I blew it up. Addy made me this cute poster and school. It made me cry when I was reading. Us girls left Marshall a little early, leaving the guys down to work and headed to Jefferson for another corn bread sandwich and ice cream. We then headed to my parents where Addy loves to play in their backyard and swing..

Then my dad had to leave my mom's gift at home because it was to big to carry with us. As soon as she saw it when we got home they had to try it out.!!!!! They had such a blast riding the new bike!!

Josey Weekend

2010-05-24T11:51:00.000-07:00

A couple of weekends ago we headed back to the Josey Ranch in Marshall. Addy again had a blast watching the horses, playing in the sand pile and getting to go swimming. She had been practicing at home to run in the stick horse. When we got there she practiced also but when the time come she changed her mind. Oh well maybe next year!!After leaving the ranch for the day we headed down town to eat at a wonderful steak house Addy found her boots in Pops truck and decided she wanted to wear them. She is such a country girl. Cute bow, Capri's and boots!! Got it love it! She loved setting next to the alley and watching the girls run barrels!

We had a blast at the hotel. This was the first time she would wear her swim ring and not let anyone help her. She was such a big girl.

She loved to lay back on the ring and put her feet up to relax!!

Sand Pile & Corn Bread Sandwich!!!

2010-05-04T11:48:00.000-07:00

This past weekend we went to Marshall, TX for work at the Josey Barrel Racing. Addy had a great time watching the horses run and playing in the sand. I can't believe she played in it because she hates to get her hands dirty. She climbed up took her shoes off and started digging!!!

You can tell by the smile on her face that she had a blast and was loving every minute of it!

She had to stop and watch the horses run the barrels also!!

On the way home we wanted to stop and eat in Jefferson. My mom wanted a corn bread sandwich. Yes you heard me right corn bread sandwich! I really didn't think Addy eat it. She loves cornbread and loves sandwich's but it just didn't sound that good to me. Well, she proved me wrong and ate half of her sandwich. She absolutely loved it. Looks like I will be trying to make these at home.
This was all that was left of hers. We ended up taking it home and she even ate more of it at home. After eating this big sandwich for a little girl she even got ice cream at the OLD General Store in Jefferson!

Bunco with the girls!!!

2010-05-04T11:38:00.000-07:00

Last week my friend Kerri hosted Bunco for the month!!! We had such a great time!! We had several of our old players and even some new ones this week! I even walked away a winner with the lowest score! ha Also Brandice gave me a really cute wine glass for my birthday!! Thanks Kerri for hosting this month it was a blast. I can't wait until next month at Brandice's house!!

My little girl is getting so big!!!

2010-04-27T07:55:00.000-07:00

I have had the bed rails for Addy's full size bed for some time now. I was just dragging my feet to put them up because that meant my little girl was growing up. We have all 3 been sleeping in our bed and none of us getting much sleep at night! So I knew it was time. I picked Addy up on Friday and we started talking about a girl bed. She kept telling me she wanted to sleep with mommy and not want a big girl bed. Then finally she said OK I do. So we headed home and she was excited about taking her little bed down! We had most of it tore down before Jeremy got home and then he helped us finish it. We headed out Saturday morning in search of the perfect mattress. After going to several furniture stores we finally found what we were looking for. She was so excited that Nana & Pops helped her get it all set up. She was really looking forward to sleeping in her big girl bed that night. So we headed to Wal-Mart to get the rest of our needs. She did sleep in her bed that night for 12 long hours. She went to bed early because of no nap Saturday so at 5:30 am Sunday morning she was wide awake. She finally got a good nights rest! I had to sneak a picture because she didn't move most of the night. (I know because I checked on her I think 100 times before I went to bed)

On Sunday morning we headed to Longview with Nana & Pops to find a bedspread. I didn't look hard because I wanted to something simple. I knew we would change in a couple of months/year and it was get dirty. So we found one at Target! After doing some more shopping and good eating at Red Lobster we finally headed home. Addy wanted some ice cream so stopped at Dairy Queen and got some dilly bars!! You can tell she loved her some Dilly Bar!!!! Look at those Big Eyes!!

Yummy Yummy!!!

We finally made it home to put final touches on her bed. The bed spread looks so cute and bright in her room. I still have to get some throw pillows and change out her curtains. In the end I think it will look so cute for such a little girl!!

Yes she has slept in her bed 3 nights now. Monday morning she got up at 7:00am on her own and was in a great mood. She also slept in there last night but did come in our room at 3:30am but to be honest mommy didn't mind having her little girl back in her bed!

Pedi Time!!!!

2010-04-27T07:51:00.000-07:00

We always love the spring/summer time!!! It means we can finally start getting Pedi's again!!! Daddy left us last weekend to go on his annual guys camping trip so we headed out for a girl day. Addy, my mom and I enjoyed a getting a pedi and freshly painted toe nails. Addy picked out the prettiest purple for her and got a diamond on each big toe. She loves going and tells them exactly what she wants. you can tell by the smile on her face that she is having such a great time!! We can't wait for the next one!

a Little Baseball

2010-04-27T07:47:00.000-07:00

We love going and watching our cousin Tyler play baseball. He is a freshman and plays on Varsity in Omaha!!! Go #2!!!!! Addy kept her other cousin Cutter quite busy all night. She had him running and chasing her several times!!! She acts just like him! They are both so hyper and very rambunctious!!

Wordless Wednesday!!

2010-04-14T06:19:00.000-07:00

Easter!

2010-04-12T11:33:00.000-07:00

Easter was so fun this year! Addy was really into hunting the eggs and the Easter bunny! she didn't want to see the bunny but was so glad he brought her presents. We went to my parents house Saturday to dye eggs since Jeremy was playing softball all night and day. She dyed and a few then it was off to play....Her cousin Colton came over to play for a little bit to. They had a blast riding the Gator and trying to run over pops!The Easter bunny come and gave her several new treats! She got finger paints, pj's, movie, pop rocks, candy and a bunny!!!She was so excited about her Dora PJ's. She loved how the Easter bunny knew she loved Dora. She said that Elber (remember our elf from Christmas) must have told him!! She really missed that elf.

I absolutly love this picture. I really hate that it is blurry. She looks just like my little cousin Leslie did at this age.

We headed back to my parents for Easter lunch and another hunt! She was off and ready to go! She was so funny. She would shake the eggs to see if anything was in them.I would love to know what she was thinking here because there was something on her mind.Time for a little cupcake break!She was so excited my Aunt Sheri brought her dog BooBoo over to hunt with her.Sweet cousins Addy and Ashlie. She loved Ashlie playing with her and swinging her!After the day was all said and done it was time to have a set down talk with Pops and relax. She was telling him that the other people took all her eggs. She didn't want the boiled eggs only the plastic one's that looked like Gabba!!!

Grace's Birthday!!!

2010-04-12T11:21:00.000-07:00

One of my other best friends Rheagan's little girl Grace just had her 2nd birthday! We were so excited about the birthday party because they were having a bounce house and a Easter egg hunt!!!! My little Miss Diva was dressed and ready to go. Addy and Grace were ready for the big hunt and finds lots of eggs!! Addy had a blast on the bounce house and slide !

My sweet little angel. She really was a perfect child that day!!

She loved getting all dressed up in her chicken outfit that she calls it and heading to the party!

Happy Birthday Miss Grace Dickson!!!! We had a blast at your party. I can hardly believe that you are already 2! I know you and Addy will be best just like me and your mommy always have been!!!!

Sweet Friends

2010-04-12T10:42:00.000-07:00

My friends also carried me to dinner for my birthday. We went to Two Senoritas for some good Mexican food. They were so sweet and got me a princess cake, balloons, bracelet's, princess wands, etc. Since they call me DIVA they said it all fit me. lol My cake below was so cute with a tiara on it.Christene and Andera gave me this cute shirt and bracelet

Christy gave me this really cute necklace too. It is red, black and turquoise and is super cute!!!

Kerri gave this cross for my house. It is so pretty and will look great in my house.

Me & Kerri both so happy to finally be 3-0!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks girls for such a great birthday, all the gifts and helping me celebrate! You girls are all the greatest and love you all. I don't know what I would without my girls!!

The BIG 3-0!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-04-08T11:29:00.000-07:00

Look at this sweet sweet chocolate face!!!

Yep it's sad to type it but I did turn the BIG 3-0 last Wednesday the 31st!! When I walk into my office Wednesday morning this is what I find.. Thanks girls so much but I'm just now climbing the hill. haha Also they were so sweet and gave me a delicious coconut pie!!

Then my sweet Addy and loving husband sent me these flowers! They were so pretty and smelled so good!!! Thank you both so much I love you so much!Also my best friend Rheagan sent me these cupcakes which were so good!! Thanks Rhea for reminding me 12 times that I was 30!! ha Can you say I gained several pounds this day after all the sweets I got!!

Then that night my family took me to Addy's favorite place El Chico's!!! We enjoyed some good Mexican food and great messy chocolate cake as you can tell. My parents also gave me some wonderful gifts and Addy gave me a new charm for my bracelet! Us girls being so silly. I was trying really hard not to get the chocolate on me. As you can tell she loved the cake. I can't believe she got that messy.

Me and Addy with my parents!

More cake anyone?? She was trying to share with anyone and everyone!!

My sweet cousins come to help me celebrate. Kayci, Addy, Me and Lacy!!! Thanks everyone for such a great birthday!!!

Easter Party!!

2010-04-08T11:00:00.001-07:00

Last Wednesday Addy's school had their Easter party! They had a blast getting to have a fun free day at school! They started the morning off getting to decorate eggs. This was fun but they couldn't wait for them to change colors. Then it was time to decorate cookies. Each one of them got a cookie to spread their icing and put as many sprinkles on them as they wanted.Then it was time for the big Easter egg hunt! The kids had a blast gathering eggs. The older one's even gave the little ones some of their eggs. It was the sweetest thing. They would shake the eggs and if there was no candy in it they would throw them back down.

After the hunt it was playtime for all the kids. Addy enjoyed showing my how she climbed like a monkey and went down the big slide.

Addy with her best friend Claire and her baby brother Ben! We love theses two so much just like they are family. Addy talks about baby Ben all the time. Oh how Miss Addy wants a baby bother or sister so bad.

Bunco Time!!

2010-04-08T10:53:00.000-07:00

A couple of weeks ago it was my time to host Bunco at my house. Us girls had a blast! We had new players and even some of the older players (not as in age) were winners for the first time!!!! It is always great getting together with these girls because we always have so much fun!! I can't wait till Bunco next time!

Lake Charles, LA

2010-03-30T10:56:00.000-07:00

This past weekend we had to head to Lake Charles, LA to work. It was a long 6hr drive but we made it. We headed straight for the pool at the hotel. We had a great swim in the big pool and the hot tub. That night we headed to my favorite restaurant Steamboat Bills!!!! I was a little upset they were out of fried craw fish tails so I had to settle with popcorn shrimp. I am not a big seafood eater as you can tell. After that we headed over to the casino just to look around, eat ice cream, shop and enjoy some arcade time. We all tore up the skew ball. Addy loved playing all the games and winning tons of stickers. The fountain was so pretty outside!She loved looking out at the water and all the big boats!!Playing some ball with Pops!! They were excited they won really big on this game. Addy was counting the stickers up that she could win.

Showing daddy how it was done!

Skipping through the casino. She had such a great time!!

After working all day Friday we headed back over to the casino for a seafood buffet. I know it seems we spent lots of time at the casino but no one even gambled. I was completely stuffed when we got done. I did try my first boudin ball and king crab claw. I really liked the boudin ball but the crab was way to complicated to eat for such little meat. I ate my American food and then it was time for the desserts!!!!!!!!!!! This is where I got so stuffed. I tried the peach cobbler (bad), cheesecake (bad), and oh the chocolate cake!!! It was so rich yet so good. I really wanted the cream brulee and the red velvet cake but decided I had had enough for one night. So I got Addy up and we headed back to the arcade for a little more fun. Then once back at the hotel it was time for more swimming. The swimming must have worn her out because she slept for 12 long hours Friday night.

Oh how I love this sweet face so much!!!!

Green Thumb (we hope)

2010-03-30T10:47:00.000-07:00

Last week me and Addy had the day together. She was out for Spring Break so I took a day. We had such a fun filled day. We had lunch at McDonald's where we stayed and played for about 2 hours, then we headed to CVS and then over to Walgreen's. She was still not ready to go home. She kept saying let's go somewhere. She has been asking for a purple flower in her room so she decided she wanted to go to Lowe's. How many 2yr old do you know that want to go to Lowe's and get flowers?? So we found these cute little Big Bird sunflowers that you grow in your room in its own little green house. We hope they grow!!She had to press the seeds down in the dirt!!

Now it was time to water them

Then once the green house was on it was time to decorate!!!!

Here is the purple flower she picked out. I don't know anything about flowers but this was the only inside purple flower there. We took it outside to place it in the pot that she chose. I told her to put in the vase. She grabbed it and threw it in there! She said oh gross that is dirt and that got my hands dirty. LOL

This was it finally after we got it in. I hope it stays this pretty!

Mr Bouncy Cow Needs a Bath Too.....

2010-03-30T10:42:00.000-07:00

Addy decided that if she had to take a bath so did Mr Cow!! She loved giving him a bath and trying to ride him in the water. Silly girl!!

The things little girls do!!

2010-03-08T11:45:00.000-08:00

This weekend Addy got to go to Wal Mart because she has been doing so good on the potty and get a prize plus Nana gave her money just because. Of course what does any little girl want finger nail polish and make-up. Once she starts painting be ready to have every nail every color that she has. She did hers first that day. Then Pops and Nana took us out to eat a fish dinner and ice cream afterwards. Once we got home she got started painting again but this time it was Nana and Pops fingers and toes she got to paint.

OK so last night my sweet child wanted some chocolate pudding. She headed off in to her playroom to play on the computer. A few minutes later she come running in to our room with no pants on. I said Addy where are your pants and she said they are really dirty. I bet they are knowing that she looks like this......

Yes my child had pudding all over her arms. She looked like she had a mud bath. She was so excited but thank goodness it was no where else but her arms.

Happy Birthday Kerri!

2010-03-08T11:39:00.000-08:00

Last week my friend Kerri celebrated her 30th birthday. Wow 30!! I can't believe I will be that age this month to. We celebrated her birthday at a local restaurant with cake, balloons and gifts. Hope you had a great birthday Kerri!!!!!

Bull Riding in Cowboy Stadium!!

2010-02-25T08:13:00.000-08:00

This past weekend we attended the PBR in Arlington, TX. It was the first bull riding inside the new Cowboy Stadium. You have not been in the stadium it is something to see. I told myself I was not going to watch to "HUGE" tv but you can't help yourself. We went down on Friday morning. Addy, my mom and myself stopped and did a little shopping on the way down. When we got to the hotel of course we had to swim then it was time to get ready for dinner. OF course we had to go to Joe's Crab Shack! We all love that place, good food and great entertainment!!! And yes me and Addy got up to dance. We played on the playground while we waited on a table. Addy loves the music, dancers and all the lights.

She got a little brave and decided she wanted to ride a mechanical bull. She told me to put her up and let her ride.

Our trailer booth in front of Cowboy Stadium! Yes we had to go for work. I know it's a hard job but someone has to do it!

This was our first in the new stadium. This play is awesome.

Mr Jerry Jones himself come out to greet all the bull riders there.

Let's get ready to RRRRUUUUMMMBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I love this man

Joe Nichols sang the National Anthem. Gary Allen also put a concert on at the beginning!

Our favorite rider Kody Lostroh aka by Addy as a Cutie P 2 T!! You can say his name and she tells everyone that's what is he. She is correct he it is that.

Enjoying watching her riders

Justin McBRide also put on a concert.

We had such a great fun relaxing weekend in Arlington. I can say I am so excited we don't have to stay in a hotel for another month. Also on Saturday we had lunch at the Olive Garden. Addy ate so good so Nana told her she could get some dessert. I am a sucker for desserts. They chose these...they are Italian donuts in powered sugar and you dip them in chocolate sauce. They are so awesome!!!

SNOW-SNOW-SNOW

2010-02-25T08:07:00.001-08:00

I still can't believe I didn't blog about the snow. A couple of weeks ago we had about 6in of snow! This was Addy's first snow fall. She really didn't know what to think about it. Once we got outside to play she had a blast! She wanted to walk all in it and kept telling me it was cold. We didn't stay out long because neither one of us are cold weather people.

Addy decided she needed to drive her Gator!

It was so funny making snowballs and throwing them at mommy!

My little now angel!

Eating the snow!

We tried to build a snowman but decided we better wait on daddy. He made a much bigger one for us!Our home with it's first snowfall

Valentine Party at TLC!!

2010-02-24T09:22:00.001-08:00

Addy's class had their party last week since school was canceled because of the snow. I just realized I have not posted about the snow. Anyway back to the party. The kids had a blast eating pizza, cupcakes and many other treats.
Silly girl loved eating her cupcake!

My sweet but sassy angel

Addy and Claire have been best friends since they were 6 months old

Me and my 2 girls!!

Sweet VAlentine

2010-02-24T09:17:00.000-08:00

My silly sweet valentine. Valentine's Day was a lazy stay at home day for us! We have been gone so much so we decided to stay home all day and do nothing. Both sets of Addy's grandparents did bring her some sweet valentine's! Crazy girl thought she could fit into her shopping cart! She did later on that night.
She decided she wanted to help make Rice Krispie treats. She color red had to be just perfect. We also made chocolate covered strawberry's but I forgot to take a picture of them

They turned out great!!!

Father Daughter Dance

2010-02-16T12:37:00.000-08:00

This past Friday night Jeremy and Addyson attended their first Father/Daughter Dance. Addy was so excited and practiced her dancing for weeks. She couldn't wait to go on a date with daddy. It was so much fun getting her all dressed up with red painted nails, gorgeous hair, pretty dress, lip gloss and don't forget the glitter on the arms!!!!This picture is priceless of my sweethearts. You can so tell the love they have for each other and that she has her daddy wrapped around her finger. They are walking out the door ready to go dance the night away!

But first daddy must give the princess a corsage for the night to make everything complete.I knew they would have a blast! I was just hoping that daddy would keep up with this dancing queen.Yes I had to go up there to video them walking in. I am dreading the day she goes to her first prom. I wanted to cry because she looked so gorgeous all dressed upAnd of course the dancing queen hit the floor right when she got there. Daddy said she was not shy a bit and was ready to dance when they walked in the door. She got really excited when they played Michael Jackson and Hannah Montana. She even did her Michael Jackson dance. She's just like her mommy!! loves to dance!!She loved dancing with her friend Carson and still talks about it today.GO Girl dance away!! Daddy said she even did the twist and went down to the floor.

The dance started at 7:00 so I expected them to be home by 7:30-8:00. Not my little girl she stayed with the girls and didn't get home until after 9:30. She was so excited when she got home telling me all about it and showing my how to dance. Daddy said she even ate half a watermelon and cantaloupe lol You get hungry when you dance that much. She didn't want to take her dress off when she got home because she wanted to sleep in it. I think they are both ready for next years dance!

Helping for a great Cause

2010-02-16T08:50:00.000-08:00

Last month Addy's school was collecting food for an organization here in town called Titus County Cares. Titus County Cares is a faith-based non-profit organization that has partnered with local agencies and organizations to help meet the needs of Titus County residents in an efficient manner. They also have back pack for kids and they help feed children on the weekends who's families can not afford it. So her class got to carry the items that they have collected and donate to these children and this great cause. Not only did they donate but they also got to help stuff the bags for children. While stuffing the bags it broke my heart knowing that is all some of the kids are going to eat over the weekend. They started off with one package of Ramen noodles, then on juice drinka microwaveable macaroni, beef jerky stick, fruit roll up, breakfast bar and a cereal bar.Addy was handing off her first bag that she had stuffed and went to get back in line to stuff some more.

Over all the kids stuffed over 150 bags within an hour! We were so proud of them! The kids did great and were so excited to be helping. For more information on Titus County Cares you can visit the site at http://tituscountycares.org/

Ft Worth Final Weekend

2010-02-10T12:30:00.000-08:00

Last weekend was our final weekend in Ft Worth and boy we were excited!!!!! We did stop off again at the Bass Pro Shop for some great seafood, good sight seeing and a little shooting. Addy loves going in and seeing the fish, deer and squirrels!Addy and Pops doing a little shooting!We went out Saturday are rode some rides because Addy had been begging to ride the Coaster Roster as she calls it. We didn't ride the roller coaster but stayed with he smaller rides. Tea cup was fun but it did get us a little dizzy.The elephants were the first ride she adventured out on and she loved it. It was really hard to get a good picture of her on it.

She was so excited to get to ride on the train ride. I believe this was her favorite ride.