Halloween Cookies

Yesterday Barrett and I decided to make Halloween cookies for his "Grandparents Tea" at school on Thursday. So we headed to the store and I just thought he was excited about making the cookies. When I pulled into Brookshires he flipped out because....."I get to push the little buggy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Oh he was so excited. At our Brookshires they have kids carts and he loves them. I usually, errr I mean at all costs avoid Brookshires because of the carts, unless I just need a few items. And since we just needed a few things thought lets just go there. Well upon our arrival we enter to find NO KID CARTS!! AHHHHHHHH! Barrett was really mad and before shopping we had to scavenge the store for a cart.

We found one and did our shopping. Then came check out where I once again had to explain "the sacker can't use the kids cart to take our groceries out." "But Why Mom?" Well for one Honey, they won't fit and two he is not a child! Finally we were on our way home to make the cookies. It went pretty smooth and I was not too worried, I had store bought cookies just in case.






Here is Barrett and PawPaw at the "Grandparents Tea". It was so cute Barrett's class did the entertainment for the afternoon. They sang a few songs and then we had cookies and lemonade. A big thanks to PawPaw for coming, all of our other Grandparents were in Lufkin.




Jack was not in the best of moods for the tea, he just came from the doctor and had 4 shots so please excuse the long face!!!

Jack is ONE Year Old!!!

Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to You! Happy Birthday to Jack! Happy Birthday to You!!!! Sweet Boy!!!

Well Jackaroo, you are a year old! I can't believe it. The world is a better place with you in it!! I can't imagine life without you; and I can't imagine what you have in store for us in this life!!! You make my heart so full everyday and we all love you to pieces!!!!



Here is what you are up to at 12 months old!!!!

- You weigh 21 pounds and are 30 inches long.

- You wear size 4 diaper

- You can say "mama" and "dada"

- Love to sing "wheels on the bus"

- Your eating table food now, and you love it!

- Your walking short distances, but like to crawl cause it's faster.

- Love to play chase with me.

- Didn't really care for cake at your party, your funny about new textures.

- Still so sweet and love to cuddle

- Laugh all the time!!

- Love bath time, love to splash!

- Taking 2, 2 hour naps and sleep at night from 7pm to 7am!!

I love you more and more each day!!! You are such a blessing!!!!



Here you are starting with one month old to 12 months old!!! What a change Jack!!!

Jack's First Birthday (Party that is)!!!!!

Hello again.....This past weekend we had Jack's First Birthday Party!!!! His actually birthday is not until 10-21, due to schedules we had his party on Saturday. So I will save my tears until his actually birthday, cause believe me they are coming.




We had a small family birthday here at the house. I feel so bad for Jack sometimes. I have always heard people say, the first child gets everything a little more overdone. I always thought, "not my child". But.............it's true. Sorry Jack, I love you just as much. It just gets harder and less time etc.














Jack had a great party despite the lack of personalized cups, catering, and bounce house. LOL!! He didn't know the difference!



Or maybe he did????????

Why is it my children insist on sleeping during their parties? Happens every time. Jack had a cute little monkey cake. I really thought he would have fun smashing his cake up but not so much. He was a little groggy and had a hard time waking up. When we did put his cake in front of him, I was grabbing the camera and my MIL lit the candle and I was not looking..... and oh yes. He grabs it and puts it out with his hand. Needless to say he didn't want much to do with the cake after that.

It was a beautiful day!!! We had an outside fire and had football on outside, with family and friends and thats all you can ask for!!!!!

So until Wednesday Jack, you are still my baby and NOT a one year old....just yet!!!!!

My 30th Birthday!

Well I can't believe it but I'm 30. Thirty is my "officially old" age. My 30th also means that my wonderful hubby and I have been together for half of my life...which is crazy! My actually birthday was last Wednesday and we went to Shogun's with Christie, Cragg, Leeanne and Hunter.




Ryan got me something that I have been wanting forever.........my Kindle!!!!!!!






I am so excited! I love it. He was excited to surprise me, he told me he couldn't believe it had not bought it already. He is the best!!!


My parents talked me into going to Lufkin on Saturday to celebrate with them and the grandparents. So we headed down after Barrett's soccer game on Saturday. I had a really bad headache, and they were like "Kelly go rest because were having people over for drinks later and we want you to enjoy." I didn't think anything of that, they have little get togethers alot. Later that night when people started coming over, who walks in but my two best friends, Karen and Patti!! They surprised me with a little get together. I was so fun, and I was really surprised!!! My sister, Mom and Hubby worked really hard to keep it from me.




Please excuse my appearance in the pics. I thought just a few of my parents friends were coming over so I didn't shower. I look like a hot mess, I'm aware!!!







I heart my cake it was sooo cute, and yummy!!! Christie did a great job on it!!



I had such a good time with my girls and it was so sweet of them to come in for it!!! And a special thanks to my sister, Ryan, Mom and Dad for getting it all together!!!

Jack is 11 months old!

Oh my, where does the time go? Jack you are 11 months old today!!! You are such a sweet boy. Here's what your up to at eleven months.......

- You are getting 5 more teeth.

- Your trying to walk...taking steps here and there.

- You are so happy...when Mommy is around, your realizing sometimes I do have to leave.

- You are making the silliest face..."swishy face" all the time!

- Starting to eat real food. Banana, cheese, crackers, etc.

- Your a bit of a daredevil, love to climb on everything.

- Constantly take my wallflowers out of the wall outlets.

- Still try to eat dog food.

- Shake your head "no no" and wave "bye bye"

- Love to laugh at your brother and cousin Mims.

- Still don't have much hair.

- You love to clap. You clap all the time!!!

You bring joy to my heart everyday and I love you so much! I am so thankful for you. Daddy, Barrett and I can't wait to see what you will do next!

Girls weekend, plus one!!

Well, it's Hunting Season again....the good news is it's also football season!!! Hoddy Toddy!!!




And really, I love both. It's just with little one's I don't get to do much hunting, just football watching. I am watching Ole Miss play while blogging right now and they are winning....life is good!!

The big boys...Ryan, Barrett and Uncle Cragg went dove hunting in North Texas this weekend. So the girls...Christie, Mary Michael, and myself + one little man (jack) had a slumber party weekend!! On Thursday we went to Canton and did a little shopping, Friday Night went to our first Lindale football game, and the rest of the weekend we hung out with the kiddos at my house. We had a great time and I'm glad the girls were here to keep Jack and I company!








I can't wait until the boys get home, I'm sure Barrett will have plenty of stories to tell from the big dove hunt. More to come on that later!!

First Day of Pre-School and Soccer Practice

Last Tuesday was Barrett's first day of Pre-school. This year we are in Ms. Jennifer's class at our little church school. This will be Barrett's last year at First Kids and next year I will be in tears for Kindergarten. As for this year, Woo Hoo! LOL! Here are the boys before B-doodle's first day!!!








Last week was also our first soccer practice. Last year we tried to play, but Barrett wasn't really to into it. This year has started off a little better he actually participated in the practice. He is really liking the Falcons soccer team, let's hope this keeps up.