Livee's Par-tay!

Livee had a monkey-themed birthday party this year because she LOVES monkeys! She has a pink monkey that I picked up in Wal-Mart around Valentine's day this year that she sleeps with. We call it "pink monkey". Very original-I know.

I tried to keep her party low-key, mainly because she's ONLY two...for goodness sakes. Been there, done that---oh, you know... the big party for a two year old who won't remember. It's a bit ridiculous. I invited two of our neighbor's little girls who are around the same age as Livee and our niece Carley Grace. Then, of course, Hayden and our nephew Carson were there. It was nicely rounded out with 6 kids.

First, they painted a "jungle" mural. Then we went ahead and had a snack of cheeze-its and let Livee blow out her candles so we could enjoy her banana monkey cupcakes. After snacking, we had a dance party to one of our favorites, "Five Little Monkeys" by Go Fish, and I told the kids a little story. Then Livee opened her presents and the adults had time to chat. It really was a fun party and not too stressful at all!

Check that off...

Livee's new curtains - DONE!!!

Happy 2nd Birthday, Livee!

What a difference a year makes!

July 2010

July 2011

Holiday Weekend!

We had a fabulous week last week at Grammie and Deeda's. We got to play with my niece and nephew and spend time with family. On Thursday, the kids and I headed home. We spent one night, then headed to Stone Mountain on Friday.

We love going there and hope to have a pop-up camper one day so we can camp! We rode the train, climbed on SkyHike, watched a short Yogi-Bear 4D adventure, swam at the hotel pool, and watched the new laser show (which was awesome). We spent the night in the hotel there Friday and then on Saturday we headed to Peachtree City for our friend Matthew's 4th birthday party. We had a great time there for a couple of hours hanging out with our friends, then headed to Birmingham to meet our new nephew!

We spent the night at Grandpa's house, had homemade Italian spaghetti (the best there is!), and met baby Gaines! Hayden and Livee LOVED holding him. I'm sure it will be different when he's a little older and more wiggly!

He was born in May, so he was 6 weeks old and still so tiny! On Sunday, we headed over to Gramma and Pops' house to enjoy ribs and spend more time with the family. After 2 days around the baby, I realize now how much work they are and am so glad we are moving into a "big kid" direction! Hayden decided to spend the week in Birmingham at Gramma and Pops' house, so the 3 of us have been lonely around here. On Monday we had leftover spaghetti and went to bed early! Hope everyone had a fabulous 4th of July holiday!!!

A little inspiration

Browsing the internet today I found some inspirational photos. I am so ready to change the look in my dining room, master bedroom, and den....okay, okay, ANYWHERE in my house. But I would need lots of moolah to do what I REALLY want to do. Patience is a virtue. So, for now, I am going to do some little things.

• I am going to change Livee's bedding and curtains and paint the dresser that goes in her room a sweet pink.
• I am going to order the fabric for Hayden's "cowboy" room and paint his "new to us" desk.
• I am going to order some fabric to recover the chair cushions in my dining room.
• I WILL find a new covering of some sort for my round table in my den.
• I am going to paint the lingerie chest that is in my bathroom.
• And this fall, I am going to paint my bedroom and ceiling and replace the hideous fan that is in there. :)

I feel better just having written that down. Now for the fun to begin!

Summer update...

Batter up!

His pre-K end of the year program. He is so excited to start kindergarten this fall at his "new school".

My beautiful little girl who will be 2 in two weeks!

My 2 favorite guys in an action shot! Dave was the 3rd base coach.

This was earlier this spring, but I love the picture. She spent 2 hrs in the backyard playing t-ball by herself one day!

So far, we have had a busy summer. T-ball and school, along with my birthday cookout with friends, rounded out May. In June, we have had playdates with our friends the Briscoe's and the Decker's and been to 2 birthday parties. We've also been to the pool several times. Livee had her first ear infection and we just finished up VBS yesterday (I spent last week decorating for it and then performed the drama rotation for preschool). Hopefully I can get caught up on housework and laundry in the next few days and then we will have the beginning of next week to visit our friends and family in Muscle Shoals.