Mother's Day Tea

Friday at school was the annual Mother's Day Tea for Pre-K and Kindergarten. We were only told to dress up, as fancy as we like and to show up at 8:30. "I" was so excited on the days leading up to Friday! He said that it was a secret. Looking back, I wish I had taken more time and found something more "formal" to wear. Thursday night we (me and Daddy) took him to Kohl's to find a shirt to go with a pair of khaki dress pants he had. He had other ideas! As we were walking through the boys section, he found a suit hanging up and asked if he could try it on. I (to myself of course) rolled my eyes and said sure. I had NO intention whatsoever of buying the suit!!!

Needless to say, that was BEFORE he tried the suit on. We came home with the suit. It was the most precious thing I have ever seen! So, we loaded up the suit and looked for "tap dancing" shoes to match. That is what he called the black dress shoes. He actually asked if we could get tap dancing shoes and insisted that the ones we got were just that!

Friday morning we got up, got dressed and headed to school. He was the most handsome date EVER.



We were running late so I just grabbed a few shots as quick as I could.



The lighting is not fantastic but the kid is precious.



He loves to pose. heehee



And after the last pictures I took of him, I thought he had outgrown the cheesy smile pictures. I was wrong.



We were late getting to school so the kids were already practicing their songs so I hurried him in and ran to the gym to grab a seat. A few minutes later, all of the children headed into the gym for their performance. I did not see my little guy until the teacher followed, holding his hand, him crying. I thought maybe he was hurt or something happened. Apparently the small close crowd was a bit too much for him to handle so he sat next to me while the other kids sang. I will admit, I was disappointed. I had already figured out a way to work both my camera and the video camera. I was ready to capture all of that cuteness on film. Oh well...there's always next time, right? *sigh*

After the kids sang, we headed into the cafeteria where the tables were lined with plastic tablecloths and set with paper plates of fruit, pastries, quiches, and tortilla rolls. The centerpieces were our kids old shoes which had been painted and bedazzled and were holding colorful flowers. It was priceless.



It was by far my best date ever and I am so blessed to have been able to spend the morning with my precious little guy. After breakfast, the teachers passed out cards that the children had made. It was a fill in the blank book for the kids to answer questions. It is the best card I have ever gotten.



I am beyond blessed to be my children's mother. I could not have hand picked better kids. I love each of them with all that I am. Thank you God for trusting me with these precious little blessings.

Four Months...

I just cannot believe it. My baby girl is already 4 months old. Where does time go?



It seems like just yesterday I was finding out I was pregnant.



And then not much after that, I found out that we were having a precious baby girl. I just could not believe it was a girl. There had not been one of those around here in a very long time!



Even though it seems like just yesterday, it also seems like she has been a part of our family all along.



She brings such joy to our lives. She already has quite the personality.



She's discovered her feet.



She is perfect in every way.



She is beautiful.



She is funny.



She makes me smile.



Her feet are scrumptious.



She loves her mommy.



Mommy loves her.



At four months old, she weighs 12.5 pounds.



She is 24" long.



She can roll from her back to her tummy, but not from her tummy to her back.



She HATES laying on her tummy.



She is a happy baby. Content with whatever is happening.



She is a very good baby.



For the most part, she sleeps all night.



She spends her days napping, eating, playing and swinging.



I think her brothers love her more each day.



She loves it when you talk to her. She loves to talk back.



She has long toes.



She has always been very alert, even from the moment she was born.



She has long fingers too.



She is my perfect pretty princess.



I love her and cannot imagine my life without her.

Bailey Bear comes for Easter weekend

Bailey Bear got to come back to our house this last week and weekend. "I" was student of the week for his birthday week and so Bailey got to be here for his birthday party too.

The first day Bailey came, we had a low key day and got baths and pj's on early to hang out and watch some tv.



On the day of "I's" birthday, we took Bailey to the school with us to have lunch with the kids. After lunch, we passed out treats for the birthday boy and his class. M&M cookie ice cream sandwiches! Yummy!



After school, we went to "I's" birthday party and an inflatable fun place. I think "I" and Bailey and all of the kids had a great time.



Bailey even went down the big slide all by himself!



Then they had birthday cake.



Bailey got to go with us to see the Easter Bunny too!



He even went to Church with us.



On Saturday, we went to dinner with family and friends to celebrate "I's" birthday again. Bailey had fun riding rides and playing games.



He played golf.



He learned all about Route 66!



He posed for more pictures!



Bailey is not shy at all! He LOVES to have his picture taken.



He was really tired after dinner and playing games, so we let him ride in the stroller with the pretty little princess. She liked looking at Bailey. She even played with his feet.



When we got home from dinner, Bailey helped the kids dye Easter eggs.



I think Bailey had a great time at our house this time too!