Thank you Lord for these gifts!

I have waited a very long time to celebrate a birthday with my child. I was so happy that I have finally gotten the chance with not just one but two of my babies. Today we had a great time at the park celebrating our little ones turning one.

I am going to have to tell the story in clips of their first birthday. I hope you enjoy pictures I have some good ones!

In the car getting ready to go to church. Boogie is ready to go.....................

Addison Marie is NOT!!

Side by side in their new stroller. "Thank you Great Granny!"

"This one is MINE, it is pink, it has my name on it, therefore NOBODY touches it!"

"Do I have to eat this whole thing, Grandma? I am not really that hungry."

Once he realized it was sweet he didn't have much trouble getting two fists full.

Once Addison realized it was edible she didn't have any trouble covering herself in it.
Addison opening presents, Anthony was busy taking advantage of the fact that people wanted to hold him. This was from Great Grandma Irene, it was a praying Teddy Bear, Addison played with in most of the evening.

We don't have many family shots, but I have to say that this one is my absolute favorite! I was doing well not breaking out in tears while looking at the pictures I uploaded until I got to this one.

The night ended with LOTS of assembly. The babies really enjoy their ball bouncer (Mommy and Daddy did too!!!) their push car to help them walk, rolling piano table, and first swing set that looks like a castle. James and I have carpel tunnel from our assembly line, but it was all worth it to see them scrambling to all of the toys on the floor. James and I finished up the night by switching the car seats in the car to face forward (Mommy again nearly needed a Kleenex) and waking them to show them their swing outside to let them try it out. So that is it my babies are one year old. James keeps throwing this "Toddler" word around telling me "Honey they are toddlers now! They are not 'months' old they are a 1 now that is toddler" I told him "Quit throwing that 'T' word around, give me one more month to call them my babies." Who am I kidding they will ALWAYS be my babies!

It is almost here!

Today in the mail I received the cutest card from my Aunt Kathy, my cousin Jill, and my Granny in California. It is a memory book card with pages to fill out about who was at our party and places to include pictures. I took their gift inside (gift card, and moolah) and headed out the door to spend spend spend! I have had my eye on a new stroller for them. I have put many many miles on the stroller that I got from my work friends but they have already outgrown it. They still fit but it is just so easy to kick Sissy in front of you!! It makes trip very aggravating for her when Bubby is pestering her the whole time. I got a double jogging stroller at Babies R Us. It is great! They are both going to be able to see and no more kicking. Maybe I will get off of my butt and go jogging....ya right!

Afterwards I took my Walmart gift card and bought Addison Marie a highchair. Pink, of course, and so adorable! Addison will be trying it out for the first time at her party. I just can't wait! Pics to be posted tomorrow!

Another trip to the dentist!

Victoria and I went to the dentist today to get our teeth cleaned. Victoria succeeded in the cleaning part but mommy spent the time again trying to come up with a plan to fix all of my problem areas and not break the bank. I liked this dentist a WHOLE lot better than the other one. I have another appointment for the 15th to get some root canals and crowns. Hooray!

When Victoria and I got home we sat on the swing outside and she told me of her experience at the dentist. Jump in and hang on she has musical turrets. Keep in mind this was all in one breath.....

"The dentist had me say AH and counted my teeths she said 'where did your teeth go?' I told her it was a long time ago, Why don't you come with me little girl on a magic carpet ride, I got a toothbrush, I wanted the pink one, it has sparkles, did you see it, Close your eyes girl look inside girl let the sun take you away, I liked Dr. Campbell, was it Dr. Campbell, yes Dr. Campbell, and she tickled my teeth, they painted them with this stuffs, did she count your teeth too, I saw her take the pictures, Were soaring and flying (high school musical) did she lift you all the way up in the chair, Momma's in the kitchen with the mac and cheese"

I was exhausted after that explanation from her so I decided it was nap time for both of us. Where does she get that energy, oh yes I remember she sucks it from my body! lol!

Where lost socks go.

First of all I want to thank my husband for having such a great sense of humor and letting me give others a chuckle at his expense. Being able to laugh at yourself is very important in life!

James works his tail off at his job and gets about 3 hours of sleep a day through the week. He comes home in the form of a zombie most weekends. This past Saturday he needed to make it home in time to go to the tuxedo shop to get fitted for the upcoming wedding. He flew in the door with enough time to get a kiss and a shower before he left us to go to get fitted.

Later that day James came home with glazed over eyes and fell into bed to fall into a coma. Poor baby he was exhausted! I let him sleep and continued to take care of the house and kiddos. When it was time for me to go to bed I crawled into bed beside him and gave his "bum" a rub to try to wake him up to move to his side of the bed (there is always a debate on where the line marking the middle of the bed is in our house). When I did I noticed something strange. I woke him up in hysterical laughter. Upon further inspection I found one of Addison's socks in his underwear complete with a pink bow! James laughed at it too and swears that he must of rolled over somehow on it while sleeping in bed and swears it hasn't been there all day. I choose to picture my husband hanging out with the guys with their shaved heads, tattoos, piercings, and goatees at the tuxedo store with a tiny sock with a pink bow in his drawers. Just close you eyes and imagine that. Bet ya can't do that without laughing!

Oh Memories

Today I was reminded of one of my favorite Christmas presents. My New Kids on the Block VHS tape of their concert. I remember opening it and feeling as if I were holding a gold bar. I mention this because I am in the living room right now while Victoria is behind me with full reign of the open area behind me. Hannah Montana apparently has a DVD out of her concert along with the Jonas brothers and it is in 3D. Victoria hasn't stopped jumping in the past 20 minutes. Just non stop straight up and down jumping, while singing at the top of her lungs every word to every song. She has her 3D glasses on that are plastic and resemble typical "geek glasses" with the black frame. We got them when we saw Journey to the center of the earth and they are made to fit an adult. So picture my little jumping bean Victoria behind me singing as loud as she can while wearing black framed, plastic 3D glasses that take up her entire face. She has to keep pushing them back up on her nose with every jump. I wish my camera was charged up, this image is priceless. Thank you Redbox!

A little giggle to start my day.

If you have been reading my blog you are aware of the fact that Friday is my least favorite day of the week. I despise paying bills and making sure that things get in the mail. It is very depressing to see money immediately leave the account as soon it hit the bank. Well today I decided to do something to make me smile. I know that politics are a controversial subject. That was one thing that cosmetology school touched on. "Don't offend your client" was the salon conduct that they taught. Let's just say that, I no longer work in a salon, and if you read my blog regularly you are wanting a little insight into exactly who Kelly is. I am not what you would call a political person but some things I just can't stand for.

When I got the mail yesterday I saw that the "lovely" Obama campaign had sent me a letter asking for some financial aid to there campaign. I opened it, read it, and responded. not with a signed check (I had sent enough of those out this morning) but a few copied pages from my bible. Exodus 20 to be exact! I highlighted "You should have no other gods before me". I know that some mail room will open it and probably shred it, but I had to share my beliefs that this country needs to be ran by a man that follows the same God that I do, the same God the forefathers of this country followed, and someone that is aware of how many states are in the USA. Maybe I should of included a map too. :)

"That was a fan adventure!"

Those were the last words that I heard from Victoria tonight before she headed to bed. Grandma decided she needed some baby time and took Anthony and Addison for the night. Victoria and I had a day long date. We started with her counseling, then lunch at Applebee's. I was in need of shoes for my bridesmaid's dress and that took a majority of the day. My feet were already killing me in my flip flops so it was the perfect time to find some shoes that could handle for a night. We met Marlina at the David's bridal and got our alterations taken care of. By that time we were hungry. I decided to go all out and go to IHOP for dinner. Victoria couldn't believe that we were having pancakes for dinner. She really enjoyed the silly face pancake. We didn't make it home until 10:45 tonight and we sat and watched Big Brother 10. Thank goodness April is voted off. Did not like her. Victoria leaned over and gave me a hug goodnight and told me "That was a fun adventure." I would have to agree. I do miss my little ones though.