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.

My own little island

Last night was a rough one. I was up all night sick. Stomach cramps and everything that comes with it. When I woke up this morning I had a horrible headache and a low grade fever. Me getting up and getting sick in the middle of the night isn't an unusual thing, but with the fever I believe that I am sick. Not fun! I have created my own sick island on the couch and laid out a sleeping bag on the living room floor for Victoria to hang out and we have watched movies and taken naps. Thank goodness the babies have really been good today. I think that they know that mommy doesn't feel so well. I am sure that Big Brother will help me feel better tonight...GO DAN!

Best fair day ever!

You just can't go wrong with the fair. Junk food, mullets, shows, Freddie the KSF mascot, and music at the Bud tent, you gotta love it. As Mom and I was getting the kids ready. I looked through Victoria's closet trying to find something for her to wear that she would be easily found in. Mom suggested, teasingly, that she should wear her sequined shirt in her dress up clothes. Mom got this obnoxious shirt that is covered in sequins at a yard sale for I believe 50 cents. We decided why not?! It IS the fair and people will be dressed in worse. It was hard to look directly at her when we got outside in the sun though. Here are some pics of our day.

Vicotria adored her pink elephant named Nikki after her cousin. Grandma threw the ball that landed in her color square. How special is that?

Anthony checking out the rabbits.

Addison checking out the back of her eyelids.

My favorite! watching the chickens hatching.

Me with the kids standing next to Freddie. He has been a fair exhibit for over 50 years.
Addison is still thrilled as you can tell.

Victoria got excited and talked about her friend Davis when she saw Curious George.

Great opportunity to have a positive experience with a cop at the fair. I was so proud of her to take a picture with one.

The puppet show was Vicotria's favorite part of the fair. The puppet called her out of the crowd to help with the show. You think it had anything to do with the shirt?

Victoria riding her bike with the kids in through the little town that was set up to teach safety. They even made her a driver's license.

Checking out the fish tanks. This one was really cool filled with huge chunks of glass.

What a beautiful day for the Kentucky State Fair! The weather was perfect, not too hot. Victoria got some money from Mamaw and we used it for a bracelet for her to ride rides. She rode to her hearts content. We got there at 11 and left at 9:30. We could barely walk to the car but laughed and had a ball all day long. The kids were incredible especially the babies that were in the stroller for 10 hours. I couldn't of asked for better kids.

More prayers for Papaw

Today Papaw (James's Dad) had surgery to have a fix the blockage in 3 different areas of his heart. After going through stress tests to make sure that his body can handle being under as long as it is going to take to rid his liver of the Cancer that was found and to reverse his colonoscopy (sp?) they found some blockage that needed to be taken care of before they could do anything else. He was in surgery for quite a while. They told Vicki (James's mom) that they tried several times and sizes of stints to open him up but had no success. They said that he isn't a candidate for open heart surgery again. From what I understand the back two chambers of his heart are complete dead. They explained that they are going to put him on some more medicine to see if that will rid him of some of the blockage to see if they can try again. We are, needless to say, disappointed. They told him to take it even easier than he has been and not do any strenuous activity. Would you please send some prayers up for Papaw to rid him of the blockage and heal him of the Cancer that they have found in his liver.

"You mean I can get money for that?!?!?"

I forgot to mention something really funny about yesterday. James and I have been having a struggle with getting Victoria to keep her fingers out of her mouth. Poor thing only has 8 teeth in her mouth that are hers as it is. She is constantly sticking her fingers in her mouth and pulling on her teeth. James and I have talked till we are blue in the face saying that if she doesn't quit she is going to pull what teeth she has left out of her mouth.

About 2-3 weeks ago I noticed one of her teeth was starting to wiggle quite a bit. So I have been on her ALOT to leave it alone. Yesterday morning she was caught with her fingers in her mouth. I repeated the same line "Victoria keep you fingers out of your mouth or you are going to pull your teeth out!" Her face immediately changed. I knew. I asked her to open her mouth and sure enough she was missing a tooth.

After finding out when she finally succeeded in getting it out I asked her what she did with it. She told me that she threw it away. Victoria has a very sneaky when she does something that she isn't suppose to like any child. I can't count the toys that I have found under her bed broken. I would have to say "She can't find it I can't get in trouble would be her official motto" I knew I had the perfect plan to stop the throwing away of the teeth.....THE TOOTH FAIRY!

I explained the idea of the tooth fairy to her and when I got to the part about putting your tooth under your pillow and the tooth fairy leaving you money her jaw dropped to the floor and tears started rolling. She was devastated! I do believe instead of hiding the fact that she lost a tooth from dad and me and throwing the tooth away that she will come clean immediately just to make sure that the tooth fairy gives her some "Jesus Money".

P.S. I found the tooth in a napkin on top of all of the trash. I had to save her first lost tooth, regardless of the situation.

I am here for the party

Tonight was Marlina's bridal shower. It went really well. Kroger did an excellent job on the party trays and there was plenty to eat. Everyone loved the games and I laughed hysterically while everyone played "Pass the Teddy" I explained to everyone that inside the box was a teddy. We were going to pass it around the circle until the time was up and whoever was stuck with the teddy had to wear it for the rest of the night. I have never seen so many people launch that tin (the box) around the room in my life. The bride's Grandma ended up with the tin and was relieved to find out that it wasn't a sexy teddy but a teddy bear.

I am glad that the shower is over and that it was a success. Now onto my little ones first birthday. (sniff sniff)