Surprise!

Friday night, before we left the house to go grocery shopping, we got a call from some new friends that wanted to meet for dinner. We have loved getting to know this family! They have a son about the same age as Annabelle, and he LOVES her :) They played so sweet together at the restaurant.

Saturday, I woke up early to walk. This is my favorite time to walk! It's still cool and I get to go by myself {because Collin and Annabelle are still sleeping}. But once I got back, had breakfast and did a strength workout...it was time to get going! We had so much to do to get ready for the surprise!

We stopped at Publix to pick up a few things, and then off to Grammy and Pappy's. 

While we were getting ready, Annabelle wanted to lay on the couch with Pappy's blanket. She ended up falling asleep watching The Little Mermaid {on VHS :)}...and didn't move the 2.5 hours she was asleep.

Finally it was time for the surprise! Daddy turned 60 on Saturday, and momma planned this party for him! He thought we were going to Fogo de Chao, but instead got BBQ sandwiches from Speedi Pig :) Everything was so yummy! And I loved getting to chat with friends I don't see often.

We finally left Mom and Dad's at 10:30, I had already been on my feet since noon...but we had so much fun helping host the party.

Sunday, was church, lunch, and naps for the girls! And finally after a long hiatus, we had Home Group that night!

Annabelle's 3rd Birthday Party & The Circus

Annabelle Birthday party weekend was JAM PACKED!

Friday, I ran errands to wrap up Annabelle's birthday party. We were going to have her party at a park, but there was a 100% chance of rain in the afternoon...so we moved it to our church. So I had to buy tablecloths, a pinata, etc. We met Collin's mom, step dad, grandparents, uncle, and aunt for dinner that night. We were so excited to see them! After dinner we visited for a little bit at my mother-in-law's house.

Saturday, I woke Annabelle up nice and early :) I wanted her to take an early nap before her party. Collin's dad came over for a bit, and after Annabelle went down for her nap my parent's came to bring her to her party. Collin and I set up the preschool room, and then it was party time!

I think everyone had a good time, the kids played and played :)





She got so shy :)

After we cleaned up our mess, we headed to the circus!

This was Annabelle's first time to go, and we had the best time!

My parents were so sweet to treat us! We had really good seats, and before the show we got to go down on the floor for some fun.

Annabelle wasn't really feeling it, so after she got her tattoo we headed back to our seats.
After getting settled with cotton candy, popcorn, and drinks...we were ready for the show! She started getting sleepy right before intermission, so we went down and got a snow cone {more sugar}, and she finished out the show sitting in her seat watching the lions and elephants.

Sunday, after church I had lunch with Sarah and Laurice. It was such a treat! {Collin took Annabelle to lunch with some friends, then home for a 3 hour nap!}. After my lunch, we headed to a shower for a friend from high school.
As soon as I got home Annabelle was waking up, and we unpacked her presents. We had home group that night, and after everyone left...we crashed!

We had family over for dinner on her birthday, pizza and cake :)

Loved celebrating our sweet girl!

Busy Weekend!

We had a super busy weekend! Not really much down time...but we had lots of fun!

Friday, Weston got to hang out with us. Annabelle loves spending time with her cousin! She had her 2 year "Well" Check-up, so the 3 of us piled in the car. They were so good! No fussing, no tantrums, just pure sweetness! Everyone kept asking if they were twins, and when I told them they were cousins, the next question was...how old is your son? :) Must have been the hair! Annabelle didn't even fuss during her "Well" Check-up, until her shots. She even let them prick her finger, and didn't even flinch!
2 year stats:
31 LBS. 14 OZ.
2'10" tall

Now onto her "Well" Check-up...Annabelle had a double ear infection (has not complained about it once, although the doctor told me that it didn't look too bad), had low hemoglobin and may be anemic (had to go across the hall to get more blood drawn. Praise the Lord they pricked her thumb and didn't have to draw from her arm!), and has to change to 2% milk (Whole milk has too many calories, she gained 2 pounds in a month!). Other than that she's is HEALTHY! Praise the Lord! I should hear her blood results today or tomorrow.

After we left the doctor's office (after being there for 2 hours!), we headed to the mall to meet my friend Brittany and her son Rhett for lunch and play time! We weren't in the car 2 minutes and this is what I saw:

Pure Sweetness!

No worries! I was stopped at a red light when I took the picture :)

We got to the mall, ate and played while Brittany and I chatted about our upcoming Women's Retreat at church!

On the way home, both babes fell back asleep and didn't even wake up when I brought them inside...and continued to sleep for 2 hours!

Collin was playing in a wedding on Saturday and attended the rehearsal Friday night...so it was just me and Anna. We met Laurice at Publix, so she could pick Wes up and I got Annabelle's antibiotic...then we headed to Chick Fil A for dinner. Annabelle loves to play on the playground after we eat, and this time she got the courage to climb up and really play on the playground...then my worst fear happened. There were other kids playing in there (with no parent supervision!), and these girls were picking Annabelle up and hugging her, then another little girl pushed her down and Annabelle started crying. So I did what I had to, and climbed up to get her :( It was so sad. She kept saying "I go home mommy". So we left.

Funny Story: That night, while I was giving Annabelle a bath, she kept saying "ROAR!" with hand motions. I asked what she was, and she said "ROAR! I dinosaur Mommy! ROAR!"

Saturday, Annabelle woke up nice and early at 6:30! Not sure what she was thinking! So we got up and going. We had breakfast at Martin's and went to the grocery store. Came home, and I guess waking up that early was catching up with her, because she asked to go "Night Night". We had Livi's birthday party at 1, then home to get ready for Sage and Stacie's wedding. Annabelle stayed with our friends Emily and Todd.

The wedding was beautiful! And we had so much fun!

Sunday, was church then lunch with friends. I got a quick workout in, cut Collin's hair, and cooked Chicken Chili for dinner! Daddy came over to pick Buddy up, and stayed for dinner. Then Allen called and asked if her could stop by on his way to Mississippi for work, so he stayed for dinner as well!

Hoping for a non busy week, with a really fun weekend to the Yellow River Game Ranch on Saturday!!

Birthday Party!

It was the party that almost wasn't.
Annabelle woke up Thursday around 10:30 pm vomiting. And we didn't get any sleep till around 3 Friday morning. Praise the Lord Annabelle was feeling a bit better Friday and wasn't sick anymore, but was exhausted (and so were Collin and I)! My plan for Friday was to run all my errands while Annabelle was in school, but she and I stayed inside and slept, and I did a little bit of cleaning. Once Collin got home I left to get last minute things for the party.

Saturday morning Collin's dad came over to give Annabelle her gift, and they played for a bit before he had to go. Annabelle went down for an early nap and Collin and I left to go set up, while my parents stayed with Annabelle.
The party was a blast! The kids loved to room and the activities. After food, zebra cakes, and presents...the party planners brought out the mat and the kiddos were doing flips, rolls, and hops. Then the trampoline was pulled out, then the tunnel, and finally the parachute. After that we danced and played freeze dance.
And before everyone left, the kids got tattoos...my child got 2 sleeves :)
That night we had a cookout with friends...and ended with a camp fire in the back yard!
Annabelle was so tired, about 7:30 she asked to go night night :)

Sunday, was church, then we picked up some lunch and headed to Mom and Dad's for Allen and Whitney's birthday Low County Boil...yum! It was a beautiful to be outside!

I have a super duper busy week at work and I'm looking forward to having a family dinner on Wednesday on Annabelle's birthday! And throwing a shower for Abi on Sunday!

Enjoy pictures from the party!

She's a Maniac!

I swear!...Annabelle is more popular than Collin and I put together! We had another birthday party to go to Saturday. Sweet Tayler turned one! I remember when her parents told us they were pregnant, and waiting for her to come! She is such a sweet baby, and Annabelle loves her some Tayler!

Other then that, we had a very chill weekend! Friday, I had a MILLION errands to run, then that night I had dinner with the girls!

This morning, Annabelle was moved up to the one's room! They had been transitioning her the past couple of months, and officially made the switch today! She was pumped! Her teachers said that she loved going across the hall to color with them and play outside with them, and would get sad when she had to go back to the infants room. Annabelle has friends in that class, and was just getting bored in the infants room.  She is just growing up way too fast!

Party On Annabelle!

Annabelle had a very busy weekend! She had 2 birthday parties to attend.

Saturday was Evie's first birthday party! Gosh, I remember holding that sweet girl when she was about a week old!
Side Note: I have been waiting for Annabelle to wear the outfit she wore on Saturday!

But, think I may have waited to long...I couldn't button them all the way without pinching her thighs :)

Sunday was Neleigh's 5th birthday party at John Tanner State Park. It was so much fun! The kids really enjoyed playing in the water!

Ready for the water!

Playing Cousins!

Sweet Weston! All boy!

HA!

Wearing Daddy out!

Hanging out with the birthday girl (next to Annabelle) and her friends!