Happy 3rd and 4th

We had our annual July 3rd fun at the TCC Tuesday night.  It was lots of fun and we took along our two sweet little neighbors so their mommy could get some packing done.  Ford did great and didn't go completely bonkers with the fireworks.... I think Mary Elliott disliked them more than he did!

She really surprised me when she rode this! barf!!

He liked the colors but we should have taken some ear muffs for him!

Mary Elliott hiding under my legs

The next day we went to our neighborhood annual July 4th parade.  This was our first year in this neighborhood and I must say between the Halloween party and a parade in front of our house the girls think we might as well live at disneyworld!!

Highland Circle/North Madison parade crew!

Our sweet neighbors that we will miss very much

the upcoming 1st graders led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance!

peace out Katie Bell.... this is one fine babysitter i'm grooming right here!!

Popsicles after the parade.  It was a hot one!!

Happy Fourth!!!!

Happy 7th Birthday Allie!

I can't believe I have a 7 year old.... I can't believe I have a 7 year old.  It seems like in the blink of an eye you went from this bundle of a baby that your daddy and I had no clue what to do with to a big girl who loves the Lord, her friends, art, helping with her siblings, and is soon becoming a young lady!

We had a fairy/lost boy/waterslide party.  Not really sure if I brought all three things together very well but we had fun anyway!!

You've been asking for a cat since you were four.  So three years later.... welcome Oreo Montgomery!

Peace Out Birthday Girl!!! We love you!!!!!

Happy 1st Birthday Ford

I would say that I'm not really sure where the past year has gone, I know everyone thinks that of each child as another year passes.  But I'm pretty sure Frank would agree that this year has gone to sleepless nights, many bottles, lots of rocking, juggling older sisters, getting sisters to school everyday, lots of naps in carpool lines, lots of screaming in carpool lines, hating food, learning to love all food, moving houses, being the only boy on a street of 9 girls, getting 15 teeth in 8 months, eating teething tablets by the dozen, more sleepless nights, learning pee pie, learning bye bye mama and dada and way lots more that got lost in the herding of cats that is raising three kids.

We love you sweet boy, from the first time they said 'its a boy' and yes we are sure 'its a boy' and handed us all 5 lb 9 oz of your little 4 week early self.  You are the sweetest baby we've ever had and are always so happy! 

We can't wait to see where the next years take us!!

Our first family of 5 picture!

Mary McGuire made his smash cake and cupcakes.  Aren't they cute? The cupcakes remind me of papa smurfs house!

Birthday morning! His very first pancake!

Birthday night! His very first spaghetti meal.... he is the best eater ever!!

Happy Birthday Ford!!!!

Awards Day!

Although we have dearly loved our 2011-2012 school year and teachers I will say we were all ready to see summer come and get some much needed R&R!  We finished up the last day with two awards ceremonies across town about 30 minutes apart. A good chaotic day to end the year!

Allie got the Carefulness award (for the 2nd yr in a row), an Art award and a Reading award.

I'm very proud of this careful little artist who likes to read! 

Thanks Mrs. Vaughn and the pony class for a fabulous year!!

Mary Elliott had a great first year at TCPS in the cow class and got to finish up her year with her awards party at the mall!  She got the 'meekness' award for always being compliant and kind when things don't go her way.  We aren't really sure how well her teacher got to know her this year!!

Thanks Ms. Wanda for loving on this free spirited little girl!!!