Tuesday, August 7, 2012

Where Have You Been???

 

Oh, wait….it’s me that’s been gone from the blogging world for almost a YEAR!  I have been wanting to get back to blogging, but time kept getting away from me and then I had no idea where to even start with blogging again.  Really, after a year, it’s hard to pick a starting point.  I guess I will pick some random events, and get started! 

I can not believe that the kids are 4 1/2 and are going to start preschool in just a few short days.  I am so proud of how far we have come, but preschool?  Already?  I’m not sure I’m ready for it!  It’s only four days a week for 3 1/2 hours each day, but that is way more than I have ever been away from my kiddos!  The short break every day will be nice, and I am excited to be able to clean my house and keep it clean for a few hours every day, and I am super excited to have some ME time….something I very rarely give myself! 

Speaking of being 4 years old…..how about we start by looking back at the kids 4th birthday party (I know it was 6 months ago, but better late than never!)?  They had a great party, with lots of family and special friends.  They all had a different idea for birthday cake ideas, so I compromised and got one big cake divided into four little cakes all with a different design.  They were happy, but I think next year I will make cakes myself and save a little money.  The kids and I love to bake so it will be a fun project for us anyways.  Now…on to some pictures!

The Birthday Cake!  Wiggles for the boys and Princesses for Parker! 

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Cooper spent the first part of the party snuggled up with Nana.  He got hurt (mostly his feelings) and decided to take full advantage of the alone time with Nana.

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Nana and Papa with all 6 of their youngest grandkids.                                                          Brett, Rhidelle, Parker, Rhelynn, Kaden and Cooper (still snuggled up to Nana)

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Getting ready for the Happy Birthday song(s)

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Lee and I with our babies (they will ALWAYS be my babies!)

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Blow out those candles Kaden!

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Brett listening to everyone sing Happy Birthday to him!

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Happy Birthday Cooper!

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Cooper was feeling too shy to blow out his candles

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Parker wouldn’t look at anyone while we sang Happy Birthday to her

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The boys showing Aunt Trisha how cool their cake is

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Opening Presents!  Thanks Uncle Shane, Aunt Vicki and Kenleigh for all the cool new playdough stuff!  Definitely one of our favorite things to play with!

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More presents!  My kiddos are so blessed to have so many people that love them!

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Checking out their tennis rackets from Nana.  One of Brett’s favorite gifts!  We use them a lot and Brett is getting pretty good! 

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More posts coming soon…..I promise! 

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