Nana and Papaw Come to Visit

My mom and dad came to visit with us and the girls. They didn't get to stay with us as long at they normally would but the girls had fun with them the few days they were here. Katie and Bree made sure they fit in as much fun as possible.


The girls sharing their Nana...they both were so excited to have them here. They couldn't wait to start the cuddling.
Katie had Nana's and Papaw's visit all planned out. Thursday was a trip to Chick-fil-a for lunch and the girls asked them to go to Target to go shopping, of course they came home several goodies. Friday was movie day, we took the girls to see Toy Story 3. Katie was beyond excited to go and all she wanted was the movie snack pack that has popcorn, candy and a drink. She was so excited to be able to sit in her seat with all her little snacks to munch on. After the movie, Bree went home with Papaw for naps and Nana, Katie and I went back out for some girl time. Nana wanted to get Katie and Bree some back to school clothes. Of course Katie didn't pass up the chance to shop. This girl definitely has the shopping gene. She picked out all these outfits at Target and then would model them for Nana in the fitting room. So cute! She would then pick out her favorites.



Saturday the girls had a birthday party to go to. Our good friends little boy Braeden was turning 5 so we all went over to the party, Katie got to introduce her Nana and Papaw to her friends. It was nice for my parents to finally get to meet some of our good friends here. After the party Mom and Dad took the girls out for bowling and one more last trip to Chick-fil-A. Chris and I took advantage of the free night and got out to celebrate our 11th year anniversary. Even thought it was a few weeks ago we decided to wait until we had free babysitting. Thanks Mom and Dad for the night out!


The above picture is on Saturday afternoon. I realized I don't have too many pictures of my parents with the girls. Even though mom and dad's visit wasn't as long as we would have liked for them to stay it was good to see them and the girls enjoy every minute of it. We miss you already.

Lovin the Wind

The other day Bree and I were out and we stopped and got a milk shake. When we got back in the car she asked if we can roll the windows down. She loves the wind in her face. We rolled down the windows and played some of her favorite songs. I snapped this pics of her enjoying the wind.

Little Dollhouse

Last night one of Katie's friends Lauren had her birthday party at a place called the Little Dollhouse. It was such a neat place for little girls. They have a big dress up closet where the girls can dress up in a a many outfits that they want, they do their hair, make-up and nails. Then do a fashion show and also teach them a dance. The girls had so much fun.

Lauren... The Birthday Girl!

Katie said this place was like Bibiddi Bobiddi Boutique at DW....except smaller. :)

Pretty girl....nails and make up done...just waiting for hair.

Two beautiful girls....Ariel and Sleeping Beauty. At least for the time being. They changed outfits at least four more time.

All the girls after their fashion show

This is the fashion show of the girls. It was too funny as the girls weren't sure what to do when they came out. Katie and Bree definatley don't like all eyes on them. They both were on and off the stage very quickly.

Happy 4th of July!

We spent the 4th at the Rockets over Rhema event with our good friends the Roberts. We have been going to this even for 3 years now and we just love it. They have inflatables, games, food, free concert and an AMAZING firework show at the very end. We had such a good time with our friends, it has become an new tradition I believe as each year we have gone with Jeremy and Stef and their kids, but this year we were missing Jeremy as he was on duty with the fire station.

The girls waiting patiently in line to jump on the inflatables.

The girls and I killing time while waiting in line

Katie and Braeden....they have become such good friends

Daddy and his little girl

Lydia and Bree....hanging out and being silly.
The family

Bree with Sydney....Bree had headphones on because she doesn't like the loud sound of the fireworks. I thought she would be scared but she sat on Syd's lap the whole time and watched them.

Girls Weekend

Over the weekend my best friend Joy and I were able to get away for a girls weekend. It has been awhile since we had a weekend away just the two of us, I think the last time was before either of us had kids. It had almost been a year since I had see Joy so I was excited to have so time to catch up.

We met in St. Louis on Friday afternoon and stayed through Sunday. We had a wonderful weekend. We were able to do lots of things that we don't normally get to do...at least without kids. We enjoyed dinners out, a movie, pedicure, some shopping, sleeping in (the most important), and just lots of time to talk and laugh.

Friday night we decided to try out some facial masks....don't we look pretty?

Saturday after we woke up...around 10am...I have to brag because I can't remember the last time I slept that late. But our room had amazing dark shades, so all light was basically blocked out. Anyway, once we got up we decided to go to downtown St. Louis and see the Arch. It is 680 stories high and you can actually ride to the top. We decided to try and ride up, even though we both are not a fan of heights. When we got inside to buy tickets the line was extremely long...who knew so many people wanted to go up inside the Arch. So we decided to not waste the majority of our day standing in line and went on to do some shopping.
Joy and I outside...part of the Arch behind us.

The weekend went by fast and before we knew it was time to head back home. Even though the trip was brief it was so nice to see one of the most important people in my life. Joy and I have been friends for over 10 years and to me what is so amazing about our friendship is that for at least the last 9 years of that friendship we have always lived in different states. But we have always maintained our friendship. Her friendship is truely a blessing from God and I am so thankful for her and can't wait until we can have our next girls weekend. I also want thank our wonderful husbands for taking care of the girls while we had a our weekend away. As moms we know it is not easy to have them on our own, so it is nice the have husbands that don't mind doing it all as well. So thank Chris and Jeremy for being supportive husbands.

Father's Day

Chris had a great Father's Day...at least that is what he told me. :) I hope he did. The girls were very excited about what they got him, so much so they couldn't wait until Sunday to give it to him. On Saturday he got to open his gift.

Since they sprung it on me to want to give him his gift a day early he got it all unwrapped.
The girls and I got him a couple of things. He wanted the new Toby Mac CD, I found a little book that is call God's Wisdom for Fathers. It has lots of bible verses about being a father.

The last thing...and the one they wanted him to open so badly. He has been wanting this picture for awhile and I found it on sale, so he would have been proud. It is two worlds together with the verse Matthew 28:19. He thought it would look good in his "office" whenever the girls give him the room back from being their play room.

On Father's Day it started off with some normal humor. We actually slept in a little late and were running behind for chruch. I kept asking Chris to get up and go ahead and start getting ready. I got the normal "five more mintues", so since it was fathers day I was going to be gracious. :) Finally I walked in and said"Babe, we have got to get going, please come on and get up...oh yeah by the way Happy Father's Day" LOL he just laughed at me and said thanks. We made it to church, had some lunch with great friends and then went back home to relax. The girls played outside on their new "slick -n-slider" as Katie calls it. :) I cooked us some dinner and then we headed to Cherry Berry for some frozen yogurt. Yum!

I'd like to brag on Chris for a minute. Chris is a wonderful father to his girls. His is always supportive of them, encouraging them, playful with them, showers them kisses and hugs, all the time telling them how beautiful they are and how smart they are. There is nothing he would not do for them. He loves them so much and it shows to me on how much he puts his focus on family. Chris is a great example of a loving father, who is seeking to raise his girls in the will of God. I am so thankful and blessed to have him as the father of my girls. It is a blessing I count daily. Chris we love you and thank you for all your hard work that you do to provide for your family.

Puppy Graduation

For the past 8 weeks I have been taking Samson to puppy training. Last night was our last training and he had to prove he could obey all the commands he had learned over the past 8 weeks. He learned watch me, sit, down, off, leave it, take it, and stay. He made his momma proud and passed with flying colors. He even did his trick I taught him outside the class, roll over. He got lots of praise, his puppy certificate, and several treats to take home.

He wasn't a big fan of having the graduation hat on...he has a look of fear in his eyes. Poor guy.