My first weekend off in.. forever!

started off this way...

Charli and I were on our way to get a happy meal, when this happened. We were waiting in line on our square behind a vehicle (our small town, does have some traffic) with another car coming up behind us to turn right when I looked over to my left I seen a man on motorcylce pass by, I thought I knew him so I looked at him in my left outside mirror then I seen him looking at a car behind me like "Oh my God"


So I immediately looked in my rear view mirror but before I was able to, I was slammed in the back end and hit the vehicle infront of me which turned me sideways in the road, where I'm not sure but I think we were hit again.


The vehicle that hit the first car was an old cadalliac driven by an elder man in which they say the "accelator got stuck and he was trying to break." I'm not sure what the deal was, but I did see him very much so out of control, he was weaving his steering wheel pretty bad and he flew past all of us after we hit. He ended up stopping on the other side of the square, it was craziness for him to be driving that fast but who knows what the deal is.


Charli is alright, the impact of both hits startled her for a little bit and for some reason she got mad at me after we got out of the vehicle. She now wants to know why the people did't apologize to us for hitting her favorite car. She is full of questions tonight!


We had us both checked out just to make sure for her sake and we are both just fine. My left arm and shoulder is pretty sore from holding the steering wheel and my body hitting agaisnt it but that is nothing that a little tylenol can't take care of! =)


We are very thankful to not be injured anymore than we were! I seem to always have an angel riding with me.

Friday 5 & Ebay

1. Who would you want to play you in a movie of your life?

-Katherine Heigl, who else?!

2. Did you ever go to summer camp?

-I did, I went Camp Currie when I was in the 6th grade. Which is put on by the Kentucky Dept. of Fish and Wildlife Resources. We hunted, fished, played games, I remember it like yesterday! I met tons of girls from around Kentucky although I have no idea who they are today!

3. What sends you running and screaming in the other direction?
-The only things that can "get to me" are: Sharks, bees ( I hate the anticipation of a sting, ugh.), chewed up gum

4. What is something you do that drives your spouse nuts?
-Spouse? uhm, boyfriend..crap I don't know what to call him right now but Mark. I have no idea honestly? Besides whenever I make fun of him for going to his bank, where his ex girlfriend works.

Hence: this is the girl he was dating whenever we met..she also lived with him. Should I say more?

Nope.

5. What is currently your favorite song?
- American Honey * Lady A

** I am starting to sell some of Charli Beth's clothes on EBAY. I have just now started setting everything up tonight at work. If you would like the link or my username please send me an email - paigeleana@yahoo.com **

Balloons

On our way home from Toys R Us the other day where Charli received a birthday balloon she asked me, "Why do balloons go to Heaven?"

gulp.

The quickest answer that I could think of was "for the little boys and girls that are there."


She just sat there for a minute and I started to panic thinking that she was going to want to know why they were there or how they got there.

Then she said " No, Mommy that isn't it. What is God's sons name again?"

"Jesus"

"Yea, him Jesus has a yard sale (she says yard, like lard) and sales those kids a balloon"

haha.

" Well, I guess that is a possibility Charli."

"Mom, can we let my balloon go? Because I want those kids in Heaven to have it."

Ahhhhh! I could just eat her up! How precious, my heart melted into a million pieces! My softie girl is such a sweetie and I just love it!

-Such a big miracle, in such a little girl-

The "real" birthday

Shew, I hate to say that I am almost glad to be done with celebrating C.B.'s 4th birthday! It has started to take a toll on me and the rest of my family as well. I guess that is what we get for going a little bit overboard. ha!

I am working 3rd this week and still without a sitter so I've decided to sleep while Charli is asleep and then go back to bed once my Mom gets home from work. My Dad was home today and wanted to spend some "Pa & Charli" time together so it worked out almost perfect. When they got home they were both so excited about playing at the park, going to the lake, putting their feet in the cold water, getting a happy meal and she got a DR PEPPER! She was so thrilled over this! If you were to ask why, her answer would be "because it makes me wild!"

We headed to big ole' Bowling Green for the afternoon to pick up a birthday cake and to let her pick out a toy at Toys R Us. She ended up picking out a baby and a high chair to put him in so that spent her birthday money that was given at the party. By the way... when we got baby boy out of the box, I noticed that he has a ..uhm, willy wonka. WHAT?! That is craziness. I thought about snatching him away once she went to sleep because it is creeping me the heck out!
bahaha.Anyways, we ended up at the mall to ride the carousel (which I hate a long with Chuck E. Cheese - a.k.a the devil, but it's her day right?!) she princess waved the entire time with a huge smile on her face. I loved walking through the mall hand in hand with her. She was so excited about it being her birthday. We stopped for cookies, which turned my fingers and tongue blue and also gave her a blue mustache. So funny. She hated them after I told her how dirty they were making her. So off we went again...We then headed back to the ville' to have Mexican which is her favorite. We ended up having 13 people to come eat with us, and she loved being able to show off in front of everyone rather than eating. Silly girl.Our family decided to have cake and open presents on our Maw's back porch since the weather in Kentucky has been so beautiful lately. Although, it was pretty warm today for the Spring season, I believe the high was 87. So our cake icing started to melt by the time that we got to it! Opps!Now it's time to figure out where all of the new toys and clothes are going to go!

Four years ago today...

I held the love of my life in my arms for the very first time. I went from a child to a Mother in what seems like seconds now. My life was forever changed, in which I am so very thankful and blessed for.

Charli Elizabeth Grace
3:14 p.m.
4.2 lbs
17 1/4 inches

Dear C.B.

After four years I still cannot believe that I am a Mommy to such a little princess. You amaze me daily with just how beautiful that you are. You have the funniest little personality that everyone loves to be around, although you also have your spit fire attitude. Most people say that we are just alike, and are starting to look more and more alike everyday.

You will be starting preschool this year! You are already overly excited about this, and I hope that you continue to love school throughout your education career. We do "home school" whenever we can at home, but we all know that Momma is not the best teacher. You can now write several letters (E,H,I,N,C,B,L,O,T) you can count like no other, know your complete address minus the zip code, and so many more things that would take hours to tell you about.

You have been going to ballet classes for the last 9 months and will have a big recital for our family to attend at the end of this month. You cannot wait to show off your dance moves, dress fancy and wear make up. That is your favorite thing these days is putting on make up with me while I am getting ready for work. You truly are my little "Fancy Nancy" - which is also your favorite books for me to read.

The swimming lessons that you participated in were only four weeks long and went by really quick. You still hate having you face in the water and think that water will burn your eyes if I get them wet while washing your hair. {Honestly, I hope you grow out of that soon!} Other than that, you did an amazing job swimming! Your first soccer practice was last week and I felt like you were so old! You looked like an 8 year old out there running on the field and kicking the ball. I hope that you continue loving sports but from the way it looks right now you are only concerned about being a cheerleader or a cowgirl! Which I know nothing about.

You are my everything Charli Beth, and I cannot describe how blessed that I feel to be your Mother. The past four years have been so amazing, you will never understand how much happiness and love that you bring into my heart and to our family. You are not only my daughter but you are also my "best friend forever." I am forever thankful for you.

Happy 4th birthday Honey!

I love you,
Mommy

{More} sweet shoppe pics

Thank you all so much for your sweet comments! My Mom and I are just thrilled at how much everyone seems to love the party. If anyone is having a candy party in the future send me an email because I have tons of items left!

The front of the house

Our"downtown"

Charli opened presents on the stairs since it was a beautiful day and there wasn't enough room inside for all of the guests.

The photo booth that Mom and I made. I kept this because I just love it!

The back porch

Soo much fun!

I put these signs on each of the doors

This was the sweetest moment ever. Charli told Mom that she wanted to be the one to bless the food and thank her guests for coming, so she jumped right up on the table. Her prayer was short and sweet "Bless this food, amen"

Charli and her friend Kaylen {they are one week apart, Charli was suppose to be almost a month and a half younger than Kaylen.}

That is the last of my pictures for now until I steal borrow some from others!

Charli Beth's Sweet Shoppe

First of all the party was a huge success and I have so many people to thank for making Charli Beth's 4th birthday a hit!
This has been the best party, by far for her that we have had. Mom and I put so much work into making this the most perfect party that we could. Friday night we spend 5 hours decorating...yes peeps I said 5. Isn't that ridiculous? Oh well, she will only be four once!

We were really worried about how the day would turn out since there was a 60% chance of rain and 35 mph wind gusts in the forecasts. But the rain was in and out in the morning hours, and the rest of the day was perfect.

We sent home tons of candy for the kiddos and tooth brushes to make sure they didn't get any "sugar bugs" in their teeth!The party took place at "Enchanted Celebrations" which is right off of the square in our town. Enchanted Celebrations, is a beautiful 3 story home that is well over 100 years. The architecture is so beautiful. I am also completely in love with the color of the walls --my pictures do not do it justice!See the gumball machine picture, ahh isn't it adorable! My Mom scored two of these off the internet and they were so cute & fun! I played with these forever the night that they came in the mail!

My Mom worked so hard on the topiary and these lollipop trees! They were soo cute!The picture board that sat behind the food. These are some of my favorite pictures of Miss Char throughout this year. When she seen the one of her and Chris Young she said "hubba hubba" haha

I'll be doing another post of pictures very soon!