Charli Beth's 7th B-Day!

On Saturday, we celebrated Charli's birthday. We slightly celebrated this year a little different this year because we had something huge planned for her. With the "something huge" that was coming we had to pass by a lot of time, so she was extra loved {yes I refuse to say spoiled.}

We were out of our house by 9 a.m. and headed to ihop per the birthday girl. Sadly, Curtis was busy on the farm and was unable to attend. But it was super sweet being able to soak in time with both of my littles while they practically ate Ohio out of business. We were able to sneak a candle in her pancake to blow out too :) She thought she was so cool but politely asked me not to sing.

We went to the mall, out for ice cream, to pick up canned goods (she collected non perishable items to donate) and then off to Ralphies Fun Center for the afternoon. It was such a busy but a fabulous day to celebrate Charli turning 7. We enjoyed a nice dinner with my parents and the staff sang Happy Birthday to CB. She absolutely loved every minute of it.

I ended up sending her home with my parents for the night just to be sure ER surprise was not found :)

Her birthday party sock hop was held the next day! I had a photographer to take photos so I will be blogging the party very soon!

Happy 7th Birthday Charli Beth!

April 6, 2006

4lbs 2 oz

17 1/4 in.

 

I seriously cannot believe that I just typed that title. It seems like yesterday that I blogged about her turning two. Where does time go, and how has she gotten this big this fast? It seems like a blink of an eye ago I was sitting up with my Mom timing contractions every few minutes then fell asleep after the quit.

 

Charli age 7:

 

Favorite Color - Pink, Purple, Green

 

Number - 12 because that was Daddy's number too.

 

Animal - Horse

 

School Subject - Math

 

TV show - Little House on The Prairie and Good Luck Charlie

 

Food - Turnips

 

Drink - Milk and Sprite

 

Toy - Stick horse and Buttercup the stuffed horse

 

Goal in Life - To be a cowgirl (of course)

 

Charli Beth,

I cannot believe that you are sever years old today. Time has flown since you arrived and changed my life for the better; changed me for the better. You still instantly amaze me daily with your witt and just how beautiful you are. You are getting freckles on your face and you think they are so "cool" because Daddy has them too. Your innocence and love for others melts my heart into a trillion pieces. You have the biggest heart of any person that I have ever met.

This is by far going to the best birthday of all. I wish that I could tell you why, but you will have to wait until your party on Sunday. But one thing that I know is that this year you are going to grow more and start to love the Lord more which makes me the most proud Mommy ever. When you started asking questions about how you become saved, I just wanted to smack myself into reality and remind myself that this is what it's all about rather than being sad that I only have a few more holidays to enjoy you believing.

Each day that you learn something new, and realize just how bright you are makes me so proud. The proud smiles on your face as you run home from the school bus makes me tear up daily. I will have to say it again, I am so very proud to be your Mother.

 

You are what has made me, me. We struggled together, we learned together and most of all we have had so much fun together. We have a special connection, one that I will only ever have with you and no one can ever take that bond away. In saying that, I want you to know that I am still so proud of the way you have stepped up in becoming the best big sister ever. Your brother loves you so much and I know that you always have his best interest at hand; hence putting back toys at store just so you can buy him one. I can only hope that you will always love our family and the attention as your do today. The fact that you save all of your "Mommy love notes" in your lunch box makes me happy. I hope you take the time to read them and remind yourself just how much we all love you.

This year you are going to learn so many new things and our adventure is going to take us on new journeys but your Daddy and I are so excited to teach and share these memories with you. We love you so much and cannot wait to celebrate your life together with our families.

I love you,
Mommy

p.s.
You are my favorite girl, in the whole wide world. 

Forgotten Photos

Holidays are practically the only time that my little family ever gets "family" pictures together. We just typically blow it off. Which we shouldn't. I want our kids to have a gazillion pictures of their childhood and of our family. I want to be that Mommy that is okay with being in pictures, even if I feel icky that day.

I have low self esteem. I think just about every woman in the world can find something about themselves that they are not happy with. But the one thing we can do is change those things. We can go on diets, exercise, use products to improve our skin and our lives. But we have to want to do it. I want to change something's about myself because my skin is becoming so much better (thanks Arbonne!) and I want to feel great being in the pictures. I want my kids to look back and say dang Ma, you had it going on at twenty something! Or my husband to look at me now and think how lucky he is (which I'm sure he does already haha!) So I will change to be happy with me...what are some of your favorite exercise plans? I'm not great with diets but plan to eat better.

Easter 2013

This year our Easter was very busy but blessed beyond belief. I was able to attend the church Easter play that Curtis was apart of with Charli. She really watched attentively and was asking a lot of questions. I was so eager about her seeing the play and the sermon on Easter Sunday because of the many questions we had been having conversations about.

We visited our home church on Saturday for an Egg hunt and fellowship with their youth. The kids had an absolute blast and I loved being able to watch B hunt for his first time. Little activities like these mean so much to me after working odd shifts and missing them with Charli as a tot.

As the Easter bunny left our house through the night on Sunday, he pooped jelly beans in our floor! What nerve that bunny has! Charli thought it was hilarious and disgusting at the same time. Their baskets were super cute and very simple. They both received sunglasses, a book, a ball, outside toys and minimal candy since Charli isn't a fan - yay! She also was able to egg hunt in the house since it was a nasty morning outside. The bunny left eggs in some funny spots, which made her belly laugh :)

We made it to church and the kids were very dressed to impress. It was SO cute but sadly they are so on the go these days I did not get one great picture of them together. We are lunch at my in laws and had a quick egg hunt, then went to our home town to another family dinner. As I say every holiday, we were busy yet very blessed. :)

Bryar's First Hair Cut!

We did it. I forced myself to cut those baby curls and make my littles look like a big boy. I held back the tears like a big girl and sucked it up. But boy, am I glad I did! Because this little fella is looking even more handsome.

We decided to take Bryar to where Curtis goes too. Trey was fabulous and I swear I thought B was going to fall asleep while the clippers were running. They were all amazed with how great he was. But I warned them that next time he may give them a run for their money.

I can already tell that his hair is growing out so I am crossing my fingers that his cuts do not break us! I slightly will never feel bad about the cost of my hair colors now. Geez, $26 every week and a half can add up for Bryar and Curtis together!

Curtis was able to hold B while his hair was being cut. As B's hair got shorter the more and more I could see Curtis' looks coming back out in him. It truly is the sweetest thing. I will just cross my fingers for now that he enjoys it just as much next time.

Smocked Dress Winner!

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Thank you to everyone who entered!

This Boy..

I know, he is gorgeous. Those baby blue will kill you dead in your tracks with just one look. He is cuddly, and he gives the best open mouth kisses. He already uses his manners "pleashhh" and "I hank you."

But no worries. He isn't perfect. For a matter of fact, he is turning into my tiny terror.

Last week he had his hair pulled and since then it's been game on. He knows it hurts but I think it's a "little guy" defense mechanism. Yet, he is even doing it to me. I've never experienced these habits before. Charli bit me one time, so I returned the favor and it never happened again. Bryar will laugh in my face if I try this at him.

My Papaw always told my Mom that we were her payback. Oh Lawd, have mercy if this boy is payback for Curtis and I. I can already see is stubborn will that comes from both his Daddy and I. I guess one thing that will help is knowing how much fun it was for me being the terror of the family as a kid, so at least he will have a fun childhood! Ha!

For now, I will keep reminding myself how stinking cute he is.

Cecil & Lou Smocked Dress Giveaway!

Everyone knows that I am a huge fan of cute attire on my littles. Smocked outfits make my Mommy heart glow. They are simply just precious and will last for what seems like forever. I may be totally ignoring the fact that Charli Beth is growing out of her smocked dress stage; she will be 7 very soon!

Recently thanks to a giveaway hosted by Lea Liz, I was able to get the cutest smocked outfit for Bryar! I then fell in love with an amazing company. Their clothes are the best quality and the customer service...oh my word is just as wonderful! The sweet personal emails were a huge check on my list.

So today I am able to giveaway a 3T cupcake smocked bishop!

It is precious to the core and will be unbelievably cute on your little for this spring or their birthday!

Entries:

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Rules:
Your comment must have an email included, although you do not have to be a blogger to win! This dress must be for personal use and not resale. This contest will end on 3/27 at 9:00 a.m. Good luck to all who enter :)