A Special Visitor

I know I am so behind in my posting. But I am still in a blog funk. Maybe, I will pull out of it when the girls start mother's day out next week. I have also been trying to get ready for the Divine Consign Sale in Grapevine. It is a ton of preparation but is well worth it.
Elissa came by last week with her dog "Ginger." The girls love to walk Ginger around on her leash in the house. Notice the Paci in Brooke's mouth. It is so my fault. While Gary was out of town, Preley was sick and Brooke was unconsolable. I knew I could pacify (no pun intended) one of them and guess who it was, yes Brooke. I gave the Paci to her and of course she was fine but look at the damage of giving in one time. She wants it all the time now. I tried not giving it to her but she would go to her shelf and stand in front of it and cry and never let up. So obviously I have to give it to her. I hate it more than anything. I hate seeing a Paci in a toddlers mouth but you do what you have to do. I am so sorry to all the parents that I critisized for letting their toddler walk around with a pacifier. I know it is God's way of getting back at me. I will have to break her of it but I am not sure when. I think she is going through something because she has also been really attached to her bunny as well. She has even had to have her bunny in her highchair and that is not Brooke.
Presley has been my little toot. She is throwing little tantrums and will bang her head on the floor, wall, chair, or whatever she can find. I know she is frustrated but my goodness. I have started to ignore her because nothing seems to be helping. If I try to pick her up she just gets worse. My oh my, I have my work cut out for me.
Oh I almost forgot the girls are going to Mother's Day Out for four days instead of two. Gary and I decided we thought it would be better for them. They love going to school and seem to be progressing well.
I love the last photo because it is the three of us. Joni took the picture when she and Sharon came over for the preview of the new Stampin Up Catalog.
Thanks for looking!

New Toy

I went to the Divine Consign Sale and bought an outdoor toy. The girls love it. They couldn't wait for daddy to put it together. They both were a big help (not). I also bought them a table and chairs and some other toys. It was a great sale and can't wait for the Grapevine sale. I need to look for clothes at this sale. Gary and I decided this is their birthday present a little early. Enjoy the pictures and thank for looking.

Miss Messy

Look at my messy child. Brooke was eating yogurt the other day and I had to capture a picture. She was having a ball playing in the yogurt while eating it. Little Miss Presley eats like a queen she hardly ever is a mess. I love the look on Brooke's face. The twinkle in her eyes just captures my heart. I love them both dearly and am thankful everyday that I get to spend the time with them.
Gary and I went to dinner this weekend and it was so good and nice to be out with my husband. It has been a long time since we have gone to dinner just the two of us. We had a great time and some wonderful food.
Sorry I haven't posted in a while but I was in a posting funk. I just haven't felt like it.

Kenzie's Birthday

The girls had so much fun at Kenzie's party. They played in her room, swung on the swing, jumped on the trampoline, rode the see saw, and had cake and ice cream (yummy). There were a lot of babies at the party and they loved seeing all of the little ones. They both are so infatuated with babies. They especially loved seeing Clay and Josh.
Yahoo! Daddy is home the girls were so glad to see him. They wouldn't let him out of their sight. Have a great week!

Good And Bad

Brooke is obsessed with drawing. She is so into it and quite serious as she is drawing. She gets so upset at times and the best I can figure is she gets mad when the pen doesn't work the way she wants. It cracks me up until it happens 20 times then it is a little annoying.
I have made a big mistake. Since daddy has been out of town, I have given Brooke her paci when she was whining one day and let me tell you she so remembered it and has been going to the shelf and standing while looking up where her paci usually lays and saying, (night night!). She usually only gets her paci at night and nap time and I make her put it on the shelf so she understands she can't have it any other time. Man, I can't believe I had a weak moment. I wish I would have chosen something else to give in to instead of the paci. But I had a crying child and a whiny child and I was about to pull my hair out and weak moment happened. Daddy isn't going to be happy with mommy. Oh well, do what you have to do to survive. The last picture of Brooke is her looking for her paci and whining . She stood up on the edge of the bed to see inside her bed. As you can see, Presley followed suit but she was smiling and so proud of herself. Daddy comes home tomorrow. Hallelujah! He has been in China and India. He has missed the girls terribly. I have been emailing him pictures. I will be so glad to have him home. He hasn't had to travel this much in a while. I am off to dry my hair.
Happy Monday.

Gotta Wear Shades

The girls really enjoyed playing with their sunglasses. Brooke was a ham whenever she wore hers. Sorry for the pictures with no shirt on, but the girls like it better when they are not fully dressed. I have a little time because I put them in their highchairs and let them eat a popsicle since it is too darn hot to go outside. I will post those pics another day. Short post because I have to clean up two girls sticky hands. Bye!

Little Toots

The girls were sitting under the table drinking their milk. They were laughing so I had to see what they were doing. I didn't like what I saw but laughed to myself because they were being so cute. They were drinking their milk and letting it run out of their mouth. Brooke was the instigator. Look at her milk mouth it looks like a small beard. Presley look is so Presley. She gives that look a lot. Mostly when she is getting in trouble. I love the picture with Brooke laughing. She has been so lovey lately. She will just walk up and give me a hug and those of you who know that is not like Brooke. My girls have switched roles. Presley has been a handful in the evenings. She has been really clinging and wanting me to hold her a lot. Poor thing she misses her daddy, she doesn't understand I can't hold her and cook dinner. Well enough for tonight. Time for bed.

Cheerios

I took these pics the other day while the girls were eating cheerios after their nap. Presley loves cheerios. She will want them in the morning when she wakes up. I bought the girls a new toy, their own litttle computers. I am hoping they will play with theirs instead of mine. (wishful thinking) We are going to Gymboree in the morning. We are so ready for daddy to get home.
This is a short post because I am tired and need to get my rear in bed. I have been staying up late every night trying to get things done and I think it has finally hit me today. Goodnight. Enjoy the pictures.

Fun In The Sun

These pictures are from last week. Sorry, I haven't taken any new pictures. It's all I can do to keep the girls happy and everything done while Gary is gone.
The girls and I went to Church today and I found out one of the girls that use to sing had died back in April. I had been to church since then but I didn't realize it until today because they released a CD of songs she sang at church and the proceeds will go to help children go to camp. I was so sad because I really liked her. I never met her but she was one of my favorite singers. I have been thinking about her and her family all day. She was 34 and died suddenly of a brain hemorrage. It just makes you stop and think you just never know when you will be taken from this world. I know she is with our God almighty and is probably an angel looking down on us. But it just hit me in a way that makes me want to be a better wife, mother, sister, and friend. I have really been doing a lot of soul searching and I really feel that now is the time to get closer to God. I am going to start BSF(Bible Study Fellowship) in the fall with a friend. I am excited and scared at the same time. Because it is such a big commitment and with twins it is so hard to commit to anything but I feel God is calling me and I have faith in him that he will follow me through this journey and make things right.
I have also been addicted to this blog, Bring The Rain (http://audreycaroline.blogsot.com ) She is an awsome christian and a phenominal writer, her blog reads like a novel that you can't put down. Thanks Brenda for sending me the link to her blog. She has definitely had a part in my change as well. It may not be for you and that is okay. She is an amazing person, that is all I can say, you will have to read it for yourself. I wish you all a safe and cool week.
Blessings.

More Gymboree

Here are more pics of Gymboree. Aleck is in the same class so it was fun to see him again. The girls really enjoy playing with him.
Today was a much better day with Presley, she wasn't as clingy. We went to have a playdate with Aleck. They really enjoyed playing with different toys. The Divine Consign Sale is coming up, so I can't wait to get some new toys. I think they are ready for some new toys.
The girls miss daddy but I have been emailing him pictures of the girls. I know he misses them as well. I will be glad to have him back home.
The girls are in school tomorrow, Hallelujah! I think I will go get a pedicure and take a nap. I can't wait.