Balloon Festival

Here are the pictures from the Balloon Fest. I took more of the ballons but thought I would show you my favorite, the Flower. I love the picture of daddy and the girls. The one with daddy in the bounce house with Brooke is because he had to go in and get her because she wouldn't come out. Too funny! We had a fun time and I think the girls really enjoyed themselves.
I have more cute pics but will post later.
Thanks for looking.

Move On Over

I am so behind on my posting. People, please forgive me but my life is always crazy when Gary is out of town. He got home late Friday evening. we went to the Plano Balloon Festival this morning and was suppose to leave our house by 5:45am but didn't leave until 6:30am becuase dumb me set the alarm but forgot to check the volume, it was all the way down. we rushed out so fast I didn't even brush the girls hair. I know, can you believe me of all people didn't brush their hair. we were in a hurry and I am sure it won't be the last time. The funny thing is Gary kept saying we didn't need to get up so early and anal me insisted because I don't like to miss a thing. Guess what? He won. the thing is if you don't get there by 7:00am all the balloons are usually gone. But we got lucky because there was a delay so I could relax a bit in the car on the way over when we heard about the delay. Yes, this is a glimpse into the life of a person who is compulsive, yes, its me but I am not sorry it just makes it harder on poor Gary.
These pictures are from the play date the other day. It was so cute Aleck inched his way into the stroller and eventually Presley was out and she was not happy. But that is Presley's life lately. Remeber, she is my little fit thrower and she can throw herself down onto the ground so fast and scream and all the other stuff that goes along with a fit. I think I will leave it to the imagination.
As you can see Brooke is still attached to her paci and I still hate it but I decided I have to take pictures of her with that darn paci so I can use them later (just kidding).
Aleck, of course is so adorable and the girls still love and talk about him all the time.
The picture of Presley makes me laugh because it looks like a picture from the seventys. Look at the hair (move over John Travolta). It looks like it is parted down the middle and man will it feather. What do you think? Am I right. LOL!
I am hoping to get caught up on my pictures next week. I have Stamp Club tomorrow at my house so it won't be happening tomorrow.
Enjoy your Sunday.

My Birthday

Yesterday was my Birthday and it was a great day. The girls were in school so I had the day to myself. I had an impromptu lunch with a friend, Brenda and Aleck came over for a playdate, Joni stopped by with chocolate cupcakes (yummy), and my husband sent me chocolates and flowers. I also celebrated with friends on Friday evening and had birthday cake and of course, presents. Thanks, Rita and Julie for thinking of me. You both are so dear to me. It was a perfect birthday except for one thing my husband was missing because he is out of town. But he surpised me with the flowers. He usually doesn't do that because he says they just die and he is right but they were exactly what I like and of course, what woman doesn't like Chocolates. Thanks honey, I love you!
We took pictures with the girls and I and the cupcakes and we had to include Aleck. He was so cute. The best part about that was I got to make two wishes instead of one. Sorry, I don't tell my wishes.
I let the girls split a cupcake. They mostly played with it. They aren't real fond of chocolate,. I am not sure they are my children because they don't like chocolate. Oh well, more for me!
Thanks to everyone who made my Birthday special and thanks to Brenda for feeding my children that evening. They were exceptionally fussy yesterday and I appreciate the little things that were done to make it easier on me. They have been so tired since they have been going to school 4 days instead of 2. I have been putting them down at 7:30 with no wimpers and yes, I love it because it gives me an extra 30 minutes.
I went to scrapstashers today and had so much fun it was so relaxing and I loved the project. I saw the upcoming classes and if you haven't seen them, they are amazing I want to take all of them.
Well, I must get busy with other things. This is my life now. I would love to blog stalk tonight but I stay up too late reading those darn blogs.

Fun With Friends

We had a playdate with Aleck on Wed. Boy, was it humid outside but we all had fun inspite of the humidity. I love the individual pictures of the kids. Brooke looks like she is mad. Presley just looks so sweet but don't let her fool you. Aleck is just too darn cute. I love the pic of him, I don't know what it is with sideview pictures but they are always my favorites when I go back and view my pictures. I used my big lens and forgot how much I enjoy it. I need to pull it out more often.
I feel so bad because as soon as Aleck and Brenda left Brooke got sick (vomiting) I called Brenda immediately to let her know. It is so weird because she didn't act sick. It is crazy how it can just pop up out of nowhere. Presley got sick in the middle of the night. Nothing like to vomiting children. It happened 3 times for the both of them and the next day they were fine. Thank the Lord. I know too much info. But they missed school so they are definitely going tomorrow. Lessoned learned when I have big plans for a weekend get my most important things done early in the week. I have a busy day tomorrow. I am going to a friends Wedding Party on Sat evening. So I have to run all my errands in 6 hours. Mimi is going to spend the night with the girls. They are going to have fun. Happy Friday!!!

Little Smarties

The girls are addicted to " Smarties". We were in the car and they were fussing and I remembered I had some smarties in the diaper bag so I gave them some and they loved them especially Prelsey. The next time I gave them to them they were sitting at the dining room table so everytime Presley wants some smarties she will go to the dining room table and pat her hand on the table. It is funny because she goes to the same chair she was in the day I gave them to her.
She wants them all the time. She will hoard them in her hand and try to steel her sisters smarties until Brooke catches her, then the fight is on. I should have never given them the first one. It seems I have been saying that a lot lately. I must becoming a softy. I better pull it together before they walk all over me. I was just telling Gary the other day I think I am going to have to get mean. I know that sounds bad but not real mean just a little stern. I want them to know when I mean business and not walk all over me.
Divine Consign is over and I did well. I spent more than I made but buying the big yard toy was what put me over the edge but the way I look at it, we have their Birthday and some Christmas as well as a ton of clothes. I will only have to buy a few things. What a deal. I highly reccommend for any of you who have children to buy or sell items from this sale. It is a great sale. www.divineconsign.net
I had my teeth cleaned this afternoon and it was good to see everyone I use to work with, we even went to eat Sushi for lunch. That was a real treat because Gary and I very rarely get to eat Sushi anymore.
I love the picture of Brooke with her feet on the table. She is just so cute right now. That picture was taken when I first bought the table and chairs and brought it home. She just sat in the chair and parked her feet right on top of the table. She's my Queen "B"
I am beat so off to bed.

Chalk, Chalk, Chalk

The girls were helping daddy clean out his truck. He doesn't seem to think they were much help. I brought out the sidewalk chalk and can you guess who loves it the most. if you guessed Brooke, you are right. the next morning she saw the chalk on the driveway and wanted to draw. I tried to tell her we would draw after school but of course she doesn't understand that yet. They only understand the here and now and most of the time it is right now! It took me a while to get her in the car but I did and we were late for school. So I came home and washed the driveway off so she wouldn't see it when she arrived home later.
Presley eats the chalk. I know you are not surprised because everything goes in her mouth. I think that is why she is sick more than Brooke. Her mouth was blue from eating the chalk. It has to taste so bad ut obviously not because she continued to eat it.
Brooke crawled up into daddy's truck and wanted to help. Daddy learned real quick to shut the passenger door so she couldn't bother him. The picture is a little blurry but it is the only one I got where she is looking my way.
I have been busy with the Divine Consign sale so I haven't been able to enjoy my days as much with the girls in school, next week will be a better week. Maybe I can do something for me instead of everyone else. Hmmm, I hear a pedicure chair calling my name.

More Fun Times

More pics of Paradise Pond.
The last few are from last weeks playdate with Beebee and Aleck.
Brooke is really attached to Aleck. We went to school yesterday and she kept saying Aleck to this blond little boy. I informed the teacher Aleck is her friend and he has red hair so i don't get where she thought the blond boy was Aleck, maybe because he was a boy. Oh well!
Brooke and Presley have learned to climb up onto the changing table. It scares me because it could tip over onto them, so we have shut the door to their room and they will only go in there when mamma is with them. Thank goodness they don't know how to open doors yet. That's my saving grace. But I know it is short lived.
I am off to help an office with their Xrays.

Grocery Cart

As you can see from the photos they all had fun with the grocery carts. Gary and I had talked about getting them a grocery cart for Christmas and now we know we will be buying two. They would not let go of them.
Mimi and Poppy came over today to see the girls. It was a much needed break for the girls from mommy and daddy. The girls were both up all night again last night.
Brooke wakes at 9:00pm
Presley wakes at 11:00pm
Brooke at 12:30 am
Brooke at 2:30
Presley at 4:00am- I bring her to bed with me (I know I shouldn't but I am tired)
Brooke at 5:30am-Gary brings her to bed with us.
I feel like I was awake all night and never rested.
Brooke is teething because she is drooling so much and chews on everything. Presley I am not sure because she has had a fever. I said she was better but today she had a little fever and acted like she felt bad. Her teeth are almost all the way through so i am not sure if it is her teeth.
It is so funny how fast we forget when we were sleep deprived when they were born until it happens. I hope tonight is better. I think I will go to bed earlier. Last night I went to bed at 11:30pm.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Labor Day.
Sorry for posting a picture twice but I didn't know how to delete just one picture.

Look Mom

These are pictures from Paradise Pond. The minute we walked in and walked around the corner the girls saw the jump house but that wasn't what they were so excited about, it was what was on the bounce house, a dog! They love dogs and get excited when they see one. They quickly got over it and started venturing to see other things. After all we had just arrived and they still had much more to see. It was so cute to see them so happy. We had a blast and wished we would have found this place early in the summer. But I think they can miss Mother's day out to go to Paradise Pond. They are only open on Thursdays and Fridays from 9:00 to 11:00 am. I think Friday would be a good day to miss. I took a ton of pictures but haven't finished editing them so I will post more in the next couple of days. Presley was fine today, no fever all day. I am glad she is better. We took the girls to eat dinner tonight and I think our days of taking them out to eat are over. They were not so good and of course daddy said, he wasn't taking them until they were 10. They are usually so good but not tonight. Neither Gary or I finished our dinner and they didn't even really eat. Oh well, such is life with toddlers. I'm sure it was because they were up all night and were tired. But it really made us think about cutting back on eating out. They are definitely hitting the terrrible twos. Off to shower and to bed. I am pooped tonight.

My Little Helpers

I bought the girls vacuum cleaners at the Divine Consign Sale and they love them. I am always vacuming so they are very much aware of the chore. Presley thougjht she would try the task while wearing daddy's shoes. Brooke couldn't do without her paci while pushing her vacuum around the room. (That darn Paci, I hate it!)
I thought I would show you a picture of the table and chairs I also bought. I am really pleased with this purchase because the girls can sit at their table and draw and it keeps them occupied for a short while.
We had a busy week, Gymboree, Paradise Pond, The Gym, Meet the Teacher, Playdate with Alec, and Erin and Jensen came to play today. The girls were tired tonight and Presley is running a fever. I hope it is short lived and nothing big.
I have to tell you I haven't posted much because I am now a blog stalker. I am so addicted to reading other peoples blogs (Thanks Brenda). I get so involved that it gets too late for me to post on mine. It has made me behind in editing my pictures as well. So, my goal this weekend is to get caught up on my pictures.
Bye for now.