AR/ Ole Miss Game

My hubby and I made a quick trip to Oxford this weekend to witness a terrible game. We rode with Jeffrey's brother, Jeremy and his wife, Wendi. We left Friday afternoon and made it home late Saturday night. We had to get back for Syd's party yesterday. We stayed in Tunica Friday night which was fun. We played a few slot machines and finally broke even. LOL We aren't very big gamblers but it's fun! The next morning we were stuck in traffic going into Oxford so we missed a few minutes of the game. We got there right in time to witness them scoring their first TD.... UGH! Even though the HOGS lost, it was a fun weekend. Thanks mom and Debbie for keeping the girls!!! No one wants to keep all 4 of them...... Not sure why!! :)

Murfreesboro Homecoming

A couple of weeks ago the girls and I went to Murfreesboro's homecoming to see my nephew Landen. He was the little boy and so cute he was!!!! Of course the girls were sporting their OUTLAW uniforms!!!! We got a few looks but everyone knew we were only there to see Landen! We even had to witness the cheerleaders "killing" an Outlaw who BTW was not a horse but a cowgirl. Funny because Halle was like our mascot is not a girl..... LOL The babies were good and Halle and Syd had fun too. There was a parade after the ceremony. I didn't have a bag for the girls to put their candy in so we made due with the umbrella! LOL :) Teralee was there too to see her cousin Drew. She looked so cute in her tutu!

I love the last two pics of Halle and Syd holding the babies hands walking...... sweet girls!

Syd turns 4!!!

Sydney turns 4 the 27th. We are having her birthday party this weekend. She is so excited and can't wait to party! She finally decided on a Halloween witch theme after she went through all the ones she had already had, 1st-Princess, 2nd- Dora, and 3rd-Tinkerbell. LOL She is going to be a witch for Halloween so I guess that was on her mind. I thought the invitations turned out so cute though!

All friends and family are invited!!!

Twin Fun

Last night Carlee and Kalee decided to make a mess in the kitchen. They love to get in this cabinet and pull out all the tea pitchers and cups that are under here. I had been telling them no no every time they tried to get in the cabinet but Jeffrey let them in it one night and ever since it has become a nightly treat for them to pull out everything from this cabinet! :) They sure enjoy it and there is nothing breakable or anything in this cabinet to hurt them. It was just funny last night because Carlee decided she was going to get IN the cabinet. Kalee was enjoying playing with everything Carlee pulled out!!!

In My 30 Years.....

So as most of you know, I turned the big 30 earlier this month! At first it hurt, but then I realized how truly blessed I have been in my short 30 years.......

First I was born into a wonderful family. My mom, dad , and brother are the best. My mom is always there for me with a helping hand. She keeps my girls and me, for that matter, in clothes! She is right there whenever I call her for help. My dad is still my daddy. He still checks on me when storms are rolling in, calls to tell me to watch for deer when he knows I'm driving at night, and is truly wonderful with my girls! My brother is the best brother anyone could ask for. I am so proud of him and his accomplishments! Halle is just like him and I know that she will one day be a lawyer just like him!

I am also very fortunate to have my family live close to me. Most of my family including mom, dad, Brandon, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins live close. They are all blessings in my life.

I am married to a wonderful husband for almost 9 years now. He is a wonderful husband and an awesome father to my children. He puts up with me which is not an easy task!! He normally just agrees and does all I ask of him which is alot most days!! He is truly the best father to Halle, Syd, Carlee, and Kalee. I hope that each one of them find a husband like him! He is my best friend.

Speaking of friends.... I have some of the best! Jami who has been my friend since 4th grade is the best. We can read each others mind and can literally talk to each other without saying a word. I know I can depend on her always. Courtney and Casey, my hygiene, college friends are wonderful friends and mothers. They inspire me to be a better mother. Love you girls! Kelly, my gossip girl, is awesome. I probably text her more than anyone, typically several times a day. I enjoy just hanging with her and actually having adult conversations with her!

I have been blessed with the best children in the world! Halle is 7 going on 17. She gives me a run for my money everyday. She questions everything and doesn't want to be left out of any conversation. She is very independent, smart, beautiful, and amazing all rolled into one. Syd is so tender hearted. She gives the best compliments and notices the smallest changes in my wardrobe, make-up, hair, whatever. She is so thoughtful. She always puts others needs before her own. She is independent as well and beautiful. Carlee is my little drama queen. She screams or grunts whenever she wants something. She loves all her sisters and lights up when the big girls walk in the room. Kalee is my fiesty one. She likes to get in the bed with us around 4 every night for a little snuggle time. She typically pulls out all the toys before she starts playing with any. Being a mother to each one of them is the joy of my life! I can't explain how I feel when I walk in and the big girls come running to me for a hug and the little girls come to me with their arms reached up for me to get them....... the best feeling ever!

I also have been blessed with wonderful in-laws. Jerry and Debbie are two of the best in-laws one could ask for. They go above and beyond helping me raise my family. They are wonderful examples to look up to.

I have a great job. My 3 days a week is just perfect to get me out of the house. I love working for people and feel like I make a difference in my patients lives. I work with wonderful Christian people as well. I love them all like family. My job keeps me sane. I feel like it's the best of both worlds because I work for 3 days but then I'm also able to be with children the rest of the week.

I live in a wonderful town...... Smalltown USA. Love it and I always knew I would raise my family here.

I have a great church family as well. I love going to church to worship and praise God with some pretty inspiring people! I feel like each one of them would be there for me and my family in any circumstance.

People ask me all the time how I do it with 4 children..... My response is always the same.... FAMILY! I could not do it without any of you!

I hope my next 30 years blesses me as much as my first 30 has..........

Spirit Week 2009

Spirit Week 2009 was last week for the Elementary. Monday was Mismatch Sock Day, Tuesday was Twinkie Day, Wednesday was Red, White, Blue Day, Thursday was Western Day, and Friday was Blue/White Day. There is no picture for Thursday because that was the day we went to the doctor so Halle missed school. Thank goodness that was Western Day because we own not one thing western!! LOL She was twinkies with several of her friends who wore their cheer camp shirt. She had fun dressing up each day! How do you like the socks Uncle Brandon?! She calls her peace socks Uncle Brandon's socks because he got them for her for her birthday.......

You can clearly tell the day I decorated outside for fall.....LOL The girls love it! Halle named the scarecrow, SCARY...... Very original!

Carlee and Kalee Sleeping Apart From Each Other

Last night I finally did it.....I separated the babies! This is the first time that they have been separated from sleeping together at night since they were first born. When they were in the NICU, they had to be apart for the first few days because they had so much attached to them. After about a week they put them together and they have been that way at night until last night....... makes me cry.....And I did actually cry last night when I was looking at them apart!!

I moved the pack and play to their bedroom and put Carlee in the pack and play and Kalee in the baby bed. They slept great all night!!! I am very glad that it didn't bother them as much as it did me!!

As you can tell from the first picture it was time for them to sleep in different beds...... it was really getting crowded in their bed! Don't you just love the way they are laying the same way....

To The Doctor We Go.....Again

Jeffrey and I took all 4 girls to the doctor this morning. Carlee and Kalee for their 15 month check ups and flu shot and Halle and Syd got the flu mist. They prefer mist up nose instead of a shot. Hard choice for me....... LOL They just received seasonal flu vaccine for now cause H1N1 vaccine is still not available. Dr. Green said should be there late October. He is recommending that all 4 girls get the vaccine. Too bad for Halle and Syd but I'm afraid it is going to be a shot. Syd has appointment late October for her 4 year check up so I'm hoping it will work out that we can get it then. Syd has to have shots then anyway......already dreading that trip. We all were extremely cautious in doctor office to not touch anything and to use germ x on our way out. They had mask for all sick patients to wear so hopefully we walked away germ free!!!!

So on to the stats at 15 months..... Carlee weighed 24 lbs 9.5 oz 75%. She was 31 inches 70%.

Kalee weighed 24 lbs 12.5 oz 80%. She was 30 3/4 inches 65%.

I know I say this every time but who would believe they were preemies??!!!! Not only are the growing at a great rate but they are in the top %......AMAZING to me.

Both girls are still wearing size 3 diapers, have 5 teeth but are desperately trying to cut more, wear size 3 shoe(only thing that is not growing)LOL, eating lots of new things such as french fries and some meats, no more baby food. They love their sisters! They are on the go constantly, don't watch much t.v. They love it outside and are mad because we can't go out much in the evenings because the mosquitos are so bad right now. They say few words....mama, dada, hi, bye are just about it but at times will say nana. They can play peek-a-boo and patty cake. We have been working on finding their nose, ears, and such but so far no luck. :) They love to brush their teeth..... good girls. I'm so lucky that they are truly easy baby, big girls. God knew I needed good ones if He was going to bless me with twins!!!!!! Maybe we should try for that boy!!!........ JUST KIDDING, mom!;)

This is what Halle and Syd were doing when Carlee and Kalee were getting their shots..... O My!