Riley's New Haircut

OK, I'm tired of trying to fix Riley's hair all the time. It's almost summer time/ball season so I decided to get it buzzed. He DID NOT want his hair cut short but after it was all done he really likes it. He can't keep his hands off it. He's excited for me to SPIKE IT UP for school tomorrow. I have to admit, I like it too. I was always hesitant to cut it too short in hopes that his curls would reappear but I'm just going to have to face the facts that the curls are gone for good. He still has gorgeous black hair which always draws compliments everywhere we go.

Spring Pictures

I took the kids in for last minute spring photos last night at Sears. They turned out pretty well considering we were there for only 30 minutes. Quickest photo shoot I've ever had!!! I was out of the house all day working at my Mom's rent house in Bay so I didn't have time to really plan out a wardrobe for the kids. The only clean short sleeved shirt Riley had was my least favorite one he owns. It's bright yellow with bright blue stripes. I was thinking, "how am I going to match Miley to THIS." I found a jumper I actually bought for Miley because it was "boyish" looking and it worked out perfect. Thank You Popsicles!!!

FINALLY! A NEW POST!!!

Ok, I'm sorry. I did it - I joined facebook and got hooked and then didn't seem to have the time to keep up with my blog. We'll that time is over (for tonight anyway). So much has happened since my last post. It has been a very busy year so far for my family and I. My youngest sister got married on February 28th and then a week later was in the hospital for 4 days. Stress beyone STRESS! She's better now and back home with her new husband. My other two sisters are doing well with their pregnancies, Jana is having another BOY! Jinger will find out at her next appointment. Jana and her family have sold their house and moved in with my MOM. We did alot of fixing up and painting to get them in there on time and now Jana and I and our hubbies are remodeling one of our MOMs rent houses in Bay.

Miley just had her 15 month shots last week and didn't do very well with them. She's still crankier than ever. She's also cutting 4 teeth so I guess I should give her a break. Riley has been good but started throwing up tonight. What a way to start off Spring Break. Most of you know from old post and from fb that I've had some dental problems. Well, hopefully they are gone. I had all 4 wisdom teeth extracted on Friday and I'm recovering well from that. I'm pretty bruised on the side with the stitches but other than that things are pretty good. Curtis has been absolutely wonderful taking care of me and the kids. I have no complaints so far except for the fact that I can't imagine throwing up with stitches in my mouth and a bruised face - please pray this one skips me by.

Ok, I know I said no more pictures for awhile but I forgot about our scheduled Family pics with Pinkston Photography. We had to reschedule them from earlier because of Miley's allergice reaction that occured when our last pics were scheduled. For those of you who saw her pics I know you understand why we couldn't have family pictures made that week. Everything went well, Miley got tired and wouldn't cooperate towards the end but that's to be expected. We don't do this often so alot of pics were taken. I tried to narrow it down but on a few I just couldn't decide. I may need your opinions on which ones are the best before I make my final decision on ordering.

P.S. The song playing "Happy Together" was playing at our wedding as we exited the ceremony. I thought it was appropriate!

I took Miley to Sears today for the classic birthday photo with the big number "1". I had Riley's made like this so of course, I had to have one of my little girl. She was not very happy but got all excited when she saw that the camera was on her. They turned out great. Here's a glimpse of them. Picture time is almost through. We have one more trip to Pinkston's for family pics then we're through - til Easter anyway!

OK, I may be overly celebrating Miley's birthday but I feel that she was shorted with the holiday's an all. This is a very special birthday for her and a glorious celebration for my family. As most of you know I had wanted to have a second baby for a long time but Curtis didn't feel the same. Many of my friends began announcing their news of becoming pregnant while I was sad and disappointed that my dream of having another child would never happen. Then to OUR surprise we became pregnant! Curtis was still not too thrilled of the idea but our little girl was coming regardless. I knew once she got here she'd win her Daddy's heart and so she has. You should see them together. Our lives have changed forever and my miracle baby has just made the last of year of my life so much more enjoyable. Riley is her HERO and she is his pride and joy! Please bear with me as I commemorate this special child and the impact she has made on my family. I love you Miley with all my heart!

I finally got around to taking the kids to Sears for a cheap package of pics to share with our rather large family. I went in with the intent to buy the $9.99 package & be done with it since my kids nearly give me a nervous breakdown when I try to get their pictures made. Surprisingly they both did EXCELLENT and every single picture was GREAT! I still bought the one package because I had to have way too many pics to pass out to buy by the sheet but I'm thinking of ordering more after viewing them online.