Dalton's 13th Birthday Party

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All our wonderful blessings!

Happy Birthday to my sweet Dalton! I can not believe he is going to be 13 on Monday!!!!! I remember my first mothers day like it was yesterday. Dalton was 31 minutes old and I was exhausted, excited and over the moon in love with this little strawberry blonde guy. After he blew out his candles tonight, someone asked him if he made a wish and he said no, my wish has already came true. How could I be any luckier?

We had such a fun time celebrating with family and friends tonight. Leslie was gracious enough to take pictures and put together these wonderful collages. What on earth would I do without her? What a great friend I have.

I'm so thankful that God choose me to be a mother. Being called mom is truly one of lifes greatest blessings.

Dalton won this cute glove

Ok, I know its just a golf glove, but to a proud mom it's more than that. Dalton has been taking golf lessons and won this last night in a competition they had. I was so excited but tried not to embarrass him! I think he was just as excited but a little more reserved, but hey, that's my right as a proud mom right?

Happy Mothers Day

collage by Leslie

Adalyn made this adorable flower pot for me at school yesterday. My mom suprised me and brought her by my work. She was so proud of herself and had to show it to everyone she saw. I hope one day my kids get to know the joy, love and pride I feel for being blessed to be their mother.

Dress up

Liana, Adalyn and Emmy
These cute little princesses are Adalyn's friends from her play group. We hosted in April and thought the girls would have fun dressing up and we where right. I think they could have changed clothes all day. I'm not sure what profession they'll choose but I think they all would make great run way models. They can sure change in a flash.

Birthday parties and more

This cute picture of Miss Adalyn was taken by Carolin from Hunter Happenings at her spunky little Miss Emma's birthday party. The cute outfit was made by Leslie from My Girls. The kids had so much fun and the birthday party. The weather was great all day. Leslie, bless her heart, was hemming Adalyn's shorts Friday night at 10:30. Thanks Leslie, the outfit turned out so cute and we got so many compliments that I'm sure you're going to be busy sewing for a while.

We had our monthly play date Saturday morning at our house and then it was on to two birthday parties that afternoon. I felt like I was gearing up for the Derby!! We survived it and look forward to another busy weekend coming up. I just hope the weather is as good as it was this past weekend but I think we might have to trade our Derby hats for rain boots.

A couple of Adalyn funnies: when I was getting the house ready for her play date she asked me who was coming over. I told her, its your play group, you know, your friends from China. She said "oh", to which I proceeded to ask her, are you from China? And with her cute and southern draw she replied, "no I'm from Sebbyville Tutucky"! How can you argue with that!?

She was watching TV in my moms bedroom and ask my mom if she had come and got her pop, my mom said "yes I brought it in here with me." She said "well I'm thirsty". My mom said "well come in here and get a drink" and she said "but I'm thirsty in here." She is so funny and everyday with her is an adventure, to think she is only turning 4. I cant wait to see what the future holds.

I hope everyone has a great weekend and may the best horse win!

Thankful for an amazing Mamaw

I'm thankful that I had an amazing grandmother into my adult life that was the best role model ever. Leslie took these pictures at her celebration of life. I'm so glad I have them to look back on, my mamaw is proud I'm sure. She wanted her family to be happy and celebrate her long life of 90 years, if she only knew how hard it would be for us to say goodbye. She passed away on Valentines Day and I can't think of another day so appropriate for her to meet the Lord. She was the closest thing to perfect I probably will ever know, she was kind, loving, gentle and above all, she was a Christian. She laid to rest a daughter at the age of two, her husband of more than thirty years and 4 months later her son. She lost grandchildren and great grandchildren but never once did she question the Lord. She had 11 children and 23 grandchildren and she always made each of us feel unique and special. I think of her everyday and know the heavens are rejoicing, for they truly got an angel.

A Great Evening-Update

These pictures where taken by Felicia.

I'm posting these ADORABLE pictures of Adalyn for Leslie! She had never seen this cute side of Adalyn. She was a little upset because someone was laughing at her. I cant imagine why? Thank goodness it doesn't take her long to get over her spells. I looked up and she was one the bench posing for Lisa with the biggest smile, I cant wait to see those!

I must say again what a great evening we had, these are some awesome ladies!

We had a blast tonight meeting our blogging buddies! Its so amazing how we can meet for the first time and its like we all live in the same community and see each other all the time. Our kids played together like they see each other everyday. Lisa and Missy are great and I cant wait until we can get together again. We are already planning a road trip. We thought Missy could meet me and Leslie and we'd pick up Michelle and head on up to Lisa's. We may have an extra seat or two if any one else wants to tag along. I'm sure it will be a trip of a life time.

We started off with dinner and a photo shoot. Then headed outside for another photo shoot and then Felicia took us to an amazing place for another photo shoot. I'm telling you, it looked like Elvis had rose from the dead with all the cameras flashing. I cant wait to get my camera and join in on the fun. But until then I'm thankful for great friends who love to take great pictures.