MC's first birthday!

I completely forgot that I drafted this posted and never finished it! Only about a week later, not too bad! Anyways, Last Saturday, we celebrated sweet Mary Charles' first birthday party! I love this precious girl, so I am sure it is no surprise that I stayed home in Sylacauga that weekend, and didnt go stay with Shane. She had a great turnout at her party and it was all just too cute!

"hi everyone! thank you all for coming!"

My favorite photo of MC and her mommy! So presh!

MC had a fun clown at her party! She played so well with the kids and made them all laugh a ton!

The clown made MC this little balloon ladybug!

Kayden Johnson had his face painted like a lion!

"This is what guys do"

That's what Caden kept telling me about he and Layne Parker playing the 3DS.

Everyone always brags on Caden when he is so good, like this night. I have to tell them that his game is like his babysitter. It keeps him calm and focused. There were mostly babies there, so he was just fine right there!! We are still sticking to the "only on weekends" game rule!

Kayden Johnson and Collin

Her invite said, "no gifts please"

Call me rude for not respecting her mommy's wishes, but there was no way I wasn't getting my girl something! Seems as if everyone else felt the same way! She ended up with too many precious gifts! I love my bag that we had her beach towel in!

Monogrammed beach towel from us!

Some of their other friends made this beautiful gift for MC. All of those photos were takken when she was 6 months old. Loved it!

Can't believe you are one, Mary Charles! I am so happy to be a part of your life and to be able to watch you grow and play almost daily. Love you sweet girl!

Disney Pirates League- Meet Hector Gunskull

As soon as I found out about The Pirates League I knew I had to make our reservations immediately. I also made sure that I scheduled it on the same day as the Halloween Party, that way he could wear his pirate get up all day. You have to reserve a spot at The Pirates League. You can go here to make reservations. You will need to do this right after making reservations for your trip. They fill up fast. You do not have to pay for it until youre there, but you do have to leave a card number to reserve your spot. With the basic package, which is what we did, you get....pirate name, makeup, sword, eye patch, bandana, earring, teeth, and sash. We picked up this costume at Wal Mart for about $20.  It was such a great experience. I would recommend it for boys, and girls that may be too old for princesses.

Spinning to get his pirate name

adding his name, Hector Gunskull, to the book

Before, as Caden

His tat went on first!

Getting fixed up!

Eyes

Battle Scar

And beard!

Check it out!

Adding the earring!

And saying the pirate pledge!

Here is your sword...

Cheese!

This is one of my favorite photos from our entire trip!

precious little pirate face!

Us with our pirate boy!

"Now, can you handle what it takes to be a pirate?"

You also get this certificate!

With Pirate Goofy

We had to let him take a nap in his pirate make up and costume. We were sure to touch it up before the Halloween party that night, though! Mama paid close attention to her special pirate make up techniques!

5 things I love Monday

This wasn't actually a linky party, but I felt like linking up anyways!! I had a lot of random things that I am loving right now, so why not share them?!

The Vintage Apple

I am loving my little alone time with Mary Charles!

About once a week I steal her from her mommy. It gives her time to get things done and gives me extra loving time! This sweet girl will be celebrating her first birthday this week!!

I am loving that my big boy has 20/20  vision!

He had a vision and hearing screening on Friday and everything came back perfect.

Now if we can get by without braces, this will be one lucky pocketbook!

I am loving that I am so close to wearing the red jacket with Mary Kay!

I am also loving that one of my best friends signed up with me last week! Julie and I are going to have so much fun!

I am loving my man's new scruffiness! I made a comment a while back that I love that look. To be exact, Emmie and I were talking about Kyle Stanley (golfer). Whew!

And lastly, I am loving that Shane bought me Caden froot loops with marshmellows yesterday. This cereal is the way to my heart, for sure!

What are you loving on this Monday?



Magic Kingdom 2

By our last day at Disney, Mom and Shane were about ready to head home. I on the other hand, could have stayed another week! And yes, with the Not So Scary Halloween party being that night, we all got a little festive! Laugh if you want, but you know you would be in the Disney spirit with your baby too!!

Mama, Daisy, and Me

Had to ride Dumbo

Its a Small World

Pirates League

(a post of its own coming soon!)

I will admit, I was guilty of snapping a character shot when there wasn't time to wait in the line!!:)

Waiting to eat at Crystal Palace,

Caden shared some of his pirate gear with Shane!

And then passed out!

Eeyore

Caden and I left lunch to catch the parade, this was such a great parade with all of the main Disney characters! The parades were one of my favorite parts about Disney!

Lilo and Stitch

Caden was thrilled to get a high five from Stitch!

These two need no introduction!

Playing with Caden

Belle

Princess Tiana

Back to lunch with Piglet

Crystal Palace

Disney was so nice in the fall. I loved all of the decor!

The weather and crowds could not be any better any other time of the year.

(Sept 10-17)

See Ya Real Soon!

Shane and I stopped for a little posing in the gift shop!!

We then all tried to rest up for the Halloween party!!

2 more Disney post!! Pirates League and Halloween party!