Busy Busy...

We have been so busy the past two weeks! I can hardly wait for this weekend to be a little lazy! Shane is working and aside from a Vday dinner and church, I think Caden and I will be spending it in jammies. I know, you must be envious! I wanted to share a little about what has been keeping us so busy.

Tata and Palyn made there trip here last Monday.

They were both able to meet and love on sweet baby Coleman.

I love this picture of the three of them!

Palyn usually stays right around Caden, even if he is on his game.

She is sooooo into dressing up right now! She repeats "Im a princess!" We are all in trouble! Caden loved dressing up when he was little too! He actually still does some. When he was 3-7 it was a different superhero everyday, batman, spiderman, captian america, power ranger, superman. It recently turned into Darth Vader and light sabers. I am not exaggerating. We would always get them on clearence after Halloween. We do the same for her. She loves it just as much! What a great imaginantion those two have!

I am so into my Mary Kay now!! It took me a good year to get warmed up, but I am now on fire!! I am in love with this company! We get prizes all of the time! I just got this purse last week! I have also gotten earrings and a necklace without even trying hard! I cant wait to see what is next now that I have started putting forth effort!! This month, anyone that listens to the Mary Kay opportunity, 20-30 mins, get their name put in a drawing for a free Coach bag. You also get a free lipgloss! Wouldn't you like to listen for a chance?

I went shopping a little last Friday night at Belk and got these adorable rain boots along with some brown wedge boots. Sale, yes. I have always wanted rain boots, but didnt want ones that looked like everyone else's. I loved these pretty preppy ones, and they have about every color on them, so you couldn't go wrong! I was excited that it would be raining the next day, so I wore them. Yeah, it didn't rain until late that night! Ha! Oh well, they were fun!

On Saturday, I attended a women's conference at a local church. The theme was Beauty from Ashes, and it was very good and beautifully put together. I enjoyed the speakers, the decor, and the food. You ladies did a fantastic job putting this together! Your hard work was noticed and appreciated!!

On Sunday, we went to the new church that we have been attending and I am LOVING it!! The messages are so easy and good, and the worship is great too! I still miss my home church FBC Oak Grove, although they are very different. I cant wait to see what God has in store for our new family at Centerpoint. After church, Shane, Caden, Emmie, and I attended a small Bridal show in Montgomery. I have to find a caterer, and wanted to use someone local to avoid travel fees. I didn't have much luck, so I am working out a few things right now to hopefully have one soon.

Emmie and I, her instagram photo

Can I please have an iPhone just for Instagram and Red Stamp?

Caden and I have been taking a 10 min walk around the complex in the mornings before school. I read that it is supposed to help the kids focus at school that day. He was excited to see dandilions out one morning. Cutie Pie! When he came home from school this day, I had to take a step back and look at him. I swear it seemed as if he had grown a foot at school that day. Wow, he is so tall! We also had a breakdown one afternoon because of a new rule that was put into place this week. "No DS on school days, only on the weekend" Love Always, Mama. You would seriously think he was dying. That is what I am hoping to break a little by this rule, his obsession.

I spent time one afternoon helping Caden put together these Vday treats for his class. There were so many cute ideas floating around pinterest, but this one seemed the easiest, most affordable, and most age appropriate for him. You can find my pin here.

My church, FBCOG, asked me a few weeks ago if they could come over to the complex and have a craft, snack, and story with the kids every Tuesday afternoon. I, of course, thought this was a great thing to do, and am thankful for a loving, serving church family.

And today is my beautiful Mama's birthday! We sent her this picture this morning to wake up to on her special day!! We love you!!

Hope my past two weeks weren't too boring for you to sit through! I like to document the little events of our everyday lives as well! Have a great weekend!



Wedding Wednesday- Meet my Maids

I am beyond thrilled that plans are coming together so easily. We finally got around to ordering a couple of engagement prints on Sunday and Shane called and said that he thinks they were delivered today! So excited! It was so hard to choose! However, it helped a lot knowing that our guest book will be filled with our favorite engagement shots, not much pressure to order one of everything! We still lack a caterer, and invitations. Hopefully, we will have a DJ on Sat. when we meet with one recommended by Julie. Now, it is way past time for you to meet the girls that have helped my world go round, some as way back as 1st grade!

Maid of Honor- Emmie

We had that on and off friendship that so many girls have throughout middle and high school. After high school, we became friends again and haven't let our distance come between us as she moved to Auburn and then Montgomery. We are lucky if we talk to each other once a week, but have to catch up on everything when we do get the chance. Our lives have def. headed in two opposite directions the past few years, but our friendship has stayed strong. She knows the most about me and even the most about Caden. She can imitate us both to a t! We love you Emmie, stay in Montgomery, I am headed your way babe!

Bridesmaid- Ryan, sister

This is my sister on my mom's side. She and I grew up together, and to this day can still only be around each other in small doses. I love her, and I know that she would do anything in this world for me. She gave Caden and I the best gift possible when she had our sweet Palyn.

Bridesmaid- Calan, sister

Calan is my sister on my dad's side. She has always been so precious and sweet. She had that shy personality growing up and was always so quiet. So opposite of me! She has grown out of her shell as she's gotten older, and isn't as shy. She is so funny with Caden, she is actually so firm with him! It makes me laugh to hear her get on to him! She also just got engaged last month!

Bridesmaid- Julie

Julie and I became friends in 3rd grade. We have so many funny memories together and I am so happy that we have gotten close again the past few years. Julie and I have the most in common as far as our season in life right now. She got engaged on Christmas morning and we are having so much fun planning our weddings and festivities. She is such a great girl and I love our time together!

Bridesmaid- Crystal

Crystal and I also became friends in third grade. Our friendship has grown in the past few years, and I am so glad. She just had her first little one, Coleman, and I cant wait to go and get my hands on him again. She is such a great mommy! She and others hosted our holiday shower for us in December in her home.

Bridesmaid- Kiki

Kiki and I became friends in 2010, at the beginning of a long hard streak in my life. She was there for me and kept my mind off of the hard times with her crazy humor. Her daughter Karlee, and Caden are really good friends. She has been the saddest about us moving away. I have promised her that we will be back for sure once a month!

Bridesmaid- Lacey

I became friends with Lacey and Kiki at the same time. They are super tight girlfriends and I somehow managed to squeeze in there with them. Everything that was said above for Kiki and my friendship could also be said for Laceys. She was also there for me during the hardest times. My stomach hurts from laughing everytime I am with these girls. I am so thankful our friendship.

Bridesmaid- Rebecca

Rebecca and I go back the furthest. She was the first friend that I had spend the night and that I spent the night with. Her parents took me to church and her mom told me we could not talk to boys! ;) We also had the on and off friendship through school, but have gotten so close the past few years. She lived in Germany last year and was so encouraging to me during my hard times. I hope she doesn't have to go away again!!

Bridesmaid- Holly

Holly is the friend that I adore and look up to so much. Our friendship began when I was in 8th grade, but she was in 10th and moved to Montevallo and Jacksonville after high school. We did a pretty good job staying in touch for a while, but haven't done so well lately. I am sad to say that. You always think that you'll stay close with your bests. I am so proud of Holly and her accomplishments. I am so happy to have her as a bridesmaid.

Flower Girl- Palyn

Did you really have to wonder about this? This is my daughter niece. She is JUST LIKE ME. So much that sometimes I have to send her back! I love her like my own and cant wait to have her priss down the aisle!

Honorary Bridesmaid- Ashley

Ashley and I became friends in middle school and by Jr high we were inseperable. We spent every weekend together in high school, and we could tell you anything about the other that you may ask.She went off to Auburn, and there wouldnt be that much time to keep up after that. I was a mama by then. I love her, and am also proud of her! When I asked Ashley to be a bridesmaid, she jumped up and down with excitement and agreed. After asking the date, she realized that it was the same as another wedding she was already in. We were mostly sad that wont even be able to attend. We both teared up and tried not to cry, although we both feel a little sick at the thought. She called me last week with an idea to still be involved. She asked if she could design my bridesmaids dresses. UM, YESSS! Did I mention that she worked with Tory Burch and that she started her own line? She is so talented!  So we are meeting this Saturday to go over colors and designs! I am so excited!!

I think it is awesome that I grew up with almost all of my girls! I feel so blessed to have remained close or at least in touch with them! I hope that my kids have those same relationships with their friends.

(I just noticed that I am on the right in EVERY SINGLE ONE  of these pictures!! Ha! Guess that's my side!)

Wedding Wednesday: Our Holiday Shower

If we could only have one shower before getting married, I would want a holiday shower. And all because of my best friends and family, that was exactly what we got!! We had so much fun and were blessed with many great new holiday goodies!!

here we are!

Our first shower!! :)

Julie and I

Karen and Mom

We had a silly photo booth with cheap props! I shouldve been more silly in my pics!!

Becca

Julie

Julie and Crystal's Moms

Janan and Debbie

Mom and Karen

Aunt Lisa and Shane

Us agian!

We had hot chocolate with all the right toppings!

Marshmallows, whipped cream, chocolate and caramel syrup, and sprinkles!

other goodies, also had chicken noodle soup and chili

Me with Shane's mom, Gale

Me and Connie

Me and My Mom

Me and Ashley

Our hostesses with their gifts from us

Me and Emmie

Crystal, Coleman and me

Thank you so so so much to everyone for making our night wonderful!!

Thank you to Coleman for not popping out during our shower!!



Our Birthday Day!

This is what Caden woke up to on his birthday morning!

Who wakes up at 6AM on their birthday to run a 5k? We do! This time I signed Caden up to do the 1 mile fun run. I figured it was something fun that we could do together! I am so glad I did! I mean, who doesn't need to burn all those calories on their birthday weekend?! I know Caden enjoyed himself too! He rarely tries at anything that he has never done, but he sure tried at this! There were only about 20 kids, but he came in first and I was so glad that he got to feel good about it!

Im laughing at those people because it looks like they are looking at him like, "wow, that kid is fast!". Im sure that wasn't the case, but it is still funny!

Guess I wasnt ready!

All of our little buds!

Good job, Julie!

I was so happy to have Shane there with us! It gave it a completely different vibe having someone waiting on you at the finish line!

We went to have a quick birthday lunch with David and Julie at Chuy's. Ok, there is nothing quick about that place! We froze on the patio because the wind was blowing so hard! And poor Caden was worn out from his busy morning!

checking out the view

My apartment residents were so sweet to throw me a birthday bbq that afternoon. They really wanted it to be a surprise, but they said they had to tell me or they knew I wouldn't be there! I am never home!

Aunt Lisa, Shane, and Mama

Mama was eating it up all weekend that everyone thought she was my sister!

Mama, Palyn, Ryan, and Caden

I had originally planned to stay home and do nothing on Saturday night, because I knew I needed to get everything ready for Caden's party on Sunday. Shane asked me if I could get a sitter so that we could go out together. I was excited about that because we NEVER get alone time. So I got dressed and had no idea where we were going.

But he and some friends had something else in mind! They invited all of my friends over for a joint birthday party with my friend Lacey. Her birthday was on Thursday. How exciting! It was so sweet for them to put this together, and I was so happy to see everyone! I just wasn't able to hang outside with the guys, like a lot of the other girls did. I mean check out what I was wearing...little too cold out there for me! I had a great time chatting inside, but man I was so tired! And on top of that, I felt a cold coming on! ugh!!

Lacey and I

The birthday girls!

Yes, I pretty much share my birthday with my son and two friends! I am generous!

Me and Emmie

Me and Amber

Emmie, Crystal, Me, and Becca

(missing Julie)

Beth, Lacey, Kiki, Me, and Amber

Exhausted!! I was calling my mom at my apartment reminding her of things that I had to get done that night! A mom's job is never done! Not even when out with friends!! Thank you to everyone for making my birthday great!!