Memory Lane

This post makes me cry! Love you, Buttercup!

Busy Girl

It was nice to have another surprise snow day on Friday, except for the fact that Lou's car broke down. It was the altenator, so you can guess the expense. I spent the day deep cleaning Friday and going through old pictures. Buttercup and I were amazed at all the places we have been. We started a new project with some of the photo frames I received for Christmas. We are going to make a wall of photos in the hallway of places we have been and leave room for places we will go. Looking at the pictures made me a little homesick for Cali and all of the warm sunshine and our friends there. Also, I miss that little blonde-headed California girl. Where did the time go? I can't believe Buttercup is 13!



Snapdragon managed to keep me busy the rest of the weekend with crafts and making Rice Krispy treats. We also went shopping at Michael's and played at McDonald's for a little while. When we ran out of things to do, we made all of her Valentines and completed her birthday party invitations. It's a good thing we have school tomorrow. I'm tired! Scroll down to the bottom of the blog page and turn the music player off to hear the Valentine making process. No, I'm not a Tiger Mom, but I think I might coin the term, "Tiger Child!" I know I need to cherish every moment with this little one. Time sure does fly when you're having fun!

Snow Day, 2011!

What a great surprise! This snow day is just what we needed after a tiring weekend with Buttercup's birthday!

If you want to hear Snapdragon having a tea party with her snowman, scroll down to the bottom and pause the music player.

Happy 13th Birthday, Buttercup!

Buttercup and her friends celebrated her 13th birthday in style with a limo tour of Memphis. We went to the Pyramid, the FedEx Forum, The Peabody Hotel, Graceland and cruised all over Memphis and Bartlett. Our driver, Ms. D was awesome and the girls were just plain awesome! What a great bunch! After the limo ride, we came home for cake and presents. Some of the girls continued the party all night at the sleepover. I won't mention any names!!!! Thanks everyone, for helping Buttercup become a teenager in style! We are very proud of our new teenager and wish her all the best and many blessings as she enters some of the best years of her life! May God fill your teenage years with blessings and the wisdom to make good choices. Love you, Buttercup!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Celebrating Aunt Jennifer and Sam's birthdays!

The cousins!

Twas' The Night Before Christmas

Christmas morning

A quick pic before Christmas Eve Mass.

We started off the Christmas break with the flu and a full week of rest. Then, when we were all better, we had a wonderful Christmas with family, a great visit in Cincinnati, and a quiet New Year at home. We all started the new year happy and healthy! We can't ask for more than that! Lou and I spent this first day of 2011 cleaning and organizing while the girls enjoyed playing with all of their Christmas presents.

Wishing everyone a very blessed 2011!