This one is for the baby book

My, my, do I have some stories for my Miss Bry's baby book. I have been telling friends the last few weeks these funny things Miss Bry has been doing and saying. Each time I tell these funnies, they always respond by saying Darla you got to write this stuff down. So here it goes. I am also going to title these stories. So when she get bigger I will just have to call out the name and she know what I talking about without retelling the story.

#1 Big Girl panties

Brylie has been blessed with her Daddies assets if you get my hint. She is always complaining about how things feel or fit on her little bottom. This day was by no means any different. She was not liking anything she put on and was getting a little dramatic about it all. I finally asked her what was so wrong. She tried as best as she could to explain how when she walked or moved that it would go up. Then she would pull it down and then it would happen again on the other side. This is exactly what she said," Mommy I just need panties that cover both sides that way I don't have to keep pulling. I am getting so tired of these panties! I think my panties were made for little girls and I am a big girl now." So this made me do some research and find out if these panties were her size. Bry was so right they were little girl panties 4T. So we headed to the store to buy new panties. We got there and I found some cute princess and littlest pet shop panties. I held them up and said," How about these cute big girl panties?" If looks could kill I would be dead. She said," MOM, little girls wear princess on their panties,I am a big girl now! She picked out some plain Jane ones and that what we got. I wish I could say no more issues with our bottom and how things fit on it but no luck. I am still wondering how she knows what big girls wear. I must also say I was so very sad she will not be wearing little girl panties they are so much cuter.



#2 The Lie

Last Tuesday was the kids Little Hearts Christmas program. I hurried home and Matt had started dinner. We ate and bath and were getting the kids dressed and hair done. That is when Brylie started on me about taking her doll with us to the program. I kept telling her she could not take the doll. I did not want to hold the doll the whole time and she could not take it with her. She would not give up on it. (30 minutes of hounding) Brylie got so upset she ran to her room and started crying. I had to get to the core of this issue to find out why she was so set on bring this baby doll. Here is how it when:

B: Mom I just need you to let me take my baby
M: Why?
B: I can't tell you Mommy
M: Why? You can tell me anything
B: Well, the truff (truth) is I (pause) I (pause) told my friends you just had a baby and you would be bring it tonight. So please just wrap my baby up and carry it around. Please! Please!
M: Brylie I can't believe you told your friends that!
B: Mom, I'm serious you need to bring my baby!
M: I am not bring your baby doll
B: You have to or my friends will think I am a liar!
M: Well, Bry you are a liar by telling your friends that story.

Several minutes later of fits and crying Brylie got up from her bed and when into the bathroom and put soap on her toothbrush and brushed out all the lies so she would not be a lair anymore.

Countdown to Christmas

It seems year after year I am always in the same boat when it comes to Christmas. This year I tried to be a little more prepaired so far not so bad. Here is some pictures along with my Christmas prep to get everything ready for the BIG day


#1 Decorating the house
The kids were a big help this year. They really got into the Christmas spirit.











#2 Lights on the house
The kids were not much help here but Lawson sure wanted to help! Brylie talked him into riding around the yard while Daddy put up the lights.









#3 Fiinish Christmas shopping before T-day and get christmas cards out early. Still need a few more gifts till I am done. But have most of it done and wrapped under the tree. Here is our family pic from our Christmas card.









#4 See Santa
We went to Bass Pro Shop Santa Wonderland this year this place was awesome! The kids had tons of fun. We went with friends from church and Nana and Papa Dale came to meet us.

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This time of year is so busy but I love it! I love all the memories we are making. I hope everyone is having fun getting ready for Christmas.

Tis' the season to WANT, WANT,WANT!!!!!!!

Here are my two little angels circling all the many things they want at Target. Too funny! Lawson's new saying is, " Mama, I want that", it can be anything from batteries to tools. He wants it all. The second picture is Brylie's and Matt's wish list they put on the fridge to help me this season.

Happy Thanksgiving

Mama's lil helpers

Happy Anniversary to the one I love!

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I can't believe it will be our 7th anniversary tomorrow. In someways it seems we have been married a lot longer. I must say these are the best years of my life. Matt is all I ever wished for, or dreamed about. He is a great husband,awesome daddy and and wonderful best friend. Thank you mother for always praying for me to find Mr. Right.She always prayed that I would one day find someone who loves the Lord and would raise his kids loving and honoring our Lord. He loves me so much and always wants to spoil me.

Matt, I hope you never have to wonder how strong and deep my feelings are for you. I may have changed a little over the years, grown a lot, but what's been constant is how much I need you in my life. If my words sometimes fail me, always remember what's in my heart. You touch my soul... and always will. I love you!

What christmas tree are you?

You Are a Bright Christmas Tree

For you, the holidays are all about fun and seasonal favorites. You are into all things Christmas, even if they're a little tacky.

What Christmas Tree Are You?

Late but finally posting

Make a Smilebox scrapbook

Look What I Found In My Drive!

I came home Tuesday to find this 2009 Yukon in my driveway. At first I thought it was the wrong driveway then I thought who is at my house? Brylie had question after question about why this car was at our house. So she unbuckled herself and ran as fast as she could to see if Daddy was inside. She wanted to see if it was our new car. Lawson and I followed close behind her b/c we too wanted to know more. I was trying very hard not to go there and get excited about maybe it being ours. But I must say it was too hard. I look at Matt and asked, "who car is in the driveway." He just laughed and said, "Happy Anniversary". Then he laughed again and said,"No, not really my four wheel drive is out in my truck and so that is my rent car." Brylie's face dropped and she told him she really like the new car and wanted to take it for a ride. The whole ride she kept telling us reasons why she liked the new car and how we needed to keep it. The funny thing was the next day she didn't forget about the rent car. She woke up and asked if Daddy was at work then asked if we got to keep the rent car today to drive. She was really wanting to take it to dance class to show off. Now I love my car and have not wanted an new car but I must say this new ride has given me some car envy.

How about my Cowboys!

Each year I go and have the kids pictures taken in their Halloween Costumes but this year I could not bring myself to that fun. LOL Matt and I took the kids to the park to take pictures. The pictures are a far cry from the professionals ones but they are cute. Since poor little Lawson was born I have always had the kids do some kind of theme, so why should this year be any different, right? I did do something a little more big BOY because he is getting older. He absolutely loves the helmet which so surprised me. Thanks again Sarah D. for allowing me to borrow his outfit. I searched and searched to find one in his size but could not find anything small enough. I can't wait till Halloween so I can post more great pictures.

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Fall Fun

Today we took the kids to the little pumpkin patch in town for pictures. They did great but neither of them really wanted to be photographed. You can read that in some of the pictures in Bry's face. Also here are some pictures of a few weeks ago when we went to Fort Worth's bioticial gardens with some of our friends. That was a hot but fun day. We need to do something like that again girls. Ok I could not get the slide show to work right so here are the pics.

Everyday funnies

1. Last Friday I kept Brittney's kids, they are almost exactly the same age as mine. We both have girls six days apart and then boys 4 months apart. I agreed to keep them while Britt cleaned out her house because they just moved. I had all the kids playing, sharing and getting along. That can be very hard at times especially with our sassy girls. I put the kids outside so I could cook lunch. I had the windows open so I could see and hear them. I could see the girls playing but could only hear the boys laughing. First warning sign. I went outside to find the boys marching with their shoes and socks on in the dog's water bowls. I took off the wet cloths and took them in to eat lunch. I had the two boys at opposite ends of the table and the girls at the bar eating their lunch. Everyone was eating great I left the room to go into the living room only a few feet away. I then could hear laughter from the boys again and the girls screaming. I walked back into the room to find the boys squeezing their juice boxes out across the table and having juice box wars. They were so wet and sticky from all the fun. Man, from that moment on I knew I could not take my eyes off those little guys or they would fed off each other and I would have another big mess to clean up.

2. Today Matt took the kids to the movie while I had Bunco. They passed by a restaurant that had closed down. She told her daddy that they had to close because they ran out of money. But it was ok because the government was going to bail them out. I just died laughing when he told me this. Man, where did she hear this? Then I decide to ask her where she might of heard this. She told me she is just smart not only that she is smarter than a fifth grader. I must say we are now vowing to not turn on our T.V. anymore she is sponge.

What a Soiree

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Like "Fancy Nancy", Brylie loves, loves. loves. a soiree.(that french for party) If you have a little girl and have not read any of the "Fancy Nancy" books, run do not walk, to the nearest bookstore to pick it up. It is a Hoot!

She is Brylie's favorite character right now so this years birthday was Fancy Nancy. She was bombarded with everything fancy for her birthday...from books to outfits, nail polish, make-up,necklace,games,puzzles, and trinkets she wears in her hair. Brylie can proudly say she now owns all the "Fancy Nancy" books. We also have the boa, tutu, slippers, and her dog Frenchy.

This birthday was so must fun. I rented tables and dress up trunks. The girls loved it! Sorry, boys but I hope you had fun playing in the sand box.

Grandparents are GRAND!

My parents came down this week to spend the week with Miss Brylie and all us... since they would not be able to come for her party. They made her feel oh, so special this week. I am so glad they got to spend good quality time with the kids. The kids just ate it up and are still a little rotten after they left.

My parent got to do a lot with us this week. We went to the park ,they watched Brylie in dance class, went to Chuck E Cheese, shopped, ate out a lot at Brylie's faves, and had a Fancy Nancy party at school for Brylie.

It just so happened Brylie was learning letter "Bb" this week. So I told my mother and being the kindergarten teacher she is created this great school party plan. She and Brylie dressed up and read the book "Fancy Nancy- Bonjour Butterfly" and made butterflies with blow pops bodies and then had b-day cupcakes. We are still talking about that great day. Cute but sad I let Bry look at the pictures before I posted them and she just laughed and said, " We look fancy, my GawGaw and me." Then she said she could not look at them any more or she might cry because she is missing her GawGaw so much! Oh, the drama around here.

I also wanted to thank my grandmother because she is so GRAND! My Grambie made her oh, so good meatloaf just for me. I loved it! I just wished I could have shared it with you long with a good visit. Thanks again for thanking of me. I love you and miss you! I guess I am sad too and miss my Grambie. Maybe I might know where Miss Bry gets her drama from?

Life and Times of My Two Year Old!

Well, let the stories begin. Tuesday was the second day of Little Hearts School and I already have a story to tell, on my sweet little boy. It was the classes 1st day of Bible class with Mrs. Danielle. The kids always love her and can't wait to go to her class because she is so much fun. The class was sitting in a little circle on their bottoms. Well, except Lawson and a few of his friends. (Yes, Brittany if you are reading this, your little guy was one of them.) They would not sit up instead the boys involved all laid down on their backs. Mrs. Danielle got on to these guys but they would not sit up. She gave them the teacher look and the stern voice and even the pinch on the foot, meaning please sit up. Non of the boys would sit up. She started the bible story in hopes that they would join in and sit up but instead my little class clown started snoring and pretending to be a sleep. The other boys thought that was funny. So now instead of having one snorer she has four snoring boys. I just laughed when I heard this story. I guess boys will be boys? I am going to write this one down in the baby book but if anything else happens again like this my little guy will be in trouble. I should hope and pray this is not the start of life as the class clown.

Now on a positive note Lawson has been in underwear all week long and has stayed dry. He has even took a few naps in big boy underwear because I just forgot to change him. He is doing great in his big boy bed. He takes great naps and goes to bed awesome. Not every night but at least two or three nights a week he like to get up at about 3:30 or 4:00. He comes in our room and gets in our faces and says,"Hi Mommy". We march him back to bed and tell him it is night time. He will look at us with his sad face and say, "No, Mommy". I hope he will get tried of this very soon.

First day of Little Hearts School.

This day finally came for us all. This will be Brylie's last year at LHS it is a bitter sweet day. I can't believe that my baby is old enough to be in Pre K. It was too cute this morning, when I woke Bry up for school, she told me she was scared to go to school. I asked her why because she had been counting down the days until school started back. She looked so sad and said to me, "because mommy I am still 4 and they might make me go to the 4 yr old class instead of Pre K." I tried to explain that most if not all of her class would still be 4 and not turn 5 until the school year started. Both kids did great and love school. I can't wait to hear all the funny stories and things that can happen this year with both kids at LHS.

I'm a Big Boy now!

Well, today is the day Lawson wore big boy underwear all day and stayed dry. Way to go big boy! This week has also been very challenging. Lawson my sleeper has decided that he is too big for his crib. It was early Tuesday morning when he he crawled out and chipped his front tooth. I thought it might be a one time thing but no luck he did it over and over again. I don't think I slept much that night. Now he is in his toddler bed and sleep is not much better. He loves to get up and come to our room. I finally broke him of that habit. Now he just stands in the middle of his room and screams at the top of his lungs, " Mommy hold". It's not that sweet at 3:00 am. I hope to brake him of that habit soon.

Another funny story that happened this week is we were having toilet problems. Matt took apart the potty to find out why it would not flush right. Lawson had flushed a bathroom plastic cup down the potty. We kept asking the kids if they put anything in the potty that they shouldn't, Lawson kept saying, "car". We are hoping that is not true since we didn't find the car. I feeling this little boy is going to give me many more stories to write about.



Trying out the big boy bed







Lawson's new chipped front tooth



We are head over heels that Lawson is wearing big boy underwear!