Supporting My Favorite American Idol

I didn't have to work today so we decided to brave the crowds and go to show our support to Murray's (and mine as well) American Idol.  We got the girls out of school a little early and headed to the High School.  Mikayla was so excited when she found out what we were doing.  She loves American Idol just as much as I do.  My favorite is always her favorite.  Although she tends to get confused and if you ask her who my favorite is she will sometimes say Chris Daughtry.  She will say my mom wants to marry him so that her name will be 

Audrey Daughtry. 

 Hehehe...... I think it sounds pretty good!

This picture isn't so great but I promise David is in here.  He is in the grey sweater and his mom is next to him in the bright yellow shirt.  What a cutie!

Puppy Love

Everybody loves Phoebe!  Mikayla especially has just fallen in love with this puppy.  Look at how sweet she is with her.  I would love to get her a puppy but after our heartache with Baloo and me working all the time I'm not sure it's fair to a puppy.  They sure are lots of fun though.  Maybe someday.... for now little Phoebe will have to do.

Mikayla remembering to bring a blanket so Phoebe doesn't get cold on the way to her house.

This is the puppies favorite spot in the car.  I don't know how Adri does it, it doesn't look comfortable at all to me.  Plus when she gets to be big and fat then what will she do? 

After Arby's

As most of you might already know the other night I watched Adri's girls while she worked a Wake (viewing). We ate at Arby's with Brett and my parents and then Brett went to play softball and I decided to take the girls over to the park and let them play for a bit. It was a little chilly so we didn't stay long but I managed to snap a few pictures while we were there. It's funny.... lately it seems like I am always reaching for my camera in my purse and thinking about how I should post this on my blog!

Mikayla always has such a fun time hanging out with Evie and Lydie and misses them so much when she goes to her daddy's.  We enjoyed having them over the other night and can't wait to spend time with them again.  Which I'm sure will be sometime tomorrow.

Ayana and Mikayla

A couple of weeks ago when Lulu was in town we decided to take the girls to Old Navy for their spring sale. The girls picked out the same summer dress and then had to pose like models in them. Since these two where babies they have been so close to each other. Heather and I often tease that they have this love-hate relationship, because often times they will be arguing and then a second later they are best friends again. All in all they really do share a special bond and are very grateful to have each other to play with on an almost daily basis. We love you Yawnzee!

It's Burts Birthday!

Happy Birthday Brett! I hope you have a wonderful day and that all your birthday wishes come true. You deserve it! You do an awesome job of taking care of your family. I think all of your hard work and dedication may warrant some birthday cupcakes! Doesn't that sound yummy!

Happy Birthday Mom!

Happy Birthday Mom! We are thinking about you today and want you to know how much we love you. I know you don't like being reminded of your age but Mikayla and I had to post something for your birthday. Besides you look amazing! And it's not just me that thinks so, you know as well as I do how many times in public we are mistaken for sisters instead of mother and daughter.

You are the glue that holds our family together, we are close because of you. For as long as I can remember you have always said that family is everything. When I was a teenager I didn't really understand what this meant but now that I am an adult (with a few exceptions of not really acting like one) it's clear to me. You work hard at any family gathering to make sure we all build lasting memories. Some of my favorite times are vacationing and cooking in the kitchen with you. Holidays usually mean you and I are in the kitchen for hours and although it's exhausting at times I really look forward to spending that time with you. I love you!

Twinns

This past Christmas my Aunt Linda gave all the girls My Twinn dolls. In case you don't know.... these are the dolls where you get to pick the hair style and color, the color of eyes, skin tones and even match freckles and moles to your child. I created Mikayla's doll without her knowing and it was so much fun to see her open it on Christmas morning. She was so excited! I took a short video of her and her Twinn because on this particular morning Mikayla insisted that they have the same hair style. I must say I did a pretty good job too! Thanks so much Aunt Linda for the wonderful gift. You always do such an amazing job! We love you!