Just Us 3

I am so ready to move on from Brynlee's birthday but I have one more event to post.  On her actual birthday Duane and I took Brynlee to Incredible Pizza for lunch.  Duane was sure it would be crowded with school kids and I was positive it wouldn't be bad at all...well Daddy won.  We drove up to buses in the parking lot.  Really...how does a school pull off taking kids to Incredible Pizza?  That was never a choice when I taught at Jenks. 

 ready to go

 loving the train

 this was her favorite

We loved having a special time that we could celebrate Brynlee's birthday together.  I'm so thankful that God gave me this little girl. 

2 Years

Better late than never!  I had all this written down, just needed to transfer it to the blog for the grandparents. 

Brynlee you are 2 years old and full of life.  You keep me on my toes and add such joy to our family.  Here is your 2 year update:

- you are saying about 20 words- favorite word...MINE!
- you weigh 25 lbs (28%)
- you are 35.5 inches tall (85%)  Dr. thinks you will be taller than me.  :)
- favorite foods are steamed carrots, avacado, mac & cheese, PB&J, all fruit (cantelope is your favorite), pancakes, french fries, and pepporoni pizza
- you wear a size 4 diaper
- you love to kick a ball
- you can sort objects by shape and color
- your favorite book is snuggle up sleepy ones
- your favorite part of the day is when daddy gets home
- you love to go to the wee (playground) and it is all you talk once daddy gets home
- you don't like bugs (mommy has to put on a brave face)
- you love to point out babies in public (sometimes a 9 year old kid gets called a baby, followed by a weird look from the 9 year old)
- you say hi and bye to anyone who will listen to you
- you try to count, you say dee, dee, dee
- Seseme Street/Elmo was your favorite but now you are in love with Mickey Mouse.
- you love to color
- your favorite toy is anything with pieces to move around busy! busy! busy!
- you still say uh-huh to anything someone asks you
- you sign more (when you are hungry), please, thank you, and all done
- you started working with a speech therapist.

Party Time - part 2

I had a lot of fun planning this party.  Here are the goody bags (pails) that I did for all the kids. I made everything except the cookies.  All of these items I also sell under my business That Cute Design. 

The cupcakes came from Johnnie's Cakes in OKC and I made the cupcake toppers. 

These are the most amazing cookies ever!  They are soft and have the best flavor.  My friend Shelley made them.  Contact me if you need her info. 

the banner I made

 playing with friends

hi dada

 indoor picnic

sweet friends

This pic makes me laugh.  My dad is very busy these days.  He drove my mom up to help with the party and was on  the phone with lots of kids running around.  He is such a trooper!  Thanks dad!

Bronson getting in tough with his feminine side

Carter...he is so darn cute!

love her!

blowing out her candle

Look at the these faces!  I picked out some great icing huh? 

yeah puzzles

Helloooooooo

cutest swim suit ever

This is my friend Renee and her son Bronson.  I love his face.  He loves his momma!

Baylor and Brynlee.  I have known Baylor's mom Courtney since we were little.  She is the ONLY friend I have remained in close contact with from my childhood or high school.  Even though they live far away, I hope they are friends when they get older.

The party was a blast.  Thank you mom for coming up to help.  I couldn't have done it without you.  Thanks everyone for helping make Brynlee's 2nd birthday so memorable.  Love you all!

Party time - Part 1

This post is 5 months overdue.  It's just so hard to find the time to blog.  Between my family, keeping a house, being a mom, my business, grocery shopping, and couponing there isn't a lot of time extra time.  I have thought about quitting but I'm going to try and get caught up.  I find myself reading everyone else's blog before I update my own.  Anyone else have that problem?

Those of you who know me, know that I LOVE throwing birthday parties.  I really enjoy all the planning, making decorations, and the party itself.  Brynlee had 2 parties this year...one for family and one for friends. 

For the family party, we ordered pizza and had cake and ice cream.  Brynlee had so much fun.  I don't think she really understood what was going on...she thought everyone was there to play with her.  There is nothing better than seeing her surrounded by her family who love her. 

Birthday Girl!

 yummy pizza

 

Julie with The Plaid Button made her this custom Elmo bow

Cousins

 

 Poppa giving Brynlee cake.

playing with Sarah