"Reid Party of 4"

Serious case of Decorating-itis!

2012-01-03T22:17:00.001-06:00

So I guess after being homebound for 2 weeks while recovering from surgery, I realized that my walls and home need some attention. Once you stare at something everyday for 2 solid weeks, you just want to change everything up! Since we moved into the house in March, I've been trying to do a little at a time and think things through carefully before making any radical decisions. The first room I chose to be my victim on this round of decorating.....the kitchen. Oh, and the family room!

Here's a picture I found on Pinterest of a kitchen that I'm trying to "copy." I know that's lazy but I really like the style and feel. It's clean, cozy, and semi-eclectic.

The wall color is Sage Gray (not sure why they picked 'sage' because it's looks more blue-gray to me).

My painting in progress. I know the lines are swiggly (not sure that's a word but I like it) I'm not done with the finishing touches. And yes, I'm also trying to paint the family room. I wanted to go very light so that our wall decor and art along with our dark chocolate colored furniture would pop. And yes, I hate how white the back door looks against the cream trim, not sure why the builder did that? I would love to paint the backdoor a nice strong black or espresso color!

As you can see we also tried a lighter color but it looked horrible and reminded Matt and I of a baby boy's nursery! No offense...not really what we wanted for our kitchen!

Well more to come later! I've got lots to do. Need to finish painting the family room, gonna try to refinish the kitchen chairs, and also repaint the bookshelf ivory. Trying to create our beautiful home. Off to bed for now, the Darb's starts back to school tomorrow and she's not a morning person so I need to get my beauty sleep to handle her!

Welcome to the New Year!

2012-01-02T00:17:00.000-06:00

I cannot believe that 2012 is already here! We've already started the year with a bang. I have repainted the kitchen and now started repainting the livingroom. I want to make our new house a home. I want the warm, cozy, mature look that is classic. We are choosing colors carefully and trying to keep with in the same palette. Our first painting adventure was the bedroom which I copied from an awesome blog lizmarieblog.com. She used the most beautiful gray called Woodsmoke made by Glidden.

It's a gray with a slight brown undertone which makes it really warm.
Our bedding is from Pottery Barn and I will post a picture later, but here's the picture from the PB catalog!

We are loving how the room turned out. Will post pictures soon.
So there's some of the things I've done in the house in the past year, and I've done a lot more but haven't loaded all the pictures to the computer yet! Hope everyone has enjoyed a great New Year's and is looking forward to what's in store for 2012!

Day 10...a childhood memory...

2011-10-10T22:28:00.000-05:00

Well there are so many things that I could photograph for this one, but I settled on two things that really stand out from my adolescent years. One, cheering and football games! Oh, my how those were some fun times! Friday night football games, pep rallies, competitions,....you name it, we did it!

The crown is from winning Homecoming Queen! I have to say, that was pretty awesome being a teenage girl!

The thing that really reminds of my childhood is dance. I have taken dance classes since I was 2 years old. I took for 15 years and then taught for 8 years until little Darby came along! Now I get to be the mommy of a dancer and that is a whole new kind of fun! Kimberly (my little sis) and I would dance everywhere...I think we drove my mom crazy bouncing all over the store! Dance is still a big part of my life...now I'm the mom peeking in the window to catch a glimpse at my little girl dancing!

Happy photographing to all! I'm having fun with this challenge. Practicing my shots and editing! Until tomorrow...not sure what the challenge is, so I better be checking on that!

Day 9...someone you love!

2011-10-09T22:17:00.000-05:00

I love so many! My heart, soul, and everything belong to these two!

My goal today was to shoot a picture of Matt with the kids but his work schedule did not allow that to happen. I love my family more than anything in this world. I have truly been blessed!

I've been playing around with some editing tricks on these last few photos...just trying to better myself! Tomorrow is day 10, take a picture of a childhood memory...stay tuned for that!

Day 8...a bad habit...

2011-10-08T21:49:00.001-05:00

I'm sure I have plenty of bad habits like shopping, pinterest, shopping, shopping for crafts....oh, you get the point! However, it's not fun to display my own bad habits, so here's my hubby's bad habit. I hate it and I wish he would quit (period)! I'm throwing these cans away every minute and if I get my hand on the spit bottle, it's in the trash, too!

We love you honey and want you to be healthy and with us forever!

Day 7...a day late, sorry! Take a picture of fruit!

2011-10-08T09:51:00.000-05:00

So here are my fruit shots. Again, I was rushed. We had a field trip with Darby's school which completely wore me out!!!! And I'm a day late posting this day. Photography class field trip today, so should be interesting and fun! Will post my learnings later!

Day 6...shoot from a low angle...

2011-10-06T22:03:00.001-05:00

Today I was to shoot a picture from a low angle. This is as good as it gets today! It was a full and busy day so I didn't really have enough time to get a really good one. I shot this picture of Bodie while lying down on our sidewalk waiting on the bus to run this morning. Multitasking!!!!!! He kept crying..."I don't want picture mommy!" I won this battle!

Tomorrow is a big day...Darby is going on her first official field trip and we are going to the zoo! I'm so excited to be going along for this!

Day 5 - take a picture from a high angle.

2011-10-05T22:34:00.001-05:00

Today was day 5 of the challenge and the instruction was "take a picture from a high angle." I carried my camera to work with me today knowing that I could park on the top of our parking deck to hopefully get an insteresting shot. This is what I got! I took one before going in to work with the sun was up high and the other when I was leaving with the sun was just starting to set.

This challenge is really fun! It makes you think about what you are photographing. Tomorrow I will be shooting from a low angle.

The kids pumpkins

2011-10-04T22:57:00.000-05:00

The kids had to have these little pumpkin kits from Target the other day. Yoda for Darby and Buzz for Bodie. I picked up some small pumpkins tonight while grocery shopping so we could get a head start on our pumpkin decorating!!!!

Darby making her Yoda pumpkin.

Bodie putting together Buzz.

Aren't they so cute!

The best kind of carving you can do! Stick some arms & legs in the pumpkin! I love that there was nothing for me to clean up.

Day 3...something green...

2011-10-04T22:18:00.000-05:00

Today's instructions were to take a picture of something green. So here goes....

Hmmmm....I rushed home to take a picture of something green today!

The lawn mower is green! (Or maybe I should call it the "moron" as my kids do....I think that's their version of mower.)

Stay tuned for tomorrow's challenge....take a picture from a high angle. I'm really excited about that one!

"May the force be with you"....he's green!

Day 3....Clouds....

2011-10-03T21:41:00.000-05:00

Today was day 3 of the photography challenge and the instructions were to take a picture of the clouds. Guess what????? There was not a single cloud in the sky all day long. I took a picture early this morning...clear sky...took another this afternoon...still clear sky! So I took another at dusk tonight when you could start to see the moon...still NO clouds! Really? That totally messed up my day! I carried my camera with me all day long to catch one. Will try this one again another day!

Still at the end of the day there was NOT ONE CLOUD!!!!!! Of all days, the one day I'm wanting some clouds in the sky!

Day 2...take a picture of what you wore today

2011-10-02T22:23:00.000-05:00

Day 2 instructions were to take a picture of what you wore today. It was definitely a lazy day for us today and my outfit shows it. I wore a long-sleeved Alabama t-shirt, some gray cotton yoga capri pants, and my red polka dot Yellow Box flip flops. Pretty great outfit...carefree....comfy!

Scrap wood turned sign....

2011-10-02T12:45:00.002-05:00

While Matt sleeps all day after working night shift, I feel like the kids and I are tip toeing around all weekend to find something to do. When I was taking down the garbage this morning, I decided to make my Halloween sign. Here it is! I saw this idea on Pinterest also (Thanks to whoever created that website...it's the bomb)! On Pinterest they painted this saying on the kick plate of 3 stairs of a front porch. Since I don't have but one step I tweeked it.

I love that it didn't cost one dime to make! I used left over grey and green paint from rooms that I repainted. The board was from on old pallet that is WAY TO BIG to even use.

My 30 day Photography Challenge

2011-10-02T07:29:00.004-05:00

So I've really been wanting to perfect my photography skills so I can capture great pictures. I do NOT want to do this as a job, but a hobby. I really want to get those awesome pictures of my kids! I was on Pinterest (my newest obssession) and came across this 'pin' with 30 days of photographs to take to help you capture different angles and shots when taking pictures, so I figured why not?!....I'm a day behind on this post because I started yesterday on the 1st to keep my days and challenges on the same number so I wouldn't forget! So here it is....day 1....
Here's what the pin looked like on Pinterest.
So here's my Day 1 Self Portrait. I kind of hope I can lose some weight during these 30 days since I end with another self portrait! I know this is not a perfect shot, but that's the reason for doing...improve your skills and learn some new techniques.

Fall is in the air & house...

2011-10-01T23:47:00.015-05:00

So we moved in March of this year to the house we had been eyeing for years. We tried to sell our house about 4 years ago and had put a contract on it but we were beat out (pouting...). But here we are 4 1/2 years later and our dream came true. We've been here 6 months and are enjoying it so much. This is the first picture I've taken of the outside. I can't wait to decorate for Christmas this year!!!!! Darby and I have only stuck a couple pumpkin and owl Halloween signs in the yard, more to come. It's still a little hot for pumpkins on the porch here in Alabama!

The fireplace.

Mmmmmmm...taste like a Payday!
A pinterest project on display! I love their feet prints turned into ghosts! The pumpkin was also my mom's.
Darby being silly and using some of the decor as accessories! This was my mom's and I always loved it as a child...so yes it comes out each year!
I hung my pumpkin paper lantern from the light fixture...I figured 'why not?'...my kids love it!
So I haven't found a table that I like to use in the hall, therefore my Halloween display is on the dining room table just to left left of the foyer.

Bodie's Thomas the Train 3rd Birthday

2011-09-17T18:55:00.010-05:00

Our sweet little boy turned three this year, so we celebrated with an all out Thomas and Friends celebration with close friends and family. Here are just a few pic's of our event.
Bodie's homemade Thomas cake. I had this idea and put it to work....6 hours into I was rethinking my idea!
Since Bodie LOVES anything green, I marbled the cake white and green so he would be sure to eat it!
Homemade Choo Choo sugar cookies decorated in RR signs.
All our brunch-like snacks since the party started at 10:00.
I ran across these cute little Thomas & Friends' drinks that I had to have for the kiddos! I searched high and low to collect enough and even had my sister get some from NC!
As always, there are too many toys when it's over! Thanks to all our wonderful friends and family!
Bodie blowing out his "3" candles!
A family shot...this are so hard to get for some reason!

Trip to Daphne!!!!

2011-04-18T01:01:00.005-05:00

The Gulf Shores sunset just before dinner.

We took a weekend trip to Daphne, AL this weekend to visit some friends (Scotty and Megan Boshell) who have moved there in the past year. Took us a while to both have time off to make the road trip, but we had a blast! The kids had so much fun playing, the guys hung out, Megan and I did some home interiors shopping, and we had a fun night at the beach for dinner. I can't wait to go back. I got some great home decor for the new house and have decided to take a note from my friend Megan and post some pictures. Maybe since I'm off this week to spend some much needed time with my family and hubby, I can catch this blog up-to-date. Here's a start!

Bodie and Hallie climbing the sand hill!
Darby and Brinley Kate posing at the Hangout!

Halloween Fun 2010

2010-11-01T21:49:00.009-05:00

We had a wonderful Halloween with friends and family. We got to Trick-or-treat with the cousins, the Boshell's, and the Laird's. Can we say a lot of kids!!!!!
The family getting ready to Trick-or-Treat!!!
Bodie the cowboy.
Our pumpkins!
Darby & Austin at their school Halloween party.
Monster eyeball cookies that I made for Darby's preschool class party!
Darby's Little Mermaid costume that was an ebay find!

Darby and Bodie's Circus Birthday Party 7.24.2010

2010-08-14T13:17:00.008-05:00

We had a wonderful birthday party for the kids this year. Since their birthdays are only 3 weeks apart I had a combined party for them. I went completely overboard...I started planning this one back in March. It was a full out carnival/circus themed party. We had balloons, a balloon artist, duck pond, bucket toss, ring toss, tractor ride, jumper, face painting, blow-up animal petting zoo, photo booth and lots of food and prizes. Even though it was 100 degrees, everyone had a blast. I have about 300+ pic's to go through but I posted some of the main ones! Will upload more later!
My sweet little birthday boy! I can't believe he is 2-years-old already.
My birthday girl with her birthday cake balloon hat....yes, I hired a balloon artist!
The cake table complete with snowcone cupcakes, popcorn cupcakes, and the cake, covered with an adorable circus tent that I got from Oriental Trading!
Darby & Bodie in their birthday outfits made by Lisa Myers (Sew Sweet Children's Boutique)
Lollipop cookies.
Cotton Candy favors for everyone with the cute "Thank You" labels that I made.
One of the food tables.

2010-08-14T13:11:00.002-05:00

Well it's definitely been a loooong time since I've blogged, but I am going to try to do better. There has been so much that has happened in the last 12 months since I've blogged. Darby and Bodie are now 4 and 2 years old. I'm now enjoying my last year as a 20-something year old. Darby had surgery on both legs to correct congenital contractures and help her walk better. We are in the process of remodeling the kitchen!!!! Woooohoooo, but about to kill me! The railroad has held my husband hostage so we NEVER see him. Matt and I just celebrated our 6th wedding anniversary. And, through a circus party that was out of this world for the kids! I am going to start posting pic's to get you up-to-date with this Reid Party of 4!

Five years and counting...

2009-09-08T22:34:00.007-05:00

Mr. and Mrs. Matthew Wright Reid...yes I married Mr. Right! haha
Our Wedding 8-14-04
Our 1st Anniversary trip to St. Lucia (picture taken 8-8-2005)
Us 8-8-09
Our Anniversary dinner 8-13-09
Matt and I celebrated our 5th Anniversary on August 14th. We had a wonderful dinner night out at Ruth's Chris. The food was out of this world...I can still taste that steak now! I love my husband and I am so happy that God brought us together! Here's to five wonderful years of marriage (7 years together), 2 beautiful kids, a wild Jack Russell dog named Tobe and a great future!

Roll Tide! Starting the season off with a WIN!!!

2009-09-08T22:22:00.006-05:00

Yeah ALABAMA! All dressed in our Game Day gear and ready to watch the game. Bodie was not a happy camper. Darby had to have "2" pompons..."not one, two Momma, don't you know?" ~Darby

Darby's first day of Preschool K3

2009-09-08T22:01:00.007-05:00

My sleepy head not quite ready to wake up and start getting ready for school. We are NOT morning people in our house!
Isnt' she cute in her outfit, backpack, and lunch box!
All ready to go to school!
Darby and her teacher.
Today was Darby's first day of Preschool! The day was AWESOME!!! I got to be off with her all day and Matt was home. She got up early, got dressed (she picked out her own outfit and it included a hairbow, girly outfit with cute sandals!), ate breakfast and off we were. SHe went in with NO tears and was smiling when I picked her up. She had 3 worksheets in her folder that were adorable with a certificate saying that she had a "Great first day!" I am so proud of her, but I am so sad that she is growing up so fast.

Bodie's 1st Birthday!!!!

2009-08-17T22:21:00.001-05:00

This one will have to be updated in segments b/c I have so many great pic's! For tonight I will post some quick collages to give you a sneak peak!

We threw a Surprise 50th Birthday Party for my mom!

2009-08-17T21:58:00.008-05:00

Happy 50th Birthday to my mom. Her birthday was July 31st and my sister and I actually pulled one heck of a party with lots of help from friends and family! We love you Mom, happy birthday and 50 more great years!

OMG!!! Lots of catching up to do! Here goes!

2009-08-17T21:14:00.006-05:00

Darby turned 3 years old on July 7th! Happy Birthday to my little girl. Wow, how time flies. It's bittersweet watching your angels grow up so fast. I told her that she could have whatever kind of party she wanted to have since it was only for family and a few friends....Spongebob it is!

Swimming in the Yard!

2009-06-22T14:26:00.008-05:00

Just some snapshots of the kids swimming in their froggy pool in the yard! It's almost to hot to even enjoy it b/c the water warms up so quick.

Bowl-a-thon for Spina Bifida Fundraiser

2009-06-22T14:21:00.005-05:00

We had a blast bowling for a Spina Bifida fundraiser on June 6, 2009! Here are some pictures from the Orthopaedic Dept Team from Children's Hospital!

2009-06-22T13:23:00.007-05:00

Happy 30th Anniversary to my parents! We went out for dinner to celebrate 30 years of marriage, 2 daughters, and 2 grandkids!
My sweet little man is getting BIG too soon. He was 10 months on June 1, 2009...he was mad that he couldn't escape the paparazzi!!!!!!!!!!!!

Darby being silly!!

Some snapshots of Darby I took while at a wedding tea. Can you believe that she wanted to wear sunglasses?? She even had a purse, you just can see it in the picture!! She's going to be a "girl" after all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Weekly update

2009-06-05T13:25:00.003-05:00

Let me first start by saying..."Thank goodness it's Friday!" It feels like it's been along week. I am looking forward to tomorrow's bowling tournament to raise money for Spina Bifida kids. We have 2 teams from our dept at the hospital, so it should be a lot of fun.

Update on Matt: he is doing some odds and end jobs which helps a little, he got a certified letter stating the he must return ALL of his RR gear by 6-10-09 and that "hopefully" work would pick up again in 4 months. To us 4 months is a really long time, and we hope that it's only 4 months. We'll just keep praying on this one.

Bodie: is into everything, EVERYTHING! He has waited almost 10 months to get up and get moving, but now he's doing it all at once. He's crawling like a marathon crawler! Sitting his self up like a pro. Now, he's pulling up. We found him in the bathroom floor pulling up on the side of the tub trying to watch Darby playing in the bath tub. I got a cute picture that I will post if I ever get a moment to sit at the computer that long. He can say "mama" and "dada."

Darby: is a mess! She is talking like a grown up and comprehending things that I never imagined she could. She has definitely gained a vivid imagination. She now plays with her trains and makes them talk just as they do on Thomas the Train. It's so cute. The other night we caught her saying "stop shunting me Thomas you are supose to pull Annie and Clarabelle." Her thing to say right now is "bust my buffers" if something makes her mad.

When we are in the store shopping and I'm looking at something that she doesn't want to look at she'll tell me "puff along Mom, puff along."

I am working like a crazy woman everyday, wish I could go part time but it's not in our future right now. Decided to do something for myself so I bought some new make-up and cut my hair off shorter than it's ever been in my life, but I am LOVING it! Forgot I set up a Facebook account some many years ago, but was talked into updating it and making it active. Now of course I am addicted to another networking site!

More to come....have a great weekend.

Darby's 1st Dance Recital

2009-05-30T22:46:00.007-05:00

Today was Darby's first dance recital and she did great! We are so proud of her. She wore her "itchy" costume without any complaints, danced on the BIG stage at the BJCC Concert Hall without one tear, and had a blast. Her class had the cutest 19 kids I ever seen. They did a ballet number to the song "Me and My Teddy Bear," and tap routine to "Boogie Woogie Piggy." Matt and I were floored at how well she did. She's only 2 years old and one of the youngest in her class but it didn't stop our little ham. I hope she enjoys dancing as much as I did growing up. I have lots more photos to post, so keep watching!!!!

2009-05-27T21:46:00.003-05:00

So much is going on in our world right now. Darb's is sick...sinus infection that's making her cough up stuff like an old person. She's also been running a fever, max of 103.1! How's that for sick! Bodie is crawling and sitting up. Crawling....everywhere, we can't keep up with him! He's into the dog bowls in a second if you're not watching. My job has been extra busy and stressful, but maybe things are looking up (it's job security for one of us right now). Matt, however is not looking good at the railroad. I am ready for the economy to turn around and pick up. Matt is going to be laid off this weekend when his vacation is over. Vacation...he only took a vacation b/c if he didn't then we wouldn't have gotten a pay check for the past couple of weeks, so at least he got his full 2 weeks paid vacation to make one last decent paycheck. We cancelled our planned vacation for September, a week at the beach just the 4 of us. I don't know what we are going to do. I am going to trust in the Lord b/c he knows more than us and has a bigger plan. We have sold one of our vehicles to help lighten the load for a while. I am just trying to be as positive as I can in a world of negatives.

Congratulations Kimberly!!! UAB May 9, 2009 Graduation

2009-05-15T21:43:00.012-05:00

My little sister graduated from UAB last Saturday and I am so proud of her. She received her Bachelor's in Health Sciences. She did her internship with AOC (Alabama Organ Center) getting to go on organ harvests and retrievals during her last semester. She's hoping that they might give her a full time position. Needless to say, we are all so very proud of her and everything she's accomplished. GO BLAZERS!!!! Hope you have a blast in the Dominican!

Playing outside

2009-05-15T21:27:00.007-05:00

Uh Oh, where's the bodies?

Just some pictures of everyone having a good time outside one afternoon last week. Austin and Darby were being traced with sidewalk chalk. Bodie chillin' in the wagon trying to drink Aunt B's koolaid, and Tripp teetering around walking like his was tipsy! He's so cute trying to walk.

He's finally sitting up!

2009-05-15T21:06:00.008-05:00

"What's that you said?"

Bodie trying to get somewhere. He's almost got it down!
The cutest butt ever.

Bodie is now 9 months old and decided he'd go ahead and start sitting up, no rush or anything. He made a complete fool out of me and Matt at his check up. We had checked almost everything as a no for meeting his milestones, so I said "should I be worried yet? I'm not really worried b/c to me he just doesn't seem to be interested yet." Come on, the boy would fall over sideways and laugh the entire way down while we just wonder why he won't sit up and play. A complete mess!!!!! At his 9 month check up he weighed 22# and 3oz, 28 1/2 inches long, with a big head that was in the 90% for his age. His Grammy has nicknamed him "The Rock" and it fits him. "Good bye baby tub, I'm a BIG boy now!!!"

Darby's BIG girl bed!

2009-05-15T18:27:00.003-05:00

Recently Darby got her first BIG girl bed!!!! She loved it and was so excited to have a cute Paris themed comforter (thanks to my friend Megan Bo!) with "towers" and "modacycles" on it. The bed is an antique wrought iron bed that I found in the Trussville Antique Mall for $50.00. I painted it pink, for now, to match her new bedding. She is loving having her own "big bed like mommy's."

Edited pic's

2009-05-05T22:05:00.006-05:00

I have been playing with an online photo editing website that I really like. I actually introduced my friend Mandy to it, but she has reintroduced myself back to it. It has so many capabilities and is a lot of fun to work with. Here are some of my works! By the way I need to catch everyone up to date, so much has happened lately. Easter, Bodie turned 9 months, Bodie is now sitting on his own (finally!!!), etc... You know how it is with kids, who has time for anything!

Day at the ZOO!

2009-04-30T21:08:00.014-05:00

Today after Bodie's check up we decided to make a day of it and go to the zoo. It was the first day that Matt and I were both off together and had both kids dressed cute and were out on the town during the day. We had a BLAST!!! It was beautiful weather, we packed a lunch, and enjoyed some much needed quality family time. I almost forgot, it was Bodie's 1st trip to the zoo. Unplanned we realized that Darby, too, was about 9 months old on her first trip to the Zoo. I got some really great pic's but had to narrow it down!

My two precious bundles of joy.

Daddy and Darby on the train.
Me and my sweetest boy, the other man of my dreams.
Bo Bo in his "Bob the Builder" hat with big sister.
Which way do I go?
Darby in the mine, or being "Bob the Builder" as she says.
I loved the color of these flamingos. Don't you think they'd have a "crick" in their neck?
Me and Darby at the mine in the kangaroo exhibit.
Bodie and his baby blues!
This is the peacock that was running loose at the Zoo.

Update on dance pictures!

2009-04-24T14:38:00.009-05:00

Despite a crazy day last month trying to have Darby's first dance pictures made in her recital outfits, we did get some cute pic's. Some are funny and just really show her true personality, but we did get 3 really good ones for the recital. I just can't wait to see her on the stage dancing! We had parent watch night this Thursday, so as soon as I load those pic's I will post them, too!

Dance Pictures

2009-03-26T22:04:00.003-05:00

Well today we had our 1st ever dance pictures!
Another adventure to check off our list of things to do!!!!

She hated her costume, who could ever imagine she would hate sequins and panty hose...? She wouldn't smile for the camera and just kept making these funny faces. Wouldn't leave on her little white gloves. Said her tap shoes hurt her feet. We had to put on makeup and try to tame her wild curly hair... then change into our ballet costume and do the whole thing over again. Can you believe in this process I didn't get one picture. We were too busy trying to get her to smile for the pictures to purchase and put in the program book that I forgot to get my camera out. I don't have one picture myself of her in her costumes. It was fun and we did end up getting some cute pictures. I can't wait to get them back. I can't believe that my little girl is dancing already. She makes the second generation of Dale Serrano dancers for my family including my self and sister, Kimberly.

Recital should be interesting trying to manage the costume and its accessories while at the same time trying to get her to go out on that HUGE stage at the BJCC Concert Hall and dance at the same time.

I can't wait to see the outcome of this adventure the we embarked on back in August. It will be exciting and hope she does it. And no matter what happens, she will always be my ballerina. Boy briefs and all! I am so proud of how well she has actually performed in her classes. She hasn't shed one tear and comes out singing and dancing and smiling each week that we go to Mrs. Kim's("Aunt" Kim to Darby because that's what she calls my sister) dance class. May 30th will be here before I know it and I will be sitting in the audience teary eyed.

Bodie's 6 month photo shoot!

2009-03-23T22:37:00.008-05:00

I am late posting these pictures, but better late than never! We had these pictures made for Bodie's 6 month celebration. Talk about a bad day, picture days always turn bad for some reason...after you have worked so hard to make it all perfect. I guess that's just part of motherhood. We went to Portrait Innovations to have some quick pic's made of the family without spending a fortune, but they were so over booked it was ridiculous. I don't know if I'll ever use them again. So here we are all 4 of us dressed and ready with no one to take our picture standing on the sidewalk at Patton Creek. So I called JCPenney at the Galleria and they said "no" because they were waiting on their last customer. I hung up the phone upset, with 2 hungry babies. Then, I had a superwoman moment and decided to call JCP's back. My statement this time to them when they answered the phone was something like this..."we are dressed and ready to go all 4 of us, we are only across the street and will be there in 5 min can you please just take our picture?" It was a miracle, it worked! Here are some of the pic's I got of the kids, b/c the family pic's were too bad to even buy! Maybe next time!! haha.

I know that I am biased b/c there mine, but darn it they are so cute and cuddly!

Wow, what a week! No Spring Break at the Reid Residence.

2009-03-20T22:42:00.003-05:00

After a long, busy, exhausting week there's nothing better that coming home to these 2 adorable little angels. They make every moment worth while. It has definitely NOT been any thing close to Spring Break for us. We have worked all week, and I mean worked. Everyone at my work has been either off for sick leave, vacation, or other things so the few of us there this week have been running around like chickens with our heads cut off. Plus, anytime school is out it's always a great time to go to the doctor and have all your aches and pains examined so you don't have to miss school which makes those of us who work in healthcare crazy! We don't care that you are out of school, if it hurts get it checked out then, not 4 weeks later just because there's no school! Not to mention everyone gets hurt when schools out or breaks a bone or sprains an ankle and so on...the Orthopedic clinic has been jumping! I owe a mucho gracias to my friend Jennifer who has helped me make through the past 2 and 1/2 weeks at work without inflicting intentional harm to myself at work. I wouldn't have made it without her! I am so glad that it's Friday.

I am going to enjoy what little of a weekend we have, try to get some rest, and get ready to start everything all over again! Two day weekends just aren't enough time!

St. Patrick's Day pictures and my new toy!

2009-03-10T19:34:00.009-05:00

Well what better way to celebrate cuteness and RED HAIR than on St. Patrick's Day! I took these pictures of the kids to make a St. Patty's Day card to send out to the family! Doesn't Bodie's red hair look cute in all the green. He might kill one day when he sees these (especially the ones with the hat)!

Some pictures that I took with my new "toy." I am loving this new lens for my camera. I am also pumped about the great deal I got when I bought it last week.

I recently purchased a new lens for my camera, it's a 50mm 1.8 Canon lens and I am really loving it. Like my friend Many said "it hasn't been off my camera since I got it! I am enjoying learning the art of photography. Even though I am not really that good I do love practicing on my two precious angels.

We've had an eventful weak in the pet dept at the Reid house, too. We thought that our fish "Cooper" had gone to a better place. Just when we talked Darby into letting him swim in the "big water" he came back to life. out of nowhere he started swimming again. I tell you this is one strong fish. He has been dancing with death his entire life! He gets shocked every time we change his water. Our fish has 9 lives I guess!

The Snow of 2009 and Happy 7 months to Bodie!

2009-03-02T19:31:00.012-06:00

Our cute little snow man (because I still didn't feel well enough to make a real one in the yard.)

Happy 7 months to my little sweetheart! Now slow down I am not ready for 1!!!

Our house Sunday during the snow.

The Warrior River.

I love this old bridge we pass on back way to my mom's house.

My sister Kimberly about to nail my dad with a snowball.

Matt and Darby in the snow. She said it was "winden (wind-en)" too much for her!

The view from our front porch. Too, bad it couldn't have been for Christmas.

Our one little tree in the front yard.

Tobe in the snow, he didn't want to get off the back porch...he wasn't quite sure what the white stuff was!

Well who would have ever thought that we were really going to get SNOW! It was perfect, enough to play in and then some beautiful sun shine! We celebrate Bodie turning 7 months old today with a message in the snow. Hope everyone enjoyed their Snow Day! I took these pictures when I finally felt good enough to pick my kids up from my parents house.

More on sick of being SICK!!

2009-03-02T19:02:00.006-06:00

Well after feeling like I've been on my death bed since last Wednesday, I have finally awaken to see the light of day and not the back of my eyelids. Well as many of you are aware Darby has been sick for awhile now but we determined the cause. She had somehow gotten C diff. Ususally this is something that affects people who are in the hospital or who have been on lots of antibiotics, but neither of those being the case I am beside myself as to how we got this. But, now I know that you can also pick this up from public places such a restrooms, shopping carts, etc. My advice...wash your hands really good and then at least once more for yours and your children's sake. I don't wish this upon anyone. It's the sickest I think I have ever been. Yes, she also shared it with me! We are all on lots of medicines and recovering. It's been a long road but I think we will make it. I also uploaded some new pic's of the two babies.
"Hey ladies..."

Don't you just love this HAIR?!?!?!?!?! Hot isn't it? Takes a lot of work to get body like that!!

My cute little man!

Baby Food and New PJ's for Darb's

2009-02-18T19:17:00.007-06:00

Darby scored a new pair of PJ's on our latest trip to Walmart. And, yes they are boy PJ's, but they're the Wonder Pets and it has a magic cape! What am I going to do with her, she's all boy and a complete mess!

Yeah! We finally gave the man some food (if that's what you want to call that stuff). He loves bananas and applesauce, and he really loves to blow it out all in your face. How can you get mad at that face?

I think he's loving it!

we are sick of being SICK!!!

2009-02-17T12:47:00.003-06:00

These pictures of Bodie's rash look so bad, but these are actually when he started looking a lot better.

So, I am beginning to think that my pediatrician's office has seen me in there so much in the past 3-4 weeks that they would probably all comment on my new hair cut. (lol...that's too many visit for a family to make) First, Darby was so sick with a stomach virus that she was dehydrated enough that she wasn't going to the bathroom so I took her in. Got some Zofran and she perked up in a couple days. (Darby perked up after giving the virus to me and Matt.) The next week I already had Bodie's well visit scheduled, so we went in for that. Everything was great, it was a nice WELL visit. The next week (last Friday the 13th) I had to then take Bodie in because he looked like a swollen tomato head! We I woke him up from his crib that morning his entire face and neck were red, swollen, bumpy, not a white spot on his head. I do have some pic's that I will post when I get a chance to upload them. Never fails, the sickness is not over yet. Darby woke up yesterday with a fever of 103.5, yes her finger tips felt like an eye on the stove they were so hot. Finally her fever broke in the middle of the night last night, but, but she then started throwing up :(. What in the world has happened to my family! We are never sick. I've been through so much Lysol and Clorox wipes that I should have bought stock in them!!!

My sweet babies!

2009-02-12T19:19:00.005-06:00

I snapped a couple shots of Darby dressed up, too! Love this little dress I got at Target.

The Bod man is his big boy outfit that I dressed him up in to take him to the doctor last week. Isn't it cute! Who knew if would be just as fun to pimp up a little boy as to dress a little girl.

"Scrapping"

2009-02-10T20:45:00.003-06:00

So I have been tagged by my dear friend Jennifer! We work together and I am so glad to work with my friend!!! The rules of "scrapping" are to first list 10 HONEST things about yourself, then second pass it own to 7 other bloggers who embody the spirit of the Honest Scrap.

Here goes:

10. I am VERY VERY VERY OCD. I like all colors to be in rainbow order. All my baby bottles must match exactly, and you had better not loose the top that covers the nipple, or inside I will be flaming. Everything has a place, so put it there. If you are done using something, then by God put it up.... you get the point. I am this way at work, too. If you touch something on my desk, I will know. So don't touch it without asking!!

9. I have terrible "mother's guilt." I can't hardly do anything for myself without feeling guilty. I go everywhere with my kids b/c they're my kids and I didn't have them for others to raise them. I always rush home to pick them up because as soon as I clock out I feel that they know it and are waiting on me. Here lately Matt and I have had a couple of nights to do stuff together without them and yes it is a nice break (even though it's hard to do.)

8. I hide my true feelings and hardships behind jokes and laughter. I am very good at hiding things that bother me in life. So probably the more that I am joking around the more things are bothering me inside.

7. I am a severe people watcher! I promise I don't mean to stare, I am probably just admiring your outfit, shoes, purse, make up, hair, jewelry, or whatever else that might catch my eye.

6. If I had a million bucks I would share it with everyone. I know money doesn't buy happiness, but I love to give gifts more than to receive. To see others happy is truly rewarding.

5. I love, love, love my family. They do so much for me in life. Keep my children for free, help when I, Matt, or they are sick. Help me get them to and fro during the week. My mom and dad take care of me like I still live at home.

4. I am having a hard time knowing that I probably won't have any more children. Two is a blessing that I am very grateful for, but they are so fun and adorable I would love more if my circumstances were different.

3. I love planning parties. Would throw one for every occassion if I had the dollars! Love going all out for everything. Go BIG or go home, right! I have this little part of me that would love to have my own business, a bakery, or a florist. I dream of looking out the window, listening to music, and enjoying the day while at work.

2. I am a Type 1 insulin dependent diabetic and hate it. Not because I won't to eat everything in site, but because it's a full time job that you never get a day off from. Secretly inside the movie Steel Magnolias terrifies because I want to live to see my kids grow up. It's difficult to manage it 24/7 without being burned out.

1. I am blessed to have met the man of my dreams. I am so glad that Matt came into my life, he's wonderful to me, is great with our babies, and I know he loves me very much and would do anything for me, Darby and Bodie. He's the most awesome daddy. I wish he was home more often, but we know it's just how it's got to be right now.

Well, that's enough about me, now I have to pick 7 people...hmmm, Jennifer you've picked all my people pretty much.

Bree Reid
Jill Smith
Megan Boshell
Gretchen Hinkle
Stacy and John Morris
Mandy Davis (if you haven't already done it for Jennifer)
Brent Watson (Kelly make your husband do it so I'll have a 7th person!)

Enjoy!

Bodie is 6 months old!

2009-02-09T20:44:00.008-06:00

Our little Bodie is growing up too fast. He was 6 months old on February 1st. I felt terrible because I was so sick with a stomach virus that I didn't even get to see him that day (I never saw anything but the bathroom.) He's so much fun. He laughs so much he cracks his self up. He's rolling over. He wants to crawl so bad he can't stand it. He can finally hang out in the jumper, which as you'll see he will jump himself to sleep. Check out the drool on the jumper in the last picture. Darby is in love with her little brother, it's precious, sometimes she's tries to be his second mother. At his check up Bodie weighed in at 19 lbs 7 oz and was 26 1/4 inches long. He's 80% for weight and 60% for height (we've got to change that b/c his sister is the exact opposite and I am afraid she'll be taller than her brother!) It's time to start baby food and all the fun stuff. I am just not ready to. I want him to stay my little man since he's that last!

Getting back up to date!

2009-02-04T20:41:00.013-06:00

Well a lot has happened since my last blog entry. It's been really busy around our house, not to mention everyone but Bodie has had the dreadful stomach virus that's going around. Here's a little update into the Reid world.

So, Darby has an artistic side to her. I guess she gets it from me! (haha) What do you do when you find this kind of artwork in your child's room. You want to die! I wanted to scream my head off. She had colored all over her walls, her headboard, her toy chest and even the carpet. The NEW CARPET!!!!!! I almost beat her within an inch of her life, but I just couldn't because she was so proud. She came running in the living room and said, "I colored Mom, I colored Daddy. It's pretty. It's pretty." We got a free Claude Monet, Vincent Van Gogh...whoever you like...you can get one, too. She's for hire so let me know if you need some original artwork in your own home!

Darby discovered the art of make-up or "my face" as she calls it.
I absolutely wanted to die a couple of weeks ago when I found her painted up like Tammy Faye Baker in her room. Not to mention all the war paint she had managed to get on her face, the rest of it was all in her carpet...THE NEW CARPET!!!!! This also happened 2 days after she had constructed her version of a Claude Monet or Vincent Van Gogh!

Our 1st Circus Adventure

Went got FREE tickets to the circus!!! Yippy! We had a blast last Friday night, it was full of "Zing, Zang, Zoom!" Darby took her first ride on a school bus and loved it. We also got a free dinner for Magic Moments put on by Children's Hospital, after the dinner that's when we rode the school bus to the circus!

It's TOO cold.

2009-01-16T19:43:00.005-06:00

It's too dang cold! I am freezing as I am typing this because our computer is downstairs in the almost finished basement. It just too freaking cold to be in Alabama. This is the South, where birds should come to hibernate. Anyways, here is my little man celebratin the 8 degree weather.

I love Bodie in this cowboy outfit. He has stolen my heart completely!

Pictures from Darby's Christmas dance program

2009-01-14T13:39:00.004-06:00

My little girl is growing up way too fast.

I was so proud of how well Darby did at the parent-watch night in December. We signed her up for dance back in August just hoping she would enjoy interacting with other children her age and to get her used to some sort of structured environment and she LOVES it! She asks me everyday "go to dance today Mommy?" "We gonna see Aunt Kim at dance?" (She calls Mrs. Kim "Aunt Kim" because my sister is Kim also!) She sings her dance songs in front of the mirror, and is still singing "Santa Claus is coming to Town." I can't wait to see her in her dance costume for recital.

My 11th Anniversary

2009-01-12T09:09:00.006-06:00

Well I should have posted this yesterday, but didn't get a chance. January 11th will always be a day that stands out in my life. This year I am going to see it in a more thankful way, though. It has been 11 years since I was diagnosed with Type 1 insulin dependent diabetes on January 11, 1998. That time in my life was such a gloomy period because most people think their life is ending when they get news like that. I remember being in the ICU for a week and no one ever walked through my cube with positive news. You can't do this, you can't do that....

But now, 11 years later, I am healthy, happily married, have one beautiful little girl, a handsome little boy, a supportive family, wonderful friends, an enegertic dog, and anything a girl could ask for, and for my old friend Kellie Vance I even got to eat my own wedding cake! Only those who were close to me in high school will remember and understand the wedding cake comment.

Thank you Lord for all that you have blessed me with in my life and the 11 wonderful years I have enjoyed since my diagnosis and the many more ahead.

Thanks to everyone for all the love and support that you have shown me. My goal for 2009 is to create a walking team and participate in the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation walk in November to help raise money for a cure for children and others who have Type 1 insulin dependent diabetes.

Happy New Year!

2009-01-09T20:45:00.004-06:00

I hope everyone is having a great 2009! We are doing well, all getting over a cold/the crud, but we are making it. Bodie turned 5 months old on New Year's Day, he is growing so fast I just want to freeze him. I saw a little baby boy at work today and it made me want to just hold my man so tight. He is the sweetest little chunky red head you will ever meet. Darby is growing too fast also, she just turned 2 1/2 on Wednesday Jan 7th. My, my where does time go. Poor Matt is freezing his butt off and drowning out in the rain every night at the RR, I feel so sorry for him. I wish everyone a wonderful year!

"The Night Before Christmas..."

2008-12-24T23:42:00.001-06:00

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

Wishing everyone a very Merry Christmas!

Love,
The Reid's
Matt, Kara, Darby, Bodie, Tobe, and Cooper (he's our new fish)

Potty Time!!!!

2008-12-12T10:10:00.005-06:00

Yes! Yes! Yes! We have finally gotten it down! If you've ever been through potty training I know that you will understand my abundant amount of excitement on this subject. For the past 2 weeks we have really been trying hard to get Darby potty-trained, and I think we've done. She can go all day without an accident, can even take a nap in her big girl panties without an accident, and will do #1 AND #2 in the BIG POTTY!!!!!! #1 and #2! The only part that we have left to tackle is making through the night. We are now only wearing a "nite-nite diaper" as Darby calls. Twice this week she has awakened dry and went straight to sit on her little potty...maybe there's hope. Matt and I are so proud, but said to see how quickly she is growing up. She now tells us, "I can't wear that diaper, I don't wear diapers. Bodie need diapers." The funny side to this story is the "big girl panties" that she wears... THEY ARE BRIEFS! She will only wear Thomas the Train boy briefs, but hey, if it works I don't care what she wears! Kudos to Darby for using the big potty!!!! My baby is growing too, fast.

It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

2008-12-09T19:13:00.015-06:00

A few pictures from the Polar Express. We rode on the real Thomas the Tank Engine!!

Decorating the tree. I love the one of her helping Daddy put up the tree, nothing but a little butt!!!

These are some of our Christmas pictures of the four of us. Thanks to my neighbor for her wonderful help! It's kind of hard to do it all yourself with 2 small ones!

It's December and Christmas events are already well under way...I am getting behind on my posting. Since Thanksgiving we have decorated the house, had our family Christmas pictures made, and went to the Polar Express. It may take me some time but I will post some pictures of our adventures! We are really serious about potty training right now so I am consumed by the "toddler world."

Happy Thanksgiving

2008-11-29T22:24:00.010-06:00

We spent the Thanksgiving holiday in Kentucky with Matt's family this year. Here are some pictures that I captured while there. I took a ton just playing with my camera settings to learn how to take really good shots! I am still working on those skills.
There was even a wishbone to break! Way to go Darby!
My boys!
My nephew Tripp...he's such a happy boy!
These remind me of a kids clothing ad.

I love this picture of Darby.
My photo collage of the kids.

I've been tagged!!

2008-11-29T19:16:00.002-06:00

Well, I guess this is a little game that is going around, and I think it's a great one! You are suppose to pick the 4th picture from the 4th album saved on your computer. So, here is mine. It was about 4 years ago at the races in Talladega. It's just a picture I snapped of the racecars passing by our seats in the stands. Long before we had kids, Matt and I would make the most of a Talladega weekend!!!! I remember many nights of fun at the track...wait maybe I don't really REMEMBER that much, but it was fun!!!! Go #8!!!!!!

So now it's my turn to tag 4 people... Bree Reid, Gretchen Hinkle, Mandy Davis, and Jennifer Cotton! Have fun, and I can't wait to see all the pictures!

Matt's Surprise Party! (Adult Supervision Recommended)...

2008-11-23T21:06:00.032-06:00

I hope you enjoy! I hard such a hard time only posting certain pictures from the party b/c I ended up with 245 hilarious pictures that make me die laughing every time I see them! All I can say is, we had a BLAST!!!!!
SURPRISE!!!! Happy Birthday!
My spread that I worked so hard on all day!
Our little family, before the kids left for Grandmomma's and Papa's house!
The present from Lance that took this party to " a whole new level."
All of the guys.
DV starting the party of right!
Me and Brit
the party going girls!!
Group Shot! Little did I know about the guys being silly in the background.
Matt and Lance
I don't even know what to say about this one.
... wow, what a party!
Did you just call me "Stormin' Norman" how did you know that's my nick-name?!?!?!?
Bree are you drunk dialing for pizza, ..."um, yes we need 6 large pizzas, can we get them for $5 a piece...do you have any specials....no we only need 3?" Poor delivery guy, he didn't think it was so funny!!!
My sister, Kimberly & her friend Sarah, who had NO idea what type of Birthday Party she was coming to! She was only an innocent bystander who got sucked into the chaos!!!! But, hey you loved it girl, don't lie!!!!
Matt and Falan having a moment...
This is how it all got started.
My kitchen turned night club - no cover charge!
The poor old radio after it played "Jump Around" 20 times! Not to mention "Ice Ice Baby," "Baby Got Back," and a few others!!!!
Falan, where did you get those glasses?
Scotty passed out... who poured that beer on him????
The End! These are Matt's dad's glasses and this is where they ended up after the party!
Ok, so here are the pictures that everyone has been waiting on.

From Matt's Surprise 30th Birthday Party that I threw him at our house last Saturday (Nov. 15, 2008).

We had an ABSOLUTE BLAST! Everyone there did, as far as I know, even my prego friend Brit! The pictures are what results in a much needed night without any kids, lots of beverages, and a party are all combined! I am just thankful that I pulled this off. It took lots of planning and preparation, thanks to everyone for your help! Sorry, I lied to you so many times Matt, but I had something up my sleeve!!!!!

Happy 30th Birthday Matt!

2008-11-11T12:56:00.003-06:00

Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to you,
Happy birthday to Matt(daddy)!
Happy birthday to you!!!!

Today is Matt's 30th birthday! Wow, I can't believe how fast we are getting old! We didn't get to see him this morning because I had to be at work before he had ever gotten off, but we did leave him a surprise on the kitchen table. Me, Darby, and Bodie got him a new Alabama shirt to wear and an Alabama cup like he has been wanting. He was surprised and called to thank us when he got home and found it. I love to SURPRISE people when they least expect it, it's so much fun!!!! We are having dinner at his mom's so I will post some pic's later! Happy Birthday Matt, I love you so much!

Our Saturday

2008-11-08T19:05:00.001-06:00

ROLL TIDE ROLL!! Wow, what a game! I am just so thankful that it had a great ending, we were getting very nervous! Another win for the Crimson Tide!

This Saturday we had lots of fun! We went to our friend Hallie's 1st Birthday party. It was an a lot of fun! Darby got to play with her buddies Brinley, Talan, and Hallie!

Our backyard in the fall

2008-11-07T19:13:00.006-06:00

I just love the view from our porch in the fall, it reminds me of Gatliburg. The colors of the trees are beautiful. It used to be much more colorful before the man behind us starting clearing off a lot of the trees. We enjoy being on the deck and relaxing, taking in the scenery. Hope everyone is enjoying this time of the year, too!

We love baths!!!

2008-11-07T19:11:00.000-06:00

We were having a good time Thursday night during bath time! Both my babies absolutely love this time of the evening. When our world feels like it's crashing down, I know that I can just stick them in the tub and the smiles come out!!!! Must be something about Johnson's & Johnson's baby wash and warm water that does the trick.

Halloween with The Reid's

2008-11-02T15:42:00.012-06:00

My beautiful little pumpkins! :)
The "Great Pumpkin" left a little surprise for Darby and Bodie.
Happy Halloween love, the Reid's
Darby trick or treating as a cute little pumpkin.
Bodie on his 1st trick or treating outing!
Darby after she had finished accessorizing our pumpkin.

2008 was a great Halloween! It was Bodie's first Halloween and Darby's first time to Trick-or-Treat. We went to a couple houses in the neighborhood, she was hooked as soon as the first piece of candy fell into her bucket. We also enjoyed our annual family Halloween party which was our own version of trunk-or-treat b/c all the sudden we are experiencing high volumes of kids!!! I feel lazy this year b/c I usually go to all lengths to make the family a creative one of a kind costume, but this year I just had the 2 cutest pumpkins in the patch... they were adorable. Hope everyone enjoyed a safe Halloween.

The Wedding

2008-10-30T14:41:00.010-05:00

Me and Shannon looking fabulous!

Aren't these centerpieces awesome! I am in love with this iron flower holder thingy! I am so glad I got to have one! Thanks a million Peek!!!

Me, Shannon, and Ashley enjoying the reception.

The new hubby and wife.

Needless to say I had a much needed night of fun this past weekend. Saturday October 25, 2008 I went to John and Picabo Reeser's wedding. It was absolutely beautiful! It was outdoors at Prospect Mountain in Cullman, AL on Saturday afternoon. The weather cooperated and I just wish I had had my babies there to capture their smiles in that gorgeous setting.

Darby's New Obssession

2008-10-30T14:35:00.003-05:00

Darby got a NEW Thomas t-shirt thanks to Dr. Khoury and his wife! She would wear it everyday if I let her. The afternoon that I gave her the shirt she wore it all night, slept in it, then didn't want to take it off the next morning. I had to assure her that I would only "give Thomas a bath" then give the shirt back to her. She's obssessed with THOMAS!!!!!

Austin's Birthday Party

2008-10-24T15:35:00.002-05:00

Darby had a blast this past Saturday at Austin's birthday party at Oak Mtn State Park. It was such a perfect day that afternoon. We got to pet the animals, had fun in the barn, and rode the hay ride. Darby loved petting the animals so much that I couldn't get her to even eat any cake! The animals would walk right up to you. We all had a great time and I can't wait to go back some day.

A slideshow of Baby Bodie's Arrival

2008-10-17T14:08:00.002-05:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

I found this website and love it! I just love this creation of mine to celebrate Bodie's birth.

2008-10-17T11:31:00.007-05:00

ROLL TIDE BABY!!!!! I am loving the football season as most Alabama fans are I suspect. So to celebrate this weekend's game I am posting this picture I captured of Darby is her Alabama dress. I am such a bad mother because I haven't been able to get a picture of Bodie in his gameday onesie because he spits up on it as soon as I get the camera out or we leave the house. I am working on it though.

Happy Birthday Cousin Austin!!

2008-10-17T00:07:00.009-05:00

Yummmy! Looks like Austin had Thomas colored icing!

Darby and her BIG bite of "birthday cake!"

Here's the cake, note the finger marks where the kids went to town on it!!!! They're only kids once, they had a blast!

We all had a blast celebrating Austin's 3rd Birthday. As you can tell, the Thomas the Train cake was a hit! Darby kept asking for "Percy's chocolate." Austin and Darby were scraping the icing off the cake before dinner ever got started. It took a lot of convincing to get them to eat their spaghetti first, but it did work. I can't believe it's been 3 years since Austin was born (and it's also been EXACTLY 3 years since Matt and I found out we were pregnant with Darby!). My how time flies when you are having fun. Darby and Austin are only 9 months apart, but act like they are identical twins.

Elmo Makes Music

2008-10-11T15:20:00.004-05:00

Just a little travel back in time to tell you about mine and Darby's girls night out. We went to see "Elmo Makes Music" at the BJCC. It was her first concert and she loved it. We had great seats that were only 4 rows from the stage. The show was an hour and a half and she sat through the entire show! Her favorite characters were of course Elmo, Cookie Monster, and Telly. We had a blast and left the boys at home!!

2008-10-10T15:46:00.002-05:00

My little man is smiling :). The time goes by twice as fast with each child you have. Bodie is smiling, cooing, and even rolled over for the first time today!!! When I went in Bodie's room this morning to get him up he had rolled over all by himself. I can't believe it. He is only 2 months old. He's growing up and isn't going to be my little newborn much longer.

Darby is dancing

2008-10-10T14:56:00.000-05:00

I can't believe that my little girl is old enough to take dance! She turned 2 years old this summer so Matt and I decided to sign her up for dance class. I am so surprised that she actually does love it. She goes to class all by herself like a big girl, carries her dance bag backpack, and doesn't even cry because she has to go in class without mommy. When did she get so grown up all of the sudden? Every week she asks "when I go to dance?" She loves wearing her tap shoes, probably because they make noise. The best thing about dance is she'll let me put a pink bow in her hair! My little tomboy actually has found something girly that she likes to do. She is having a blast and meeting new friends and I am so proud of her.

2008-10-08T23:11:00.000-05:00

Ok, so I am new at this "blogging," but decided to create one to keep you in touch and up to date on what's happening in our lives. Matt and I have been married for 4 years and just recently celebrated our anniversary on August 14th. It's been fun and full of many great things. We have a cute home, two beautiful children, and a dog that's still in the puppy stage after 5 years. Darby Matilyn is our first born who came into the world on July 7, 2006. She is now 2 years old and there's never a dull moment. You never know what's going to come out of her mouth, but most of the time she makes perfect sense which is the scariest part. Bodie Franklin is our newest addition to the family who was born on August 1, 2008. He is now 2 months old and smiling. One boy, one girl, it doesn't get much better! Tobe is our Jack Russell who is full of energy and is feeling a little neglected since we've added another baby to his world. We still think he's precious. Matt works for the railroad as a conductor and I am a pediatric RN at Children's hospital in the Orthopaedic clinic. We cherish all the family time we can get, which doesn't seem like enough. I will try to post some family pictures soon for everyone to enjoy!