Final Countdown

So, here we are-less then 24 hours away from the big 30.

It is only my family that makes such a big deal about birthdays?? Maybe.
I like to think of it as my birthmonth. A little fun trait I picked up from my Grandma Mary Jerry Johnson.

 She was a very smart lady.

One more day / post of me blowing up your screen with awesome old pictures.

I will not make you wait any longer...

Every litle boy needs a sky blue jacket right??

Last day in my 20's...

Breaking In...

We interrupt this 30th Birthday week celebration posting to bring you...the last day of summer dance class!

After 7 weeks of dance,we had to mark the last day with a group photo session.

 They.Were.Thrilled

Seriously...what is Lily doing here??
You love it though right??

Not sure what this move was...but she obviously can pat her head and rub her tummy at the same time.

Impressive right?

Summer dance = success.

We are already signed up for fall...and rumor has it that the recital theme this year is Welcome to the Jungle.  I am already pumped.

348 months...9 days

That is how old I am today...if I were still to state my age in months. My mom likes to do this because it makes her feel younger. I think that I will continue this tradition as my kids age.

Happy 2nd Birthday to ME!

Add on 28 candles and we are all caught up to today.

Eat that cake.

(almost) Thirty

Since my 30th birthday is right around the corner (i.e. this Thursday) I thought what better way to commemorate then with a trip down memory lane. And-if nothing else-my mom will enjoy it and maybe get a little teary eyed. 

 Back when we were still a family of four...

Oh hi Caroline...

I mean seriously. I know my mom kept saying the Caroline looked like me but I just now 'got' it. 

Haven't had your fill?? 

Don't worry-we still have 3 more days of the 1980's / 90's to enjoy :)

Money Shot

Yesterday, I had an eye doctor appointment. I also had to take the girls with me.

Brooke could have cared less. She sat, 'read' her books and was overall on her best behavior. Caroline was devastated. Totally distraught that she was not receiving 110% of  my attention and could not physically sit on my lap for the 5 minutes I needed for the exam. As I was getting the old poof in the eye, she decided that she really needed to tell me something. When I didn't respond to her liking, she decided to go in for the kill. Next thing I know, she has pulled my shirt down (and part of my bra) giving the eye technician quite a show. Thank goodness Molly (not Mike) was on shift that a.m. Don't worry-she also narrated the event by yelling "Boobie" while totally humiliating her mom.

Next up, Target. When I saw a doll on clearance for $5.00 I thought I would be mom of the year and get it for Caroline. She was SO pumped. When we went to check out, she couldn't wait to open it. I had to take the baby out of her hands for 1 second so that I could pay...and she was not happy. I guess she had figured out what worked (to get attention) earlier in the day so she went for it. Next thing I know, she is trying the old pull down half of mom's shirt routine. Luckily, I caught her in the act and was able to save myself from a room full of Target employees laughing at the video reel.

Caroline.

Always keeping things interesting.

Twenty

We are officially four months away from the the terrible TWO's. Crazy huh?

I am pretty sure that this was just yesterday...

Now she is a big girl...saying a million words and wanting to do EVERYTHING that Brooke does.

I can only imagine what the next four months will bring...

Goodnight Prayers :)

Last night, while we were saying our prayers, Brooke & I went through our standard list of people that we always pray for. After praying for our grandparents, aunt, uncles and cousins it was time to go to bed. Before I could walk out of the room, though, Brooke stopped me.

Brooke: "Mom-WAIT. We forgot someone."
Mom:    "Ok, who else do we need to pray for?"
Brooke: "Parker & Finley!"
Mom:    "Brooke, that is perfect. We will pray for Parker & Finley."
Brooke: "WAIT! and Katie Perry. Don't forget to tell Mary that we pray for Katie Perry."