Random Pics

One of my favorite things to do is look through my pics and find the random ones. The pics that don't quite "fit" into any of my blogs. Then I like to blog and share them with y'all. So here goes...

Miles LOVES to crawl up on the dash and sun bath. When we get home, he unbuckles and climbs up there. It reminds me of Goose, he says he used to crawl up in the back window of their car and ride there. Just one more way Miles is like his Daddy. I don't let him ride up there, but if he wants to climb up there for a minute or two...

Tenley of course saw me taking his picture and she had to have one too.

I know this pic is horrible quality, but her facial expression is too funny not to share. I'm not exactly sure what she was thinking.

Oh...I love this precious little boy so stinkin' much!!

Playing with mommy's camera...what funny shots we got.

So peaceful...she loves that pillow pet. This was her LAST bottle, she's a big girl...sip cup/ straws all the way. I would have weened her at a year like I did the other two kids, but her formula is expensive and we get it in bulk, so I wasn't about to waste it.

HI, Momma! I'm just laying in bed chillin, watching a movie and doing my best not to take a nap.

So happy...it's like she knew her birthday was the next day.

Syd loves to be outside. Every time someone opens the door she makes a beeline for it, and she is very sad if she doesn't make it to the door before it gets closed.

This is Jake(our black lab)...he is the sweetest dog ever.

Syd was so funny, she would walk over close to Jake and then when he would look at her, she would turn and walk away. She did this several times. Both her and Jake were having fun with it.

Tenley's Party

If I can toot my own horn for just a minute. I thought Tenley's party turned out really well. She was happy, the kids were entertained, the weather was beautiful, cake, and homemade ice cream. Does it get any better? This year we celebrated in the park. We rented a pink princess bouncy castle, I bought bubbles and water guns as party favors, and we were close to the pond so the kids could play with the ducks.

All the kids minus Wade...I didn't think it was quite safe for him to be in there with this bunch just quite yet.

Zayne really liked the bouncy castle. I think that's Zach behind him...

It doesn't look like it, but Syd thought it was a lot of tun too!

Wow...my big girl is 5!

We work so well together! Don't we look like we are having fun?!?

YumYum...would you get a look at that ring...she wore that ALL day.

Sometimes the camera snaps at the wrong moment...but what funny faces

So happy! Can you tell she enjoys being the center of attention?

Granny was getting a little Wade time.

Grandpa found Wade a pallet...not sure that is the most sanitary place to out him, but Wade didn't seem to mind.

Syd now thinks Grandnanna is a professional bubble blower. She'll let her blow bubbles for her anytime!!!

Bouncy time fun...I went in for a couple of minutes and I have to say it is quite a bit of fun.

Little Buddies!

WHEW...3 birthday parties down and 9 months until I have to start planning again. No party for Goose, he has told me if I EVER throw him another party he will kill me.

F..R..E..E..D..O..M...

Towards the end of our fun day at Joyland I decided to let Syd out of her stroller and stretch out...she loved it!!! 

In my previous post about Joyland, I forgot to mention. In case you were wondering why all the kids were wearing green...we went on St Patty's Day. We didn't want any of our kids getting pinch(by other kids or each other)

Joyland Fun...

Alanna called the Friday before Spring Break and asked if I wanted to get the kids together for a "fun" day during the break (she is so organized and good at getting things together). Of course the kids would be up for anything, and I thought it was a great idea. We decided on Joyland in LBK. I invited Steph and her boys to join us. This way we would have 6 riders and 3 non-riders. Everyone would have a buddy to ride with.

Honestly I can't remember now who told me, but I had heard that Joyland wasn't that great, so I went with my expectations pretty low. I figured the kids would have fun regardless. But was I in for a surprise...the kids and I had a blast! Yes, me too. Because Kate and Miles were in the "in-between" stage I was able to ride some of the rides with them. I probably haven't rode carnival rides in 10 yrs. It definitely brought back my youth. You will have to tune into Alanna's blog for pictures of me riding the rides(although, I'm secretly hoping that none of the ones of me turned out)

Here are pics of the kids having some fun...

We started off with the "Horseies" as Miles called them. Tenley was ready to get to the "bigger" rides.

Steph thought Syd looked really funny upside down so she took her pic.

Ah...the much loved Log ride. I think the kids would have spent all day here if we had let them.

Poor Miles...he was about an inch too short for the log ride...he was so sad. Next time buddy!

Tenley on the other hand was ecstatic that she made the cut.

Zachary & Luke taking their turn...The old fart up front is the one that wouldn't let Miles ride.

Here is our bunch...Zayne stayed with Meme.

Ten and Rach are ready to ride the train.

Ten and Kate are in the first plane and you can see the top of Miles head in the second one.

Miles favorite ride ended up being a toss up between this kiddie coaster and the horseies.  I think he thought this one was more fun, but he does love horses.

Rach and Kate are strapped in and ready to go...

We stayed together for a while, but then the big kids were ready for their rides. So I took Kate and Miles back to the rides they could ride together. I was worried Kate would want to stay with the big kids, but she said she would ride with Miles.

Let's get this train agoing...

Around...Around we go!!

Now this ride was just almost too much...who wants to drive a car backwards??? Miles didn't seem to mind though.

The true difference between boys and girls...every time they passed Kate was playing with something different on the plane...and every time they passed Miles would shoot me with the toy gun!

Miles was so excited he finally got to ride a water ride with Luke he couldn't hardly stand it.

Now this is a scary thought...Ten and Kate steering a boat. Luckily they weren't given too much latitude.

"Gee fellas this has been great fun, but can we go home?"

Alanna, thanks for inviting us, we have a terrific time!! Let's do it again!!!

Mr & Mrs Ross Riggs

Here they are... My little Ra and his new bride!

3.5.11

 My prayer is that God would bless your marriage beyond either one of your hopes or expectations. That He would have y'all to be the husband and wife that truly reflects the relationship of Christ and the Church. Keep your focus on God and all the "rest" of the stuff will work itself out. Also, LOVE each other! I mean truly love each other. Before you say or do something, take a minute to think about the others wants, feelings, and needs. Then act...in their best interest. Welcome to the family Pam. We love you both and wish you many, many years of happiness.

Tenley's 5!!!

Tenley has a cool birthday, meaning most of the time it falls on Spring Break and she doesn't have to go to school. However, this little 5 yr old had other plans. She had her mind made up...she HAD to go to school. If she didn't go to school they wouldn't sing to her, give her birthday tickles, and she wouldn't be able to share her birthday cake. I tired to tell her they would do all that on Monday, but there was just no getting around it...she was going to school on her birthday. 

So I got up early and baked her a cake to take to share with her friends...Pink and Purple...Of course!

A little too much pink, if you ask me. I wasn't very proud of this cake, but hey...it just had to please 5 yr olds.

My Big Girl...

With it being Spring Break, I was off from work, so I picked the kids up early and we headed over to my Aunts. My cousin Lori was in town for a couple of days. Since Lori's Bday had been on Sunday and it was Tenley's Bday. Aunt Dar made a cake for them to share.

Birthday cake # 2...

Lori & Tenley

My little Girlie, Girl! This was her pose all day...I'm 5

All primped and polished. Toe nails polished...check! Bracelet...check! Belt...check! Hair fixed...check! She is ready to celebrate in style!

Later that night...
We had our family party. We ate fried chicken and mashed potatoes(Tenley's request). Because I was tired from all the birthday cakes and cupcakes I had made for Miles, Sydney, and Tenley, I didn't make a cake special for just us. We put candles in the leftover cake from school and Aunt Dar's. Tenley didn't seem to mind. She was ready to get open her gift...

There it is again...I'm 5!

A Unicorn Pillow Pet!!! She has wanted this since Santa mistakenly left her a Bumble Bee at Christmas. What was he thinking?!?! I told her "Santa probably ran out". She said, "No, he forgot I wanted the Unicorn not the Bumble Bee"

"So it's Tenley's Birthday...big deal...I don't see why we have to make such a big fuss?"

Whew! It was a busy day...I'm tired again just thinking about it.