Happy 2012
So many things have been going on, so many things to catch up on. I started this blog for my sweet Audrey. I was doing pretty good for a while until BOOM "Facebook" was introduced to me. I have really slacked with my blogging and have used Facebook to post my day-to-day events. So last night I remembered my blog. It took me forever to remember my password, how sad is that? Any way I plan to start it up again and post as many things as I can remember. Stay tuned.....
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Thursday, May 27, 2010
First year of school
She did it...Audrey made it through her first year of big girl school. Today is last day of Pre 3-K at St. Ignatius Catholic School. She has made so many new friends, which whom she talks about constantly. She has learned so many new things, and over all she has really enjoyed her school year. All the teachers told me that she was the sweetest, well mannered little girl that they had known in long time. That just makes me beam with delight.
My precious girl, I am so proud of you. You are growing way to fast for me to handle. You no longer let me walk you to class, because as you said, "big girls walk by themselves". The first day you denied me of that, I teared up while I watched you. I loved that you kept looking back making sure I was still there, waving me good-bye and blowing me kisses. I have all your drawings that you made for me and daddy, and I will treasure them always.
I tried with all my might to attend all of you school parties, programs, and special days. Unfortunately, I did have to miss a couple. I promise to make it to all of your class parties next year. My favorite of all was the Mother's Day picnic. I loved sitting on our blanket and having our lunch together. You gave me an apron with your painted handprints all over it. Your Christmas program was precious. You stood on that stage and sang your heart out. You looked so cute in your denim pants, red turtle neck and Santa hat. I enjoyed your class parade. You were truly the cutest little bunny rabbit I have ever seen. Your Halloween party was a blast...you dressed as Tinkerbell, and we had pizza and fruit for lunch.
Thank you for making this first year of school easy for me. I cried when I walked you to class on your very first day. You were excited, but a bit nervous and scared all at the same time. When you got home on that day, you were talking a mile a minute. You already loved it, and had made what I pray for you, life long friends.
Audrey, I love you so very much. You are truly my greatest blessing. Sweet girl, I hope you enjoy your summer break as much as you enjoyed your first year of school.
She did it...Audrey made it through her first year of big girl school. Today is last day of Pre 3-K at St. Ignatius Catholic School. She has made so many new friends, which whom she talks about constantly. She has learned so many new things, and over all she has really enjoyed her school year. All the teachers told me that she was the sweetest, well mannered little girl that they had known in long time. That just makes me beam with delight.
My precious girl, I am so proud of you. You are growing way to fast for me to handle. You no longer let me walk you to class, because as you said, "big girls walk by themselves". The first day you denied me of that, I teared up while I watched you. I loved that you kept looking back making sure I was still there, waving me good-bye and blowing me kisses. I have all your drawings that you made for me and daddy, and I will treasure them always.
I tried with all my might to attend all of you school parties, programs, and special days. Unfortunately, I did have to miss a couple. I promise to make it to all of your class parties next year. My favorite of all was the Mother's Day picnic. I loved sitting on our blanket and having our lunch together. You gave me an apron with your painted handprints all over it. Your Christmas program was precious. You stood on that stage and sang your heart out. You looked so cute in your denim pants, red turtle neck and Santa hat. I enjoyed your class parade. You were truly the cutest little bunny rabbit I have ever seen. Your Halloween party was a blast...you dressed as Tinkerbell, and we had pizza and fruit for lunch.
Thank you for making this first year of school easy for me. I cried when I walked you to class on your very first day. You were excited, but a bit nervous and scared all at the same time. When you got home on that day, you were talking a mile a minute. You already loved it, and had made what I pray for you, life long friends.
Audrey, I love you so very much. You are truly my greatest blessing. Sweet girl, I hope you enjoy your summer break as much as you enjoyed your first year of school.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Happy 4th Birthday Audrey
Our sweet baby girl has turned four years old. It seems like it was just yesterday that I held her for the very first time and fell completely in love with her. She was such a tiny little baby, with a bit of dark hair, and the same blue eyes.
Her birthday was on a Tuesday this year, but we started her birthday week with dinner of her choice Monday night. She chose the "Bar-B-Que House"...a.k.a. Dreamland. She was given a bowl of vanilla ice-cream for dessert.
Tuesday, I delivered cupcakes to Audrey's class for their morning snack. As we walked in the class room door, she was greeted with lots of birthday wishes. Miss Lucy presented her with a special birthday hat, which she wore all day long. She was the lucky duck for the day, where she was the line leader, got to sit in the special chair, assist Miss Lucy, and feed the class fish. Audrey told me that all the kids sang "Happy Birthday" to her and this made her so happy. She told me this was the best birthday ever!!!
After school, she had her two best friends, Margaret Catherine and Raley over for
Happy Meals and birthday cake. The three of them had a really good time. All of them dressed up in Audrey's princess dresses and sat down like little ladies to have dinner and dessert. They played outside on the swing set for a while, but given it was a school night we had to call it a night early.
Wednesday evening Audrey was invited to have dinner with Margaret Catherine at her house. This came as a wonderful surprise to her. She loves to socialize with her friends. She took her pj's with her, and came home all clean and ready for bed. This was more of a favor for me than a treat for her. Thank you Deacy.
Lindsay came to stay with Audrey Thursday evening while Ward and I went on our usual date. We danced and laughed the night away. We toasted to our sweet little girl's birthday. Our dates are always such fun. We are with the same friends, at the same place, sitting at the same table, but it never seems to get old.
Friday, Gramps and Robin arrived to help celebrate Audrey's birthday. We went for dinner at the Bar-B-Que house.....yes this was the second time in the same week....but who's counting. Harding and Thomas were able to join us. It really turned out to be a really nice evening. Everyone was incredibly tired, so after dinner and chatting for a bit, we headed home to rest up for Audrey's big Hoedown at the park.
Saturday Morning....The Big Day!!! I was up early as expected. I got myself ready and started loading up the car. Deacy offered to get Audrey dressed and to her party. This gracious act of kindness really took a huge weight off of me. Thank you again Deacy.
Audrey arrived at her party with her denim skirt, plaid shirt, pigtails, and boots. She looks absolutely adorable. Nearly all of her class mates were there. All the kids were given a cowboy hat and bandanna. After playing in the park for a while, everyone sat down for lunch itching for the ponies to arrive. Thankfully they were right on schedule. Most of the kids lined up and waited there turn. Audrey was a little hesitate at first, but she rode her pony. She was so proud of herself, she just beamed with pride.
I tried with all my might to hold off on the gift opening until we got home. Audrey wasn't at all in favor of that idea. She opened all her gifts and she was sure to say thank you to everyone. Our gift to her this year was a pair of roller skates. Whites boots with pink wheels. I cannot wait to get her to the rink. She has been practicing in our living room, and doing really well so far.
After her party, we headed home where we all three took a really needed nap. After our nap, Audrey was still in the birthday week mood so she decided that we should have dinner at the Cracker Barrel. My mother and grandmother were able to join us.
Audrey's birthday week turned to be fantastic. I am so grateful for all of our family and friends who were able to make Audrey's 4th birthday so wonderful. I am very happy that Gramps and Robin were able to drive in from Demopolis and spend the weekend with us, and help celebrate our baby girl's special day.
Our sweet baby girl has turned four years old. It seems like it was just yesterday that I held her for the very first time and fell completely in love with her. She was such a tiny little baby, with a bit of dark hair, and the same blue eyes.Her birthday was on a Tuesday this year, but we started her birthday week with dinner of her choice Monday night. She chose the "Bar-B-Que House"...a.k.a. Dreamland. She was given a bowl of vanilla ice-cream for dessert.
Tuesday, I delivered cupcakes to Audrey's class for their morning snack. As we walked in the class room door, she was greeted with lots of birthday wishes. Miss Lucy presented her with a special birthday hat, which she wore all day long. She was the lucky duck for the day, where she was the line leader, got to sit in the special chair, assist Miss Lucy, and feed the class fish. Audrey told me that all the kids sang "Happy Birthday" to her and this made her so happy. She told me this was the best birthday ever!!!
After school, she had her two best friends, Margaret Catherine and Raley over for
Happy Meals and birthday cake. The three of them had a really good time. All of them dressed up in Audrey's princess dresses and sat down like little ladies to have dinner and dessert. They played outside on the swing set for a while, but given it was a school night we had to call it a night early.Wednesday evening Audrey was invited to have dinner with Margaret Catherine at her house. This came as a wonderful surprise to her. She loves to socialize with her friends. She took her pj's with her, and came home all clean and ready for bed. This was more of a favor for me than a treat for her. Thank you Deacy.
Lindsay came to stay with Audrey Thursday evening while Ward and I went on our usual date. We danced and laughed the night away. We toasted to our sweet little girl's birthday. Our dates are always such fun. We are with the same friends, at the same place, sitting at the same table, but it never seems to get old.
Friday, Gramps and Robin arrived to help celebrate Audrey's birthday. We went for dinner at the Bar-B-Que house.....yes this was the second time in the same week....but who's counting. Harding and Thomas were able to join us. It really turned out to be a really nice evening. Everyone was incredibly tired, so after dinner and chatting for a bit, we headed home to rest up for Audrey's big Hoedown at the park.
Saturday Morning....The Big Day!!! I was up early as expected. I got myself ready and started loading up the car. Deacy offered to get Audrey dressed and to her party. This gracious act of kindness really took a huge weight off of me. Thank you again Deacy.
Audrey arrived at her party with her denim skirt, plaid shirt, pigtails, and boots. She looks absolutely adorable. Nearly all of her class mates were there. All the kids were given a cowboy hat and bandanna. After playing in the park for a while, everyone sat down for lunch itching for the ponies to arrive. Thankfully they were right on schedule. Most of the kids lined up and waited there turn. Audrey was a little hesitate at first, but she rode her pony. She was so proud of herself, she just beamed with pride.
I tried with all my might to hold off on the gift opening until we got home. Audrey wasn't at all in favor of that idea. She opened all her gifts and she was sure to say thank you to everyone. Our gift to her this year was a pair of roller skates. Whites boots with pink wheels. I cannot wait to get her to the rink. She has been practicing in our living room, and doing really well so far.
After her party, we headed home where we all three took a really needed nap. After our nap, Audrey was still in the birthday week mood so she decided that we should have dinner at the Cracker Barrel. My mother and grandmother were able to join us.
Audrey's birthday week turned to be fantastic. I am so grateful for all of our family and friends who were able to make Audrey's 4th birthday so wonderful. I am very happy that Gramps and Robin were able to drive in from Demopolis and spend the weekend with us, and help celebrate our baby girl's special day.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Our weekend was filled with nothing but fun. We kicked it off Friday night at the Cracker Barrel, Audrey's request for dinner. After dinner we went home to rest up for our big day at "Disney Live" Ward was unable to join us due to work, but me, Audrey, my mother and grandmother headed to Pensacola around 11:00 Saturday morning. We stopped off for lunch at the Spot of Tea, downtown Mobile.
Audrey was a pot of endless chatter all the way to the Pensacola Civic Center. She was so excited, she could hardly wait. She kept repeating...we are going to have just so much fun. And indeed we did. Audrey participated in all the singing and dancing. She was in total awe as Mickey Mouse appear live on stage. When Minnie made her appearance, Audrey's eyes were bigger than ever, she starred in amazement, and grinned from ear to ear. She looked up at me and said, I just love her so much.
After the show, we went to have dinner at the Cock of the Walk....one of our favorites. Mobile no longer has one, so this was a real treat. We got home just before dark, and we were totally tuckered out. Falling to sleep came really easy.
Sunday morning Audrey got ready for a day with Kathy and Mary. They went to the Little Sisters of the Poor annual lawn party, where Audrey had a blast. Ward and I met the three of them along with Meme and my mother at the Olive Garden for lunch. After lunch, Audrey continued her day with Kathy and Mary. Ward and I did a little shopping and headed home to wait for Audrey's return.
Our weekend was busy and went by really quick, but the memories we made are priceless.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Catching Up... 
Audrey is now in big girl school at St. Ignatius, and man is she thriving. She totally loves her new school, her friends, and her teacher Ms. Lucy. She is excited every morning, and has a story to tell every afternoon. Friday's are her favorite, because her teacher lets each child choose a trinket or candy from her treasure chest. Friday's are now known as "Treasure Chest Day" Audrey is now insisting that I let her walk herself to class. I don't think I can do that just yet. Maybe later in the year, but certainly not now. I don't think I'm ready to just drop her off and drive away while she walks herself to class.
One of the funniest things that has happened with Audrey and school is once a week Audrey gets to choose her outfit for the day. I had no idea that the day, her day to choose just so happened to be "Picture Day". Toward the end of September Audrey was bugging me to pieces about wearing all her Halloween shirts, dresses, etc. Well for "Picture Day", her day to choose, she wore one of her Halloween T-SHIRTS with a matching ribbon. This is also a shirt from last year. I had the cutest smocked dress with matching bow all picked out...all I needed to know was the date school pictures would be taken. Somehow I missed that memo. I got the proofs back yesterday, and was actually surprised...I really love the pictures. Audrey is extremely proud of her choice of outfits, and likes the photo on the left...so the left it is. Goodness I love that girl!
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
The Lollipop
The other night we met my sister, Mary Catherine, Teresa, and Kendall for dinner at the Cracker Barrel. Audrey loves that place. Ward and Audrey normally go there for breakfast and sometimes Audrey invites me to join them. You know it's one of those things that the two of them share on Saturday mornings. Honestly, I'm usually still in bed. Anyway, that place is a kids heaven for a restaurant. All the toys and gadgets, Audrey just loses herself there. Well we were leaving and she wanted this really BIG lollipop and I the mom said no. Audrey went directly to her daddy after I left, and batted her big blue eyes at him and the lollipop was hers. By the look on her face, I'll say she was loving her lollipop.
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