Happy 30th Birthday Daddy!!

Oh mercy! This day had been thought about and planned for since sometime in December. I knew I wanted to surprise Kevin with a big party but I was really worried that he'd somehow ask too many questions or hear something he shouldn't. But much to my surprise-he was surprised!!
40 friends and family members helped me pull off one massive fun evening! Here are shots of what Kevin walked into...a sea of red! (Way more fun than black huh?!)
Gooooo Wolfpack!

Here is the cake that I semi-snuck off to make. There was a story behind it, I was suppose to be going to Momma's to help her make one...etc...
I had bigger hopes for this cake, but the icing was giving me a fit. Turned out just fine though...notice the Boston B if you will. :)

More friends and family members.

One of my favorite little fellas in the whole world! Riley is so sweet with Sidney Kate and it just melts my heart! He helped her carry a birthday present to Kevin.

One More Time...

Sidney Kate is a fan of reading books...she will grab a book from her little basket, bring it to one of us-and the fun begins. After each one is finished she runs back to get another. We end up with a pile of books on the floor every night...among the other 5,000 toys.

This one is a favorite of ours. It is almost like a Sesame Street rap. She's pretty good at doing what it says and we get a big kick out of reading it to her. She likes it too, hence the "One More Time" request.

Random Girl Life Part 3

She does love those cowboy boots. No pants needed.

Houston: We have another potty moment! Here she is flushing away. Still not a regular thing but there is some interest now and again.

Ahhh sweet Puppy Love! She is becoming very fond of Indy and Buster (even though she calls both of them Indy.) I am 100% sure Indy has finally learned there is a purpose for another little being in this house-to give him love and affection! He eats up some Sidney Kate rubbing!

Here she is letting Buster in on the action. Sweet boys! How could you ever banish your first babies (puppies) from the house because you have a child? That is a bond that can never be re-created! Such sweet stuff!

Random Girl Life Part 2

Big puffy jacket, courtesy of Mama V. It's super cute and cozy!

Cheese! (I seriously need to quit that and maybe say "smile!")

Told you-another corner funny! Elaine from work (Hey Elaine!) gave me this super cute purse. Well, I wasn't even up the stairs with it before someone took it from me, declared "Mine!" and ran from me. I found her in her corner clutching it for dear life. No sweetheart, Mommy won't steal your purse!

Just a naked cowgirl we found running through our house.

Random Girl Life

So here Sidney Kate is sporting some of her new pajamas (Thanks Haithcocks!).

She actually sat still for a bit and I was able to braid her hair. If she gives me a little more time I can really fix her up. :)

Her favorite corner: Does it get any cuter? Stay tuned for more funnies in her corner. But here she looks like she's seriously on a stylish mission.

Muah!

Random Accessories

Because everyone needs a glove on in the house...wearing their pajamas...watching Noggin'.

along with a mismatch headband...

Who doesn't wear Cinderella shoes to church?

Afternoon "Cheese!"

GG visits one afternoon a week, sometimes mores (when she's super lucky). hehe
Here is Sidney Kate cheesin' it up.

No more smiling without feeling the need to cheese it up-this camera has ruined her!

"My Boyfriend's Back..."

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Saturday we had a playdate with Aunt Jill, Uncle Josh, Grayson, Jason and Brett. It has been awhile since we've all gotten together and we were all looking forward to an evening of fun!
Check out her earrings, bracelets and headband...ready to impress!

No better way to start a (play)date than to clean house. They both wanted to vacuum; I get the impression that lil Brett is going to make a great husband one day!

When Uncle Josh saw the Sit n' Spin he couldn't resist...turns out it's just like getting back on a bicycle!

Sidney Kate wanted to show him how it was really done.

Random note from the evening: Sidney Kate has yet another new thing...responding with, "What Honey?" This cracks us up every time because we never know when she'll say it. She said it to Brett after he called for her-we all died and wished we had a video camera on that moment!

Playdate Continued (aka: My Boyfriend's Back)

Toys, toys, toys! I'm sure these two think Christmas is every day now!
Sidney Kate and Brett opened up their gifts and then wanted the other's...it's a process at this age and overall they played pretty well together. Here are a few of the cool things they opened.

This is no regular Elmo, this guy floats in the tub and if you wind him up he'll go!

Brett knew that SKV wanted her own tool set and got her this awesome little toolkit. (I had a big time with it after everyone left!)

Leave it up to Aunt Jill and Uncle Josh to find the best gifts ever! They each got a faucet thing (for lack of a better word) that shines a blue light for cold water and a red light for hot water. LOVE IT! I would like one for every faucet in the house...do you know how often I stand with my hand under the water waiting for it to warm up? I can see a lot of potential with this invention!

Playdate Part 3

Who couldn't love a face like that? Especially decorated with pink shades?!

No playdate is complete without ice cream...and this wasn't just any ice cream! This was unbelievable ice cream! Grayson took butter pecan ice cream sandwiches (I didn't know those existed) and put them in a dish covered with sweetened condensed milk, pecans...I can't even recall it properly (maybe they'll comment the recipe for us)...anyway, it was fabulous! Sidney Kate had two...yes two servings.

Sidney Kate and Brett found another function for her new toy-a bed. So precious!

This was the scene toward the end of the night-both standing on the tiny stool with Grayson playing the role as their base. I guess standing on the ground just didn't have the same appeal.

Playdate Part 4

If you haven't figured it out by now...we had a BIG time! I hate not to represent each fun part of the evening, so I can't leave this hiliarious part out...
It all started innocently enough with Bretty and Sidney Kate trying to figure out how to share the Sit n' Spin.

Next thing we know Uncle Josh and Aunt Jill had found a great solution! Aunt Jill was too busy holding babies, so Uncle Josh kindly grabbed her big toe and took them for a spin...poor toe!

You know Sidney Kate wasn't going to let her turn on Aunt Jill's shoulders go!
It all reminds me of this...

Then they wanted to do Uncle Josh's part...it's amazing how much they soak in!

Playdate Ending

By the end of all our fun, these two figured out how to spin together. What a fun way to end a big evening!

I guess the adults were in some type of deep conversation and we missed them exiting the living room...when someone (Grayson I believe) went to see why all was quiet, she found this.
We all ran down the hall with cameras in tow when she called us...then Kevin looked at Jason and said, "You didn't have the talk with him did you?!" hahaha!