That was a good one, huh guys?

Yes, I said- "That was a good one, huh guys?"




This would be Elem's quote of the night, in response to watching Toy Story 2. Followed by lots of giggling by mommy and daddy, and then loud shots of laughter by Elem once he realized how funny he was being! hahahaha!What a silly little dude-with great big grown up comments and expressions!

3 year birthday moments

Well looking back, I am noticing that I never did a post on Elem's Third Birthday Party!! How could I NOT do one on that birthday?? So I am taking a minute to take a little trip down birthday party lane. I am sure I wont do the party justice, but I didn't want to forget all the little memories from this super special event. We had such a great turnout, and I made sure to not let this party planning get me stressed. With school, work, and everything else going on in our lives right now, I just really didn't have a choice. So I dd my best to keep it pretty simple, and include all of Elem's favorites, because this day was all about him!!!

The invitation. Which turned out so fabulous. I love love love it!


The Table and Decorations (yes I used those 3 for $1.00 punch balls! Best idea ever!


The Cake (Elem's choice-he wanted a "penguino" so he got a penguino-courtesy of Aunt Ali)


The Bounce House.The only thing Elem wanted for his party-a "trampoline". So he got it!


And jumped and jumped and jumped.


Water gun station and the dirt and worm station. They were not supposed to be integrated, but somehow they ended up as one. Oh well, Elem LOVES to dig in the dirt so I tried to make that happen for his birthday! Good mommy.


The CARS pinanta. Elem chose it, and he busted it. And I believe he ate about one piece of candy.


Hangin out with Cecilia-cruzin in the jeep around the yard!


The big Bday present is here...dadadadaaaaaa-a new bike!


He LUVS his bike. It is all he wanted!!!


Overall it was such a great party. No stress, well hardly any stress, lots of friends and family, and Elem had a great time eating all his favorite foods, playing with all kinds of things he loves, and of course eating cake and jumping on the trampoline. We are so lucky to have such great friends and famiy who love Elem and came out to wish him a very happy bday. :)Can't believe my little boy just turned 3 years old, but I am beyond excited to watch him grow into the sweet little boy he is. He makes me so happy!

Picture of the week

How could you not LOVE this picture?

If you haven't noticed, Elem is a huge fan of the weed eater and of course, his daddy's shoes. This is cuteness overload.

Happy 30th Birthday to me!

I finally hit the big 3-0 this year. Yes I have to admit that turing 30 was actually kind of a sad time for me. I love love love being able to say that I am 20 something. I dont even care what follows the 20 just as long as I get to say it. I loved my 20s. I mean I loved just about every single thing about them. In the beginning of my 20s I was in college and made some of the very best friends I could ever imagine! I started branching out as a person and in my job skills etc. In the middle, I made a huge transition and moved to Little Rock for good, which is a giant step in my life, because I really do feel like we will be settled here for a while. And then of course in my mid-late 20s I was pregnant, and had Elem. I got married, and bought our house, and found an amazing job that challenged me in ways I could never begin to imagine. And lastly I found myself back in the school journey, on the road to becoming a nurse. So needless to say, the 20s have done me well, and it is hard for me to kiss them goodbye! I always thought of myself as never caring about age, or when people hit those milestones in their ages, but now I really feel what they are saying! So for my 30th birthday I really didnt want to have a huge bash, just because I wasnt all too ready to embrace the whole next decade of my life, AND I kind of let it slip up on me with work and school and didnt too much spend time focusing on it. I spent the day of course with a mini party with the family here in Bryant, after work we had some much loved cake and ice creme and of course let the kiddos help me blow out the candles.



On Friday night, Seth and I headed out for Happy Hour with some of our friends and then onto the Peabody for some music! I must say, I cant hang like I used to. haha. I think by about 11pm I was pretty much ready to go. Just because I didnt want to feel bad the next day when I was trying to hang out with Elem and relax! I guess that is one indicator that my priorities are shifting huh? Not that I dont love hanging out with my friends-but I like hanging out earlier in the evening, rather than trying to stay out late and just pay for it the next day. haha. Here are a couple of pics from my 30th birthday!


Me, Erin, Steph, and Kristi-How could my birthday be right without my Flying Saucer girls! I love them so. :)


Seth and I-He loves me so-and loves to tell me that I am older than him. ....except I am only 1 month and 1 day older than him, but he never includes that part.


Seth, me, and Troy listening to some good music at the Peabody


Me, Mandi, Karla, Megan

So, 30s I must embrace you now that I have had a second to take it all in. If only my 30s can be a wonderful as my 20s, I would be a happy woman. Happy 30th Birthday to me!

A lawn mower

I love walking outside, on my way to take out the trash, and on the way noticing just a few things that make me smile. A few things that just a few years ago would not have been there, that I had any idea would make me smile from ear to ear at midnight-literally when I was just on my way to get rid of some garbage before I headed off to bed. As I look around at my freshly cut yard (courtesy of my super amazing hubby) I see the "handy manny" ball in the flower bed bushes, reminding me of a few good kicks Elem and I had right before we headed in the house for dinner, but that never seemed to make it through the entry way. I see the football in the yard and garage door still open with bikes out and motorized jeep all "parked" in their correct spot for the not-none of which allow for the garage door to be closed on this particular night because of certain pieces sticking out beyond the sensor. And the preschool size lawn mower parked nicely beside the garbage can where I am disposing of my goods. Oddly enough I find all of this stuff scattered around my yard at this time of evening-stars out and shining brightly in the sky-to be very serene. All is calm, I am the only one up, yet all of the little bits and pieces of the hard days work are still out and about but in a not so hectic way. Sometimes it feels good to take a look at what is "happening" around you, when it is not actually "happening" so you can enjoy the moments for what they are. Thank you Mr. Lawn Mower for being there and allowing me to take a moment for the sweetness it is.

Catch phrases

A few catch phrases or just conversation bits that Elem has been spitting out that let me know I need to stay on my toes are below:


Mommy: Elem, when did you learn that?

Elem: A couple months ago.




Elem: Hey guys,

Mommy and Daddy: Yes?

Elem: I love ya'll




Elem: Hey momma

Mommy: Yes Elem

Elem: I know all about Scooby Doo

Mommy: huh? How do you know about Scooby Doo, you have never seen it.

Elem: I looked it up

Mommy: You looked it up where?

Elem: On the computer




Daddy: Elem what are you doing?

Elem: Hang on, I'm on the phone

Daddy: Who's on there?

Elem: Nobody! I'm texting!!!

Elem: Hey, I know whats a good idea...

Mommy and Daddy: Whats a good idea?

Elem: We can "insert anything you would like here" Thats a good idea.