Baby Pool Time

About two weeks ago I ran up to Wal-Mart and grabbed this baby pool for the kids to play in while I am in the house working (and when I say “kids” I mean the big kids and not the babies).  But the other day we had a break in our activities and I let the babies go out there and we all played.  They had the best time splashing in the water.  I am sure that my neighbors think that we are white trash because I have this baby pool up on my deck, but a girl has to do what girl has to do in order to get the house unpacked and put together.  I am sure then also think I am crazy because with the purchase of our house we are also part of the really nice HOA swim/tennis just a few feet up the road.  But I can’t manage 4 kids up there by myself, and I can’t unpack the house like that.  Speaking of unpacking the house – I am down to one room left with boxes in it.  I don’t think 1 out of 17 is too bad. 

Twin Pictures

The other day I packed up all of my beautiful children and we headed to McDonald's with an indoor play place to play.  I usually hate these things because they are dirty, but my kids had been stuck at home for 8 days and we really had not gotten out any with all of the unpacking and new home projects.  But since it has been raining for 6 weeks straight in the great state of Georgia we had to settle for a place that had lunch and playing.  The kids did not care that it was dirty, so I let them play play play, and then we came home and took a bath!  The twins did not get to play, but they sure did enjoy the cheese burger and french fries.  I think Addition will be a french fry junkie! 

These pictures are not from McDonald's but from the twins that afternoon playing in their room.  You can see the evidence of McDonald's on Addison's shirt.  Not really sure that these pictures belong on this blog post, or that the above blog post belongs with these pictures. 

Happy 4th Birthday My Sweet Emma Grace

Dear Emma Grace,

I have no idea where the past four years have gone. I have no idea how I was blessed with such a special, strong willed, independent, beautiful little girl who looks just like her daddy. I love you more and more every day. I love that you and I have so much time to spend together now days, and that you love being home with me and do activities (art projects) with me every day. I love that lately you have loved to organize! And that the other day you pulled all of your cloths out of your drawers, and closet, and wardrobe and organized them in the new shelf I had bought for you to put in your closet. I love that yesterday you and I made a birthday cake together to celebrate your 4th birthday. I love that you love to hang out and annoy your big brother and that you love to help me with the babies. I love you so much and so enjoy watching you grow up.

I learned yesterday that the OB doctor that I used to see, and who cared for me while I was pregnant with you passed away. He was a wonderful man. Dr. Cole was his name, and today my heart is heavy knowing that only 4 short years ago that you were still in my belly and that he was caring for us. He was an older doctor, he actually was your Nene’s doctor when she was carrying your daddy. He was 78 years old. I never really knew that he was that old, but he was the most caring doctor ever. Just over night it has made me realize how fast time flies and how quickly things can change. I look forward to cherishing the next many years with you baby girl, and spending so much more time together.

Love, Mom


This is Emma Grace's Birthday Balloon.  She was so excited when she woke up this morning and found it in her room tied to her new birthday lamp.  Yes I tried to be really practical this year and got her a lamp for her birthday to match her new room design.  I will show pictures when the room is complete. 

You can say that this year has really helped cure me of my OCD.  Taylor and I went birthday shopping last night at 7:30 when Ryan got home from work.  Talk about waiting till the last minute.  When we got home it was after 10:00 p.m.  I sat down had a snack pumped and asked the boys to help me wrap.  Old Laura would not have let my kids bake cupcakes for their birthday, and I would have made sure the packages were extra perfect with lots of ribbon.  I do have to say that Emma Grace could have cared less this morning when opening her gifts.  And Taylor was so proud of the job he did!

 Emma Grace's Homemade Birthday cupcakes!

 May all your birthday wishes come true!

This was Emma Grace's big birthday gift.  It is an art table/train table (remember I said I was going to be practical this year).  I have about decided that if I unpack one more box of toys or books I am going to loose my mind.  My children have more stuff that they ever need!!!  So practical we are.  I did let Taylor pick out some gifts for Emma Grace last night, and he thought she needed some more train accessories to go with the art/train table.  She love it all, and not quit playing with her train all day long. 



I think I am going to write a post on all of my wheeling and dealing I have been doing next.  Stay tuned!