Mis Quince Photo Shoot

What a day! We started by going to church early this morning, coming home, taking Weegie to get her hair done, going to Costco, coming home, 2 hour dance practice, getting make up done, change clothes, run to the park, take pictures, run back to the dress shop, get new clothes, go back to the park, take more pictures, run back to the dress shop, change clothes one more time, run to church, deliver passes and then finally home! Today Weegie had her reception picture photo shoot and she looked amazing!!!! I would post a picture, but I'm waiting until after the quince. She was going to dress casual, but then Anna, the dress shop owner said she could borrow her cheetah top. We had no idea what she was talking about. She told Cynthia to take her black skirt and so she did. It turned out that she let Weegie borrow a purple zebra top with bling. It was beautiful and looked incredibley sexy with the black skirt and heels. The photographer liked it, but he wanted the skirt to go with the top so asked us to go back to the shop and get it. At first Anna didn't want us to borrow it, but then she gave in. (She actually owed me one or two favors so.....) The look was even more amazing!!! The photographer got some great, great, great shots! I got one amazing one with my little camera too! So basically for her quince my daughter got to wear 3 amazing dresses. She really loved this dress, but is going more traditional with her main dress. I will post after the Quince. My baby looked so grown up and it made me so teary eyed. I can't imagine how I am going to be on Friday! She is so excited and I pray that it is everything that she dreams of!!!

Happy 12th Birthday!

Today Speedy Cheetah turned 12 years old at 7:07 PM. Where does the time fly? It seems like just yesterday that I remember being in labor with her! We went to church and then out to eat breakfast and I remember feeling funny. (Almost like I was going to have my monthly company) I remembered the feeling from when I delivered my first daughter. At church I told people that I thought I was in labor. She was actually due on the 1st, but didn't want to come out of her cozy spot. This is true today too, she hates to be waked up every morning. Of my 3 girls she was the quickest and easiest labor and delivery. We got to the hospital at 6:30 and she was born 37 minutes later!! Good thing we left to the hospital when we did!

My hubby and I had decided we wanted to give Speedy an extra special gift this year! She has been such an awesome girl, does well in school, has to put up with her sister's quince and helps us tremendously with her little sister. (She has a way with little kids!) We normally don't spend a lot of money on their birthday presents, but felt she called for an exception this year. She really wanted to be surprised with her gift, but I didn't want to buy the wrong thing! She kept telling us that she was getting a chinchilla. (Ha!) I decided to take her down to the Grove just her and I because I wanted her to utimately pick her gift.I picked the grove because I knew they had an Apple store and they had a B & N store. I didn't know whether to get her a Nook or IPod Touch and wanted her to decide after looking at them both. We went down there and walked around for a while. I forgot to take the blindfold, but had her close her eyes while I led her in to B&N and took her to the Nook station. When she opened her eyes she was very excited and I told her my plan. We asked questions and played with the Nook, then we went to the Apple store and did the same thing with the IPod. She decided on the Nook and I kind of knew she would, but wanted to be 100% sure! She loves it and has already bought some stuff to read on it and play with.I also bought her a treat to eat and drink. We walked around some more and then headed home. We ended up taking our girls to Menchies later that night and today on her real birthday she opted to go to Millie's for dinner. She is having a slumber party with her friends this weekend and we will sing to her then and eat cake and ice cream. Here she is already reading away on her Nook. This year has been a big year for her because she has started middle school and has gained so much confidence!! We are so proud of her and love her so much!! She is our baby girl and always will be! She has a heart of gold and is the sweetest girl. She has a funny/wierd sense of humor, loves Glee and considers herself a tomboy! We wouldn't change a thing about this little girl! We love you so much Speedy!!!

40 Years of Wedded Bliss!

Yesterday my family celebrated the 40 year anniversary of my favorite aunt and uncle! It was a great party and my whole family came together to honor them for all they have done for us. My aunt and uncle met when they were 12 years old and my aunt says that she was afraid of my uncle because he was a little crazy! LOL! My uncle is my mom's youngest brother and they are the ones that have always welcomed me into their home. They stated yesterday that they have had their ups and downs and they are not perfect, but they also stated that they are each other's best friends and make each other laugh. I think that is so important. I can honestly say that my honey is my best friend too.

Here is a pix of my honey and I. We had a great time at the party and it was wonderful to see so many people from my childhood. My cousins and I danced until the last song was played! My aunt and uncle are avid dancers and NEVER get off the dance floor. It is a family thing! My grandparents would dance the night away at any party and we carry it on!My oldest daughter wasn't able to go with us even though my aunt and uncle are her godparents. This weekend was her confirmation retreat and I could have gotten her excused, but knew it was important for her to go to and bond with her group. I think she did and connected more with her faith. I love that she loves going to church and pray that she knows who fills her cup.

My Speedy Cheetah was such a big help at the party and was an assistant photographer. She took her camera and kept taking my camera too and taking all kinds of photos. Tomorrow my post is dedicated to my Speedy because it's her birthday! We had a great day together!

Little Miss Squiggler had a great time at the party too! She danced and ran around with her cousins. She saw her "boyfriend" and gave dirty looks to his date all night. It was hilarious! My honey took her home at 10 and she didn't go to sleep until almost midnight! She is such a party animal! Many Blessing to my tio and tia and may they be blessed with many more years of happiness!