My BD

You know........ growing up I was the girl that started counting down to her birthday MONTHS in advance. I used to think life was so unfair that I never got to have a birthday during the school year, and I was younger than everyone else. But it never stopped me from not telling everyone I knew that I had a birthday coming up. I think I drove my Mom nuts. And even early in my adult life, I made sure I brought it up in conversation so everyone would know my birthday was impending. Not sure why I did those things.......I just loved my birthday. Everyone is nice to you, people sing to you (even strangers in restaurants), you eat what you want, have cake and ice cream, and are showered with gifts. I mean, who wouldn't like that?

But when I finally realized my birthday was just another day was when I was pregnant with Beau and I was admitted into the hospital - on my birthday. My holy day. It will forever remain a life long memory of mine and make me realize that my life wasn't all about me anymore. It was about something greater - someone greater. And that is when I surrendered to the birthday hoopla and just let it happen.

Don't get me wrong.......I still love my birthday and I like when friends and family remember and make a big deal out of it. But it brings me more joy when my kids open my presents for me, blow out my candles, get the piece of cake with the most frosting on it, and when they scribble their name in cards that play music - and then in turn, dance around the house to said music card.

I guess you could say not only are the numerical years of my age getting higher each year, but I think this time, I really have grown up.

Thanks to my Mom and Dad for coming to visit on Sunday. They always make me feel so special and just like the spoiled youngest and only girl that I am. And of course, thanks to my husband, kids and friends for spoiling me with attention and presents. I am so blessed.

Here are my babies enjoying Mom's birthday cupcakes..........and I'm enjoying watching them.

July Catch Up

Little catch up from July events.......
4th of July.........I captured zero good pictures, but we had a nice family weekend. Beau was less scared of fireworks this year, so at least his Dad got to enjoy lighting them a little more this year! And Sister did great with all the loud booms and lights.

Monday night (the 6th) marked the last T-Ball game for Beau. He did a great job this season and we loved watching him. We only asked him to have fun, listen to his Coach, and get better each game.......and he did all those things. We capped off the night with ice cream at Braums with the team. Perfect night.

Then he went to a swimming party Friday night. It was a BD party/end of season T-Ball party. He had a great time and took to the pool well! Then Saturday he had another BD party to go to where he built Lego's. And last night he and his Dad and Uncle Kyle headed to the all night car show. Not sure who had the better time! I had to lead off with the best picture taken last night (see above). Booooo..........Sooners!

And now, Sunday afternoon, we are getting ready to get into the blow up swimming pool. It's hot!

Brenley May - 17 months old

Each month, Brenley May gets a little bigger, little cuter, and much more ornery! She was 17 months old on July 6th!

Her likes: sausage, cheetos, and ketchup....in that order. She has a new stuffed pink and white puppy dog that she sleeps with and generally takes with her wherever she goes. His name is, rightfully, Cheeto.

She LOVES her brother and each morning gets up saying, Beau? Beau Beau? Where's Beau? So if he isn't up already, we go wake him up.

When she is mad, she now slaps us on the leg or whatever body part is closest. That's great. She is expressing her emotions, so we are trying to get her to channel them a bit differently. But boy, does she have a temper!

We still can't seem to keep any hair bows or pony tails in her hair for more than a few consecutive hours. She has developed a little crush on her different shoe shoes. Mama is so relieved! :) And she will tolerate a dress now too. Here is a pic of our beauty on her 17 month BD!

Brennerson

Brenley. Brenley May. Bren. Brennerson. Binny. Bin Bin. Sissy. Sissy Pots. She goes by many names. She has many looks. Our doll.