Kae Kae Banana is ONE!!!

Kae Kae Banana turned 1 year old on 11/23/11. We had a great day together. We went to a Gymboree class in the morning which she loved. Afterwords we stopped my Target and she passed out. I guess that was too much for her lol. After all the fun we went home for lunch and naptime. Then it was time for Pictures and Build-A-Bear. She had the best day! That night we had a special dinner and gave her a cupcake for the first time. She was on one crazy sugar high like I had never seen before.

That Saturday we had her party. Banana themed of course and she had a great time!!! I can't believe she is sooooo big now!

Growing Up

Yesterday was Riker's first day of Pre-K. His teacher's name is Mrs. Pritts and she seems nice. He is so proud of his back pack and lunch box. He thinks he is so grown up now. Yesterday mom took the girls to school so I could take him to his first day. He had breakfast in the cafeteria and when I began instructing him on what to do with his tray when he was done he stopped me, told me he knew, and told me what he needed to do with it. On our walk from the cafeteria to his class he told me that I could go home now and leave him at school. I dropped him off at his class and left shortly after since he began ignoring me and didn't really want me there. :( I was so anxious to pick him up and hear about his first day. I get there and he looks at me like he was disappointed I showed up. He asked me if we were going to ride the bus and when I told him no he began to cry. He started to tell me he was a big boy and big boys ride the school bus home. He said he really wanted to ride it and told me, "Talk to dad. I wanna ride the bus." I called and told Sean the problem. Today he will be riding the bus to our house and I will wait for him there. He is getting on the bus in just one hour and my stomach is in knots. I am a nervous wreck! I know he will be fine. But I am FREAKING OUT!!!

Riker Sean Armstrong's Funny Quotes

Story Number 1:

"Momma, that's a stop sign." - Riker
"I know." - Me
"You didn't stop." - Riker
"Yes, I did." - Me (I didn't, it was more like a rolling stop)
"No you didn't. This is my business. This is my life."


Story Number 2:

"Daddy that's a stop sign." - Riker
"Yes. It is." - Sean
"Mommy doesn't stop at stop signs. She goes vroooom." - Riker


Story Number 3:

"There will be a coaches meeting on September 10th. I don't know what time yet though." - Me
"Okay. Just let me know as soon as you know the time." - Sean
"Why does daddy need a Coach? Coaches are for girls." - Riker

Rien Rae's 2nd Birthday!!!

Last Monday was Rien Rae's 2nd Birthday. We decided instead of buying her gifts we would give her money and take her to pick out her own. We started off the day at Target where she picked a doll she just loved! After that we took her to get her bangs trimed and nails done (Pigtails & Crewcuts = awful). Then we took her to Claires and then the mall. She spent all her money on the doll and clothes. That girl sure is picky about her clothes! She had a great day. Before we went home we took her to Sharkey's to get her nails done properly and she loved them. We had dinner and a pink cake with Paw Paw & Yo Yo @ our house to end the day. Overall, it was a great day! I love that girl.

Things you shouldn't say to a Pregnant Woman & What You Should Say Back

Saw this on msn.com. :)

1. Are you sure you should be having another baby?
- Are you sure you should be asking such a rude question?

2. Did this happen before or after the wedding?
- Who knows? We have always had a great sex life!

3. Are you having triplets? You look HUGE!
- How many months along are you?

4. You'll never sleep again!!!
- I am looking forward to many sleepless nights with my new baby!

5. Are you sure this is what you want?
- Yes. Thanks for asking though!

6. Is it the same dad as the first?
- Maybe not. I've never thought about that.

7. I bet you are glad you had her prematurely so that you wouldn't get so big.
- Actually, I care more about my baby's health than gaining weight.

8. Aren't you too old to have another baby?
- Guess not.

9. I hope it comes out normal.
- Well, no matter what, I'll be sure to teach him the manners you lack.

10. Do you know who the father is?
- Your husband.
(This one is my favorite!)

There were 5 more on MSN but I didn't like those.

Riker & Rien Rae's Birthday Party

This past Saturday was Riker & Rien's birthday party. They had so much fun and the party went great.

I have always been anti double parties but this year since they have friends in common and sibling friends I thought this was best. I am glad I did and we will probably do it again next year.

The party was at 10am. At 10:00am when only "my people" had arrived Kae Kae went down for nap and slept until about 10 minutes after the last guest left. That made things so easy not having to worry about her while the kids ran around and played.

After the party Natalie and I poorly put Rien's toys together and Sean & Blake played with Riker's toys.

Thank you to everyone who came. :) It was a great day.

My 24th Birthday!!!

On Sunday, July 17th we went out to lunch at Logan's after church. My mom and Whit, Joe & Yolanda, Natalie & Blake all came. And of course all the kiddos and my honey. Whit surprised me with a new pink Coach which I love. Mommy paid to get my hair cut and highlighted by Clarissa. :) Sean got me a new dress and belt. Oh and I got a great new dress and such with the money I got from my dad.

On Friday Natalie took me out for my birthday. Sean and I went with Natalie and Blake to Sherlocks where we met up with Natasha.....a little later than planned. Sorry again Natasha. :) At Sherlocks Blake showed me how to do the Cupid Shuffle which I proudly demonstrated for my mother at 3am. LOL. After minus Natasha we headed down to 6th and had a lot of fun. Glad Natalie Jayne and Blake took me to some fun places with my hubbers I had a great birthday celebration!!!