Dress up day at school

Wednesday at school the kids had their "Halloween day" and they were able to dress up and got to "trick-or-treat" (I hate that word) to each of the classrooms.  They had a ball of course and brought home lots of candy (oh boy!) that we will definitely eat OVER TIME!  Karis has had to dress up 3 times already and each time she has chosen a different "Princess" dress with shoes and accessories (that we already had at home in her "dress up" stash).  Brayden had a cute lion costume but refuses to wear it.  SO...he is a baseball player (which is his usual attire) but he was happy with it, so we went with it.  Maybe next year...

Notice Brayden's fingers here....he has started crossing them like this for some reason.  Not really sure why but this is the first picture I have actually caught him doing it.

Mom update

Well mom had her surgery yesterday and everything went smoothly.  She was there by 5:30 a.m. and was out of there by 11:30 a.m.  She even called me not long after it was over to let me know she was ok.  She slept most of the day yesterday I think and only had the "dry heaves" once.  They told her she would experience some stomach spasms but has yet to be sick and she said it hasn't been bad at all!  She keeps crossing her fingers hoping that the worst is not yet to come and she hasn't spoken too soon.  Her friends, Karen and Stephanie, on the other hand, have been sick a few times and aren't taking it so well.  Hopefully the worst of theirs is over as well and it will be uphill from now on out.  They still are on a liquid diet for 2 more weeks so I think they are quite hungry but I am sure they would rather be hungry than sick.  Keep checking Stephanie's blog because I am sure once there is an update....it will be quite amusing!

Surprise Package...

Yesterday we got a surprise package from Pap and Roxie with LOTS of goodies in it.  It was a huge box with clothes for the kids, some Polo shirts for Jay and some maternity clothes for me (which I will need very soon).  Also there were shoes for both of the kids, lots of toys, some pj's, and some other goodies.  It was like Christmas morning for the kids...they had so much fun going through all of it.  The kids stuff was all wrapped and color coded so Karis was getting stuff out and handing it to whoever it belonged.  

Brayden in his new Elmo pj's and his new tractors (he has wanted to sleep with them...and they do make LOUD noises).

Karis in her new ballerina outfit... 

...and her new Madame Alexander doll (she adores this thing).

Thanks Pap and Roxie!  It was so kind of you to think of us!

Painting Pumpkins

Today at school the kids got to paint pumpkins and they were so very proud of them.  Here is pictures of their first painted pumpkins!

Carrie Underwood Concert

For my birthday back in July, my brother Allen gave me tickets to the Carrie Underwood concert.  I have been so excited about this concert!   Although I don't listen to country, I really started liking her when she was on American Idol (one of my favorite shows) and Jay has bought me several of her CD's.  

Me and Allen before the concert

Little Big Town opened for Carrie.  No, I am old and hadn't heard of them.  I don't ever listen to the radio and most of the time my music consists of Contemporary Christian and toddler tunes.  But I did like them!

Then it was time for Carrie!  She put on a great concert!

Thanks Allen!  That was a very thoughtful birthday gift!  I enjoyed hangin with ya at the concert!

Carlee's 4th Birthday Party

Carlee celebrated her 4th birthday party this afternoon and we got to join in the fun!  Karis met Carlee this year in gymnastics class.  Her party was at Jump in Olive Branch.

Karis and Carlee taking a break

The birthday girl opening presents

Karis and Mari-Morgan 

The girls...check out this awesome cake!

Brayden in his own little world with his Capri-sun

Happy Birthday Carlee!

Visit with Michelle and Aiden

This morning we drove to Bartlett to see one of my best friends, Michelle Hardee Gilmore.  She and I go way back to 4th grade when she moved in to my neighborhood and we instantly became friends.  Over the years we have gone to the same church and school growing up, lived in each other's neighborhood through high school, all youth trips during the summers (probably 25 or more), went on several choir trips together, cheered on the same squad for several years,  dated brothers through high school, went to Union together, were sorority sisters, even roomed together at one point, her sorority big sister was my college best friend (Amber), and eventually were in each other's weddings.  She has probably shared more of my past than any other friend and is so special to me.  We have tried to keep in touch over the years, especially since we both have married, had children and now live 4 hours from one another, though it is sometimes difficult.  She lives in Nashville now but was in town for the weekend so we jumped at the chance to hang out with her and Aiden.  The kids are growing up and played well together.  We attempted a great picture of all three kids, but you know how difficult that is sometimes....

Brayden, Aiden, and Karis

Michelle and Aiden

Me and Michelle

We had such a great time Shelly it was great to see yall!