Summer Cuts

It was time for haircuts and it is HOT in Texas so.....why not!?  ; )

(I apologize for the quality of the pictures.  I took them with 

my cell phone and there wasn't great lighting in the kitchen)

Devin can't stop looking at himself in the mirror!  

He tells me "Mommy, you did such a good job cutting my hair.  I look good"

And of course Corbin, AKA Stinker, has to do whatever big brother does....  

He tells me "mommy, good job!  like my hair!"

And I couldn't leave out sweet little Westin.  Poor thing barely has 

any hair on the top of his head but we are determined to make it work.

Last Night

I love these boys SO much!

I love their giggles

I love their smiles

I love the way they play together!
I love that they love each other!

I really can not put into words how much I love these three little boys... Before we had kids I knew that I would love our future children but nothing could prepare me for HOW MUCH I would love them! I will never forget the first moments of each of their lives...the sounds of their first cry, they way my heart felt like it would explode with love, they way the everything stood still the first time I saw them, the way it felt to hold and kiss them for the first time... Each one of them is such a blessing!

My Crazy Kids

The other night my parents had us over for Joe's birthday. Mom made fajitas, homemade hot sauce and queso...YUM! My mom started nursing school this fall and her schedule is crazy busy so we don't get to see them very much as of lately. I miss my momma!

Our kids are king at their home so naturally they act like they are members of "the goof troop" the entire time.

Here is the proof:
Corbin thinks it is so funny to get in Westin's car seat!

Quality Time With Cookies & A Movie

My babies are growing up way too fast.

I was chatting with my mom last night, telling her how blessed I feel.

I have three beautiful, happy & healthy children.

My mom use to , jokingly, tell me that I was stingy with my kids because I hardly let anyone else watch them.

I just don't want to miss a second with them!

I want them to grow up KNOWING how much I love them.

And remembering that I made the effort and took the time to have special moments with them.

We only have one chance to be a good parent.

I learned of a couple that lost their newborn recently... I don't know them personally but my heart aches for them. We can't know God's plans for the future or even understand them... So I will celebrate the three amazing blessings that God has given us and be super stingy with them! ; )

Party Time - Ratatouille Style

-WARNING-

Picture Overload

As birthdays draw near I try to come up with a theme that the kids, and birthday boy, will enjoy. This year was easy to decided! Corbin watches Ratatouille at least 8 times a week and I had a million ideas of cute party decor and favors! Crafting for this party started in early August. I like to take my time preparing for birthdays so I don't feel overwhelmed and start throwing things together at the last minute.

My first craft for the party was Gusteau. I found an image of him online, printed it out in black & white, cut him out, used a black marker to darken the outline and colored him with crayons. I hung this one from the light fixture .

I did the same with this one, I just printed it out a bit larger and hung it from a candle holder on the wall with thick white thread.

For Rhemy I free handed him and unfortunately you can tell...but you get the idea of who it suppose to be.

Then I needed to come up with "food" to create a restaurant feel for the buffet table. I headed to Hobby Lobby for foam blocks, wheels, balls and sheets!

I made a lasagna...

a pizza...

pasta (yarn) with meatballs...

and a "bouquet" of food and chef items


A view of the entire buffet table

Next was the little items, the special touches for here and there.

Wooden spoons and "birthday" cookie cutters hung from the chandelier.



A pin board displaying pictures of Corbin from the past year.

Another "bouquet" and a birthday sign atop the armouir...

The Paris skyline... This took forever and a day!!!!

A menu "chalkboard" covering the framed mirror. I used a piece of black fabric and a white paint marker.

A sign and balloons welcoming the guests by the front door.

An overview of the party table.

Another view of the party table

A close up of a place setting at the party table...

The chef hat and aprons I got for all of the kiddos

And now the food table!

Our "fish" of the day. hehe

Get a load of this cake! I had a girlfriend's mom make it. It was sssoooo cute, pictures just don't do it justice and it tasted A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!

The "cheese" and "bread" were both cakes and the rat was made of rice krispie treats. Janelda, you rock!!!!!

The day of the party Corbin AND Devin could hardly contain themselves! They were bouncing off of the walls in anticipation.

We were trying very hard to get a good birthday picture....

but those of you with boys understand how impossible this can be...

We cleared out the couch and side table to make room for chair s to be are the perimeter of the room so the adults could watch the party action.

And now for the party fun!

How cute is he in his little chef gear?!?!?!?!!!
Ms Eden

Sweet sisters! Gabriella & Gianna

Natalie & Eden

Emerson, Corbin's lady friend, was sick but her mommy was so sweet to bring a gift for her.

He is such a little stinker!

I took a few pictures of the birthday boy...I am a proud momma!

He had so much fun opening all his gifts.

We are blessed to have such generous friends and family.

"Happy Birthday To You" He really enjoyed us signing to him!

Then he played "how many uitensils can you stick in the cake" and big brother helped out...

Devin is such a goof!

Giving Natalie a high-5

giving Eden a hug bye-bye

Rhett, Devin & Corbin playin...just like their dad's did when they were kids!

OH NO! T-Rex is attacking Paris.... haha

Thanks to all of our friends and family for helping us celebrate Corbin's birthday!