Happy Valentines Day!

Couldn't Leave These Out...

I couldn't resist sharing these adorable shoes that Kelli got for Dulcie! One day Kelli said to me, "I found the perfect gift for Dulcie but if you've seen them you already bought them!" She was right on....if I had seen them I would have! They are so me! (And because I am a long time skull and cross bone lover despite it's increasing "trendiness"!) Thanks Kell!

And since we are on the subject...a pic of my all time favorite DQ ice cream cake that I enjoyed on my birthday this year!!

Dulcie's Newborn Pics

A friend of mine took some pictures for me of Dulcie when she was two weeks old! Aren't they adorable...even though she is a beautiful model she was not a very cooperative one but luckily- thanks to a talented photographer, it all worked out!

My Mom made my kids matching outfits- even a matching tie for Declan! I love them- the outfits and the kids! It's funny how against matching I was when my Mom was always matching me and my sister and now I love it!

Dulcie's First Campout

We took Dulcie up to my annual family camp out a couple of weeks ago. We spent the day with everyone then spent the night at a hotel and went back the next day. Declan kept busy riding his bike and playing in the dirt. Delaney entertained herself by talking to Aunt Heather and Granny or running around trying to keep up with the boys! Dulcie enjoyed being held all day long for pretty much two days and did pretty well traveling! Of course this will be the first of hundreds of camp outs for her!

Delaney's New Bike

Delaney's cousin gave her a bike she had outgrown and Delaney loves it! She rides it every chance she gets and looks so big doing it!

Declan Goes to Kindergarten, Again

Does that look like a K? (Maybe more like a F? Pretend it's a K)

Declan was all set to start first grade at the school that he went to last year. We had new school clothes, school supplies, everything set for him to start and then the Friday before school started I got a call that he got into the charter school that we had been on the waiting list for except we had signed up for Kindergarten because of some concerns we had during Kindergarten last year! I completely stressed myself out deciding what would be best for him...full day? another year of half days? Kindergarten?1st grade? New school? Not? Driving every day? Walking? Well we prayed about it and talked about it till there was no other way to look at it and decided that the best thing for Declan would be to go to the charter school and do kindergarten again. That meant a new school supply list and uniforms- in 2 days! Three weeks into it and I am feeling great about our decision. He loves school, he loves his teacher, and he has made some good friends! It's going to be a great year!

Delaney Goes to Preschool!

Delaney started preschool at The Big Brown House! She absolutely loves it. I was a little surprised at just how outgoing she is being. I feel like with Delaney I am always crossing my fingers hoping she won't scream and cry and cling to my leg! I mean after all she still is reluctant to go to nursery at church! After I picked her up on the first day she asked if she could go play at her friends house that she had just met! It probably helps that she has an all girl class, loves her teachers, and has Aunt Ramie as one of her teachers!