Jillian's 4-yr Well Visit

Well today Jillian had 4 yr well check. She is 45 & 45...45 inches and 45 lbs...Yes, she's right up there with Elizabeth and 2 yrs younger....But she had an excellent visit....even had her 4 vaccinations and she cried, but not as bad as I thought...She's such a big girl in so many ways.

Last night we were at Nativity for our Girl Scout Leader's meeting and discussing Camporee. Next week, I will be going with my Daisy Troop, just for the day, to the Camporee. This is the first year that Daisy's can sleep over the first night, but we are a new troop. I think that's too much too soon. This year's theme is Disney...What a perfect theme for my troop and the rest of the girl's.

I need to finalize Jillian's Birthday party plans for Saturday. We are having a Birthday/Halloween/Costume Party for her and she is beyond excited!!!Its amazing the list of friend's she has...even Elizabeth is sad that this party is having Jillian's friends and wonders why not hers...But there are those siblings that are friends with Elizabeth that she seems to forget..LOL!

What a Filling Weekend!

I sure had a busy weekend!!! First, Friday evening, my husband catered a Bunco party...Sounds too me like there will be some more bookings, which he is thrilled about...

Sat. early a.m., Elizabeth and I went with the Scouts to see High School Musical 3. Its funny, some people compare it to Grease and I can see some things that they have in common, but it is so much different. But it was great being in a theater with all girls, ranging from Daisy's up to the older girls. Then we had some family time and went to St. Andrews to pick out our pumpkin and take some pictures...There was a great craft fair/flea market and I just walked by because I had the girls plus with family and friends that we buy for living up North, these were items I would not buy. Beautiful items, but some people just do not enjoy nicknacks...But beautiful.

I think Elizabeth looks absolutely beautiful!!!

Is it me or does it look like my cute little Jilly is trying to take off with this pumpkin!!! LOL!

Then I received a phone call about good friends of our's that were in an accident in the afternoon. So I went over and sat with her while we waited for her husband to be released from the hospital. She was released about 4 hours prior to his release. They are pretty banged up and I pray for a speedy recovery for both...Thankfully, they both are fine in retrospect...

Today, went to church and brought my friend's husband's car home from the hospital and then did at least, 5 loads of laundry. Between the Fall Fest and just general day-to-day things, laundry backed up...Now I need to finish planning Jillian's birthday party. Doesn't it seem that kids have many days of celebrating...??!! How fun for them!

Happy Birthday, Jillian!

Today, Jillian turned 4 yrs old. Of course, she was up at 6:00 a.m., one minute before the time she was born...Its amazing how 4 yrs have passed and how much things have changed or things have happened in our lives...

Today, she enjoyed her actual Fall Festival. She thought it was one big ole' happy party for her...We did our usual Birthday dinner, her choice which of course, was Wendy's, cupcakes, bath, etc. She loves her new VTech laptop we bought her....But now, its all nice and quiet...the time of day I absolutely love! Here is a Fall Festival pic and then her opening one of her presents...

(Her feet look so big in this picture..LOL!)

Well Happy Birthday Jilly! I Love You!!!

Fall Festival Begins

Wouldnt' it figure...Our Fall Festival starts tomorrow and rain is in the forecast...and Friday too. But we'll make out fine...Last year, the first day was in our Fellowship Hall and if that's what it takes, so be it.

Elizabeth had dance today and I must say, not only do I think she is a graceful and beautiful dancer, but so do others in her class. Her class will be performing on November 15th at the Novemberfest at Nativity. How exciting!

Another great day outside. The girls are enjoying playing outside after dinner when they can...Here are some pics from yesterday.



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Then of course, pictures before church on Sunday where Jillian had her 2nd performance with the choir...





Yes, I think my daughters are the most cutest people in my life...They are everything to me, even though the rough spots. And through those rough spots, I just think of a Trace Atkins song "You'll Gonna Miss This"......

What a Busy, but fun day....for the kiddies

I've expressed my marathon day on my facebook and myspace pages. And I didn't sell myself short. But everything and everyone was where they needed to be with the help of my husband.

We skipped the gym...no way we could squeeze that in. Instead, we had a nice hot breakfast. Elizabeth had dance and Jillian went to her BD party. Prior to the party, I took a cute picture, a picture showing her little pimple right on the tip of her nose. I kept kissing the pimple last night....

The party was fun for the kids with a big bouncy/waterslide thing. Jilly just jumped and jumped, stopped to eat and jumped more. She was exhausted and fell asleep on the way home.

When I came home, I had to put black nail polish, yes, BLACK nail polish on my 6 yr old. Heck, its Halloween, age does not matter...But I will take it off before church tomorrow! She had a blast and was an Elegant Witch. What mommy liked was that her part was a simple dropoff. The party was in Plant City! BUT, I made it to TRU to get a few things for Jillian's birthday, NY COMPANY for some things I wanted and Penny's. All before getting Elizabeth...Amazing!



But now we are watching the Rays and its just not looking as good as it should.....Hopefully, the Ray's have 2 more chances up and things will turn around. But for now, I'm almost ready to hit the hay...Been on the computer for over 2 hours doing Parent's Association stuff!

The Busiest Time of the Year

I have to say, that October has always been the busiest month for me. For most, it might be Thanksgiving straight through Christmas....But ever since I became involved in Jillian's school, now my 3rd year, that's changed. Not only have I started ever so little with my Christmas shopping, I am involved in the planning of LVC's annual Fall Festival. Hard to believe that its next week already....Harder to believe that the following week, we are planning our Thanksgiving Festivities!!!

But busy is good. I thrive on this type of hustle and bustle...Oh yea, I need to squeeze Daisy activities in with plannign Jillian's birthday party and the fact that George is catering a large Bunco party and then going up to NY for a long weekend....But again, I love it!

This weekend should be a challenge. Lets see, we need to go to the gym in the a.m. Jillian has a birthday party from 12 -3 in Mulberry and Elizabeth has dance from 11:30-12:15. Then Elizabeth has a birthday/costume party from 5:00-7:30...WOW! Sunday is sounding more inviting than ever before!!!

Family Day

Like others, today was completely with the family. After breakfast, we all went to the gym and then after Elizabeth had dance. After that, we just didn't do anything. Played around with the girls, actually went in the pool because the pool warmed up. Then we gave the girl's an early bath and then ate dinner. I had a moderate amount of laundry to do while we played a game of Candyland.

We are having AC problems. Our AC is leaking. We discovered this tomorrow. Thank God for Home Warranties. We have to pay a $60 service call, but everything else should be covered...Even if God forbid we need a new unit. But with the fans on, we'll be fine. The AC company said that we can still use the air, but with the leak, I do not want to damage the rug...(Thankful we have a wet vac!) But Monday morning they will be out...Hopefully, nothing serious, but our last maintenance for the summer, our guy said that we would probably need a new unit in a few years. We'll see if a few year's came sooner than expected.

Tomorrow is church and maybe a trip to the pumpkin patch...We'll see...

Well back to the Rays and the race!!!