Charlie turns 2

Charlie's 2nd birthday party was on the 7th of January.   It was a fabulous zebra themed party.  Shelby was in a particularly bad mood because I had to wake her up mid nap to get dressed and in the car on time.  As predicted she went back to sleep and slept the whole way there.  The crazy part was she was so mad and pitching such a fit that we got to the party with no shoes and somewhere along the way she pulled out and threw her fabulous zebra hairbow.  Mr. D. was at the BBVA Compass Bowl and missed out on the drama.  Here are a few photos from Charlie's party.  Of course the girls were absolutely precious.  Y'all will not believe how tall Rylee is now! 

 Here is a picture of Shelby enjoying her treat bag at home.

And, I didn't know it at the time, but one of the trio of girls is getting a baby brother or sister this summer.............

Congratulations Kim, Jimmy and Rylee!!! 

I am hoping he/she arrives on my birthday! 

Shelby starts school

When I returned to school after Christmas break, I had someone very special in the car with me.   Shelby started her career at CMS.  I am very please with the class that she is in and her teachers are fabulous.  She is in the room right next door to my class.  I even have windows that look out on the playground that she plays on, so I get to watch her play.  It took Shelby a few days to transition.  We have lots of tears the first couple, but now she is a pro.  In fact, now she walks into her class unassisted and walks straight up to her teacher each day.   They are so sweet to her! She has yet to wear the same outfit twice....yes, you just read that correctly, Shelby has not had to repeat outfits since she started school.  Tomorrow will be day 34 and still no repeat wear-- it is almost OBSCENE the amount of clothing this kid has.   Here are some photos her teacher had printed for us at the end of the first week.  I scanned them in, so that is what they look a little grainy. 

There are twelve children in her class.  She love a little girl named Lila and talks about her ALL of the time.   Which is funny because I have known Lila since she was in her Mother's belly and we always talked about the two girls being best friends.  It is nice that it worked out just the way we planned.

And a Happy New Year

We headed to Knoxville in the last week of December for three days with Mr. D.'s family there.   Mr. D. got a speeding ticket on the way to Knoxville--- his first ever! Of course, Shelby's cousin Henry was her favorite playmate.  Here are some photos from that trip. 

The three little ladies celebrate Christmas

On the 28th of December, we celebrated Christmas with my family.  
Here are photos of the three little ladies.
Rylee turned 2 in June, Charlie in December and Shelby will be 2 in August.

Christmas Day

Christmas morning, Shelby woke up with a fever, runny nose and congestion.  She definitely didn't feel well.  She had not interest in gifts, or breakfast or anything.  She wanted her sippy cup and her Mama.   We snuggled on the couch, I gave her a bath and a cup and she went back to bed for almost a 4 hour nap.  Once she woke up she was feeling a little better.  A clean indication of how bad she felt can be seen in these photos-- especially  by the fact that she wore pigtails all day without protest.   Here are some photos from our Christmas morning...in the afternoon.  

 In the afternoon, Mr.D.'s parents Linda and Tom arrived.  We continued to play and relax.  I made a somewhat fabulous dinner of Wedge Salad ,  Pancetta Wrapped Beef Tenderloin with Horesradish Whipped Cream,  Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans, Rolls, and Apple Dumplings for dessert.  OH--and I HAVE to share this recipe with you which I had made in the early afternoon for an appetizer...Baked Feta.  I wish I had more time to take photos, but the day simply got away from me with all of the entertaining, the sick girl, the cooking and cleaning that had to be done.  I will try harder next year, or solicit more help in that area.

Here is a photo from dinner of Shelby's shirt after she had a lollipop.

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I know it's February 1st... but I am still blogging about Christmas Eve

Let's see.... Christmas Eve........

Shelby's Nonnie visited (my Mom).   We opened gift with her.  She got Shelby a Leap Frog Leap Pad which Shelby loves and will really be able to grow into for years.  We have friends with a 6 year old who loves his!

As tradition in our town, Santa came by on the fire truck.

Also, last year on Christmas Eve, Shelby moved into her high chair and started eating solid food.  This year, she moved out of her high chair and is now in a booster seat at the table.  We all love it SO much more! 

One gift that was in Shelby's stocking that she loved were these light up tooth brushes.

 She immediately had to call all of her friends on her light up toothbrush phone and tell them all about it! 

 This was Shelby's big gift from us.  

 The sandwich making lesson on top was from my friend Russell's mother.  She was so sweet to think of Shelby when I know she was having a hard Christmas herself.  

Mr. D.'s Parent's Linda and Tom bought Shelby the table and chairs.

  

We are working to convert the guest room into the playroom......this was our start. 

Hopefully by March I will have enough time to sit down and tell you all about Christmas Day, after Christmas, Mr. D., Shelby starting school and SO MUCH MORE!!!