Valentine's Day 2011

As you see from the other posts below, our Valentine's weekend was a blast and full of fun stuff! David actually kicked off the festivities on Friday when he sent a quartet to sing "Let me Call you Sweetheart" to me at work. After some confusion over which building I work in, the poor fellas finally found me and did a great job with their serenade. It was videod, but we haven't gotten the link to it yet. Of course the hormonal pregnant lady started crying and so did half the ladies that were our impromptu audience! It was super sweet, but David was in big trouble for making me cry at work!!!

Saturday evening we cooked a nice meal and even SK enjoyed her Beef Wellington. The girl is sophisticated, what can I say?!

Sadly our actual Valentine's Day didn't go anywhere near as planned. SK's daycare was doing a fundraiser where you can pay them to watch the kiddos after work and they would do fun stuff, eat pizza and watch movies until 10. We jumped on that offer since we don't have family in town and that was way cheaper than a babysitter! Well, before lunch I called to see how David's day was going and he told me he had just gotten sick and was going to head home as quickly as he could. So, our Valentine's night was filled with David passed out from taking finergin, me running through the Purple Onion drive through, and SK sad to leave the party early because they just started the movie. Oh well, maybe next year!

At least little bit looked cute the whole day! Below are some pic's we took for mimommy to show off her festive outfit. Can you tell the girl is sassy????

Showering Elizabeth Anne with Love

Sunday I got to go back over to the Davis house for a shower for Elizabeth Anne - Jill gets the party planner award for the month! I was able to see several friends from church that I don't get to see much since I started teaching the 5th grade girls, so it was WONDERFUL to catch up! We are so blessed with amazing friends and church family that takes such great care of us. Elizabeth Anne got some beautiful things and I think we are ready for her appearance now. Daddy just needs to vacuum first. :) Sadly several of these pictures are blurry, my camera is not the best in the world. Maybe having 2 precious angels will motivate us to upgrade!

Emma's Princess Pajama Party

This past weekend was full of fun parties! We kicked the weekend off with Emma's 3rd birthday and her Princess PJ Party. :) The girls all wore their favorite princess jammies, made princess pillow cases, ate pancakes with a castle on them, dressed up in a princess outfit, and even got to meet Cinderella! Emma's mommy did a great job on the festivities!!!

Christmas 2010

We had a GREAT Christmas this year! We stuck with our tradition of doing Christmas Eve and Christmas morning at our house, then we packed up and headed out to Dothan for Christmas day. Since SK was bigger this year, we got to do a few more "Christmas-y" things - like baking cookies! It was so fun - she helped cut out the shapes from the dough then she decorated all by herself with the sprinkles. We left them out for Santa with a note and he ate all but one bite and even wrote her a note back!

On Christmas Eve night we went to the candlelight service at church, which for the 2nd year in a row we haven't quite made it all the way to the candlelight part. :) Sarah Katherine was really very good for a 2 year old - she had snacks, colored, and squeezed her stuffed dog, but after an hour it was time to go ahead and head out before she lost it. So, we headed home and chowed on our home made potato soup, read the Christmas story, and opened presents! The little princess got lots of girly things and had a great time!
Then it was sleepy time for all so that Santa could come and bring all the goodies! This year SK got a stocking of "real" candy (chocolate and everything), some small goodies in her stocking, and a big girl room complete with a big girl bed! You would think with all the excitement of a new room that would be her favorite gift, but no - the very favorite was a Disney Princess toy camera that she used ALL weekend. I'm glad it's the little things in life she enjoys. :)
After enjoying her goodies for a bit and eating breakfast we headed out to Dothan to celebrate with my family. Surprise, surprise - SK had even MORE goodies waiting for her from Mimommy and Granddaddy! She even let her Great Granddaddy help her open her presents. She got some clothes, jewelry, a baby in a purse, and even a playhouse. What a haul!

Drumroll Please - Great Santa Pic 2010

And now the final Santa experience of 2010 for my child. Santa came to school this year, and all the boys and girls were allowed to go and sit with him and even get their picture made. Well, from the previous posts you can imagine how SK's turn went - she cried and wouldn't even go near him. Well, after nap time they hung up a green screen and took her picture by herself and then photoshopped the picture below. I know it's bending the truth, but at least it's a super cute picture! Thank you technology!!!

Connell Kid's Christmas 2010

Just like last year our buddies the Connells put on a great Christmas party for kiddos. Sarah Katherine got to play with her friends as well as eat hot dogs, bounce in the jump-jump, and yes - even see Santa again (I am going to wear her down eventually)! The whole time we were having dinner Sarah Katherine was trying to climb out and head upstairs, because the girl knows what fun stuff is upstairs at the Connell house! After dinner we went to the play room where Christmas music was playing so the kids could dance, the jump-jump was blown up, and the rocking horse was a rockin'. After some play time, we all went downstairs because Santa had landed and was coming to see the kids. SK was all into gathering with everyone to look out the door - until she caught sight of the man in red. From then on she was glued to my hip. I did take her over to speak to Santa a bit and she smiled super big when Santa gave her a coloring book.

Yes, that is my daughter with the crazed look in her eye that only a jump-jump can bring!

Don't you love this look of - why did you make me talk to that man, but don't even think about taking my book away from me!

Polar Express 2010

So, you would think we could take a hint after SK's less than fabulous Santa experience at the mall, but mommy wanted to check out the Polar Express that is just south of town. We went with some friends I went to college with as well as their kiddos - all the kids had on the their jammies, we sang carols on the train, we all at cookies and chocolate milk, and everyone got a sleigh bell because we believe! The train took us out to the "North Pole" where there were lights set up and Santa and Mrs. Claus even came on the train. As you can expect Miss Sarah Katherine was not a fan of the meet and greet portion, but everything else was great.