Daddy the Clown

Today I was able to snap a shot of Jerry playing dress up with the girls. They dressed him as the clown, totally fitting for him. Daddy's are so much fun!

January 17, 2009

So Jerry turned 30 earlier this week and although we celebrated his birthday with a party in Atlanta I wanted to celebrate with cake and presents at home. I had to work his actual birthday so I was planning something for after church on the 18th. He picked out his gift earlier in the week (Ally is unaware of this fact) and we had bought him his favorite cake, ice cream cake. Jerry knew about the plan but was playing along for Ally's sake. She is really funny about party's for mommy and daddy and gets really upset if we don't celebrate our birthdays the same way we celebrate hers and Ansley's. It's really kind of cute. So today I was upstairs when I heard Jerry ask Ally what the big secret was. Ally tells him she can't tell. Jerry then proceeds to tell her that she better tell him or he'll spank her (kidding of coarse). Ally's response, "But if I tell you mommy will spank me." To which Jerry replies, "Who spanks harder mommy or daddy?" Ally "You do daddy." Jerry "So who do you want a spanking from?" Ally "No one!" I absolutely love that Ally is so quick and witty. Jerry is going to get a run for his money as she gets older and I am going to enjoy the heck out of it!!

January 16, 2009

So I know I have probably said it a hundred times now but Ansley is extremely sweet and caring. She is incredible about sharing especially given the fact that she is only 2 years old. Lately due to the continued potty training saga she has been getting m&ms for potty victories. Today after a small victory she and Ally were given 4 m&ms. Ally gets a reward too, I find it helps Ansley to have a cheerleader with ulterior motives. The two head downstairs with their treat right into m&m enemy #1, daddy. He asks Ally for an m&m. "NO!" Ansley hears him and immediately runs over to him to give him one of hers. It just makes you want to squeeze her!!


Here is a picture of Ansley's latest Ally inspired hairdos. She spent most of the day trying to keep all of the clips and hair bands in.

Happy 30th Birthday Jerry

To My Husband,

Words cannot express how much you mean to me and how wonderful the last 11 years (wow!) have been with you in my life. I feel so blessed to have found such a wonderful partner in you. You are my rock and my true companion in life. Today for your 30th birthday I wanted to take the time to tell you the ways in which you have made me a better person. You have taught me so much about life and what is truly important.

You have taught me that being married is hard but worth the work.

That it really is possible to love someone and hate them all at the same time.

That in 10 years no one will remember if the house was clean or dirty but that the girls will remember all of the quality time together as a family.

That if it can be replaced it doesn't really matter.

That you can really do whatever you want if you try hard enough.

That living in the moment isn't necessarily a bad thing.

That it's fun to be irresponsible some of the time.

That boiled peanuts really are good.

That maybe I am a little redneck.

That life is hard but it can be as fun as we make it.

That it is better to look forward in faith than to look back with regret.

That people change and that it's not always a bad thing.

Lastly you have taught me that home isn't where we want to be but rather wherever we are together.

Jerry we are so different and sometimes those differences drive us crazy but I am so grateful for how those differences make us better people. I love you. Happy Birthday!

More Snow

It seems like it always snows on Sunday. Today was no exception. After church we went over to our favorite family's house to shovel the driveway. Thanks to the missionaries it was done really fast and we got to enjoy dinner with the Buckley's. Thank you Claudette for a wonderful meal!

Trinity's School Christmas Play

Due to a storm before Christmas Break Ally's school play was postponed so we headed back a little early so that she could participate as the Angel Gabriel. The play was about the birth of Jesus and the kids did a great job.

Uncle Andy's Park

After spending the night with Uncle Andy we went out in the morning to explore his park. (He is a park ranger) The park is loaded with turtles and alligators so the girls had a blast seeing all of the creatures. We did a lot of walking so towards the end of the day they were totally beat and at one point both sat down in strike of walking any further. The fact that it was over 80 degrees in January was part of the problem. Their thick Connecticut blood wasn't adequately prepared for the transition. I loved it though. Thanks so much Uncle Andy! We really enjoyed the day!