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After a fun filled sleepover with cousins Paige and Caitlin, Zach brought all the girls (including Macy) over to Grandmama's house for the day. They had such a blast playing outside and just spending time together. There were only a few times that I had to remind them to slow down and be sure to include Macy.
Aunt Jane even surprised us all with an impromptu crochet lesson.
It started with Paige, Avery, and Caitlin and ended with Avery and me. I think we both got the hang of the first step - a chain or snake. Aunt Jane felt I was ready for the next step, but it was getting late in the day and I didn't want to rush into learning something new. Hopefully this will give me time to perfect what I learned until we get a chance to sit down together again.
After a great day together, we ended up leaving a good bit later than planned (around 3:00). We dropped Paige, Caitlin, and Macy off at home as we were heading out of town. As we were leaving, Avery mentioned that she wasn't feeling good. I figured it was just due to the fact that she was up really late last night and then slept over with her cousins and probably didn't actually sleep much. She dozed for a little bit on the way home, but then watched a movie on her iPod.
I looked down when we pulled in the driveway and noticed this
My baby turned 111,111 miles on our drive back home from Skipperville today! I know I didn't get a photo of the actual mileage on the odometer, but I know what it means!
When I walked in the house, this is what greeted me on the kitchen table.
These are the hot dog buns I bought at WalMart yesterday morning that I didn't put away. Princess can get on the table by jumping into the chair and she obviously had a lot of fun playing with this pack of buns. Oh well, at least they were the $1.00 Great Value brand!
Once we got in and settled, Avery said she still wasn't feeling good and had started coughing. I took her temperature and she had a 100 fever - really hoping she just played hard and is worn out. We'll see what tomorrow brings, but I'm keeping my fingers and toes crossed since I have to head out of town to Decatur for three days of work!
I got up early this morning and headed to Wal Mart for my grocery shopping since I knew I would be gone most of the weeknd. Let me tell ya, WM is not so bad at 7:30 a.m. on a Saturday!
The girls had a great practice today and Wes seemed to be really impressed with each of their skill levels. After practice, I brought Avery home and she showered and we got our bags packed for Skipperville.
We were a little later leaving than I planned (2:00), but it worked out fine. I stopped in Troy and got some dinner for everyone that would be there and also picked Caitlin up some flowers for the pageant tonight.
We arrived around 4:00 at my Grandmother's house and were glad to see that my Mom and George were already there. We all visited a bit and then ate an early dinner. My Aunt Jane stopped by and helped my arrange Caitlin's flowers and then Mom, George, Avery, and I headed to the school for the pageant. My Grandmother couldn't attend due to the noise level - it would have just been way to much for her.
The pageant started at 6:30 with the little girls (K/1st) and then moved up by age all the way to high school. Luckily for us, Caitlin was in the 3rd grouping since she is in 3rd grade. However, it still took FOREVER!!! All of the age groups performed and did all of their "stuff" and they didn't announce the winners until the very end. After announcing the winners in Caitlin's age group (she didn't win, but did AWESOME), we snuck backstage to tell her how great she did, and left. It was 9:45 at this point and the pageant still wasn't fully over!!
Avery was estatic that she was going to spend the night with her cousins, Paige and Caitlin. She has never spent the night with them before and couldn't wait. I am so appreciative to Zach and Christy for inviting her over!!
Wow, finally Friday! Nothing too exciting around our house though. Avery decided she wanted to paint her fingernails tonight.
In honor of Easter and St.Patrick's Day, she alternated them yellow and lime green. Not that the color will last that long, but.... :) She also had to top them with her fave silver glitter polish!
Avery has ball practice in the morning at 10:00 and after that Wes is playing golf. Avery and I are packing up and heading down to visit my family in Skipperville. We found out earlier in the week that my niece, Caitlin, is in a beauty pageant down there Saturday night. Since it doesn't start until 6:30, we decided to just spend the night. It should be a lot of fun to visit and catch up with everyone that I haven't seen since Christmas.
When we got home this afternoon, Avery had the best time playing with Princess. Here she is playing with her toy, Mr. Feather Stick (as named by Avery).
That cat was up and down the sides and arms of the couch - so funny!
Tonight was also our first softball practice. It was great to see the full team and put names and faces together. It looks like we're going to have a great group of girls this year!
I was a bit late for practice due a hair appointment that had been previously scheduled. Everyone knows that you can't cancel those at the last minute!! Plus, I was REALLY of need of some color and a trim :)
Saint James sent home enrollment paperwork for next year right after the kids returned to school from Christmas break. For some reason I thought it was due back in mid-March. So, I went to pull it out last night only to discover that it was due back mid-February to guarantee Avery's spot for the 2010-2011 school year. Woopsie! I seriously doubt they would turn an existing student away, but ya never know.
We went ahead and filled it out and Wes delivered it to the school office this morning after dropping Avery off at school along with our enrollment fees.
We're still waiting to hear back from Forest Avenue. They are suppose to mail out letters (yes or no) next Friday, March 12th.
One big plus from our truck fiasco last week is the recovery of Wes's wedding ring.
Anyone that knows Wes knows that he fidgets with his wedding ring ALL the time.
About six months ago, it dropped in while he was driving and bounced down the steering column and into the dashboard. And that would be where it stayed until it came time to trade it in last week.
So, despite the fact that we shelled out unimaginable amounts of money in the past two weeks - we have this beauty to show for it :)
Tonight was also the softball draft. It seemed to take a lot longer than usual so Wes was after 9:00 getting home. Part of the late night was due to the fact that he had to stay for the Ponytail's draft too since he's over that division.
Anyway, he is SUPER excited about the girls he was able to draft!! Our first practice is THIS Thursday. Now, to get in touch with all these parents!!??!!
I am seriously in shock that is March already. I sure would LOVE some warmer weather to go along with it. We are still below freezing every night and only in the 40's (usually with strong winds) during the day - yuck!!
Nothing much exciting has been going on with us. The biggest thing right now is preparing for the softball draft that will take place tomorrow night. Wes went back to work so he could finalize his spreadsheet and talk with his assistant coach and make sure they were "on the same page."
Avery and I had a pretty normal evening at home. Tonight was actually a first though. Avery asked if she could make her own lunch and snack for school tomorrow. Who am I to turn down the efforts of a sweet child?
Did it save me any time? Not really, but she enjoyed getting to pick out what she wanted to take and getting it packed up. Maybe we have turned a corner? I doubt it, but a Mom can dream!
