Happy Mother's Day

I just want to wish all of the mother's who read this blog a Happy Mother's Day! My mom is out of town on vacation, but she is (hopefully) having a great time on this day! By the way Dad, you better have taken her out somewhere nice to eat!

I have had a great Mother's Day so far! Jeff went to Java Haute and got me a danish and some very yummy espresso! That started the day off great, although I could have done better with no calories! While he was gone, Jaden said he wanted to show me something! He led me outside and said "Happy Mother's Day!". There, on the deck, was a canopy swing! I decided a couple of weeks ago, I would love to have one! It is so relaxing! I hope everyone else is having a great day! Cassidy was napping while we shot this, so maybe I will get one with her in it later!!!

This is hilarious!

Clay Aiken was on Kimmel again last night. It is a hoot!
http://abc.go.com/latenight/jimmykimmel/index?pn=video

It's always something!

Isn't that how it goes! Just when you think everything is going great something always happens. Jeff was on his way home Thursday, when his car decided it didn't want to drive forward anymore! He could go in reverse, but not forward! Come to find out the transmission is bad! So, I have no car today and Jeff has to rent a car until it is fixed. I really hope we can come up with the money to fix it. It makes me think I shouldn't have spent so much on Cassidy's birthday!
Onto better things....
Jaden said the cutest thing this morning. Cassidy was drinking her milk and letting it go down her chin. Jaden said she looked like "Christmas Claus"! How cute. He even got a wipe out of her room to wipe her chin off. He is such a good big brother.
Hopefully, we will still be able to get Cassidy's One year pictures done this month. As soon as we do, I will try to post them on here.

Cassidy's First Steps!

Cassidy took her first steps yesterday! She can take 6-7 steps! She seems so brave. It won't be long until she is walking all of the time! Watch the video:

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Fun in the Sun!

Today we decided to relax, well sort of. We stayed home, but we played outside with Jaden! He got a very cool water tower from his Uncle Bill and Aunt Kathy yesterday. He had a blast with it today!

Ok, we ALL had fun with it, hehehe!

A Perfect Day!

Cassidy's party was great! We had such a great day! There are so many things to talk about but, I will just try to post some pictures to sum it all up!

The gifts were amazing! She got some really cute outfits, a doll stroller, Little People, Growth Chart, Ride on Zebra, dollhouse, plush tea set, plush gardening set, book with cd, baby bottles and blanket, and some zoo animals. And, of course, her bitty baby doll! We had such a great day!

This picture is from today. I just had to post it. It is her favorite thing to do today! She loves her new doll stroller. She also has one of her new dresses on! So cute!

Cassidy is ONE!

Cassidy turned one today. It is hard to believe. It is actually very sad, because I really enjoy baby Cassidy. I will definitely miss her. But, now I get to look forward to toddler Cassidy! I can't wait to see what that brings!

We took the kids to the zoo today, but first, Jaden wanted Cassidy to open the present from him.

He got her a Baby Einstein video and some peek a blocks that are balls (can't think what they actually call them!).

She also looked at the card we got her. So many new things happened for her today.

1. She had milk for the first time! (I don't think she likes it cold!)

2. Sat in a bigger carseat, facing forward!

3. Rode on a horse!

4. Rode on a carousel! (She LOVED it!)

5. Ate ice cream!

Jaden also had a good day today!!

We had a great day! Can't wait to see some of you at the party Saturday!

Have a great weekend!

My baby girl is GIRLY!!

I am so excited! For the past couple of weeks Cassidy has been sleeping with a baby doll. Now, she won't even go to sleep without it and today she kept pointing and asking for it!! I am happy that my little girl likes dolls! Here is a picture to prove it!

We took Cassidy's One Year picture today since we are going to be so busy tomorrow. She really doesn't like to sit still, so this one was hard to get!

Off to a good start

Well, I have more cakes done! Now, I only need to make the two cakes for the top tier and some cupcakes. I have 4 cakes in the freezer!!! All of Cassidy's party decorations are in bags and organized. Her presents are wrapped. Her shoe bows are finished! I still have one hair bow to finish. Tomorrow, I need to finish baking the cakes and buy the rest of the things for the cake. I forgot the dowel rods for the middle to keep it stable. I also need more fondant. Other than that, I think I have everything for the cake. Friday, I will buy all of the food and finish the cake that night!!!!

Now, for the zoo. I am really worried that it is going to rain on her birthday!! We are really looking forward to going, so I hope it doesn't rain us out.

Now, I need to finish cleaning the house. I really don't know if that is going to be possible! Cassidy always makes a mess when she sees me cleaning up. And Jaden, well he is his own tornado!!!!! Here is one reason I can't clean the house (Jaden loves to take all of the cushions off the couch and play on them!) :

Can't wait to get outta here!

As we were outside enjoying the nice weather, Jeff and I talked about how we can't wait to go to the zoo! It has been awhile since we have gone somewhere! With the price of gas, a spur of the moment trip to Indy just isn't possible! I really wish we could get back to doing that again. I just hate being home all of the time! Today, we went to an antique store in search of an old doll cradle and a chair for the bedroom. I am either looking for a stool or a wicker seat chair. I was hoping for an antique chair, something with a little character. Well, the chair I found would not have survived Jaden and Jeff! Just too rickety. And I didn't see any good doll cradles. So, I am still searching!
Jeff spent the day playing with Jaden and cleaning his car. We also took Jaden for ice cream and to play at my old elementary school playground. That was cool! Wish I would have take my camera!!!!!!
Tomorrow starts my busy week! I really don't have much I need to get done tomorrow besides calling the park. We just found out today that the park Cassidy's birthday party is going to be in is having a car show that same day. I am not too pleased! I am afraid there will be no parking. I will be calling them tomorrow to find out the situation!
Hope everyone had a great weekend!
Don't forget to check out the new scrapbook pages to the right!!!

Busy Bee!

That is what I am going to be this week. I think I need to take this weekend to relax! I tested some icing today to see if I like it. We are all not a fan of really sweet icing, so I am trying something else. I really don't know how well this one will go over. Also, I can't get it perfectly smooth. I really don't know what I will do with her cake until I do it!
We bought a few more things for the party and Jaden stuffed the goody bags for the kids today. He also wrapped the present he got for her. I have so many things to do this week. Wednesday, I will be finishing baking the cakes. Thursday, we will be heading to the zoo and Build a Bear in Indy. Friday, we will be taking Cassidy to her one year Dr. appt and finishing everything for the party. I might even decorate the cake the night before. And then, Saturday is the party!!!! I can't wait. So far, I haven't heard from everyone, so I don't know how many people are showing up. That makes me nervous!!!!
It is very nice out today, but I have decided to just relax today, oh and practice making icing!!!! And baking another cake!!!!! And cleaning. Okay, so I am not relaxing!!!!!!!
Have a great weekend everyone!

Splashing in Puddles!

It was a sad day today. We sold the exersaucer! Jaden and Cassidy used that a lot! It is so sad to see the baby stuff go! But, I know it is useless for us now!

Jaden and Jeff decided to go splashing in puddles this evening. It is so cute watching Jaden. He gets very excited! I just love seeing him in that cute raincoat. Next year, Cassidy will get to go with him.

Tomorrow, Jaden gets to go to the circus. It will be the first time! He is a little nervous about the clowns. He really doesn't know what to expect. Good luck Grandma and Papa! Don't forget to get lots of pictures!!!!

Bows and Confetti

This is what I spent my free time on today:

Hair Bow:

Confetti:

It was actually very fun! The confetti is for Cassidy's party. It has little flowers and butterflies in it. The bow is also for Cassidy's party. It matches her dress. This is the very first bow I have ever made. I might make another for her birthday with a birthday theme. I don't know yet until I go look at the ribbon. By the way, if anyone wants to purchase a bow, just email me!!!

Hope everyone is having a good week.

Rainy Days

Well, the rain has come! I was hoping it would because my flowers needed it! We haven't done much the past couple of days, which has been nice. Today, we are off to Hobby Lobby and the grocery store. I have found something else I want to try to make!!! I am going to try to make Cassidy some cute hair bows. And, I just realized we need infant formula, so off to the store we go. This might be one of the last times I buy formula. Kind of sad. But, I will love to be saving that money! I can't believe the cost of formula, if you don't know, check it out next time you are at the store!!! And realize, you go through it fast!!!!!

So, today is a good day. The kids are being good, but we all have runny noses and sore throats. I hope it goes away before Cassidy's birthday. I am hoping to buy the rest of the birthday party stuff this weekend. I have already started baking the cakes and freezing them. I am hoping it all turns out the way I want it. I hope everyone is still coming. I can't wait to see you!

Here is a sneak peak at Cassidy's party!!!

Another day in the park

Yesterday, Jeff was off and it was time for some much needed rest. We also took Jaden to the library and the playground.


We have found ourselves at the park quite a bit lately. It has been so nice, and I like to get the kids outside. We have found a great place to walk and to enjoy the swings! I am trying to make it there atleast 3 days a week. It is nice to get the exercise. Here are some pictures from today.

Can you count the turtles? (click on the picture to see a bigger version!)

Cassidy's Birthday Wishlist

Cassidy's birthday is quickly approaching and I thought I would put a link on here to her wishlist. You should be able to purchase most of this stuff at any major retailer!!!!!

http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/registry.html/002-9088851-4378420?ie=UTF8&type=wishlist&id=8B31VCG9X2EN

Also, she is in size 12 months and we love pink and green!!

I am hoping to get her into a small pool this summer, so that would be nice! Hope this helps some of you!

Can't wait to see everyone and I hope you can all make it!

By the way, thanks Rick, Pam, and Brittani. Jaden loved the bubbles today!

Went to the Park

Yesterday, Jeff was off and we made a trip to the park. We had a great time and Jaden was even Wore Out!!! Jaden has had a busy week this week. On Monday, he played with his friend Hanna. On Tuesday, he played with his friends Braden and Jaelyn. On Wednesday, he played with Daddy. Today, we plan on going to Grandma's and to Braden and Jaelyn's again! I also have to make a trip to the license branch to renew my license, grrrr. I might not tell Jaden about that until we get there or else he will whine about it until we are there! I will spare myself anymore whining!!!
I don't know what we have planned for tomorrow, but I am sure I will think of something!
It looks as if Jeff might have a job opportunity here in Terre Haute, so please pray for us that that might pull through. We really don't know much about it yet, but I would like it to be in every one's prayers! It has been a huge strain having Jeff so far away and worrying everyday that he might fall asleep on the way home or on the way to work. This would be a blessing for our family!
Hope everyone is having a great week!

Clay in Afghanistan

Clay Aiken recently made a trip to Afghanistan and left some field notes on this website: http://fieldnotes.unicefusa.org/.
Please read what he has to say and look at the beautiful pictures. I wish there were more people like this in the world. Go Clay!

So glad I finished this:

I have been wanting to do this but have been afraid I would ruin Jaden's nice, white letters! I didn't do much altering, just some paper and a few stickers and ribbon. I might add more later. I do like how it turned out!

Today, Jaden had a friend over. Aren't they cute? It's great watching kids interact with each other. Cassidy even joined them! It is fun to watch them and listen to the things they talk about. Now, we are off to the park for some exercise! Have a great day everyone!

I hope this is a phase!

So, I feel like the last few weeks have been filled with shouting at Jaden! I can't stop myself! And he does so many things that I feel I need to stop! I don't know if he is being an average 3 year old boy, or if he is trying to tell me something! Is he acting out because of Cassidy? Is he bored? Do we not give him enough attention? Does he get too much attention? It really is driving me crazy! He isn't listening to us anymore. He mocks us, already! He really pushes our buttons!!! I don't know how much more we can take! I am hoping to get him outside more this week. The weather is suppose to be nice! Maybe the fresh air will make him better. I just hope something happens soon. I miss my sweet little boy!

On to other things......

Cassidy is still not walking. But, she is getting close. She can stand all by herself! She is playing so much now. I can't wait for her birthday. I am so excited about what I got her. I have most of her party things and her cake decorations. I just can't wait!

Today, we spent the day relaxing, getting some things done around the house, and planting! I am ready to see all the pretty flowers! We bought some white, pink, and purple ones. Jaden helped with a few then, he wanted to play with Maddy. We had a good day (besides the yelling at Jaden!!). We are hoping that Grandma and Papa will be taking him to the circus soon. I don't really like the circus, but I thought Jaden would love it!

Hope everyone has a great week! Here are some pics from this weekend!

Exchange Team Painting

I had to post this on my blog. On Easter, the exchange team from church did this painting. It is good right? Can you believe they did it during the music of the service! Very cool!
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originally uploaded by longyear.

It's Quiet Here!

It's been a very quiet afternoon. Jaden is at Grandma and Papa's and I am enjoying Cassidy. I really don't have much one on one time with her. It has been nice! I definitely needed the quiet house! Jaden talks all day long. I love it, but it also drives me crazy. I have to answer questions, like "How do you buy a car?", all day long!!! He actually asked me that the other day. This morning he asked, "How do we buy a boat?". It has been nice not answering these questions.
It is so cold outside. I was hoping to take the kids to the park every other day for a walk and to play in the park. We will have to put that off awhile. It is just too cold.
I hope most of you are planning on coming to Cassidy's birthday party. I am so excited!!

SUGAR!!!

Ok, I really need to get all of the sugar out of Jaden! He has been running around like crazy since Easter. I have decided he is not going to eat his candy today. I might even throw the rest out. He ate pretty much all of it! I am hoping it will get warm enough outside for us to go on a walk today. I am really needing the exercise also.
I have been planning Cassidy's birthday and trying to get the house organized! That second one has proven to be a major task that isn't going to get done anytime soon! The kids need all of my attention right now. Jaden has started picking Cassidy up and moving her around. Let's just say, she doesn't like that too much! So, I am constantly dealing with them right now!
Hope everyone is having a good week, and don't forget to work off that SUGAR!!!

Here is a little something to enjoy! Clay Aiken auctioned off some things from his hometown in Raleigh the other night to benefit the Bubel Aiken Foundation! Also, I added more scrapbook pages to the side!!