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Ava's first day of Kindergarten

About an hour ago we took Ava to school! It was so exciting- This morning I fixed her lunch and woke her up. Normally, she does not want to wake up but today was different! We got ready and we were off to school. The whole family went- Cullen was even excited- It was a little hectic going in the class b/c we did not know what the teacher wanted her to do first but we got it worked out- Only half the class was there today - and I was happy about that- Everything was going well when we left- we gave hugs, no tears- until now- I already miss her and she has only been gone an hour- this is harder than I thought it would be.

My dear sweet Ava Grace,

I am so proud of you! You have worked so hard to get ready for kindergarten and here it is! Your smile lights up a room and your personality makes everyone smile- I know you will accomplish great things this year b/c you are so determined and you love school- I will miss you every second you are gone- you are my entertainment, giggle box and most of all my best friend- who will sing songs with me and dance around the house being silly? who will help me with these two knuckle heads? But it is time for you to grow up I knew this day would come-I love you with all my heart and I am so proud to be your mommy!

fantasy football..... what am i thinking?

fantasy football... what am i thinking?

I get invited to this FF party. It sounds so fun, I would get some "girl talk" time and I could get out of the house for awhile. Sounds great... but one BIG problem....I have no idea about football-although, I do happen to know who Tom Brady is b/c he is cute and he is with a Victoria Secret model-- that's about all the football I know. So I have been on the internet reading Fantasy Football for dummies for the past 30 min. and I think I know a little more than I did to start with but not much- oh me..... what am I thinking.....

cullen's first haircut

I can't believe it is time to get his haircut. Ethan did not get his first hair cut until he was close to 2 years old. Cullen is only 10months old. I really did not want Nathan to cut his hair but it was getting to long. So off the boys went outside to get their hair cut. It is like the Evans' barber shop-get in line, wait your turn then hop up in the red chair! Nathan did a great job and Cullen did not seem to mind- Now he looks so much older--- and I am so sad. Where did my baby go?

my heart broke today

I knew this day may come but not so soon. Ava's friend (she thought was her friend) lied to her. I have wanted to tell her not to hang out with this girl but Nathan made me realize Ava is a big girl and she is very smart, she needs to make the decision to be friends with her or not. But today my heart broke b/c my 5 year old cried b/c she did not understand why her friend lied. I talked to Nathan about it and he had a heart to heart with Ava and I just love him! He really is a wonderful dad, He never made her feel like she was in trouble, he explained how some people are unkind and if they lie to you once they will do it again and they are really not your friends at all. She should surround herself with people who are kind and trustworthy. What a hard lesson to learn for my innocent little girl who said this when Nathan asked her who her best friend was, she said, "I really don't want to say just one person is my best friend, it may hurt my other friends feelings, so they all are my best friends." What a kind heart! Oh me, I am going to have a hard time with this parenting thing- I don't want my babies to be hurt-

someone has a crush!

I suspected it but I was not sure until today. This morning Ava was in her pjs, she had not gotten ready for the day yet- most rainy days she will just wear whatever. I told her Dalton and Parker Hardee were coming to play after lunch. I went on to do what I was doing and about 15 min. later I go in Ava's room and I find this...

she then asked me to paint her nails and braid her hair like she had it when we stayed with Dalton at his beach house. I said "You sure are beautiful, why are you getting so dressed up?" She said "Well, I love to look beautiful and Dalton and Parker are coming." I just said ok with a smile! Parker sorry you are too young for Ava- I think she has her eye on your big brother!

Las Vegas

All I can say is "WOW"! What a weekend. Nathan showed me an awesome time. Vegas really surprised me- I could not get over how nice everything was and clean- the people were extremely nice - the food was the best I have ever had- even shopping was awesome- Nathan treated me like a princess- he surprised me with a Suite at the Bellagio Hotel- that was so nice I could have just stayed in the room for 4 days- the floors in the bathroom were heated! The shows were outstanding, I got to ride in a limo and the detail in every Hotel was just gorgeous-. I even road a roller coaster (not to my liking), but my husband really wanted me too- We got our feet massaged that was Heavenly! The first day we went to casino- I am really not a gambler, I could just take my money and go buy new shoes- no need to take the chance losing it- but we went to a blackjack table and I lost $55.00- I was just about done for the weekend but Nathan showed me the craps table- now that was exciting- I rolled the dice - had no clue what I was doing but I must have been doing good b/c people that were playing were happy-but then I rolled a 7 and the man beside me lost about a thousand dollars, I felt so bad- I always got nervous when I rolled b/c I did not want to loose any ones money- see I am not a good gambler. Anyway, It was a wonderful time away- I got to spend some time with Nathan that we never get to have and remember all the reasons why I married him- he is really FUN! But the bad thing for Nathan is I really liked Vegas- so he has to take me back:) oh and how can I forget- I love NO HUMIDITY-- my hair looked great!

Vegas here we come!

5 days until Nathan and I leave ALONE for Vegas... I can't wait to go- Just to be there and experience everything- I am so excited! And I can't wait to have Nathan all to myself- I don't have to share him with anyone!
No kids, No blackberry, No friends.....
ahhhhhh, I can't wait!