Autumn in Missouri

Pics. from our trip to Missouri to visit my brother and fam. We had a blast. We hardly saw Riley the entire weekend. She was so busy with her cousin's, Emory and Miles.

Now this is multi-tasking!

My First Day of School

Ah-La-Lu (aka Mary Lou)

This is my Aunt Mary Lou, maker of amazing children's bedding, and the sweetest thing you will ever meet! Aunt Mary Lou was gracious enough to not only make Riley's beautiful baby bedding, but her new big girl bedding too. Today, while making her bed, RIley was chatting away as usual....she never stops! She has to know every little detail..."Who made my blanket?" I replied, "Mary Lou", she replied, "Who's Mary Lou again?" (we have been working on who is who in the family, and where they belong). I replied. "ET's sister, Grandad and Weese's daughter". Then she left it at that. Five minutes later, she asked me about Jesus, and for some reason I said Jesus in Spanish to see what she would do. I guess it triggered a thought and she replied...." No, Mommy, It's Ah-La-Lu". I said, " who is that?" She said "my blanket maker, on my bed Mommy". Then she proceeded to sing "Praise-e- the Lord, Hallelujiah". So, Mary Lou...I guess you trigger some pretty important thoughts. Doesn't surprise me in the least!

Disneyland 2008

Riley had an amazing time! She was beyond excited to see Minnie Mouse and to dance with the princesses! We had such a great time with Lulu, Aunt Elizabeth and cousin Isabella.

Summer Days

An a-FAIR to remember

FRIED OREOS AT MAYFEST...can't beat that! They will fry anything in the south! (last 2 pictures)
My friends Chloe and Sidney join me at Mayfest.
Chloe and Sidney's daddy with brother Quinn. Quinn is the most adorable baby, he just joined their family from Korea.
I tried to post each caption below each picture...I guess I have some work to do....Angie, how do you do that?

Destin

Time with my cousins!

So Frustrated

So I bought this cute antique bed hoping to put it in Riley's room for her big girl bed. I had no idea it would cause me so much frustration. I got it for a steal, $140. I've now had it welded to add length for $120 because mattresses today are longer than they were then. And I had to figure out the height situation because they did not use box springs back then, so leave it to a Thurmond to figure out a solution, Aunt Mary Lou told me to get a bunkie board. Great....I was good to go! Not so fast...The welder added too much length (which I am sure he will fix), and I guess we didn't notice that it is too wide as well. So here I am with a new mattress and bunkie board, sitting on the floor between the frame. I have no idea where to go from here. New bed? or custom mattress? Don't desire old things like I do, they always have to be fixed or redone. I guess it pays off in the end....but gees!

We live in Elmo's World

Donnie and I took Riley to see Elmo and Friends Live. Needless to say...she was enamored! We bought the cd while we were there and now listen to it everyday! I have to give props to the Sesame Street marketing team...they are awesome at what they do...and we are the suckers!

My Krazy Korean

Donnie's mother has been asking me to take pictures of Riley in these Korean originals! Pretty Cute!

More Pics

It has been too long!

Here are some wonderful picks from the fall through the holidays.