Rockin' into her 7th year!!!!

This Saturday was Katie's 7th birthday and we had a rockstar party with her good friend, Molly who is turning 6 this week! We had the best time planning and giving the party. Molly's mom and I reverted back to our childhood and loved every minute! The girls had a blast and it turned out so cute and fun. We were able to rent out the farmhouse which was a lifesaver since it was POURING down rain and the original plan was to have it outside at my house... here are some pics from the party!


the whole group of rockstars!!!


7 years old and full of confidence!!1


the birthday girls... so super cute and sassy!!


rockin' mamas!!!


the fabulous cake made by my friend, Wendy!


The marshmallow pops I made... kinda looked like microphones... totally stole the idea, thought they turned out cute!


can not go wrong with Grapico, Crush and pink soda... plus it went with the color scheme!


The microphone making table


the entry table as you walked into the farmhouse!


The farmhouse, where we had the party... thank goodness!


Blow them candles out girl!


katie and one of her besties: O!!! Singing a little "Sugar, Sugar"!


Me and my girl!!! We had a BLAST!


heading home to open all those gifts!

A Dream, A Bat, and a little Boy...

Since Ben was 3 and after he went to the SEC baseball tournament, Ben has wanted to play baseball like the "big boys" so this past Sunday was HIS day! He and the rest of the team were so stinkin cute. I could Eat my little guy up! He did a great job and really got into the game. He loved every second of the game and was sad when it was over. The only thing he wished he had done was played on the BIG field like the college boys, One day Ben, one day!!! For now, this is perfect... enjoy the pics. (I have a ton more and had to pick and choose!)


My boy, #1!!!!


Ready for the ball!


wow, what is this? Dirt?? COOL!!!


watch the ball, Ben!


RUN BEN RUN!!


taking a little rest on 1st!


going towards 2nd!


running towards 3rd!


All the way home, Ben!


ahhh, some yummy gatorade!


All done and ready for the next game!!!

Labor Day in Fairhope ....

I drove down to Fairhope with the kids for Labor day. Craig had to work so I took the challenge of going with just the kids... Whew, I was exhausted when I got back but I am glad the kids got to see their cousins, Ann and Todd and of course Grandmama. We were able to celebrate Grandmama's "29th" birthday with a yummy cookout and fabulous caramel cake!! Here area a few pictures from the weekend!




All the cousins hangin out on the deck!

This is the only time Ben would smile for the camera, he wanted his picture taken with the dog... such a boy!

Katie and her sweet cousin, Caroline enjoying a little ice cream in Fairhope!

The Little Kids' table... Ben with all those girls!!!

The Big Kid table... everyone minus Craig who was back in Birmingham due to his traveling schedule for work!

Grandmama teaching Katie Chopsticks!!!!