I'm With The Band!

She's only 2 and already a total groupie! We went to our friends house this weekend for a bbq, and their son, Kaeson, is lucky enough to have an actual drum set (and not one of the cheap ass ones from Walmart.) I'm not sure how much they spent on the thing, and I probably wouldn't want to know. His daddy used to be a drummer in a band and have decided to pass on the skills to Kaeson. Let me tell you, the kid is good!!! He can hit the foot pedal (I'm sure there's some complicated term for it that I'm unaware of), and hit all the other pieces (again, I'm sure there's a better word than "pieces") all at the same time! Salem gave it shot, but decided she prefered to stand back, dance, and gaze upon her dreamy drummer boy!

Kids Gift Giving Idea

I'm always in desperate search of the "perfect" gift for Salem's friends and or new babies. We received these books when our little ones were first born and we LOVE them! They are personalized books that has your child's name throughout the story and spells out the first and last names. I've seen them in some trendy boutiques, but know they can be purchased through Pottery Barn Kids for $29. Just thought I would share; I think it's a special gift and a great keepsake for little ones to have!

Cinderella, Cinderella, Cinderella

Salem has always been all up in my business when I TRY/ATTEMPT to get any sort of cleaning done around the house.  I ended up checking the $1 bin out at Target and came home with a pink (of course) bucket full of goodies to keep her occupied so I can, once again, ATTEMPT to tidy up.  She has her very own duster, gloves, sponges, spray bottle of water, and towels (I gave her all her old burp clothes.)  Who ever knew cleaning could be so much fun!  

Oh Yeah....

GO GATORS!!!!!!!!

This week in a nutshell

SOOOO Sweet!

Gotta love a man fixing a woman's hairbow!

 Kris grilling steaks and chicken over the fire!

Salem and Peyton at the ranch

  WARNING: NO MAKEUP, but my baby/ baby's outifit is cute!

Get a load of those cheeks! 

Sleeping beauties at the ranch

So much has been going on, I can't possibly keep up!  Last week we went out to Kris and Dawn's ranch to "getaway" and let the boys hunt.  They came hope empty handed on the deer, but Kris was able to snag himself a bobcat!  New Year's=BORING!  I'm pretty sure we were both in bed before 12 (you know it wasn't that exciting if I can't even remember what in the heck we were doing.)  

Tavin is getting HUGE, no..no, GARGANCHUAS (sp?).  Last week he grew out of his preemie clothes and already, just this week, he is now out of newborns.  I still can't figure out how they grow so darn fast!  He is sleeping in his crib and slept a whole 7 hours before needing a bottle last night!  He is SUCH an angel and SNUUGGGLE BUG-A-ROOSKIE'S!  His favorite thing is to lay on the bed with his mama or daddy (but especially his mama...even Andrew would admit this) and hold each other.  He will maneuver/manipulate his body just so he can get his adorable self up against one of us.  I love him, love him, love him!

Salem is still adjusting well; although, at times, she still thinks SHE'S Tavin's mommy! Me having to put her in her place is SLOWLY becoming less and less of an issue.  She'll be starting a tap/ballet class once a week next month.  Can't you just see her now???  She stays busy by constantly asking to dance to John Mayer while wearing my high heels and singing into our hairbrush microphones!  It was cute at first, but she's starting to play out one of my favorite artists and I don't want THAT to happen!  I'm hoping she'll find some other daily activity that amuses her to that extent....like TODAY!   If not, I'll have to be creative and think of something for her.   

7 oz. later.......

I realized for the past 7 months that I've been using my Dolce and Gabanna light blue SHOWER GEL as LOTION.  I'll go ahead and be defensive on my behalf for it says, "Refreshing Body Gel" and has a lotion like appearance. No wonder I've been feeling sticky for so long.  Please tell me I'm not the only one who makes stupid ass mistakes as this!

Naked Buns

Salem has taken up a new sport.....Naked Horseback Riding!