Cookies for Miss Ashley!

Miss Ashley, one of Ava's teachers, is pregnant and due in October. They had a baby shower for her on Tuesday at school. We were asked to make Grandma's famous cookies. I did the baking, but Ava Kate helped with the decorations. I had to jump in and help or we would still be decorating them. She was strategically placing each sprinkle. Ha!

Ava was so excited for the shower. I think she liked the fact that she had an adult activity that I wasn't included in. All morning I heard "Well, I have that shower today", "Don't pick me up until after the shower", "I should wear a dress to the shower". So funny!

Confessional Friday

I'm glad it's Friday!!! I have a few things I have to get off my chest...LOL!

1. I love Tim Horton's. They are super quick. They have super yummy food. But they are also super messy. I confess this morning that I gave the girl a little piece of my mind. I shouldn't have to ask for extra napkins so I can wipe off my coffee. Everytime. I would rather wait a few extra seconds instead of coffee dripping on my clothes.

2. I still haven't updated about Cedar Point. I have no excuse other than I'm lazy lately. Last night I wasn't feeling the best and went to bed about 7:30. I feel great today so I'm not sure what it was.

3. We started interviews again at work. Sometimes I feel like I should open my own business to get people ready for interviews. What to wear!! What to say, what not to say! Resume's! Agh!!!

4. I'm super excited that Juan Pablo is the next bachelor!! I'm ready for a full season of that Latin yumminess!!!

5. Last weekend we went out for Chinese. Ava (our Chinese daughter) ordered a cheeseburger with ketchup and mustard. They brought it out on the side. So I put it on for her. And never realized the mustard was the hot mustard. I basically ruined her dinner. John ate the cheeseburger and she had my rice. LOL!

6. I'm totally digging my 90's on 9 satellite radio lately. I can bust out some En Vogue like nobody's business.

Have a great weekend! See you on Monday!

Cedar Point Sneak Peek

no fear. none.



Ava'isms Part 8,549

I don't know if these will ever stop and I hope they don't. This.kid.cracks.me.up!!! I had a share a couple of these from lately because I cannot forget these!!

1. Ava has been into middle names lately. I'm not one to share, but for this, it's worth it! She is calling us my our first and last names. John Paul. Named after the Pope. Sara Louise. Named after my Aunt Louise. We are close to my aunt Louise. My grandma especially so it's always "Are you going to Aunt Louise's?" "Oh, is Aunt Louise coming?" Therefore John is John Paul and I'm Sara Aunt Louise. Haha!!!

2. Yes, she sleeps in our bed. Yes, we co-sleep. Yes, we know we shouldn't. But with her nightmares, our pediatrician actually suggested it. GASP! It's not from lack of trying. She does sleep in her bed on Easter or Christmas because she thinks no one will come. Shaking my head. Anyhow, we went to Toys R Us to get her booster seat. I love kid bedding so I always have to look. And wouldn't you know there was a whole Doc McStuffin's set. I'm talking sheets, comforter, lamp, trash can, rugs, pillows, everything. Ava was drooling. Just staring. And here was the conversation.

Me: Ava, Mommy will buy you all of this right now. Everything. We will redo your room tonight in Doc McStuffins. All of this. If you sleep in your bed.

Ava: How old are you?

Me: 37

Ava: Well, when I'm 37 I'll sleep in my own bed.

I hope she doesn't wait until then!!!!
Stay tuned for Cedar Point pics! She had a blast and it shows in the many shots I took!!!

More Weekend Pics!

Rockin' Our Hats!

Fishin' with Nana!





Fun with friends at the Pig Roast!



Birthdays, Bridal Shower, and Tea Party!!

We had a fantastic weekend! We kicked is off Friday night at Empire for Tina's birthday. Our Chinese daughter ordered a cheeseburger. Yes, that's how she embraces her culture. Haha!!

We ordered a cake from Haas, sang Happy Birthday to Tina. 

Checking out her fortune!

Saturday we headed to Adrian for Megan's bridal shower. It was  a tea party themed so we all wore hats and drank out of little tea cups. 

My Little Tea Girl

It was so nice to see the Houghtaling girls side of the family. We don't get to see them too often. And there some we definitely missed. I love this picture!!

More pics to come from the weekend. Mommy and Daddy had a date night Saturday and Ava went fishing with Nana. I'll have to get the pictures from others. 

Hope you had a fantastic weekend!

No Time To Confess....

....I got an MVP on my hands!!

Yep! This super awesome girl was awarded the MVP for the girls in her age group! Super proud Mama!!! I don't think she completely understands what it is, but we've made a pretty big deal about it!

It's been a crazy week with camp every night. My house is showing it, the dark circles under my eyes are showing it, and the crabbiness from everyone is showing it! Therefore, half day vacation today and a little down time with my girl. We have a fun weekend planned!!