20 Things

10 Things I am loving about Bryce right now..

1. He is both Daddy’s little buddy and Mama’s boy. Most of the time only wants his momma when he wants to be rocked to sleep. But he loves to play with Daddy!

2. His morning snuggles. Such a great way to start our day or His afternoon snuggles when I pick him up after work.

3. His loud infectious laugh, It’s the best. Daddy can make him laugh every time.

4. His big beautiful smile, to match his pretty blue eyes.

5. He has been working on "big boy" tasks lately. Learning to crawl, holding on to his bottle and learning to put it in his mouth.

6. How he is growing out of his tantrum, crabby stage and letting us take him places without throwing a fit.

7. How he loves his jumper-roo and toys.

8. His first words were momma. But lately he is been more and more of a chatter box.

9. He sleeps through the whole night.

10. He is a good eater

10 Things I am loving about Lillyana right now..

1. Her fierce love for her brother, she loves to try and touch his arm or pat his head while lying next to him.

2. She is both Daddy’s little girl and Mamas Princess.

3. She can light up the room, every time you walk in with her big beautiful smile.

4. How she says “Hi” after you tell her “Hi”.

5. She is so ticklish

6. She loves to be scared or barked at, she will laugh every time. Or sometimes she will laugh out loud for no reason at all.

7. She is finally putting on weight and growing like a weed.

8. She loves her foods and She eats really good

9. She sleeps through the night.

10. She has been getting very vocal lately, we just wish we could understand her.

Several Things That Happen This Month

I know all of these deserve a post of there own but I didn't take many pics so I figured I would throw it all into one post.

First on July 8Th It was little miss Sophia Birthday party at her grandparents house. This was a swimming party and it just happens to be the first time the twins got to go swimming.

Bryce in his New float Aunt Sue bought



Lilly in her new Float



July 14Th we had a "Bowling Buddies Bash" this ended up being a small party because most people were busy or already had plans but we got to see who we mainly wanted to see and that was Big Bobby Jakel (Zack F-ing Morris), The Stepp Family- Larry, Jill, Ri and Trey and then Darby showed up and we haven't seen him since we was married in Vegas in 2009 so it was great to see him. Plus I had my bestie Amy there and her daughter Kenzi and friend Kiya. And a local friend Bobby Bonds.

Let me tell you Bobby B had a heck of time while here, he wanted to hold Bryce so bad and did but that boy not once not twice but three times puke all over Bobby. After a few hours he decided to leave.

Bobby J. holding Bryce- Wow does Bryce look small in Bobby's arms




Lilly in her sunglasses enjoying that day outside with all of us.



As for the party let me just tell you, we went through some food. The food is the following: 16 burgers, 20 hot dogs, 20 brats. Then around midnight we was all started to get hungry again so Darby and Amy went to Buffalo Wild Wings and brought back 100 wings that were gone with in 10 Min's.

Then the next morning we cook over 5 lbs a bacon 3 packages of sausage, 6 cans of biscuits, a pan of gravy and over 2 dozens of scrambled eggs. All was gone but some of the biscuits.

Then to top it all off we went through over 200 cans of beer. All I can say is we had a great time!
July 21st was the Sons of Buck Party- This is a party they hold occasionally. You purchase a ticket to the party to get you in the door and they have a dinner, free raffle for early buyers, basket raffle, game raffles, silent auction and live auctions. This party is to raise money for the Whitetails Unlimited. This was a fun time, Johnny his brother and sister and their spouses were there and his nephew that was our captain all was there. We enjoyed a great dinner and drank all the free beer we wanted. Doug did win one live auction and it was this Chair Johnny says it is his new (Deer Stand)I won a beautiful wine rack to hang on the wall with 3 bottles of wine. A basket with a $50 gift card and other items from Tony's Place in Maschoutah, and then a few other items from the early buyers raffle.

We did try to bid on a few other items in the live auction and that was: A Large tricycle for Bryce, and a Zip up outside tent to lock the kids in to play. All in all this was a fun time and cant wait to do it again next time. Thanks for the invite Artie!

Then Last this past Tuesday was Lilly and Bryce's 6 month birthday and since they were born on a Tue the 24Th and they were half of a year old we got a few family members together and went to Ravanellis for dinner celebration. And for once let me tell you the kids were so good. I guess it helped I let Bryce nap before we went and then as soon as we got there and before my food came I stuffed him with 2 jars of baby food and then switched and fed Lilly, just in time for my food to show up and I could eat in peace. Thank You for a hot meal! And sorry no pics of this event and I cant believe I didn't take any! Shame on me as a mommy!

After dinner it was home to jammies and bed and mommy and daddy time to relax and watch some TV!

I did have one other thing happen this month and that was my Spa Party on July 10Th. But I do have pictures to go on that post so I will save that one for a later time when I get all the pictures download. Hopefully this Sunday! Hopefully! LOL!

I hope everyone has a great weekend! I know I will, we are busy beavers this weekend.

Tonight we have Michelle Karvelats benefit to raise money to help her son go to school. Michelle just passed away about a month ago.

Then Saturday Sue, Mom, Kristi, Betty and the Kids and I are heading over to MO to do some shopping at Buy Buy Baby. Baby shopping for Baby DooLittle that is on the way and Christmas present shopping for the Twins. Then we are doing lunch and were ever else we end up. Doug is going to the farm. I don't blame him!

Sunday will most likely be a day of relaxation besides a friend that may come over to visit and get her spa items that I haven't seen since December. And me blogging about my Spa Party!

Oh yeah and I almost forgot, my cousin Allan and his girlfriend Casey had their second son yesterday. Congrats to you both! And welcome to the family Theodore!

Shutterfly Giveaway

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My Little Mockingbird: A Giveaway

My Little Mockingbird: A Giveaway

Hey guys! I have never enter in any giveaways so for the first time I decided to and if I blog about her give away I get extra enteries. You can also enter this giveway if you feel lucky. The giveaway is being done by a blog friend that I read Tami, her friend Mandy makes the most adorable monogrammed gifts!

Here are just a few of the sweet things you can find in her shop, My Little Mockingbird:

Burp Cloths:



T-Shirts:



Beach Towels:




Aprons:




Onesies:



Isn't she talented?

If you would like to enter, go to this website: http://www.littlemomentslikethis.com/2012/07/my-little-mockingbird-giveaway.html and fill out your enteries there.

The lucky winner will be announced next Monday. Good luck!

Cool Babies!

The Twins First Parade

So the twins went to there first parade a few weeks ago. This was one of the days before it got so stinking Hot outside!

Here they are chilling the stroller waiting for it to start with their fans blowing on them.

Both of them did really good, never wined or cried until the firetrucks came. Poor Bryce apparently hates loud noises and the poor boy screamed his head off and of course the parade was the Caseyville Firemens Picnic so it was all firetrucks. After they were all gone we had a few floats and he was all good again. Lilly she didn't make a peep and actually she fell asleep even with the firetrucks horns blowing. We see who the tough one is going to be. And I definitely know Bryce hates loud noises because last week we went to a friend from high school Danielle's wedding and the table next to us won a challenge and hooted and hollard and when they did Bryce freaked out and screamed again, I guess that boy has sensitive ears or something. OK I will just admit it he is a Wimp!

After the parade we did head to the picnic for a few, saw a few friends and then the band started and with the way Bryce is we decided to head out so the band wouldn't hurt their ears. Plus we was hungry anyway. I dropped Doug and the kids off at home and I ran to the store for dinner. Hopefully the next parade we go to will turn out to be a better experience. We shall See!

Father Like Son

My son eyeing the beer and drooling!

The Weekend Plans

So for this weekend we are busy, actually for the next few weekends we are busy! Crap what am I talking about I have 5 month old twins I am always busy! LOL!

So anyway today is Doug's Mom's Birthday so the family: Sue, Mom, Dad, Doug, Me and the Kids are all going to Carlyle for all you can eat Crab Leg dinner. We was going to go to the Alton Belle for theirs but we don't have a babysitter. After dinner the kiddos are going back to Doug's parents and Doug and I are going out with the gang. I read online that there is this new Brew pub in O'Fallon that opened, they have 50 different beers on tap and 200 different bottle beers. I have a feeling Mommas getting drunk again tonight.

Saturday night Jim and Jana have invited us all over to the Lumiere Casino. Jim plans to gamble while Jana watch the fireworks. And then they want to go out places afterwards. So another night out of drinking.

Now on Sunday, I planned on doing nothing but recovering from my weekend and spending all my time with my babies but I need to go grocery shopping for items for my spa party. But after that its all relaxing time.

On Monday I will be spending my time after work cleaning and scrubbing my house for the spa party on Tuesday, which I am so excited about!

Wed, Thur and so far Friday no plans but then again on Saturday we are having a party at our house because Mr. Bobby Jakel wants to see the kids before they go off to college! LOL! and this is his only free time. So I guess Friday we will be busy preparing things for the party. Saturday will be a blast we have friends coming in town from places all around and faces we haven't seen in a long time.

OK I just realized I got ahead of myself and spilled my plans for next week which then gives me nothing to post next week. Crap!

Just a few other fun things that are coming up and keeping us busy:

We have a Dinner Auction the next Saturday. Let me tell you I love me some auctions and trust me I will always win what I want no matter the cost, so go ahead and try and out bid me but your not going to win.... I will hound that item till the final minute.

My Family Reunion is also Sat the 14th and we was going to go, but of course now we are having that party at our house and since there is people coming from far away places we have to back out of the reunion. Besides it wont be the same as my grandma wont be there and it keeps dieing down over the years and my side of the family doesn't really go.

Also on Sat Aug 18th we are having a very large benefit for my family members that were hurt and Dennis that was killed on the hwy 64 construction accident last month. More auction Time!

I know there is tons more of things we have planned but I guess I will leave that for another post!

I hope everyone has a great weekend!

A Night Out with Great Friends

So Last night A friend of Doug and Myself won a party at Hotshots in O'Fallon so Doug and I got a babysitter and joined Johnny, Loopy whom we haven't seen in months, Mark and Chris Kisro whom I haven't see in months, Scott who lives in Myrtle Beach, SC and we haven't seen in over a year, Jim and Jana Luden and Skippy who moved back to Seattle who we haven't seen since last Christmas I do believe. This was a great night full of tons of conversations lots of appetizers and lots of beer drinking. Oh yeah and the one shot I did, Thanks Skip! Cheers to you and Jana!

About 10 times that night I swear I went to the bathroom, yes like my husband I am a small bladder girl. But one particular time as I was headed to the potty I look over and there is about 5 people standing over this one girl, I think to myself what is going on, did she get drunk and fall off the bar stool? So I go potty and come out and Nosey me had to stop and stare, but now there is 3 cops and a few seconds later 3 Paramedics. I watch for a few minutes and the girl slowly gets up and gets on the stretcher before she passes out again. So I walk away and go sit down. As I sat down they were wheeling her out the door and she was out cold. Later we found out from our waitress that she was a bartender there and she was off but in there to talk to a manger who was also off but she wasn't taken care of herself and yes she did fall off the bar stool and hit the floor hard but that was because she started flopping around like a fish because she had a seizure. I hope that poor girl is OK. I know what she went through and she has a rough road ahead of her as when I had my seizure it took a tole on my body and it took me a while to bounce back from it.

But anyway after all that drama we sat around and chatted some more till I looked up and it was 11 pm Holy cow Doug and I have to work tomorrow and we need to get the kiddos home to bed so we decided its best to head out but we already had plans set for this weekend with all of our great friends that are in town visiting. Next Post Weekend plans update!

4th of July 2012

This years 4th of July was the Twins first one.!

On Tuesday after Doug and I both got off work we packed the kids and car and headed down to the farm for a little BBQ and Family time!

The kids were passed around all night and were good for the most part considering they didn't have naps.

Lilly now that is a different story, right now she is in the stranger danger stage and if she don't know you or has never seen you and you hold her be prepared because she is going to cry.

Around 8 or so which is pretty much the kiddos bed time they both got really fussy so I rocked them to sleep and laid them in the outdoor bed I bought for them. Bryce slept the whole night until we left around 10. Lilly only for a hour in her car seat.

But all the way home they slept and as soon as we got home they got their diapers change and Jammie's on and never woke up and went right to their beds with no problems. Which made for happy parents since Doug was a little drunk and tired and momma was tired. Off to bed we went.

Thursday the 4th we actually didn't go anywhere or do much. For one it was like 110 degrees out. We got up around 8 or so ate breakfast and then woke the kiddos up fed them their breakfast and played with them till they napped around 1 or so. From there we picked up and cleaned the house. After we was done Doug decided to nap himself so while everyone was sleeping I headed to the grocery store and grab dinner (Crab Legs) on my way home I noticed they were still setting up for the fireworks. And let me tell you Doug's cousin who had twins a month after me took them kids and went to the park with all the rides etc. And we found out last night the her son was dehydrated and overheated from being out there that they had to admit him into the hospital last night. Now I am not saying Aubrey is a bad mommy but I would never take my little ones out in that heat for that long.

After I got home Doug and I started dinner and while they were cooking we fed the twins some foods and then ate dinner ourselves. After everyone was done the kids played and Doug and I watched TV till dark. Bryce laid down for his nap around 7 and was still asleep when they started the fireworks so Doug, Lilly and I went out on the deck to watch them. But the mosquitoes were eating Doug and Me's feet so bad they we set lets go in, next year will be better as the kids will be older and understand and enjoy it more so we can take them to see them. We headed in and watch them on TV sponsored by Macy's. after they were all over Doug and I headed to bed as we had to go back to work, which let me tell you it made it feel like it was Monday all over again.

So today (Friday) does not feel like Friday at all, but I am so glad it is as we have a fun filled weekend planned. That's for the next post!