Monday, May 25, 2009

Lions and Tigers, and Bears....OH MY!

We went to the NC Zoo on Sunday, it was the first time for me, Amelia Grace & Levi. We had a great time, got caught in the rain, bought ponchos, didn't need them after that, rode the tram 3 times and saw lots of interesting things. Here is the photo collage:

Sunday, May 3, 2009

Happy Birthday Blake & Madison

On Saturday we went to a double birthday party, our 5th& 6th in a row actually. Blake our nephew will turn 8 on the 23rd and Madison our niece will turn 6 on the 13th. They had their parties at BounceU I had never heard of the place before, but Jason had driven past it many times. When we got there we had to turn in our signed wavier and make sure we all had socks, I honestly forgot mine,, but don't worry they sell them there for 3.00 a pair and they are all fancy too. :o)
We went into the first bounce room and there were slides and balloon pits, and t-ball pits and even a big boxing ring with HUGE boxing gloves. Amelia Grace loved the slides and so did Levi. Then we went into the 2nd bounce room and there was this huge gigantic slide that I think Amelia Grace rode like 25 times, and the obstacle course was great. Seriously this is a great place to have a party. After cake and ice cream I can say we had a GREAT time.

Monday, April 13, 2009

Happy 1st Birthday Levi!

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Happy 1st Birthday Levi Everett Barbee!

On April 10, 2009 our youngest son, Levi turned 1 year old, yes on Good Friday, just how cool is that? Pretty cool, to me anyway! We started out the day with M&M pancakes topped with cool whip, I know I don't usually allow my children to eat sweets like that, but, hey, you only turn 1 year old once, right? So then we went to run some errands, and met Jason for lunch at Levi's favorite restaurant, Cinco De Mayo, YUMMY!!!! Then we came back home and played and laughed and just had lots of fun, while I, Mommy made 80 cupcakes and a 2 layer 6 inch cake to decorate for Levi's birthday party the next day. Oh yes, and I made 2 batches of homemade butter cream icing, one yellow and one green.....yes he had a John Deere Tractor Party.
The next day started with Levi taking an exceptionally long nap and missing breakfast, but it was nothing spectacular, I couldn't let them eat M&M pancakes with whipped cream 2 days in a row, what kind of Mommy would I be, yes I know a VERY COOL one. :o) Oh yes, and for all of the Mommyies out there he did get breakfast, just on the run!
So we left the house and went to the church to droop off allow of the birthday goodies, by the way half way to the church I discovered that I had forgotten with white chocolate cows it took me hours to make the day before, but anywho I am glad my children like white chocolate. So we get to the church and Amelia Grace decided she wants to go home with her Nanny & Papaw which is fine with me and Jason we had a lot of errands to run and one child was better than two to have to get in and out of the car numerous times. We ended up at McAllister's Deli for lunch which we love and then we headed to do 2 more errands and then go to the church to begin setup. Jason took Amelia Grace to the Easter Egg Hunt at WCC and got back just in time to the party, while cutting the egg hunt short, but he didn't mind. 1,500 eggs and over 100 children, I think I would have called it quits early myself. We had family and friends, everyone we love and who loves our children made a showing at his party and he got lots of gifts even though we told people none were needed. We are so blessed, and would like to say without our family and friends this party would not have been as wonderful as it was, and sharing this very special time, and celebrating a very special little boy with all of you was great! Loves and Hugs to All!!!!!

Monday, April 6, 2009

Easter with Nanny & Papaw

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Easter with Nanny & Papaw

Saturday April 4th we celebrated Easter with Jason's Mama & Daddy, his sister Julie, her husband Trevor, and their children: Heather, Ryan, Blake, Madison, & Annsley. Yes, all 7 grandchildren were in attendance, for Easter egg hunts, (three to be exact), a treasure hunt and Easter egg dyeing, yes we have pictures. We had a nice dinner and fun fellowship with our family. We are blessed that we don't mind being around each other, it is nice to get to be a family again. Here are some pictures: