Harry Harry Bo Berry...

Today is Harry's 3rd birthday!!!

He doesn't quite understand what his birthday is. Jared said, "Happy Birthday Harry!" and Harry said, "Happy Birthday Jared!"
One thing he DOES understand is that birthday's mean presents! He's so excited about this big present that he couldn't nap. Oh well. He can nap tomorrow.
I'll be back later to show you what is inside that wrapping paper.
Oh, and I wanted to tell you that I did a guest post over at Living on Literary Lane (which is a lovely young lady's blog). Many of you already know the story I posted there, but if you want to go and get excited about God again (I never get bored of that), hop over and take a looksie... but only if you want to.

Harry Harry Bo Berry...

Ab and I got new glasses!

Abigail and I got new glasses! She wanted a new pair because she's had hers about a year. I seriously needed a new pair because Harry broke mine about a year ago (although they still went on fine). I picked a sort of European look by Kenneth Cole. You like?

Abigail went with a more trendy fashion by Elizabeth Arden, which I think is adorable on her. You can't tell in the picture, but they are gray (her last pair was black). I told her I thought they looked very Vogue - to which she remarked, "What's Vogue?" ha!

The only reason I threw the names in was to brag because we got these name brand glasses at Price Optical for 60 bucks a pair! Seriously, that included the lenses and a scratch coating! You know how I love a good bargain!
Well, that's all. Just wanted to show you our new faces. :)
Don't forget to hop over and visit Rocio - this week's GTKY blog!

Ab and I got new glasses!

Tired...

I know today is Getting to know YOU! I know I'm supposed to feature one of YOU! I know this is the last week to get signed up for the Food Processor. I know... I know... but... I'm so dreadfully tired tonight and I don't feel like doing Getting to know YOU.

Will you forgive me? Pleeeeeease?

Oooookaaaay. I was just showing my dramatic side. I'm not really letting you down on this last Getting to know YOU of the month.

But really. Am I alone here? I mean in feeling completely Pudd Muffined? (Don't ask me what Pudd Muffined means, because, well officially, I couldn't say.) I don't know if it's summer or age or chasing a toddler who discovered how to say, "IIImmm gonnnnnna killllll you!" Ugh. Life - sweet and sour - and tiring!

I'm done being a complainer... "do all things without murmuring..." Okay. Done.

So, I'll send you to a blog that describes in pictures, exactly how I feel sometimes...

Like I'm stuck in the alligators mouth - and he's chompin' down real good keepin' me from doing my work! How dare he!

Oops... was that complaining again?

Head over for a big laugh! Not only does Rocio have a beautiful family, but her blog is mostly a stories through pictures type of blog, which I always think is fun. And she takes some great pictures too!
So go have a laugh over at Chasing My Superhero (oh, and don't miss the STEP BACK! picture in the top right side of her side bar - FUNNY)!
If you head over and leave a comment saying hello - and let me know you are heading over by leaving a comment on this post - you'll get a/another entry in (this is the last opportunity!) for the Cuisinart 14 Cup food processor!





*Oh, and to get registered to win a great scrapbooking package valued at $139.90, don't forget to drop by and visit Diana.
*Click on picture for link.

Tired...

I'm not dead yet. :)

Friday night was Girls Night OUT!

*My hair looks black in this picture. Weird!

Friday, my girlies and I started by going to Carlos O'Kellys for some delicious Mexican food.

We checked into the hotel at about 3:00 and were in this comfy cozy VEGGIN' position within 5 minutes!

(No joke)

There is an "Anna" street right by the hotel. How could I resist including Anna in the girl's night out?

You know the Kraft fam. We add Starbucks to every outing we can (depending on the moolah situation)!

Oh, and look at my new iphone case. No, pink camo isn't exactly me, but it was the only case at the AT&T store that protected my whole phone from my 2 (almost 3) year old iphone lover).

This picture is even sweeter than it looks. This was Jared and Olivia's first time to hold hands. On Saturday night, Kyle and I ate with the C's (Olivia's parents) while Jared and Olivia ate at a nearby restaurant. We decided we would all be okay with Jared and Olivia holding hands, so after we all met up, Mr. C. put Olivia's hand in Jared's hand and had some really precious words for both of them. Kyle and I just stood by with big happy smiles on our faces, and... WHAT A TIME FOR ME TO FORGET MY REAL CAMERA! Ugh! I'm so glad phones have cameras!
So...onto Sunday...Anna's Birthday ... and KID'S DAY!


It began at Best Buy.Treats for everyone!


Then we filled our tummies with some Pizza Hut!

Thanks to a loving and generous Daddy.
*Don't hate him because he's beautiful. Ooh la la.
After that was... Toy Story 3! Beautiful ... and made me ball like a baby! I was so sentimental - thinking of Jared and Abigail being so little when the first Toy Story came out. It was definitely worth seeing.
Can you believe I had two CRAZY busy weekends in a row? Wow! Am I alive? Let me check...
Yep! Still here.

I'm not dead yet. :)

Anna's 12th birthday and My Parent's Anniversary

Today is Anna's 12th birthday. Whether she is having her 12th birthday in heaven or something entirely different, what matters to me is this...
My beloved daughter is living with a perfect body in a perfect place where she is continually rejoicing! And the best part (for me) is that I will live there with her someday - for EVER! I'm so excited for that day.

I've been fighting being emotional since last night - and I'm not sure why it hit me harder this year than usual. But, alas, it did. That's just how emotions are. Unpredictable.
*I know I'll be okay though, because I'm spending the day with my awesome family having our annual KID'S DAY! *Which is why we have it on Anna's birthday.
We're going to see Toy Story 3.Eating at Pizza Hut.
And we're taking the kids shopping to let them each pick out something fun.
Should be a great day! I'll put up a picture post tomorrow.
Thanks for praying for me and my family. You guys are the best!
And HAPPY 36th Anniversary to my parents!
I continually feel so blessed when I realize that Anna was born on their anniversary. Just makes the day extra special.They are wonderful and I (and my family) are so blessed!!!

*Picture taken at 50's costume party*

I love you both! Have a special day.

Anna's 12th birthday and My Parent's Anniversary