6 Weeks Old

My sweet Lilly was officially 6 weeks old as of yesterday. Time just goes by so fast doesn’t it? This will be my last week at home with her before I return to work so I’m going to enjoy every minute. In the past 6 weeks we’ve really gotten to know our new addition to the family. When I was pregnant with her, I would tell Mark that she was going to be our feisty one and boy I think I was right! Don’t get me wrong she’s a sweetheart and is very happy but if she’s hungry, bored, or dirty then you better watch out! I think kicking and screaming would best describe it. We’ve actually started to compare her to the super power baby Jack-Jack, on the Disney movie, The Incredibles. She is ridiculously strong, she has been able to support her own head since week 1 and along with her grip and leg strength I have no doubt she’ll take after her Daddy in sports. She loves to be talked to and smiles from ear to ear all the time. She’s hitting her milestones perfectly and I feel so blessed to have Lilly in my life.

Addison at the Arboretum

KK and Pepaw made it a tradition last year to take Addison to the Dallas Arboretum every Spring season. They took her over Spring Break and the weather was perfect. Addison loves flowers especially when she gets to pick them! I’m so thankful that my girls have such great Grandparents that care about them and enjoy spending time with them. Here are a few pictures from their trip.

Christian's Soccer Game

We went to Christian’s soccer game this week. There’s nothing better then a bunch of 5 year olds playing soccer! Seriously, it was SO cute. We walked up to the field where they were playing, set up our blanket and got situated. Christian was so excited that Addison was there he started yelling Hi Addison Hi Addison in the middle of the play! His coach had to get onto him a few times (I guess Addison is a distraction). Then each time his team scored he felt the need to very nicely remind the other team of the score. This is the same kid that told my Mom that because his team was named the dragons, they were going to breath fire! I love this kid; he is defiantly Mr. Personality!

Hi Addison!

#1 Fans

Spin me Daddy, Spin me!

Spin me MORE!

Okay.. now I'm dizzy!

YAY! My team won!

Look at those baby blue eyes!

Fun at the Natatorium

Since the crazy Texas weather prevented us from any outdoor activities yesterday, we decided to go swimming indoors! Well maybe not "we" because you won’t see me in a bathing suite for a little while.. but Mark had fun with Addie in the pool while me and Lilly watched! We’ll defiantly go back and swim soon because Addison did not want to leave.

I'm going to the Circus..

Nope, not the kind of circus that I would take Addison to... I'm talking about the kind where Britney Spears is the "ring leader". KK bought me a ticket to go with her, Micah, and Karen to the Britney Spears concert coming up on March 31st and I'm just counting down the days. By far the best (early) birthday present EVER! Not just because I need to get out and go somewhere other then the park but because I'm one of those crazy, "leave Britney alone", obsessed fans. It doesn't matter how close she gets to being a complete train wreck I will always LOVE her and will be the first to buy all of her music on itunes! I've been working out to her latest and greatest CD Circus, getting in the zone, and am determined to memorize all of the lyrics so I don't miss out on anything! Only 1 more week!

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Inside Scoop

As Britney Spears gears up to kick off her Circus tour March 3 in New Orleans, PEOPLE enlisted the tour’s resident illusionist, Ed Alonzo, for a behind-the-scenes glimpse of the tricks – musical and otherwise – the star, 27, has in store for fans.

So is this comeback for the serially-troubled Spears? “I don’t know if I would call it a comeback,” says Alonzo, a lead illusionist on MyNetworkTV’s Masters of Illusion. “It’s more of a continuation of the greatness she always had.”

Britney Plays a Magician’s Assistant

During one song (Alonzo won’t say which one), Britney becomes part of his magic act. “She’s incorporated into major illusions. She’ll do dissection, where she’s sawed in half, and transposition, where she’s in one place and ends up in another place. She’s doing all the classic elements of magic.”

Yep, It’ll be a Spectacle

“There are three giant [circus] rings with unbelievable things hanging in the air and flying around,” says Alonzo.

Expect Outrageous Dancing

“She’s dancing so hard in the show,” Alonzo says. “It’s elements of hip-hop, tumbling, it’s really outrageous. The kind of choreography in the show is similar to the kind of stuff you see in America’s Best Dance Crew.”

Brit’s Back in Shape

“She looks really incredible,” says Alonzo, who played Max, the owner of the diner hangout, in the ’90s TV hit Saved By The Bell. “She’s really toned. Her stomach looks fantastic. This is the Britney Spears people remember from the past. Even stronger and better.”

This Time, Britney’s on Point

Forget her bungled performance at the 2007 MTV’s VMAs. “She’s really got it together,” says Alonzo. “She’s totally focused. And she’s working her butt off.”

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Check out the Costumes

I'm SO excited...

Look what I made: A Korker Bow!

I LOVE LOVE bows on my sweet little girls but they seem to empty the pocketbook quickly. I have paid $10.00 or $15.00 per bow before and when you multiply that by all of the colors in the rainbow it really does add up! So, I did some research and took a trip to Hobby Lobby and attempted to make my first bow. I decided to start with the Korker style since it appeared to be the most simple to put together. Here’s what I did…

What you need: Scissors, hot glue gun, lighter (to seal the edges of the ribbon), needle, thread, measuring tape, wooden dowels, and clothespins. Oh and don’t forget your cute ribbon!

1. Preheat your oven to 275

2. Secure one end of the ribbon with a clothespin and tightly wrap the ribbon around each wooden dowel, leaving just a tiny bit of space between each curl. Trim the other end of the ribbon and secure with clothespin. I did 5 light pink and 5 dark pink in my first batch.

3. Put all of your wrapped dowels on a pan or cookie sheet lined with aluminum foil so your ribbon doesn’t get dirty.

4. Bake for 25 minutes

5. When they’re done, unwrap all of your curly ribbon!

6. Lay out your ribbon and cut up 4 inch pieces.

7. Tie a knot at the end of your thread then stack all of the Korkers on your needle.

8. Pull your thread through, wrap thread around pulling the ribbon together tight and repeat step until your bow is completly secure.

9. Add your center ribbon (if desired) and alligator clip to the back using a hot glue gun.

Like I said this is my first attempt to create a Korker bow so I’m defiantly not a pro yet but I was happy with how it turned out! Addison loved her new bow and I’m now excited to try some more styles and designs. Let me know if you have any questions or suggestions. Thanks!

The Spaceship Park

My Mom had her tubes tied today (yikes) so I met her at the hospital to pick up my little brother Christian since they did not allow children in the surgery center. It’s always fun to have Christian over so him and Addison can play together. He’s defiantly a fireball full of energy! Boys are just so different then little girls! We took them to a new park “Spaceship Park” and they loved it. Wow, don’t they just have the coolest parks for kids these days? When I was little I remember playing on basic swing set, slide, and merry-go-round. Now everything is themed and caters to expanding imaginations. Anyway, my Mom’s surgery went well and she’s going to spend the next couple of days recovering watching movies. Love you Mom! Here are some pictures of the kiddos playing.