The Wedding Dress Search Begins

Tonight Angela wanted to go to David's Bridal to check out dresses that were on sale.  Her friend Melissa could not meet us today, so we decided to meet again sometime next week.  But Angela still wanted to go just in case there is a dress she was interested in.  As we were trying on dress, I couldn't get over how beautiful she looked in practically every dress she tried on.  There was this one particular dress we both fell in love with and they such a wonderful sale price on it.  Since Angela is going to buy with David's anyway she decided to have them hold on to the dress.  Knowing my sister as I do, she will have second thoughts (as all of us brides do) but if she decides against the dress, she can always switch.  At least that dress will safely be in the back in case she decides that yes, that is her dress!  :) 

Peyton wanted to come with us.  Even though we told him over and over again that this was going to be boring, he insisted.  But he was torn between wanting to be with me and wanting to be with Kevin.  He choose me but let me tell you that he was in a h.o.r.r.i.b.l.e mood almost the whole time.  He whined and bitched and at one point I was wishing right about then that he would have just stayed home.  :)  By the end he was in a better mood, especially when they let him ring the bell after his Nanny found thought she found her dress!  I posted pictures of Angela trying on dresses but not the dress that she chose (or may have chosen).

Peyton's Birthday Invite

Becca created such a beautiful invite for Peyton.  I couldn't be prouder of it!  Thanks Becca for the beautiful invite and all the wonderful decorations you did.  You made my birthday boy's special day even more special!

His Favorite Birthday Gift

Peyton saw in a magazine this Bruder jeep and horse trailer and fell in love with it.  Well, originally he fell in love with the same jeep with a trailer that loaded a digger, but for some reason  we couldn't find that particular set anywhere to order it for his birthday.  So after explaining to him that we couldn't get it, he said that he wanted the horse trailer instead.  After receiving it I love Bruder vehicles!  They are so detailed.  It is a little expensive because it is German made but it is such good quality that I don't mind paying a little more for it.  He already has his next vehicle picked out.  :)  But I told him he has to wait for Christmas or his next birthday.  But I love how excited he was to get this toy!  Happy Birthday my love!

Happy Birthday My Love

Dearest Peyton,

Today is your fourth birthday.  When did you get so big on me?  Why are you growing up so fast?  Time is going so fast with you.  Before I know it you will be in college, and that thought just breaks my heart.   Well, not you going to college because you are going to college but the thought that one day you will leave my little nest and take on the world on your own. 

I can not express enough how much I love you.  You are my world and I could not imagine life without you nor can I remember how life was before you.   You are the smartest, most handsome, funniest, goofiest, lovable, and kindest child I know.  Of course, I'm not partial or anything    :) ....just stating the facts about you.   I know you will keep these wonderful qualities about you and go far with life.   I know that one day you will be something special to the world and to someone other than your family. And I will be as I am now one proud Mama!  I have many proud moments in my life, my sweet Peyton, but my proudest moment was when I held you for the first time.  I knew I made something wonderful. 

I love you my sweet boy and Happy Birthday!

Love Mommy

Peyton's 4th Disney Cars Birthday Party

Today we celebrated our little precious boy's 4th birthday.  We decided to have it at home and chance the weather.  We prayed really hard that the weather was going to be nice.  The last couple of years, the weekend of his birthday has been really cold.   But lo and behold, the weather turned out to be beautiful with a small chance of rain and mostly sunny in the 70s.   The day started off kind of nasty with misty rain, but by 9 o'clock the clouds cleared away and the sun came out!  Which was awesome!!  At 9:00, I went to pick up the balloons and cupcakes.  The balloons were great, the cakes however were not so great.  It was not the Lightning McQueen colors that I ordered.  But what could I do?  It wasn't like I could send it back.  So I had to accept that my boy was getting "girlie" colored cupcakes.  :)  They still were cute but I was hoping that this was not the beginning of things going wrong today.  Turned out, it was a MAGNIFICENT DAY!!  Peyton obviously was proud to have a bouncer in his very own back yard.  And to have all his friends and family around to celebrate his special day, well what more could a little boy ask for!?  :)