Charlie's birthday

My little buddy turned 3 in May. My little buddy is not a little buddy anymore. My little buddy is a wild-man, a super-hero lover, a sports fan, a rule breaker, a challenge taker and now he is my Big Buddy.

Charlie, you make us laugh until our bellies hurt. You've never met a stranger and you speak to everyone you see. You light up a room with your wit and smile. You play rough but you are learning how to be tender too. You are a Big Boy and Daddy and I love you so much.

The man of the hour:

Uncle Michael picked out this golf set and glove, Charlie slept in the glove for a week straight:

The girls got into decorating super-hero capes:

Charlie's celebration at school:

Mimi and G-daddy swallowed some UNC pride for this gift...now that's LOVE:

Once again, a long overdue post from months ago...

We spent Easter at the beach with family. Here are some pics from the egg hunt and the kids dying eggs..

And, my honey had a birthday in April...happy birthday Scott!

Haley's birthday

We spent no less than a week to celebrate our little girl turning 5. She was showered with every kind of dessert you can imagine! I am so proud of her...she is joyful, curious, kind and forgiving. She has matured so much in one year and it teaches me to love every bit of her because she is changing each day. I looked at Scott last week and said I was sad that she was turning five and she overheard me. She expressed that when I said that, it hurt her feelings. I love that about her, she's so honest and wants to tell me how she feels. I told her that I wouldn't be sad as long as she promised to still cuddle with me and want to be with me even when she grows up! She's a gift in so many ways and I am so lucky that God chose me to be her mommy. I love you sweet girl!

Blowing out the candles at her class party

A special girls only birthday playdate

Birthday morning strawberry pancakes

Her actual birthday celebration with family

Her new favorite costume...Hannah Montana!

Lovin' my 2-yr old man...

Charlie turned two on May 19th and the day was full and exciting from start to finish. We started at Mimi and G-daddy's house with a birthday breakfast. I think we sang "happy birthday" 5 times before he even ate his bagel and oatmeal (complete with a birthday candle thanks to Mimi). Charlie and I headed over to Duke for his appointment and even this is a treat for him (Charlie loves Dr. B). Once we made it back to Charlotte, we had a family celebration and Charlie played with his favorite birthday gift, matchbox cars! What a cheap year for gifts....these things are $.97, just Five of these made his day!

Happy Birthday my sweet boy, loved singing to you today (all 50 times). You make me proud!

Yeah, right

Did I say "stay tuned for pics next week" last time? Was that a month ago? Am I the slackest blogger ever? Ok, so I am going to try to start posting more regularly...maybe not always pics, but at least a note of the funnies that put stitches in my side on a regular basis!

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Back track...Haley's birthday...4 years old, 3 adults, 16 little girls, rain...disaster! I vow to never have a party this big again. It is just too much for me (and Haley) to handle. All these little munchkins took over my house and there were many episodes of crying and battles over who was to be first, win, or whatever 4 year olds can whine about! Actually, it was not all that bad...but Scott and I were utterly exhausted when it was over. For the record, I LOVE the idea of age equals number of guests and we will be enforcing that next year for sure!

The garage turned into our outside luncheon

She takes after her mother's sweet tooth..Get.It.Girl!!!

Haley's class birthday celebration

Today I took cookies to Haley's class for her birthday! She is going to turn 4 tomorrow and I am looking forward to spending the day with her since Charlie and Scott are going to Duke. Here are some pics from today, I will have more from her actual birthday party this weekend...get ready for many little princesses!

One of Haley's teachers, Mrs. Meredith:

Haley with Mommy and Sarah Katherine:

Haley with Sarah Katherine and Regan:

Look who's 60!

Libby!!! We threw a surprise 60th birthday party for my mom last weekend and it was, in fact, a Big surprise! She had no idea that when she walked into my den carrying a big jar of sun-dried tomatos, she was walking into a room filled with many of her close friends and family! It was a fun night and a great way to celebrate my mom!

Charlie's Birthday

I can't believe little Charlie is 1! Time has gone by too quickly for me, I really had to sit back and absorb yesterday...at first, typical Mary fashion, I wrote it off thinking that he has no idea what is going on and that I would enjoy not having to do a party until he got older and knew the drill. Then, I got to thinking...what was more important that celebrating Mr. Charlie on his birthday? Absolutely nothing...especially not the things I was doing (laundry, working out, cleaning). So I got our family together for a great afternoon of celebration for our King Charlie! He loved his cake that Haley decorated and he really loved his new legos from cousin Caroline. Thank you also to Mimi and G-daddy for the precious outfits and pjs! What a special day, one I will never forget...I am so glad I did not let my little Charlie's birthday go by without a memory!!!