THE LONDON BRIDGE: January 2009

Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Well, it has been a while since I posted.

We have been pretty busy at the London Bridge. We have celebrated a 6th birthday for our sweet Ella Cate. We had a fabulous sleepover with a few friends. We were given a superb fashion show and we ended the night with some karaoke. They all crashed around 11:30pm and snoozed the rest of the night. They all woke up bright eyed and ready to go. Another round of karaoke at 9:00am on Saturday morning!! Can you imagine? We all really had a great time. (The adults maybe a little more!) I will get some pics posted soon.

Also, we are trying to get back into the routine after the holidays. We are finding that very difficult. We have also been battling the viral infection that seems to be taking over the area. So far, no strep throat!! Hopefully, the next few weeks will be better.

On another note, hubby finally broke down and purchased himself a new tv. He is beside himself. He has definitely thought and thought and waited and waited. He deserves it!! I must say it is great. However, now there is mention of a blue ray player. Ah, the new technology never ends!!

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

Happy Birthday Ella Cate!!

I am a little late posting, but Tuesday, January 6th was Ella Cate's 6th birthday. She has been looking forward to turning 6 for a while. We were able to spend some much needed family time together over the Christmas holidays. I had a really emotional time taking her back to school and going back to work on Monday. I cried all the way there. It felt like going back to work after maternity leave all over again. I don't know why I got so emotional this year. Then, Tuesday she turned 6!! I can't believe it. Time has flown by. She is such a big girl now. I thought my biological clock was not talking to me anymore, but today I think it is. I got emotional because a friend that had borrowed Ella Cate's baby carrier brought it back to me today. It made the memories come back in a flood!! Anyway, I will be calling this friend soon so that I can get some "baby" time in.

For now though, I just want to wish my baby "Happy Birthday". Ella Cate, you are my heart and soul and I love you to the moon and back!! You are a precious little girl and we are extremely blessed to have been picked to be your parents. It is our greatest gift. We Love You!!

Sunday, January 4, 2009

Happy New Year!!

We had The Hammacks over for some burgers and fireworks on New Years Eve. We all had a great time! It was very cold outside, but we just haaaddd to shoot the fireworks! Some of us are scared of them, so we just did a few bottle rockets and some sparklers! Ella Cate and Taylor stood in the back of Mr. Ryan's truck and did the sparklers!! Little Whit sure tried to hang in with the girls but just couldn't make it! He is so precious. Take a look at some pics. The girls are two of a kind! (Wonder if that brings back memories for mine and Patti's moms?!)

Christmas Morning!!

Ella Cate slept in on Christmas morning. She slept till about 8:30am. I know, she is a strange bird. Like her mother, she enjoys her beauty sleep. (That is why we are late every day!) She got several of the things she had asked for. What you are seeing is a Phaddywack Lane doll. Her name is Courtney and she is the cutest thing. They have books and cd's that go along with them and you and your friends can have little tea parties, etc. Each doll is a different type of character, such as bumblebee, bunny, princess, etc. Even has cute boy dolls for those of you who can get away with that!! Santa also surprised her with a Nintendo DS (pink, of course). I think everything she received except the doll makes noise of some sort!! What were we thinking??