Brinkley Laughing

Don't you just love the laughter of little children, can there be anything sweeter?

Simply put....

Menu planning, coupon clipping, body aches, friendly visit(by Natalie), M&M's, high fever, thunderstorms, Brody up around the clock, Layne helping, passing out, drenched in sweat, Mastitis, medicine, gratitude, happy baby, happy mommy!!(last week in a nutshell)

My favorite part of the whole day is cuddling with this cute girl every morning. And of course waking up next to Layne...life is good!

Donnie's Baby Shower

The other night we had Donnie's shower. Amber & Alisa did such a good job decorating...here was the spread: Of course we had a TON of junk food...us girls like to eat...well at least I do!
Here is a picture of Alisa, Donnie & Amber...I love these girls!
Donnie, Amber & the babies. It was so fun because we had so many little babies there...all girls of course!
Here is a picture of Donnie, her sister Sarah & all her cute cousins...hey Donnie are you slouching?? lol
Here is Jenny talking to her many b-friends on her phone...put that thing down girl!
Here is sweet Julie with my baby Brinks! Julie took turns holding all the babies...she is a natural, I guess that comes after having twins!
Here is Donnie with the cutest board her crafty sister Sarah made....did I mention Sarah is a biologist & is going to back to school to be a PA? You go Sarah!

We had a great time...thank you everybody for helping bring food & for the fun "girls night in"...we need to get together more!

You're Invited!!

We're tickled PINK and happy to say,

little Raylee has made her way.....

Come join us for a baby shower to honor:

Donnie and Raylee Flaherty
Tuesday, August 26th 2008
7:00-9:00pm, Come and Go
Hosted at the home of Katie Peterson

748 N Swan

Gilbert, AZ 85234

(email amber.kennedy@hotmail.com for directions)

If you know Donnie please come shower her and baby Raylee with your love and friendship(we know it would mean a lot to them both). Just RSVP in the comment section, thanks!

Happy Belated

Guess who has had a birthday?I don't know WHO????
MEEEEEEEE....thats right!
Happy B-lated b-day to my smaller, older sister Andrea! Here are some words to describe her:

*selfless*

*teaser*

*beautiful*

*gourmet cook*

*fun to be with*

*laughs a lot*

*loyal*

Urghhh boring....ummm who else had a birthday??

My other sister...Steph!! I just have the 2 best sisters in the world!! Here are some words to describe Steph:

*tender hearted*

*giving*

*sweet*

*gourmet baker*

*strong*

*beautiful*

Girls...I hope you had a wonderful day....sorry this is so late. I am so blessed to have you both in my life...love ya....now don't playa hate about the pics....they are cute! ;-)

First Day of School

Caleb had his first day of 'real school' this week. He was so excited to go. He is in AM KINDERGARTEN and his teacher is MRS. LYNCH. He rode the bus for the first time today...and of course I came home and cried. They just grow up so fast...and all I could think about was my sweet baby is going to be around all the "evil" of the world...I hope I have taught him well...and I kept seeing him look back at me scared as he boarded the bus like "what do I do?". I am just grateful he goes half day & not full day....but then he comes home in the afternoon & fights with Carter & I can't wait for morning to come. Oh the craziness, but I love it....here are a few pics:

Don't leave me brother!

Brody wanting to go with Caleb, only 3 more years Brods...but who is counting??? lol

Brinkley's Blessing Day

This past Sunday we BLESSED Brinkley. Layne gave her a beautiful blessing...and she was so good, she didn't even make a peep. He blessed her to have a sense of humor and to have a strong bond with her mother.
We had everyone over for dinner afterwards.


All in all, it was a fun time!