The prayers of a sweet little girl

We have been saying prayers with Annie since she was a baby, and over the past couple of years have been encouraging her to say prayers too. Tonight her prayer just brought a huge smile to my face. She prayed, "Dear God, Thank you for my Mommy and Daddy and Cason and me. And thank you for Natalie. God, I want to see you in heaven one day. Help me not to be scared to go to heaven. Amen." I just have to smile...and I know God is smiling down at my sweet Annie too.

Cason's Birthday Weekend

What a happy boy!

Grandaddy and Cason at Chucky Cheese

My second batch of farm animal cupcakes

It's so fun to make a mess!

Grammie Go and Grandaddy

Sweet Annie going to ballet

Look at that kite!

She's a pro

We celebrated Cason's birthday on his actual birthday with my mom, and then Chris' parents and brother Daniel came for the weekend. Cason was feeling much better by then and was back to his happy self. We went to Chucky Cheese and had lots of fun. Annie was super excited to go and Grandaddy and I really had fun playing Deal or No Deal! I made another batch of my farm animal cupcakes and Cason enjoyed getting to make a mess with his! We took the kids to an empty lot down the street to fly kites, and Cason loved watching Annie fly her "Ariel" kite. It was a great weekend!

Retail Therapy

I used to buy just what I needed for the week...two rolls of paper towels, a regular size bag of diapers, etc. My friends have tried to convince me that buying in bulk can save you money, but I never liked having to find a place to put all of the paper towels and toilet paper. Well, I finally gave in and got a membership to Sam's in December. I would have chosen Costco but there isn't one here in Beaumont (Costco is way better!). I made my now monthly trip to Sam's yesterday, and I really am starting to see where I can save money. Some things are not such a great deal...I don't need three cans of scrubbing bubbles! But I think some things are a great deal...like the rotisserie chicken I bought for $4.98 (I spend $6.98 at HEB!)! While I was shopping I was thinking, why does it feel so good to shop? I am one of those that really feels like shopping is therapeutic! Chris has asked me about retail therapy before, and he just doesn't understand. To be honest, I don't really understand! I went to Target earlier today...the place where I get the most therapy! I enjoy just walking around and looking at everything from furniture, toys, baby items...you name it! I usually try to stay away from the children's clothing, but today I just wanted to wander through and look. Now I am sitting at home looking at these two adorable dresses for Annie and cute little outfit for Cason and thinking, what happened! I just went in for pledge mutlisurface and overnight diapers! For whatever reason, retail therapy just feels good...even if you get a little buyer's remorse later!