A 1st Birthday Party ~ Fiasco

A few months ago we had the family over and smoked some ribs. Un-knowing to Jay and I the ribs were packaged in a salty brine, and after we added more salt…YIKES! They were good... but you could feel yourself bloating with each bite!

In attempt of redemption, we decided to once again smoke some ribs for our little Liam’s 1st birthday party.

The day of the party... everything all set, perfect weather, French doors open, ready to play outside and enjoy the family and friends… Jay told me he wasn’t feeling great about 1 hour before the parties start time and decided to take a quick nap.

That nap ended with a horrible hurling and my husband stayed in the bed the WHOLE party.

To make things even better, about an hour into party, my Julia, let me know her head was hurting and she wasn’t seeing right and with no other option… to bed she went.

Me now with a houseful of guests and both my super helpers out of commission, felt a slight panic… but I quickly remembered how great our family is!

Without hesitation and coming to the rescue, Uncle Mark helped and the smoker was turned off in perfect time, as to not over cook the meat. Then my wonderful Brother in-law Eric, removed and carved both chickens and all 3 racks of ribs, perfectly!!

As poor Jay tried to rest and poor Jules just grew more ill, all the guests raved over Jay’s delicious BBQ! It was the best yet!

Liam even loved the ribs!

The party turned out great and little Liam enjoyed a wonderful 1st birthday celebration!

Unfortunately Elle was the next to get sick right as the guests left.

Julia waited about an hour after the party before tossing her cookies... and my night was to say the least.. LONG! Oh how I hope all our guests do not become ill as well! Nasty Virus!!

Liam and I have yet to develop symptoms, and everyone seems in the clear.
I only hope it stays that way for awhile.

Quirky Quotes

Some more funny talk from our crazy house!

While driving to the store…
Elle: “Do you HAVE the wrong Person?”
Daddy: “What do you mean?”
Elle: “ You have the wrong person in the car?”
Daddy: “Who do we have?”
Elle: “ You don’t have Elle, you have MacKenzie”
Daddy: “ What…. We got the wrong little girl from school???”
Elle: “Yes!!!”

While tucking the kids in
Elle: “A long long time ago when I was in your tummy?”
Mommy: “Yes, when you were a tiny baby.”
Elle: “And I was sooo cute?”
Mommy: “Yes you were the cutest little girl ever.”
Elle: “Then you made me get out so Liam could get in?”

While filling out Christmas tags
Jay: "How do you spell Uncie?" (for Uncie Eric)
Julia: "Duh - M-O-N-K-E-Y"

At a restaurant having dinner, Julia and Elle made a restroom trip..
about 5 min later... loudly, from across the room.
Elle: "Daddy, Daddy... I did really BIG POOPS!!!"
Daddy: Turning red... "Good job, Bug!!"

While doing Elle's hair,
"Mommy, when boys get their hair cut, short, do you see brains?"

Driving around running errands one day,
Elle "Daddy, what do you suppose Kanagaroos eat?"
Daddy "That is a great question, what do you think?"
Elle "Probably just vegatables."

While cleaning up after breakfast one Saturday,
Jay singing Wall Flowers ...
"... and the same black line that was drawn on you,
was drawn on me,
and now its drawn me in....
6 7 and a hard 8".
Kristina "What was that??"
Jay "6 7 and a hard 8"
Kristina laughing.. "Its 6th avenue heart ache!!"

Dressing Up!

Elle and I found some time to play dress up last week.. it was a blast!
She is such a little doll and just loves getting dressed up.
She isn’t doing too bad in her modeling either,
plenty of influence from her big sister!

Here are a few pictures we took.

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Title – Timeless Beauty
I felt like I could have seen this picture before in an
old magazine or ad.

Title – True Happiness
You can just see the happiest little person in those eyes.

Title – The Pout
Awe.. she’s mastered the puppy dog eyes.

White Christmas

Not being native to the Dallas area, Jay and I often miss the snow. Especially at Christmas time. I for one struggle with feeling the spirit while shopping in 70 degree weather.

But, this year was different and on Christmas Eve, we got about 6 hours of steady snow fall. It was wonderful! Just a prefect back drop to baking our santa goodies and wrapping the rest of the presents.

Christmas morning brought the beautiful sunshine and a blanket of white everywhere.
Liam's first Christmas couldn't have been better.
Just perfect!

Picture Perfect

With my Liam and Elle all dressed up for their School's Christmas show, I decided to take some great pictures. They're just the cutest in their Christmas formal wear.

As I posed the children and attempted to capture the perfect holiday shot, Liam and Elle had much different ideas. Finally I gave up.

I later reviewed my collection of photos and laughed aloud.
Sometimes the worst poses turn out to be the sweetest memories.