Happy 23 months baby girl!

I like to smell my daughter's stinky feet

And lick her eyelids clean.

Happy Birthday to Me!

For my birthday this year Steve had been wanting to take me out to Fishbone's, a restaurant in Greektown. Even though it's somewhere I didn't feel was practical enough to go, I obliged. I knew he was really looking forward to it. Now, fast forward to Saturday, November 15th. It's my 25th birthday...

So far my birthday had not been going well. I woke up still mad at Steve from a blow up the night before. I had gotten little sleep. Our dog, Remy, had to be taken into the Emergency Vet. He swelled up like a balloon. It was raining sleet. Kellan was supposed to go to the Circus with her Nana so I could get ready, she didn't end up going. A birthday dinner was looking pretty bleek.

Later that afternoon I went to a hair appointment. Steve wanted me to get my hair done as one of my gifts. Again, me being painfully practical, I'd rather have Home Depot gift cards and get to work. Instead of fighting it I went. I figure at least this way I'd finally get my eyebrows waxed, I was growing a black forest on my brow ridge. It ended up being a great gift, my hair looked sweet.

When I got home Steve's mom was just about to arrive. When she got here, she came bearing the gift of Vera Wang. "Kellan" had gotten me a beautiful black dress to wear that night. All this seems pretty nice for just a dinner, right? Yeah, I was thinking that too...

Steve and I were rushing to get out of the house on time. He had told me at least three times that we couldn't be late for our reservation. He kept telling me to get going and I kept telling him to stop obsessing over the few dog hairs on his shirt. I remember telling him "it's not like you're going to see anyone you know". Fast forward to 7:30...

As I was following the hostess to our table, I remember thinking how cold my bare legs were from the walk from the parking lot to the restaurant. I was thinking how silly I looked with bruised up legs in a dress that went just above my knees. I was so thankful no one I knew would see me. As I was thinking this I saw a familiar face in a sea of strangers. I thought to myself "Oh, Kristin and Jon are here! OMG! What are they doing here? They drive all the way to Detroit for dinner? That's kind of a long drive...". As I continue to look over, I noticed more familiar faces. There is a table full of people I knew. People I had asked to come out with us this past week that were all busy. A table full of...

"SURPRISE!!!!!!!!!!"

A table full of liars!!!!!!!!! Steve had put togeter a surprise party for me. I had all of my friends there; new, old, far, and near all at one table. All just for me.

I had the chance to hang out with those I never get to spend time with. I got to eat with friends I only get to see but once a year. It was great. I spent the whole night just kicking back and having FUN. I never last past 10:30, and at 1:30 I didn't want to go home. I was having the time of my life. All my friends from all different places all hung out together like they too had been long time friends. I couldn't think of a more perfect scenrio. It was a blast. And Steve did it all just for me. I am blessed.

Oh and P.S.

Kellan went on the potty again on Sunday!!

I just love my big girl so much! :)

I never posted Halloween!! "Bad Mommy! Bad.."

""Trick-or-Treat!

Smell my feet. Give me something good to eat!
If you don't, I don't care. I'm not going ANYWHERE!!"

-Aunt Emily

Happy (belated) Halloween Everyone!

What a great Halloween! Our family put on Kellan's second annual Halloween Bash, and boy was it fun! This year the eerie holiday happened to have landed on a weekend, so not only did the kids get to come for a party, but they had a sleepover too! Our families and neighbors all came for a pizza party with their kids. The next morning we had a big pancake and bacon breakfast before our farewells. Not only did the kids play into the night together, but the adults got to spend some "adult time" too! Some friendships were formed and some firsts were experienced. Overall, I can't wait to do it all over again. That is, in 355 days....

List of Characters

Kellan......................................Princess Fiona

Mena..............................................Witch

Jacob A...........................................Ben 10

LeLe...............................................Lady Bug

YaYa.................................Something cute and white

Baby Maddie....................................Witch

Ben..................................................Monkey

Riley................................................Grasshopper

Spencer............................................Pirate

Jacob L............................................Indian

Vivian..............................................Dead Bride

Katie................................................Goth girl

Ethan D.....................................Nemo/Skeleton

Ethan P.............................................TV

Rachael.............................................Goth Fairy

Colin..................................................Army Guy

Mommy.............................................Witch

Daddy................................................Shrek

Sorry Daddy, but this is retarded...

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