Maggie's birthday party and some other recent stuff

Maggie's birthday party was a couple of weeks ago. (Maggie is the little girl that I babysit that is close to Savanna's age) Here are some fun pictures I got there. One of her presents was a water table, which was a huge hit with all the kids!!

My cutie enjoying actually being aloud to splash in water!

She got just a little wet to say the least

So I had to make her naked baby. Here she is enjoying some books that Maggie had.

For some sad reason, this is the only picture of Maggie I got opening her presents.... and you can't even see her face. I was a little spacy that day.

Savanna thouroughly enjoyed Laurie's curtains!

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A recent trip to the zoo... we waited 45 minutes to see the baby elephant, but it was worth it! Isn't he cuuuuute??

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In other news, Savanna's hair is officially FINALLY long enough for a pony tail!! Doesn't she look a little like Cindy Lou Who? :)

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Here's a couple recent pics....

Savanna and Joey enjoying their new horse that I picked out of the trash

An odd picture of Savanna while she was playing with bubbles. He he!

My horse

I have loved horses for forever! I started taking horseback riding lessons when I was 13, but it had always been a dream of mine to own my own horse. Well almost 3 years ago now, I finally got that opportunity! And let me tell you what - I LOVE IT! When Joey was a baby, I was new to the whole 'stay at home mom' thing and of course I loved it, but I was going just a little bit insane. I definately needed something of my own to unwind with. Finally, when Joey was 13 months old, we decided to get a horse. I never imagined I would get one so soon! But a sister in our church was selling an awesome one at a great price, and there was a very affordable boarding facility right down the road, so we did it! Let me tell you what - that horse has been a life saver! I absolutely love my kids, but they drive me nuts sometimes. I must say that having the horse to go take care of and getting that small 30 minutes to myself every day works wonders. I know I'm a better mom for it for certain! Something about it helps me unwind and be a bit calmer throughout the day.

Here are a few facts about her: She is a registered Appendix Quarter Horse, which means she is half Thourogh bread and half Quarter horse, but registered with the American Quarter horse association. Her 'barn name' is Olivia, but her 'paper name' is Ms Dainty Cee. She is out of Cee Debonair by Mr Kane Raiser. She has an amazing bloodline! Her grandpa was the famous racehorse 'Te n Te'. She is 25 years old now!! and still going strong. I expect she still has many riding years left in her. I don't ride her often, I really only ride her once a week or every other week, just because I really don't have much time to ride since Savanna is stll a nursing baby, plus I really want her to be around as long as possible, so I don't want to ride her into the ground. She is amazing - she's gentle and friendly and nice to everyone. She has had 4 foals in her life and at last check, one of them has done quite well in the show circuit. I don't show her, I really just ride her for fun, and trail rides and stuff. Maybe in a couple years I would like to get her into some 'senior horse' shows. I think she'd do well! She really is an awesome ride.

Anyway, I thought I would put in a couple pictures of my baby...

This one was taken in the fall of 2007, but I love this picture because she's all shiny and clean. Let me tell you what - it's impossible to keep a clean horse for longer than 5 minutes. They love to roll in the dirt!!

The next few were taken a couple weeks ago on a trip to Infirmary Mound Park when we went for a trial ride. This one cracks me up because she looks oh so pleased, doesn't she?

This one is of me with Olivia and Rebecca with Goldie - Rebecca is a friend of mine at the barn. Goldie is her mule. She invited me to go with them on this trip, and I was so appreciative of it! It was so fun!

I just had to get a picture of Goldie - isn't she cute? I just love mules... They're cute in a dopy sort of way. Unfortunately her ears were too big and I accidently cut them off in the picture! In the background is Nikki with her horse, Cricket.

You know you're in Kentucky if....

This weekend the kids and I came down to portsmouth with Kris because he had to work down here, and since he'd have to get a hotel room anyway, we decided to come too and play in the pool and stuff while he worked. So fun (for us anyway)! Well last night we went out to dinner with Kris' client, and afterward we drove over the Ohio river so Joey could see the 'big bridge' (he's obsessed with all things to do with transportation, and thought the big bridge was just too cool). It was about 10:00pm and was dark, but he could still see the boats on the river and stuff. Well, of course this meant we crossed over into Kentucky. We went down the road a bit so we could turn around and go back over the bridge. We turned left on this small road and got stopped by a train and as we sat there, this pulled up next to us:





(it is dark, and was taken by Kris' cell phone, but look closely)

I know, I know - super harde to see but there it is. An old man on a riding lawn mower/yard tractor just putting along down the road at 10:30 pm. Ha ha! Maybe we're the only ones that thought this was funny, but it sure made us laugh for a while!! So, You know you're in Kentucky if you regularly see people driving down the street in the middle of the night on their lawn mowers. He he!

Babies and Laser Pointers

This is better than dogs and cats with laser pointers! LOL!!

Don't worry - I made sure not to shine it in their eyes, and I did it while the boys were in bed so they wouldn't get any bright ideas. This is Savanna and Maggie - the cutest babies in the world!! Unfortunately Maggie got bored with it and decided to steal Savanna's pacifier at the end.

Every big day needs a practice run!

According to Savanna anyway... We had dinner at my mom and dad's house and while Savanna was finishing up some cheese and bread I had put on her tray, I came in the front room to do the real quick 'more Joey chatter' post that I just did previously. For desert, my dad had a delicious yellow cake with chocolate icing. I hadn't given any to Savanna, and before I came in the front room, I made sure it was out of her reach. Well she must have go go gadget arms or something because when I went back in there, this is what I found. Notice to her right that she had not only reached the cake, but had gotten the lid off!! And she dug right in. Didn't pull it off the table, but dug right in. I had to document it. She just felt she needed practice for when she turns one in a little less than 2 months. *sigh* my child! ha ha ha ha I guess she didn't care she had JUST gotten a bath 2 hours earlier. And I guess she didn't like her nice white and purple shirt. I'm gonna have to perform surgery on that one! She still painted it all in her hair and everything. Gotta love these kids!

More Joey Chatter

Today after bath, I had told Joey it was time to get out of the bath for 'quiet time' which always ends up being nap time, but heaven forbid I tell him it's 'nap time'... but he agrees to 'quiet time' (usually falls asleep anyway!) Well, when he was getting out of the bath, he slipped and hit his arm pretty hard on the hamper. As I was drying him off and looking over his arm he said (in a very whiny 'feel sorry for me' tone):

J: My arm really hurts! Now I can't do quiet time - it will make my arm hurt too bad!

ha ha - don't worry - it didn't work for me. He still got quiet time and was out within 2 minutes of laying down. LOL

Kid chatter

So this post I need to post something that Alyssa (my friend, Amy's little girl, who is 5 years old) said - it had Amy and I both laughing. Amy and I were talking about baby and bridal showers... (These may not be the exact words, but close)

Me: You know, a couple of years ago I used to get really excited about showers, but any more they're all kind of the same.

Amy: I know what you mean - I don't really like them much any more either.

Alyssa: Yea - I hate both of them - baths and showers. I just don't like them!

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And here's some more Joey chatter - ha ha!

Joey was getting ready for bed and I was in Savanna's room with her.

Joey: Daddy - I need to go potty

Kris: Well then go buddy

Joey: I don't want to go by myself

Kris: Just go, Joey - you're fine

Joey: I don't want to go by myself (I came in at this point and took him in the potty)

Me: Joey, you've got to learn how to go potty all by yourself like a big boy. Mommy and Daddy don't always have time to come in with you.

Joey: But I'm only 3 years old. I still need your help.

Ha ha - I couldn't argue with his reasoning!