Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Life as we know it..


The days just seem to fly by and I wish they would slow down just a little. As soon as Andre comes home from deployment and we are finally getting settled back into our lives together, he has to leave again for another deployment. Tomorrow Andre leaves again for a month. We have been spending a lot of quality time as a family. Yesterday, Andre took us to his squadron to look at the airplane he works/flies on. The boys loved every second of it. It was neat to see where Andre sits/works on the plane and where he eats his meals while he is flying. Now I have a picture in my mind of what his days are like while he is deployed.
After we toured the airplane and met his co workers, we went to the park for a walk. We always stop at McDonald's for fries, chicken sandwich, cookies, and iced coffees. So not healthy and we always look ridiculous at the park; stopping every two seconds to take a bite of our food. We walked and let the kids play on the playground then we took off to the Halloween store. We were going to let the boys pick out their costumes but Ronde got too spooked by all the scary Halloween props and decorations. He was literally shaking - so we left. It was a little funny though especially since he's the one who always says he wants to grow up to be a "zombie".

On a side note: AJ's teacher wrote me such a sweet note today. Mrs. King said that "Andre (AJ) always makes such good choices. What a breath of fresh air!" I'm so happy to hear that AJ is doing so well at school!

Wednesday, September 7, 2011

Lights, Camera, Action!!

Andre flew in today and we were so excited and ready for him to be home! Once he got home, we started Jamal and Andre's birthday celebration. I got Jamal dressed in his Birthday outfit that his god mommy, Heather, bought him. It is such a cute outfit and perfect for the occasion!



We sang "Happy Birthday" to Jamal and Daddy. I put two candles on the cake, one for each of them to blow out.
Jamal enjoyed his cake! I don't think he has tasted anything so sweet before.
Present time!!


We are such a close family and nothing can beat a small party with the ones you love the most.

Sunday, September 4, 2011

Happy Birthday Andre!!



Happy Birthday to the most amazing husband and father, Andre!

Dear Hubby,
I feel so blessed to have you in my life and I couldn't imagine it any other way. You fill mine and our children's lives with so much joy, happiness, and unconditional love. We really appreciate and are truly grateful for all the hard work you do for our family. I can't wait to celebrate another 80 birthday's with you!
Love, Wifey!

Saturday, September 3, 2011

Once Upon A Child


(Just a few of the outfits I got today)

My mom sent Jamal a $50 check for his birthday and I new exactly what to spend it on. Jamal needed fall/winter clothes desperately since fall is right around the corner. I took all the kids to Once Upon A Child consignment store and scored some awesome stuff including a Sean John sweater, Timberland boots, and cute hats. I love that store! Jamal is going to look so handsome this winter and it was worth all the screaming, crying, tantrums, and stares I got while I was shopping =P