Day out with the boys!

On Sunday the boys and I spent the day out and about. We were dressed in a ton of layers because it is freezing here and whipped out the stroller to shop. We didn't get quite as many things accomplished as I set out to but we managed to spend some quality time together while daddy worked. Capri joined us for half of the festivities then she got dropped off for a haircut and a bath at the pet store. She always comes back so cute in her bows. We were also able to catch a movie on Sunday afternoon. I intended to take them to see Alvin and the Chipmunks but because I am a poor planner and did not check the movie times we ended up seeing Avatar in 3D. Trey did awesome during the entire movie! He and Preston started out sharing a chair and their popcorn and sat their extra quiet. Trey would whisper every now and again saying "mommy there are the dinosaur horsies!" Luckily, he has no clue what curse words are and hopefully won't pick up any anytime soon. Preston however, started to flake out on me after about 20 minutes into the movie. It was almost 3pm which is way past his naptime and he started to get really whiny. I told Trey to stay in his seat and watch the movie while I stood up with Preston. After about 10 minutes of bouncing him around in the exit row Preston was sound asleep for the next 2 hours. But 2 hours wasn't quite long enough for this movie. By the time he woke up the movie was at the end and he did not care at all. He started talking loud, yelling my name and asking for juice. I ended up watching the last ten minutes on the floor with both of them by the exit door, but I am not complaining because this was more than good for my more than active boys. After we left the movies we picked Capri up and headed home. Daddy had already made it home and we all had dinner together and off to a warm bath and bed!

Race Cars!

I don't know if there is anyone who loves race cars more than Trey! He can not eat, sleep or leave the house without a car in his pocket. Every morning we fight about him taking forever to choose a car to take to school and "show the guys." So on New Year's Day when Auntie Dee came over in her Maserati he was more than happy. She always lets him sit in the front seat and pretend to drive. He gets more than excited when he hears that big engine start up. I must admit the engine does sound pretty sweet! I am glad to have friends with exotic cars if not he would never be able to ride in a Maserati on my dime! Check him out waving below screaming "mommy look at me drive the race car!"



He is really going to be happy next Saturday because Paul and I are taking him to a Monster Truck Jam at the Georgia Dome. His second love of course is big trucks! He is definitely all boy.

New Year's!

Happy New Years! Not one day goes by that I don't give thanks to God for all of his rich blessings. It is truly a testimony of how has been the rock in our lives. The peace he has given me is a peace that can not be described and I am thankful for that. I have all that I need because of him and I have a few of the things that I want because of faith and diligence.

So we kept up with our tradition of Watch Night Service this year for new year's eve. I don't think I have ever missed church service on new year's even if it was followed by a club in my younger life...LOL. And Paul and I have been going to watchnight service since we started dating 11 years ago. This year we fellowshiped with my brother and his wife at their church and had an amazing time. Trey had a great time in the children's center bringing in New Year's with his peers and Paul and I kept Preston busy in the sanctuary while receiving a word from heaven. Of course by the time we got in the car and headed home at 1am the kids were pooped and fell right to sleep. New Year's day was uneventful and the kids and I hung out all day at home while daddy saved men's penis' around the world...LOL, well penis' in Atlanta. To all the male followers, yes you can fracture your penis so stop trying to beat it up all the time! You guys are making my husband work too hard but the money is good!

Christmas at the Alphonse's

So finally, I get a chance to sit down and capture a few moments online of our xmas holiday. Well, not really because even though its 9pm the kids are still up and Preston is tapping my legs yelling "mama mama come here." Uncle Lamar came over tonight to get some leftovers and he is probably the kids most favorite person other than Nanna and Grandpa so they refuse to go to sleep right now. But anywhoo, Xmas was an absolute blast this year. My parents joined us, as well as my brother and his family. This Xmas was probably one of the most relaxed we've had since the kids came along. Even though there was stuff everywhere everyone was relaxed in their sweatpants and laughed all day long. We had a wonderful family breakfast thanks to my mom and then a wonderful family dinner compliments of me. The kids ran wide with all of their toys and the rest of us hung out and relaxed.






And a big special shot out to my parents for ALL the gifts under the xmas tree. There was literally not one gift under the tree until they showed up with all 60 plus. Paul and I have yet to buy xmas gifts for the kids because their grandparents love to play Santa! Better them than us.............LOL!

Kids Books

Last week while under the dryer at the salon, I picked up some kids book that was left behind. The book was absolutely hilarious and truly from the mind of a kid. This is probably the best book I have read in a long time. Who has time for heavy reading that makes you think too much...not me! Life is short so start laughing more!

Losing loved ones

My cousin who is also one of my best friends in the whole world lost her mother on Friday unexpectedly. I was at work when I heard the news and I am still numb about the whole ordeal. Its probably good that I heard the news at work because I wasn't able to fall apart and have a nervous breakdown. I was tearful and calm but my main focus was getting the heck out of there and being with my cousin. I left work picked up the kids and got packed as fast as I could. My brother and sister in law, who are truly a Godsend, kept the kids so that I could leave for home. Paul was on call Saturday morning and had tickets for the SEC championship game that afternoon so he was too busy to go with me or keep the kids. The drive there was very emotional as I listened to gospel and thought about the times I spent with my aunt growing up. My cousin and I are 3 weeks apart in age and we did everything together. We started preschool together, went to the same college and graduate school (nursing for me and dentistry for her) together. We also got married together, had our children together and moved to Atlanta together. The only time we were ever separated was when I moved to Houston. It was so painful seeing her hurting and feeling empty. It was mentally overwhelming watching her and her sister plan their mothers funeral. I still sometimes feel like I am the same little girl from Jesup and that no one I love is suppose to die, but that's just not the way life is.

I just got back tonight and I am doing better but nervous about seeing her in that casket at the funeral this weekend. Luckily, Paul's dad arrived here with us today and I won't have to worry about taking the kids and being overwhelmed with them. He will also take them to school and pick them up which will make my load this week much lighter. When I get back home to south GA I should be able to focus on helping my cousin and keeping her four kids busy and smiling despite the grave circumstances.

Please keep her family in your prayers!

Ronnie Devoe

Yes, that's a picture of my childhood crush Ronnie DeVoe from New Edition. We met him Thanksgiving Eve at Walmart. I guess everyone loves Walmart even seasoned celebrities. So when we walked into Walmart late Wednedsday night around 11pm the first face we saw in the checkout line was Ronnie. Shirl and I were completely star-strucked! We started arguing about if it was really him. I kept saying I think that guy is too short to be Ronnie and she kept saying that "IS" him. So we got my mom to go over and ask him his name. He started giggling and said "yes mam I am Ronnie DeVoe" as Shirl and I watched behind the produce stand like young teenagers. We were so embarrassed and excited that we hid behind the fruit...stupid! My mom walked away and told us he said "tell your girls I said hi." When he was walking out of the store he turned back to smile and we ran him down for a picture. Unfortunately, I was too star-struck to take a picture with him but Shirl was smart enough not to miss her opportunity. He still looks really cute but the ring on his finger and mine reminded me that it is still only a dream.