Family Party

The fall is such a busy time for our family. Braxton turned 5 on October 12. Steve celebrated his 33rd on October 24. And our "baby" Nash turns 2 on November 2. With our families living out of town it can be hard for everyone to make the trip 3 times in a matter of weeks, so we decided to have a "family party" this year. I had the idea to celebrate all three Aylor boys at the same time. It ended up being a GREAT idea!! We had a wonderful time with our family and friends.

Braxton begged for Darth Vader cupcakes for the "home party" (as he called it), but I talked him into balloons instead. I don't think my skills could turn out that masked villain just yet. :) I surprised Steve with tickets to see The Eagles in November...his all time favorite band. We are looking forward to a night out in a few weeks! Let the celebrating continue....

Happy Birthday to my three boys! I love you crazy fellas more than words!!

I'll be lovin' them....forever.

NKOTB Concert. Last Sunday. In Dallas. I was there. Oh yeah, I was soooo there.

I had their tape (yes, tape) when I was in junior high and loved, loved, loved them. I used to think "Oh, if only Joey could just meet me one time, then he would love me too." Wink. Wink.

They are still all that and a bag of chips.....

Every Cent Counts

Did you know that if you use a Wal-Mart Gift Card to buy gas at Wal-Mart that you save THREE CENTS per gallon??? This is such an easy way to save a little moola...and with gas prices always going up and down every cent counts! The next time you are in Wal-Mart buy yourself a gift card, go outside to the gas station in front of the store, use your card to pay for your gas, and save THREE CENTS per gallon. Seriously, all that savings for just purchasing a gift card. (Not a credit card people...a regular ole' gift card that you buy with your own money...money you would use to buy gas anyway, now 3 cents less!) I thought this was great news and wanted to pass along this money saving tip!

"I'm not gonna....."

"I'm not gonna tell you again!"

Seriously? How many times to we say that as parents?

And then how many times do we say it one more time? I laughed out loud as I heard my husband say, "I'm not gonna tell you again, Braxton." And then 30 seconds later I heard him "say it again." I am just as guilty as my other half.

I applaud you parents out there who stick to your guns and don't "say it again."

My baby is FIVE

When I turned 30, I did NOT feel old. When I turned 31, I did NOT feel old. 32? Nope, still didn't feel old. My baby turning FIVE...yeah, that'll do it. I suddenly feel old. Braxton celebrated his 5th birthday yesterday. We had such a great day! He wanted to bowl for his birthday party and wanted a homemade cake so he could "lick the bowl". Who doesn't love to lick the bowl? I had fun making his birthday cake this year and felt a burst of pride when Braxton said, "Awesome Mommy! I knew you could do it!" He had a blast bowling with his friends and then playing video games after eating pizza and cake. He has developed quite a competitive spirit with a hint of perfectionism...becoming very frustrated when he would only hit 1-2 pins down at a time. He definitely comes by that honestly! He had a perfect birthday and couldn't have had more fun turning FIVE!!

Self-Control

Me: "Braxton, I really need you to practice some self-control right now."
Braxton: "Ummmmmm, I really don't like doing that."

At least he's honest.

Police Action...

England Style! The boys have been giving Mommy tickets all evening!

See the resemblence?

This is me.


This is Nash.