Gabe's 1st Birthday Party

We had a busy day today. We got up early and got dressed and then went to town to do some shopping. After we went shopping, Elena and I went to the hospital to visit Jessica and Brad and their new baby Lila. Lila is beautiful and teeny tiny.

After that, we came home and wrapped Gabe's present because today Gabe had his 1st birthday party. It was Mickey Mouse themed. I think my mom liked the theme more than the kids. Tina had a space walk and the kids basically stayed in there the whole time. They barely came out to eat or get cake and ice cream. Gabe racked up and got lots of great presents. Of course the gift Elena picked out for him, he already had. I knew it would happen like that but Elena had her heart set. Mike made the best hamburgers for the party. I got to hold Tanner for the first time today (that is Alysha and Mike's baby). He is a little cutie. We all had a good time today. It was a busy day, but a good one.

First Mardi Gras Parade

Tonight we went to our first official Mardi Gras Parade with the kids. Barrett and I are not parade fans all of the time, but we thought it would be a good time to let Elena go to one. We went to the Covington parade tonight with moma, daddy, Krissy, Anthony, and all of the kids. We got there early and had dinner waiting for the parade. We had enough time to walk the streets for a little while. Elena saw lots of little friends down the parade route. She was so excited by the time the parade came our way. When the parade came, she got on Barrett's shoulders and yelled for them to throw her beads. When someone did throw one to her, she would put it on and then just sit there and not ask for another bead until the next float came. I guess she thought she could only have one person give her something on each float. She wouldn't dance with the bands or dancers. She just sat there wide eyed watching. Even Landon loved the parade. His usual bedtime is about 6:30 or 7:00. He sat up, wide awake until about 7:45 until he just crashed on my shoulder. He was watching all of the lights. He even felt like he was dancing a little to the music. He is going to love a party just like Elena. Krissy's kids though, were old pros. They go to parades all of the time so her kids knew the routine. Everybody had a great time. We are definitely going to take the kids to another parade before the year is over.

"My Turn Day"

Today is Tuesday, February 10th. My Turn Day. I have already blogged about what this day is all about. Today I am making my announcement.

I am volunteering with the Make-A-Wish Foundation of the Texas Gulf Coast and Louisiana Area. Now it's your turn.