Hello! Hello! If you have been contemplating all of the goodies I showed you from Gap on Tuesday…the store is now 40% off today! Happy Shopping!
Day 15: Us
Day 16: Two tall blondes. Only I’m not really tall. Or blonde.
Day 17: Yay for Friday!
Day 18: Happy 4th Birthday Smith!!
Day 19: What? You don’t wake up with two Hulks and a robot? We did!
Day 20: It’s Monday and we have an incredibly crazy week! However, these two are pretty chill about everything… 🙂
Day 21: Somewhere on the other side of the world, there is a little girl who has no idea that her parents ran around like crazy on this morning to get to their immigration appointment in Dallas. She is already so loved, and we can’t wait to bring her home.
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And some bonus pics for you…
On Friday (the day before Smith’s birthday), we met up with Tab and his kiddos at Chuck E. Cheese for a little pre-party celebration. Lucky Erika was out of town and missed the whole thing ;).
Just for the record, the very first words out of Tab’s mouth were “Ebby Lee doesn’t have a bow in her hair, but at least Bowen has shoes on.”. For a daddy with 3 kids and no mama for the weekend, I wasn’t going to judge…Erika probably is but I am not!
B and I hung out all night! I love borrowing someone else’s baby for a few hours to get my baby fix!
Ebby Lee was a rock star with the basketball!
Like father, like son. He loves to shoot things.
Nixon joined in!
I decided it was time to ride a roller coaster with Bowen. This was us lying back on the roller coaster :).
Kensington rode next to us! We had so much fun “riding”.
Pizza and cake…perfection.
I gave Bowen pizza. This was his first piece of the night.
And this was him with his fifth piece. Yes. His fifth. And he’s 14 months old. He was happy, so I just kept feeding him. This is what happens when you let me babysit :).
All 5 of the kids crammed in there picking out their awesome prizes (which probably cost us $4,389 in tokens!).
I’m so glad that Tab and his kiddos could come enjoy Chuck E. Cheese with us!
And I have two delicious recipes to share with you today! First up…
…my Valentine’s Day cupcakes! These are so simple (just wait until you read the recipe!), so festive and so delicious!
And I’m also sharing my yummy homemade Spaghetti and Meat Sauce too…
You should make both recipes tonight…the pasta and the cupcakes :).
Happy Thursday!
Sheaffer {Pinterest Told Me To} says
Love your pics of Chuck-E-Cheese! That Bowen is too cute for his own good, and my goodness he is an eating machine! And the pic of you and A headed to sign some more adoption papers makes me sooo happy. Come home Ashby!
Anonymous says
Thanks Shay for sharing your everyday life with all of us. The picture of Bowen after his fifth piece of pizza is adorable!
Good luck this weekend with the wedding! May you and your family find that quiet moment to enjoy this special event!
The Mrs. says
Yay for immigration appointments!! Each of those appointments felt like such a milestone in our journey! Each day you are one day closer!!
-Renae
Tab & Erika says
I'm SO glad you included that comment b/c you know I'm thinking it!!! Thank you SO much for asking them to join you. My kiddos had a blast! Love those pictures!!
Ashley @ My Food N Fitness Diaries says
Everything is 40% off at Gap?! Yikes, I'm in trouble. 😉
You look pretty darn blonde to me!
So excited for you to finally bring home Ashby. What an exciting time!
Liz/happymommy says
Those pictures of you and Bowen are SO adorable….all such cute kiddos! Just love the pic of you and Andrew too and the comment you made about Ashby, I just can't wait till you can finally bring that sweet girl home!
Aggies says
Hi…can you please tell me where Kensington's necklace is from? My daughter is having a my little pony party and that necklace would be perfect! Thanks!
Aggies says
Hi – can you please tell me where Kensington's necklace is from? My daughter is having a My Little Pony birthday party and she would love that necklace! Thanks!
nicole says
It looks like a wonderful party! I'm eager to see the cupcake recipe. They look delicious!
Claire Poley says
The Valentine cupcakes look adorable! There is something about Valentine treats that are just extra sweet. Who doesn't love a day dedicated to love, right?!
Tammy says
Those Valentine's Day Cupcakes look fabulous 🙂 Cute photos as usual !!!
Andrea - Would Rather Be Shopping says
Hey Shay I just wanted to check I went to GAP online and I could only find a sale for 35% off. Is the 40% off only in stores??? Thanks! Can't wait to hear more about your new family addition! What a blessing!
Mix and Match Mama says
My friend Andrea's little boy gave Kensington the necklace for Christmas. I'm not sure where it's from!
The Patrick family says
I remember the excitement when we went to our first immigration appointment (though it got old by the 3rd one, I just wanted my daughter HOME!)Adoption is an amazing journey! Our daughter has been home for 3 years now, and the joy that she shows is amazing. Your little Ashby will have so much love and joy too. Blessings!
The Patrick family says
I remember when we had our first immigration appointment…such excitement! It is the beginning of a wonderful journey. Our daughter has been home for 3 years, and the joy she shows is amazing. Praying your little Ashby will have that peace and joy as well. Blessings!
Anonymous says
Where did you get your scarf?
Cathy says
What is the fabulous nail polish in your "two tall blondes" pic? Could it be Chimney Sweep that you've mentioned before?
Anonymous says
I love your magenta scarf! Can u tell me where I can get it?
Mix and Match Mama says
My mother-in-law gave me the scarf for Christmas. I'm not sure where it's from. Sorry!