We had Shaye’s birthday party on Saturday in Kermit. It was hot out (114° F) but I think everyone had a good time. As soon as the kids got there, they ran straight for the slip ‘n slide while the adults tried to stay cool in the shade. We opened presents, had cake and ice cream and busted alot of water balloons. I don’t think I can think of a better time than that! 
Shaye 33 days old
Six years ago today at 9:46am, I gave birth to my little angel baby, Shaye.
Everyday I look at that child and sometimes still can’t believe she’s here with me. She’s my little angel, my miracle. There are alot of days that I think I’m going to strangle her, but thats just because she is a LOT like me. Even though I try to deny it, she’s pretty much the spitting image of me. I think she has a little bit more flare for the dramatics, but it’s pretty close.
Shaye 5/28/10
On Friday she graduated from Kindergarten. Yesterday she started summer school to help her with the transition to 1st grade and today she turns 6. That’s a lot to take in that short amount of time. lol
We aren’t going to do anything really big today since not everyone is with us today, so instead we are having a party on Saturday with slip n slides and water balloons and tons of fun 
I hope everyone has a wonderful day. I’m pretty sure we will.
On Friday, our little girl graduated from kindergarten. I told myself that morning to keep it together and not to cry. I was very proud of myself because the only tears I shed were earlier this morning when Shaye and I were looking at old baby pictures of her.
She looked so big (yet small at the same time) sitting up there on stage. They sang us songs of everything they had learned. Counting by 10s, counting to 30, colors, months, & alphabet.
I can’t believe how fast time flies. Just yesterday she was starting Kindergarten. Tomorrow, she is starting summer school and before I know it, she’s going to be in junior high.
I know this post is a month late, but can you really blame me? I was at home with a new born!
On 
Tuesday, July 27, 2009 at 5:23 p.m., we welcomed Gage Anthony into the world. I was really nervous that last hour waiting at the hospital before they took me back to the OR. All those ‘what ifs’ were going through my head and I was making my self freak out. But, of course, everything went fine. I got into the OR a few minutes after 5. After some prep, Dr. Raja finally made it in and not even 10 minutes later, Gage was out and they were starting to close me up.
I started crying when they told me his weight. Just all those worries about him being small or having to go to the NICU, I guess. I don’t know why I thought he might be really small because I could tell by how big my tummy got, he was already way bigger than Shaye was. He came out weighing 5lbs 13.2oz and was 18 3/4 inches long. With some big feet and hands too
We are slowly getting back in to the swing of things around here. Thank Goodness.
Yesterday, Shaye had her very first day of Kindergarten. Her teacher is Mrs. Ratliff and Shaye really seems to like her. She has a couple of friends that she already knew in her class so I’m happy about that. The only bad thing that I found out yesterday was since she’s now in school and not daycare, there are no naps. That girl was so tired and whiny when I got home from work, I thought I was going to strangle someone. Other than that, she was ok. She told me all about her getting to color an apple, and that it starts with an “A”. And that she got to play outside 3 times instead of just once. Which is a big deal, of course!
Yesterday was also Gage’s first day of daycare and my first day back to work. I know, I’m sorry I still haven’t posted a blog about his birth but everytime I sat down to start a post, I got distracted or someone needed me so now that I’m back at work, I have time to blog lol. Just don’t let my boss in on that. hehe He went to the Dr. last week and got a good report. He is (was at the dr appt, anyway) 7lbs 1oz, 20 inches long and 13 in head circumference. I think in weight, length and head he is in the 5th percentile, so he is still low but oh well, he’s healthy so that’s all that matters. He had a good report yesterday which I’m really happy to hear. In the month that he has been with us, I have kind of spoiled him (lol) so I was worried about him crying alot for them. But nope, he ate, slept and pooped for them which is what is expected. It did make me laugh though when I got his daily report, that it took him almost 2 hours to drink 3 oz, so I’m guessing he kept falling asleep. That little fart loves to sleep. More than eating, which is way weird for a boy. lol
We haven’t heard anything from Dani yet. I’m not sure if she ever got called yesterday because it was kind of hectic at our house, but I’m sure everything went real well. Next Thursday is Dani’s first football game to cheer at, so I’ll make sure to get some pictures of her in her Admirals uniform.
I’m hoping sometime today I’ll finally get you a ‘Gage post’ so everyone can meet the little one. Until then..
