Will you be my flower girl?

Lucy just got a little tutu and headband in the mail with a note attached...will you be my flower girl? Oh boy! We are so excited. She will be the flower girl in our good friends wedding Kara Mandeville in September. Kara is so sweet to ask Lucy and Lucy is pumped. We put the tutu on right away so we could send a note back saying YES! We got a little carried away! Kara, we are so excited thank you so much!

Birthday Party Fun! Connor is 1!

Our good friends Michael and Brooke's son Connor turned 1 on Thursday. Today was his big birthday celebration. They held the party at the Hooks stadium in the outfield - the venue fits Connor so perfectly as his room is done in a baseball theme. As you know if you keep up with my blog Brooke throws the best parties! Connor didn't really have a theme rather bright primary colors set the stage. There were balloons, polka dot party hats, red riding toys, a rainbow play ground and a colorful spread of food. We enjoyed hot dogs and lots of treats. Lucy carried one cookie in each hand for the majority of the party. My favorite treat there were chocolate covered marshmallows with sprinkles - they were awesome. This was my first time to dress the girls the same. Adam and I bought them a special outfit for this fun party. I was so excited that I took many pictures before we left...LEAVING MY CAMERA BEHIND when it was party time! EEKK! My friend Katie snapped some pictures and I know Brooke will have many for me to have too. But for now I just have this one of Connor eating his cake - what a hoot and of course some of the girls too! The party was a blast and a great time to get together with friends!

One Step Closer

Monday morning my mom had her left knee replaced. My sister Megan who many of you know as aunt Fave and my dad have been with her helping her recover in Tulsa. Of course I wish I could be there but I know I would with 2 little kids I may be a little less help than needed. My sister Jennie is going in a few weeks before her traveling days are over before her second baby is born. I think Megan could now be Aunt Fave and Daughter Fave after all the help she has been to my mom and dad. "Mom did awesome and her surgeon was really happy with his work! She got up and actually walked the same day she had the replacement and continues to heal and make progress! My mom's pain tolerance is crazy!!! The nurses and techs keep asking her about her pain and they can't believe how happy and cheerful she is! Everyone who comes in and works with her says she is doing really great which is uplifting for all of us, but especially my mom. My mom is looking forward to being able to walk pain free which will be the first time for her to experience pain free walking in about 15 years." (copied from Megan's blog)

As my title says "One Step Closer" my mom will finally be able to do many things that she has been wanting to do and the things that top her list; going on walks with my dad and playing golf without pain, taking her grandchildren on walks in the new cool wagon she and my dad have, going for LONG shopping trips with us girls and the possibility of her favorite sport - to play tennis again. We know she has a while to recover they say about 3 months until she will be pleased she went through this!

I am so amazed with my mom, I can just imagine what an incredible patient she was, cheerful, sweet and hard working which I know the doctors and nurses appreciate. Making the decision to do this took a while for my mom but I think already she is so thankful. She is an amazing women - YEAH MOM! We are all so proud of you and love you so much.

A Day all about Lola...Sip N See

Today my good friend Brooke hosted a Sip n See for Lola! It was so amazing. Lola and I had so much fun! We were spoiled by an amazing spread of incredible pink desserts all homemade, pink punch and darling friends. Brooke is an amazing party host, everything was PERFECT. She is so creative and gave everything that extra special touch. Brooke made a banner where she cut out Lola Caroline and hung it at our front entrance. She also made truffles, cupcakes, strawberries and fruit dip, macaroons, raspberry chocolate cookies, strawberry sandwiches and much more. Pictures do not do this justice. Brooke ordered special toppers for the cupcakes that were specialized with an "L" for Lola. I am blessed by so many amazing friends. I enjoyed so much chatting with my girlfriends, passing Lola around and enjoying a girls day. Lola was awake for maybe 10 minutes the whole time which was funny considering the party was for her but we didn't mind she was so sweet to look at! Brooke, words do not describe how grateful I am for your friendship. You have gone above and beyond for me and my family. I love you to pieces and am so thankful for the Milam family! Lola on her special day
The beautiful spread
"L" cupcakes

Yes, Brooke made this

Connor and Lucy hanging out while we got ready. While Brooke and I celebrated Lola, Lucy had a play date with Connor - the Daddy's were in charge. They all went our for pizza and played a little wii!

The girls!

Lola and Mommy

Brooke, Lola, Lucy and I

Libby is my friend Leslie's baby - I loved this picture - she joined Lola in enjoying a nap during the party!

Saying Prayers

Last night at dinner Lucy was sitting in her high chair, Lola in her bouncer on the table and Adam and I were finishing putting dinner on the table. Lucy already had her food and was eating. Adam and I sat down and were just talking. We looked over and Lucy had her hands together with her head down - MELT OUR HEARTS! Then she looked up at us like "okay let's say our prayers". Adam said our prayers and at the end Lucy raised her hands and shouted "AMEN". What a rewarding night for Adam and I to enjoy...all the times we stop her from eating to pray, paid off that night. Our little girls are such amazing blessings to us!

Lola's First Smile!

Yesterday was a big milestone for Lola, she gave us her first real smile. She was so precious! Lucy was playing in the living room tickling all of her dolls and then came over to Lola and in a very sweet little voice she said "tickle tickle tickle". Lola smiled from ear to ear. I then had to give it a try and yes she smiled on cue. It was so awesome seeing her eyes connect to mine and really smile. It made my day! She is changing so much each day, I can't believe she is 6 weeks old. God's true blessing is children and I am so lucky to be the mom of two of the greatest little girls!

Now the only thing that stinks about this is I didn't have my camera close by however here are some more attempts of me capturing that sweet face minus her smile. I know smiling pictures will be posted soon enough.

Mama I Pee Pee

Yes! You read this title correctly! Lucy has begun potty training. This post could be too much info for some of you but bare with me. I really wasn't thinking this would come this early but about 2 weeks ago Lucy told me she went pee. I decided it was time to get out our little potty to help her. The next day she said it again, I didn't know what to do and I haven't read up to learn what I should be doing so I put her on our toilet and there you go...she went and whats even cooler she went poop. She cried as she was pooping and I celebrated so much that she joined in the fun. We were clapping, yelling and dancing around the bathroom. I wasn't even prepared for a sticker or a treat. Well that was enough for her to continue. The next day...poop in the potty! We were out to dinner for Adam's birthday, while sitting at the table she told me she needed to pee - and yes at the restaurant she went. So I am thinking she was getting the hang of it. Well yesterday she once again told me she needed to pee. I took her into the bathroom she took her diaper off - STOOD over her little pink potty and pee peed like DAD!?!?! OH NO! I didn't know what to do. She was yelling "I peed" and began to clap and dance...what did I do - clap and danced too, I was pleased even if she was peeing like a boy. It was so funny. It is true the saying "be careful what you do, they will follow EXACTLY". We are on our way. Now if we can get more than one potty time a day - that is our next goal! We will keep you updated!