There was a funny little girl named Campbell who had her very first day of school...
And she lived happily ever after. The end.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Security
I wanted to make you aware of why I needed to make this blog private. I have been wrestling with this for several weeks. Read this and this.
Doesn't it make sense to cover all our bases and not put too much info out there? Let me know if you are having trouble accessing the blog. I'm still trying to figure out the settings, but I will try my best.
Doesn't it make sense to cover all our bases and not put too much info out there? Let me know if you are having trouble accessing the blog. I'm still trying to figure out the settings, but I will try my best.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
Sad News
I am very sad to tell you that I am forced to make this blog a private family blog. If you would like to continue reading Brown...Party of Five, please leave a comment with your email address and I will send you the password. The change will begin tomorrow.
If you are not family but a follower, I am deeply sorry.
Hope we can connect again. Best wishes.
Nicole
If you are not family but a follower, I am deeply sorry.
Hope we can connect again. Best wishes.
Nicole
Saturday, February 19, 2011
Hair Cuts and Happy Meals
The combination of the two had Avery saying it was the best day of her life.
Last summer while flipping through channels on TV, Avery and I stopped on a infomercial type thing about Locks of Love. I knew of the program but never thought about it when it came to my children, it just never popped into my mushy brain. Avery was mesmerized by the children who were sick and how they lost their hair. After watching the 30 minute program she was excited to grow her hair and donate it. She decided this all on her own. So, we set about growing it and I told her by March she would have the needed 10 inches in order to donate. Well, I've been itching to cut it because in a house of three little girls, hair is kinda a big deal around here. Every morning I take them one by one and brush, braid, clip, and twist it all into the acceptable style for the day (dictated usually by them). Takes forever folks. So, last Saturday I had enough of it all. We measured and it was more then 10 inches. I told her we could go this weekend and donate it. So, all week we've been counting down the days and finally it was Saturday! Yay! We also decided it was time for all the girls to get a cut. Ella needed a trim and Campbell needed her first haircut! What a big trip it was!
We stopped and got Happy Meals on the way home and that's when Avery said this was the best day of her life! Can't beat that!
Last summer while flipping through channels on TV, Avery and I stopped on a infomercial type thing about Locks of Love. I knew of the program but never thought about it when it came to my children, it just never popped into my mushy brain. Avery was mesmerized by the children who were sick and how they lost their hair. After watching the 30 minute program she was excited to grow her hair and donate it. She decided this all on her own. So, we set about growing it and I told her by March she would have the needed 10 inches in order to donate. Well, I've been itching to cut it because in a house of three little girls, hair is kinda a big deal around here. Every morning I take them one by one and brush, braid, clip, and twist it all into the acceptable style for the day (dictated usually by them). Takes forever folks. So, last Saturday I had enough of it all. We measured and it was more then 10 inches. I told her we could go this weekend and donate it. So, all week we've been counting down the days and finally it was Saturday! Yay! We also decided it was time for all the girls to get a cut. Ella needed a trim and Campbell needed her first haircut! What a big trip it was!
Here's Ella sitting in her taxicab.
Here's Campbell getting her 1st haircut! Only a couple of inches though.
Avery's before
Her reaction right after seeing the pony tail cut off
And after! So cute!
Thursday, February 10, 2011
Thankful Thursday
I love to take time out of the busy day to stop and be thankful. To remember what I have is wonderful. What I have is beautiful. What I have is exactly what I've always wanted. I don't always have five minutes to do this, but I try and remember every Thursday to stop and make a list. So, here you go:
Today, I am thankful for:
* my house. It not just a house, it's our home where our children snuggle on the couch in PJs and watch cartoons. It's where I make waffle breakfasts on the weekends and it's where as a family we make lasting memories.
* schools and teachers. Although I love my children dearly, there's no better day than a school day around here. Teachers have my upmost respect for patiently teaching these young minds 5 times a week! And, I do have to say, my kids are incredibly smart!
* the gym. I actually went back to the gym today for the first time since July. Yes, July. Ok, I said it. I went to the gym religiously 4-5 times per week for 9 months straight. It was a comfortable place with friends and support and I knew the girls were having fun in the kid center too. I forgot how great I feel after a workout! I can't wait to go back! It's my "me" time.
* the promise of sleeping in a hotel room. by. myself. All you working and traveling parents think I'm crazy, right? I wonder what all you SAHM's think of this? It sounds like heaven to me. I might be able to go out of town next month and use a free nights stay at a hotel. I am supa excited! I promise to come home afterwards (only cause we only have 1 free night, though).
* my husband. We're about to celebrate 9 years married and 16 years together. Wait- 16 years?? Can that be right? Wowza! He is my best friend, hero and true love. Love you babe.
What are you thankful for today?
Today, I am thankful for:
* my house. It not just a house, it's our home where our children snuggle on the couch in PJs and watch cartoons. It's where I make waffle breakfasts on the weekends and it's where as a family we make lasting memories.
* schools and teachers. Although I love my children dearly, there's no better day than a school day around here. Teachers have my upmost respect for patiently teaching these young minds 5 times a week! And, I do have to say, my kids are incredibly smart!
* the gym. I actually went back to the gym today for the first time since July. Yes, July. Ok, I said it. I went to the gym religiously 4-5 times per week for 9 months straight. It was a comfortable place with friends and support and I knew the girls were having fun in the kid center too. I forgot how great I feel after a workout! I can't wait to go back! It's my "me" time.
* the promise of sleeping in a hotel room. by. myself. All you working and traveling parents think I'm crazy, right? I wonder what all you SAHM's think of this? It sounds like heaven to me. I might be able to go out of town next month and use a free nights stay at a hotel. I am supa excited! I promise to come home afterwards (only cause we only have 1 free night, though).
* my husband. We're about to celebrate 9 years married and 16 years together. Wait- 16 years?? Can that be right? Wowza! He is my best friend, hero and true love. Love you babe.
What are you thankful for today?
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Nothing New but a Winner
There's nothing exciting going on here. I wish there was. I feel like I've hit a wall and want my husband to hurry up and come home. I'm tired. I am worrying about little things here and there. But, most of all, I want my husband back.
So, with nothing exciting to say I'll go ahead and reveal the winner of the Shutterfly giveaway. The winner is.....Amanda! Congratulations! I will contact you today about your prize!
Hope everyone has a great day!
So, with nothing exciting to say I'll go ahead and reveal the winner of the Shutterfly giveaway. The winner is.....Amanda! Congratulations! I will contact you today about your prize!
Hope everyone has a great day!
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Wordless Wednesday
Avery lost her 4th tooth this morning at breakfast!
In other news- if you haven't entered the Shutterfly giveaway posted yesterday, you need to get on that now! I will be drawing a winner tomorrow! I mean, don't you like free stuff?
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