New room decor for Keira

Keira's new bedding! We love it!!

I am now a huge fan of wall appliques! This is the way to go. Previously, we had the Disney Princess theme in her room and I was over it. So, we got new bedding and then I decided to look at wall appliques. Wonderful!! You can re-position them and re-use them, no problems. Keira decided she wanted Tinkerbell. It turned out really cute! This way, we can keep her bedding when she is over the Tinkerbell phase and just buy new appliques instead of having to redo everything.

Thanksgiving

Keira was a pilgrim at pre-school. They made hats and the teacher had made collars for them also, but those stay with the teacher. She enjoyed her party at school! The 3yr olds dressed as Indians and both classes played games, exchanged gifts, and learned the history of Thanksgiving. They also had a Thanksgiving meal for lunch. Yes, she is wearing her bathing suit in the above pic. My kids run around the house in their swimsuits often.

I only took a few pics of the kids and not any family pics!

First Deer

Brandon has decided to start deer hunting with his dad. The first time he goes out, he gets a deer! His dad and Stanley, came home empty handed. This cannot happen in the Leffew family. So, Monday morning, Brandon goes to work and Ronnie and Stanley go back to the woods. Stanley gets one, but not Ronnie. Uh-oh!! Game on!!

Now, both kids want to go hunting.

Dollywood

This was a great photo opp, but of course, neither kid wanted to pose! Yes, I am a little behind and out of order with my posts, my birthday post should have went before the Cades Cove post, oh well. Life is like that sometimes, out of order! Here at the Looney Leffew's it is at times. I have more pics of cades cove, but am not going to post them. I wish I had more time to sit and play in Photoshop, but who has that much extra time? So, mostly you see my uneditied versions. This is Dollywood and boy did we have fun. The kids got cranky around 3, Brock missed his nap, and Keira was just tired. But, they so enjoyed it.

Keira and Brock both won these toys playing some toss a ball game. They were so proud! Mommy won them basketballs earlier, but this was special.

Mamaw and I had to take a ride with the kids. Neither one of us like heights and the kids were trying to rock in the seat, lean forward and look over the rail, causing more anxiety for us. These 2 surprised me wanting to ride some the rides. I really thought Keira would be more apprehensive with some rides, but she wasn't. She did have a meltdown at the bumper cars, when she learned she couldn't drive, that I would be driving. We were finding a car and the lady told us I had to drive. We promptly found the exit as Keira was in tears and no longer wanted to ride! Brock had a meltdown on the rollercaoster because he had to be measured to make sure he could ride, he was not happy and was trying to run to the coaster and get a seat before she could measure him. Thankfully, he was tall enough to ride!

more Dollywood

Driving the cars was a huge hit with the kids! We each had to take turns letting them "drive." I tried one time with Brock to turn the wheel, and he said " No, me drive"

Keira told me "I am a good driver, mom" Won't the teen yrs be fun behind the wheel, if they already think this way?

We had a great day and the kids loved it! I think we are going to have to invest in season passes now that Brock is big enough to ride.

Birthday dinner

Doesn't matter whose birthday cake it is, the kids want to blow out the candles. They always ask if they can, do you think they are ever told "No"?

Jared, my brother, my gem of a grandfather, and myself.

Instead of going out to eat, I opted to have a dinner at home for my birthday. We celebrated last saturday since we would be leaving on sunday morning for a few days. My brother's b-day is a week after mine, so we celebrated together. My grandfather came down, along with my dad and stepmother and my favorite in-loves. Dad and Peggy provided supper and a great cake. We watched the UT/ALA. game and enjoyed everyone's company. The kids love having family over to the house. A great day!!

Cades Cove

Sunday we went to Cades Cove and it was absolutely beautiful! The colors are amazing and what a gorgeous day. The weather was perfect and we took our time and drove the loop and stopped for a picnic. I think the kids enjoyed just being out of their seats and sitting in front seat and "helping" drive some. Keira rode with Papaw and Mamaw Leffew and Brock stayed with us. We didn't see any bears, much to Brock's disappointment, but saw deer and turkeys.

First High Heels

Keira has gotten her first pair of high heels. She wore mine round the house for weeks and began asking for her own. So, she ended up with these. She actually does well in them, I guess I assumed it would be awkward at first for her, but it wasn't. She walks better in them then I do!

She wants to wear them all the time.

Tattoos are also a stage we are going through. They end up everywhere, on all body parts. I have had to wash them off the cheeks before we go out in public, much to her dismay. Brock also takes part in the tattoo fun.

Keira is still wanting her ears pierced, and I still remind her it hurts. I will take her anytime she wants to go, but she always backs out. Then, it turns to "Why does it hurt?" and so on. Well, how do you explain to a 4 yr old that no matter how you pierce, pain will be involved. Maybe if I sedated her....hmmm. Just kidding!!

Strange isn't it?

Isn't it strange how a 20 dollar bill seems like such a large amount when you donate it to church, but such a small amount when you go shopping?Isn't it strange how 2 hours seem so long when you're at church, and how short they seem when you're watching a good movie? Isn't it strange that you can't find a word to say when you're praying but you have no trouble thinking what to talk about with a friend? Isn't it strange how difficult and boring it is to read one chapter of the Bible but how easy it is to read 100 pages of a popular novel? Isn't it strange how everyone wants front-row-tickets to concerts or games but they do whatever is possible to sit at the last row in Church? Isn't it strange how we need to know about an event for Church 2-3 weeks before the day so we can include it in our agenda, but we can adjust it for other events in the last minute? Isn't it strange how difficult it is to learn a fact about God to share it with others; but how easy it is to learn, understand, extend and repeat gossip?Isn't it strange how we believe everything that magazines and newspaperssay but we question the words in the Bible? Isn't it strange how everyone wants a place in heaven but they don't want to believe, do, or say anything to get there? Unknown A friend sent this to me in an email and thought I would share it. These are so true!

Beautiful Day

PayDay was over the abuse from Brock, so he decided to attack. He didn't hurt him, Brock just laughed.

I love this pic!

Doesn't PayDay look so happy to be posing for pics with Brock!

Keira's First Soccer Practice

Keira had her first soccer practice Friday evening. We had to go earlier that day and buy shinguards, socks, and a ball. Brock got a mini basketball, which he thought was a soccer ball, and I sure am not going to argue about that with him. It doesn't matter right now anyway! So, off to practice we go and Brock took his "soccer ball" also and wanted to participate. He tried to do everything they did. I think I counted 5 girls and 5 boys. We will not be playing actual games this year, instead they will learn skills and then scrimmage the last 20-30 minutes in practice each week.

Keira seemed to enjoy practice and didn't act shy or embarrased like she use to. I really think she has turned a corner. However, on the way to practice, she commented "I don't want to play because I am allergic to boys and grass." This is her new favorite saying, being allergic to boys, something her and her pre-school friends have come up with. I really don't know much about soccer at all, I had to teach some basic skills in PE, but never played. I made a big goof with her attire, as I put the shinguards on over the socks, and then realized my mistake once we arrived, so I had to redo all that. I will be learning the game of soccer right along with her and Brock!

more soccer

Waiting in line to shoot a goal

Little man was so upset b/c I would not let him get in the line. I tried to take him to the other net, but he wanted to be with the team. He just doesn't understand why he cannot play yet. I felt bad for him!