Good Morning....

The past week here at the Popotte house have been full of really challenging and difficult mornings that then lead to awful hard to get through afternoons and finally ending in exhausting bedtimes. Well, this morning was a lot easier maybe it was because the sun was finally shining, or that Samuel slept all night, or that I was not awoken by Elijah yelling "WAKE UP!" at the top of his lungs in my face. No matter what the reason was that this morning was pleasant I am hoping it continues to be the theme for the day!

The boys requested waffles and bananas for breakfast!

Bite Your Tongue!

Bite your tongue is what I have been telling Elijah for the past 5 days since he has taken up the AWFUL habit of talking back and mimicking me. Well, today he actually did it he bit his tongue and not for something he said just by accident. I had just come home from the gym and was putting my purse down on the counter when he went to step up to see on the stool missed and slipped hitting his poor chin on the counter and biting both sides of his tongue. I knew as soon as it happened it was not good...you know the cry that they really have hurt themselves. Then I looked at him BLOOD everywhere, I always forget how bad the mouth bleeds. Thank goodness Cookie was still home because having an extra set of hands was so helpful. Elijah calmed down & was able to rinse his mouth and let us take a look. I was so relieved that he did not bust a tooth out but simply bit his tongue. So, a few popsicles later and some ice cream for lunch he is doing much better. My pink tank top not so much I hope that the blood comes out in the wash. Here are some photos....

Happy Father's Daddy!

Happy Father's Day to my partner in this crazy family of ours, Cookie! I am so impressed by the dad you are and I think our boys are extremely lucky to have you as an example of the man that they should become. I know I do not tell you it very often but I think you are amazing!






Also Happy Father's Day Daddy & Grandpa I miss you both and hope you each have a fantastic day!!!!

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Kelly Kids

I love being a Kelly kid! I think only Kelly kids know what that statement really means. I would do "almost" anything for my siblings and I know that the same holds true for them to me. We have a bond that our parents instilled in us from birth to be loyal & true to each other and never ever go against your family. This is something that we do not even need to think of it just runs in our blood. The last two weeks all four of us were together for the first time under one roof since 1994. I was a bit nervous about how it would go but I have to say it could not of went any better. Ma & Daddy should be very proud there was no fighting not one & we even played a game or two. I enjoyed so much having everyone here and spending the time together I just hope that it is not as long until we can do it again.

Kids Gone Wild....

The kids could not get enough running in front of the museum so I took this chance to take a few pictures. Here they are enjoy! On a side note Shannon and I found the Elijah and Ryleigh like each other much more when they can run like crazy!!!

An Adventure....

After being stuck in the house for days since Samuel's birthday party we decided to pack the kids up and head in town to the Boston Children's Museum. We met Julie and half of the Cluett (Ian, Amelia, Sophia) kids which was fantastic since at the point Ryleigh and Elijah had had about enough of each other & William and Ian had become fast friends over the weekend. I was very impressed by the museum and all that it had to offer. I was really happy that each exhibit had it's own room with only one way in and one way out which made it much easier to watch all the children. We were not able to see everything but what we did see was a big hit with everyone. After the day was over Auntie Shannon treated everyone to astronaut ice cream (gross) and we sat outside to enjoy it.

This is the exhibit on how it would be to live with a disablity (my favorite)





A few other things at the museum






The space exhibit (William's favorite)

Samuel's 1st Birthday Party!!!!

I am still in shock that it has been a year since Samuel was born. I never really truly understood what everyone meant when they kept saying time flies until this past year. Anyways it has been a year of tremendous growth and joy in the Popotte house and I would not change it for anything in the world! So, in celebrating of Samuel's first year of life, Elijah's 1st year as a big brother, & for Cookie and I surviving the year fairly well as parents to two EXTREMELY busy boys we had a birthday bash. The weather was perfect, the food was fantastic, and being surrounded by friends and family was wonderful. We were so lucky that Auntie Shannon & the kids came for Indiana & Kiki came up from Florida to celebrate and spend some quality time with us. Sadly Grammie & Papa were not able to make the trip and were very missed.

Samuel had a great day! He really enjoys hanging out with the kids, bouncing in the bounce house, & listening the Pete sing. Most of all I think he loved his cake. He is just like his momma and could not get enough of the frosting and after finishing his cake went straight to the tub. All and all I would have to say it was a hit! Thank you for everyone who was able to make the celebrating and we hope that you had a good time! Enjoy a few photos from the party.....

30 years old FINALLY!!!!

HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY SHANNON!!!!!!
I can not believe that my sister is finally 30 years old. I feel like it has taken her a long long time to get here but I am glad she made it in one piece. I love my sister more than she even knows. I look up to her as mother, a person, and as a women who stands by her beliefs. She is in fact one of the strongest women I know and amazes me on a daily basis with the amount of struggles and obstacles she is able to over come and handle. Hell, it is not easy raising a seven year old who knows more than you do or a four year old who needs to eat every 22 minutes (at least). So, Happy Birthday Shannie I know that this new decade is going to be the best yet!!!!
I LOVE YOU!!!!!!