MOMMA IS 21!!!!

For my birthday, I had made plans to go to OKC just Zach & I to spend time with my best friend (who also had a BIG birthday this year) so we could celebrate together! Two blondes who have too much fun, what more could our husbands ask for?! ;)) 

This was the first time for Zach & myself to be away from Ellis & Legend overnight, it went fine! We had a sitter come to our house so the kiddos wouldn't be too lost without mommy & daddy at home ;) they did great, & we had so much fun!! 

First night, we went to eat a yummy place called Garage Burgers! It was awesome! I had a cheeseburger & queso fries, also known as HEAVEN. I mean, these queso fries were on my top 5 fave foods I've ever ordered! Yum! Sunday, Tammy & I had chili's for lunch, it's not BFF time without a chili's date for the two of us! ;)) Sunday night, Tammy & Eric had gotten us tickets to the OKC thunder game!! SO MUCH FUN!!! Love! 

We finished off the night at Buffalo Wild Wings with dessert! 

Thank you for a fabulous weekend, it's always a blest when we are together! Love you Tammy! <3 

On our way! I was so excited! && trying to ease my mind after leaving my babies. 

So so glad we are best friends! 

This is my favorite picture of us, EVER. 

Date Night with Eli Young Band!

The first week in November, Ellis & I dropped LP off at school, stopped for coffee, & headed to Waldron to see my grandparents, my grandfather had open heart surgery in October & it has been a major adjustment for our family. My grandpa is used to going & doing whatever he wants DAILY! A month or so has passed, & I must give a Praise God because Grandpa Hanna is doing wonderful! So glad to have him back :) 

Anyway, to tell you that story, on our way, driving in the car, we had the radio on & there was a call in to win tickets to see Eli Young Band w/ Eric Pasley in Fayetteville at George's Majestic Lounge! WHAT DO YOU KNOW?! I WON! :))) I was so excited!! So of course, Friday afternoon, we had a babysitter scheduled & stopped to eat some Mexican food then we were on our way! We love Fayetteville & this was our first time to George's, needless to say, we had a blast & can't wait to return to enjoy ourselves again! 

   Eli Young Band & Eric Pasley were FABULOUS! They were great performers & I would love to see them again! So much fun! Thank you for a great night to my husband, George's, & the performers! 

CHEERS TO DATE NIGHT! 

Halloween 2013

Just realized I did not make a post about halloween this year.. We had a blast! All four of us were superheroes & our costumes couldn't have turned out better! 

Legend was so excited to wear his costume & to go trick or treating, this was his first year as a big kid truck or greater so our first stop was at Meagan & Josephs house as a "practice stop!" It was a success!! Iron man was a successful trick or treater! YIPPEEE!! So on down the road we went.. He stocked up! Way too much candy, & I've probably gained five pounds in the last week. The candy bowl is empty! Ooopsie!! 

Notice the stance.. He truly thought he was iron man. So did we. He's convincing. 

Ellis Claire wore this mask the entire time & acted as if it wasn't even there. I'm telling ya, we have an angel baby! 

Who knew being parents could be this fun?! ;) 

Thankful Thursday

This week I'm thankful for.. 

Friendship. I think people come into our lives at just the right time. It's so refreshing to have friends going through the same 'season' as myself, momma probs are the norm, girls days are a must, & weekly dinners get us through. 

My sweet daddy who reminded me just how special these times are as my babies are growing. Thanks for being the best Papaw to Legend & Ellis. 

My health. I am so fortunate to only deal with a few minor medical issues, extra thankful when I hear of suffering. 

Sonic breakfast toaster-- thanks for saving my tummy twice this week in early morning rush. 

Legends sense of humor. Way too many funny things have come from that kids mouth this week. I die. Constant laughter. Love. 

Montanna's Homecoming

Yes, Zachs sisters name is Montanna, crazy huh?! Anyway, she has just moved to a new school in January & she had made homecoming court. We are so proud of her, she is growing into being a beautiful young woman. I can't believe how quickly she is growing :( I miss her being 10 years old & innocent!! :( oh well, I know there are lots of fun times ahead for us as she gets older!! 

Zachs grandmother rode down to Cabot with me & Ellis, it was a nice little girls day trip & we always enjoy spending time with great-grandma! ;) 

Ok.. So now with the pictures of the beautiful Montanna, goodness we are so proud of her! 

With her escort. 

Ellis & Grandma, sweet picture :)

Ellis & Aunt Montanna! Love these girls! 

Me, my mother-in-law, & Ellis waiting on the game to begin! 

Look how beautiful she is!! 

Montanna, 

   We are so proud of the young woman you are becoming. You are beautiful, talented, smart, funny, & you make everyone around you smile. I cannot believe how quickly you have grown up, here you are representing Cabot 9th grade in the homecoming court-- you are doing great & we are so proud to call you ours! You are a wonderful sister, a fabulous aunt, & a best friend to all four of us! We love you to the end of the world! You are beautiful! 

Love, Zach, Montana, Legend, & Ellis Claire. 

Updaaaate time.

My little razorback girlCould September & October be any busier?! I am loving finally feeling like FALL!! Yippeee!! Beautiful colors, pumpkin patches, football games, soccer practice, afternoon walks, cold morning runs, soup & chili cooking, mmm..mmm I love it all. 

Well, let me give y'all an update since it's been awhile since I've posted, promise I'm doing better though! ;) 

Our twin nieces, Kennady & Kadie turned one the first weekend of September, we headed out to my brother & sister in laws house to celebrate! It was also my grandparents 56th wedding anniversary so that called for extra cake & more candles! Not complaining! 

My little Razorback girl! 

&& her girly side ;)) 

This boy.. Melt a mommas heart! Good heavens I love him! So proud of the little gentleman he is becoming. 

Ellis & her boyfriend Harrison who we love so much! We went to the tailgate Friday night & had so much fun, with free hot dogs! ;) oh yea! We have become really close with Meagan & Joseph, so so so glad we have! We all make a great friendship & always seems to have fun together! It's just nice having friends going through the same season as us, young family raising kids & trying to find our way.. It's nice not being alone in the journey. 

We celebrated Emily's 21st birthday at grandmas on Sunday! Fun & yummy! 

Well that about wraps it up! More busyness lies ahead of us! At least it is fun busy! 

Have a fabulous week, y'all! ;)) 

Xoxo, Montana 

 

Ellis' 9 Month Pictures

Cannot even fathom that our girl is

already nine months old.. Time slow down!!! But good news, we are in full force birthday party planning mode! :))) oh yeah, pink pink pink! 

Our Aunt Rhonda took these precious pictures of Ellis Claire, I couldn't be more in love! 

Then she was POOPED! But she did a great job & I just think she is so photogenic! In love! 

Ellis Claire, 

You are our entire world. We love you to the moon & back. 

Love, Mommy, Dada, & Bubba

Xoxo Montana 

LP's first day of school!

He is big. So big. I can not believe my eyes, he is growing so fast. He is rotten & sweet all at the same time. He tells me he loves me everyday. He loves football & pirates. I am more than proud of him, Zach & I both couldn't be more proud of the little boy he is. Perfect. 

& this is his first day of school pictures: 

Posing with sissy, momma sheds a tear. 

Love him more than the world. 

Happy School Year to our baby boy! Love! 

Xoxo, Montana 

Gone but Never Forgotten.

Vaca.. Desperately Needed: Part 3.

The professional pictures we had done in Florida turned out so perfect! We are so happy with them & loved Beachside Photography. He did an excellent job with the kiddos & had 117 shots in less than 30 minutes-- major score for this momma! ;) 

These are just a few of my favorites, cannot wait to receive our order & plaster these all over the house! :) 

All in all, we had a great great great family vacation. Destin was perfect, the kids loved it, food was yummy, & it went by too fast! Buuuuut, there is nothing like home sweet home! 

Vaca.. Desperately Needed: Part 2.

So.. Then, that evening, after spending all day long soaking up the sun on the beach, we headed out for some shopping & din-din. 

Legend had never been to Build-a-Bear workshop before & while shopping, we ran onto one. Legend wanted to go in so we did, duh! He decided he did want to make a new friend! 

He picked out a German shepherd dog, who really favored our family dog Macy, who is half border collie/ German shepherd. He decided to name his new friend "Mark" he said Mark didn't need any clothes because dogs don't wear clothes. Smart kid! But all in all, it was a success! He loved it & now sleeps with Macy & Mark every night! Very sweet! 

   After shopping, we were STARVING. What's new? So.. We had no exact dinner plans, we were just going with the flow, we decided on Fudpuckers! Yummy in the tummy! 

It was such a neat place! Live alligators, yummiest of seafood, & a little carnival area for the kiddos to air out some energy! We loved it! 

Then back to the condo & off to bed!! 

Day 3: 

 

  We spent most of the morning at the beach after a yummy breakfast, then we had early evening plans for a sunset dolphin cruise, which was a total blast, we will definitely be doing it again next summer! 

Before heading to the boat, we went to Cheeseburgers In Paradise, so yum! 

Seriously, recommend this place to anyone! So yummy & such a fun environment! 

Now for the dolphin cruise pics: 

Before we got on the boat, we found these cute things, & Legend was not a fan! Haha! 

Third time is a charm! Ha! I die every time I see these pics! 

Then we got on our boat, Legend got to drive, he thought he was the coolest kid ever, which he is. 

But seriously, this sunset dolphin cruise was probably the funnest thing we did the entire time, it was over two hours long, we met great people from all over the United States, & it was so nice to just relax & watch the ocean life! 

Ellis fell asleep immediately! I guess we need to buy a boat! Ha! ;)) 

&& the sunset was BEAUTIFUL!! Love!! 

Ok, I will be back later for the last & final vaca update! 

Have a happy Tuesday, y'all! 

Xoxo, Montana 

Vaca.. Desperately needed.

Hola friends! 

  To say the least, we had a FABULOUS family vacation. It was desperately needed & I'm so glad it was just the four of us. We were on our own schedule, ate what we wanted, shopped when we wanted, that's my kind of vaca! Destin was absolutely beautiful. Legend loved the ocean & Ellis ate too much sand, but we had a blast! 

This was as soon as we got there, our room was perfect & Legend was so excited to finally see the beach! & not the inside of a car.. 

Our first family pic on the beach! YIPPEEE!! Notice: Legend & Ellis are not looking at camera, but Zach & myself look FAB! 

First night was dinner at Bubba Gumps, my child orders pizza. 

Day of the beach & there's Legend, scuba man to the rescue! 

I mean really, she's the cutest little girl we have ever seen. 

The kept Scuba Steve busy all day long while momma got a tan, daddy searched for live animals, & sissy took a nap after her sand eating exploration. 

Ok y'all, I'm bad. I'm cutting it short today. I've got to hit the shower, we have plans to go swimming & spend time with our friends Meagan & Joseph-- so glad we are growing close to them, we have been needing friends like them for decades now. 

I promise to be back very soon with the #2 post to our family vaca. 

Xoxo, Montana