Blair's 5th Birthday!!!

Sweet Blair turned five on Monday! I know I say it all the time, but I really don't know where the time has gone. I feel like it was just yesterday that Jared and I were telling family and friends that we were expecting. I never dreamed she would be five and in school.

Her birthday weekend was a blast. Blair wanted a "Jesse" birthday party (character from Toy Story movie). I didn't realize how difficult it would be...the things we do for our children. After quickly realizing that there was NOTHING Jesse related for a birthday party, I quickly began making everything. A poster that we hung from the mantle, pin the belt buckle on Jesse and toy story tee-shirts for the family. And of course my wonderful cake maker didn't let me down on the cake. Blair loved it ALL.

Jared actually found these Jesse hat cookies online. They were super easy to make, but didn't come out looking as much like Jesses' hat as I had planned, but Blair was thrilled so it was all good!

I owe most of the success to my wonderful mother-in-law who made the tee-shirts for our family. We each wore a character from the Toy Story movie. Blair, of course was Jesse, Logan was Woody, Jared was Mr. Potato head, Becci was slinky dog, John was Buzz, Momo was a green alien, Mark was Ham, Kim was Bullseye, Kyle was Rex and I was Mrs. Potato head. If I do say so myself it was an adorable idea and Blair thought it made the party even better. Here's a pic of the families before the party started.

Here's the poster I made for pin the belt buckle on Jesse. The kids loved it.

Blair doesn't like to be center of attention, but she puts it all aside when it comes to opening presents. One thing on her birthday wish list was a talking Jesse doll. She's been waiting patiently for it for awhile. One morning before school she was adding to her birthday wish list when she said; "Mom, I thought of something else I would like for my birthday." "I really need the talking Woody doll to match the Jesse doll, so that they can get married and kiss."

It was very hard for me to fight off the huge urge to laugh, but I did and said "I think that's a great idea." "And you're right Blair, you don't kiss until your married."

Great teaching moment, wouldn't you agree!?!?!! =)

What a family!!! Don't know what to do with them sometimes, but sure couldn't live without them. My cup overflows!

First day of Kindergarten

It's been a week since Blair started Kindergarten....she LOVES it. The second day of school she was standing next to my bed at 6:30am with her clothes asking if it was time to go yet. She's met serveral friends, but Ellie and Carson are the ones she talks about most.
The first day went GREAT. Blair never shed a tear and never looked back the minute she walked into the classroom. I on the other hand was a different story. When I hugged her goodbye I ran for the hallway, barely making it before the tears rolled down my face. It was the longest day of my life....Logan's too. Logan doesn't know what to do with himself. It's almost like he's forgotten how to play with his toys. For three days straight he cried all the way home when we dropped her off. It's very strange only having one child to keep up with, but I'm enjoying my time with Logan. I cannot believe it's time for this chapter in our lives, but we're already enjoying every minute.

(this picture makes her look so grown up)

(she said this was her pose; like she was waking to classes...ha)

(picking out her name tage)

(the most wonderful kindergarten teacher EVER)

(her seat in class)

Growing Up (I do not like this post)!!!

Today my world took a new turn....it became real today that my first born is starting school on Tuesday. I do not enjoy typing this post because I want her to stay little forever. I tease Blair sometimes that we could just go to the doctor, get a shot and it would turn her back into a 9 month old baby. When I teased her with that today she informed me that she could not stay home with me much longer because I would not be able to teach her. As much as I hated to hear it, she's probably right....so glad Daddy will be around when it comes to Math homework. ha!

We are so excited about Blair's kindergarten teacher. She has won several teaching awards, not to mention a National award for the state of Kentucky. Excited probably doesn't come close to how we're feeling. So we got her supply list from school today and headed to Target. I cried for the second time (first being when we bought her backpack) at the Target check out line. Oh well, surely I can't be the only one.

My Blair is growing up. I couldn't be more proud of her or love her any more than I do right now. My cup overflows!

Life's in the FAST LANE!

Life is in the fast lane right now for the Nix family. I am so far behind on updating this blog, I'm not sure where to begin. So I give you the most recent video of my sweet Logan. He's really into singing right now. One of his favorites is My God is So Big. I cannot get enough of this boy. He fills every day with such joy and happiness!!

Lately #2

The week we went to Alabama was also Easter weekend. Blair and Logan were thrilled to continue their tradition and dye Easter eggs with Noni and Papa! Logan was too little to dye eggs last year, so this was all new to him. I think he only cracked one egg. He loved to stir the egg in the dye and put stickers on the colored eggs. Blair was the big girl and was constantly looking over Logan's shoulder to make sure he did everything just right. This time Noni taught Blair how to make egg salad and deviled eggs. She tried both, ate both and LOVED both.

Sunday afternoon the kids were invited to hunt Easter eggs at the Griffin's house. They were so excited to be with their friend Annie. And of course Mr and Mrs Griffin and sweet Ellen! What a perfect day!

Lots of fun!!! Soooooo thankful for our family and friends!!!

Lately (in serveral parts) #1

So the kids and I took off for Alabama again! Trying our best to give Daddy lots of study time for his big test!
As always we have the BEST time with Noni, Papa and Mamaw (and of course Buddy)! The weather was perfect so we spent most of our time outside. The kids love the park at Noni and Papa's house because not only do they get to play on the playground, but they get to feed the fish and ducks. Logan especially loves this, but doesn't quite get the part where you don't throw the whole slice of bread in the water. Poor fish and ducks either can't eat his pieces or if they try they end up getting choked...hahaha! He's slowing catching on!
Here are some pics of the park. Even the adults had a good time!!!!







More "lately" updates coming soon!!!!

My little girl is growing up!

Not too long ago (probably around the time she turned four) we set "rules" for Blair during church. We no longer allow her (for lack of a better word) to "play" the entire time. She is to participate in the worship service, but then once the preaching starts she has to sit quitely and color. I have been amazed and what she has already learned and picked up on. She is singing, praying and making comments about things during the service. Her Daddy and I have been so proud of her.

Not only has she learned how to "particiapte," but she's learning even more, how to pray. It's no longer; thank you for mommy and daddy, amen! Although the Lord still hears those prayers she's old enough now to pray for more. She NEVER forgets her family, especially Logan. She says that praying for Logan will make him be a better brother...hahahaha! She is always very thankful for whatever has gone on throughout the day, but she's also very sorrowful for maybe something she's done as well. I have a hard time either fighting off the tears or from getting tickled. She is growing up so much and I couldn't love the girl more.

Here is her prayer the other night as I was putting her to bed:
Dear God,
Please help me show love to lots of people. Even the ones who really aggreviate me. And please push me up to heaven. But be gentle. Amen.

Alabama (more snow) and the Rodeo!!!

I have to say it.....I'm sick of snow!!!! It was fun the first two times, but the next three or four I'm kinda tired of it. I've probably expressed that more in front of my children than I should because one morning Logan walked up to his bedroom window, pointed his finger out the window and said "go way snow!!"

A few weeks ago the kids and I packed our bags and headed to Alabama. We left on a Thursday with the intent on coming home Monday....we got stuck because of SNOW!!!! We woke up Monday morning to huge snowflakes falling on the ground and covering everything fast. We were excited for an extra day with Noni and Papa, but we were not prepared to "play" in the snow. We made due and the kids had so much fun!!!

Thanks to Uncle Kyle the kids got to experience their first rodeo. They went in style....we found Blair a "cowgirl" shirt (or close enough) at Target and braided her hair. She wore her cowgirl boots and was ready. Logan wore his plaid shirt (cowboy lookin, I guess) and of course wouldn't leave home without his boots. They came home with more than they left with....two black hats, a sherriff's badge and a gun. Uncle Kyle sure can spoil these two. They had the best time and are begging to go back. Kyle said Logan was mezmorized and Blair had about 2000 questions! hahaha! Thanks Uncle Kyle for a new "first!"