It All Makes Sense

My husband is VERY IRISH

I mean his name is Kelly Doyle,
it doesn't get more Irish than that.

So this week when Bo:

Painted the back of Rocco's head with nail polish

(picture taken after a week of scrubbing & scrubbing)

and

emptied the sugar shaker,

on Rocco's head & in his pocket,

It really isn't his fault because...

They are leprechauns!

"...a mischievous elf in Irish folklore."

 

"...clad in a red or green coat,

who enjoys partaking in mischief."

 

"They are tricky fellows and like to

play pranks on unsuspecting people."

It all makes sense now!

Just took one trip to the Target dollar bins

& it finally is all clear.

So single girls...

...watch out if you find yourself falling

in love with an Irishman.

Boys Redecorating

So you know those 2 crazy little boys I have?

20 minutes upstairs alone

(yes...I was on the computer)

and they did the funniest thing.

They took everything they could out of Annie's room

& were attempting to set it up in Bo's room.

Rocco was busy moving everything into Bo's room.

Bedding, books, toys...

And Bo was busy setting it all up nicely on his shelves.

I loved that he even tried setting up her doll shoe rack. 

Bo just said this was Annie's room now

& she would have to sleep in here.

I stopped them before they totally cleaned her out,

but they did a pretty good job for a 1 & 3 year old!

And of course they couldn't resist digging

into this little beauties make-up:

& he had thick layers of eye shadow

all over his lips!

You should have heard the grumbling when

I made them put it all back! 

That wasn't quite as much fun :)

Oh Brothers!!!

Excited

I am so excited! 

My very talented friend Jessie of

 Joyful Girl Photography

came over & took some pictures of Annie on Saturday. 

She sent me over a sneak peak photo of the shoot! 

 I am in love! 

So I thought I would share it with you! 

I can hardly wait to see the rest!

If you live in Minnesota you might want to check her out,

really REALLY talented!

Joyful Girl Photography Link

Boy or Girl???

"Hon, I am going up to

pray & read with Annie.  You got the boys."

20 minutes later...

"Bo!  Why are all the cushions off

the all the couches!"

(That little white circle in the middle is Rocco's buns.)

"Bo, where is dad?"

Now why didn't I see that coming?

People often ask me if I am having a boy or a girl.

I don't know, but everything in me says another crazy boy.

But this week I won a giveaway by 

Cassandra

(amazing mom, baker, artist...)

at

A giftcard to the most FABULOUS baby boutique!

Baby Night Night

Oh my...if you need a special gift...

GO THERE NOW!!! 

Even though everything in me is screaming BOY,

look what I picked!

I mean really...how could I not? 

So even though I love love love my boys

I kinda need a little girl :)

These adorable bloomers will look funny

on my baby boy...

...but don't think I won't try it.

But now my lil' sis Rach who is expecting a month after me is praying I have a boy so she can get her hands on these bloomers.

Tricia has great prices, amazing designs

 & my package arrived so fast! 

THANK YOU

Tricia

&

Cassandra !

Sleepover Cookies

I was looking through my picture files tonight & I found these pics of the kids eating these ridiculous cookies I bought them when the cousins slept over.  Now I just can't stop thinking about the cookies!  I seriously am typing this post just to stop myself from running out & buying myself one! 

They were so sweet that the kids could only handle a bite or two & then they tucked them back in the fridge....but I promise you if I had one right now I would eat the WHOLE thing RIGHT NOW!!!

Is anybody with me on this? 

I still have 2 hours before Target

closes & they are only 99 cents.

This might be a problem.

Darn Boca Burger I had for dinner.

Now I am all starving.

Please don't ask if I went out & got one...

...I'm not telling.

Special Day

It has been snowing like crazy! 

18 inces & counting. 

Doesn't keep us Minnesotans down though! 

First, my husband snowblowed 9 driveways & pulled 5 people out of the ditch

(all for free just because he has a HUGE heart).

Then, for a special surprise on a snowy day with no school we took Annie to one of her favorite places...the mall.  She has been wanting so badly to get her ears pierced & today seems like just as good of a day as any!

It was so much fun!

The anticipation.

The fear.

The Victory!

The twinkle in her eyes.

She smiled all the way home.

That makes this snowy day...

...extra special!

And I didn't even cry :)

Speaking of special days...

...this brand new SUPER CUTE blog:

not only has lots of adorable posts but,

also showcases the custom maps they

design for your special day!

Just look at this wedding map!

Seriously! 

You have to go take a peek at ElizaJane!!!

More ElizaJane Maps HERE.

Hope today was special for you too!!!

I want to hear about it!

I am pretty sure Annie is smiling still in her sleep.