Blakeley started Pre-School Sept 1st at Whitesburg Baptist Church, she goes Tues-Fri 8:30-12:30. Hayes, Isabella, and Knox all go there, so its nice for her to see familiar faces everyday. I did not want to put her in school, I would rather have her all day with me so I don't miss out on anything! But I had too, it's not fair to her if I didn't. At school they learn colors, sing, bible verses, clean up, and the most important have social interaction. Blakeley is approaching 2yrs (going on 16) and has got a little "tude". I knew by putting her in school she would learn how to share and have social interaction. Her first day was such a bitter sweet moment, my little baby girl is growing up ;(. It was hard letting Bebe go but she seemed okay with it, when she saw the corner of Baby Dolls in the room haha- shes obsessed with baby dolls. Since starting school Blakeley takes a nice nap from 1-4pm (girl likes to sleep), she picks up her toys after playing with them, and it not as sassy as she was before (shes still got some sass in her but I like it). So far she seems excited to go to school in the mornings, when we get there she runs to her classroom, then starts crying when she realizes I'm about to leave. When I go back to get her I always peek around the corner to see what shes doing and she seems happy! I'm glad I made the decision to put her in school.
Of course for her first day she had to be decked out from head to toe- here are a couple of pictures of what she wore the first couple of days and her lunch box.
Bebe's lunch box I painted for her.
First day shirt I got made!
Arriving at her class!
About to walk in her class the first time!
Walking in with her teacher Ms. Carrie
I got there a little early to peek in! She was munchin away
Running outside of the school, fun day!
I attempted to make Bebe a First Day Cookie- all that matters is that it tasted good.
Running into school for Day 2!
Second day of school!
Fabulous Opportunities!
August 26th-27th I got the opportunity of a lifetime. My mother and I love to decorate, and what girl doesn't like weddings? Well combine the two, plus camera men, thousands of roses, lots of FABULOUS men, and Mt.Dew and you got a taste of what I got to experience. Scot Wedgeworth is a famous wedding designer from Tuscaloosa, AL (ROLL TIDE!) He has really made something of himself with his Fabulous Weddings, rocker style black on black attire, and a great sense of humor. He now is the star of a new reality T.V. show on The Food Network called "Bama Fabulous". The show will surely shoot ratings out the roof. He is like the man version of Chelsea Handler, but not mean and has good style. Scot also has a great team surrounding him, Travis and Nick. Travis Mackey has a great eye for style, he is also a fashion designer and designed the Brides rehearsal dress (which was stunning). I loved getting to meet and help him. Nick is great, he helps with all of Scot's prepping for a wedding and will even drive hundreds of miles to pick up equipment for a it. I got the honor of meeting all three of the fabulous men that weekend in August. All Friday night we helped Scot and his crew set up for a breath taking wedding. Saturday we got to go back and help with the reception, which was held in The Zone (talk about cool!). Paige, my mother, and myself all got to experience decorating tables, hang roses from the ceiling- yes the ceiling, and be apart of one of the most important days of a girls life. I'm so thankful I got to be apart of such a Fabulous experience and can't wait to see the premier of Scot's show and watch episode 5, which we were filmed on! |
| Paige, Me, Scot, & My Mom |
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| Hanging the Raining Roses |
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| I'm obsessed with this cake, BLING!!! |
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| Scot and my Mom |
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| One of the amazing centerpieces |
New things are going on in my life everyday. At the moment I am figuring out everything for the future. My dream would be to move out of Huntsville to Nashville or Dallas. I know that won't happen anytime soon, but a girl can dream right? Right now I'm looking to get a part time job in the medical field or something secure that will come with benefits and life long plan. Don't get me wrong I love owning The Doodle Bug, it does great for itself!!! But I need to plan for Blakeley's future and making sure she has everything provided for her and then some. The store is only busy after school and on Saturday's so why wouldn't I get a second job during the day? I am about to have to move into a bigger place, my quaint little one bedroom isn't working for us. Blakeley is at the age now where sleeping with mommy every night needs to stop :( I think ill be more upset than she will be! With all of that going on I am also newly single, things were just not working out and like I said I'm planning for the future. So hopefully getting a new job, new place, being newly single, will all equal out to a Fresh New Start. I am confident that something great is in my future, I don't know what it is but I always put trust in Gods hands in that he will take care of Blakeley and I. I am excited for the road ahead and will try to post blogs more often!
Keeping it Fabulous,
Mommy of Bebe
