Carrie's Country Cottage

Happy Birthday, June Babies ! ! !

Happy Birthday Busy Bug and Lady Bug ! ! !

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 My babies are 2 and 4 years old this week.  It seems like just last week that I was 10 days overdue with our littlest man and was upset that Lady Bug would not be able to celebrate her 2nd birthday with a party.  So, this week, I asked Lady Bug if she minded that her brother had a birthday so close to her's.  She said that she liked having "next-door birthdays because they're more fun".  Out of the mouths of babes!

I am not good at doing traditional Baby Books for each of my children.  So, instead I keep a notebook of each child that I update each year (on or near their birthday) with a photo and an information page that has stats.: height, weight, clothes sizes, etc.  As well as what their favorites (food, game, etc.) are this year and what they see themself doing as adults.    

Here is our (not so) little bundle of fun and energy.  Busy Bug is a VERY busy little fella. He is on the go . . . go . . . go all day long.  Whatever his oler siblings are doing he wants to be a part of.  He is also a very happy guy.  Rarely does he cry or fuss (when he does it is usually becuase the oler children are out front and he wants to be also).  He is full of surprises and such a delight to be around.  His favorite foods are yougart and banana;  his favorite toy is the dogs' water; his favorite book is "How to Catch and Elephant".  Thank you little buddy for all your early morning snuggles, baby breath and all.  Thank you for helping me to smile at the little "Uht-ohs", to see that messes can be a lot of fun.  We love you so VERY much, little buddy and are truely blessed to have you as a part of our family.  

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 Here is our Lady Bug in her Easter Dress that I finished in time for her to wear on her birthday.  (Sewing all those button holes put me a bit behind.  ~smile~)  Lady is such a "Little Mama".  She loves to just be a part of preparing meals, directing the running of the household (She instructs the older boys in how to do their chores properly.), helping me with sewing and household projects.  I am greatful, that in our predominately male household, that my little lady came later in the crew.  I feel that I am able to appreciate and savor each little girly moment better than if she were one of the older children.  (Then I would have assusmed that more little girls would follow and I may have taken her femininity for granted.)  Lady Bug is very girly.  She like to wear dresses and bloomers.  She prefers not to get dirty and wet in outdoor play.  Her favorite toy is the "Loving Family" doll house (especially the daughter with her horse.); her favorite food is peanut butter, honey and banana rolled up in a tortilla; her favorite movie is "Chitty-Chitty-Bang-Bang" (she has only seen the first half -- before intermission); and when she grows up she wants to: "Marry my own Daddy (husband) and then Mommy can be my sister (daughter) and help cook meals and take care of all the boys."  Sweet Princess Sugar Blossom I am truely blessed to call you my daughter.  You have shown me how to think like a little girl again and appreciate the beauty in life and not just the function.  I pray that as you grow so will our friendship.  I would be honored to not only be able to call you daughter, but also friend.  All my love Sweet Princess ! ! !   

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For those of you in Blog-land and my dear friends that have not yet seen our house.  That is it in the background of Lady Bug's picture.  It is less than 1,000 square feet upstairs.  VERY small for a family of 9.  The big boys all sleep in the basement (2 of them are actally in the laundry / utilities room).  So, that is the reason I am sooo excited that we get to build our house this year.  Things are proceeding forward, but just very slowly.  When I have more information I will be sure to share.

Have a great weekend. 

Blessings; Carrie

What sweet June cuties!

05:23, Monday, June 30, 2008 .. Posted by Anonymous

How precious they both are! I would love a copy of the pic of Katie Bug! Her dress is too cute! Good job! They are so darling. It was so sweet what you wrote about them. They are treasured by all of us! Love, Auntie P.