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Ok So my Sister Jess tagged me, I have to post my 4th picture from my 4th file and then tag 4 friends. So here it is... This is Kielee's first day of school Kindergarten. Not really too much to explain here lol. I tag...whoever wants to I guess, I don't have very many people on here :)

The Masterpeice

The kids have been dying to get out the paint that Sunney and my Dad got Reese for her birthday, and today I finally was in the mood to give the go ahead. Kielee started off by herself, but was soon joined by Reese who has never painted before. I was so cute to watch them be creative, and so excited by their creations. Reese cracks me up, she takes her art so serious, she has the same expression of utter concen- tration every time she colors or draws. She's so completely immersed in her project whenever she is creating. Kielee on the other hand is completely posing every time the camera comes out, even when I tried to get her "looking Natural" She is well aware of the camera being on her at all times.. Anyway, I really enjoyed watching them. Here are the pictures of the finished products. They were of course completely covered in paint, in fact Reese started painting her arms after awhile and forgot all about the paper. Into the tub they went, and I think I'm going to be done with the paint for a little bit.

Reese's 2nd Birthday!!

Well Reese turned 2 on Saturday and we had her a little birthday party. She was so cute! She is completely in love with Wow, Wow Wubsy, the Backyardagains, and Yo Gabba Gabba, and so she got a lot of toys that were from those shows. Almost every present she got caused her to burst into song. She was so excited. She also loved when everyone sang her the birthday song, and was all about eating her cupcakes, which she would only eat the tops of, then she wanted another one. We didn't get too many pictures, because as soon as she started opening her gifts, I had to take Shane off picture duty so he could pull out the video camera cause she was TOO CUTE. Papa and Sunny, Shania, Skylar and Cody got her a little drawing desk with tons of paper, crayons , markers and paint, and she has been playing with it non stop. She also got a new baby with a bottle, which she now has to sleep with, and watch TV with everytime. She got a new colectable bear from Grandma and Papa Gailey, which is so cute, cause it's making PB&J sandwiches , and it's just so Reese. She got a Backyardagains guitar from Aunt Jess and Fam, and she's been walking around with it singing the backyardagains song over and over. She also got Wow Wow Wubsy movie from the Jensen's, and that is Great, cause now she can watch Wubsey whenever she wants. Then perfect timing she got her first ever peice of Mail, a cute card from Grandma and Grandpa great...I don't know how they keep everyone's birthdays straight, but they do an awesome job! We just want to thank everyone for all the great stuff and making her day so special.

I Heart Halloween!!!

Well Halloween was a big success! I got off at 12:20 and went and got miss Kielee, then we went straight out to pick up Austin and Lex. Austin was really bummed when I picked him up, and it turns out it was just because he REALLY wanted to be Chucky (as in Child's Play, which no he's never even seen!) and because of Shane's broken car and stuff that happened last week we had told him we couldn't really afford to go out and buy him the $50 costume, espicially since he already had one. Well I felt really bad, and made a deal with him. I said Bud, if you are ok with me trying to put something together with what you already have at the house, I will do your makeup and make you Chucky! He was thrilled!! I started doing their makeup at 3:00, with the plan to make a 6:00 Trunk or treat...Yeah, 4 kids is ALOT to get ready!!! So we didn't make the trunk or treat but they all looked really cute. Austin was Chucky, Lex was a really cute Vampire, and Reese was a Pink Dinosaur, and yes this was the best picture I could get of the little turd! She will not hold still! After getting them all ready, we went out to my dad's for some trick or treating with Shania and Skylar, Brenna and Sam.

They all looked Awesome!

After about and hour and a hlaf, we headed back to my house for MORE trick or treating, this time Jess, Brenna, and Skylar came with us, and Lisa, Mayson and Tatum. They had a blast and we were out intil 9:00, when it started to rain on us. I really didn't think the kids were going to make it that long, but it was such a beautiful night, that they just didn't want to go home. All and all Halloween turned out great.

Kielee's Halloween Costume!

Well we got up at 6 am this morning and for once in her life Kielee was actually rarin' to go! She IS NOT a morning person, just like her mommy, but she was soooo excited to get those rollers out of her hair and get ready for her school Halloween party. I got Reese ready while Kielee ate breakfast, and then started to work on Kielee. It took me right until it was time to go to finish her makeup and hair and snap a couple pictures. I had to come to work today in my yoga pants and a sweatshirt with my hair in a pony cause I had NO TIME to take care of myself! But it was well worth it... Kielee looks so adorable, she makes a great little Geisha she even has the praying mantis pose down lol.
I get off work today at 12:20 so I can pick Kielee up from school, and then we'll be off to get Austin and Lex, so we can bring them home and get them all done up for their first Halloween with us. Stay tuned for what I'm sure will be many more pictures and stories from tonight!

Pumpkins!!!

We Carved Pumpkins Tuesday night the WHOLE lot of us. It was all of us plus Jess, Lou, Sam and Lisa Tatum and Mason. 12 Pumpkins all together!!! The kids lost interest pretty quick, but they were really excited to see the finished product. Here's how they look!! Reese's is the Ghost, Mine is the headless horseman, Shane's is the good ol fashioned Jack o lantern, Lex's is the funny face, Austin's is the Skull, and Kielee's is a graveyard scene.

My First Blog Post!

Ok All, well here it is, I officially have a blog. I have been keeping up on my sister's for quite some time and it's just so cute, I couldn't resist. Especially since Shane and I have so much going on all the time, it's really hard for me to keep in touch with everyone as much as I'd like, maybe I can maintain this. We are Jaime and Shane Gailey. Shane and I met in High School and after a marriage and a few kids later, we hooked up in 2005 thanks to his sister and a good mutual friend. Although we weren't planning in it ending up this way,We blended our family in 2006, and made it official when we got married July 19, 2008. All together we have 4 great kids. Austin ~ 8, Kielee ~ 6, Alexia ~5, and little Reese ~ 2 (on Saturday) Our lives can be a little hectic at times, but now, as a mother, and step mother, I feel so lucky to have been brought up in a blended family. And have learned that it really is a feat to bring two people from different backgrounds and lifestyles together into one home, then you throw kids into the mix and you've got yourself a handful! You blend, you mix, you shake you stir, and if you're as lucky as us, and with some attention and work, you just may end up with...Just the right mix! I look forward to sharing our crazy journey with you all. Hopeffully I can keep it up!