The Baird's 65th Birthday Celebration!

Last week, Grammy and Grampy both turned 65. Mikey, Katie and I threw them a surprise birthday party! It took a lot of planning and preparation, but we pulled it off! They were so surprised!

I made them a fun banner and all of their guests brought bottles of wine for our wine theme!

The food table. We had shrimp cocktail, deviled eggs, smoked turkey, asparagus rollups, swedish meatballs, little smokies in BBQ, and a cheese and fruit tray!


The cake table. We also had a slide show playing.

They each had their own cakes!



Connie was soooo surprised! You can tell by her expression in this picture!

Mike enjoying himself.

The party!


Happy Birthday Mike and Connie! We had so much fun planning the night and we are so glad you enjoyed it. Happy 65th Birthday!!

Kiley's 3rd Birthday!

Kiley turned 3 years old on the 10th. We had a very exciting week. Our excitement began on Friday, the 4th when Kiley decided she was ready to walk. Yes, Kiley is walking!!!! We are so excited and proud of her! We never knew when she would walk, but I always prayed that she would walk by her 3rd birthday, and she did it with 6 days to spare! She didn't just take a couple of steps, she was walking all over the house! The 4th is also a significant day because that was her actual due date 3 years ago! Last year, she had a seizure and we were in the hospital on the 4th and this year she is healthy and walking all over the house. Such a blessing!

On Kiley's actual birthday, we went to therapy that morning. Kiley wore her birthday crown and all of the kids and therapists sang her happy birthday! Daddie came home a little early from work and we took the girls to play at the park. We had a fun family dinner!

The next day, I took Kiley to her 3 year checkup. She was such a good girl. She read the books while we waited for Dr. Nale.

Dr. Nale was very happy to see that she was walking! She did have to get a vaccination, but she only cried for a minute. Her and sister both got suckers!

On Saturday night, Presley and I baked a birthday cake for Kiley while she and Daddie went to her friend, Felicity's, new house. Presley got to lick the cake batter and she thought she was hot stuff.

The finished product!

On Sunday, Marmee, Guy, Grammy, Grampy, Auntie K, Trey, Aunt M and Josh all came over to celebrate Kiley's birthday! Aunt M and Josh with the girls!

We made all of Kiley's favorites for her birthday dinner. Daddie smoked 2 chickens. Mommy made a salad and homemade macaroni and cheese, Marmee made squash casserole and creamed spinach and Grammy made yummy appetizers. All of the food was delicious!!

Kiley's presents!

Aunt M got Kiley some new books. The girls were so excited!

Presley needed to get in on the action.

Auntie K got Kiley a blue care bear. Blue is Kiley's favorite color!

The girls got matching outfits to wear on Thanksgiving!

Grammy and Grampy got the girls a shopping cart and of course Presley had it loaded up in no time!

Kiley got a new winter coat!

Presley helping...

Kiley got some big girl hair bows.

Kiley needed help with Marmee's big bows! Marmee got Kiley some super cute new clothes that she desperately needed! I think Kiley may have liked the Mickey and Minnie mouse boxes better!

Kiley Lynne Baird, we love you so much! We can't believe you are already 3 years old. You are turning into a beautiful little girl. No more baby fat or chubby cheeks. You are tall and slim now. We are so proud of all of the progress you have made over the last year. You are such a strong, tough little girl and we know there will never be a challenge too tough for you! We are so lucky to have you in our life. We can't believe we have a walking 3 year old!!

Halloween 2011

On Saturday night, we took the girls to a Fall Festival up in McKinney. It was hosted by an organization called Especially Needy and it was for children with special needs and their family. We had so much fun! When we got there, we gave them our tickets and then we got in line to get a tshirt. After we got our tshirts, we got in another line for tickets. Each child got 3 tickets for food and drinks. We got in line for food and the 4 of us shared a hot dog, nachos, and popcorn.

The festival was at a baseball field. After we got our food, we looked for a place to have a picnic. The girls and I enjoying our picnic dinner!

After dinner we went over to the petting zoo. The girls loved the animals.

Daddie went in to feed the animals and get them to come over by the girls. Presley kept pointing to the goat and saying dog. Close enough.

Kiley was sooooo excited!

There was a trick or treating stations, lots of games and bounce houses. The girls really weren't into that stuff. They just wanted to push the wagon around.

Silly girls!

Kiley literally had a smile on her face the entire time we were there. She loves being around other kids. She loves watching them. That in combination with the animals and the costumes and new surroundings, she had so much fun.

Presley loved running around and playing.

We stayed as long as we could and still were able to get home at a decent hour for bedtime. They were so happy, they started hugging each other in the wagon. It was so cute.

We were so glad we had the opportunity to go on Saturday. It was so rewarding for Mikey and I to see our girls so happy and have so much fun!

On Halloween night, we decided to go ahead and take the girls to a couple of houses to trick or treat. They had their baskets ready to go!

We just went up one street. They didn't quite understand what was going on, but it was so much fun to see the reaction of the people that answered the door. The girls looked adorable in their costumes. Kiley just wanted to hold the candy.

And of course Presley wanted to eat it all....

We had a great Halloween. The older the girls get and can understand, the more fun it will be!

Daddie's Birthday Week!

Last week, we celebrated Mikey's birthday week! He got to open one present each day. He got a new Ranger's hat, tennis shoes, a Ranger's tshirt, a rain gage, a golf beanie, a cowboys blanket and a cowboys hat!

He had a very eventful week! We started the celebration with Mom and Dad taking us to brunch at La Duni, and he golfed twice.

Daddie opening one of his gifts.

On his actual birthday, we got him flowers and gave him his birthday cards. Kiley made him a pumpkin in therapy that day! That night, the two of us went to dinner.

On Sunday, we celebrated with the rest of the family. We went for a boat ride. The weather was gorgeous!

Daddie, Grammy & Grampy

Mr. Josh & Aunt M

Auntie K and Kiley

Kiley in her chair

Presley Marie with her shy face. Don't look at the camera Pres...

Kiley helping Daddie drive.

Matt, Grammy and Grampy

Mommy & Presley

The girls sure love Mr. Josh!

After our boat ride, we went back to Mikey's parents for a delicious lasagna dinner! Happy 31st birthday honey. We hope you enjoyed your fun week long celebration!