It's my party...

My version of "The princess & the frog cakes"
Justice eating his cake

Blowing out candles

Shayda opening presents

Justice opening presents

The big slide

Sitting in the bounce house... I am normally behind the camera, but someone got me from behind!

The party




We decided to do a double "Princess & the frog" birthday party for Shayda and Justice since their birthdays are both in January! Shayda turned 4 years old on January 12th, and Justice turned 1 year old on January 21st... Yes my baby is one now :( We had a big blow out! We had a big slide, and a bounce house. Even the adults could use them... it was so fun! WE had a pinata, and lots of fun princess things. Clete made chilli, and it was so good, and my mom made some breadsticks and cookies, and I made the cakes. We had tons of friends that came, and my kids got so many gifts! Thanks to all my friends and family that came to the party, and to Mike for getting the town hall, and cleaning up after us... he was so much help! I can't believe how much fun we had... I might have to do it again! I did make the cakes, but don't judge me for them haha because I only had a couple of hours, so they were in rough shape... the frog looked a little like E.T haha. Happy birthday to my two sweet babies!!!

My husband... My hero

These last couple of days have been extremely hard on our family, and many others as well. I was awaken around 2a.m. by Clete's cell phone ringing. He answered it, and was told the devistating news about our friend, and Clete's fellow deputy Josie. He was then told to get out on the road to search for the killer. I was scared to death, and as you can imagine did not sleep after that. I felt like I was in shock, how could this happen in our small communitie, and to one of my friends. And on top of that I was supposed to allow my husband to go out to risk his life to find this guy... this guy that just killed a cop... a guy that now had nothing to lose. I sat up praying that there was a mistake, and that Josie would be ok, and that Clete would return home safetly. I can't tell you how sorry I am for this brave womans family... I am just sick about it... and possibly still in shock. Josie was one of my friends whom I babysat for growing up. I babysat Hunter until she was three years old when they moved away. When she moved back, and became a deputy, I remember thinking that she was the perfect woman for the job. She was always so strong, and so brave. Josie... you will be missed! Your death will not be in vain...
I just have to say that sometimes we take things for granted. We believe that something like this would never happen to us. We think our little town is so safe, and that our husbands or wives will return home safetly every day. I for one was one of these people. My husband is my hero because he risks his life every day for all of us who are sleeping so soundly because of them. I get so tired of hereing how people hate the cops because they pulled them over. No one ever thanks them for keeping them safe, and risking their lives. These deputies all have families that they have to come home to. It is just heartbreaking that something this tragic had to happen for us to remember this. I am so appreciative of all of my friends who have kept Clete, and the many other deputies in their prayers over the past couple of days. We have recieved multiple calls, emails, etc. from our wonderful friends. Without these deputies it would be a scary world... so remember to thank them for their service. As my sister said... My husband, and my brother Jordon are fighting for us everyday... maybe in different ways, but they are both Hero's in my mind. I love you Clete! Please keep all of the deputies, and the family of Josie in your prayers... they need them.
Sorry for such a rant, but I am just feeling so much saddness right now, and I just had to let it all out.