Today's Events

I know I haven't posted in a while...I have been a crazy cleaning fool for about two weeks now. My house somehow had turned into a disaster zone, and Nathan's 4th birthday party is tomorrow! So, I/we have been doing Fall Cleaning!!!

Did have a set back on Tuesday when we all had a touch of a stomach bug. The boys and I threw up once, but Sean spent all morning hugging the toilet. Of course, that was not only a day where I didn't get much done, but all of the cleaning supplies and bowls used just added to my mess to clean. Ugh! So glad that's behind us!!!

I AM going to get my hair cut this afternoon so I should have pics of that to post soon. (along with tons of pirate birthday party pics) I am going to do a bob and am looking online for pics and ideas. Still not sure about my bangs as of yet, but I'll figure out something (I hope).

We are headed to Sam's for party food. We're meeting our best friends there for lunch too. How sad is that?! LOL Will update more later.

Elijah's New Trick

As I awoke this morning, I heard Elijah yelling...probably, "Mommy! Out!" which is what he normally yells. I got off the phone, threw on some clothes (since Deuce was neutered yesterday, is being kenneled inside and would need to be put outside to potty) and headed to get my little man. As I opened the door, my mind did a spin because there stood Elijah on the floor next to his crib. "Hi!" was the greeting I received. He had his 2 blankets, Monkey (lovey with monkey head on it) and his water cup. At 22 1/2 months, he has discovered how to climb out of his crib. Now, he just has to master the door knob and he'll be waking ME up. :) We plan to do either a trundle bed or a bunk bed for he and Nathan around Christmas. It's DEFINITELY time!!!

Fun at Rough Riders' Stadium

On Saturday, Sean planned to take the boys to the local minor league park where they had a little pumpkin patch set up, face painting, food, drinks, etc. Sounded like lots of fun, but I had to stay here and clean since we have SOMEONE'S 4th birthday party in less than 2 weeks. Well, when they arrived, all of the pumpkins were gone. They apparently sold out within the first 30 minutes. Pretty crazy, huh? Luckily, Daddy has connections and was able to get the boys out on the field, in the dugout, locker room, etc. Their own private tour! They had a blast, and N still talks about running the bases.


In the dugout - future stars! (Yes, Elijah got eaten by mosquitos the other day.)


Dreaming...


What a sly little look!


Running the bases, but um, son - I think you're going the wrong way!


LOVE this shot!


I think they're ALL dreaming now. :)


Our dog's namesake!!! LOL :)

State Fair of Texas

Last week, we went to the Texas State Fair with one of my best friends, Amber, and her two boys who are Nathan and Elijah's best friends. The kids all had a blast. Us "old folks" had fun, but boy were we worn out. :)


Nathan and Grant waiting for the dog show to begin - with Elijah amazingly large in the foreground. LOL


Nathan, Elijah and Sean waiting for the dog show.


Sean dreaming

This is great - Elijah dancing to the music at the dog show (K-9's in Flight, I think). Tell me if you can watch it without bobbing/dancing yourself. It's contagious - beware!!!

HAIR HELP

OK, I don't know how many of you read this, but if you do, I need some help (ladies!).

I need a hair cut...and I don't know how to get it cut!!! I've had the swing cut where it's shorter in the back and longer in the front/sides. However, I thought it was too short. I've thought about doing the whole bob thing with it longer in the front...but, is that cut still in? Also, I don't know WHAT to do with my bangs! I've had them straight across my forehead, but I have a cowlick up front that makes it part anyways. I don't know that it looks good parted to the side because I have a big forehead. So, what should I do??? I want to keep it no shorter than my chin (I have a long face and found that this looks best). Any ideas? Celeb photos or something? I have been told that I have a lot of hair, but it's very fine. Translation...seems thin b/c so fine, no body (limp). Layering seems to help with the body in my hair...

H E L P!!!

Here are some pics of me to help...

See how the bangs still tend to part?

Straight from the hairdresser - a bit shorter than I like, but like the cut (Make sense?)

Boy Funnies

OK, I do have these cute quotes from the boys to share with everyone...

Both occurred today as we were getting Nathan's 4 year portraits done at Target. On the way there, Nathan told me, "Mama, my heart burns." Thinking that there could be something seriously wrong with my almost 4 year old, I ask him what he means. "Yeah, I think Jesus is trying to get out or something." Oh, brother...where does he come up with this stuff?

While waiting to view the portraits, my mom decided to treat the boys to popcorn. The lady behind the counter noticed our dilemma of 2 boys and 1 bag of popcorn so she actually threw in a 3/4 bag of popcorn for Elijah so that everyone had their own bag. :) (I thought that was something nice that you rarely see these days.) Anyways, my mom had Elijah in a cart, and I was pushing Nathan. Mom reached over to eat some of Elijah's popcorn, and he yelled, "Heyyy!" OK, it was much funnier coming from the voice of a 22 month old!

They do keep me on my toes, but that's what makes life exciting! I love these two angels so much. They are really such good, sweet boys. Oh, and Nathan could be a model - he hammed it UP for those photos!!! I paid extra to get them on email so I'll have to post some on here when I get them.

Happy Fall Y'all!

I know I haven't updated in a while, and the reason is because there really isn't much going on right now. We went to the Oktoberfest festival here in McKinney last weekend (see photos below)...very crowded. The boys enjoyed winning prizes on a toy walk (like a cake walk), getting balloons and listening to the music. Other than that, we haven't done anything real exciting. We are WAITING for fall to arrive. We are so done with these upper 80 and 90 degree temps (well, at least I am!). The boys are having a blast with Deuce - they go out almost every day before nap and spend an hour outside playing with him. So, I guess he's doing them some good! I promise there will be more to update soon. In the next 12 weeks...until the end of the year...I have 3 birthdays in my immediate family (Sean and the boys) - not to mention my dad's and a couple other family members. This all on top of Thanksgiving and Christmas. :) I promise...more to come soon. In the meantime...

HAPPY FALL Y'ALL!

Happy Anniversary!!!

This is a belated anniversary wish for my parents. On Wednesday, they celebrated 37 years of marriage, and I think that is something to be acknowledged. In today's society, very few couples see this benchmark. I am proud to say that my parents are some of the few! I know they've had many good times and many struggles over the years...but if you ask them what has kept them together, they will tell you that a strong foundation in Jesus keeps them steady and their love strong (even when the emotions aren't there).

Mom and Dad - Happy Belated Anniversary! Thank you for living a life of example for many of us couples to follow. I love you both dearly!