Weekend Rush!

It seems like so much has been happening around here, I feel behind on my blogging, so I am going to try and get caught up. We had a busy, but great weekend. Friday night was a blast with the staff. We got together for a cook-out, and just to hang out. It was fun to catch up with everyone. Isabelle loved playing with all the kids. She got to play outside on the swings, blow bubbles, do chalk on the sidewalk, and run around. Ian enjoyed his second taste of hot dogs, and longed to be outside with the kids. I did take him out for awhile, and he sat in the grass and watched everything around him. The weather was great, couldn't have been better. We really enjoy hanging out with all the staff families.
Saturday was Ian's One year birthday! We didn't celebrate until Sunday, but Saturday was busy getting things ready for the Sunday afternoon party. Can't believe my baby boy is one. It's exciting and sad all in one. He is growing so fast.

"My Man"

My husband, my best friend! I just have to tell you what he did for me yesterday! It made my day. He brought me home one of my favorite chocolate bars, and one of my favorite fashion magazines. I was so surprised. He couldn't have gotten anything better. I was so thrilled to get just those simple, wonderful items. We haven't had much sweet stuff in the house, because we are watching what we eat. So I loved it. They kept screaming at me all night, through dinner and clean-up, "Me Time". I knew when the kids went down for bed exactly what I was going to do, sit on the sofa, have some chocolate and read through my magazine. That's what I did too! It was so great! One of the reason I love Brian so much, he knows exactly what I like. He is great at picking things out for me. It may seem superficial or cliche for some of you, but for me it was exactly the right thing. Thanks babe for making my day!

Cool Weekend

This weekend proved to be a cool one, so not much outside activity happened. The sun did shine though, which is nice because we have had a lot of rain lately. The kids have had a cold since about Wednesday, so we stayed in some too this weekend. Izze seems to be almost over hers, but Ian is still struggling. Plus he is cutting his eye teeth, and they have really been giving him problems. I remember the eye teeth were hard on Izze too, and they have proved to be the same for Ian. One night I was up with him until 3Am. He would go to sleep in my arms, but as soon as I put him down he was crying again. I think he really just wanted comfort, because his teeth hurt. It seems like all the medicines they say work for teething don't really work that great. I guess it's just one of those things. The kids and I missed out on Sunday services this weekend because I didn't think it was a good idea to take them. Brian said I missed a great sermon. This series that Pastor Herbert has been doing, (The Perfect Kid), is really good. It's not just about kids, but how we as parents can be better to make our kids better. I am excited to listen to it on line. If you guys want to check it out too just go to peopleschurch.tv, and listen to the messages.
I was able to get some stuff ready for Ian's one year birthday party this weekend, can't believe it is already here. This morning Ian didn't breastfeed, so we are just doing nights now. I'll see how tonight goes. I feel bad with him teething and then taking that away too. Hope the kids are feeling better this weekend for all the fun activities. The sun is shinning, the high is 65 today, so looks to be a great day! Hope it is for everyone of you too.

Daddy's Girl!

This was a cute picture. Daddy got a fudgesicle, so Izze had to have one. Daddy got a new magazine, and so Izze had to get a magazine. They were just sitting together. Enjoying their fudgesicles and magazines.







This picture she got up in daddy's lap to eat her pizza. She didn't want to sit in her chair, but to be with daddy. She laid there in daddy's arms, while he checked his email. There was not much talking, but a way about it, she was comfortable in daddy's arms.






I have just got to tell you that Isabelle is becoming more of a daddy's girl lately. She ask almost everyday, where daddy is, and when I say he's at work, he will be home at dinner time, she says, "I need daddy". When we are at church she wants to stay with him and gets sad when we have to leave without him. Sometimes she even begins to tear up. She loves to play with daddy. She knows when he gets home, it is play time. Daddy gives her special treats too. The newest one is fudgesicles. You would have to hear her say it though. Brian has got her to put a "twang" on it. They have special stories at bedtime, and I can hear her just laugh. She plays the piano and now the guitar with daddy. I think she really likes that time together. She wants to have what daddy haves, and go where daddy is going. I love to see them together, daddy and daughter. It's special to both of them and to me. What a daddy's girl!

Fun Things To Do!

We had a great weekend. Brian and I started it off right, with a date night. We got away for a few hours, to the Cheesecake Factory! One of our favorites. I guess we have a lot of favorites though. The chocolate fudge cake is amazing, but huge. I couldn't finish my half, and I am a fan of chocolate (those of you who know me, know this). We even had time to drop by the mall for a little while. Those hours are priceless to me with my man. Thanks babe for a good night out!

It was a pretty nice weekend weather wise, except a little windy, but in Oklahoma that is a given, I think. We headed to the park. The big park as Izze would say. She loves to go and slide and swing. She is so much more confident now with climbing and moving on the big equipment. We did some yard work too. Or maybe I should say Brian did the work while the kids and I looked on. Ian was strapped in his wagon taking everything in and Izze was right with daddy helping pick up the tree branches as he cut them off. We did some trimming and cleaning up to get ready for summer. We had a nice weekend together, and got a lot done. It was a good feeling.

Today, the kids and I didn't make it to our mom's group. Ian slept late and we would have been really late getting there. I decided I would take Izze to the mall, she likes to play in the play area. I also had some stuff to do there, so I thought it would be a good trip to get in. By the time we got there I realized I had forgotten to bring the stuff that I needed to bring with me (one of the reasons we went to the mall). Izze played in the play area, with all of two kids today, which
is unusual for the mall play area, while I feed Ian his lunch in the stroller. She decided she had enough play and was ready to go. I think there weren't enough kids for her to play with, so she was kind of bored. We stopped to get jelly beans out of the gum ball machine, then on to some stores. I keep looking at these shoes for her and still haven't bought them. I am so indecisive sometimes. It's one of those things you go back and forth about, if you should buy them or not (over and over). I suspect by the time I do make up my mind they won't have her size left. I better make a decision. The two other things I wanted to check on at the mall aren't happening yet, so you could say our trip to the mall was somewhat unproductive. Except, Izze got to play! Anyway, heres to a great rest of the Monday!

Great Lunch!

Today, the kids and I got to meet some of our friends for a great lunch. One of Izze's places she likes to go, Chil-fil-a, mostly because they have the outdoor play gym. She likes their popcorn chicken as she would call them. One of our friends even brought a little treat for us to have after lunch. Thank you, they were very good! After a yummy lunch we headed outside to play. We cut the playing short though, because it was really cold out there. The wind was blowing and I had Ian wrapped in a blanket trying to keep him warm. Izze didn't seem to mind the cold at all, she could have kept on playing. Even on the way out she was holding on to the bars looking back at the play gym stuff. I told her to say bye, bye to them and we would see them again when it warmed up. We had a great time with friends today. Izze likes the socializing as much as I do.

Strange Night...

Brian and I woke up to the sound of our house alarm sounding off at about 1AM this morning. I jumped up and turned on the bathroom light so we could see, while Brian ran into the living room. We got the alarm off, and didn't see anything out of the ordinary. We made the rounds to every door and window (even checking the kids rooms), and nothing seemed out of place. The kids never even woke up. Not sure if that is scary or a good thing. Depends on the situation I guess. The call come from the alarm company, and they said the alarm was sounded from our back door being opened. We concluded it must have been a fluke because everything was still locked up tight. As we settled back into bed, trying to calm ourselves and get back to sleep the tornado sirens started to sound. We were up again with the T.V. on. I guess there was a tornado close to us but it was headed the other way. After we were sure we were in the clear, we decided to try and get some sleep. I'm not sure when I fell back to sleep. I was almost afraid to close my eyes again. I remember my previous blog with a question about what I hate, I would have to say the threat of severe storms/tornadoes. I love this season because everything is blooming and coming to life, but the weather is very scary sometimes. We just pray for protection.

Tagged!

I was tagged by a friend to answer some interesting questions, (she was also tagged by a friend), so hope everyone enjoys!

1. Do you like Blue Cheese? No, never have.

2. Favorite Food: I like a lot of different things, but probably Tex-Mex!

3. Do you own a gun? No.

4. What flavor do you add to your drink at Sonic? I like to get cherry limeades, but lately I have been into the peach tea (we like happy hour, half price drinks)!

5. Do you get nervous before doctor's appointments? Sometimes, I guess it depends on the Doctor and what kind of appointment.

6. What do you think of hot dogs? I really don't eat them. We will have them sometimes at cookouts or something. I usually smother it with mustard to hide the taste. They are ok.

7. Favorite Christmas song: The Christmas Song (Must be Nat King Cole)

8. What do you prefer to drink in the morning? Usually water

9. Can you do push-ups? Yes.

10. Favorite piece of jewelry? I love jewelry, but my wedding ring is my most precious. Next, would be my ring with the kids names on it, then my grandma's ring.

11. Favorite hobby: Shopping

12. Do you have ADD? No.

13. What is one trait that you hate about yourself? I agree with my friend, hate is a strong word, but rather I would improve on my weaknesses. Sometimes I can be too structured or serious.

14. Middle Name: Dawn

15. 3Thoughts at this moment:

*thinking about answering the next question.
*making a grocery list/meals for the week.
*making plans for the weekend

16. 3 Drinks you drink regularly:

*Water
*Water
*Sometimes diet root beer

17. Current worry right now: I don't know at this moment right now, but I would say some extended family concerns often weigh on my mind.

18.Current hate right now: Again I don't know if I hate anything, dislike would be a more accurate statement, but right now I am getting tired of the cold weather. I am ready for some warmer weather.

19. Favorite place to be: I enjoy being with my husband and kids. Vacation time together is always fun.

20. How did you bring in the new year? With my husband. At home, I think we both went to bed early though.

21. Like to go: Out to eat, shopping, vacations.

22. 3 people who will complete this first: Tiffany, maybe a few others too.

23. There was no 23.

24. What color shirt are you wearing? Black/blue together

25. Do you like sleeping on satin sheets? Never have.

26. Can you whistle? Yes

27. Favorite Color: I tend to lean more to earth tones. With my clothes and house.

28. Would you be a pirate? No.

29. What songs do you sing in the shower? Usually a worship song.

30. Favorite Russian Chauffeur's name? Can't say I know of any.

31. Favorite boys name: Well, I guess it would be Ian, since that is what we named our son.

32. What's in your pocket right now? A receipt from wal-mart.

33. Last thing that made you laugh: Izze made me laugh the other day. She said something and it was the seriousness of the way she said it, and the expression on her face that made me keep laughing.

34. Best bed sheets as a child: I really can't say. I don't remember any specific ones.

35. Worst injury you've ever had? Stitches in between my eyes. On the bone part, up from your nose.

36. Do you love where you live? Yes, love it!

37. How many TV's in house? 2

38. Who is your loudest friend? I can't think of any really. All my friends seem even tempered.

39. How many pets do you have? None.

40. Does anyone have a crush on you? Yes, my husband has a HUGE one on me!

41. What is your favorite book? Read? I always remember this book called Prayer that one of my professors in College had us read. At the time it made an impact in my life.

42. What is your favorite candy? I like all kinds, maybe jolly ranchers though.

43. Favorite sports team? OSU Cowboys!!

44. What were you doing at 12am last night? Sleeping

45. What was the first thing you thought of when you woke up? Well, Izze come in our room at about 5:30am this morning, and I remember thinking, oh no, this means she won't be going back to sleep, so neither will I.

Well, that completes all my answers. Hope you guys enjoyed it, and maybe learned something new about me. Now I tag YOU!

Gorgeous!

Wow! What a gorgeous day today! Yesterday it was nice too, so the kids and I headed for the park area here in our addition. Isabelle loves to swing and slide and see the ducks in the pond. I wish I would have taken my camera, because the ducks come up really close to us. I think they wanted food, but we didn't have any. Then Izze spotted a little bunny rabbit. I think he has a home nearby, because we see him often. She kept chasing him, wanting to hold him. I tried to explain that he was probably scared of us. Ian really enjoyed seeing the ducks too. I have been reading him a book about animals lately, and it has a duck in it, so I think he knew what I was talking about when I said duck (and of course made the duck sound).

Today almost seems hot to me. The kids and I got out and about this morning before their naps, and I was wishing I had on lighter clothes. Izze and Ian enjoyed the outing. We had the windows down and I don't think I heard much from them the whole ride home.

We get to meet daddy later this afternoon at Saturn grill, one of our favorite places to go. They have yummy food.

Well, I think my little man is up now, so here is to a great Thursday and nice weather.

Great Moments!

This is Isabelle with my boots on. She usually brings out many of my shoes to try on, and play in. By the time we need to clean up we have shoes everywhere!
















This is Isabelle in her dress up clothes. She loves to put everything on, usually she will have three layers of clothes on or more. She knows she looks so cute!







Yesterday, Izze and I were in our home office, and Izze said, "mommy I'm going to sing and play the piano". I said, like daddy, she said yes. When daddy is in the room practicing she likes to go in their with him and sit in his lap and sing with him. She knows some songs that we do for worship. She was really getting into it, so I had to capture it on camera. She was singing and playing with everything she had. Maybe someday she will want to learn to play. Just had to share some moments of our daily lives with you today!