Snow days 2011

We've had quite a bit of snow the last couple of weeks. The first round wasn't all that much & I was able to take Andrew out on the sidewalk just to walk around in it a bit. This last round, however, really made us feel like a blizzard hit. The wind was so blustery-you had no idea if it was still snowing or if the wind was just rearranging snow we already had! The entire neighborhood had huge drifts, which meant that w/daycare closed, we were stuck inside....let's just say Andrew could have played hide and seek w/o much effort! After being trapped indoors for 2 days, Andrew started his escape plan...which primarily consisted of pulling books off lower shelves so that he could reach other shelves. Maybe he thought I had plans for snowshoes hidden up there *smile*?

christmas 2010 in stillwater

For Christmas Day, Dannys & my parents made it up to watch Andrew (again) rip bows off packages! My parents also brought a surprise present-the little chair I had when I was a little girl (so basically about 15 years ago;)! Andrew sat in it, well, not long at all-it was definitely like photographing a wild animal! I also got an early Christmas present-the mirror for the living room! I've put in a few pics of the hard workers & finished product;)

christmas 2010

So we got to spend Christmas in TX with my folks and William, Karen & the kids. It was great that Aunt Karen, Uncle Bob and Margaret could come to celebrate also. Andrew had the most fun ripping apart bows....the ones we made Aunt Karen save from the last time William & family came in-3 years ago, I think? She *loved* us for that!!

And a few more...

These are from Thanksgiving day-Andrew finally started walking more than a couple of steps again-He started walking on his birthday & then got really sick (stayed w/Grandma Chance for a few days) and it took almost 3 weeks before he got his strength back I guess.....He's been cruising ever since! He loves pushing his shopping cart (and chairs and boxes...;).

More pics from the marathon of updating;)

These are a few of our favorites from Andrew's 1 year session with Michelle-the weather cooperated long enough for us to visit the train tracks & an old barn for some outdoor shots.

3 months you say?

Ok, Ok, I haven't kept up w/the blog...at all. So, what's been happening? Just about everything! The day of my last post-Andrew had school pictures taken...and a trip to Urgent Care. Why? Because that afternoon, he fell off a wagon at daycare & hit his head on a baseboard. Shannon called because she was worried, said it was a big lump, but that he stopped crying after a couple of minutes, but she would feel better if I saw it. Let's just say that it's a good thing I was in public-huge goose egg was an understatement-I almost lost it when I saw him! The doctor said he was fine, but that we had to wake him every 2 hours, just in case....He did fine & somehow his hair covered the bruise for his 1 year photos w/Michelle (that were the saturday after the fall!) Andrew also turned 1 on November 3-had lots of family & friends to celebrate the day....and too many presents! The cakes turned out great! A coworkers wife made them (yes them!)...even though I'd just asked about a puppy cake to go along w/his invitation. I made all the rest of the decorations-I love crafts (and having the time to do them;). Other big news-Leah & Kirk had their 2nd daugher, Britton Abigail in November & we were honored to be her sponsers at the baptism. Leah's been posting pics (in between feedings) and both girls are just too adorable! We had a quiet thanksgiving-just Danny's parents, but Andrew finally decided to start walking again that day, so Bob was able to get some great snapshots! Danny got me the track lighting we both liked for my birthday present & the mirror I fell in love w/for Christmas! We also had an early Christmas present-my brother & his family came in from Georgia the 1st week of December. It was crazy funny how the kids followed Andrew around-at least I knew someone was close by;). both our parents came to the house for Christmas day-I'd decided the tree had to have ornaments, so I decorated it day before Christmas Eve-keeping them just out of andrew's reach! So, no promises, but I'll try and be more timely w/posts!

PJ's & stuff

A few pics of Andrew hanging out in his new pj's....And other randoms! He has on the kneepads Aunt Kerri got for him while she was in Korea & he's banging on the window to get Abby & Oscar's attention. The fireworks are the post-poned July 4th ones that Stillwater rescheduled for Labor Day. We're very excited to know that we can see them from the backyard, now we can have parties & not have to travel to see the show!!

Parkhurst Pumpkin Patch-October 5, 2010

My friend (and hairstylist extraordinaire) Richa invited myself & Andrew for a playdate at the pumpkin patch in Arcadia. I thought we would really be going to a pumpkin patch, eat some lunch & let the kids play.....Instead we had corn & hay mazes, smores, petting zoos, pony rides & hayrides! Andrew did touch some of the pumpkins (thought the lumpy ones were poison!) but he liked the animals the most *his mother's son*. Richa & I got a few pics of him with the goats & on his pony ride, a first! I also saw the breed I would like for our next dog-a Mauzer-it's a cross between a Maltese & min. Schnauzer. Owner said 'cottonball' was hypo-allergenic & didn't shed or bark (much) & had been great with kids! I liked him b/c he was close to Prissy size & had a cute face!

Early anniversary- October 2,2010

So Danny & I celebrated our anniversary a little early this year by staying at the Mayo Hotel in Tulsa. It's been totally rennovated from when Danny was younger & it was a not so nice place to be! Done in the Art Deco style, it was really interesting to see the restoration & homage to a beautiful landmark. We also took Andrew to buy his first pair of shoes at another Tulsa landmark-Trippets has been in business since 1937! The gentleman that helped us had worked there for 36 years & the service was wonderful! Andrew wasn't so sure about the shoes-it was like we put cement blocks on his feet! He's totally adjusted to them now, although he still curls his toes!

Updates

So, it's really been a while since I posted! So much has been happening with the new house & Andrew...he's up to 22 pounds & is standing up on his own-not quite walking unaided, but man can he circle a coffee table! He babbles away-only true words he says are 'Mom' *love* and 'Bob'. He started saying 'Bob' after a saturday with Grandma & Grandpa Chance! At daycare, they moved him up to the toddler class a month or so ago, but that lasted for a week-stopped eating & was throwing fits when we dropped him off in the mornings (totally atypical for him)...So, we went back to 'wobbler' status (he started eating & was happy again) and now we're in the process of slowly transitioning back to 'toddler'. I think it was just too soon to move him since he'd just gotten settled into the new daycare/teachers & now he's more confident. I finally got birthday invitations sent out-looking forward seeing family and friends (and watching Andrew try cake!). I can't believe he'll be 1 in a couple of weeks! We're also looking forward to Halloween-Andrew will be too cute! Hoping to spend the weekend in Wichita Falls so we (I) can watch MSU's Homecoming & then take Andrew around to family for trick or treating!