Mother's Day

This year, I wasn't feeling too well on Mother's Day...at least when we had planned to go to the Tulsa Zoo w/Danny's parents! Everyone still had a great time-Andrew rode the train...and crawled on everything else, I heard. Our other big event was Andrew's Class Art Exhibit. Each classroom had several art projects displayed in their 'gallery'...they served punch in the little plastic champange flutes-funny and yet disturbing to see Andrew holding one! What was even better-my parents, through happenstance, were able to attend!

Carnivals & baby showers...could be a great theme

A few of the shower pics-I'll have to track down Mona-she was on top of the photography! I only got a couple of Andrew at the carnival-the helicopter was 'the' ride! Watch out Aaron;)!!

What the heck....let's keep updating

We celebrated Spring Break this year-Jamie, Jason & E came to visit. It was our first sleepover for Andrew, but the boys did great! Ethan was such a good sport & showed Andrew how big boys did..well, everything! So much fun to see them playing together-wished everyone was closer. Andrew also spent a fair amount of time with his tent this winter. Aunt Flo gave him this & he's just now learned how terrific it is to drag all the pillows inside....especially the part where he makes Mom & Dad get inside the tent with him. Sardines have more room! We also aided in wildlife rehabilitation. Luke brought over a turtle to relocate in the pond behind our house-Andrew allowed that the turtle would talk with the fish & ducks to learn about his new home.

Someone needs to blog

I can't believe it's been 5 months since I posted...falling down on the job, most definitely! Let's see, to get updated would require at least a couple weekends sans Danny & Andrew....So, let's hit the highlights, shall we? Christmas was mild this year, weather that is! Andrew left the tree alone, which I think was most surprising to Danny & myself. Had a great time planning Kerri's baby shower with Jamie, Patti & Amanda-event went off smoothly & huge thanks to Momma & Daddy for letting us borrow all of Grandma Parker's punchbowl & glassware! Kerri looks fantastic & we're all very excited to see baby Bandy in a couple of weeks! We've finally managed some decorating in the living room..Those pics I will post-it only took 2 years;) Last weekend was a blast-we took Andrew to the carnival & much to my surprise, he rode several rides. I say to my surprise based on his initial strangle-hold on Danny's neck. After walking around a bit, he got curious & after $30 in tickets....he didn't want to leave!

Thanksgiving

We had a long Thanksgiving break this year (well, I did). Danny's parents came in Thursday & we, naturally, ate too much! Bob also managed to get about 4 pictures of us-I literally mean 4 pictures before Andrew was off & mowing! With cropping & such, I found one that looks great of Andrew, so he'll be on the Christmas card! Friday was Black Friday w/Jme in Tulsa-just so much fun to spend time with one of my best friends-the shopping is just a bonus! I stopped at the Salvation Army store before I left town & scored several candlesticks & a lamp base that I'm going to 'craft' into mercury glass-have I mentioned how much I love Pinterest? I never would've known about this technique otherwise! Danny put up the outdoor lights on Sunday while Andrew & I decorated the tree. There were a few 'agghh' moments (we were hanging Grandpa Parker's glass ornaments), but Andrew's been really good about not messing w/the tree since then.

I adore Pinterest-but I have no time

So, I'm a groupie. I love Pinterest-the online pinboard. I am able to see so many diverse things & save what I like-with pictures being the key component, I can select a catagory & immediately know if I 'like' or not! And since I make my own boards, no longer do I have thousands of random sites on my favorites tab-everything is organized *blissful sigh*. I've even managed a couple of the crafts w/little pain to myself! I had wanted to make this ornament wreath, but was afraid hanging it outside would just end in shattered glass everywhere....luckily, I'd already done a fall 'letter' for the door, so I just put together one for Christmas & shared the ribbon between the two (which also helps to anchor the ornament wreath-heavier than I expected)

Happy Birthday to me!

A bit self-centered, yes...but birthdays do come just once a year! Danny finally found a fire hydrant (we'd seen one in Eureka Springs, but decided to wait-mistake!) for the entry & on my last trip home, I saw the cabinet tucked in the folks garage. Since Momma & Daddy weren't using it, I asked if we could use it for the house. I love the way they look! Now to find some sort of art for the walls...I also had a special treat on Black Friday-Jme & I continued our tradition of early shopping. Early as in 7am, not the midnight madness experienced by some! It's always a great time to visit & also accomplish some Christmas shopping.

Andrew is two

I cannot believe that my boy is two. It's bittersweet being a parent-I love seeing Andrew face new challenges, but also wish he could just stay my baby. He gives the sweetest kisses now-I'm stocking up now so that I can manage those teenage years where I'll be lucky to get an eye roll;) He did great at his checkup-50% for height and 10% for weight. We worry about him being a little skinny, but the doctor says he looks great (as Andrew is running & climbing all over the exam room)! He's all of 34 inches and 25.5 pounds-our lean, mean, mowing & nekkid vacuuming machine (those pictures must, alas, remain offline;)

Boo!

Andrew did great trick-or-treating this year. We used the same outfit as last year-we weren't sure what Stillwater was doing since the holiday was on Monday & we had only gotten back from NYC Sunday...translation, "momma was tired!" He loved ringing doorbells and even said 'trick-or-treat' & 'thank you' a few times before turning bashful. He made Wilma go to our other neighbors house to ring the doorbell-he loves her!

Did I mention the Lego store? I think we need the dragon going through our house....I love their logo-they used the little Lego men to make it! We also strolled through Chinatown & Little Italy....Katz deli was yummy too! And Kerri...I know it's almost impossible to believe, but we had fried Mozzarella that was *gasp* better than Parkway! Cross my heart! I think what I will miss the most is the food quality & variety-everything was so fresh & flavorfull...and we weren't eating at anywhere terribly fancy-it was just all really great food!