Last weekend Matt & I attend OSU Homecoming walkaround and pre-game festivities at TU Saturday. Let me just say that we had a great time getting out as a family, however, we hardly saw anyone we knew. What a bust!
Halloween proved to be just as uneventful. Matt dressed like cousin Eddie for work. When he got home, the roles changed & I donned my vampiress gear to pass out candy....to all 4 (yes 4, F-O-U-R, four) trick or treators. What a bust!
Buddy managed to dig under the fence last night. While eating dinner, Matt heard some commotion & looked outside & saw Buddy sitting in our neighbors yard. Not a good thing because his pit/lab mix was outside as well as the 200 lb bullmastif. What drama. The dogs are in big trouble. BUSTED!
Ben is going to my parents for a couple days starting tomorrow. I really will miss the little guy, but in lite of recent events with the above mention dogs, we are in need of some kind of barrier, be it landscape, electric fence, concrete blocks...whatever. There goes a day of vacation Matt was planning to take to get OTHER stuff done around the house.
All of this, plus more is driving me crazy. We won't even go into the fact that 5 months after delivering Ben, I'm still dealing with insurance company claims etc....What a pain in the ass!! Even more frustrating is the my 11 year old cousins could do the work of whatever idiot I have been talking to.
Thank goodness I'm married to Matt. He never looses his cool. He is always supportive of me. He may not always say or do the right thing, but I know he always means well. He is the perfect husband for me & the best Daddy for our little family. When all these things start to go crazy, I feel so lucky to have him to lean on.
Oh did I mention Ben still has no teeth?! Dear God, please bring my baby teeth. This teething stuff isn't fun & has gone on long enough! Seriously.
Whew, enough for now!
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
A COZY HOUSE
Burr! It's cold and windy outside! All the more reason to love our new house. It's so nice & warm and cozy! Love it!
Saturday my parents came up for a visit & we took Ben to a pumpkin patch in Owasso. It was so fun to have them here. My awesome hubby treated me to some pomegranate margaritas & pinion wood for the chiminea. Do you know I ran all over town to find that pinion wood? Finally called Reasors, they had 1 bag left & held it @ customer service for me. Love that store! It was such a nice chill weekend!
Tuesday my Mom came up for her weekly visit. She gives me a break & lets me get ahead on housework, a nap, whatever. It's always so much fun to have her around! And my brother was in town on business, so he stopped in for a couple hours. Ben cried when he left:( He has never done that before with anyone!
The Bendate: (Ben's update): He is such a great joy in our lives. We love every day with him. He is really rolling around, playing with his feet (and sometimes legs). He loves to un-velcro his diaper, he loves all of his crinkly toys. he loves his toy keys. he loves to laugh & screech out loud and talks. He is pretty independent. He does not want to be held all the time....this boy is ready to go!! I am feeling like he could be crawling in the near future....I am going to be an even busier Momma!
I think this weekend we are venturing out to Octoberfest! What fun. Should be a nice weekend and a treat for a hardworkin' daddy in this house! Let's hope the weather is nice!
Saturday my parents came up for a visit & we took Ben to a pumpkin patch in Owasso. It was so fun to have them here. My awesome hubby treated me to some pomegranate margaritas & pinion wood for the chiminea. Do you know I ran all over town to find that pinion wood? Finally called Reasors, they had 1 bag left & held it @ customer service for me. Love that store! It was such a nice chill weekend!
Tuesday my Mom came up for her weekly visit. She gives me a break & lets me get ahead on housework, a nap, whatever. It's always so much fun to have her around! And my brother was in town on business, so he stopped in for a couple hours. Ben cried when he left:( He has never done that before with anyone!
The Bendate: (Ben's update): He is such a great joy in our lives. We love every day with him. He is really rolling around, playing with his feet (and sometimes legs). He loves to un-velcro his diaper, he loves all of his crinkly toys. he loves his toy keys. he loves to laugh & screech out loud and talks. He is pretty independent. He does not want to be held all the time....this boy is ready to go!! I am feeling like he could be crawling in the near future....I am going to be an even busier Momma!
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| Perfect lil' pumpkin! |
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| Uncle Bryan and Ben....what good buddies! |
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
THE STORY
This weekend was a crazy one! How 'bout those Cowboys??!! I am so excited football season is in full swing! And so excited for this awesome weather! It is so nice to sit on our quiet patio during the morning, in the afternoon or in the evening without breaking out in full sweat!
So Ben visited Dr Henley, his pediatrician last week for his 4 month well child check-up. He was 18lbs and 27 inches long! He is so tall his height was off the chart....literally! He was about 95th% for weight and height was 99%+. He did such a good job. He did not like his shots or the oral vaccination he got. It was sour. Why would you make something to give to kids/babies sour?
Anyway.....
I'm feeling very crafty lately. I feel like making tons of things. I have all these ideas in my head. But maybe I will just bake/cook instead. Have you been to pinterest? Love it! Makes me want to do everything I see!
Time to go, baby Ben is asleep and therefore, I should be too!
So Ben visited Dr Henley, his pediatrician last week for his 4 month well child check-up. He was 18lbs and 27 inches long! He is so tall his height was off the chart....literally! He was about 95th% for weight and height was 99%+. He did such a good job. He did not like his shots or the oral vaccination he got. It was sour. Why would you make something to give to kids/babies sour?
Anyway.....
I'm feeling very crafty lately. I feel like making tons of things. I have all these ideas in my head. But maybe I will just bake/cook instead. Have you been to pinterest? Love it! Makes me want to do everything I see!
Time to go, baby Ben is asleep and therefore, I should be too!
Friday, September 9, 2011
FALL
Finally! Fall weather is here! I can actually take Ben out & about without either of us pouring sweat. It is nice to be able to get out of the house every now & then. It was just too hot to do anything this summer with a newborn baby!
Last week some of my sorority sisters & their husband and kids came over for a cookout. It was so fun to have everyone together!
Ben has been growing like weeds. He is so tall he fits in 6-9 month clothes (but the body is too big). Oh well! He is into blowing bubbles & making noises with his mouth. He is a social baby & loves to talk & laugh. He is so fun right now! Last week Matt took Friday & Tuesday off work around the holiday weekend, so it was awesome to have him at home. He loved hanging out with his little buddy!!
Ben goes for his 4 month check-up in a couple weeks & I am anxious to see how much he has grown.
He loves watching Dinosaur Train & Sesame Street (I let him watch while I do dishes or wash bottles....no I don't sit him in front of it all day). He is really into reaching for objects & trying to put them into his mouth. Speaking of mouth, ugh, this baby is teething. He drools all day long & wants to eat everything. I'm hoping we can start him on some rice cereal in a couple weeks! He can roll over onto one side. He can do push-ups when he is on his tummy. He loves tummy time! Here are some recent Ben pics:
Thats about all the updates for now. We are excited about the cooler temps, cowboy football & spending time together as a family. More to come soon!
Last week some of my sorority sisters & their husband and kids came over for a cookout. It was so fun to have everyone together!
Ben has been growing like weeds. He is so tall he fits in 6-9 month clothes (but the body is too big). Oh well! He is into blowing bubbles & making noises with his mouth. He is a social baby & loves to talk & laugh. He is so fun right now! Last week Matt took Friday & Tuesday off work around the holiday weekend, so it was awesome to have him at home. He loved hanging out with his little buddy!!
Ben goes for his 4 month check-up in a couple weeks & I am anxious to see how much he has grown.
He loves watching Dinosaur Train & Sesame Street (I let him watch while I do dishes or wash bottles....no I don't sit him in front of it all day). He is really into reaching for objects & trying to put them into his mouth. Speaking of mouth, ugh, this baby is teething. He drools all day long & wants to eat everything. I'm hoping we can start him on some rice cereal in a couple weeks! He can roll over onto one side. He can do push-ups when he is on his tummy. He loves tummy time! Here are some recent Ben pics:
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| Doesn't he look cute in his sleep & play? |
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| A little boy grin:) |
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| Little Cowboy |
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| Such a happy boy! |
Monday, August 22, 2011
READY FOR AUGUST TO BE OVER
I'm so ready for August to be over. It has been a crazy one so far. I keep thinking if September comes, it's a new start because it's a new month.
Last week, I attend the funeral service for a sorority sister 2 days after my birthday. I had so much to celebrate for these amazing 31 years of life, but couldn't even drink my champagne :(
I had 1 sorority sister that had a brain tumor & had surgery to remove it. She has 5 month old twin girls. She is recovering, but still having some trouble with her eyesight. Thankfully she is at home and resting.
My other sorority sister Katie apparently had a pacemaker put in back in March & nobody knew, she wasn't making a big deal about it. Uhm.....29 years old with a pacemaker is a HUGE deal. Anyways, 2 weeks ago she was at work (She was Burns Hargis's secretary/assistant) and had to be rushed to the ER. Then she was taken to OU in OKC and was there until Sunday. She had coded several times, had a balloon pump put in & lots of tests. One test revealed she had a clot on the right side of her heart and the left side was working at 10%. Unfortunately her heart just couldn't recover, there was no brain activity and she passed away Sunday morning. It's such a tragedy. She & her husband just celebrated their 1 year wedding anniversary at the beginning of August AND we also found at she was 14 weeks pregnant. It's devastating. None of ever thought we would be going to a funeral so soon. However, I am not sure what the "official" number was, but it seemed like 400 people were there. No kidding, it was the largest I have ever been to. She was great. Everyone is in shock & tears. So many emotions.
Also passing away Saturday was my Dad's Aunt Alma. She had been in the ICU (in Plano, TX) for awhile. She had a rough go and even though it's hard to lose somebody, we are all so glad she isn't suffering anymore. Her funeral will be this weekend, so it's a trip back down the Tuner Turnpike for us!
And now you see why I'm ready for September. Cooler temps will hopefully come. And hopefully no more funerals for awhile! And football starts up. Kind of been a downer. However, I am so thankful for all of my family. I love each person (and dog) dearly & I truly cherish all my moments with them. Even if they make me crazy sometimes!
Last week, I attend the funeral service for a sorority sister 2 days after my birthday. I had so much to celebrate for these amazing 31 years of life, but couldn't even drink my champagne :(
I had 1 sorority sister that had a brain tumor & had surgery to remove it. She has 5 month old twin girls. She is recovering, but still having some trouble with her eyesight. Thankfully she is at home and resting.
My other sorority sister Katie apparently had a pacemaker put in back in March & nobody knew, she wasn't making a big deal about it. Uhm.....29 years old with a pacemaker is a HUGE deal. Anyways, 2 weeks ago she was at work (She was Burns Hargis's secretary/assistant) and had to be rushed to the ER. Then she was taken to OU in OKC and was there until Sunday. She had coded several times, had a balloon pump put in & lots of tests. One test revealed she had a clot on the right side of her heart and the left side was working at 10%. Unfortunately her heart just couldn't recover, there was no brain activity and she passed away Sunday morning. It's such a tragedy. She & her husband just celebrated their 1 year wedding anniversary at the beginning of August AND we also found at she was 14 weeks pregnant. It's devastating. None of ever thought we would be going to a funeral so soon. However, I am not sure what the "official" number was, but it seemed like 400 people were there. No kidding, it was the largest I have ever been to. She was great. Everyone is in shock & tears. So many emotions.
Also passing away Saturday was my Dad's Aunt Alma. She had been in the ICU (in Plano, TX) for awhile. She had a rough go and even though it's hard to lose somebody, we are all so glad she isn't suffering anymore. Her funeral will be this weekend, so it's a trip back down the Tuner Turnpike for us!
And now you see why I'm ready for September. Cooler temps will hopefully come. And hopefully no more funerals for awhile! And football starts up. Kind of been a downer. However, I am so thankful for all of my family. I love each person (and dog) dearly & I truly cherish all my moments with them. Even if they make me crazy sometimes!
Sunday, August 14, 2011
THE GOOD THE BAD THE HAPPY THE SAD
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| Uncle Bryan and Ben hanging out. My brother was in town on business & got to stop in for a visit! |
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| Hmmm....looks like the work of either Annie and/or Buddy |
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| My new cowgirl boots....they are dark brown with copper-ish highlights. I love them!! |
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| Cindy, a sorority sister and 1 time roomie of mine. Got to go home today after brain surgery to remove a tumor. Has 5 month old twin girls. |
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| Katie, a sorority sister of mine. Had a heart attack Friday & passed away this morning. I join my fellow AXO sisters in grieving the loss of a beautiful life. We are all in shock & tears. You were such a sweet girl, a great friend and will truly be missed. Prayers for your husband and your family. May you rest in peace. Love, ITB. |
Monday, August 8, 2011
H-O-T
It is too hot! I know everyone is saying it. Everyone is sick of it. I'm not sure I know anyone who is liking this record breaking heat. Ugh. It makes going anywhere with a baby undesirable, but I'm tired of cluttering up the house by being here ALL DAY LONG! At least we have AC. At least we have a roof over our heads. This is my mantra: be thankful for what you've got!!
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