Lyric Lane

Austin- Day 1

2010-06-09T10:13:00.003-05:00

Fun trip to Austin started with dinner at Shannon's. The kids played and played with all of Porter and Abigail's toys. Shannon broke out the bubble machine and the kids played in the bubbles while running around the yard. It was a great end to the first day of our mother-son Austin excursion.

My Birthday

2010-06-09T10:06:00.003-05:00

For my big trip to the other side of my 30's, I had a great day with my family. I took the boys for a walk around the trail at Mitch park then had a picnic near the playground. After lunch we stopped for snowcones and headed home to rest.
That evening we went to Bricktown to watch the Red Dirt Rangers play near the fountains. It was a beautiful evening and we had nice time.

Lane at the picnic

RDR

T-ball pics

2010-06-09T10:00:00.002-05:00

Lyric is in his 2nd year of t-ball.....he is a great hitter and can really throw- we are fine-tuning his catching skills. Next year he will move on to some type of either coach-pitch or machine pitch...not sure. He is still cute in his little uniform and has a lot of fun playing.

Soaked

2010-05-16T16:54:00.004-05:00

It feels like it has been raining here for the past month...I am ready to get back outside!!
Here are a couple of pics from the past week...
Lane's surfer-dude hair is gone....Julie was kind enough to keep Lane so Jason and I could go out to dinner- we had a nice time!! Lyric spent the night with Nana that night. Sunday was spent cleaning up the backyard and organizing bedrooms. Nice weekend!

Cool, dude! Love his hair....

Now he's all clean cut...still a cutie...

Me and Hubby at Mickey Mantles

We hung out with Mike and Erica for dinner and drinks on Saturday night...great night!

Lane's 3rd Birthday!

2010-05-10T15:44:00.005-05:00

We celebrated Lane's 3rd birthday in Tulsa. What a great day! Time sure does fly, though.

Cupcakes and presents!!

Lyric, Lane, and Cameron (Angie's little boy) playing with clay

Lane opening gifts....

Reading the card, first!

had to capture that look...

SOOO BIG...he could not wait for us to sing Happy Birthday!

Making his wish...he got to make at least 10 wishes, he had me re-light the candle and sing to him several times after the party. He also sang a long.

Got Icing?

Lyric lost his FIRST tooth!! Thanks, Annie Jan!! The tooth fairy did visit and brought a gold dollar coin and several quarters...he hit the jackpot for a tooth the size of a cooked grain of rice. It was tiny!

Lyric's Penguin

2010-05-10T15:40:00.002-05:00

Lyric's painting was selected to hang in a room at the new children's hospital in OKC. What an honor!! We are so proud of him!!

Receiving an award at school- kind of hard to see....

The painting

Lyric holding his painting...it is going to really brighten up that room!

Lyric with his teacher, Miss Hoffert

Lyric with his Art teacher, Mrs. Hogue

Baseball

2010-05-10T15:33:00.003-05:00

Sundays are kids' days at the Redhawks games in Bricktown. After the game, kids can go on the field to run the bases, hit some balls, and play catch in center field. The boys love watching baseball and love going onto the field. We have a lot of fun there!

lane enjoying some ballpark nachos! Yum!!

Cheering on the Redhawks

Kyle and Sabra with Sabra's brother, Brandon

Lyric and Colin waiting their turn

Lyric ready to hit it out of the park!

Lane ready to hit a home run!

High Five!!

Me and baby...

i love this one of the boys...so cute!

Lyric ready to catch a foul ball

Festivals and Parades

2010-05-10T15:22:00.005-05:00

We have been busy this Spring going lots of places and seeing all we can see. Near the end of April we went to the Arts Festival in OKC and to the 89er parade in Guthrie. Both were a lot of fun.

Lyric creating at the Art Festival

lane creating at the Art Festival

Lyric walking through the Myriad gardens

the boys...

so cute...

Lyric and Colin waiting for the parade to begin...

When the parade began, so did the rain...

Dad and Lane had to get away from the loud sirens and drums of the parade

Shrimp boil the evening after the parade.

Lyric at the MS Walk...another rainy outing.

Trip to Republic

2010-05-10T15:13:00.004-05:00

Girls' Night Out in April was awesome!! We tried Republic in OKC- the food was delicious and the atmosphere was amazing. cannot wait to go back again- it has since been way too crowded for us to get a table on a weekend evening. Will have to wait for summer.

Julie had a "flight" of beers- she got to sample a couple of different varieties instead of choosing just one.

One of our appetizers- potato skins with truffled sour cream

My entree- filet with apple slaw

Scotch Egg. Hard boiled egg surrounded with sausage and then deep fried. Republic's specialty...not my particular favorite- but photographs nicely.

Dessert- Mimi's donuts- served warm in the paper bag with cinnamon-sugar- came with 3 different sauces for dipping.

Donut with champagne....wonderful end to the meal!

Julie, me, and Jenny

Easter and Farmer's Market

2010-05-10T14:58:00.003-05:00

We had a great Easter holiday this year. The boys loved decorating eggs. We even got to make filter-paper eggs at Chick Fil-A family night. Hunting eggs was fun, the boys got lots of candy and money for their banks. The weather was warm so we were able to spend most of it outside.

Lane coloring filter paper eggs with Jenn at Chick Fil-A

Getting ready to color eggs...

Hunting Easter eggs...

Lyric with his new baseball bag from Nana

Pretty eggs decorated by the boys

My first trip to the OKC Farmer's Market

Beautiful organic eggs

Getting ready for a scramble...

Yum!! Lane loved them!

Snow Day Highlights

2010-02-03T08:42:00.005-06:00

Well...I know....I have not been here in a LONG time- but winter is just so....well...cold. And we spend so much time inside- there really isn't much to photograph. Here are a few highlights from the past 2 months....

Just before the snow- we went to Chick Fil A family night....me and Jen

The boys with the cow (Jeff)

Lane enjoying some ice cream

Me and Jen with the cow (Jeff...her hubby)

The boys wanted to go out and play...it lasted about 3 minutes.

We took a break from the indoors at our house and went to Pops...the boys love it there.

Later that evening Kyle, Sabra, and Colin came over- the boys enjoyed some real snow cones while we played games....

Snow Cones!!

House a few days after the snow and ice....on my way to work Monday....

Icicles!

Pops on Route 66

2009-11-04T08:39:00.004-06:00

We took the boys to POPS last night for $2 burgers. We love going out there- it is always delicious and the kids LOVE to choose their own bottle of pop....My mom and sister went with us as did Colin. It was a great little family outing. I will need to walk/jog extra today to make up for the indulgences- but it is worth it!

Look real close and you can see Lyric and Colin in front of the big pop bottle

scoping out their drinks...

lane looking for something tasty

Lyric found his choice- a Pepsi from Mexico...

cute

Lane chose a little "Dublin" Dr. Pepper...just his size...

mmm...he loved it- kept him up ALL night!!

waiting for his cheeseburger...I cut his bangs at home after dinner- too scraggly- my little surfer baby....

Dad and Lyric working on a word search...

Back by Popular Demand

2009-11-04T08:30:00.003-06:00

It has been a VERY long time since I have been here- I only have a couple of things to load right now- we will try to keep up for the holiday activities and other happenings around our little part of the world.
Halloween was last weekend- lane is not quite ready for the hype- he did not like the costumes and scary noises. In fact he didn't even like the candy that much- he liked opening the wrappers but not eating the goodies...
Colin came over to trick or treat with Lyric...they went around our neighborhood and got just enough candy. That night we also had some people over to watch the OSU/TX game. It was a great night- looking forward now to Thanksgiving!! We love the fall!

Lyric and classmate Landon at the HH carnival

Lane putting finishing touches on his fisherman costume...he had a fish, too- he didn't really like holding onto his fishing pole.

Lane the fisherman...glow necklace and all...too bad he didn't want to trick or treat!

Lyric and Colin- "unmasked"

2 awesome Star Wars dudes!

Time Flies....

2009-08-26T15:30:00.002-05:00

Here are a few shots from last Wednesday- Lyric's first day of kindergarten....So sweet.

Me and my bubby before school.

Walking on teh sidewalk to his building...huge backpack!

Cutie...

In front of the pre-school...where he started last year...

Next to his hook near his classroom...

The door to his classroom...

Lyric with his friend Jessica

In the gym before school starts....

Seriously, People...

2009-08-18T08:51:00.007-05:00

We have been busy to say the least....here are some photos to show what we have been doing- school starts tomorrow- so I will be sure to get back on the blog-track!

The beginning of this month we went to Dallas and Austin to visit friends and do a little school shopping- We took Colin with us so he could have some fun with Lyric and so his parents could enjoy some time alone...We stayed with my mom's great friend, Cindy a couple of nights- she had a great home and a pool that the kids just had a blast in. Lyric was all over that pool- swimming everywhere (in his life jacket)...now to just get him swimming away from the ladder in the lake...he is getting there.
We had lunch with the Shackelfords in Keller- the last time I saw them I was pregnant with Lane- so our visit was long overdue...looking forward to getting back down there for another (adult) visit soon!

Me with Bill and Mary Kay

Lyric and Colin playing in the waterfall

Lane on the steps

Colin and Lyric getting ready for a big race

Lyric relaxing in the pool....

Lane "loving on" a grass plumme

Nana giving the boys pennies for the wishing fountain at the outlet in Round Rock

Keeping Lane entertained at the outlet mall

Lyric commentating on Colins swimming skills-

Not so happy...

Lane has taken a liking to taking pictures of himself- just like bubby!

I met some friends from high school in Guthrie- Julie- on the left- lives in Washington State and was in town with her family- I love that we all seem to look so much like we did 20 years ago!
Julie, Me, Allie, and Toni- all Guthrie HS grads!

Jenn and I hosted a wedding shower for our friend Dana- here is the awesome cake that Allison created for the event...it was beautiful! The are getting married on the beach in Jamaica in a few weeks-

And...

Another self portrait of Lane...too cute!

OUCH!

2009-07-21T15:47:00.001-05:00

baby Lane got 2 bug bites last night- Can you guess where they were? Here are 3 pictures...so you can have 3 guesses....

July- WOW!

2009-07-21T15:36:00.004-05:00

We have been very busy the last few weeks- mainly back and forth to Tulsa (Skiatook) and then on to Salt lake City for NuSkin. Here are pictures covering the majority of the past few weeks.

Lyric cooling off at the OKC zoo

Jason and Lane riding the carousel

Lane enjoying a drumstick...

Me and Boogie on the boat

Me and Lyric on the boat

Me and Jason- self portrait

Jill after a little slalom

Lyric is so cool...

Leland and Lyric swimming at Skiatook

Becky with lane

Me and Becky upon arriving in Salt Lake City

Mountains...(duh)

Tried to get the mountains in the background

Timeless Beauty Solutions....

Eskimo Joe's Adventure

2009-07-07T12:09:00.003-05:00

We took Lyric to Stillwater on Monday evening for diner and then headed to Carl Blackwell for some fishing. Kyle, Sabra, and Colin met us for the fun. Dinner was good- kind of weird eating at Joe's with my 5 year old son...we called Shannon in Austin and waved to her through the Joe's webcam. That was pretty cool since we were on the phone together and she could see us having dinner.
Fishing was fun for me and Sabra, we caught about 9 little fish...the boys didn't even have a nibble.
It was a fun night and we look forward to doing it again soon- the lake was only about 45 minutes away from our house- so it is a great place to go for a day or evening.

Jason and Lyric at Joe's

Upstairs at Joe's

Goofy Bubby

Me and Lyric at dinner

My first catch...awesome!

Next catch...smaller but still awesome...

Tried to get the full moon reflecting on the water- it was beautiful.

Sunburns and Sparklers

2009-07-06T15:10:00.005-05:00

4th of July weekend- Fun at Skiatook- fun at Granny's- fun at Jill and Mike's.

Lane and dad at Skiatook

Lyric becoming more confident with the water

Lyric on teh tractor- supposed to ride in the parade- but it was raining- Lane was supposed to ride in the back

Lyric after the parade- in the downpour

jason taking the tractor back to Jill's

Lyric on the slide later that same day...turned out to be really nice.

jason and Lyric lighting a fountain

Jason, Becky, Leland at Jill and Mike's

Lyric not a big fan of the noise

lane- not a big fan of the noise

Me and baby Lane

Granny, Pa, and baby Lane

me and Becky-

Pools, Lakes, and Kids

2009-07-06T15:00:00.002-05:00

Summer is in full swing and the next few pictures really show it...we have been to the pool, we have been to the lake, we have been trying to fill our days with all things summer- and are having a good time, too! Lyric's t-ball team had a swim party to mark the end of the season- he even got a little trophy. (Say a prayer for his coach- a family man that was deployed to Iraq for hte first time last week)
We went to Arcadia with Julie (BFF) and her kiddos for a little tubing adventure- and an adventure it was!
We also went to the Edmond pool- had a blast there as well....

Lyric and his awards-

Lyric with his coaches and his team

2 of Julie's and 1 of mine

lane applying sunscreen lip balm

Me and the boog...

Cute one of M

My bubba-

I like this one- Julie's Girls

lane obviously upset with me...he wanted my camera.

Colin and Lane hangin' at the pool.

Camping in a Hair Dryer

2009-07-06T14:43:00.002-05:00

We took the boys to Ponca City and Kaw Lake. It was pretty much the hottest part of June- and the summer this far. We arrived around 5pm on a Wednesday and got out on the lake. It was really beautiful and there were only about 4 boats out there with us. We rode around..had some snacks and watched the sun go down. At dusk we set up camp and roasted hot dogs...tried some smores- but the kids didn't like them so much. There were June bugs EVERYWHERE and I swear it was still 98 degrees at 11pm. We made it through the night- no bug bites and even got a little sleep. We made sure to put our trash and groceries in the Jeep in case there might have been some uninvited guests at our campsite. Sure enough..when we woke up- raccoons had opened up our plastic tote and ate a bag of puffy cheetos and left a few paw prints on our white table cloth. After we broke down our tent and packed up our gear- we headed back on the lake for a few hours in the morning. We had a good time.
On the trip home we had an (unexpected) blow out on I-35. It took 2 and 1/2 hours to change the tire on the trailer- the temperature gauge in the Jeep read 109 at times- so freaking hot. Thank goodness for the portable DVD player from Granny- the boys were in the car for almost 6 hours that day- and only began fighting 10 minutes from our house.
Home safe and lesson learned- I am not a happy camper. Hotel rooms and in-ground pools suit me best.

Summer Hodge Podge

2009-06-24T14:00:00.004-05:00

I have been out of the posting loop for a while- so I have a lot of catching up to do- Here are a bunch of pictures of our summer adventures thus far...I will try to keep up with the posts from this point forward...really...I will.

Feeding the ducks at Hunter Park in Tulsa

Swinging and Snacking at Hunter Park in Tulsa

Cushing Aquatic Center

Pizza on Hefner

2009-06-24T13:54:00.002-05:00

We took Colin, Lyric, and Lane to Lake Hefner for a dinner cruise. We stopped and got a pizza, packed some drinks, and away we went. Lane has started to love boating- while Lyric has regressed a tad. It was a beautiful evening.

lane just loves it!

"boom..boom...Fire Power!"

Captain Hubby

Big Red and Long Blue

2009-06-21T12:37:00.003-05:00

We spent Saturday at the lake in Skiatook with most of the family. The lake was a little crowded with other boaters- but it was a gorgeous day to be there. The water was cool, and pretty clear, the kids were having a blast, and Jason even got up and slalomed. Here are a few pictures of our adventure....

Here's the boat- Lyric was asked what he wanted to name it and he said "Big Red"...he was asked what he wanted to name Mike's boat- and he said "Long Blue"

Captain Mike in "Long Blue"

Jason and Lane swimming- Lane loved the lake

Lane floating in the tube while we were parked....he had a blast.

T-ball and Such

2009-06-08T10:40:00.003-05:00

Saturday morning was t-ball...Lyric was on the pitcher's mound for a bit. After the game we went and got supplies for our first boat outing. Had a few technical difficulties on the water, but Jason worked them all out. We took the boat out again Sunday and it ran great. After boating on Sunday we went to my mom and dad's for burgers. The boat is parked in our garage thanks to Jason and his hard work. Looking forward to a great summer on the water!

Here's the boat...

Lyric on the mound.

Not sure what he was doing- but still cute.

Batting

Lyric on 3rd...ready to come home.

Lane just loves the boat- can't you tell?

Lyric loving the boat.

Lane was quite sleepy. Taking a little rest.

Lyric driving with dad.

WOW!

2009-06-08T10:25:00.002-05:00

So...my actual birthday was cool- we bought a boat...the Friday after my birthday was awesome- a few friends drove in from Tulsa- We met in Bricktown and had dinner at Bolero- a really great place. The chef (Vinny) came out and met me...then went to the kitchen and made me the most amazing plate of food...JUST FOR ME...my pictures do not do it justice- We also had a few other of their Tapas offerings. After dinner chef V brought out the most amazing cake....my sister made it for me- I wish you could taste this amazing chocolate goodness- it was beautiful- brought tears to my eyes- just because she went to so much effort to make such a wonderful gift for me.
After dinner, we all headed to Mickey Mantles- had a glass of bubbly...then upstairs to the Skyy Bar- where I was much too old to be out that late.
It was a super night- so happy to have such wonderful people around me.

Birthday Roses from Hubby

Birthday flowers from BFF- Julie (the vase is so cute!)

The dinner table....great friends.

Our tapas samplings and the most amazing Filet I think I have ever had!

The beautiful birthday cake....wow!

Me and Chef Vinny

Me and Hubby- he stopped by to share the cake

All of the Tulsa Gals...

Me and the local girls...

Me and Allison...late late late....

Stock up on Sunscreen

2009-06-04T09:56:00.002-05:00

Yesterday was my birthday...we were going to go out for a nice dinner- just the 2 of us on a pretty patio somewhere...but then we found it...a special deal that was just meant for our little family....so...no birthday dinner with hubby- but I am just fine with it.

Lyric behind the wheel of our "new" boat.

Both boys checking it out....

lane having a try...

We will take it out this weekend- looking forward to having a lot of fun with it. So...this means I have traded by beach dreams for the possibility of camping (yes..in a tent...) But that is OK- it is going to be so much fun!

Picnic at the Lake

2009-06-04T09:50:00.002-05:00

Sunday we took the boys to Lake Hefner and had a little picnic. We also tried to fly a couple of kites- it was pretty breezy near the water. What a great spot we have found close to home for some quality (free) family time. Jenny met us there and played some football with the kids. It was really a very nice evening.

Flying his Transformers kite.

Does he even know what this means? Still cute...

lane reflecting near the water. He is a deep thinker.

Silly Lyric

Sunset taken by Lyric....

Lyric is 5

2009-06-04T09:41:00.002-05:00

Wow- can you believe that Lyric just turned 5 years old? We had a great party at our house before school was out and celebrated his actual birthday in Tulsa with the family. Lyric's favorite present was his new bike- he kept asking us to take off the training wheels, but we are just not ready for that yet. Looking forward to a lot of fun this summer riding bikes and playing outside.

There's the birthday boy...so big!

There he goes....

baby Lane as adorable as ever....

Lyric with his patriotic cake.

Enjoying a cold one....

Lane playing some catch

With the wind up...he's our pitcher in training.

School's Out!

2009-05-22T11:44:00.003-05:00

Lyric had his school's end of year party...it was a beach party. What a great way to end the school year! Thursday I took the boys to see a baseball game- Texas vs kansas- Big 12 tournament. Jenn gave us some great tickets- we had a really nice time.

Kids coloring their beach balls

Lyric with his new necklace

Lyric with his friend Izzy

Lyric's new maracas- they work very well if you know what I mean.

Lane enjoying an apple at the game

Lyric paying attention

Lane showing me his glove

Big POP!

right by our seats...we were directly behind the 3rd base line- Kansas dugout.

Fun with the kids...

2009-05-22T11:37:00.001-05:00

Here are a few pictures from Lyric's birthday party and his t-ball game last week.

The band

Lane looking through binoculars

Lyric jamming on the guitar

Grand slam! :)

Ready to hit the ball.

Lane's Birthday part 2

2009-05-14T08:39:00.002-05:00

Saturday we all got together to celebrate several awesome occasions....Lane's 2nd birthday- which also happens to be the birthday of his g-ma Lake...whom he never had the chance to meet- but I am certain that she is looking down on him with a prideful smile every day. Jan's birthday was Saturday- Mother's Day was Sunday- and this year ALL of us were able to celebrate together if you know what I mean....more details on that later if you are not sure what the heck I am talking about.
So- Lane gots lots of presents- the rain scooted out long enough for us to get outside for a bit of sunshine and fun. We had lunch- cupcakes- champagne- and best of all...time together.

Granny and Lane opening some bubbles.

Lane and all his gifts...

Lyric and Lane playing with some new motorcycles

Lyric getting some air jumping rope.

Happy Birthday, Baby Lane!

Lane's Birthday- Part 1

2009-05-13T13:26:00.002-05:00

Lane turned 2 last Friday. We had a great day together- started off sleeping in just a little, then powdered donuts for breakfast. We loaded up the stroller and some snacks and headed to the zoo. Normally we take a lunch but I thought it wold be a nice treat to have lunch in the canopy at the zoo- well....it was a Friday in May- so not only were we at the zoo- so was every other school aged child in the state. Very crowded- we only stayed there about an hour- then headed over to Chic-Fil-A in Edmond for some lunch and playground time. The boys had such a nice afternoon- and I just can't wait to spend so much quality time with them this summer. Not much longer!

Mmmm...hostess donettes...a breakfast that screams healthy!

So cute- they loved the fish this time...

Again...totally cute- looking at ducks and turtles

On the plaground- Lane was not feelin' the camera this day...notice there are no face shots of him.

Ring Pops and Moustaches

2009-05-04T14:47:00.002-05:00

Lyric had a t-ball game last week- but it has been so rainy that the other team assumed there was no game- so they just did a little practicing- hitting, catching, and throwing....and that is enough hard work to warrant snacks at the concession stand. Lane has to have everything Lyric has- so he got to enjoy a ring pop- and some popcorn...at the same time. Gross.
Lyric's class has been working on memorizing nursery rhymes- and Friday all of the students had to dress up like their favorite nursery rhyme character. Lyric was Dr. Foster from Glouster.....never heard of that one until this year- but he has it (and many many others) memorized...he lookde adorable in his little costume.

Mee and baby Lane...not baby for long- you know he will be 2 on Friday!!

Lyric and his t-ball buddy Ashton

Lane and his ring pop- he felt like such a big boy...

Dr. Foster

Another of Dr. Foster- too cute.

Teacher Appreciation

2009-05-04T14:41:00.004-05:00

I took the boys to Chick-fil-A last week for a teacher appreciation photo opp. My friends father-in-law owns the location in Penn Square. It was a great chance to see a few of my teacher frineds from last year and of course a great chance to eat some delicious chicken. I have met a few people who have never eaten at a Chick-Fil-A...if you are one of them, you should really try it- and you should try the one in Penn Square- it is the best.
Jeff was dressed up as the cow- Lane would not have anything to do with him and Lyric was pretty skeptical himself.

jenn is next to the cow- her hubby Jeff...I am the shorty on the end....

My babies...

Lyric playing a little Galaga...

Fun with G-Daddy

2009-05-04T14:38:00.001-05:00

Granddaddy and Memaw came over one night while Jason was at Prom. We just hung out in the back yard and played some ball with the boys....Granddaddy really had a good time- but I think the boys enjoyed it even more.

89ers Day 09

2009-05-04T14:31:00.002-05:00

We met a few friends in Guthrie for the 89ers Day parade. We had a great time just watching ALL the parade entries go by- it lasted over 1 and 1/2 hours! Lane did not care for the loud motorcycles and go-carts- but other than that he enjoyed it. We were goign to trek to the carnival with everyone, but Lane had had enough by the end of the parade- so we just headed home. Thanks to Izzy for watching with us- it is always fun to spend time with friends.

It was such a big deal, even the President was there...you have to look really close in the car....

They will thank me for this picture in 20 years! Izzy and Lyric....

Jason and Lane- waiting for the start of the parade.

Izzy, Izzy's mom, Lyric, Jason, and Lane...

Big Post!

2009-04-23T15:46:00.006-05:00

It has been so long since I have posted...so here is basically a wrap of April thus far:

We dyed Easter eggs...Had Easter at my mom and dad's- it waas cool and rainy- so we had to hunt eggs inside- we also had to start the hunt as soon as baby Lane arrived- he didn't want to wait- as soon as we walked in the door he was picking up the "hidden" eggs. Memaw and Granddaddy missed the whole thing....My camera battery died- so I did not get any pictures- my mom did, though.

Cheese!!!

Look at his egg- so good for his first time ever!

Lyric getting a little assistance from Uncle Brandon- Sabra's brother

Lyric's egg- pretty good, too!

Lyric had a musical at school- the Crocodile Smile...We didn't get too many pictures- but we did get a video- you will hae to watch it- totally adorable. Lyric was front and center- some say it is because of his size...and I agree- it is because of the SIZE of his TALENT!! :)

All the kids lined up in the mirror hallway in my building

Lyric waiting to go on...

On Stage- ready to start

After the show

These are just miscellaneous from last week- there is a new Head of the Lower School-so the Charger Shine event last Friday was amazing. Charger Shine is a Lower School tradition that allows all of the students to start their day together singing songs, recognizing birthdays, and talking about important events at school. There are also a couple of pictures of the boys playing at the park in our neighborhood...

Lyric waiting for Charger Shine to start...

Cute flowers made with their little hands- literally!

Charger Shine

Rock climbin' at the park

"cheese momma"!

T-Ball Opening Day!

2009-04-09T10:25:00.004-05:00

Lyric had his first t-ball game yesterday- it was so fun! Looking forward to building these memories with my bubby!

Yesterday morning- before school- both biys with a "hawk"

Love this one of Lane!

Dad and Lane getting ready to watch some ball

Warming up with the team

On 2nd base! How cute!

In his "stance"- pretty much stayed that way the whole time in teh field...even if a ball was coming to him...he didn't really move out of this position.

At bat...he did really well!

Crash!

2009-04-06T15:55:00.002-05:00

My laptop has crashed- and it has crushed me....I am working on recovering all the pictures from the hard drive- but it may take a while....
I will post some pictures very soon- I have the most recent ones loaded on the Mac at home- Here are a couple of pictures from Justin visiting Lyric's class-

Okie Dokie Daddy Day

2009-03-26T15:46:00.003-05:00

Lyric's class had a day just for dads today- there was a cowboy theme- not sure what all they did, but I do know that they had a very special time together. Snacks, games, horses, and lots of love.....so sweet. Ya-Hoo.

Bubby and a horse-

not sure what is on this paper- but I am certain it was made with love

jamie and Ali- I went to college with Jamie- so neat to have those types of connections with old friends and new family additions

Lyric's firend, Mathan and his dad

From Lyric- "Howdy Doodie Dads Day"

having a snack

Dad and Bub with the horse- so proud of Lyric for just getting on it! Not normally something he would do.
What special memories! I am so thankful and grateful for all of them!

Little League- pre-season

2009-03-26T15:41:00.003-05:00

Lyric had his very first t-ball practice on Wednesday. So cute you really had to be there...Here are some pictures of their first-practice activities:

In the huddle with Coach Rob and Coach Bob

Running the bases- shouting 1st base, 2nd base, 3rd base as they cross each one

Lyric and Nick- learning their fielding "stance"

Lyric and Abe- waiting to bat...

The after practice cheer- the boys all got in a circle- on their own- and said "1,2,3CHARGERS!" It was totally cute...

Date Night

2009-03-26T15:38:00.001-05:00

My brother got us a couple of tickets to the Thunder-Lakers game on Tuesday- we had such a great time together- a much needed night out. Man, those guys are so tall!

Famous Oklahomans...

Fun on Break

2009-03-26T15:29:00.003-05:00

We weren't sick the whole week- we still managed to get in a little fun...We played at Granny's on Tuesday- the boys rode the tractor around the neighborhood. We also went to the zoo one afternoon with Colin and his g-ma, Tina- she was visiting from Pensacola. We played outside a bunch- ate most meals out on the picnic table- which completely reduces my stress levels since I don't have to worry about picking up after Lane. It was an OK break- but now we are back to work- but just for 7 more weeks....that's no big deal!

Lyric on the tractor at Granny and Pa's

Lyric was trying to help Lane put his shoe back on-

Lyric is trying to drive the tractor but let Lane steer

Missed my 1 second window of opportunity to photograph Lane- at the zoo

Lane just relaxin' on a table at lunch...

The boys together

Colin and Lyric on a huge gorilla statue

Eating outside together....

Relaxing...watching a movie....

The Night Before the Illness Struck

2009-03-26T15:20:00.004-05:00

Monday of Spring break we went to Tulsa and celebrated Jason's birthday with a family hibachi-style dinner at Tokyo Garden. We love that place! I have not tried any other hibachi-style restaurant, but I am almost certain that none of them are as good as TG. We passed the camera around the 2 tables our family occupied and asked the holders to take self-portraits...That night- we went back to Granny's and that is where we learned that Jason had a fever and an excruciating headache that would later put us in an urgent care facility. The boys seemed fine, but in reality they were just little incubators of the smae virus. Thank goodness my high levels of estrogen and chardonnay were able to ward off the sickness before it could take hold in my cells!

Look at Lyric in the background! :)

Annie Jan feeding Lane some sherbet after dinner...like a little birdie.

3, 2, 1....Blast Off!

2009-03-16T10:04:00.003-05:00

I took the boys to a park in OKC yesterday where they were able to launch some rockets. G-daddy and Memaw bought the rockets for the boys to shoot off. We took some snacks and a blanket and let them run around. It was a little chilly in the wind- but definitely better than the ice and sleet we had just last week. We are really looking forward to Spring Break- going to spend today and tomorrow with family in Tulsa- then back to our house to get a few things accomplished. I will be sure to keep up with the photos so you can keep up with us!

Lane wouldn't leave my side...until Memaw got out the snacks- then she was his new BFF!

Still snackin'- getting some treats from Granddaddy, too.

Boys on the jungle gym...build in the 50's- or at least that what it looked like.

Lane going down the very tall, a little unsafe slide...he loved it!

Jason's birthday party

2009-03-16T09:59:00.002-05:00

Saturday night we had a small gathering for Jason's birthday. Lots of food, drinks, and definitely fun! There were a few musicians in the house so there was an awesome jam session- for those a little less musically inclined there was Guitar Hero for the Wii- thanks to Mike and Erica for bringing that over! Happy B-day Hubby!

Makin' Wishes....

Playin' Ganes

Friends Jammin'

Stayed up TOO LATE! But it was fun....

Lane's got a little Buddy.....

2009-03-16T09:52:00.003-05:00

We had a friend over last week and she brought her youngest son, Asher, with her....Lane always has to run around with the big boys- and he is getting really good at it- but this time- he got to play with someone his own size. They were really cute together....Asher would walk into the living room where we moms were chatting- Lane would come in a little later and say "c'mon baby"- trying to get Asher to follow him to the front room. Simply adorable!

First thing they did was get out all the little balls....

Look at that grin!

Aren't they sooooo cute together? :)

Welcome Home, Sergeant!

2009-03-10T17:35:00.003-05:00

Justin is "finally back from Iraq"! He proudly served 4 tours and will soon be out of the Army. He came home to Tulsa today and we were ALL there to greet him- including Channel 6 in Tulsa. A wonderful, emotional homecoming for our hero.

Justin coming off the plane...lots of excitement- we completely surprised him.

Justin and Lyric high fives!

Jason and the boys

The entire welcoming committee

Me and baby Lane- we tried about 12 times to get a good picture- this was the only decent one.

Dinner at the Pink Elephant

2009-03-10T17:29:00.002-05:00

We went to Guthrie to have dinner with my parents on Sunday evening. It was the first day of the time change- so there was lot of extra daylight for the kids to play outside. Pair that with unseasonably warm temperatures and you have the fixins for a wonderful early Spring night.

Lyric and Evan being boys...it is really neat that they get to play together in the same place where Julie (Evan's mom) and I spent so much time growing up...

Hubby-

Jason and Lyric- cute picture

Aunt Ali and Lane

Me trying to help Lane make a basket- it never happened.....

Birthday Bowling

2009-03-10T17:23:00.002-05:00

One of Lyric's class mates had her birthday party at Red Pin Bowling Alley in Bricktown. Lane went to Nana's house and Lyric and I headed to the party. It was a neat place- I would like to go back one evening with adults to see what it is really like. One thing Lyric learned is that real life bowling and Wii bowling are nothing like each other. However, he did bowl a 111 his first game. Way to Go!

Lyric getting ready to head down to the alley.

Quick view of the area....

Lyric and his 6 pound bowling ball....

Must have been a spare!

Can I buy Stock in Zyrtec?

2009-03-06T12:47:00.004-06:00

Spring is so close I can almost smell it...except for the fact that there is so much tree pollen in the air my nose is stuffed up. Nevertheless, I love the blooms, the daffodils, and the warmth.
The boys had a little snack outside yesterday- peanut butter fold-over sandwiches. I am happy for warmer weather so they can eat outside- makes clean-up MUCH easier. I love the way that they are starting to interact with one another. Lane apes everything Lyric does- it is precious.
Looking forward to a wonderful, successful weekend.

Beautiful Bartlett Pear Blooms on the trees in front of Lyric's school.

Lyric and a friend on the BIG playground at school.

Must be some wonderful conversation.

I love this picture- It will be one they will love in 30 years....

The Bird Who Ate 100 Worms

2009-03-05T14:33:00.002-06:00

The boys were playing outside while I was making their dinner last night...so we decided to just let them eat outside, too. Corn dogs and grapes on the picnic table outside. After dinner, they continued to play- what a wonderful evening.
Lane can now say money...there were some pirate coins in the yard and he was picking them up. He came over to me and showed me 2 coins and said "two monies" then shoved them in his pocket. So sweet. (and he is learning to count!)
Lyric was not feeling well this morning on our way to school- He said his tummy hurt- I asked him what it felt like and this was his reply:
"It feels like a bird that just ate one-hundred worms"
So- I am assuming that means he felt full- but you never know- I will have to ask the next bird I see what it feels like to eat 100 worms....Maybe that will be the title of my next children's book...Nice.

Dinner out back...

Lyric being himself.

Lane being totally sweet, too....

Fun Weekend

2009-03-02T16:03:00.002-06:00

Man- it was a whirlwind but we all had a good time. Friday night we were in Tulsa- doing some Galvanic Spa demos. Very successful- left lots of people looking more beautiful.....Saturday- had a great breakfast with granny and pa- then headed to Edmond for lunch with granddaddy and memaw. Hung out there for a bit then went to the state fairgrounds to watch Joey- Donna's son- WIN the 6A State wrestling title for his weight class. What a great weekend.
This week is pretty low key- Once again I will TRY to take pictures- February just wasn’t a great month for blogging- here's to a much more productive March!

Me and Aubri looking pretty good- then the two in the back came a long and had to act cool...pretty cute.

Donna and Lyric- I guess the days of Lyric posing normally for pictures are gone.

Me at the matches....

Jason and baby Lane

65 and Lovin' It

2009-02-20T12:27:00.003-06:00

Some people I know (BFF) really do not enjoy mild, spring like temperatures in the middle of February. I am not one of those people. I am ready for trees to bloom, buds to flower, and insects to fly. I am so ready I bought the boys a couple of outdoor toys yesterday- a plastic golf set for Lane and a new baseball bat for Lyric. Lyric has gone through about 5 or 6 of the plastic golf sets in his short lifetime- so the one I bought for Lane was to be off limits for Lyric- no deal. Lyric only wanted to play golf once we got home- now, the pieces are scattered all over the yard...and there will be fierce competition for the toys once we get home this afternoon.
I did get a couple of action shots....wouldn't it be prettier if the grass were green? In due time....

Lyric trying to gank some of Lane's clubs- he was not happy.

Lane had a death grip on those things.

Future pro? Maybe!

Just look at his form- head down, arms straight, feet planted...I see a good future here!

Lane on the other hand- trying to hit the ball with the handle of the club- he is only 1 and 1/2- he'll get there....

Weekend at Granny's

2009-02-19T11:48:00.004-06:00

Here are a few pictures of Valentine's Day in Tulsa- should have taken more pictures, huh!

Granny and Lane reading a book.

Baby hanging out on the hearth.

Jan and Jill- courtesy of Lyric's photography....

Look at those toes!

Ready for nite nite!!

Pirate and Princess Ball

2009-02-19T11:38:00.003-06:00

We took the boys to a Mid-Winter Break party- the Pirate and Princess Ball- last week. A new student in Lyric's class wanted everyone to come over and meet is family- so we went and had a great time. There were lots of neat decorations- my favorite was the balloons- they had strobe ights inside so they lit up the patio- couldn't quite capture that on camera. Their home was amazing- the mom is a decorator and their home is a show home- wow!

Jason and Lane taken as they were upstairs and I was in the foyer.

Lyric on the stairs- taken as I was on a balcony- inside....

My little pirate....

My other little pirate...I can't believe he let me take his picture!

Gala and brunch

2009-02-09T10:09:00.003-06:00

Saturday night Jason and I went to the Heritage Hall "Fabulous at 40" gala. There wer eover 550 people there- there were silent auctions, a live auction, a wine pull, and lots of other fun party activities. We had a nice time. Sunday we hosted a brunch in honor of Sweeny's birthday today and Jill's birthday tomorrow. Sweeny and Jill's hubby, John, are musical like Jason- so we played in the garage for a while. Today- back to work- I will try to take interesting pictures of the kids and put them up soon- looks like the last few posts were just about me and Jason...I know we aren't as popular as the boys!

One of the silent auction tables at the gala....

The band and decorations form the gala

Part of Lyric's class project- can you spot him?

Strongmom competition on Sunday...just kidding- I was moving the swingset for Lyric.

Lyric rockin' out in the garage.

Saturday in the park....

2009-02-07T15:39:00.003-06:00

We slept in a little on Saturday- woke up- had some breakfast- then loaded up and went to the park. I pushed Lane in the stroller, Jason walked with me, and Lyric rode his scooter around the trail- almost 3 miles!! After that work out- we stopped by the playground for a little fun. We couldn't stay too long- Lane needed a nap and we needed lunch. Nana is taking the boys for a sleepover tonight while Jason and I are at the Heritage Hall gala....it is going to be a great night. Sunday we are having champagne brunch with a few friends to celebrate Jill's upcoming b-day. Should be a fantastic weekend...the weather could not be better in February!

If there was an award for the most difficult person to photograph- Lane would win....

Lyric taking a juice break.

Lane and dad getting ready to go down the slide.

Wheeee!!

Lyric at the top of the monkey bars....

NBA and Chardonnay.....

2009-02-07T15:33:00.003-06:00

Friday night we had GREAT tickets to see the OKC Thunder at the Ford Center. Julie came over and watched the boys for us so we could go to the game. We had a great time visiting with friends and watching basketball.

What a great view of the court!

These boys (smurfs) were sitting next to us- a little b-day party. They were adorable.

Kyle working hard at Mickey mantles- they were packed after the game.

Jill and John- John in his new specs....

Me and my sis- we are back in the same town together- it is so nice to have her here!

Lyric at School

2009-02-07T15:28:00.002-06:00

Lyric comes to school with me in the mornings, then a student of mine walks him down to his pre-k building. Lyric loves to draw on the white board...so Friday i happened to capture him on film....

Lyric with his new camo backpack- it is huge! Almost bigger than he is.

One of his creations- it says "I'm going to watch TV with Colin" very cute!

Me and silly bub before school on Friday.

Party Weekend

2009-02-02T12:43:00.003-06:00

We had lots of parties last week- despite the weather. The ageLOC launch went very well on Wednesday- Friday I took Lyric to a "Mad Science" birthday party- Saturday I helped host a baby shower for friend Sabrina's new baby boy while Jason took Lyric to another party at a local gym. Saturday night we had a few peeps over for some food and games- Sunday we tried out the new Mama Roja's Mexican restaurant. Sabra is now managing there instead of Lakeside- so we were lucky enough to get on a few of the VIP lists.
This week looks to be just a busy- I have some demos scheduled for facials- Jason's school is fundraising all week- which means lots of activities- we have the Heritage Hall Gala on Saturday- looking forward to a productive and money-making week!!!

Lyric at the science birthday party....having some cake- or maybe just a little of the icing.

making green slime....the kids could take their slime with them but somehow we can't seem to find it...hmmm...wonder where that messy, green slime went?

Food for Sabrina's shower- Jason grilled a bunch of chicken breasts for me and I made homemade Caesar salad....it was non-traditional yet very tasty...and healthy!

Me and Sabrina....baby is due middle of march....

Sabrina with the shower hostesses....we had a really nice time together....

Random Lyrics

2009-01-30T08:35:00.003-06:00

Lyric LOVES to take pictures of himself- here are a few of his latest:

Here are a couple from dinner last night- PF CHang's- usually we love it there- not so great this time....not sure why...just not feeling so well since we ate their food. At least we did get some good family tme in!

Snow Days

2009-01-30T08:21:00.004-06:00

Tuesday and Wednesday were snow days. Tuesday is was too cold and icy to go outside- but Wednesday was sunny and a little warmer- so we went out to play for a while. Lane loved eating the "ice"....Lyric loved making tracks in the fresh snow. The rode the tractor up and down the sidewalk...it wsa adorable.
The days inside were nice- although I prefer 70 degrees over 15 degrees any day of the week. We watched a lot of TV- played a lot of Wii, colored on paper with markers and crayons, and just spent time together. I returned to work yesterday- and I was not dreading it to say the least.

Boys on the tractor....or snow plow on this day...

Lyric making a snow angel

Lyric's snow angel

Lyric cheesing on the tractor

Lane exploring the cold outdoors....he loved it!

Wednesday was the launch party. It was a very successful event- but, I have learned that I would like to keep my demos small and more personal- I like to give everyone as much attention as I can and when there are so many people there- that is just not possible. So....for the next few weeks, I will be meeting with the people that came to the party- individually- just to answer questions and do more demos if they would like to have one.....I can see a beach house in my future...don't worry....you will be invited!

Some of the food in the beautiful kitchen of the design center

A few of the products we were demonstrating.....

Crazy Lyric

2009-01-30T08:18:00.001-06:00

I told Lyric to make a funny, serious face. This is what I got.
You don't want to cross this dude....he is nuts!
I hope the picture makes you laugh- just a little- I think he looks pretty funny.
Click on the picture to get the full effect.

NEW CAMERA!!

2009-01-26T08:25:00.003-06:00

Ok- we are back up and running- new camera- looks much like Becky's pink Sony- I will be sure to put my initials on it so we don't get confused....
Here are pictures of the boys haircut on the day that the other camera broke:

We had Julie and her family over on Friday night- we had pizza and watched Igor...well- the kids watched it- we just talked a lot!
Saturday I went to the funeral for my friend Jeff's mother. She passed away last week due to ovarian cancer. She had the cancer for over 10 years- everyday was truly a blessing for her and her family. Jeff is Jen's husband- we went to Florida with them last summer....That evening, Mike and his girlfriend Erica came over, along with Julie and my brother- we had some soup and played wham bam....it was a really nice evening.
Yesterday it was pretty chilly- We just relaxed- watched some movies, played some Mario Kart with Lyric. This week is going to be soooo busy- it was nice to have a few moments yesterday to relax and be together.
Ice is coming today- hopefully it won;t be too bad- My launch party for ageLOC is Wednesday- I am expecting many people and am looking forward to watching my businiess grow this week. I got my first check in the mail last week- it was DOUBLE what I was expecting! My next goal is to have a comma in the amount! This is my month- great things are taking place!
We will keep you posted on the week's events....should be a good one!

Baby Lane with Uncle Kyle

Typical Mike

Julie- I really like this picture of her....

Me- we were practicing with a feature on the camera- smile detector(?)

Lyric and Evan in a sword fight....

Broken Camera

2009-01-23T13:15:00.002-06:00

I took the boys to get haircuts on Tuesday- Lane's first by a "professional"- well- Lyric is usually very careful with the camera- but he was careless and dropped it- it just landed wrong- (on the open lens) and is no longer functioning. So- the good news is I found a camera I want to replace it with- and it doesn't cost a fortune- hopefully by the end of the weekend we will be back up and running.
Tonight we are having Julie and her family over for dinner- we plan on just ordering pizza or something- going to hang out- we haven't seen each other since before Christmas.
Tomorrow is a funeral for my friend's mother-in-law. She passed away last weekend due to ovarian cancer.
Other than that- I am just working hard to keep my head above water- Loads of laundry to wash and floors to mop- guess that is what I will accomplish during my weekend.
Yippee!

Stockyards, Music, and Gymnastics

2009-01-20T12:51:00.005-06:00

What do all of these things have in common? Well, these are some of the things that we did over the long weekend. Lane was sick last week, so Granny was here for a few days. She gave me and Jason the chance to go out on Friday night. We took her offer and headed downtown to Mickey Mantles. We had a few drinks, Jason smoked a cigar, and we got to talk to my brother for a while. After that we headed over to the Fox and Hound to meet up with friends Jill and John...there we listened to a guy play guitar. Pretty fun night.
Saturday night, Jason and I met some friends at La Luna for dinner and then headed to the Stockyards to see a show. Jenny's hubby Chad was playing at the Oklahoma Opry- he was very good, and we enjoyed our evening with one another. I think it would be fun to take Granny and Pa to Cattleman's for dinner then over to the Opry for some music- it was right up their alley.
Sunday was a gymnastic b-day party for a boy in Lyric's class. Jason had hockey, so I took both boys to play. Lane had more fun than anyone, I think! Jason's hockey league is in playoffs right now- his team won last week and will probably win this weekend, too- Jason scored 2 goals last weekend- he has scored at least 1 goal in nearly every game this season.
For this week- nothing too eventful- just busy. Once again, I will try to capture some of the moments with my camera....just to keep you posted!!

Frinds Jill and John

Me and Hubby on a much needed night out together

Oklahoma Rodeo Opry- fun night...

Chad Slagle- Jenny's hubby- on stage....

Lane on a trampoline

Lyric in a pit of foam squares....

Lane and Lyric jumping together.

Winter Tea

2009-01-16T13:39:00.002-06:00

I went to Lyric's school this morning for the "Mommy and Me Winter Tea". While there we sang songs, played games, danced, and had wintery snacks. I am very fortunate to be so close to Lyric while he is at school- it makes it so easy to run down and spend time with him in his classroom. He wrote a poem about me, he also described what love means to him. I got to bring home a picure CD, a snowflake placemat made by Lyric, and a card with my picture on it- also made by bubby.
It was a very wonderful morning- we enjoyed our time together.

Lyric playing Simon Says (in Russian...)

He loves to hamm it up!!

Self-portrait of the two of us....what a sweetie.

Picture-LESS

2009-01-15T13:28:00.002-06:00

Well- I am having a hard time being inspired to take pictures of the boys this week- so I thought I would entertain you with a couple of updates.
Granny is here- for a few days- Lane has RSV- a respiratory virus that is highly contagious and is usually spread in day cares. It is especially dangerous for kids under the age of 2- so we have Lane at home for the rest of this week. He is getting some good Granny time- although he is cranky beyond measure.
Lyric is having fun at school this week- today was show and tell- they had to take something that represents what you can do in the winter- so he took a hockey puck. He was so excited! He just loves to do things just like Jason-
Tomorrow morning is the mommy and me winter tea at his school- I get to go hang with my bub for a while as they perform for us moms. That will be so neat- I will take my camera.
Lyric has a little BFF at school- her name is Izzy and she is actually the daughter of a person I knew in high school. She is the cutest little girl- and you can tell that Lyric and Izzy just adore one another- so...we had a conversation with Lyric not too long ago about his friends at school. We asked who he considered to be good friends and he started listing all of these girls. Now, there is nothing wrong with him having all these girl-friends....they are only 4 you know. But, we did ask why he wasn't friends with some of the boys in his class- he then began to firmly tell us that boys are not friends with boys. So we said- Lyric- you are friends with Colin, right? He said, "NO!!!" Colin is a dude....He's my dude...we are dudes.
Totally cute.

Winding Down

2009-01-13T11:06:00.003-06:00

After the boys had a bath they decided to play some games in Lyric's room. We are struggling to get back on schedule after the break- but we are hanging in there. Lane is usually down no later than 8:30 and Lyric is not far behind. I hope my posts will be more exciting in the coming weeks- I need to take pictures like I used to- we are just spread a little thin these days.
Here are some uneventful photos from last night....

Slide Video-

2009-01-05T14:46:00.001-06:00

Is it Winter?

2009-01-05T14:41:00.004-06:00

It has been so wonderful to be able to play outside lately. Of course today there is a chance of freezing rain...but the past few days were so nice- Lyric had on a t-shirt and I had on capri pants!
Lyric took Lane for a ride in Lane's new tractor. We rode down to the little park in the neighborhood and played for a while. Lane is so big- he can slide down the slide all alone- and even land on his feet most tiimes. Lyric can do it all....but we already knew that!

Getting ready to go down the slide!

Lyric on the swing...remember whe he called it a fing? (fing fing)

Lyric taking a break for a quick pose

Headed back to the house....

Happy New Year!

2009-01-05T14:36:00.001-06:00

We went to Tulsa to ring in the New Year with family, friends, and of cours, the Wii. The boys had a great time with their granny and pa and we had a blast, too. It was low key, safe, and jsut a great time.

Cheese!!!!

Sleepy Head Lyric

Baby Lane enjoying some ICE with Granny

Baby Lane enjoying grapes...right from the bowl- no hands needed.

MORE Christmas

2008-12-31T12:57:00.003-06:00

More holiday fun at my mom and dad's. The kids had a blast.

Lyric with his camo hat and nerf gun

Enjoying a cold beverage in the boot from granny

Relaxing watching Wall-E

Lyric and Aubri in their spy glasses

Christmastime Part 2

2008-12-31T12:43:00.003-06:00

We celebrated Christmas evening in Tulsa with all the Pittengers. The boys got more toys than we know what to do with. The food was great, and the fellowship was even better.

Lane sporting dad's ball cap.

Lyric with a storm trooper nerf gun.

Annie Jill teaching Lane how to play guitar.

Lane with another hat on- "Pope" style.

Lyric and Colton playing the wii.

The boys enjoying some popcorn together.

Merry Christmas part 1

2008-12-25T11:06:00.005-06:00

Let's See....Last week, Lyric had his holiday party at school, we finished up finals, grades, and shopping. Sunday I went to my friend Erin's house for an all-girl holiday party. It has been a busy, but fun last couple of days.
Tuesday we loaded up the boys and went out in search of beautiful light displays.
We found many homes with spectacular lights....Christmas Eve we went to my mom and dad's house in Guthrie- Santa made a special stop at their house for the boys. He brought Lyric a Wii game system, Colin an electric dart board, and Lane a tractor. Very fun night. It is Christmas morning as I am loading this post...Santa was very good to all of us this year. Lane got a little drum set and Lyric got the "William Thalcon"...also known as the Millennium Falcon from Star Wars. We are just cleaning up and getting ready to pack and head to Tulsa for a few days. We are really looking forward to spending time with family and enjoying our time off.

Lyric making an ornament at school

Lyric a little ornery at lunch....

Lane trying on dad's hats

Me with my friend Jill

Me with my friend Jen

Beautiful tree...lit up with all green lights...

This is 1 house....I wonder what their electric bill will be?

Beautiful blue trees

Lyric and Colin drinking from their Boot Cups from Granny

This screams Christmas Card! Lane, Lyric, and Colin....

Lane looking at the room from the top of the fridge....

Lane with his ball popper toy...

The boys admiring the "Thalcon"

Milk Break

Tuckered out and it is only 10am

Presents!

2008-12-16T13:26:00.003-06:00

Lyric made me the most awesome present at school. We got home before Jason so Lyric went and put the gift under the tree...Jason had to go to an event at school- so we opened the package while he was gone- and documented to whole thing. How sweet is Lyric? Extra sweet- I hope he always stays like this....I know he won't...but I can dream....

Here is the bag that he decorated himself....totally adorable.

The gift- a hand-painted ceramic tile from my bubby. Lane was loving it, too- can't you hear him saying "Ooohhh...."!

Lyric with his masterpiece.

Funny picture of bub me- we like to call this style of posing "Mike" style.

Another "Mike" style picture...he would be proud.

Self portrait of me and by 2 boys....

Soiree!

2008-12-15T16:00:00.004-06:00

Well, what can I say- the 7th annual Snowman Soiree was a hit. We had it all....great friends, great food, great drinks, and lots of fun! See for yourself:

Conversation with friends

Me and Sabrina....

Gift exchange fun....

Courtney and Carmen

A picture of some of our festivities- it's not a party without Lottery Scratch-offs! No big winners, though....as usual.

Getting ready for a little jam session....John, Rick,and Jason played guitars for us.

Cindy and Jeff by the tree- I wanted a picture of everyone in front of the tree, just didn't get to it in time....

Heidi and me....

We played some Trivial Pursuit late in the evening- I don't remember the words being so dang small on those little cards...I had to wear RRRick's glasses....which he ended up leaving on the kitchen counter when they left....maybe it's a hint.

Rick, having a blast....

Jason and Mike- very handsome.

Holiday Decorating

2008-12-09T11:27:00.003-06:00

Well, I had to take Lane to the Dr. yesterday for a really yucky cough. He was diagnosed with "walking pneumonia" and given a hefty antibiotic. He already sounds better today. While he was napping, I painted the spare batchroom- I also put a little holiday touch in there...We bought new stockings and hung them last night as well as decorated the tree. More to come of that later.....
I threw in a few bonus pictures of Lyric and his "faux"hawk from last night.....
Enjoy!

Stockings hung by the chimney with care....

Improved bathroom...

My little rocker

He was making an "L" with his arms.....

Korter

2008-12-09T11:11:00.003-06:00

We have a new addition to our household. He is with us to make sure Santa knows exactly how the boys are acting in these all important days leading up to Christmas. If you come over, Lyric will be sure to introduce you to Korter, our little scout elf. Lyric named him- not sure how he came up with it, but it works for us....He is totally cute and can be hard to find. Each night when we go to sleep, Korter flies to the North Pole to report to Santa- he returns to a new spot in the house before we wake up. It has been nice having Korter around.

Here is Korter on the day he arrived- he took a seat on the mantle.

Another shot of the elf...yesterday he was on the armoire, this morning he is in the kitchen on top of the cabinets-

Swing, Swing....

2008-12-09T10:58:00.002-06:00

The weather was so nice on Sunday, we played outside with the boys. Lyric and Jason played football and Lane just ran around. We got them on the swings and took a few pictures....

You can aske Lane to show you his teeth and this is what you get...I love it.

Lane and Lyric on the see-saw- Lyric being goofy as usual

Another good shot of Lane

Fun on the swings

Sleepover

2008-12-09T10:54:00.002-06:00

Colin had a sleepover with us on Friday night. The boys had fun playing...we wound down the night by watching the Grinch....they went to bed and stayed up talking and giggling for hours....when Jason and I went to tuck them in, this is what we found:

We were laughing so hard, we were afraid we would wake them up.....

I guess they just tuckered out.....

We tucked them in and they had a good rest.....

Happy Friday

2008-12-05T08:30:00.001-06:00

It is sure cold outside today...but these 2 boys seem to keep me warm, on the inside at least.....

New Post

2008-12-03T15:34:00.001-06:00

I posted a quick before and after shot of myself on the Reverse Aging blog.....Check it out when you have time....

It's been a While

2008-12-01T12:54:00.003-06:00

And You will have to wait a bit more- I really did not take many pictures over the holiday. None of us were feeling that great- between Lyric's strep throat leftovers and Lane's coldd- we were not very picture worthy. There is a ot going on this week- so I will be sure to snap a lot of shots to share with you. In the meantime- hope these little bits from last night will tide you over.

Cheese!

No bandwagon fans here- we still love the horns, even if the BCS doesn't

Ahoy, Matey...

2008-11-19T14:47:00.005-06:00

I took the boys to the science museum's new Shipwrecked exhibit last night. We met Jen and Jeff for dinner before we went to the museum. We had such a nice evening.

lane making a funny face at dinner

Juice break

Lyric being his normal, goofy self

Lyric and me as pirates

Lyric at the "wheel"

Lyric riding a Segway!

Weekend Update

2008-11-19T14:35:00.003-06:00

We were pretty busy over the past weekend. We had 2 birthday parties to attend, football to watch, grocery shopping to complete, and games to play.
Friday night Lyric and I stopped by Sam's to get a few items- I also had to fill up my van- There are not too many things I enjoy less than buying gasoline. The pictures below tell you why it was a little less painless this time around.
That night we ordered 2 giant pizzas from Hideaway and played cards with granddaddy, Carol, Mike, and Julie. It was a nice evening in.
Saturday morning we headed to Metro Gymnastics for party #1. The kids all had a great time- we had fun just watching them play with all of the the gymnastic equipment. After that party, we ran home to give Lane a nap before party #2- Evan's 9th birthday. I forgot my camera at home so you will just have to picture in your head all the fun we had.
Saturday night I made some yummy soup and we watched the OSU football game.
Sunday was a brunch- tried the new spa system and became an investor in my own financial freedom as well as the longevity of my own beauty!
:)
Whew...we really know how to cram a lot of activities into a weekend!

I was completely empty...awesome huh!

Lane and Granddaddy reading a book together

Lane loving the bar at the gym- he could practically do a pull up! I guess I would be able to do a pull up, too if I only weighed 22 pounds!

Lyric completing a "shooting star" on the bar at the gym.

Joe Cool

2008-11-14T15:21:00.003-06:00

Lyric and I went furniture shopping yesterday- He loves these chairs- Look at him in his shades...totally cool, dude!

The Eyes Have It

2008-11-13T09:59:00.001-06:00

Lyric got a hold of the camera last night- he loves taking pictures of himself....I love his eyes in the first one....it is like looking at a young Jason (with green eyes).

See?

Funny face....

My boys- so cute....having a fruit break watching some TV with dad...Lane enjoying (or inhaling) grapes- Lyric chomping some apples

Baby in the Bumbo

2008-11-12T13:51:00.002-06:00

I have been going through things around the house and listing the items we no longer need on craigslist. I have a few baby items that are in very good condition that were listed today...things that Lane really never paid any attention to. Last night while I was taking pictures of the items, Lane decided he wanted to play with the things that have been sitting idly by for the past 6 months. Here are a few pictures of lane in the Bumbo seat.....

Can't you jsut hear him saying "cheese"?

This child NEVER looks at the camera!

Miscellaneous

2008-11-11T11:26:00.002-06:00

Here are a few random photos I have on my camera....I will take better pictures this week and post them for yor enjoyment....we have been pretty (uneventfully) busy as of late- I will be sure to include some interesting activities into the next few days. I have created a NEW BLOG- you can click on the link to the right that reads "Better than Botox".....

Baby Lane was not feeling well before he left for Granny's last week so I gave him a little medicine in the morning- apparently- it worked- he passed out on the couch with his blankie in his mouth- felt great the entire remainder of the weekend.

Fun at PF Changs

More fun at PF Changs- with "drumsticks"

In the white sink taking a bath at Nana's- he was sooooo unhappy- just look at that bottom lip

He just wanted OUT!

Wii Boxing

2008-11-11T11:16:00.003-06:00

We went to Dallas over the weekend to visit Jason and Meredith. We had dinner at a place called Fireside Pies on Friday night and got awesome take out from Eatzi's on Saturday night. We went shopping most of the day Saturday- after Meredith and I took a nice long walk along the Katy Trail (very near their home), hung out- watching football mainly, and played the WII. We had a fun time hanging out without the kids and just being able to chat with other grown ups! Here is a video of one of our grown up activities.....

Rainbows and Lollipops....

2008-11-06T12:36:00.002-06:00

Well, no lillipops, but there was a beautiful rainbow yesterday- it went from my backyard into Julie's backyard...at least that's what Lyric said. He was excited to see it because he had never seen a rainbow before.
Colin came over for dinner- the boys ate on tv trays and watched Journey to the Center of the Earth.

Almost in our back yard....

Lyric and Colin having dinner

Lyric's newest pose in all of his pictures is his "serious" look....he is funny!

Here it is.....

2008-11-04T11:54:00.004-06:00

Lane has developed the most adorable laugh- and we are forcing him to talk to us with words instead of whining or crying- or getting Lyric to help him. His newest phrase is "here it is"....you have to listen close to get it- I first heard him say it last night while we were eating dinner- he dropped a piece of his chicken in his seat and first said "uh-oh"...then when he found it he said "he it is"...too cute. I try to get him to say "I love you" but he just doesn't want to yet. I will try to shoot a video that is a little lighter and easier to see within the next day or two....

Halloween on Low Batteries

2008-11-03T10:53:00.004-06:00

Literally- my camera batteries died- on a night with lots of photo opportunities. I got a few good shots of the boys. We had a nice time- we went to Carmen's house and met up with Courtney- ate a little dinner then took the kids around the neighborhood. Kyle and Colin met up with us and took Lyric to another neighborhood when it was time for baby Lane to hit the sack. We have so much candy at home....it is ridiculous!

Lyric with the kids- ready to get some candy!

Lyric posing for me

Showing me all his candy

Lane loved all the decorations- he kept saying "ooohhh!"

First you get an m&m- put it in your mouth, then take it out every 2 seconds to look at it

Before you know it- m&m will be everywhere! Thank goodness for Sabra- she came with one of Lane's favorite things- a bottle of water- he likes to "drink" out of the bottle- but really it just pours out all over him- rinsed all that candy right off!

Apples

2008-10-31T08:31:00.004-05:00

I had to stop by the store yesterday to get some fruit for Lane's Halloween party at school today. I decided that apples and grapes would be great- so we picked out 3 large honey crisp apples and a big bag of grapes. The pictures below show what the apples looked like when we got to the checkout.

Lane was hungry after school yesterday!

In a (un)related story: My mom took the boys to the dollar store to pick out some toys for a little treat. The checkout woman was of hispanic decent and did not speak much to the kids as she was scanning their toys. When she finally smiled at the boys, it was apparent that she had gold caps on her front teeth....Colin saw these immediately and said: "Gold Teeth?! SWEET!".
I thought it was funny.....maybe you had to be there.

Halloween Morning

2008-10-31T08:23:00.002-05:00

OK- here we are- Lane did not want his picture taken this morning- but he is wearing the cutest onesie with Charlie Brown's body on it- Lane's head is supposed to be Charlie Brown's head...totally cute- but you really can't tell. Lyric is a Clone again- on his way to school in the pictures....
Belive me- there will be lots more pictures to come......

Me and Bub before he walks to his school

Lyric the clone

Lane as Charlie Brown...sort of

Lyric and Colin with their homemade candy necklaces

Carving Pumpkins

2008-10-29T10:27:00.003-05:00

It's Halloween time....

Lyric in his conductor hat watching dad cut the top off hte pumpkin

It's off!

Time to get the "guts" out

Look at Lyric;s face- he did not want to touch the insides....

Baby Lane trying on the conductor hat...too cute....

All Done!

2008-10-27T11:43:00.003-05:00

Lane is talking more and more every day....
Enjoy!