Silly Lunch

I am all for anything that mixes up a slow day. And as you might guess from the fact that we're still in jammies at lunch time, this day is pretty slow around here - don't get me wrong I love a day without an agenda and there is plenty around here to keep me busy...I'm rambling back to silly lunch. I was thrilled to get some inspiration from my friend Shannon's blog http://shannonogans.blogspot.com/ (side note - Shannon, I need to know how you make the link the person's name...?) for mixing up any ordinary meal. Stacey loved it and kept repeating what I had very enthusiastically told him that this was one crazy silly lunch.
You'll notice a few repeats and more sweets than our lunch would normally have, but the boy cleaned out all 12 compartments (with just a little help from Bob and Jack...pretty sure they were given two of the four pb&J hearts) and for a child who is only living and breathing because of the energy provided from a steady diet of yogurt, popcorn and chicken nuggets that is something!
Wyatt isn't quite ready for that kind of silly plate, but he managed to make his lunch crazy all the same. Seriously, somebody stop me, I don't know what it is with these goggles, but they crack me up!

Happy lunching!

Conversations with III

Stacey told me today that he loves me real bad. I think that is a good thing...? His imagination has been cracking us up lately. Here's a conversation from a few days ago.

Me: Stacey, can you help me clean up the house?
Stacey: (with a serious scowl and shacking his head) I can't, I'm real sick.
Me: Oh, what do you think you have?
Stacey: Popcorn.
Me: Oh popcorn huh? What happens when you get popcorn?
Stacey: You get orange.

Well, what are you gonna do? Can't clean when you've got the popcorn. Oh I love him real bad :)

Here are my two cuties.

Cookie Time (think Troop Beverly Hills)

My helpers were back in action today baking cookies. Stacey unwrapped all the kisses and placed them very carefully in the center of each cookie when they came out. What a helper!! Wyatt was more interested in eating the kisses as Stacey unwrapped them. I love the way he is watching Stacey in this picture. He is such a little shadow of III these days.
What? Was this not for me?
And right there is perfect....
Haven't really mastered the center just yet :)Two left, guess I better just eat them.
I love these little bakers.

Swimming With Sarah

We went swimming at Aunt Sarah's apartment this week. The pool was perfect and I'm sure we'll be back...not sure why it took us until August to think about swimming there, but better late than never. The boys adore Sarah and it is no wonder with treats like giant suckers hidden in her apartment for them to find. Wyatt thought it was hilarious to give Sarah a taste.
Brylie Ruth and Shelley joined us too!
Sarah and all her babes. Not sure what turned Wyatt from all smiles to this sad face, but whatever it was it didn't last long.

Haley's Beach Birthday Party

We had a great time at Haley Self's 1st birthday party yesterday! The boys loved absolutely everything...beach balls, bubbles, pools, slides, sunglasses, burgers, hot dogs, cupcakes. In fact, the only thing that got Stacey to leave agreeably was that there was a beach ball favor waiting in the car for him. Thanks for a great evening and happy birthday Haley.

Thirty and Flirty and Fabulous

One of my very best friends, Katy turned 30 this weekend, she is the youngest of our group and the last to celebrate the big 3-0. We had such a fun day celebrating on Sat. Angie and Mark kept the boys (THANK YOU!!) and we met up at Josh & Julia's (Katy's brother and sister-in-law) for lunch then the girls went swimming while the boys golfed and we all met up for dinner at Se Cocina a great new Mexican restaurant in Waco. It really was a perfect day spent with some of my very favorite people.The Lord blessed me with some AMAZING girl friends and I count each of you as a HUGE blessing in my life. It is a real treat for all of us to get together (especially with all our husbands and without kids) I just wish that it hadn't gone by so fast.

(Top row: Lauren, Ann, Shannon B / Bottom Row: Shannon M, Me, Katy, Wendi)

Jump Town Take 2

So You Think You Can...Dance...Dance...Dance

Well it is a sad day for wannabe dancers like myself. The best show on television (that's right I said it...OK maybe that is a little strong, but it is for sure in my top 5 and without question the best thing on all summer) is over for another season and we'll have to wait until summer 2009 for it to return.

Unless of course I can finagle some tickets to the live show...? I thought Katee should have at least been in the top two but I loved all four of the finalist and since I don't vote I can't complain too much. My husband for one is probably a bit relieved since he has said in no uncertain terms that he would like to murder Mary Murphy and when I asked him if he'd like to guess who won, he went with Switch...um sorry babe "Switch" was not a contestant, but Twitch was the runner up.

Me and My Guys

Baby Soux Chefs

One of the most difficult parts of my day is trying to get dinner ready - and we're not talking about anything from Bon Appetit here just a plain jane dinner. But as I go into the kitchen to start, the boys are always hanging on me, whining about being hungry and so on. They do not seem to understand that dinner is not ready when I start cooking it or that I can't hold them and boil things or use a knife etc. So the 30 minutes it may take to get it ready is usually rather unpleasant. I welcome any suggestions in this area as it seems that people have children and still manage to eat so there must be something I'm missing...? Anyway, today I gave my little appendages an important job. They thoroughly mixed and munched on cheerios while I marinated some chicken. Of course I had to sweep for a second time in a matter of hours following the job, but they seemed to love it. I know with the previous stroller pictures and the aprons below some of you may suggest I re-read Bringing Up Boys, but when I put on my apron Stacey asked for his (which is covered in tools and usually used for art projects) then Wyatt walked over to the aprons (I have a bit of a weak spot for cute aprons) and pointed and cried for his own. It was pretty cute and who am I to deny such a simple request. So here are my sweet soux chefs.

Bathing Beauties

We got to go swimming today with the Gummelt girls, Cori and Grace. I failed to get a picture of the kids swimming, but here is one of Wyatt and Grace almost exactly a year ago,

And today.

The boys loved playing with the toys at Oma's house.

Wyatt's favorite was the stroller, what a proud papa. Thanks for a fun morning!!

Beating the Heat

It is so stinking hot outside!!! And we have a pretty uneventful week so we're making the rounds of all the best free indoor activities or hitting up the pool whenever we can. This morning we went to Collin Creek for some indoor energy burning. I'd say mission accomplished. We started at the play area.The boys are wearing their Amazon souvenirs, Ronaldinho Jerseys. For those of you not as in tune with international sports as I obviously am he is the Tiger Woods of "futball" in Brazil. There was actually a Brazilian lady in the play area that inquired about them.

Then we road the train, which at $2 a pop is a pretty quick ride, but the boys LOVED it!Then a little fun on the Reatrix. Stacey LOVED this, especially chasing the butterflies and kicking the soccer ball.
Wyatt was equally impressed with the shinny new floor. As was I, this mall was way overdue for a face lift.

We just started attempting to skip Wyatt's morning nap, so he was peaced out before we left the parking lot.

But Stacey and I were jamming out to his praise CD's and he was ready to party. Every time we get in the car he says, "I need my music." Now for what to do after naps...

My Wy

This is Wyatt's new smile. He crinkles his nose up and gives us this little smile ALL the time. He is such a sweetie these days. Making footprints

Fort Worth Friends

Today Whitney (my best friend from college) come over from Fort Worth with her kiddos to play. I miss a lot of things about my college days but living with Whit is at the top of the list. Stacey and Wyatt loved playing with Brooklyn and Luke and we hope our next play date is sooner rather than later.

Happy Birthday Nannie

Today was Nannie's (my Mother-In-Law's) birthday so III and I made and decorated a BEAUTIFUL cake. HAPPY BIRTHDAY NANNIE!! We love you SO much!! Check out the socks in the below picture. Lately despite the 100+ degree weather Stacey requests socks when he wakes up from his nap...?