Ray, Casey, Campbell, and Elliot Lane

Christmas already?

2010-12-23T12:19:00.000-08:00

I can't believe that Christmas is here already, it is almost 2011, AND Elliot is 3 months old. Why does time go by sooooo fast?

Our little Elliot weighs in at about 15 pounds, and wears 6 months clothes. I don't have all of the official scores b/c her next appt is at 4 months. But, Ray and I no doubt have another HUGE kid on our hands! Campbell always wore about 6 mo-1 year ahead of her age, and that is too happening with Elliot. I just bought Campbell size 6 clothes. That is even more weird! Shopping in the little girl section instead of the toddlers. Way more trendy, that is for sure!!!

We are staying at home this year for Christmas. Since I am a rookie at work, I get to work Christmas Eve. :( Oh well!! I will pay my dues this year, so next year, I can be off and enjoy it even more with E being bigger! Ray has been super dad with having the girls on the weekend while I am working, and I am keeping him busy with all kinds of events to go too! Here are some pics over the last few weeks! We have been having fun around here!

Date night at the Mavs game! So fun to have the bench seats!

Us three girls at the Christmas parade! Where's E? Inside my jacket!

Blue steel

(one of the best looks in the entire world!!)

Campbell is a great photographer! All pics are right at her level. It was a good one of E getting her bath!

One of the best presents!

Fun times with the sis n law!

Little fatty LOVES the bumbo :)

All dressed up and no where to go!! Why do they make hoods for babies? So annoying- I feel like they are more of a choking hazard!

Sisterly love!

Camp eating her salad! She loves it!

My FAVORITE picture of my sweet, sweet girl!

Auntie and E - sooooo sweet!

My sweet, smiley Elliot!

Happy New Year!!!!

Comparisons!

2010-10-20T11:33:00.000-07:00

So I finally got my act together and am doing some comparisons of when Campbell was born to Elliot's arrival. Just when I thought I had TWO TOTALLY DIFFERENT babies, I think we were wrong. Tell me what you think!!

Minutes after Campbell was born

MInutes after E's arrival

Campbell going home

E going home

Close up of C

Kind of close up of E

Campbell hanging out

Elle hanging out too!

Campbell one week old

Elliot one week old!

Elliot is 1 month old!

2010-10-18T12:10:00.000-07:00

So this was officially the FASTEST month of my life! I really can't believe that my little Miss is already one month old! Oh! She is so great and eating and sleeping so well, I couldn't ask for anything more! I'm also going to really try and do the every month picture. I was really great at first with Campbell, but then it ALL went downhill. I didn't even work with Camp, so I'm not sure what I was doing! When Camp turned 1, I was struggling to find pictures to put in her year frame b/c I didn't have them organized. I'm on top of it now, we will see!

This last week, we have been hanging out a lot at home! I love it! I started walking again ( I don't get released to workout more and run for another 2 weeks) and it has been great! I walked 5 miles the other day, and it didn't even seem like it!

I have told myself to really enjoy my last 4 weeks at home with E until I go back to work. We are doing great with our schedule, so Ray can be stress free when I go back too! I know I will only be gone 3 nights a week, but just thinking about it makes me sad! Here are some pics that make me happy!!!

Campbell woke up from her nap and this is where I found her! She wants to cuddle up next to E all of the time and kiss her. So sweet :)

Did I already mention that she is a total Lobato? Campbell that is? Her eyes will NOT stay open with the flash. I think we took 10 pictures!

Oh my sweet face!

Waiting for the Butterfly Parade to start!

Flower Girl!

So great at posing, not so great at minding! :))

She missed the entire parade

Campbell had no interest in posing with Jaxon. This is the only time we could get him to sit with her for a pic!

And the butterfly shot...

E and I at the Chili cookoff! What a great day for some chili and relaxing in the shade. They only announced the winners 1st-10th, so we are pretty sure that Ray placed 11th.

QUESO!

Campbell doing a great job holding Elle. She is starting to get a little too brave, and just picking her up when she wants. Over and over I tell her, you MUST hold her head. Campbell tells me, her neck is fine mom, don't worry. Oh geez!

Oh my SWEET girl this morning before picture day. This is the smile she told me she would make for the camera! She also told me that she would have her eyes wide open too! Love her!!!!!!!!!

Finally some pics!

2010-10-11T11:46:00.000-07:00

How come no one told me it was going to be this busy with two? I mean! I would rather be sleeping every time I have a free moment, but that doesn't happen either. I have been soooo lucky with Miss E, because she has been eating and sleeping like a champ. I can't complain with ony waking up for one feeding in the middle of the night. I know, I'm only taking it day by day for now!

The last 3 weeks have gone by super fast and we have done a lot! I have recoverd very well with my surgery and am so happy about that! We went to Midland on week 2 for Rhianon and Kyle's wedding! It was so pretty and perfect and I'm thankful we all were good to travel! Campbell made a very beautfiul flower girl and danced the night away. We made a trip to the pumpkin patch to get more "first' pictures, and we have already made many trips to the park. The fall weather is so great and keeping us outside, I love it!

I'll do my best to continue with the updates!

Us before I went in for surgery!

As happy as ever :)

8 lbs 5oz

19 inches

7:42 am

I totally don't remember this pic at all. The epidural made me super sick and my blood pressure dropped like crazy. Our first picture, but I really wanted to throw up!

In recovery with our sweet girl!

Daddy and his new daughter

Campbell walking in to meet E for the first time!

Campbell is the proudest big sister ever! She kept saying how pretty she is :))

Holding Elliot for the first time. The smile on her face shows it all!

Our first family of 4 photo. Sweet love!

She should be on a bottle of syrup!

Me and my sweet girl! Love her so much!

We are finally leaving the hospital!

In Midland for the weekend! Campbell had so much fun with the twins!

Rehearsal dinner family photo!

Campbell getting her hair ready for the big day

My ADORABLE flower girl! She was sooooo proud to wear her dress!

So proud that she would NOT look at me straight on to get the full effect of the dress- oh well! Side views work too!

Miss E was all dressed for the occasion too!

Chasing bubbles at the park with my friends

Feeding the ducks

Happy 3 weeks to me!

Dressing up is so much fun!

I offered to ride the train with her, but Ray was going to get in there no matter what! Such a sweet daddy :)

Yes, she was really hot, but had to do it for the pictures!

Sisterly love

Taking a hayride!

Our fall family photo!

Love it!

Does it get any sweeter??? Love her so much!

We have been busy to say the least!

2010-09-26T09:21:00.000-07:00

I know, it has really been forever since I have posted anything, but nothing really has been going on!

Well..... except on September 17, we had our new little love, Elliot Lane! She is a precious doll face and is such an angel. Campbell is such a great big sister and wants to hold and kiss her all of the time! She holds her and tells her how pretty she is and that she loves her. It really does totally melt my heart.

I am off for the next 8 weeks, and will do my very best to keep updates on our new little family of 4!

Pics to come, Love to you!

Fun days!

2010-07-28T11:11:00.000-07:00

We tend to shove a lot in the days that I am off! I mean, I feel like I plan like crazy things to do when I have time off, that I hardly get anything done at my own house! Oh well! I guess there is always plenty of time to clean, iron, clean, and clean. BORING!!

We had a great dinner night with The Easter's! We haven't seen them in forever, so it was great to just hang out. I totally could have stayed longer if I was having a glass of vino too, but maybe in the next few months!

Myndi, Chris, Ray and Me! Such a yummy dinner at PF Chang's :))

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Kesha and I took the girls to see Pinkalicious this morning! I didn't dare tell Campbell that we were going until last night, because I knew that I would NEVER hear the end of it until we got there. We arrived to the play about 20 minutes early, and the girls were so excited! They had popcorn, juice and waited patiently for the play to start. It started about 15 minutes late, but when it did, WOW!! Not a peep out of either one of them, and it had their attention the whole time. LOVED IT!!!

The girls when we arrived at the show. We didn't even plan their outfits! Precious minds think alike! So cute :)

Posing in front of the pink peonies. With the pink crowns of course.....

Waiting oh so patiently for the show to begin!

These were cute dancing pimk cupcakes! Pinkalicious dreamed of having pink cupcakes, so they danced around to the music.

THE BEST MOMENT OF THE SHOW................ MEETING PINKALICIOUS!!!!!

Campbell brought her Pinkakious book with her to get autographs!

Peter signing the book.

The girls on stage after the show!

If you haven't been introduced to Pinkalious yet, it is so cute! We love all of the books and read atleast 2 of them a night. Campbell has them all memorized, so to see her face when I told her we were going, was priceless! It is the small things that make you smile and how this totally made her day!! It was perfect!

Fun day of art!!

2010-07-20T12:31:00.000-07:00

We went with the Smith girls to the Van Grow Art Studio this morning for some open art! It was so much fun and the girls had a blast! I totally am going to go back and maybe even have Campbell's bday party there! The owners were super sweet and loved making a mess! It was a good thing that the creative Pre-K teacher was with me with arts and craft ideas, because I get a little lost in all of that!

Campbell starting one of her many master pieces!

"Mommy, can you please take a picture of my picture? It is so pretty." Yes, it is beautiful! I should have gotten a pic of the final project, it is full of glitter, pom poms and more colors! I'm sure if will be hanging on the wall as soon as it is done drying!

The girls are using the hair dryer to make sure all of their art is dry. I think this was more fun then the actually painting!

Oh that smile gets me every time! My artist at work!

How appropriate! This is the room we were in, and it was perfect! I think I'm going to print this picture and put in a frame, I love it. :))

The two silliest girls you will ever see! We made the headbands for the girls, with what turned out to be GIANT flowers, but they loved them! Their hugs are so sweet and they are best friends!!

Days of fun!

2010-07-20T12:18:00.000-07:00

We have had a busy couple of days and weekend. I worked on Saturday, so so we have had to catch up on the fun!

The sweet girl before tap class begins. She told me. "no more pictures mama", but so sorry, I had to steal one! Just so darn cute! I need to get in there and get video when she is doing tap and ballet, but there is just one little window, and parents are not allowed in. I totally understand, but I need to watch it!

We met Dana and fam for dinner in FW. This is sadly the only picture that I got, good thing it is a great one! These boys are so stinkin' cute!!! Campbell didn't want any part of this action, even though she is standing just to the left. B & B are getting really good at posing and saying cheese!

We had a fun day at the spray park with our friends! The pool is closed on Mondays, so this was the next coolest thing! Campbell and her friends were doing water angels!

My newest craze and hobby!

2010-07-12T18:14:00.000-07:00

Like I don't have anything else to do! But sometimes, arts and crafts puts me in a better mood! Here are a couple of frames that I have made lately. I need to take a picture of the other 2 that I made, and will post those as soon as I remember! I think I am going to have them for every holiday! I sure do like them out!

My Memorial Day/4th of July frame that I made.

Pink girly frame that I did. I added letters to the bottom with rhinestones for a friend that just had her little girl!

I'm not a pro (yet), but sure is fun to do and is a lot cheaper then the $60 ones that I have seen at the store. Geez!

The past few months!

2010-07-12T18:09:00.000-07:00

I will start at the end of May!

Memorial Day Weekend at the lake with The Haedge's. I love this picture because it shows how much Brice and Brenan adore Campbell! She calls them both Brice and Brenan b/c she has a hard time telling them apart- especially since Uncle Ray shaved mohawks on them!

Pure excitement face to be in the heat!

On the water. Campbell DID NOT want to get in the water at all and preferred to stay in the boat!

June:

Crazy hair day was so much fun! I was going to make a hat at first, but she has too many other bows and fun stuff to do! Plus, her hair is getting long, so it was easy to do a bunch of fun ponies!

Helping mommy make Saturday morning cupcakes! She wanted blueberries in hers! Such a big helper!

At concert in the Gardens in FW! It was so much fun and such a great evening. I wish I had taken more pictures this night because it was so much fun and we had a lot of yummy food! We listened to The Eagles and it was great!

Yummy cotton candy!

Painting outside is sooo much fun! Even if it is 100 degrees.

Swimming at the pool! Last year Campbell wouldn't go near this slide, now I can't keep her off of it! It is actually nice for me b/c I just get to sit on the sidelines and watch! She loves it!

Yummy ice cream that turned her whole face blue and purple!

Best 4 year old birthday party so far! Me with the birthday girl at The FW Zoo!

The alligator that came in our room!

Waiting for the owl, penguin, and the possum!

Probably the cutest pink tiger you will ever see!!!!!!!

The cutest giraffe and tiger ever!!

I couldn't resist!! There was so much face painting going on, that I had to get my belly painted! I wanted a big monkey face at first, but the one he did wasn't so cute- so pink flamingo it was!!!

JULY!

We started dance in July! I can't get enough of my little darling in this precious outfit! I just want to squeeze her like crazy! She does tap and ballet, and so far she loves it! This is a summer camp class, but we are going to sign her up for fall classes. Sure is a commitment- the recital is in June :)

So excited to put on her tap shoes!!!

I'm BACK round 2......

2010-07-12T11:45:00.000-07:00

Hello! Well, I have decided that I need to get back into the swing of things with this blog. For a few reasons that is:

1. I actually have a life now! Well, I say that, I won't in about 2 months, but that is reason #2. I am DONE with school and have started work! For those who don't know what I am doing, I am a Trauma nurse at JPS in FW and so far, I LOVE IT!!! I really love that full time is 3 days, then I'm off for 4. I will admit, work is a bit overrated, but when you are finally doing your dream, everything works out! Plus, Ray is super excited that I am back to work!

2. Baby girl #2 will be here on September 17! WOW!! Actually typing that down is full reality, and I need to get to business! We don't have a name 100% yet, but I will let you know when we do! I will also post a few pics of me and this prego belly soon. I have actually been able to keep up with weekly pictures and updating my weekly book for this sweet girl. I told myself just because it is baby #2, she will at least get that. It also helps me to compare #1 with #2. Let's just say, they are WAY different!! With all of this spare time (HA!), I need to paint her room and get ready for her arrival. I know what I want to do with her room, just haven't quite made it there yet.

3. I just want everyone to keep up with us the best they can when #2 gets here! I am really bad about posting pics lately b/c I usually print or but what I want, and forget that other people probably want to see them too! So, I am making myself keep this updated as much as I can. Plus, we can't forget about my sweet Campbell that is SOOOO excited about her baby sister. She is really going to be the main updates for awhile, because she is so darn cute, and REALLY FUNNY!!!

So, I will leave you for now, and will be back with some pics over the last few months and what we have been doing! There is a lot going on, and can't wait to share with everyone!!!

**Oh, and I'm trying to update the cuteness of my blog and need help! I need a header, and the background to be a color, and other fun stuff. If you can help, please do!!

Question of the day!

2010-04-15T18:41:00.001-07:00

Campbell: "Mommy, can I have a Table Slicker?"

Me: " I don't know what that is, can you show me?"

Campbell: "You know, it is red or pink, has a stick in the middle, and is cold."

Me: "Oh, you mean a popsicle?"

Campbell: "YES! A table slicker!!"

Our Smart Daughter!

2010-01-24T08:33:00.000-08:00

I just had to post this because it was so great and I had to remember it forever!

We were at the 7:30am Mass this morning and we were waiting for it to start. I was sitting by Campbell reminding her that we don't talk during church. She asked me, "Where is Jesus?" I told her, and she responded, "When I was a little girl, I saw him in heaven." I asked her how she liked Heaven, and she said, "It was good." Then I asked her what her and Jesus talked about. She told me, "He told me to stop talking during church!"

The mind of a three year old! I love it! Ray and I just smiled to ourselves! :)

I DID A HALF MARATHON!!!

2009-12-18T17:34:00.000-08:00

I did it!! I ran my first 1/2 Marathon!

So, a little history.... I started running in May. I decided to start running b/c everyone I knew was skinny and I was tired of not being skinny, so I decided that I would start with running (and that was really so I didn't have to get a gym membership:)). So, my goal of it all was to run a 5k. I did that in August! In August, my friend in my playgroup Nikki was interested in starting to run as well. We started running together 2-3 days a week. We made a goal to run a 10k in the fall. That 10k came along on Thanksgiving for the Turkey Trot! In Oct, we decided that we would train to run the Dallas White Rock Half Marathon. Our training consisted of running 4 days a week, cross training for 2 days, and only 1 day of rest. We did this for 7 weeks straight, and ran over 140 miles. On Dec. 13, WE DID IT!!!!!!!! Our finish goal was 2 hours 30 min, we finished in 2 hour 17 min!!!!!! We ROCKED our first half marathon! I am still on cloud nine and can't believe that we did it.

I honestly wouldn't have been able to run 13.1 miles, little alone 2 miles, without the best partner ever. Nikki has been such an inspiration and motivator and kept me going no matter what. Some days I did not want to get out of bed at 4:45am, but I knew Nikki's smiling face would be at the street corner waiting for me. Out of all this, I have gained such a great friendship that I am so thankful for!

Our sweet flowers that we got from my family! The best part of this picture is Campbell's hands. She is so observant-- I painted my nails on Sat night and that was the FIRST thing that she noticed when I came up. She was telling me that she wanted her nails painted too. I love it!

Just seconds after crossing the finish line!

Sorry so small. This was us running by Nikki's family at about mile 8.

***Thank you to all of my family and friends for supporting me through this as well. Thank you for making it out to the race on a Sunday morning! You are the best! And to my my wonderful husband and all of his fantastic support. I love you babe!

Happy Halloween 2009

2009-11-04T08:59:00.000-08:00

Can you tell what my little darling was for Halloween? She was SO EXCITED to wear this wig, that she never wanted to take it off! Campbell was the most beautiful Aerial you have ever seen.

Modeling the day before she got to wear her costume to school! It looks perfect!

Parading at school. I love that she stood out so much! I mean, you can't miss the girl with the red wig, pulling her friends along with her. So funny!

So, we lost the wig for the arts and crafts. Painting pumpkins and her dress was awesome.

The face of pure innocence!

With Papa and her BF Brenan at dinner :)

Carving pumpkins with Papa

TT with the Haedge family in Granbury! I wasn't there, but I know they had so much fun! Candy galore!

I just can't get enough of the face with the wig!

The twins were showing Campbell the ropes!

Oh, and we lost the dress at this point. She kept getting into stickers, and they were all over the dress. But, the wig stayed on!

What has been going on....

2009-11-04T08:48:00.000-08:00

I have once again gotten behind on the posts! Oh well! School is so busy and I only have 6 weeks left for the semester. YEAH!!!!! I have also been training to run the White Rock Half Marathon. Can you believe it? I have been running with my good friend from my playgroup and she is an awesome partner. We had the goal of a 10K (which we are going the Turkey Trot), but now we are aiming even higher! We have been running 4 days a week, 2 days of cross training, then 1 day of rest. We have 6 more weeks until the race, so wish us luck!

Campbell is having so much fun in gymnastics. I will post a pick in their leotards, b/c they are so stinkin' cute! Campbell moved up to the big girl class where she doesn't go with a parent. She is in the class with her best friend, Ketta, and that is trouble! I think that the coach yelled their names to pay attention about 6 times (that I heard). UH OH! I might have a small talker on my hands.

So, I was studying, and Daddy was on duty. Well, where was daddy? I walked into the kitchen and Campbell had her stool up to the sink with dishes soaking, and was washing everything by hand. So nice right? She was so proud of her self, even if WATER and SOAP was everywhere! Oh well!!

Her fake cheese pose

Campbell and Daddy on their way to school!

Posing for me with her flashlights. I mean, this girl LOVES to carry flashlights and shine them everywhere, especially in your face. Ray bought her a cheap one to play with, but she always wants that one and his nice one. So they make the picture a lot!

Happy 30th Chris!

2009-11-04T08:38:00.000-08:00

We celebrated our good friend Chris' 30th birthday a few weeks ago! We went to the Flying Saucer and it was so much fun! It is pretty much all Red Raiders and Aggies, so everyone had the game on their phones (since it wasn't on TV) and kept all of us up to date! It was so fun to see everyone and then we had late night at the Easter's.

As I was uploading my pics, I don't have any of Chris' precious wife, Mydni. :( I'm so sorry!!! (The one that we took of the 3 girls, didn't turn out so great!)

The birthday boy with the A&M snuggie that we bought him. So funny!

The guys: Ray, Bear, Brim, Jason, Chris, and Todd

Janai, Chris (with the sweet Pimp cup), Me, Ray, and Jason

The Boring's

Me and my love!

The Rogers

THE CUTEST SHIRTS EVER!!

2009-11-02T13:07:00.000-08:00

So, I am now the proud owner of the 2 cutest shirts you have ever seen!! My good friend in my playgroup, has a best friend (got all that?) that makes these ADORABLE shirts (I will post her web info in a bit). I really wanted Campbell to have a Texas Tech shirt that was unique, and this was the perfect one! I asked her to make it however she wanted, and she came up with the most precious shirt ever! She even made a matching bow, that rocks as well! It is ALL hand stitched and she even put football jersey on it. The bottom of the shirt is lined with black mesh football jersey! Love it so much and thank you for making me the cutest shirts ever.......

The back of the shirt! So cute with red leggings!!

Ok, the 2nd cutest shirt! I am planning WAY ahead for Campbell's birthday party and she already has an outfit! I just got this shirt today and I LOVE it. Atlanta hand stitched this shirt as well and made the most precious swirl design on the bottom that goes onto the back. And of course the bow rocks as well!! Can you tell how excited I am?!?!

LOVE IT!!!- See the swirl?

Ok, so the awesome person behind these beauties info is: www.ovilove.com

I totally recommend getting one if you are interested in the cutest shirts/bows ever!!! Thank you so much for making Campbell so precious!

Go Granbury!!

2009-10-21T03:49:00.000-07:00

Ray, Campbell and I went to Granbury to watch Kambree cheer in the 8th grade football game. I totally forgot how much fun 8th grade football is!! The kids had such a great time and it was fun to see everyone together!

Uncle Ray with Brice and Brenan. They LOVE Uncle Ray!
Campbell and her best friend Brenan. He was by her side the entire night. Oh I love this pic!
Brice was keeping Campbell safe too. I mean, so sweet!
THE BEST PICTURE EVER!! Campbell, Brenan, Brice
The star of the evening. Campbell was so excited to see the cheerleader and was clapping the whole time.
Getting a group shot is always hard :)
Dana and Brice. So sweet :)
Just my fun ghost cake that I made. It turned out kind of fun!

Butterfly Flutterby!

2009-10-21T03:42:00.000-07:00

I had Beckham and Barrett for the weekend and so what to do with 3 kids? Adventure out right? Oh man!!! My mom and I took that kids to Grapevine for the Butterfly festival. It was a great parade and Campbell and Beck loved waving to all of the passing butterflies! The lines were out of control, so we didn't get to release a butterfly, but got to wave bye bye to all of them. Thanks mom for helping me with everyone!!

Waiting for the parade!
The really tall scarecrow, that later, was the scariest thing that Beck has ever seen!
Cheese!
Beckham wanted no part of the butterfly. But Campbell sure loved i with Nana :)
Mommy and her sweet girl!

Sweet Nanny!

2009-10-19T20:05:00.000-07:00

Uncle Don came in town and we had a great time. We usually go to the Holiday Hills Country Club for the "fancy" Sunday brunch (you would know what I'm talking about if you have ever been to Mineral Wells). This year we had BBQ at home!! So much better then toting all of the kids out. We had a great time with you Uncle Don and I know you just make Nanny's day when you come! Miss and Love you!

Smiley face and Uncle Don :)
Mom, Uncle Don, and Nanny (she was cold :)
My precious Nanny was resident of the month at her Assisted Living. How cute is that? Barrett and I went for the celebration. She got a lot of balloons, a cake, punch, and a one man piano man playing for the party. I'm sorry that I didn't get a picture of the man playing the piano. So funny! What a nice day!!

Happy Birthday Barrett Rossy!!!!!

2009-10-19T19:57:00.000-07:00

I CANNOT believe that Barrett is one!! I mean, that year really did fly by. We had such a great celebration and getting to celebrate with all of the family. Leslie had a photographer, so that is why the good pics are slim!

It was also the last day that we got to spend with Beckham and Barrett's PawPaw. He left our world and we are so blessed to have gotten to spend such a special day with him. We love you Don.

Barrett Ross about to dig in!
This is what we tell Campbell will happen to her teeth if she doesn't brush. Thanks Aunt Les for the favors!
What to do with all of the sundae fixings? Eat them by hand!
Beck couldn't reach them, so he was on the table!
Too many sprinkles.......
Oh and the other person that ate the rest of the sprinkles!

Girls Night Out

2009-10-19T19:44:00.000-07:00

I was finally able to go to a girls night with my playgroup moms!! It was so great to hang out and not have to worry about school (well at least for 3 hours). I am so fortunate to have such great friends in my life and a fantastic support system. I hope everyone can come next time, we missed you! Fun times!

Nikki, Jen, Karen, Celina, and Me

School days....

2009-10-19T19:35:00.000-07:00

I know, I know. It has been ages since I have updated. School is really taking over my life! The semester is almost over, so until then, I probably will not be that on top of blogging!! Campbell is having such a great time in school. In fact, she is getting moved up to the PreSchool I class at the end of the month! We are so proud of her!! Since she is potty trained :) and her teacher said that she was "very mature", she is going big. I love the PT part, but the whole mature thing scares me!!

Campbell is really in to biting her nails lately. NOT GOOD! Any suggestions?? She just tells me that she has a hurt finger and has to bite it. Or, after she bites it, she will tell me that it hurts b/c she has gotten past the quick. I keep telling her how dirty it is, etc but she isn't interested in stopping. I have no idea where she got it from b/c Ray and I don't do it.

This is the everyday outfit for Campbell! She wears this dress first thing when she wakes up, and puts it on as soon as she gets home from school. Ray asked her the other day if we needed to wash it and she said no. She does pull it down to her waist when she sits down to eat dinner!
Campbell and Daddy on her way to school! Love this picture!
Silly face! She never wants to look at the camera when I want her too!!

Super fun UFC night!

2009-09-26T13:34:00.001-07:00

So, for those of you know that know Ray, you know he is OBSESSED with UFC. I put that in caps for a reason! He is so into his Jiu Jitsu, so this is really his 2nd favorite! When he found out that UFC was coming to Dallas, who was the first person to get tickets? We ended up getting the suite at the AAC and it was so much fun! I don't love UFC, but I had a great time. It did help that the Tech/UT game on was on in the club for me to watch. It was a blackout, so we couldn't have the TV on in the suite. Also, I of course was on the celeb look out. Tito and Jenna Jameson were there. I really wanted to meet Joe Rogan, but you know, he had to announce and stuff! Maybe next time. Oh well! So much fun!

Here we are with our fighter pose!
Jacob and Tamara with their fighter pose! Look at Tamara's guns!!

Travis Lutter (local UFC celeb) and me! I guess I should post our fighter pose too!
The main event. Can't see it, but oh well!
And it was over in 2 seconds. 13 fights led up to a 2 second knockout. Fun night!!

Our little Red Raider Cheerleader!

2009-09-26T13:30:00.001-07:00

Aunt Annie got Campbell this uniform for her birthday last year and it finally fits!! She had to wear it on the first game day (but really she would only wear it long enough for me to get some pics)! I am so proud of my Red Raider!

Guns Up!!
That sweet, lovey face!!
Trying to get her to cooperate wasn't that easy. She just wanted to walk on the bricks as her balance beam. Thank you gymnastics!

Oh where to begin??

2009-09-26T13:12:00.000-07:00

I have totally been out of the loop for so long, and have so much catching up to do. So, I decided that I would just skip all of it and start now!! I actually have a free moment while Ray is working, Campbell is sleeping, and I need a break from reading EKG strips!

Campbell has been really funny lately and her personality is really coming out! I think that being at school and the interaction with other kids is really paying off. The other day, Campbell fell on the playground and skinned her knee up pretty bad. It wasn't bloody, but bad enough to be liquidy (there is a medical term, but I think you get it). Anyways, the "boo-boo" has just about sent her over the edge. I think this is where the dramatic daddy in her is coming out!!! She hasn't been able to walk with out holding my hand (except of course when it is time for gymnastics, or going to the park, or playing outside), she can't get up on the couch with out help ( b/c she can't bend her knee), and she can't stand a bath b/c the water hurts it. PLEASE!!!! I mean really??

So, the other day she told me that she was "totally falling apart"! I am NOT even kidding! She took a bath and told me that since she was falling apart, she wasn't able to talk anymore. So, a few more minutes went on, and she told me, "as soon as I get back together, I can talk again. Don't worry mommy." That is a direct quote!! Where does a 2 1/2 year old get all of this? She is so smart! Long story short, she was put back together in no time, and back to her regular self. She still is milking the whole knee injury with our second box of Dora band-aids, but of well, she is so cute!!

The Twins turn 5!

2009-09-14T13:48:00.000-07:00

I mean, who can even believe that Brice and Brenan are 5??? Where has that time gone? We went to Granbury for the weekend to celebrate their birthday and to hang out. It was perfect weather to go out on the boat, and we had such a great time!

Happy Birthday Brice and Brenan! We love you!

Aunt Annie with the kids before we left!
Campbell and Daddy swimming in the lake. Campbell was jumping off of the boat to him. I'm sooo proud of her!
Everyone cooling off
Everyone look at the camera. Not really!
Campbell and Brenan- SO STINKING SWEET!!!!!!!!!
Brenan wanted to help Campbell drive. He loves her!

All of the kids looking at the bug that was on the floor. So interesting!
Campbell learning to ride a bike. I know, probably a little delayed, but she caught on in 2 minutes!
The twins and Papa opening their new tricycle. So fun!
Brenan and Campbell swinging!
Brenan got into Grammie's make up.
Bestfriends! Where is Brice?
Kambree having so much fun. Can't you tell?!?!

About to open presents. This is when my camera died. Dana has more!!

Ray Ray's 30th!

2009-09-14T13:24:00.000-07:00

Well, the day finally came that my hubby FINALLY turned 30!! I didn't think we still knew a lot of people in their 20s, but we do! I had a 30th party for Ray at our house and it turned out sooooo fun! Everyone came that we thought would, and after my initial stress, the party was fantastic. With 40ish people at your house, I was so happy that it didn't rain, and everyone could be outside. I of course had too much food, but better more then not enough! There is picture overload, but oh well! I think that I didn't even start taking pictures until late night, so it is better that those NOT get posted! Oh and I am so sorry for those of you that were here, but I didn't get a picture of. It's so hard to be the hostess and the picture taker! :))

Thank you so much for everyone that came to celebrate Ray and making his day so special! What a fun day!!!

My table of food and BBQ! Yummy!
The cake!
Me and the birthday boy! I don't if you can see, but I had cups made, so cute!
Ray's mom and dad! Thanks so much for ALL of your help!
The Roger's :) Thanks for coming from Midland!
The Easter's! This is pre-vodka lemonade :)
Bob and Ray
Dana and Heath
Me, Mom, and Leslie
Everyone eating outside!
Singing Happy Birthday!
Jon, Nick and Ray- Late night!
Late, late night!

Campbell Updates!

2009-09-14T13:12:00.000-07:00

I know, I have been AWFUL at updating! School is in full swing and my free time is gone. Campbell started gymnastics and she LOVES it. Her favorite part is the trampoline (go figure)! Ray takes her every week, and I think that she does so much better with him then she does with me. Plus, he is WAY more fun then me! She comes home and practices her front roll, hand stands, and walking on the balance beam.

Campbell and Daddy - so sweet!

Taking in all of the action. I mean, I love those legs! Sassy pants!
Balancing so well on one leg!

2 funny things Campbell said

2009-08-29T18:31:00.000-07:00

1. "Campbell where is your toothbrush and toothpaste?", says Momma. Campbell says, "Um, standing up right behind the door where I put it." She has her toothbrush and paste standing up perfectly in place right behind her bathroom door. I guess that is where a girl puts it when she has brushed her teeth over 5 times today! Dr. A would be so proud! :)

2. Campbell is in bed and not supposed to talk to me anymore after we say goodnight. She had been laying there for about 5 minutes and called me in there. I went in and said what do you need Campbell? She said "look". And she was pointing to her empty hand. I said what is it? She said, "I have a hand that needs a toy in it. You know I have to have a toy in my hand when I go to sleep." Well, thanks to the super fun party we went to today, we got an awesome goodie bag that was filled with fun toys. Which one did she want? The sunglasses. She took a book instead!

I DID IT!!!!

2009-08-29T10:55:00.000-07:00

I did my first 5K this morning!!!! I have been practicing like crazy and I hit my first goal!! My goal was to run a 5k by Labor Day, but I decided to push it up a weekend b/c Labor Day is so busy!! Bob ran with me and it was perfect. I couldn't have asked for a better running partner. He kept me up to pace and told me what my time was the whole time! I don't even really know how to use my watch, so he did it all for me! Love him! So, I finished in 31:19 and am so proud of myself! I had great supporters (Mom, Campbell and Ray)!!! Thanks for coming to watch me! I can't wait to do more!

Bob and I pre-race!
My little cheerleader :0)
Start your watch!
Campbell playing on the "troll bridge" while I was running!
TO THE FINISH LINE!!
Ray was a couple seconds late taking the pic, but that's ok!! I just have to beat 31:19 next time!

Campbell's First Day of school!

2009-08-29T10:49:00.000-07:00

Campbell started a new school this year. We are so excited about it! We decided to move her from her Montessori school because it was a little far, she had to wear a uniform, and we needed longer of a day. So, this school opened 2 months ago and it is everything that we wanted and more!! It follows a Montessori curriculum (even though not labeled a Montessori school), no uniforms, and all day is all day!!! Oh, and it is only .2 miles from our house! So far Campbell just loves it and we love it too!!

Before walking in like such a big girl!

Me showing her where the potty's are. They are so cute and just her size!
Already playing and not worried about Ray and I at all!! Love it!

Update before school starts!!!

2009-08-23T12:40:00.001-07:00

We have been busy on our last week off before school starts- for Campbell and I both! We got our hair cut, new shoes and school clothes, and making sure we don't leave Daddy out!!! We have had fun this week! Saturday morning we went to Dallas for a another baby shower for Melissa. It was nice not being in charge so I got to relax! I guess that means I didn't do very good in the picture taking either! Oh well! Then we went to The Boring's and had a great dinner with our friends! The kids played, and played, and played until they just couldn't do it anymore. I mean, I was so proud of all of them for playing so well, and only a few minor tears!! I will update after I get Campbell's first day of school pics, we are soooo excited!

Silly Campbell and her new tennis shoes! She LOVES them and they make her jump so high and run really fast!
She just couldn't take it anymore. Good think the whole entourage was with her and yes, she loves to sleep in her slippers! :)
Sitting in the "perfect Campbell chair" at Melissa's baby shower. So lady like, I know!
Campbell pulling Ketta around the house!
Jaxon following right behind!
Campbell's turn!
The boys hanging out on the patio. How come there are never any pics of the girls?
Jumping in and out of the pool!
My sweet girl! Of course she doesn't have a swimsuit on, but who needs one anyways, right?

Austin for the weekend :)

2009-08-17T18:09:00.000-07:00

Ray and I went to Austin for the weekend! We hosted a baby shower for our dear friends, Scott and Melissa, and it was so much fun! We got there on Friday and we met our other great friends, Jennie and Cole for lunch! Jennie just had baby #2 and he is a doll. I'm just sorry that he was asleep the whole time and I couldn't love on him. We had such a great weekend getting to celebrate baby girl Clark (yes they won't tell the name). I can't wait to meet her!!

Me and Jennie :)
Mama and Daddy to be!
Melissa, Ray and me just hanging out on Friday night!
The precious cupcake toppers and YUMMY cupcakes. Turned out sooo stinkin' cute! I totally didn't get a good pic of the precious napkins and cups that we had made too! So much fun!
My diaper cake that I made for Melissa. Way cuter in person, and sorry for the food in front of it!
Precious onesies for the rock star baby! For those of you who don't know, Scott plays in many of bands and is awesome!!
The Clark family! SO SWEET :)
Kari and I hosted the shower for Melissa. So much fun! Thanks Kari for ALL of you hard work!
Me and Ray at the end of a long, fun day! Whew, showers will wear you out!

Updates on Campbell and the nephews!

2009-08-17T17:59:00.001-07:00

Leslie and I have been trading babysitting lately and it has been great! We love having the boys over and I know that Campbell loves going to see Aunt Les (and Uncle Bubba :)). Here are some fun pics!

Beckham and Campbell having a water fight in the bath! Yes, the water is yellow, and no it isn't tee-tee! It is the color tablets you put in and they chose yellow for the night!
Sweet Barrett Ross!
Do you want a red hot mama? So great at sharing!
My pretty girl :)
Les and Barrett Rossy!
Barrett and Beck so happy :)
My dad is in town on business! So great to get to hang out with him and he can see the grand kids! PA is a LONG way away. Although, every single airplane, train, helicopter that we see is going to Pennsylvania!
He's a crawler!! I mean, I couldn't keep up with him! I would turn around and he was gone. I love him!

It's SOOO hard to stay mad!

2009-08-17T17:31:00.000-07:00

So, we have been doing SOOOO great with going tee-tee and poo-poo in the potty! Campbell has been making such great progress and we are so proud of her! Well, tonight we had an accident. Campbell watches Dora before she goes to bed and drinks her milk. So, she was laying on the chair watching when I came in and checked on her. She said, "Mommy I'm all wet with tee-tee." I about had a heart attack! Oh, I forgot to mention, I asked her 2 minutes before she did this if she needed to go potty. And of course the answer was NO! Well, we cleaned it all up and I was NOT happy at all.

So, we are getting on a pull up to go to bed and we are talking about how we ONLY go tee-tee in the potty and not in our panties. The reason we don't go in our panties is because we don't want to tee-tee or poop on the princesses or Dora (that makes them VERY sad)! So, I was telling Campbell how sad Dora was for getting all wet and that I was going to have to call her and tell Dora that you were not a good girl for not going tee-tee in the potty. Campbell looks at me and says with tears in her eyes, "Mommy, I will talk to Dora and tell her that I am very sorry and I will only go tee-tee in the potty like her and that I ruined the couch."

I mean, how do you stay upset with that?????? It was the cutest thing that she has said and I totally think she is heartbroken for getting Dora all wet. So maybe I went a little overboard with calling Dora and stuff, but hey, whatever works!!! My sweet Campbell :)

What's been going on...

2009-08-05T08:00:00.000-07:00

Here are some pics of what has been going on at our house! We have been swimming like crazy. I got Campbell this life jacket and it is great! She gets too brave and just jumps in the pool without warning, so safety is best!! If you need a jacket, I recommend this one. The little swimmies are "illegal" at our pool, so this allows them to swim just as freely!

Ray and I got Campbell a fish! She has been asking for a cat for awhile now. I have thought and thought about it, and if you know me, you know how I feel about cats. So, we have ended up with a fish! Campbell picked Ariel out and helped Daddy put her house together. She is so excited to have her and tells her good night every night and sweet dreams. I hope that this lovely Betta lives as long as everyone else that has one has lived!

This is the best purchase that we have made in a long time!! I mean, she LOVES this thing! It is really funny when she is jumping b/c she wants to sing songs and count. Well, I think it is hard to do 2 things at one time b/c she can't remember the orders of alphabet or counting when she is jumping so hard. She skips around and gets mixed up. When she stops jumping, she is back on track and counts to 20! Love it!! Campbell likes to get one last jump in before it is time to go to bed! Hours of fun and she has only fallen off of it once!

Happy 30th Kesha!!!!

2009-08-05T07:47:00.001-07:00

Kesha turned 30!! Yeah, another person on the upward slope! We celebrated Kesha's bday at Joe T's and it was of course fab! It was great to hang out and be around our friends and the kids had a great time. I took a ton of pictures of them b/c they were being so funny. We ended the night back at the Smith house for presents and cake. yummy!! It was a great time and I hope you had a great birthday Kesha, and being in your 30's really is the best ever!!

Me and the Birthday girl!
Ray and Dustin- cuties!
Say "Queso"!!!- but she says cheese anyways!
Autumn, John and sweet baby Harper. She was so good!
Silly girlies :)
So the suckers were a hit, and occupied them!

The wishing well. We have a lot of money in there!
Chicken dance time!
Hear no evil, Say no evil, See no evil - Thanks Ray and Dustin for the picture!
Birthday hat time! Paige didn't love hers as much!
The yummy ice cream cupcakes. So good!
Both girls helping Kesha blow out the candles. Happy Birthday to you!!

I'm back!!!

2009-08-02T17:22:00.000-07:00

Well, I'm back from my eventful week in Wichita Falls at North Texas State Hospital! For those of you who don't know, it is the state mental hospital! It was literally "crazy" and I pray that I NEVER have to go back there. I was over it on the first day, and it just escalated after the first day.

A few events that happened: I met Jesus Christ. SHE was 56 years old living that age, thinking she is 3. She told me that she was best friends with George Washington and Abe Lincoln. She also took her "medical doctor exam" when she was 1 year old. I was very impressed by her and she really was smart. She could tell me a lot of things and was extremely observant!

I was most interested in speaking to the Psychiatrists and learning everything they had to tell me. They did a lot of one on one meetings with the patients that I was able to sit in on, so that was really cool. It is cool to learn out of your textbook and be able to see it exactly in a patient. I got to see live a person with Borderline personality disorder and Narcisstic. It was unbelieveable!!

All in all it was a huge learning experience and I left there feeling more sad that these people have to live with this illness and their families are too.

Ray and I got Campbell back on Saturday morning and I am so happy!!! It was the sweetest meeting ever! Campbell just looked at me and giggled and hugged my neck for 10 minutes straight and wouldn't let go. She kept saying "I missed you too mommy". Oh, it broke my heart and was bawling the whole time! I was so happy to see her and don't want to be without her again for that long! Thanks so much Grammie and Papa for watching her this week and making it as painless as possible for us! We love you so much. :))

Well I'm off........

2009-07-26T13:34:00.000-07:00

I am about to leave for my Mental Health clinical to Wichita Falls! I am really trying to get excited, but I already miss Campbell and the week hasn't even started yet. I come back on Thursday afternoon so I am looking forward to that! I will be at the State Mental Hospital observing the patients and learning all about them. I really do hope that I have a good experience and can relax while I am there. I will post when I get back about my exciting week and hopefully nothing to "CRAZY" will happen to me.

Oh, and Ray is living the single life for the week, so don't feel real sorry for him! xoxo

A night at the Easter's!

2009-07-25T20:48:00.000-07:00

Ray and I went to Plano last night to hang out with Chris and Myndi! We were so happy that they were free and we didn't have a baby! We went and had a fabulous dinner at Patrizio's and they had $1 Bellini's! YUMMY!! And of course, we stayed up too late talking and having fun. Thanks Chris and Myndi for having us, we had a great time!

Chris and Ray
Chris making sure that he got the pretty flowers in the pic
The Easter's

A day at the park!

2009-07-25T20:22:00.001-07:00

Campbell and I met the Smith girls at the park the day before Campbell left for Midland and had so much fun! The girls played and ran until they couldn't run anymore! You can tell by their bright red faces. My nephew Colin came over for a bit and he loved showing the girls how to poke turtles with sticks in the pond. The pics of Campbell and Ketta were so cute and they just look so much a like. Who knew they would both show up with pigtails? The girls gave each other the biggest hug b/c they aren't going to see each other for at least 8 days. But, Campbell told Ketta that she needs to come over when she gets home from Grammies that she can come over and jump on the trampoline. Love it!!

Who can get down the fastest?
Colin - He was scaring me up there!
I love this pic!
Two tired girls that need to drink lots of water!
Holding hands walking around the pond :)
Trying to find all of the turtles
Just got finished throwing their sticks in with the turtles

This is to you Ray!

2009-07-21T20:11:00.000-07:00

I have to put this post in honor of my fabulous husband! For those of you who don't know, Ray has a secret obsession with Rick Bayless. Yes the chef. Well, he came home with a cook book the other day and Ray immediately had to cook something. So, he made breakfast, but the best part was his dinner. The Robinson's came over and Leslie helped him cook! He made shredded beef, roasted serrano guac and salsa and hand made gorditas (yes he hand rolled the masa and grilled and fried the gorditas to the perfect puff). It all turned out so great and I think that he did a great job! He was pretty proud himself, so I had to take pics. It may look gross on film, but the pics really don't do it justice!! Thanks Rick for inspiring my hubby!

Ray puffing his gorditas!
Leslie helping out, or just looking over his shoulder :)
The feast! I mean, it was sooooo great!
And the gorditas!! So yummy!

DDDDDDora, Dora Dora Dora the Explorer!!

2009-07-21T20:02:00.000-07:00

The day finally came!! We went to see Dora Live! I have been asked 5 times a day everyday, for the last 2 weeks, when are we going to see Dora Live? Tomorrow Mama? To say the least, Campbell LOVED it!! Beckham could totally take it or leave it, but I think it was actually pretty good! Campbell was totally into the show and sang all of the songs, and did all of the activities as well. When I asked her what her favorite part was, she told me "Swiper no swiping, Swiper no swiping, Swiper no swiping!!!!" SO FUNNY!!! We met up with our friends Kate and McCall after the show too! It was a lot of fun, and I am so happy that we went. I mean, even Diego made a cameo!

Walking into the show!
During the 30 minute intermission. A little long, but snacks were great! I did buy Campbell some cotton candy, but believe it or not, we didn't even open it!! Great mom I am!

Campbell, Kate, McCall, Barrett, and Beckham. Can't you just see all of the excitement in everyones face? Love them!!!!

Weekend so far......

2009-07-18T16:57:00.000-07:00

So far we have had a pretty uneventful weekend. I had school all day on Friday and when I got home, Ray had to go to work and Campbell and I went over to Leslie's for dinner. That was fab!! Nanny was over there, so we got to spend time with her and have dinner. Campbell started getting cranky around 7:15p, so we had to call it a night. I kissed Nanny good-bye, and Campbell came over and wiped the kiss off of her cheek and said, "I can't want you to kiss Nanny." OMG!! What am I going to do with this girl? She does NOT want to share me with anyone and I don't know how much longer I can handle it! I even gave Beckham a hug and she tried to wipe that off too. Well, I just need it to get better. I have put her to bed early tonight, because my patients with her are shot, so here is to a fresh day on Sunday!! It better be good, because we are going to see Dora Live!

Nanny and Barrett with his SWEET smile :)
All of us (minus Beck)! Campbell doing her lovely smile.....
Fake cheese!
Barrett and Les..... so precious!
Aunt Case and Barrett Rossy!! LOVE HIM!!

My little pool girl!

2009-07-16T18:59:00.000-07:00

We had a great day at the pool yesterday! Campbell loves to jump off the side to me. She is getting a little brave and thinks that she can do it by herself, but we are working on that! She loves the water and is my little fish. She wants to go down the big waterslides on my lap all of the time, but wants nothing to do with the little slides for kids. She tells me that they are "dangerous". We eat lunch at the pool, then come home for a LONG nap. Fabulous!!!!

My sweet girl with her shades on!

"I'm a movie star mama!"

Happy Birthday Uncle Bubba!

2009-07-16T18:40:00.000-07:00

We celebrated Brandon's birthday a few days late, but better late then never! Our evening was cut short b/c of the awesome behavior of our daughter. I did find out why she was acting up so much. Campbell told me that it made her very sad when I hold Baby Barrett. So, it is great that she tells me what makes her sad, but not so great when she screams a huge fit in the restaurant. Happy Birthday Uncle Bubba! We love you and hope you have a great year!

The birthday boy and Beckham!
Ray, Jonesy and Brob

He looks so awesome in his shades!
Campbell wants to give Barrett kisses all of the time. Ready or not!
Sweet Cailin, Marnie and McKenna
Leslie, Me, and sweet Barrett!

Meet Baby Keelan......

2009-07-12T13:09:00.000-07:00

We (Me and Kesha's sister in law, Robin) had a sip n see for Kesha so everyone could meet Keelan! We did a bottles, books and bows theme and turned out really fun! Kesha got a ton of fun stuff and Keelan will be reading all of her fun books before we know it! It was a fun day and was so exciting to love on Keelan!!

My bow holder that I made for Keelan's room. (She has all fun colors and a bird theme!) I think that it turned out cute!
The spread! Yummy food :)
Sweet name plate that we had on the table!

Yummy Sprinkle's cupcakes. I think that the strawberry was the best, but red velvet and key lime were hits too!

Sweet Keelan :)

Autumn, Kesha and me. Autumn went in Sunday morning to be induced!!! We can't wait to meet you baby Harper!!
Me, Kesha, Keelan, and Robin! Robin is due in Sept with a baby girl!
Kesha and her mimosa!
We came home to these 3 princesses. So cute!
One of the sweetest pictures EVER of two best friends!!! Slumber parties here we come!

Back to reality.....

2009-07-10T17:29:00.000-07:00

So, it's back to my real life and the summer vaca is over. Well sort of! I started school back today, but the great part is, I only go on Fridays!! So that means I can still hang out at the pool Mon-Thurs! Ray kept Campbell today and they had such a great time. She is really such a good girl for him, but as soon as I walk in the door, terror begins. What is that all about? Pictures have not been good for me lately, but I'll get back on the wagon. Have a great weekend!

Cinderella

2009-07-07T14:23:00.001-07:00

We went to see Cinderella the play today and it was so much fun!!! Campbell stayed interested in it the whole time and kept asking me where Cinderella went. I think she was a little confused when she changed from being a slave in the house, to the beautiful princess! We met Cinderella after the play and she loved it! What a fun day!!

Campbell meeting Cinderella and giving her a hug!
This is pure excitement to see Cinderella right in front of them! Precious picture!!

Happy 4th of July!

2009-07-07T14:06:00.000-07:00

This year for the 4th, we hung out at Leslie and Brandon's and had a great time! It was nice to just cook out and it actually wasn't too hot. Well, yes it was, but I guess it didn't feel like it in the shade and the cool giraffe pool! We had all of our friends and family with us and had a great time. We didn't see any official fireworks, but the neighborhood kids added their own which was great! Hope everyone had a great weekend and was safe!

Sweet Barrett and Campbell. Everytime we see Barrett, Campbell wants to hold him and says cheese, take my picture. So cute!!
THE FUNNIEST PICTURE IN AMERICA!!! I mean. Ray decided that they could go down the slide faster if we put baby wash on it. The kids were FLYING down the slide and if the giraffe wasn't there, they may have flown out! Just look at Beck's face :)
Campbell's turn! She went really fast and went under and she was done after that!

Jaxon and Campbell having a popsicle! Sweet!

Funniest thing ever.....

2009-07-01T18:44:00.000-07:00

So I totally forgot to post this earlier!

When Campbell and I were taking Nanny home on Tuesday, we drove by the nursing home that my Grandpa was in before he passed away. I was telling my Nanny that was where Grandpa was and Campbell asked, "Where is Grandpa now?" I told her that he was in heaven. Nanny added in that he was in heaven with Gramma too. Campbell then added, "Oh, he's in heaven with Michael Jackson?"

I was laughing so hard and it was so funny that she said that! I mean, she picks up on EVERYTHING!!

Happy Birthday Dana!!

2009-07-01T14:22:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday to the best sister in law! We went out to eat on Tuesday night for Dana's birthday and had such a great time!! We sent Campbell to my Mom and Bob's for the evening and it was so great. Thanks for watching her for us and letting us have a night out. We went to Joe T's for dinner and it was great. I don't think that their food is that good, but LOVE the atmosphere! I could really sit on the patio all day and drink the margs. We had fun at dinner, then we went to The Flying Saucer (where Joleen works) and had a few drinks. It was great to hang out and be with everyone, especially on a Tuesday. Happy Birthday Dana and thanks for sharing your day with us. We love you!!

Me and my hubby!
Rhianon and Heath
Heath and the Birthday Girl!
The girls. There is some sort of fog on my lens, lovely!
Brother and Sisters!
The next family frame pic :)

Joleen met us too!

Cousins!
Look how much fun they are having.............

I love to dress up Nanny!

2009-07-01T13:57:00.000-07:00

Nanny came over to spend the night with us and we had so much fun! Campbell loves to dress Nanny up and to play with her! It really works out great for me too, because I can sure get a lot done. I told Nanny, "Thanks for occupying Campbell for me!" and she said, "i'm just glad that I can make her happy". It was so sweet and I love her! We are so lucky that she can hang out with us and we have so much fun.

Here is Campbell making Nanny a "Movie star" with the sunglasses, and giving her a bottle of milk. Meanwhile, Campbell is putting out fires!

Ketta's Big Day!

2009-06-29T10:53:00.000-07:00

Our best friend Ketta turned 3 on Sunday!!!! We drove in town that morning, just in time to make it to her fun fun birthday party!! I really can't believe that Ketta is 3 already and it just seems like yesterday she was born. Really.

We had a great time at Shogun Hibachi, with the Smith's and their whole family. The girls sat next to each other and ate the same things. Rice with soy sauce, soup, and Campbell had chicken. It is easier to get them to eat when they are eating the same thing! We sang Happy Birthday to Ketta and then the girls ate fried ice cream and boy was it yummy! Kesha and Dustin brought cupcakes too. After the yummy dinner, we went to Main Event to go bowling. It was so much fun and a great idea. Campbell loved it until she went passed the line, her feet slipped out from under her, and she hit her head. Small catastrophe, but we made it through!

Kesha, Keelan(covered up by Dustin's menu), Dustin and Ketta!
Ketta and Linda blowing out the candles! Campbell wanted to get in there sooo bad, but didn't want to stand by Chris. Silly girl!
After the big song! Campbell is really excited, can't you tell??
Best friends!!!! I love this picture!
Campbell and Mommy being silly with our bowling shoes on!
Daddy and Campbell picking the perfect ball!
Strike dance!
Campbell throwing her ball down the lane, she did sooo good!
Ketta rolling her ball down the lane! She did awesome!
Daddy and Campbell practicing the moves.
Waiting patiently for their balls to come back. They kept wanting to put their hands down there and grab the balls. Silly girls!

Thanks for having us to your party Ketta and we are so happy you had a great birthday!!

M-town for the weekend!

2009-06-29T10:44:00.001-07:00

Well that is what Ray calls it, but it's really just Midland to me!! We went for the weekend and had a great time!! We got there early Thursday afternoon and just hung out! It was SOOOO nice to be able to sit around and not really have to do anything. We get really spoiled when we are there b/c Grammie (Ray's mom) cooks for us and she plays with Campbell!!

On Friday night we went to this really funny play called Summer Mummers. It is in this old theatre in downtown Midland. It was an interactive melodrama. Basically, you just drink beer or margarita's and throw popcorn the whole time!! We had popcorn up to our knees and when we got home it was in our clothes, and I had popcorn salt on my scalp. Lovely!! We had the best time, and if you are ever in West Texas in the summer, stop by. I'm just sad that it has taken me 9 years to get there!! We did have our first babysitter that night (that we had to pay for). She really had a cake job and didn't have to do much playing. I will say it was nice to go eat and have a great time, but I love free babysitters better! Thanks goodness for family!

We left on Sunday morning to drive back home. It is so not like me, but I didn't take any pictures while I was there. Can you believe it? Well, just a couple on Sunday morning. Thanks Grammie and Papa for such a fun and relaxing weekend!

Ray, Abel, Nita and Campbell
My sweet family!
Ray and his mom :)

"I'm just being a princess......"

2009-06-24T12:34:00.001-07:00

That is Campbell's new quote when she is playing dress-up. A princess of a mermaid, but right now it is mainly a princess. It is so funny to watch her dress up and what she will do after she is dressed. Today she told me that she was going to Wal-Mart to get eggs. I told her that we went yesterday and got the eggs, and she said, "then we really need to go and get french fries!" It was soooooo funny, and she just makes me laugh. Here are a couple of cute pics from this morning!

Stepping on to her stool in the bathroom so that she can look in the mirror and she her tiara.

Let's Jump.......

2009-06-24T12:25:00.000-07:00

Ray and I watched Beck and Barrett last night, so we decided to take the kids to Let's Jump! Perfect indoor activity that will totally wear them out. Beckham yes, Campbell not so much. She was so busy running around screaming and crying her head off, I don't think she jumped longer then 10 minutes. We basically had to carry her up the steps to go down the slide, and she liked it when she was finally down. She is such a turkey! We are really working on her behavior problems. Stephanie, Jason and Jaxon met us there. Jaxon is a total pro at the obstacle courses and was ready for round 2 before Jason and Ray got back from the first time. Beckham was totally worn out after all of it, and time for bed!

Beckham having so much fun going down the big slide!

Stephanie and Campbell going down the slide!

All of the boys!

Happy Father's Day!!!!

2009-06-21T16:16:00.000-07:00

Nanny and Bob :)
Nana and Campbell :)

This nice man offered to take our picture. So fun!
Campbell was helping Gramps open his present (a #1 Grandpa coozie)! He loved it!
Campbell's Mickey pancakes. How fun!
Ray, Me, and Bob!!
Campbell just loves her daddy, can't you tell? She wanted out of his arms faster then he picked her up. Poor daddy :(

I (and Campbell) are the luckiest girls in the world! I have the best husband and he is the best daddy ever too! Thank you Ray for all that you do for Campbell and I!

Campbell and I had been practicing saying "Happy Father's Day", but when the time came, it didn't come out as planned. She ran in the bedroom to wake daddy up and said, "Happy Birthday Daddy!". It was really so funny and Ray just laughed. Campbell told Ray that we got his hat at Academy and that she picked it out. The card was also appropriate b/c she picked it out as well and it was of course Dora!

We had a wonderful breakfast with Bob, Mom, Nanny and us to celebrate the day! Bob just had surgery on his hand so it has been a lot of adjusting becoming a lefty!! After breakfast, Mom, Nanny, Campbell and I went to Dallas and had to get a few things. I finally got into the Apple store and got my new phone! Love it! Then we went back to Mom and Bob's and hung out the rest of the day! So relaxing and Campbell was totally occupied!!

We didn't get to spend the day with Dad and Abel, but we love you too and wish that we could see you more! Love you all so much and miss you!!!!!

Autumn's Baby shower!

2009-06-20T19:08:00.001-07:00

Kesha, Brandi (Autumn's friend in NP school), and I hosted a shower for Autumn today at my house. It turned out way cuter then the pictures show. There is something about the lighting in my kitchen. She got a ton of cute clothes and it was really nice! Her colors are hot pink, black and cream so that was our theme! What a fun day and we can't wait to meet baby Harper!

The hostesses with the mostest: Brandi, Autumn, Kesha and me. Crummy lighting!
Autumn's mom, her and mom in law. Our cute little tie dye onesies were hanging, but those of course faded too. They were fun hot pink and black, but we washed them and the brightness was gone too! Oh well, still cute!
Her cake. Harper Marie Morris!
Our spread. I also made yummy cupcakes, but they didn't make the pic!
Harper's bow holder that I made her. Turned out cute! I will post more that I have made later. If you want one, let me know!! They hang on the wall, and I will make any color!

Friday morning!

2009-06-20T19:05:00.003-07:00

These were just 2 funny pics that I took on Friday morning! So funny!!!

Brenan is just really a fancy cowboy! He loved all of the purses!
Campbell with her purses too. Brice didn't want any part of the dress up!

Kid central at the Lobato's!

2009-06-20T18:53:00.000-07:00

Ice cream man came driving by, so we had to have it! Campbell had to have Dora, it was so cute. Except for when the chocolate ice cream dripped on her suit and it is now stained RED!
The twins had spider man ice cream. Trying to get them to stay on the grass was not easy!
Hayden and his snowcone!
It was melting so fast, they couldn't eat it fast enought!
Loving the pool!
They were all 3 kicking their feet to swim.
Brenan running as fast as he can!

Dana and all of the boys came over on Thursday afternoon. Kambree is in Midland, and Uncle Heath is gone on business (which makes Campbell so happy, she is kind of scared of him for some reason?), so Ray and I asked them to come over and spend the night. We had so much fun and they are all constant entertainment. Hayden LOVES video games, but he did go to Jiu Jitsu with Ray so that was really fun. The twins love to play with Campbell and vice versa, so there is always something going on. There was never a quite or dull moment, so I got a lot of picture opps!

Fun Thursday morning with Nanny!

2009-06-20T18:46:00.001-07:00

I am a bit behind, so trying to catch up! We had such a fun morning with Nanny. Every time that we go see her, Campbell finds something new. Her room is NOT big, so I thought by now she has seen everything, but that is not true. Today we found a new jewelry box of necklaces, bracelets, and clip on earrings! So much fun. We love seeing Nanny and I know it brightens her day when she gets to see Campbell!

Campbell putting on all of the necklaces that she found!

Running in and out of Nanny's room. She would run out and yell "ROAR" to the other people that live there. She is real into being a scary lion lately. Pretty scary!

Brushing Nanny's hair. Good thing she didn't just get it done. Campbell kept telling Nanny that she needed some hairspray. So funny!

We came over to tie dye......

2009-06-17T18:56:00.001-07:00

Campbell and I went to play with Kesha, Ketta, and Keelan today. The main goal was to tie dye some onesies for a shower we are hosting and to let the girls make shirts of their own. I of course didn't get any pics of the tie dye action, but pics of how we found the girls. Kesha and I were so frustrated with the screaming and the small mess that we were making, that we just let them sit on the table, half naked. All in all, we finished the tie dye and they turned out super cute! Pics of those to come!

Sitting on the table reading books!
Silly, silly girlies!

Dustin's Big Day!

2009-06-16T09:58:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was our best friend, Dustin's 29th Birthday! We celebrated him by going to Babe's. YUMMY!! What a better place to take all of the kids, and eat yummy food. We had a great time and getting to hang out with all of our friends. Happy Birthday Dustin, we love you!!

Clay, Robin, Sweet baby Keelan, Kesha, Ray, and Dustin
Best friends Ketta and Campbell :)
Ray, Jeremy and The Birthday Boy
Me talking of course and the girls looking away!
All of the girls!!!
Kesha and sweet Keelan. She did so great and wide awake! Kesha had to take her clothes off because she was hot.

Austin for the weekend!

2009-06-15T06:45:00.000-07:00

Campbell and I packed up and drove to Austin for the weekend! We left on Thursday afternoon to go to my friend Jennie and Cole's house. I used to work with Jennie and now she and her sweet family live in Austin. It was a short night, but we had such a great time catching up. She has a little boy, Hayes (14 mo) and one on the way. So, Cole and I had to drink wine and catch up, while poor Jennie watched!

Hayes and Campbell taking a bath. So cute!!

Friday morning Campbell and I headed to South Congress to go shopping and have breakfast. It was really nice in the morning, but got hot quickly! Of course, none of the shops opened until 11am, so there was just a lot of window shopping. Melissa (the other reason we went to Austin) got off of work early, so we were ready to play!

Melissa (my first college roommate :)) and Scott are expecting their first baby and it is a girl! I am so excited for them, and know that they will be such great parents. So, I came to Austin to help them register and help get prepared for their new baby. You know, since I am the expert- whatever!! We had a great time registering and making sure they got everything that they needed. Campbell was really good for the most part. I pushed her passed her limits several times, but a princess cup from Babies R Us did the trick!

We came home on Sunday morning and Ray got off of work early. It was great to spend the day with him and the pool! We missed him!!! I didn't take many pictures darn it, but here is a cute one of Campbell smiling! Thanks Melissa and Scott, and Jennie, Cole and Hayes for having us!!!

The rain......

2009-06-10T18:34:00.000-07:00

Uncle Bubba and Barrett all cozy :)
Brushing Barrett's hair, her favorite!
She moved her high chair in front of the window so she could watch the rain. She kept saying "I'm JUST watching the rain mama."
Campbell reading Little Red Riding Hood while waiting for the rain!

Campbell couldn't wait for the rain all day. She just knew it was coming and was making sure that I wouldn't let her get wet! We had her raincoat and rain boots ready just in case we had to go outside.

We went to Aunt Les and Uncle Bubba's house to hang out this evening while Ray was at work. Campbell was making sure that Barrett's hair was combed and everyone was pretty!

Fun day with Nanny!

2009-06-10T18:21:00.000-07:00

Campbell loving on our sweet Nanny!

We had such a great morning with Nanny today. We walked around the garden and saw all of the pretty flowers and Campbell talked to everyone. Her new thing is to tell everyone "Hi Hi", so of course no one knew what she was saying. It was pretty funny! Then we did exercises in our chair and made a bead bracelet that we gave Nanny! It was fun to spend the morning with her. We love our Nanny!!!

Our trip to PA

2009-06-09T07:16:00.000-07:00

Ray in Gettysburg

Giving Abe a Kiss

Ray being Ray

Washington Monument in the background, he's standing in the Lincoln

White House- I didn't put the Sri Lanka protesters out front!

Me modeling in front of The Capitol

The merry-go-round was so much fun!!

On the airplane there! Campbell did so great

Playing outside with Gunnar. "Can I pet the puppy?" is what she asked all day!

We have already had such a busy summer! I'm out of school until July 10, and Campbell is home with me until August. We just got back from our trip to PA to see Dad and Carol and had such a great time! We relaxed and hung out and it was so great! The weather was perfect and we could sit outside and enjoy it. We went to DC and Baltimore and loved it. We for sure need to go back when we don't have a 2 year old with us so that we can read and take it all in. I had been to DC many times before, but you don't realize how great it is until you are older and can enjoy it.

Ray and I took a trip to Gettysburg also. Ray really wanted to see it, so there we went! It was actually better then I remembered, so that was nice. Ray is such a history buff, he answered pretty much every question that I had. I swear, the guy knows something about everything. If he doesn't, then I think he makes it up, but makes the answer really good so I believe him!

Campbell loved playing outside and with the dog. It was so great to let her play outside and me not have to worry about her! We went to the lake, grilled out, and loved every minute of it! Thanks Dad and Carol for such a wonderful trip!

**I haven't figured out how to put titles on the pictures, so you can figure them out!

I'm here!

2009-06-09T06:04:00.000-07:00

Hello! I have finally become another blogger! I was hesitating for so long to do this, but decided that it was time. I know that everyone is just so interested in what is going on in our busy lives, so now you can read about it all of the time. I have decided that I am going to try my best in keeping it updated and not slack too much!

I'm getting started now, so bare with me on the construction. If anyone has any suggestions, please feel free to post comments and let me know how I can make this easier or cute like all of the other ones that I see!