Keeping You In Suspense

Well since the last post a lot has happened. Anna has just blossemed and is really have a great time with Christmas. I have been working a lot subbing at local schools and just took a part time job at a local insurance agency. I guess you could say it is the both of all "three worlds", stay at home mom, part time worker and subbing when I want. It is crazy to keep up with the schedule, but that is why they make calendars and cell phones. Let's just say I better not lose my cell phone again. Poor David does not know which way I am going and sometimes I don't either.

Here are some new things Anna is up to:

She loves to go to the cry room at church. She is not crying, but just can not stop talking and trying to tell everyone hi or going to see them. So, what do you do to a 14 month old... This past Sunday she thought it was funny to tell me "STOP IT" during the most quiet part of church. Oh my gosh...

She also loves to flush the toilet and say "bye bye", hopefully that is a good sign. She loves to watch all the kids go to the bathroom at school.

We also got a note home from school that she loves all the boys in her class. That has made her dad real proud, boy he has a lot to look forward to. I just can't wait til the day she has her first date.


Merry Christmas to Everyone!!

Anna 2nd Christmas

Christmas has been fun already with Anna. She is such a little helper and loved decorating the tree and helping me wrap presents. Can't wait until she can unwrap them.

Enjoy!

29 & Holding Pics

Here they are from my 30th surprise birthday party!!! Thank you David!

THE NEW "20"

More to follow with pictures... But, no longer can I say I am "twenty something".

Santa Claus & Anna

We went to take our picture with Santa Claus this week and I was a little worried how she may react. Last year she was 2 months old, so she slept the whole time and did not realize what was going on. Well, this year and 13 months old, no one knew what to expect. Well our little social butterfly did not let us down, she immediately took to Santa and of all things to call him she said "PAWPAW". How cute!!!! I guess both of her PawPaw's look like Santa with white hair and beard. LOL The picture is too cute and we can't wait to see what she does on Christmas morning.

Thanksgiving Pics

Thanksgiving 2007

Thanksgiving this year we decided to leave and go to our camp on Lake Sam Rayburn, TX. We love being up there, but this year we were going for a week. Here is how it went:

Saturday- Departure... Raining on our way, so we took the Texas route because we were pulling a boat and David did not want to be on the back roads in Louisiana. Before we even got to Orange, we were flagged down by a fellow traveler on I-10, we had lost a piece of luggage on the road. Well, it was a roll of fabric I had bought garage saleing that morning and I was going to use it to sew some curtains and recover a chair while at the camp with it. Well, David pulled over and ran down I-10 like an idiot and after 20 minutes, $10 down the drain, no fabric for sewing. A few miles down the road we came up to a red light and were witnesses to an accident. Well, the insurance person came out in me and I made him pull over for me to make sure everyone was ok. So, here I am running in the rain in the middle of a major intersection to check on a wreck. I am glad I did because the car that ran out in front of a truck pulling a trailer full of horses had 3 children in the car, one being an infant. All the children were fine, but the mom hit the windshield and was really beat up. I did my good samaritan act and really feel good that I did. Except, instinct kicked in and I did not think of what I would see on the other side. For all of you that know what I went through and still going through after the birth of my daughter, seeing that infant and children in the wreck was very hard. Good thing everyone was ok and I pray for them daily.

So, after all of that, we finally made it to the camp and felt great being there.


Sunday- Woke up for mass at an old Catholic church in San Augustine, TX. A beautiful old wooden church that screams the Holy Spirit. We just love the priest and the atmosphere. The only thing is going to an old church with a 13 month old, everything ECHOS. LOL After mass we made it to the grocery store to prepare for our week and Thanksgiving. After finding everything, our day was complete.

Monday- A little hung over from the night before, I stayed in bed later than I have in about a year. I wish I could say it was pleasant, but my head was hurting so bad that I could not even sleep. (Wine and Crown Royal DO NOT MIX!!!) You can thank David for that one. I was able to get out of bed around lunch time and take care of Anna and eat. Thank God for David. But, what woman doesn't want to do that every once in awhile. Well, my Dad called and said he was coming up with my grandparents to fish and show them the camp. So, I get into mode and start picking up and cleaning. They showed up early afternoon and fished before dinner. I started cooking around 4, because I knew once the sun went down and The Wheel of Fortune was over, it would be bedtime. And, I was RIGHT. David was upset because he did not get to see the kick off of Monday night football because my grandfather and dad fell asleep in the living room.


Tuesday- Fishing again early and MawMaw was ready to go home. I felt like I was taking care of 2 children. She has dimentia, but does not want to admit it. She really bonded with Anna, which was great for me to see. After they left, we slept and rested, knowing my sister and Brenna would be coming up Wed and Thursday my mom, dad and Jessica would be coming. My other sister, Rachel, and her husband, Clint, and Riley were coming up Friday.


Thanksgiving- Cooked for me, David, Anna, Melissa and Brenna. Turkey, Ham, Corn, Stuffing, Vegetables. It was not too bad for camping. Really we ate too much, but hey it was Thanksgiving.

My mom, dad and sister, Jessica, came up to camp and fish. I was so excited to see them and so was Anna.

Friday- Slept in late and was able to watch "Hairspray". Loved the movie and would love to see it on Broadway one day. A really relaxing day, eventhough Anna started a real major cold with a runny nose and cough that made me hurt.

My sister, Rachel, her husband, Clint, and Riley showed up to finish the clan. We cooked and played cards and really had a great time. Anna loved having all of her family around and learned A LOT from her cousins.

Saturday- Rain, Rain, Rain... So, we decided to all come home and enjoy the rain in our own homes. I think Anna was glad to be back in her "space" and so was mom.


Here are some pictures of our great Thanksgiving. I know everything I AM GREATFUL FOR!!!

First Haircut

Anna got her first haircut with Mrs. Christy. She was very cooperative and enjoyed being pampered. I guess she is a lot like her mom. She even had "products" put in her hair. Her dad is in for a rude awaking when those hair bills start coming in later in life. LOL

LSU LSU LSU

Jessica and Carey

Playing Washers

Kim & Allison

Heather, Kim, Jessica and Allison


Allison & Jessica

Heather & Allison

How many coonasses does it take to put up a tent? And, this was before we started drinking.

David the cook in his new camo LSU apron.

Allison & the Crown Royal bottle... This is why I am getting to old to do this.

Here are the pictures from the LSU game and tailgating.

Anna's First REAL BoBo

Anna decided to JUMP out of her high chair last week at daycare and got her first real black eye and bruised head with a carpet burn. She has learned she can not do that again and now sits in a high chair on the floor.

David's Surprise 31st Birthday

Here are some pictures from David's 31st birthday.

Anna Words

Here are some of Anna's new words:

Quack Quack (for a duck)
Moo (for a cow)
Gumbo (That is what her Nana thinks she said
Hey & Hi
Ba (for bottle)

Getting WAY TOO Old to being doing this...

It has been awhile since I blogged, so here is the low down. We have had a few busy weeks with parties, work and family. Since the last Flamingo Bingo blog, I threw David a SURPRISE 31st birthday at our house. He was totally surprised and could not believe I actually pulled it off. After a day of fishing with Jay and Guy, we surprised him with a Fiesta Party, taco soup, 7 layer mexican dip, tomato avocado feta salsa, guacamole, spinach dip, presents and cake. This was my way of making up to him from last year when he turned 3o. He did not get his surprise party because we were busy with our new little surprise, ANNA.

After recuperating from Flamingo Bingo and David's party, it was off to a busy week of work. (It takes me a week to rest and feel like myself after a long night of parting, which is why I say we are getting way too old for this...)
And, yes I said work. I am staying home, but I am enjoying substitute teaching when I WANT. Well, it was 4 days last week and I think my body went into shock. It is funny how easily you forget how hard it is to work everyday and have a family and life. Well, I still enjoyed it even though I was starting feel good and not so exhausted on Friday. LOL Let's just say this week I will be choosy when I work... Because...

I am now recouping from a long weekend at the LSU football game and tailgating. It seems David's birthday has lasted a week and this was the grand finale. We left Anna for the first time and went out of town. All decked out in purple and gold we set up our tent and tailgated like the pros. After many hours of socializing it was finally time for the game. Since this was David's first LSU game, it was neat to be there with him. What an experience to be part of 60-90,000 people in one stadium rooting for the state's number 1 team. It was great and I am glad it is over and we are home.

Anna did fine at Nana's and was spoiled rotten. She slept on the kid couch next to Nana and Brenna and woke up to homemade pancakes. When we arrived she was playing hard with Riley and Brenna, but excited to see us.

This was just an update from the last couple of weeks. Pictures to follow.


(Lisa- if you are reading this, you will get to see the Louisiana side of me. :))

Flamingo Bingo- Retro Style

Hi everyone! Last night we kicked off the Mardi Gras season with a charity bingo for women only. It was a blast and really needed a night like that. I think we all did. The theme was Retro, so all groups were able to choose what era of music they would like to dress as. Some chose hippies, others 80's and some the 50's. Let's just say we had a great time. Here are some pictures. Hope you get a kick out of them, we sure did.

Halloween 2007

Ok, here it is. Halloween 2007. Anna was a pumpkin and really did not know what was going on at first. We went on a hayride with family in Hackberry. She loved riding on the trailer and the wind in her face. My niece, Brenna, and my sister, Melissa, joined us for trick or treating and then a costume contest at the city park. Anna was one of the winners in her age group.

Hope you like the pictures.

Two Children

Today I kept my niece, 5 years old, and Anna. They love each other so much, that sometimes that can get in the way. I now know how it can be with 2 children. I do think I can do it, maybe when Anna gets a little older, but it was a learning experience.

It started early with painting, art, playing outside, watching movies, etc. I felt like I never stopped all day. I actually forgot to eat lunch for the first time in a long time. That could be a good thing. lol After our busy morning and naps when attempted to go shopping for some birthday gifts and an LSU football tshirt (we are going to the homecoming game in November for David's birthday!!! and I can not wait!!). I am used to diapers and changing on my schedule, unless it is a real diaper load. Well, Brenna decided she needed to go to the potty first thing at the first store (after I asked her many times this morning if she needed to go, with the response of NO). That was not too bad because we had just gotten started. Well after shopping and finding what we needed, at the checkout she needed to potty AGAIN. What am I to do, make her wait or go. Well she proceeded to tell me she needed to "poopoo". So leaving everything we go to the potty for the second time. Lets just say I am not used to having to potty in public places with a 5 year old. Needless to say we made it, but my heart goes out to all of those who have more than one child and all those other issues. I can not wait for Anna to get out of diapers, but I am not ready for public restrooms. lol

We did well today and are actually ready for bed and it is only 8:55. Not to say all days go that well, but I am proud that I actually did it. The only thing I am not proud of, is that I said some things today that I always said I never would. Nothing in particular, but things we heard as children from our parents. That is really scary.


I also need to add on to the word list for Anna. I forgot a few favorites like:

Bye Bye (She wakes up saying bye bye, she is a real go getter and social butterfly. There are days I want to stay home, but feel bad when she keeps saying "bye bye" and I don't take her anywhere. Lisa if you are reading, I think Anna may end up being a RED also.)

Thank you- It is more like 2 grunts, but it is used in the correct context that we think it is the same.

Uh Oh !!!!!!!!

Here are some of Anna's favorite words:

Uh Oh (over and over again)

Pumpkin

PawPaw

Momma

DaDa

Ca Ca (Short for Nanny Jessica and means "s_ _ _" in French, lol)

Canckie (Another version for Frankie, Nana's dog)

Weekends, Weekends, Weekends

Well, I am starting a blog to document our very busy lives. I love being busy, but sometimes we can be too busy. Now that I am a Stay At Home mom with a 1 year old, I want to take some time to slow down and blog what is going on in our lives.

David always tells me I create my on misery, but I honestly love doing all that I do. I am busy with Anna, but I love to do for other people. Now that I am a SAHM, I have more time to do those things that I could never do. Whether it be babysitting, having playdates, cooking for others, running errands, visting, etc., I just love it.

Weekends always seem to be so busy. We may start out with nothing planned, but by Sunday evening we are exhausted. It is a time to catch up with family and friends and each other. There is always housework, shopping and the usual, but we seem to plan 100 other things in the time that is left over. This weekend we set up for the annual "Young Family Garage Sale" Friday night and really had too much fun. After many margaritas and wine, we were ready for the hagglers. Saturday morning was too early (5:15am), but our efforts paid off to sell our JUNK. We made about $400, which is great for our area. I really felt good after we donated to items left to the Women's Shelter and Goodwill. Then it was off to the grocery store to prepare our dinner. It was great and really had a nice night with my niece and friend Carey. Anna, our daughter, played with her cousin Anna and really learned a lot. Thanks to Aunt Carey, they learned to do the "water sprinkler" in their dance routines, after we played "Dance Party USA". Sundays are always relaxing and refreshing. Church, family and good food. Now we are settling down for the night and preparing for the next week ahead, which will be busy with my Grandfather's 80th birthday party, my Dad's birthday party and Halloween. I hope everyone has a great week. And remember, slow down.


Hopefully this blog will keep you up to date and keep me sane. LOL


Enjoy!