A New Decade Begins

Thursday was the big 3-0. Ashley and I went to Hays and got massages, ate at the brewery and did some shopping. It was a wonderful day, and thanks to Clint, we are going back in april. Travis got me an external harddrive so I can consolidate all of my pics and other files in one place. It will be a lot of work to sort through my pics and put them in folders, but I really want to get more organized.

Last night was the cotton bowl and we had a watch party. It was fun, even though kstate lost. We had a large assortment of beer and food, and I was a little rough this morning (see previous post not what I once was). But I wasn't the only one that felt that way according to a couple of my party guests.

Today we spent most of the day at mom and dads. They are gone to the KS grapegrowers shindig, but Tanner, Jill and Wyatt are here. We were just lazy, watched a movie, ate leftovers, and watched the kids play.

Pretty

This is my oldest baby. She isn't a baby, she's a little girl now. Travis took this picture of her this morning and I love it. She is so sweet.

She is learning more and more everyday and saying more. Today she was sitting on the couch with an alphabet book and was singing the alphabet song. She really likes the LMNOP and TUV parts. She is becoming more independent and entertains herself. Tonight, she disappeared and we thought she was in her room playing. Pretty soon she came out with her pants around her ankles and no diaper and was saying potty. So Travis took her in the bathroom, but she had already gone all by herself. A little while later I found her in the bathroom again on the potty and she went again all by herself. She had even put her diaper in the trashcan. We'll see if this will lead to more consistent pottying, or if it just means she's figured out she gets m&ms if she goes. Either way, for today, I am pretty impressed with my baby.

Auld Lang Syne

Yesterday we spent the morning and early afternoon at home then went to Clint and Ashley's to ring in the new year. Alana, Scott, Bo and Cole came down and mom, dad, and Grandma Darlene. Clint grilled steaks, hamburgers and hotdogs, Ashley made potato casserole, and we had a bunch of other snackies. Mom, dad and GiGi left around 9 when Jett and Judd were going to bed. We played cards, talked and drank a bit. It was alot of fun and great to hang out with Scott and Alana. Bo and Amelia stayed up late, they watched movies on the ipad and played. Bo got tired and fell asleep while Alana was holding him. Amelia stayed up until we left after midnight and was asleep after just a couple of miles.

Today we went to church in the morning, had lunch at mom's then dad, Travis and I went to Andy and Jackie Porter's to help them finish packing for Lyons. It's sad to see them go, but I am really glad we went to help them finish getting moved so we could spend some time with them.

Truman is pretty close to standing on his own and hopefully taking some steps. Today he let go of what he was holding on to alot and just stood there. His balance is getting much better. Yesterday he got into the dirt of one of my plants and got a big mouthful before I saw what he was doing.

Travis has been sick the last few days, but I think he is starting to feel better. He thinks he's had tonsilitis. His throat and glands have really hurt. We are both glad to get another 3 day weekend and have tomorrow off. We are going to work cleaning and picking up the house to get ready for the Cotton Bowl party on friday.

I have only made one new years resolution and it's the same one I made last year. I want to get back to making ceramics consistently. We'll see if I can get it done this year since I didn't in 2011. This year I am not prego, so hopefully that means it will be more attainable.

Not What I Once Was

***Disclaimer: if you are over the age of 30ish, you might want to skip reading this post. It will probably piss you off.

Sometime in the last 6 years I became an adult. Not sure when it happened, but it did. I just can't do what I used to. I played volleyball tonight with kids around 21ish. I held my own and played alright, but I'm hurtin now and will be sore tomorrrow. I guess with the big 3 0 next week, I was just thinking, crap, I grew up. I'm married, got 2 kiddos, a mortgage, bills and a few extra pounds. And I drink coffee!!! Everyday! A lot!

I think about how fast the last couple of years have gone by and before I know it my babies will be in high school. Change is good but change is hard.

Root Beer Floats

Mom and Dad came over for dinner tonight. It was pretty delicious if I do say so myself. We had baked salmon, salad with lettuce, beets. and pecan crusted cranberry goat cheese. I pretty sure it's my new favorite thing, mom's too. Dad, Travis, and Amelia had root beer floats for dessert.

 I told her to say "delicious" and this is the face she made and say "shishuss."

Truman is learning to climb. Last night we were downstairs playing and I found him on the 4th step climbing up the stairs. I started doing dishes, walked away for a minute, and came back to this:

The last couple of days Tru has been standing for a few seconds on his own. Last night Travis had him and let go of his hands and he stood there for about 10 seconds. He is 10 months old today, I can't believe it!

Christmas 2011

We spent all day Saturday, Christmas Eve at Mom and Dad's house. The Petty clan was there and Ray and Pat. Mom made more awesome homemade pizza and german chocolate cake for Ashley's birthday. We decided to open presents in the afternoon, while the kiddos were in a good mood.

Mom and dad got each set of kids a fisher price nativity set. We went to Christmas Eve service at church, Mom, Clint and I did music for the service. Afterwards we went back to mom and dad's and mom got our her guitar and played and sang with the kids. Judd loves the guitar and wants to play so bad.

This morning we got to sleep in. I jokingly told Travis before we went to bed, "I wonder if the kids will let us sleep in for Christmas?" Amelia came in a got in bed with us before 7 and fell back asleep. Travis had to wake up her and Truman at 8:30 (and me) so they could open presents and we could get to church. Santa brought Amelia a set of Disney princess dolls and Truman got a big yellow truck.

After church we went out to Ray and Pat's for lunch and to spend the day. After lunch we opened presents, Truman and I napped on the couch, Amelia napped, and Ray and Travis went and did guy stuff outside. It was a nice day just to relax.

At church to day, TJ gave out glowsticks for the kids to celebrate Christmas in the evening. We got them out when we got home and the kids played with them and even took them to the bathtub with them.

Christmas Preparations

Today I didn't work and stayed home with the kids. I didn't get as much done around the house as I would have liked, but enjoyed just spending some time with Truman and Amelia. Tonight mom and I practiced music for the Christmas Eve service and Christmas Day on Sunday. We have double duty since it falls on Saturday and Sunday this year. I always feel alot of pressure playing for Easter and Christmas. I fell like there are such expectations for those two holidays. Hopefully it will go ok.

We are going to spend the day tomorrow at Mom and Dad's house. Clint and Ashley and the kids will be there, us, Ray and Pat. Mom is doing pizza for lunch, then snackies in the evening, and presents after church. Should be fun with all of the kids.

Here's a few pictures from the last couple days: