Okie Dokie Daddy Day

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


Bubby and a horse-




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


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


Lyric's firend, Mathan and his dad


From Lyric- "Howdy Doodie Dads Day"


having a snack


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

Little League- pre-season

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

In the huddle with Coach Rob and Coach Bob


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


Lyric and Nick- learning their fielding "stance"


Lyric and Abe- waiting to bat...


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

Date Night

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



Famous Oklahomans...

Fun on Break

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


Lyric on the tractor at Granny and Pa's


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


Lyric is trying to drive the tractor but let Lane steer


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


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


The boys together


Colin and Lyric on a huge gorilla statue


Eating outside together....


Relaxing...watching a movie....

The Night Before the Illness Struck

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








Look at Lyric in the background! :)


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

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

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


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


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


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


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

Jason's birthday party

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


Makin' Wishes....


Playin' Ganes


Friends Jammin'


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

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

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


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


Look at that grin!


Aren't they sooooo cute together? :)

Welcome Home, Sergeant!

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


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


Justin and Lyric high fives!


Jason and the boys


The entire welcoming committee


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

Dinner at the Pink Elephant

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

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



Hubby-

Jason and Lyric- cute picture


Aunt Ali and Lane


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