Stockyards, Music, and Gymnastics

What do all of these things have in common? Well, these are some of the things that we did over the long weekend. Lane was sick last week, so Granny was here for a few days. She gave me and Jason the chance to go out on Friday night. We took her offer and headed downtown to Mickey Mantles. We had a few drinks, Jason smoked a cigar, and we got to talk to my brother for a while. After that we headed over to the Fox and Hound to meet up with friends Jill and John...there we listened to a guy play guitar. Pretty fun night.
Saturday night, Jason and I met some friends at La Luna for dinner and then headed to the Stockyards to see a show. Jenny's hubby Chad was playing at the Oklahoma Opry- he was very good, and we enjoyed our evening with one another. I think it would be fun to take Granny and Pa to Cattleman's for dinner then over to the Opry for some music- it was right up their alley.
Sunday was a gymnastic b-day party for a boy in Lyric's class. Jason had hockey, so I took both boys to play. Lane had more fun than anyone, I think! Jason's hockey league is in playoffs right now- his team won last week and will probably win this weekend, too- Jason scored 2 goals last weekend- he has scored at least 1 goal in nearly every game this season.
For this week- nothing too eventful- just busy. Once again, I will try to capture some of the moments with my camera....just to keep you posted!!


Frinds Jill and John


Me and Hubby on a much needed night out together


Oklahoma Rodeo Opry- fun night...




Chad Slagle- Jenny's hubby- on stage....


Lane on a trampoline


Lyric in a pit of foam squares....


Lane and Lyric jumping together.

Winter Tea

I went to Lyric's school this morning for the "Mommy and Me Winter Tea". While there we sang songs, played games, danced, and had wintery snacks. I am very fortunate to be so close to Lyric while he is at school- it makes it so easy to run down and spend time with him in his classroom. He wrote a poem about me, he also described what love means to him. I got to bring home a picure CD, a snowflake placemat made by Lyric, and a card with my picture on it- also made by bubby.
It was a very wonderful morning- we enjoyed our time together.

Lyric playing Simon Says (in Russian...)




He loves to hamm it up!!


Self-portrait of the two of us....what a sweetie.

Picture-LESS

Well- I am having a hard time being inspired to take pictures of the boys this week- so I thought I would entertain you with a couple of updates.
Granny is here- for a few days- Lane has RSV- a respiratory virus that is highly contagious and is usually spread in day cares. It is especially dangerous for kids under the age of 2- so we have Lane at home for the rest of this week. He is getting some good Granny time- although he is cranky beyond measure.
Lyric is having fun at school this week- today was show and tell- they had to take something that represents what you can do in the winter- so he took a hockey puck. He was so excited! He just loves to do things just like Jason-
Tomorrow morning is the mommy and me winter tea at his school- I get to go hang with my bub for a while as they perform for us moms. That will be so neat- I will take my camera.
Lyric has a little BFF at school- her name is Izzy and she is actually the daughter of a person I knew in high school. She is the cutest little girl- and you can tell that Lyric and Izzy just adore one another- so...we had a conversation with Lyric not too long ago about his friends at school. We asked who he considered to be good friends and he started listing all of these girls. Now, there is nothing wrong with him having all these girl-friends....they are only 4 you know. But, we did ask why he wasn't friends with some of the boys in his class- he then began to firmly tell us that boys are not friends with boys. So we said- Lyric- you are friends with Colin, right? He said, "NO!!!" Colin is a dude....He's my dude...we are dudes.
Totally cute.

Winding Down

After the boys had a bath they decided to play some games in Lyric's room. We are struggling to get back on schedule after the break- but we are hanging in there. Lane is usually down no later than 8:30 and Lyric is not far behind. I hope my posts will be more exciting in the coming weeks- I need to take pictures like I used to- we are just spread a little thin these days.
Here are some uneventful photos from last night....

Slide Video-

Is it Winter?

It has been so wonderful to be able to play outside lately. Of course today there is a chance of freezing rain...but the past few days were so nice- Lyric had on a t-shirt and I had on capri pants!
Lyric took Lane for a ride in Lane's new tractor. We rode down to the little park in the neighborhood and played for a while. Lane is so big- he can slide down the slide all alone- and even land on his feet most tiimes. Lyric can do it all....but we already knew that!

Getting ready to go down the slide!


Lyric on the swing...remember whe he called it a fing? (fing fing)


Lyric taking a break for a quick pose


Headed back to the house....

Happy New Year!

We went to Tulsa to ring in the New Year with family, friends, and of cours, the Wii. The boys had a great time with their granny and pa and we had a blast, too. It was low key, safe, and jsut a great time.


Cheese!!!!


Sleepy Head Lyric


Baby Lane enjoying some ICE with Granny


Baby Lane enjoying grapes...right from the bowl- no hands needed.

MORE Christmas

More holiday fun at my mom and dad's. The kids had a blast.


Lyric with his camo hat and nerf gun


Enjoying a cold beverage in the boot from granny


Relaxing watching Wall-E


Lyric and Aubri in their spy glasses

Christmastime Part 2

We celebrated Christmas evening in Tulsa with all the Pittengers. The boys got more toys than we know what to do with. The food was great, and the fellowship was even better.

Lane sporting dad's ball cap.


Lyric with a storm trooper nerf gun.


Annie Jill teaching Lane how to play guitar.


Lane with another hat on- "Pope" style.


Lyric and Colton playing the wii.


The boys enjoying some popcorn together.

Merry Christmas part 1

Let's See....Last week, Lyric had his holiday party at school, we finished up finals, grades, and shopping. Sunday I went to my friend Erin's house for an all-girl holiday party. It has been a busy, but fun last couple of days.
Tuesday we loaded up the boys and went out in search of beautiful light displays.
We found many homes with spectacular lights....Christmas Eve we went to my mom and dad's house in Guthrie- Santa made a special stop at their house for the boys. He brought Lyric a Wii game system, Colin an electric dart board, and Lane a tractor. Very fun night. It is Christmas morning as I am loading this post...Santa was very good to all of us this year. Lane got a little drum set and Lyric got the "William Thalcon"...also known as the Millennium Falcon from Star Wars. We are just cleaning up and getting ready to pack and head to Tulsa for a few days. We are really looking forward to spending time with family and enjoying our time off.

Lyric making an ornament at school


Lyric a little ornery at lunch....


Lane trying on dad's hats


Me with my friend Jill


Me with my friend Jen


Beautiful tree...lit up with all green lights...


This is 1 house....I wonder what their electric bill will be?


Beautiful blue trees


Lyric and Colin drinking from their Boot Cups from Granny


This screams Christmas Card! Lane, Lyric, and Colin....


Lane looking at the room from the top of the fridge....


Lane with his ball popper toy...


The boys admiring the "Thalcon"


Milk Break


Tuckered out and it is only 10am

Presents!

Lyric made me the most awesome present at school. We got home before Jason so Lyric went and put the gift under the tree...Jason had to go to an event at school- so we opened the package while he was gone- and documented to whole thing. How sweet is Lyric? Extra sweet- I hope he always stays like this....I know he won't...but I can dream....


Here is the bag that he decorated himself....totally adorable.


The gift- a hand-painted ceramic tile from my bubby. Lane was loving it, too- can't you hear him saying "Ooohhh...."!


Lyric with his masterpiece.


Funny picture of bub me- we like to call this style of posing "Mike" style.


Another "Mike" style picture...he would be proud.


Self portrait of me and by 2 boys....