Pirate and Princess Ball

We took the boys to a Mid-Winter Break party- the Pirate and Princess Ball- last week. A new student in Lyric's class wanted everyone to come over and meet is family- so we went and had a great time. There were lots of neat decorations- my favorite was the balloons- they had strobe ights inside so they lit up the patio- couldn't quite capture that on camera. Their home was amazing- the mom is a decorator and their home is a show home- wow!

Jason and Lane taken as they were upstairs and I was in the foyer.


Lyric on the stairs- taken as I was on a balcony- inside....


My little pirate....


My other little pirate...I can't believe he let me take his picture!

Gala and brunch

Saturday night Jason and I went to the Heritage Hall "Fabulous at 40" gala. There wer eover 550 people there- there were silent auctions, a live auction, a wine pull, and lots of other fun party activities. We had a nice time. Sunday we hosted a brunch in honor of Sweeny's birthday today and Jill's birthday tomorrow. Sweeny and Jill's hubby, John, are musical like Jason- so we played in the garage for a while. Today- back to work- I will try to take interesting pictures of the kids and put them up soon- looks like the last few posts were just about me and Jason...I know we aren't as popular as the boys!


One of the silent auction tables at the gala....


The band and decorations form the gala


Part of Lyric's class project- can you spot him?


Strongmom competition on Sunday...just kidding- I was moving the swingset for Lyric.


Lyric rockin' out in the garage.

Saturday in the park....

We slept in a little on Saturday- woke up- had some breakfast- then loaded up and went to the park. I pushed Lane in the stroller, Jason walked with me, and Lyric rode his scooter around the trail- almost 3 miles!! After that work out- we stopped by the playground for a little fun. We couldn't stay too long- Lane needed a nap and we needed lunch. Nana is taking the boys for a sleepover tonight while Jason and I are at the Heritage Hall gala....it is going to be a great night. Sunday we are having champagne brunch with a few friends to celebrate Jill's upcoming b-day. Should be a fantastic weekend...the weather could not be better in February!


If there was an award for the most difficult person to photograph- Lane would win....


Lyric taking a juice break.


Lane and dad getting ready to go down the slide.


Wheeee!!


Lyric at the top of the monkey bars....

NBA and Chardonnay.....

Friday night we had GREAT tickets to see the OKC Thunder at the Ford Center. Julie came over and watched the boys for us so we could go to the game. We had a great time visiting with friends and watching basketball.

What a great view of the court!


These boys (smurfs) were sitting next to us- a little b-day party. They were adorable.


Kyle working hard at Mickey mantles- they were packed after the game.


Jill and John- John in his new specs....


Me and my sis- we are back in the same town together- it is so nice to have her here!

Lyric at School

Lyric comes to school with me in the mornings, then a student of mine walks him down to his pre-k building. Lyric loves to draw on the white board...so Friday i happened to capture him on film....

Lyric with his new camo backpack- it is huge! Almost bigger than he is.


One of his creations- it says "I'm going to watch TV with Colin" very cute!


Me and silly bub before school on Friday.

Party Weekend

We had lots of parties last week- despite the weather. The ageLOC launch went very well on Wednesday- Friday I took Lyric to a "Mad Science" birthday party- Saturday I helped host a baby shower for friend Sabrina's new baby boy while Jason took Lyric to another party at a local gym. Saturday night we had a few peeps over for some food and games- Sunday we tried out the new Mama Roja's Mexican restaurant. Sabra is now managing there instead of Lakeside- so we were lucky enough to get on a few of the VIP lists.
This week looks to be just a busy- I have some demos scheduled for facials- Jason's school is fundraising all week- which means lots of activities- we have the Heritage Hall Gala on Saturday- looking forward to a productive and money-making week!!!


Lyric at the science birthday party....having some cake- or maybe just a little of the icing.


making green slime....the kids could take their slime with them but somehow we can't seem to find it...hmmm...wonder where that messy, green slime went?


Food for Sabrina's shower- Jason grilled a bunch of chicken breasts for me and I made homemade Caesar salad....it was non-traditional yet very tasty...and healthy!


Me and Sabrina....baby is due middle of march....


Sabrina with the shower hostesses....we had a really nice time together....

Random Lyrics

Lyric LOVES to take pictures of himself- here are a few of his latest:






Here are a couple from dinner last night- PF CHang's- usually we love it there- not so great this time....not sure why...just not feeling so well since we ate their food. At least we did get some good family tme in!

Snow Days

Tuesday and Wednesday were snow days. Tuesday is was too cold and icy to go outside- but Wednesday was sunny and a little warmer- so we went out to play for a while. Lane loved eating the "ice"....Lyric loved making tracks in the fresh snow. The rode the tractor up and down the sidewalk...it wsa adorable.
The days inside were nice- although I prefer 70 degrees over 15 degrees any day of the week. We watched a lot of TV- played a lot of Wii, colored on paper with markers and crayons, and just spent time together. I returned to work yesterday- and I was not dreading it to say the least.

Boys on the tractor....or snow plow on this day...


Lyric making a snow angel


Lyric's snow angel


Lyric cheesing on the tractor


Lane exploring the cold outdoors....he loved it!

Wednesday was the launch party. It was a very successful event- but, I have learned that I would like to keep my demos small and more personal- I like to give everyone as much attention as I can and when there are so many people there- that is just not possible. So....for the next few weeks, I will be meeting with the people that came to the party- individually- just to answer questions and do more demos if they would like to have one.....I can see a beach house in my future...don't worry....you will be invited!

Some of the food in the beautiful kitchen of the design center


A few of the products we were demonstrating.....

Crazy Lyric

I told Lyric to make a funny, serious face. This is what I got.
You don't want to cross this dude....he is nuts!
I hope the picture makes you laugh- just a little- I think he looks pretty funny.
Click on the picture to get the full effect.

NEW CAMERA!!

Ok- we are back up and running- new camera- looks much like Becky's pink Sony- I will be sure to put my initials on it so we don't get confused....
Here are pictures of the boys haircut on the day that the other camera broke:





We had Julie and her family over on Friday night- we had pizza and watched Igor...well- the kids watched it- we just talked a lot!
Saturday I went to the funeral for my friend Jeff's mother. She passed away last week due to ovarian cancer. She had the cancer for over 10 years- everyday was truly a blessing for her and her family. Jeff is Jen's husband- we went to Florida with them last summer....That evening, Mike and his girlfriend Erica came over, along with Julie and my brother- we had some soup and played wham bam....it was a really nice evening.
Yesterday it was pretty chilly- We just relaxed- watched some movies, played some Mario Kart with Lyric. This week is going to be soooo busy- it was nice to have a few moments yesterday to relax and be together.
Ice is coming today- hopefully it won;t be too bad- My launch party for ageLOC is Wednesday- I am expecting many people and am looking forward to watching my businiess grow this week. I got my first check in the mail last week- it was DOUBLE what I was expecting! My next goal is to have a comma in the amount! This is my month- great things are taking place!
We will keep you posted on the week's events....should be a good one!

Baby Lane with Uncle Kyle

Typical Mike

Julie- I really like this picture of her....

Me- we were practicing with a feature on the camera- smile detector(?)

Lyric and Evan in a sword fight....

Broken Camera

I took the boys to get haircuts on Tuesday- Lane's first by a "professional"- well- Lyric is usually very careful with the camera- but he was careless and dropped it- it just landed wrong- (on the open lens) and is no longer functioning. So- the good news is I found a camera I want to replace it with- and it doesn't cost a fortune- hopefully by the end of the weekend we will be back up and running.
Tonight we are having Julie and her family over for dinner- we plan on just ordering pizza or something- going to hang out- we haven't seen each other since before Christmas.
Tomorrow is a funeral for my friend's mother-in-law. She passed away last weekend due to ovarian cancer.
Other than that- I am just working hard to keep my head above water- Loads of laundry to wash and floors to mop- guess that is what I will accomplish during my weekend.
Yippee!