WOW!

So...my actual birthday was cool- we bought a boat...the Friday after my birthday was awesome- a few friends drove in from Tulsa- We met in Bricktown and had dinner at Bolero- a really great place. The chef (Vinny) came out and met me...then went to the kitchen and made me the most amazing plate of food...JUST FOR ME...my pictures do not do it justice- We also had a few other of their Tapas offerings. After dinner chef V brought out the most amazing cake....my sister made it for me- I wish you could taste this amazing chocolate goodness- it was beautiful- brought tears to my eyes- just because she went to so much effort to make such a wonderful gift for me.
After dinner, we all headed to Mickey Mantles- had a glass of bubbly...then upstairs to the Skyy Bar- where I was much too old to be out that late.
It was a super night- so happy to have such wonderful people around me.


Birthday Roses from Hubby


Birthday flowers from BFF- Julie (the vase is so cute!)


The dinner table....great friends.


Our tapas samplings and the most amazing Filet I think I have ever had!


The beautiful birthday cake....wow!


Me and Chef Vinny


Me and Hubby- he stopped by to share the cake


All of the Tulsa Gals...


Me and the local girls...


Me and Allison...late late late....

Stock up on Sunscreen

Yesterday was my birthday...we were going to go out for a nice dinner- just the 2 of us on a pretty patio somewhere...but then we found it...a special deal that was just meant for our little family....so...no birthday dinner with hubby- but I am just fine with it.


Lyric behind the wheel of our "new" boat.


Both boys checking it out....


lane having a try...

We will take it out this weekend- looking forward to having a lot of fun with it. So...this means I have traded by beach dreams for the possibility of camping (yes..in a tent...) But that is OK- it is going to be so much fun!

Picnic at the Lake

Sunday we took the boys to Lake Hefner and had a little picnic. We also tried to fly a couple of kites- it was pretty breezy near the water. What a great spot we have found close to home for some quality (free) family time. Jenny met us there and played some football with the kids. It was really a very nice evening.


Flying his Transformers kite.


Does he even know what this means? Still cute...


lane reflecting near the water. He is a deep thinker.


Silly Lyric


Sunset taken by Lyric....

Lyric is 5

Wow- can you believe that Lyric just turned 5 years old? We had a great party at our house before school was out and celebrated his actual birthday in Tulsa with the family. Lyric's favorite present was his new bike- he kept asking us to take off the training wheels, but we are just not ready for that yet. Looking forward to a lot of fun this summer riding bikes and playing outside.


There's the birthday boy...so big!


There he goes....


baby Lane as adorable as ever....


Lyric with his patriotic cake.


Enjoying a cold one....


Lane playing some catch


With the wind up...he's our pitcher in training.

School's Out!

Lyric had his school's end of year party...it was a beach party. What a great way to end the school year! Thursday I took the boys to see a baseball game- Texas vs kansas- Big 12 tournament. Jenn gave us some great tickets- we had a really nice time.

Kids coloring their beach balls


Lyric with his new necklace


Lyric with his friend Izzy


Lyric's new maracas- they work very well if you know what I mean.


Lane enjoying an apple at the game


Lyric paying attention


Lane showing me his glove


Big POP!


right by our seats...we were directly behind the 3rd base line- Kansas dugout.

Fun with the kids...

Here are a few pictures from Lyric's birthday party and his t-ball game last week.


The band


Lane looking through binoculars


Lyric jamming on the guitar


Grand slam! :)


Ready to hit the ball.

Lane's Birthday part 2

Saturday we all got together to celebrate several awesome occasions....Lane's 2nd birthday- which also happens to be the birthday of his g-ma Lake...whom he never had the chance to meet- but I am certain that she is looking down on him with a prideful smile every day. Jan's birthday was Saturday- Mother's Day was Sunday- and this year ALL of us were able to celebrate together if you know what I mean....more details on that later if you are not sure what the heck I am talking about.
So- Lane gots lots of presents- the rain scooted out long enough for us to get outside for a bit of sunshine and fun. We had lunch- cupcakes- champagne- and best of all...time together.

Granny and Lane opening some bubbles.


Lane and all his gifts...


Lyric and Lane playing with some new motorcycles


Lyric getting some air jumping rope.


Happy Birthday, Baby Lane!

Lane's Birthday- Part 1

Lane turned 2 last Friday. We had a great day together- started off sleeping in just a little, then powdered donuts for breakfast. We loaded up the stroller and some snacks and headed to the zoo. Normally we take a lunch but I thought it wold be a nice treat to have lunch in the canopy at the zoo- well....it was a Friday in May- so not only were we at the zoo- so was every other school aged child in the state. Very crowded- we only stayed there about an hour- then headed over to Chic-Fil-A in Edmond for some lunch and playground time. The boys had such a nice afternoon- and I just can't wait to spend so much quality time with them this summer. Not much longer!


Mmmm...hostess donettes...a breakfast that screams healthy!


So cute- they loved the fish this time...


Again...totally cute- looking at ducks and turtles


On the plaground- Lane was not feelin' the camera this day...notice there are no face shots of him.

Ring Pops and Moustaches

Lyric had a t-ball game last week- but it has been so rainy that the other team assumed there was no game- so they just did a little practicing- hitting, catching, and throwing....and that is enough hard work to warrant snacks at the concession stand. Lane has to have everything Lyric has- so he got to enjoy a ring pop- and some popcorn...at the same time. Gross.
Lyric's class has been working on memorizing nursery rhymes- and Friday all of the students had to dress up like their favorite nursery rhyme character. Lyric was Dr. Foster from Glouster.....never heard of that one until this year- but he has it (and many many others) memorized...he lookde adorable in his little costume.


Mee and baby Lane...not baby for long- you know he will be 2 on Friday!!


Lyric and his t-ball buddy Ashton


Lane and his ring pop- he felt like such a big boy...


Dr. Foster


Another of Dr. Foster- too cute.

Teacher Appreciation

I took the boys to Chick-fil-A last week for a teacher appreciation photo opp. My friends father-in-law owns the location in Penn Square. It was a great chance to see a few of my teacher frineds from last year and of course a great chance to eat some delicious chicken. I have met a few people who have never eaten at a Chick-Fil-A...if you are one of them, you should really try it- and you should try the one in Penn Square- it is the best.
Jeff was dressed up as the cow- Lane would not have anything to do with him and Lyric was pretty skeptical himself.




jenn is next to the cow- her hubby Jeff...I am the shorty on the end....

My babies...

Lyric playing a little Galaga...

Fun with G-Daddy

Granddaddy and Memaw came over one night while Jason was at Prom. We just hung out in the back yard and played some ball with the boys....Granddaddy really had a good time- but I think the boys enjoyed it even more.