Self Portraits?

Lyric loves to get the camera and take pictures of stuff- Usually he takes pictures of random things- but these are of himself- totally cute. We were driving over the Grandaddy's for dinner- he got the camera and went to work.

Night at the Museum

Last weekend, Jan and Rick came to town and we took them to the rooftop of the OKC Museum of Art. It was a beautiful evening- we had cocktails and took in the views, sounds, and conversation....



This was a real man- all dressed as a Roman Art figure- he would move intermittently just enough to scare passers by. He was really good!

View to the North from the rooftop

View towards downtown- you can see the Ford Center in the back....

Lovey and Thurston


Me and Hubby....

Words cannot describe....

how proud the entire family is of Justin. He was serving his 4th tour in Iraq when he was called home to tend to his dad and our Uncle Billy. We are still waiting to hear whether Justin will have to return to Iraq or if he will be allowed to return to Colorado Springs instead. I think you can assume where we all want him to be!
Say a prayer for justin- and all the men and women serving in the Middle East. They need it- and have not been in the news much lately with all the election and AIG stuff going on here.
We are all proud to call Justin family- he has made many sacrifices for us...Thank You!


Justin is so young- soon to be 27- look at how decorated he is- just amazing!


I wanted a picture of his uniform- Lyric snuck in the shot at the last second-

Fall is Here.....

I took out my summer flowers yesterday and planted a few fall foliage items near the front porch. Both boys wanted to help water in the plants- It was pretty chilly yesterday- about 70 with a strong north wind- so it really felt much cooler- it is so nice- Lyric rides his scooter up and down the sidewalk- but Lane wants to follow his bubba everywhere....so he takes off after Lyric now. We just need to get Lane a little scooter he can ride.
I have a few fall decorations out- not too many because Lane the destroyer will be sure to find a way to get his hands on them. I have a little ring of beads with a ceramic pumpkin candy dish in the center of the counter height dining table. Well- first let me say that the restaurant is almost always closed- or that is the appearance due to the fact that the chairs have to be placed seat down on top of the dining table. I have had to take all the candy out of my little fall-ish ceramic pumpkin candy dish because little hands kept getting into it and leaving peanut butter m&m streaks all over the house. By the way- the chairs on the table thing is almost obsolete as Lane pulled one of the chairs down the other night- I think it scared him pretty good, though- so we may have bought a few more weeks due to the fright factor.
Anyway- the bead ring thing surrounding the pumpkin- Lane climbed onto the table while we were eating dinner last night- he loves hats- especially Jason's ball cap. He was playing with that, then discovered the sparkly orange and green beads that had been under his nose the entire time. He started putting the bead ring on his head- he looked like a little autumn princess. Totally cute.
This morning- he was playing around with Lyric's football helmet. It is so big on him to begin with- but Lane is very unconventional and likes to do things his own way- so he puts the helmet on backwards- he cannot see out since there are no eye holes in the back of the helmet- so he just wanders around bumping into things...walls, dishwasher, kitchen island- but hey- he's safe- he is wearing a helmet after all!


Watering the plants


Still watering


Lyric is way ahead on the scooter- Lane is following him and Jason is following Lane


Autumn princess....how sweet....This is a close as Granny will get to a granddaughter- but she doesn't mind....it makes it a little easier with babies this pretty....


lane having a BLAST in the bath!


This morning- 7:00- football helmet fun before school


It just is so cute- you need to come see for yourself- in person!


Adorable....

Lyric

Lyric has started walking the short sidewalk distance to his school from mine by himself. Today was the 3rd time for him to make the trek alone. It was slightly misting this morning, so he had his jacket on, his hood up, and was holding his Spongebob umbrella. He looks back to me about every 10 steps to make sure I am still there- he gives me a smile and a wave and continues on....10 more steps...10 more steps....10 more steps.....yes- I am still there each time he turns around- watching- smiling, and waving, too-

Wagon Ride

Lyric and Lane were playing with a little wagon last night. First, both boys were in- then, Lane got out and decided he wanted to pull Lyric down the hallway. Lyric also pulled Lane, too- but he also tumped him out head first onto the tile floor- that is when the fun ended.


All aboard!!


Lane playing with "bub-ba"- he can say that now......


Having fun....What do you think of the paint color? :)


Lyric's turn- just before the tump....

Boys having Fun

We spent the day in Tulsa Saturday- just got in some good company and hugs for Granny and Pa.
Lyric got a hold of the camera before bed on Sunday.....well- just see for yourself.


Lyric jammin' on the i-pod


Still going....little energizer bunny....


pa and Lane Sunday morning....


Lyric hurt his head (not sure how) and got a little scratch on it- he tried to take a close up of his face to see the boo boo- these are the pictures that transpired...


Green eyes....


Trying to be like Mike- making a funny face


If these pictures don't make you giggle jsut a little- then, well, something must be wrong with me because they made me laugh out loud....

Who to vote for?

Election time is almost here- This post is just a reminder of the shirts 4 Pink Elephants has created.


If you are a stout republican, this NObama shirt is definitely for you....



If you can't stand the thought of The Mccain/Palin team taking office, then this is your shirt.....

To order is easy- there are websites, blogs, and myspace pages each equipped with pay pal....pass the word....order a few for yourself and for your friends....
www.4pinkelephants.com
www.mccaint08.com

Lemons

Baby Lane had fun at dinner last night with a lemon wedge. It is so hard to take pictures of Lane....his cutest shot is always a split second before my camera will take the picture....still- these are cute....


WO! That's sour!






He looks a little like Lyric in this one....

Fun in Tulsa

We went to Tulsa last weekend and spent time with family. We mainly went to support everyone through a pretty difficult situation regarding our beloved Uncle Billy and his declining health. It was awesoome to see everyone and to spend quality time together.
Friday night we just hung out- relaxed and laughed a lot. Saturday, Jason, Justin, and Pa went for a ride on their Harleys while I took the boys to the mall. All was fine until I tried to get Lane out of the "bus" and into the stroller to go home. He threw the biggest fit- no tears, just lots of screaming, kicking, and more screaming. He fell asleep before we got out of the mall parking lot!
Saturday evening we grilled burgers and hung out near the chiminea. Lyric rode his scooter up and down the sidewalk- both boys had a great time playing outside.
Sunday we had a nice brunch with my mom and a few friends from Tulsa....I didn't have my camera out for it, though- wish I did now.....
Enjoy the pics.....

Trying on glasses at the mall


Lane driving the bus...Lyric talking on the phone in the back


Everything all right back there?


Lane had a blast on the bus


No pictures please....


Taking off on the scooter in dad's motorcycle helmet


Me and boogie chilling out on the swing


A smiling baby Lane- courtesy of annie Jill


Lyric cruisin' around


Baby Lane playing with daddy's hat

Our stocks are safe......right?

We went to the homecoming parade on Wednesday- we had a great time in little downtown Edmond watching the band, athletes, cheerleaders, and other students go by. Jason rode his motorcycle in the parade, too.....
Homecoming for North was on Thursday- they lost by a fieldgoal.....oh well- 0 and 3 for the season. As for HH- we have not lost a game!
:)
We will be in T-town all weekend so there will be lots of photo ops and posting to come.


me and a cuddly baby Lane


Lyric, Lane, and Ian waiting for the parade


I have no idea what happened here- he just started dancing around puling his shorts up....he thought he was pretty funny!


Jason and his 2 sons....


Daddy and Lane


Jason in the parade....