Adam and the Annoying Guitar

Here's the story.
1. Adam decides he wants to learn an instrument.
2. Adam buys a guitar & a BOOK.
Does he know music? No. Does he get lessons? No. Do we know anyone who plays? No. Does he drive the family crazy? Yeeesssssss!
Here's the part that's the MOST fun (sarcastic).... He realizes why Nicole is a teacher.. because she can read the book & figure things out and teach him. duh! So now he drives Nicole even more crazy!
**Sigh** I now hate the guitar. I can't even talk to him. I say put it down so I can tell you something & he says I promise I won't play. I start my story & then "pluck", say a few more words, "pluck", then I get mad and stop talking. Haha, I'm not kidding :) I just read him this post & now we're both cracking up!

2 Weeks to Baby!

Adam & I were out again last night with friends, but we ate alone first and got on the subject of the new baby. We realized we have only 2 weeks or less! Yikes! I think we already knew this, but just making sure of it in our minds was kinda weird. Plus, he was folding clothes this morning & I had thrown some baby clothes in the wash that I'm bringing to the hospital. He picked one up to fold and said "oh my gosh". Which is the exact same reaction we had with Baylor's first little clothes, but we've forgotten! Haha. It's so sweet.

Just a Baylor Story

I'm just posting to prove that my son can be quite funny (which I know is unbelievable to those of you who have met him and uncomfortably sat through his silent treatment)! He wants to do karate so I told him today that we could stop by Bushi Ban (local studio). And while he normally is not listening to me & just sitting in the back seat in his own world, he looks up with a raised eyebrow and says "Bushy what now?" Hee hee, I cracked up while his innocent comment brought not so nice pictures to my head!

Will We Ever Ride?

Baylor's feet FINALLY touch the ground when he sits on his bike so he feels comfortable trying it without the training wheels (and, yes, we're 7 yrs old)! Also, all iron, casts, & braces are off his arm so he can steer. So we've been practicing in the afternoons. He's almost got it, and I can't wait.

Flag Football Sounds so Easy!

So Adam plays in a softball league and has for years. Well a couple of weeks ago, one of the guys on his team calls him to see if he wants to join the flag football team & he, of course, is all for it. So I tell him I'm a bit worried because although he LOOKS like he is in impeccable shape, he is not, by far! haha Flag football has kicked his booty. They play 2 games each night (they didn't mention that tidbit)& he comes home and soaks in a bath and complains that he's getting too old for this shit (I guess I can write shit). I wish I could post a picture! :)

Rock-A-Bye Baby

We picked up the new rocker yesterday & I can't get out of it. I really don't know why I haven't had a rocker since Baylor was little! I love to rock & I knew it, but I just never thought about buying another one for our living room. So this is now my spot while watching tv & playing online. Adeline will be getting plenty of rocking time in the next couple of weeks before she arrives!

Baylor reads to Adeline

It's the cutest thing. We've been going to the library a lot and getting these cooky Captain Underpants books that Baylor loves! They're very boyish. Anyway, he sits by me and reads a chapter to Adeline, and she'll move around in my belly. He thinks it's the coolest :)

Adeline's Arrival is Scheduled!

My c-section is scheduled for August 5th! Adam and I don't think she will make it that far, but we shall see! We have most everything ready. Her room is ready & we ordered the glider rocker. So we are waiting on the rocker and the baby! I can't believe this is happening sometimes. Baylor is still very excited to meet her, and Adam said the other night that he's excited about having 2 kids but maybe not the lack of sleep! haha

Summer Fun!

I love summer! We kept Braden & Carter for a few days this past week & went to swim at Uncle Wes and Sara's. It was a lot of fun. Baylor is taking swimming lessons again this summer since he got his arm fixed. Carter was so funny in the pool. He belly flopped in over a dozen times! We were in pain just watching him :)

Winnie Baby Shower-35 weeks!

My friends gave me a baby shower in Winnie on June 28. It was perfect. It was so nice to see everyone & spend time with all of the kids. Adeline got tons of great gifts, clothes, & a new stroller! Thank you to everyone for making it so special!

Water Aerobics-32 weeks along

So I started water aerobics this week because I could no longer stand the heavy belly on the eliptical machine. Plus, it's awesome to be weightless in the pool! I have about 8 weeks left. I'm in a class of old women, but I work really hard & it really gets me tired. It's funny, though. Adam's working out in the gym area & you can see the pool through a huge glass, so today he stood there making fun!! :) I would attach a photo, but thought I'd spare you all!

Pirate Show, Orlando, Florida

On the last night of our trip, we were invited to a Pirate's Dinner Theater show. It was great. There's about an hour of mingling & pirate skits and interaction with the people there. Then you go in an find your table for the show. We had front row seats & Baylor got to be in the show with some of the other kids. The actors interact a lot with the audience & get lots of audience volunteers. They also encourage you to drink A LOT!! Boy I wished I could have drank! Haha :)

Universal Studios

Well, we just got back from Baylor's "Make a Wish" trip to Orlando, Florida. We had tickets to Universal Studios, DisneyWorld, & a Pirate Dinner Show. The first park we when to was Universal Studios. It was a lot of fun. Our favorite ride was the E.T. ride where you sit on a bike & it takes you flying over the city like when they return E.T. to his spaceship. Baylor got to meet Shrek, Donkey, and Spongebob. It was E.T.'s 27th birthday when we were there.

Disney Magic Kingdom

On the third day of the trip we went to Disney's Magic Kingdom. Baylor says his favorite part was meeting the characters. Pirates of the Carribean was his favorite ride. We rode a little boat through all of the scenes of the movie, and then bought a Pirates sword and t-shirt. It was tiring and hot, but fun!

Christmas In May!

We got home this afternoon with a huge box in front of our door & of course Adam immediately started complaining that I ordered something. When I told him I wasn't expecting anything and the box had Baylor's name on it, then he started accusing Baylor of ordering stuff! haha We brought the box in and opened & just couldn't believe all the stuff. There was no return address & it was full of toys. 3 Nintendo DS games, a Wii game, lots of action figures, an Indiana Jones Monopoly game, spongebob tent, scrapbook stuff, puzzles, 2 large cars. Just all kinds of things like Christmas morning. Well we finally got to the bottom of the box & found a Kids Wish Network t-shirt. This is the network that is sending Baylor to DisneyWorld this summer. They also had all of our trip accomodations, tickets, complimentary dinner tickets & all kinds of other things. Plus a check for spending money! We couldn't believe it. Every time I talk with them, I just can't believe how generous they are & how lucky we are to have this stuff. I really wanted to bring some of the toys to needy children, but couldn't talk Baylor into it. Hopefully when he gets a little older, he'll become a better giver! :)

Faculty Baby Shower for Adeline

My faculty at school gave me a baby shower & we got lots of goodies. Clothes, a beautiful blanket, soaps, and diapers & wipes for months! We went to BJ's restaurant and celebrated while we ate & drank. It was a great time. I felt so special.

1st Grade Field Day

Baylor had field day at school where they just play a bunch of games and activities they learn in PE. I can't believe 1st grade is almost over!

Baylor's Favorite Book for Now (video)

Oh we heard Green Eggs & Ham at least once per day for about 3 weeks! He kept the book in the car so he could read it to me every day! Oh my!

26 Weeks

So here's my theory from the beginning. My stomach got big really fast but then maybe it will just hold steady for a while & not continue to get bigger at an alarming rate. The pictures from 23 weeks & 26 weeks look about the same. We shall see....no stretch marks, no stretch marks......!

Baylor's YoYo Career (with video)!

So a professional yo-yo guy came to Baylor's school & he wanted a yo-yo. Of course, I got him one knowing full well that it would end up in the bottom of his toy box with everything else. Well, to our surprise, he plays with it every day. He's gotten really good. He even wears through string & it took me forever to figure out where to buy new yo-yo string! See him in action