Sequence of Events

Girl Crazy

So I went to the store today to buy my friend Lauren's 3 year old daughter a birthday present. I called Lauren last night to see what she needed. We decided clothes would be best. God Bless you mother's of girls. I had the hardest time picking out an outfit. It took me literally 30 minutes (I don't even spend that much time picking out my own clothes). Everything was dressy, it didn't look comfortable at all. Then it all had to match-there is no buying spearates in girls clothes...I mean even jeans had all these designs on them to match shirts that go with them. The things I did like were so limited in size. I finally decided on an outfit but needed a little something else. Then I remembered Jennica (see all my sister's with me post) saying that their biggest dilemma each day is finding hair accessories to match the girls outfits. Lauren, I hope you like what I got. I tried my best. All I can say is...I was still a tomboy at that age.

Dancing David

David "slept in" this morning* so we couldn't make it to 9 a.m mass at our local parish. Instead we went to the collegiate evening mass in the classic city. Jason and I have had a running joke about how the choir at our local parish is um, musically challenged...Jason likes to say mtv needs to "pimp our choir". Case in point...they went to great lengths to tell the congregation we were only going to sing verses 2 and 4 of the closing song...the congregation sings the correct verses; the choir begins with verse one. Apparently we weren't the only ones who notice. The collegiate praise band was incredible! David bounced up and down and waved his hands all around to every song! This is another first-it was so cute!


*David usually wakes up at 6:30 a.m. but he "slept in" until 7:30 a.m. Before David I wouldn't consider this sleeping in...now I do.


Other weekend news: From a previous post you could see Jason likes to feed the deer that come to our yard every morning and evening. One of the doe's was pregnant. She dropped two fawns and they came to visit for the first time yesterday.

I've got all my sisters with me

A few of my sorority sisters came to visit today. It was so much fun seeing everyone again! The kids played together so well. The highlight of the visit was going to the local peach orchard for some homemade peach ice cream. Mandy says she missed seeing us today but would like to get together in a few weeks once she is healed.


Jennica and her two daughers; Amber and Kristina,
Amanda and her son Davis, Bethany and her daughter Olivia,
Me and David

Jennica has baby number three due in October!

Kristina; 5 going on 16

Oliva; our little legacy

Two of a kind, want the same toy!

David's favorite book

At 10 months old David already has a favorite book...I kid you not! He loves it when I read him Richard Scarry's "The Animals of Farmer Jones". It is the only book he will sit still all the way through. My guess is he likes to hear mama make animal noises. He smiles really big when I "quack" like a duck and "oink" like a pig. This morning I had two books out to read before his nap-his favorite, and "The Poky Little Puppy". I started to read the latter, but he closed the book and reached for Farmer Jones. Guess that is one book I will have memorized before too long.

A visit from Katie and Joe

Thanks for making the drive to come see us Katie and Joseph. We enjoyed seeing y'all again. Next time we will come to you. Anytime you and Paul want to watch Tennis on the big screen just give us a call. Amanda-recognize David's outfit and the new toy in the last picture?

I don't want to let go

My favorite time of day with David is putting him to bed for the night. After he is fed, changed into his sleeper and clean diaper, I hold him for a few minutes beside his crib. He puts his head on my shoulder and wraps his arms around my shoulders and plays with my hair. I rub his back and tell him how much I love him. It sure is hard to put him in his crib! After awhile I know I have to, so I lay him down and wrap him in a blanket. We say a few prayers together while I rub his face as he stares at me smiling. These are the moments I know I will remember forever.

Queen for a day

Granny came to babysit today as she does every Tuesday to give me a break so I can leave the house to run a few errands. Today however, I received royal treatment. Not only did she watch David, she also ironed, folded laundry, cooked a pot roast, and washed dishes. Pat, I don't deserve all you did for us today, but I am humbled and very appreciative of all your hard work.

Another First

Sometimes its hard to know exactly when babies start to understand things. Today was not one of those days. Apparently David has picked up what it means to shake your head "no". David shook his head "no" when he didn't want any more food, when he didn't want his diaper changed, and when he didn't want to go in his playpen.

Before and After

My first kiss

Just when the morning routine was getting mundane, David let me know he is learning and growing more every day. After feeding him his yogurt, I fixed myself a bowl of cereal. While he was playing with his keys in his high chair he stopped to look at me so I decided to give him a long distance kiss with my lips. Just afterwards he starting trying to make kissing noises with his lips to imitate me and return the favor! He had done this once before to Papa John, but I wasn't sure if that was a coincidence (sorry dad, now I know he did it for real).

Our second date in 10 months!!!

Jason and I had our second date since David was born-thank you so much Drew, Lara, and Ben! I can't think of a better place to have it either...the president's box at Sanford Stadium! We can't wait for football season! I usually don't plan my menu so far in advance but here is what we will be having September 2, 2006. (Western Kentucky University is the home of the Hilltoppers.)

Letter to the Readers

Dear Family and Friends,

Since I am not a scrapbooking fan I decided I would start a blog. Its a whole lot cheaper (its free), it is easier (nothing to cut out, but I can print it out and put it in a "scrapbook" if I so choose), and it takes up less space (I hate clutter) I will do my best to keep it updated. Enjoy!

Andrea

I am a mere servant

My life's work is serving royalty- King David(my son) and Prince Charles (our dog)