Luke's first trip to the ER

We took the kids to Muskogee this afternoon. We were having a great time. We took the kids to the mall, they were playing in the big alligator slide when he fell off and hit his face on a bench in front of him. Mark went over, picked him up and turned around and said "we have to go, now!" I followed him,while carrying Lydia. I caught up to him at the costumer service desk. To my horror, my sweet baby's face had blood all over it!! He had bit through his lip.

The mall cops called the ambulance. They came and said he would need stitches. Luke and I got to ride in the ambulance, Luke thought it was cool that he didn't have to sit in a car seat.
We got to the hospital and after a closer look, they decided he needed stitches inside and out. I took Lydia out to the waiting room while my rock of a husband stayed with Luke to hold him down so they could work on him.

I could hear him screaming. I never want to hear him scream like that again! It was the most pained scream. I broke down, the nurse came up to me and said, not to worry...he was screaming more from fear then from pain. Yeah, I know she was trying to help. It didn't!

After three stitches on the inside and three on the outside we went home. He is doing ok for the most part. Mark and I are both drained! My baby has had his first big boo boo. I'm hoping its his last, I know that's not going to happen....but a mom can dream!

a burping button...really?

So, Burger King is back on my black list this week. They now have a burping button toy. Really? That is all I need in this house. Like my three year old son doesn't have enough yucky nasty noises all on his own?
He carries it around and pushes it again, again....and again!

But, when he does get tired of it on the rare moment, There is Lydia picking up the job, the "lets make mom crazy" job! She came in today and sat next to me, smiles and then pushed the ever so annoying little green button. ugh...
 So, To the person that picks out the toys that they put in big kids meals at Burger King,
I would just like you to know that I am not your biggest fan. I do not for one moment find this toy funny!
Now, my husband on the other hand would probably like to tell you how funny it is. And, thank you for making his life less stressful. He now can take more time playing with the kids and watching hot rod shows and less time worrying if his son is going to grow up knowing how to do manly things...like burping! Because you, have that covered!

Burger King

Today we took the kids to burger king on Mark's lunch break. Lydia is at the point, where she doesn't enjoy just playing at the bottom of the play thing. So I being a wonderful mommy, decided to climb up with her. Has anyone else noticed how tall I am? I thought I knew this already, but today proved it to me in a whole new way! I get her to the top! She ran around up there for awhile. Then we slid down the slide. I can honestly say that was the highlight of my day! She loved it! Giggled all the way down.

She decided that she wanted to go again, so up we went. This time she decided she wanted to head straight to the slide, to her mothers horror.
I took off through the tube after her as fast as I could. She is one fast kid! I probably sounded like a stampede of wild hippo's, crawling...and falling through those things! Yelling in a whisper, not to be quiet and lady like, but because I was out of breath! "Lydia STOP!" "Please wait for mommy!!"
Well also to my horror as I came up right behind her, I lost my grip and fell on my face THUD in the tube. Only to see her go face first down the slide! Giggling and chatting! I grabbed her foot with my ninja mommy reflexes! Pulled her from the clutches of death...well at least from a bumpy ride.

I pulled her back up. Sat her little bottom down beside me. Pulled myself into an upright position...for the most part. And down we went....


I will not soon forget this. Neither will my bones or my pride. I can also honestly say, Burger Kings play equipment is built very well! I have tested it out!!

My hot date!

Mark and I got to go out last night! After a very cold hour wait outside of red lobster, we got to just sit and enjoy each other. We laughed so hard I almost cried! It was so nice to just sit and not worry about Luke saying something cute and very embarrassing! Or Lydia having a diaper bomb...a story for another time!


I truly enjoy the time we get to share, just the two of us. Its so easy to get caught up in the everyday stuff that we forget to just sit and laugh together.

dining room

This is the dining room. I like things to be simple!

my valentine

I have always looked forward to what valentines day could be like. I always felt so lonely on the 14th of February. I never had a boyfriend in high school. My mom always told me that God was protecting me from heart break and other stuff..lol. I think all mothers of ugly ducklings say this. I'm not kidding, I was lacking in the looks department. I so badly wanted a boyfriend..and it never happened.

My freshmen year of college..haha my only year of college!
I met mark, homecoming weekend. I thought he was very cute! I really liked him. He I guess wasn't so sure about me.lol. I was singing on the worship team at CCF at the time. I remember telling my mom that there was this guy (Mark) that would always stare at me..but never talk to me. Around thanksgiving , He started hanging around my friends. I liked him more at this point!

After Christmas break we started dating. We had a hard time at first. Trusting men was not one of my strong points. We knew that we loved each other and wanted the same things in life. We got engaged on my birthday. March the 6th! We were married on the 12th of August. He was my first everything and I his. I pray that we get to be together forever!

We laugh together, and at each other! We are raising our sweet babies together. We play together and fight with each other, We pray and worship together. i found the one my heart longs for....

It has not always been easy...I know its hard to believe that I'm not perfect! Well I'm not. We have our hard times and our good times and our "I don't care either way" times. But I know he will always love and protect and care for me. I hope he knows the same about me! So now I look forward to valentines day...and everyday!

tea party and a tutu

Lydia and I had a tea party tonight, it was so fun! She amazes me daily at how fast she is growing. After we were don't and I told her that we needed to pick up. She went over to the little table and took all the dishes and put them under the table, then gave me the "all clean and done" smile.LOL. I couldn't help but think. She gets that from me!

We had fun just the two of us. I like having her one on one sometimes. Just getting to focus on her and nothing else. She is becoming a little ham...also from me! I hope she keeps her fun personality!

Im ready for summer!

I always loved winter and snow. I couldn't understand people that liked the heat..yuck. I would way rather spend my days inside watching the snow fall!Relaxing in front of the TV watching movies and taking naps! It was so very enjoyable. I hated summer and the heat. I wasn't much for going swimming and playing outside.

But now.....
Now being stuck inside does not include sitting and watching chick flicks and napping. Now it is all about chasing two very active children around. Stopping the fighting because they are both so tired of being inside. Getting them bundled up to go out and play only to discover that Lydia is poopy...so taking off everything, changing her, getting her dressed again...walking outside only to have Luke walk up doing his potty dance...so in we all go again..phew! It can wear a mommy out!

And now....
Summer is full of fun! putting on tshirts and shorts or in Lydia's case, a sundress. going outside for hours, playing and having a great time. Eating outside and taking walks.


Oh, summer I'm so ready to see you!

My most favorite room in my house!

When we moved into this house. The kitchen had a horrible vinyl rock looking flooring with dark 70's wood cabinets....it was ugly! And a horrible cealing fan. It was so dark. I hated the thought of cooking in there! And I hate the thought of cooking anyway, so it needed help! lol

                                        I love washing dishes and looking out of my window

                          Lots of hard work, but I love the way it turned out. So light and airy!



Lydias 125 dollar room!

I set out to make Lydia's room sassy! I did not have much money to fix it up. So I hit hobby lobby and dollar tree and a whole summer worth of yard sales! Sorry if the pictures are not the best. I don't have a really great camera.

                                                                                     
Hobby lobby has some great sales if you watch out for them. I bought all my material there at 50% off!

                                                                      

I bought this white dresser at a yard sale for 10 dollars ,then just painted it to match the room colors!

I wanted to make a room that could grow with her. Something she could enjoy for years to come!

I had a lot of fun in her room. Its amazing what you can do with a little paint and a lot of hard work!

 I like to make bow holders! I know I have a lot of bows. Its one of my hobbies!

My husband found this in a dumpster, it was pretty nasty...not now!

You have to see what something could be with a little work. Even a 99 cent can of spray paint can do wonders. And If you still dont like it..throw it away..no harm done to your wallet!