Are You Ready for Some Football??????

Last night we took Owen to his first football game, Mayfield vs. Murray. He was so good. We would have taken both kids, but the night before dad had been over at the house and Olivia cried to go home with him so he promised her that last night she could spend the night. She was happy. I wasn't sure how Owen would react. He's not really been exposed to cooler weather and people cheering, but we took the stroller and he sat in it for awhile and then Ben and I passed him back and forth.

It was a lot of fun. Obviously if you don't know by now, we're football people. I don't care if it's high school, college or pro, we just love us some football. Mayfield football around here is a big deal. I didn't go to Mayfield, but almost everyone I work with went to Mayfield and they're huge fans and so it's been passed on to me.

The thing I like most about going to the Mayfield games is the tailgating. It's fun to sit in the end zone and socialize and watch the game.

Owen was decked out with his football shoes on. :)

This is my most favorite picture... my two guys watching the game.

We actually left with a few minutes to go in the 4th, but Mayfield had it in the bag.

Way to go Cards!!

Fantasy Football 101

Ben and I have talked about having a live fantasy football draft for a couple of years now, but that's all that it's ever been, talk. We've always said, "we should do that". This year, our talk actually turned into real life!! =) I'm a sucker for always wanting to get everybody together especially when football is involved, so last night we had our First LIVE Fantasy Football Draft!!!

Here's the spread of yummy game food!!

I just love this little basket that I got at Kirkland's the other day. I dressed it up with a little bow and voile'. Cuteness! :)

I think with all the kids and adults there was like 20 people at our house! It was pure chaos!! We had the laptop connected to the tv and then two whiteboards  where our picks we written down and we literally had a draft.

We randomly drew numbers as to who could have the first pick and so on.

I have to say even through all the chaos it was a lot of fun!!

And yes, Austin and Ben looked liked complete idiots dressed in the same $3 Hurley shirt that Allie and I got them the other day at Dillard's.

The kids had a great time playing. I'm so glad that we can all get together and our kids all play so well together. It makes for a really good time.

Now on to fantasy football.... GAME ON!!!

Good luck everyone this football season!!

The Joys of Parenthood

This weekend was CrAzY busy!! I thought we were busy before we had kids, but I don't think we even knew what busy was. Saturday I had to work 8 until 2, but I had to leave a few minutes early because I had to go to a wedding. A lady at our church, Kim, her daughter was getting married. It was a really cute ceremony. I loved the bridesmaid dresses and colors. They were adorable. Of course I didn't have my camera with me, so unfortunately I didn't get to take any pictures. After the wedding, (I didn't even get to stay for the cake), I had to leave and come home and get the kids ready to go to Addi's 4th Birthday Party. Her party was at YaYa's Island. We hadn't ever been to YaYa's, but it was so fun! Owen and Olivia both LOVED it!!

It really is a cute place. They had a place for Owen and for Olivia to play. It was great. Olivia loved it so much that we're going to have her 2nd birthday party there. I personally love it because they do all the set up and clean up for you.

Olivia was excited because "Aunt Allie & Uncle Aust" were there too.

Brother liked crawling around and pulling up on the bouncy floor. Aren't those chubby cheeks just the cutest? ;)

After the party it was still a little early, so Ben, me, the kids and Allie & Austin all went to the mall to do a little shopping. It was fun. The guys took the kids and Allie & I actually got to SHOP!! How often does that happen?? Not very. :) We had a lot of fun. We got some great deals at Dillard's & Charlotte Russe and then we even got our eyebrows threaded. Neither one of us had ever done it, but it was quite interesting. I actually like it better then getting my eyebrows waxed. After that, we met back up with the guys and kiddos and decided it was time to head home since the mall was coming to a close.

Olivia want to carry my bag from Charlotte Russe. She kept saying she was "shopping."

The next morning we went to church and then to eat, but directly after that we headed to Kenlee's 1st Birthday Party!! Like I've said before, all of our friends have kids that literally range from one months to 3 to 4 months apart. It's hilarious when we all get together. Lots of babies and toddlers running around.

Here's the birthday girl!! Doesn't she look adorable? Her party was Owl themed. It was so stinkin' cute!

The kids playing around. :)

Still playing.

The girls together... again. :) It's been awhile since we all have got together, so I was thrilled that even with all the other obligations that we had this weekend that we could get together with some of our closet friends and celebrate Kenlee's birthday! Now I'm ready to go take a nap. LOL!

Funny Things I want to Remember

Just for my record, things I want to remember...

Olivia is too funny. The other day Sherry (our babysitter) was watching her. She told us that Olivia had been walking around the house saying, "Daddy work, daddy church; Mommy work, mommy church; Poppy work, Poppy church, Mimi Eat!!" I have laughed and laughed and laughed. I told my Mom that Olivia had her pegged! LOL!

We're also trying to get Olivia to say I love you. Instead of saying I love you, she's saying I.... Poppy or I.... Owie or I.... Mommy, Daddy, Mimi, Serrie (Sherry), Allie, Aust (for Austin). It's hilarious, except for when we were on our way to Branson and she just kept saying I.... POPPY!! Crazy girl. She sure does love her Poppy!

Olivia is also counting these days. She will usually count 1 & 2 & sometimes 3, she usually skips 4, 5, & 6, but then she'll pick up on 7, 8, 9 & 10.

She's also started singing. She'll try to sing the B-I-B-L-E, she doesn't really say the letters, but it's mainly to the tune. She'll also try to sing Mickey Mouse and sometimes Dora. 

My daughter is also a HOARDER!! She hoards food and now other random things! She's hid/hoarded food for awhile now, but the other night we went in her room and looked down at her leg and one of her legs was MUCH bigger than the other one.
We started feeling around and she had taken off her diaper and left it in her pajamas, but only around one of her legs. LOL! Here's the funny pic. 

Owen on the other hand has really been getting to be a big boy! Just this week he's started crawling, sitting up and even pulling up.

He also got his FIRST tooth this week!!!

(I can't get over how big he looks in this picture).

It's crazy how fast time goes by. I remember thinking that the days were so slow when I was younger, but now I can't get over how fast the days go. I can't believe how big they're getting and what all they're getting in to. Like the saying goes, "It may be a crazy life, but it's our life." That sums it up completely because I wouldn't have it any other way.

Branson Here We Come

For about the past ten years, my "adopted" grandfather's church in Branson hosts a Pastor's Conference. It's basically like a revival where we have church in the morning and at night and lots of shopping (for the girls) and golf (for the guys) in between services. It's a two and a half day conference, so you can imagine shopping, church, eating, kids, shopping, church, you get the point, it can get crazy. I don't know if we were thinking clearly, but we decided that we would take both of the kids with us. Along with our little crew, my parents, our friends Austin and Allie, and another lady from our church went. We had a great time. The kids actually did REALLY good in the car on the way up there. It's about a 5 & 1/2 hour trip. This was the first time for Owen to be in the car for such a long period of time, but he did great. He pretty much slept the whole time. Olivia was also really good. We took her last year, but I wasn't sure how she would react since she's older now, but she did great.

We had a wonderful time while we were there, like always. I really enjoyed church Monday night and it was really nice because my mom and Mary Lou were tired from the trip so they stayed home and kept the kids. (It was pure bliss!!) I don't know about you, but sometimes church and kids don't mix. It's exhausting at times. I hate this because I want to go and enjoy the service, but I can't because it's the kids bedtimes or nap times or they're just plain fussy..I could go on.  Unfortunately, a nursery isn't offered during these special services, so it really was a blessing that they wanted to stay at the house with them. I know it's just the season of life that we're in, but it was nice getting to enjoy the services without any disruptions.

The next morning the guys went to the morning service which was a forum of "seasoned pastors & preachers" where they did a Q&A session. The guys said it was really good. I hate that we missed it, but us girls and the kiddos went on an all-day shopping trip. We had a great time. After church the guys went and played a round of golf and then it was back to church that night. Like I said, this trip is fun, but it can be exhausting.

The next morning, Wednesday, they usually have a morning service and then provide an amazing lunch. This year they did things a little differently. Instead of having a morning service, we had free time and then they had lunch & another forum. We spent the morning doing what we do best...shopping. =) Then we went to the church for lunch. As always, it was DELICIOUS!! They always go above and beyond. Not only with the food, but with the decorations, hospitality, etc. Instead of going to the second forum we did a little more shopping and then headed home. Since we all couldn't fit in one vehicle, Mom, Dad, Mary Lou and the kids left after lunch to head home, so it was nice getting to spend time with our friends and Ben on the ride home. Usually it takes us about 5 & 1/2 hours to get to get home, but we made it back in 4 hours and 45 minutes!! Yes, Ben drove like a mad man on a mission. I was actually glad because we all had to work the next day. LOL! (That's probably the only time I'll congratulate Ben for driving like a maniac. LOL!!) 

Eczema

I've always heard that no two babies are alike. I can attest to that. Olivia has always slept, Owen is just now getting to the point where he sleeps. Owen is quiet and easy going, Olivia is chatty and high strung. lol! Like I said, totally different. Olivia has never had a skin problem, but I guess it shouldn't be a shock when Owen broke out with eczema!

His skin on his back had been a little bit dry, but we've kept a close watch on it and kept it moisturized. However, we were getting him ready for bed last night and I happened to notice that his back had broke out in red splotchy patches and his skin was flaky. I'd never seen it that bad, so I called the doctor this morning and made him an appointment.

I LOVE our pediatrician, Dr. Joyce. She is so sweet! Immediately when she saw his back she said it was eczema. Thankfully, most kids grow out of it by the time that they're three and there's medicine that makes it better. She gave him a prescription for Pediaderm which is a cream and an emollient that we have to apply three times a day until it clears and then use only as needed. She also suggested that I use Aveeno baby lotion and Aveeno baby bath. Right now we'll try just about anything to get his back looking better. I've also noticed it behind his ears and on his scalp. =( Dr. Joyce said it shouldn't take too long the medicine to work. I'm hoping it gets better soon because we're going to Branson next week so that means a good five hours in the car in a car seat. =(

Power in Prayer

God is so Good!!! A lady at our church was told that her baby would be born with Spina Bifida. They have been in Kosairs at Lousiville for a couple of weeks and we have prayed and prayed and prayed!  Well, today, she delivered a HEALTHY 8 lb. 4 oz. baby girl today with NO signs of Spina Bifida!!! Please do not tell me that prayer doesn't work. I've seen it one too many times and it never gets old! God is so good!! Thank you Lord for, as the doctor even calls her, The Miracle Baby, Daisy!!!!!