H2O

They say to drink a lot of water each day. Since starting to work out, I'm trying to eat better and cut out sodas. So today, I tried to drink more water. Well, both my girls, Adriana and Zoe, managed to knock over my full glasses of water at 2 different times throughout the day. Maybe I'll stick to sodas, at least I've never had those knocked over.

Wrapped around her finger

We always spend Sunday afternoons at my parents house. Mom makes a yummy lunch for all of us and we let Adriana take a nap there and then play games or watch TV. Yesterday we stayed there all day. We didn't leave until 7:30pm or so. I had a KILLER headache. I know I'm a baby. I never get headaches but this one throbbed with every heartbeat. I told Ryan that if I didn't feel good on Monday that he would have to take Adriana to school for me. Well after popping some Tylenol PMs, I was out like a light and woke up refreshed. Ryan was going into town this morning anyway, so I had him take Adriana to school, so I could go to my new workout class, Zumba (which by the way, I was 30 minutes late to, because I read the time wrong, way to go!). Anyway, Ryan took Adriana to school and she normally goes in so happy and ready to spend some time there. This morning, however, she kicked and screamed and held on to her daddy's neck crying, "No Addy, No!" Well of course this was like ripping out Daddy's heart. Ryan can't stand to see his little girl so upset. The teachers pryed her off of him and he just had to walk away. He called me when he got outside all upset and told me how sad it was to leave her like that. Now, don't think I'm not a robot or anything, but I know she LOVES school so I figured this was just an act for Ryan. When I went to pick her up, the teachers told me about the drama this morning, and said that as soon as Ryan walked away she was fine. She knows how to pull at her Daddy's heartstrings, and let me tell you....it works!

Christmas Pictures....Finally!

Note: I tried to get this posted last night, but it took over an hour and a half to download pictures, so better late than never.


These first set of pictures are of Christmas day. The kids had a lot of fun opening gifts. It took Adriana and Riley a little longer to get into, but Jack knew the procedure and was very excited to play with all his new toys.


Ryan reading a new book to Adriana.


Everyone say "cheese!"


They had a blast in the big tub.


The cousins in their PJs after bath time.


Jack trying to stop all the Wii madness.



This set of pictures is from the surprise party we threw for Ryan for his big 3-0. We had invited is best friend and his wife and then a friend from high school was able to come. We had a great time and Ryan was very surprised and happy to see his friends. The guys had fun reminiscing about high school days and playing football. We had a great time!



Ryan's look of surprise after walking in the door.


Ryan blowing out 30 candles.


Danny, Ryan and Stephen. All good friends from High School.

This set of pictures is from the Sunday after Christmas. Ryan's grandparents and aunts and uncles were able to drive up from Florida for the day to see us. We had a blast! We were able to get a good visit in with them and catch up on lost times.


4 generations.


Adriana giving Mamarine kisses.


All Us Girls...we missed you Kara!


Papaw and Adriana playing


Just a Swingin'



Picture with Great Aunt KK (Adriana wasn't in the mood)


Playing with Great Uncle Metz. This was the first
time she had meet Metz, it took her a while to warm up.


The guys just chillin'

I am truly blessed, I say this from the bottom of my heart, that I have the best "in-law" family (by family, I mean Ryan's WHOLE family) anyone could ever ask for. Everyone is so loving and accepts me and my family for who we are. I so wish we could all be closer and see each other more often. We truly had a great time in Alabama, and can't wait to go down there again, hopefully soon.

I know, I still have been a slacker and have yet to post pictures, who knows, I might still do that tonight. I went to this exercise class at this church here in Ozark, the same church I go to MOPS at. Anyway, the program is called Zumba. Has anyone heard of this? Its a salsa, African Dance type class. (Well, since its at a Baptist church, they can't call it "dance" so they call it "creative movement") I know it sounds weird but its really a fun way to get some exercise. Anyone who knows me and my coordination knows that seeing me in a fast paced, dance type aerobics class, can imagine what a fool I made of myself. The good thing is, I wasn't the only crazy one there. I had a lot of fun and signed up for a months worth of classes. Who knows "Dancing with the Stars" maybe calling me next...

Random Thoughts

I don't know why I feel like writing all these little things down that I have floating in my head, but I guess if you're really bored, as apparently I am, you'll read them.

We are currently at the beginning stages of potty training, no not Ryan, but Adriana. She thinks of it more as a game, but at least she is showing interest in sitting on the toilet. Last night she was sitting on there and actually tinkled a little and looked so shocked. I started clapping and telling how good she did, and then she did the sign language for "more" also while saying the word more. She went a little more and grew even more excited for herself. That was the first and only time thus far that she has actually gone, but we are so proud of her.

I was sitting here a few minutes ago e-mailing someone and all of a sudden Adriana came up to me screaming and crying. She had gotten a bottle out of the trash and had put it in her mouth. Earlier I had done a load of laundry and had cleaned out the lint trap. Well, I guess when she went to get the juice bottle out of the trash, she grabbed some lint and put it in her mouth. She had it all over her hands and in her mouth. I tried to clean it up the best I could and told her to take a drink of water to help it get out of her mouth. The tears were still flowing! The child could fall off the back of the couch (not that she has), and not cry as much as she did with some lint in her mouth. Can we say, Drama Queen?!

I was out and about today and had this thought. I saw someone in their pajama pants. I don't get that. I have to admit that when I was in college, I might have ran to Wal-Mart in my pj pants, but when I see adults running errands with Spongebob Square Pants on their PJ pants, I just have to stop and ask "WHY?" . I don't get it at all! If they ran out of clean laundry, stay home! I don't know, just one of those things. If you are guilty of this crime of fashion, I'm sorry.

I had some more deep thoughts, but I have forgotten them. I'm sure you are highly disappointed not to hear all of my ramblings. Have a great day!

I feel like I'm letting everyone down by not having new posts. It has been so hard for me to get back into the swing of things. I can't even tell you the date without looking at the calendar. The holidays screwed me up being towards the end of the work week. Ryan would work 2 days and then was off for the holidays and then worked one day and then was off for the weekend. That just screwed me up! If you could get such a thing like Jet Lag from riding in the car from to and from the same time zone, I would have it. This last trip to Alabama just wiped me out! Don't get me wrong, we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and I wouldn't have changed anything about it (expect maybe stay a few days longer), but its a lot of work to drive that far, with a toddler in tow.
Adriana was back to school today and was so excited. She loves school and I think she really missed her teachers and friends there. Ryan's back to a full week of work and I'm doing the same thing. Somehow laundry, dishes, cooking and cleaning never take a holiday vacation. Ryan helps out a lot around the house, so I'm very thankful to have his help.
I know, I still need to post Christmas pictures, but our computer just takes so long to download and half the time the stupid computer shuts off in the middle of doing posts, that I just don't have the energy right now to fool with it. I hope to get something up in the next couple of days.
I don't even know what I wrote in my last post, but Adriana has a double ear infection so we've been fighting that along with a bad cough. Again, I miss my sleep!
Well, I hope all is well in the new year with everyone. I know this year will go by just as fast if not faster than 2008, so enjoy each day!

Back to "normal"

Well, we're finally back to the same ol' same ol'. I have taken down all Christmas decorations, I have almost finished unpacking from our Alabama trip and we are starting to get back into a regular routine.
We had a great Christmas holiday. We had so much fun going to Alabama and seeing our wonderful family and friends. I have a lot of good pictures, but don't think my computer can handle downloading pics at the current time.
I have felt like the last few days have been a whirlwind, once I get everything in order, I blog something more interesting. Hope everybody had a great holiday season. Here's to a great New Year!