Places to go and People to see

So I was a horrible blogger..zero pictures from our packed weekend (3 weekends ago). :( I really meant to...but just never took any. I know Andrea got one of us together..but I am not sure she got my good side. HA!

Three weekends ago we were packed with people to see and places to go. Wyatt and I spent the week doing our normal normal. You know playing, playing, singing, clapping, running, hiking, etc. I was more than excited when I found out one of my bffs was going to Dallas for a birthday weekend trip. Her husband contacted me to see if we wanted to come over and meet them for brunch. It is about two and a half hours for us and we jumped at the chance to see our sweet friends Andrea and Marshall.

Saturday Daniel's mom and Aunt were in the area visiting a cousin. They came in to watch his cousins boys play football on Thursday and Friday. We drove over mid day on Saturday and Wyatt was full of energy when we arrived. Daniel, Glen, the boys and I watched several football games, and played. I was certainly outnumbered in a house of 6 boys! HA! The other ladies arrived after attending a conference in the afternoon and I enjoyed the female company. Wyatt explored all over the house then after dinner was in no mood to play. His Mimi and Aunt Martha really got cheated on that deal...but he needed to go to sleep! We drove home late that evening to get ready for a day trip to Dallas.

Saturday we met Andrea and Marshall for brunch at Corner Bakery before they headed back to AR. I am so glad we were able to meet up with them. Daniel had not seem them since March. I was able to see Andrea when I traveled to AR for the KD reunion in July, but our times together are always too short. We were able to have a nice quick visit, give each other a hug, and fill up our hearts with friend love! :) Thank you guys for the shoes! Wyatt loves them! We really appreciate it!

Like I said..not great. It was cold, we were in a hurry and the wind was blowing my dress in every direction. Even filling it up! HA! Oh well it is a picture I will always cherish regardless!

Unfortunately Jill and Jason were not able to meet us. Boo to sick bffs. They all shared a virus that weekend and were kind enough to keep it at home. We missed seeing you guys, but know you were resting up! Glad you are feeling better!

While in town we visited my grandmother and uncle. Wyatt and Daniel were able to get in a good nap and I helped my grandmother with a few things around the house. We also made a yummy lemon cake. She also always spoils me with banana bread when we visit. Daniel and Wyatt are quite fond of it as well! Thanks for letting us hang out for a few hours and I know Wyatt enjoyed crawling around!

We left my grandmothers house and headed over to another bff's Rebecca and Robs. I had a few things to drop off for her before the baby arrived. She was so cute showing me all the baby things, the nursery and her plans, and everything for baby. We visited for a couple hours  before it was time to hit the road to head home. I am so glad we were able to see you both. Since then they welcomed Cooper Edward Lee 5lb 15oz 19in.  on October 4. We are thrilled for your family and know you are going to be amazing parents.  Cooper is one lucky little guy! 

I can't wait to get my hands on this little love!

 The next weekend we did a while lot of relaxing. Daniel had a ton of school work so we stayed close to home. Wyatt and I have been discovering lots of new sensory and creative play ideas.  

 

So we played with all sorts of new fun things. It was chilly here - we snuggled, laughed, had several dance parties, and clicked and clacked all over the place! All in all it was a great weekend! Both our teams won that makes for happy mama and daddy!

This cluster just cracks me up...

 

 Finally, after lots of thought and uncertainty about this rotation we have decided to move again. It is not that we do not like it here because we do however, it became a real possibility that the census  at the place where D is working could become low. That is always scary for us. So we decided to look for another assignment. Luckily we found one. So at the end of the month we will be moving again. Of course last week while making this decision, Daniel and Wyatt were both sick. Umm..no! I got it before..well at least I thought I did..now I really get it that when daddy and baby are sick..mama  works overtime! HA!

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They both felt bad over the weekend so our plans for the pumpkin path were postponed. We did do a short family hike on Sunday. It wasn't anything fantabulous, but it was family time and we were outside.
 

 Then little guy did this and all the whining from not feeling well was all worth it! :)

We have plans to fill our last weekend here with a trip to the pumpkin patch, the historic downtown area, and packing. Hope all is well with each of you and I certainly will do better at taking pictures!

Longview vs North Little Rock and 3 weekends of some family fun

I have been trying to think of what to blog about..because all of this just seems normal. Then again, the entire blog is about our normal! So this post is not super exciting...but it is what we have been doing the past three weeks.  A whole lot of runs, wagon rides, short hikes, grilling, fort making, and playing. Kind of like a permanent camping vacation in the "country." I know what you are thinking..but you live your life on a permanent camping vacation... well the past few weeks have felt even more this way!

We went to the football game I mentioned in my last post. Let me just say it was HOT! The cool front had not made its way here yet. I think wrestling a 13 month old adds a whole new level to the sweating aspect of sitting in the stands watching a sporting event. It really raises the level of sweat! HA! No really, thank goodness we were able to move over a seat  because the person beside me was out of control.... Wyatt did really well during the game after we stripped him down to a onesie. He will actually pay attention to the commotion on the field and flirt with anyone around us. We decided after half time to move up to the top so he could sleep in the stroller. He never went to sleep, but it was nice to have a little airflow. We had a lot of fun at the game and had plans to go to a different towns homecoming football game next week. 

Sunday we spent some time at the park..even went down the slide for the first time! Daniel is all about letting his boy go for it!

The next Friday, the football game didn't happen. The sky opened up and we decided while on our way to duck out of the game. Wyatt also had (to this day) his best meltdown ever! HA! He will love me for that someday! Part of the meltdown could have been because we discovered that night that his feet had grown in a week and none of his shoes fit. So on Saturday we set out to find him a few pairs of shoes. This was the first time we had actually been shoe shopping for him. Um.. yeah that wasn't easy at all. Boy shoes are soooo hard to get on! In the past I had just picked up a pair here and there,  roughly knew what size he wore, and we always got lucky! Lesson learned on not letting him run out of shoes! HA!

This was also Daniel's birthday weekend. I had tentatively planned a camping trip but, with all the rain we decided against it. We grilled a nice dinner at home, hiked on Sunday, made and played with homemade play-dough for the first time, and camped in the living room. FYI**I will stick to buying the Play-Dough unless the kind you cook is easier than I think. I made the no cook kind and it was a little sticky. Wyatt had fun regardless. Daniel liked his birthday presents and was a happy camper with a few new Houndstooth shirts and a Hogs and Horns canvas! Happy Birthday Daniel! I love you!

The kiddo has also developed a love for playing with his cars. He loves to sit on the floor, push them around, and make a va-room noise. We think it is adorable! We celebrated another month passed on the 21st.  14 months! Can't believe it! He loves to feed himself and is talking all the time. He is also copying us in almost everything we do and tries to on what we say. We better be careful now! HA!

14 months!

 Last weekend, Wyatt wasn't feeling well.  We ended up at the doctors office on Monday. (After the fun task of finding a new doctor from the move.) We waited entirely to long (as in hours) and ultimately left with a virus and possible ear infection. He is feeling much better...but this week was a little tough on mama! I have said it before and I will say it again...I am not sure how all you other mama's do it with more than one sick kiddo. Bless you and your hard work!

Daniel has been hard at work trying to finish this class ahead of schedule. So far so good and I think he will be done this weekend. I am so proud of him in regards to his last class. Ahead of the game and great feedback from his mentor!!! Go Daniel Go! I truly admire him for going back after all these years..married, kiddo, working. He has inspired several of his friends to seriously think about going back to school regardless of the degree.  A few have even made the jump! I know this makes him proud and determined!   

We have a busy weekend! Can't wait to blog all about it!