Friday, July 31, 2020

Keller's Birthday Celebrations

Keller has a week full of birthday celebrations.  They starts with a family dinner and birthday dessert at the Ogdens.  Jennie, Mason, and Keller all have July birthdays so we usually have a joint celebration.  Keller requested red velvet cake from Nothing Bundt Cake so that's exactly what he got!


His aunts and uncles went in on a set of Legos.  He loved it and told everyone about each little minifigure.
Our big gift was a hoverboard.  He was surprised and thrilled despite what the picture shows.
He opened the rest of his presents the night before his birthday since Chad had work on his actual birthday.  He gave all of his presents a big hug.

He got some money, more Legos, rollerblades, and some new clothes.  He declared 9 his best birthday yet!

His birthday was filled with food.  He had kolaches for breakfast, Taco Casa with Grandma for lunch, and a dinner date to BJ's Restaurant with Mom and Dad.  






After dinner he went to Target and bought even more Legos with his remaining birthday money.
We love you Kellerboy and I hope you feel extra special on your big day!

Thursday, July 30, 2020

This & That

Sutton started piano lessons.  He is excited and happily practices every day.  I'm enjoying that phase while it lasts!
 Chad and I worked together on a sign for our back patio.  I've been looking for the perfect decoration and just couldn't find it.  A little wood stain, vinyl, chalkboard, and our time and I love it!!!
 We had a fun summer night with our besties!
 In order to fight the boredom, I took the boys to Hobby Lobby.  Everyone picked out a few craft kits and they've been getting them out here and there.  It's fun to craft together even though it always seems to make the most enormous mess possible.

 Backyard baseball just never gets old.  The boys haven't played in awhile so I had to take a quick picture.
Leslie and Joe came to Texas for a week.  They needed some bookkeeping and tax help from Chad but we managed to squeeze in some fun too.
 Sonic breaks were a MUST!!!
 Aunt Leslie and Uncle Joe spoiled the boys!
 Of course we managed to fit in some Catan, even though we both still had work.  However it was nice to visit next to each other while we worked.


 Leslie and Joe were troopers and went to Vance's sand volleyball tournament in the scorching heat!

I had to laugh when I looked out the window and saw the boys and their friends piled into a raft with the dogs.  Summer days are the best!
 Keller had oral surgery to remove the extra tooth between is front teeth.  He was a little sad but a trooper.  Now hopefully his teeth will straighten a little bit on their own.
 Our boys LOVE the dogs.  I was cracking up when Sutton fell asleep on the dog bed while spooning with Autumn. Haha!
I got some new side tables for outside.  Keller and Sutton quickly went to work assembling.  It was so cute to watch them work.
 The house has felt a little chaotic with everyone home for so many months.  I declared a much needed "organize the entire house day."  The boys grumbled a little but the entire house feels so much better.  I finished in my closet with one of my favorite clothing hacks.  I turn all the hangers backwards.  As I wear the items I hang them up correctly.  In a few months, I donate whatever I haven't worn.
 We picked up a few, fun new games.  The boys really liked Googly Eyes.  It's essentially Pictionary but you wear glasses that distort your vision.

 I went to the dermatologist for a skin check.  I haven't ever had one and figured it was probably past due with my fair complexion and love of the sun.  She treated a small precancerous spot on my nose while left me with a beautiful blister.  Other than that I was good to go!
Vance offered to take me on a date.  He said he would pay and everything.  I thought it was so sweet!!!  He treated me to breakfast at Oscar Delta.  He knows how much I love to go on a morning drive so once breakfast was over, he asked if I wanted to go drive for a bit.  We chatted and laughed and had a great time together.  He is such an awesome young man!


Monday, July 27, 2020

Vegas & Babies

Chad's brother and his wife, Brent and Janessa, adopted the most beautiful baby boy after years of struggling with infertility.  I couldn't wait to go meet Carter Jay Waldron!!!

The first thing I did was FaceTime Chad so he could see him too.  
 It just so happened my other sister-in-law, Trisha, was visiting from Georgia.  She came over for a bit and it was so nice to visit with her.
 I soaked in all the baby snuggles.  He is still so tiny and precious!
 I also got to go celebrate my niece at her baby shower.  Briton looked adorable and I can't wait to meet baby Jaxon in a few months. 
 It was so fun to chat with some cousins and aunts.  Family time is the best!



 After the baby shower I was able to babysit Carter so Brent and Janessa could go on a date.  Then we had a sleepover in my room that night so Mom and Dad could get a much needed full night's rest.  I remember appreciating any sort of relief and I was so happy to be able to offer that to them. 

 I had to work a little during the trip and tending Carter while I worked felt just like it did years ago when I started taking Vance to work!

 It is my sister-in-law, Mariah's 40th birthday at the end of July.  I surprised her with a little early birthday celebration when her and Sierra came over to play some games.  She is so thoughtful to our kiddos and it was nice to spoil her in return.  Happy early 40th Mariah!


Unfortunately I didn't get any pictures with Brent and Janessa because I was too busy loving on Carter.  They were the bests hosts and it felt just like staying with a sister.  I also didn't snap any pictures with my sisters and nieces/nephews but we were able to squeeze in some yummy food and game time. 

Thank you to Chad for holding down the fort.  The boys said "guys weekend" was the best.  They tore down our swing-set witch was kinda falling apart and said they loved swinging the hammer and getting out a little aggression.  They also told me they didn't do any of their lists (tasks I have them do each day), slept on the couch, and didn't pick up until the night I came home.  Sounds like we both had fun ;)