Tidbits

Can I just say I’m ready for summer break?!? I mean for real. This last month of school is d-r-a-g-g-i-n-g….

wait…
what???
The last month hasn’t even started?????
UGH!

This weekend I went back home to celebrate my precious little niece's second birthday! I cannot believe she is already two years old. She is still our little miracle baby!

I wish we could spend some more time together, but I cherish the moments we do have.

I love my sweet boy. However, he was a holy TERROR on Sunday. He was so whiny, clingy, and just plain hateful. We would tell him no, and he would swat our faces, bite our arms, and so on. He also throws a tantrum now and then by flinging himself on the ground and just whining. Sometimes his tantrums involve flinging his head back and going limp. I mean really?? Where did my sweet baby go? Thankfully, he has more good days than bad, so I guess I will keep him…

He’s getting so big!

Big Boy Cup!

And I really had a lot more to say, but it’s been an extremely long day at school and I can’t really remember.

Wonderful Weekend!

Wow! What a great weekend we had at my parent’s house. It was desperately needed…

One of my sweet boys wrote me this note on Friday afternoon. I cried. He’s been known as a behavior problem in the past, but I would seriously take him home with me any day. I love that kid. I remind myself that this is why I teach. This letter could not have come at a better time!

I was ready to get away after an extremely stressful work week. We headed up to Omaha after school on Friday.

Drew and Audrey were at Nana’s house too. They are SO much fun! Audrey finally decided she liked Griffin and even played with him. Brandon made some bubble solution and blew bubbles with Drew in the kitchen. I’m sure Nana loved that!

Saturday was spent at home. I love the peace and quiet on the farm there. Bran and I got up and ran since I missed Saturday’s WCR clinic. I really should do a post about that soon! I had a 12 minute mile, which isn’t great, but better than staying at home on the couch!

We took Griffin up to see my grandpa’s baby goats that afternoon. Griffin rode in the ranger for the first time. I think he loved it! However, when Bran started driving through the field, I didn’t love it so much. There was nothing to hold on to except for Griffin, and I was afraid I was going to fly out of that thing!

Nana also had a photo shoot with Baby G.

Those little Carhart overalls, camo boots and onesie, and Carhart hat were killing me with cuteness! He looked like a little hunter. He just needed a little toy gun!

That evening, Bran and I got away for a few hours. We ate a burger at Freddys. They have the best french fries eva! We made a quick trip to Target for some Boogie Wipes for G. I don’t know what we would do without those things! Afterwards, we walked around the Landing and ate some delish ice cream from Marble Slab. Divine.

OH! And I bought a pair of jean capris from Kohls in my pre pregnancy size! AND they were half off! woot woot

If Saturday wasn’t crazy enough, I went to my sister’s house at 8:45 that night and she fixed my hair! I have a slight ombre going on now.

This is by far the longest my hair has EVER been!

Today, we got up and went to Silver Dollar City. My wonderful mom kept Griffin again. I will be eternally grateful. Bran and I have had very little alone time, so to be able to get away again… It was heaven.

Their new roller coaster is AMAZING!!!! Seriously, it’s one of the best I’ve ever been on, and I’ve ridden a ton of coasters. Bran and I were both thoroughly impressed!

So now I’m back at home relaxing on my big comfy couch. Seriously, best weekend. Good for the soul.

Pumpkin Patch

I’ve wanted to go to the Pumpkin Patch FOREVER! I was so excited to take Griffin this year! Nana was excited. Drew was excited. Griffin and Audrey didn’t know any better. Kayla was not excited at all. It was definitely not her cup of tea.

I mean seriously…. That is precious!
We went to McKenna’s Family Farm in Branson. It had a corn maze, hay bale maze, face painting, a bump and jump, slides, and a hay ride. However, it was kinda small and dirty. Next year, I want to go to a better one especially since Griffin will be able to play more.
    
He did get to play around in a box of corn kernels. I was afraid he would try and eat them, and he did try. But I was fast and I think I caught him before they made it to his mouth!

Griffin kept pulling poor Audrey’s paci. She did NOT like her bare feet on the grass and dirt. She was ready to go just like her momma!

It was too hot this day. It would’ve been much better in cooler weather. Looking through the pictures makes me so sad…. Nana isn’t in a single one. I need some pictures of her and Griffin together. He and I will want those one day when he is grown!

Family Time

I had a wonderful week! Tuesday, Griffin and I went to stay with my parents for a few days leaving poor Daddy at home to work. I had to pack up half of my house to be gone for five days. Griffin requires a lot of things!
Wednesday I spent the majority of my day with my sister. Precious baby Audrey turned one yesterday. She is our little miracle baby. We made lots of decorations for her party that was on Sunday. That night, mom, Kayla, and I ran up to Target. I got Griffin a sweet little jumper for this summer and Audrey a shopping cart for her birthday.
Thursday, I spent an hour and a half with my great Grandma. Her kids bought her an iPad and set up a Facebook account. I tried to give her some pointers. I think it’s hysterical, but also amazing, that a 93 year old is using an iPad to get on Facebook and is doing rather well! That afternoon, I went back to Kayla’s house. She finally cut and highlighted my hair. She hasn’t fixed my hair since August! It was NASTY! I officially have a mom-do!

Sweet cousins! I can’t wait to watch them grow up together!
That night, Mom and I ran back up to Branson. I wanted to look for an outfit to get Griffin dedicated in at church. I found several cute summer outfits for him! He’s getting SO big!
Friday was a rainy day. It was perfect for sleeping in and just hanging out at the house. Mom got off work early and was able to take Griffin’s two month pictures. She got some really great ones!!

    

I LOVE the monthly stickers Nana got him!

He’s officially the sweetest baby ever!
Brandon came up Friday night. Griffin and I were extremely happy to see him!
Saturday was spent at Kayla’s finishing up the decorations. That night, Brandon and I got to go on a date! Mom kept Griffin so we could eat at Olive Garden. I broke my diet, but the bread, alfredo, and glass of Coke was sooooooooooooo good! The conversation and alone time with Brandon was even better though. It’s hard to get quality time in at home with the baby. Griffin likes to rule the roost for sure. haha!
Sunday we went to church with Kayla and Chase. Audrey and Drew were dedicated. I’m so thankful for a God-fearing family! It’s priceless! Kayla and Chase have a great church family that love their children. Brandon and I also have an amazing church family. And Brian and his soon-to-be Mrs. are also planted in a wonderful church. Griffin and his cousins will have a great foundation in the Word. LOVE!
After church, we went to Kayla’s to celebrate Audrey’s birthday. I can’t believe it’s been a year!

From this to this:

God is so great!!

So happy for my brother. I know he will have a great life with Megan. July 27 is the wedding date!

Griffin’s first Easter basket from Nana! There was a Bumbo tray, a little bible, some flip-flops, sunglasses, and two outfits.

Such a cool baby!
We got back last night, and Griffin slept from 10-4. ahhhh!
Well this post is kinda all over the place. But the point is, I had a great week filled with priceless moments with my family!

I love my sweet little family! Griffin’s two-month post coming up!

One Class Down….

and nine to go. I finished my first graduate course Friday. It feels good to have one out of the way. I have this week off before my next class starts. It couldn’t have come at a better time! I have been up at school for the past four hours getting my stuff together and organized for parent/teacher conferences and getting my lessons ready. Tomorrow is going to be such a long day!
Bran and I went and looked around at cars yesterday. I found a Chevy Equinox that I really liked. Since our last truck payment hasn’t even cleared the bank yet, we are going to wait a little bit longer before adding a new car payment to the budget.

Bran sent me flowers to school last week. They are so gorgeous!

They were “I’m Sorry” flowers. ha!

And I just realized this yesterday that I never shared my video of my precious nephew eating his first birthday cake. Yesterday one of Bran’s cousin’s baby’s first birthday was yesterday. That was a lot of possessive nouns! It made me think of Drew and his cake. So without further adieu, here is Drew!

Drew!