The Next Albert

I'm telling you, my son's a genius. I completely realize that every mother believes this about their child, and that's fine. But, my son really is. :-) Last week, I dropped Tripp off with Joey because I had to go to class. While he was there, he drew a picture. When he finished, Joey asked him what it was (even though he could pretty much tell) and Tripp said, "It's a PUP, Daddy" and then proceeded to write the word "PUP" at the top of the picture. Case in Point:

A closer up picture:

When he finished he told Joey, "Mrs. Brooke taught me that." I emailed his teacher to brag on him (and her) the next day because Joey and I were so impressed. She said that she was just as impressed that he remembered all of the steps because he hadn't actually done it himself in class but had watched her do it on the board and remembered it on his own. I think I have a gifted child on my hands. ;) And yes, I'm being conceited and yes, I'm bragging. But, hey, this is MY blog and he is MY child, so I'm entitled to think anything I want to think!

Gonna Be Awhile

For those of you just dying to see the changes in Mak's room (a.k.a. CB :)), you're gonna have to wait awhile longer. We do have the new furniture (that was free), but we have a long ways to go on the rest. We have to paint, get new window treatments and redecorate. Going for an entirely different look than she's had for the last 3 years and I'm super excited about it. But, it's a work in progress. I promise once it's all done, I will post lots of pictures. Same thing for the playroom. We've redone the storage (which I am LOVING), but we have to repaint in there, put up some type of window treatment and get some things on the walls. I want to paint scripture on the walls in there and do a collage of pictures and the kids artwork. Between teaching, parenting, and grad school, I don't really know when I'm going to get it all done. But we will!! And it's going to look fabulous!! So, hold onto your seats and I'll let you in on the final results when I can!

Method to My Madness

This may look like total, and utter, disaster (and it kind of is), but there is a definite method to my madness.

Lots of changes are coming to the Littlest Lancaster's room....so stay tuned. (We're also working on a new and improved playroom!)

They said "I DO"

It was simple, short and beautiful. Just like Tom and Linda wanted. My brother had the honor of performing the ceremony. It lasted all of about 7 minutes! :-)

We headed outside to take pictures once the ceremony was over. This is Tom's daughter, Daphne, her husband Johnny and their daughter, Misty.

They thought of everything. They had a cake to cut together and they toasted each other.

And, of course, I wanted to get a picture of their rings! Linda's is beautiful!

So, here's to many, many years together as Linda and Tom Lord!!!!

Like Mother....Like Daughter

Makinley LOVES to dress just like her mommy. If I wear a dress, she wears a dress. If I wear a shirt and shorts, she wears a shirt and shorts. If I wear my hair to the side, she wears her hair to the side. Although people tell us all the time that she looks just like her daddy....she is definitely a little "mini-me"!! I'm really starting to see it in the things she says, how she stands with her hands on her hips, etc. One of the many joys of having a girl!

Candid Camera?

Last night was extremely eventful. First...the wedding. Way more to come on that later when I get my pictures updated. It was simple, beautiful, and exactly what Linda and Tom wanted. We now have a bigger family and we are thrilled! They are on their honeymoon and will be back next Saturday.

Now, for the play-by-play of our middle of the night adventures:

2:15- I hear Mak crying as she comes running across the house. Not unusual, and we bought new mattresses for her yesterday, so she was probably disoriented and wasn't sure what was going on. She climbed in bed with us.

2:30- I hear noises through the monitor. Go to check on Tripp. He and my mom are now laying in Makinley's bed because he wet his. I find out my mom hasn't been to sleep yet, so I take Tripp and send my mom upstairs to get in bed with my dad.

2:35- I hear more rustling through the monitor. Go to check on what's going on. My dad is fumbling around at the backdoor. He tells me he's going home because his gout is acting up and he needs his medicine. He leaves and I go lay back down with Tripp in MAK'S bed.

2:40ish- The doorbell rings. I figure my dad forgot something. I get up and let him in (to get his phone). Joey comes out to see what is going on. My dad gets something to drink and Joey proceeds to PASS OUT COLD on our hardwood floor!!!!! Scared me to death. We try to get him up while Tripp is screaming in Mak's room. I run upstairs to get my mom so she can take care of Tripp. Joey comes to and doesn't remember anything but doesn't feel good at all. We get him on the couch with a cool rag on his head.

3:00- Dad leaves to go home and get his medicine, mom takes Tripp upstairs to sleep, I get Joey back in bed. Mak is sleeping soundly through ALL of it.

From 3:00-4:00- I lay in bed praying that my dad makes it home safely and that Joey is okay.

It was a little much to handle in the middle of the night. But, Joey's fine. My dad is back in Madison with his gout under control. Mom is still upstairs asleep and the kids are fine. Wow......

Just Testing

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