Just another rain day

With playgroup cancelled, we decided to trek to the zoo. It was supposed to rain, but we thought, It's not so hot, and most of the animals will be out, so let's go. We had a blast!! Otis had not been since he was little, and obviously Payton had never been, so off we went. Payton was a champ, sitting in the stroller and looking at all of the sights. Otis was even cooperative and I think ran all the way through the park. All in all, a great day of fun. I love to see the kids faces when they see new things. The lion roared, I mean roared. I don't think I have ever seen one in real life roar like that! It was cool. There were other friends there, so I had some assistance with the kiddos, so I enjoyed the sights too. Here are pics of the kiddos.
On the way home, we got some bad news about a friends mom. Those of you who know Jeanne, pray for her and her family. I know I am. I guess that's all we can do for now.

Father's Day

What a busy weekend. Even if we stay here, we are soooo busy. Yesterday I had a Pampered Chef party. I have never done anything like that before, and it went really well I thought. Everyone seemed to have a good time. Thank you for coming if you did. I had old friends, new friends and truer than true friends in the same room. If I had been able to take time, I would have been misty eyed. I think I am now. My friends now are scattered to the winds and I don't get to see them much, but I love them the same.... After the party, another friend came over and cut everyones hair that was still there. Don't be shocked when you see me, it's mostly gone. Not as short as Jeanne's, but very short for me. My sister and her boyfriend stayed, and we played dominoes and laughed late into the night.
Father's day was busy too. We met my best friend Stephanie, her husband and baby girl for lunch. This was Casey's first Father's Day and we celebrated in style. And for four adults, a four year old, 10 month old and 4 month old, the lunch went off without a hitch. Well until the end. While we were paying, Otis was holding Payton and I think he has very quick hands(good for football?) because he knocked over Otis drink in his lap.... Big wet spot. Then Otis was holding Cali before we left and she spit up on him.... Another wet spot... Steph decided he was the human sponge... It was pretty funny.
For dinner we went to Dad's. Nancy made great ribs with all the fixings. I haven't eaten so much in a long time....Good to spend time with family. I have a lot of great men in my life. I feel very blessed. I suppose that my dad has influenced me the most and now my husband is the most important. Not to mention the two mini men that I have. All men, all the time. Here is a pic of Otis with Payton....

New addition to the family

Yes, we have a new member to our little group. He is a beta fish that Big Otis brought home yesterday. He says that he was walking through the store and thought "Otis needs a fish". Now, I have walked through that very same store many times, and have never thought that. But Otis did, and there we have it, a fish. His name: Swirly Otis. Why you ask?(I did) Little Otis explained this very logically to me. Swirly, because he was swimming around and around in the bowl. Otis because everyone in this house is named Otis, so he should be too. Makes sense to me. So Swirly Otis it is. I am a little worried that when you ask him how his fish is, he says, "its not dying". This may be too much for a 4 1/2 year old. But so far so good.

Otherwise, everyone else in the family is doing well. Payton wants to walk and eat everything. He's growing so fast. I'm getting ready to plan his first birthday party. It hardly seems possible.... A whole year. I feel so blessed to have them both and am thankful everyday.

Running for President???

The truth is that I have been nominated for President, but I was not actively campaigning... I guess that is over. Thanks Shaunery. And although I will do my best if elected, I'm not sure why others feel that I will make a great President.... Don't you need experience or something??? Thank goodness not many of the Moms have my blog site..... It is a bit indulgent I think.... Anyway, we went to Oklahoma this weekend and had a great time. My nephew Kevin, turned 16 and is off to High School. (It is only 10th-12th grade there) I can't believe it. He has grown so much and matured so quickly. Now he is learning to drive..... Time flies....
The family here is great. Payton has a new tooth. This makes 3. He is still trying to work out the walking thing, but is crawling on all fours very fast now... He is in to everything. I love to watch him explore things and figure out how they work. This morning, he discovered how to put the balls in his dinosaur toy he has had for months. Before, Little Otis and I have helped him. No more help needed.
Little Otis has been out of school and going to Big Daddy's to work with me. I have to say, he has been excellent. I am so pleased and proud of him. He will be going to Summer School beginning next week, and I am glad for him, but it would be o.k. if he wasn't going. We would do fine at home. But he likes it, and it keeps him busy with other kiddos. I am also happy to report that Mom's club play groups are on Tuesdays this summer and he will get to attend those... Swimming and playing all summer long what more could a 4 year old need? I know, a pony ride. Here he is on a pony last weekend in OK. He had 6 rides and would have stayed all day if I would have let him. Alright, enough rambling, I have to try and wrestle the baby to a nap....

BECKY FOR PRESIDENT

Has Becky ever mentioned she's a member of a local "MOMS" club? Or that she's currently nominated for President?? Guess what? She IS. And she desperately needs your vote! Becky wants to respresent YOU and work hard for YOU. So any of you "MOMS" reading this, remember VOTE FOR BECKY!
(Becky, really should consider who she allows to post at her blog......lol)