Just living life....

I haven't blogged in a while, but really there have been few interesting things to blog. I haven't' taken any new pictures of the boys in the last couple of weeks, but they are doing great and growing like weeds. I have been deep in projects and am wrapping up the last "swap" of the year with my friends... Now on to Christmas projects. I will be busy busy busy... I have an ambitious amount of gifts to make, and all the little things I want to do with the kids. I am going to start selling the Uppercase Living products in January so everyone get ready for an open house. They are great for any room and I am so excited, I can hardly wait...
We will be celebrating Thanksgiving with Big Daddy and Nancy, but during Christmas, there will be visitors from Germany. I can't wait for Little O to see them again and hear them speak. He enjoyed them so much last time but he was only 2. He will be fascinated by them this time. It will be a great time! I guess I'll sign off for now. I'll try to get some pictures up and have something interesting happen.

Vrooooooom!!!!

I went to ride in the Nextel Cup car this weekend. It was a blast. Just pure fast fun! It was however, my ride so only things that happen to me happened. No one that was employed by the speedway knew about the ride alongs and the cops that were directing traffic were confused about which roads were open, so it took 40 minutes to get from 114 into the TMS. Next, the event staff had no idea where to park. Another 20 minutes.... When we finally got to the gate, we had to stand in line until way past 6 p.m.(I was supposed to sign in by then) We finally get to the right line just before our ticket time. I get dressed in the fire suit, get my helmet and stand in line again. I am the 1st in that group, so I get to choose my car. I am so excited!!! They have a number 8. I run to the car (the second woman in line wants #8 too). I get in and joke with the driver about if he's a pro? He says he's been doing it a couple of weeks! I think he joking, but the guy in charge comes over a couple of times and gives him feedback and instructions. I was starting to get a little nervous, but still ok. They give the signal to start the engines and.... nothing. It won't start. I guess it still has the DEI engine. They push start it and we almost bump the 29. (That would have been a bonus.) After we get going, it was great. There were 19 cars on the track with us. I swear we were really close to the wall a couple of times, but wow what a ride.... Everyone that loves Nascar should do it! It was loud, rough, and smelly but the best ride of my life. It changes your whole perspective about what the drivers see and do... I loved it. Thank you to Otis for coming up with the gift all on his own and surprising me. I love you....

Halloween Fun

We went to Shaunery's house trick-or-treating for Halloween. What a party... I don't know how many people were in that little neighborhood, but it seemed like hundreds. Several families gathered at Shaunery's and then took off to gather candy. I don't think many people "trick" anymore, in fact that word has a whole other meaning now. But off we went. The kids had a great time and ran around the neighborhood while parents talked and tried to keep up. Otis had a great time. Payton hung in there. He rode in the stroller again this year, but next year look out. All in all, we had an excellent time and I still believe that it is the closest thing to true Halloween around. Here is a group shot, and one of little O as the Red Power Ranger.....

More Birthday Fun

Last weekend we went to Lawton to celebrate both of the Otis' birthdays.... We have been doing this for the last couple of years and I think both of the guys look forward to it. We always have cake and presents... For Little O, it is a chance to have just one more birthday. For Big Otis, it is a chance to celebrate with family and be home. We played poker and had a great time, although this was a short trip. Football has one more weekend. So we will get to stay longer next time. Here are a few pictures of the fun.

Big Five for Otis

Little Otis turned 5 today....He has been so excited all day, it is hard to describe. He has done the "happy dance" several times. We and Mema both gave him new additions to the Geo Trax railway that he had. It is now huge and he couldn't be happier. All the new trains have names and jobs and he is quickly learning all about them. Who knew trains would be such a hit??? Any way, we had a good dinner and cupcakes to celebrate, then Mom and Dad went out to the game room and played with the trains for an hour. Of course, Otis is still out there. Bedtime will be fun..... Here are some pictures of the fun.... I also included a picture of Payton in his jeans...He had forgotton that shorts can have legs and tried to pull them off. Mom and I laughed forever....