Weekend Wrap Up

Darrin had a game at TN Tech on Saturday, so the team left on Friday.  Miles and I spent our Friday night grocery shopping, where we became the proud owners of a new castle...

The daycare has two of these castles and he panics every day when I pick him up b/c he doesn't want to stop playing with it.  It was a very spur of the moment decision but so far he has really enjoyed it.  Hopefully it doesn't become one of those barely used toys.  

Miles spent the day on Saturday at Granny's house playing with his cousins, Olivia and Ava.  He could not wait for them to get to our house to pick him up...

Off to Granny's house....

I spent the day getting random things done around the house that I never would have been able to do with a certain three year old here.  I wrapped up my to do list in time to watch Darrin's game online, which they won...

 

I drove to Darrin's parent's house to get Miles when the game was over.  It was clear Miles had a great day.  I think they played outside all day, which he loved.  He fell asleep half way home.  I was torn about what to do....let him sleep or wake him up???  It was 6:15pm....let him cat nap this late in the day....or lay him down for the night?  He really needed a bath, but the kid is a disaster if he is woken up before he's ready.   So....I laid him in his bed at 6:15pm and decided to let him sleep as long as he would.  

I have to admit, I enjoyed laying on the couch, controlling the remote, nothing to do except relax and wait for Darrin to get home.....then, I heard Miles' door open around 8:45pm.  Oh no.  I was afraid we were in for it but he stayed awake, barely, for 45 minutes.  It was just long enough to eat some yogurt, get a drink, and go to the bathroom.  He fell back asleep by 9:30pm and didn't wake up until 7am.  Whew....

Today, we went to church, had Darrin's mom down for lunch, watched football, played with the castle, and that's about all.  It's been a really lazy day.  Lazy days are good, I need them, all three of us do, but I've been so bored.  Why is that?  Anyway...  Darrin was the only one that took a nap, so Miles and I will probably be calling it an early night.  I'm pumped about the premieres of the Amazing Race and the Good Wife.  Hopefully I can stay awake long enough to watch them.  Busy week ahead, as usual.  Have a great week everyone!

Happy Birthday Darrin!

Darrin turns 36 tomorrow. We celebrated tonight b/c volleyball season will always trump his birthday, my birthday, and our anniversary.  We ate dinner at Los Portales after Darrin got out of practice...

Darrin was serenaded by our friends...really as much as we eat there, they should hang out with us on the weekends...

 

Miles thought it was funny and maybe a little scary...

Then, we came home for cake, which Miles picked out.  I told him that Daddy preferred white cake and white icing, but he insisted on chocolate cake with chocolate icing.  He also picked out Toy Story candles...

We sang "Happy Birthday to Daddy, happy birthday to Daddy, happy birthday to Daddy, happy birthday to Daddy"...

And they blew out the candles...

Happy Birthday Darrin!  We sure do love you.

Weekend Wrap Up

This is going to be short & sweet because it's been a busy weekend and I just want to sit on the couch and watch Sunday Night Football.

Friday afternoon, I left on a road trip with my bestie, Stephanie.  We drove to watch Darrin's game on Friday night at SIUE in Illinois.  We unintentionally took the scenic route, so it took us just over four hours to get there.  I forgot my good camera...party foul...the pics are not good at all :(  Ready for the game...

Go Skyhawks...

It was our first conference game.  Unfortunately, we did not win.

Miles stayed home with my mom.  Saturday, she took him to get a hair cut.  He looks thrilled....but it was followed by a trip to the donut shop and tons of fun playing for the rest of the day.  They even had a picnic in his playset in the backyard.

We spent the night at a hotel on Friday night and then traveled to Charleston, Illinois to watch another game on Saturday against Eastern Illinois University.  The game didn't start until 1pm, so Stephanie and I did a little outlet shopping around 30 minutes away from the school and showed up about 2 minutes before the first serve.  Perfect timing if you ask me.  I brought some signs and the crowd had fun.  We played well and came away with the win.

After the game, we drove home.  Stephanie and I stopped for more shopping and some dinner at Outback on the way home.  I finally pulled in my driveway at 10pm.  I walked in to a quiet, dark house....I think everyone, including me, was exhausted from the weekend.

This morning, we went to church...

Put on some tattoos...

Had family nap time...

....and played outside...

I think everyone had a fun weekend.  I was really tired from all the driving here and there (over 10 hours altogether), but it was worth it.  I had never been to either of those schools, so it was good to see them and be there for the opening weekend of conference games.  Thanks to my mom for watching Miles so I could go, and for all her help around the house.  We are all very thankful!  And, a big thanks to Stephanie for being my travel partner....I promise we can eat somewhere other than McDonalds next time.  There will be a next time, right???  I hope everyone has a great weekend.  I was about to say that I'm going to try to blog a little more, but I have another busy week at work, church, and home.  I'll see what I can do....good night all!

Wordless Wednesday

Conversations with Miles

Just a few of Miles' recent thoughts...

Regarding his Halloween costume this year: 
Miles: I will be the black Power Ranger.  Dad can be the green one.
Me:  What will I be?
Miles:  You will be a princess.

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Yesterday watching football:
Miles:  Go Defense...Go Defense!  Where is he (Defense, that is)?  (pointing at the TV) Oh, there he is!

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And last but not least, Miles wants to know if this is a boy or a girl:

Weekend Wrap Up

Well Darrin was out of town this weekend for his last weekend of preseason!!  I think preseason might be my most dreaded time of the year...so I'm glad it's over.  He left on Thursday morning and got home late last night.  Friday night, Miles spent the night with Darrin's parents.  It was nice to have a break.  I haven't been feeling great since starting some new Lyme medicine, that I just realized I haven't blogged about....maybe I'll blog about that this week.  Anyway...after Miles left with Granny & Pa, I made a quick Walmart & Subway trip and then watched a lot of TV.  On Saturday, I did six loads of laundry and laid on the couch every second that I wasn't doing laundry.  It was nice....and much needed.  By the end of the day, I was actually hurting from laying around so much.  

Today, we went to church, took naps, watched football....you know, the absolute best way to spend a Sunday.  It would have been better if the Titans had won and my Fantasy team had done better, but it was still great.

When Miles got up from his nap, he played with his new toy from Aunt Crystal and Uncle Steve.  It's a fireman backpack that shoots water.  Very cute...

It's all fun and games until you get a little water in your boots and then you are confined to the steps b/c you don't like to go barefoot in the grass.  But hey, I'm not faulting him b/c if you know me, you know that I don't even like to go barefoot in my own house.  True story.

Then, he wanted to play with "the toy that Gray got him" which is moon dough that makes popcorn.  He loves this birthday gift.  

My child is such a homebody, so he's been very happy to be home all day, just playing in his room and playroom.  With that said, a day doesn't go by without the random fit...

It's been a good weekend.  I feel ready for the week ahead, which will be busy as usual.  We have a home volleyball game on Tuesday, AWANA on Wednesday night, I have to work in Memphis on Thursday, and then I'm leaving at noon on Friday to drive to Darrin's game, which is four hours away...spending the night...and then traveling to the game on Saturday.  I'm sticking with my vow to not take Miles to any night time volleyball games for the rest of the year.  His Granny is watching him this Tuesday and my mom is coming to spend next weekend with him.  So, as I said, a busy week ahead.  I hope everyone has a good one!

Wordless Wednesday

Weekend Wrap Up

Darrin was out of town for half of the weekend.  We sported our Skyhawk volleyball shirts in support...

Miles developed a little rash from his vaccination last week.  That's why I hate those things people..ugh...

We enjoyed the pretty weather yesterday afternoon.  We blew bubbles.  In case you are wondering, Infinitely Bubbles are the best bubbles ever.  They go on and on and on...

We also played our favorite game....Miles drives to the tree and buys me something at Walmart.  He even unbuckles his seat belt, gets out of the car, and pretends to swipe his debit card.  Then, he drives with one hand while he holds the item he bought me with the other hand.  Yesterday he bought muffins, broccoli, and green beans for me...

We also shot bad guys on our roof with his new gun from the mean lady at the Soybean Festival...

And, in case you missed it on Facebook, I got half way to church (which is less than a mile) and realized I had two different shoes on...

Today, I helped throw a baby shower for Darrin's cousin, Heather, who will soon be welcoming Emma Madison.  We can't wait to meet her...

I got to hang out with Darrin's mom and sister at the shower...

 

After the shower, I stopped and did my every two week grocery shopping trip.  Glad to have that over with.  I always feel prepared and ready to face the week when my pantry and frig are stocked :)  Weird, I know.  Now, it's time for Sunday night football, which makes me SO happy.  Have a great week everyone!

Soybean Festival Midway

My mom and I decided to take Miles the Soybean Festival rides this morning.  I wasn't sure he would like them, b/c he doesn't even like to ride the little rides outside the grocery store....but you never know unless you try.  

He quickly spotted the "race cars" and he was ready to go.  It went slow and seemed to be a smooth ride, which was totally up his alley. 

He is so my child....he sees no reason to deviate from something he already knows he likes.  He found the cars....he liked them...so, he rode this ride over and over...the black car...

...the orange car...

...the red car...

The one time he did venture out, he was scared and the guy had to stop the ride...

After the rides, we walked around to the street vendors, where we purchased Spiderman...

...and a gun...

About an hour later, the gun stopped working.  We tried to take it back and exchange it but the woman wouldn't, even though Miles was crying hysterically.  I thought I was going to lose my mind.  Obviously not over the gun, but just the fact that she was so rude and heartless.  I had a few comments as I walked off, one being that she must not have kids....grrrr....momma was not happy.

We went back to the cars after the street vendors, for a few more trips around the track...

...and then we called it a day...

....and went home to take a much needed nap...

Soybean Festival Parade

Tonight we rode in the Soybean Festival Parade.  We watched it last year and had a great time.  Our church had a float for AWANA, which Miles & I are a part of.  I was hesitant to give up watching the parade b/c he loved it so much last year, but I let him choose and he said he wanted to ride.  

Some of our friends before we got started...

Marissa, Colt, and Miles...

Again with Ansley...

Poor Colt is getting crowded out, but I love this picture...and Miles' expression...

 

He like Dora from afar, but definitely did not want to take a picture with her...

Erica, Christa, and Carrie...some of my peeps...

I took this myself at the end of the night.  It was a hot & sweaty kind of night...

We had fun, but I think he would have liked watching the parade much better. Note taken for next year.