Nick and I are less than 48 hours away from our amazing St. Kitts tropical vacation. :) I am getting really, really excited, but I am nervous too about leaving Ryker for so long. It feels like the first day of school kinda. Butterflies in the stomach that are good and bad. I think sometimes I don't realize how long a week really is when I think about the trip. However, I am definitely ready for some time alone with my hubby. To reconnect with him as man and wife, not dad and mom. I know he is ready too. My saving grace every time I think about leaving my baby behind is my parents. They are THE BEST grandparents a kiddo could have and THE BEST parents a person could ask for. I LOVE THEM to the moon and back, and I am SO glad that they are Ry's Memaw and Papaw. They are amazing, and I know Ryker is in the best hands possible. They will do a great job with him!
With all that being said, please pray for Nick and I to have a safe trip and for Ryker to do well staying with my mom and dad for a week. He will be missed dearly, and I already look forward to getting back to him. He is my life, world, and everything! Thanks in advance for the prayers!
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Prayers needed!
Hello all...
You know I am not even sure who reads my blog...I think it's less people than I think...but you never know. I still only have 9 followers, but I always remind people that it does exist. Anyway. It reaches at least a few people...
Just wanted to ask for prayers for one of my best friends Maya and her family. Her mother is the one who is fighting lung and liver cancer, and she has had a few recent bumps in the road. Her scans from 2 weeks ago showed that she has had significant growth of the tumors on her liver and new ones there as well. Her chemo regimen was changed yesterday, and she is moving forward with a new plan of treatment. I know Barbara and Maya would appreciate any extra prayers for courage, patience, strength, and love you can send their way.
Cancer SUCKS, and I will continue doing whatever I can do in my life to advance the knowledge we have of this horrific disease. YOU SHOULD ALL DO THE SAME. Please count your blessings, and pray for my dear friend and her family. <3
You know I am not even sure who reads my blog...I think it's less people than I think...but you never know. I still only have 9 followers, but I always remind people that it does exist. Anyway. It reaches at least a few people...
Just wanted to ask for prayers for one of my best friends Maya and her family. Her mother is the one who is fighting lung and liver cancer, and she has had a few recent bumps in the road. Her scans from 2 weeks ago showed that she has had significant growth of the tumors on her liver and new ones there as well. Her chemo regimen was changed yesterday, and she is moving forward with a new plan of treatment. I know Barbara and Maya would appreciate any extra prayers for courage, patience, strength, and love you can send their way.
Cancer SUCKS, and I will continue doing whatever I can do in my life to advance the knowledge we have of this horrific disease. YOU SHOULD ALL DO THE SAME. Please count your blessings, and pray for my dear friend and her family. <3
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND 2012
Ryker and I packed up and headed to San Antonio for a long Memorial Day Weekend this year. Nick traveled to Las Vegas to spend a long golfing weekend with his dad, step-mom, and brothers. So what else were Ry and I to do? :)
We headed into SA with plans for every day we were there. We were able to go visit Barbara's house (Maya's mom) since that is where the Bradens were staying until their house was available. It was so great to see Barb, and I really had a fun afternoon over there. I think we spent the next day doing some shopping with my mom and Val. Friday we all took Ry to the SA Zoo...including my dad. Val's friend Ashley came too, and we meet up with the Bradens (minus Maya who was sick) and half of the Cadgers. We had a wonderful time. It was pretty hot, and Ryker was definitely ready to head out by naptime. He slept great that afternoon!
Saturday was a laid back day because Val and I were relaxing before we went downtown to celebrate Jaylyn's birthday at Howl At The Moon. Nick got us a hotel room on the Riverwalk with his Marriott points so we could really enjoy ourselves and stay the night. I HAD SO MUCH FUN that night! I haven't been out to a club since Ryker was born, and I needed a night out so badly. I always love hanging with Val, but I had an amazing time with so many great people. I LOVED IT! :0
Sunday was another laid back day. We were fairly sleep deprived from Saturday night, and I really wanted to spend time with the Ry man. We were able to watch a SPURS playoff game that night with my dad which was really fun since it hardly ever happens anymore.
Ryker and I headed home on Monday morning, and we spent the rest of the day with Nick. It was a really fun long weekend for all of us. I loved it!
My poor Dory baby got bit by a rattlesnake while we were visiting. I think it was Wedensday evening. She found the snake in the garden at my parent's house, and luckily, their neighbors were outside and saw the whole thing. My dad helped me take her to the vet, and she was treated quickly with anti-venom and many other meds. She was feeling better by the next morning (eating and drinking), and she was almost back to herself in a week. Thank God for modern dog medicines!
We headed into SA with plans for every day we were there. We were able to go visit Barbara's house (Maya's mom) since that is where the Bradens were staying until their house was available. It was so great to see Barb, and I really had a fun afternoon over there. I think we spent the next day doing some shopping with my mom and Val. Friday we all took Ry to the SA Zoo...including my dad. Val's friend Ashley came too, and we meet up with the Bradens (minus Maya who was sick) and half of the Cadgers. We had a wonderful time. It was pretty hot, and Ryker was definitely ready to head out by naptime. He slept great that afternoon!
Saturday was a laid back day because Val and I were relaxing before we went downtown to celebrate Jaylyn's birthday at Howl At The Moon. Nick got us a hotel room on the Riverwalk with his Marriott points so we could really enjoy ourselves and stay the night. I HAD SO MUCH FUN that night! I haven't been out to a club since Ryker was born, and I needed a night out so badly. I always love hanging with Val, but I had an amazing time with so many great people. I LOVED IT! :0
Sunday was another laid back day. We were fairly sleep deprived from Saturday night, and I really wanted to spend time with the Ry man. We were able to watch a SPURS playoff game that night with my dad which was really fun since it hardly ever happens anymore.
Ryker and I headed home on Monday morning, and we spent the rest of the day with Nick. It was a really fun long weekend for all of us. I loved it!
My poor Dory baby got bit by a rattlesnake while we were visiting. I think it was Wedensday evening. She found the snake in the garden at my parent's house, and luckily, their neighbors were outside and saw the whole thing. My dad helped me take her to the vet, and she was treated quickly with anti-venom and many other meds. She was feeling better by the next morning (eating and drinking), and she was almost back to herself in a week. Thank God for modern dog medicines!
July SA Trip
Ryker and I visited SA again at the beginning of July. We went to attend my friend Carmen's son's (Andres) birthday party on Saturday. He turned 4. GOSH...time has flown! Andres was born like a couple months after we moved here. Seems like it wasn't that long ago.
Friday night Jaylyn and I decided to hang out since I had a good babysitter...AKA my mom...at my disposal. We went to "Savages," and it was so fun. The movie was GREAT! We got to visit & talk on the way and on the way back. It really felt like old times. :)
Saturday my mom, Val, and I went to the Forum for some shopping and out to lunch. It was a nice morning, and I know Ry loved being the center of all the attention. He has more fun out shopping with us than we do I think. Once we got back, Ryker went down for a nap and so did we. Val, Ry, and I went to the birthday party that evening, and we had a nice time. Andres looked so handsome (and BIG), and all the kids seemed to have a wonderful time. We put Ry in the bouncy house a couple times. He didn't really know what to do. It was funny. I wish I could have visited with Carmen some more, but she was very busy. There were a ton of kids there! Ryker got to watch his first pinata bashing, and he thought that was pretty cool. We left before the party was finished (Ry was tired), and we were able to visit some with my Mamaw who was staying the night at my parent's house as well.
Sunday we were able to do a little more visiting with Mamaw and my fam before we headed back to Katy that afternoon. I had a blast that weekend! I love getting to see my friends when I go to SA too. I miss them all SO MUCH! Val - THANKS for coming to the party with me. I love you!
Friday night Jaylyn and I decided to hang out since I had a good babysitter...AKA my mom...at my disposal. We went to "Savages," and it was so fun. The movie was GREAT! We got to visit & talk on the way and on the way back. It really felt like old times. :)
Saturday my mom, Val, and I went to the Forum for some shopping and out to lunch. It was a nice morning, and I know Ry loved being the center of all the attention. He has more fun out shopping with us than we do I think. Once we got back, Ryker went down for a nap and so did we. Val, Ry, and I went to the birthday party that evening, and we had a nice time. Andres looked so handsome (and BIG), and all the kids seemed to have a wonderful time. We put Ry in the bouncy house a couple times. He didn't really know what to do. It was funny. I wish I could have visited with Carmen some more, but she was very busy. There were a ton of kids there! Ryker got to watch his first pinata bashing, and he thought that was pretty cool. We left before the party was finished (Ry was tired), and we were able to visit some with my Mamaw who was staying the night at my parent's house as well.
Sunday we were able to do a little more visiting with Mamaw and my fam before we headed back to Katy that afternoon. I had a blast that weekend! I love getting to see my friends when I go to SA too. I miss them all SO MUCH! Val - THANKS for coming to the party with me. I love you!
"THE LION KING" MUSICAL
Recently Nick and I went to see "The Lion King" musical. We, especially me, have been talking about seeing it forever, but we never buy tickets or have too much going on when it's visiting. Well this year...I wasn't gonna let it pass us up. Especially since I don't work (so weekends aren't a problem) and because Nick and I don't get to go out that often. It was a golden opportunity for some baby-less time.
So...Beth came in after church to watch Ryker for us. When she got here he was still napping. Nick and I left a little after 3:30 (showtime was 6:30 since it was a Sunday) so we could go eat dinner beforehand. We went to eat at Goode Company BBQ which was really good and something different. We have had sandwiches of theirs out at the rodeo, but we had never been to one of their restaurants. It wasn't too crowded at that time either which was perfect since we wanted to get to The Hobby Center early. We'd received e-mails about some road closures and a festival in the theatre district (going on at the same time) that could affect parking there. We were there and inside by about 5:15, and we just hung out and waited for the show to start. Nick bought us a couple drinks, and we people watched. That is always super fun! :)
The show started a little late since it was a sell out and there were a lot of empty seats at 6:30. Once it got going...OH MY GOSH. It was amazing! I have never seen such elaborate costumes! I was in awe. I actually teared up a couple times at the beginning. Such a dork I know, but I couldn't help it. There were performers in the aisle of the bottom level dressed as elephants and birds for the first number. So cool. There were even performers in the balconies on the side to start the show off. Like I said....amazing! The first act was the better of the two I thought, but that's also the act with the most songs we know from the movie. There were a few original songs added as well. They were mostly in the second act. There were performers out in the audience to start off the second act too...even some up in the balcony.
Seriously. If you love the movie, have kids who love the movie, or are just itching to do something different...SEE THIS MUSICAL! You will not regret it. I guarantee it. It was so cool! Definitely something I will take my kids to see some some day. I can't wait to see it again!
So...Beth came in after church to watch Ryker for us. When she got here he was still napping. Nick and I left a little after 3:30 (showtime was 6:30 since it was a Sunday) so we could go eat dinner beforehand. We went to eat at Goode Company BBQ which was really good and something different. We have had sandwiches of theirs out at the rodeo, but we had never been to one of their restaurants. It wasn't too crowded at that time either which was perfect since we wanted to get to The Hobby Center early. We'd received e-mails about some road closures and a festival in the theatre district (going on at the same time) that could affect parking there. We were there and inside by about 5:15, and we just hung out and waited for the show to start. Nick bought us a couple drinks, and we people watched. That is always super fun! :)
The show started a little late since it was a sell out and there were a lot of empty seats at 6:30. Once it got going...OH MY GOSH. It was amazing! I have never seen such elaborate costumes! I was in awe. I actually teared up a couple times at the beginning. Such a dork I know, but I couldn't help it. There were performers in the aisle of the bottom level dressed as elephants and birds for the first number. So cool. There were even performers in the balconies on the side to start the show off. Like I said....amazing! The first act was the better of the two I thought, but that's also the act with the most songs we know from the movie. There were a few original songs added as well. They were mostly in the second act. There were performers out in the audience to start off the second act too...even some up in the balcony.
Seriously. If you love the movie, have kids who love the movie, or are just itching to do something different...SEE THIS MUSICAL! You will not regret it. I guarantee it. It was so cool! Definitely something I will take my kids to see some some day. I can't wait to see it again!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA!
This year for Fourth of July we decided to just hang here at our house. Nick really wanted to do fireworks that night...even though they are technically banned in Firethorne. We invited our neighbors over for dinner and also my friend Brenda and her hubby Brock. We had many traditionally American foods, and I made sopapilla cheesecake for dessert which is one of our family's favs. :) It was really nice getting to hang with everyone as a smaller group. Nick and I took turns watching little man Ry so we could both have some adult time. Once Ryker was down, we all moved out front to the driveway to watch the local fireworks. Nick got to put on his own fireworks show. :) He was so happy. I think we all had a good time, and Nick and I decided to make it an annual thing at our house. Nick even accompanied me to Hobby Lobby the next morning to look for marked down Americana items. We stocked up for next year! Can't wait!
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