Wednesday, July 21, 2010

July 19

On Monday Andy & I celebrated our 7th wedding anniversary.  We had already celebrated back in June by going to the Michael Buble concert.  So we had a relaxing evening at home.  Andy made yummy carne asada, pico de gallo, and guacamole and we watched When in Rome (I give it 5 stars, Andy slept through most of it, so I guess he gave it 4 snores!). 

 

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In 7 years of marriage we have lived in our house for 6 years, owned 5 vehicles, been to Disney World 4 times, attended 3 Michael Buble concerts, had 2 beautiful children, and had 1 great marriage!  I can’t wait to see what the next 7 years bring!

 

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Monday was also Cody’s 2 month birthday!  At his 2 month check up on Tuesday he weighed in at 13 lbs. 8 oz and measured 24 inches long.  After being measured, I told him that at this rate he will soon be able to ride Space Mountain!

I blognapped this next part from my awesome friend (Thanks T!) because I thought it was such a great idea!

What he’s wearing – Size 1 diapers, 0 – 3 month clothes if it buttons all the way up or has a large neck hole, if not it is pretty much like putting a straight jacket on an octopus. 

Firsts – 4th of July, movie “Toy Story 3”, sleeping through the night (10 p.m. – 5/6ish) thanks in part to his “Sleepy Time” formula.  Thank you Enfamil! 

From Head to Toe – dr. said she heard a little “clicking” in your hip,but nothing to be worried about (yet) and that most times this goes away as you grow and start to be active.

Loves -  his swing, music, car rides, animal gym, and his bath.   I am amazed at how easy going and laid back he is (he is his daddy’s son!).

Dislikes- being hungry (he is his mommy’s boy, too you know!).

Eating-  Similac formula 6 oz every 4 hours, Enfamil “Sleep Time” in his 8:00 p.m. bottle.  We find 2 parts sleepy time and 1 part regular is the right amount.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Mistakes Were Made

 

Okay, I have been procrastinating with this post because it makes me sad.  Later this month my awesome friend, Teresa, is moving far far away.  I have been thinking a lot lately about my friendships both past and present and it makes me want to be a better friend in the future. 

Past:  I think about so many friends I had growing up.  Friends from elementary school who I no longer felt popular enough around when we reached middle school and cut loose.  Middle school friends who stretched into high school friends who I drifted apart from as graduation came close and eventually lost touch with when I went to college.  Lots of these people are my “friends” on facebook, but that’s not exactly a meaningful relationship.  I would love to think that losing touch with these people wasn’t entirely my fault, but I know I made lots of mistakes, got too busy, didn’t make the effort, was seen as too judgmental. College friends who I swore I would keep in touch with and would be my friends forever.  I failed miserably.

Present: My closest friends now fall into one of 2 categories – my college girlfriends or girls met through them, and my work friends.  What is amazing about my college girlfriends is that they have been my friends longer than anyone else – 13 years to be exact.  They have seen me at my worst (boy drama and school stress) and been there for the best (marrying Andy, having Karaline, & Cody).  We’ve shared the good (Cropaganza, baby showers, weddings, bachelorette parties) and the bad (losing those we love, pregnancy related scares).  Now that one of them is moving away, it makes me realize how many mistakes I’ve made in my past friendships and pray to God that I don’t repeat them.  Jen & Teresa - You both have seen me in the middle of all sorts of crazy and loved me anyway.  Thank you for always believing in me, seeing the best in me, and loving me unconditionally. Mandy & Deb – I love that Jen has brought you in to our circle of friends.  My life is better and more fun with you two in it. 

Work friends are easy to stay in touch with, I mean you see them everyday, but move to a different school, and even those friendships have changed and become distant.  I watch myself pull away from those people every time.  I’ve never been great at geography and apparently that also effects my ability to be a good friend. 

Future:  I am determined not to let that happen again.  Teresa – your move has made me realize the mistakes I’ve made and vow not to let it happen again.  I will keep in touch, I will keep up with this blog and stalk yours.  Andy and I will come to Phoenix next summer to see you.  I will be anxiously waiting for you to come home to Kansas in 5 years or less! 

Happy 4th of July

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Hope you all had a marvelous 4th of July.  I know the Scott/Magnusson/Barretts did!  Kelly and Sam hosted a wonderfully fun time in Emporia despite the monsoon like conditions.  Not only were the burgers yummy thanks to Grill Master Sam, but everyone loved “toss balls”!

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For those of you not familiar with “toss balls” as Karaline calls it, it is a highly addictive game otherwise knows as ladder golf.  Sam built this set after playing at a bachelor party.  Andy is hoping to get a set for Christmas (hint hint).  For those of you attending the back to school fiesta in August, we have already asked Sam to bring his set, so be ready!!

Kelly and I are working on making it more aerobic – ask us about our signature step/hop.

We spent the night and enjoyed a trip to The Sweet Granada –  www.sweetgranada.com and Pizza Ranch!  On a personal note – thank you GOD that these 2 places were not open when I was in school there or 1.  I never would have left Emporia and 2.  I would be bigger than a barn!

To prepare for this fun filled weekend Karaline and I made flag cookies.  I now know why mom HATED making these cookies.  I seriously think there is a flaw with the recipe.  The dough just did not look right when I mixed ‘em up, so I added some more flour.  They tasted fine and looked cute, but disintegrated when you looked at them.  It was kind of like eating cookie dust.  Better luck next year.

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