Tuesday night Ryan & Brycen finished painting the bathroom (FINALLY!). I think I'm going to wait to post pictures until he gets the cabinet done so you can see the finished product compared to the old one- wow, what a difference! I went to my friend Vanessa's Pampered Chef party while they were working on the bathroom. I was so tired, but it ended up being a good time. Plus, we made cookies w/ some of the Pampered Chef items, and who can resist free cookies?? Not me!
My boys painting :)
the loves of my life (minus andon :))
Wednesday was supposed to be a day for me to get stuff done around the house, but it didn't turn out that way! B had to go to pre-school that morning, while he was gone I did get all the laundry done & the bathrooms cleaned... after I picked him up we went & had lunch w/ my mom & then Ryan called to see if I could go to Jasper to pick up his tux for him for the wedding he was in on Saturday b/c w/ the HOliday Wednesday was the last day to be able to pick it up! B & I left lunch & headed to Jasper to get the tux, we got there around one... and had a surprise in for us, the store didn't open until THREE :(. I was so frustrated! I did have some stuff I could get though at other places that I needed (Just not that day, but we had to do something!). First we went to Salvation Army to drop some stuff off, let's just say that wasn't a very pleasant experience, and I doubt I'll be going back there, to that one at least. I kept my cool though, thankfully :). We went to Home Depot next, there was just one item I wanted to get in there, a cute snowman mat for the front door... It's a real nice heavy one that gets a lot of snow and dirt off people's shoes, it's so cute! Then we headed for WalMart... I really dreaded that b/c I knew it would be crazy w/ people getting last minute Thanksgiving stuff... We ended up getting B a 4ft tree for his room and John Deere decorations to go on it! He is so thrilled! I'll have to get a picture of him w/ his tree, b/c he was too busy admiring it to let me take one Wednesday when we put it up! We survived WalMart & went back to the tux store, thankfully they were opening when we got there! We got home and it was passed Brycen's naptime and he was too anxious to put up his tree so we skipped nap time (something that rarely happens at our house b/c it makes him unbearable!). B & I made sugar cutout cookies (big pumpkins) on Wednesday night to take to Thanksgiving. We put orange icing on them & then green sprinkles for the stem, they were cute & yummy too.
Thursday we got up and got ready & went to Ryan's parents in the morning. We had lunch there and hung out. Brycen loves playing w/ his cousins! We got home about 3pm, again passed Brycen's naptime... and time to start on the Christmas tree (tradition remember?!). Ryan is such a trooper :) We got the tree put up and decorated right before we had to leave for my family Thanksgiving. I didn't get any of my other decorations put up though, those just had to wait! We went to my aunt & uncle's for supper w/ my family & that was a good time! My family always has me laughing so hard! :) My grandpa wasn't feeling well enough to come so that was sad... Brycen played farm w/ my uncle and cousin the whole time- it was so cute. I was really nervous about going b/c this is my cousin who just lost twin babies in October (we were due only 6 wks apart), but that all went well and they made me feel totally at ease. I'm so thankful for how it went. He is such a strong guy & I'm so proud of the person he is. Anyway- we didn't get home & in bed until late! I was exhausted! Brycen did so good w/out naps two days in a row... He was tired really early, but he wasn't too grouchy. I think b/c he had all the people to keep him entertained!
Hailey, Brycen, & Mya playing~B didn't want to smile
Ryan putting up the tree
I don't even know? My silly boy :)
"Take a Picture of me flying mama!"
Friday, Ryan got up really early & ran to Wal-Mart for me to get B's trampoline... the poor guy, I could do a whole post on his experience! :) He had NO IDEA what he was getting himself into, even though I tried to prepare him. If you see him, ask him about it, b/c it's hilarious to hear him tell the story. I normally go shopping every year w/ my mom on Black Friday, but decided to skip this year. Ryan did get a trampoline, what a great day :) saved us a bunch of money too, and who doesn't like to save money?! He called me when he got out of there... He told me the story and I couldn't quit laughing, nor could I go back to sleep :( and man, I was wanting to sleep in! I got up though and started putting up the rest of the Christmas decorations. I got that all done! Brycen slept in pretty late and was refreshed when he woke up! I also decorated the porch & am really happy w/ how that turned out! Ryan was proud of me for doing it myself, lol. I'm really not helpless when it comes to stuff like that, but normally I rope him into helping b/c I think he does a better job than me and I get frustrated too easily, but I had it all done when he got home. B & I did end up going w/ my mom and Aunt to Washington WalMart about eleven on Fri. I needed a wreath for my front door and actually found a really pretty one there. There were also a couple games & a movie I was wanting to get B for either his birthday or Christmas that were on sale, so while my mom was there and had him in her cart I was able to get them. Then we all went to Mi Pueblo for lunch (YUM!). When we got home Ryan was at home, a nice surprise since I thought he had to work all day! Ryan & Brycen took naps while I wrapped Christmas presents to put under the tree. That was another thing I was glad to get done. Friday evening we had to go to Posey Co. (about 50 min. away) for a wedding dress rehersal. B did good during the rehersal and then the dinner was at The Log Inn on 41 in Haubstadt. It was really good and I know Ryan had a great time being w/ old friends from college. Brycen loves daddy's friends too :) (maybe bc they act like him??!) Anyway, they are an hour behind us so we ended up not getting home until after eleven!
Saturday Ryan and my dad got the new garage door motor thing put up for me! I was so pumped about that. Ryan had to leave early for the wedding (pictures and stuff), but my dad finished and I'm so thankful he did looking at the weather today! My mom was over too and helped do a few things outside while I got the inside of my house all cleaned, finally! I had been trying since Wednesday! B loves playing "worker man" and it was pure bliss for him having Papaw Rick there to help :). I made lunch for them and then they finished about an hour after that. B & I took a nap & watched a movie when he got up... We were bored w/ out Ryan there and I knew it would be late when he got home from the wedding and the reception. B & I went to get ice cream & then went to my parents to visit. Also, my mom had her old quilt set that fits a king size bed, that she is letting me use! It matches our room perfect and looks great, plus it's free and since I haven't been able to find one I like it worked out great! Ryan didn't end up getting home until about eleven again on Saturday. B & I were already in bed!
Yesterday we went to church & then got a quick bite at Taco Bell & home to get ready for the circus! My Grandpa Ed (my mom's dad) is a Shriner and had gotten us tickets! We had awesome seats and Brycen loved every minute of it! It was 8:30pm by the time we got home! I couldn't believe the weekend and my five day break were already coming to an end!
He was so excited before the circus!
The tigers, lion, and the lion tamer! (for some reason B was very excited about seeing the lion tamer!) lol...
The elephants- they amaze me still!
Sponge Bob & Brycen ;)
Brycen was not very happy about getting up and going to school this morning! He said, "i want to stay home foreber and eber!" Well that broke my heart, but once he was really awake he was ready to go play w/ his friends! :)
I don't think we have as much going on this week & I'm thankful for that!
7 comments:
I saw Ryan at WalMart on Friday. He looked happy the first time I saw hime and the second time I saw him, the poor thing looked kind of stressed. Must have put up a fight for that trampoline he had.
What a great hubby and dad:)
Whew! Just the thought of all you packed in the last several days wears ME out! :-) Glad y'all had a good time and a good Thanksgiving!!
You should have called me Wed when you had time to kill. I was in Jasper after lunch doing some running!
Cant wait to see the bathroom pictures! Im sure it looks awesome!
That picture of Brycen "flying off of the couch" reminds me so much of my Griffin! He is constantly jumping and flying off of things too! Must be the boy in them! I think me and the kids are going to try some sugar cookies this year too...I have a 1950s model in the wall oven brown in color and all...so it isn't the best at baking cookies...problem is they don't make stoves that small anymore so the solution is "remodel the kitchen" well in order for that to happen the entire main floor will have to be remodel to make room for a new "oven"...so that will have to wait a few years! So I admire people who can make delicious cookies!! But it does still amazes me the oven still works at all for being close to 60 years old!!
Cute pics!! Thanks for the comments on my last post. I know Copeland will talk soon enough :) and I am going back to school to get an associates in educational para-professional... in other words I'll be a teacher's aid or a tutor. So, should be interesting!! :)
Sounds exciting...I have been off since Wed and just came back to work today (Tues)...seems like I would have got more done if I'd have been working!
Sounds like you have been really busy! Getting a lot done before all the holiday things. I bet B loved the circus. I haven't been there in years. I was wanting to go this year...didn't get to though:(
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