The Mycoskie Minute

Anybody there?

2010-08-17T20:58:00.003-05:00

It's been awhile, folks! It's hard for me to remember to take pics on my real camera every now and again instead of my iPhone. But really, I have just been a blog slacker....big time. These pics date back quite a bit, but thought I better get them on here for the memories.

This one is obviously from back in like May when Colt still had long hair. This must be when I told him he was going to have a sibling....
and this is the reaction. : )

Here we are planting our modest garden. Colt was so helpful sitting right in the middle of it all, and he was like a mule and would not move.

So I planted around him.

Colt and his women....

1. Miss Lola. He loves his Lola. We are so lucky to be able to play with her several times a month. Side note....not so sure what is going on with the hair. I think it was windy, humid, and rainy that day. Anyone with curly hair knows that is a disaster waiting to happen on your head.

2. Miss Ella Grace. Played with her a few times. She's a doll.

3. Last, but certainly not least, is cousin Haley. These two are like bread and butta. Tied at the hip and oh-so-hilarious.

4th of July

The SAY CHEESE! face

Me and Deana at HOOPLA in San Fran (mid July). HOOPLA is the big annual Stella & Dot conference. What a FUN weekend! Already looking forward to the one next year.

On the Red Carpet, dah-ling.

And then there is my little iPhone man. He has his own apps and can work that phone like you wouldn't believe!

That caught us up a bit.

Almost 16 weeks pregnant now. We find out boy or girl on Sept 14, and I can hardly wait! Heart rate was 165 today. Most everyone is predicting a girl.....we'll see! I am wanting a brother for Colt and a girl for me, so it works out either way!

Not much else going on around here. READY FOR FALL.

Until next time....

Colt's News!

2010-06-13T21:14:00.002-05:00

This is supposed to be the t-shirt Colt is wearing......

but instead, we got tired of waiting on it to come in the mail... so I went to Hobby Lobby and made this one instead!

You see, the plan was for Colt to walk into my parent's house with his BIG BRO shirt on and for them to freak out! Things happened quite differently....

Jordan and I are NOT the type to wait to tell any sort of news. We were just bursting having to keep it in! Ends up we confessed to secretly telling some of our friends before we were supposed to! Anyway, after waiting for over 2 weeks for that shirt to come (I ordered it off Etsy), I decided to take things into my own hands. Saturday I went to Hobby Lobby and got the goods for the above shirt. I had my sis Julie call and find out where my parents would be that night....verdict: at Granny and Papa's watching THE Auction (it's a big deal in our parts). PERFECT! So we loaded up and drove to surprise them. They were shocked to see us and we said we just couldn't bear to miss that auction! tee-hee! And let me tell you, after all that pining over the BIG BRO shirt, NOT A ONE of them even began to notice it! CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT!? Finally after like 30 minutes, mom was like, "Why are you smiling so big and being weird?" And I was like, "Would you PLEASE take a closer look at Colt!!!!???" It FINALLY sunk in and they were all thrilled. It was a riot. All that work for a stupid shirt and they don't even notice it! Crazy, I tell ya.

Of course we couldn't be happier! And to answer your burning questions....

1. No, it wasn't a surprise. Happened immediately, so it was sooner than we expected!
2. I am 7 weeks along.

3. Go to the doc on Tues for an ultrasound and official due date.....but BabyCenter.com tells me I am due Feb. 1.

4. We don't prefer a boy or girl over the other. Always thought I wanted a slew of girls, but now that I have my sweet Colt, I will take all boys! Would love Colt to have a little sis, but also would love him to have a brother to grow up with.

5. Yes, I have been sick. Not throwing up, the other end. TMI, I know, but I never had that with Colt. I have talked to a few others who had the same problem in early pregnancy. Oh the joys.

6. Been craving sweets. The other day I made Pioneer Woman's Chocolate Sheet Cake with all intentions of that being my dinner, and it was. Mmmm, it was delish! (Didn't really crave much with Colt....just milk and eggs).

So there you have it! I think Colt will be the best big brother ever. He LOVES babies and talks about them all the time. Hopefully, that will transition into OUR new baby when the time comes.

Life is good. God is good.

Have a lovely week, y'all!

Stealin' Pictures

2010-05-27T22:03:00.005-05:00

It has been too long since I updated my pics, so I decided to steal pics off of mom's, Julie's and Jordan's Facebook pages. Fact of the matter is I am too tired to go back downstairs, get my camera, come back upstairs and upload pics. One day soon I hope to have the energy to do so, but in the meantime, stealin' em will do.

So here are some very random pics.

My sis Julie is engaged! She came to TN to dress shop and on the 3rd trip to try on THE dress see if you can guess who had to tag along!

The most random pic on here. This is from the rodeo back in January. Me and Elsie the Cow! She was so sweet. I love her. We are friends. Call me, Elsie, you heifer! : )

Now this was a riot! We took Colt to feed the ducks and geese at the lake by our house. Instead of pinching off a piece of bread, Colt was throwing WHOLE pieces at the ducks and they were landing right at his feet. Me, mom, and Julie were cracking up!

Ahhhhh, Lovey. Colt L-O-V-E-S Lovey. They are best buddies. What would we do without Lovey?! Oh my, I hope I don't have to find out anytime soon because that would mean Lovey is MIA, and that would be B-A-D. I desperately need to find a "stand-by" Lovey. Only one I have found was on Ebay for $40-something....USED.....are you KIDDING me?! No thanks.

Annnnnd, a cute pic of Jordan.

I am looking forward to a real update....we have moved to Tennessee, had many play dates, had lots of company, and countless cute Colt pics. Coming soon let's hope....

Easter 2010

2010-04-04T20:02:00.008-05:00

I realized that I am too busy these days to scrapbook every holiday like I used to; SO I have now concluded that I will post all my fave pics and print my blog at the end of each year. After what seemed like 5 hours to upload these pics, I present to you, Easter 2010. (Seriously, Blogger, can't you get with the times and upload more pics at once and much faster!!!??? AMEN???!!!)

I can't go on without saying: HE IS RISEN! Forget the bunnies and eggs, today is so much more than that! We serve a God who rose from the grave and awaits us in Heaven! A true miracle.

The Easter Bunny found Colt! Pretty sure he left the Peeps for Mommy. : )

Waiting on me to open his sucker for him.

Me and my sister Julie, aka Tia.

Grandpa's afternoon nap

Sure do love Aunt Janet

Colt and his GrandSal

Hmmm. Upside down? Leaving it anyway!

Sweet cousin Braxton

Me and Tiffany. She has baby #3 coming in June!

Colt and Grandfather

Parties, Family, and Such

2010-03-27T23:42:00.005-05:00

On our last trip to TN Colt was SO good on the plane. This sweet lady sat next to us, and when we were landing she let him climb into her lap so he could look out the window. But he was more interested in her jewelry! (When we took off Colt yelled, "Weeeeeeee!" Everyone started laughing. It was so cute!)

We went to lunch with Great Grandpa this week. He let Colt drink some of his tea.....BIG MISTAKE....because then Colt wanted to a sip every 2 minutes!

We also played with cousin Hadley. They were so busy that this is the best shot I could get!

Colt has an obsession with climbing in drawers!

When I open the fridge Colt comes running and will holler until I give him a pickle. CUTE!

I was repainting some furniture yesterday and Colt was right in the middle of it all.

My new favorite pic!

We had a family going away dinner tonight. Jordan turns the big 3-0 on the day we move into our new house, so we got him a cake tonight. It has sprockets and gears all over it! PERFECT for a sprocket and gears salesman!

Sweet Uncle Britt

How do moms with twins do this all the time? They were so heavy!!

Our New Home in TN!

2010-03-21T18:26:00.004-05:00

After looking at countless houses (some good, some bad, some really ugly!) 2 long weekend house-hunting trips to TN, sleepless nights, and lots of stress, I am happy to announce we found our new home in Tennessee! It is a dream home for us, so we could not be happier! It is in Mount Juliet, and just 14 miles from Jordan's work. We are set to close April 15. So that means we will only be Texans for a few more weeks....still too crazy to comprehend. Here are some pics for your viewing pleasure!

Fun Times!

2010-03-13T20:58:00.004-06:00

Playing catch up with pictures!

Went to TN a couple weeks ago to look for a house, so these first pics were taken in Cookeville when we visited Grammy and Pops....

Miss Haley Beth getting ready for her gymnastics class

My sis Ashley hosted a Stella & Dot Trunk Show while I was there. It was a blast and she scored lots of free jewelry!

Colt and Haley loving Trimmer....but Trimmer was not loving them!

I got that yucky stomach flu and for about a week I couldn't eat much. So one day I decided to try a milkshake....not so much with Colt around! He drank almost the entire thing when I passed it back to him in the car to have a SIP! haha

This boy can put down some watermelon too!

My dad was going to visit my sister in San Angelo and had a 3 hour layover in Dallas! So we picked him up and went to breakfast and made a few other stops!

We went to go walk around the Grapevine Train Station and ends up they were having a Thomas the Train Festival....even with a petting zoo!

Jordan has been DYING for some crawfish. His dream came true last night.

Today after lunch we decided to go feed the ducks at the park. Ends up there was a kite festival going on! How cool is that!? Colt loved it!

A little too close there, buddy!

Zoo and the Pear

2010-02-22T23:40:00.003-06:00

Colt and I had an absolute BLAST at the zoo last week. I didn't realize how much he would love it. When we got to the lions he growled at them! It was so cute! What a smart little guy. : )

He loved pushing the stroller.

Some nice couple took a few pics for us

The bird atrium was hilarious.

Just being silly

Eating an entire pear

Pic Update

2010-02-15T13:35:00.007-06:00

A little update on us through lots of pics!

One of Colt's faves....playing IN the dishwasher

My Stella & Dot Trunk Show

Sign me and Colty made for Daddy on his big move to Nashville

Colt loves this step in our house. He just chills there.

In Daddy's guitar case

Going out to dinner for the big 3-0

Attempt #2 at making "30" with our fingers....

Attempt #1.... Had to fix it! HA!

On a playdate at Sophie and Spencer's house. Colt LOVED this car.

Pic of our 10-12inch snow!!

Watching the opening ceremony of the 2010 Winter Olympics with Great Grandpa

Me and my fave new brand: BoyMom Designs. Next post is solely about this.

Jordan couldn't get his car to pull in the driveway because of the ice! So we had to leave it parked like this for the night! Ha! Nice snowball, honey.

My 30th Bday Party

Niki, Skeet, little Ollie, Nestor, and Chandry

Us with Amy and Sam

Us with Chan and Nestor

Sally (Jordan's mom) and Aunt Suz

Uncle Phil, Steph, and Cliff (Jordan's dad)

cousin Ellory

Not sure about Jordan's face

Colt and Aunt SuzPrincess Sophie

Wii

Two of my bestest friends...Chandry and Shelly. I miss them already. boo.

Me and Shel

Colt and his new TOMS from Aunt Pam

In order for me to give Colt a haircut I had to let him be distracted by playing in the sink. He was not happy about getting out.

So there is the past month or so in a pic album! Been crazy trying to get everything ready to relocate. Jordan nor I can sleep at night with so much racing through our minds. We are coming to TN to house-hunt in a couple of weeks....wish us luck!

XOXO

BIG NEWS!!!!

2010-02-03T14:50:00.002-06:00

NO, I am NOT pregnant.

1. We are moving to Nashville in April!!! I am still in shock mode. We knew we would eventually get moved somewhere with Jordan's job, but never imagined it would be to TN! And you won't believe the story behind it!!!!

About 6 months ago I emailed the President of the company's wife. (We are friends. They are actually some best friends to Jordan's parents.) It was right after a trip to TN, and I was homesick. I told her that I had just gotten back from TN and there were empty factories everywhere and lots of people needing jobs. It would be the perfect place for a new Martin Sprocket plant and I knew just the guy who could be sent there!!! (wink! wink!) They have like 30 plants worldwide, but closest to Nashville WAS Atlanta....so that is where I was praying to be sent! So about 5 minutes after I sent her that email I was so embarrassed! I should not have done that....so I thought!!! Next time I saw her I apologized and said I was just homesick. She was sweet as pie about it though. WEELLLLLLLLL....Monday Jordan was in his weekly meeting with all big wigs (he is in like an executive training program with the company) and they told him they are going to start a new plant in NASHVILLE and wanted him and a few others to go get it going!!! OMG. Jordan was like, "You have no idea how happy my wife is going to be!" They were like, "think it over and get back to us." Ummmm.....no thinking needed!!! : ) Now the good part.....Jordan gets a call the next morning from the President of the company. He asks Jordan what I thought about it all. Jordan said I couldn't be happier. Then the President says, "Well, that plant was supposed to be somewhere else, but then after Linda got that email from Lori, we had it moved to Nashville!" I KNOW!!!!!!! HOLY COW!!!! I am humbled and in awe of their kindness and thoughtfulness! CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT? I sent him a text that said, "You are my HERO. Thank you from the bottom of my heart." And he replied, "You told Linda we needed a place in that part of the world. I'm just doing what my wife tells me to do!" Hahaha! Isn't that AMAZING!!!!??? Yes, we sent them flowers.

So now that I just got us unpacked and settled here, I will start packing for Nashville. I will say, however, that we are very sad to leave all our friends and family here. It's like one minute I am jumping for joy and the next I am boo-hooing. It is the ultimate bittersweet. I LOVE Texas. I love my friends here and I love Jordan's family. We will be back often to visit though!

2. Big news #2! I started a new job as a Stella & Dot Stylist!!!! If you look at my previous post you will see that I was hosting a Trunk Show. Well I did, and I LOVED it! All my friends and family LOVED it too. As a hostess I racked up in free jewelry and the Stylist did very well too. I have been looking for something to do from home and felt that God led me to this. I am VERY EXCITED! The best part is there is NO sales pitch at the show and NO pressure what-so-ever. Just get girls together, try on fabulous jewelry, and gab! What is not to love? Stella & Dot is not really in TN yet, so I am excited to bring it there! It is made alongside Niemans and Prada jewelry. Been in InStyle, Lucky, seen on Paris Hilton, Debra Messing, and LOTS of others to name a few! Check it out....it sells itself!

So you TN gals, how about picking out your favorite thing and letting me do a Trunk Show for you to get it for you free!? I am going to need your help to get it going in our new home of TN!!! : ) (and anywhere else within a couple of hours!!! KY, GA.....)
http://www.stelladot.com/lorim

Let me know what you think about the jewelry! And really, I do want to know everyone's fave pieces so I can add them to my collection to have at the shows. I am trying to get as many opinions as I can so I have a good variety to display.

Stella & Dot Party

2010-01-19T15:32:00.005-06:00

Hey, friends! I am having a Stella & Dot party and wanted to let you in on the goods if you are in the market for some new jewels! I LOVE all their jewelry and posted some of my faves below to give you a sample. Feel free to go online and place an order by Jan. 30. Look in the top right corner where it says something about FIND YOUR HOSTESS. Hope you get to get something REAL PURTY! : ) http://www.stelladot.com/deanapeterman

Some Pics...

2010-01-11T23:27:00.004-06:00

I love this cowboy-esque vest Colt got from Ellory for Christmas!
We met Daddy for lunch last week. How cute is that hat?!

Chomp that chip, Colt!

Two things Colt is majorly obsessed with: balls and toothbrushes.

I left him a book to look at when I put him down for his nap last week. A couple hours later I hear all this adorable talking going on in his room. At least every other word was "ball." When I went into his room he was reading his book and it was opened to a page with some balls on it! My son is a genius, y'all!

Here is a cake I made last weekend for someone whose wife was turning 30 (obviously).

Heard of Leddy's boots? Well Jordan has played their Christmas party for 2 years now and instead of getting paid, he gets to have custom boots made! It took over an hour, maybe closer to 2, to get perfectly and precisely measured for his boots. Guess how long until they are ready? 10-12 MONTHS! Isn't that insane!? So maybe by next Christmas he will have his custom made boots. I will tell you that they cost more than our mortgage payment! I mean, holy cow! I am one jealous wife!!! One day I plan to have my own pair too! I am thinking the next 2 years he will be playing parties towards the credit of MY boots!

Here she is tracing his foot into their book. They say the boots feel so good that you will never want to take them off. Well I'd say so!She had Jordan try on at least 10 different boots and made notes about how each boot fit his foot.

This is similar to what Jordan's will look like. He chose smooth ostrich skin.

We spent the weekend in San Angelo visiting my sister Julie and helping her get situated in her new rent house. Jordan insisted we eat at Lowake Steak House. It is famous in those parts and in the middle of NOWHERE. We decided to split a T-bone....it was 28oz! It was bigger than Jordan's head people!!

Jordan, John, and Julie play some Super Mario Bros on Wii

Today while I was unpacking our bags from the weekend, Colt found some chocolate candy. This is how I found him:

Like I was saying about toothbrushes.....Colt has a collection. He carries one around for a good part of the day. If he sees you brushing your teeth, then he will have a meltdown of you don't give him the toothbrush so he can brush his teeth too. The dentist will be so proud. This WAS one of my new toothbrushes until today.

Apparently Sophie needed fresher breath. He can now add this toothbrush to his collection because I certainly don't want it back!Poor Soph. She gets followed and annoyed ALL day, but she is getting so sweet with him. He was all about snuggling with her today, and I couldn't believe she let him! I think she is giving up!

Something is wrong with this picture: Colt is in the dog bed and...

Sophie is in our bed!

Man, what a fun week! I am telling you what, there is never a dull moment around here! Colt makes me the happiest Momma in the whole world! I can't even begin to put into words how much I love and adore him. If I had a dollar for the kisses I give him, then we'd be billionaires! What an honor that God let me be his momma.

'Tis the Season for THIEVIN'

2010-01-07T15:07:00.004-06:00

Our Groom's Cake

I hope you are sitting down for this one. Remember all those monthly pics of Colt with Jordan's guitar? Remember our AMAZING groom's cake that was made to look like Jordan's guitar? Remember how you NEVER saw Jordan play a show without his guitar? Remember how my name was in the heart on the guitar? Remember how Jordan was looking forward to passing his guitar down to Colt one day? WELL....

A week or two before Christmas someone busted out Jordan's car window in the middle of the night at our house and stole all of his music stuff including his precious guitar!!!! I KNOW! We are just devastated. We can't bare to even talk about it out loud. I asked him last night if we could just pretend that it never happened. We did file and police report and called insurance and all that good stuff, but the guitar holds so many memories for us. It isn't worth much to pawn or sell now that Jordan has drawn all over it, so I just wish they would bring it back!

And you're gonna love this part...

I posted an ad on Craigslist, "Stolen Guitar REWARD." And put a couple of pictures with it. We got a couple of really nice responses from some men going to help us scour pawn shops and Craigslist. THEN last week Jordan gets a phone call from a guy in Chicago, IL. He says, "Hey, I was calling about your guitar. I think I have it. I am a truck driver and I was driving through Texas and someone sold it to me at a truck stop for $85. Can you describe your guitar for me?" Well Jordan and I were singing and dancing through the house, as you can imagine. All he wanted was for us to repay him the $85 and pay his shipping for him to send it back to us. He wanted us Money Gram him the cash so he could get it shipped. Jordan asked him how he got his number and he said off of my Craigslist Ad. Yes, I was gleaming at my genius idea. So Jordan asked him if he could send us a picture or something of the guitar to prove that he had it before we just wire $150 over or that we could pay him once we received the guitar and the dude starting yelling at Jordan something about here he was doing this out of the goodness of his heart and just forget it, he would sell it to someone else AND HUNG UP ON JORDAN! Jordan freaks out and tries calling him back, it was dramatic, and he would just keep hanging up on Jordan telling him that it's over because he got an attitude! WHAT?! Then the guy randomly calls Jordan and says he is at the UPS store to ship the guitar. He just wants a tracking number for the money gram and then he will get us a tracking number for the guitar. We were close to getting the money sent when about 5 minutes later he calls and asks if we want a signature at delivery. Jordan said yes and was all pumped again. THEN we remember we have several friends in Chicago who can pick it up for us, see that he actually has the guitar, and pay him on the spot. That would be easiest on everyone and we would know we were not being scammed. So Jordan calls to tell the guy this new idea and he gets all crazy again saying, "You made me come all the way to the UPS Store for nothin'? Man, this jus' keeps gettin' weirder and weirder every second. You know what, just forget it." At this point we knew we had been strung along like a poor puppy dog! So Jordan goes, "Man, are you straight up scammin' me? You are you BLEEP BLEEP!!!" (sorry, but he was really MAD) "I'm gonna give your name to the police!" Dude goes, "Fine. Give my name to police!" and Jordan hung up. We were so almost totally scammed!!!!!!!!!! CAN YOU BELIEVE THAT!? What a low life JERK! And let me tell you, he was a professional scammer! Calling us to to ask if we wanted a signature at delivery? Now that's good. URRRGGG!

So now here are again, without the guitar and sad as ever. So, my dear blogging friends, be on the lookout for us!

Oh, and, if the theif happens to be reading this, PLEEESE bring our guitar back. No questions asked! Just drop it off in the middle of the night or something!

Some Holiday Pics...

2010-01-01T20:24:00.003-06:00

My sweet boy at dinner last night (kinda random, but...)
Dressed for our winter weather....such a cutie!

Santa came!

Checking out the presents! PS-the brown box is a present to me from Jordan. Ended up being my favorite gift of all...a zoo membership!! YAY!!! Colt and I are going to be zoo junkies for sure!

Jordan found this remote for Colt. Colt is obsessed with remotes and phones. Good call, Daddy! And, yes, the morning hair is glorious! Poor kid doesn't stand a chance!

Christmas lunch at Uncle Britt's. Colt is one-sockin it.

Christmas Eve. We actually DID have a white Christmas in TEXAS!

Holly Jolly Christmas

2009-12-23T12:50:00.003-06:00

Grammy came to town for a week to help me chase Colt and get our new house painted and unpacked. THANK YOU, GRAMMY!
We went to see Santa in Sundance Square last weekend. Colt did really well and never cried. He wasn't too sure about him though.

Love the nose face he makes! He's like, "What's up with this guy?"

AND we did not realize that when we went downtown to meet Santa it was also the day of the motorcycle rally! There were 5000+ motorcycle dudes and babes!! They meet in Fort Worth all with a toy for Toys for Tots, and then caravan to the Cowboys Stadium to drop them off. People were parked up and down I30 to watch. Colt loved seeing them and they all seemed to love Colt too! VROOM! VROOM!

Christmas

2009-12-16T22:10:00.003-06:00

This Christmas has been the most emotional and convicting one for me yet. Getting to spend this past year with my precious baby boy has made me think so much about Mary and wondering what it would have been like to partake in raising God's son. I cannot even imagine that she had to give birth in such unfavorable conditions and lay her sweet baby boy in a manger. I often wonder what Jesus was like as a baby. I suppose he cried because he was cutting teeth or had a dirty diaper...which seems unreal, but is true. Then the part that makes me fall to me knees, and tears running down my face right now, He gave his only son to die a public, painful, and humiliating death....all for us. And here we are running around worried about buying presents and cooking and everything else Christmas seems to bring now....I wonder how God must feel? I look at Colt every day and wonder how God could do such a thing, letting His son die on a cross, for such sinners like me???!! I cannot begin to fathom giving up Colt to save someone else, ESPECIALLY the way Jesus died. I would die before I EVER saw my son be nailed to a cross. CAN YOU IMAGINE??????!!! Poor Mary was just sobbing at the foot of the cross. How painful for a mom. God's love is unfathomable and amazing. I can see how some people find the story so hard to believe. Becky's song is a good description of how I am feeling this holiday. (If you haven't seen it search "Where is the Line to See Jesus?" on YouTube.)

I just think it is so ironic that on the day set aside to celebrate Jesus' birth, we are so focused on material things. Of course I LOVE giving gifts, I just wish that it wasn't so overdone and overshadowing of the true meaning of Christmas. It's frustrating that so many of us are on a budget, but still feel pressured to spend money we shouldn't on gifts for everyone. Ok, now I am rambling. Just felt compelled to share my heart.

Is Your Momma a Llama?

2009-11-14T23:01:00.003-06:00

Please look at this guy closely! Have you ever seen anything cuter yet more hilarious in your life!? Mom took this pic at the zoo today. I cannot quit looking at it....what a hoot! God had fun making this guy!

Home Sweet NEW Home

2009-11-09T21:11:00.003-06:00

We found out today that we got the house we REALLY wanted! I love it so much and cannot wait to move in! Hopefully we can close in the next few weeks and get moved in. YAY for us!

Before and after inside pics coming soon! My realtor laughed out loud when I asked her if I could go ahead and start stripping wallpaper and painting...hey, I had to ask! Of course the answer was a big, fat NO! : ) I am in House Heaven right now!

Bed Head

2009-11-08T23:33:00.002-06:00

I walked in to get Colt up from his nap the other day and could not believe how wild his hair was...hi-lar-i-ous! It was too cute to not capture on film. His wife will love it one day! So I literally turned and RAN for my camera...

Usually all smiles after naptime
P.S. He is wearing one of the shirts his friend COLT PORTIS passed down to him! Love that!

Peas of Mind

2009-11-04T20:38:00.005-06:00

I have made all of Colt's food homemade. I pureed all his fruits, veges, chicken, pasta...all of it. Then I made all of his chunky food and now all of his finger foods and table food. Well I thought it was time to break down and buy a few premade meals to make life a little easier when we are on the go, and to give me a break sometimes (for real!!!)! So I bought about 15 different Gerber and Beech Nut microwave meals. Colt loves my homemade mac and cheese (noodles with homemade cheese sauce), loves spaghetti, LOVES basically everything. So I buy all these yummy foods premade for him to try. Weeellllll, I was all excited about introducing him to this new fun food, and he thought it was the most disgusting thing he has ever put in his mouth. With each new container of food I would try he would literally gag and spit it out like it choked him! It was pretty hilarious, but come on! Seriously!?

So today I was in SuperTarget and ran across Peas of Mind that claims to be homemade. You just pop it in the microwave for 2 min and voila! So I thought, what the heck, let's give it a try. I actually put Colt's Carrot Risotto Puffet in the oven for 20min instead of microwaving thinking it may trick him better....and it did! He LOVED it! Thank you Jesus! I tasted it and I swear I would have eaten it for dinner too! Delish! Folks, we have a winner! They have all these different "Puffets" and even vegetable "fries." I am very excited about my new find and had to share! You can find it at SuperTarget and Whole Foods.

Pumpkin Patch Fun

2009-10-31T20:06:00.002-05:00

Since Colt is too little to go trick-or-treating, we thought it would be fun to spend Halloween day at the pumpkin patch. We went to the Dallas Arboretum and it was paaaaacked. We had a great time, and Colt LOVED being outside for most of the day.

We wore our little pumpkin out!

Happy Halloween everyone!

One Year!

2009-10-31T09:53:00.003-05:00

Pops was in town for Colt's birthday! Colt sure loves his Pops!
Pops bought Colt some cute fall and winter clothes. I love this hat!

This picture cracks me up! Colt had just woken up from a nap, so he has that sleepy look AND he knew I wanted him to smile AND knew that a flash was coming....so here is the final look...

YAY!!! FINALLY got the FRONT FACING carseat...makes a happier baby and momma! We were on our way to Gracie's costume party.

Colt and cousin Hadley with Grandmommy and Aunt Sara

ONE YEAR!!! We made it!

weight: 23 lbs 3 oz (65th%)

height: 31.25in (90th %)
head: 18.25 (50th%)

The last of the chair and guitar pictures...

Colt's 1st Birthday

2009-10-25T11:07:00.004-05:00

Colt had a GREAT first birthday! His party was at his great-grandpa's house. The weather could not have been more beautiful. It was in the 70s and gorgeous. We had a family party, think around 30 guests, and it was a ball! Of course we loved having dad, aka Pops, in town, as well as Julie and her man, John. I couldn't have done it without their help! Enjoy the pics!

I saw this banner for sale for $40 and thought, I could make that! So I enlisted mom and her cricket. She cut out the letters and shapes and I assembled. Cost like $4!
This was pre party. Wish I had a pic with all the presents there!

Me and the Birthday Boy! I ordered his jon-jon off of Etsy! I love it.

I have made birthday cakes for several friends and for awhile I was selling them for birthdays and showers. I have ALWAYS looked forward to making my own children's birthday cakes. So I have been planning this cake in my head for MONTHS, and it turned out really cute I think! I lined the border with gumballs and the dots are Starbursts and Airheads! And homemade strawberry cake.

Everyone was gathered around him cheering and taking pictures, which this little ham loved! He started squealing, laughing and clapping to entertain us all. He is a silly mess!

One thing this boy can do is eat! I knew he'd make me proud!

It was a fun day! I cannot believe my baby is one. It sure flies by. They say it takes a village to raise a child, and I cannot be more thankful for the village of family and friends God has blessed us with to help raise this sweet young man. He is the light of my life.

After a change of clothes (we put him in clothes he got at the party!!), he loved playing with his new toys!

I love you, Colty!

Birthday Itinerary Input?

2009-10-13T12:04:00.004-05:00

I am planning Colt's 1st birthday party and don't know if it would be better to do the whole cake thing first then open presents OR presents then cake? We are eating lunch at the party, so do I need a break between lunch and cake for presents?? Deep, I know, but I like to have an itinerary! Suggestions would be much loved!

Kissing Cousins

2009-10-06T22:11:00.004-05:00

Colt's cousin Hadley was born exactly 3 weeks after him. We got together for a play date on Monday and the kids were ADORABLE together. It was hilarious! They couldn't stop kissing! Big open mouth, wet, tongue kisses! Below, Colt is going in for another kiss!

Colt ate his lunch while Hadley was napping then helped her eat her lunch too!

Mommy and me

Enough of the cuddling mother!

Jordan had to put the child locks on our cabinets and Colt was right there to supervise! I guess he is already in awe of power tools.

My Little Pony

2009-10-06T22:08:00.003-05:00

HALLOWEEN SNEAK PEEK!

My Colt is a little colt!!!

11 months

2009-10-06T21:54:00.002-05:00

Sit down and be still long enough for a picture? Yeah right! :)

The only way I could get him to sit still was to let him brush his teeth. He LOVES his toothbrush. I have to give him his toothbrush while I change his diaper so he will be still!

I can hardly believe my BABY is going to be one in a couple of weeks. Man oh man how the year has flown by. Colt is the greatest joy I have ever known. I am so lucky to be his momma. Today I almost cried because he was just being so darn cute! I treasure every second God gives me with this precious boy. We are having a family party at his great-grandpa's house for his birthday. Granted, Jordan's family is GI-NORMOUS, so there will be about 40 people there! I can't wait to post pics from the party! I am busy planning away, but trying to keep it simple and stress free. I am very excited about making his first birthday cake. I sure do love my little dude!

Random Happenings

2009-09-18T12:03:00.003-05:00

Well it's been a few months, so here are some pics to catch up on our world. Pretty much same ol', same ol' around here. Jordan is loving his job and doing great and still playing music. Colt is getting SO BIG and SO HILARIOUS! I have so much fun with him every day. (Lots of "so"s in there!) Chasing him and catching up on house stuff while he sleeps leaves little time for blogging it seems. I am rushing now too, because I don't think he will let me sit here on the computer for much longer. : ) So enjoy the pics and maybe a better update soon.

I am trying to wait to get his first haircut on his birthday, but it's getting pretty wild!

Look at those curls

Love the scrunched up nose face!

Loves him some spaghetti!

Since my last post I graduated with my Masters in Educational Administration.

ROAR!!!

9 and 10 month pics

2009-09-18T11:25:00.004-05:00

9 months

22lbs 6oz

29.5in long

Not really feeling this one

10 months

Colt is now too busy to have to SIT STILL for a picture! Go, go, go!

Don't worry, buddy, only two more months of pictures! Whaaaa! (that's me crying)

Overdue Update...

2009-07-09T14:07:00.008-05:00

Wow, time has flown and I am behind on posting! So here it goes....

Father's Day was great! Jordan is the best daddy and we had a fun day. Lunch with some of Jordan's fam at The Covey then swimming at Britt and Janet's.

At lunch with Grandpa

Colt and I sent Jordan a cookie bouquet at work for Father's Day!

mini pic of family (??!!)

Colt loves his daddy!

Grandpa talking to Colt. So sweet.

Random pic of Colt's nursery

And now for the 8 month pictures!!!! I cannot believe my baby is 8 months (8 1/2 now!)! He is so B-U-S-Y and so much FUN!!! He cracks me up. He can turn 360degrees on his tummy and scoot backwards, but no crawling yet. He now has 6 teeth and eating everything. This boy loves food! I just can't get enough of him!

love this pic

And now just a cute pic.....he is modeling his Pampers! Ha! Love the pointed foot.
Next, : ) Jordan and I celebrated our 2 year anniversary in Nashville! Colt spent the night with mom and dad. His FIRST overnight stay without momma!!! It wasn't as bad as I thought it would be. He did great! Jordan and I stayed at Hotel Indigo, which was beautiful and so trendy! We loved it. We ate dinner at one of my faves, Sunset Grill. The next morning was 4th of July and we headed to Cookeville to hang out with the fam. Jordan had to go back to Ft Worth on Sunday and I stayed till Tues. morning. It was a QUICK trip. I didn't get to see many people :( but hopefully will be back soon.

Our room. Floors were so cool.... hardwood stripes!

At Sunset Grill....terrible pic but oh well

Grammy and Pops with the grandkids

Met CAC and Lola for lunch!

Granny and Papa with Colt

And the BEST pic of all....

We were running L-A-T-E to the airport. We pulled in at like 8:15 and my flight was at 8:50am!! So I was pulling bags out of the car as fast as I could while mom ran to get Colt out of his carseat so I could bag it up. In the midst of the chaos I hear mom yell, "Oh no!!!" I turn around, (look close at the pic), and mom has a hand full of poop and it is all up Colt's back and in his carseat!!!! Perfect timing, Buddy! : ) I had to take a pic. Then I threw a diaper, wipes, and new outfit at mom while I ran to check us in. We BARELY made it, but we made it. Colt was an angel on the plane both ways. Yay for Colt, because I was really nervous about that this time!
Whew, and that sums up our past month or so!!! We are looking forward to our trip to the Lakehouse in a few weeks and my graduation in August. Until next time....

June=Fun!

2009-06-15T12:59:00.002-05:00

Our friends Missy and Royce got married this weekend! It was a beautiful wedding and reception. They are the sweetest, cutest couple! I was honored to read scripture at their wedding. Missy has been coming to church with me for about 2 years now, and of course Royce comes with her now too! It was neat to be a part of their special day!

As for my sweet baby Colt....one word, BUSY! I'm telling you that boy is go, go, go! He is not crawling yet, but I am preparing myself for that day! He is so much fun!!! His two top teeth are coming in, he loves giving kisses, playing in his jumparoo, and mostly loves to be held while you walk around doing things. He gets heavy pretty quickly!

Colt in his jumparoo

Teething biscuits are a mess! I am still making his food. So far here are a few of things he's had: carrot, sweet potato, regular potato, avacado, butternut squash, broccoli, spinach, grilled onion, corn, chicken, salmon, spaghetti, pear, peaches, apple, yogurt, banana, laughing cow cheese, whole wheat bread, tomato, chicken broth, cheerios....and more! Mostly all pureed or mashed. He LOVES it ALL! He has not met a food he didn't like!

"Just a swangin" (oh, you know that song!)

Saddle up, Cowboy!

7 months

2009-05-27T21:19:00.004-05:00

What? We have a 7 month old?!

Colt is so much fun these days! He loves to squeal and razz nonstop...he just loves to hear himself chatter! Like his momma!! hee hee He is always playing with his feet and my favorite part is that he is always looking for me. That makes my heart swell up!

I cannot deny the enormous role God has played in our lives. I was so worried about the finances with me staying home, but God has provided EVERY month! I am in awe and humbled to the core. GOD IS GOOD! There is no way to explain how it works out every month, except that someone above is looking out for us. Some months (yes, this happened more than once) we have literally gotten random checks in the mail from the most random companies because we have overpaid this or that....and I call Jordan in tears telling him that God surprised us and provided again! I don't have the words to do Him justice, but He is amazing. I cannot think of the verse (tell me if you know it!!), but it says something about sharing all the things God does for you....and I could not let another day pass without sharing His goodness and faithfulness. I can now truly rest in His arms. Makes me tear up just thinking about it. I am SO thankful that I get to spend every day with Colt. We have such a sweet bond and precious times together that I would not trade for all the money in the world. Being a mommy is the most glorious job ever.

7 months

Found my feet and I love them!

6 months already!?

2009-05-11T22:54:00.004-05:00

Well this post is like 2 weeks late.

I cannot believe how fast these 6 months went....it is sad to think in another 6 months we will be having his first birthday! Man oh man. I sure love my Colty!

Weight: 20lbs 9oz (90th %)

Height: 27.5 inches (90th %)

Just a cute pic

Colt after one of our walks. He is so stinkin cute!

6 months

Happy Birthday to Jordan!

2009-04-15T11:26:00.003-05:00

Jordan says this blog should be loriandcolt.com, so this one is for you Jordy! We love you so much! I am SO VERY THANKFUL that you work so hard in order for me to stay home with our baby. You are an amazing husband, daddy, and best friend. I hope your birthday is full of greatness. Happy, Happy 29th Birthday to You!!!

THAT mom

2009-04-13T20:45:00.002-05:00

Oh, you know who I am talking about. The mom I certainly thought I'd never be. The one who is crazed over the baby's schedule, being out too late, is the sitter gonna change his diaper right, freaking out if you are not home at nap time....know any moms like this? Yes, you do, me. I cannot believe the psychotic mom I have become when it comes to Colt's well-being and schedule. You won't believe the inner panic when we are asked to dinner that starts anytime after 6pm. I automatically start calculating....ok dinner will take this long, then driving home, Colt needs to eat by 8, preferably in his jammies and eating by 7:30, and, oh no!, I'll never be home by 8! Should I take a bottle? Pump? Will this throw off his whole night? You get the the picture. So I relish in the days (which are most days) that we can just be home, with no plans, so we can follow our normal routine, get his naps in, and best of all, no freak outs by mom. It's funny because I am very calm when it comes to the everyday routines of motherhood. Crying or getting him to bed and all that jazz doesn't ruffle my feathers one bit. People always tell me how amazed they are at how calm and laid back I am. (Well yes I am...when things don't interfere with Colt's eating and sleeping!) I told that to Jordan last night and we got a good laugh out of that one. I told him he's lucky because that means I am only psychotic half of the time, which means other women must be psychotic 3/4 of the time if they think I am so calm! ha! See, he's lucky. I just put Colt to bed and my brother in law called and asked me to pick up my sister and niece from the airport at 9:50pm. Yes, my insides panicked, while I tried to talk calmly to him and figure this out. He has to work at 11pm and is afraid he'll be late for work. Legitimate. But did he realize he was talking to Mrs. No Way I Can Get My Baby Out of Bed at 10pm?! Jordan is working, otherwise it would have been no problem. So I go into my panic mode....I mean this is way off schedule, I can't possibly fathom driving to Bedford to get her carseat, then to Dallas, back to Bedford then home, all while Colt is supposed to be in bed. You realize I am leaving my sister and niece stranded at the airport here, right??!! I mean, you'd think one night of running around and Colt will survive! Yes, that is what I would have thought pre-baby. But not now, no sir-ee!! I just couldn't do it to him! I actually had my BIL maybe be late to work so that Colt can sleep. Have I lost my mind?! I feel like a terrible, terrible sister. I am sure my family will be mad at me, but I have a serious case of SuperMom when it comes to my baby! I am one of the crazies you may see on Oprah or something?! (Hey, maybe this is my ticket to Oprah!) Are there any more of my kind out there?! I am thinking this has to wear off some by the second baby.

Dallas Arboretum

2009-04-03T22:21:00.003-05:00

Colt and I spent the day at the Arboretum. It was gorgeous! We had an appointment to get Colt's picture made there at 10:30 this morning, and we ended up staying until 1:30 walking around and enjoying the weather and beautiful flowers. Colt loves to be pushed along in his stroller...what kid doesn't though, right!? When we got home I was afraid that Colt was getting sick because his little face was red, but then realized he has a touch of a sunburn! I feel like a terrible mother! It didn't even cross my mind today because it wasn't like it was sunbathing weather (71 degrees) and he wasn't in the sun very much really. I now know to be WAY more careful, especially in this Texas heat! Luckily, it doesn't seem to bother him one bit, and hopefully it will fade in over night. Sheesh....the guilt that comes with being a mom! Live and learn I guess.

The little guy is all tuckered out.

Here is a snapshot of his pics....I know the professional ones are going to be amazing! He was ALL SMILES for the whole photo shoot!

I got his this sweet linen bubble at Itty Bitty and had a friend monogram it!

LOVE his toes in this one!

5 Month Fun Facts

2009-03-30T22:19:00.006-05:00

5 months brings lots of "firsts"....and it's only been a week!

1. Colt got his first tooth!!!

2. We celebrated his great grandpa's 86th birthday

3. First time in your high chair!

4. Started solids...a few days of rice cereal then onto momma's homemade purees. This was Colt's first REAL food....carrots. (Jordan and I think he looks like my dad in this pic.)

5. I finally got to make your baby food! MY NEW FAVORITE STORY: So I was making Colt sweet potato puree. Jordan walks in and asks, "Is that stuff good?" To which I reply, "Heck yeah, it's good. Try it." So he takes a big ol' bite and says, "Ummm! That's how I want my sweet potatoes next time! " So I said, "Hmm, it must be the BREAST MILK!" He started gagging and about died, but, man, I am STILL laughing!!!! HAHAHA

6. First time in a restaurant high chair. Such a big boy!

7. I keep finding you in your crib laying sideways!

8. Colt can hold a rattle.

9. Whatever is in your hand he will reach for it to explore!

10. Colt loves the baby in the mirror! It's sooo cute!

What a fun first week of 5 months! So much has happened already! I am so in love with Colt it is unbelievable. What I cannot believe is that I will have a 6 month old in a few weeks!! WHAT!?

Signs of a Bad Economy...

2009-03-12T22:32:00.003-05:00

So the other day Jordan and I ordered a pizza from Papa Johns. Jordan just loves to eat those peppers that come with the pizza (yuck!). Well, the pizza came, and Jordan took it to the kitchen to plate us up some slices. From the living room I hear, "No way! Well, honey, I guess this is when you know the economy has gotten bad." I walk into the kitchen to see Jordan looking gloomily at that pitiful pepper that came alongside the pizza. We both busted out laughing... and I ran to get my camera!

Fun with Grammy and Pops

2009-03-11T21:44:00.003-05:00

Well, I am officially addicted to Facebook and have abandoned by blog till now. Last month Colt and I went to Tennessee for a week. We had a blast seeing everyone and getting to introduce my sweet boy to friends and family. Colt was a trooper the whole week and barely fussed.... which he rarely does anyway.

Colt got this cute outfit at Elizabeth's shop.

The week we got back from TN mom and dad headed this way. We spent a day at the Arboretum planning to take pics of Haley and Colt together. HA! There is a reason we PAY people to do that! The best pics ended up of them with their Grammy and Pops! Thank goodness we are getting professional pics next month!

Colt was an angel on the plane both ways! The flight attendants LOVED him. One of them thought she should take our picture, which I am so glad she did! Now his first flight is on camera! I was about to wet my pants on the plane and finally decided I better figure out a way to hold him in that TINY restroom before I had an accident, seriously. On my way to the back of the plane this sweet older man goes, "Can I help you out?" I mean, come on, there is no where he could go with Colt! There were only like 30 people on our flight anyway. So I was like, "Really?! Would you hold him for just like 1 minute while I run to the restroom?" He said he'd love to! When I got out the flight attendants had him just cooing and ohhhing over him! It was a hoot! The man goes, "I only had him for like 5 seconds!"

He REALLY looks like a butterball in this picture!

We went to the Dallas Aquarium and Colt loved looking at the fish in the tunnel.

Mom and I spent a day in Columbia with Cristie, Lola, Elizabeth, Bella, and Mary Kate. We all went to lunch then shopping at Itty Bitty. What a DANGEROUS store! : )

Us with my cousin Kristie....who got me hooked on Facebook!

Kristie's ADORABLE kids: Daniel, Olivia, and my Colt

Papa, Granny, and Colt. Granny is really good at keeping Colt entertained! She keeps me entertained just watching her! : )

Four Months

2009-03-11T21:25:00.005-05:00

18lbs 7oz (97th %)

26in (90th %)

Just when I think he can't possibly get any cuter, he goes and learns a new trick that makes me melt! He is now reaching for things and can sit by himself! WOW! And the laughing, oh the laughing!!!! I love to get him tickled! It's hilarious!

Colt is sporting his TOMS. Cute, cute, cute!

the big 4month old

25 Things

2009-03-04T15:51:00.002-06:00

(i copied this off my facebook page)

1. jordan and i sleep in a FULL size bed. it gets worse....one of the pieces broke on the bed so now we just have mattresses on the floor. OMG! i don't know how much longer i can take it!! we need some space...and a headboard!

2. i hate coffee and wine, but want so badly to like them! they seem so sophisticated.

3. i am 2 months away from graduating with my masters in school administration.

4. i loved teaching, but being a stay at home mom is the BEST job ever! i couldn't bear to miss a day of my sweet colt!

5. i miss my lipscomb friends. I wish i could just have one more day with them like it used to be!

6. 2 things i am ALWAYS thinking about: losing weight and cleaning the house.

7. i hate cleaning and laundry, but love nothing more than a clean house. so i'm telling you, one day i WILL have a maid!!!

8. i loooove to cook and bake. it would be so cool to be a food network host.

9. i talk to my mom pretty much every day. other than jordan, she is my best friend. 10. sometimes i stay in my pjs all day. and then right before jordan gets home from work i run and put on regular clothes b/c i feel guilty!

11. i don't remember anything about movies that i have seen. i couldn't quote a movie if i had to!

12. my fave tv shows are desperate housewives and brothers and sisters

13. i can't sing....at all. it's bad.

14. i wish i was a dancer on dancing with the stars.

15. i want 3 or 4 kids.

16. jordan and i need more date nights. (we had one last weekend and it was a blast.) but now with a baby you feel like you need to hurry home!

17. i cannot wait for my parents to move here from tennessee. there is nothing like having your own mom around when you have kids.

18. i make the bed every day.

19. i have become much more shy and intimidated over the last few years than i used to be. i wish i wasn't.

20. my fave musicians (other than my husband of course) are norah jones and lyle lovett

21. i CANNOT wait to lose this baby weight! just joined the gym last week. grrrr.

22. i could easily live without a tv. we don't even have cable! i go days without turning it on.

23. i hate to be cold

24. my hair used to be WAAAAAAAAY more curly. i don't know what happened!? i miss my curly hair!

25. i am scared of birds and squirrels. you never know when one might attack!

I love my Valentine!

2009-02-14T14:35:00.002-06:00

Oh let me count the ways....

1. Jordan has the biggest heart. He genuinely cares about other people. Just the other day he got a homeless lady dinner and bought her a night to sleep in a hotel. He's amazing.

2. He loves to buy me things! How awesome is that!? He loves the presents as much as I do!

3. He buys me flowers....frequently.

4. He always says I'm right.

5. He leaves me sweet messages on mirrors (even my rearview mirror in my car).

6. He tells me I am beautiful every single day. Even though I sometimes say "whatever", I really appreciate that, honey!

7. He helps do the dishes and always takes out the trash....and sometimes he even does other chores.

8. He knows when I am tired or in a mood and is ok with it!

9. He is the most gorgeous man I've ever known. I mean, come on, he's HOT!

10. He loves me and Colt with all his heart. What more could I ask for?

I could go on and on, but Colt is crying so I better go get him. I love you, Jordan!

Picture Happy!

2009-02-09T15:47:00.005-06:00

I just posted like a million pics, but they are all so cute! Our little family went to Austin for the weekend for my birthday...the big 2-9. I was nervous about Colt not sleeping in an unfamiliar place, but he was a champ! His GranSal and Grandfather bought him a playpen for Valentine's day and he loved sleeping in it. He is now a night sleeper! He actually sleeps 8pm-8am. I know, that is amazing, but I swear by the Baby Whisperer book. I have followed it step by step and he is doing and sleeping just as the book says! He is pretty much weened off his pacifier too (goal is by 4 months). He is just the grandest baby ever. And this was the best birthday because I spent all morning holding him!

Lil' Cowpoke

Daddy and Colt in Austin

Okay, yes, we still love Sophie too! Before I had Colt I used to imagine how much I would love him because I couldn't imagine loving more than I loved Sophie. Well now that is funny to me. It doesn't even come close to comparing, but I still love my girl!

He found his thumb! Now he wakes up with scratches on his face every morning from his fingers.

How cute is he?! All dressed up for church.

I know I am his mother, but I just can't get over his cuteness! We are excited about our trip to Tennessee next week, but sure will miss daddy!

Colt and cousin Haley

2009-01-29T15:24:00.003-06:00

Haley is so cute with Colt. She loves to touch him...it's so funny.

Sweet baby

Haley and Colt

Just wanted to add some new pics! Love to all!

Colt is 3 months!

2009-01-29T15:10:00.003-06:00

Look at that sweet belly!

Is it just me or is there anyone else who can't listen to "You're Gonna Miss This" by Trace Adkins without boo-hooing!!?? I know that song has been out for quite awhile but I still lose it every time! I already miss being with Colt last week!!! I just can't kiss him, or hug him, or squeeze him enough. I just pulled out his 3-6month clothes and put them in the wash. I can't believe it! Every new stage is so fun. I love his smiles now and his squeals. He is the best thing in the whole world. I love you Colty!

Fun in Fort Worth

2009-01-25T14:19:00.004-06:00

Well Colt is now 3 months old! I can hardly believe it. I have so much fun with him everyday...I can't imagine life without him. He is so sweet and snuggly. He now smiles and coos constantly. We did have my camera working when hooked up to the computer, but tonight it is not working for some reason...so more pics will be coming soon.

I am beyond thrilled that I am almost done with getting my Master's in Educational Administration. I have one more class left after the one I am in now. And I have to type up all my internship hours, but the end is in sight and it feels darn GOOD!!!! I officially graduate May 13th or maybe it's the 15th?? Anyway, it's soon! Can I get an AMEN!?!

Colt and I start Gymboree class Wednesday and I am pumped! I think that will be so adorable and fun for us. Something to get us out of the house. Jordan started his new job with Martin Sprocket and Gear. He is in the Executive Training Program. He really enjoys it and is a lot happier. Colt and I bring him lunch every Tuesday and we eat together in the parking lot in my backseat (he only has 30 min). Just making memories and having fun doing it! Starting in February I am going to be the math TAKS tutor at my school for about 8 weeks until THE test. It's only 2 days a week for 3 hours each day. Sally, Jordan's mom, is babysitting for us. I am looking forward to getting out and seeing my friends again, but will miss my little guy while I'm out.

I am getting excited about my trip to Tennessee! Colt and I will be coming in February, and I hope he gets to meet a lot of my friends! Colt gets a whole week of Grammy and Pops! We are going to have so much fun!

Have a great week everyone!

Fort Worth Stockyards

2009-01-07T20:42:00.005-06:00

Wowzers, I am a blogging fool! Our computer is being fixed right now and I am on my mother-in-law's computer blogging away!! So here is a major blog update....like 5 new posts!

Granny and Papa

Jordan and Katy

John Jr., Julie, and their new great dane puppy Addie Mae

Granny posing with some outlaws!!!

Jordan's famliy plus Julie?? That's funny.

Colt with 3 sets of grandparents!

Longhurst Clan...just missing Josh

Colt and Grandpop....this is a framer!

Aunt Ashley

GranSal and Grammy...precious!

Like Father Like Son

2009-01-07T20:35:00.003-06:00

I walk in and see Jordan sleeping with his arms over his head and then go to Colt's room and find the same thing! How cute!

Sweet, Sweet Baby

2009-01-07T20:12:00.003-06:00

I am so blessed this year. Colt is the greatest gift I could ever ask for. Since he was born I have a new perspective on my love for Christ. Now I am not only ever so grateful for Jesus saving me and forgiving me, but it is overwhelming to know that Jesus also died for my baby and will forgive and love my baby for the rest of his life. GOD IS SOOOO GOOD. There is nothing more that I could ask of Colt but to build a relationship with his Savior and live his life to reflect His amazing love.

Daddy and Colt are both studs!

Attempting a family pic

Colt LOVES his playmat. He just coos and smiles...and those legs and arms go 90 miles a minute!

He is also a fan of bath time. It is one of my favorite things too! It's bath, then massage on lotion, then read a story, then off to bed. It's so sweet.

2 Months

2009-01-07T19:58:00.004-06:00

Boy does time fly when you're having fun! Colt is growing so fast...we are trying to cherish every minute because it is going so fast already! It was a hoot at his 2 month check up when the nurse put him on the scale. She asked me what he weighed when he was born...6 lbs. Then his weight popped up in the screen....13lbs 10oz! Whoa!! She smiled and said, "Well we begin to worry when they haven't doubled their weight by 6 months. We certainly don't have to worry about him!" When you breastfeed you wonder if your little guy is getting what he needs, and Colt is for sure and then some! My sweet little chunk!

Stats:

weight: 13 lbs 10 oz (95th percentile-wow)

height: 21.5 in (50th percentile)

head: don't have it with me, can't remember (50th percentile)

The Best Christmas EVER!

2009-01-07T18:54:00.004-06:00

Aunt Julie

We all got crowns out of our poppers at Ashley's house...funny.

Christmas morning....Jordan opening his Wii Fit

Santa Came!!!

The Mycoskie Family

We had such a great holiday due to our sweet new addition. My mom, dad, granny, papa, and sister all drove in to Fort Worth for Christmas! We spent Christmas Eve with the whole extended Mycoskie family, Christmas lunch with my side of the family, and Christmas night with Jordan's folks and sister. It was fun to be home Christmas morning at our own house for Jordan and I to open presents together and have our own little Christmas. I can't wait until Colt is excited for Santa to come.

Talking to Great Grandpa, Grandpop, and Paige

Grammy with Santa Colt and cousin Haley Beth

All at once.....AWWWW!

GranSal with her little reindeer....thanks for babysitting while Jordan and I enjoyed our first night out as a mom and dad!

Cutest Baby on the Block

2008-12-19T23:27:00.002-06:00

Colt is getting so big right before our very eyes! Last weekend we went to Cabelas for Colt to meet Santa! He slept through the whole thing, but I can tell Santa loves him! : ) We are looking forward to all of my family coming in town this week for Christmas. It will be neat to have my family and Jordan's family both here for Colt's first Christmas. I hope you all have a very merry (and nonstressful!!!) Christmas!

Colt dressed up for church and meeting Santa

What a great lookin Santa

Happy Holidays!

5 weeks already?!

2008-11-28T23:01:00.004-06:00

Hello, friends! I had to post some pics of Colt for you! Time is flying by and my itty bitty 6lb baby is getting so big!

One month stats:
weight 8lbs 12oz (25%)
height 21 1/4in (50%)
head 14 1/2in (25%)

We had a sorta rough week or two and then I was introduced to Babywise and Baby Whisperer, and now life is grand. The trouble was I never ever put sweet Colt down and would stay up all night to hold him or even bring him to bed with me. Well I soon realized that I had to get things done during the day...like shower and get dressed and clean....and my method was not working! Anyway, I read both books in a day, took the best out of both books, and now I have a baby who sleeps in his crib and loves it! Meanwhile, I can shower and even do my exercise video. I admit that I do miss holding him 24/7. I miss him every second I am not holding him! He is such a good baby. I just can't get enough of him! I HIGHLY recommend those books to all moms, especially if you are expecting. Are there any other Babywise or Baby Whisperer fans out there?

One Month picture! I will be taking his pic each month with Daddy's guitar.

And I also copied you, Becky! One month in the rocking chair. I wasn't sure which one I'd like better...

Grandmommy and Colt on Thanksgiving

Jordan and Colt on Turkey Day

4 generations!

Colt is counting his blessings already! My sweet, sweet boy!

Colt meeting his new cousin Hadley. He is exactly 3 weeks older than Miss Hadley.

Our Little Halloween Ghost....not very spooky!

3 weeks today!

2008-11-14T19:18:00.002-06:00

I cannot believe my sweet angel is 3 weeks old today! It makes me sad, really, that he will never be this little again. I can tell he is growing! It's funny how much my days have changed...now my daily goals are things such as: take a shower today, load the dishwasher, try to put Colt down for more than 5 min...funny. Colt is a snuggler, and I am working so hard to get him to like his crib. He wants to be held 24/7 and sleep snuggled up to me. I know that is a bad habit, but it means I get an hour or so of sleep too if I just cuddle up with him, but momma has things to do around the house during the day, so this constant holding has to be tamed! Then again I think of what my mom said. "Hold him tight. He'll grow up fast." NOOOO! That makes me sad and makes me want to hold him even more.... We did, however, have a breakthrough. He slept in his bouncy seat for an hour and then later for an hour and a half. And RIGHT NOW he has been snoozing in his carseat for an hour (thanks for that tip, Julie!!!!). So we are making progress! I just love him to pieces! The reason there are no pictures on this post is because our computer is from 1910 and I can't insert my card into the computer, and we apparently lost the CD that goes with the camera to download pics to the computer. AGHHHH! So this is like an emergency for me to get this figured out because I must share Colt's cuteness with everyone!!! : ) Well love to all, my sweet baby is starting to wiggle over there...here comes momma to save the day!

Colt Mycoskie

2008-10-29T14:00:00.002-05:00

Here is Colt in his car seat ready to leave the hospital!

Isn't he handsome! I love all that hair!

How special it was that Elizabeth was there for the birth of my sweet baby boy!

Jordan holding Colt just minutes after he was born.

Love at first sight!!!!

Having Colt here is the best thing in the world! My parents have been here helping out which has been wonderful....mom has caught up all my laundry, cooked every meal, and cleaned nonstop. THANK YOU, Mom and Dad!! I am trying to learn how to sleep...at night I put him in his bassinet by our bed. As soon as he makes a peep I am up like a shot cat to check on him. So I pretty much have not slept. Any advice or is it just like that at the beginning?

He is beautiful and handsome and perfect in every way!!!

Love to you all,

Colt's mom

COLT IS HERE!!!!

2008-10-27T13:17:00.003-05:00

Our sweet baby boy is finally here...2 weeks early! Last Wednesday I was lining my class up for PE and realized that I was either peeing in my pants OR my water just broke! Within minutes I am in the bathroom with 3 of my teacher friends and we are trying to figure out if I am peeing uncontrollably or if my water had broken. I was pretty sure my water had broken, but have heard stories of girls going to hospital only to be sent home because they had peed their pants....and I so didn't want that to happen to me! But after 15min or so of on and off "leaking" our school office manager drove me to the doctor who immediately confirmed that Colt is on his way and sent us to the hospital where Jordan soon met us. We got to the hospital around noonish (I think....my water broke at 10:25am). It was nothing like I expected, like you see in the movies....the girl's water breaks and there is a flood of water under her and then the contractions start....nope, not for me. I had a relatively slow leak and contractions didn't kick in until later Wednesday night. AMEN for epidurals!!!! : ) After almost 2 hours of pushing, Colt was born at 3:11am on October 23!!! He weighed in at 6lbs 0oz and 18.5in long. He has a head of dark hair and is beautiful and perfect in every way. I am still amazed that he is my son! Jordan and I are so in love and deeply smitten. We just look and him and cry. God is so good!!! Jordan is such a natural; he is the sweetest daddy I have ever seen. Again, I have no idea why the pics won't come up right. These are from my mom's camera so I will soon be adding pics from our camera. : ) Welcome to this world little baby Colt!!!! MY CUP RUNNETH OVER!!!!

Update!

2008-10-18T14:39:00.003-05:00

We have had a fun week getting ready for baby Colt! I went to the doctor and she told me that I was dilated 1cm and 70% effaced. She also told me she didn't think I'd make it longer than another week! OMG! So we might have a baby by next weekend! I suppose I should pack a hospital bag! We are getting so excited and I am starting to get a little panicked over all the last minute things I need to get done. My last day at work is Friday, and I have a feeling there will be some tears. I am going to miss my team SOOOO badly.

We had a couple's shower last night, which was an absolute blast! Here are some pics from the party....

Doesn't Jordan look like a cute daddy!?

It was a double baby shower for me and Jordan's cousin Emily. She is due 10 days after me!
Me and my sisters and niece Haley
GranSal, Grandpa, me, Cliff, and Jordan
Lindsay and my teammate at work Shelly

Che and Jill (friends from work)
John and Azur
Heather and Blaine
Here is the requested belly shot! This was a couple of weeks ago.
We'll have another update soon! and a BABY soon!!! : )

1st Baby Shower!

2008-09-29T16:08:00.005-05:00

Colt got lots of goodies Saturday at our first baby shower! Some of Sally's friends hosted us a shower at the Fort Worth Club. It was AMAZING! They didn't forget a single detail! I had such a blast seeing our family and friends and celebrating the upcoming arrival of this little boy! (5 weeks to go!!) The shower couldn't have been any more perfect! I planned to wash and put all the new things up on Sunday, but I got that 24hr stomach bug. I thought I was going to die, but I made it through. : ) It's bad enough to be vomiting and have diarrhea, but even worse when you are 34 weeks pregnant! Yuck! Anyway, here are some shower pics and I have NO IDEA why they are so tiny!!!??

Me and sister Ashley with the hosts: Linda, Annie, and Julia

Ashley, me, Sally
Sally and Granmommy
Annie, Michele, Chandry, Susan, Renee
Ashley and me

Cute cake!

Cheryl and Lori
Aunt Pam, Char Baby, me, and Stephanie
Tiny TOMS!!!

SO CLOSE!!!

2008-09-18T17:53:00.002-05:00

Less than 7 weeks until Colt is due!!! I cannot believe it! I washed his sweet clothes and put them away this weekend. They are so TINY. I turned in my resignation letter this week to my principal, which was very bittersweet. I love my job and and team of girls at school, but I am SO READY to fill my days with staring at Colt, changing diapers, and feedings. I cannot wait to wrap my arms around him and rock him! I just cannot imagine what the little guy is going to look like either! I used to be afraid of having one of those ugly babies...you know you've seen them!!!...but I already know he is going to be the most beautiful thing I've ever seen!!!! I cannot believe how great my pregnancy has been....I am one lucky gal. My only complaint is not sleeping well lately and coming home totally exhausted after work. I guess I am preparing for life with a newborn though! I have my first baby shower coming up next weekend and I am so excited!!! It takes all I have not to peek at my registries to see what has been bought, but I am holding back because I want to be surprised....but I am oh so tempted!

Thanks to everyone who has encouraged me about staying home with Colt. I truly believe God put you in my path to give me a peace about it. I have had so many girls tell me that it just works out somehow (thanks to the big guy upstairs!!!), but never once has anyone discouraged me from doing it. Once I took that leap of faith and officially decided I would stay home and eat rice and beans if I have to, I have had such a peace and calm spirit. God is so good that I know we will be able to handle any struggles that come our way. So thanks for your sweet words. : )

Anybody have any tips for my last few weeks? Things I need to get done, or pack, or things you wish you would have thought of before baby was born!? Open to all advice! : )

COLT WILL BE HERE SOON!!!

What a busy summer!

2008-08-31T21:20:00.007-05:00

How cute is my niece Haley Beth!!??
Jordan and I were trying to be a good aunt and uncle, but she was not impressed!
Sister shot! Julie, me, Haley Beth, and Ashley (Mom makes us pose by these stinkin bulls evertime she comes to town!)
Smile Sophie!!! How hilarious are her bottom teeth!
Sophie was glued to mom and Haley at ALL feedings!
And mom even gave her a bite of rice cereal!! SO SPOILED!!
Wii Fun!

Well we have had a fun-filled August! My mom was here for 3 weeks--and let me tell you Jordan and I are missing our live-in maid and cook! We loved having her here! My sister Julie stayed here while mom was here too- and for one week Ashley, Josh, and Haley Beth were here too! We had a FULL house, but it was a blast! Mom, Sally (Jordan's mom), and I went to a scrapbook bed and breakfast for a weekend. It was too much fun! I scrapped our trip to Hawaii and started Colt's book....yes, I said COLT!! We are about 95% sure we our going to name our little man Colt Clifford Mycoskie. : ) Mom, Sally, Julie, and I went to the Women of Faith conference in Dallas last weekend. It is the best, most uplifting conference. If you ever have a chance to go, GO! While mom was here we got to see a 4D ultrasound of Colt...he is a cutie!!! I CANNOT wait for him to be here!!!! I have been working on his room. Jordan's parents bought us a rocking chair and I just sit in it wishing I was holding him! I cannot believe it is only like 9 weeks until he is here! Jordan has been the sweetest thing. He is already the most adorable daddy ever! I started back to work 2 weeks ago. I forgot how exhausting the first weeks of school are...especially being over 30 weeks pregnant! Whew! But I have a sweet class and I am already worried about who my long-term maternity sub will be and praying she will do a good job. It's hard to leave after you get attached to those sweet kids! Jordan and I have decieded that I am going to stay home after the baby comes. I have had many a night where I cry myself to sleep worrying over what to do. I want to stay home MORE THAN ANYTHING IN THE WORLD, but just worry about eating and paying bills. I finally realized what Jordan has never even questioned...that God has never let us down and will always take care of us. I would rather worry about bills than my baby anyways! I can always teach or work, but will never get these precious days back with our son. So we are going to make whatever sacrifices are needed and put our family first and know that God is on our side!

Here are some pics from all the family visiting Texas! And, by the way, Sophie LOVES having babies around! She was never more than 3 feet away from Haley. It was a hoot! All the toys, snacks that get dropped, noises....right up her alley!

AND!!!! WELCOME TO TEXAS ASH, JOSH, AND HALEY!!! That's right! My sister's family moved to Bedford this weekend!! Wa-hoo!!! Now me and both of my sister are Texans! CRAZY! Now we just need mom and dad's house to sell so they can join us!

I am in love with ELEPHANTS!!!

2008-07-26T00:44:00.004-05:00

Did anybody see the 20/20 special on elephants Friday night???? I think everyone in the world should have to sit and watch it. Did you know that elephants have emotions close to that of humans??? They stay in their herd for life and love on each other and take care of their family. When a hunter/poacher kills one in the herd, the whole herd is DEVISTATED and it changes their life -and they actually grieve for a long, LONG time. They aren't kidding when people refer to the 'memory of an elephant.' They even go back and visit the remains of deceased members of the herd for YEARS. I am so sad for the elephants in zoos away from their families and ESPECIALLY sad for ones in the circus. I don't think I'll ever go to a circus again in my life. I am telling you, I was sitting here on my couch BOO-HOOING over these poor elephants and it was not pregnancy hormones!!! I am making Jordan swear on his life (he is a hunter--like deer, dove, and turkey) that he will NEVER EVER NEVER shoot an elephant or be on a hunt with someone who will. People that kill elephants destroy the psyche of the whole herd, especially moms and their babies. SO SAD. An Elephant Can Be Traumatized! Did you know there is an elephant sanctuary in Tennessee? They take in abused and traumatized elephants. I want to work there. If you want to read the story here is the link: http://abcnews.go.com/Health/story?id=5435466&page=1 WATCH THE VIDEO. So now I hope you are in love with elephants too!! (I wish I could scheme a big plan to get all elephants out of the zoo and circus and to that sanctuary...)

Sweet Little Guy!!!

2008-07-13T17:32:00.002-05:00

I just had the opportunity to get a 3D/4D ultrasound! The lady was so sweet and let us watch him for an hour and a half! He is just too cute. She says he has my nose! He has the chubbiest little cheeks too. Of course he would not cooperate all that well and was all snuggled up to the uterine wall as you can see in the pics, but you can tell he is adorable! I'll have better pics when Jordan scans them at work tomorrow.

You can see one eye, his nose, and mouth. He is just sleeping away all snuggled up! I can't wait to hold him and let him snuggle with me!

Homework Assignment

2008-07-12T22:29:00.002-05:00

Most of you probably know that I am in the process of getting my Master’s degree in School Administration. (No, I do not want to be a principal. I would like to teach college one day and be in some sort of teacher leadership position.) So part of my homework assignment this week was to evaluate a website that deals with helping educators integrate technology…and then post a blog about my findings!. I was surprised that the best teacher technology website I could find was a blog by a guy named Nik Peachey. He is a learning technology consultant, trainer, writer and instructional designer. He specializes in developing computer based learning materials for language development and teacher training. His website is teacher-friendly with a huge list of topics to choose from, anything from animations to teaching vocabulary. His entries are pretty amazing. Almost all of his topics have a video tutorial to guide educators through setting up and getting started on whatever the task may be. Once I started browsing his website, I couldn’t stop going from one link to another…what a great resource for teachers who want to keep up to date in this technology-driven world. I would say that the only negative thing about Nik’s blog is that I would like to see more elementary age topics so that teachers in lower grades can use his ideas to start building a technology foundation at a younger age. This blog is a true reflection of technology in the 21st century. Nik lives in Moracco and is teaching these tutorials to educators all around the globe! I know I have a lot of teacher friends out there- I encourage you to browse his blog and let me know what you think! His blog is nikpeachey.blogspot.com. And feel free to share any of your favorite teacher/technology websites with me too!

Happy Anniversary to Us!!

2008-07-07T18:46:00.003-05:00

I cannot believe we have been married for one year! What a great year it has been. Marriage is beautiful, and I have loved every second of it. Jordan is so full of grace and a kind spirit...he amazes me every day. This journey of life is going to be wonderful with Jordan by my side. Happy one year, Honey!

22weeks 4days

2008-07-06T00:35:00.006-05:00

I am a blogging machine this week! I borrowed mom's camera (mine is broken) and I've been picture happy! Here is my 22 week picture!

Jordan's New Obsession

2008-07-05T16:06:00.004-05:00

Well I have officially lost my husband to a video game! Granny got him a Wii for Father's Day and he is in Heaven!!! He plays it nonstop....and is actually taking a break today because his arm is so sore from sword fighting!!!! It is the most hilarious thing I've ever seen! I just sit on the couch and laugh so hard tears come rolling down my cheeks! He thinks it's the coolest thing ever invented and tells everyone about Granny getting it for him. : ) I can"t wait till Josh and Ashley get here and Jordan and Josh play...now that will be a hoot! I will say, though, that I am not to0 shabby at bowling!!!! I haven't been beat...yet.

Jordan with his new Wii

Has his game face on!
Sword Fighting!!! : )Golfing

Sophie is not a big fan of the Wii. At first she was really confused at what Jordan was doing...she thought he was trying to play with her or something. She finally gave up and went to the couch with this pitiful face!!

Maui Wowie!!

2008-07-03T16:08:00.005-05:00

ALOHA!! Jordan and I just got back from a week in Maui, Hawaii, to celebrate our 1 year anniversary! It was total paradise, and we were so sad to have to leave!! We had an absolute blast and left no coast unturned! Here are some pics from our trip...

My new favorite tree! They are called Rainbow Eucalyptus. Amazing.

At Mama's Fish House in Pa'ia. Jordan surprised me and took me here for dinner. It is the best restaurant on the island, and they aren't kidding! It was the best dinner I've ever had in my life!! Mahimahi was to die for!
Pictures don't even do it justice. I have never seen a place more beautiful than Maui!

This was the view from our lanai, aka. patio : ) .
at the LUAU!
Hiking through the bamboo forest. We stopped and hiked several trails on our way to Hana.

on the road to Hana

Jungle Fever!

2008-06-18T21:52:00.004-05:00

20 weeks today! I'm halfway there! Been feeling the little guy moving around all week! Best feeling in the world! (No name yet...)

Mom and dad took me on a baby clothes shopping spree! We laid all our finds out on the bed when we got home! WOW! THANK YOU, MOM AND DAD!!

Mom, Granny, Aunt Diana

Went to Knoxville one day to visit my friend Jessica and cousin Krisite. They have the cutest kids EVER! Kristie's little ones, Daniel and Olivia, are decked out in their superhero costumes checking out moms car. Daniel told me, "I love you so much I could just eat you up and your friend too!" My "friend" was mom!! I wish I could see those kiddos more often!

Busy sewing

My first sewing project!

I have been in Tennessee for over a week visiting my family. I decided I wanted to do a safari nursery, but couldn't find any nursery set I liked...so...I ordered all the fabric and mom and I have been sewing like crazy every night all week. I have never even sewed before, but mom taught me the basics and I sewed the crib ties, one of the curtains, and the comforter all by myself! It turned out SO CUTE! It is just what I was hoping for. All the material is that super soft fabric called minky. It will be so cozy for our little one. Now I can't wait to get home and paint the nursery and put it all together! It may be a week or two though because we leave for Hawaii on Wednesday for our anniversary! Here are some pics from my week in TN!

It's a....

2008-06-05T17:56:00.003-05:00

17 weeks 6 days

We found out today that we are having a BOY!!!! We are SUPER EXCITED!!! I always wanted a boy first and Jordan was dying for a boy...so it is just perfecto! The ultrasound was so cute and amazing...I cannot believe he is inside me! I am so in love already! I went straight from our appointment and bought a cute little outfit. I can FINALLY shop!! Wa-hoo! We love our sweet little BOY!!!

Baby Update

2008-05-30T19:17:00.002-05:00

We find out in less than one week (next Thursday) if we're having a BOY or GIRL!!! It's all we think about! Can hardly wait!!! Here is a picture of our new crib...thanks Che for your help finding it!

Ode to Elizabeth

2008-05-26T14:06:00.002-05:00

Today marks one week that my sweet Elizabeth has moved back to Tennessee. Wa-aaahhhhh!!! I have had several nights of straight up boo-hooing at the thought of not having her here. We didn't see each other much other than at church, but it's just the thought of knowing your best gal pal is within minutes of you. But like my granny told me, everyone has to do what is best for their family. And I know the Miller family is going to soar in Tennessee! Elizabeth, I am so happy for you, but I miss you already beyond words. The past 10 years of our lives have been one adventure after another together, and I know we will probably grow even closer now--absence makes the heart grow fonder you know! I love you and your precious family! All you Tennesseans, take care of my Elizabeth!!!

14 weeks

2008-05-09T08:52:00.000-05:00

Here is my 14 week picture! I am FINALLY starting to show a little! We find out BOY or GIRL on June 5. And by the way, none of you warned me about these CRAZY pregnancy dreams!!!

Small Baby Bump!

2008-05-09T08:36:00.001-05:00

Jordan loves his camcorder...which can be annoying sometimes when he follows you around videoing! He showed me this video, which was taken last night, and it just cracked me up. So, Mom, here you go--he was actually doing this for you!

PS- Notice Sophie will bark until she is touched or being rubbed. It really is ridiculous how spoiled she is!

Sophie Getting A Foot Massage

2008-04-22T18:25:00.001-05:00

I swear Sophie doesn't know she's a dog!

Baby Books and Women of Faith

2008-04-20T10:50:00.000-05:00

1. Does anyone have a baby memory book to recommend? Should I wait to buy one until I know boy or girl? I just can't wait to start filling it out, but can't find one that I LOVE.

2. Go to womenoffaith.com and see if a conference is coming to a town near you! If so, do EVERYTHING you can to get there! I promise it will change your life and uplift your spirits like never before! I am so excited that me, my mom, and Julie are going in August. This will be my 3rd year to go.

Ultrasound at 9 weeks!

2008-04-09T21:50:00.001-05:00

Click on picture to see it up close!

Pregnancy Update

2008-04-06T20:05:00.000-05:00

I finally had my first doctor's appointment last week! I LOVE my doctor and the ultrasound was AMAZING! Everything looks great so far and they moved my due date up a week to Nov. 5! The heart rate was 162, which my sis and friend Carrie swear that to be a girl. Otherwise, everyone else thinks it's boy. I don't really have a feeling one way or the other yet.

In case you haven't heard my cool story, I'll retell it. My dear teacher friend Che came to me in December right before Christmas break and said she needed to talk to me. I knew that she had special "connections" with a few people so immediately I got nervous! She pulls me to the side and starts crying and my heart sank. The only thing I could say was, "Is it bad?!" She shakes her head no and says I just have to let you know that you are going to be getting pregnant soon. It has been heavy on my heart and I had to tell you. I hope you are okay with that. Of course I started screaming and freaking out! Well I was preggo at beginning of February! It still gives me chills to think about it! Isn't that amazing!

I have been feeling pretty good. Not as much nausea as I had a few weeks ago (have yet to vomit!), although I do gag a lot. We can't wait to find out what it is! Our camera is broken, but we are going to get it fixed and I will post pics. Nothing to see yet (I'm 9 1/2 weeks), but have already put on several pounds! I am going to try to do better this month! : )

Oh- and I cannot forget sweet Jordan! He is the best daddy ever already! He is asking me all the time if I need a snack (he read to ask that in some book!) and always making sure I am comfortable and happy. He's the best! We couldn't be happier!

I'm Pregnant!!!!!

2008-03-09T16:58:00.000-05:00

OH MY GOODNESS!!! I am just beyond excited!!!! We just found out last week and can't contain ourselves! I am due Nov. 12! We couldn't be happier! Please pray for a healthy Baby Mycoskie! WA-HOOO!!!! More details soon, but as for now I am on my way out the door to go buy pregnancy books!

My Neice!

2008-02-22T21:54:00.001-06:00

I had to post some new pics of Haley Beth! She is the cutest thing ever!

Like to Scrapbook?

2008-01-26T15:19:00.000-06:00

Any scrapbookers out there? Well, if you love to scrapbook you will be so jealous of how I spent last weekend! I spent Friday-Sunday at a Scrapbook Bed and Breakfast! Can you believe it!? They have a room full of stations where you set up camp for the weekend and scrapbook away! The owner cooks delicious meals for you and has a 24hr dessert bar! I stayed up til 3:30am Friday night and til 3am Saturday night! BUT I got my whole wedding weekend finished! It was a blast and have plans to return in August... I recruited another friend and mom! I just can't wait. They even have a massage therapist, pool, and hot tub. The website is http://www.hobbyhousehill.com/. Check it out!

Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo

2008-01-26T14:59:00.000-06:00

My mom and her friend Ruth come to Fort Worth every January for the opening weekend of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. We had a blast while they were here! It was non-stop action-packed fun!

Merry Christmas

2007-12-26T21:30:00.000-06:00

Aunt Lori and Haley Beth
Christmas morning
Ron, Kristie, Daniel, and Olivia

Jordan and I made the 11 hour drive to Tennessee for Christmas. We had a wonderful FIRST MARRIED Christmas! I am just loving married life! Jordan got me one of those navigation systems---because I NEVER get lost--HA! I am also sporting 3 new pairs of TOMS shoes that I wear with pride. (If you don't know about TOMS, look them up- http://tomsshoes.com/. Jordan's cousin started the company. For every pair sold a child in need gets a pair of shoes. Amazing.) Also went and saw the movie Charile Wilson's War. Got me fired up, once again, about the impact ONE person can have on changing the world. I am still looking and praying for how God can use me to make a difference. Some days I want to drop everything and join the Peace Corps (with Jordan in tow). Who knows, maybe one day I will. Here are some pics from Christmas...more to come from the rest of the week, I'm sure. Happy Holidays everyone! I love you all! : )

Twinkies or not????

2007-11-25T00:01:00.000-06:00

Ok, Julie (my lil sis) and I either get told that we look just alike or not at all! It's quite funny now to see what people say because it is always different. So we took our pic together to compare up close. What do you think--twinkies or not?

I'm an Aunt!!!!

2007-11-24T21:56:00.000-06:00

First time Josh held Haley Beth...still in his cammys from IRAQ!
A very proud Aunt Lo Lo

On Oct. 17 at 11pm, after a very long and difficult labor, Jordan and I became an uncle and an aunt to sweet Miss Haley Beth!!!! She was born at Camp Lejuene in North Carolina. The coolest part of the whole trip was that I got to go pick her daddy up 3 days after she was born from his return from IRAQ!!!! THEN I got to take him to the hospital to meet his baby and see his wifey Ashley! The whole experience was beyond words. If you know me well, you know I am extrememly sensitive to the armed forces, and I was bawling when all those boys got of the Greyhound buses to see their families! I videoed the whole thing so that Haley Beth can watch it one day and see her daddy coming home to meet her! A BIG OORAH!! to all those Marines out there!

Our Sweet Baby Sophie!!!

2007-09-03T19:53:00.001-05:00

This is our beautiful and adorable daughter! She is the best dog EVER! She is a bullmastiff weighing in at 100lbs. However, she thinks she is a lap dog and loves nothing more than snuggling! She makes me smile constantly...she's the best!

Miss Teen USA 2007 - South Carolina answers a question

2007-09-02T11:27:00.001-05:00

Saw this on Ashley and Bobby's blog and can't quit laughing!!! BLESS HER HEART!!!

Miss Teen South Carolina Calls 911

2007-09-02T11:25:00.001-05:00

This cracks me up! Poor girl.

You won't believe this!!!!

2007-09-02T10:50:00.000-05:00

so last night jordan played at the white elephant (where he plays at least once a week) but this weekend there is a big music festival going on. after he got done we were just hanging out and i happened to look over and caught eyes with this guy--it took me about 5 seconds before i screamed out FRANK!!!!!!! yes, that's right, it was frank wilbert!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i totally freaked out! he is in town for the music festival because the company that is hosting it is one of his clients. he has a 4mo old little boy. he looks the exact same. i just cannot believe we ran into him! i think we may go to lunch with him today. can you believe that!!!! crazy!

Honeymoon!!!

2007-08-03T12:41:00.000-05:00

Here are some Jamaican honeymoon pics!!!!

Our Wedding!!!!

2007-08-03T11:17:00.000-05:00

Let me just tell you that our wedding was a dream come true! Everything was just perfect! Jordan thought I was going to be psychotic, but I was actually very cool and calm, and Jordan was the psychotic one, shall we say groomzilla!?! It was actually kind of sweet though because he told me, and well everyone, that the reason he was so crazy is because he wanted everything to be just perfect for me. He wanted it to be all I had imagined.....so he stressed himself out....and now it's quite funny to look back on.

Mom and dad and Ashley came to Texas about a week before the wedding and worked their hineys off!!!! I don't know what I would have done without my mom. She helped with so much and was such a trooper. I love her!!!

My dear teacher friends did my hair and make-up. Cheryl, who was a hair stylist in her former life, did my hair (as well as several practice runs). She's amazing. Heather did my make-up. One of my favorite memories comes from Heather. In our practice runs and bridal portrait I wore fake eyelashes, which were the coolest things EVER....I was a little obcessed with them. In all the practices they stayed on like a charm, no problems. Well then comes the wedding day- we took some pictures outside before the wedding and the sun was making my eyes water a little so the left corner of my eyelash would not stick!!! It looked hilarious. I was already telling myself that I couldn't cry during wedding or I would have an eyelash stuck to my cheek!!! So it's like 5 minutes before the wedding is supposed to start and Heather is trying to do emergency surgery to my eyelash!!! The coordinator from the chuch is totally freaking out---TOTALLY FREAKING OUT--- she's like, "We need the bride right now! We have to put her on the elevator so that we can send the bridesmaids up!!!" Heather says, "Go ahead and send the bridesmaids up and I will send Lori as soon as I finish." No good. Coordinator responds that they have a tradition that the bride goes up first. Heather looks at me and says, "I am not sending you down the asile half done." Thank God!!! Well the crazy lady disappears and it's just me and Heather. She fixes the eyelash, touches up my lipstick and grabs my hands and says she wants to pray with me. It was the sweetest moment I had had that day. She prayed for me to be calm and to just enjoy every moment of the evening. God was listening because I was very calm, made it through the ceremony without boo-hooing (or an eyelash running down my cheek!), and had an absolute ball. I'll nerver forget that, Heather!!!!

Everyone looked so beautiful. The bridesmaids and our moms were stunning. My class was in the wedding and they were too adorable for words. The ring bearers and flower girl were adorable and hilarious!!!

Our first dance was a big hit. I have a little obsesson with wanting to be on Dancing with the Stars, so I wanted our first dance to be top notch. We planned to take lessons and before we knew it it was a week before the wedding, and you guessed it, no lessons. We practiced for about 5 minutes the day before the wedding and came up with a cool spin and dip, but basiclly decided we were going to have to wing it. Luckily, Jordan is a great dancer so I knew it would at least be better than the high school sway. We just went out there and had fun with it....everyone liked our little spin-dip move but went crazy when Jordan lifted me up over his head. I did the whole Titanic arms spread out deal. It was a riot. Everyone was convinced that we had taken lessons and were shocked when they found out we hadn't. So it was perfect.

The band was out of this world!!! Best cover band EVER! The cakes were glorious. I loved mine but LOVED, LOVED Jordan's. They totally replicated his guitar. All I can say is, wow.

We spent 10 days in Jamaica at an all-inclusive couples resort in Negril. We ate nonstop and had pina coladas on the beach all day. We went snorkling 3 times--one trip was night snorkling! The only place you could see in the water was wherever you shined your flashlight! A little creepy. We saw a sea turtle, octypus, squid, sting ray, lobster, and lots of fish. However, I could not do it ever again because the whole time we were swimming through jelly fish!! You know on Nemo when they are bouncing though all those jelly fish ameba things, well that is what it seemed like. Imagine me with all my get-up on freaking out and screaming under water every time I had to swim through them. Not my best moment. Anyway, the people there we SO nice and it was the best trip of our lives!

Now we are back home and loving married life. It is the best feeling in the world. We couldn't be happier, and we appreciate everything that everyone did to make 7-7-07 the best day ever!

So here are some pics for your viewing pleasure! : )

I'm a BLOGGER!!!!

2007-08-02T01:09:00.000-05:00

Okay, I'm pretty excited to join the blogging world. A lot of my friends are already bloggers so this should be fun....especailly now that we finally have a digital camera (thanks to wedding gift cards!!! : ) ) So now I just have to figure out how to work this thing!!!! Grrrrr... I am going to attempt posting some wedding and honeymoon pics on here....

my sisters ashley and julie

I still can't believe he did that!!!!