Kansas!

So today was the start of week 2 in Kansas! This last weekend me and 2 girls I met here took a lil roadtrip to Tulsa! We did lots of shopping and went to the hard rock for some gambling! We actually had a really good time! I am missing home... but only 4 more days! They have amazing fried chicken here in Pittsburg, KS and we went to Missouri and had even more fried food! I am certain that I've put on a good 10 lbs on this trip.
I am really excited about starting back to work... I should have a busy few weeks till I get into the swing of things. I have learned SSSSOOOO much- matter of fact I am convinced I should advertise something in the yellow pages and I have nothing to offer or sale. ha!


My baby brother was crowned homecoming king last week and I am a little sad I missed that...
My grandparents were in town, missed them too! AND Madden took 2 steps!!


So in a nut shell... I am missing my boys terribly, getting lots of uninterrupted sleep, had a few rita's, learned more that I ever thought I could in a week and a half, and I am trying to enjoy this crazy Kansas rain!



Also the day I got here I got some weird news from the doc. I had an MRI done recently and they spotted some brain swelling and fluid. Not sure the cause,but no tumor was spotted- whew! But if ya done mind say a lil prayer. If I believe in one things its the power or prayer! God is Good. Crossing the fingers that its not Chiari. Im going to be super positive between now and the next dr appt. We shall see!


Have a good week and SEE YA FRIDAY MIDLAND!!

Few pics from some summer getaways! Cant believe summer is OVER! We took my cousins and nephew to Sea World a few weeks ago! (Right after Abby's arrival). I think Jimmy and I had more fun than the little ones.


This last weekend we had a great time in Vegas celebrating Kolton's 18th bday! We went to Criss Angels "Believe" show which was AWESOME! I didnt know much about him, but Jimmy is a big fan- so we went to check it out! The first few days after being home Madden was super clingy. He had no idea what was going on. Mommy was gone and he started going to the sitter.
Mr Madden will be 10 month tomorrow. He is having tubes put in his ears next Friday- I cannot wait!


Oh- We are walking for Diabetes October 17th! Join our walk team! It will be Madden's first year to walk... well stroll! ha Its lots of fun and 1 in 3 children are affected by this disease... so it's important!

Busy!

We met with the builder this week! We reserved a lot in Las Colinas and should have a house built by February... I am excited, but I'm terrible at making decisions and picturing it all coming together. Ne who- I start work September 14th, which give me one more month with Madden! Thanks to Kelli we FINALLY found a sitter. After doing all this looking around I realized I should have had him on day car lists when I found out I was pregnant. ha! I am excited Madden will get to hang out with his cousins all day! I have enjoyed staying home these few months with Madden, but I am ready to get back to work. Ne who- I'm off to take a walk with mom, and the rest of my day will probably be consumed with laundry.


Going to Abilene this weekend to watch some Ranger football. Kolton has been coaching and enjoying every minute of it!

Madden is sick again:( Double ear infection. Dr mentioned tubes today- yuk! But its probably a great idea. We were supposed to go to a family reunion this weekend, but Madden was running fever before time to go so we decided to stick around. Its been nice, got some cleaning done, helped Kolton with spanish homework, and now relaxing!


Last weekend Kristi and Billy Bob married! It was beautiful and SO much fun! It was a weekend event.. rehearsal dinner, brunch, and makeup and hair in Stanton before the big ceremony. Jimmy has his wisdom teeth pulled just a day before, so my friends and the grandaws helped out with Madden! Thank Goodness for good people. Randi, Kim, Mom, Cindy... y'all are the best!


My brother is 18 years old today! I cannot believe it.. I am so proud of the person he has become. He is celebrating Rock The Desert style, and we are going to Vegas to celebrate on the 20th!
Its getting busy around here... I am started back to work and Jimmy is starting back to school soon! I am so excited for him... he is pretty excited as well, and so close to being done!


Kolton and I participated in a video testimony that will be shown at Stonegate on August 16th at 6pm. Kolton is super shy, so I was very proud if him for doing this.

Sick week...

Well its been a long week! Madden started throwing up last Thursday... and has not stopped:( I took him to the doc this morning and I had to get some stool samples- YYUUKKK!!! We are waiting for some results... I dunno whats wrong with the poor baby. My grandparents came to visit this last weekend. They got the bug, as did myself, Dad, and Jimmy! WHEW.. Dad is finally back to work... Since he broke both bones he had staples on both sides of his legs which he got removed last week.. so after leg surgery, stomach virus, and high blood sugars he is HAPPILY back to the grind. I think he might miss eating breakfast with Madden tho!


Abby is here today!! Think I will wait till Madden has been well for a while before I go around. I would DIE if she got sick!


Jimmy took vacation the end of this week and we planned on leaving for San Anton tomorrow for a lil getaway and to see my baby cousins and take em to Sea World, but not thinkin we will get to leave tomorrow since the Mad boy is sick.
When Madden isnt feeling well he ONLY wants Mommy.. that sounds cute, but a few days of crying when I pass him off has been tough. I realize I sounds completely insensitive.. but I'm just ready for him to be well:)



Dad has decided they will stay in Midland at least until Kolton graduates. So- Jimmy and I are more than likely going to keep our eyes open for a casa. We would still like to buy their house... but with things so uncertain we will probably get our own. Or maybe even rent until they sell. With the oil field wacky, things didnt go exactly as planned, but we sure have had a dang good time living here.. and I know Madden has! Maybe we should have waited just a LITTLE bit longer to sell our house and the timing may have been perfect. We arent in a rush, so we will take our time to find something we really want to stay in FOREVER ..ha. I hate moving.
Guess before we leave I need to learn to cook from Mom and Dad... I'm getting there!
Off to eat some of mom's homeade chicken noodle:)

LONG week!

Well- we had a great 4th with friends and family! I ate WAY too much. We celebrated Cindy's 50th bday Saturday and Sunday we took our lil guy to the ER. He thought he could fly, and flew from the couch to his landing, where his eye hit the coffee table. When i picked him up there was blood EVERYWHERE! Think thats what scared me so much.. once the blood was cleaned up it didnt look near as bad. UGH! Hope thats his first and last boo boo:(
As most of you know my parents were in Hot Springs Arkansas and my dad-e-o broke two bones in his leg. Dr Floyd did surgery yesterday.. so he is fixed up!
It's been an eventuful week. Oh and how could I forget... watched MJ's memorial service. I must admit- I am a pretty big MJ fan. He looked pretty dang scary, but i've been singing "beat it" all week. ha


I didnt realize (until Kobe Bryant pointed it out) that he held the Guiness Book of World Records title for “Most Charities Supported by a Pop Star,” for his contributions to 39 separate organizations. Kinda cool.


Ok- enought about a singer. Madden has a new favorite toy.. Daddy's boots:) AND- he has a new sleeping position (see picture). As he is approaching 9 months we have started feeding him more table foods... green beans, cereal, etc. Its the cutest thing in the world watching babies chew, because where do they learn to do that?
It's friday! YEEESSSS

Happy Boy!

Kolton and Jimmy were watching an episode of COPS (LOL)... Kolton said "just shoot him", and thats what started the hysterical laughing! The video is from my phone so its not very good quality, but its just so funny!
Madden enjoyed watching the rain yesterday.. he was so relaxed- it was cute!