Christmas is over and what a good Christmas it was. 

surprise party for Ry

I had a surprise for Ryan.  I was not that cool about it at all.  I don't think he knew what was going on but I think he knew that I was up to something.  The surprise was that his co-workers were at Chilis for a little birthday dinner.  My dad dropped me off at his work so I could ride with Ryan to go "shopping".  Ryan was taking forever driving and getting ready.  Finally we got to chilis to eat and there was everyone.  He was surprised.  We had a good time and a lot of people showed up.  They sang happy birthday to him which if you know Ryan at all he does not like that kind of stuff.  Oh well you only live once!

Last night was Ryan's Christmas party.  It was at the Sheraton hotel and a lot of fun.  We had ceasar salad and then some kind of roasted chicken with a mushroom sauce.  Some of Ryan's coworkers did a skit for their manager who is going to retire after 41 years.  Good times but now it is time to get ready for some Christmas shopping!

Christmas Candy

Blaine and I made Christmas candy this afternoon.  Blaine loved the fact that he could wear an apron.  Logan was napping so he missed out this time.

Office party

It is almost time for Ryan's office party again.  Not sure what to wear this year.  here is a pic of last years office party and I have some short hair.  I am thinking I need to go shopping in Brooke's closet this year.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uvMLfSQrHKE

Thanksgiving is over with and now time for Christmas.  Had a good time in Tulsa.

I just put my sweet little 5 year old to bed and we read the book Santa's Little Helper.  He asked me why santa doesn't get any presents.  I told him because he has everything already and he loves to give to little boys and girls...he then said "I bet when santa was little he got presents and he had no idea he was going to be santa when he got older".  I told him that maybe he will grow up to be santa and he looked at me serious as could be and said "NO I am going to be batman"!  To be a 5 year old again.  So innocent and sweet. 

Starving and craving some Robertson's beef jerky!  That is what I want for Christmas...a big jar of Robertson's beef jerky..oh and some new clothes from Banana Republic.  hint mom

computer broken

Our computer battery died on us yesterday so I am now using the laptop.  I will not be able to post pictures on this until Ryan shows me how...maybe I can figure it out on my own though.  Hopefully next week we will get a new battery

Christmas Story

I am determined to have this lamp sitting in my front window.  Christmas Story is my favorite movie in the whole world!  I am blessed to have my little Randy and Ralphie.  My boys look kind of like those kids...just put some glasses on Blaine and he is Ralphie.  Logan whines just like Randy. 

Time to get the tummy flat!

My new goal is to get my stomach looking like it use to before kids.  My photo for inspiration is actually a picture of myself before kids.  I don't know if my tummy could ever look like that again but I will be trying hard!  Wish me luck.  So far this morning it has just been coffee.  I plan on doing crunches every night and doing 100 of them.  Arrrgghhh I have been avoiding tummy exercises. 

Mindy's party!

Mindy's party was last night and I had to leave early because I got sick...blah!  My throat was killing me and I think I just needed to sleep.  I think I might be much better today.  I am just glad it is not the swine fllu!  Some pics of last night.  I did make it from 6-10:30.  I did hear from Mindy last night that the cops came.  Now that is a party!  It was fun and I am very sad I missed part of it.  Matt (Mindy's bro) did sing to me and made me feel very special.lol  Poor Ryan had to stay at home with the kiddos.

It's Mindy Lou's 30th birthday party tonight.  I can't believe she will be in her thirties!  So nice that she can join me now.  Mindy was my maid of honor at my wedding.

Wow what a Friday night.  Went to the gym and then to Walgreens.  I actually did have some fun at the gym.  I ran 3 miles and then did the abs exercise things.  My mind is full of stuff right now and running is the best cure. By next summer I am going to have some rocking abs!...well that is what I keep telling myself.  The gym is like the mall.  I love watching people and how they act.  You see all kinds of people at the gym...the tall guy that does some weird excerices that they must do in the army...the young college kid who told me that he is wresting and his weight is suppose to be 145 and he weighs 165.  That kid is there every time I am there with his little wrestling buddies.  I always think...he must be starving and just grumpy but he always smiles at me.  My next door neighbor is always there walking and I smile at her and she always acts like she has no idea who I am.   I went to Norman mall not to long ago and saw all the young OU girls in Pink Victoria Secret clothes.  I thought to myself I must look really old to them and then I had the most depressing thought...I am old!  When did this happen?  I can see it in pictures now.  Good news is I weigh 110 but now I would like my goal to be 105.  Well, I need to watch something on tv and not think about things.  This depression is not fun!   I hope to snap out of it soon.. 

I took little Blaine to karate tonight and it was not fun.  First there was a man yelling and hitting his little boy...I mean yelling and HITTING and saying "you ruined this".  Come to find out the cops came and took the man away and there was blood on the guy's hands for punching his kid.  The kid had marks on his neck and blood on his face.  The dad was an assistant basketball coach and they lost the game.  Stupid man.  Oh I was so angry.  Okay so this may be rude but there is this dad in Blaine's class that does not smell the best.  When I take Blaine I try to sit wherever this man does not sit.  Tonight he decided to come late and sit right next to me.  Not only did he smell but he kept drinking his coke and kept doing silent burps....blowing them my way.  I was on the edge of my seat trying to not smell him.  I had to give up reading my book because of everything that was going on.  Blaine did really good though.  His test for his next belt is in January.

So Ryan is home sick with the flu.  I told him to stay in bed and not to get near me.  I am not wanting to get sick nor do I want the kids to.  So looks like I am on the couch for a couple of nights.  Mindy lou's 30th is Saturday.  I can't wait to hang out at her house on her birthday.  Mindy lou you are getting so old!

Baby Gap

So today I am working 9-6 at the Baby Gap.  I haven't worked that long of a shift there in a long time.  I am a little excited about being at the mall that long BUT I wish I was shopping instead.  It will be good for me to get out of the house and think about nothing but folding baby clothes.  I am worried about a friend but working keeps my mind off of it.  Country Music Awards tonight!  I am glad I will be home in time.  Ryan has a full day ahead of him and he isn't even up yet.  Ha-little does he know that I am not doing a thing to help out before I leave. 

The French Chef

My mom got me this book at Mary's and paid next to nothing for it.  I love it and I love to display it.  Marys is a junky place where there is Midwest City's finest crowd.  I happen to love the place but I am always watching my back!  I wish I could watch Julie Julia right now!

My menu

I need to start a website soon.  This menu looks really simple but it took me a really long time to get completed.  The pricing is what is so hard. 

Blaine's turkey

We did such a good job! 

Shannon's Shower

So the shower turned out great.  I got the food prepared and there was enough for everybody.  I so tired from yesterday!  I worked all day cleaning and cooking.  I love it when my house is clean for a party but when the kids get home it is back to its normal messy self.  After the party I went to the Holiday Gap Meeting.  I can not believe it is almost Thanksgiving.  Blaine and I are going to work on decorating his turkey for school...his will be a karate turkey. 

AWWW MICHAEL BUBLE

Love him and love this song!

Busy day today which is very good because it keeps my mind off of things.  I worry a lot so when I am busy there is no time to worry.  Tonight when it all winds down I would love to watch either Tin Cup or Shawshank.  First is Marilyn's Tastefully Simple party and then Sams Club.  Mom and I are going to go to Crest as well to get ingredients for the baby shower.  Ryan is working 8 hour overtime which is bitter sweet since we need the money BUT now I have to take the kids everywhere today.  Logan already this morning is running around the living room making a motorcyle sound saying he is a motorcycle.  Blaine is still sleeping...lets hope he wakes up in a good mood.  I am waiting on an email and I really hope it comes today...

Blaine and daddy

Blaine and Ryan at our house before the big game

Logan and mommy date night

My sweet Logan and I went on a date last night.  We went to the Norman mall and walked around.  I had to get some soaps for the house at Bath and Body Works.  Logan saw something at a store he just had to have...an oven mit.  I told him he had to ask Santa...so my 2 year old really wants an oven mit.  Blaine and Ryan went to the Laker vs Thunder game and Blaine had a blast.  They were on the floor and really close.  They went with Ryan's good friend Gil and his 5 year old daughter Ena.  Yesterday I took the boys to Walmart to look at toys and Blaine saw a barbie jeep that you can ride in...he said "mommy can I get this for Ena tonight" lol I had to tell him that $300 was a little much on his first date to spend.  Ryan said my boy is already wanting to buy a car for a girl.  Boy are we in trouble.  I have to be honest they didn't get home until late and I really enjoyed being home by myself for once.  Logan went to bed at 7 and I had all evening watching and doing what I wanted to do. 

Steven, Angie and the kids

Angie and Logan