8 Months and Design on a Dime

My baby boy is 8 months old, I can't believe it. He celebrated yesterday with his first Cowboy game. We all had a blast, but the camera battery was dead so we are waiting for the pictures to get e-mailed to us. The best thing was we got to see Blake and Courtney. We are so excited they are engaged and Avery can't wait to have another Aunt to play with!!

Today I marked Avery's 8 month birthday by actually managing to get a few things done. Laundry and a small home project. We are the proud owners of the ugliest chandelier ever! Last year I finally figured out how to cut off the dangling crystal thingies and added little shades. Today Linde convinced me I could paint to ugly brass with a new metallic paint that is easy to use. I actually did it! If she had done it, it would have been better but I am thinking it is still better than what we had.
Here is the work in progress. It does look better, but like I said it wasn't much to start with.
I hope everyone has a Happy Thanksgiving. We are going to get started tomorrow! I know we certainly have more than enough to be thankful for this year!

Compliment...I think

Setting--Tom Thumb Frozen Food Aisle

Sweet Middle Aged Woman: What a cute baby, I am guessing he's a boy?"

Abbe:Yes he is, thanks!

Avery: Smile sweetly, with 1 dimple even

SMAW:He's certainly loved

Abbe:He is, we are blessed

SMAW:Yes, he's definitely not abused

Abbe:Smile and nod

SMAW:Look at those nostrils

Abbe:Smile and Nod

SMAW:They are so adorable, he is going to have sexy nostrils when he grows up

Abbe:Uh, Well, thanks ummm I am just going to get my garlic bread now

SMAW: I know you need to get going but he is just precious

Abbe:Thanks have a good day, we better go. Roll off hopefully not too quickly in opposite direction
So here are those sexy nostrils... By far our most randomn compliment to date. From these 2 pictures they look pretty normal to me.

And people wonder why I don't like talking to strangers. How are you supposed to respond to someone calling your 7 month old's nostrils sexy... I know she meant well though...

TV Questions

As if I didn't already have enough shows to watch, my Mom got me hooked on the biggest loser. But, I think I missed something. Why does everyone hate Phil, he already got voted off, and like Heba and Ed and Vicky and Brady? I think Vicky is so stinking rude! Did I miss something? I don't like it that she makes no bones about the fact that they have a pact and care more about the money than getting healthy. I don't like that! I am watching it as I type---YEAH AMY for voting down the alliance!!!!

Also, I really like Lipstick Jungle. Why is it getting canceled? I thought if you made it past season one and into two you were good. I am sad.Finally, if you are not watching Boston Legal you should be. I can't believe this show is ending this year. I am so sad I didn't watch it sooner. Michael and I love watching it and always laugh, it also usually starts some great conversations. I am also amazed at how they handle such difficult subjects so well. I thought last weeks' episode about abortion was handled so well, I know everyone has a really strong opinion and I am not trying to change your mind, you are totally entitled to your opinion. I am just saying I think the show does a great job showing both sides of the story. I can't wait to see what they tackle this week.

What Happens When Nobody's Watching

When I put Avery down for his nap Friday he played and talked for a few minutes before he went to sleep, which is not so uncommon. I found this when he woke up. How on earth did he manage to get his arm all the way out of his sleeve. I have a terrible time getting his arm to bend the right way to get it off half the time. I guess I can start teaching him to dress himself now...

He was quite proud of his handiwork! I love how he wakes up in such a good mood, even with half his shirt off.

Ladies Who Lunch

I have always heard about ladies who lunch. I am not sure that it is a term of endearment, but I am okay with it no matter what the connotations. I think lunch dates are so fun. Avery is a gentleman who lunches, too. We love to have lunch dates! Today we got to have lunch with one of our favorites...And can I just say I HEART Chick Fil-A, thank goodness they created the chicken sandwich. Anyone want to do lunch next week? We are open Tuesday-Thursday!

Fun with Friends

Avery has had a great few days with lots of fun friends. Of course I only took pictures with my phone that are not that great, but they will work. Friday he got to play with his new best bud Anderson. I always knew I loved Anderson but he was soo sweet to Avery all day it melted my heart. We were playing on the swing set and Anderson would go up the steps slide down the slide and then give Avery a push over and over, Avery LOVED it. He keeps asking when Anderson is coming again. Avery also got to play with his BFF from Houston, Adelaide while her super woman Mom walked the 3 day walk for breast cancer. Annalee was a super woman we loved seeing her walking in all her pink glory Sunday morning. Friday morning Adelaide played with us and had some breakfast so I put the little longhorn princess in an Aggie bib. I think she must already be UT through and through, she wouldn't smile in her bib. It might have also been that her bananas were really good. Please note that I am officially a boy Mom because she is not dressed yet and I forgot to find a purple bow to match her jammies for the picture. :)

Sunday at lunch Avery got to see his friend from the farthest away. We were so excited to catch up with our friends Jay and Heather and their adorable little girl McKayla. The were home in Texas visiting all the way from Dubai. McKayla was so sweet to Avery, we are going to have to teach Avery to be more excited when the ladies are blowing him kisses. One last great piece of news sweet Maggie, no longer has the breathing tube you see in this picture!! She is going much better on her breathing. Her mom and dad get to hold her, too. Please keep praying for them as this journey will be a marathon not a sprint.

Have a great day!

More Halloween

So, our Halloween started with a new trick.... Apparently I can no longer leave Avery unattended with his playmat. He was playing too quietly while I was cleaning up. When I came to check on him this is what I found, man I wish we had a nanny cam to see how he managed that.

I asked him what happened, he just looked at me with this face... I guess I will never know.

Friday night after an emergency trip to the vet with Cleo for a sprained L elbow-give me a break. We got all dolled up in our Owl costume. Luckily Daddy came home and helped us pass out candy to the ONE trick or treater we had, pitiful! I am so sad we never get trick or treaters.

The back of his costume was really cute, too.
Aunt Linde's birthday dinner was so fun. But, our owl had to rest up. We didn't know it but his night was just getting started. He stayed up until 11 partying with all the cool kids. Good thing he slept so late that morning.
As always I am so thankful for my easy going boy. He sat happily in his high chair in his costume for most of the evening, and spent the rest of the time charming Linde and her friends.

Also, my sweet friend Maggie is here. Maggie Cole was born Monday, she is too cute with bright red hair. I can't wait to see her up close and in person, the pictures are adorable. She will soon have surgery to close the opening in her back caused by spinda bifida. She may also need other surgeries later, but will not need for love. She has a great Mom, Dad and 3 wonderful big brothers as well as lots of extended family and friends who think she is the greatest. I know they all appreciate your prayers and support as they face a new adventure.