Turkeytime in Texas

I know it has been a while...a LONG while since I have updated the blog, but it isn't for lack of trying! Long story short, I would create a post and it wouldn't save before I posted it and lost everything. SOOOOO in the interest of time, I am going to just post a bunch of pictures until I get caught up! ENJOY--

Lexie was so excited to carry her own bag
...and Buster of course!
Nope---that's not coach Tressell...it is Olivia decked out for the OSU vs MICHIGAN game! GOOOO BUCKS!!!!
Russ and Lexie in the hot tub at Grandpa's!
Olivia and Grandpa
All the water babies!

This is pretty funny!!! Click on the arrow to view the video


Back at Aunt Debbie's and in her shoes...literally!
Golfing at Kingwood...
Dad, Michael, and Rod...admiring Russ's drive--okay maybe not!
Who's giving who pointers???
F O R E!!!!!!!
Aunt Lisa playing with Olivia
Uncle Mitch loves him some OOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
Lexie kept Marissa company while she was practicing her clarinet...
and also looked for some piano lessons
Poor Nola...she is such a great dog...and so patient with the kids! Lexie just loved her-- "OLDA--Where'd OLDA go???"


Lexie is a HUGE fan of play parks, and luck for us there was one right up the street! She is set and ready to roll!!!S W I N G----
Olivia enjoying the ride
Lexie gets a push from Aunt Lisa while Emily gets one from Spencer--higher higher higher!!!!
Eva having fun at the park


Russ and I took the girls to meet my dad, Jennifer and Granny for dinner! They were angels the ENTIRE time...and we were there for a while! The food was great, kids were behaved...could you ask for anything more?
Olivia with Granny
Lexie coloring with Grandpa

Back at Michael and Debbie's, Russ sneaks some cuddle time with the girls

Over at Mitch and Lisa's for the BIG EVENT- and Lexie finds the tickle monster gloves!
Olivia sitting with Aunt Debbie
Mitch getting some "O" time!!!!
And Lexie swoops in for a kiss!


THANKS EVERYONE for a GREAT TRIP!!!!

Bye-bye binky...Hello Straws!

While packing to head down to Kentucky, I managed to grab everything except two of Lexie's favorite things...her music machine and her BINKY!!! While they aren't MUST haves, they sure do make sleepy time much easier!!! We managed to get by with an old music box Granny had at the house, but I was determined to not cave on the binky. While she only used it for naps and at night, we still thought it was a good idea to break her of it before she was 18 months old. (That coming from the pediatrician)
In any event, we are happy to report that she has been BINKY FREE for almost a month now...though I have to admit, I almost caved a few nights ago when her last molar broke through! I think....or hope...we are home free now!

While we were out for dinner the other night I gave Lexie a straw to play with/chew on. Russ filled it with water and would "drop" some into her mouth. One time she didn't get him a chance to release his finger off the end of the straw and instead sucked a bunch of water through it. Ever since, she has been drinking out of her new favorite cup...I don't go anywhere without it!!!
Thanks GG for the Buckeye cup...we didn't have to take her to Knott's Berry Farms in order for her to learn!!! (That is where I learned to "kiss" my straw to get it to work)

GO BUCKS!

Lexie and I were so excited to have Amy D come out for the weekend! She is so much fun to have around!!! Here we are in our scarlet and grey gear for the Big Buckeye Game!





Check back for more posts from the weekend!!!!