Local Bloggers Get-Together

I was talking to Casey yesterday about getting some local bloggers together for coffee or dinner or lunch or something soon.  I don't have an agenda, but thought it would be fun since there aren't that many of us!


If you are a blogger in North Louisiana, would you be interested?  Please leave a comment and I will get it planned!  Tell your bloggy friends!

Our Weekend

I couldn't believe how quickly our week flew by and that we were already to the weekend.  Friday got here so fast!  I think our weekend might have gone a little bit faster, though.  We started off by camping.  On Saturday, I sold our bedroom furniture on Craig's List.  I had to get all the drawers and what-not cleaned out.  I didn't really think ahead on the whole where-am-I-going-to-put-my-stuff thing.  So, I have my clothes sitting on the shelf in our TV cabinet!  It's OK, because I have got to get something done in our room.  Ever since I found a very inspiring room on Pinterest...I haven't been able to get it off my mind!  Our room will be making it's transition to white and gray...can't wait!

I went to a couple sales with Erinn, we met up at Starbucks with Leslie, and then I went to a couple estate sales with Amy.  We found a little nightstand for $7 that I spray painted gray.  It looked really good last night in the dark.  We shall see what  I think in the light of day.

On Saturday night, we headed to Derrick's 40th birthday party.  April, his wife, planned a low-key party with his friends.  He loves rotel and wings, Strawn's strawberry pie...so that's what she had!  It was cute.

us

Happy Birthday, Derrick!

We got up and headed to church with just Henry since Bennett was in Ruston.  Bennett LOVES going to Ruston and he is loved on so much while he is there.  I thought Henry looks adorable in his little cap for church.  Neil did not love his accessory!!! :)

It was a great family-filled weekend.  Looking forward to many more where we are ALL together.

Happy Campers

All the Lewis boys went camping yesterday after school and work.  Henry and I joined them for dinner and campfire time for a little bit, but came home for bed and warmth!  Bennett was thrilled to be out at the 604 Hunting Club.  Neil has been trying for about 2 years to get some sort of shelter out there for us to stay on weekends or for them to hunt.  I think they have finally decided on a single wide mobile home.  It's gonna be swanky!  I can't wait to have a little redneck weekend getaway!

I was so excited to head out there after work.  Bennett was so excited he could barely speak in a full sentence.  He just couldn't get over the camper, woods, and endless supply of flashlights.  When Richard pulled up with the camper, it was like he was seeing a celebrity pull in to Hollywood.

I will speak for Neil when I say that he was probably really glad I decided to go out there.  He never really thought about what he was going to do if Bennett needed to go to the bathroom.  Let's just say that we had a piece of firewood, wipes, a flashlight, and the woods.  I won't elaborate, but I want this written so we can look back and laugh!

He was such a big helper unloading all the wood. Check out his boots.

He unloaded all the chairs.

Look at the Lewis boys with their arms crossed!  So macho! (Richard had his arms like this so Bennett copied to look like him!)

With camper in background

Grandad and Henry

me and my little man

Having a flashlight outside while camping is the BEST!

All 4 boys!

Roasting marshmallows

He ate about 15 marshmallows and that was only while I was there.

He had canned apple juice and thought it was so cool.

Connor and Chad got there later and they had a BLAST!

Random Week Post

Our week has been full.  We haven't had lots of activities or anything like that...it's just busy going to work at 7 and not getting home until 5:30.  We have had lots of fun in the evenings relaxing (ha)!  We seriously go 90 to nothing until the boys go to bed.  It's fun chaos and I would not change it!

We decided to have our Gymboree friends over on Tuesday night for dinner and play time.  I made this Paula Deen dish that was not fabulous.  I joked that it might be one of her "post-Diabetes" recipes! Ick, don't make it! Bland city.

Bennett and Mason had a blast in Henry's bed

Henry, Evie, and Ahni playing

All 5 kids!  Bennett, Henry, Ahni, Mason, and Evie

Last night, Bennett and Neil got their hair cut.  Bennett hops right up in the chair and is so good while getting his hair cut.  He requests a brown and orange sucker afterwards.

And on a totally random note... I FINALLY had my towels made.  Jeannie did an awesome job putting the boy's initials on them.  They go great with the shower curtain.

Is it already Thursday?  I guess time flies when you're having fun!!

Beville's Baby Shower Dinner

We had a fun time last night celebrating the Beville's!  We can't wait to meet their sweet little Anna Kate!  Katie is due February 13th, so AK could be here any day!  We are so excited for these 2...they are going to be great parents!

We got Jared his own "Daddy bag."  It's manly, but doesn't come in until the end of February so we had to give him a picture.

Jared and Katie

Amy and me

Here we all are: Hanna's, Beville's, us, Amy, Raines', and Cox family

Yay!  A boppy!

Only a couple more weeks until we all meet Anna Kate!!!

I'm Baaaaaaaaaack!

Today was my first day back to work after being off for almost 8 months.  I haven't not worked for that long of a stretch since I was a freshman in college.  It was nice.  I loved staying home and being with my kids day in and day out.  I felt like I could stay on top of the house work and laundry.  I am surely counting my blessings!

Now, I am back to the grind.  2 fabulous things about my first week back... 1. it's a 4 day week and 2. we have 2 green and gold days! (this means that I get to wear a school t-shirt)

me and my boys on my first day back to work!

I had a nice first day.  I liked my classes and everyone was so sweet to welcome me back!  Now the question that is on everyone's mind...When is our next break???


Guess what?  My cousin, Carrie started a blog!  I am so excited to have a family member join the blog world.  Check her out here.

My Actual Birthday...the BIG 3-0!

I cannot believe that I am 30. I feel like it was just yesterday that I turned 21 and got to go to the casino for the first time!  My how birthdays change.  This birthday started with poop and lots of it.  Bennett and Henry had extra poopy mornings. (Can I say that?)  Anyway, I got so much done around the house today.  We were all off for MLK day and had a nice relaxed day at home.  We left only to meet friends for lunch at Chick-Fil-A.  I got so much laundry done, cleaned a bunch, and made lunches to prepare me for going back to work tomorrow for the first time in 7 1/2 months!

So, here is our day in pictures...

Neil got up and made homemade banana pancakes complete with candles for us.  Such a sweetie!

Bennett wanted to blow them out after me.

Beautiful! (except for that large number on top)

We met Dad and some friends at Chick-fil-a for lunch.  It was a lot of fun to enjoy these friends during the day one last time before my return to work.

Henry/me, Casey/Evie, and Ann/Max

Look what Ann made for me!  A personalized birthday banner!

me, Dad, and Henry

Mom was so sweet to take us to Outback tonight for dinner.  She even brought balloons and one said "fabulous, flirty, and 30!"  I don't know about the flirty part!

Mom, Bennett (with tongue out), Henry, Neil, and me

Neil and me 

Happy 30th to me!  It was a great birthday!  Now, back to the real world tomorrow!