busy busy week

It feels like we've been going nonstop for the past week.  Things are going great-just busy.  My parents and brother came to visit last weekend.  I just love when they visit!! My parents are always so helpful and it gives me a little break. We didn't do anything too exciting-went out to eat a couple of times and did a little shopping.


Hanging out with Pawpaw

Sunday, we tried a new Venezuelan restaurant which was soooo good, looked at houses for a couple of hours, and hosted community group. Whew! Monday through Wednesday I was busy and super-productive at work.  Yesterday was Owen's 4 month checkup.  He's above the 80th percentile in length, weight, and head circumference and was a trooper getting his shots. After that, I got some maternity and baby clothes ready to sell at Just Between Friends and dropped it all off. Can't wait to shop there tomorrow!  Here's what Owen has been up to:

Looking handsome



Sucking his thumb



Chillin' in the bouncy seat



Valentine's Day

 Marcus and I always say that we aren't "Valentine's people", but we love a good excuse to go out to dinner. This year he made reservations for the Valentine's Dinner at Chik-fil-a.  It was so cheesy and fun-and very baby-friendly.  They had tablecloths and candles on the tables, menus, waitresses, a violinist, a rose for all the ladies, chocolates, and pictures with the cow.  I highly recommend it! : )

Owen "made" this for me at daycare. It's definitely my favorite Valentine I've ever received!!! Looking at it has made me extra happy all week long.

Art and Literature

Owen is such a well-rounded baby.  Not only does he make beautiful artwork at daycare, but he also enjoys reading in his chair.

Very Random Thoughts

This is day 4 of being snowed in.  That explains all my blogging this week. : ) Oh, it's snowing again we're expecting more on Sunday.  Here are a few things that are on my mind:

1.  The snow is pretty and I love being home with Owen, but I need to get out and I would love some sun.  I'm dreaming of a tropical vacation.

2. I love reading to Owen.  My favorite book to read to him is Snuggle Puppy by Sandra Boynton.  I just ordered a set of four more of her books this morning.  Can't wait to get them!

   3.  I don't care at all about the Superbowl-don't even know who's in it (I asked Marcus and forgot), but am really hoping we can get out for our Sunday school class's Superbowl party.  Friend time and party food sound fantastic.

4. Owen is really starting to "talk" alot.  He coos, sqeals, and says lots of "a-goo"'s and "a-gee"'s.  I'm so proud of him!                         

                   

   5. I'm still doing pretty well with Weight Watchers. Only about 10 more pounds to my pre- baby weight.                                                                                   

Blizzard!

This is day 3 of being snowed in.  Tuesday, we got 14 inches of snow and were under a blizzard warning for most if not all of the day.  I have never seen so much snow...it's just crazy!  Marcus tried to go to work Tuesday and couldn't even get out of our driveway.  He did go back today after a co-worker with a truck picked him up.  The windchill this morning was around -15. I haven't been outside since Monday night and am not sure when I'll get out again.  I really really really hope the groundhog was right yesterday and that spring will come early. 

By the time it the snow stopped, it was almost to the top of the tires.

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happy boy

Big Cedar Weekend

We spent last weekend with Marcus's family at the Big Cedar Lodge just outside Branson. We planned this trip back in the fall to celebrate his mom's birthday.  I LOVE the idea of a trip as a gift-especially when you live far away from family.  Big Cedar was such a pretty place and was much bigger than I expected.  We stayed in a two story cabin with a beautiful view. We arrived on Friday evening and Marcus made yummy beef stew.  Later we made smores in the fireplace-well Marcus made one for me. : )  Saturday we went to the outlet mall and walked (and took shuttles) around the resort.  The weather was gorgeous.  It was probably close to 70 degrees!  Sunday it turned colder.  Boo.  We had family pictures made and had the most wonderful brunch at the Worman House, one of the restaurants there at the resort. Seriously, it was the best buffet food /brunch I've ever had!  I would love to go back in the summer when even more activities are available.

This big guy was over our bed-not my style of decorating, but goes with the outdoorsy theme. : )

Beautiful Day!

Worman House- where we had the amazing brunch

Owen and his cousins.  I love the matching pajamas!

My sweetie-worn out from all the fun.