Pumpkin Patch

While the girls and I were in Oklahoma we visited the Pumpkin Patch, or known to some people as "punkin patch". I love it when people say "punkin"! It is charming in a southern kind of way. The day was very windy so Miss Morgan stayed in the car with Aunt Sandra while Grandma Suzy, Dr. Hoos, Kristi, and I chased Lily, Trey, and Cadyn around the pumpkin patch. Yes, sometimes it takes 4 adults to 3 kids! Three adults for the chasing and one to take pictures. I've posted a few of pics of Miss Lily! 

Isn't Lily so cute?!

Lily and her mommy!

Lily, just like her daddy, "riding the John Deere"!

Five Senses I experienced while on a road trip with my two baby girls...

I thought I would comment on my five senses while driving on our road trip. The drive to Muskogee is about 3 hrs. It can be a tiny bit shorter, but can be much longer, also! We did okay. Our timing going there was about 3hrs 30 min and around the same for coming home.
So here it goes for my list of senses. Let me first say that we left in the morning after breakfast so I thought the girls would take a nap soon in to our drive. Things don't always go as planned....

1. Sight. I see the open road.  The sun beaming down on the beautiful rolling hills. Tons of trees with red, yellow, and orange fall leaves. Beautiful lakes. And on occassion I look in rearview mirrow to see my sweet Miss Lily. I can't see Miss Morgan because her car seat faces the rear of the car.
2. Smell. I smell the wonderful scent of a Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks. I haven't had a Starbucks coffee in forever. Oh, this is so nice... Ooh wait, I smell poo. Someone has pooed in their diaper. Great... I'm not stopping now, we are only twenty minutes into our trip. Okay, I'll stop to change whoever the culprit is. I wouldn't want to sit in poo either.
3. Touch. I feel the leather of the steering wheel. The warm Starbucks coffee in my hand. The sun ,warm on my face, while it is warming up the cool fall morning.
4. Hear. I hear my new fave CD "On the Inside", by Sugarland. Lily loves it, too. I hear her singing along, in her own way. Soon after the start of our trip I hear Morgan screaming (until she falls asleep). Poor baby, I wouldn't want to be strapped in a tight car seat for hours on end either. Finally, I hear Shrek. I had to play Shrek for Lily to pass away the last hour of the trip.
5. Taste. I taste the yummy Pumpkin Spice Latte!. Then, in Atoka, we go through the drive-thru at McDonalds. Lily and I ate a cheeseburger. (Don't tell daddy.) Our kids will not be part of the fast food culture, but sometimes (in the case of a roadtrip) I can't help it!  

Okie from Muskogee

The girls and I have been out of town..... Husband went hunting so the girls and I went to Muskogee, Oklahoma, my hometown. We left on a Friday morning and came back home one week and a day later. My family is so numerous we should have stayed longer. One week was not enough time to see everone. My mom is the middle of five children and my father is the youngest of five children. I have a ton of aunts, uncles, cousins, and two grandparents that are in their nineties. In addition to my visiting family, I, also, wanted to catch up with friends. I really didn't have enough time for this either. I never want to hurt anyone's feelings by not being able to see them, but sometimes it is impossible to make a GOOD visit with everyone.
While in Muskogee, the girls and I stayed at my Aunt Sandra and Uncle P.A.'s house. They were so nice to let us stay there. They are empty nesters and used to a quiet house, but once we were there they didn't want us to leave. Miss Lily followed Uncle P.A. around everywhere. She was his little shadow. Miss Morgan got very used to Grandma Suzy and Aunt Sandra's cuddles! This was the first time for many people to see Miss Morgan in real life. They thought she was a doll and Miss Lily, too. The girls met so many new people. At first introduction, Lily, played shy, but in no time at all is was smiling, flirting, giggling, giving "5", and blowing kisses, "Bye!". She is definitely the show stopper! Lily, also, got to play with cousins and new friends. The child play is so great. I love to watch the interaction of Lily and whoever she is playing with. We experienced special memories never to forget.

Morgan's 1st Tooth

Sweet, baby Morgan cut her 1st tooth. I can feel the sharp, almost ragged feel, of the pearly white breaking through her gums. Miss Morgan has been chewing and drooling on everything. She doesn't just chew on one finger, it's all of them. If she could fit her whole fist in her mouth, I think she would chew on it, too. She hasn't been cranky, thank goodness, but I can tell she has had some discomfort.
I remember when Lily was teething... I debated on giving her tylenol, I wanted to keep her pure and not medicated. That didn't last long. After a few nights of interrupted sleep, I very gladly gave Lily tylenol, then on to motrin, when she got old enough for it.
For Miss Morgan, I have been rubbing Orajel on her gums and one night before bed, she got tylenol. So far, she has been a little trooper. This is to be expected though. Morgan went on her first vacation at 3 weeks old! We went on a family vacation to the beach and both girls were very pleasant, plane ride and all. I said then, "Our girls are going to be little troopers, ready for anything at the drop of a hat!"       

Got my hair did!!!

As of about 5 weeks ago, I have a new hairstyle. My hair is short, blonde, and, as my husband calls it, "sassy!".  Now, that my hair is short, to ensure the "sassyness", I have to get my hair trimmed and highlighted more often. Oh Darn!!!
So, today, I had a much needed hair appointment. It was a great day! I was able to get out of the house (with Morgan), enjoy lunch, girl talk, many laughs, and a fabulous haircut & highlight. Lily stayed at home, with her grandma, and Morgan came with me. Morgan loves girl talk so she felt right at home in the salon! Getting out of the house, even with Morgan, was so refreshing.
Let me just say....Something as simple as "adult talk" goes a long way.
My day of pampering gave me the sense, "I could tackle the world!!!"
Or "Two baby girls, that is!"

A glimpse into my future...

Yesterday, Lily was standing on our coffee table (yes, she is not supposed to be doing this), with her hat in her hand, and shaking it like crazy. I was sitting on the couch, with Morgan in my lap, and baby Morgan, being only 5 months, started laughing out loud at her sister. I couldn't help but smile & think, "this is what I have to look foward to". Lily showing off for her baby sister, Morgan laughing, and Lily continuing to do whatever makes her sissy laugh!
What fun we are going to have!!!

Lily found her Mommy!

Lily enjoys looking at pictures of her Mommy & Daddy's wedding. She even carries around some of the pictures. So I play a game with her....
 I point to her Daddy in the picture and I say, "Lily, who is this?", Lily points to her Daddy and replies, with so much excitement, "DADDY!!!". I then ask her, "Lily, where is your Mommy?", Lily just looks at me then walks away.
Lily found her Daddy in pictures months ago. She will walk up to any of the framed pictures in our house, point to her Daddy and say, "DADDY!!!" As I said, this has been going on for months, so I have been waiting patiently for her to find me.
Finally, about three weeks ago, Lily walked up to a framed picture in our master bedroom, pointed to me in the picture and said, "MOMMY!!!". Oh my, I was so excited. I said, "Yes, Lily that is Mommy!" And I gave her a big hug!
I had been blaming my different hairstyles in the different pictures as the reason Lily never found me. But I think it was because she never "needed" to find me...I am always nearby!!!!!     

The "NO's" have it!

Lily's new favorite word is "No!" She is saying "No" in response to everything and everyone. Even when she doesn't mean to say "No" she does. The "No" can be "NO!!!" or just a sweet "No". However she is saying it, she is loving it. "NO, no, no, noooo, & no". While saying "No", she, also, shakes her head. So I believe she understands "No", but I also think she just likes saying it. She is practicing her new line of independence!
Lily's favorite things include her bath, cheese, & shoes. So I ask... "Lily, would you like some cheese?" Her reply, "No". Then she reaches for the cheese and eats it.  This goes on... "Lily, let's put on your shoes." Her reply, "No". Then we put on her shoes. You get the drill.
I remember friends and family members telling about their children and the stages they go through and the "No!" stage is one of them. I just can't believe how fast Lily has grown up. Seems like yesterday I was in labor with her and rushing to the hospital! Babies don't stay babies long!

Daddy and his "Goo-Gaa" (aka: Lily)

Lily and her Daddy have a secret language....
It is called "Goo-Gaa, Goo-Gaa"!

Daddy says, "Goo-Gaa!" to Lily, then Lily says, "Goo-Gaa!"back to her Daddy. This special language goes back & forth to each other. I will be in a different room of the house, hear them talking their language and I smile. I think it is so cute! So I have posted a few pics of Lily and her Goo-Gaa, or aka, "Daddy".