What have I done...

Avery has always told me she would not allow her hair to be cut. I could get away with trims but she did NOT want to look like a boy. Out of blue, she has been asking to have her hair cut short like aunt Brittany's. She's been asking everyday for me to cut it and welp, since we are pinching pennies right now...that is exactly what I did....pulled out the ole scissors. When you see her, don't look carefully! Even make a new fun hair bow!

Annual Trip to the Christmas Tree Farm

Every year after Thanksgiving, we drive to Owasso to cut down a tree. We missed Mandy and Zac this year :(
Wes and I made it into this picture...Group shot in front of our tree. I love how the wind blew my hair perfectly!

Hayride back to the front where we enjoy free candy canes and hot apple cider!

Too bad we have no room for a Christmas tree in our house this year. I'm for sure making Wes put up lights instead!

Our Thanksgiving

I'm very thankful we have so many family members. All the cousins (that could make it) from my dad's side. Not pictured -M, H, N, M, L, S, M, A, C, J, and our little angel in heaven C.
So sad Henry doesn't have a cute shirt also! Turkey craft aunt Brittany brought!

I'm still so sore... Ready to go get my parents Christmas tree today!!

Random Pictures

Most Monday's we go to the library for story time. Yes, Zane is usually still in his jammies. This day they got to make a rainbow necklace.

Zane finished out a good soccer season! It was soooo nice not having to go to a game this past Saturday- I needed a break!Somehow the coach got confused and we missed our time for getting pictures done (happens more often than not and is so frustrating...). So we made our own picture day and of course my camera got Mr. Sticky finger's leftover snack on the lens. There will forever be a lovely fuzzy spot right over my baby :(

My neice spent the night a few weeks ago and I just came across this picture. Cracks me up!

I felt like trying something new with Avery's hair last night, so we did an upside down french braid.She loved it and wanted me to do it again this morning... I'm ready for Thanksgiving soon! Very thankful to be about to get out of this cluttered house :) Will be super thankful when the sunroom is done!

This is what's been going on...

My idea of having a little sunroom facelift (insullation, sheetrock, laminate floors) resulted in this...One wall had some termite damage which means we will be giving ORKIN some buisness in a couple of weeks :( The other wall had bad water damage and the wood was rotting so thats always fun. We now have to redo two walls and the lovely quote sexdupled (is that a word?).
In the meantime, we have all of the toys and junk in our living room...

Oh how I can't wait to get rid of this clutter. Dave Ramsey just might be a tad smart afterall.

First Thunder Game!

Wes and I have been wanting to be able to go to a Thunder game for a while now. Thank you to the Cornell's for the tickets! Good time :) There are no words...

Inside a photo shoot

After making 3 of these turkey shirts... I was so over Thanksgiving and ready to move on.

So I'm a little early, but I couldn't help myself. You may be wondering, how many ruffled jean skirts can a girl have? Or you could care less! Either way, I vow to never make Avery another one until she outgrows these!

This is what a photo shoot looks like. I will start by saying I am not a photographer nor do I know how to work my camera. That said, I tell A to start posing. The first one is always some weird sexy teenage looking pose in which I remind her she isn't Hannah Montana but someone trying to make Santa smile...and she becomes a reindeer!? Then I get...akward IBS looking pose...Then I get one that I think is it...But decide one more just in case...

and it becomes the winner!

Wes is back on ATRA and having been off of it for 2.5 months, he is back to bad headaches, nausea, and just feeling icky. Pray his body adjusts to it and he feels better quickly! He only has to be on it for 2 weeks, then gets another 2.5 month break.

Random Thoughts Thursday.

Pretend this isn't a picture of a messy room. Can you see why I freaked out frantically looking for Zane the other day. Not a typical hiding place as there is a bed under there. He is on his side leaning up against it! Teacher conferences on Friday made for a good science museum trip. It ended up being chemistry day so there were several little experiements. One was making slime!
Everyday the past couple of weeks there has been nonstop pecking on our mast bath window. I finally started complaining about it and wow. Wes is so smart. He pushed the screen up and problem solved. I just don't know what I'd do without him.

A couple of weeks ago was my blog's first birthday! I can't believe it has been that long since my First post. Nothing has changed btw. Occurs EVERY SATURDAY. Every year "goes by fast" but there truly has never been as fast a year as this one.

I've gotten used to smucker's organic peanut butter. We recently ran out and I made a pbj with Wes's peter pan. Ruined I tell you. That used to be my favorite brand but now it just tastes like hydrogenated vegetable oil. Yuck.

Tuesday morning, when I was getting Zane's lunch ready to leave for school...

Z- Are we a little bit late or a whole bunch of lates?

Me- We aren't late!

Z- Not at all?

Me- Nope!

Z- Are you sure?

Me- Yes...starting to wonder why this is so suprising...

Z- In real life?

Me- We are actually early today. I didn't know that was so unheard of around here :( Now that I think about it though...I think it has been lately. You people have gotten me wanting to check your blogs instead of take my precious boy to school.

I really need to go to Wal-mart but for some reason that sounds super not exciting. As if it ever is.

Someone is learning new poses from somewhere...which is nice because my facebook album was looking a little redundant. This sucess makes me want to try making more dresses! Am I too old to wear this? I want to look cute.

Yes, Natalie I have made something for Zman...
I also have made a lightening mcqueen shirt. I'm trying to find/think of more boy stuff but the majority is all too babyish for my liking. I wasn't even sure about this...but its grown on me :)

Have a Happy Thursday!

Camera Found!

We finally found our camera this weekend, so I am a little late with this. I was very excited Avery got over the swine flu quickly and Wes didn't get sick so we were able to go on the CR family retreat Halloween weekend along with over 70 others.

We got there Saturday morning after Zane's soccer game. We had some free time to feed the horses. Thanks to Christi for taking the pictures!
We played several little group games which made me sore later on! It's a great workout stealing all those bandanas!!

I had no idea Avery could braid hair. Who taught her that?! She asked me if she could braid my hair and I was totally prepared to see anything but this... While Zane and Wes took a nap, we carved a pumpkin.

A very intricate ghost! It was time to dress up now. Avery decided on Hannah Montana this round-minus the wig.

Once everyone was ready, we had a big scavenger hunt which my family almost won but that dern little rat was hiding very good! Another great workout, as I ran almost the whole time. I like winning prizes!! Then we trick or treated all around to everyone's room. I took them around while Wes stayed in the room to pass out candy Then we went to play carnival games

I looked crazy in this picture! But right after it, we went on a fun hayride! We went to bed early and missed the staying up late playing games this year. The Sunday worship was great and then it was back home. I can't believe it has been a year since we did it last. So fun.

OC Homecoming

After a 10 minute talk of who is 5, 5 and a quarter, and 5 and half, we took this picture. I wonder when they will realize this will never change. It seems to be a recurring conversation!Not sure about you, but I think this one was the best looking float...However, this one was Classic. I bet my brother in law is so proud to be a founder of the Scotts! They did ya proud Zac! (Those who have no idea what this is a picture of...the Chi Scotts are on suspension for hazing and are being made fun of by the Delta guys)Yea, really don't have anything to say about this one ;)Candy!!!!Pony rides!!

Photo shoot time. I was not wearing sweats and a T-shirt, so of course I had to take a picture.

Wes and I haven't taken a picture together or had a date in a while. However, my lovely sis in law kept our kids overnight so we were able to accomplish both tonight! He looks super excited! No, we didn't mean to match! When I told him we were matching he almost went to change.