Move over Aunt CC

John David has a new woman in his life! Grandma has come into town! When she first arrived on Friday, it took John David about 30 minutes to talk to her but he hasn't stopped since then. Every meal involves her, every minute of playing involves her. He even went grocery shopping with us today so he could be with Grandma! We went to Walmart today to get something for lunch & John David has been dying to spend his money (coin change) collected from his grandfather over the past few months. I suggested buying a small (cheap) Hot Wheels car but that is not what he found. He found a pirate ship and wouldn't stop thinking about it. She made sure he got it. ;) Grandma was with him so John David "paid" for it with her help. They have had a blast playing with it all day!

Drew hasn't been left out. She has spent many minutes keeping up with the toddler who is constantly talking and on-the-go!

Grandpa hasn't been forgotten either. Drew is fascinated with his beard and constantly touching it. Grandpa has been adding to the pirates treasure of coins. Everyone has been playing the Wii, too.

Monsters?

"Mommy, why does God make bad people?", asked John David yesterday. I answered, "God doesn't create bad people but people make bad choices. You and I make choices everyday - some are good and some are bad." He then asks, "Why does God make monsters?"

What do you say?

Dallas Cowboys

David called me Wednesday very excited because he had gotton two tickets to the preseason Cowboys game against the Texans. I was OK with it. The Cowboys aren't my favorite - I prefer hockey but I thought I would go anyway. It is the last season of Texas Stadium. David called me about an hour later to assure me I didn't have to go. I wanted to go because it was Parent's Night Out at our church and I was looking forward to a date night with my husband! David told me Kristin and Adrian were also going. I was in after he mentioned those two names. I enjoy hanging out with his co-workers.

We met at OTB for apps before heading to the game (all 4 of us). We were on the goal line about 38 rows up. It was very hot & sticky but we had a great time. We arrived towards the end of the first quarter and stayed until the end of the third quarter. We went back to OTB for more food. David and Adrian sat next to each other because they like to watch football and not talk to each other during a play. Kristin and I enjoyed talking during a play and it didn't bother us. We all had a wonderful time.

I am looking forward to hockey starting up in October. Go Avalanche & Stars!

Playdate

Last Wednesday we had a playdate at the Gilbert's. We had a great time playing outside-painting, driving cars, snacking, getting sandy, sliding, and hitting the ball with a bat. Oh, I forgot coloring! The boys prefered playing with cars while the girls finger painted! It was cute to see the differences. ;) Drew showed everyone how loud he could be by yelling at me most of the time. He wanted me to see him climb and hit the ball repeatedly. He is very loud! John David had fun to playing with toys but wanted to go inside most of the time. Thanks for hosting, Lisa!

Bruiser

"Bruiser" is a nickname we have affectionately given Drew. It seems that he is very active & tough and almost always has a bruise. I think he is still learning how to be gentle with others. He and John David love running in the house or rough housing and Drew always seems to bump his head. If he could talk he would probably admit that the floor comes out of nowhere to hit his head! Poor guy!

Last Thursday, the boys and I were getting ready to go to the pool when Drew fell and hit his head. It was a good sized goose egg above his left eye. By the beginning of the week, it was turning a beautiful yellow-brown. Guess what he did Monday afternoon? Drew was getting out of his window seat when he hit head on the wall in the same exact spot! The bruise is now returning. Oh well, good thing we don't have formal pictures coming up! :)

Drew always has to have shorts or pants on because he is always trying to take off his diaper!

New ticker...

Some of you have noticed that I have a new countdown. My sister-in-law (& brother) are expecting their first child! YEA! We are so excited and have been waiting for them to announce something. We have been patient and know that they had to be ready as well as God's planning. Joel & Christy are thrilled, too! I am so excited to share in their experience. It is my first opportunity to be an aunt! I want them to have a boy so I can pass down lots of clothes and maybe some toys one day. Although if it is a girl, I am afraid I am going to spend a ton of money on her! Christy's mom & mom-in-law will also keep her in tons of clothes, too. Christy is an only child like David and if it is a girl, it will be the first granddaughter on my side.

John David considers "Aunt CC" to be his girlfriend. Anytime he is around her, he has to sit by her, talk to her, play only with her, etc. While camping, Aunt CC had to ride with us in the car even though her husband was in the other car. She is a great sport to bathe him, dress him, and sit by him anytime he calls on her which is often. Of course, he loves his Uncle Joel. John David's first comment anytime his name is mentioned is "Uncle Joel is silly."

Uncle Joel & Aunt CC live in New Jersey for now but will move to Enid, Oklahoma next year. Uncle Joel will be an instructor in Air Force Pilot Training. He reports next May but has to be in San Antonio, Texas from January until May for his own school. That means the baby will not have an official nursery at first because they will be living in temporary housing. Please pray for them as they enter the unknown of a having their first child, moving closer to home, and having a baby somewhere else. Joel & Christy have a great attitude about all of it because they will be much closer to both of their families in Oklahoma as well as be able to take off for the holidays.

John David doesn't know what to think about having a cousin. He wants "Aunt CC" to be his cousin. Oh well! I am having fun passing down all of my books and clothes to Aunt CC! Their dog, Pistol, doesn't know what is about to come. Their cat, Bullet, isn't going to be happy either. Can you tell which school they went to in Oklahoma? They have an orange bathroom, too! ;)

We are also excited about our other friends who are expecting - Leigh Anne & Matt, Mandi & Cody, Laura & Aaron, and Mark & Amanda! We are praying for all of you!

*I forgot to add my cousin Aaron & Caroline, too! Sorry!

Gold!

What American doesn't like to watch the Olympics? I loved all of the Opening Ceremony. The outfits were great because they were designed by Ralph Lauren. The gymnastics are one of my favorite things to watch durings these two weeks. Swimming is always cool especially the divers but I am enjoying watching the swimmers this time, too. It was exciting to watch the women gymnists win individual gold & silver this evening. I really don't want anyone to fall but I am glad Nastia won. She trains not to far from here. How cool is that?

David and I have both enjoyed watching the swimmers. We always cheer on Michael. He seems pretty clean cut - loves his mom & sisters, no (visible) tattoos, and no unusual piercings. I know it doesn't make a person perfect but it has been cool to learn more about him. I have also enjoyed learning about the women swimmers.

Does anyone know why the water polo caps are tied on instead of velcro or a different strap? Does anyone know why their caps have certain ear coverings? I have only caught a little of those games on TV but it is a sport I know nothing about.

The women beach volleyball has also been fun to cheer on.