I am just lovin’ this cooler weather! It was perfect at Canton yesterday! This morning was a little cool (lower 60’s) so I thought it was time to bring out some long sleeves for Hayden.
This is what Hayden thought of putting on long sleeves today…
He wanted it off!
Since he had stretched out the first shirt, I found another one that he couldn’t get off.
Little sinker!
Hayden’s life in the country consists of…
Going for walks down the driveway.
Chasing his Granddaddy that left on the tractor without him.
Dirty hands.
Begging to go on a ride on the Ranger.
Finding and carrying around random sticks and paddles.
Conversations with the cows.
A day in the life of a country boy.
The End.
Hayden spent a lot of time hanging out in his Nana’s lap.
We poured an additional 5 foot onto our front covered parking area as well as extended our bedroom and added a master bath. We also added a utility room to the back.
First our house update…GOOD NEWS! We were able to get closed on our construction loan today so construction can begin! I will update with pictures at the end of the week. You will be shocked at how different it will look from the last update!
Hayden update…Mother’s intuition got the best of me today. Hayden just was not really getting much better with his cold. Runny nose, grumpy, whiney, not the greatest appetite, only happy outside or if you were chasing him around the couch, waking up during the night, and getting more of a cough. So, finally I decided at lunch time today, I probably should try to get him check out just to make sure there wasn’t something more to it. If you remember we had this same exact thing while we were on vacation in Gulf Shores. We took him to the doctor in GS and they said it was just a summer cold that took forever to get over! But, I decided to bite the bullet, call to get an appointment, and go wait our turn at the doctor today. After an hour and a half wait corralling a very busy 16 month old in a waiting room full of sick kiddos and germs, we were seen. Sure enough…he was beginning to get an ear infection in his right ear. He is also getting a new tooth on his right side as well. Poor baby! I always struggle with the teething/ear infection dilemma and what might be wrong. I am so glad I went with my mommy instincts today! Pink bubble gum antibiotics here we come!
Today was a good day! Jeff woke up at 4:45 AM to go with his brother, Matt, to their golf tournament. They played with some guys from Jeff’s work. I think there were about 20 teams total. The golf tournament benefited a Christian Children’s Home in New Mexico. The grandfather of a guy that Jeff works with founded the home. They played at the Cowboys Golf Course in Grapevine. Sounds like it was a pretty awesome course. Jeff and Matt’s team ended up 7 under par. Sounds pretty good to me! They didn’t hang around to see how they came out in the tournament. The best thing, I got an awesome t-shirt out of the deal!
Hayden slept till about 7:45 this morning. YEA HAYDEN! I took him over to spend some time with his Nana and Papa. I met Cindy at Good Samaritan and we both found a couple of things. I got Hayden a little ball sorter toy and a bag full cookie cutters for $2. Kind of an expensive trip today. :-) Then, we headed to Canton to Laurie Anna’s Vintage Shoppe. So overwhelmingly unbelievable! She is such a talented designer! After Laurie Anna’s we went to an antique mall, another home decor store, and then to Goodwill. We ate lunch at Rod’s BBQ Shack close to Dog Town in Canton. It was really good! I think they had the best pinto beans I have ever tasted! Their BBQ sauce was so good too! We even splurged for dessert. I had strawberry cake and Cindy had strawberry cheesecake. Yum! Our last stop was Paul Michael.
Here is a peek at what I found…
I got the burlap bird pictures, roll of burlap “ribbon”, monogrammed hand towel, the hooks, and the chalkboard sign at Laurie Anna’s. I love those hooks! I think I am going to put them in our new entryway cabinet similar to this one that I am having made to match our other furniture. We can each have our own little cubby!
I got the awesome antique scale, the two bigger plates, and the old jar from the antique mall. I got the top white plate for $1.50 at Goodwill! I am so excited about the plate wall I am going to do! I really love it when I find cool plates for such a good deal!
I also got this sign at Laurie Anna’s today. I am so in love with it. I just love everything that it has to say!
Jen, we missed you today! Wish you could have been with us!!
Whew! What a week! Our week has been kind of an “off” week and has been busy, busy!
Monday, we spent most of the day at home after Robin’s senior parade. I honestly can’t even remember what else we did on Monday. :-)
Tuesday, we took the dogs to the groomer , I ran to Canton to pick up some cabinet samples, and we made a couple of Wal-Mart trips.
Wednesday, Mom, Hayden, and I went to Greenville to get Mom’s chemo shot. Then we ran to Rockwall to look at appliances for Mom. She ended up ordering a new side by side fridge, upright deep freeze, and a dishwasher from North Texas Appliance. We ate at Joe Willy’s for lunch. Then, ran to Hobby Lobby, Kohls, Bath and Body Works, Ross, TJ Maxx, and Cosco. We definitely made a day of it!
Thursday, Hayden and I took Mom to her eye doctor appointment and we ran to B G Home Decorating to talk to the lady there about our countertops. I think we are getting close to finalizing that decision. :-) Then, we went back to pick up Mom. Mom found out that she has the beginnings of cataracts. So, she ended up not getting new glasses because the doctor couldn’t ever get her to have 20/20 vision as he changed the lenses out. Poor Momma! One more thing to worry about! After that, we went to the VF Outlet. Mom and I both found a few things there. After lunch at Juan Pablos, we ran to Lowes so I could pick up some Valspar antiquing glaze for my furniture projects. I haven’t ever used it before, but thought I might give it a try. Last but not least, another trip to Wal-Mart!
Then, last night Dad came home from my brother’s house with his eye really bothering him. It continued to get worse and got to the point where it took his breath away to close it. I made a trip to the store to get him some drops and we tried to see if there was anything in there, but couldn’t see anything. He had rubbed his hands on milkweed and we thought maybe a piece of that was in there. Anyway, I ended up taking him to the ER late last night. Surprisingly, we didn’t have to wait too long. They numbed it, put some dye in it, and looked at it with a black light. They couldn’t find anything either. We almost wished that they would have found something so we would have known what was causing the pain. They sent him home with a prescription for antibiotic drops and some pain medication. It was starting to hurt pretty bad again by the time we got home. Luckily, he was able to get some rest. It was swollen and still a bit irritated, but did feel better this morning.
Hayden has also been in kind of a funk with his sleeping the past week or so. He has been waking up quite early in the mornings (like between 4:45 AM and 5:45 AM) no matter what time he goes to bed. Sometimes, we can get him to go back to sleep. Sometimes, not so much! He has even been waking some throughout the night as well. Wednesday night he was up 3 different times. Since that night he has had a runny nose and a little cold. Now we all have it! Gotta love those summer colds! UHG!!
Today, we have not done much of anything! Thank goodness! None of us really felt like doing much between just being exhausted and not feeling well. I did work on my furniture projects this morning while Hayden and Jeff took a nap. I got a coat of Kilz on my Good Samaritan chest of drawers and the Jenny Lind bed that was my grandparents.
I am so excited about tomorrow and Sunday. Tomorrow, Jeff is playing in a charity golf tournament and Hayden is going to spend some time with his Nana. I am going with Cindy to Laurie Anna’s Vintage Home grand opening in Canton. Have you local gals ever been to her store? I have only been there once and it is so awesome! Her new store is going to be so much bigger and better! Of course, we will make a stop at Good Samaritan to look for any good deals before we go!
Sunday, I am going to the Divine Consign sale in Plano. I have never been and I am looking forward to the adventure! I am particularly looking for Hayden a new stroller since our Chicco stroller burned. Something in between umbrella stroller (which he is too big for already) and our jogging stroller. Basically a lightweight umbrella type stroller with a basket and drink holder. :-)
I will let ya’ll know if we find any goodies tomorrow or Sunday! We are hoping to actually get started on our house next week. We are finally scheduled (LONG story!) to close on our loan on Tuesday! Keep your fingers crossed and say a prayer that everything goes as planned!
Hope you have a good weekend!
It’s official. Robin is a senior! Mom and I got up bright (actually still dark) and early this morning so we could go to Robin’s senior breakfast and watch the senior “parade” to school.
They had a breakfast at our church this morning at 6:30 AM. I think it is the responsibility of the junior class to feed them. They had donuts, pigs in a blanket, fruit, etc.
Robin’s truck…
A few of Robin’s friends. My cousin’s daughter, Morgan, is on the left.
Then, the parade to school. We thought they would have a police escort, be honking their horns, all be together in a line to school, etc. But, it really didn’t turn out that way for some reason. I guess lots of traffic on the first day of school might have had something to do with that! Nonetheless, I think they enjoyed it!
Robin, I hope you have a great year! Keep your head held high, work hard, don’t get involved in all the petty drama, and make the most of it! We are so proud of you and the leader you have become! We love you so much!
