OSU Homecoming

Piper enjoyed her first OSU Homecoming this past Saturday. We are indoctrinating her early! Michael went to the football game while Piper and I spent some more time with Chandra and Lilly. Before the game we spent some time with Grammy and Papa John. It was a fun day with beautiful weather! And...our Cowboys came away with another victory moving them to #6 in the country!!
Papa John and Piper
Chandra & Lilly with us in front of the OSU library. The water in the fountain is orange during Homecoming week.

Piper was such a happy girl that day (except during the car ride, but that is normal!). She did get tired though and took a few catnaps. This is her rubbing her eyes and nose--a sign she needs to sleep!

Fun With Friends & Family

Since moving to Oklahoma we have been busy playing catch up with all our friends and family who live here. I think the 3 of us have only been at our home in Ardmore for a few weekends the past 2 months! There is always something for us to go and do or someone for us to go and visit! It has been a lot of fun...even if Piper hates her car seat!!

Piper and Lilly enjoyed playing together. For the first time, Piper really interacted with Lilly. She smiled and laughed at her even.


On October 11th, my mother's side of the family celebrated my grandparents 70th anniversary! Yes, I said 70th! Can you believe that!!?? This is them holding Piper after a long day. She was not happy at this point because she didn't get to take a nap and she had been held all day!

We also went to visit Michael's grandma in Corn. Piper liked Homa!
This is Piper's Aunt Valerie. She lives in Clinton.
And these are Valerie's boys Mason (L) and Garrison(R). The boys had fun playing with their new girl cousin. Garrison was really into her!

Go Pokes!

What team in Oklahoma still remains undefeated, you ask??

Yea Cowboys!!!!

Pumpkin Patch and Playing With Oliva!

Today, we took Piper to the Valero Pumpkin Patch to take pictures. They really didn't turn out 'picture perfect' if you know what I mean! Valero grows a small pumpkin patch and allows all the area school kids to come and get a pumpkin and then they open it up to Valero employees and their families. Isn't that nice! It's not a traditional patch w/hay rides and such. It's just a small garden full of pumpkins and scarecrows! But you get free pumpkins and they had the cool green and white pumpkins too! I didn't get any but I will next year for sure!
She wanted the corn stalk on this scarecrow so we couldn't get her to look at us!
This would have been fun if she wasn't scowling!!
She is not enthused! Michael was able to leave work for a little bit to take us to the pumpkin patch! He's wearing blue coveralls in this pic. That's what he wears everyday to work! Less laundry for me!!! Woohoo!
My sister and 2 of her girls were able to join us. This is Sheryl and Olivia. I didn't get a pic of Paige. Sheryl was picking up Olivia from our house today. We were taking care of her for a few days while Sheryl and Paige were at Camp Classen for Paige's 5th grade class!
I dressed Piper up as a pumpkin today!

These pics are of Olivia and Piper over the past few days. Olivia stayed with us while Sheryl and Paige were at camp in Davis, OK. It was fun to have her stay with us. Michael was so good with her and helped me a lot when he got home after work each night. He had fun with her and I know Piper enjoyed having her here b/c of the extra attention! Boy, was it a good trial for me to see what it will be like w/a toddler and a baby! I don't know if I can do it! Whew...there is so much to think about and do w/2 kids.

First Tooth and a Little More...

Piper's 1st tooth broke through on Saturday! No wonder she has been fussy and sick! The tooth is too small to take a picture of right now!

Michael went to the OSU game & brought back this cute little t-shirt for Piper! It's her first OSU shirt! (and a 12 mo. size may I add!) "Cool Chicks Wear Orange." Her cousins got them too. We'll have to take a picture of them all together!
This is her watching TV! OH NO! She likes to watch tv so I'm going to have to be careful about that!
And, last Thursday and Friday, Michael's mom came to visit us in Ardmore. Piper enjoyed hanging out with her Grammy!

She's 5 months old today!

I took some 5 month photos of Piper today in the front yard. I think the bows may be a bit big, huh?? Ha!! I think it will be a little bit longer before we're able to pull these bows off!



And then there is this picture below! She's giving me the evil eye, isn't she??!! Doesn't that make you laugh out loud! I don't know how I captured this snapshot but it is great! Grrr....


Piper's 5 month of life has been a busy one! She moved and had to go through all kinds of transitions but I think she's finally getting settled! We were having some sleeping through the night issues as well as nap issues but that is all flowing quite smoothly at the moment. Yesterday she had her very first prescription filled b/c she's battling a nasty little cough. So, hopefully her 6 month will be a little more calm and relaxed! Piper has really found her voice. I think her first word might be 'hi' b/c she makes that 'hhhhaa' noise a lot. She loves to squeal loudly too! She's also enjoying her jumperoo activity set and her activity gym. She has been rolling from her back to her belly a lot, but seems to have forgotten how to roll from her belly to her back. That will pick up again soon! And, she's eating cereal twice a day as well as a veggie once a day. So far she has tried peas and squash and seems to like them both. She does make a funny face every time I give her a bite of veggie though! It's been a busy and hard month, but a great one as well!

Starting to sit up and finding a fuzzy creature...

Every day I help Piper practice sitting up. She never lasts more than 10 or so seconds without support until the other day!! She sat up (the hunched forward sitting up) on her own for over 2 minutes! I captured it on the camera. She looks like a cute little girl monkey!

And, the fuzzy creature...Yikes, look at the tarantula we came across Sunday night when the 3 of us were walking at the park! What kind of place has my husband moved me too?? haha!

Spending Time With Daddy

This has been our first weekend to hang out with just the 3 of us since moving to Ardmore. We had plans but cancelled them b/c Piper and I have been fighting a cold! Piper's cold hasn't stopped her from having a good time though! She's been a happy girl and loving every minute with her daddy! Last night before we took a walk together.
Michael was taking care of her this morning while I was getting ready. He decided to play his guitar and sing to her. She was so captivated and was even making noises trying to sing along!
She was distracted by me taking pics of her.
Kisses
The backside of her "I Love Daddy" onesie says "and daddy loves me."

Something funny to look at...

I couldn't resist sharing this picture with you! It makes me laugh!

Tour de la casa

For all of you who keep asking to see our rent house here's some pics. Michael did a great job picking this out. He found it and decided on it w/out me seeing it. Usually that would never happen but it worked out perfect! It is pretty nice and has brand new carpet so that is a huge, huge bonus especially since Piper spends a lot of time on the floor! I think my favorite part is the big kitchen and the location. It's located on the edge of the historic district so we have a nice neighborhood to take walks and look at beautiful older homes! The house does have some outdated features but nothing that bugs me to death. After all, this is just a temporary place! This pic is the front. It has a pretty red door, although I think it clashes with the red brick. And, it has a nice green storm cellar in the front flower bed! Ha...I think the green color was suppose to help it "blend in" w/the plant life!! :-) This is the back patio deck. It's very nice. We need some beautiful patio furniture to enhance it even more!
This is the lovely wallpaper in the guest bedroom. At least once a day I look at it and think "What possessed you to pick this?"

Living room...The front door is right in the middle there. I like to keep it open all day b/c it has a glass screen door that lets you see out and brings in the sunshine. Also, the windows in the living room have plantation shutters on them!
Couch...Please note, I did not hang anything b/c I don't want to fix the walls before we move out. I only hung a few things if there was already a nail hole. In the living room there were no nail holes!
Fireplace
TV cabinet. Chandra and Lindsey helped me decorate it!
Michael's big man chair!

My kitchen is complete with saloon doors!! Michael likes them open but I like to close them!
The saloon doors lead into the large utility room. Sorry, I didn't pick up for you! To the left of the washer is a door that leads into a small bonus room. It was a former photography dark room. Chandra calls it the dungeon. My nieces liked playing in it, but we filled it up w/boxes for storage!
Another wallpaper sample! This is found in the dining room and kitchen. I only thought I loved tulips until I saw this. No, I don't even notice it anymore.

Dining area
Kitchen cabinets. Lindsey and Chandra helped me decorate this area.
Kitchen counter space. I didn't have this in my old house!
The rest of the kitchen. I think I have 8 or so drawers in this kitchen. It's luxury let me tell you! In my old house I had 4 itty bitty drawers! Even though this is outdated a bit, I really do enjoy it!

Master bedroom.
Mistreatment...Chandra helped me tack these curtains up. I have a bay (kind of) window area. I can't hang a rod b/c it's a rental so she came up w/this! Brilliant!
Piper's room. The changing dresser is on the left and the rocker to the right. It looks like her old room pretty much! It is messy also!

We also have another bedroom but it is hodge podge and cluttered w/boxes; but there is a bed so anyone who'd like to come visit and stay is welcome any time!