Momless Baby Shower

Have you ever been to a baby shower when the expected mom was not there? Well, they are not as fun as regular baby showers. We wanted to have a little party at work today with lots of yummy food and presents for my friend Jennifer who is expecting her second child but her little girl was sick and Jennifer had to stay home. Sorry Jennifer but we ate all of the food and left you the presents.

Katie and I decided to wrap her presents with horrible looking bows, feathers and stick on letters that said "nugget". That is what the baby is called right now.

We missed you Jennifer!!!!!

Girls Weekend

What a fun weekend!! I flew down to Oklahoma City to spend the weekend with my sister and mom. I got off the plane and there was mom and sister holding a sign that said "Arnott". What nerds, but I love them anyway.
We checked into the hotel and then went out for dinner. We decided to eat at Toby Keith's I love this Bar and Grill and I had the best garlic potatoes that I have ever had.

We were stuffed but when we got back to the hotel we decided we needed something sweet. "Three lava cakes with Tahitian vanilla ice cream to go please." We took our dessert and ate it in our room.

They were delicious and we were officially stuffed!!!!

Friday morning, we woke up at 6:34am (thanks to sister). After awhile we got out of bed and went to Starbucks. Then off we went to "The Affair of the Heart". It was a HUGE and I mean HUGE craft show. They had seven buildings full of crafts and others goodies and I think we only made it to four. We did have to stand in line for 20 minutes to get in but it was worth it. Mom and sister told me that there would be lots of places to buy gourmet coffee but guess what I did not find any!!!!!!! After a full day of walking we picked up Keeley at daycare and picked up Grandpa at home and went to the casino for crab legs. I LOVE crab legs.

On Saturday, Mom, sister,Keeley and I went shopping after a stop at Starbucks. We were out all day!

After our full day of shopping, Keeley fell asleep with her little frog stuck to her lip.

Before we went home we stopped at Classic 50's. They had around 50 different flavors of slushes. I had a pina colada slush and it was so good. Mom and sister also ordered pickle-o's (fried pickles). I had never had them and they were actually good.

I was sitting next to Keeley in the car and all of a sudden she grabbed my hand and did not say a word. I loved it!!

Today, we made one more trip to Starbucks and Target to finish out our fun girls weekend! I had a wonderful time and I can not believe the weekend is over. Thanks sister and mom for a great and memorable weekend. Where are we going next year?????

Apple Streusel Cheesecake Bars

I made apple streusel cheesecake bars tonight and they were so good. I usually do not like desserts with fruit but I will definitely make this again.

20 Year Class Reunion and Family Fun

Wow, it has been 20 years since I graduated from high school. It does not seem possible! There were only 6 of us but it was still fun. (two are missing from this picture so I am assuming they were at the bar getting beer when Michael snapped this picture.) Yes, I was the only female so I was spoiled a little.

Tim, my best friend from high school, drove all the way from San Antonio, TX. On Saturday we spent a few hours at my parents house watching football and then we spent some more time watching KU football later that evening. It had been 10 years since we had seen each other. I wish we lived closer because I miss him sooooooooo much!!
My sister and her family came up for the weekend so I was able to spend some time with my nieces.







Here is my mom with her musical KU pen. She could not find her pen at the beginning of the game and she says that is the reason for KU losing but she still had fun pushing the button and dancing to the KU fight song every time the Jayhawks did something good. I had more fun making fun of mom than watching the game! Love you mom!

Happy Anniversary Michael

Michael and I are celebrating our 15th wedding anniversary today! Wow, where has the time gone? Thanks honey for being a wonderful husband and an amazing father to our two beautiful children. Thanks for never letting me have a dull moment in my life and always making me laugh. I love you!!

Captain

Dylan was one of the captains on Saturday for their game. He got to experience the coin toss for the first time. They lost 0-22. There record is 0-5.

I bought Dylan some long underwear and he told me that they did not fit. Wonder why?????
Nice pillow buddy!

Daddy decided to join in on the fun!

OFFICE PRANK

You know it is going to be a good day at work when you walk in and see that someone has put UGLY sailboat wrapping all over your office space. There were also paper sailboats on my computer, phone and printer and signs saying "Come sail away with me" and "I love sailboats". WOW that paper is ugly but at least it made me smile. To the person who did it: WATCH OUT!!!!!!!

Silver Dollar City

We took our annual trip to Silver Dollar City. This trip was a little different because this was always a family trip with my in-laws and this was our first time without my mother-in-law. My father-in-law met us down there and we made some new memories. We did have some moments of sadness and tears but there was also fun and laughter. We made our first stop at Osceola Cheese Factory and sampled some cheese and then bought beef sticks and cheese sticks.

Our family picture at the entrance of Silver Dollar City.

The first thing we ALWAYS do when we walk in is eat funnel cakes.

Cass actually rode a ride.

Dylan was selected to be in a magic show. He did a great job and he loved being on stage. The magic trick was putting water in a cup and putting it on his head. The water vanished from the cup.

Riding Powder Keg

Cass and I do not ride roller coasters so we just sit and relax.

This was the first time Dylan was tall enough to ride Wildfire. (actually Michael took his socks off and stuffed them into Dylan's shoes and that is what made him tall enough) He loved it and he rode it 5 times.

Yes, that is Wildfire behind them. One big hill and 5 loops.

Log Ride

Michael got soaked!!!!

Dylan, did you read the sign???

Cass and Dylan want a rocking chair like this at home.

We had a long fun day and Dylan was exhausted and barely made it through dinner.

I am really glad we are going to continue our trips to Silver Dollar City. We all had a great time!!