Precious Things In 2009

Good Night 09

2009-12-31T21:51:00.000-08:00

Though I have a lot to catch up on over the last few months, we're signing off, saying good night to one of our most blessed years yet! Wonder what 2010 will bring!

Creighton and Colton's Carnival

2009-11-15T10:25:00.000-08:00

We officially celebrated Creighton's third birthday with a combined party with Colton. We had a carnival at Pop-Pop and Gigi Wilson's house! What a blast!

Before and After

2009-10-29T10:03:00.000-07:00

Mimi's hair dresser, Peggy, gave our oldest a much needed trim! Although I had to hold him and he refused to wear the black cape, he did a wonderful job waiting for her to give him a cut! She did a wonderful job explaining each step to him and ended with a sucker and a little bottle of water. We'll be back to her next time!

Baylor Homecoming Parade

2009-10-24T07:03:00.000-07:00

Playgroup at the Pumpkin Patch

2009-10-23T06:56:00.000-07:00

Popcorn & Movie Night

2009-10-21T07:06:00.000-07:00

Happy Third Birthday, Little Love

2009-10-20T13:34:00.000-07:00

Since we're planning his birthday for later in November, we decided to take him & two friends to Chuck-E-Cheese to celebrate with dinner. Then, we all went back home (these three and one little brother) and had a slumber party! We watched Cars and had ice cream & cupcakes before his third birthday came to an end.

We love you, sweet three year old.

My Little Punkins!

2009-10-19T14:24:00.000-07:00

Our first outing at the Pumpkin Patch this year!

Family Photos

2009-10-18T14:18:00.000-07:00

Our attempt at a family Christmas Card picture! Still with a tripod {hence, the reason I look squished in the picture. I ran and jumped in!} Much, much better than last year!

Ready for the Rodeo

2009-10-16T14:27:00.000-07:00

Benjie, Griffin and I went to a Sunday School dinner tonight and Creighton went with the Wilson's to the Rodeo.

Honoring Pappy at Homecoming

2009-10-02T18:28:00.000-07:00

We headed to Abilene {again} to celebrate a special presentation at the Abilene High Homecoming Football game for Pappy. He is retiring after this school year and was presented with a letter jacket and a plaque after he tossed the game starting coin.

Tackle Season

2009-10-01T11:23:00.000-07:00

These boys love to play football. Some days they are Robert Griffin. Sometimes they are Joe Paw. Sometimes they are Jordan Lake. Sometimes they are someone I don't know!

Sometimes one of them is super tired. Super emotional. Super drained with strep and an ear infection. Sometimes one of them cries when they get tackled!

Fresh Beat Band

2009-09-30T11:32:00.000-07:00

Don't be fooled by this face! How can little brother sleep this soundly?

When Big Brother thinks he's part of a new band?

Washin' Cars with Watson

2009-09-28T11:36:00.000-07:00

We had planned on having a car wash this week and it worked out perfectly on Monday for Watson to come over and wash all our trucks and cars with us! These two play really, really well together!

Jon and our Boys

2009-09-27T14:33:00.000-07:00

Jon came to town for the BU game and stayed the night. Here he is eating breakfast at Creighton's table and with both boys ready for church.

Our boys are so spoiled with love by so many great friends!

Chubby Cheekers

2009-09-21T20:13:00.000-07:00

Oh, too cute!

Happy Birthday SJ

2009-09-20T20:24:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday, Sawyer James. We've been so blessed by your first year of life and the opportunity to love you as our own. I remember the very day you were born! Sweet friend, you're precious! Your smile melts our heart and your personality warms our spirits. We love you little bug!

Hometown Crowd

2009-09-19T20:16:00.000-07:00

After taking a nap, Creighton met Daddy at the first Baylor Home Game of the season. He loves spending time with Daddy and had such fun cheering on those Bears---watching the band and looking for Bruiser. Daddy says he can be in a band, but not the band!

Have to Be Creative

2009-09-17T20:18:00.000-07:00

When you have to wait around a lot for little brother to eat, nap, stop crying, one tends to become creative in their playing around the house and a parent becomes more open to new ideas! Creigther played with this medicine cup as his "dump truck" and watched it pour many gallons of water down our drain!

Happy toot! Productive Mommy! Fun morning!

Learning the Essentials to Football

2009-09-16T20:21:00.000-07:00

Playing tackle football in the front yard with Parker (whose parents were on their last date before baby sister makes her debut) and Daddy. Something about this picture makes me giggle out loud! Boys having fun, simple fun!

Feeding Birds & My Future Daughter-In-Law

2009-09-10T06:49:00.000-07:00

Mimi always has something "fun" planned for Creighton to do during the days Daddy works in Abilene. Today they swept the sidewalk and fed the birds. Too bad it poured rain after the bread was tossed in the yard.

When we're in Abilene we get to see our sweet Ava Kate more often. Don't you think one of my boys need to claim her for a wife? She is a-dor-able!!! And of course, I love her parents.

A lot of Work To Do

2009-09-09T06:42:00.000-07:00

Boys Only Club

2009-09-08T03:35:00.000-07:00

I left Griffin tonight for the first time in the best hands! I went to a Sunday School meeting and Benjie had daddy duty alone with both boys!

Whatever Works!

2009-09-07T03:29:00.000-07:00

Actually, whatever saves me time and, of course, keeps the boys happy! Griffin and Creighton got to take a shower tonight. The heat from the water keeps Griffin warm and Creighton loves to help wash his little brother clean! {The cup was not intentionally covering him up, but it works and he'll appreciate it in the years to come!}

Dinner With Friends

2009-09-06T03:25:00.000-07:00

First of Many

2009-09-05T15:20:00.000-07:00

First ever hunt with daddy

First BU Game of the Season with a BIG Win

BU Football Kick-Off Lunch

2009-09-04T14:44:00.000-07:00

The boys dressed in their Baylor gear as the three of us joined Pop-Pop Wilson's annual office party Football Kick-off Luncheon. Good food, friends and a chance to get out of the house!

Look Who's One Month Old

2009-09-03T14:42:00.000-07:00

Back to School

2009-09-01T12:51:00.000-07:00

This Big Brother went back to school today {Mother's Day Out}! Besides a quick visit to Daddy's office, not much was accomplished on Mommy's part after two feedings, changings, and some pumping!

Deep Under

2009-08-30T12:54:00.000-07:00

At our supper club cook out & swim party, Creighton & Daddy went deep under while Griffin watched from the side.

Back in A-Town

2009-08-29T15:06:00.000-07:00

We woke up before six, drove three hours back to Abilene for a funeral, in order to pick up Creighton, attend a birthday for Grandpa Spicer and drive three more hours back home. I should have taken a picture of us on the drive home, because it was a nightmare! Creighton had taken no nap for three days {big mistake} and couldn't get comfortable in the car seat to sleep. When he woke up after thirty minutes outside of Abilene, he wouldn't stop squealing and crying and moaning. We were all about to have a nervous breakdown before we arrived home at ten o'clock. No more traveling for a few months---or weeks!
With Mimi and Pop-Pop before our meltdowns.

Meeting Uncle Robert and Aunt Glenda for the first time at Mimi and Pop-Pops! He's not too sure about Uncle Robert...but none of us are!

Just the Two of Us

2009-08-28T15:01:00.000-07:00

We left Creighton in Abilene since we basically came home to turn around and return tomorrow. While we were briefly home, I had a doctor's appointment and me and Griffin just hung out together. We had lots of quiet, quality time at home and then we went on a date with Daddy. Unfortunately, Benjie was on call and had to book shifts and find nurses during dinner and once our food arrived, Griffin woke up hungry. There is NO consoling him without milk and there is nothing worse than a screaming kid at dinner. We asked for a to-go box and headed home!

Five Generations

2009-08-27T06:43:00.000-07:00

We added a new life to our 5 Generations! Griffin met Grandma Donald today at the donut shop!

Birthday Blessings

2009-08-26T06:46:00.000-07:00

We surprised Mammy on her birthday and journeyed to Abilene with the boys.

Hittin' the Road

2009-08-25T06:49:00.000-07:00

Our first road trip with both boys!

Oh, How He's Growing

2009-08-24T06:17:00.000-07:00

Little three week old, we love you so!

Church Promotion

2009-08-23T06:11:00.000-07:00

Griffin's first Sunday was for Big Brother to promote.

Sleep of Choice

2009-08-22T06:14:00.000-07:00

As he lived in the womb, Griffin prefers to sleep with his hands by his face.

Meeting Memaw and Pawpa

2009-08-21T13:51:00.000-07:00

Meeps and Peeps came to visit yesterday to meet Pawpa's {Robert Lewis} namesake, baby Griffin Lewis, and were royally entertained by big brother.

Wrapped Around His Finger

2009-08-20T14:00:00.000-07:00

Creighton has had the privilege of having many of his favorite house guests in the last three weeks. He has been thoroughly entertained by family and tonight, Memaw and Pawpa came to town to stay with us. Apparently, he has them wrapped around his fingers for a hunting match!

2 Week Check-Up

2009-08-19T14:08:00.000-07:00

Griffin was a trooper at his two week check up. He has gained some weight {from birth at 6 lbs. 9 oz. to 7 lbs. 7 oz.} and grown taller {from birth at 19 1/2 inches to 20 3/4 inches}. He even withstood the pain of his foot being pricked and slept the rest of the afternoon!

Pool Playdate

2009-08-18T13:44:00.000-07:00

What a fun playdate when AnnMarie came over with her Mommy and her new baby brother for lunch. AM and CDP play so good together- she just tells him where to go and what to do! He typically just obeys! Next time we'll get a picture of the baby brothers!

Two Weeks Old

2009-08-17T14:21:00.000-07:00

Why does the time already seem to go so quickly?

Uncle JD

2009-08-16T14:13:00.000-07:00

Uncle John David and Cousin Tristan came back through town tonight on their way home from the weekend at Mimi and Pop-Pop's. Uncle John David wanted to stop and meet baby Griffin. What a treat!

Do You Have to Go So Soon?

2009-08-15T07:27:00.000-07:00

Pop-Pop came to visit for the day and pick up Aunt Kristi. Pop-Pop loves to just sit and hold {and stare at} all his little grandsons. We're lucky to have Pop-Pop!

The Holmans came to town and made time to come meet Griffin. We sure do miss our Dallas friends!

Meeting Many

2009-08-14T07:16:00.000-07:00

This weekend we will have several guests come see Griffin and play with Creighton.

Pappy and Mammy came to visit.
Reese, Brent, Mug {and Nic} came over tonight for a quick visit. Reese Elaine loves little Griffin!

Melt My Heart

2009-08-13T07:51:00.000-07:00

What An Imagination!

2009-08-12T14:30:00.000-07:00

Of course, the trike and the scooter (the gift Griffin brought Creighter at the hospital) are not used as a trike and a scooter. Tonight, they are a truck and a trailer...can't you see it?

Sweet!

2009-08-11T14:42:00.000-07:00

Aunt Rhonda and the girls happen to be in the USA and wanted to come see Griffin before they head back to Saudi Arabia! How lucky that they came to stay the night with us and to help pamper me {and vaccum & mop} and see their second cousins.

After Aunt Rhonda left, Griffin and I helped host a baby shower for the upcoming arrival of Ainsley Grace. She will be here so very soon!

This Is How I Found My Boys & One Week Old

2009-08-10T15:26:00.000-07:00

I guess Creighton wanted to read his little brother a book! He selected, "You Are My I Love You!" I can't believe it's already been one whole week since I saw this sweet face. I love you, my little peanut.

Lovin'

2009-08-09T08:03:00.000-07:00

I love these little baby parts.

Something About Friends

2009-08-08T15:31:00.000-07:00

Dr. Garrison came to meet Griffin!

When the Hillmans brought us dinner, Sawyer insisted on taking a peek at little brother. We sure do have such great friends!

Heading Home

2009-08-05T15:22:00.000-07:00

We made it home today with our new bundle of joy! He's so tiny and oh, so sweet. Here's to many new adventures.

Big Brother & Little Brother

2009-08-04T15:20:00.000-07:00

Forever friends.

Welcome To Our World, Little Griffin Lewis

2009-08-03T15:17:00.000-07:00

At 12:52 today, we met our little Griffin face-to-face. He weighs 6 lbs. 9 oz. and is 19.5 inches long. He's more than we could even imagine and we're so incredibly blessed he's in our world.

A Bit of A Birth Day Celebration

2009-08-02T15:18:00.000-07:00

Creighton and I made a cake this morning before church to celebrate the upcoming "Birth Day" of our little Griffin. Tomorrow afternoon, Creighter will meet his little brother.

Our Last Supper

2009-08-01T15:23:00.000-07:00

Our last supper without Griffin with these crazy little tots! Sawyer, Reese Elaine, Mug and Creighter will all have a new dinner playdate. We can't wait!

Frozen Foods

2009-07-26T15:30:00.000-07:00

Nothing like making seven "casserole" dishes in one day to freeze. I'm thinking I'm going to need my life simplifed some in the coming days and weeks! Hoping they don't taste freezer burned.

New Do

2009-07-25T15:35:00.000-07:00

A new do for the new chapter in my life!

Entertaining our Tooter

2009-07-24T15:33:00.000-07:00

After dinner, we decided to take a run through the water sprinklers. When Creighton asked me to join him, I couldn't resist. Of course, I didn't quite run, I trotted! Life is about to be so different for him!

Too Cute for Words

2009-07-18T15:33:00.000-07:00

Pop-Pop brought Deacon back to town and stayed the night! The boys had such fun playing and driving the "ice cream truck" and eating their creme pops!

Yea, Bed Head!

2009-07-15T15:37:00.000-07:00

We finally had our second night to sleep in his big boy bed all alone...all night! (Or at least until 6 am!) His prize: the Black and Decker chain saw!

C&C

2009-07-14T15:31:00.000-07:00

When Colton came home with us from Mother's Day Out, we had a bit of a bloody mishap with Creighton's lip! To cure the tears and the blood, we just hopped in the sink for a quick rinse. Of course, they both had to join in on the fun!

Sprinkle Griffin With Love

2009-07-11T13:31:00.000-07:00

So blessed to call these girls my friends, Griffin and I were sprinkled with love today!

Care Package

2009-07-07T13:38:00.000-07:00

When Memaw broke her leg on Sunday, I was sad I couldn't make the trip to A-town to help her heal. I figure it's best to stay put near my hospital and my doctor, so we sent her a care package. Get better and get to Waco! Creighton's waiting to do the Chicken Dance (could that be how you broke your bone) and Griffin will want to meet his Great Memaw!

Happy Birthday to Me!

2009-07-06T13:37:00.000-07:00

Dancin' away my 20's and right into my 30's!

Surprise!

2009-07-05T13:34:00.000-07:00

Benjie and Nic threw me a wonderful surprise party at La Fiesta tonight! Am I really 30... and yes, I'm really 35 weeks pregnant!?

Little Firecrackers!

2009-07-04T12:36:00.000-07:00

We have our hands full, completely full, with these three little boys!

Snips, Snails and Puppy Dog Tails

2009-06-27T20:22:00.000-07:00

Today my sister and my sister-in-law along and four of my dear high school friends threw Griffin and me a baby shower in Abilene. He got some really cute things I can't wait to try when he arrives!

One Yard, Two Power Cars & Three Boys

2009-06-26T15:17:00.000-07:00

We arrived in Abilene later this evening and the boys in their matching t-shirts entertained themselves with these power vehicles until we had to come in for bed!

Transformation

2009-06-25T20:30:00.000-07:00

We spent the entire day, with the help of our two little toots, painting and preparing Creighton's room for his new big boy decor! His room is now my favorite room in the house!

Drop Off

2009-06-24T15:14:00.000-07:00

My sister came to help me with Creighton's Big Boy Room and knowing that three boys would be a handful and pose a challenge for us to accomplish the task at hand, my parents surprised us and drove three hours to pick up Tristan, eat dinner, turn around and go back home. We were left with only the two little ones and a large job to complete in one day!

Summer School

2009-06-23T13:41:00.000-07:00

School is back in session for the summer and Creighton had a {mostly} good report today! However, the teachers did say he never went to the bathroom, quoting "I will wait for my Mommy to come get me!" That's from 9:30-2:30 with lunch and a nap in between. The teacher also mentioned that Creighton and Colton will not be sleeping by each other in the coming weeks. Apparently, they talked the entire time. As noted on his short, thirty minute, nap!

Outing With Gigi

2009-06-22T05:20:00.000-07:00

Nic watched Creigther Bug this morning so I could go to my doctor's appointment and when I came to pick him up, Gigi showed up to take Tristan. She even volunteered to take Creighton with her too! What a treat! They went to visit Pop-Pop at his office, ate lunch at Chick-fil-a, went to the Bear Pit, shopped at the Spirit Shop and then went to her house to play. While she entertained them, Nic and I took little Reese to lunch and shopped around some little baby boutiques.

A much needed outing with the girls and after his play date, Creighton slept until after six o'clock!

Happy Father's Day

2009-06-21T06:04:00.000-07:00

Creighton and I were able to spend three meals with three of our favorite men in honor of Father's Day! We started our day with Pappy at a pancake breakfast at the restaurant of his choice, Grandys! After breakfast and lot of working at Pappy's house, we headed back to Mimi and Pop-Pop's for lunch and to load up our car. Pop-Pop selected fried chicken and an ice cream treat. (Two of the easiest Dad's to please with food!) After a three hour drive, we made it home to have dinner with our Daddy! He just returned from his week long fly-fishing trip to Colorado and we were so excited to see him. I should have taken a picture of them at dinner- since we ate out at McAllister's!

Wonder how much weight I've gained from eating out three times today---I'll find out tomorrow morning!

Music and Dance

2009-06-20T05:59:00.000-07:00

Creighton and Memaw (my grandmother) learning the Chicken Dance! What a ham! After the Chicken Dance and a bit of a clean-up, Creighton went with Mimi and Pop-Pop next door for a bar-b-que and band. He loved the entertainment and didn't want to walk back home until his eyes could barely stay open!

Classifieds

2009-06-19T05:55:00.000-07:00

Creighton came home from the grocery store with Mimi and brought along these Classified Ads. He and Pop-Pop enjoyed looking for a new truck in them as they ate their picnic lunch! I looked out the kitchen window and saw this...

Mr. Gatti's

2009-06-18T05:53:00.000-07:00

Pappy and Mammy took us to Mr. Gatti's for dinner tonight and Creighton loved playing on all the games with Pappy. Mammy and I sat and talked! After five dollars of games, he cashed in his sixty tickets for a Laffy Taffy and a squishy ball!

Crusin'

2009-06-17T05:49:00.000-07:00

Creighton and Baby Jack (the baby doll) going for a ride in our thirteen year old red sports car! These "two" boys played outside all day in the hot, hot temperatures. I also noticed that the license plate says, "Joe." Could that be where he found his imaginary friend? Can he read?

Splish Splashing

2009-06-16T05:27:00.000-07:00

This little fish loved the water while he swam with Pop-Pop and Mommy at Mrs. Julie's house. He had no fear and jumped off the side and the steps over and over and over!

Super Club Sweethearts

2009-06-14T15:51:00.000-07:00

We had supper club at our house tonight and the kids, despite the hot temperatures, loved being outside and hung out in the pool despite no water. Creighton loved being the only boy and all these little ones played so nicely together while the moms and dads sat inside and ate and talked way too late!

Little Cyclones!

2009-06-13T15:08:00.000-07:00

When You Gotta Go!

2009-06-12T15:46:00.001-07:00

While we were eating dinner with our Sunday School teachers, Creighton was outside playing and had an emergency. I guess when you really have to use the restroom- and you're in the newer stages of potty training- you are allowed to drop your drawers- or all your clothes-and take a potty break outside!
* Sorry, it's the only picture I got today!

Older Friends

2009-06-11T08:30:00.000-07:00

You can learn a lot from older friends! Jackson came to play today and I was so impressed at how the boys didn't bicker or argue or fight. They played and played and played outside while I cleaned and cooked and prepared inside, watching from the kitchen windows, for the Salad and Dessert Sunday School Ladies Social at our house this evening.

By Day and By Night

2009-06-10T08:36:00.000-07:00

When Holly came to stay the night, Creighton and Bella made good friends. In fact, some how they devised a new way to drive the mule...together!

Sarah and I took dinner to a former co-worker, who just so happens to live in "the country." Creighton and Jake came a long and Creighton got to feed the cows and pick vegetables from the garden. Who do you think wanted to go home?

Getting to See Griffin

2009-06-09T15:54:00.000-07:00

Our precious, little long-legged son! How we can't wait to see him face to face!

Me and The Boys

2009-06-08T07:04:00.000-07:00

Griffin has been a part of me for thirty one weeks, Creighton is thirty one months old (putting around on the mule), and as of today at my 31 week appointment, I've gained thirty one pounds!

Why I'm keeping track is beside me!

The Only Way

2009-06-07T15:57:00.000-07:00

We can only keep our three boys together if they are confined in front of the television playing Wii. Creighton actually loved the race car game and giggled, giggled, giggled when his car crashed into the objects or other drivers!

Tool Time Tot

2009-06-06T15:45:00.000-07:00

Deacon's fourth birthday party was right up his alley: tools and building and fun with friends and family!

Big Bummer!

2009-06-05T07:35:00.000-07:00

Benjie's truck had a MAJOR breakdown today: the transmission went out and unknowingly Creighton just forfeited the purchase of his swing set another few months!

Just A Little Playdate

2009-06-04T07:18:00.000-07:00

When we moved our playgroup to Friday this summer, several of us mommies are in search of something to entertain our tots for Thursday. We've sorta decided to spend every day together!

Just The Two of Us

2009-06-03T21:28:00.000-07:00

When Did They Grow Up?

2009-06-02T21:52:00.000-07:00

We went to the zoo today and instead of using the strollers for our kids, we used them to haul our bags! The kids ran free!

After a lunch at the zoo Cafe, Creighton and Brodie headed down to the spray park. Without coming prepared for this, we just took off his shirt and tennis shoes and let him play in his shorts and unders (since I always have an accident pair packed in our bag). My little one loves this place! I was a bit disgusted with no shoes on his feet and especially as he drank the water from the sprayer. I'm crossing my fingers he doesn't catch any virus or infection from his poor choices!

Team Patriot

2009-05-31T15:42:00.000-07:00

How fun celebrating Patriot's 2nd birthday party with all our little friends!

Simple Saturday

2009-05-30T06:06:00.000-07:00

When our big plans were changed today, we had nothing else on our calendar, so we just stayed around the house and got some stuff marked off the To-Do list. Mowing the lawn with Daddy is a weekly favorite! In fact, today, he had to wear a sleeveless shirt just like his Daddy. He loves to "mow and mow and mow" and then blow off the grass with his blower (which is this stick). Starting to wash all our baby clothes to put into Griffin's closet. Oh, that smell of Dreft, I heart it so! While the boys mowed, I started to organize the boys' closets with fresh, clean clothes and organized with only the sizes they should be in right now! What a task and as you can tell, I have a ways to go!
After showers and lunch, we headed to the store to buy Creighton some new shoes. These are, guess what, his "mowin' shoes." He is so proud of them and does not want to take them off! I feel like a really horrible mother, because his previous tennis shoes (Stride Right ones given to him for Christmas after his first birthday) were size 7 and today, we had to buy size 9! He's been squeezing his big foot in those shoes for over a year now!

Busy Body

2009-05-29T21:38:00.000-07:00

Up by seven, in his mowing clothes ("like Pop-Pop wears") outside mowing the lawn, only to weedwack and blow when he was finished. This kid loves yardwork!
While I was away getting a pedicure, Benjie recieved a surprise call from our friends, The Holmans. They were in town for the weekend, so we headed to their parent's house for some swim time, dinner and dessert.Creighton wasn't bothered at all by the water. In fact, while holding him, Benjie just ran and jumped off the side of the pool. A bit shocked, Creighton wanted to be upset, but instead, he just continued to play in the water.

Group picture of three kids is impossible!!!

Jon

2009-05-28T06:03:00.000-07:00

Jon spent the night with us tonight and Creighton got some good play time in with him before going to bed!

Another Day in A-Town

2009-05-27T05:54:00.000-07:00

When Benjie went to work in A-Town again, Creighton and I went along for the day. While, I wanted to just stay put at home, I decided to head to town to register for Baby Griffin's shower at the end of the month. While I had such fun hanging out with Aubrey & Ava at the gift shops, Creighton played with Mimi and Grandma Jimmie for hours, and I mean from when we arrived at 9 in the morning until we left at 5 in the evening, outside in the backyard.

School's Out for the Summer

2009-05-26T05:35:00.000-07:00

Our first experience with school went wonderfully for Creighton and his class with Ms. Charlotte and Ms. Sherry!

Memorial Day Memories

2009-05-25T13:18:00.000-07:00

Spending the day with our friends is such fun! We started out at breakfast and lasted through nap time! Sadly, these were the only pictures I took of our fun filled day!