Intresting....

So, Bradley and I were watching the news last night and thought I would pass on what we found to be very interesting. WFAA, ABC's local news station ran a story over Embryo Adoption..I personally am hoping that people will see this story and feel compelled to donated their embryos that they are not going to use....that's probably because we are in the percentage that Dr. Doody mentioned in the story that are just waiting for some to become available. The Dr. Doody that they mentioned is one of the Dr's at the clinic I got to.

Anyway, check it out..we thought it was interesting. tonight is the follow up on the other side of Embryo Adoption....the views from those who are not really for it. We are TiVo'ing it also so I will try to add that site tomorrow.

Also, happy birthday to my AWESOME hubby..I could do a long post to you about how much you rock..but we both know, that is SO not your thing! I love you!

Never claimed to be smart

Well, that's not really true, I claim to be smart to someone usually every day..anyway, I digress..notice anything missing on his invitation that I made all by myself???? Not a smart day I guess!! I blocked out 'the where and my number..to keep the crazies away!!

My baby got his hair cut!!

My first thought was "I have buyers remorse"...can you have buyers remorse with a haircut?? It looks great and needed to be evened out, but the lack of curls kinda makes me sad. I don't even think I am that person who loves curly hair, it just makes him look older now..and that makes me sad...me and every other parent who took their kiddo for their first hair cut! At the end of the day..I am glad it is done and the lady told me it would grow better and hopefully more even now..and I love the fowhawk I can do on his hair now!!!

He was in the yellow taxi..how cute are these chairs!!

In front of him was a wall of mirrors..greatness since he loves to look at himself..and then a big TV showing "The Incredibles". Between playing with the steering wheel, looking at himself, and then watching TV...he was set!!!

This was at dinner..hence the thumb in the mouth..it goes in when he sees food or his cup. I took these as my after photos, but clearly they are not doing a good job since you cannot even see my fowhawk! The one below is a little better! Love the way he is kind cutting his eyes at me!

These videos will probably only be enjoyed by family..but feel free to watch anyway!! He cracks me up with the steering wheel!

He is so uninterested in the hairstylist it cracks me up..btw..not my voice in the background. I got the "first haircut" package that came with photo and his curls, so that is the person working there..her voice is in a few of these.

I was wondering how long it would take for him to start grabbing at it!

His faces were cracking me up in this one..way to many videos..sorry!!!

I turn my back for one second...

I don't know why I am surprised...this kid LOVES the dishwasher. I only grabbed the camera first cause all the knives were out of his reach..this time!!

Super Fun long weekend!!!

So, our long 4th of July weekend ROCKED!!! We managed to spend a day at Hurricane Harbor with our friends while Charlie was with his moms. We each got in some Incredible Pizza time..went to see Hancock (which I thought was great!)...did some swimming...saw some great fireworks..and took a family trip to the Zoo and got some more swimming time over at Mutti and Papa's house. These pictures are slightly out of order, but they are at least grouped together!! BTW..we had a blast at the Zoo..I love the Zoo and am already looking forward to returning!! We went early in the morning and all the animals were moving..this was the Jaguar and it was awesome. It kept pacing back and forth in front of us. Charlie loved any animal that moved. If it was not moving he really did not notice it or care to pay attention to it!

He loved the birds!! You could pay $1 and get a stick with seeds on it so the birds would come to you..he was lovin it. In this picture the bird is biting/pecking at his fingers. He just smiled and laughed! Such a boy!

Why sit and look at the birds when you can grab onto them..pretty sure this was not allowed!!
I think that Mommy and Daddy had just as much fun as Charlie did. It's hard to tell, but he was trying to give the bird kisses!
I was surprised the crocodile/alligator (I was not paying attention) kept him interested for so long. I guess since it was anything water related it was a hit!
I LOVE this picture..love his face. Poor Bradley was forced to look at this picture like 10 times and he had to listen to me saying over and over.."it's such a great picture"!!
There was "something" shooting water up into the sky and then into the ground in the Texas Town section. We let him down and he walked through it like 5 times. He was soaking wet when it was done, but I know he felt better and looked to stinkin cute doing it!
LOVE IT!!!

The white tiger also was pacing back and forth..which is a little unnerving..but cool! Charlie..and Bradley and I.... were all fascinated by it. I loved when Charlie would try to reach out and touch them..

I look weird..but can you see his shoes?? He was wearing his new Puma shoes and he look like such a big boy! I meant to get a cool "feet" picture cause we all had on our Pumas that day...maybe another day!

Feeding the fish with Daddy... I think these were spider monkeys or chimps in the background...whatever they were, when they were swinging, he was loving it..as were we!!!The sign of a great day at the Zoo!!!!!

Fourth of July pictures

Addison killing time before the show...love her hair!!!
Mom entertaining Charlie and Brady with the camera..killing time!
Katie passing time her own way before the show..

The boys were tiring out, but not to worry..they stayed awake for the show and loved it!!
Thank you to my sweet husband for taking me to watch the fireworks. I know he does not love it, but I am glad he took Charlie and I!! Thanks Daddy/Bradley!!

Chillin with Libby's hat on..I cannot believe that I don't have pictures with Charlie and Libby. I guess when you are just 3 months apart..some one is always not smiling for the picture!! ps..that some one is usually our serious Charlie..not our giggly Libby!!!

PSA...

Here is how my brain works..when I typed that, my first thought was..prostate specific antigen??? What I was going for was Public Service Announcement. Here is my PSA to all of you out there.....

Please visit your Dermatologist for a routine check up. Now, I should have taken this picture before the Dr took a sample to test it to give you an idea of what I saw that made me go to the Dr in the first place. About 3 months ago I got a " pimple" on my forehead. After not going away for 3 weeks I made a Dr apt. Turns out it was skin cancer...nice right. The above pic is after 2 weeks of treatment of the one on my chest so that's why all the red bumps are there now..the medicine makes it do that.

The Dr said to me " It could be this, or this, or skin cancer, but I am doubting it's basil cell carcinoma". No surprise to me..it was skin cancer. The Dr said "This is the best kind of skin cancer to have and it is common, just not usually.." and I stepped in and finished his sentence with "in someone my age". He looked at me funny and said "actually, yes. It is more common in your 40's." And I replied to him "as are a lot of my medical conditions doc!"

So, after finding the first one I have been super aware of my body...more so then usual and have gone on to find another one that we are treating again with topical chemotherapy. The first one is completely gone and healed and I assume the second will do the same...so here is my friendly reminder to visit your local Dermatologist and have a full body check!!!

And since you had to look at a groody picture of my skin cancer..here is one of Charlie's 9 month pictures. I was not happy with how they turned out so I have booked a really great photographer for his 1 year/family pics..hope they turn out much better!

Summer time..

It's summer time and we have been living it up!!! Lots of swimming, park time and LOTS of play time with our friends. Too much playing and to much fun leads to less blogging....sorry!!! Here is what we have been up to!

Cooking some blueberry pancakes for Daddy!! Juice + Flour=Paste...Charlie thought the paste was the most fun part!! His eyes are closed cause mommy is tossing flour in his face!!

When mommy is away the boys will play...just taking the car out for a spin!..not really, give me a little credit!Charlie and Brady at Incredible Pizza!Love the look on Charlie's face!

Love this 2 second video for one reason..watch his cheeks!!! Love his chub! I have more videos and pic's but blogger is not cooperating..so maybe tomorrow!