The Circus

Hello all!! Yes I know, I'm a bit behind again. SORRY!!

This past Saturday, we took Rylee to The Ringling Bros. & Barnum and Bailey's Circus. They came to the Sprint Center so we bought tickets to the 11am show. I'm not sure who was more excited, Rylee or us!! I haven't ever been to the circus so I was very, very excited. Rylee was too when we started telling her about the animals.

Here is a picture of me and Rylee before the show started.


Here is little missy during intermission


The elephants


The tigers


Rylee & Daddy after the show


We had a BLAST at the circus!!! I think Rylee enjoyed it too. She got a little restless at the end but it was getting close to nap-time so that was understandable!

We went home to get rested for our company for the evening. We invited Todd & Beth (neighbors and Rylee daycare provider in Olathe) and Jenny, Jake & Ava (neighbors from Olathe) over for a BBQ. They hadn't seen our new home yet plus we just needed an excuse to get together. And Rylee and Jake really miss each other so we wanted to give them a chance to play.

Here are the buddies at the end of the night.


Both of the kids were worn out!! They played so hard! It was so nice to see them together again!!

Sunday was a pretty relaxing day, which was very nice! Normally we are out of town so it was nice to be home for a change!!!!!

This weekend Rylee & I are headed to Caldwell to help celebrate Darren, my dad & Kirstan's b-day, we'll go to my nephew Andrew's football game on Friday night and to Logan's volleyball tournament on Saturday. Lots of driving but it will be worth it! Hope to have some pictures to share.

Until next time....TTFN!!!!

Slacker!!

Yes, I know I'm slacking on my blog once again! I just can't seem to keep up!!! Nothing too exciting has been going on for us. Just the usual...work, work and more work!!

Rylee continues to keep us very busy. She is the "potty training" process at the moment. She does GREAT at school....except going #2. She just hasn't figured out how to go poop on the potty yet. That is the only time she has accidents at school. We are soooo ready to be out of diapers and pull-ups but I think it will still be a while. For whatever reason, she isn't very good at telling us she needs to potty at home. It's getting better but not great! I guess it's more fun at school since everyone else is doing it!!!! In due time I guess!

This weekend, we will be heading south for the 3rd Annual McDorman Family Lake trip. We spend the weekend at Winfield Lake. I am sooooo looking forward to a nice relaxing weekend! I hope the weather cooperates with us! I am also super excited to see my parent's new toy! They bought a 5th Wheel (camper) a few weeks ago. I guess it is HUGE and super nice! No "roughing" it for the McDormans. I do have to say though, I really don't mind sleeping in a tent. I kind of enjoy it....especially when it's not 100 degree's outside! Ryan is not a huge fan of camping so I know he is going to enjoy the camper! I should have lots of fun stories and pictures to share after the weekend.

I'll leave you with a picture of Ryan and I from our housewarming party a few weeks ago.


I hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday weekend!!! Until next time, TTFN!!

Happy Birthday Ryan!!!

I'd like to wish my hubby a very happy 33rd b-day today!! He choice for dinner tonight....Chinese! YUMMY, CAN'T WAIT!!! We will be celebrating with good friends tomorrow night! We are looking forward to a weekend filled with family and great friends!! Happy birthday babe! I hope you have a great day! Love you lots!!!!!

Rylee's New Tricycle

On Monday night, Ryan thought it was time to get Rylee her very own tricycle. She has been riding the one at daycare and just LOVES it. So, we decided to run to Wal-Mart and buy one for her. She was sooooo excited about it. We got home and she even had to help her daddy put it together. She COULD NOT wait to ride it. Finally, it was complete so we headed outside to try it out.

Here is our little munchkin posing for the picture


Here she goes......


She does really well on it but we decided, flip-flops aren't the best shoes to wear. We'll have to try it with her tennis shoes next time.

I can't believe my baby girl is big enough to be riding a tricycle. It just doesn't seem possible!!!! She is growing up way to fast for me! BUT, we are enjoying every minute of this stage she is in. She is such a joy and so much fun!

I've got a busy rest of the week and weekend planned. Thursday night, I am going out to dinner with some ladies from work. Friday is Ryan's b-day so we will be celebrating that evening. Saturday, my sister-in-law and I are having a baby shower for our other sister-in-law. We are doing a brunch so I'm super excited about that. And then Saturday night, we are finally having our house warming party. Most of our friends haven't seen our new house yet so I'm very excited to "entertain" them! We will also be celebrating Ryan's birthday. I will hopefully have lots of pictures to post after the weekend.

I hope you all have a great rest of the week....until next time TTFN!!

Weekend Fun with my mom & the Rice's

Last weekend, we had house guests. My mom brought up the Rice Family to stay with us until Sunday. We had lots of fun stuff planned during their stay.

On Thursday night, we ate at Hooters. When I asked Corbin, the 8 year old, what he wanted to do when he came to KC, he said "eat at Hooters." His mom Kirstan shook her head at his response. When I asked him why he wanted to eat at Hooters he said "because there at hot girls there!" How cute is that?!?!?! So, we began our trip with dinner at Hooters. The Shaffers met us there and we had a great time.

Logan & Kirstan


Corbin, our waitress & Aidan


Me & Logan - I just LOVE this girl!!!!


Me & Lexie - LOVE this girl too!!


Janaye, Abram & Mick


Ryan & I


Friday, we had a busy day of shopping planned. Shopping was on Logan's list of things to do. We began @ Target so they could get their school supplies. We followed that up with a trip to Kohls & then Famous Footwear. Then it was time to break for lunch. I took them to Planet Sub...YUMMY!!! They were all very impressed with lunch! MORE SHOPPING....we went to TJ Max and then Old Navy. The Old Navy store has manikins in the front of their store and every time we go there, Rylee gets so excited to see "her friends." She has to go up and hug all of them. It is pretty cute. I think she and Corbin were all shopped out so they decided to pose with the manikins. Corbin was very good at it. At one point, I freaked out because I couldn't find him. I looked up and there he was, standing with the manikins.....he looked just like one of them. Here is a picture of them....



That evening we were having a Mexican Fiesta at our house. Tacos, salsa, guacamole, rice, margaritas, etc. It was wonderful!! We followed that up with some cards. My mom and Lexie were being really silly....this is what my mom looked like after Lexie fixed her hair....



Saturday, we went to Summit Waves. It is a small water park not too far from Rylee's daycare. It wasn't terribly hot so it was a perfect day!! We all enjoyed the lazy river, the pool, and the water slides.

Logan


Corbin taking a break - he had a blast!!


Rylee & her MeMe


Lexie, fixing her hair


Logan & I


We had to leave the park around 2:45 because a storm was rolling in....good thing we went early so we could get our monies worth!!

On Saturday night, I made beer burgers & potatoes on the grill. Another yummy feast at the Krause house. Once again, we stayed up late playing cards.

Sunday rolled around and it was time for them to go home. I made them some breakfast casserole before they got on the road. I was very sad to see them go but so thankful for the 4 days we got to spend together. We hope to do it again next year.

The rest of our Sunday was spent cleaning, doing laundry and napping. Can't believe the weekend is already over.

Until next time....TTFN

Susan G Komen - Race for a Cure

For the first time today, I participated in the Susan G Komen, Race for a Cure. What an AMAZING experience!!! I was part of a team that was walking for a good friend of the Krause Family. I took Rylee so we did the 5K walk. I think next year, I'd like to try and run it. Here are some pic's that I took...

Rylee getting ready for her first 5k


Good friends Richard & Aly


JB & Rylee


View of the back of the shirts of our Build-A-Boob Team


View in front of us....sooooo many people out to support such a great cause!


The view of people behind us


I am so glad I was able to participate in such a great cause. I will definitely do it again next year...might even have to try and run it!

After the race, we head to Uncle Arnie & Aunt Dana's house for some breakfast. They are in the process of finishing their basement so that is where Ryan was. Rylee and I hung out with Aunt Dana for the rest of the morning. It was so nice to just relax and chill for a change...plus, I never just get to hang out with Dana anymore!

Rylee and I then proceed to Wal-Mart to get a few things....a word of caution: NEVER, go Wal-Mart when it is Tax-Free day in Missouri!!! Almost too much for me to handle! Then we had to run by the grocery store and then home for a nap! I enjoyed a much needed 3 hour nap with Rylee...can't remember the last time I got to do that!! It was so nice!

Now, I must get back to hanging up the pictures, finishing laundry and starting supper. I can't believe the weekend is almost over and it's time for work again tomorrow. YUK!!!!

Until next time...TTFN!!

Saturday Fun

Yesterday was a very productive day for us! We had yet to get all our pictures hung in our new home. It was driving me absolutely crazy not having all my pictures up. I almost didn't feel like I lived here!!!! So we got busy and now, it's almost complete! YEAH!!! It really feels like our home now!!

After working so hard, we decided to take a break and enjoy some pool time. It was hotter than heck today and the wind was blowing 150mph...at least by 5:30, the wind has soft of calmed down. Here are some pic's from the pool

Ready, Set, GO!!!


Our little fish...She has NO FEAR!!!


Rylee & her daddy!!!


We ended our Saturday with some grilling and then relaxing! Rylee & I had to get up early on Sunday morning for the Susan G Komen, Race for a cure....

Until next time, TTFN!!