Every Little Boy Needs...

an indoor play area!!

I just wish my son hadn't picked this one.

Mason kept himself occupied for over an hour playing in this plant. He made a little mess but cleaned it up himself. It was so cute watching him try to pick up all the little pieces of dirt.

Tuesday Really Already??

Halloween morning Mason and I got up and started getting ready to go to Grandma Shirley's for trick or treating. I had Mason's costume all ready. I wasn't able to find what I wanted so I had Cammie pick up a ducky in size 3T. I wanted to be sure it would fit.
Marianne called and had me bring down a couple of other costumes that had been handed down to me from all the nephews over the years because she couldn't decide what she wanted Hunter to be. I am really glad she did because Mason's costume that Cammie picked up was too little.
There is no way it was actually a 3T considering it fit my cousins little boy who is 11 months. I was less than thrilled. Mason ended up being a green dinosaur instead and wouldn't keep his hood up.

Morgan trying to get Mason into his too small costume.

Mason was not thrilled.

We get all ready to go trick or treating and Mason decides that he would rather stay inside and play with this semi. I had to carry him kicking and screaming outside.

He was okay once he realized that he got to ride in the wagon. He was so excited!

Most of the parents. I got yelled at for taking this picture. Supposedly I was to give warning. I tried that and all I got was a bunch of fingers and backs.

This house was awesome.
They gave away free cans of pop and had a claw machine that you could actually win stuff out of.

I don't think the neighbors were too thrilled they were all across the street complaining.
It made me really glad that I live in the country and don't have to worry about neighbors.




This creepy clown followed us all over the neighborhood.
I think he just scaring my cousin Jessica. I can't believe she is still afraid of clowns.

Donnie filling my phone with dirty picture messages.

Somehow Hunter got a coke. His first one ever and Marianne was less than thrilled, especially when she found out it was by her husband.

Hunter didn't want to share his Coke so he gave Mason a Capri Sun.

I have no clue what they were tempting my son with but he was excited.

It really could have been anything shinny he is his fathers after all. I know my good wife side is coming out.

We finally made it to Mom's about 11:30 or so. After Isaac got sick all over Grandma's carpet and couch. We still have no idea what made him sick. He hadn't eaten any candy and I can attest to that. I have my suspicions that it was just excitement. Cammie called me from the interstate saying that he also threw up all over the backseat and wanted me to follow her into Glenwood to get him some 7-UP. She is lucky she caught me because I was right at that exit and had to pull over anyways otherwise I would have dropped her call. Stupid cell phones and all.

When I finally made it to Mom's I had to wait for her to get there to help me carry stuff in. I don't know how she got so far behind us considering we all left at the same time and Cammie and I stopped in Glenwood. Sometimes I wonder about her.

Saturday and Sunday we spent over at Mom and Dads doing nothing. Marianne came down Saturday and brought the boys. I was little surprised to see her again so soon because they had been at Grandmas the night before. Evidently Jesse was hunting and she didn't want to sit at home all day with the boys alone. I can't really say as that I blame her. Her boys are naughty. I had to resist the urge to put a blindfold on Mason the whole day. He did pick up a couple of things while we were there but they weren't the bad things. I sure Austin would be thrilled if they had been bad.

Uncle Guy Guy (my brother Donnie Guy) feeding Mason cheese puffs.

Morgan and Mason. I think it is really scary how much they look alike.

I have photos of Morgan at Masons age and the only way you can tell them apart is by the dress Morgan is wearing.

Mason will not ask for food. He stands beside you and looks innocent until you give him some.

This is almost the look he gives you when he wants some of what your eating.

Really who could resist such a cute little face.

He thought it was fun for Morgan to push him around the yard in this car.

I don't think Morgan agreed.

Mason didn't want to share. He was rather upset that Isaac was in the wagon.

Mason and I went over to the Great-Grandparents house on Monday and Tuesday for the bulk of the days because everyone else works. They love to see him. Even when he is really naughty. Lately he has been liking to take the couch cushions off and run up and down the couch. By the time we get ready to leave he is wore out and the house is a wreck. That is how they want it and Mason generally doesn't get into trouble when we are there. Well unless what he does is really bad because Grandma doesn't like to see him cry. I'm not one to argue with an almost 80 year-old woman so he gets away with a lot.

Wednesday we headed back up to my Grandma Shirley's. My cousin Jessica was having a Home Interior party. Mom, Marianne and Cameron were to go with us but Cameron was sick with sinus infection and the wind was blowing really hard and so Marianne didn't want to drive the 45 minutes into town. Mom was up there to pick up Dad because he totalled his van by hitting a deer Monday morning on the way to work but the weather was getting bad, it was starting to rain, and they had some errands to run before they could go home so she didn't stay. They were delayed in going home a little bit because of a tornado warning for Fremont County but they made it home safely.

Grandma, Mason and I made it the 4 houses to Jessica's by car because it was still raining and Grandma had just got her hair done the night before. Grandma has gotten her hair done once a week since she was 17. I think the only thing that has changed is the color.

Jessica had a pretty good turnout. Especially considering how horrible the weather was. I got the cutest little sunflower plaques to put in my bathroom when it is completed. Which had better be by the 7th of December because I am having a PartyLite show here at the house and I still don't have everything I got last time hung up. There is no way I would try to put out all my PartyLite stuff because it would look hodgepodge with the variety of stuff but I do want to get out the pieces that I like. I have most of it put away so that Mason doesn't break it. I figure the bulk of it will stay put away until he leaves for college in 17 years.

After her party Jessie came down and we ordered Chinese and rented Baby Mama.

Thursday morning came way too fast. My Aunt Cheryl came over for pancakes and gossip. When she finally left Grandma's, we made our way to JCPenny so that I could get my bath mats with my birthday money and Grandma's discount. I ended up getting really really nice mats for less than I would have paid at Wal-Mart. Austin was surprised and didn't believe me until I showed him the receipt. I don't know why he doubted me.

Mason and I finally got out of Council Bluffs about 2. Traffic was moving smoothly and we actually beat Austin home, I couldn't believe it. That hasn't happened very many times.

Monday Already??

Mason and I have had a busy couple of weeks. I doubt that I will get an update done in just one post so here is the first weekend...

Saturday, October 25th Mason and I got up really early and went to down home for a baby shower. Cassie was beautiful and glowing. I swear it looked like she had cut a basketball in half and taped it under her shirt.

Austin didn't drive down with us because he was laying the tile in the bathroom. Which looks great.

He did drive down later that morning and met up with us over at his grandparents house. Later that afternoon Mason, Austin, me and Austin's grandparents went to the Tabor Fire & Rescue Halloween Fundraiser. I couldn't say too much about what they had for dinner but I didn't pay so I won't complain.

Grandma and Grandpa like to go to see the costumes people wear. They also like to stay kinda late to see the crazy drunk people in costumes. Mason had a great time walking around all the tables trying to steal the older peoples canes and walkers. Mason finally fell asleep listening to Josh Heard sing. It was so cute he was clapping and everything. Austin, Mason and his grandparents left about 9:30. I however did not. Austin didn't want to stand around and talk to people he didn't know and truthfully I didn't want him there. I can't smoke when he is around. Don't get me wrong it would have been fine if he would have stayed I just wouldn't have had as much fun. I got back to his grandparents house at 3 in the morning.

Sarah and Phil. The Barmaid and the Beer Stein.

There are no words to describe Sarah. She is something else.

A drunk redneck tooth fairy.

If you look real close those are actually white stirrup pants he is wearing. I did ask if those were a special purchase or if he already had those on hand and he told me he would let me know later. He wasn't drunk enough to say yet. He never did get drunk enough because I never did find out. Last year he was a stripper pole but says he doesn't remember much of the night.

My sister, Cameron, an Angel my butt!! I don't know any other angels that smoke like a train and drink like a fish. She really should have dressed up as the devil. That fits her personality better. More like perfectly. She is a rather tenacious. I know some people that know are now wondering why I would describe her as tenacious. A single mother of two little boys, she rather has to be.

I didn't get photos of all the costumes but there was Hugh Hefner and his girlfriends, a Pregnant Prom Queen, A Milk Man, A pregnant housewife (who came with the milk man), a desperate housewife, a couple slutty sailor girls, three fat sumo ladies in bikinis, John McCain, Sarah Palin, Joe the Plumber, Wayne of Wayne's World, and the typical assortment of Halloween costumes. Don't worry I wasn't dressed up. NO WAY!! I was a respectable adult this year.

After sneaking into the grandparents house at around 3, morning came awful quick. My eyes felt like sandpaper and I felt like I had swallowed a beer bottle. I could hardly speak from yelling all night. It was a great night.

Austin left to go home after lunch while Mason and I went over to my mom and dad's for awhile. After a nice chat Mason and I headed towards home. My sister Marianne lives about half way so we stopped in for supper.

We finally arrived home about 10. I think Austin was just surprised it was before noon. Thus ending that weekend.

We didn't do too much during the week. We cleaned and organized did a bunch of laundry and got things ready for the cold weather. That was hard to do with the temp in the 70's but we got it done so that now that it is cold out we don't have to worry about it.

Snow!!

We got a little dusting of snow today! I am not ready for snow yet but am excited for our first actual snowfall. I got Mason the cutest little sled that you strap him in and I cannot wait to try it out.
Fortunately today's snow was just a light little dusting and barely stuck to the grass.

I feel...

I feel as though I have neglected my blog...
It isn't as though I have meant to, I have just been busy and this is the first time I have been on the internet in over a week. A great achievement for me no doubt.
We had a very busy and fun weekend last weekend down at mom's and another planned this weekend.
Mom has internet but it is dial-up and dreadfully slow. I have been spoiled with my super fast, fiber optic, blink speed internet.
I have tons of photos that I need to put on here and on Mason's blog but they will have to wait until next week. Hopefully Friday.
Pictures like the 'Redneck Tooth Fairy' and 'The Bar Maid' or how about 'The Beer Stein'. You know really great blackmail photos. Plus lots of photos of Mason and my almost finished bathroom. (Austin is grouting it tomorrow!!)
Can you read the excitement?
I just want to break out in song I am so excited.
Don't worry I won't. I am tone deaf and know it. My poor child has to listen to me sing in the car but at least I am better at it than he is, so far anyways.
Well I have tons of stuff to do before I leave in the morning so I'd better get to it. Hope everyone has a great weekend and remembers to turn the clocks back on Saturday night.
Oh did I mention that Mason is going to be a ducky for Halloween. A cute little ducky. I wonder if he will squeak if I squeeze him?

It's Real Life~ Video Introduction

Well it is It's Real Life time again. This week was a video introduction linked up at Heart of the Matter.
I don't know how many others will be doing this but I thought it sounded like fun. So after fighting with One True Media to get the code and blogger to accept the code it can now be seen and heard. I don't know if that is a good thing or not. So anyways this is me.
*Never mind the hair and makeup*

Make video montages at www.OneTrueMedia.com

Weekend Plans

This weekend Mason and I are going to Mom and Dad's. I am going to a baby shower on Saturday morning with Cammie and Marianne for my cousin Cassie. It should be fun. A little girl shower. Something new for us. We all had boys! All 3 of us... had boys... what are the odds of that?
Saturday night I am going to the town Halloween party. I don't know if this one will be fun or not. I cannot leave Mom's until Mason is asleep because we are having attachment issues and I don't want to leave her with my crying child, so I won't get up there until 9 or so. I remember last years, by the end of the night a lot of people didn't even know their own names.
Not me, no thanks, I just smelled of cigarette smoke really bad. It was a great night. This year I am taking my camera to have photographic evidence of Cammie's behavior. She doesn't believe me about some things that happened last year. I don't know if Marianne will be going with us or not, she has turned into a little homebody. Even worse than me.
I had to refill Mason's brag book because last year everyone wanted to see photos but the only ones I had were on my phone. Now Mason keeps taking my book, pointing to his photos and saying Ason, der Ason. Then he has to kiss the photo of his dad that I put in there. Don't worry he won't kiss the photo of me in there. I ask him if he will and he spits his tongue out at me. He definitely has his fathers personality.
Austin is staying home and laying the tile in the rest of the bathroom. Finally! It is finally getting done. It has been a long 2 months. I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel.
I am also all caught up on the laundry. Now the question is what do I do with the 10 sets of sheets that we have. Who in their right mind has 10 queen size sets of sheets. Sad part is that they are all tan, cream or white. How boring.
I think one of the white sets will be used to back my quilt that I have been working on. You know in my 'free time'. In other words when I can't sleep in the middle of the night.
Well we should be home by Monday at noon, Wednesday night at the latest. After all we are going back to Council Bluffs for Halloween the next weekend. I wouldn't want Austin to think that we forgot about him.

I remember...

why I don't upload video to one true media. It takes forever!!

Halloween

Halloween is 9 days away and I still haven't decided what Mason is going to be. There are just so many choices and I just can't settle on one.

Wonderful!!

Nap time is early today! I can handle the screeching no longer. Everyday I look at his b-day countdown on the right side of the blog and think only 16 years so many days. How horrible is that?
I looked at it this morning after a very long tantrum and thought 16 years 221 days. I think this should probably be marked "Bad Mommy Moment". Especially considering he won't have graduated high school yet.
I think I'll just take a nap also.

My Ordinary Day!

Now that we have finally slowed down enough to be home for one whole day I can now tell you about an ordinary day. At least in this household.

7:30 to 9:00 Wake up. This all depends on if the sun is shinning or if it is cloudy. I like the cloudy days.

7:30 to 9:00 Mason goes potty and we change his diaper and clothes if he leaked. Breakfast. Cereal with a half banana and a sippy of milk.

10:00 to 11:00 I check my email and blog. If I don't get finished I will steal a couple of minutes here and there to finish by the time Austin gets home.

Breakfast to 11:00 Mason plays and destroy the house and let the dog in and out a million times.

11:00 Lunch. Sippy of milk. Fruit and sandwich. (meat or cheese depending on what is in the fridge)

1:00 Story time. Lately the favorite book is Bubbles, Bubbles. (I have nightmares about this book.)

1:30 Austin gets home to go to his 'hobby'. He changes and then roughhouses with Mason and Hyde until he leaves at 2.

2:00 Mason chases Hyde around the house. (I think I need to change nap time because he does this everyday and I think it is just him being tired and trying to stay awake)

3:00 Let the dog out grab 'Mine' and go take a nap in his crib. Let dog back in.

3:00 to 5:30 I wash dishes, do laundry, pick up the house, vacuum, sweep the kitchen and bathroom, mop the kitchen, clean the bathroom sink mirror and toilet. Time permitting I jump in the shower and start supper. All while letting the dog in and out another million times.

5:30 Go wake Mason up give him a snack of 1 pear half cut up and sippy of water.

5:45 Austin gets home from 'hobby' and takes Mason. Changes diaper and weather permitting they go outside and play or roughhouse until supper is ready.

7:00 Eat supper. He finally eats what we eat. No more special meal preparations.

7:30 to 8:15 Mason destroys the living room again playing.

8:15 Bath jammies and story. Grab 'Mine' and go to bed.

After Mason goes to bed I rinse the dirty dishes and put them in the sink. Let the dog in and out another million times and 30 minutes after Austin heads to bed I go up to bed also. Mason no longer wakes up in the middle of the night but Hyde does. Around 2:30 Hyde wakes up and has to go outside. I am still at a loss as to why this has to be me, really Austin's alarm goes off at 3 and there have been numerous times where Austin's alarm has been the reason for Hyde waking up. Try as I might Austin will not let him out though.

On this particular day Mason woke up grumpy. Most days he is a happy little smiley thing.

It might have taken him awhile to wake up.

On this day we watched Bob the builder while eating breakfast.

Right before lunch and he has destroyed my living room.

My wonderful Husband came home from work after Mason was down for his nap he saw my camera on the table and decided to catch me unawares. I think I said something along the lines of 'You BUTT'.

Yes those are paint brushes you see beside my sink because he forgot to bring them inside and it had started to rain and I wanted him to be able to find them without me.

He usually wakes up from nap in a good mood.

A very good mood.

This is what I get when I ask him to smile.

I caught him playing with my card reader that was in my camera bag in the office. He has learned to climb over the chair. I think I need to invest in more gates.

I didn't get all the laundry folded during nap time if you notice the couch in background.

Mason waving Bye Bye

This wasn't taken on our 'Ordinary Day' but I thought it fit perfectly.