Picking up the Slack for the Arnolds

I'm missing my nieces. And, Stacy has been less than stellar at blogging lately. Actually, I'm just extremely bored. Ryan and I are quarantined off from others. Sick boy. Rod's in Dallas for a wedding and we're on round four of The Wiggles. We've watched two episodes of Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. And, I've caught MAYBE five minutes of the news.

Sweet Malyn is so sick right now. sounds like the same thing ryan has now.

FRALO'S with the Hardens!

Saturday night, we went to Fralo's for pizza and EXCELLENT company...the Hardens. Sweet little Carlyle joined us as well. Unfortunately, my photography skills weren't the greatest when trying to shoot her.

It was a cold night. Fralo's had tents set up outside, with fire pits. They also handed out blankets for us to stay warm. What could be better...crisp night, yummy wine, YUMMY pizza, excellent salad, fun friends and a warm blanket on your lap!

Mom and Ryan attempt.

Brooke and I have been friends since we were three. We met at Colonial Hills. Both our boys go there now!

Sweet Jack Walker. Who, by the way, knows the words to U2's "Elevation".

(Here's what just happened as I worked on this post...Jessica: "Rod, what is that song that Jack Walker knows all the words to? Is it Excavation?" Silence. More silence. Then Rod politely laughs and says "Elevation".) Dang, I never get the words right to ANY song.

Ryan Met Superman

Kept calling him "Man".

He was captivated!

I'll Take My Two-iron

20-Months!!!!

We're at 20-months and all I can say is that his #1 love is not his fun loving, beautiful, intelligent, hilariously hysterical mommy... it is golf. So, I as a golfer's wife, and now a mom of a golfer, have to adjust my "way of thinking". It's just going to "be that way". I guess there's always a plus side. As my funny friend Casey put it, "I think you found your meal ticket." (No, I don't really think that). Funny girl.

Ryan will pick up ANYTHING and use it as a golf club. I'm serious. He even used his nose-bulb thing to swing at a toy. ANYTHING. What amazes us most, is that he doesn't swing at furniture or people. Just toys, balls, shoes, etc.

Here's his down-swing

Making contact with the ball.

And, just like Daddy... looking to see where the imaginary ball landed.

Something isn't Right Here

Rod gave Ryan a bath while I was at the grocery store. As I was shopping, I received a text message with a photo attached....

I crack up everytime I see this photo. The shoes underwater! hahaha.

Open Gym!

Open Gym opened this kid's heart, mind and soul! I don't think he stopped smiling, or even stopped period, the ENTIRE time... until my friend Shawna thought the boys might want something to drink. Yes, it takes two people to raise my child. Pick up the pace, Mom!

This gym isn't just any gym, this is MY gym that I grew up at! Definitely not the same...new owners, and a different body but in the same mirrors.

(old camera)

He LOVED the bar! But, just didn't realize he could "just let go".

He kept going over to the bars where the "team" practiced. The little girls were sweet about it, until it kept happening. I wanted to say, "Girls, you don't know who I am in this building." (nor would they care)

Picasa-Blog Issues

Can someone out there tell me how I can upload Picasa-altered photos from my computer to blogger? I don't want to have to use Picasa to put them in Blogger. I'd like to be in Blogger and upload ALTERED pictures. My work as an artist is not complete without Picasa....therefore, I cannot display my pictures just yet.

I'm Getting My Living Room Back

Slowly gettin' there.

Ryan's chair was a MUST to be cleaned. And, TV was a must for him to watch.

Much better!!!

We've been cleaning out "stuff" in preparation for the arrival of a new piece of furniture!! To be delivered today!

Girl Cousins

What's a boy to do???

Collage of New Cam Pics

May have to double-click on it to enlarge. Enjoy! I still have lots to learn...so, any pointers are welcomed and appreciated!