Good Job Daddy!

We are so proud of Daddy!

GO CUSHING TIGERS!!

God is doing big things in our lives and we are excited!

When I have more time I plan to blog all the details.

Rylie's Big Announcement...

Coming soon...

Merry Christmas!

Cover Girl

When we found out we were having a little girl one of the things I most looked forward too was dressing her up. It never gets old to me. I do try to dress her comfy and easy to change for Mrs. Gerri's everyday. But I really love matching a bow with an outfit. Sweater cardigans and jeans. Summer dresses. Tights and long tunics... Rylie has a dresser and a closet full of clothes...

You need to know all that to truly appreciate this next picture. When Barrett dresses Rylie he does not care if the clothes match. He does not care if he is mixing pajamas with play capris, he does not care if the shirt is a 6month tee that somehow keeps finding it's way back into the dresser ( I know I have put this exact shirt away in the "too small tub" at least 3 times)!

Barrett simply sees a little body that needs to be dressed-

When did I become hooked?

The past month has been so busy. With school and football we are always on the go somewhere. I do love football season and I am so proud of Bear and his boys. We are 4-0! The second week of the season we beat our rival...which had not been done in 15 years. This is all to God's Glory!

Somewhere along the way since June I have become addicted to running...and it's crazy! I really enjoy it. We have a group of moms that run four nights a week. We have been running between 3 and 4 miles a night. I have never in my life been a runner...but I truly love it. Sometimes I pray for my family or the team while I run and other times I just get lost in the music on my ipod.

Last weekend we ran in a Race for the Cure. This means a lot to me because my mother in law is battling breast cancer right now. As we ran in the sea of pink I became very emotional. The fight to push through sore legs or a long day at work is nothing compared to a fight for your life. We have watched Nana Shupe bravely battle this monster with such grace and dignity. I thought a lot about her as we ran.

This is after the race. We finished in 27 minutes and 54 seconds.

Rylie Bug is growing and changing everyday. She is so funny. She talks so much! Here is a recent pic of her at the Orr Family Farm when we went with Honey and Papa Tom.

Oh Sweet Rylie Bug

These are a few conversations lately with Rylie.

Rylie: Guess what Momma?

Me: What baby?

Rylie: I lub you!

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Riding to Ms. Gerri's

Me:Rylie the weather is so beautiful. I bet you go on a wagon ride today.

Rylie: Probably not momma.

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Holding Hands

Rylie: Momma?

Me:Yes Baby.

Rylie: Nice to meet cha!

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Things said everyday.

"Talk to Honey on puter" (skype)

"I go see Nana Papa Shupe"

"Grady's house"

"Everybody.... Coltt pooped"

"No ride in cart momma. I no like it"

"Daddy working. Football"

"Papa Tom catches frogs...poop on honey's flowers"

"Travis fix momma's tooth?" I see it.

"I hiding" I ok."

"I need lotion"

"New diaper please" (May be a clear sign we should start seriously potty training?)

"5 dollars"

Every night Bear asks Rylie who she would like to pray for. Without fail she always says Grady.

Media day did not go as well this year. See proof below!

Media Day 2009

Media Day 2010

Momma Did It!

Firecracker 5K....

3.1 miles.No walking...

32.minutes 50 seconds.

Run a 5K before I turn 29....check!

Whew!

We are back from vacation and we had a blast... So many pics to share but today I only have time for one. I love Rylie's look here.

Anniversary Trip

Last weekend Barrett arranged for my mom and dad to come watch Rylie so we could go enjoy some time alone together. As Bear was explaining the trip, he brought up the fact that in 19 months I have not been away from Rylie. I had never really thought about it like that because I truly love every second with her. You know how people have jobs they love so much it feels like it's not even really a job? That's how I feel with Rylie. However, I do recognize the importance of time alone...away. We had so much fun! Rylie had a blast as well!

Bear had most of the trip planned. He found this neat area of Wichita called "The Waterfront." It had shopping and restaurants. At night the lights were all on and the fountain was beautiful.




The first night we went to dinner at Abuelo's. After we ate, we went to Target.

We then headed out for a few drinks and called it a night.
The next day we slept in....I did wake up at 7:45 (Rylie's usual time) but then realized I could roll over and go back to sleep! Sleeping in was great!

We went shopping for awhile together in the morning. Bear was so sweet to give me time to look. He did have 1 rule. Nothing for Rylie! He really encouraged me to look for me.

We went to a few sports stores to get me some race day gear (more to come on this!).

For lunch we grabbed Jimmy John's and headed back to the hotel. We took a nap together. When we woke up, Bear went to see Robin Hood and I went to look for a dress to wear for our date that night.

I did think about Rylie a lot. I missed my little side kick but I knew she was in great hands. To be honest, I didn't really miss her shopping! Shopping with a 19 month old is not the easiest thing to do! I did find a dress and a gift for Bear.
We ate at PF Chang's that night. We ate a late dinner and then sat at the river front and talked. We headed back to the hotel and slept in again the next morning.
It was so nice being alone with Bear. I could give him my full attention. I could listen to him without multi tasking.
I love Bear with all my heart. He is a great dad and a great husband. I am so thankful we got to spend this time together.
Of course we were both ready to see Rylie on Sunday. When we got home she was asleep on Papa. Honey reported they had a great weekend. While we were gone Honey taught Rylie how to read!


When it was time for them to go home, Rylie did have a mini melt down!