Just a little update

Well, for once I can't think of anything to blog about! So, I guess an update on life it is.

Let's see. Jake is just Jake. He's into anything he can mess up. He's also very into approval and praise. He's very easy to teach things to, at the moment. I'm not sure if this is just the next stage of development, or if it's like a spurt of knowledge gathering. Either way, he learns a new major something each day. He learned to sign "please" one evening at dinner. And I taught him to nod his head. Which is super hilarious. It's like a slow motion nod. He's verrrrry good at shaking his head no. :-/ Maybe too good! So, I decided he needed to learn something else other than no. :) This child of mine LOVES to play outside. LUH-UH-UHVS it! He will stay outside for HOURS and still get upset when it's time to come in! I get overwhelmingly bored with the back yard, so we've been taking walks, going to parks, and frequenting the zoo. Have I mentioned how much I love living in an area that is close to a zoo?! It rocks.

Jake and I went to the zoo this week, with my friend from elementary school, Alex and my old co-worker, Trisha and both their boys. Fun!

I have been working extra recently. I'm saving up for a trip to New York next month! I am so super stoked. I can hardly contain my excitement at times! It's a girls only trip. Those are THE best. If you've never taken one, it is so necessary! For me, anyway. This same group took a trip in November 2007 to Cancun; that trip was the best trip EVER! We had SO much fun!! Our group ranged from young 20's to senior citizens! And trust me when I tell you, it is THE best group of girls to travel with!!! This time we'll range from teens to senior citizens. I can't wait! My two favorite girls in the world are going too, my sister, Chelsea and my best friend, Tana. It has been said that the proper authorities need to be warned about our visit. ;P

This is where we all met up. :) Half of us are from the Tulsa area, the other half are from Northwest Arkansas!

goofing off at a rest stop

at the resort on a night where a lot of fun was had!

we made it to texas! :)

The whole group at dinner. In the front L-R Heather, Gail, me, Charlene, Grandma Rose. In the back L-R Tana, Krystal, Judi. Everyone is either related, or really good friends. :)

Derick is busy being a guy. He's always doing something in the garage or yard. And every evening since the purchase of his beloved PS3, he has been playing war games. The funniest part about that... he uses Jake's miniature chair! It's so funny. I'll post a picture, so you can have an idea of the silliness. He says it makes an awesome gaming chair...

excuse the fact that there are cords everywhere (that were supposed to be fixed already... ahem), dog toys on the table and floor, and zero decorations. focus on the adult in the baby's chair. :)

Well, that should do it for an update! Happy Wednesday, friends!!