potty time!

Since Hayden is so curious about the potty, we went ahead and got him his own potty chair. So far, he loves to sit on it and get off. Then get back on, and then get off. Over and over and over again before he gets in to the bath tub. I guess it is a start. Hayden will be 16 months old on Tuesday. He has started to run well without falling, and is now climbing on furniture. His recent new words are water, Elmo, and eat. He was sick all week this week with fever, a rash, and some vomiting, but he started getting better yesterday. Thank goodness!!

Shameless plug.

My post tonight is to encourage everyone that has children or is about to have them, to go to the Just Between Friends Sale going on at the Fair Grounds. The Sale officially starts tomorrow, Monday at 10 am and runs thru Saturday. I shopped the sale early tonight because I am a volunteer and bought Hayden his first pair of boots. I wanted to buy them on the internet months ago, but I don't spend over $15 on shoes for him as a rule since he grows out of them in 2 months. Anyway I purchased these at the sale tonight along with all the pants, sweaters, coats, and shoes that he will need for the fall/winter and am done shopping till spring. What a relief. So like I said, go shop at the sale for some great deals. I am volunteering tomorrow from 4-7pm too!!

August Party 2009

We went to Tulsa for the weekend to celebrate the August birthdays in my family. We have been having this end of summer celebration since before I was born, and it is a always a great time.

The birthday people!!

Dennis entertaining all of the little ones.

My mom wanted a picture of all of the babies in sombreros this year since the party was Mexican theme. See how well it worked out?

Nothing is cuter than . . .

PUPPIES!! Chrisie and Faron, Wade and I would love it if you would have some more after you guys get settled in your new home. This pic was taken during the Bedlam game a few years back. We spent most of the time during the game playing with these guys, and you can see why. We are leaving for Tulsa in the morning for our annual August Party with my family. We get together and celebrate all of the summer birthdays. This year we are going to Tulsa, and I will definitely have pics of the festivities to post next week.

Score!

Oh Brookhaven, how I love to shop at your garage sales!! On our Saturday morning walk, Hayden and I found this solid wood table that has 4 chairs that go with it. The lady we purchased it from said that it was custom made by a carpenter here in Norman that makes children's furniture. She supposedly paid $160 for it, which I find hard to believe, and I wanted to pay $10 but she would only take $20. Oh well. Hayden is already putting it to good use by doing puzzles and reading books while sitting quietly. Amazing!!

In Loving Memory

My uncle passed away on Saturday morning. He will be missed by my family dearly. This is a clip from the paper.

J. Bruce Harvey, a former Enid mayor, state legislator and district judge, died Saturday after a lengthy illness. He was 66. Harvey was special district judge twice in Garfield County. He served one term, then left to enter private practice. He later become associate district judge in Harper County and returned to Garfield County as special district judge in 1994, serving until his retirement in 2007. Harvey also served two terms in the Oklahoma House of Representatives as a Republican, representing District 41 in 1983 to 1984, and was mayor of Enid from 1987 to 1989. He also was active in Scouting for many years. He was a native of Carmen. “He was a good guy and a very fair judge,” former law partner Jon Ford said. “He did criminal cases, preliminary hearings and arraignments. He was a good lawyer, he had good perceptions and a good concept of law.” As a private attorney, Harvey liked to help people, often those who could not pay for legal services. “He did it very quietly and without fanfare,” Ford said.

Ruby and the rat

Since Ruby hasn't been taken out to hunt birds lately, she has started hunting in the back yard. She was so proud of herself!! She strutted around the yard for nearly an hour with this rat in her mouth.