Happy 80th, Papa Bo

Papa Bo celebrated his 80th birthday this month (October). The whole family came to celebrate in Blackwell. All kids (Papa Bo and Grandmother had 5!), grandkids (15), and great grandkids were there (3)...minus Jamin and Blake - we missed you guys!

Two of the greats playing tunes on the organ.

Henry: Look Lily...this button makes it REALLY loud!


Pounding his heart out


Henry smooching Lily


Going in for another...the boy LOVES kisses


Trip - show them how it's done!




Cousin Jamie. I miss you! Why did you have to move all the way to Iowa?! My vote was for Tulsa!


Jamie and her hubster, Ryan


Yea for carrots!


Waiting in the front yard for Grandma and Grandpa to show up for OSU Walkaround.


Hugs from Grandma...such a good feeling


Listening to Grandma tell Henry how much she loves him


Trying to crinkle leaves like Grandpa




Henry with Grandma and Grandpa at Theta Pond

Kisses

I was blessed with two precious hours with Daireth and her baby girl, Tatum. Since Daireth moved to AZ (only two or three years ago), we've both got married and had children. We had a LOT of catching up to do!

Henry and girlfriend Tatum...what can I say? The boy's got passion.


Singing The Itsy Bitsy Spider to Tatum


Henry has onery written all over him


Scrub a dub dub


Eight bottom teeth...can you count them?!


Have I mentioned that Henry's onery??? Check out the hum dinger on his head! He fell off the bed...again...and onto my suitcase. Ouch! He cried for all of two seconds and then was off playing with his barn animals again.


Our little munchkin has become very independent. He prefers to do everything himself...even rocking.


Henry had french toast for breakfast. After the toast was gone, he decided to experiment with his leftover syrup and sticky fingers. His discovery - maple syrup makes for INCREDIBLE hair glue.




Selp portraits with mommy and Henry's hair glue.




Cousin Ricky - Henry is enjoying his leggos...I know you'll be proud.


Dressed and ready for the chilly weather. I know...we've got nothin' on Matine and Montana!

Go Pokes!

Although we didn't make it to the game, Henry did get to experience his first Cowboy tailgate. Not only did he get to hold his first Heisman trophy, but Henry got his face painted, played football with the pros, and cheered the Cowboys on to their first victory of the season.


Check out that stellar pose! (Henry is the one in the middle...towards the bottom.)


The picture with Pete was near the end of our tailgating fun. Henry was ready to escape the humidity and have his AM snack.


Showing off his spirit whilst enjoying dinner w/ his Jayhawk friend.




GO POKES!


Minutes after sharing an ice cream sandwich with daddy.


Grandma and Grandpa surprised Henry with his very own gameday chair. He loves it...makes him feel like such a big boy.




Papaw's magic touch.


Out like a light.


Learning our animals...




Baby toes

Carousels and Swings

Henry and I shared in a first this month - we both made an appearance at the Payne County Fair. Wade informed us he'd gone before...in 1982. How in the world he can remember dates like this is beyond me.

We had a grand time stuffing our face with corn dogs taller than Henry, watching the tractor pull, meeting Stillwater Fire Fighters, and riding the carousel.


Henry was a hit with the Fire Fighters and walked away with a Junior Fire Fighter hat.


We took advantage of one of the few dry days we've had in Stillwater this month and took Henry to a nearby park. He LOVED the swing. Seriously couldn't get him out of it.

Henry's First Heisman

We are so proud.

16 Months Old

Our baby boy is going to be 16 months old tomorrow! I can hardly believe it...sniff, sniff. Wade and I never imagined we could love someone (aside from each other) this much...amazing how much Henry has changed our lives. We love you, Henry!

Birth Day




16 months minus a few days

Itsy Bitsy Spider

Henry and I have both been a bit under the weather these past few days...and cabin fever is beginning to set in. We have, however, sought plenty of fresh air in the front yard. The weather was too beautiful this weekend not to.


Henry has learned The Itsy Bitsy Spider and insists we sing it AT LEAST 700 times a day.

The itsy, bitsy spider...crawls up the water spout...


Off goes Henry to play in the street. This has become a game for Henry. He dashes to the street and watches as poor mom and dad panic and chase after him. Henry was given the choice yesterday to play in the yard or his pool. Unfortunately for Henry, the street wasn't an option and we had to go inside early. We'll try again tomorrow...


Double dog dare me? (He must get his stubbornness from daddy.)


Yea for sprinklers!




And hip, hip, hooray for pools!