Family Hayride and Cookout

I recently joined a meetup group here in Olathe called the "Young and Fun Stay At Home Moms" group. Or "SAHMs" for short. It's a bunch of stay at home moms who wanted something to do other than stay home, so a few made a group. There are now about 30 members--just over half really active in it, I think. The neatest thing about the group that I've found is that it seems like we're all in the same boat in life right now. (Aka: Many of us just moved to the area and were looking for others to interact with; Husbands are all educated and have real jobs; we're all starting our families-- each has one or two kids; we all need social interaction with other SAHMs; etc.) It's great! I was SO lucky to find this group!

We get together once or twice weekly so the kids can have playdates, and so the moms can socialize. We talk about issues or questions we may be having with parenting, and any other conversation topics we can think of to get to know each other better. I've only been to a couple of activities since Hampton is still so little, but I look forward to many, many more!

This past Saturday we all went on a Family Hayride at Heritage Park. There were about 10 couples and their kids. It was a BLAST! We couldn't have asked for more perfect weather or better company. The husbands were able to come and meet each other too, and they all seemed to get along really well.



After the hayride there was a bonfire/cookout. We had hotdogs, s'mores, and apple cider. The funny part is that when we all got our blankets out and were settling down for dinner the husbands all grabbed the sticks and started roasting the hot dogs and getting plates of food for their wives. Yay for good husbands! =)

Big Boy!

I took Hampton in for him one month check-up at 6 weeks old-- last Monday. The doctor said he looks great! He weighs 12.7oz--which is the 90th percentile for his age, he is 24in long--which is the 97th percentile, and his head size is in the 60th percentile. Overall he's a big boy!

He eats and sleeps great! In fact, he is 7 weeks old today, and last night he slept through the entire night! I fed him around 9:30pm, and he fell asleep about 10:30pm. Then didn't wake up to eat again until 6:15am! WOW! I sure wish I would have known he was going to do that. I was staying up after he went to bed and was going to do a few things and wait until his next feeding before going to bed. After checking on him a couple of times I finally hit the sack about 1:00am.

I was a bit nercous of what I'd find this morning when I woke up at 6:00am, but he was still sound asleep in his bed. CRAZY! I don't want to jinx it, but I wonder if he'll do that again tonight. ??? Here's hoping!

Here's a 7 week picture:

I put him in the swing today for the first time, and he seems to like it! The first time he fell asleep about 5 mins after I put him in, but he's awake now and just relaxing. I put some toys on the tray, and he keeps staring at them trying to figure out what to do with them. So cute!

Whitnee came to visit!

My sister Whitnee came to visit a couple of weeks ago. For her 25th birthday her hubby bought her a plane ticket to come home for a week. Thanks Derrick! We had a fun visit! We had a family reunion with everyone but Hailee. :(


I picked her up at the airport on Thursday, and took along our nephew, Gideon. He was a big help with her bag! =)

We spent the weekend in Wichita with our parents and brother, then her last day back here in KC since she was flying out early Wednesday am. Ash, Whit, the 3 kids and I went to Crown Center Mall in downtown KC. It was fun to walk around the shops. We went to the Hallmark Museum while there as well--apparently Hallmark is based out of KC. It was fun! They had a couple of machines demonstrating how they make the cards and ribbons. They also had a fun camera screen that put hats on whoever was standing in the picture, and e-mailed the pics to us.

It was hard getting a hat on Hampton since he's so little, and by the time we did he was not a happy camper. haha... and I was a bit frazzled too.

Like all good things, Whit's visit had to come to an end, and she had to go home. It was sad to see her leave, but I can't wait until she's back for Thanksgiving! (Wish Hailee could make it for that too.)

Teaching Hampton...

Shaun and I are very enthusiastic about teaching Hampton all we can--even at this young age!

First Stats Lesson--age 4 weeks. It's very important that he learn all advanced math skills as early as possible so he can do good in school and get a great job like daddy, and have his own office (daddy still working on that part) with a big, comfy chair like this one!

Hampton has to learn to work and do his part around the house. Here daddy is teaching him to feed and take care of his "sister" Lightening... our guinea pig. (Age 4 or 5 weeks)

First Boxing Lesson (age 7 weeks)--He needs to know how to protect himself and his future sibblings from any bullies on the playground!


There's alot more he's learning right now--like potty training, etc. By the end of the day he's absolutely POOPED with all the learning, and likes to kick back and rest in his swing. (First time in his swing, and I think he like it! haha--Age 7 weeks)

Parenthood is so fun!