Where have I been?

Wow..It's been so long since I've been on my blog.  I have been super busy growing a baby GIRL!! Yep, we found out Oct 2 that we are definately having a baby girl!  Donny has been in "better get the room ready" mode.  He hasn't even been bow hunting yet this season....he must be sick! He found mold in her room, so he had to cut out alot of the wall & replace insulation, paneling, and then paint, get carpet, put up trim & assemble & install her closet storage system.  whew...makes me tired just talking about it. 

I am making a vow to TRY to be better about posting...I said...TRY!! I know this blog was sooo boring, but I had to prove to myself that I could,  in fact, get back to blogging!!  :) 

This is the first picture of her face....and her little hands...

Oh...how could I forget...The golden nugget has a name....Laney Jewel!

Whew..What a Weekend!

This weekend was such a whirl-wind...But totally in a good way!

Friday: I woke up kinda late with the dreaded chore of cleaning on my mind.  Ugh...I hate cleaning the house when I let it get completely O.O.C..(out of control)  Mom & Aunt Karen were coming up, so I put a roast on to cook all day.  Lawdy, did the day go by fast...and I was kinda sore from being on my feet all stinkin' day.

Saturday:  Mom, Aunt Karen & I got up early & headed over to Shreveport for breakfast at Another Broken Egg.  I must say...it was deeeee-lish!!  After a belly full of tomato & cheese quiche & fruit...we hit the town for a little shopping.  I hate to admit, but at 14 weeks, I don't have any clothes that fit right!!  I guess fit "right" is the key.  Luckily I got HOOKED UP with some super cute clothes!  Thanks mom!! 

Donny said he was going to take us to dinner for my birthday weekend...but when we got to the restaurant..20 of our closest friends & family were there!  I was so surprised!!  Apparently Donny high-jacked my phone in the middle of the night & stole my friends numbers.  He's so thoughtful!! :)  He's been planning this the entire month of August!  How FUNNNN!!

Saturday night we had 2 extra visitors...I don't think the trai-la has ever been so full of guests before!  My brother, Stephen & Kim came up for the occasion!  So sad to say that we only have one picture from the night...This is my bestie, Megan & Me..

Today, I have slept all day.  We got up early again, had breakfast, all my peeps left...then I had a date with the couch!  Whew...What a weekend!

5th Annual Cousin Vacation!!

Last week I was off work...and I experienced the "Cousin Vacation" for the very first time.  Every year my Mom & Nana take their grand kids, (which is my cousins kiddos) on some sort of vacation.  Typically, us older peeps aren't really invited...but this year we were.  Whoa...

The plan...
*go to Dayton Monday...be there by 3pm
*pick up Ty from Momma Mia's house
*leave Tuesday by 11am to eat lunch (very important)
*arrive at Yogi Bear Park....
Then...Let the fun begin!

The realization...
*went to Dayton...left at 3:45..arrived at 7:00pm
*mom picked Ty up since I was a year late
*left Tuesday at 11:30 am, had lunch (very important)
*sat in Houston traffic on a random Tuesday...in the middle of the day...
*delivered a gun to my Uncle Donnie...(Long story)
*Arrived at Yogi Bear Park, Waller, Tx at 2:15....couldn't get in cabin until 3!

So...that's right...I went camping on my vacation...but it was totally worth it!

Yogi Bear Park is a kids bff.  There are bike trails through the woods, a huge water slide, pools, put-put golf, a craft cabin, karaoke at night, dance competitions, movies played at an outdoor theater...just plain ole cool stuff.

...Unless its 110 degrees outside!  The kids didn't mind the weather...but us grumpy adults did!!  There is only ONE RULE on cousin vacations... DON'T COMPLAIN.    I did my best....and really think I did a great job, considering my current state.  Guess we'll see how well of a job I did...if I'm invited again!  :) 

Here are a few pics I wanted to share with yall!

Gunner, Whitney, Will & Ty

Group shot after the PPG...Put-Put Golf Tourney! My cousin, Shannon & Ty, my nephew, on the very far right were the Champions!! 

The kiddos in front of our cabin...with the sun in their eyes! 

So cute!!  This one is my favorite!

That was the loft where they slept.  They almost look like jail birds...lol :)

Baby G

Yep, this is what you think! Donny & I are going to parents!!  Whoa. Kinda crazy!  Actually...Super Crazy!! 

The news is starting to sink in...just so hard to believe since I'm not sick, super exhausted, or down right mean.  I can't say I'm not moody....Donny would definitely tell you that I am!  Don't get me wrong, I'm so thankful that...so far...I've skipped the nausea!  Pray that this will continue.

I'm so confused..I really don't know how far along I am...I know that sounds crazy, but here's why.  I went to the dr at 7 weeks 3 days, but they baby was measuring 6 weeks.  So they called me 6 weeks. Then I went back 2 weeks later, at what I would think was 9 weeks 3 days, but they didn't measure the little pumpkin...and on the sonogram it says 9 weeks 3 days...but according to the size from the first one, I would just be 8 weeks 3 days.  I have no idea!  Too funny, huh!!  I'm so not good at this!  haha... So I guess I'll just go by the size of the little kidney bean....which means today the babe' is 9 weeks! 

One more week until double digits!!!  How stinkin' exciting!

Here is my quick, little rant for today...
I'm trying not to let negative people influence me in negative ways...This is very hard for me because I don't know a lot..about a lot of things...and others are way more experienced than me in a lot of areas...so I let them skew my ideas and thoughts on things...BUT.NO.MORE!!  I'm serious!  NO.MORE!  I have faith that everything will go according to His plans! 

I have to say, this sure is a NEW YEAR, NEW ADVENTURE!  whoa!  :)

Dog Days of Summer

Donny & I are sitting here, on this Sunday afternoon...with what sounds like a little storm a-brewin' outside...watching "K-9."  Its an older movie, but its so-o-o-o funny!  That got me thinking of the saying "Dog Days of Summer." 

Dog days are known as the hottest & muggiest days of the year, usually between July & September.  That came from back in the day when the ancient people read constellations. This time of year, they saw the dog star, called Sirius.  The ancients believed that the heat from the constellation in conjunction with the heat of the sun caused the sultry weather. This explains the horrible heat wave throughout America today.  So that's your history lesson for the day. 

But speaking of ....dogs...I wanted to share a few pics of my loves with you. 

This is the newest of the Goldens...Copper... He's going to be a HUGE pup.  At 8 weeks old, he was already weighing in at 16 pounds.  We were told he is probably going to be 80 pounds.  I've never had a big, big dog before...so this should be an interesting  journey.

Then we have Chico.  He's a hoot!  This boy is a mess...and Donny's best friend...when he is armed with the nerf gun. I love this pic because it shows Chico at his best..with a leaf in his beard & everything!  Hahaha...that's Chico for ya!

 Little princess Lola Bell.  Well, that's it...she's the spoiled rotten one.  Lola & I are out numbered by Donny, Chico & Copper, so needless to say...we stick together! 

I loved this picture of Nestle & Copper...Nestle is Donny's 120 pound, obese, chocolate Lab..She has totally taken Copper under her wing & I like to think that she is teaching him the "ways of life!!!"  :)

I had to add this picture of Boots...He's the meow meow that survives life with all the dogs...poor little fella has to hide in the trees to get a little peace & quiet!  

So, I may not be the constellation readin' ancient.....but these are MY  "Dog Days!!"

Long Time..No Post...

So much has happened here in the Golden house since that last post. It feels like its been 10 years since my last post. 

Ty graced us with his presence for a week.  It was b.u.s.y!  He had VBS in the mornings, and we tried to do fun stuff in the afternoon.  Poor little guy got so sick on this trip.  This insane stomach bug was going around his house...but I'm so glad that Donny & I didn't get it.  That Friday we went to Splash Kingdom.  It was sooo much fun!   Here's a few pictures from our week.

Group shot from the VBS Program.

Last weekend I went to Dayton & had an awesome weekend.  Laying out by the pool & visiting with the fam took up the majority of the weekend.  I was so excited because I got to see 2 of my high school friends...Keely & Amy!  We haven't seen each other since Keely's wedding 4 years ago.  Oh my!  It was a blast.  We really should do that more often. Catching up, great food & getting to meet little Avery was such a great time!  

There are about to be some changes around here...more of that to come in future weeks!

Weekend Review

Whoo hoo!  Made it through another weekend.  I'm almost looking forward to go back to work so I can rest....notice I said...ALMOST! 

This past weekend was the Bozeman Family Reunion.  The Bozemans are Mrs. Beth's (my mother in law) Mom's family.  So, Donny's MiMi's family.  This is my 4th year to be involved with this C-RA-ZY weekend.  The weekend gets kicked off on Thursday night...with the "drawing for teams."  They have a golf tournament on Friday, that they have so cleverly named...The Bozeman Open....That is taken.very.seriously! lol..

Donny & his momma were a team...and they won by 1 stroke!  In the last 5 years, Donny has won 4 times...What can I say..He's pretty amazing! ;)   Mrs. Beth has been practicing 3 or 4 days a week...and has been determined to get her name on that precious trophy.    Finally...she got it!  lol...

Friday night, I cooked supper for 13 people.  Not like a nice supper...just good ole tacos.  It only took 4 lbs of hamburger meat, 12 hard shells, 8 gordita tortilla things, 8 giant burrito things, a tub of sour cream, 2 bags of cheese & a pan of brownies...and finally everyone was fed. 

Saturday is the "Big day."  Lunch, horseshoes, washers, volleyball, apple bobbin', swing sets, a slip n'slide & supper keeps everyone entertained.  Whew weee...it was Hot!  I'm sure family reunions were way more exciting back in the day...before the wonderful world of facebook.  Now, everyone knows what you are doing, so there really isn't that much "new stuff" to share.  One of my conversations went like this..."I'm so glad you were able to come.  I was worried that you weren't able to get off work.  Yeah, I keep up with you on facebook!!"  haha...their response..."Kayla, your new office is beautiful!  How are Lola & Chico?  Now, tell me again when Donny goes back to the doctor."  I couldn't help but giggle...

Sunday is clean up day.  I got out of that this year...whoohooo! 

Normally, I am the annoying person with the camera..but I didn't bring it this year.  Sadly, I don't have any pics of this year to share with you!

This is Ty from Reunion 2010... 

Ty is staying with me again this week!  I'm so excited!!  He is going to VBS at IBC ..and is totally pumped!  I may sneak in a haircut for him, too! lol..

Happy week everyone!