FUN IN OKLAHOMA

We usually take Coleman swimming for a couple hours to give Lacey time for much needed rest.

The Cole buddy in his shades.

Coleman has no fear of the water. He loves to jump in the shallow or deep ends of the pool. He loves to swim so much that it's a fight to get him out and leave even after 2 hours.

Relaxing in the shade while the guys swim.

Coleman with daddy relaxing in the hot tub Ahhhhhhhhhh
Just what the doctor ordered




We drove around the lake in Purcell where Chris grew up. Their were lots of Mallard ducks and Geese.

We visited the gave site of Chris' father who died in 2005, one year after Lacey and Chris were married. Sad that he lost his father at such a young age before he had his cute little family. He misses him so much.

Dinner at VAN"S PIG STAND. They have the best smoked ribs around. I have to eat there everytime I visit.

They all come with their own little personalities.

OUCH!!!

Wednesday I was cleaning the apartment, picking up toys, vaccuming, dusting, and laundry. I was straightening Lacey's couch cover as I have done many times before. I was tucking in the back cover and heard a SNAP! I pulled out my hand and saw that my knuckle was hanging and I couldn't hold it up, it just hung. I thought I had broken my finger. Lacey grabbed a popscicle stick and put it under the joint and wrapped it up so that it stayed straight. Later realizing that it was the knuckle that was hanging, Lance and I decided to go to the ER in Norman. They took 4 xrays and determined that I had snapped the tendon. Yay! I get to see the orthopedic surgeon when we get home and have surgery to repair the tendon. Of course it's on the hand that I write with.

PHOTOS OF DOMINIC

Hearing tests are mandatory in Oklahoma

FINALLY A CONNECTION

Coleman runs into the room, "Where's baby brother?" I lifted him up to see Dominic. He gave him a big kiss and a hug. Chris had to work til late so we picked out some videos for Coleman to watch while Lacey and I visited. I made up the extra bed and piled the pillows high. Coleman wanted to lay with his baby brother and watch the movie. He was so cute.

I HAVE A BROTHER

It took a few days for Coleman to warm up to his new little brother. It was more entertaining for a rambunctious 2 year old to run the halls of the hospital pushing elevator buttons and trying to open all the doors to the patient rooms. He wanted to see Dominic, give him a kiss but did not want to hold him or touch him. He loved pushing the baby cart all over the room banging it into the walls, repeatedly washing his hand, pushing all the buttons on the bed and monitor, and opening and closing the bathroom door. Lacey missed Coleman and enjoyed his visits. He could tolerate being confined to the room maybe 10 min before he was DONE! Diane and I took Coleman around the Womens Center where he found some revolving doors. Around and round and round he'd go.

WELCOME DOMINIC

Dominic came into this world on Thursday June 4th around 8:00 am
He weighed in at 8 lb. 8oz. 19 inches long

Coleman anticipating a peek at his little brother.
Beautiful baby boy.




Nothing comes close to the warmth, and softness of a new baby.

Mom did great. Nineteen minutes from begining to end
 

The Happy Family

Day Three Dominic has lost 8 ounces, and doing well. The pediatrition said he had plenty of weight to spare. No jaundice, no reflux, and kidneys are normal.

I love his double chin!

YARD ART

I love collecting yard art. You can find interesting and unusual things to put in your gardens at antique stores and garden nursery's, and my favorite are shopping at yard sales. This is my favorite piece of art in our rock garden. This wind mill was given to us my a neighbor who just didn't appreciate it for what it was. They really didn't want it in their yard so we were glad to have it. When the wind blows it rotates and the wheel is usually always activley turning. I love it.

Lance inherited this old mail box from his mom and dad. They had this in their yard for years growing up. It has his parents name and address scrolled on the top. He put it in our vegetable garden and lined it with wire to hold all the rocks that we have taken out of our garden over the years. The mail box itself hold garden gloves and some tools.I found a basket hanger to fit over it for flower baskets which I haven't yet planted.
You can find unusual shapes of rocks anywhere you go. I love to bring home a rock from every place we have ever been. We went camping with some friends to Capital Reef down South on some private property. Lance and I found this long rock with a split in it. When we found the other two rocks we decided to make an "Arch" to represent the Southern part of Utah.

I wish I could afford more of these ceramic mushrooms. They come in a variety of colors and shapes and sizes. Carol's nursery sales them on 5th South Bountiful. I love them. They look real cute in flower pots on porches and decks. They are expensive though.

Another mushroom

A girl friend and I spent the summer a few years ago and made birdhouses in her garage. It was so fun. She taught me a lot. Especially how not to saw off my fingers in the electric saw and how not to put a nail in my hand with the nail gun. Very important information!

In the summer I put a solar light in this lantern.

I love flowers in my gardens. But I've learned not to buy cheap Wallmart specials because they do not hold up in the heat and sun and they break. These I found 3 years ago at a botique. They are heavy, strong and have held up nicely.

These flowers are not so strong but they have done well the last few years. They are also from a botique. Pick ones with hardy, stout rods that you poke in the ground.

I found these cute pokers this year. I have several in my flower pots. They look old and rustic.

This one was missing and arm but I liked it anyway

Another bird house. I'm always on the look out for barn wood.

I like these single glass stakes also. When the sun hits the glass they are so pretty.

The ferns below complement the Hostas and do well in the shade

If you have a place in your yard that is mostly shade but part sun, Hostas do so well. I love Hostas. They come in a variety if color and grow different sizes. Our Hostas have done real well this Spring. Every year they double in size, so then they need to be divided and trans planted. You don't need to spend a lot of money on Hostas because they can be divided about every 2 years, and you have more and more to plant in your garden.

Another variety

More Hostas

They got so big this year!

Look around your yard or house and see what fun things you can incorporate into your yard to make in fun and inviting. Yard sales are great for finding fun things. Use your imagination.