Nice to Meet You!

Lincoln is starting to say his friends names. If he sees their picture, he calls their name. Here are some of the names/nicknames he's come up with.



Auntie Holly = Hah ee
Friend Anna = Anna
Friend Ella = Ella (also, anyone in a tutu is named Ella, too)
Miss Megan = Mey Mey
Chance = Ckence

We are still working on Conner, Brenden and Audrey. So far, so good!

Other totally random words include:

Purple
Tee Tee
Flush
Potty
Marshmallow
Popsicle
Basketball
Tricycle
Soccer
Polo
Puma
Powder

He does the motions to the Aggie Yell "Farmer's Fight"

And finally, he can say/point to/recognize all but about 5 of his letters. Who really cares about X, J, H, anyway?

My Saturday

We went to watch Cason's baseball game. It was the first time we've seen him play this year. He did great and Lincoln loved watching the kids. He kept trying to sneak into the dugout and out on the field. He also enjoyed climbing up the little hill and sliding down. He got his very own scoop of orange sherbet and as it melted, he dropped it in his lap. Here are two shots of the end result.

Melted orange sherbet is a magnet for dirt..who knew?

Climbing up the hill to Mom.

My new favorite place to be.

I'm 21 months today!

60%

After checking out the grocery ads, I decided to do my weekly shopping at Tom Thumb. Nothing grabbed my attention at Kroger. Before store promotions and coupons, my total was $117.81. After discounts, promotions and coupons, my total was $47.73 for a savings total of %60. Even though I've stayed within my grocery budget the last 6-8 weeks, the good deals have been few and far between. I was excited to get a bunch of staples for our pantry. I have plenty of ground sirloin and chicken breast in the freezer, so we'll be set for another week.

Today's haul!

Some of my best deals from today.
Crystal Light - Free
Diet 7up 2 liter - Free
Diet Sunkist 2 liter - Free
4 Boxes of cereal $1.17 each
3 Large Jello pudding $0.16 each (we love parfaits around here)
2 boxes Wheat Thins $1.00 each
Juice boxes $0.50
2 jugs of Bleach $0.49 each

Found another grocery bag...a few more things.

And before you say anything...I don't buy paper towels or paper plates, but I got these today for pennies and I couldn't resist. I did buy 100% recycled foil, so it all balances out, right?

Weekly meal plan:

Wednesday: Spicy shrimp stir fry with veggies

Thursday: Bacon, spinach and Swiss Quiche and fruit salad

Friday: Burgers on the grill and fries

Saturday: probably grab a bite out

Sunday: Chipotle Lime Grilled chicken breast and roasted corn on the cob, watermelon, parfaits

Monday: Whole wheat spaghetti, green beans, bread

Tuesday: Always breakfast for dinner since I work until 8pm:)

Wedding Song

Ryan and I had 3 songs at our wedding. The first two were short Praise and Worship choruses We Fall Down and Surely the Presence. Then, my Dad, Steve (the minister who married us) and Keith (former CCBC music minister) sang Shine on Us. I love being in church or driving in the car and hearing one of those songs. It brings up such wonderful feelings and memories. I recently downloaded Shine on Us onto my IPOD. I don't know why I didn't think of it sooner, but if you had songs at your wedding, it might be fun to have these on your IPOD. I love finding little ways to stay connected with Ryan. This is an easy one!

Slip n Slide

Trying it out

Lincoln liked the water fountains. He was thirsty.

Getting a push from Daddy

Landing in the pool

Ladies Man

Is it football season yet?

My Little Tree Hugger

Feeding Anna some goldfish! Some of you might remember that Anna was Lincoln's Valentine this year. Looks like he's keeping things fresh. He's got her eating out of the palm of his hand:)

In other news, Lincoln has channeled his inner Yell Leader, and loves leading us in a hearty Farmers Fight! Hand motions and all. It is really fun to watch. He better practice considering he is going to be a Yell Leader for Halloween this year. Lincoln also got his haircut this week. If you like it short, take a good long look because we will be growing it out again. We like his hair long!

Engagement Pictures

Holly and Brian had some engagement pictures taken this weekend. Four months and counting until the wedding.

Memorial Day Weekend!

We had a fantastic Memorial Day Weekend. Probably one the of most fun weekends we've had in a while. Ryan got home early, so we kicked off the weekend with some Mexican Food at Manny's in Frisco with Mark, Shannon and Brenden. We love this place b/c it's halfway between each of our houses. Plus, we sit on the patio so the boys can be loud and they can run around.

Lincoln and Brenden

Look at my tummy!

No, you look at my tummy!

We blame our dads for our freaky white tummies!

Ryan's parents stopped by for a few hours on Saturday. We had church as usual on Sunday. After church we visited with Ryan's parents again. After nap, we shopped at the outlet mall. I returned my Mother's Day dress/shirt. Turns out this was actually a bathing suit cover up, not a dress. I repeat not a dress!

We went to a new park that's within walking distance from the house. They are finishing up the splash pad adjacent to it...we are so excited for this! Lincoln tumbled out of the slide face first into a pile of wood chips. His little face was shredded. Within a few minutes, he was back on the equipment. Thank goodness kids have short-term memory!

Monday we woke up and headed to the Children's Museum at the Science and Nature Museum in Fair Park with the Wedemeyers. Lincoln had a ball and loved that nothing was off limits. His favorite part was the water room, the fire truck was a close second. We enjoyed lunch at Freebirds. Yum. This was Lincoln's first visit to Freebirds. I think he's hooked.

Lincoln and Audrey

Digging for fossils

Climbing in the ant hill

Audrey, Lincoln and Ella

At the farm

Fightin' Fires

Watching Daddy milk the cow.

Monday night we picked up my parents and went to the amphitheatre at the Rec Center. We ate a picnic dinner and listed to a patriotic orchestra concert. Lincoln was captivated and didn't move until intermission. After he ate a snow cone, he got his second wind. It was a wonderful night and a wonderful end to a wonderful family-filled weekend.

Lincoln and my Dad listening to the concert

Guest Post

Check out my guest post over at Today's Housewife! Alicia "Miss Tuesday" is one of my oldest and best friends. Thanks for the invite, Alicia.

Hello Summer, I'm Lincoln

Even though the official start to summer is a few weeks away, we are seeing signs everywhere. I'm particularly excited about this summer with Lincoln. This time last year he wasn't walking or talking. Now, he's running and screaming, sliding and swinging, talking and laughing. We can't go on a walk without his commentary on every bird, bunny, airplane or stranger. He is all boy and loves being outside. Here is Lincoln enjoying what is sure to become a nigh time staple around our house this summer...Popsicles!

What says summer more than this shot?

Figuring out how to push it up

Anything for a Popsicle Mom