First Tooth

Well, we finally lost the tooth that has been literally hanging on for a couple of weeks now. She called me frantically from the bath tub to tell me it came out! Since Daddy is out of town until tomorrow night, we've decided to write the tooth fairy a note tonight and tell her that we are going to wait until Sunday night to hand over the tooth so he can see it. Here is our first picture!

25 Random Things

I've gotten a couple of emails with these so I figured I would go ahead an blog it to save time. There isn't too much random about my life, but here is what I came up with....enjoy!

1. I'm an only child
2. I love to cook, but don't get to do it as often as I would like.
3. Purple is my favorite color
4. I played basketball, volleyball, and was a cheerleader in high school
5. I grew up showing horses
6. The Container Store is one of my favorite places to go....all that organizing stuff makes me happy.
7. I could sleep 10 hrs a night (if my kids would let me).
8. I love text messaging!
9. My favorite bands/singers are Oasis, The Fray, and Michelle Branch
10. I wish I were a writer
11. I love to travel
12. I would love to drive a race car
13. I'm terrified of heights
14. The Cheesecake Factory is my favorite place to eat
15. I LOVE the Twilight book series (Although I'm sure you already knew that from my other posts)
16. I love to snow ski, though I haven't been since I was in high school.
17. I'm incredibly competitive
18. Christmas is my favorite holiday
19. I love staying at home with my kids, even though it's the hardest job I've ever had.
20. I haven't balanced a check book since high school (thank goodness for online banking)
21. I've secretly always wanted to try out on American Idol (stop laughing)
22. I always wanted at least 4 kids....ha ha, we're SO done after 2.
23. I love it when you can see the vacuum lines in the carpet (little OCD)
24. I love to go fishing
25. My favorite TV shows are Lost, The Mentalist, and So You Think You Can Dance

Camping Full Time

Since Jaime has been exposed to Twilight, I thought I would update everyone on recent activities. Jaime should be finished with the fourth book this week, which means things should return to normal.......or what I would call normal for us.

Recently we discovered that Reece has gotten big enough to get out of his crib. Typically at night or when he is napping is the only time he goes without his helment. In an effort to keep him from having that head injury we always worry about, Reece got himself a year round tent. Take a look, he actually likes it........up until the point we zip him in. Now all he needs is a flashlight and fishing pole.

Speaking of head injuries, Reece recently lost a battle with the wall. Check out this nice little bruise on his forehead. Fortunately we had infused earlier that morning.

Recently, I notice several golf carts in my dad's pasture. After negotiating "a steal" with him, I aquired one of them. It took some work getting it going, but it really has turned into Olivia's favorite pastime. She had her friend over last week and we had quite the adventure.

After high centering on some rocks at the lake behind our house, Olivia and I decided that some adjustments needed to be made. After checking out craigslist, we agreed on a lift kit, new offroad tires, new vinyl and a rear seat so more friends can come along. There is still some work to do, but here is the progress. Olivia just loves driving her kart around the house.

And finally...........I wanted to share an unsolicited piece of advice I received last week when I was in Denver. As many of you know, I travel quite a bit which keeps me from home a couple days each week. An old friend reminded me of this to keep our priorities in check:

When it comes to Money: You can earn it, steal it, find it, win it, inherit it, and more...
When it comes to Time: Time is non-negotiable.....

Where's Jaime??

Okay, well I'm a little embarrassed to admit but I've have been sucked into the world of the Twilight book series. I'll tell you I am TOTALLY obsessed!! I read the first book in three days, then the next one I read the first 522 pages on Friday! I have never read anything like them before. Thank goodness I have several friends who have read them before because I have needed them to coach me through each one. I am working on the third one now, and am trying to pace myself. I know, it's totally sad that I'm 32 and am into these teenager vampire books...but it's true, a the books are great! So, if anyone is looking for ideas on something good to read....two thumbs up from me.

My Big Redneck Wedding????

Okay, the other night I was looking for something that was not depressing, stressful, or thought provoking...ahhhh CMT's "My Big Redneck Wedding". OMG this has got to be the funnest thing I've ever seen!! It was so ridiculous that I couldn't turn the channel. It's a little like Jerry Springer was a few years ago.....everyone secretly watched, but no one wanted to admit it. Well, if you're looking for a really good laugh with a bonus of feeling GREAT about your lives, check it out!!! Here's a little taste for you.....FYI - some of it may not be kid friendly :o)

http://www.cmt.com/videos/misc/202846/my-big-redneck-wedding-preview.jhtml?

Cowan...........Reece Cowan.

2009

Well, I had all these great intentions on posting a really great blog of all our major happenings in 2008 with a month by month summary and pics....but after working on it for almost a week now, I decided in bed last night not to do it. All in all, we had a really good year in 2008 but I'm ready to move on to a new year! This year will bring all kinds of exciting stuff for us. Reece's Hemophilia is a continuous learning process, but we welcome all the knowledge we can get. My hope is that his body continues to react well to the prophylaxis and that we have no major issues to overcome (might be wishful thinking, but what the heck). My big girl will start Kindergarten this year which is just way too crazy to imagine. Isn't she still in diapers and throwing food off of her highchair to the dogs?? Where have the years gone? David and I will celebrate our 9th anniversary next month, which is also hard to believe. Seems like just yesterday we were moving to Oklahoma and planning our wedding.

I'm going into 2009 with an open mind and heart! It's such a relief to not have specific resolutions but just ongoing goals such as being a better friend, daughter, wife and mother. Loving and living life to the fullest and enjoying every moment, no matter how unremarkable it may seem.

Wishing you all a year full of happiness, health and love!