Monday, December 28, 2009

This post is boring. I'm not too proud to admit it.

Mia's first Oakdale shirt. It's so funny how everyone thinks she is actually going to go to school next year. No church, no problem. Food and fellowship is what it's really all about anyway.
Well, that face about sums up his holidays. He refused to participate in anything that did not involve him beating something with a drumstick,which is why he still has unopened presents under the tree.Snow ice cream. Yes, I realize Mia's eyes are covered up and no, there wasn't a better picture than this.

Sunday, December 27, 2009

Don't mess with Ahmo


You asked for it, kid.

Monday, December 21, 2009

Action shots

Wednesday is closing night. Mia will then immediately go into an attention detox program. It won't be pretty.

Saturday, December 19, 2009

Dear Aidan,

In exactly 15 minutes Mia will be showing up at your birthday party dressed like this. It wasn't a battle I was willing to fight, although I did insist she not offer to give out any autographs. It is your party after all.

Thursday, December 17, 2009

The God of second chances

Meet Adam.
Oklahoma Christan gave Adam a chance, and then a second chance, and then a third chance, and then.....he made it!
Today I got to help give Adam a graduation party and I could not have been more proud.

Adam, thank you for showing me what it's really all about.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

The Doc

Playing doctor took a disturbing turn when the power tools were introduced.

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Some of her many fans

"Oh, OK. If you insist."










Thanks so much for coming to watch!
(This was her reaction last night in the green room when I told her her teachers were here to see her in the play. Too bad you can't hear the high pitched vibrato that she was singing at the top of her lungs, although if you have seen the play then you know the sound I am talking about!)

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Remind me to never shower again.

I officially choose my own filth over having to scrub marker off of faces, out of carpet, and off of walls.
All that and I still only got one leg shaved....

Sunday, December 6, 2009

It's true, we're expecting

The newest addition to the Lashley family will be here in six to eight weeks. Meet "The Spencer" from this lovely company. Dear Spencer,

I have searched for you for two years now. Know that you have been dreamed of, yearned for, and loved ever since I first laid eyes on you. We all wait in eager anticipation of your arrival. I hope and pray you will adjust to your new life here in suburbia. As wonderful as this place is, I feel I must warn you that there are two tiny little monsters that live here. They resemble big people but are much more disgusting and will probably not appreciate your beautiful, simple modern design. I will do my best to protect you from their grimy fingers and snotty faces, but I can't promise you anything. They are scary little time bombs just ticking away, which is why I insured you for ten years and am confident it will be the best money I ever spent.

All my love,

Summer

Friday, December 4, 2009

This is bliss.

They've already reserved their rooms at Tealridge. Yes, that's a white tree in the background.
That white tree has restored my faith in the Christmas season.
And if it actually gets decorated this year, I will truly believe in Christmas miracles.
Our sad little gingerbread house.
Even a Christmas miracle couldn't have saved that baby.
I wonder of Tealridge would frown on this?

Raegan and Mia painstakingly decorated my entire house with ribbons and about ten rolls of tape.
Anyone that is willing to work ten times harder than I am to decorate my house for the holidays gets to keep their masterpieces up all season.

Assuming I'm buzzed on ten cups of coffee, I love days like this.

Thursday, December 3, 2009

I'm only posting this to document my husband in leopard print.
After his haircut he said, "Mommy, my hair not crazy anymore."

Tuesday, December 1, 2009