I'm so loving these beautiful early fall days, and I say to Mother Nature, "Bring it baby, bring it." I love being able to open the windows and hear the children screaming at each other....gives me a better taste as to what the neighbors hear in our backyard!
As Rick stated so eloquently last night, "You've been a terrible blogger." Rrrreally. We've had lots going on and I think the last few months since Rick's accident had finally caught up with me. I am finally starting to feel like my old self.
Rick had one of the screws removed from his ankle back in the end of August. He's now fully mobile and getting around so beautifully. There is barely a distinguishable limp as of today. He even rode is motorcycle (he actually tried to sneak off to work on it, but I caught him and gave him the evil eye in the front drive as he rode by) to work on Friday and took a drive to Stillwater yesterday with a big group of crazies. I think he is finally starting to feel normal, because he keeps threatening to tear into our master bath.....the last remnants of the 80's in our home.
School is in full swing now and Ariana and Evan are loving their teachers and classes. Tye Hill on the other hand starts saying, "Me no school, no church." about 4 miles before we even get near the school. It doesn't matter what time of day. We did have 2 small victories last week, he didn't cry when I left him at school either day and he said he had a great day playing with "his Lily". Yea!!!!
Evan started fall t-ball on the EASI Muckdog's team, but after 2 games that didn't end until 8:40pm (one on my birthday no less) we had to throw in the towel. Those that know us well, know that we are referred to as the "bed nazi's" and starting this next week the tball schedule ramped up to 2 games per week all starting at 7:15pm....you know where this is going....too late for the Safi tribe. Evan doesn't seem too devastated, he was more obsessed about keeping home plate clean of dirt than anything else, though he could hit the snot out of the ball and he was so darling in all the get-up. Does anyone else find this time during a school night for a 4 year old a little crazy? Sorry Amy, I know you think I'm nuts!!!!
I also celebrated my 35th birthday with little fanfare! My dear friends Genifer and Amy did come kidnap me with champagne, luxe mani's and pedi's and fine dining the night before my birthday. I truly hadn't laughed that hard in a long, long time! Thank you from the bottom of my heart, my dear, dear friends. That evening meant more to me than you know!
The boys, Bebe and I made a trip to the OKC Zoo one beautiful Friday afternoon, much to Ariana's disgust. And the children and I took a long weekend in Red River, NM and crashed the first part of Bebe's and Gan-Gan's vacation. It was wonderful to have a change of scenery and to smell the fresh, cool mountain air. The children had a wonderful time hiking, throwing stones in the stream and they even learned to fish, though we never caught anything! Rick stayed at home because with all the time he's taken off this year for his leg, he can't bear to be away from his practice. He quickly discovered that he actually likes the chaos that the children and I provide around the house.....too quiet without us. Bebe and Gangan stayed another 5 days, and we are so glad they are finally home.
Ariana is still taking Equestrian lessons and good ol' mom started last week.....wow is it harder than it looks and jeez I didn't know I had some of those muscles...pictures to come at a later date when I don't look so stupid on the horse!
We are looking forward to a fun-filled fall with OSU home football games, the Pumpkin Patch or Pumpkin City as Evan calls it, Fall Break, Mistletoe Market, Hope's Harvest Luncheon, Clegern Fiesta, First Pres Festifall and everything else in between....hoping this blog finds you healthy and blessed..........Peace, Love and Coffee.
