I didn't see you because I have 50 wicker baskets blocking my view...

This is the lovely excuse "Mr. Old man I forgot to button up my shirt", gave me after plowing into me at the inner section of 264 and Old Missouri yesterday.  Somehow that tid bit of info didn't exactly make me feel sympathetic and the police didn't care for it either, enter the breath-a-lizer test at 9am in the morning.  All chiding aside, I'm so thankful no one was hurt especially Miss Sweet Pea who was in the back seat, Dude has insurance so in the whole scheme of things it's not a big deal.  Onto more fun things, last week we spent the week with my Family at Buffalo River, we stayed in a wonderful lodge (highly recommend for large groups, www.cedarcrestlodge.net) right on the water and everyone had a blast, especially all the boys (big and little).  We were so thankful that Grandma Norma and Granny Carolyn got to come too, they are so loved by all and made the trip that much better.  They were also so generous with their time and babysat Scarlett A LOT so that Dave and I could hike. The Buffalo has always been one of our favorite places and it was great to get out and enjoy God's glory. However, I do have to say that either the trails got much harder since last year or I must be lugging around about 25 extra lbs...unfortunately I fear it's the latter.  SO, I'm doing something about it, the baby weight afforded me a beautiful, healthy, little girl but now it has worn out its welcome, hopefully by blogging this ugly truth, I will be able to stick to it and be back in all my cute Seven and Citizen jeans before my bday on 09/24. Oh how I long for those jeans to fit, I am a jean FREAK.  Here are some pics from the week, I still don't know how to post a pic and write about it, then post another, it never comes out right.  Help would be appreciated...

One more thing, I'm back to work next week, technically my start date is a week from today (Friday) but I'm thinking I may just go back Monday to get in a full week, either way it's going to kill me leaving Scarlett, please pray for me as I am truly struggling with finding the trust and inner peace to leave her.

A little this and a little that

I hope everyone had a great 4th! We went to the farm for burgers and then headed to the Naturals game to watch big Dave throw out the first pitch!  Since I haven't blogged it previously I will use this time to say how proud I am of my wonderful husband.  When I was barely pregnant David had the opportunity to apply for a job a Great Southern Bank, opening in Rogers.  The interview process went really well but disappointingly, the bank opening was going to be delayed so they decided not to hire anyone.  We had basically put the job out of our minds when, out of the blue, my last month of pregnancy, they called Dave again and asked him to reapply for the management position as they were ready to move forward. After several interviews and stressful weeks, DAVE GOT THE JOB!  It could not have come at a better time for us, as this enabled me to take my full twelve weeks of maternity leave and stay home with Scarlett.  Thus the reason for the throwing of the first pitch, quite an honor and I must say he was pretty awesome, I was only disappointed they didn't offer him any baseball pants to wear...those are pretty hot. 
On to baby news...we had our dreaded 8 week appointment today where Scarlett got her shots, we definitely know what the "hurt" cry sounds like now and I hope not to hear it again for some time.  It was a little traumatic for her at the time but today she has just slept and slept so hopefully she will feel lots better tomorrow.  Her weight was 11.3 and she is 23.25 inches long.  That is the 61% for weight and the 83% for height...long and lean...where the heck did she get that?
This Sunday we leave for the annual family trip to Ponca, we upgraded to the Cedar Crest lodge this year and I'm pretty excited about it.  Heath, Andrea, and Luke have been gone for a month so we are so looking forward to spending the week with them and everyone else. Even Granny and Grandma are coming this year, I have a feeling that has to do more with the Grandbabies than the scenery but we'll take them however we can get them! Here are some pics of the last few days, somehow I didn't get one good picture of Scarlett's 4th of July outfit, the bow lasted all of an hour but I do love the red checked shirt and denim bloomers, she was so cute.