Geared up for Sooner Football!

Can you smell it? No, not a poopie diaper... the smell of autumn. You know that certain hint in the air that trumpets the arrival of: a new school year, changing leaves, and of course Oklahoma Football. Usually the smell is ushered in on the first cool winds of September, after Labor Day but before homecoming. This year, however, it arrived this afternoon with a cool front that ended our insane streak of 100+ degree weather. It was slight, but there is no mistaking it's proclamation.
And just in time to enjoy the fall, Nenaw sent Lily this new Laz-Y-Boy kiddy chair known as a "Bumbo" that is perfect for lounging around, throwing back a few milkskies, gnawing on a few pretzel shaped teething biscuits, and downing a couple of jars of Gerber "dogs with mustard and relish" goo.
We have secretly wired the chair to emit warm waves of therapeutic massage-like sensations when the Sooners are on television. We have also rigged a slight electrical charge that will emit twinges of discomfort when Oklahoma State or any team from Texas comes on the big screen. (We also up the juice exponentially when the Teletubbies or Barnie is showing).

Return of the Lily-nator.

O.K. I get the message. I realize it's been a few weeks sense we've hung out on the ole blogspot, but not much has changed. Besides being able to walk, carry on a conversation, and sport curls, Lily is virtually the same little girl she was the last time you saw this blog.

Now, although that's not entirely true, life does continue to slowly and methodically move forward. I find myself sitting here wondering where the summer went? It seems every weekend was packed with some type of adventure-riddled activity that left us with fantastic memories and a great case of sleep deprivation. For example, last week Dylan and I spent a weekend in the swamps of Louisiana sharing some serious father / son time. We canoed with alligators, swam with beavers, chased armadillos, snagged a catfish and provided the local mosquito population with a generous donation of blood. Shauna, Micah and Lily decided to make a quick trip to Memphis to help Aunt Rebecca settle in to her new apartment.

So, here we sit saying adios to summer (101 degrees) and hello to a new school year. Lily celebrated her big 4 month b-day last week and she is without question growing like a ... weed? nah, she's growing more like a turnip. Her fat cheeks are more kissable everyday. No matter what time of day it is, or what mood you may find yourself in, when she flashes that big toothless milk-eatin' grin at you... you simply run as fast as you can and get yourself some slobbery sugar. I don't know what it is but life just seems a little sweeter after that. Her arms and legs are starting to get that Michelin-Man-You-Can-Roll-a-Rolo-Malt-o-Meal look that works so well on Lily; but, not so much on me. She smiles all the time. Loves to chuckle. Not a big fan of oatmeal. Recognizes her family. Drools often. Sings every morning. and loooovvvvveeeesss her mama!

Sally (Shauna's mom) made this dress for Stephanie (Shauna's sister) 29? years ago. I think there are photos of both Steph and Shauna in this dress.