Bachelorette Nights

So back in the day (pre-marriage) I used to have nights to myself where I didn't have anyone to worry about except me. Ate anything I wanted (chicken wings and ice cream), and watched movies in my pj's. Well I have a family now and things have changed a bit, added a husband, daughter, two dogs and a cat all added to the mix. Well every third night it's just me and my girls, and sometimes it's chaotic and sometimes it's perfect. Tonight was one that was perfect, maybe not by anyone else's standard, but by mine.
It was a soggy fall day, chilly and wet all day long so it was an inside only day. We were supposed to be enjoying a sunny day at Six Flags, but decided to cancel due to the fine weather. So after breakfast we headed to "the Target" and got her a new game and some hot chocolate. We headed home and put in the new computer game and Havely just amazed me with her intelligence. She was able to match three letters words without any pictures or clues, smart kid I have! After playing some games we laid down and took a nice long afternoon nap listening to the rain. For the evening I asked Havely to pick our dinner menu and she decided on some delicious Mac and Cheese. So I took time slaving over the burner making the blue box and we pulled up some chairs in the living room and put in a movie. We sat down and ate our gourmet dinner and watched Monsters vs. Aliens. I loved her interpretation of what was happening. Then she cuddled up on the couch with me and we finished the movie together. I have to confess, I didn't really pay attention to the movie, watching my daughter was more entertaining. As I sat with her my arms wrapped around her I realized that our bachelorette dinners and evenings are going to be limited. I was quickly reminded by some kicks and jabs in my belly that soon we are adding a boy to the mix. So at this time I will take my girls time in by the minute and soak it all up. Sooner than I know I will be adding posts about my evenings that make my heart swell with my daughter...and my son. 10.11.09

A good friend is hard to find, hard to lose, and impossible to forget...

We have lots of people that we interact with in life, some make a difference, some are just there, and a small few become part of our heart. I was so fortunate that in my lifetime I have been able to have a friend that mirrored my soul and made me a better person by having her in my life. Alison Berry, a simple name for a very charismatic girl, you couldn't find another person with more life in her. When I was with her there was no such thing as time, breakfast on a Saturday would last until 4, a quick coffee would be at least 3 hours, and when we cracked a bottle of wine (or more), forget about it ever ending. We laughed together, cried together, helped others together, and had plans on doing all that until we were wrinkled sour grapes. On October 1, 2009 the course of our plans was changed and she was taken from my world in an automobile accident. At this time the pain is immense and I just cannot imagine how I will be able to get by without her in my life. When you lose a piece of your puzzle it will just never look the same. I loved her so much and would give anything to hear her voice one more time, make one last day of plans, sing one more song at the top of our lungs, and just get one more hug. I love you Ali and you will always be part of my life. 10.04.09

It's a Boy!!!

We'll the viewing party (ultrasound) was September 24, 2009 and the Thomas family went with anticipation to find out who would be joining us. Havely didn't really understand what was going on, but she was so excited to see the baby that was in mommy's tummy. We began the ultrasound and with in minutes, my son opened his legs wide up and showed us what he had. Jaaron wasn't paying attention, he was dealing with getting Havely comfortable. I glanced over to him and said Jaaron look, it's a boy. The look on my husband's face was priceless. I could see that he was elated, while I on the otherhand was in total shock. I had been thinking for weeks that it was a girl and just mentally going through the pregnancy thinking I had ladybugs things to buy to decorate. We left the office, Jaaron feet not even touching the ground, Havely leading me to the door because I was in such disbelief. I just don't know what to do with a boy, we have been a group of all females for so long. After I got over the shock though I settled into excitement about the little guy that I would see soon. He is going to take my heart just like Havely took Jaaron's and Opa's. I have good friends with boys that are offering advice, clothing, and laughs. We are looking forward to meeting you Grant Robert Thomas, see you in January!!! 09.24.09

Trip to Wyoming 2009

Every year we get a chance to travel back up to the Rockies and enjoy some family time and relaxation. This year we had a great time. We spent two evenings in Alpine, had a family party that 79 people attended, and got to watch the video of my Grandparents who are in their late 70's skydiving! We then traveled to Salt Lake City to have another family get together with the crazy bunch there, and again ate too much, but got to go to the bakery and enjoy the best pasties ever! The next day it was on to Wyoming for a week and the weather decided to show us what it feels like to be in the mountains again. For the beginning of the week we enjoyed being cozy in some long pants and sweatshirts, which was welcome coming from 100 degree temps in San Antonio. Through out the week we enjoyed playing croquet, eating (mom's cooking and taco time), and relaxing. Havely spent most of her time in her cabin cooking up some delicious plastic food, and entertaining her Nana and Opa. For two evenings Havely got to go see the horses and Opa saddled them up for her and she got her first chance to ride. She loved it, her face was glowing with happiness! Then the problem was to tell her that she eventually had to get off, she pretty much would have rode the horse home if she could have. We had a wonderful visit, got to just sit out on the patio and enjoy the weather, the food, and the conversation. It is hard to live this far away from Wyoming, but Texas is where are hearts and feet are firmly planted. 8/30/09

Giant Blue Goat

Let me just start off by telling you that my daughter is a little abnormal. Not crazy weird abnormal (well sometimes), but she just likes unusual things. At the beginning of April, right before she was turning the big 3, she became fascinated with goats. Not just any goat, blue goats. Now like any parent I wanted to make sure that she got the present she desired so much for the birthday. So I got on the Disney website and ordered the Baby Einstein blue goat. Thank god it arrived on her birthday. I waited for Jaaron to get home and then we let her open the box. The look on her face and they way she screamed "it's a blue goat!" was enough happiness for me to live on for a year, I have never seen excitement like that. Now blue goat sleeps with her and he has traveled to many destinations with us, even the beach. Now just recently this story has developed even a bigger twist. There is a mysterious GIANT BLUE GOAT that comes into her room at night and tries to steal the baby blue goat from her. I know that kids at this age develop imaginary friends sometimes and I guess hers is a giant blue goat, I mean why not? So now everywhere we go, and I do mean everywhere, she tells anyone she comes in contact with about this giant blue goat. It is pretty entertaining and she discusses him with such exuberance that it makes the story even more entertaining. She tells me that she yells at him to go away at night, and apparently during the day he works at a pizza parlour. Ahh the life of a goat. I am sure there aren't many little girls out there who have blue goats as friends, and I would like to think my child is just very inventive. Who knows what's next for the Thomas Troop...
August 14, 2009

It's Already August???

Well everyone has to start somewhere and this is my beginning to blogging. 2009 has been a good year for us but as usual the clock seems to be spinning at a faster rate than we thought possible. Jaaron and I finally got away for a "big kid" vacation in February and had a great time soaking up the sights and sounds of Vegas. The spring was filled with visits from Opa and Nana and Grandma and Grandpa Broadbent even made a trip south in April. Miss Havely turned the big three in April and was spoiled by aunts and grandparents of course. We took a trip with Opa and Nana in May to the Texas coast and stayed in a condo for a few days, we had a great time and of course our little beach baby didn't want to leave! At the end of May, Jaaron and I found out that we are going to have Baby T the sequel in January and couldn't be more excited about it. The summer months have been too hot to handle so not much activity has gone on, but will resume when the sun decides to give us a break. We have decided to take our own break and are leaving for Wyoming next week. Getting back to the Rockies and some nice cool air will do the entire family good, I think going to Wyoming is better than any therapy money can buy.