Tulsa Zoo

Mark July 17, 2010 down as the hottest day on record in 2010. What did you do that day?? Well the most intelligent Ives' went to the Tulsa Zoo. Nobody told us it was going to be the hottest day ever (well maybe we didn't watch the news). Anyways I knew it would be hot, but foolishly thought that if we went first thing in the morning we would be ok. Actually it was an unplanned outing which doesn't happen all that often for us. We got to the Zoo around 10:00 and were out of there by 11:30 when the heat index was already 110. Lanie did miss her morning nap besides the 10 minutes she feel asleep on the way in the car (which also never happens). We overall had a great time besides the heat. Lanie was getting too tired and hot and honestly wasn't all that interested in the animals probably because of the hot and tired thing. Afterward we found a Braum's and grabbed some lunch. Notice the last pictures of Lanie stuffing her face. She loved her some Braum's fries. Also a special side note, the FREE ice cream with the order of a combo meal completely hit the spot after near heat exhaustion.

Kid's Camp 2010

Ridin' the bull!!!!

Isn't this picture so funny?? They are like checking each other out.

Crazy girl is all I can say.

Keep away from Lanie.

Lanie with her best bud Jared.

Lanie even helped out nurse Lori.

Three years ago we received a call from our Children's minister inviting us to be counselors at Kid's Camp. We were unsure with all the logistics at first, but prayed about it. We made the decision to go for it. Three years later I would have to say it was a pretty good decision. We both loved the camp experience. We have a set bible study to teach the kids that ties into the lessons from the pastors. They have awesome activities for the kids to have fun and get messy with in the afternoons. After our first camp adventure we knew this was something we would do again. Last year I decided to stay home since Lanie was just 2 months old. I didn't want to expose her to the July heat and let's be honest nursing in the middle of the night on a bunk sounds less than desirable. So I spent the week with my parents while Bart made the trip to camp. This year our family of three all adventured to camp. Yes we did take our one year old with us. Lanie (all of us) had a complete blast. Lanie's nap schedule couldn't have worked better with the camp schedule. We also had a couple of youth from the church to help us out with entertaining Lanie. I didn't take a whole lot of pictures because I never seemed to have my camera when I needed it. I will admit it was a crazy busy week keeping up with Lanie and camp responsibilities, but I wouldn't change a thing. Hope you enjoyed the pictures. For the life of me I can't figure out out to get the text above the pictures (please somebody help me!!).

Going one, Going twice

We have decided to put our home on the market. We are truly out of room since we are using our 3rd bedroom as a full time office. We work from home so can't really see a way around it. We have decided to build a lil bit bigger house in a near by neighborhood. I actually can't wait to be in that neighborhood. It seems such a great place to raise kids. On another note I am truly saddened to leave our current home. We love it so much. It was our first home as husband and wife. The home we brought our first child home. Lanie has met so many milestones in this home. It is emotional for me, but I know it has to happen in order for your family to expand further. Now before anyone speculates we are not pregnant just planning for the the future years.

If anyone knows of someone looking for a nice home in the Jenks area send them our way. It is going to be quite an adventure keeping our home show ready all the time, but hopefully it will be worth it.

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Happy Independence Day

Fourth of July on a Sunday is such a treat. I loved having a church service acknowledging the freedom that God has provided for us and soldiers that have fought for it. For one holiday this year I did remember to take a family picture after church. As you can see Lanie is already half asleep from missing her morning nap. We had a cookout with the Alexanders that evening. You can bet we had great food between Bart and Cheyenne. Menu was bacon chicken bites, bacon wrapped banana peppers (scrumptious), corn on the cob, potatoes, sauteed spinach, and a flag cake. Lanie loves playing with Bailey and Avery (or at least loves their toys). She stayed up till about 9:30 that night which hardly ever happens. She was mesmerized by the fireworks that we could see from our backyard. Again such great family time with good friends!!

Yee Haa

The weekend prior to the 4th of July we went to Freedom Fest at Ridgeway Church in Sapulpa. We have went the past several years, but this is the first time we got to enjoy all the fun stuff for kiddos. Lanie loved the ponys and all the food. She was too small for all the inflatables, but the ponies made up for it. She of course wasn't scared one bit. Poor Bart didn't get in any of the pics because someone has to take the pics right. Notice my excessive grip. I just can't ever trust that she won't just decide she is done riding and try to bolt off. Such a great family evening!!

Vacation to Lake of the Ozarks

At the beginning of June we traveled to Lake of the Ozarks in Osage Beach, MO. Our condo was right on the water as you can see from the pictures from our balcony. However we didn't get on the lake once. We didn't have much planned for the week besides relaxing and SHOPPING. There was an outlet mall 5 minutes away from the condo. Bart and I usually don't do much shopping, but boy did we have a shopping spree. We went to the mall everyday multiple times a day. It was just so nice to not have to rush and shop as long as we wanted. Of course we did have to shop around Lanie's nap schedule, but thanks so my parents we go to shop during her afternoon nap because most of the time they needed a nap while she was napping as well. I think she tends to wear them out. She is a very busy girl and keeps everyone on their toes constantly. We had such a great relaxing time and were so thankful my parents were able to come with us. We had a 3 bedroom condo which meant Lanie got her own room which was also a blessing since she goes to bed at 7:30. We had a hot tub on the balcony which you better bet I enjoyed every evening. I didn't take a whole lot of pics because let's face it we didn't do hardly anything. O on a side note we also had a massage therapist that actually came to our condo for a stress free massage experience. The best part of our vacation was coming home on a Friday. We had the whole weekend to do laundry, clean house, and get caught up before starting the work week (and reality). I totally recommend!!

1st Haircut

After Lanie turned one I broke down and got her first haircut. It was long long overdue, but I had made up my mind to wait to cut her hair till she was one so that is what I did. She did great. I think the 2nd to the last picture is so funny. She was looking at Daddy saying why are you letting them do this to me?? Her haircut turned out really cute and made her look like such a big girl. We have had to already go back for another hair cut. Her hair grows so fast and it is getting more and more curly which I love since I have thin straight hair. Looking forward to a life time of hair adventures!

Fun Adventures

I couldn't resist posting this picture. This lil goat had gotten out of the pen and hurt its lil nose. They were taking this lil guy to my Grandpa's to get doctored up. I might add that I had to catch this goat twice. I guess I still have some country in me.

This is my rocker chair from my childhood. My mom has saved it all this time.
Lanie really enjoyed it as you can see!!

Hope you enjoy the pics they are just a few from all our summer fun. This girl loves the water and out doors. At this point I don't have much to say. I think the pics kinda speak for themselves!