Walkers' Trail

Reid, or this would be an appropriate time to call him Feedy Reidy , had his two-month check-up appointment. Great news - he weighed in at 10 pounds and 9 ounces and was almost 24 inches long. That means he is back on the actual growth chart for weight (25%) and 50% for both height and head circumference. Just perfect! He gained 2 pounds in 2 weeks once we started adding the rice cereal to his bottles (no reflux AND he was actually eating food!). We followed our doctor's visit with a playdate and donuts with friends. Thanks, Lauren, for having us over and thanks, Erryn , for coming to play! Lauren had her fourth child, Cade , in March and Erryn had her third child, Landrey , in April. So, with Reid in May, we had fun with our TEN children eating donuts. Good to see you two and your families!

Kyle helped me (really, I helped Kyle!) make this yummy 4th of July treat. Inspired by an idea from Aunt Kelly, we took off with a 9x13 rice krispie dessert decorated like the American flag. And who really knew that the box of red fruit roll-ups actually meant that the roll-ups would have writing all over them!?!? Not me! it kind of ruined some of our stripes! It was a great hot-day activity and a good learning lesson about the 50 states and 13 colonies for both of the boys!

Below are just some cute photos of our little fella during his sixth week! He will turn two months next week - amazing how fast it has flown!

A month ago, my pledge sisters decided to try to get together! There were only eight of us who were able to make it to the park but it was a great group of eight! These girls below, along with about four others who weren't able to come, were my greatest joys in college aside from meeting Jason. So many of my great memories at OSU include some or all of these fabulous women. Just from this group, we have people in Missouri, California, Texas, Virginia, and then four are still in Oklahoma. Most haven't been together in around six years! Amazing. It's been 13 years next month since we went through greek recruitment and chose to be members of Kappa Alpha Theta. What a quick 13 years! We're all married; most are moms; PhD accomplished; Masters accomplished; business owners and home managers (!). What a great group! Erryn , in the dark pink, had a baby 2 months before this, and Reid was only three weeks old! She was also my "pot luck" roommate and so it's real...

Reiders - Reido - Reido Mosquito - Feedy Reidy - Mr. Reid - Reido Speedo These are just a few of the lovely nicknames our son now has. We have no idea why we call him those but we do. Won't he be thrilled? Many of you know that Reid has been a struggle when it comes to the eating department. This past week has proven no different. Just for keeping, here's a quick recap of the past seven weeks: Weeks 1 and 2 - nursing. I thought he was doing great - proper swallowing, latch, cheek movement. I have spent 2 years of my life nursing kids so I had experience. However, Reid only eats about 1/3 of what he should while at the breast. This was awful for his weight gain as well as for my milk supply. Result: Two Week Check - 6 lb 10 oz Weeks 2-5 - pumping 8 times a day and providing bottles. Weekly weight checks at the post office. Result: 8 lbs Week 5 and 6 - Vacation to Minnesota. Still pumping bottles until he suddenly decides to spit up nearly everything that enters his mouth. ...

Grant and his good buddy, Hudson, decided during kindergarten that they were going to become businessmen like their dads and earn money this summer. And so begins the classic lemonade stand!!! Hudson has a twin sister and an older sister - all four of them worked to set up their stand outside one of their dad's restaurants in town, which is good for lemonade traffic during 100 degree days! They made $49.00, and after taking out expenses, each child earned $11.00. Grant has decided to thank Hudson's dad by taking his $11.00 and going to buy an Eskimo Joes t-shirt from his store! At least he is learning a little bit of a business work ethic. He said his allowance would then go to savings and the church since all of his work money was going to be spent. :) Jason stopped by during his lunch hour to enjoy a delicious cup of lemonade, and then Hudson and Grant's buddy, Brody, also came to support their efforts! You may remember Brody from last year's NBC Kid's Newscaster...

It's (around) my 20 th year and Jason's more a fan nowadays than me, too, after his six years of heading north to Fair Hills Resort in Minnesota. We had a great trip - even with a five week old baby - and love the true joy, friendliness, relaxation, and beauty of this resort. Our pictures each year are pretty repetitive but it's fun to capture the boys different ages doing some of the same activities. This year marks a different experience for us - not only did we have a teeny tiny wee one, but my parents were unable to come. We missed their presence, their golf cart and their grandson time! :) Yet we were able to spend quality time with my lifelong friends and their spouses and get to know the personalities of their kids. Here we are! Off we go! This was the only nap the two big boys took the entire 29 hours we were in the car. And it only lasted around 45 minutes. At least they did it together! Pelican Rapids, MN - annual tradition. Except this year, as they went down to...

After 14 1/2 hours in the car yesterday, we arrived home safely from yet another year at Fair Hills Resort in Minnesota. The weather was perfect - highs of low 80's and around 60 at night. This heat in Oklahoma is crazy and we are so thankful to have missed 9 days of it! Also, thanks to Aunt Kelly for sending in more quarters for Grant's collection! We appreciate it. Pictures following soon - 7 loads of laundry today and trying to get the house situated to begin another week!