Bath time is the best time

Roman LOVES baths. He goes crazy when he's in one and no one and nothing stays dry for long. Everytime we would get him out he would get real upset so John Mark started draining the water while Roman was still in and they sit there and wave bye bye to the bath and now its no big deal getting out. Kuddos John Mark.

Speaking of John Mark he's is sick now, but being the resposible worker that he is he went to work and school (which is where he is right now). I'm hoping he doesn't get what Roman had, but he's had fever today. We'll see when he get home how he's feeling.

I'm looking forward to tomorrow I'm headed to Fort Smith with Jaclyn to see if she's having a boy or girl . I'm going with boy -I will update when I get home tomorrow.

Well here are some pics from bath time tonight.

Roman loves giving kisses (most of the time).Yesterday John Mark gave me a kiss while we were sitting on the couch. Roman smiled really big so He pulled him on the couch with us. When John Mark kissed me Roman would lean in for a kiss too. it was cute. We tried to get a picture, but they were all blurry. This isn't a great picture, but it makes the point. instead of a group hug we here at the Laney's have a group kiss ; )

Thanks everyone

Thanks everyone for your advice. I took him to see Dr. Jackson about his rash. Apparently this fever then a subsequent rash is going around. So hopefully none of your kiddos get it. Anyways, when I was there I asked him about the head banging and his advice mirrored all of yours. He said its common and that letting him do it is the only thing you can do. Paying any attention to it would just encourage it. So basically I don't see it. He's still doing it, but hopefully he will quit it soon. Thanks again for the advice though.

Cows say MOO

Roman started mooing at the cows this week. When he sees the cows he lets out a moo. Seriously it doesn't get much cuter.

Mom Advice Everybody

Ok its 12:30 at night and I'm sitting here listening to my son scream in his bed. We've been at it for almost 2 hours. I've taken him out put him in bed with me, played with him in the living room, rocked him , and nothing seems to be soothing him. He's not happy unless he's playing in the living room. What do you do? He's been sick for the past two days. yesterday he was running 101.7 temp, and today he broke out in a rash. I called the peds clinic, but they assured me it was just a virus, and that it would clear up, but I hate seeing him miserable.

Anyways, thats not the point of this post. i'm actually concerned about some other things. When Roman is frustrated at all he beats his head on something. The floor,table, entertainment center. Just whatever is close. Tonite I was getting on to him because he was starting to throw a fit and he walked over to the entertainment center and banged his head. It hurt bad and started to bruise. What should I do? Has anyone else had this happen with their kid?

I know we have to discipline him, but everytime we so much as say something he doesn't like he bangs his head. I'm starting to worry about his head or if something is wrong. Any and all advice would be great.

Fun Weekend

We had a great long weekend. John Mark would say it was very productive, and that it was. On Sunday we went to the Arkansas Naturals game with Jodi and there we met up with my aunt Lisa, Uncle Keith, and my cousins. That was the best part. We rarely see family in Mena, but when we do its a big treat. Roman loves his cousin Sophie and had fun trying to hug and kiss Gracie.
Roman wasn't a fan of the fireworks. He looks scared doesn't he?




Jac, I had fun talking to you and would love it if you would come stay with me for a few days. Jac is going to be having a baby in January and I'm so excited to see what its going to be. I will be with her when she finds out next week. I thinks its a boy. You're going to be a fantastic mom. I love you.





On Monday we spent a few hours with some friends swimming and eating good food. When I moved to Fayetteville and moved in with a stranger I had no idea how her presence in my life would totally change it. Jodi is my best friend, she introduced me to my husband, and I consider her family mine. What a blessing you all are to me and my life.





anyways, no idea where the sap came from but here are some pics from our weekend

P.S. Bops and Nana come home our little area of the world isn't as fun when you guys are gone so COME HOME!!!!

Governor Sarah Palin

I typed this long blog and then decided just to encourage you to watch for yourself. If you missed the speech by Gov. Sarah Palin last night at the RNC you simply must google it and hear it for yourself. She did a fabulous job--I couldn't be more excited about our future vice president. McCain did a great job picking her to be his running mate. Please check it out.

To Bops and Nana

We miss you guys so much and can't wait until you get home, but we're glad you guys are having fun. Enjoy your time and the seeing all the cool places . Take lots of pictures and e-mail some occasionally so we know your alive : ) Just kidding...but seriously no one appreciates picture like me so if you see anything cool send me a pic. Love ya

Web Cam madness

Well we had to buy another computer because ours bit the dust. our new computer has a built in web cam....these things are so much fun. Roman has fun watching himself on the screen. he gets real excited. Here's some pics

Bringing it through the Decade

You totally have to go to this website http://www.yearbookyourself.com/. Thanks Mindi!!! I've had a blast for the last hour. Here are some pics of John Mark and I bringing it throughout the years!!! Here we are in the 50's
1960's --Babe your hot in those stylin glasses
2 pics from the 70's and I totally would have dated you in this above pic. Love the hair.
80's baby....gotta love the hair

90's What fun

Canada Pictures

We had such a great trip to Canada here are some pictures from our trip
Racheal, Hannah and Roman in Canola
Racheal and Roman
Beppie and Roman
My mom,me and Ro Ro

Hannah and Roman

Roman playing the piano
Gord and Roman
DeborahWhere's Roman

Time to Update

My "big" little guy

As I'm sitting here I her my son beating his bottle on his bed chanting. This is how he lets us know that he needs us to get up immediately and come get him. Unfortunately for him I NEED him to take a nap. You know what I mean I need a little time to catch up on blogs and read the ones I am so addicted too. Last night John Mark and I were talking and we established the fact that I am addicted to blogging. Now you are all thinking, " to be so addicted to blogging, she sure never update. " Well I'm not as addicted to updating as I am reading other people's blog. I love reading about other people, seeing pictures of their family, and hearing all their creative ideas on decorating, cooking and everything else they come up with. It's sorta sad to me when I realize I've kept up with people's blogs some of them for years and have never met the authors personally. It's also funny when I see someone at the mall and realize thats so in so and I know everything about them, and I'm too nervous to introduce myself--I think that would be weird. Oh well. Enough about that.

So I've decided it's time to kick these 30 pounds that have found a way to creep up onto my butt, thighs, arms, and belly. So I've been to the gym everyday this week. All I have to say is i better be one skinny hot mama by fall. Anyone who knows me well knows that I do not enjoy working out or sweating for that matter. I HATE being sweaty and hot. My entire life people have made fun of me over this and frankly I don't care because I know most of you hate it too. So to be at the gym an hour and a half everyday most be blessed...it simply must. So to make it a little less painful for Roman and I my friend Mary and I go together. She has three sweet kiddo's one of which is 2 months younger than Roman. It's nice because they all go to the child care area together and do really well. Roman loves having Emmalee with him. ANyways, the first day we were there I talked Mary into going to this Zumba class. What the hell was I thinking? It was terrible. I usually wouldn't curse in my blogs, but it's totally worth it. I have no rhythm and no coordination and I decide that I should go to a salsa/hip-hip/and everything else dance-aerobic class. Besides looking like a serious dork. I nearly kill myself and the poor dear next to me. I'm thinking Mary probably totally agree's with me, but oh no she thinks we should go again. So we tried it again yesterday. I just crack up the entire time and then when I dare look in the mirror to watch myself I just want to die of embarrasement so I lasted 30 minutes and then back and did what I'm good at and that is weights.

Roman is really growing up and it makes me so sad. I'm really enjoying his age and his independence, but I just miss the cuddly little guy. He really is a lot of fun and very independent. He loves to read and will look at books for a serious long time especially for a little guy. For his birthday we got him a chair his size. Today he brought me "chicken run" so I put in the DVD player. He hopped up in his chair, watched his movie while he ate cheese crackers out of a bowl. I almost cried. He looked so big.

Ok I need to post my pictures from Canada and I need to get off here

Arbonne Party

So some girlfriends and I have a girl's night every once in awhile. Last night we had an Arbonne Hollywood Makeover Party. It started at 630. John Mark asked me if i thought I would be home by 10. " Oh gosh, I'm sure I'll be back by 9..for sure." Well he knew better than that. I came in about 1130. We had so much fun!!!! Surprisingly I really liked Arbonne especially the face care products. My face felt fantastic. I've actually been looking for a way to make some extra money and I think I may sell it. So you all may be getting an e-mail about having a party. But that's a whole other subject. Here are some before and after pics. These aren't the best, but they definitely show a little of the fun we had.