Baby Kasen is Here!

Kasen Lee Beaman

June 27, 2009

2:27 p.m.

8 lbs 10 oz

22 inches

Sons are a Heritage from the Lord, children a Reward from Him! Psalms 127:3

Daddy and Big Sister Kelsey bringing Kasen for us all to see!

Everyone is doing great! Jessica is at Harris Southwest off of Bryant Irvin in Fort Worth. She is due to come home Sunday. Thank you everyone for your thoughts and prayers!

Fort Worth Zoo

Boston was our tour guide. Needless to say we back tracked a lot.

(That could be blamed on me too!)

Best entertainment for $1 I have had in a long time!

My little man is not so little anymore!

New Penguin exhibit. Small but nice.

I discovered the greatest day to go to the zoo. The first day of school!!!! If you kids are of school age I can see how this presents a problem, but for us Mothers of Tots take heed of the good advice. We had front row parking at 10:30 am, didn't have to fight off anyone to see the exhibits. The indoor playground even had EMPTY benches for parents to sit at! It was a little warm, but this is August in Texas.

Amber got married!!!

My long time friend since childhood, Amber Wood, got married in a beautiful ceremony this weekend and I was more than honored to be a part of this wonderful celebration.

Her decorations were AWESOME!!!

Wrapping up some last minute details with the sister and the minister.

Her hair was amazing!

Who's that cute couple?!

I don't have much to say other than everything was lovely and grand. Amber you looked amazing. I am so happy for you and Brandon.

Some me time.

It has been quite a long time since I have had a manicure and pedicure. To be exact it was November of last year when I had a break at an office conference in San Antonio. Obviously, I did not have a child or spouse in tow, so with another eager co worker willing to go we set off to the nearest salon.

So yesterday, it was no surprise, when the man prepping my feet said, "It's been a long time huh?" I tried to act like I didn't hear him while I was reading a current issue of People. But then he proceeded to tell me "Don't worry, we have medicines that will clear that right up." Oh my, were they seriously that bad. I mean I do own a scrubby stone and some foot soak. I think they just try to help you justify spending the money because obviously you really need to get it done.

I was glad when he started talking to his wife in a different language. I mean I am sure it was about my ugly feet but at least they saved me the embarrassment.

It was much needed (obviously), much deserved and now I am refreshed and ready to go. I am honored to be in a wedding this weekend for my lovely friend Amber. I am sure she will think my feet look pretty.

The Circle of Life Learned a Little too Young.....

This story is two fold.

This weekend we went to Cabela's. I have been wanting to go for sometime and during a recent wrong turn I discovered it's location along with another hidden jewel, Sam Moon. So, I thought what a better way to get the best of both world's spend a couple of hours at Cabela's with the understanding that we would spend twice as much time in Sam Moon. We arrived just an hour shy of fish feeding time. I thought this would be something that Boston would like to see. Throw a few handfuls of fish feed pellets to get the fish stirred up and moving. Boy was I in for a surprise. You could tell the fish knew what was coming because the all assumed the position. And before I knew what was happening about 3 dozen small fish were thrown to their doom. The not so active fish suddenly became these skilled hunters and sucked up the little fish before they could even react. I sadly saw what was the look of excitement and fascination turn to horror and confusion in my child's and many others eyes. I think it was hard for the children to realize that the beloved fish they have in their bedroom named "Goldie" and in my case "Super Cat" are the perfect mid day snack being at the bottom of the food chain. So, when they were done and my traumatized child turned around, I tried to lighten the mood and said "Boy that was neat." he just hung his head and said "No, that was sad." Thankfully the attention span of a 4 year old is not long lasting and he was soon distracted by the massive African display.

My only comment about Sam Moon is that it was much like the feeding frenzy above. What is it about cheap purses and jewelry that make beloved housewives turn into viscious, purse swiping monsters? I was literally grabbing for another purse that I do not need and was inches away, maybe centimeters even when it was snagged away. Ok, it's not like there are not 10 more identical right behind it. But you go ahead, take it. I need my fingers more than I do that purse.

Ok I have skipped a few....

Blogs I mean, not work outs. I have been very strangely motivated to get up and go every morning at 5:30. This last week was a little hectic with my eating though. Therefore, I got a bad look when I showed Robin my food journal. Hey, at least I was honest and turned it in. I could have made up a lot on non sense and acted like I had been good and then have the truth burning inside of me. I have got better things to repent about. I have noticed that my group seems the most committed on the weekends though. I guess if you are already used t getting up that early during the week it just makes it that much easier on the weekends.

I am sad to admit that I did learn that my love for Sushi Rolls could be a hindrance in my diet plans. Robin said that you can count AT LEAST 100-125 calories per piece, not per roll. Oh my goodness..... so along with cookies and cream, The Oh so wonderful "Sexy Roll" will have to be reserved for rewards and special occasions.