Friend's Annual Camping Trip

WHAT A WEEKEND!!! I always look forward to the Friend's Annual Camping Trip. We always got to Lake Pomme de Terre in Hermitage, MO on the 3rd weekend of June. This year, the Allee's, Stokes', Christian's, and Terri came. I do believe this was the first year though that everyone took off on Friday and were all down by 2:00. The waverunner was taken out, the guys and Amanda and I went down and enjoyed the water, washers and hillbilly golf were played, and good conversation was taking place. It felt like a Saturday. That evening, we grilled and ate. Later on, at dark, the most annoying siren started going off. It was a tornado warning. We packed up everything that could get wet or blow away. Then, I think almost the whole park headed up to the bathrooms, including the Stokes', but the rest of us sat on the picnic table waiting for the warning to pass. We sat there having the most enjoyable conversation. Are you a prong of a fork or a gap? The warning passed and the canopy went back up and the chairs came out. Of course, the rain started as well. The Stokes' and Christian's went into the Stokes' camper, and the remaining 5 of us sat at the picnic table under the canopy. We had a wonderful game of never-ending Slap Jack. Warning-don't ever play with Josh if you want to keep your hands. Stephanie, Lori's cousin came walking up in the rain, with a plastic table cloth over her head and a sun viser on to keep the table cloth on to serve as a rain coat. WHAT A SIGHT! We then used Stephanie's table cloth as a wind block on one end of the table because it was blowing in rain. Ryan and Josh kept lowering the canopy. At one time, it was only about 6-12 inches about our heads! Great fun!!! The rain stopped and everyone gathered around the picnic table and the canopy was back to full heighth. Then the game of Asshole started. They all had great fun. I played with my Gatorade, but didn't have near the fun as the rest. You just can't have as much fun sober as a bunch of loud drunks.
Saturday, we had biscuits and gravy around 10:30-thanks Lori! and then started on another day of fun. We spent most of the day on the water. Nick (Lori's cousin) had his boat out and took Ryan wakeboarding and others tubing. Of course, Ryan left me behind, so I wasn't able to watch, but later on we all went out and I got some video of Ryan. I will upload later. Nick went wakeboarding and he is awesome. Jumping 4-5 feet in the air, clearing the entire wake of the boat! Beth and Terri went tubing. Poor, poor Terri! Never been before and went on her bottom. She looks like someone beat the crap out of her! We headed in again for Nick and Tara to eat dinner. After they ate, everyone except Josh, Chris, Ryan, and myself went back out so Beth and Amanda could try wakeboarding. Team Luebbert played washers against Josh and Chris. We creamed them in 2 games! 21-4 and 22-7! AND Ryan didn't carry the team thank you! I was told that Beth and Amanda were able to get up on the wakeboard, but not for long. But they got up! and that is what matters. We ended the day with tacos for dinner and winding down. It wasn't as upbeat as Friday night. The Stokes' and Christian's turned in early. The rest of us visited Lori's mom and later made smores. I had the pleasure to hear Lori's mom tell me what a wonderful person my husband is. He's cute, personable, honest, etc. She just loves him. Boy does he put on a show for her! :) After our smores at 12:30, the rest of us headed to bed.
Sunday morning, we all packed up and headed home for our Father's Day celebrations. I am looking forward to next year, as I do every year. Nothing beats hanging out with friends and just enjoying the day!

Why don't men listen?

Why is it that men think they know it "all!" When obviously they don't and if they would just stop and listen, they might learn a thing or two. Let me tell you my story!


Ryan finally decided it was time to remove all furniture from Cash's room and paint this weekend! YAY! How is exciting right? You would think! Ryan and I went to Lowe's on Saturday morning to get the paint. Both Ryan and the guy behind the counter thought 1 gallon would be plenty. So, when we got home, I started getting ready to leave to go to a bridal shower for Trent's wedding and Ryan started emptying the room and taping. Mom and I were gone 4 hours. When I returned, Ryan was almost done trimming the ceiling and around the windows/doors, and baseboards. So, mom and I left again to go eat at Madison's. Upon my return home, I found my husband laying on the couch-so I knew that Cash's room was complete! I was excited and walked in to his room. IMMEDIATELY, I knew he was not done, but the room was clean and the tape was gone! It CLEARLY needed a second coat. There were spots all around that needed more paint on them and the back wall looked awful. Whole sections that needed to be repainted. I very nicely (seriously) went into the living room and said it needed a second coat. I realized he had spent all day on that room and was tired and his efforts were appreciated, but it wasn't complete. He argued with me about it for a while then got off the couch and went into Cash's room. he came out and said, he sees the wall that I am talking about and will fix it, but he is pretty much out of paint. I told him that the whole room needs it, not just the one wall. He said he would do it, but not today. Totally fine with that! It was 7:30-8:00 afterall!


Sunday, Ryan and I got up and watched a movie. Then, I started making a pot roast to through in the crock pot for dinner and Ryan came out of the bedroom dressed and ready to leave. He said he was going to get more paint! Hooray! Or so you would think! While Ryan was gone, Brice came home from his float trip. I told him that Cash's room was almost done and Ryan went to go get more paint, but I also told him that Ryan didn't think it needed a second coat, so we went in there. Brice asked, why doesn't he think it needs a second coat? Because clearly it did! About that time, Ryan came walking through the door. I cannot put into words the emotions I was feeling seeing what he was carrying with him! He had the nerve to go to Lowe's and buy 1 quart of paint! One Quart! Yes, you heard me correctly!!! I don't remember what my exact words were, but it was along the lines of not being able to paint the entire room with one quart! Brice just started laughing. He then told me that he wasn't painting the whole room over, only going over the spots that needed more coverage! I told him that when he goes over these places, they are going to dry and they will be noticeable because it's a new thing of paint and they aren't always the exact same color. I don't know how many times I told him, "You do a half-ass job, and you are going to make more work for yourself!" Well, he went to do the room after I complained and got nowhere. I went into Brice's room to complain and he just laughed and laughed!



About 20 minutes later, Ryan came in and asked me to look at the wall to see if he missed any spots. He had already used half of the quart for one wall-that was only half done! I still pointed out places along the trim and the ceiling. I asked him why he insisted on doing a half-ass job with this, because he never does half-ass jobs when it comes to electronics. I still wasn't winning. I went into Brice's room.



10 minutes later, Ryan came in and said, and I quote, "ok, so you are right. I need more paint!" Brice busts up laughing and I just sit there. He then preceeds to tell me that IIIII need to go to Lowe's and get a gallon of paint. Brice is in hysterics by now. I looked at him and said, "I told you-you do a half-ass job and you make more work for yourself! You go back to Lowe's." Well, he pretty much said he wasn't going back and if I wanted it done, I needed to go. The only thing Brice could do was laugh and tell me that Ryan had the leverage!

So, as I am heading out the door to Lowe's, Ryan tells me to get more tape too! I made my smart mouth comment about more work! He loves me! And I headed out the door. Ryan did tape the trim and everything again and painted the entire room-even the wall he just did with the quart of paint to make sure it all matched! I won!!!!

While he was putting the tape back on, I was in Brice's room typing this blog. Ryan came in and saw me and told me not to be writing about this on the baby blog. I told him, "I am not putting it on the baby blog." And I didn't! He then headed for me to close the computer, but I hit save quickly and exited myself. I love that this saves automatically. As he left, he said if I continue, he would just burn down Cash's room! RIIIGGHHHTT! So, I re-entered, again, he came in, but this time, tackled me, (but I closed before he could do anything) and his knee went right into my hip bone. I told him that I would just finish it today at work and that he was making things worse for himself because now, everyone will know he is tackling his pregnant wife.

So, that is my story! Cash's room is painted and ready for furniture and Ryan will probably not paint another room in that house again-and why would he-he only painted one room in our old house and had his mom help me from then on out because he hates it so much! I don't think I want him painting a room by himself again anyway! Sheesh!

Heather's Wedding

This past Saturday, Ryan and I attended another wedding. This time it was a co-worker of mine's special day. Heather is a first year teacher at California. Last year she did her student teaching across the hall from me and we taught summer school together last year. This year, she is still across the hall and we are both 4th grade teachers. She has been talking about this wedding since I met her. She likes to do everything at once, because not only was she doing her student teaching, she was planning a wedding and building a house! Then, this school year, she was doing her first year of teaching, starting her masters, building a house, and planning a wedding! Did I mention she also coached volleyball. She is a busy little bee!

I was worried about this wedding though. Heather's soon-to-be husband, Rusty, is an avid hunter and she said the wedding was going to be camo. I didn't know how she was going to pull it off, but I must admit, she did with great elegance. The guys had camo vests and ties. The girls wore yellow dresses. Her colors were yellow and green. It really wasn't as camo-y as I expected. There were camo coolie cups at the reception as well and the bartenders were wearing their camo shirts as well. Heather made a beautiful bride. I hope her day was everything she expected it to be.

Here is a picture of 4 of the 5 4th grade teachers and our principal, along with Rusty.


The 4 of us later on.


We really have a good time together!

Ryan and I at the end of the evening! It only took 4 takes before he would take a good one!

It's been a while!

It has been a while since I have updated our blog, so I thought I would get on and at least try and write something. Surprisingly enough, not a lot is going on in the Luebbert household (that is news worthy). That is probably why I haven't written. :) We are all moved into our new home, but we aren't settled. Ryan has a huge list of things he wants to accomplish, but his list never seems to get smaller no matter how much he works. The house is liveable, but no pictures are on the walls. That is the last thing on his list. He is more concerned about getting the basement arranged, ordering blinds (which he did last night), fixing the lawn mower, fixing little things around the house, etc. I can't say that I blame him though. I don't even know where I want things because that just isn't my forte.

Cash is doing well. He is kicking up a storm these days. Sometimes he kicks me so hard that is makes me jump. I go back to the doctor on Friday. I am anxious to see how much weight I have gained this month. Let's hope I am still under from when I found out I was pregnant, or just a few pounds heavier than that. I must say, other than the morning sickness, it has really been an easy pregnancy. The only thing I have trouble with is trying to get up from a laying down position. Ryan almost always has to help me up. Other than that, everything else is great. The pounds aren't packing on, lifting my leg to shave or put on lotion is not a problem (yet), bending over isn't a problem (yet), no backaches, I am not hot, no allergy problems (and this is one of my worst times of the year), and I can stay up-not tired all the time. It has been great. You wouldn't even think I was pregnant if my stomach wasn't getting larger. Hell, walking into this house, you wouldn't even think a baby was on the way!!! Cash's room has become the room that catches all the crap for some reason. I keep telling Ryan, "I don't know why you are putting that in there, you are just going to have to move it out." But, it doesn't seem to phase him, because it is out of his way for the time being I guess.

Ryan and I have weddings galore this year. Our first was the beginning of May. Ryan's sister, Roxanne, and Tony remarried on their 2nd anniversary for everyone to be apart of this time. It was a great time. Lots and Lots and Lots of drinking! I enjoyed my water though. Roxanne even took her beer with her for her first dance. I made Kelly go get it from her! Ryan's dad and uncles made most of the decorations for the reception. They did a great job! They made the arch thing to go over the head table and cut the wood you will see in all the pictures to tier the bottles of wine, to put the cake on, and to hold the votives. And not only did they make the decorations, they made homemade wine! If I remember correctly, Art said they made over 200 gallons. The bottles you see on the table were for people to take for souvenirs, but they were also serving bottles of wine out with the beer and mixed drinks.

I think the McKinney Family (Ryan's mom's side) like Brice more than me!

Next weekend, we have another wedding. One of the 4th grade teachers that I work with is getting married. It should be a good time. Our next wedding is in July. My stepbrother is finally saying "I do." My cousin is getting married and a friend are getting married in October.

This past weekend was Memorial Day. We went down to the lake to visit Ryan's mom and Doug. We hung out at Backwater Jack's most of Friday evening and then headed back to the cabin. Saturday, Jeanette and I went shopping for some shorts for me and Ryan needed new swimming trunks. His 38's were falling off of him, so I got him some 33's that fit much better! I can't believe how much weight he has taken off. Then we headed out of the boat. For Memorial Day weekend, I was surprised how calm the lake was! Well, the lake is never calm anymore with all those big boats, but you would have thought it was just a regular summer weekend. I guess the economy is really taking its toll. Saturday evening, we ate at home and rented some movies. Being out on the boat and being in the sun all day really took it's toll on all of us. Sunday morning, Ryan and I got up and headed to Lake Pomm de Terre to visit Josh and Lori and the rest of Lori's family. We had a good time. We sat around and visited and later Nick took us out on the boat. Lots of laughs and good conversation. Braden was off playing with all of his cousins most of the day, but before I left, had to make a point to come find me and show off his missing two front teeth. He was very proud. I sure as hell would have been too if my tooth fairy was as nice as his!!!! :) Too bad Cash's tooth fairy is going to be just as cheap as mine was! Ryan and I headed back home Sunday evening with enough time to stop for dinner and Andy's custard, unload the car, and crawl into bed. We were so looking forward to OUR bed. Nothing is more satisfying than coming home after a long weekend and finding the comfort of your own bed. we both slept like babies.

Monday, we went to Wes and Janelle's for pizza and hanging out with friends. We had a good time. The guys played washers in the garage most of the day. I love watching those fools joke around with one another. They are too funny. Chris is going to kill me, but I have the best picture of him and I am posting it! He was trying to interfere with my picture, but then tried to get out of the way when the picture took. He looks absolutely hillarious!!

Well, that has been the life of the Luebbert's lately. I guess there was more to write about than I thought!

Baby Boy!!!

Ryan and I went to the hospital Monday to have an ultra sound done. It was amazing seeing how much the baby had grown and how well we could see features. We found out that we are definately having a boy. He was shy in the beginning, with his legs crossed, but after some Mt. Dew, he started moving around and we got to see. Ryan was very happy to be getting his boy! Everyone has been asking what his name will be and our response is "We don't know." Ryan wouldn't even discuss names before we found out what we were having. That way, when we knew, we could eliminate 50% of the names. SO! Now we know and we can start discussing names. We have been discussing it and emailing each other all day long with ideas while we work. Luckily, I have had some down time at work since kids are MAP testing, so I have had a little bit of time to search. We thought we had a name, but the more I talked to Ryan about it, the more I got the feeling he liked it, he just wasn't sold on it, so we kept looking. Today we found a name! I sent him a list of almost 20 names. He replied to one and one only! I couldn't believe of all the names I sent, he only commented on one, but his words were, he "loved" that particular one. Then we started looking at middle names. He emailed me a list-all beginning with the letter "J" and they were AWFUL! Jachin (Jay-kin), Jotham, Jarvis, etc. I asked him where we came up with these awful names. He just said we wanted it to start with a "J" because he like the initials. He sent me another one and it was ok. When I got home, we discussed the name with the middle name. I had to type the name into my phone to see it and looked at 3 different ways to spell the middle name. He liked one way, I liked another. I told him, since he picked out the the entire name, I got to pick the spelling. SOOOOO, without any further adieu, our son's name is Cash Jaret Luebbert.

I have pictures of the ultra sound to upload, but they are saved on my computer at work. I will upload them tomorrow for you to see.

HOUSE!!!!

It has been a great birthday! I felt the love from all of my friends and family. Ryan got me a video recorder for my birthday so we have one to start capturing all the wonderful events in our little ones lives. I thought that was the best birthday present! But now I have a close second birthday gift. Amanda sent us an email today and said we finally have a contract on a house!!!!! I tried to upload a picture of it off of MLS, but apparently it is already off MLS! When I have a picture of the house, I will post it. So, all you boys-we are going to need your strong muscles soon! We gave you a break moving into the rental. :)

Retraction

I was informed at the end of the day that I was wrong and I felt I needed to retract my previous post. Janelle was not just an accomplice-it was all her idea. She bought the items, gave them to my co-horts and made the sign. All to be put up when we left. Apparently her students knew she was up to it as well since she made the sign in her room. Sneaky, sneaky! What are friends for right? :)