Happy Birthday, Bri!

Sat. I went out to eat for my friend Brianne's birthday. It was fun to get a sitter and go out with the girls for a while. The boys were at a sports bar near by keeping track of the game and updating us via text message. It was a really fun evening. After dinner we met up with the boys for the second half of the game... although it wasn't really worth watching. Tech played their worst game of the season. I gotta hand it to the Sooners, though... they showed up in full force!

Anyhow, Happy Birthday, Brianne! I had a fun time at the dinner!

Me and the Birthday Girl!

(Notice there are no picts. of the sports bar... the boys were too grouchy for photos!)

Finally, a name!

We decided on Lucie Rose Surratt for baby no. 2! I have always liked the name Lucy, but it wasn't on the top of Patrick's list. He saw it spelled with the L-U-C-I-E instead of L-U-C-Y and LOVED it! It is a compromise I am willing to make, so there you go! Little Lucie Rose will be a very loved little girl.

And yes, folks, we are for sure this time! I even bought something that is personalized!
What a commitment :)

UH OH!

Today, right about time Eloise wakes up from nap, I hear her saying "Wa-Wa" over and over from the baby monitor. She calls any fluid "Wa-Wa" (whether it's milk, water, Tee-tee... you get the point.) SO, I thought, "Oh! She must have a wet diaper!" I went in to get her up and change her. SURPRISE! I got in the room and noticed that Eloise's bed was all wet and then noticed that she was naked from the bottom down! She had taken off her diaper at some point, and wet the bed! So, of course she got a bath. We stripped her bed and washed the sheets and Snuggles (El's beloved stuffed dog.) I should be thankful that it was only wet... I remember the day I got photos of my niece doing the same thing, only with a dirty diaper! EWWWW!!

What does this mean? Is Eloise ready for potty training? I don't even know how to start that journey.... any mommy advice?

The little Houdini after getting out of her diaper... notice it next to her left foot!

Painting!

Today Eloise and I used "magic paint!" (AKA Color Wonder Paint by Crayola.) She loved it and so did I. The paint will only work on the Color Wonder paper, so there is no mess on clothes and other stuff! What a cool invention... I think I know a few kids that may get this for Christmas!

The finished masterpiece!

Eloise was so proud of her art on the fridge!

Thanksgiving Outfits

Lately I have been so in love with all of the holiday clothes and decided I could make them! SO the past few weeks I have tried my hand at some beginners sewing. I do not have my own machine (yet) so I can only do it when my nice friends and family will loan me theirs. Here are some of my creations!

Applique Turkey T

Eloise wearing her turkey t.

Doesn't she look like she is about to tackle something? (Silly Girl!)

My first dress. (Thanks for the help Aunt Deb!)

Christmas Cookie Recipe Exchange

I went to girls night at my friend, Brooke's, house last night. We went shopping and came back for some Christmas cookie baking. We had fun having girl time, cooking, sharing recipes and stories. It was a much needed night away. At the end of the night we all had cookies and new recipes to take home... What a fun idea! Here are a few picts. from the night. I can't wait to share some of my holiday treats!

The girls!

White chocolate covered pretzels
The bakers
Decorating the iced sugar cookies

Finished sugar cookies! So cute!

We found a cute Texas Tech Christmas plate at Market Street! It says "The Red Raiders were nestled all snug in their beds, while visions of bowl games danced in their heads!" (Hopefully, visions of National Championship bowl games.....)

YMCA Baby Shower

Last Saturday my YMCA friends threw me a baby shower! I have to give props to the hostesses Tierra, Kelley, Christine, and Anrdrea because it was quite impressive. The food was fondue, which was really unique and fun. They had a generous spread of treats! All of the fondue was delicious, but my favorite part was the chocolate fountain!

Tierra and Kelley had done a terrific job organizing games to go along with the nursery theme (black, pink and white french country.) They had a "guess the baby game" where everyone had brought a baby picture and you had to figure out who was who. I won a prize on that one! They also had a French to English Translation game with lots of fun baby words. I also did very well on the baby bingo game! I did, however, feel a little guilty taking home extra prizes when I got so much good baby loot!

Speaking of that, I am super excited about my new baby swing and bouncer! The new baby girl (still nameless at this point) is going to look super cute in all of her new winter clothes, too! I got tons of Diapers and bath supplies... always awesome! And now my baby is going to drink from BPA free bottles, thanks to my sister!

Thanks to all of my friends at the YMCA who made this night so special! I am such a lucky gal!

Here are a few picts. from the fun evening!

All of the hostesses and myself!

Andrea and I in front of the food table!

Me and Kelley, one of the hostesses.

Party favors

My Swag!

The guests and me!

Baby Guessing game... Danae and I ruled at this one!

The gorgeous flowers and candle centerpieces!

Andrea did an amazing job on flowers!

Eloise had fun riding Felicity's Tricycle!

Opening gifts!

Baby Travis comes home!

My nephew, Travis, was released from the NICU on Friday. Mommy and Daddy were so happy to bring their one-week-old home. Mom said their first night home was a long one ! Thanks for all of the prayers and encouragement!

The happy family!

A BIG weekend!

So this weekend was HUGE in the Surratt house! There was the long awaited birth of my nephew, Travis (which came in the nick of time-- my last weekend to travel.) Then we had an awesome Halloween and Eloise got to see her cousins. And lastly, Texas Tech (no. 7) BEAT Texas (no. 1) in Lubbock on Saturday night with a national audience watching. I think we took UT by suprise... they must not have been watching the rest of the season. Tech has had our BEST season ever this year! With this win it catapulted us to No. 2!! Let's just hope that the good games aren't over for the year... I would LOVE to see Texas Tech finally get some serious recognition! Keep your fingers crossed for this Sat... One week at a time folks, one week at a time!

Happy Halloween!

While in Houston for the delivery of my nephew, we got to attend a Halloween block party in my borthers neightborhood. Eloise went as a belly dancer, wearing an outfit that my inlaws got on their trip to Singapore! I think Eloise had a fun time watching all of the people and sampling some yummy Halloween treats! She really enjoyed hanging out with her cousins the butterfly and ladybug (what an extra special treat!) She also enjoyed riding in their wagon and cool pink push-car! We could hardly get her out of it at the end of the night!

A new addition, Travis, the first Nephew!

So my sis had her little guy on Oct. 3o- 5 days OVER due. Although, he wasn't so little (9 Lbs. 9 Oz. and 22 1/2 inches long!) We are very excited to add a little boy to the group. We travelled down to Houston for the delivery. This is my only picture so far. The day after he was born he was moved the NICU because of fluid in his lungs, so my sis didn't have him in the post partum room with her. Therefore, no more photo ops. So far, he's ok, but still in NICU. Pray for their family. I can't wait to hold the not-so-little guy! I'll post more picts of him when I get them.