Presley Grace Cason

Presley Grace Cason - May 11, 2009

2009-05-15T20:35:00.006-05:00

This is our bundle of joy! She weighed 7lbs 7ounces 19 inches long born at 11:54pm May 11th 2009

And Baby Boomerang's name is.....

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Presley Grace Cason!!!
(yes, after Elvis, and no, not after Graceland. Grace because we truly think she is a gift from God. But we'll take which ever story sounds better!!!).....

And here is a sneak peak at her room....

This picture show the crib and changing table, with the pink shag round rug and chocolate glider. There are pink wall dots coming out of her crib and lime green and fushia flowers on the side wall. The flowers actually weave all around the room.

This is baby Presley's bathroom. It kind of looks like the toliet threw up bright colored dots everywhere...but I LOVE it.....And I think it will make bathtime and potty time fun!

And Ron needed to show his hard work on the closet. We have all of our closets outfitted with Elfa shelving (no plug intended, but seriously - this is the best stuff ever. We have converted every closet at least a couple of times and it is so easy).

And finally, a close up of the round hot pink shag rug that covers the room. It was the final and perfect addition. We had this made and the company in Dallas was excellent at getting it just right for us!

Baby Shower from my girlies....

2009-03-16T21:42:00.006-05:00

How much fun is it to see so many of your girlfriends (even the out-of-towners!!!) all in one place?!?! Just get prego and they will come! Ha! I've decided in order for us to see each other more frequently, I am going to put a SPREADSHEET together of who is getting pregnant next and when their baby needs to be due. I do expect everyone to follow! This will ensure many bestie visits for the next 5-7 years. (Thanks to Nicole and Erin B for going ahead and starting this without my prodding).

Notice Ebes in the background THANKFULLY writing down each gift...you were wonderful!!!

Bestie's!!! What would I do without you all! From left to right in a circle....Ebes, Melfa, gilDOS, James, Juleth, Erin Erin, Fontana aka my Big, and mrs Nicole Pitts (Fields, of course).

The funniest 3 ladies ever?!?! Of course my mom, and then Margaret and Carol as well.......Baby Boomerang got seranaded by Mrs Dearden....how fun!!! Boom loved it! I think they are having too much fun - do we need to separate the three of you?!?!

Jules - you are so considerate for having the pizza rolls at the shower! I'll never be able to live these down - that's for sure! And I'm with you - after my shower and Ebes bday - we'd better lay off these for another year!

All the lovelies!!! The hostesses! From Left to Right Front Row: Carol, Margaret, Julia, Jaime, Shannon. Back Row: Erin B., Melissa, Jennie, Tiff, Natalie, Erin W., and Sharon. LOVE YOU ALL!

Margaret FORCING me to hold this really heavy baby dollish looking thing. It's neck kept falling back (supposed to be "real"). It was very scary and I think I will have nightmares. Anyone else think it had freakishly blond chunky hair??!!??!!

Yes - I know this is super tempting to everyone....but this was I think the best cake I've ever had. If you look closely - (or even if you don't) - this is actually pattern exactly like Baby Boomerang's bedding!!! (And just so you don't think I'm a mean mom for not having any "pink" in my little girl's bedding - the inside of this cake is strawberry - very bright pink - just like her wall dots and flowers in her room!!)...and the hot pink circle shag rug....

Roller Derby 80's style - Happy Dirty 30 Ebes!!

2009-03-16T21:36:00.005-05:00

So here are the pics from Ebes Fabulous 80's Roller Skating party!!! Mel, Jaime, Ebes and Ardi above.....

This is Erin in the center of the entire rink (with kids of all ages- 6 to 35+) circling her, doing the hokey pokey (and I will say, the younger ones were a BIT more experienced).....

Mr. Trey Worley....I had a great video of him totally wiping out - not sure if it will load or not, but I'm going to try....However - in his defense, he was the only over 18 year old to do a "trick" - in that he squatted down on his skates and actually made it from one end of the rink to the other...Go Trey! (Jaime and Trey win the "best on skates" couple)....

Ron - dressed in his 1980's vest - that literally played music. His Granny gave it to him when he was in 3rd grade, and yes, he kept it. Now - it's virtually a classic.....how fun! And Teef - no skates for prego teef, but she at least hung with the crowd until 10pm - a new record!

Sweet Nat-a-peep and Juleth! Jerry wins the prize for staying home with baby Ryan so Jules could rock it in her pink bridesmaid dress for the 80's party! (And just to make it more entertaining....the bridesmaid dress was from Ebes wedding!!!)...so cute!

Andy!!!! One of the better skaters in the crowd...and just in case you can't read his shirt properly...it's a picture from the blond guy in karate kid with the comment "Sweep the Leg". Classic!!!

Ebes rockin' out in all her glory!!! The shades and earrings are my favorite. Should I tell everyone that the funniest part about her outfit - was that it was mostly bought entirely recently (like within the last couple of months)....versus 20+ years ago. Does that mean the 80s are back in full force? Truffle Shuffle anyone?!?!

And Jamestown......who had the cutest Madonna-does-Material-Girl black tutu on, with her white leg warmers and hand-warmers. No worries - her shirt was cut professionally, but 1980's herself - Mrs. Jaime Worley!!!

Rosie 55

2009-03-16T21:25:00.003-05:00

Aunt Rosie turns 55!!! We had a wonderful evening at Gloria's....and Rosie started the tradition of Cards Only (aka, no gifts)! We love the idea! So - Ron - in his creative way - MADE Rosie's card....we hope she has it up at the office!

Your first chance to see Baby Boomerang in 4D

2009-02-23T20:50:00.006-06:00

So, Ron and I made a deal when we started this blog. He would upload the pictures, and I would write about them. So far, so good. However, I must say, had I been in charge of uploading the pics, I think I would have left the "girl" picture out below. No one needs to see that! But unfortunately, I don't know how to take it off! Oh well, my mother now has real proof Baby Boom is a girl!
That's our sweet baby girl's face next to my "wall" (I'll leave the descriptions out, since there are plenty of men who read this and I don't want to gross them out. Though I probably just did). She was very cooperative for the video - I think she's a natural. She didn't open her eyes to wink at us, but did "smile" a few times. The doc says she has "full" lips, like her mom. But gauging from this picture, I think she also has a big nose, like her dad too! It's really tough not to want her to come join us RIGHT NOW!
And no - we still haven't picked out a name. We were hoping this picture would help out a little, but man oh man, girl names are hard!!!

BAYLOR All University Sing

2009-02-22T21:33:00.005-06:00

So how much fun can you have watching 18 incredible Baylor SING acts?!?! It was awesome! My own sorority (Tri Delt) did so great - making us all proud. But an even better surprise was how incredible the Phi Chi act was!!! Below is my brother Garrett, one of the SING chairs. Then -the 5 guys below are the whole group of SING chairs. Great job guys!!! Next weekend is the final SING weekend and Saturday night is results night. Can't wait to hear (and update the blog) as to who made Pigskin and who placed!!! Go Phi Chi!!!!

Corpus Christi Road Trip

2009-02-22T21:26:00.009-06:00

What a fun family weekend!! Ron and I flew down to Corpus to visit my dad, Sabrina, Grandmother and Grandaddy Lewis, and Doug and Diane!!! We drove grandaddy's new car w/ Ron's favorite - red leather interior! We played washers outside by the pool, and on a chilly day, went to the Texas State Aquarium.....such a great time to see family and hang out!!! (That's Moose in the picture, 1 of 6 dogs there for the weekend. He's named after Darryl Johnston, #48).

Oh What A Night!!!

2009-02-08T19:58:00.006-06:00

We finally started painting Baby Boom's Room!! Inspired by our wedding photos in Hawaii, she has "green grass below" and bright "blue water and sky" above. Well, so it's really just turquoise and lime green, but we love it. The painting was completed by non other than Yaya, Dew Dad, and off course, Ron! The room is far from finished, as we still have the "dots" and flowers to add - but it's a start! AND the crib is up. So fun. We'll post more pics as we get closer to completion.

Brunch at Blue Mesa

2009-02-08T19:55:00.002-06:00

What a fun day!!! I got to see some of my girls who I haven't seen in what feels like forever. Starting on the left (fushia shirt) and working my way around, Nicole, Jaime, Erin, Erin (aka Ebes), Tiff, Natalie and Julia. We had such a wonderful time and everyone is doing so great! I LOVE you all!

Is it possible to already be a BAD mom???

2009-01-19T14:43:00.005-06:00

So, for those of you who think I have the sweetest husband in the whole world (besides your own, of course), please read the following to disspell any of those rumors.

So this morning, It's MLK day, and I technically have the day off. But I need to go into the office for a little while to get some things taken care of. As I leisurely get ready for work, I notice Ron taking a Bag of dry Rice upstairs. (See picture here). I say to him "Ron - surely you are not going to feed the dog dry rice are you?". "No" he answered and said he'd be right back. I didn't think anything of it and continued getting my bag ready for work.

A few minutes later he comes down the stairs and hands me the bag of rice DRESSED in my little girl's onesie!! (See picture here). He hands it to me saying that I need to get some Practice!!! And then he laughs the whole way to walk me to my car thinking he is just so funny. I was NOT amused.

I go to work, run a LONG list of Honey-Do's (aren't these HIS responsibility?!?!)....and come home with full loads of groceries, laundry, etc. I walk into the kitchen and behold - there on the counter is the onesie-turned-dry-rice-sack with a sweet note on it. (See picture here). In case you can't read the picture clearly enough it says:

"MOM - You Left Me :( Baby B."

Thanks sweetie. I feel like a winner.

Meet Our Little Brother Isaiah

2009-01-19T14:36:00.007-06:00

Here is a pic (or a few) of our little brother Isaiah (through Big Brothers Big Sisters). He is 9 and in the 4th grade this year. We took some time out last weekend to go to Putt Putt and play a few games. Isaiah hit a hole in one!!! We had a blast. We have been successfully matched with Isaiah now for over a year and it is sooo much fun!!! If you are interested in BBBS or any kind of community involvement, but don't know how to get started, just let us know - we would love to help you out!

Baby Boomerang is a...........................

2009-01-08T10:21:00.002-06:00

GIRL. Please see the Christmas card we sent out to show my initial impression. :)

It's funny - we had the boy name picked out, the nursery theme picked out, the colors and clothes all picked out. Our entire baby's closet is full of boy clothes and boy toys. Hmph. Well - starting from scratch. We had exactly ZERO girl names picked out. Since the first weekend in September, we have been planning on a boy - so this will be so much fun! YaYa was there to see the ultrasound and left 2 seconds after she found out it was a girl - she left saying "I gotta go buy some pink!".....How fun! and Totally overwhelming. I don't even know where to begin with a girl. Any advice - start posting it now!!!

Teefa / Mom Bday Celebration

2009-01-07T20:58:00.002-06:00

So here we celebrated my mom's birthday and my birthday together. Please note - she got earmuff's for the Cowtown race. She likes to try everything she gets on immediately.

And my so fun brother Garrett and sister from another mother, April helped us celebrate. They kept it lively for us all.

Our joint cake that Granny made - chocolate cake with chocolate chips baked in it with chocolate icing. mmmm...no body cooks better than granny faye.

Just some of the Christmas food we had left over from that morning - plus the bday cake. What was that my doctor said about no sweets (oops).

And YaYa - yet again - trying on her birthday gifts. What a great YaYa she will be to Boom!

Babyboomerang - The Early Days

2009-01-07T20:54:00.003-06:00

Can anyone tell that we are finally trying to post pics for people to see - and they seem a little out of order. Well - give me a little break - I have no idea what I am doing on these things. Ron insisted that we put up the early pics of being prego. Now - I wasn't much fun to be around - hence the mean face when he was trying to take my picture. I have matured into a much nicer woman (ahem), I promise.

This was in San Diego the weekend after we found out. I just laid out every day (oh - and there was that mess about all the casino's in that area - but let's not talk about that).

My Cyclist

2009-01-07T20:52:00.004-06:00

So Mary Lynn (Ron's mom) and I escorted Ron up to Childress, TX recently. There was a 60 mile bike ride (as using the excuse - I'm pregnant - thankfully kept me from having to ride in it). For Christmas - Ron got a new bike - so stay tuned to see some new pics on that!

Cold Days

2009-01-07T20:50:00.004-06:00

So we have been trying to walk every morning - getting ready for the Cowtown Half Marathon. Week days have us between 2 and 4 miles and Saturdays - well we are up to 9 miles on Saturday. But - lately its been a little chilly. This particular morning it was about 26 degrees outside at 5am. Not fun. The only part of my skin showing was my eyes - and they watered the whole way as the wind was blowing in them. The next morning - we slept in.

The "Twilight" Days

2009-01-07T20:48:00.002-06:00

So if you haven't read the Twilight series - you are missing out. I don't think I got up from this couch for a couple of weeks while I finished these books. I used to complain about my husband's iphone - "You don't need friends with that iphone, you could just create them". (It is very frustrating - and I sort of know what he was going through when I first got a blackberry and never let it leave my side - but that was years ago). Ever since Edward Cullen entered my life - I really haven't had much room to complain. Ladies- you won't be disappointed (unless you're Sharon and "just don't get the hype").

Valentines Came Early

2009-01-07T20:47:00.002-06:00

Just a funny thing happened a couple of nights ago....Valentine's day came early - thanks to a couple of local kids with nothing better to do. They spray painted every single one of our garage doors w/ stenciled hearts. We weren't the only Downtown location to get hit - a few others did as well (per the gang abatement team). Kind of funny - but if I ever catch Baby Boomerang doing something like that - watch out! Mad Mom will come out!

As the Belly Grows

2009-01-07T20:45:00.005-06:00

Ok - so this if for my friend Jaime - who was very upset I didn't have a prego picture on the blog. Here I am at 20 weeks. Ugh...why do I FEEL so much larger than I look? Maybe it's the way Ron took the pic. By the way - Ralph couldn't help not getting in the picture. He is going to be a very jealous little one when Boom gets here.

Santa Ron

2009-01-07T20:44:00.004-06:00

So A couple of weeks ago - Ron decided to surprise the IT team at Pier 1 for their annual Christmas gift exchange at Joe T's in Fort Worth. He dressed up as Santa to hand out their gifts.....Friends - he does this for FREE and NO LINES at the mall - if you want pics with your little ones for next year, be sure to sign up.....Baby Boomerang is going to have such a fun dad!!

Mitchell

2009-01-07T20:43:00.002-06:00

So I forgot to mention a part about NYC....one of our friends - Mitchell - met us for lunch the day we got there. We went to the touristy ESPN Zone, which suprisingly had very good food. The only thing that could have made it better is if the Cowboys were playing AND BEATING the Giants at that very moment....But the food was good, the company even better - and being a New Jersian - he was very offended I didn't mention him the first time around. Mitchell - your 15 minutes of fame!!! :)

Christmas and Birthday in New York

2009-01-01T20:21:00.017-06:00

Fun times in NYC!! We took Baby Boomerang for his first trip to New York this Christmas - just the 2 1/2 of us! At 20 weeks now - s/he is the size of a canteloupe.....mmmm. Yuck. Anyways - Christmas morning, Ron and I wandered out to see the BIG tree - and there were very few people out at 8am!! So we had it mostly to ourselves. We were even able to find a web cam at Rockafeller Center so that my parents could log on and see us Christmas morning.

Then we walked through Central Park - ice and all - and found a checkers/chess area that had tables we sat down at to open presents....

As the city that never sleeps, that night we went walking through midtown - and found the most GLORIOUS thing ever....CHARMIN BATHROOMS....For real. Charmin "sponsored" this massive area in Times Square - they had over 20 single bathrooms located inside a building that was somewhat like a toyland area with slides, etc., but most importantly - they had bathrooms! You waited in line, and after each person ...how do you say...Came out - They had someone on hand to go in a CLEAN each toilet area. Here is the one I used - Bathroom Number 3....it was heaven to a pregnant lady who has to (excuse me guys) pee every hour on the hour.

We also had the pleasure of walking the Brooklyn bridge - something that neither of us has ever done before. In case you are wondering - the bridge is only about 1.25 miles long - not bad at all, unless is happens to be pouring down rain (and I mean pouring) and its 34 degrees outside AND you don't have an umbrella!

Finally we made it to Brooklyn and treated ourselves to the best pizza in New York - Grimaldi's. Well worth the trek in the snow and ice to get there - and made for some hilarious memories not caught on film - such as the cars next to the bridge here. When one of them passed - it splashed water up on to where I was standing and SOAKED me. Did Ron come to my rescue - nope - he just laughed. Niice. That's okay - he got his when we walked under the bridge - and amazingly - at that very moment - a car passed and splashed water on top of his head. What a great day.

Finally - we spent my Birthday shopping, shopping, and well shopping. Ron had planned an elaborate day for me - starting with breakfast at Sarabeth's - my fave. Then we walked down 5th avenue to Tiffany's - where he had a special "viewing room" set up for me and the ladies there had set out my gift (Ron had already bought it in Dallas - but we got to pick it up in NYC) on the table with two glasses of champagne (they didn't get the memo about Boomerang). It was such an amazing day so far - and I loved my bracelet he bought for me!

And then - he topped it off with a fabulous dinner at CraftSteak in Chelsea. The only night I actually wore heels in the cold weather - thank the good Lawd for Taxis! It was the best 30th birthday I could have imagined!

Hope you all had a wonderful holiday with you families and friends. Peace and Joy to you for 2009!!!