Todd's 30 Year Reunion

Todd and I recently received an invite to his 30 year reunion from Cass High. We, at first, were a bit skeptical of going. Not particular reason other than being uncomfortable. One night while we were laying in bed, we just decided to go. Todd was Mr. CHS so I felt like he should be there! I am very pleased to say that I am so glad we changed our minds! We had the absolute best time, I actually can't remember the last time we felt so good.

The reunion was held at the Country Club and was filled with all sorts of decorations, gifts and people... tons of people. My favorite detail was the name tags; each name tag had the year, the person's name AND... their senior picture. Quite hilarious! At first, you could tell people were a little standoffish but within about an hour of being there, we were surrounded by the best people. We ate amazing, mouth-watering food (it was to die for). I got the biggest kick out of hearing all the stories like this one guy made a giant paper airplane, lit it on fire and threw it across the room. He didn't even get into trouble and all I could think was, "We would have gotten expelled"!!

There was dancing, jokes, more stories, great people, awesome music, and much more dancing. We even picked up a dinner date with Sandy, Kevin, Robin, Megan and Tim. I did not feel out of place at all. In fact, I felt more comfortable than ever before. Now, I've been wondering if "my reunion" will be this much fun? Todd and I are looking forward to the 35th reunion... It's a CRUISE!(Sandy and Kevin)(Todd and Karen Mercer; Mr. & Mrs. CHS)

Hand Clapping

This is big news for us! =) I am guessing that since Emmry was born six weeks early, it explains a lot for why she doesn't do all of the "normal" things other kids her age are doing. BUT today, she clapped her hands!! She went on and on and on and smiled the entire time while doing so. We haven't had much luck with the hand coordination, so this is BIG! Emmry is also drinking from a sippy cup now. She hasn't figured out how to hold it and drink it but she does drink when I hold it up for her! I am so glad for her, even though she has no idea! Besides, what's "normal" these days anyway?

Nothing New

(Todd says this is me and the exact look I give him sometimes! Ha!)

Yeap, I think the title says it all. =) Not much has really changed in the "Payne Household". Emmry is very close to walking on her own but still not quite there yet and she still isn't drinking from a sippy-cup. I am over the "worried that my child is behind" thing because she will get it in her own time. I will report that ever since Emmry's little virus, she has been a COMPLETE and TOTAL mama's girl; not wanting me to leave her, hanging on my leg in the kitchen, following me to the bathroom. The whole 9 yards. However, I can't complain because I am truly glad to depends on me!

Tomorrow is our 4 year anniversary... not wedding anniversary but 4 years of being together. I look back and wonder, where did the time go? Daddy (Todd) has a very bad stomach virus so I guess we won't be celebrating tomorrow! =( BUT, on a positive note I am about 90% positive that Abby (our yorkie) is pregnant. I am so thrilled for two reasons... #1 I LOVE PUPPIES and #2 Emmry LOVES puppies! Abby has puppies when Emmry was about 6 months old and she adored them. I am just hoping that she won't be as rough with them as she is with Sammy! She is due October 8th... 4 days before my 21st birthday!!