Allison.....

took her first few steps today!!!! I was at the realtors office with her and we were just chatting with our agent and she was walking around the chairs, holding onto them....then she let go, stood there for awhile and then took 3 steps on her own!!!! I'm sooooo proud of her!!! Needless to say, I did not have a camera handy to catch her in action and I didn't think of my phone having a video camera until after the fact, but the video camera is by my side this very moment, waiting to capture her walking on her own again!!!!

Maybe by the time we see almost everyone on Sunday she'll be going to town and really starting to wear out the bottoms of her shoes!!!!

Happy Monday everyone....and keep your eye out for some video of this lil gal walking!!!

Hey can I catch a ride???

Just had to post this photo of Allison!!! Picture was taken last week on a gorgeous day. Chuck was outside working on the landscaping around the house, so Allison and I also went outside to get some much needed fresh air.

We are always kidding around about Allison and her Jeep Liberty (the same kind of Jeep I drive, except mine isn't pink and purple). The Jeep makes 3 noises: a horn, a car starting up and a button for music. Well sometimes she'll just sit there and hold down the button to start up her Jeep, so it sounds like the jeep is having a hard time starting.....so with that story behind it, the photo goes to show that Allison was once again having problems with her jeep and needed a lift!

I sent this photo to Chuck after he left for Tampa....he replied through email saying that when he gets back he'll take it to the shop for her to get fixed. Then he also went on to mention that she looks like someone standing on the corner of 71 hwy and 58 hwy.

Anyways, hope you enjoyed this photo as much as we did!!!

Oh Happy Day....

Well today was pretty eventful. Well for me.....I think I just found our future HOME!!!! I am so happy, I just hope Chuck likes it as much as I do. I was able to drop Allison off at her Grandpa and Grandma Palmer's house, Grandma Robin babysat. Ward came along with me and I am SOOOO GLAD that he did. He has an eye for catching things. Like...how the windows in one house were starting to rot out and....something mysterious under some paint....we both thought it looked like...MOLD!!!! So that house of course was a total NO!!!
But yes, I think I found our house and I am so super excited to show Chuck when he gets back from Tampa. There are actually 2 homes that I really liked....But one that I really really really (you get the point) LIKED....LOVED!!!!
Plus it has 4 bedrooms, which is an awesome bonus! It's still in Raymore (where we are at now) and is actually in an older subdivision, it's a home about 20 yrs old (which might be a downfall) but the house has been completely remodeled...and I must say they did an EXCELLENT job at it and it's still affordable!!

Anyways, so I must say, I am quite happy, I just hope Chuck likes it as much as I do!!! So who knows...we might be in a house by Halloween!!!!! Craziness!!!
Any offers on movers??? LOL just kidding!

That's it for tonight, besides the fact that our AC is broken....I just hope that it gets cooler like they say it's suppose to. Today was hot!!! I felt sorry for the dogs today, it was 82 in the house when I got home. Good thing I had fans running THey've already dried up their water bowl!

Well I'm off to watch some thing on tv...not sure what...but we'll find something!

Happy Friday....

Well it's the end of the week, finally. However, I'm not really looking forward to the weekend. This is b/c Chuck leaves for Tampa Bay tomorrow for work to go to a medical conference. He'll be gone for 5 DAYS!!! I was planning on heading to Iowa, but I think we are just going to hang out here at home, unless I decide different in the next 24 hours!!! But I am planning to stay home and to possibly go to the zoo on Sunday with Allison and maybe Chuck's lil sister and step mom.
We are also entering Allison into a Cutest Baby contest for the city of Raymore. They have their summer festival this next week and prejudging is on Sunday evening. So I'm planning on taking her to that.

Today we spent our afternoon house hunting...yup that's right....we are looking at houses again. We found a house that just really caught our eye on the internet and called the realtor we've been working with and asked to view it. We looked at 3 other houses also. Chuck really liked one of the houses and I "sort of" liked it, just didn't give me that WOW factor. So on Monday I am planning on going out with the realtor to look at a few more houses to weed the list out! So hopefully....just hoping we can maybe have a "Home" before Christmas!!!

Anyways, it's been cool here lately. Enjoying it....really!!! I love Autumn and Winter. Don't get me wrong...I love summer, but just get tired of the heat, especially with a child, you really have to limit your time outside in the heat.
Chuck is out grilling dinner, which I believe is almost done and Allison is waking up from her late nap. So I best be going and get a few more things made up for dinner and get Allison up. Hope everyone is doing well and enjoy your weekend. Also, click on the link for our photos...have some new pictures up, and a few from the baseball game this past tuesday that we went to. ENJOY!!!

I've got a few minutes....

to talk really about nothing. Allison is currently being entertained by her new fancy.....The Upside Down Show!!! Not exactly sure what she enjoys about it so much, maybe it's all the sound effects the 2 guys make. Chuck says it's "Stupid and Weird" but I giggle every now and then when we have it on the tv. Plus it may just expand her imagination, since it's all "Pretend."
Anyways, not too much going on in the Palmer Household. Chuck is busy working, as usual. Allison and I have been doing shopping recently, have a few baby showers coming up and a wedding to attend, so we've been searching and buying for that. Also kind of prepping the house for a possible 5 day vacation. Chuck leaves for Tamp Bay, FL on Saturday for business....a BIG conference for work. SO that leaves ALlison and I home with the 2 dogs. Thought about driving up to Iowa for a quick visit, but would probably do work at the store, helping dad with the store, but not really sure I want to "WORK" plus I wouldn't have anyway to watch Allison while I was working....a bit different from doing inventory, when they had the store closed for that. Still deciding if I'll make the drive or not. Just gets lonely here at home...but maybe we'll plan some outings since it's going to be cool....maybe a trip to the zoo??? Or possibly a pumpkin patch. We'll have to wait and see.

Our big plans this week are to attend a Royals vs. Twins baseball game!!!! I believe we attending the Royals vs. Twins game earlier this year....Allison's 1st ball game then. It's EMS, Firefighter, Military night so Chuck gets in free. So just had to purchase one ticket. We are going with Chuck's brother, Brett and his girlfriend Steph. They went with us also to the game earlier this season! FUNNY. How we've only been to 1 game this year and this will be the 2nd and more than likely last game of the season for us to attend. Chuck also cheers for the Twins, I sort of do both! I live in the KC Metro so I need to support something here....just won't be the Chiefs....GO VIKINGS!!!! We are also trying to find some tickets for the Chiefs/Vikings game on the 23rd.....not looking bright as everyone is trying to RIP OFF everyone else....and at the ticket box...they only have single tickets left...no tickets with seats together! BUMMER!!!

What else?!?! nothing really, just getting this rearranged in the house. Moved things around in Allison's room this past week....thought I could fit a queen sized bed in there....but it was just too cramped! Oh well.

Well I suppose that is it for the moment. I put up some new photos in our Picasa Web Album, so take a peek!!! Hope everyone enjoyed their weekend!!!!

My makeup....

So, a few of you may have received an email from cousin Jessica or I about the E.L.F makeup line about how they were selling each piece for only $1.00!!!! Of course, I took advantage of the offer. I'm not that big on makeup and I really don't wear a whole lot except for when we go out....which is very seldom....but I thought I'd give it a chance and try to figure out the makeup thing. I purchased 27 items....and then also got $10 off my order...so all in all with shipping, my bill was $21.00!! Now please tell me where I can buy 27 pieces of makeup for $21.00??? My concealer alone that I normally buy runs around $8.00!!!
Anyways, I just want to state this is the most makeup that I've ever had in my possession....EVER!!! I'm going to have to go buy a "Caboodle" to carry it all!!!
I also have to mention, that the makeup....it's normal sized....none of the Sample Sized stuff, which I figured it would turn out to be!!!
Anyways, so yea...I'm bored today and when I opened the front door, there sat my package so I figured I'd blog about it!!!
Allison is down for a nap and so are the dogs. I've got a lot accomplished today actually. Did a quick pick up of the house...except the bedroom...and vaccumed, althought it doesn't look like I did any of that this morning!!! Allison and I also went to Target and to WalMart this morning. Tried to search for a pair of cute pants to wear to my interview....Oh yea...my interview...Finally with GE Money! Turns out they have a Work from Home Program that is the same as the job I applied for previously....So I'm going to try to get that, this way I don't have to pay for daycare and it's part time. So we'll see how that works...interview is on Thursday!!

Yesterday the 3 of us went out and about. Stopped at Party America to pick up Allison's party decorations and such for her 1st Birthday!! Yea I know you are thinking...that's over a month and a half away. But actually we are having her Birthday party on Sept. 30 at Mom and Dad's house....so family....watch for your invitation!!!
I also picked up some more things for finishing the invites and stamps of course. Made mailing labels, etc. etc. Now I'm going to try to make a poster that sticks with the theme for Allison's Party.

So I better get to that poster before Allison wakes up and wants to crawl all over the poster!!!