the easter bun bun.

Baby is getting taller, skinnier, louder, bossier, and more independent everyday. Some days he's sweet, some days he's in a bad mood. Goes with the 2 year old territory I guess. This weekend we had egg hunts, a birthday, a wedding reception, and a friend in town. It rained. We ate red curry and pra ram. I drank a little wine, Husband drank a few beers. We watched an obscene number of Friday Night Lights episodes on Netflix streaming. Ohmygod that show is SO GOOD. If I talked about how great it is, it could have it's own blog. I'm sure there's one somewhere. Oh Tim Riggins, you are beautiful.
Baby was sick last week so he missed school and I didn't get to visit my Grandma. As nice as it is to have the baby around all day, everyday- this mommy needs a little break. We have several friends who offer to watch him every week but then can't ever actually watch him. I know how it is though, people have lives. I'm guilty of living in my little bubble with Baby and Husband and dismissing everything else. That's something I need to work on. But... if you are a friend and can watch Jack this evening or tomorrow evening, that would be awesome and I will owe you a huge favor. Like, if you're ever stranded in a nearby state, I will totally come and pick you up. Or if you leave your wallet at home, I'll buy your lunch. Or I'll just take you out for dinner sometime. Babysitter's choice!

What's going on- Tonight Mates of State play a free show at OU. It's rainy outside so they've moved it inside. BOO! We thought about taking Jack but I think it'll be too crowded inside so we probably won't go. Water for Elephants opened in theaters this weekend- i loved the book so i'm excited to see it. Wednesday we have The Oh Johnny! Girls' rehearsal. Thursday we play the opening day of the Norman Music Festival. Bill and Dee's at 11pm. Saturday I play twice with my other band, Bulletproof Tiger. 1:30 at the Opolis and 3:30 at the Blue Bonnet Bar.
above: My dad cut a piece of birthday cake for Jack (my niece's sweet 16) and the birthday girl wasn't even there yet! There was a big hole cut out while she blew out her candles. Jack was appreciative.

above: The early works of Jack H. E. Brady. Baby Jack's school/church had an art fundraiser for a new playground and art center. Jack's painting sold for $30. The kid has art in his blood- i can actually hang it up! I love it. Some of those other kids have questionable art skills. Jack, once again, you rule.

above and below: Saturday night we had a casual sort of wedding reception to attend. It was nice to see old friends. We stopped by The Library and The Garage before the party. The Garage is new and I like it. Last week I went to Blackbird Gastropub and liked it too. Feels good to have some new places in town to go to.
Baby Jack calls the Easter Bunny "Bun Bun" and is terrified of him. I never knew he could hold on to me so tight. I don't blame him though- Bun Bun was pretty creepy looking. Sunday we had lunch at The Trails. Bun Bun was there and we went on an egg hunt in the men's locker room because of the crazy rain floods. Jack had fun, I had a mimosa. I went casual with gap jeans and a white banana republic shirt, a trench, and heels. A pastel dress just seems weird to wear when it's dark and crappy outside. I LOVE Easter dress hunting so it was disappointing but there's always next year.

I erased all contacts in my phone yesterday. Yay! I'm such a mess already this week. If you're around, let's get a glass of wine or something. I need to get out of the house, even if it's for an hour.

♥ jp

fast as you.

Baby is sick again! We have this stuff every other week. He's had a fever and a baby seal cough/bark. He's in good spirits though. I hope he gets better soon so we can get back to outside playtime.

below: Baby spent a boy's night with my father-in-law. My mother-in-law is in Alabama visiting family for the week. Baby came home with a new fishing pole and some new toy trucks and he's VERY happy with his new stuff. Husband and I had a grocery-store-sushi date in the parking lot of the IGA food market.
below: I swear the sushi is pretty awesome. They make a soy steak sushi roll that is my new favorite thing.

Friday night, we had a hard time deciding between going out for a drink or staying in and watching Friday Night Lights. We went to Blu. I had a martini. Husband had a Pimm's Cup. We went home and watched Friday Night Lights.

above & below: We played at Belle Isle Brewery on Saturday night. We had a great turnout and a lot of fun.
below: Sunday we watched Friday Night Lights episodes all afternoon and the Thunder/Nuggets game at night.

That's all i have time for now. Doing a lot of re-arranging at home. Maybe I'll do more than 1 post this week, we'll see!

♥ jp

you probably think this song is.

What happened this week? Husband and I went to 2 Thunder games and we decided it's our new favorite thing to do. Sitting in the Riverwind terrace is awesome because they have all kinds of food for you- even vegetarian. Husband and I talked about how long we're going to stay in our house before looking to buy something else. Should we stay for a little while and update things that I would like to update? Should we put it on the market and see what happens? I think we should stay a while and replace the awful shell shaped sink in my bathroom, have the kitchen cabinets painted/re-done, the outside of our house painted and the hill in our backyard tamed- retaining wall and all. We'll see.
above: The Boy picked out this awesome outfit to wear to school.

below: Me taking pictures of me.

above & below: Thunder & beer.
below: delicious food i speak of.

above & below: Saturday afternoon we went to see Your Highness. The Adjustment Bureau wasn't playing anymore.

above & below: Saturday night we went to see a friend play music but just missed his set. I trimmed my bangs because they were obstructing my vision.

above: A little over a week ago, we went to the Medieval Fair. It was ridiculous. The food was tasty but kinda grossed me out.

below: Last weekend, the Boy had an early Easter egg hunt with his cousin, Peyton, at their grandparents house. I have more pictures of this but will have to search for them. I have a ton of photos of the Boy in all of his handsome glory but I need to transfer them from my camera and haven't had time to do so. TONS of awesome toddler pics coming soon, i promise!

above: Bulletproof Tiger played in OKC at VZD's for the Acoustic Oklahoma showcase last Tuesday night. It was fun but it was a Tuesday and I'm too old to play on Tuesdays. Way past my bedtime.
above & below: Me taking pictures of me. Again.

above: Almost bought this top but had a brief thought that it made me look pregnant so I decided against it. Not like huge prego but like barely and I don't like looking pregs when I'm not. It's the ruffles i think. Or maybe it's my I'm-a-crazy-woman craziness.

above: Gabba gabba hey I kinda look like Johnny Ramone.

More baby stories coming soon!

Have a nice Monday.

♥ jp

fun & games.

Late night online browsing. Things I like. Let's win the lottery. Let's not have an asthma attack. Let's spy on people online. Let's watch Friday Night Lights on Netflix. Let's have a party. Let's make this wind die down. Let's make a new workout playlist. Let's work out. Let's make an effort to be better and happier people. Let's book the Vegas trip. Let's look forward to the future. Let's continue planning my pretend wedding. Let's have another green tea. Let's be more thankful everyday for the things and opportunities we have and for the people in our lives. Let's raise $1,500 for a new OJ!G album. Let's teach the Baby how to spell his name. Let's find time to spend with each other. Let's break out the box of summer clothes from the garage. Let's plant flowers in the back yard. Let's quit with this let's crap. It's annoying, I know.

Zebra Cowhide Rug Remember the bedroom I wanted a couple of posts ago? In THIS post. Rug found! (io-metro.com) The zebra print is a little obnoxious on a cowhide rug but I like it. I also love the plain old black and white or brown and white cowhide rugs. (I bet my Husband and my Momma hate this.)

Pavilion Platform Bed (charlesprogers.com)

Annie Leibovitz At Work The only book of hers that I do not have. She talks about the way and reasoning behind how she shoots. Why don't I own this already? (amazon.com)

Richard Avedon: Photographs 1946-2004 (amazon.com)

Chanel Rose Insolent (chanel.com)

Robert Rodriguez V-Neck Open Back Black Silk Blouse I would like it in the size 4, please. You must look at the link and check out the back of this shirt. IneeditsoBAD! (bluefly.com)

Stella Chair- Chipper Black I've sat in this chair many times at IO Metro in Edmond. I've thought about buying it many times. It would look great in my living room. It needs a pink pillow. (i0-metro.com)

CB2 Pulley Pendant Lamp I also want this pendant lamp for my dining room to replace the ugly 1970's thing. I could install it myself like I did with the kitchen light. A certain man of the house couldn't do it and I'm pretty darn handy at stuff like that. I like installing and taking things apart, painting walls and getting dirty- I get a nice piece of self satisfaction out of it. (cb2.com)Marc by Marc Jacobs Bianca Clutch This is just self-explanatory. From the photo above, you'd think this clutch were small but it's a trickster! It's big. And it's great. And it would look so good in my loving arms. (zappos.com)

Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q Baby Aidan I love this bag because it's big and casual and a great neutral color. Think of all the places I could carry this bag, and how many diapers and toddler snacks and guitar strings and tuners I could fit in it. (zappos.com)

Kate Spade New York Gold Coast Bright Robin Ok, so it may not be practical to spend $275 dollars on a little hot pink bag but I swear I will carry it often. Pink is my favorite color, you know that. And you know that I'm not always practical. (zappos.com)

Kate Spade New York Lily Ash bag This is much more practical and just as beautiful. And I think it's on sale- can't argue with that. (zappos.com)