Lee Family Blog

Diapers.com

2012-02-02T08:00:00.001-05:00

...LOVES that we have 2 girls in diapers!

Catch Up Part VI: Christmas Tree

2012-02-01T08:00:00.000-05:00

Beth's first time in the Bjorn and first time picking out the Lee Family Christmas Tree.

Little full, lotta sap.

Bennet calls it our "Christmas Treat."

Catch-Up Part V: Another Choo Choo Ride

2012-01-30T08:00:00.000-05:00

Bennet and Noah took Beth to show her the ways of the Houston choo choo train. As you can see, she could barely contain her excitement.Very serious about the train...
Feeding the ducks with "Ms. Saya"...
The Lee Girls...

Catch-Up Part IV: Thanksgiving

2012-01-28T08:00:00.001-05:00

While we celebrated Thanksgiving day with the other Lee's in Houston. The girls and I were in Dallas for a a short trip at the beginning of the week... it was a whirlwind!

First: I got the chance to celebrate my friend Kristin as she prepares to have baby Paxton... any day now. I also got to see Danielle and Heather and meet the famous Will Clark.

Beth got to meet her cousins... Perry and Hampton Edgar. Here are all of the proud Edgar/Langbein grandparents with their biggest fans.

Beth also took her first visit to El Fenix! Even Uncle TT came to see the Lee girls.

Catch-Up Part III: Crazy Hat Party

2012-01-26T08:00:00.001-05:00

Bennet's Birthday Party was so fun! Since Bennet changes her "head-gear" every 5 minutes or so, we decided to have a party celebrating her love of HATS! (ironically she was not interested in wearing a hat at the party). Lots of family and friends were there to celebrate Bennet, her birthday, and her new status as a big sister. Here are some scenes from the festivities...

Happy Birthday Bennet Bear. You bring us such joy every day, and we are so thankful for each minute of these past 2 years.

Catch Up Part II: Bennet's 2nd Birthday

2012-01-24T08:00:00.000-05:00

What does one do on their 2nd Birthday??

Wakes up and sings Happy Birthday:

Goes to the kitchen and sings Happy Birthday:

Unpacks the groceries and sings Happy Birthday:

Has donuts for breakfast and sings Happy Birthday:

Has lunch with Dad and sings Happy Birthday:

Has dinner with friends and Sings Happy Birthday:

Has cake with family and sings Happy Birthday:

Sings Happy Birthday a few more times before going to bed.

Catch Up Part I: Guess Who's Engaged

2012-01-22T17:11:00.006-05:00

I know that this is a little "so two-months ago"... but it is such an exciting time! My lifelong friend, Angela Torn, accepted Stephan Shaw's marriage proposal on November 7! The cool thing about this engagement is that Angela and I have been friends since we were 8 years old, and Bryant and Stephan have been friends since they were in preschool! So, pretty much, this could not have worked out better for US!

(Stephan after picking up THE ring)

Stephan and Angela crossed paths many times- they were a groomsman and a bridesmaid in our wedding in 2005, lived 100 yards from each other during college at aTm, and even had a very wise person (ahem) suggest they date a couple of years ago. They finally "MET" in Novemeber 2010 at Angela's birthday party... and the rest is history!

Bryant and I have been so blessed by their friendship throughout our lives, and love celebrating their happiness and future together!

A Fairy Princess and a Pumpkin Stem

2012-01-21T22:30:00.001-05:00

I am not sure what has been keeping me from the blog... hmmm it seems I started trailing off around October 3rd. So, fasten your seat belt for a serious catch-up time.

Here are some pictures from Halloween (that's right, like 3 months ago)...

A Fairy "Pincess" and a Pumpkin Stem

Friends

The Three Muskateers

She loved her costume... I may have had another one planned, but it was vetoed by the FP.

It was Beth's 4 week birthday!

My Sweet Family.

Family Picture

2012-01-20T18:06:00.001-05:00

Hand Outlines

2012-01-20T13:41:00.000-05:00

This Little Piggy...

2012-01-17T21:19:00.001-05:00

The Ida Hat Returns

2012-01-13T10:27:00.000-05:00

I Heart Sunshine

2012-01-11T14:59:00.000-05:00

LIVE

2012-01-06T23:31:00.000-05:00

No more video chat for these two... Charlotte and Beth finally meet! They had lots to catch up on... It's been a crazy few months for both of them.

2010

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2012

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Beth loves...

2012-01-05T09:46:00.001-05:00

Video chatting with her North Carolina pen pal Charlotte Mansfield.

Happy

2012-01-04T12:09:00.000-05:00

The Toy Clean-Out of 2012

2012-01-02T19:07:00.001-05:00

Before

After

2012-01-02T19:06:00.001-05:00

Happy New Year

2011-12-31T22:37:00.000-05:00

Wild About Harry's

2011-12-30T18:54:00.001-05:00

Jerry World

2011-12-27T12:45:00.001-05:00

iPad and Mrs Potato Head

2011-12-26T10:38:00.001-05:00

Popcorn Stash

2011-12-26T10:34:00.001-05:00

Falling Asleep Watching TV?

2011-12-22T12:39:00.001-05:00

Do Not Disturb

2011-12-19T14:14:00.000-05:00

Big sisters are the greatest

2011-12-19T09:16:00.001-05:00

What's a big sister for?

2011-12-17T17:45:00.000-05:00

Accessorizing!

Phone Home

2011-12-16T14:36:00.002-05:00

I was trying to figure out what this picture reminded me of...

Then it hit me...

"I taste it"

2011-12-16T12:22:00.002-05:00

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Bath Party

2011-12-15T19:23:00.001-05:00

Top hats required.

No Words

2011-12-14T17:17:00.001-05:00

A Fresh Idea from Bennet

2011-12-13T09:03:00.001-05:00

A new (and clean) way to organize your Christmas cards.

G-Bread Contraband

2011-12-12T10:59:00.001-05:00

Gingerbread House

2011-12-12T10:58:00.001-05:00

2 Months and 2 Years

2011-12-08T11:34:00.002-05:00

Christmas Music Means...

2011-12-07T10:16:00.000-05:00

Christmas Dancing!

Bryant and his Girls

2011-12-05T10:14:00.001-05:00

First Trip to the Zoo

2011-12-02T12:29:00.000-05:00

Landscaping by Bennet

2011-12-01T18:42:00.001-05:00

Where fashion and lawn mowers collide.

What's Up?

2011-12-01T13:05:00.001-05:00

Oh nothing. I'm just grabbing stuff.

Kroger

2011-11-29T17:10:00.001-05:00

Baby Beff is in there somewhere.

Happy 2nd Birthday Bennet

2011-11-18T09:23:00.001-05:00

Getting Ready

2011-11-17T22:18:00.001-05:00

Bryant and I are preparing for Bennet's birthday tomorrow. This is the package of screws that came her new kitchen. Looks like it will be a late night!!

Somebody Loves Saturdays

2011-11-12T13:19:00.001-05:00

Beth's first smile was last Saturday... But we have not seen one since then, until today! Something about Saturdays I guess. Can you blame her?

In the Wee Hours...

2011-11-11T09:22:00.000-05:00

This was the scene at the Lee house!

Nut n Honey

2011-11-09T10:50:00.000-05:00

I've been waiting a long time for the return of the greatest cereal ever, Nut N Honey Crunch. This new cereal is the closest I have found to the real thing in 20 years! If only it's commercials were as life changing as its predecessor.

Camera One

2011-11-06T14:57:00.001-05:00

Camera Two

2011-11-06T14:56:00.000-05:00

Thriller

2011-11-04T16:05:00.001-04:00

Somebody is practicing their "Thriller" dance moves in their sleep!

How Big is Beth?

2011-11-03T16:33:00.002-04:00

Sooooooooo Big!

Happy one month birthday sweet girl!

beth month 1

Please enjoy these pictures from the first month of her journey.

A Sneak Peak...

2011-11-01T22:50:00.001-04:00

... Of the Lee Family on Christmas morning.

Before

2011-10-31T13:11:00.001-04:00

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After

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Banana Bread

2011-10-27T22:52:00.001-04:00

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Extreme Parenting

2011-10-26T10:22:00.000-04:00

A double poo poo diaper change at 9am.
That's right Ice Man, I am dangerous.

What's In a Name?

2011-10-24T11:25:00.002-04:00

Beth is 3 weeks old today... it is so hard to believe (especially since I've been wearing the same pajamas the entire time). Beth is a total rockstar and really taking to this whole "outside world" thing very nicely.

I wanted to share a little background on her name. You may remember that Bennet Ann is a family name, so we decided to stick to that trend with Beth. "Elizabeth" is my middle name and "Suzanne" is my sister Amy's middle name (after our Aunt Suzie Edgar). So Beth is taking on the names of both Langbein sisters... a pretty amazing combo... if I do say so myself!

There are a lot of "B's" in the Lee family now... Ida and I are pushing for the next Lee to be named "Sarida" just to even the playing field a little.

Ida?

2011-10-12T08:00:00.001-04:00

Oh, not to worry, she is taking her role as a parent of 2 very seriously.

Slumber Party

2011-10-10T08:00:00.000-04:00

On Beth's second night home, we had a few rough hours (imagine that??!). At one point, we all went in to check on Bennet, and Bryant and I put Beth in the crib with her for fun. Beth immediately calmed down and snuggled as close as she could to her big sister.

And what did their nurturing parents do? We flipped on all the lights to take pictures of this proud moment.

Elizabeth Suzanne Lee

2011-10-08T14:59:00.004-04:00

"Beth"

October 3, 2011 - 8:41 pm

7 lbs, 3 oz.

18 inches

Bennet's First Opera

2011-10-02T08:00:00.001-04:00

Bennet and Noah went to see their first opera, "The Velveteen Rabbit." They both lasted the entire 45 minute show and totally dug it! It was performed at the Miller Outdoor Theater by the Houston Grand Opera's "Opera to Go" program.

Bennet's favorite parts:

"a pino" (piano)

"opwa, people singing"

"a fawee pincess- puhple dwess- coming help bunny wabbit"

I Ride a Choo Choo Twain

2011-10-01T08:00:00.002-04:00

Bennet and I went to ride the choo-choo around Hermann Park last week and had a blast (not pictured: the meltdown that ensued when we had to leave the choo-choo).

Mama wore her red "banana" and Bennet wore the pink "banana."

We rocked the caboose (I taught her one of life's important lessons... all the cool kids sit in the back... you should always point and laugh at anyone who sits in the front... I am still amazed at my natural parenting abilities).

The Aquarium

2011-10-01T08:00:00.001-04:00

Bennet, Cooper, and Noah went to the Houston Aquarium and had a ball.

Besides the "big fish" we also saw the "big cat."

Anneliese Jean

2011-09-30T08:00:00.000-04:00

Add one more girl to the Hankbein crew! Sarah Grace is now the big sister to Anneliese... she already has plenty of pointers for big sister-to-be Bennet. Now 4 girls get to endlessly hear about their mom's college roommate stories.

Jeff

2011-09-29T08:00:00.000-04:00

Oh, and this is Jeff... he sold us our Pirate.

First Day of School

2011-09-28T14:52:00.003-04:00

OK, so somehow we are back to "catch-up" time.

Bennet started back at school for the fall (a month ago). She was so excited to "play with friends" and Ida was a beaming parent sending her off.

(Oh, and our street knows that she is wearing a new "back(pause)pack")

Get ready room 106. Her friend Cooper is in her class too... trouble!

Dishtowel Naptime

2011-09-27T13:13:00.001-04:00

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Hoof 'Em Stangs

2011-09-24T12:44:00.000-04:00

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Arrrrr

2011-09-13T14:43:00.001-04:00

Meet the newest addition to the Lee family... The Pirate. Our first "mommy car" comes in the form of a Honda Pilot. For those Gilbert & Sullivan/Pirates of Penzance buffs out there- you will appreciate the reason we have named him "The Pirate."

Danielle's Etsy Shop

2011-09-10T11:51:00.002-04:00

Let me tell you what my friend Danielle is up to. Maybe you've heard of her, she is kind of a big deal.

She recently graduated with an MFA in Painting and Drawing from the University of Iowa in May. She setting up a studio and working to establish her fine art career in Southern California. As a way to support herself, she set up an Etsy Shop under the name Alexandra Shade for commissioned paintings that will help sustain her independent studio practice. She offers commissioned Oil on Panel child and dog portraits but is open to specialized requests.

You can check out her other works at www.daniellekimzey.com

If the perfect baby below looks a little familiar, that is because it is Bennet. This amazing painting hangs in Bennet's room and is absolutely stunning!

She Ain't Scared

2011-09-09T09:04:00.000-04:00

If Bryant ever happens to be out of town, Ida has zero problem taking over his side of the bed... zero!

A House Divided

2011-09-04T18:49:00.001-04:00

The last time SMU and aTm met on the gridiron was September 17, 2005... the day Bryant and I were married. Since then, it's been a pretty quiet house... until today.

Watch Out

2011-09-02T16:14:00.000-04:00

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Swimsuit

2011-08-24T10:35:00.001-04:00

Bennet put her swimsuit on all by herself today... And then sat in her chair and modeled it for me. All we are missing is a waterfall in the background! It's a little troubling that she is so good at the pouty lips.

Houston... You Confuse Me

2011-08-18T00:10:00.001-04:00

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Pooh

2011-08-16T08:00:00.001-04:00

Bennet went to see her first official movie last week, Winnie the Pooh. We lasted all but the last 10 minutes of the movie. The popcorn was a big hit (wonder where she got that)! Our friend Noah, Sarah and Cappy joined us for the event.

Katisha

2011-08-14T08:00:00.001-04:00

My performance as Katisha in Gilbert and Sullivan's "The Mikado" was one of the big adventures of the summer. The show's run was a success and we got a great review in the Houston Chronicle. Thank you so much for everyone who came to see the show--- it really meant so much to have each of you there!

First Hair Cut

2011-08-13T08:00:00.000-04:00

While I am still just calling it a "trim"... Bennet did go to see Haley and get her locks evened up a little... we are all trying to look our best for Amy's wedding! When Haley asked if I wanted to keep some of her hair- I said, "ew, why?" But apparently mom's are supposed to save hair from the first cut to put in their baby book. Woops! Thank goodness it was just a trim!

As you can see, Bennet was very serious about her styling. She just sat there, chilled, and judged Haley's work.

The Ride of Amy's Life

2011-08-12T08:00:00.003-04:00

Also at Riverbend Ranch was Amy's Bachelorette Party. It was a great evening celebrating Amy and her upcoming wedding! Those in attendance: Leigh, Carly, Mary Ellen, Janie, Brittany, Courtney, me, and "the bride."

Riverbend Ranch

2011-08-10T17:43:00.000-04:00

We had a dual Amy Birthday/Father's Day Celebration at our friend Lori's Ranch. There were lots of Moo-Cows and catfish.

This Kuboda of trouble went on a nighttime wild hog hunt, but came back empty handed. I viewed it as a success that nobody was Cheney-ed.

Happy Father's Day

2011-08-09T08:00:00.000-04:00

Uncle D Graduates

2011-08-08T08:00:00.000-04:00

Back in May, my brother-in-law, David, graduated with his MBA from Rice University. It was a happy day of celebration for the whole Lee family. David and Kristi moved to Dallas last week... man, we already miss them so much!

CONGRADUATION!

Fun Run

2011-08-07T17:31:00.000-04:00

Bennet and I went to cheer on Dad in a 5K run to support our church's youth group trip to Belize. Somehow Bennet did not win the costume contest (and if you must know, I was matching her in a white chicken hat--- a lady from Germany, yes Germany, came up to me and asked what our hats meant... I had no answer for such a deep question other than, "it's Saturday").

Showering Heather

2011-08-06T08:00:00.000-04:00

The beginning of summer also marked a time where I got to help celebrate my friend Heather and the upcoming arrival of her son! Cedar Creek Lake was an awesome setting to shower the mother-to-be!

Dallas Trip

2011-08-05T08:00:00.003-04:00

We got to spend some time in Dallas with the Langbeins.

The Genesis Mother's Day Luncheon was quite the event and Mr. Tom Brokaw was an amazing guest speaker. I even got the chance to meet him for a moment... I think he was quite taken with me.

Dallas Mavericks playoff game (game 3 of Laker series) was another major hi-light. Tyler, Bryant, Grumps, Amy, Scooter, and I did our part to cheer the Mavs on to the championship. I pretty much just wore my 3 point goggles the entire game.

Then there was this guy: A Lakers fan taunting the stadium... brave or stupid... I will let you decide.

And what is a trip to Dallas without S&D Oyster Bar?!

Where to begin...

2011-08-04T16:40:00.005-04:00

So... lots has been going on! I am not even sure where to begin. Hold on, my 20 month old just demanded to hear Raffi, so I need a moment to acquiesce to her request. Excellent- Oats and Beans and Barley Grow!

That have been many big events since Easter that have been ignored, so be prepared for some serious catch up.

First up, Cabo San Lucas (circa the end of April). Yes, Mom was blessed with an amazing girls trip.

Not to worry, we set our alarms for the Royal Wedding and watched it in Spanish until we found the English channels 2 days later.

I spent most of my time reading some great beach reads (Something Borrowed, Water for Elephants) and drinking virgin Miami Vices.

It was such a great trip with lots of guac, refried beans, and magazines (what a great combo)!

(Please be aware that Bryant was able to spell "acquiesce" without looking it up)

The A Team

2011-07-26T19:46:00.001-04:00

Why do I feel as though sometimes they are plotting against me?!

Staying Power

2011-07-21T09:30:00.003-04:00

This weekend is the last chance to catch a performance of "The Mikado." We had a very successful opening weekend, and apparently the Houston Chronicle agrees with me. Here is what they have to say:
Houston Chronicle Review

The End

2011-07-15T18:22:00.000-04:00

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A Face for Radio

2011-07-14T01:18:00.002-04:00

On Monday, I, along with three other performers from the upcoming production of "The Mikado," appeared on Houston's NPR station, KUHF. We performed a few of the songs from the show.
Here is a link to the entire segment. Enjoy---if you've got some time.
KUHF- THE FRONT ROW

10 years ago...

2011-07-12T00:36:00.000-04:00

These crazy kids started dating!!! Happy anniversary Bryant!

Hug a Hound Today

2011-07-06T10:17:00.001-04:00

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Happy 31st Birthday Bryant

2011-07-05T01:08:00.001-04:00

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Have a Waffle-ful 4th!!!

2011-07-04T10:06:00.001-04:00

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For Men

2011-07-03T16:58:00.000-04:00

And now you know how it feels...

The Pigeon Wants a Puppy

2011-06-26T19:25:00.001-04:00

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Riverbend Ranch

2011-06-25T12:21:00.000-04:00

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What are you up to today?

2011-06-24T13:06:00.001-04:00

Oh I'm just wearing a cupcake hat and checking some heartbeats.

Retro

2011-06-22T12:59:00.000-04:00

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