Pipe up!

Hey friends and family-
I haven't sent a blog in so long but I know so many of you all have questions. Family is good which is number one concern!! Baby GIRL Ream looks strong and healthy. Payton and Trig are ornery as ever and aaron is busy as ever with work. Luckily my extra jobs have hit a slump so I am not real busy. Thursday Feb 3 our lives hit a major speedbump. With the crazy weather, our pipes which run through the attic gave up and broke. The plumber said they broke where they had been uncovered by the insulation. He said they had been uncovered for some time it looked like but there would have been no way of preventing this. We were away from the house an hour and half when clint found the water coming out the front door. We had water restoration come in and they told us for piece of mind to rip out the sheetrock. so our house is gutted! ugh. We are staying with donna for the time being which has been a big help because she watches him when we need to go do stuff to the house. Insurance is slow of coarse. We have had an amazing amount of strength and support from the friends and family. Cherokee is a wonderful place when something like this happens. We had 13 guys wokring at our house the night after it happened. It was amazing. I felt like a blessed person during a pretty unlucky time. I am so thankful for thoughts and prayers from you all. Our family learned quickly how truely truely lucky we are through this all. There will be a light at the end of this tunnel. They are doing electric today, plumbing tomorrow, my uncle Billy came down LAST NIGHT to measure for our cabinets (another answered prayer), and our contractor is working away!! I have had some true "God" moments through this all, and thought id share. The day it happened i was going in for an ultrasound that measures baby girl and checks to see if everything looks ok. Megan was working and called the sonographer to tell her what happened an dto be prepared for an emotional wreck but wasn't even sure if i knew yet. I did know and when the sonographer came to get me she was wonderful. She let me see every second and part i wanted as long as i wanted and when it was over she handed me an 8x10 printout of baby girl profile (she looked like she was smiling) and told me that she was what was important and that everything we lost could be replaced but this precious baby girl couldn't. That was the first God moment. The second came when I got home. I cried because Trigs got wet and they probably meant more to me than him but I could tell you whom every book came from. But he had a favorite. It was a PAPER cop of Peter Rabbit with Aarons great uncles name on it. It was a very old book but it was his favorite. Somehow in all the mess as im crying about his book clint hands me Peter Rabbit, with little water damage. Third God moment, our contractor came and was very positive and said, we could finish quick but your cabinet will take so long we will wait on them before we can do anything else. At that second, my phone went off and i got a text message from Uncle bill saying that he would be willing to help out however and would build my cabinets if we wanted. Wow, I thought that somehow God heard every word I had been saying. So, in bad times yes it was bad but God was very present and comforting just in the form of friends and family. So as gma would say stuff happens but time ALWAYS marches on. Love you all
Ream Family

"Fall"ing out of touch!

I know you all love the clever titles to these blogs as much as I do. I apologize for not writing for so long. I had planned on putting up pictures with a new blog but it never worked out. I will get more pics up soon I promise. As so much has happened this month I will make this short and sweet. Trig has gained a vocabulary expressive and receptive sso much that I am beginning to believe that he is going to be working in NASA in the very near future. Okay I am kidding but really Id say hes a little above average in vocabulary!! haha. Paytons parent teacher conference went well last week. Nothing bad at all which is always great. He is dong great other than not reading like he used to :( Don't worry Trig is keeping the books worn. He finished football playoffs last week with a loss but they were happy to be done. So last weekend was the last of football and what do you know Playdays start this weekend!! Wahoo. I really am getting wiped out. I just wish God handed out minivans- ones that drove themselves to practices, pulled trailers- hooked em up too, saddled horses, never forgot a helmet or shoe, buckled kids in and had a sweet glass of wine chilling in the cupholder. The dove isn't cutting it these days. Back to reality- Halloween was great! Payton was a scary kids chasing little kids and scaring them with 3 of his buddies and Trig was a rodeo clown. We recieved tons of compliments which was nice! We also carved pumpkins again this year which was also a lot of fun and can't wait to post some pics. Not much new with Aaron and I other than keeping up with our crazy kiddos! I am excited for thanksgiving and all of the yummy food. Love you all
the Ream funny farm

Hittin the ground running!

What a crazy busy last few weeks. Things don't seem to be slowing down. Where to begin? Tulsa was great except for the construction. I forget how crazy the city life can be and how easily I can be excited! I was tickled to death seeing a super target and chickflay right across from my hotel. Ahh big city living. I finishing up the first evening by 7 and had NOTHING to do. I called to check on the boys 100 times, plucked my eyebrows, updated my phone, watched tv (which is deathly boring when you don't have one kid asking you whats happening and why and the other saying ball ball cow momma dadda please milk), and luckily finally fell asleep. I missed the boys so much when I woke up my heart hurt. I came back Friday night and ran Saturday morning.  I won another 5K!! It was great. I had a pretty good time but think i could use some improvement. I have one more race this weekend and its for race for the cure. There are over 13000 people registered so i am gonna not take this one so hard.  After the race my niece Melayna has a soccar game and Jodi is picking out her wedding dress. I can't wait. I know she will look gorgeous in anything she tries on. I also get to see Miss Reese herself (cassie and tylers new little girl). I cannot wait for this amazing weekend to get here.
Payton has a game tonight at 7:15 and we are hoping to pull off a win! Payton is becoming such a great player! I lvoe seeing him get his team excited to be playing and talk about his football buddies. He manages to say the funniest things when we leave the feild. I am gonna write a book called "Reamanisms". I have posted a few on facebook but there are more to come. Last night he wanted to know who the "rankest" bull was out there in the PBR.(jessi mouser if you wrote one of Jaxonisms mine would never sell he is soo funny) Next weekend on the 16 we are having a bday party in Hooker for Payton. This was his request. He misses his cousins very badly he says. He said all he wanted was to spend the weekend at the farm. We will be going fishing at Coles pond for Aarons family on the 30th. He can't wait for that either. I have lots of pictures to post of OU/TX weekend and will get them up soon.
Aaron is busy with work but mangages to help out more and more. He has had a lot of slack to pick up with me being gone so much. Hes done a great job. Work is busy at all places but I feel like I am actually gaining some ground this year. Hope everyone has a great weekend and God Bless.
 THE REAMANISMS
       

Living on Tulsa time

So this week I will be attending a conference in Tulsa.....first time away from my boys and counting on Aaron to do all that I do. I fully expect to return hom to 10 loads of laundry sink full of dishes and a boy exploded bachelor pad. I have am 100% positive I will be missed. :) I am really nervous to leave my clan but I know the boys will have fun just being boys. I don't know if I will be able to fall alseep without our daily book and bedtime routine. Trig is really picked up on reading. Well, Looking. He Loves books. I ran the homecoming 5k this weekend in Alva and won. I am starting to like this winning stuff! Trig came with me and Charleen watched Trig for me. Very sweet of her. He was waiting patiently for me at the finish line. It was very cute. Payton thought my trophy was fantastic and put it on the mantel at home. Im guessing I have one solid year left of being cool in his eyes so I let it stay :)
Aaron has been busy working hard and I have been busy as well. We are blessed to have wonderful friends and family that love Trig and Payton that are always willing to help out! I have the Cherokee Strip 5K this weekend. We have a game today in Enid at 7:30 so im guessing we will get home around 10 pm tonight! Fun evening!! Payton rode a calf this weekend with his buddys. He is so pleased with himself! I am getting concerned with his love for this "sport". But yesterday Payton said a sentence that has made it impossible to stop smiling. He asked me what my favorite thing in the world to do was. I told him "to spend time with him Trig and Dad, what about u?" He said "just being here" (the horse lot). I know its Trig and Aarons favorite thing too. Who would have guessed id have a house full of cowboys?

Ream Ranch

Touchdown!

Hey loved ones! I can't believe it is coming upon the end of September. This year is flying by! I thought I'd better blog because this week has been so eventful in the Ream household. It has been a crazy week. We didn't win our football game this week but the boys sure did have fun. Payton is so good and is managing to keep his head up- we are really proud. Have I mentioned that before? He is growing up so fast, sometimes I feel cheated from time! Trig really wants to play and I took him to practice this week, and the boys played like crazy with him, so now he's really thinking he part of the team. Payton wore his timberlake tigers shirt to school this week and he caught a lot of heck for it last week but he told Aaron and I that he was proud of his team. When did he grow up!? We enjoyed Aaron's weekend off by fishing on Saturday and church on Sunday. I love sitting on a pond watching my boys fish, my dog swim and the wind blow. What a day.
Went to see gma Glenda yesterday and she wasn't feeling well. She needs some prayers. As we were leaving she tried to RUN after Trig because he wanted her to chase him so bad. She did fine but it scared Aaron and I have to death. She's a pretty special lady. One friend of hers told me just the other day that she is so wise and disquises her wisdom with compliments when she speaks of someone. Now this doesn't make sence unless you know her. I found it very fitting!
I ran this weekend in the Great Land Run 10 k (6.2 miles) for everyone living in the US. It was great! Charleen- went with me and did the 5k. It was great to spend some time with her. I got 2nd out of the women and won my age group. I am running a 5k in Alva for the next two weekends and am very excited. We do face struggles like every other family I promise but who wants to hear about those!!?? Thats what our Sundays in church are for :) I am thankful for friends and family like you who care to take the time to keep up with the REAM FAMILY. Remember that we are all thinking of you as well. Also, Paytons school pics are in so bug me for some!! Some pretty good sooner football this weekend too! Deer season is approaching quickly and I can sence the anxiousness of my husband. Here is a pic of my view on Saturday!

Shanna Ream reporting

All is Fair

Wow what a great month this has been so far! Last week was the alfalfa county fair in Cherokee. It is such a neat little set up for the kids!! Payton won overall grand champion in his age division. Man were we all proud. He won a neat little horse stand that he cannot wait to put an old saddle that gdad Gus gave aaron when he was little. Everyone is missing Gus a lot and its finally starting to sink in that he isn't here and that he won't be coming through the doors at any given time. Trig looks at his pictures a lot and im thankful that he still remembers him. During the fair Aaron had to work so it was my true test of trailor backing, horse saddling all by my self!! I was successful to NOT wreck the truck and the horse got to the fair alive. Payton has his first real tackle football game last night and they lost. Payton isn't real used to losing yet so I think it was tough to take in. It doesnt help that dad is the coach! I banned football talk in the house from now on unless its positive!! im willing to take any advice here. Trig will throw his arms in the air and yell "tado" (touchdown). Its pretty cute if I do say so myself! I set up mutual funds for both boys this month. I must say that I have a sence of relief doing this for them. Its not much, but its always something I told myself I would do. Alexa is my stock lady. She is very educated about what she does. The book I read for bookclub was fantastic and if someone wants it they are welcome to it. It was called the weight of silence. Lord knows that if i have time to read it must be a great book. Next month is The faith club. I have been looking forward to this book for months! I can't wait to dive in. I will also be running a couple 5k the next few weeks. This weekend is in Enid, next in Alva and the race for the cure is Oct 9 I believe. Paytons bday is coming up and we are all set to go fishing!! Santa couldn't find an OU jersey of Murrey last year so I found one for his bday. I love you all and miss each and every face. I am soo extremely lucky and don't realize it most days until I write it all down like this!
-Momma of some Reams

Ketsup!

Ok friends and family I am officially a Flogger- first time blogger. I love that I can share everything that is going on while on my lunch break!! ahh Ok lets play some catch-up (ketsup) hehe for those who I unfortunately don't get to spend much time on the phone with. Playday rodeos are over (phew) and Payton won 3rd Place in all around cowboy. Talk about soem proud parents. I actually cried for a second. Yep im gonna be the mom boohooing at the ball games. Win or lose. I am a proud new auntie of Adler Alan Bates and Reese Ty Walden. What a blessing. I am so proud of my sisters and how they are grasping motherood. No one had any doubts. I look at both of them and remember the feeling they had and it seems like not so long ago. My feelings of coarse get stronger every day but there is something about the way it feels to be the only person that little one needs when they are that little. Trig had show and tell at daycare yesterday. He took a football from Nanny Stone. He loves to play catch with his bubba. School has officially begun and I am swamped here at school. I wish I could slow down a bit but I guess its the life of a working mom right? I was the director of miss cherokee this year and it was very successful!! But I am paying for it now with all the housework I let go. Tackle football has also begun for Payton (God help me). Aaron is the coach(Really God help a sister out). Cherokee did not have enough for a team so we joined up with Timberlake bitter rivals of Cherokee- this just keeps getting better right. The boys are having a blast and Trig wants to play SOSOSO bad. Payton is playing tailback but if he starts throwing better may be able to play some quarter back. We are so proud of how hard he is working. Aaron is such a great involved dad. I thank my lucky stars he chose me. Looking forward to seeing everyone soon!
                                                 Shanna