You Give Me Fever.

It's late. I'm awake. My right ear hurts.Can't breathe through my nose. Sinus pressure. Snuck out of bed to clean up Jack's toys in the living room and start the dishwasher. See? Productive even with a fever. Glancing occasionally at Sixteen Candles on TV in between browsing blogs and online shopping sites. Waiting for this week to pass so this sickness will pass. Jack has been home from school all week- he is the little monster who got me sick. But I don't mind. In the middle of the night, when your baby is coughing and crying for you, you hold him. You let him cough and breathe in your face. You don't even care when he sneezes on you. You repeatedly wipe a stream of snot away with something called a "boogie wipe." (i didn't think i would ever buy those things but i swear, they're pretty handy when you have sick babies.) Things that sound disgusting before you have kids are things you don't even think twice about once you have them. 

Jack started on medicine yesterday and today seems to be an improvement. Even though Jack is my best buddy, I think we both need to see a little sunshine and get out of the house. Maybe spend a little time apart even. We need adventure.

Jack was happy when Aunt Hannah came to town! 

We took Jack to Local for the first time a few weeks ago and he loved it. We checked him into "Localville" and it was a HUGE hit. Local is one of our favorite places to eat and/or drink here in Norman, Oklahoma. Localville is a fun place the kids can play and eat (supervised of course!) while you enjoy dinner with friends or a date night or whatever. It's the most brilliant idea. 

Husband had a birthday recently. We stayed in a suite at The Mayo in Tulsa. Can I live there, please?  My mom told me a sweet story about how my grandma and grandpa stayed there once when she was a child and they brought back stationary for her. She loved to look at it- there was a picture or drawing maybe? of the building on the paper. Thinking about my mom as a child (Baby Susan as I like to call her) is so adorable. I need to scan some pictures of Baby Susan so you can see what I mean. I swiped the notepad from our room to give to her but- there is no picture of the building. 

Also, I'm pretty sure that place is haunted. 

It's been a few weeks but I went on a little trip with my dad. We flew to LA to visit my brothers and sisters-in-law. We didn't rush around. Didn't stay out late. We didn't even get drunk once. We ate delicious food, went to a cemetery that smelled like dead people, took a tour of Paramount, drove to San Diego, and saw Django Unchained at Q. Tarantino's theatre. It was awesome. Of course I missed my boys- this was the first time I've been away from both of them at the same time for longer than a day. I will say- it was pretty relaxing not having to take care of anyone else though. I appreciate the little things, folks.

Ok, I think maybe I got a little buzz from drinking a flight of beer at this place.
(Pathetic, Brooke. Get your shit together, girl.)

This is my dad. His favorite things to talk about are art, traveling, history, and death. And his grandchildren.
And Facebook.

Ok. Time to raid the medicine cabinet for something that will make my fever go away.

Toodles.

♥ jp

oklahoma breakdown.

Friday:

Lunch with Hannah!

Had 2 drinks with BFF Dave and it was awesome.

Much needed, much appreciated.

We made up a new game called Conspiracy Theory.

I will never tell you how to play it.

maybe i'll tell Marisa, she'll get it.

A beer on the back porch with Husband.

Asleep early.  Low key.  Perfect.

Hannah (sister-in-law) flew back from L.A. for the weekend.  I can't tell you how good it was to see her!  I knew I'd miss them- but a couple of times a week it really hits me and hurts my soul.  I've never been this far away from my brother for this long in my entire life.  He's only a year older and we've always taken care of each other, had the same friends, and played music together.  Both of my brothers and their ladies sound like they're doing really well and are adjusting to life out west.  I really hope I can visit soon.  Hannah's 30th birthday is in October and I'd love to celebrate with them but not sure we'll make it out by then.  Sigh.  remember, you are always welcome to donate to the fly-us-to-LA fund.

Jack was very excited to see Aunt Hannah too.

Saturday:

STEP AWAY FROM THE GOLD SHORTS.  

Hey, I know.

Lunch with mom & Hannah.

Dustbowl Arts Market with my boys.

Jack went to play at my mom's.

Dinner at Blu with Husband.

A drink at the Library with Husband and J. Rider.

A drink at La Luna with Husband, J. Rider, Ty, and Ashley.

I met some new friends. 

Go Me!

Sunday:

We all sleep in!

Mama and I saw The Help.

It was good.

We had dinner with my father-in-law.

I did a little recording for no reason whatsoever.

Lovely weekend.  Can't wait for next weekend. 

♥  jp

parties every night.

He said he was driving like Daddy and then answered his pretend phone while honking the horn.  He was a little tired to be in a restaurant so I brought him out to the truck to pretend drive.  Today we played, we watched a movie, we had dinner, we shared a little bit of cheesecake, and we played with trucks.  It's been a nice Sunday but I wish Husband were here to hang out with us.  He's umpiring a game but should be back soon.  

Before the weekend started, I did my own nails.  This is the sort of thing that happens when I get bored.  I liked it!  They were pretty much ruined after my show on Friday night but it was super easy to do so I'll be doing some experimenting. 

Remember the gold shorts?  They finally made an appearance this weekend.  I was going to wear them to the show but decided to wear a dress instead. 

I went Forever 21 (forever 30?) shopping and couldn't decide if I liked this top or not so I didn't get it.  Still undecided so that probably means I made the right decision.  (Until fall rolls around and I remember that I didn't buy this and need it.)

I definitely didn't buy this electric yellow cheetah print tank top.  I thought-  if I were Jack, would I be embarrassed of my mom?  Yes.  Probably.  So I put it back.  The sacrifices we make...

I was on a hunt in my closet to find something to wear to my show when I found this dress.  I bought it at Lucca months ago to wear to some sort of event but never wore it.  How did I forget about this fantastic dress?  No, you can't wear a bra with it and yes, it shows a little side boob.  So what.

What a great turn out we had!  We played some new songs too.  It just feels so good to play.  We're going to be featured in another magazine-  not sure when but you'll hear about it on here at some point.  We're getting new merch, our album will finally be on itunes, and we'll be playing out of state a lot more this fall.  Lots to look forward to.

Ryan Lawson took this photo of us. 

The birthday party we hosted turned out great.  Mostly people I didn't know but everyone was super nice and respectful of our home.  We didn't have much to clean up at the end of the night.  The food was a big hit and the margarita machine was pretty cool.  I mostly drank cups and cups of water all weekend long so I may open that bottle of champagne that was left here.  *Kelli, I'll get you back, girl!  Mama needs a little Sunday drink to go with new episodes of Keeping Up with the Kardashians and Entourage.  Did you know that I eat a little popcorn every single night?  Champagne is a nice little treat to add to my treat.  *popcorn is not TAM approved but she'll have to deal with it!

Oh yeah, I ended up wearing the gold shorts, a t-shirt and black velvet heels to the party.  Because you care so much about what I wear in my own house and stuff.  I mean, you know...

Husband has liked falling asleep outside lately.  This was after everyone left the party.  It took me a while to wake him.  One time I left him out there because I could not, for the life of me, get him to come to bed!  Pretty funny.  

Jack doesn't have school all week so we'll be playing all day, every day!  I'm sure I'll have a ton of cute photos of him to post soon.  Have a lovely week.

♥ jp

it's raining and pouring.

The sky is dark and the trees are actually swaying!  Loving the sound of thunder and rain.  Jack is about to fall asleep on the couch watching Toy Story 3.  I need to get through my TAM workout soon or I'll think about skipping it and I can't skip it.  I've got a busy weekend ahead of me.  Tonight is OJ!G rehearsal in OKC.  Tomorrow I'm leaving early to get a shot to help with anemia then my sister and I are going to lunch and getting pedicures.  Husband and I will head up to OKC a little early to load up equipment and hang out with the band.  Show Friday night.  Saturday, we'll be getting ready for the birthday party all day.  Making food and decorating.  Recovery on Sunday.  It may not sound like a lot to you but I've had a problem with anemia lately and it's making me exhausted.  Like, hard for me to function kind of tired.  Can't even pick Jack up tired.

Speaking of birthdays, I like to make my own cards to give to people.  I usually draw crappy looking birds on my cards but last time I went with a crappy looking unicorn.  I mean seriously-  HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HERE'S A UNICORN!  What's better than that?  I'm a child.

Have a lovely, rainy day, Oklahomans.  

♥  jp

You know, i changed my mind.  i'm skipping TAM today.  i feel pretty tired.  i need some iron kids bread or something.

more than fame & gold.

Who wants to ride pone pones with me?  Do you know how to row?  I don't but I saw a groupon for a rowing class and it looks fun.  Would you like to do some dance cardio with me?  Some ballet stuff?  Um.  Can you sew?  i love to sew and i don't know anyone else who owns a sewing machine or knows how to use one.  Would you like to go to lunch?  Shopping?  I know.  Let's go to happy hour.  well, ok.  i can't go to happy hour because i have a little boy.   We can plan a formal Christmas party!  Or something.  The dollar theater + wine is always a winner.  Or we can play guitar.  Do you know how to play the piano?  I think I could learn pretty fast and I have a really cool piano so can you teach me?  I want to get out and do something fun.  Are you free this evening?  Or tonight?  

Ok.  I don't hoard used bottles like a crazy lady but I sometimes use them as pretty little vessels for fresh flowers.  Husband likes to drink Jarritos and they'll be perfect for festive flowers for the birthday party we're throwing my homegirl, Kelli.  There will be fajitas, rice, beans, chips, dips, pinatas, margaritas, lights, actions, and cameras.  I'm pumped. 

Our show this weekend was SO MUCH FUN!  Sandy and Brooke got their fbombing groove back and it puts me in such a good mood.  Rehearsal tomorrow, show friday at The Blue Note in OKC.  

Completely obsessed with a few things lately.  

1.  Banana Republic's Mad Men collection.  I would like one of everything, please.

2.  I would like one of everything for Husband as well.  Do you know how hot he would look in either of these looks?  Swoon & sigh.

3.  Accessories.  Always a big fan of the skinny tie with a tie bar.  I gave Husband a really cool half inch tie bar last christmas.  I got it at The Tie Bar.  I love pearls, of course.  I actually have a bag that looks like this leopard print one except mine isn't from BR, I found it at Forever 21 months ago!  Score.  It was only around $25.  I have some really lovely bags but I hate to carry a super nice one if I know I'm going to be in a smokey bar all night so I have cool, inexpensive bags I buy specifically to take out in that situation.  Because I'm smart. 

4.  Completely in love with Lana Del Rey's hair.  It's 60's-ish dreamy angel hair.  I actually wear my hair in a similar style all the time but now that I'm obsessed with her, I make it a point to tease and spray everyday.

5.  I'm almost done with this post, I promise.  The video isn't that cool or anything but I love this song and it's been on repeat for a very long time.  Penny and the Quarters-  You and Me.  Buy it 4 real.

Ok DONE!  Have a lovely week.  I'm waiting on your calls, texts, messages, emails, tweets, messages in bottles, and carrier pigeons.  

♥  jp

away we sail.

and i don't know where. you and me, baby, we're goin there.
This is my favorite Jack outfit. I think. I don't know- he's dressed like a little rockabilly baby today and it's pretty awesome and adorable. There will be photos to share later.

This is my lunch lately. These things are tasty!
I had a giftcard to Sephora! I bought these things that I love. Thanks, Sandy.

Dress shopping for a wedding. I bought the gray one but I want the pink one now too.


40% off everything at the Gap last week! I love those sales. I found a really cool shirt for $4.80. And a few other things, of course.

I taught him how to plug in my stage tuner. He really, really wanted to plug his guitar in.
We went to see Dave and Darcy and Lydia this week. Jack was being jealous and kicking things and climbing on furniture so we had to leave. I didn't want to scare them!
We're off to have a great weekend. I have a private party to play tomorrow night on a rooftop downtown. We're going to cruise the Plaza District tonight and I have a workout to get through this morning so I'd better go.

xo ♥ jp