Thanks Cindy!
Sunday, March 09, 2008
St. Patty
Grandma Cindy stopped over tonight with St. Patrick's Day Party invites for the kids and t-shirts for them to wear to the party. Lauren was especially excited since she's been asking me if I thought Grandma would repeat last year's party.
Thanks Cindy!
Thanks Cindy!
I think I'm in love
Last weekend we had to bite the rather large bullet and get a new washer and dryer. It was delivered mid-week and I've been doing laundry all day today with them. I LOVE THEM!
The washer is huge so I do less loads, its a front end so it uses like no water and 1/2 the detergent. The dryer is super quick and my clothes look better.
Oh, and the kids can load the washer and take clothes from the washer to the dryer. I have help!
They are great!
The washer is huge so I do less loads, its a front end so it uses like no water and 1/2 the detergent. The dryer is super quick and my clothes look better.
Oh, and the kids can load the washer and take clothes from the washer to the dryer. I have help!
They are great!
Saturday, March 08, 2008
So I don't forget
A couple of weeks ago at church we were taking off our coats and ushering the kids into their SS rooms. Avery took off her shoes and set them by the coat rack. I said Avery, you cant just leave your shoes there.
She proceeded to pick them up and walk back across the large foyer and place them very neatly by the door. I wish I had had my camera because it was so sweet. After months of being told to do that with her shoes at home she couldn't quite understand why now she has to leave her shoes on! In her mind she was doing what she was told.
She proceeded to pick them up and walk back across the large foyer and place them very neatly by the door. I wish I had had my camera because it was so sweet. After months of being told to do that with her shoes at home she couldn't quite understand why now she has to leave her shoes on! In her mind she was doing what she was told.
Reading
All three of our kids seem to have developed their mom and dad's deep love of reading. The all-most teacher in me loves to line them all up and sit across from them and read. Just recently they all got to the stage where they would actually do it at the same time. So, I'm in heaven, at least until #4 is born and the chaos comes back! :)
Boy
Now here is the difference between boys and girls. Oh how I love that too.
One of Sullivan's most favorite things is to sit on Jordan's lap and watch You-tube videos of monster trucks, car crashes and funny babies. They could do it for hours. Sometimes I think Jordan lets him watch way to violent of crashes - Sully is bordering between fascination and terror.
And here is Sully with his other love - his cars. I got him a McQueen nite lite this week and he has it with him at all times. I did convince him that he couldnt actually sleep with it in his bed though. He is watching CARS in this picture and holding a few of his favorites along with his favorite Monster truck - Gunslinger. ALL BOY!
One of Sullivan's most favorite things is to sit on Jordan's lap and watch You-tube videos of monster trucks, car crashes and funny babies. They could do it for hours. Sometimes I think Jordan lets him watch way to violent of crashes - Sully is bordering between fascination and terror.
And here is Sully with his other love - his cars. I got him a McQueen nite lite this week and he has it with him at all times. I did convince him that he couldnt actually sleep with it in his bed though. He is watching CARS in this picture and holding a few of his favorites along with his favorite Monster truck - Gunslinger. ALL BOY!
Girls
Last night I was needing some time with my girls...after baths we decided to have a nail party. I dont know why I dont do this more often. They LOVE it, especially Avery, and go around for days afterwards showing everyone how pretty their nails are.
Avery and Lauren play better together every day. I already see things in their relationship that will bond them together for life and of course with their drastically different personalities, some things that will likely cause their relationship some stress! They often call each other their best friends - I truly pray that will last. Not having a sister myself it is so special for me to watch. I love that they lean on each other when fighting Sully and that when one is hurting the other seems to know. It makes me feel like I did have a sister.
Here they are after our nail painting party. I LOVE having girls - and I never really thought I'd say that coming from six brothers.
Avery and Lauren play better together every day. I already see things in their relationship that will bond them together for life and of course with their drastically different personalities, some things that will likely cause their relationship some stress! They often call each other their best friends - I truly pray that will last. Not having a sister myself it is so special for me to watch. I love that they lean on each other when fighting Sully and that when one is hurting the other seems to know. It makes me feel like I did have a sister.
Here they are after our nail painting party. I LOVE having girls - and I never really thought I'd say that coming from six brothers.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Is it spring?
It was apparently very warm out today. Jordan took Avery and Sully out at lunch time and when he brought them in they both bawled.
After nap Sully immiedetly went for his snow boots and was begging to go outside. I said ok but as soon as we were out there I knew it was a mistake. The wind had come up and it was much colder and the wimp in me couldn't take it. So we came in after 10 minutes.
Sullivan is still glaring at me. Really, he is. He's sitting on the couch, with his snow boots on, refusing to take them off, and he is glaring at me. Its quite cute really. Again, no mother of the year awards for me this week.
After nap Sully immiedetly went for his snow boots and was begging to go outside. I said ok but as soon as we were out there I knew it was a mistake. The wind had come up and it was much colder and the wimp in me couldn't take it. So we came in after 10 minutes.
Sullivan is still glaring at me. Really, he is. He's sitting on the couch, with his snow boots on, refusing to take them off, and he is glaring at me. Its quite cute really. Again, no mother of the year awards for me this week.
Thank you mom and my great kids...
I'm on the mend. Not great, but at least upright. I really couldn't have gotten through this week without my mom's help with the kids - so thank you!
And seriously, I have good kids. Somehow Avery and Sully knew they needed to be good. Apparently they looked at their mother lying pathetically on the couch and knew not to push it. They have been so good! I owe them.
I am trying very hard to put myself together so we can attend a family supper at Jordan's aunts house tonight. I took a shower and did my hair and that feat alone about did me in. Afterwards I asked Lauren if I looked ok, "Sure" she said. I said, "Well do I look sick?" She studied me for a couple seconds and then said, "Well, just your face." and then walked away.
At least she's honest. I think I've got aways to go.
And seriously, I have good kids. Somehow Avery and Sully knew they needed to be good. Apparently they looked at their mother lying pathetically on the couch and knew not to push it. They have been so good! I owe them.
I am trying very hard to put myself together so we can attend a family supper at Jordan's aunts house tonight. I took a shower and did my hair and that feat alone about did me in. Afterwards I asked Lauren if I looked ok, "Sure" she said. I said, "Well do I look sick?" She studied me for a couple seconds and then said, "Well, just your face." and then walked away.
At least she's honest. I think I've got aways to go.
Thursday, February 28, 2008
What's gettin' me through...
Two things I cant live without due to my current sickness...
1. very very cold cups of ice water
2. steaming hot mugs of raspberry tea
Both seem to calm my throat unlike the tylenol which does nothing. Oh how I miss ibuprophen.
Oh, I guess I also cant live without kleenex - there are currently 5, yes 5 empty boxes in our recycling bin. Im on box #6. That is sad.
However, my 2 doctors pow-wowed today and decided that whatever is attacking me is probably worse on the baby than putting me an antibiotic. So as of 5:00 tonight I've got drugs - and they're the good ones this time.
Good night.
1. very very cold cups of ice water
2. steaming hot mugs of raspberry tea
Both seem to calm my throat unlike the tylenol which does nothing. Oh how I miss ibuprophen.
Oh, I guess I also cant live without kleenex - there are currently 5, yes 5 empty boxes in our recycling bin. Im on box #6. That is sad.
However, my 2 doctors pow-wowed today and decided that whatever is attacking me is probably worse on the baby than putting me an antibiotic. So as of 5:00 tonight I've got drugs - and they're the good ones this time.
Good night.
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
I give...
The combination of this winter and pregnancy have taken me over.
I'm on sinus infection and/or ear infection #4 for this pregnancy. I've been on an antibiotic twice since Christmas and three times total since late October, so we are trying to wait this one out and see if I can get by without the drugs. I feel as though a small army has taken up residence somewhere between my left ear and my right ear. I am not having fun.
But, the kids are still cute...
Lauren doing Im not sure what!
Avery being ever so cute after church this week.
Sully studying something
Isabel - look close - she has one foot in one of Jordan's shoes and one in the other. VERY CUTE!
I'm on sinus infection and/or ear infection #4 for this pregnancy. I've been on an antibiotic twice since Christmas and three times total since late October, so we are trying to wait this one out and see if I can get by without the drugs. I feel as though a small army has taken up residence somewhere between my left ear and my right ear. I am not having fun.
But, the kids are still cute...
Lauren doing Im not sure what!
Avery being ever so cute after church this week.
Sully studying something
Isabel - look close - she has one foot in one of Jordan's shoes and one in the other. VERY CUTE!
Friday, February 22, 2008
Welcome baby...
We got our first real glimpse at baby #4 yesterday. Jordan and I both agree that we are going to have another Avery/Sully looking baby, not a Lauren. Cindy saw the pictures and she agrees too.
The 3D ultrasound is just remarkable. The baby was curled up pretty tight in a ball but we got a couple of good face pictures. We even have video of the baby waving at us but I cant upload it! :(
After 1.5 hours of it I was ready to get up and go get something to eat...cant wait for July!!!!
The 3D ultrasound is just remarkable. The baby was curled up pretty tight in a ball but we got a couple of good face pictures. We even have video of the baby waving at us but I cant upload it! :(
After 1.5 hours of it I was ready to get up and go get something to eat...cant wait for July!!!!
Thursday, February 21, 2008
Opps
I just broke Avery's heart.
I told her that when Daddy and I get home tonight we'll have pictures of the baby to show her.
Her eyes got HUGE and she said, "The baby's coming out TODAY!!!"
She almost fell out of her chair.
So then trying to explain how the dr. could get pictures of the baby while it is still inside was pretty much impossible.
She's crushed.
I told her that when Daddy and I get home tonight we'll have pictures of the baby to show her.
Her eyes got HUGE and she said, "The baby's coming out TODAY!!!"
She almost fell out of her chair.
So then trying to explain how the dr. could get pictures of the baby while it is still inside was pretty much impossible.
She's crushed.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
Day #3
Seriously, no school again! I told Lauren this morning that at this rate she was going to be going to school right up till the day school starts up again in August.
GO AWAY WINTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
GO AWAY WINTER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, February 17, 2008
Ahhhhhh, relief...
It's OVER! I've been working on the hospital's All That Glitters Gala for about 6 weeks and this past week has been very busy. But, yesterday went great and we got the night completed before any bad weather hit. We had over 130 people and from what I could tell everyone had a good time. I'll figure out tomorrow how much money the event raised. The main sponsor for the evening was a local jeweler who gave a huge diamond and topaz pendant and chain as well as 6 other loose stones averaging 6 carats each! Watching the winners of the stones as their names were announced from the raffle was really fun!
Today I was ALMOST happy about the 56th snow storm of the season, it was great to stay inside, enjoy the kids, take a nap and basically just relax. Looks like school is atleast delayed for tomorrow...will winter ever end!
Here are a couple of pictures of some of those at our table...
Nick and Stacie
me and Nick
Mel and Jason
Jordan and I dancing - the picture of me at the table with Jordan made me appear FAR too pregnant...cant imagine why.
The centerpiece. It was MUCH prettier in real life.
Today I was ALMOST happy about the 56th snow storm of the season, it was great to stay inside, enjoy the kids, take a nap and basically just relax. Looks like school is atleast delayed for tomorrow...will winter ever end!
Here are a couple of pictures of some of those at our table...
Nick and Stacie
me and Nick
Mel and Jason
Jordan and I dancing - the picture of me at the table with Jordan made me appear FAR too pregnant...cant imagine why.
The centerpiece. It was MUCH prettier in real life.
Friday, February 15, 2008
My Valentine girls...
You'd have to be pretty cold hearted not to love Valentines Day with these two girls around!
Lots going on...
Its been a crazy week. I helped at Lauren's Valentines Party on Thursday and had a really good time. Avery and Sully got to have a Valentines Party at Stacies as well so they felt like big kids. Avery had a blast.
Saturday night is the hospital's Gala and I feel like I've already put in 60 hours this week and the actual day of the event isn't even here yet! Hopefully tomorrow I wake up with renewed energy. I know it will be worth it and by tomorrow night I'll be basking in the feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment I get after an event like this is successful.
Here are a couple of Valentine's pictures, the girls have on their Valentines necklaces from Grandma Barb and their Valentine shirts from Grandma Cindy. Sully's got his Valentine's cupid bear - he LOVES that thing!
Saturday night is the hospital's Gala and I feel like I've already put in 60 hours this week and the actual day of the event isn't even here yet! Hopefully tomorrow I wake up with renewed energy. I know it will be worth it and by tomorrow night I'll be basking in the feeling of satisfaction and accomplishment I get after an event like this is successful.
Here are a couple of Valentine's pictures, the girls have on their Valentines necklaces from Grandma Barb and their Valentine shirts from Grandma Cindy. Sully's got his Valentine's cupid bear - he LOVES that thing!
Monday, February 11, 2008
Happy 2nd Birthday, Sullivan Joseph!!
Oh my little Sully, I don't even know where to begin. How could 2 years have passed so quickly? I remember the day you were born like it was yesterday. I will never forget the look on your daddy's face or the tears in his eyes when he whispered to me, "Its my boy!" He was so proud and so excited for the years to come with you. What a gift we were given with our first son.
As I look back over the past 2 years I am reminded of the special things about you that I know God did just for me! Four months after you were born your Papa Richard went to heaven. During that heartbreaking time I had a special friend, a little bundle who loved to be cuddled, who loved to smile and coo and spend hours staring into my face. With your little face so many cares seemed to be lifted from my heart. I will never be able to explain how much you did for me as a 4 month old!
The following spring and summer you decided to fill your mom and dad, and just about everyone else with worry. We spent some long days and nights worrying that your little legs really didn't want to walk or stand. But it turns out that God was using this to teach mommy and daddy something - to trust in Him more. It could be he was also trying to tell mommy that she doesn't have everything figured out when it comes to being a mom as well!
You walked on your own schedule and now when I look at you I am just in awe. I never thought that simply seeing a little boy run into a room at full speed could fill me with such unexplainable joy. Your walking, running and dancing is a constant reminder to me that our God is good. Our God is able to do miracles. I love that reminder and I will never grow tired of it. I hope you wont either. I pray that you will remeber these verses as you grow, they helped me so much as you were learning to walk, Hebrews 12:2 "Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God." and Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose."
Sully we love having you as our son. We love watching you be a boy. To play with cars, to enjoy football and basketball with dad. Sword fights and wrestling, spitting and yes, even tooting!
You've turned our world upside down in every way imagineable and I wouldn't change it for the world.
After two years all I can really say is, I am so very very blessed that God sent you to live at my house! I love being your mommy.
As I look back over the past 2 years I am reminded of the special things about you that I know God did just for me! Four months after you were born your Papa Richard went to heaven. During that heartbreaking time I had a special friend, a little bundle who loved to be cuddled, who loved to smile and coo and spend hours staring into my face. With your little face so many cares seemed to be lifted from my heart. I will never be able to explain how much you did for me as a 4 month old!
The following spring and summer you decided to fill your mom and dad, and just about everyone else with worry. We spent some long days and nights worrying that your little legs really didn't want to walk or stand. But it turns out that God was using this to teach mommy and daddy something - to trust in Him more. It could be he was also trying to tell mommy that she doesn't have everything figured out when it comes to being a mom as well!
You walked on your own schedule and now when I look at you I am just in awe. I never thought that simply seeing a little boy run into a room at full speed could fill me with such unexplainable joy. Your walking, running and dancing is a constant reminder to me that our God is good. Our God is able to do miracles. I love that reminder and I will never grow tired of it. I hope you wont either. I pray that you will remeber these verses as you grow, they helped me so much as you were learning to walk, Hebrews 12:2 "Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God." and Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are called according to his purpose."
Sully we love having you as our son. We love watching you be a boy. To play with cars, to enjoy football and basketball with dad. Sword fights and wrestling, spitting and yes, even tooting!
You've turned our world upside down in every way imagineable and I wouldn't change it for the world.
After two years all I can really say is, I am so very very blessed that God sent you to live at my house! I love being your mommy.
Baby Channing Lee
One thing I love about my husband is HIS love for babies...
Jamie and Mikel were kind enough to lend Channing to us last night for awhile during Jason's party. Channing seemed to kind of like him too!
Jamie and Mikel were kind enough to lend Channing to us last night for awhile during Jason's party. Channing seemed to kind of like him too!
CARS Party
Sully had a great time at his party even though his cousins weren't able to make it due to the bad roads.
This boy LOVES CARS!
No one would really cooperate for a picture in their race car hats. (Sully still wanted to wear his jack-o-lantern helmet)
One of his favorite presents is a McQueen blanket.
This boy LOVES CARS!
No one would really cooperate for a picture in their race car hats. (Sully still wanted to wear his jack-o-lantern helmet)
One of his favorite presents is a McQueen blanket.
Sweet Little Baby Assa
Last night some friends of ours were asking Avery what she wanted to name the baby.
Her answer, "Assa."
Hm, we'll have to consider that. Melanie wanted to know what we would call her for short. Avery didn't really have an answer for that, thankfully.
I think its safe to say that the name search continues.
Her answer, "Assa."
Hm, we'll have to consider that. Melanie wanted to know what we would call her for short. Avery didn't really have an answer for that, thankfully.
I think its safe to say that the name search continues.
Thursday, February 07, 2008
The more the merrier
Well I am FINALLY starting to feel better. I think I have learned from this...go to the dr. BEFORE you've been sick for 3 weeks.
The most annoying thing right now is that I still cannot hear properly.
So Tuesday Avery complained of a sore throat and was very lazy all day but no temp. Tuesday night she was up and threw up a couple of times so I figured she had strep - classic Avery strep. So we went to the dr. here in town yesterday and the test was negative so that's good. Avery thew up all over the dr. during the test. She looks up at us with these sad little watery eyes and says, "I'm sorry, but don't stick that thing down my throat then. It hurts!"
The dr. and I both cracked up.
Avery went to bed last night seeming pretty much better. This morning her spirit seems to be back!
At 5 this morning, Lauren came in and said her throat hurt really bad and she needed to puke. The beauty of a 6 year old throwing up is that they make it to the toilet - oh how I am thankful for that!!! No changing sheets, clothes and giving a bath in the night.
So she is home from school again after the snow day yesterday. Although now she is playing very happily with Avery and I'm wondering if she shouldn't be in school after all...
I'm hoping the birthday boy doesn't catch the bug and we remain free of all kinds of illness for the birthday weekend ahead!!
The most annoying thing right now is that I still cannot hear properly.
So Tuesday Avery complained of a sore throat and was very lazy all day but no temp. Tuesday night she was up and threw up a couple of times so I figured she had strep - classic Avery strep. So we went to the dr. here in town yesterday and the test was negative so that's good. Avery thew up all over the dr. during the test. She looks up at us with these sad little watery eyes and says, "I'm sorry, but don't stick that thing down my throat then. It hurts!"
The dr. and I both cracked up.
Avery went to bed last night seeming pretty much better. This morning her spirit seems to be back!
At 5 this morning, Lauren came in and said her throat hurt really bad and she needed to puke. The beauty of a 6 year old throwing up is that they make it to the toilet - oh how I am thankful for that!!! No changing sheets, clothes and giving a bath in the night.
So she is home from school again after the snow day yesterday. Although now she is playing very happily with Avery and I'm wondering if she shouldn't be in school after all...
I'm hoping the birthday boy doesn't catch the bug and we remain free of all kinds of illness for the birthday weekend ahead!!
Monday, February 04, 2008
Is this not amazing?
Im 18 weeks this week, here's what Baby #4 is up to:
Head to bottom, your baby is approximately 5 1/2 inches long (about the length of a bell pepper) and she weighs almost 7 ounces. She's busy flexing her arms and legs — movements that you'll likely start noticing more and more. Her blood vessels are visible through her thin skin and her ears are now in position and stand out from her head. Myelin (a protective covering) is beginning to form around her nerves, a process that will continue for a year after she's born. If you're having a girl, her uterus and Fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If your baby is a boy, his genitals are noticeable, though he may hide them from you during an ultrasound.
Our ultrasound is in 2 weeks, I cant wait!
Head to bottom, your baby is approximately 5 1/2 inches long (about the length of a bell pepper) and she weighs almost 7 ounces. She's busy flexing her arms and legs — movements that you'll likely start noticing more and more. Her blood vessels are visible through her thin skin and her ears are now in position and stand out from her head. Myelin (a protective covering) is beginning to form around her nerves, a process that will continue for a year after she's born. If you're having a girl, her uterus and Fallopian tubes are formed and in place. If your baby is a boy, his genitals are noticeable, though he may hide them from you during an ultrasound.
Our ultrasound is in 2 weeks, I cant wait!
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