Thursday, June 19, 2008
Monday, June 16, 2008
37 Weeks
I had a dr.'s appt today. I'm 50% effaced and dialated between a 1 and a 2.
Basically it could be anytime, or it could be a couple weeks.
I feel pretty good, like I could go at anytime or I could wait a couple of weeks...hmmm.
Induction scheduled for July 1st if I dont go before. I dont want to know the baby's birthday - I want to just go...we'll see!
Any bets?
Basically it could be anytime, or it could be a couple weeks.
I feel pretty good, like I could go at anytime or I could wait a couple of weeks...hmmm.
Induction scheduled for July 1st if I dont go before. I dont want to know the baby's birthday - I want to just go...we'll see!
Any bets?
Sunday, June 15, 2008
Dream come true
A few weeks ago our neighbor down the road made Sully's dream come true by letting him sit in his police car.
It was great!
(I'm slowly catching up on pictures. Hopefully soon I'll be back to normal in that department!)
It was great!
(I'm slowly catching up on pictures. Hopefully soon I'll be back to normal in that department!)
Saturday, June 14, 2008
BIG Check #5
Hospital golf tournament...over. A success, not as big as recent years but lots of circumstances were beyond our control.
At this point, its over and I can safely say...Baby #4 - come out and meet us - we are all ready.
At this point, its over and I can safely say...Baby #4 - come out and meet us - we are all ready.
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Sullivan again
Now he has put on Avery's pink crocs and is running around the house yelling, "Im Avery! Im Avery" At the very top of his lungs.
And he's laughing hysterically at himself while he does it. Lauren and Avery are looking at him like he's nuts.
Boys are different. ;>
And he's laughing hysterically at himself while he does it. Lauren and Avery are looking at him like he's nuts.
Boys are different. ;>
Check #3 and #4
#3. The toys are all in their new homes. I'd have to say that I've had big time doubts about this set up but all in all I'd now say that it is more functional and the kids are actually able to find the toys they are looking for much easier.
Also, for the first time the girls dress up clothes are all hung up and easy to find. They love dressing up more than anything and this is perfect for them. So far today they've been Dorothy and the Wicked Witch, and princesses. Well actually Avery was a princess, Lauren was a prince. Somehow Avery can always talk into that!
#4. The baby's room is cleared out of everything but a dresser and a crib. Blankets, onsies and burp cloths are ready to go as well as the swing, seat and car seat. I love walking in there!
I think the last 'big' project to get checked off is to organize the desk 'stuff'. I plan to get that mostly done during nap time today.
Very exciting people!
Also, for the first time the girls dress up clothes are all hung up and easy to find. They love dressing up more than anything and this is perfect for them. So far today they've been Dorothy and the Wicked Witch, and princesses. Well actually Avery was a princess, Lauren was a prince. Somehow Avery can always talk into that!
#4. The baby's room is cleared out of everything but a dresser and a crib. Blankets, onsies and burp cloths are ready to go as well as the swing, seat and car seat. I love walking in there!
I think the last 'big' project to get checked off is to organize the desk 'stuff'. I plan to get that mostly done during nap time today.
Very exciting people!
There's a first for everything...
Sullivan just came in and told on himself.
Mommy, I spit Avery.
Nice.
And why do boys spit? Do they learn that in the womb?
Mommy, I spit Avery.
Nice.
And why do boys spit? Do they learn that in the womb?
Monday, June 09, 2008
Kissing cousins
One year ago today we were celebrating Kylie and Justin's wedding!
These pictures of Aaron and Avery are priceless.
Happy Anniversary Kylie and Justin!
These pictures of Aaron and Avery are priceless.
Happy Anniversary Kylie and Justin!
Sunday, June 08, 2008
Bedtime
Tonight Lauren said, "Mommy? Is there bedtime in heaven?"
I told I didn't think so.
She responded, "YEAH! Now I really want to go there!"
I guess the streets of gold and mansions weren't enough for her. ;>
I told I didn't think so.
She responded, "YEAH! Now I really want to go there!"
I guess the streets of gold and mansions weren't enough for her. ;>
Saturday, June 07, 2008
Date Night
Just a guy, a girl, an Ikea storage unit and some tools.
Yep, that was our date night. My mom took the kids and we set in for some building. With a vow that we would not fight during the process.
Thankfully it went much better than expected. The unit is together and looks great.
Its just waiting for me to start organizing all the toys in the basement and get them up here. I cant wait to get that part done. The kids are very tired of playing with the few toys I originally left out in the dining room over 6 weeks ago. Luckily they've been able to play outside.
Things are really falling into place around here. Yesterday I was even able to get out the car seat and swing and get the covers washed along with burp cloths and some blankets - they are ready to go. That is the kind of nesting I LOVE!
I would love to post before and after pictures of the girls room, kitchen and bathroom but something is seriously wrong with my IPhoto and that wont be happening until I get someone a lot techier than me to look at it. Its possible it isnt working because I have almost 8,000 pictures stored in there...but that's just a hunch I have.
Yep, that was our date night. My mom took the kids and we set in for some building. With a vow that we would not fight during the process.
Thankfully it went much better than expected. The unit is together and looks great.
Its just waiting for me to start organizing all the toys in the basement and get them up here. I cant wait to get that part done. The kids are very tired of playing with the few toys I originally left out in the dining room over 6 weeks ago. Luckily they've been able to play outside.
Things are really falling into place around here. Yesterday I was even able to get out the car seat and swing and get the covers washed along with burp cloths and some blankets - they are ready to go. That is the kind of nesting I LOVE!
I would love to post before and after pictures of the girls room, kitchen and bathroom but something is seriously wrong with my IPhoto and that wont be happening until I get someone a lot techier than me to look at it. Its possible it isnt working because I have almost 8,000 pictures stored in there...but that's just a hunch I have.
Wednesday, June 04, 2008
1st Grader
I just picked Lauren up from her last day of kindergarten. She had a very somber look on her face when I arrived.
I hugged her and said, "How's my almost first grader."
She said, "How many days till 1st grade starts?"
It could be a long summer for Lauren! This girl was made for school.
I hugged her and said, "How's my almost first grader."
She said, "How many days till 1st grade starts?"
It could be a long summer for Lauren! This girl was made for school.
Ok, I give
This pregnancy has won. I'm not trying to compete with it anymore.
I drove over to CF this morning to pick up a vinyl sign for the golf tournament I'm planning next weekend for work. I need it today to put up here in town as advertisement for the event. While I was going I made 2 other stops to get supplies for this event.
I'm back at work now, looking at my list. Yep, didn't pick up the sign. Drove right past the sign shop - didn't stop.
I quit.
I drove over to CF this morning to pick up a vinyl sign for the golf tournament I'm planning next weekend for work. I need it today to put up here in town as advertisement for the event. While I was going I made 2 other stops to get supplies for this event.
I'm back at work now, looking at my list. Yep, didn't pick up the sign. Drove right past the sign shop - didn't stop.
I quit.
Tuesday, June 03, 2008
Sherbet
I cannot express my deep love for sherbet right now. Cant get enough. Its what's gettin' me through! :)
Progress
Well I don't have anything to check off tonight - well actually there is a ton but I reserve checks for completed rooms.
So, I'll just say that we have a den again...I'm blogging from my long lost MAC right now. The lvr didnt have any work done to it. But tonight we took every last thing out of it and cleaned it from top to bottom. The area rug and couches are drying after a good cleaning and it all looks sparkly.
Next stop - completing the den by moving in the furniture and storage to make it a den/playroom.
SO ready to be done with this project!
So, I'll just say that we have a den again...I'm blogging from my long lost MAC right now. The lvr didnt have any work done to it. But tonight we took every last thing out of it and cleaned it from top to bottom. The area rug and couches are drying after a good cleaning and it all looks sparkly.
Next stop - completing the den by moving in the furniture and storage to make it a den/playroom.
SO ready to be done with this project!
Monday, June 02, 2008
Losing it
I got a phone call at work today from the hospital where I will deliver. They received my pre-admittance paperwork. I left off some information.
20 minutes later I got off the phone.
The only part I filled out was my name, address and phone #'s. There were 2 and 1/2 pages I didnt fill out.
My pregnant brain is not the same as my normal brain. I hope my normal brain comes back.
20 minutes later I got off the phone.
The only part I filled out was my name, address and phone #'s. There were 2 and 1/2 pages I didnt fill out.
My pregnant brain is not the same as my normal brain. I hope my normal brain comes back.
Check 2
Kitchen done...check.
Flooring in, love it. Ceiling in, love it. New table, love it. Cupboards reinstalled, not in love yet, but Im getting there.
And best of all - cupboards, appliances and everything from top to bottom - CLEAN! Even my spice cupboard - that is an accomplishment.
Flooring in, love it. Ceiling in, love it. New table, love it. Cupboards reinstalled, not in love yet, but Im getting there.
And best of all - cupboards, appliances and everything from top to bottom - CLEAN! Even my spice cupboard - that is an accomplishment.
Dear Dad,
Today marks two years that we have been without you. While I will never be able to erase the haunting memories from the morning we found out you were gone, my attention in recent months has turned to the things about you that I miss and think about the most. To commemorate this day I have decided to share some of those at the forefront of my mind with you;
1. I miss when you would hug me and I'd feel your scratchy face so in need of a shave.
2. I miss walking into a room and seeing your face light up. I see that still in my life, from my husband and my children, but I think there is a special light that appears when a father sees his daughter. It is humbling to me, when I realize how loved I have been. I miss being your baby girl.
3. I miss how Lauren would stand in front of you after church on Sunday and wait for you to tell her how beautiful she looked. I love it that she remembers how you always noticed her shoes.
4. I miss the laugh and squeal I would hear from Avery as she would steal your pens, papers and stickie notes and how we would all laugh as you called her a 'little beggar' and chase after her.
5. I am sorry that you have not seen Sullivan as he grows. I am so sad that he has missed a relationship with you. I know that you two would be an inseparable pair. He is all boy and would truly have loved 'fixing' stuff and fishing with his Papa Richard.
6. I miss the relationship you had with Jordan. Through this home renovation we have been doing I have heard Jordan say so many times, "I just wish your dad were here to help us, he'd be so excited right now." I miss how you would call each other to share cracks about the Cyclones and Hawks. I miss when he would call you with spiritual questions. I miss that the two of you were friends.
7. I miss Sunday night bible studies with you.
8. I miss all the teasing you did to mom. Sunday lunches are not the same with out hearing you tell mom she needed to 'run into the house and get lunch on the table'. I miss how you would criticize most of her meals, and then go back for seconds and thirds. Dont worry, Jordan has taken over some of this responsibility. You taught him well and he enjoys giving her a very hard time.
9. I miss all your funny sayings that made you, you. I miss laughing at you when you'd say something that no one understood but you.
10. I miss how you wore black socks with shorts and tennis shoes, or worse, slippers.
11. I miss your gaudy ties.
12. I miss how much you loved being surrounded by your kids.
13. I even miss your temper, which unfortunetly as my husband likes to remind me - I inherited!
14. I miss how you gave everyone who was close to you a nickname.
15. I miss having you as my biggest fan at sporting events in jr. high and high school - 'Draw blood Becky!'
16. I miss watching you play tennis. We all have a good time at your expense now - discussing how you liked to play the net in doubles because that meant you wouldn't have to move much!
17. I miss the random gifts you would buy for us. Some of which I dont think we ever truly understood but we always knew they were picked out with more care and thought than we would ever know.
18. I think what has been bothering me most in recent weeks is that very soon I will be bringing another member of our family into the world. It breaks my heart that I will never see you hold this baby. That it will never reach up and pull on your mustache and never get to hear your laugh. I miss that it will never get to know how you could make someone feel like the most special person in the world by picking out special little things about them and highlighting them. I pray that Lord willing this baby will come to know Jesus as its Savior and that one day in heaven it will get to meet Papa Richard.
With all that, I am grateful for some things that have happened since and due to your death. The salvation of family members and my own desire and hope for heaven. In my christian walk before your death heaven was a place that I wanted to go to 'someday', but in all honesty, it wasn't a place that I felt I wanted to go to now. Losing you has made me long for heaven, long for a place of peace and where I will spend every moment of every day praising my heavenly Father who prepared the place just for me.
We miss you every single day. I wish for one more day here on earth with you but I know that one more day would not be enough, for I'd be left wishing for, one more day.
All my love,
Boomer...
1. I miss when you would hug me and I'd feel your scratchy face so in need of a shave.
2. I miss walking into a room and seeing your face light up. I see that still in my life, from my husband and my children, but I think there is a special light that appears when a father sees his daughter. It is humbling to me, when I realize how loved I have been. I miss being your baby girl.
3. I miss how Lauren would stand in front of you after church on Sunday and wait for you to tell her how beautiful she looked. I love it that she remembers how you always noticed her shoes.
4. I miss the laugh and squeal I would hear from Avery as she would steal your pens, papers and stickie notes and how we would all laugh as you called her a 'little beggar' and chase after her.
5. I am sorry that you have not seen Sullivan as he grows. I am so sad that he has missed a relationship with you. I know that you two would be an inseparable pair. He is all boy and would truly have loved 'fixing' stuff and fishing with his Papa Richard.
6. I miss the relationship you had with Jordan. Through this home renovation we have been doing I have heard Jordan say so many times, "I just wish your dad were here to help us, he'd be so excited right now." I miss how you would call each other to share cracks about the Cyclones and Hawks. I miss when he would call you with spiritual questions. I miss that the two of you were friends.
7. I miss Sunday night bible studies with you.
8. I miss all the teasing you did to mom. Sunday lunches are not the same with out hearing you tell mom she needed to 'run into the house and get lunch on the table'. I miss how you would criticize most of her meals, and then go back for seconds and thirds. Dont worry, Jordan has taken over some of this responsibility. You taught him well and he enjoys giving her a very hard time.
9. I miss all your funny sayings that made you, you. I miss laughing at you when you'd say something that no one understood but you.
10. I miss how you wore black socks with shorts and tennis shoes, or worse, slippers.
11. I miss your gaudy ties.
12. I miss how much you loved being surrounded by your kids.
13. I even miss your temper, which unfortunetly as my husband likes to remind me - I inherited!
14. I miss how you gave everyone who was close to you a nickname.
15. I miss having you as my biggest fan at sporting events in jr. high and high school - 'Draw blood Becky!'
16. I miss watching you play tennis. We all have a good time at your expense now - discussing how you liked to play the net in doubles because that meant you wouldn't have to move much!
17. I miss the random gifts you would buy for us. Some of which I dont think we ever truly understood but we always knew they were picked out with more care and thought than we would ever know.
18. I think what has been bothering me most in recent weeks is that very soon I will be bringing another member of our family into the world. It breaks my heart that I will never see you hold this baby. That it will never reach up and pull on your mustache and never get to hear your laugh. I miss that it will never get to know how you could make someone feel like the most special person in the world by picking out special little things about them and highlighting them. I pray that Lord willing this baby will come to know Jesus as its Savior and that one day in heaven it will get to meet Papa Richard.
With all that, I am grateful for some things that have happened since and due to your death. The salvation of family members and my own desire and hope for heaven. In my christian walk before your death heaven was a place that I wanted to go to 'someday', but in all honesty, it wasn't a place that I felt I wanted to go to now. Losing you has made me long for heaven, long for a place of peace and where I will spend every moment of every day praising my heavenly Father who prepared the place just for me.
We miss you every single day. I wish for one more day here on earth with you but I know that one more day would not be enough, for I'd be left wishing for, one more day.
All my love,
Boomer...
Wednesday, May 28, 2008
Done
I'm done with this pregnancy. It just struck me today. I was at work, and very uncomfortable. My hips hurt like crazy, and they normally only hurt at night. I can't sleep. Then I realized that about every 6 minutes I am tugging at my clothes because they do not fit. Yep, my maternity clothes are too small. I'm done.
I also feel selfish for being such a wimp. Thinking of the families in Parkersburg and New Hartford. And also of the Landers as they prepare to head to Africa tomorrow to pick up their children and bring them home to the four who will be waiting anxiously for them.
I have nothing to complain about. But still, I'm done being pregnant. I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow and I'm going to try and bribe him into some sort of 'get this baby out me' deal.
I also feel selfish for being such a wimp. Thinking of the families in Parkersburg and New Hartford. And also of the Landers as they prepare to head to Africa tomorrow to pick up their children and bring them home to the four who will be waiting anxiously for them.
I have nothing to complain about. But still, I'm done being pregnant. I have a doctor's appointment tomorrow and I'm going to try and bribe him into some sort of 'get this baby out me' deal.
Prayers for Grandma
My grandma, who lives with my mom, fell and broke her hip early this morning. She'll be having surgery sometime today.
Please keep her in your prayers as she goes through the surgery and recovery. She is a tiny little woman of 86 pounds who'll need lots of stregnth to get back on her feet.
We love you grandma!
Please keep her in your prayers as she goes through the surgery and recovery. She is a tiny little woman of 86 pounds who'll need lots of stregnth to get back on her feet.
We love you grandma!
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Recital
With all the happenings this weekend I almost forgot to blog about Lauren's dance recital...it seems like it was weeks ago instead of a few days ago.
Lauren did a fantastic job. She struggled her way through her solo - it was the routine she knew the least. Her tap duet # was so adorable. She tapped to Elvis' Teddybear. And it was wonderful. I dont think anything beats when she makes eye contact with me from stage and flashes a real Lauren smile for me. Her big group number was fun to watch as well.
The girl just loves to perform for an audience. I really have no idea where she gets that from. Its not me! I asked her before one number, "Honey are you nervous?" She looked at my like I was nuts and said, "Nope, excited!" Although when I hugged her before rushing back to my seat I could feel her little heart beating at about 200 beats per minute. After that number she said, "Mommy, I just prayed that Jesus would help me dance, and He did!" Oh how I love her sweet heart.
The night was a little bittersweet however. For a few months Lauren has been telling us that she does not want to do dance next year. We have to drive to another town for the lessons and it takes up an entire night each week. She gets home from school, quickly eats supper and we are gone and not back till bedtime. I think she is tired of that. So I guess with this recital we are hanging up her dancing shoes. If you would have told me 2 years ago that I'd be sad about that, I would have called you a liar. But I truly am sad. She is so fun to watch...but I wont be the pushy mom who makes her do something.
Hopefully I can post some pictures here one of these days!
Lauren did a fantastic job. She struggled her way through her solo - it was the routine she knew the least. Her tap duet # was so adorable. She tapped to Elvis' Teddybear. And it was wonderful. I dont think anything beats when she makes eye contact with me from stage and flashes a real Lauren smile for me. Her big group number was fun to watch as well.
The girl just loves to perform for an audience. I really have no idea where she gets that from. Its not me! I asked her before one number, "Honey are you nervous?" She looked at my like I was nuts and said, "Nope, excited!" Although when I hugged her before rushing back to my seat I could feel her little heart beating at about 200 beats per minute. After that number she said, "Mommy, I just prayed that Jesus would help me dance, and He did!" Oh how I love her sweet heart.
The night was a little bittersweet however. For a few months Lauren has been telling us that she does not want to do dance next year. We have to drive to another town for the lessons and it takes up an entire night each week. She gets home from school, quickly eats supper and we are gone and not back till bedtime. I think she is tired of that. So I guess with this recital we are hanging up her dancing shoes. If you would have told me 2 years ago that I'd be sad about that, I would have called you a liar. But I truly am sad. She is so fun to watch...but I wont be the pushy mom who makes her do something.
Hopefully I can post some pictures here one of these days!
Monday, May 26, 2008
One more Avery story for the night...
The kids were all in bed I was doing what I do best...working on my cupboards.
Avery yells down from the old heat vent above my head.
Mommy!
What Avery?!
Well, its boring up here.
Avery, go to BED!
Its not supposed to be a circus Avery, go to sleep!
Avery yells down from the old heat vent above my head.
Mommy!
What Avery?!
Well, its boring up here.
Avery, go to BED!
Its not supposed to be a circus Avery, go to sleep!
More contatodes (tornadoes)
Avery: "Mommy, why did you have to go to the dr. last night?"
Mommy: "Uh, I didnt go to the dr. What do you mean?"
Avery: (exasperated)"You had to go to the contatdoe Dr."
Mommy: "Oh! Avery, I had to go to the hospital and work and help the people who got hurt in the tornado. I wasn't hurt by the tornado."
Avery: "oh. So are the contadoes gone now?"
Mommy: "Yes, Avery they are gone and you are safe."
Hugs
Its still very much at the front of their minds. We feel so blessed that Grundy wasn't hit. Praying very hard for the Parkersburg community.
Mommy: "Uh, I didnt go to the dr. What do you mean?"
Avery: (exasperated)"You had to go to the contatdoe Dr."
Mommy: "Oh! Avery, I had to go to the hospital and work and help the people who got hurt in the tornado. I wasn't hurt by the tornado."
Avery: "oh. So are the contadoes gone now?"
Mommy: "Yes, Avery they are gone and you are safe."
Hugs
Its still very much at the front of their minds. We feel so blessed that Grundy wasn't hit. Praying very hard for the Parkersburg community.
Check
The fridge is clean, inside and out - check
And why does that make me feel so much more ready to bring a baby home? Will it be looking in my fridge?
And why does that make me feel so much more ready to bring a baby home? Will it be looking in my fridge?
Sunday, May 25, 2008
Dear Jesus...
Thank you for the contatodes (tornadoes) are gone and that Jesus protects. And Jesus, (big sigh) I just remembered that I love my mommy and she is my best friend and I do love her. And also, I love Lauren and my whole family. And Jesus, I do love my beds.
And I love my sister Lauren and I love my family but not contatodes.
Aem.
-by Avery
And I love my sister Lauren and I love my family but not contatodes.
Aem.
-by Avery
Saturday, May 24, 2008
hair
I am not a hair person. I grew up with six brothers, we didn't do hair. I have a vivid memory of my mom getting called out for an EMS run following my bath when I was about 5. It was either my dad or my oldest brother - 15 at the time - who were left to brush out my very long, very thick hair. Somehow my brother won the prize. It was awful - for both of us as well as for anyone within hearing distance. I remember waking up the next morning and my mom's mouth dropping open when she looked at me. It was bad.
And that was as close to 'doing hair' as we got in my house.
So, this was a real bright idea - I decided to do Lauren's hair for her dance recital tonight - all by myself. I just spent an hour on it. I actually think it looks ok but its lopsided. Also, it took much less time than I thought. We don't leave for recital for like 3 hours. Hopefully it holds up. I dont think I'll attempt this again! :)
And that was as close to 'doing hair' as we got in my house.
So, this was a real bright idea - I decided to do Lauren's hair for her dance recital tonight - all by myself. I just spent an hour on it. I actually think it looks ok but its lopsided. Also, it took much less time than I thought. We don't leave for recital for like 3 hours. Hopefully it holds up. I dont think I'll attempt this again! :)
Chinese Water Torture
My form of Chinese Water Torture is painting kitchen cupboards. I am on coat 6. SIX!
For someone who dislikes painting under the best circumstances trust me, this is torture.
If you ever come to my house and see my cupboards, humor me. Tell me they are perfect and look beautiful. Tell me that you'd like me to come to your house and do yours. (Dont worry, I'll NEVER take you up on this.)
For someone who dislikes painting under the best circumstances trust me, this is torture.
If you ever come to my house and see my cupboards, humor me. Tell me they are perfect and look beautiful. Tell me that you'd like me to come to your house and do yours. (Dont worry, I'll NEVER take you up on this.)
Thursday, May 22, 2008
One down...many to go
The upstairs bathroom is DONE! Flooring complete, love it. New cupboard in place, love it. Junk cleaned out, love it. Decorations up, love it.
Seriously though, it literally looks like we just moved in. Now all the furniture from the girls old room is in the lvr and dining room. We are cleaning the carpet in the NEW bedroom/old playroom and then setting it up tomorrow.
However, the flooring guys so sweetly informed me today that when they do the kitchen floor next week - we cant be on it for FOUR DAYS! Um, we come into the house via the kitchen. Not sure what we will be doing about that!
Still, bathroom - DONE!
Seriously though, it literally looks like we just moved in. Now all the furniture from the girls old room is in the lvr and dining room. We are cleaning the carpet in the NEW bedroom/old playroom and then setting it up tomorrow.
However, the flooring guys so sweetly informed me today that when they do the kitchen floor next week - we cant be on it for FOUR DAYS! Um, we come into the house via the kitchen. Not sure what we will be doing about that!
Still, bathroom - DONE!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
New Names
I have renamed our kids. They are:
Mr. Clingy McWhinypants
Miss Naughty St.Cantgotosleep
Ms. Emotional Breakdownerson
It turns out that the renovation is paying a larger toll on them than on us. I feel awful for them.
Mr. Clingy McWhinypants
Miss Naughty St.Cantgotosleep
Ms. Emotional Breakdownerson
It turns out that the renovation is paying a larger toll on them than on us. I feel awful for them.
Sunday, May 18, 2008
I see light...
I think it was about a week ago that I said I couldnt see the light at the end but at least I knew I was in a tunnel.
Well after 3.5 days of solid work. I can see the light. Its still only a sliver, but its a light. Many thanks to my mom for watching the kids so much and to Melanie who is helping me repaint my kitchen cupboards - and who keeps assuring me that they will look perfect when we are finished - 6 coats from now! :)
The kitchen ceiling is up. Steve comes back tomorrow to finish up a couple of must haves before the flooring goes into 4 rooms on Thursday and Friday. The windows should be completed in a week I hope. Im excited for the phase that hopefully will start in one week - moving furniture back in and decorating.
Jordan was videotaping the kids tonight and he asked me how many rooms on the first floor of our house were functional. I said 3 out of 6. So then he videoed the LVR which is currently covered in an air mattress, (where the girls had to sleep because of paint fumes), bedding and plates and food because it is also our kitchen/dining room. Then he videoed the dining room which is COVERED in toys and this computer so I then changed my story and said the bathroom was the only functioning room downstairs. The kitchen has no table, no cupboard doors and no drawers. The den is an empty room except for tools and Steve's big equipment - but at least it is painted and ready for me to clean. The girls new room has no carpet and is currently full of cupboard doors and drawers drying. But it is painted and SO cute.
We moved upstairs. The bathroom is TORN APART. The girls' bedroom and Sully's room are cramed with furntiure and other junk. Our bedroom is the room where anything goes that we dont know what to do with. So basically no functioning rooms up there either. Somehow all that has to be combined into either Sully or our bedroom by Wed. night so the flooring can go into the girls' room and the bathroom the next day. Also, the girls have to have somewhere to sleep so I guess they'll be on the air mattress again.
I am just laughing at this point. Last night I was painting cupboards and I started crying - just out of tiredness. Today I am laughing. And I know if I weren't crying/laughing about this; I'd likely be in hysterics about being 8 months pregnant right now. So this is a good thing! Really!! My body is so sore and worn but I did take a nap today and that helped a ton.
Seriously though I am very excited for the next couple of weeks and getting this wrapped up. I feel very sorry for people who live through renovations that take months - this is nothing compared to that. I feel blessed that we've had the opportunity to do this. We are going to really enjoy it when we are done. And then I'll have a month to wash baby clothes and prepare for Dirks #6. Wow, that seems unbelieveable!!! :)
Well after 3.5 days of solid work. I can see the light. Its still only a sliver, but its a light. Many thanks to my mom for watching the kids so much and to Melanie who is helping me repaint my kitchen cupboards - and who keeps assuring me that they will look perfect when we are finished - 6 coats from now! :)
The kitchen ceiling is up. Steve comes back tomorrow to finish up a couple of must haves before the flooring goes into 4 rooms on Thursday and Friday. The windows should be completed in a week I hope. Im excited for the phase that hopefully will start in one week - moving furniture back in and decorating.
Jordan was videotaping the kids tonight and he asked me how many rooms on the first floor of our house were functional. I said 3 out of 6. So then he videoed the LVR which is currently covered in an air mattress, (where the girls had to sleep because of paint fumes), bedding and plates and food because it is also our kitchen/dining room. Then he videoed the dining room which is COVERED in toys and this computer so I then changed my story and said the bathroom was the only functioning room downstairs. The kitchen has no table, no cupboard doors and no drawers. The den is an empty room except for tools and Steve's big equipment - but at least it is painted and ready for me to clean. The girls new room has no carpet and is currently full of cupboard doors and drawers drying. But it is painted and SO cute.
We moved upstairs. The bathroom is TORN APART. The girls' bedroom and Sully's room are cramed with furntiure and other junk. Our bedroom is the room where anything goes that we dont know what to do with. So basically no functioning rooms up there either. Somehow all that has to be combined into either Sully or our bedroom by Wed. night so the flooring can go into the girls' room and the bathroom the next day. Also, the girls have to have somewhere to sleep so I guess they'll be on the air mattress again.
I am just laughing at this point. Last night I was painting cupboards and I started crying - just out of tiredness. Today I am laughing. And I know if I weren't crying/laughing about this; I'd likely be in hysterics about being 8 months pregnant right now. So this is a good thing! Really!! My body is so sore and worn but I did take a nap today and that helped a ton.
Seriously though I am very excited for the next couple of weeks and getting this wrapped up. I feel very sorry for people who live through renovations that take months - this is nothing compared to that. I feel blessed that we've had the opportunity to do this. We are going to really enjoy it when we are done. And then I'll have a month to wash baby clothes and prepare for Dirks #6. Wow, that seems unbelieveable!!! :)
Friday, May 16, 2008
I see it in my dreams...
1. We painted all day yesterday. Jordan took yesterday and today off so we could get make some real progress. Today the little 2 are going to my mom's and I have very high expectations for all that we will get done! :)
Last night I dreamt about painting. Mostly just a hand attached to a brush making long strokes of white paint.
It was not restful!
2. I had a doctor's appt yesterday and due to some regular and 'real' feeling contractions, I had an ultrasound. I am not dialated or thinning at all. He gave me a 1/2% chance of going significantly early. Yeah!
But due to all these contractions and my inability to tell the difference between Braxton Hicks and labor - he said he'll likely induce me 2 weeks early. DOUBLE YEAH!
I see the baby in my dreams too. That dream I like! :)
Oh, and its cute and it has Avery/Sullivan's face. Cant wait!!!
Last night I dreamt about painting. Mostly just a hand attached to a brush making long strokes of white paint.
It was not restful!
2. I had a doctor's appt yesterday and due to some regular and 'real' feeling contractions, I had an ultrasound. I am not dialated or thinning at all. He gave me a 1/2% chance of going significantly early. Yeah!
But due to all these contractions and my inability to tell the difference between Braxton Hicks and labor - he said he'll likely induce me 2 weeks early. DOUBLE YEAH!
I see the baby in my dreams too. That dream I like! :)
Oh, and its cute and it has Avery/Sullivan's face. Cant wait!!!
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Red Light Mommy!!!!!!!!!!!!
When we are stopped at a red light Avery loves to tell me when it turns green and I can go. Sullivan has recently joined in the fascination of the traffic light.
Until today I didnt think he really knew what the lights meant - just that they are fun to point out. As we approach a light and he'll yell out, Green light! Red Light!
Keep in mind that to Sullivan - everything is blue. What color is your shirt Sully? Blue. What color is mommy's hair Sully? Blue. The world is blue to Sullivan.
Today we were approaching a green light and Sullivan was looking at the light for traffic going the other direction - which of course was red.
He started screaming frantically - Red Light Mommy! Red Light! Avery joined in - she turned and saw the red light for the other direction too. They were both screaming at me to stop.
Now Avery is almost four. She can understand the concept. But seriously, Sullivan understands that I need to stop at a red light?
Anyway, it was very cute. As I slowly turned the corner I explained that they were looking at the wrong light and that my light had been green.
Sullivan says, Ok, mommy. From the back seat. His tone was like, whatever, crazy woman driver.
Until today I didnt think he really knew what the lights meant - just that they are fun to point out. As we approach a light and he'll yell out, Green light! Red Light!
Keep in mind that to Sullivan - everything is blue. What color is your shirt Sully? Blue. What color is mommy's hair Sully? Blue. The world is blue to Sullivan.
Today we were approaching a green light and Sullivan was looking at the light for traffic going the other direction - which of course was red.
He started screaming frantically - Red Light Mommy! Red Light! Avery joined in - she turned and saw the red light for the other direction too. They were both screaming at me to stop.
Now Avery is almost four. She can understand the concept. But seriously, Sullivan understands that I need to stop at a red light?
Anyway, it was very cute. As I slowly turned the corner I explained that they were looking at the wrong light and that my light had been green.
Sullivan says, Ok, mommy. From the back seat. His tone was like, whatever, crazy woman driver.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Goober
I've come close to the part of my pregnancy where I care NOTHING about how I look. If it weren't for going to work 2-3 days per week I swear I'd never get out of my sweatpants and tshirt.
Now please explain this to me: When I'm not pregnant I feel that I can pull together my work attire fairly well and manage to look professional. But today, I arrive at work and within 10 minutes I am informed that I have a huge goober on the back of my shirt. 5 minutes later I'm told that I also have something all over the leg of my pants.
I investigate in the bathroom and find out that the shirt goober is Avery's granola bar and the leg goober is Sullivan's muffin.
And you want to know the worst part? I don't care. If I weren't pregnant I'd go home and change. But there is not one fiber of my being that cares enough to do that.
I've become the mom I SWORE I'd never be...the frazzled, dirty, out of control, unorganized mess. I've given up.
And because I am also an emotional mess I'm torn between crying because someday I'm sure I'll miss finding their goobers on me and wanting to run far far away from children who goober on me.
Someone please tell me I wont stay this way forever! I might go cry now.
Now please explain this to me: When I'm not pregnant I feel that I can pull together my work attire fairly well and manage to look professional. But today, I arrive at work and within 10 minutes I am informed that I have a huge goober on the back of my shirt. 5 minutes later I'm told that I also have something all over the leg of my pants.
I investigate in the bathroom and find out that the shirt goober is Avery's granola bar and the leg goober is Sullivan's muffin.
And you want to know the worst part? I don't care. If I weren't pregnant I'd go home and change. But there is not one fiber of my being that cares enough to do that.
I've become the mom I SWORE I'd never be...the frazzled, dirty, out of control, unorganized mess. I've given up.
And because I am also an emotional mess I'm torn between crying because someday I'm sure I'll miss finding their goobers on me and wanting to run far far away from children who goober on me.
Someone please tell me I wont stay this way forever! I might go cry now.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Baffled...
You know those women you hear about on the news...the ones that deliver a baby and say, "I didn't even know I was pregnant."
COME ON. What did you think was moving in your stomach? Because the baby in mine can kick and move so hard and so strong that I'd swear my stomach might just rip open or that bones could be broken.
Also, what did you think was going on with your body? Did you think the searing pain in your hips was just some normal thing?
COME ON!
COME ON. What did you think was moving in your stomach? Because the baby in mine can kick and move so hard and so strong that I'd swear my stomach might just rip open or that bones could be broken.
Also, what did you think was going on with your body? Did you think the searing pain in your hips was just some normal thing?
COME ON!
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Mother's Day 2008
Every year I struggle to find an answer to Jordan's question: "What do you want most for Mother's Day?" Usually my answer is; a nap.
This year I didnt struggle with my answer. All I wanted was a PRODUCTIVE WEEKEND!
And I'd have to say I got it. Along with a nap today. The den/playroom is painted and ready to be cleaned and put back together. The trim is all up in the girls new room and it is really starting to look great. It is very exciting for us to see. We still have some priming and painting to do but we are close and so is Steve, our 'builder man'...as the kids call him.
The new flooring gets laid on the 22nd and 23rd so we have less than two weeks to really finish things up. But we are getting close!!! :)
It was a wonderful Mother's Day weekend. I had breakfast in bed and I love seeing how much the kids want to please me and make the day special, especially Lauren. She has such a sweet, giving spirit. She is going to be one amazing mom someday.
This year I didnt struggle with my answer. All I wanted was a PRODUCTIVE WEEKEND!
And I'd have to say I got it. Along with a nap today. The den/playroom is painted and ready to be cleaned and put back together. The trim is all up in the girls new room and it is really starting to look great. It is very exciting for us to see. We still have some priming and painting to do but we are close and so is Steve, our 'builder man'...as the kids call him.
The new flooring gets laid on the 22nd and 23rd so we have less than two weeks to really finish things up. But we are getting close!!! :)
It was a wonderful Mother's Day weekend. I had breakfast in bed and I love seeing how much the kids want to please me and make the day special, especially Lauren. She has such a sweet, giving spirit. She is going to be one amazing mom someday.
One Heartbeat at a Time
I've reached the overly emotional state of my pregnancy. Everything makes me feel like crying. This song was sung at our church service this morning and it was a little too much for me on Mother's Day. So I thought I'd share...
One Heartbeat at a Time - Stephen Curtis Chapman
You're up all night with a screaming baby
You run all day at the speed of life
And every day you feel a little bit less
Like the beautiful woman you are
So you fall into bed when you run out of hours
And you wonder if anything worth doing got done
Well maybe you just don't know
Or maybe you've forgotten
That you, you are changing the world
One little heartbeat at a time
Making history with every touch and every smile
Oh you, you may not see it now
But I believe that time will tell
How you, you are changing the world
One little heartbeat at a time
With every, "I know you can do it"
And every tear that you kiss away
So many little things that seem to go unnoticed
They're just like the drops of rain
Over time, they become a river
And you, you are changing the world
One little heartbeat at a time
Making history with every touch and every smile
Oh you, you may not see it now
But I believe that time will tell
How you, you are changing the world
One little heartbeat at a time
You're beautiful, so beautiful
How you're changing the world, yeah you're changing the world
You, you are changing the world
One little heartbeat at a time
Making history with every touch and every smile
Oh you, you may not see it now
But I believe that time will tell
How you, you are changing the world
I believe that you, you are changing the world
One little heartbeat at a time
One Heartbeat at a Time - Stephen Curtis Chapman
You're up all night with a screaming baby
You run all day at the speed of life
And every day you feel a little bit less
Like the beautiful woman you are
So you fall into bed when you run out of hours
And you wonder if anything worth doing got done
Well maybe you just don't know
Or maybe you've forgotten
That you, you are changing the world
One little heartbeat at a time
Making history with every touch and every smile
Oh you, you may not see it now
But I believe that time will tell
How you, you are changing the world
One little heartbeat at a time
With every, "I know you can do it"
And every tear that you kiss away
So many little things that seem to go unnoticed
They're just like the drops of rain
Over time, they become a river
And you, you are changing the world
One little heartbeat at a time
Making history with every touch and every smile
Oh you, you may not see it now
But I believe that time will tell
How you, you are changing the world
One little heartbeat at a time
You're beautiful, so beautiful
How you're changing the world, yeah you're changing the world
You, you are changing the world
One little heartbeat at a time
Making history with every touch and every smile
Oh you, you may not see it now
But I believe that time will tell
How you, you are changing the world
I believe that you, you are changing the world
One little heartbeat at a time
Thursday, May 08, 2008
My list
I made a list of all the things that I need to get done at home in order to feel ready for the baby.
I feel better now.
I feel better now.
The potty is acky.
Sullivan doesnt have too much interest in using the potty but I think he's getting closer. He has told us he needs to go and made it to the potty ONE time which may or may not have been a fluke. Since then, little interest. He does kind of like to sit there though.
Lately when he goes #2 he'll come tell us. Another good sign I believe.
BUT then today came.
He came into the LVR and said, "I pooped." I said, "Sullivan, you have to go poop in the potty, not in your diaper."
Sully said, "No. Potty's ACKY!
Great, he thinks the potty is acky!??!?! That will surely help.
And for the record - my toilets are clean.
Lately when he goes #2 he'll come tell us. Another good sign I believe.
BUT then today came.
He came into the LVR and said, "I pooped." I said, "Sullivan, you have to go poop in the potty, not in your diaper."
Sully said, "No. Potty's ACKY!
Great, he thinks the potty is acky!??!?! That will surely help.
And for the record - my toilets are clean.
Lauren's chipper.
Lauren's class has a monthly feature called, Author of the Day. A topic is selected and a note comes home telling us the topic and the day Lauren will present.
We've had lots of great topics, my favorite relative, my lucky day, my pet, etc.
This months is My Talent. Lauren took great care in selecting her talent to demonstrate. She finally settled on golf. She wanted to show off a couple of her different shots.
So Jordan was working with her and he told her to tell the kids what she would do when it was time to chip.
Lauren said, "First I need to take my chipper out of my bag."
Jordan of course had to stop her right there and go through a whole lesson on golf terminology.
Personally, I think calling it the chipper makes PERFECT sense and is one of the cutest things I've ever heard.
We've had lots of great topics, my favorite relative, my lucky day, my pet, etc.
This months is My Talent. Lauren took great care in selecting her talent to demonstrate. She finally settled on golf. She wanted to show off a couple of her different shots.
So Jordan was working with her and he told her to tell the kids what she would do when it was time to chip.
Lauren said, "First I need to take my chipper out of my bag."
Jordan of course had to stop her right there and go through a whole lesson on golf terminology.
Personally, I think calling it the chipper makes PERFECT sense and is one of the cutest things I've ever heard.
Monday, May 05, 2008
Uh, part II
The insulation mess is almost taken care of - its 9:10.
The kids were border line awful tonight. And I know its because mom and dad are paying no attend to them except to tell them to stop doing something.
Now we get to paint!
I was in the basement finishing up washing the bedding a minute ago and Jordan came down from mopping the upstairs. He asked if I cared if he went on a bike ride. I think he thought I was going to freak out because we still have so much to do.
I said sure, get out of here for awhile.
I'm a little worried he may never come back. Seriously.
And honestly, at this point, I'm not sure I would blame him. I think I'd just be jealous that he thought of it first.
The kids were border line awful tonight. And I know its because mom and dad are paying no attend to them except to tell them to stop doing something.
Now we get to paint!
I was in the basement finishing up washing the bedding a minute ago and Jordan came down from mopping the upstairs. He asked if I cared if he went on a bike ride. I think he thought I was going to freak out because we still have so much to do.
I said sure, get out of here for awhile.
I'm a little worried he may never come back. Seriously.
And honestly, at this point, I'm not sure I would blame him. I think I'd just be jealous that he thought of it first.
Uh...
Probably about 9 a.m. I got an email from Jordan informing me that I needed to be prepared - our house was a disaster and we are going to have to clean the entire upstairs - top to bottom - before anyone can sleep up there tonight.
I emailed him back and simply asked, "Are you trying to make me cry?"
Apparently insulating made a bit more of a mess than we had anticipated. A bit of a head's up from the contractor would have been nice. And finding out prior to 9:30 p.m. the night before they showed up would have been nice as well.
But I'm not complaining.
Anyway, I'm leaving work to go home and get started.
I emailed him back and simply asked, "Are you trying to make me cry?"
Apparently insulating made a bit more of a mess than we had anticipated. A bit of a head's up from the contractor would have been nice. And finding out prior to 9:30 p.m. the night before they showed up would have been nice as well.
But I'm not complaining.
Anyway, I'm leaving work to go home and get started.
Cute
Cute #1.
Sullivan was very excited by the big trucks, trailers, men and equipment scattered all over our yard and house this morning due to the insulation crew.
We were standing in the yard and I was trying to convince him to get into the van.
I said, "Sully we have to go now, say good-bye."
He looked up at me and with the most serious expression said, "Bye mommy, I stay"
Cute #2
I dropped Avery and Sully off at Stacie's this morning and I was almost out the door and I hear Avery suddenly screaming my name and crying. I stopped and went back in and she was standing right by me.
I said, "Avery, honey, what in the world happened?"
Avery, "I just forgot to tell you that you are beautiful today."
Then she turned and went back to her friends.
What will I do when mornings aren't this fun? :)
Sullivan was very excited by the big trucks, trailers, men and equipment scattered all over our yard and house this morning due to the insulation crew.
We were standing in the yard and I was trying to convince him to get into the van.
I said, "Sully we have to go now, say good-bye."
He looked up at me and with the most serious expression said, "Bye mommy, I stay"
Cute #2
I dropped Avery and Sully off at Stacie's this morning and I was almost out the door and I hear Avery suddenly screaming my name and crying. I stopped and went back in and she was standing right by me.
I said, "Avery, honey, what in the world happened?"
Avery, "I just forgot to tell you that you are beautiful today."
Then she turned and went back to her friends.
What will I do when mornings aren't this fun? :)
Sunday, May 04, 2008
Pooped
Well I can't say that I can see the light at the end of the tunnel, but atleast I know I am in a tunnel - so I know there is an end! :)
We (and by we, I mean mostly Jordan) primed and painted most of the weekend. But between having a lot of family in for the weekend, trying to enjoy the beautiful weather and spend time with the kids, we didnt get quite as far as we wanted. The kids loved being in the midst of chaos. It was actually fun for us at first too, but by the second day when Sully had stuck his hand in the paint for the third time and Lauren and Avery were fighting over who got to climb the ladder and who got to help paint - it was far less cute to have to paint with 3 kids ages 6-2 hanging around!
Here's what we accomplished:
a) the girls new room is completly primed, the purple walls are done and the ceiling is almost done. We still have to do the trim to do but we arent sure what's going up yet. The closet doors are also almost done.
b)the den is primed
c)the piano is gone! no one cried - we just all said good-bye
Tomorrow the insulation guys are coming and then tomorrow night Jordan and I will finish up all the painting in the girls room.
I'm hoping that the flooring people aren't coming this week because I really need to get the bathroom painted before the flooring in there gets installed.
Anyway, my back feels like its torn to shreds and I no longer have anything that even resembles ankles, we are going to put the brushes away and call it a night.
We (and by we, I mean mostly Jordan) primed and painted most of the weekend. But between having a lot of family in for the weekend, trying to enjoy the beautiful weather and spend time with the kids, we didnt get quite as far as we wanted. The kids loved being in the midst of chaos. It was actually fun for us at first too, but by the second day when Sully had stuck his hand in the paint for the third time and Lauren and Avery were fighting over who got to climb the ladder and who got to help paint - it was far less cute to have to paint with 3 kids ages 6-2 hanging around!
Here's what we accomplished:
a) the girls new room is completly primed, the purple walls are done and the ceiling is almost done. We still have to do the trim to do but we arent sure what's going up yet. The closet doors are also almost done.
b)the den is primed
c)the piano is gone! no one cried - we just all said good-bye
Tomorrow the insulation guys are coming and then tomorrow night Jordan and I will finish up all the painting in the girls room.
I'm hoping that the flooring people aren't coming this week because I really need to get the bathroom painted before the flooring in there gets installed.
Anyway, my back feels like its torn to shreds and I no longer have anything that even resembles ankles, we are going to put the brushes away and call it a night.
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Ahhhhhhh...
Breathing is good.
But, for the past two days its been a major struggle.
I went to the chiropractor today and I am breathing easy again.
Of the many things he adjusted, one was my rib cage - apparently it was quite off - never had that done before - never care to have that done again.
But I feel great now!!!! :)
But, for the past two days its been a major struggle.
I went to the chiropractor today and I am breathing easy again.
Of the many things he adjusted, one was my rib cage - apparently it was quite off - never had that done before - never care to have that done again.
But I feel great now!!!! :)
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Paint
It sounds like with any luck we will spend this weekend painting the new walls! I cant wait. We have 4 rooms to paint, kitchen cabinets and 2 closet doors. SO, if anybody's bored this weekend - come on over! :)
Monday, April 28, 2008
Breakdown?
You see that little baby ticker off to the right?
It reads 10 weeks remaining! What?!?!?! 10 weeks!!!
I could have a serious breakdown today but I am not going to. I'm just going to have to start checking things off my list in a much faster fashion!
It reads 10 weeks remaining! What?!?!?! 10 weeks!!!
I could have a serious breakdown today but I am not going to. I'm just going to have to start checking things off my list in a much faster fashion!
Friday, April 25, 2008
He's mine...
There are days when truly question why God chose to bless me with the husband that I have. Today was one of those days.
In the book Sacred Marriage Gary Thomas says that we should be a type of 'God meter' for our spouse. That we should see them becoming more like Christ and because of that see our own faults and weaknesses more clearly - ultimately helping us to become more like Christ in our daily walk.
Today was one of those days too.
I called Jordan shortly after 8 am to let him know we had water in our basement and he should probably come home and take a look. He was in a meeting till almost 10:30 but came home as soon as he had the chance to call me.
He immedietly changed clothes, started moving things in the basement, got 2 shop vacs going (the only thing I could help with), was hauling water and our posessions and in the mean time - making it fun for the kids and having a good time laughing at how cute they were being.
Once we finally said, "thats the best its gonna get" in our own basement he headed to his parents who were both at work. I watched him shopvac their entire basement carpet area at least 3 times and haul things again.
Then he took me and the kids home - told ME to sit down, not get up and stop bending over - and he went back.
He came home at 5:45, showered and we went to a short birthday celebration for him at my mom's. At 8 he headed to his grandparents to begin shopvacing and hauling for them. This afternoon he said that he felt so bad for all the people in town as he drove past their homes and saw all their things strewn in yards and cleaning crews continuing to work, "I wish I could help them," he said.
Jordan is truly my 'god meter'. He is so selfless and at times it seems tireless. While I feel sorry for my neighbors and family - I'm consumed with my own house, my own worries and my attitude is to feel sorry for myself and lose my patience...God gave me a little shot today - in the form of my giving husband.
His comments have been - I feel so good when there is finally something I can do for my dad and my grandpa who do so much for me and seem impossible to repay.
I wonder if he knows that's the way I feel about him?
And by the way, no, you cant have him he's mine. I think I'm allowed to be selfish about that one! :)
In the book Sacred Marriage Gary Thomas says that we should be a type of 'God meter' for our spouse. That we should see them becoming more like Christ and because of that see our own faults and weaknesses more clearly - ultimately helping us to become more like Christ in our daily walk.
Today was one of those days too.
I called Jordan shortly after 8 am to let him know we had water in our basement and he should probably come home and take a look. He was in a meeting till almost 10:30 but came home as soon as he had the chance to call me.
He immedietly changed clothes, started moving things in the basement, got 2 shop vacs going (the only thing I could help with), was hauling water and our posessions and in the mean time - making it fun for the kids and having a good time laughing at how cute they were being.
Once we finally said, "thats the best its gonna get" in our own basement he headed to his parents who were both at work. I watched him shopvac their entire basement carpet area at least 3 times and haul things again.
Then he took me and the kids home - told ME to sit down, not get up and stop bending over - and he went back.
He came home at 5:45, showered and we went to a short birthday celebration for him at my mom's. At 8 he headed to his grandparents to begin shopvacing and hauling for them. This afternoon he said that he felt so bad for all the people in town as he drove past their homes and saw all their things strewn in yards and cleaning crews continuing to work, "I wish I could help them," he said.
Jordan is truly my 'god meter'. He is so selfless and at times it seems tireless. While I feel sorry for my neighbors and family - I'm consumed with my own house, my own worries and my attitude is to feel sorry for myself and lose my patience...God gave me a little shot today - in the form of my giving husband.
His comments have been - I feel so good when there is finally something I can do for my dad and my grandpa who do so much for me and seem impossible to repay.
I wonder if he knows that's the way I feel about him?
And by the way, no, you cant have him he's mine. I think I'm allowed to be selfish about that one! :)
Rain, Rain, GO AWAY!
Well like our entire town and I think maybe much of the state we woke up to water in our basement.
So I'm listing the things I'm thankful for:
a. when we first started trying to figure out how we were going to create more living space in our house we really wanted to remodel the basement. I'm glad we didnt.
b. I'm glad that when we cleaned out the den for the renovation Jordan moved just everything to the basemnet and put it UP on bookshelves. We only found one book that got wet.
c. It hasn't rained yet today and its supposed to be dry all day tomorrow - and windy
d. All the toys that we moved to the basement for storage during the renovation are UP. Not ruined.
e. We've lived here for 5 years and this is the first time we've had even a hint of water down there.
f. Jordan and I packed up the kids and headed to his parents house to try and help them out while they are at work. They have a completely finished basement so their problems make ours seems like a puddle. While we were there Avery and Sullivan really wanted to help. So we gave them buckets and had them hauling water to the drain and dumping it. They had a blast and were SO cute. Sully wanted to do anything he could to help his Daddy - I LOVE how he says Daddy - major emphasis on all the D's. They were both soaking wet afterwards and so we came home for baths and naps.
g. I'm pregnant and really not expected to help out much. (OK that one is a joke but I had to throw it in!)
Many people have it pretty bad around here; sewers not working, very deep water in basements, water seaping in through the walls, bridges and roads washed out. Its a mess.
Praying hard for all the families who are working hard today to keep on top of it.
So I'm listing the things I'm thankful for:
a. when we first started trying to figure out how we were going to create more living space in our house we really wanted to remodel the basement. I'm glad we didnt.
b. I'm glad that when we cleaned out the den for the renovation Jordan moved just everything to the basemnet and put it UP on bookshelves. We only found one book that got wet.
c. It hasn't rained yet today and its supposed to be dry all day tomorrow - and windy
d. All the toys that we moved to the basement for storage during the renovation are UP. Not ruined.
e. We've lived here for 5 years and this is the first time we've had even a hint of water down there.
f. Jordan and I packed up the kids and headed to his parents house to try and help them out while they are at work. They have a completely finished basement so their problems make ours seems like a puddle. While we were there Avery and Sullivan really wanted to help. So we gave them buckets and had them hauling water to the drain and dumping it. They had a blast and were SO cute. Sully wanted to do anything he could to help his Daddy - I LOVE how he says Daddy - major emphasis on all the D's. They were both soaking wet afterwards and so we came home for baths and naps.
g. I'm pregnant and really not expected to help out much. (OK that one is a joke but I had to throw it in!)
Many people have it pretty bad around here; sewers not working, very deep water in basements, water seaping in through the walls, bridges and roads washed out. Its a mess.
Praying hard for all the families who are working hard today to keep on top of it.
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Mother pig
Today we attended Lauren's kindergarten operetta. They put on The Three Little Pigs and Lauren was the Mother pig. She had a solo and did great! She sang out and knew her lines perfectly. So proud.
We had a lot of fun watching her and her classmates. The little boy who played the Big Bad Wolf was priceless.
Someday when I get my computer back I will put up pictures!
We had a lot of fun watching her and her classmates. The little boy who played the Big Bad Wolf was priceless.
Someday when I get my computer back I will put up pictures!
I passed!
I recently discovered that I had forgotten to renew my driver's license within the 60 day requirement.
So I had to take the test. I was seriously nervous. I got the book and read the first four pages of seventy-six and gave up...too boring.
But I missed four and could have missed seven so I am once again a legal driver.
Phew!
So I had to take the test. I was seriously nervous. I got the book and read the first four pages of seventy-six and gave up...too boring.
But I missed four and could have missed seven so I am once again a legal driver.
Phew!
Wednesday, April 23, 2008
The big 3-1...
Today Jordan turned 31. I have been a horrible wife and have done close to nothing to let him know how wonderful I think he is. I blame it on pregnancy, the renovation, work and having Awana tonight. We will be celebrating at Cindy's on Friday and hopefully he will forgive me.
Seriously though, I am so blessed by this man. Looking back on the day we were married I had many dreams of what our life would be like. He has not disappointed me.
Jordan when it boils right down to it you have surpassed all my expectations on what marriage would be. There is no one else who I can laugh, cry, argue, & compete with, and love & dream with like I do you. You are my best friend and my greatest love. You make me happier, more secure and more alive than I could have ever imagined after 8 years of marriage and 12 years together. What more could a girl ever ask for? Thank you for all your hard work and your 100% dedication to your Savior, our family and to me. My greatest gift this side of heaven - is you.
Happy Birthday!
Seriously though, I am so blessed by this man. Looking back on the day we were married I had many dreams of what our life would be like. He has not disappointed me.
Jordan when it boils right down to it you have surpassed all my expectations on what marriage would be. There is no one else who I can laugh, cry, argue, & compete with, and love & dream with like I do you. You are my best friend and my greatest love. You make me happier, more secure and more alive than I could have ever imagined after 8 years of marriage and 12 years together. What more could a girl ever ask for? Thank you for all your hard work and your 100% dedication to your Savior, our family and to me. My greatest gift this side of heaven - is you.
Happy Birthday!
And...
we have walls. Sheetrock is done and mudding is almost done. I dont think it will be long before we can do some painting. Which I hate, but am excited to have done.
We have a lot to paint:
closet doors for new bedroom, new bedroom ceiling and walls and trim.
kitchen walls, cabinets, woodwork
bathroom walls
den walls
Now doesnt that sound fun?
We have a lot to paint:
closet doors for new bedroom, new bedroom ceiling and walls and trim.
kitchen walls, cabinets, woodwork
bathroom walls
den walls
Now doesnt that sound fun?
Monday, April 21, 2008
Thunder?
I forgot to mention that we experienced our first earthquake while in St. Louis at my brother's on our first night.
I was sleeping soundly when suddenly Jordan woke me up and was saying, "Becky! The house is shaking!" I sweetly told him that he was crazy and to go back to sleep, it was just thunder.
He was quite proud of himself when we woke up a few hours later and found out there really had been an earthquake.
I was sleeping soundly when suddenly Jordan woke me up and was saying, "Becky! The house is shaking!" I sweetly told him that he was crazy and to go back to sleep, it was just thunder.
He was quite proud of himself when we woke up a few hours later and found out there really had been an earthquake.
A break...
Jordan and I headed down to MO this past Thursday for a long weekend with Jason and Melanie. The boys played golf while Melanie and I shopped. We all visited a winery and ate great food. I must admit my favorite part might have been sleeping in!! It was nice to know I could just lay there and no one was pounding on the door asking if it was time to get up yet.
We stayed at a great resort and each had our own suite with full kitchens and living areas - thanks to my brother. It was perfect! And - the girls beat the boys, badly at cards. Very fun!
Unfortunetly I cant post any pictures due to construction at our house. Maybe by the end of the week we'll have the den back. That is my hope anyway!
Many thanks to our mom's and Roberta for watching the kids.
We stayed at a great resort and each had our own suite with full kitchens and living areas - thanks to my brother. It was perfect! And - the girls beat the boys, badly at cards. Very fun!
Unfortunetly I cant post any pictures due to construction at our house. Maybe by the end of the week we'll have the den back. That is my hope anyway!
Many thanks to our mom's and Roberta for watching the kids.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Progress
We came home last night to find that we could stand in the playroom and see all the way through to the living room.
Since I am without a computer I can't download any pictures but basically that means that there is a wall missing in our house.
The kids were beyond excited. You would have thought it was Christmas.
Since I am without a computer I can't download any pictures but basically that means that there is a wall missing in our house.
The kids were beyond excited. You would have thought it was Christmas.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Disheveled
I am not good at living in chaos. Im not good at living in a state of unrest and unsettlement. I am not good at waiting on other people to make things happen.
So...
it seemed like a really good idea for us to start a renovation of our house at 28 weeks pregnant. Tonight I lost my playroom. Melanie came over and helped me decide which toys would be moved to my dining room (cringe) and which find a temporary home in the basement. I also lost my den...I cant even talk about it.
In the long run - hopefully not too long - this is going to be great. We are getting much needed extra space and making things more organized and functional...but the short run might just do me in. Or my husband. We'll see who lasts the longest!
So...
it seemed like a really good idea for us to start a renovation of our house at 28 weeks pregnant. Tonight I lost my playroom. Melanie came over and helped me decide which toys would be moved to my dining room (cringe) and which find a temporary home in the basement. I also lost my den...I cant even talk about it.
In the long run - hopefully not too long - this is going to be great. We are getting much needed extra space and making things more organized and functional...but the short run might just do me in. Or my husband. We'll see who lasts the longest!
Avery and Preschool
Tonight we attended Avery's preschool open house. She has been anticipating this night for approximately 2 years. She wants to be a big girl like Lauren and have a teacher and do special things. She wants to have friends to talk about. When I filled out the enrollment forms a couple of weeks ago she sat beside me and had the biggest smile on her face and proudly told Sullivan that mommy was signing her up for school and that he was too little to go.
Tonight she was beaming when we walked in the door. She loved meeting Miss Kruger and Mrs. Ruskusky, her teachers and exploring through the toys. She loved having Lauren show her where she would hang her coat and which hallway she would take to the bathroom. She loved knowing that Grandma Cindy's classroom would be right across the hall.
I have watched all this with an anxious heart. When Lauren went to preschool I was sad because she was growing up but I knew that she would love every second and excel beyond our wildest dreams. With Avery I am wary. Will she really love it like she thinks? Will the structure be Avery's thing? Likely not. Will she get her feelings hurt by her friends like she so easily tends to do? And mostly will her teacher - GET HER? Will they understand her ways and her moods? Will they see the Avery that we see? Oh my heart is beating fast as I think about this one growing up. I dont want her to turn 4 this summer. I want to keep her by my side where I can protect and shelter. But then again, Avery has never really let me do that. Maybe that is why Im struggling?
Letting go is hard. Even when its just for preschool.
Tonight she was beaming when we walked in the door. She loved meeting Miss Kruger and Mrs. Ruskusky, her teachers and exploring through the toys. She loved having Lauren show her where she would hang her coat and which hallway she would take to the bathroom. She loved knowing that Grandma Cindy's classroom would be right across the hall.
I have watched all this with an anxious heart. When Lauren went to preschool I was sad because she was growing up but I knew that she would love every second and excel beyond our wildest dreams. With Avery I am wary. Will she really love it like she thinks? Will the structure be Avery's thing? Likely not. Will she get her feelings hurt by her friends like she so easily tends to do? And mostly will her teacher - GET HER? Will they understand her ways and her moods? Will they see the Avery that we see? Oh my heart is beating fast as I think about this one growing up. I dont want her to turn 4 this summer. I want to keep her by my side where I can protect and shelter. But then again, Avery has never really let me do that. Maybe that is why Im struggling?
Letting go is hard. Even when its just for preschool.
Sunday, April 13, 2008
Another Avery story
Tonight Jordan and Lauren were watching the end of the Masters and Jordan was telling her about the 'green jacket'.
They got to the presentation ceremony and Zach Johnson was going to put the coat on the new winner.
Jordan told Lauren that he knew Zach because they had played golf together in college.
Lauren was less than impressed.
Avery was listening from the sidelines and gasped, "How did he get out of the TV?!?!?!?!?"
We laughed and tried to explain but that's not an easy concept to grasp at 3!
They got to the presentation ceremony and Zach Johnson was going to put the coat on the new winner.
Jordan told Lauren that he knew Zach because they had played golf together in college.
Lauren was less than impressed.
Avery was listening from the sidelines and gasped, "How did he get out of the TV?!?!?!?!?"
We laughed and tried to explain but that's not an easy concept to grasp at 3!
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Can you handle that?
This morning Avery said she wanted to talk about her birthday. I said ok and she let it all out:
She wants a Giselle birthday, with a pink cake and lots of candy on the table. She wants Gabriella and Troy, and Lauren cant touch them. She wants Giselle the Barbie and no one can touch her presents.
She wants the prince and the horse and the castle, and they are hers.
When she was done she put her hands on her hips and said, "Now, do you think you can handle that?"
She said it in a horrible sassy way but if you'd seen those tiny hands firmly planted on those little hips and that beautiful head of curls cocked to the side with the dark blue eyes narrowed, I am sure you would have reacted the same way I did...hysterical laughter and a few tears along with a prayer that she NEVER grows up.
What three year old talks that way?!?!??!?
Im pretty sure I am not equipped to handle this child as a teenager!
She wants a Giselle birthday, with a pink cake and lots of candy on the table. She wants Gabriella and Troy, and Lauren cant touch them. She wants Giselle the Barbie and no one can touch her presents.
She wants the prince and the horse and the castle, and they are hers.
When she was done she put her hands on her hips and said, "Now, do you think you can handle that?"
She said it in a horrible sassy way but if you'd seen those tiny hands firmly planted on those little hips and that beautiful head of curls cocked to the side with the dark blue eyes narrowed, I am sure you would have reacted the same way I did...hysterical laughter and a few tears along with a prayer that she NEVER grows up.
What three year old talks that way?!?!??!?
Im pretty sure I am not equipped to handle this child as a teenager!
wiped
Im so tired today. I've been trying to deny it but I think that this pregnancy is starting to really affect every part of my being! My hips are starting to hurt. hurt like none other. Although, this happened approx. 10 weeks early with my last pregnancy so I still feel pretty lucky.
Today Im just lazy, tired and wanting a nap.
I think what's so hard about motherhood to me is knowing that tomorrow, it just starts over again. The fighting, the laundry, making meals, going to appointments and cleaning up. And next week will promise the same difficulties.
Fortunetly, the kisses, hugs, smiles, laughter and rewards will also start over tomorrow and next week. I can handle it when I look at it that way!
Today Im just lazy, tired and wanting a nap.
I think what's so hard about motherhood to me is knowing that tomorrow, it just starts over again. The fighting, the laundry, making meals, going to appointments and cleaning up. And next week will promise the same difficulties.
Fortunetly, the kisses, hugs, smiles, laughter and rewards will also start over tomorrow and next week. I can handle it when I look at it that way!
Jail bird
Sullivan really loves to spot Police Cars around town. Recently we saw one and I told Jordan that we should try to get one of the local cops to let him sit in their car.
Avery was adamantly against this, "No! Then they'll take us to jail!"
I assured her that only naughty people have to go to jail, like people who steal.
She thought about this and said, "Yeah, like people who steal toys. Like Jalen!"
Sorry Mel and Jason, looks like he's already got a black mark against him! :)
Avery was adamantly against this, "No! Then they'll take us to jail!"
I assured her that only naughty people have to go to jail, like people who steal.
She thought about this and said, "Yeah, like people who steal toys. Like Jalen!"
Sorry Mel and Jason, looks like he's already got a black mark against him! :)
Tuesday, April 08, 2008
Adding to the list...
Reason # 4,655 why I am still so in love with my husband:
He cries when he watches One Shining Moment after every Final Four game I have ever watched with him.
Something about it is so sweet and just makes me melt.
He cries when he watches One Shining Moment after every Final Four game I have ever watched with him.
Something about it is so sweet and just makes me melt.
Monday, April 07, 2008
A boy and his Barbie trike
It was a great weekend for playing outside and digging out all those outdoor toys we've been missing.
We are having so much fun watching Sully. Last year he wasn't able to walk or do the things that most kids his age would be doing. He had to crawl everywhere, couldnt ride on bikes or ride on toys without close supervision and really didnt like being outside too much because he couldnt do what he wanted.
This year we have a different boy. No longer content to sit on the sidelines and watch his sisters. He loves helping Jordan. He loves racing to claim his favorite bike/trike and heading around the corner on it before I am even out the door. A couple of times we actually found Sully in the yard when we thought he was inside with us! He has figured out not only how to open the door but to unlock it!
Last night Jordan had him outside and when it was time to come in, Sully just wasn't ready. He didn't complain - just compromised. He picked up his trike and carried it in with him. I'm sure he was thinking, "Fine, I'll come in, but you'll have to pry this thing from my kung fu grip, because I am not giving it up." So we let him bring it in and he rode it around the house for awhile...great habit to start I am sure!
We are having so much fun watching Sully. Last year he wasn't able to walk or do the things that most kids his age would be doing. He had to crawl everywhere, couldnt ride on bikes or ride on toys without close supervision and really didnt like being outside too much because he couldnt do what he wanted.
This year we have a different boy. No longer content to sit on the sidelines and watch his sisters. He loves helping Jordan. He loves racing to claim his favorite bike/trike and heading around the corner on it before I am even out the door. A couple of times we actually found Sully in the yard when we thought he was inside with us! He has figured out not only how to open the door but to unlock it!
Last night Jordan had him outside and when it was time to come in, Sully just wasn't ready. He didn't complain - just compromised. He picked up his trike and carried it in with him. I'm sure he was thinking, "Fine, I'll come in, but you'll have to pry this thing from my kung fu grip, because I am not giving it up." So we let him bring it in and he rode it around the house for awhile...great habit to start I am sure!
Jalen
Jalen and Sully are so cute together lately. When they see each other they squeal and bounce with excitement. There are some rough moments where Sully uses his wrestling moves, taught to him by his sisters, and scares Jalen but Jalen can dish it out right back. They are so fun to watch!
We love you Jalen!
We love you Jalen!
A few pictures
Cindy sent me some great pictures of Sullivan and the girls. I am REALLY struggling to get any decent pictures of Sully lately due to his obsession with the camera...
These are mostly from cousin Aaron and Alexa's birthday party a couple of weeks ago.
Such a daddy's boy
And a grandma's boy
I just love how sweet Sully looks in this picture. He was actually holding up a cell phone to Cindy's ear but it looks like he is caressing her cheek!
Lauren and Aunt Kylie and Zeus. Lauren wants a dog SO badly. Thankfully all her aunts and uncles have them so she can get her fix that way.
Sometimes I'm just amazed by how much Lauren looks like Trina and Kylie...
Alexa's party theme was The Wizard of Oz so Avery dressed up like Dorothy!
These are mostly from cousin Aaron and Alexa's birthday party a couple of weeks ago.
Such a daddy's boy
And a grandma's boy
I just love how sweet Sully looks in this picture. He was actually holding up a cell phone to Cindy's ear but it looks like he is caressing her cheek!
Lauren and Aunt Kylie and Zeus. Lauren wants a dog SO badly. Thankfully all her aunts and uncles have them so she can get her fix that way.
Sometimes I'm just amazed by how much Lauren looks like Trina and Kylie...
Alexa's party theme was The Wizard of Oz so Avery dressed up like Dorothy!
Friday, April 04, 2008
Lunch
Avery and Jordan had a little lunch time baseball game going while Jordan was home for lunch. I'm so happy its spring!!!
He's just cute.
Wow.
Last night I asked Jordan how much weight he though I had gained so far in this pregnancy. (stupid)
Without even the smallest pause he said, "40 pounds."
I think I screamed.
I yelled something about having 3 full months left and did I really look like I had already gained 40 pounds?!?!?
I was hysterical.
Then I started laughing.
The poor guy. And come on, I should know better...ask a stupid question - get a stupid answer.
For the record, I have gained no where near 40 pounds. yet. I stress - yet.
Without even the smallest pause he said, "40 pounds."
I think I screamed.
I yelled something about having 3 full months left and did I really look like I had already gained 40 pounds?!?!?
I was hysterical.
Then I started laughing.
The poor guy. And come on, I should know better...ask a stupid question - get a stupid answer.
For the record, I have gained no where near 40 pounds. yet. I stress - yet.
Thursday, April 03, 2008
HELP!
This morning I was all showered, dressed and ready to go except for my socks. I sat down on my bed and realized that suddenly I am too big to put my own socks on my feet. I could have cried. Im only 26 weeks!
In my past 3 pregnancies I was just getting into maternity clothes at about 20 weeks, with this one I've been in since the baby was about the size of a pea. And now I'm the size of a whale - WAY TOO EARLY!
What am I going to look like in 14 weeks!?!??!?!!?
Luckily for me I have Avery. She ever so sweetly sat down and helped me put on my socks. She made me laugh so hard through this process that it was worth it. Almost. :)
In my past 3 pregnancies I was just getting into maternity clothes at about 20 weeks, with this one I've been in since the baby was about the size of a pea. And now I'm the size of a whale - WAY TOO EARLY!
What am I going to look like in 14 weeks!?!??!?!!?
Luckily for me I have Avery. She ever so sweetly sat down and helped me put on my socks. She made me laugh so hard through this process that it was worth it. Almost. :)
Monday, March 31, 2008
Rain, Rain
We woke up to a nice spring rain. Complete with thunder.
As we were driving to work I laughed and told Jordan that I knew exactly what my dad would have said this morning.
As soon as he woke up he would have gone to my mom and said, "BA, (her initials and one of his many names for her) Do you think the rain will hurt the rhubarb?"
I don't know why he said it, or when it started, just that any time it rained he said this to my mom.
Just one of his many little sayings that made him who he was and that make him impossible to forget and so easy to miss every single day. He continues to make me smile even though he isn't here. Love you dad.
As we were driving to work I laughed and told Jordan that I knew exactly what my dad would have said this morning.
As soon as he woke up he would have gone to my mom and said, "BA, (her initials and one of his many names for her) Do you think the rain will hurt the rhubarb?"
I don't know why he said it, or when it started, just that any time it rained he said this to my mom.
Just one of his many little sayings that made him who he was and that make him impossible to forget and so easy to miss every single day. He continues to make me smile even though he isn't here. Love you dad.
Friday, March 28, 2008
Spiderman
This morning Sully came running in to get me yelling, "spiderman! spiderman!"
I couldn't imagine what he was going to show me.
We got to the kitchen and he pointed up at the window at a boxelder bug. He looks at me and says, "SPIDERMAN!"
I dont ever want to forget how cute that was!
I couldn't imagine what he was going to show me.
We got to the kitchen and he pointed up at the window at a boxelder bug. He looks at me and says, "SPIDERMAN!"
I dont ever want to forget how cute that was!
Poor Barbie
Avery likes to play Barbies a lot. Lauren never really got into them too much. Anyway, lately I've been doing a lot of Barbie playing with Avery. I've discovered something...
We have lots of Barbie brand dolls handed down from my niece and then some other types that my girls have gotten as gifts like Hannah Montanna, High School Musical, and some random and specialty ones I can't explain. Well their clothes do not fit the regular Barbie brand, want to know why?
Are you ready?
BARBIE IS TOO BIG!
Seriously, we needed to make skinnier dolls for them to play with? What is going on?
We have lots of Barbie brand dolls handed down from my niece and then some other types that my girls have gotten as gifts like Hannah Montanna, High School Musical, and some random and specialty ones I can't explain. Well their clothes do not fit the regular Barbie brand, want to know why?
Are you ready?
BARBIE IS TOO BIG!
Seriously, we needed to make skinnier dolls for them to play with? What is going on?
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Monday, March 24, 2008
Fancy Nancy
For all your Fancy Nancy lovers out there - #3 is out! Lauren got it for Easter from Cindy. We read it last night and we love it!!! Its a MUST HAVE!
Sunday, March 23, 2008
Easter
These pictures aren't great but they were the best we got from this Easter. Maybe next year will be better?
The only one for Sully in his cute clothes - he calls polos like the one he is wearing - Daddy shirts. So cute.
The girls looked adorable but when we walked outside to go to church in their sandals and bare legs I almost screamed - there was fresh snow on the ground! They were so cold! By the time I got around to trying to take a picture of them, it was about 3 o'clock and they were out of the picture mood. Here they are with their Easter candy from Grandma Cindy.
The only one for Sully in his cute clothes - he calls polos like the one he is wearing - Daddy shirts. So cute.
The girls looked adorable but when we walked outside to go to church in their sandals and bare legs I almost screamed - there was fresh snow on the ground! They were so cold! By the time I got around to trying to take a picture of them, it was about 3 o'clock and they were out of the picture mood. Here they are with their Easter candy from Grandma Cindy.
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