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I want to lose 40 lbs this year - and I'm hoping to be halfway there by our 5th wedding anniversary. I think 40 is a very reasonable goal. it is roughly 3.5 lbs a month. I can do it!! - <strong>Giant Fail</strong><br /><br />2. I would like to restore some order/organization to our closets --- mine/Charlie's, Ethan's & Hannah's, linen closet, cleaning closet, all of them! - <strong>Not too bad. I have been much better about cleaning out the closets regularly! I need to keep this up!</strong><br /><br />3. Reduce, reduce, reduce!! We have too much stuff. While I'm organizing (see #2) I would like to get rid of stuff we dont need or use. Craigslist and E-bay -- here I come!! - <strong>Not too bad on this one either.</strong><br /><br />4. Recycle more. Our city provides a large recycle bin and picks up every other Friday. I would like to see us fill it up every other week. - <strong>we're working on it. I do forget more than I should...but we are better about it than we used to be. Work in Progress!!</strong><br /><br />5. Another personal goal - I would like to be able to pump for Hannah until at least 9 months. It's not easy to exclusively pump for your infant while also taking care of your toddler.....er, I guess he's almost a preschooler now - ACK! But I've made it 3.5 months so far. I'm (sortof) in a routine at home and work, and I would really like to do this as long as possible! - <strong>I made it to 6 months and I couldn't be prouder of myself!! I had enough in the freezer when I quit pumping, she got usually 1 - sometimes 2 bottles of breastmilk until she was a little over 10.5 months!! I didn't make it to 9 months, but I'm not at all disappointed in myself. I think I did great!</strong><br /><br />6. Spend more quality time with my kids. Sometimes I feel like I rush through things because I feel like I have too much to do. I need to slow down and enjoy the small things in my life - because let's face it, they wont be small for long! By this time next year, Ethan will be 3.5 years old and in preschool. Hannah will be walking and talking and not taking bottles. So when I have to yawn my way through the day because one of them had me up too early - I hope I can just pour myself another cup of coffee and take it in stride. - <strong>Ethan is totally into board games and is fun to play with. Hannah just loves to do whatever. I am really enjoying my kiddos!!</strong><br /><br />7. Spend more quality time with my husband. I cannot believe we will celebrate our 5th anniversary this year. I mean, we've been together much longer than that - but we've been married almost 5 years. Sometimes it seems like our wedding was a million years ago and sometimes it seems like it was just a few weeks ago. That's crazy. And so this year, on our 5th anniversary year, I would like to turn off my laptop more frequently and just curl up on the couch with my best friend after our kids have gone to bed. - <strong>We had a wonderful trip to Vegas and work hard to spend time together. It helps that our kids are in a great evening routine and on a "typical" night....both are asleep by 8:30!!</strong><br /><br />8. I'm going to read 12 books this year! I wanted to say that I would read 20, but I thought I would set my goal a little more reasonable for this year. I got a Kindle for my birthday so reading is a little easier since I dont have to tote around a "real" book....and I dont have to worry about the library people coming after me when I keep it too long. - <strong>Uh...yeah. not so much! I think I read 4. Unless you count "Llama Llama" books, or "Green Eggs and Ham".....then I totally made my goal!!</strong><br /><br />9. I will keep up better with the blog. I dont see many comments, but I know my family really enjoys reading the blog and keeping up with us and the kids. So, I'm going to try really hard to keep it up a little better - my goal is once a week! Let's see how I do! :) More pictures and videos of the kids - coming soon to a blog near you! Haha - <strong>Oh lordy - GIANT fail!!!</strong><br /><br />10. I would like to accomplish two house projects. We eventually want to be able to sell this house and move to something just slightly bigger. In order to do that, we have some projects that need to get done. I would like to accomplish 2 things on that list during 2011. - <strong>We did it!!! We got a new roof and a new deck. We got some trees in our backyard cut down because they were hanging over our roof/gutters. And we put up a very nice swingset for the kids!!</strong><br /><br />11. I would like to find a new church community where I am comfortable. I have missed church as an active part of my life. I hope I can make an honest effort to find a new place by the time Advent comes around again -- maybe even by Easter! :) - <strong>Nope. I didn't make it. **BUT** I did attend Christmas Eve service and realized how much I miss church. I'm actively searching and will be attending service somewhere in the next week or two.</strong></em><br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~<br /><br />I'm working on my 12 in '12 list. 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Sorry!<br /><br />How about a bunch of pictures?! Will you forgive me then?<br /><br />We've started working on potty training. I wish I could say it was going well. But he does like to sit on the potty and get a sticker...Haha<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1da02b3127ccefcbb9ef0e0db00000040O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />We've had just a few really nice spring-weather days. It's been nice to get outside. Ethan loves the park. He looks so grown up!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1da02b3127ccefcba107c416c00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1da02b3127ccefcba880c415000000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1da02b3127ccefcba991f80e300000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />Ethan LOVES his race tracks!!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1da02b3127ccefcbb67d0a01f00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />Maw-Maw sent Ethan some Easter window clings. He's been really enjoying them!!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1da02b3127ccefcba0c9e418000000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />Notice the poor bunny's ears are detached from his head! haha<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1da02b3127ccefcbaa54180a300000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />One month ago, Hannah turned 6m old<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1da02b3127ccefcbb8bd6a06f00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />She is growing such a personality! (and some crazy hair!!)<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1da02b3127ccefcba70dfc0cf00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />Hannah enjoyed her first time at the park! She likes to swing!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1da02b3127ccefcba1cd3c0f500000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />She has mastered pulling up to a standing position<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1da02b3127ccefcbb934ea0fb00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1da02b3127ccefcbbf2e8e0f500000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1da02b3127ccefcbb0b6721ae00000030O19AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1da02b3127ccefcbb3adee0a700000030O19AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />And she's pretty good at scooting backwards. She is also alarmingly close to crawling forward!!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1da02b3127ccefcba105a414a00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />She often gets stuck UNDER things!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1da02b3127ccefcbb1d7ba08900000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />Today, Hannah turned 7 months old<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1da02b3127ccefcbbb4de61d000000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1da02b3127ccefcbb0288e0ed00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />We went to visit the Easter Bunny (sorry, these are pictures of pictures)<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1da02b3127ccefcba0ce641f800000040O19AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1da02b3127ccefcba02ff41e600000040O19AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />Ethan made a foam Easter egg with foam stickers!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1da02b3127ccefcba4f1a808d00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1da02b3127ccefcba250e019c00000030O19AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />Hannah chewed on the stroller - and smiled!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1da02b3127ccefcbbbbb0a01100000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><br />The Easter Bunny came to our house!!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1da02b3127ccefcbbbb1aa0bb00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1da02b3127ccefcbb28d1e0a100000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />MawMaw and PawPaw sent baskets too!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1da02b3127ccefcbb71f4210000000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />Happy Easter!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1da02b3127ccefcbb4694e0d300000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/">Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158961352599055905.post-41515721591848238162011-03-20T13:08:00.004-06:002011-03-20T13:36:13.833-06:00Trying to be crafty!!I did not get the full-blown crafty gene that my Mom has....but every once in a while, I surprise myself with what I can do!<br /><br />Ethan will be starting pre-school in August (I know, I know. I don't want to talk about it!!!). Anyway, he will need a blanket for rest time. I decided I would make him a blanket now so that he could start using it for naps at daycare. Then when it comes time to transition to preschool, the blanket will be something familiar and hopefully make it easier on him.<br /><br />A quick google search turned up 9 million ways to make a no-sew fleece blanket. I followed <a href="http://www.allkindsofbabystuff.com/no_sew_fleece_blankets.html">these directions</a> and was pleasantly surprised how easy it really was!!! And what's really nice is - it's OK if your cutting isn't perfect!<br /><br />Lay out the fleece on your floor<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd38b3127ccefcf3ef08e8db00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />Cut the corners<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd38b3127ccefcf3897669a600000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />I used a scrap off the fleece to "measure" my cuts for my knot strips<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd38b3127ccefcf20a14886100000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />Make these cuts on all 4 sides<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd38b3127ccefcf2c84c096800000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />Tie every other fringe into a double knot. Then flip it over and tie the remaining strips into a double knot.<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd38b3127ccefcf3269d298200000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />TaaDaa!! Total cost for NCAA fleece and red fleece = $22!! It could be done for much less $$ if you don't want licensed material.<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd38b3127ccefcf3ecdba89100000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />Ethan's is KU on one side and red on the other<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd38b3127ccefcf2389209ce00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />I think he approves!!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd38b3127ccefcf29a9d099000000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/xZnLAmFyzAo?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158961352599055905.post-31088000195235355142011-03-15T18:09:00.002-06:002011-03-15T18:17:37.573-06:00Beautiful Spring Day!!Despite yesterday's 2" of snow that fell on my back deck - today was absolutely GORGEOUS!!!! Leave it to Kansas to drop 2" of snow on Monday and then be almost 60* on Tuesday! Whatever, I'll take it!<br /><br />We got outside with the kids for some much needed fresh air!! Ethan and I had fun blowing and chasing bubbles. He pushed Hannah up and down the cul-de-sac at least 5 times. Then Daddy came home and kicked the soccer ball with Ethan while Mommy finished dinner.<br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd34b3127ccefcca8b27eec500000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd34b3127ccefccb51b14f4200000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />"Push Hannah, this way!!"<br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd34b3127ccefccafc0eae4f00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />Please Spring............stay for a while!!!!<br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd34b3127ccefccbb65d8e7500000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/">Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158961352599055905.post-90230157362735307462011-03-14T12:52:00.003-06:002011-03-14T13:08:12.150-06:00Happy 5 (and a half!) Months!!I know, I know. I made that resolution to blog more and I totally failed during February. In my defense, everyone in this house was sick for the entire month. Seriously. It has been about 6 weeks since we have all been healthy at the same time. I had strep for the first time in quite a few years, and that was on top of my ear infection and my sinus infection. Hannah had bronchitis, and Ethan had such a horrible respiratory virus - we actually thought he may have had pneumonia......one chest xray and some bloodwork later - no pneumonia. Phew! And poor Charlie, he got some variation of all of the above. Seriously, good riddance to February! Hopefully March will start bringing some warmer weather - though, this morning's snow was nto a good start to Spring Break - and then the germs can make a mass exit!<br /><br />So, while I've been gone - Hannah turned 5 months old, is wearing 6 - 9 month clothes, started sitting up, started eating oatmeal cereal and sweet potatoes (and her toes!), and grew a tooth!! Yeah, she's growing up WAY too fast!<br /><br />She is such a laid back baby. She only really fusses when she needs something and she's always full of smiles after a long day! It's like we can't ever remember a time when she wasn't part of our family!<br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd26b3127ccefcdab41b970100000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd26b3127ccefcdb328b36ae00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd26b3127ccefcda7306d7e700000030O19AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd26b3127ccefcdbaba6f76700000030O19AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd26b3127ccefcdbfcedb79f00000030O39AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D3/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd26b3127ccefcdafe8097bf00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />Sweet Potato Face!! Can you see the tooth?!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd35b3127ccefcc87d3b37be00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />Are you ready to eat, Hannah?<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd26b3127ccefcdb6867b75f00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" width="480" height="390" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/7qskwRNYBpI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br /><br />What do you mean it's all gone?!?!?<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dd26b3127ccefcdae22d162c00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/">Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158961352599055905.post-85695471434365133982011-02-01T07:42:00.009-06:002011-02-01T15:56:20.068-06:00Sn-OMG!-storm 2011We are under a blizzard warning. According to the news, this is only the 2nd time in Kansas City history. The first time was Christmas 2009. We missed that one since we left early to get to Maryland.<br /><br />We are currently forecasted to get around 14" of snow today. That will fall somewhere in the Top 3 snowfall totals for a single day in the KC metro area. I've decided if we are going to get all this snow, I should document it! <br /><br />So....assuming my children allow me to.....I will take pictures about every hour. I'll try to take the same angle of both the front and back yards.<br /><br />Here it comes!!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc160e2fc8b900000060O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><br /><strong>Tuesday, Feb. 1st </strong><br />7:00am<br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc17f329a81500000060O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc1759c4a8ad00000060O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />8:00am<br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc17ab9829b800000050O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc1603a2099a00000050O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />9:00am<br /><br />I missed 9am. Hannah woke up and demanded to have a bottle. She's a bossy little thing! I also made blueberry muffins with my favorite little boy!<br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc17685ee8b700000070O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />10:00am <br /><br />snow is picking up and really starting to stick. It's very very windy. the small accumulation we have is already starting to drift. you can see it on my back porch.<br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc163307881700000050O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc16a62bc8e900000050O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc16af0e096000000050O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />11:00am<br /><br />the traffic on 127th is slowing WAY down. there are stretches of 10+ minutes where I dont see a car at all. you can't tell where my driveway ends and where the road begins. that will all change when charlie gets outside with his dad's snow blower! he's on his way home from work. in the backyard, you can just barely see the bottom of Ethan's t-ball stand<br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc165a15c8a900000050O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc17913ca83100000050O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc16b3a809c800000050O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc1692c0492800000050O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />12 Noon<br /><br />Charlie got home from work at 11:30 and his tire tracks are barely visible in this noon picture. He said the roads are not good at all. Best estimates are that we have about 4". the steps in front of our house have just about disappeared. T-ball base is also just about gone! The drift on our porch continues to grow.<br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc17b5e129ce00000050O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc17f7aba89500000050O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc1722b0694c00000050O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc165f62097400000050O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc1648e8c85d00000050O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />1:00pm<br /><br />Tire tracks are completely gone. So is the t-ball base. Charlie is headed out to make the first attack of the driveway. More pics when he is done. It is COLD COLD COLD out there!! The traffic light/intersection in the last picture is about 1/8 mile from my back deck. Visibility is B-A-D!!<br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc1701eaa8af00000050O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc17a635e8bb00000050O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc165c9cc82300000050O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc16961a49f000000050O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc17a2ae691200000050O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />1:30 - attacking the driveway<br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc17d480e83700000060O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc16e18c88f500000060O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />3:00<br /><br />you can't even tell he touched the driveway!! we are in the middle of the heaviest part of the storm right now. the snowflakes that are falling are ENORMOUS and they are definitely accumulating quickly. local weather blog says about 2"/hour. we have about another 3 hours at this rate - i'm sure you can do the math! it's hard to tell with the huge drifts - but i'm going to guess we have about 7+ inches right now!<br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc177706294800000050O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc1616e4494e00000050O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc16251a880100000050O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc165579096a00000050O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc1689be88f300000050O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />3:45pm<br /><br />Intersection is gone!<br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc1731e6a8bb00000050O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1dc20b3127ccefc1748b0e84900000050O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/">Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158961352599055905.post-35017985365344556382011-01-26T21:32:00.003-06:002011-01-26T21:46:52.733-06:00How can she possibly be 4 months old??!!??I realize I have been a huge slacker in posting Hannah's monthly pictures. I've been taking them - but then they just sortof sit in my camera. Sigh....poor second child!! Maybe if she and her brother would take it a little easier on me, I might not fall asleep on the couch at 8:30 every night!!<br /><br />Anyway, here ya go! Here's a catch up and WOW is she growing!!<br /><br />1 month - October 23, 2010<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0ce05b3127ccefb24efc3889100000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0ce05b3127ccefb24aefe492400000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />2 months - November 23, 2010<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1df07b3127ccefc61957fa73100000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1df07b3127ccefc60d169874900000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />3 months - December 23, 2010<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1df02b3127ccefc7b6ec4dd9500000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1df02b3127ccefc7bbbb11c2200000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />4 months - January 24, 2011<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1df02b3127ccefc7a6c147c3800000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1df02b3127ccefc7b70a5ddfb00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />She loves her big brother<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1df02b3127ccefc7be6fcdde900000050O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />and her exersaucer!!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1df36b3127ccefc76c116461200000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />and she is even starting to get a little bit ticklish!!<br /><br /><iframe title="YouTube video player" class="youtube-player" type="text/html" width="853" height="510" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/IeC6vmu-aX4?rel=0" frameborder="0" allowFullScreen></iframe>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158961352599055905.post-77383852432133746542011-01-19T20:28:00.001-06:002011-01-20T10:01:31.706-06:00Why I Love My Pediatrician's Office(alternate title - The Commute From Hell)<br /><br />Let me tell you why I LOVE my pediatrician's office. Seriously, they saved me today - in more ways than one!<br /><br />This is the story of how <a href="http://doc4kidz.com/">Pediatric Partners</a> and this bottle were my angels! <br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1df01b3127ccefc7cfa00152200000030O19AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />Wednesday (19th) our area was hit with a pissed off snowstorm! It started as tiny little flurries around 1:30. The kids started to notice those flurries around 2pm when they got bigger and started sticking. By 3pm dismissal, there was at least an inch on the ground and it was VERY slick.<br /><br />We knew it was coming, not a surprise. The weatherpeople had been talking about it for days. I packed up all my things during my plan time (2 - 3) and had already told my daycare lady I would be there ASAP after school to get the kids. I was in my car and driving at 3:30.<br /><br />My 10 minute drive to daycare took about 25 minutes. She had the kids 99% ready to go - bless her soul!! I used her restroom (uh, so glad I stopped to pee....you'll understand soon!!) and loaded up the kiddos. Hannah had just eaten about an hour before and Ethan had a full cup of water and a baggie of ritz crackers. I called my girlfriend and my husband to tell them I was leaving daycare and would be going down Quivira instead of taking the highway. I had seen I-35 at an absolute standstill on my way to daycare and figured Quivira was a main-enough road to be a good alternative. Plus, in my head, if you get hit on a major highway - you'll probably get hit at 60 - 70mph. If you get hit on Quivira, it'll be more like 35mph. I'm not a fan of winter driving, so the slower speed of Quivira eased my nerves a LOT. <br /><br />Off we go! Left daycare's driveway at 4:06. Daycare to home - 13 miles - 25 minutes on a "normal" traffic day.<br /><br />Quivira was a good choice. It was quite messy already, but we were moving about 20 - 25mph and we were MOVING which was key! I made it from daycare (55th) to the mall (95th) in about 20 minutes. I thought i was doing great. From the time I pased the mall at 95th until I got to Overland Park Regional Hospital (106th) was 45 minutes. It should have taken less than 5 minutes. Hannah went into meltdown - she was starving. Ethan had eaten all of his crackers and had been pinned in his carseat way too long. He was miserable. My girlfriend called to check on me because I should have been home. I just started crying. "Hannah is starving and she's screaming. Ethan is crying too. I'm stuck on Quivira and I'm not going anywhere." <br /><br />You know, when you're not the one sitting in the middle of a mess - you often have a little clearer perspective on things! LOL. I am certainly grateful that she had that clear mind. She asked where I was sitting and reminded me that our doctor's office was right there in the hospital building. She told me to call and ask for help. So I did. I got over into the right lane (no small feat!) and called our pediatrician. I held it together pretty good, telling them I was stuck on Quivira, right outside of the hospital and moving VERY VERY slow. I had my 2 kids with me and (I started crying) my baby was starving. <br /><br />Dr. Blum was the one who answered the phone. He very calmly told me to pull into the circle drive in front of their office and they would help me. As I pulled in front of the medical building, there was already a nurse waiting downstairs at the door. Ashley was my 2nd angel yesterday!! She came running over and said "Are you the Mom who just called?", "Yes" I cried. She climbed into my passenger seat and said, "I'm going to sit right here in the warm car with your kids. You go inside to the office and get what you need and I'll be right here." <br /><br />Thank goodness I had some milk with me. Hannah can't nurse, has never been able to. She lost a lot of weight (way more then normal or safe) after she was born and we switched her to bottle-feedings. But I still pump milk exclusively for her. My pump bag was in the back of the car. I grabbed one of the bottles of milk and headed up to the office. Dr. Blum and 2 other nurses were waiting right there for me. I tried to stay composed as I explained that I had a bottle of milk for her, but no nipple. It was only the bottle that fits on my pump with a cap on top. They had a disposable nipple that fit right one there. Dr. Blum put it on the bottle and stood at the small office sink running hot water on her bottle to warm it up. The other 2 nurses (whose names I cannot recall right now) went and found some milk-free crackers for Ethan and brought me some tissues. I just put my head on the counter and cried. I felt like such a HORRIBLE Mom. I know better now, but man - when it's your job to feed your baby and she's screaming/crying in your car because she's so hungry - you feel horrible.<br /><br />I got back downstairs to my car a few minutes later and Ashley was already holding Hannah, bouncing and talking to calm her down. She told me to sit there and feed Hannah and she would be back in a few minutes to check on me. So that's what we did. We sat in the parking circle at the doctor's office and Hannah had a bottle, Ethan had a bag of crackers. <br /><br />Ashley came back in about 15 minutes. Hannah had just finished her bottle. She got her all buckled back in her seat for me and gave me a hug. I called Charlie to tell him I was headed out again and we were off........again!<br /><br />It was almost 5:45 and the snow had REALLY picked up. I heard later on the news that it was falling at about 1.5 - 2" per hour. I believe it. The accident that had caused the traffic nightmare was clear and the cars were moving again. It took us about 30 minutes to get from the hospital to our house. Not bad at all. It was VERY slow going but surprisingly, everyone was very well behaved - in the car and on the streets!<br /><br />We left daycare at 4:06. We pulled into our garageat 6:20. 13 miles, 2 hours and 15 minutes. Not a stellar day - but we are all safe and warm and fed. And we are hanging out in our jammies/slippers today since it's a snow day.<br /><br />I say that's a happy ending to a crappy drive. And if I had it to do all over, I can't say I would have done anything differently. Despite being stuck on Quivira because of an accident, I still think it was the best choice for us. It's a slower pace than the major highway but still well travelled enough to be OK in the snow. I was less nervous as a driver, and that's MUCH safer than an anxious driver!!<br /><br />Plus, there are plenty of places to stop along the way if I should need to (like yesterday!!) If I had been stuck on the highway because of an accident, I would have been in BIG TROUBLE. I do have a few small nipples that fit on my pump bottles. I have put 1 in my purse so that I always have it with me for emergencies. I'm probably guaranteed to never need it now that I have it. That's how it works, right?<br /><br />Another huge thanks to our pediatrician's office, Dr. Blum, Ashley, and the other few nurses that were still there. You were our snow angels!!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158961352599055905.post-57752741066061228822011-01-17T17:08:00.002-06:002011-01-17T17:11:13.318-06:00One Year Later!!What a difference a year makes!!<br /><br />MLK Day 2010<br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0df39b3127ccef970caac1fa200000060O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />MLK Day 2011<br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1df36b3127ccefc76c116461200000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/">Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158961352599055905.post-29084473588661485512011-01-16T13:16:00.002-06:002011-01-16T13:20:34.798-06:00Some cute videosI'm falling behind on my goal of blogging once a week! So I'll share two videos of Hannah that we took over the past few weeks.<br /><br />She's growing so fast!!<br /><br />This video was done at Mom/Dad's house over Christmas break. Hannah was so excited to see the baby in the mirror. She was just a few days over 3months old.<br /><br /><object width="640" height="505"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/cTHsAAY08T8?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/cTHsAAY08T8?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0xcc2550&color2=0xe87a9f" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="505"></embed></object><br /><br />Hannah has discovered (AND LOVES!) the toy that hangs above her changing area. Of course, she was babbling up a storm before I turned on the camera. But she does give a few giggles and a big smile for the video.....you know - in between chomping on her fingers!<br /><br />Hannah is 3.5 months old<br /><br /><object width="640" height="505"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/0egZMzYW-9A?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/0egZMzYW-9A?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x402061&color2=0x9461ca" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="505"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158961352599055905.post-65971843023689988832011-01-02T08:45:00.003-06:002011-01-02T13:47:15.353-06:0011 in '11<strong>HAPPY NEW YEAR!!</strong><br /><br /><br /><a href="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1df20b3127ccefc56647adc2700000040O19AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><img style="float:left; margin:0 10px 10px 0;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 550px; height: 400px;" src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a1df20b3127ccefc56647adc2700000040O19AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/" border="0" alt="" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />Wow - it's been a month since I last updated. Sorry :( December gets so crazy busy with the holidays and travel (oh do I have stories to tell!). Add to that, I started back to work just 2 weeks before Christmas - yeah, it's a miracle we all survived December. But we did and we had a wonderful Christmas. I promise to write up a re-cap with pictures very soon.<br /><br />Right now - I want to write out this list. <br /><br />11 in '11. <br /><br />These are 11 things I want to try to accompish during 2011. I figure if I put it here, it will hold me a little more accountable. So here goes!<br /><br />1. I want to lose 40 lbs this year - and I'm hoping to be halfway there by our 5th wedding anniversary. I think 40 is a very reasonable goal. it is roughly 3.5 lbs a month. I can do it!!<br /><br />2. I would like to restore some order/organization to our closets --- mine/Charlie's, Ethan's & Hannah's, linen closet, cleaning closet, all of them!<br /><br />3. Reduce, reduce, reduce!! We have too much stuff. While I'm organizing (see #2) I would like to get rid of stuff we dont need or use. Craigslist and E-bay -- here I come!!<br /><br />4. Recycle more. Our city provides a large recycle bin and picks up every other Friday. I would like to see us fill it up every other week. <br /><br />5. Another personal goal - I would like to be able to pump for Hannah until at least 9 months. It's not easy to exclusively pump for your infant while also taking care of your toddler.....er, I guess he's almost a preschooler now - ACK! But I've made it 3.5 months so far. I'm (sortof) in a routine at home and work, and I would really like to do this as long as possible!<br /><br />6. Spend more quality time with my kids. Sometimes I feel like I rush through things because I feel like I have too much to do. I need to slow down and enjoy the small things in my life - because let's face it, they wont be small for long! By this time next year, Ethan will be 3.5 years old and in preschool. Hannah will be walking and talking and not taking bottles. So when I have to yawn my way through the day because one of them had me up too early - I hope I can just pour myself another cup of coffee and take it in stride.<br /><br />7. Spend more quality time with my husband. I cannot believe we will celebrate our 5th anniversary this year. I mean, we've been together much longer than that - but we've been married almost 5 years. Sometimes it seems like our wedding was a million years ago and sometimes it seems like it was just a few weeks ago. That's crazy. And so this year, on our 5th anniversary year, I would like to turn off my laptop more frequently and just curl up on the couch with my best friend after our kids have gone to bed.<br /><br />8. I'm going to read 12 books this year! I wanted to say that I would read 20, but I thought I would set my goal a little more reasonable for this year. I got a Kindle for my birthday so reading is a little easier since I dont have to tote around a "real" book....and I dont have to worry about the library people coming after me when I keep it too long. <br /><br />9. I will keep up better with the blog. I dont see many comments, but I know my family really enjoys reading the blog and keeping up with us and the kids. So, I'm going to try really hard to keep it up a little better - my goal is once a week! Let's see how I do! :) More pictures and videos of the kids - coming soon to a blog near you! Haha<br /><br />10. I would like to accomplish two house projects. We eventually want to be able to sell this house and move to something just slightly bigger. In order to do that, we have some projects that need to get done. I would like to accomplish 2 things on that list during 2011.<br /><br />11. I would like to find a new church community where I am comfortable. I have missed church as an active part of my life. I hope I can make an honest effort to find a new place by the time Advent comes around again -- maybe even by Easter! :)<br /><br /><br />So, there you have it! My 11 goals for 2011. Wish me luck!<br /><br />Happy New Year to you and yours - and good luck with any goals you might set for yourself and your family!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158961352599055905.post-11346356892806223602010-12-02T14:20:00.004-06:002010-12-02T15:12:17.582-06:00Holly (not so) Jolly!!!Remember how I was saying it is not easy to get pictures of a toddler and an infant?? Yeah......I wasn't kidding!<br /><br />Two weeks ago we went to Portrait Innovations to get some Christmas pictures of our kids. We did get a few really cute pictures - you wont see those until after we mail out our Christmas card!! - but we also got some really funny outtakes. Ethan was **NOT** amused by the idea of getting his picture taken. Lucky for us, Hannah isn't mobile yet!!<br /><br />Everything started out good. Both kids seemed to be in a good mood before we left the house!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cc23b3127ccefb91e0fc324a00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cc23b3127ccefb915ba4f3e700000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cc23b3127ccefb90903012f200000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />and then it went south!!<br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf01b3127ccefbfd2585477200000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf01b3127ccefbfc80cd27bc00000040O19AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf01b3127ccefbfcfbc0671400000050O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf01b3127ccefbfc2b7e67c200000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf01b3127ccefbfc5421273a00000040O19AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf01b3127ccefbfc6e40274600000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/"><br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf01b3127ccefbfc6027272600000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf01b3127ccefbfd8e2f862500000040O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf01b3127ccefbfdb51b47a400000040O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />but I promise we did actually get some good ones! and I promise to share those soon!<br /><br />Happy December......let the countdown to Santa begin :)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158961352599055905.post-74905128761271178322010-11-25T12:30:00.004-06:002010-11-25T13:03:10.451-06:00So much to be thankful for...<img src="http://keruptt.com/import/graphics/Thanksgiving/Thankful-Turkey.gif"><br /><br />During the month of November, I posted once a day on facebook - something I was thankful for. I decided to collect those thoughts here and share them on Thanksgiving. <br /><br />I really do have so much to be thankful for!<br /><br /><strong>Thankful Day 1:</strong> I am thankful for my husband. He really is my very best friend and my rock of sanity. He loves me no matter what. He works hard to provide for our family and is the most AMAZING Daddy. I love him more and more every day and I'm so thankful he is in my life. :o)<br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7dc02b3127ccec03a147adf0500000010O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><strong>Thankful Day 2:</strong> Today, I am thankful for my amazing son. He changed our life in the best way the very minute we even knew he existed....and has not stopped since. He's funny and energetic, loving and silly. He loves to kick a soccer ball, dance, and give hugs. I'm the luckiest Mommy in the world. :o)<br /><br /><img src="http://i54.tinypic.com/29pb6nn.jpg"><br /><img src="http://i53.tinypic.com/96ky6p.jpg"><img src="http://i55.tinypic.com/24cxy8i.jpg"><br /><br /><strong>Thankful Day 3:</strong> I am so thankful for my daughter. I knew it was love when I heard her first cry and saw her Daddy tell me "It's a girl." and I became a girl Mommy. I love her to pieces! Her beautiful dark hair, her cute little nose, her fuzzy pink clothes, everything. I can't wait to watch her grow up and I hope we have the same relationship as adults that I now have with my Mom.<br /><br /><img src="http://i54.tinypic.com/2nv9pa0.jpg"><br /><br /><strong>Thankful Day 4&5:</strong> I am thankful for my parents and my grandmother. My Mom and Dad have been by my side through EVERYTHING and always believed in me. They have helped to make me what I am today! My Grandma is the sweetest, wisest person I know. I am honored to carry her name and proud that I was able to pass it on to my own daughter.<br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9cc07b3127ccef8a09e9d846d00000050O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><strong>Thankful Day 6:</strong> I am thankful for my sister. When she was 12 and I was 6, and we had to share a room, we were the best of enemies.....but now she is my best friend!! I can call her and tell her anything. We can talk for hours and not really say anything at all. I'm so lucky to have her as my sister and my friend. I love you sis!!<br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7dc05b3127ccec0241655558800000010O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><strong>Thankful Day 7:</strong> I am thankful for my home. It's not a sprawling mansion - but it is our home. We have a warm place to put our children to bed, a wonderful yard to watch them play, everything you could ask for! <br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7dd04b3127ccec0e71d3c617600000010O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D720/ry%3D480/"><br /><br /><strong>Thankful Day 8:</strong> I'm thankful for my husband's family. They welcomed me 8 years ago, when I had no local family of my own. They love our kids and would do anything for us.<br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b7dc05b3127ccec025f4dff40f00000010O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><strong>Thankful Day 9:</strong> I am thankful for my extended family - cousins, aunts, uncles, etc. I have a very large family - and for all the craziness that comes with it - I do love it! There is always someone there to love you for who you are!<br /><br /><strong>Thankful Day 10:</strong> Today I am thankful for my friends! I am very lucky to have a great group of friends here. it was awesome to be pregnant with almost all of you and I can't wait to see our kids grow up together :o) You guys rock!<br /><br /><br /><strong>Thankful Day 11:</strong> I am thankful for our veterans. My father and my husband have both served, as well as many family members and friends. For your service to our country, I say thank you!<br /><br /><strong>Thankful Day 12:</strong> I'm thankful for my education. I worked very hard to be where I am professionally.<br /><br /><img src="http://t1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:_J0lDYw4iX_d1M:http://www.sportslogos.net/images/logos/32/743/full/2530.gif&t=1"><img src="http://fast-online-store.com/img_goods/MLB/Kansas-Jayhawks-3-x-5-Area-Rug.jpg"><br /><br /><strong>Thankful Day 13:</strong> I am thankful for my job. I love teaching. I love making a difference. and I'm pretty darn good at it too <br /><br /><br /><strong>Thankful Day 14:</strong> I am thankful for fall leaves, and gorgeous weather, and toddler giggles!!<br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf35b3127ccefbc99d64bc1700000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf35b3127ccefbc97fd1bcd300000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><strong>Thankful Day 15:</strong> I'm thankful for my crockpot!! No seriously, my house smells so good! I hope this dinner tastes as good as it smells!!<br /><br /><br /><strong>Thankful Day 16:</strong> I am thankful for great coworkers! It makes all the difference in the world as I start to get things ready for going back to work. Good lunch, good visit at my school!!<br /><br /><br /><strong>Thankful Day 17:</strong> I am thankful for my daycare provider, Carrie Carlin . She is so good to Ethan and he loves her too! Of course I would love to spend my days playing with my kids, but I have to work. I have no worries about leaving him while I'm at work and I know Hannah will love her just as much as Ethan does. Thanks for taking such good care of our precious ones Carrie!<br /><br /><br /><strong>Thankful Day 18:</strong> I'm thankful for email and blogging! I can keep in touch with my family and friends back in Maryland so easily - and they can watch my kids grow up!<br /><br /><strong>Thankful Day 19:</strong> Today, I am insanely thankful for the Starbucks drive-thru! When you have 2 screaming cranky kids and just need to get out of the house - but you wouldn't dare take them inside of ANY store - the drive thru is the perfect solution!! And a peppermint mocha helps brightens Mommy's mood too!! :o)<br /><br /><img src="http://kikay.exchange.ph/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/nov102007_starbucks_peppermint_mocha.jpg"><br /><br /><strong>Thankful Day 20:</strong> I'm thankful for my car!! I know it's a luxury that not everyone has - and I seriously love my car!! It gets me and my family around safely and it gets me out of the house when I think I might go stir-crazy. :)<br /><br /><strong>Thankful Day 21:</strong> I am thankful for childrens' Tylenol!!! Bubble gum flavored to be specific :) Ethan has a head cold and is a cranky mess. Thanks to Childrens' bubble-gum Tylenol, we are all getting some needed sleep and hopefully this cold will exit BEFORE it ends up requiring a dr visit!<br /><br /><strong>Thankful Day 22:</strong> I'm thankful for milkshakes!! Tonight, peppermint chocolate chip from chick-fil-a. but I dont discriminate. I wont turn down a milkshake :o)<br /><br /><strong>Thankful Day 23:</strong> I am so very thankful for modern medicine. Two years ago, modern medicine brought us our son after a very very long failed induction. and 2 months ago today.....we got our daughter!<br /><br /><img src="http://i53.tinypic.com/21b3keq.jpg"><img src="http://i52.tinypic.com/dep40h.jpg"><br /><br /><strong>Thankful Day 24:</strong> I am thankful for Ethan's doctors/specialists. We have a lot of people who work very hard for our little man! His pedi, his ENT, and his SLP come immediately to mind. We are blessed that they are here to guide us and help him!<br /><br /><br /><strong>Day 25:</strong><br />Today....I'm just Thankful! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158961352599055905.post-18813289238427614842010-11-19T19:22:00.003-06:002010-11-19T19:36:38.791-06:00Siblings???Do you think they look alike?<br /><br />Ethan....................Hannah<br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8d939b3127ccec4f0c951f40b00000040O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d707b3127ccefb605e0252c200000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8d939b3127ccec4f09348f43f00000040O19AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d707b3127ccefb604523127600000040O19AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8d627b3127ccec4982762ac3900000040O19AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0ce30b3127ccefb02833faa9b00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~<br /><br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8d637b3127ccec4b5944fc48100000040O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0ce09b3127ccefb2d0ebd4f3800000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/">Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158961352599055905.post-42397877725742263572010-11-17T06:56:00.003-06:002010-11-17T07:25:31.590-06:00It's that time of year again...You know, that time when everyone gets a haircut and you shop for cute clothes..........it's Christmas card time! Christmas cards mean Christmas pictures - both an exciting time and a time of great fear!!! I mean, come'on, I have a 2 year old!! He might be in a good mood, he might be in a rotten mood. He might smile and be adorable. He might have a meltdown and scream his head off. You just never know!! and I have an infant - who might be sweet and angelic and practicing that new gummy smile she just learned how to make. OR - she could be hungry and miserable and practice exercising her lungs....which I promise you are in full working order! Haha<br /><br />But after the pictures are done - then I get to have fun and create a Christmas card!! The past few years I have used Shutterfly to make my Christmas cards and I have never been disappointed. It is so easy to just drop-in the pictures you want to add, type in your greeting, and pick a background. No frustrating hours trying to adjust photos or backgrounds. Did I mention I have 2 kids?!?! I dont have time for that!!<br /><br />This was last year's card.<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf28b3127ccefbc668f3aa5300000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />This year I get to add in another adorable little face!! I can't wait!! and there are so many different choices.<br /><br />There is <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/christmas-cards">the Christmas Card Collection</a>. Full of red and green!! <br /><br />Something like this, gives me lots of options for adding photos....<br /><img src="http://www.shutterfly.com/img_/publishing/styleSwatches/ssc/stationerycard_folded_5x7/STATIONERYCARD_FOLDED_5x7-27137-2726-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-v1280963010000114158.jpg"><br /><br />but I really like the design of this one......<br /><img src="http://www.shutterfly.com/img_/publishing/styleSwatches/ssc/stationerycard_folded_5x7/STATIONERYCARD_FOLDED_5x7-27137-2359-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-v128588204500089441.jpg"><br /><br />and this one.........<br /><img src="http://www.shutterfly.com/img_/publishing/styleSwatches/ssc/stationerycard_folded_5x7/STATIONERYCARD_FOLDED_5x7-27137-2358-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-v1281025455000136779.jpg"><br /><br />Or, I could chose from <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/holiday-cards">The Holiday Collection</a> where there are gorgeous blues and silvers!<br /><br />This one is kindof fun!<br /><img src="http://www.shutterfly.com/img_/publishing/styleSwatches/ssc/stationerycard_folded_5x7/STATIONERYCARD_FOLDED_5x7-27107-2354-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-v1281025579000123145.jpg"><br /><br />and I like this one too.....<br /><img src="http://www.shutterfly.com/img_/publishing/styleSwatches/ssc/stationerycard_folded_5x7/STATIONERYCARD_FOLDED_5x7-27137-1128-MERCHLARGE_FRONT-v1274314746000119239.jpg"><br /><br />Then I also have to decide if I want to make some other fun gifts, like <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/calendars/desk-calendars">a desk calendar</a> or <a href="http://www.shutterfly.com/home-decor/canvas-wall-art">a wall art canvas</a>. <br /><br />So many choices!! Which one will I pick?!?! I'm not sure yet. I guess it depends on how those pictures turn out! Will I have two screaming kids or two smiling angels? Keep an eye on your mailbox to find out! :o)<br /><br />Want to try making your own Shutterfly cards this year? Follow <a href="http://bit.ly/sfly2010">this link</a> if you are a blogger and you could get 50 free cards!<br /><br />Happy picture taking and card making! :o)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158961352599055905.post-71028422256131752712010-11-07T21:16:00.002-06:002010-11-07T21:25:29.978-06:00Chateau de Muth!!While I was in the hospital, Ethan stayed with my good friend Natalie. She has a daughter 6 weeks older than Ethan and they are great playmates.<br /><br />Natalie and David (her husband) took great care of Ethan!! He had so much fun that we are pretty sure he went through withdrawl after he got home and it was only Daddy to play with. It was like a 3 day vacation at an all-inclusive resort!<br /><br />There were snacks and crafts at Paige's table!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf26b3127ccefbdaddbc7cc000000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />Painting!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf26b3127ccefbda9cbfbd4b00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />Jumping on the trampoline!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf26b3127ccefbdb5ce19d3900000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />Fun times at the sand/water table!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf26b3127ccefbda2c7dbdd100000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />Bathtime fun with cool toys!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf26b3127ccefbda34a23c3200000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />and..........<br /><br />Bedtime stories with Paige and her Daddy!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0cf26b3127ccefbdbf9a9ddbb00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />Thanks Muth family for taking such good care of our little man! It made those few days so much easier knowing that Ethan was happy!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158961352599055905.post-41021140436617457092010-10-19T15:40:00.002-06:002010-10-19T16:05:02.720-06:00Then and NowHere's a little "Then and Now" fun for your Tuesday!<br /><br />39 weeks pregnant (2 days before Hannah was born)<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0ce38b3127ccefb3389c3ceb300000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />3 weeks after Hannah......same shirt!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0ce38b3127ccefb328485ae2700000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />and 3 years of fall photos!!<br /><br />2008<br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8ce07b3127ccec52195bf2bae00000040O19AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8ce07b3127ccec5203f5f8a6700000040O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8ce07b3127ccec5200e7a4bf200000040O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />2009<br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9ce30b3127ccef802e5724e2a00000030O19AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9ce30b3127ccef8034c3dafd500000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9ce30b3127ccef8032cebaf3300000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />2010<br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0ce38b3127ccefb33436f4f4a00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0ce38b3127ccefb338503ce7500000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0ce38b3127ccefb3215926fd000000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/">Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158961352599055905.post-14001017060998034212010-10-09T18:43:00.003-06:002010-10-10T12:57:27.767-06:00Hannah's Story!!I know it's been 2 weeks....but cut me a break! I've been kinda busy :o) But I do want to get Hannah's birth story written down before I start forgetting any of the little details, so here goes!<br /><br />Wednesday Sept 22nd<br /><br />Ethan was staying at my girlfriend's house while we were in the hospital. We decided it was best to drop him off Wednesday night since we had to be at the hospital SO early on Thursday. So we went to Natalie's house around 530ish, had dinner with her and watch Ethan and Paige run around and wear each other out! He went to bed much easier than I expected and we were heading home by 830. I sat on the couch, ate some ice cream, watched Survivor on DVR and shed a few hormonal tears that I was a) about to meet this new little baby and b) was home without my first baby for the first time ever. The house was too quiet! After Survivor, I took a shower with my special surgical soap (stinky stuff!) and attempted to sleep. I crawled in bed around 10ish but I remember looking at my clock around midnight and thinking I would never fall asleep. I did fall asleep, until about 130 when I had to get up and pee. and then up again at 345 to shower and get ready to go have a baby. It was the longest, short night ever.<br /><br />Thursday Sept 23rd - BABY DAY!!!<br /><br />We had to be at the hospital by 515/530. We went right away back to the pre-op area and I changed into my hospital gown. I had a TON of nurses! There was a nurse for me, and a nursing student to follow her. There was also a nurse for our baby, and a nursing student following her! They hooked me up to the monitor for baby's heartbeat and another to watch for contractions. I had all my vitals checked and -- SHOCKER -- my blood pressure was a little high! It took 3 nurses, 3 different tries to get my IV in. That was not comfortable at all! About an hour into our 2 hour wait, I had to turn over and lay on my left side because my blood pressure was too high. I know that drill all too well. I ended up staying on my left until we went back to the OR. I'm pretty sure Charlie was on his 5th cup of coffee at this point. <br /><br /><br />About an hour before surgery, my anesthesiologist came in to see me. Actually, he was a resident - so he had another doctor following him also. Seriously, everyone had a double! He was so nice and really helped put me at ease by explaining everything. More on him later.<br /><br />Around 715, my OB arrived. Looked over my chart, laughed at me about my blood pressure, and asked if we were ready to have a baby! YES YES YES!! We reminded her that we didn't know baby's gender and she promised to let Charlie announce.<br /><br />They handed Charlie his bunny suit and reminded him to leave his clothes on underneath. We all got a good laugh out of that - and yes, I guess that has been an issue before. LOL <br /><br />My nurse walked me back to the OR and told me that Charlie would be allowed to join as soon as my spinal was in place. I remember being alone in the OR with Ethan's delivery too and it really is an uncomfortable feeling. I started to get upset that he wasn't there but my nurses and anesthesiologist were fantastic. He explained everything he was doing as it was happening at that really made me feel better. After my spinal was in, they helped me lay down and started hooking up all my other wires. My doctor came in and started to prep all of her stuff and I started to panic again, asking for Charlie. Just as they finished putting up the curtain, he came in and sat down by my head. I was instantly calm.<br /><br />My c-section took a little longer the second time because of scar tissue from Ethan's delivery. But it wasn't too bad, especially since I wasn't so horribly sick this time. I was able to keep my eyes open and talk Charlie, which kept me calmer. When my doctor told us we were getting close, Charlie noted that "American Woman" was on the radio in the OR. We decided it would be funny if we had a girl, delivered to the song "American Woman". As my OB was about to deliver our second child, we heard her say "Wow, look at that hair". Just then, before she was even delivered - we heard her first cry! I swear, I could just feel the excitement travel all the way up my body and my heart swelled 9 times! She asked "Daddy" if he was ready and he said yes. <br /><br />I remember seeing the shadow of a baby being lifted up behind the blue curtain and turning to look at Charlie. His jaw dropped, his eyes got big and he was really quiet for what seemed like an eternity. I couldn't see baby so I was depending on him to tell me what we had......and he said "It's a girl". I cried. I never dreamed I would be a girl Mommy until that moment, and right at that moment, it seemed like it was always meant to be. They lifted her up higher so I could see her. I reached up, touched her cheek and said "Happy Birthday Hannah" and then cried some more. <br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d707b3127ccefb619d7d320800000030O19AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />Charlie followed her over to get cleaned, weighed, and checked out. Again, I was so glad to not be so sick this time so I could watch too. The nursery nurses commented again on her dark hair and chubby cheeks! They got all of her measurements and weighed her, and then wrapped her up. She and Charlie came back over to my for a minute so I could meet my little Hannah. My anesthesiologist, who had been absolutely amazing, took our camera and took a few pictures for us. It was just amazing. <br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d707b3127ccefb60f23652a000000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d707b3127ccefb60e32f931900000030O39AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D3/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d707b3127ccefb610bb8328600000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d707b3127ccefb60a38a12ac00000030O39AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D3/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><br />Charlie and Hannah left to go to the nursery. Hannah needed to be checked over and get her first bath, and I needed to be put back together again. I'm glad Charlie was gone because this is when I did start to get sick. I remember my face getting really cold and clammy all of a sudden. I said to my nurse and the anesthesiologist "I dont think I feel very good" and then it hit me. Before the poor guy could even turn around and get some medicine for my IV, I was just miserable. Luckily, it only lasted about 2 minutes until the meds kicked in. But that was for sure - a very long 2 minutes!<br /><br />After I was done, the doctors and nurses lifted me to a real bed and wheeled me back to our recovery room. I got there before Charlie and Hannah. The nursery nurse came in and told me that Hannah was doing great. I was particularly worried about her blood sugars since Ethan struggled so much with his. They told me she was right at a 50, which is the lowest number they want them to be at - but still OK. They said she would be back in just a minute and they wanted her to try and nurse right away to help with her blood sugars.<br /><br />After Charlie and Hannah got back, we started to make phone calls and send texts. As he called his Mom - I called mine. I really enjoyed being able to tell her that she had another granddaughter!! We were released from recovery at around 11am and wheeled to our Mother & Baby room. Ethan was waiting for us just as we got there. It was SO good to see him. He brought along a gift for his new baby sister - a small pink teddy - but was not at all interested in visiting with her, or me, in the hospital room. He was way more interested in his peanut butter sandwich and all the buttons/drawers in the room! <br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d705b3127ccefb64fe7f638600000010O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />We had lots of visitors over the next few days and enjoyed every minute of it. We didn't have that time with Ethan since he was admitted to the NICU the day after he was born.<br /><br />By Thursday night I was sitting up and dangling my feet over the side of the bed. Friday morning they removed my spinal and started me on oral pain meds, and by lunchtime I was up and walking. I knew that getting up and moving was going to be key to me feeling better. It wasn't comfortable, but I did it.<br /><br />We were discharged on Sunday, Sept 26th. It was a very chilly, windy fall day. We actually turned on the heat in the car to keep our tiniest little family member warm. Ethan was very happy to have us home and I was so glad to be home.<br /><br />I still cant believe we have children! CHILDREN! As in, two of them! And I still cant believe we have a daughter - even though she is all dressed in pink and laying right next to me as I type this out!<br /><br />Welcome to our family, Hannah Elizabeth!!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0ce28b3127ccefb0778eb866500000010O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/">Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158961352599055905.post-83756054683361102562010-09-10T19:13:00.003-06:002010-09-10T19:21:59.563-06:00I have..........<img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d731b3127ccefb416a38b81b00000060O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br />37 weeks, 3 days<br /><br /><br />I have swollen ankles.<br /><br />I have pregnancy-induced carpel tunnel in my hands. I have no feeling in my fingers when I wake up every morning and it hurts all day long.<br /><br />I have horrible pain in my lower back from standing and teaching all day.<br /><br />I have heartburn.<br /><br />I have 5 foods that actually sound appealing to me, all day - every day.<br /><br />I have my own personal shelf, right under my boobs.<br /><br />I have 26 extra pounds on my body.<br /><br />BUT.............<br /><br />I have this amazing kid! and in 13 days, I get to have another one!<br /><br /><object width="660" height="525"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/IQYI4RIwJY8?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/IQYI4RIwJY8?fs=1&hl=en_US&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="660" height="525"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158961352599055905.post-48903431603351411292010-09-04T17:57:00.003-06:002010-09-04T18:10:06.294-06:00Remember When He Fit???We set up the Pack'n'Play with the bassinet in our room. Ethan decided he needed to investigate.<br /><br />Do you remember a time when he was small enough to fit?!?!<br /><br /><br />August 2008<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8d608b3127ccec4af30de124400000040O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b8ce33b3127ccec50cc73c71a600000040O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />September 2010<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d725b3127ccefb5c8f61331000000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d725b3127ccefb5c10b1f22700000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d725b3127ccefb5df59992a900000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d725b3127ccefb5df5f192c100000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />Still time to play!!<br /><a href="http://www.expectnet.com/logingame.php?game_name=EthansSibling"><img src="http://www.expectnet.com/110514/6e85694d/banner2.png" border="0"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158961352599055905.post-92055066873668114092010-08-30T18:10:00.002-06:002010-08-30T18:18:20.470-06:00Wanna Play?!?!It's almsot September 1st. That means in 3 weeks and 3 days (or less - ack!), we will meet our newest little family member. We will find out if Ethan has a baby sister or a baby brother. <br /><br />What do you think????? <br /><br />Who is joining our family?<br /><br />Hannah Elizabeth??<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d611b3127ccefaa951aa755c00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d611b3127ccefaa9d28cb49300000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />or<br /><br />Zachary Jerome??<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d611b3127ccefaa9ab3775bc00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d611b3127ccefaa82264944f00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><br />sidenote: Charlie and I purposely chose different genders! He has had a few dreams about a girl. I have ABSOLUTELY NO CLUE what this baby will be!! <br /><br />Click below -- have fun!<br /><br /><a href="http://www.expectnet.com/logingame.php?game_name=EthansSibling"><img src="http://www.expectnet.com/110514/6e85694d/banner2.png" border="0"></a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158961352599055905.post-67418742292258143722010-08-19T18:56:00.003-06:002010-08-19T19:12:02.915-06:005 weeks.....35 days......Baby #2 will be joining us in just 5 short weeks. That's only 35 days for those of you who couldn't do that quick math! ACK! That's coming really really fast!!<br /><br />so here's an update, since I haven't done one since 29w and I'm not just a little past 34w. These stats are from my last appt on August 10th.<br /><br /><strong>Blood Pressure</strong>: 130/80...creeping up a little bit but the heat index has been 100+ for almost a month. I have increased my water to a goal of 3L per day. that's about 90 oz!!! Yeah, I pee a lot<br /><strong>Weight</strong>: +5, +21 total<br /><strong>Movement</strong>: TONS!! this baby is busy!<br /><strong>Heartrate</strong>: 145 -- tends to hover right around this number at all appts.<br /><strong>Next Appt</strong>: next Thursday - Aug 26th, and then weekly after that<br /><br />We have our hospital appointment this Saturday (21st). Nothing exciting really. Just filling out all paperwork and copying of insurance cards, so we dont have to do it when we arrive. No need to tour the labor & delivery, since we have seen all possible parts already (birthing rooms, mommy&me rooms, NICU, nursery, OR, ....)<br /><br />and for your amusement.....my ENORMOUS belly. Yes, my back does hurt from carrying all my weight directly in front of me. Yes, my feet are swelling like marshmallows in a microwave. Yes, it sucks to get through an entire day of teaching 6/7 year-olds. YES, I'm sure there is only one baby in there! YES, I'm very very D~O~N~E being pregnant. but NO, we are not ready to have this baby. Still too early. Baby needs to cook a little bit longer and we need to finish up the nursery!<br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d638b3127ccefab2f76fd82b00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d638b3127ccefab31c70b89500000040O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/">Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158961352599055905.post-11699765713200715672010-07-31T16:09:00.002-06:002010-07-31T16:33:46.600-06:00A Picture Parade!(and a video too!)<br /><br />I have lots of pictures to share, and not a lot of words. So...here ya go!<br /><br />Happy Anniversary to us! For our 4th anniversary, we got ourselves a new coffee maker :o)<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d910b3127ccefaeac0200a2000000030O19AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />My good friend Audrey (<a href="http://www.kentiga.com/index.php">Kentiga Photography</a>) took Ethan's 2-yr photos. They turned out great!!<br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d910b3127ccefaeb14f3abe500000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d910b3127ccefaeb20e7abeb00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d910b3127ccefaeb3342ebdf00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d910b3127ccefaeaa4f60ac400000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d910b3127ccefaeac9064a9a00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d910b3127ccefaeae6bc8b9f00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d910b3127ccefaea64358b5700000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d910b3127ccefaeaa8e18be500000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />Ethan got a new set of bath crayons and some fun shaving foam for his birthday!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d910b3127ccefaea7d0c4aca00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d910b3127ccefaeb96332a5400000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />We set up the baby swing to get Ethan used to the idea of having it in the living room. We borrowed a "creepy baby" from Ethan's friend Paige!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d910b3127ccefaeb0f9eeb1d00000030O19AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D1/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />So far, he is only interested in squeezing baby's head. Yeah, we'll work on that!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d910b3127ccefaeaf0a98b8100000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />He likes to wear Daddy's shoes<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d910b3127ccefaea1a568b0b00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d910b3127ccefaea7ede8bb100000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />It has been so so hot here lately - heat index up/above 100 - 115. So it was nice to get back outside and play!<br /><br />Bubble fun in the backyard! <br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d910b3127ccefaebbc102a6200000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d910b3127ccefaea733ccbcd00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d910b3127ccefaeaf1f7cb4700000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d910b3127ccefaea0f974a6800000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d910b3127ccefaea911e4aae00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d910b3127ccefaebc2b52af800000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />He got a new t-ball set for his birthday! It was our first chance to get outside and try it out. Not bad for his first try!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d910b3127ccefaead3594ac800000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d910b3127ccefaeb4b956a0400000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d910b3127ccefaea8ea10a8600000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d910b3127ccefaeb9ed72ab400000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br /><object width="660" height="525"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/rjGmW_i1DI8&hl=en_US&fs=1?rel=0&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/rjGmW_i1DI8&hl=en_US&fs=1?rel=0&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="660" height="525"></embed></object>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6158961352599055905.post-64983494512861233632010-07-17T20:42:00.003-06:002010-07-17T20:52:22.557-06:00Party Party! Yo Gabba Gabba style!Today was Ethan's birthday party. He had a GREAT time playing with his friends and none of them let the 108* heat index ruin their fun!!<br /><br />Some highlights......<br /><br /><br />Goody bags<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d936b3127ccefaf6c985098000000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />Ice Cream Cone Cupcakes<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d936b3127ccefaf6378588cf00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />Fun times at the sand/water table<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d936b3127ccefaf71ea2691800000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />Picnic lunch outside<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d936b3127ccefaf65df509ba00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />soccer INSIDE the bouncy house!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d936b3127ccefaf66e1649d800000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />"Happy Birthday" -- the funniest song EVER!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d936b3127ccefaf76b09a82100000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />mmmm....cake!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d936b3127ccefaf7ba4a69a200000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />Brobee on a coloring book!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d936b3127ccefaf72180a88d00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />ripping paper is fun!<br /><img src="http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a0d936b3127ccefaf613e6098e00000030O09AasnDNq3cg9vPhY/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/"><br /><br />If you would like to see all of the pictures - <a href="http://share.shutterfly.com/action/welcome?sid=9AasnDNq3csv0">CLICK HERE</a>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0