Thursday, March 15, 2012

Babies, Birthdays, and Baseball




Baby Girl is still the apple of every one's eyes.  The kids (Including big brother) can't get enough of her smiles.  She was my travel companion on a trip to Chicago a few weeks ago.  I hoped that she would sleep on both flights.  She didn't sleep a wink.  But, I put enough tricks in my bag to keep her happy.  People around us didn't mind her being there at all.  A few people even enjoyed playing peek-a-boo with her!

Our trip to Chicago to meet Sarah's new baby boy will go down as one of my favorite memories ever.  I have not spent that much time with my sister since we took family vacations in high school.  Just being with her was priceless.  Watching her bloom into a new momma was beyond awesome.  Leaving was hard.  But....I will get to see her and her PERFECT, healthy, beautiful new little guy very soon again.  (It's always great to hang with Kieran, too!)  These are all from my phone...I was very frustrated I forgot my camera.  (Oh yea....I got a phone.  A real phone.  With a plan.  AND a data plan.  I finally caved.  I had a really good reason which you will see in a few months.  I love it.)







I arrived back just in time to hang with Ben's Uncle and Aunt that traveled South.  It was a great visit.  Ben had the opportunity to show his Uncle David around the "Ag" sites and I know that was fun for him.  Aunt Janice and I just spent some nice time together which is something we never get to do when we travel home.  It's always a fly by visit then.  It's so great to have visitors!! 

Then we moved on to Middle Sister's 8th Birthday.  I had the "great" idea to have a cake decorating party.  I thought it would be easy and economical.  It was neither.  But.....IT WAS FUN!

It started looking like this.....



 Then we moved to this.....























And it ended up like this!!!





Everyone had so much fun!




We ended with day with a special dinner at Miyabi's.  



The same day as the party.....T-Ball season started.
Oh, what fun that is ahead......







Thursday, February 23, 2012

Almost 10 months

I wanted to get a blog in with her current stats.

Okay, she is the 4th child...I can't find her stats...so let's just say....
She still is a peanut.  She just hit 15 pounds.

She developed a nasty case of reflux a few months ago,
 Thank goodness the meds that she is on are working wonders!

She is walking all over with her walking toy.  She has taken about 5 steps on her own.
We are still not regularly sleeping through the night....but we are working on it.
Weaning her will not be an issue.  She will drink whatever liquid from whatever cup you give her.
She LOVES her siblings and they are still crazy about her!




Flashback:  About a month and a half ago...
I had a conversation with one of my close friends about the health in my household.
I told her that we have been so fortunate not to have illness travel though the house in years.
We have hardly needed to see the doctor other than well-care visits.
Baby girl had not yet been sick at all other than her UTI and reflux issues.
Not even a snotty nose yet.
My friend pointed out my our balanced eating and good sleep habits.
I patted myself on the back.
I must be a good mom....

Two weeks later....
Middle sister...sick!
Me...sick
Little Man ....sick!
Big Sister....sick
Daddy....sick
Big sister....sick AGAIN
Little Man AGAIN....sick
Daddy sick AGAIN!
Baby...SNOTTY!

ENOUGH....I GET IT!!!

Here are a few smiling pics from our not so fun days at home....
 
Middle Sis with her war scar from playing crazy with her friend...


Check out the ink on his hands from all his coloring!




One more thing worth mentioning.  
I already told you that Little Man has been changing in a BIG way!
He is set to head to Kindergarten next year.
3 months ago he would hardly sit for 30 min. unless he was playing Angry Birds.
The last week he has been coloring every chance he gets.  
FOR HOURS!!!!!
Who is this kid?
He told me the other day he wants to be an artist!
Woohoo.....he used to want to be a bank robber!  LOVE IT!



Friday, February 17, 2012

I have a new man in my life....



 My new nephew!
11.1 pounds of PERFECTION!

I get to meet him in two weeks....
 I can't wait!


Saturday, February 4, 2012

Ski School


Last weekend we headed to the mountains of NC for our first family ski trip.  Although this was something I wanted so much...I was a little worried it was going to be a big mess.  We stayed in a 2 bedroom condo with our friends.  That is a total of 11 people in a 2 bedroom condo.  (First thing I was worried about.)  Since we took baby with....we were not able to head to the slopes together.  So  Daddy was in charge of 3 kids who have never skied.  (Second thing I was worried about.)  Finally, we enrolled all three in ski school that ran from 10:00 until 3:30.  (The final thing I was worried about.)  

All my worry was for nothing.  We had a great time with our friends, and there was plenty of room in the condo.  The kids did a GREAT JOB in ski school and LOVED every second of it.  It ended up being such a great weekend.

We only have a few pictures of early in the day b/c skiing with the Nikon was not an option. 

Oh, and BONUS...I got to join hubby on the slopes for a few hours.  
I was scared b/c it has been 13 years since i have skied....it was like riding a bike.  
SO FUN!