We are leaving to go to Utah/Idaho tomorrow morning. Brody has spring break so we are going to take off for a week and visit Brody's family and a couple of my siblings. Doing things like this reminds me how nuts my parents were. I mean, I'm stressed packing and getting ready to traveling with 3 kids (Brody counts as 1 of the kids). Our flight will end up being about 5 hours and we have DVD's, cartoons, and books to help us make it through, and I'm still not sure we are going to make it.
Like many of you know. I have a huge family, but that didn't stop my parents from putting on their crazy hats and still taking us on trips. We would load up in our awesome 15-passenger orange van (yes it was orange) and drive. We usually went on trips that were at least 20 hours long. Many trips included illness, which meant things like throw up in shoes, because you couldn't make it out the door on time.
Honestly, my parents aren't crazy. They are awesome and realized how important it was to make memories, and be together. I didn't think much of it growing up, but now I realize how much work goes into taking trips, and I truly appreciate all my parents' efforts.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
March Happenings
We had 2 whole days of nice weather. Brody came home early one day, so he and the boys played in the grass for a while. The other day we took walks and played trucks with the neighbor kids. We have to take full advantage of nice weather days this time of year, because it doesn't last. Today it is cold, windy and about 30...burrr! 
Look what I can do! That's right. That's my little Chase sitting up and playing all by himself. He's 5 months and is so much fun. He plays well on his back and belly although he makes no effort to roll from his back to belly. In fact, he is very stubborn about it. If I try to help him roll he plants his arms and back firmly to the ground, so you can't roll him over...little stinker. He is also eating well, has been taking a bottle, and my favorite, he is sleeping through the night, Finally!
Friday, February 20, 2009
Momdy
Baylor will often call Brody Mommy and me Daddy. So to avoid the chance of messing up he made up a new name for both of us. It's Momdy. It works and has a cute little ring when he says it.
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Happy V-day
Happy Valentines day! Sorry ladies these cute boy are taken. They are mine until they are at least 21.
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So,I have met a wonderful life coach. He is always encouraging me to do my best and letting me know when I've done a great job. It's Baylor. Who needs to spend money on a real life coach. You can barrow Baylor anytime you are feeling down or like your life isn't going well. He'll let you know all the things you are doing right. Baylor is very impressed with pretty much anything. He has told me I am doing a great job when I do things like fix my hair, vacuum, make a sandwich, or drive somewhere. I feel like some kind of super woman because every time he sees me do something he excitingly says, "Wow! Good job Mom!".
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What is it with kids and liking the taste of money? The other day Baylor found a penny and put it in his mouth. I made him throw it away and told him that was yucky, and we do not eat money. Later that day he comes to me saying, "mmmm....this is sooo yummy", so of course I knew he was eating something he was not suppose to, because he never responds like that when I make him eat veggies. He was again eating a penny. So, why is it that money, the most germ infected and choke hazardest thing on the planet tastes good to kids?
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Babies grow up way to fast. You would think with your 2nd child you would be expecting it, but it still surprises me. Brody and I were talking the other day about all the people who have never even met Chase, and there are a lot of ya'll out there. So I decided to add some pics of him, and give him a moment to shine. He is adorable! He has lots or wiggles and giggles. He has recently started eating rice cereal, he loves smiling and laughing, he is at the stage where everything goes straight to the mouth, he loves his toys, and he just adores his family. We think the world of our sweet baby boy and have really enjoyed seeing him grow.
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For those who don't know I am still participating in my craft group. It probably sound lame to some of you cool people out there, but it is one of the highlights of my month. We meet once a month with 16 girls and have dinner, lots of laughs, and make a $10 craft. It is my turn to host soon and I'm excited for what I came up with (yes, that's me tooting my own horn...I had a hard time finding someone else to do it), anyways, it's going to be a 16 inch frame with a quote written on it in vinyl, and with a small 4 inch picture in the middle. Here's a sample of what the girls will choose to do.
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So,I have met a wonderful life coach. He is always encouraging me to do my best and letting me know when I've done a great job. It's Baylor. Who needs to spend money on a real life coach. You can barrow Baylor anytime you are feeling down or like your life isn't going well. He'll let you know all the things you are doing right. Baylor is very impressed with pretty much anything. He has told me I am doing a great job when I do things like fix my hair, vacuum, make a sandwich, or drive somewhere. I feel like some kind of super woman because every time he sees me do something he excitingly says, "Wow! Good job Mom!". --------------------------------------------------------------------------
What is it with kids and liking the taste of money? The other day Baylor found a penny and put it in his mouth. I made him throw it away and told him that was yucky, and we do not eat money. Later that day he comes to me saying, "mmmm....this is sooo yummy", so of course I knew he was eating something he was not suppose to, because he never responds like that when I make him eat veggies. He was again eating a penny. So, why is it that money, the most germ infected and choke hazardest thing on the planet tastes good to kids?
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Babies grow up way to fast. You would think with your 2nd child you would be expecting it, but it still surprises me. Brody and I were talking the other day about all the people who have never even met Chase, and there are a lot of ya'll out there. So I decided to add some pics of him, and give him a moment to shine. He is adorable! He has lots or wiggles and giggles. He has recently started eating rice cereal, he loves smiling and laughing, he is at the stage where everything goes straight to the mouth, he loves his toys, and he just adores his family. We think the world of our sweet baby boy and have really enjoyed seeing him grow.
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For those who don't know I am still participating in my craft group. It probably sound lame to some of you cool people out there, but it is one of the highlights of my month. We meet once a month with 16 girls and have dinner, lots of laughs, and make a $10 craft. It is my turn to host soon and I'm excited for what I came up with (yes, that's me tooting my own horn...I had a hard time finding someone else to do it), anyways, it's going to be a 16 inch frame with a quote written on it in vinyl, and with a small 4 inch picture in the middle. Here's a sample of what the girls will choose to do.
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