Sorry, no new pics to post just yet!!
Had another OB appt yesterday. Baby is doing fine, and I gained weight! Yippee!! Only time in my life where I'm relieved to have gained weight! The heartbeat was 144 yesterday, so it is totally trying to confuse us on the gender. Hard to believe less than 30 days left!
Kitchen cabinets are almost done (whew, that was a BIG PROJECT!). I'm a dork and didn't buy enough knobs, we're 2 short, and they are out of stock at Home Depot (go figure). We got some other small projects done this past weekend. The next big project is a swingset for the girls, we hope to get that soon and have Tad put it together this weekend. However, he just ordered a new computer for his b-day, so we'll see which gets put together first (wink, wink!). The new computer will be nice, we can finally edit our videos and post them here! We got some awesome ones of Emery performing her 'Ballerina' song and dance, and Ella making up some Kitty song!
I also should be getting a link to a gallery of my maternity photos! We took those last week, and from the samples I've seen, I'm very happy!
We took Nana and Papa T to Starlight Theatre last night to see our neighbor boy in Music Man. While our neighbor was on stage a total of maybe 5 minutes, the show was quite entertaining! The girls and Papa stayed awake for the entire thing!
Ella has been learning Knock Knock jokes, courtesy of Dora the Explorer. However, her execution isn't quite there yet. For example, Tad was in the restroom. Ella knocked, he said 'who's there', and she said 'orange'. He replied 'orange who?' She said 'orange, why don't you open the door?' Maybe not as funny to you as it was to us, but at least she tried!!
That's all I know for tonight. Hope everyone is getting cooler weather like we are now. It's quite a nice change!! I hope to have pics or more updates later this weekend! Have a safe and happy week!
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Quite a weekend!
Well, I'm behind again! Bear with me! These next photos were taken last weekend after Ella finished British Soccer Camp. I told her if she played well we would go get pedicures. And she did! The girls and I got cleaned up, and they looked so adorable, I had to snap some photos. Too bad I forgot to take it with us to the Nail Salon! All 3 of us got pedicures (Emery's first time!) and they looked adorable! Then they left me at home alone for the weekend to visit Nana and Papa R.
Then we had this weekend! It started off with Tad's black belt show on Friday night. He got to wear his red gee! I tried to take photos, but there just wasn't enough light. Needless to say, he did awesome! We spent several hours at the pool Saturday trying to cool off, and Ella improving her 'mermaid' skills! Then Tad and I got a long awaited date. We got to eat at one of our favorite Italian restaurants, and do some shopping without little ones!
Finally we ventured downtown to take some pictures in a fountain. It was HOT out, and that water was COLD!! It felt good! Emery had such a fun time she didn't want to leave! So, with a promise of returning another weekend (and Wendy's for lunch) we were able to sneak out. However, we just ended up at our neighborhood pool to cool off some more. The heat index was 103 degrees outside. We got several good pics, here are a few! Hope your weekend was as fun as ours!!
Friday, July 18, 2008
6 weeks or less!!
I had a relaxing weekend last week. Tad took the girls to visit his folks, and I got to stay home and scrapbook all weekend! It was glorious! Not to mention the girls had a great time. Tad's sister and kids were there too, so Nana and Papa got the joy of all grandkids for the weekend!
This week has been pretty laid back. Which is very good, because I'm getting uncomfortable!! The pool feels good, it's cool and I can be weightless!!
Speaking of weight, I went to the OB yesterday, and I gained 1 pound!!! Yea!!! Everything measured fine, and she just wants me to continue gaining weight. The only odd thing was that they baby's heartbeat has been in the 155-160 range consistently. However, yesterday it was 135-140. It's all within normal range, so no alerts, but if you believe in old wivestales.... The thought is the higher heartbeat (160 ish) is associated with girls, and with my two, that was true. The lower the heartbeat (140 ish) is associated with boys. My OB teased and said, 'oh no, your baby changed gender's from last visit to this one. Good thing you don't know what you are having!'. We both laughed. I then called Lee later to see if the bedding she has made is gender neutral!! Wouldn't that be a crack if they got it wrong? Good thing Lee is the only one who knows what they said it was at 20 weeks!
Look for more pictures next week. Tad has a black belt show tonight (first in his 2nd degree black belt gee- it's red!), and we're going downtown to take some pics in a fountain this weekend. Kind of maternity, and of the kids in their suits. Then we have our maternity photo session with a photographer on Tuesday. Let's hope they all turn out! Have a great weekend!
This week has been pretty laid back. Which is very good, because I'm getting uncomfortable!! The pool feels good, it's cool and I can be weightless!!
Speaking of weight, I went to the OB yesterday, and I gained 1 pound!!! Yea!!! Everything measured fine, and she just wants me to continue gaining weight. The only odd thing was that they baby's heartbeat has been in the 155-160 range consistently. However, yesterday it was 135-140. It's all within normal range, so no alerts, but if you believe in old wivestales.... The thought is the higher heartbeat (160 ish) is associated with girls, and with my two, that was true. The lower the heartbeat (140 ish) is associated with boys. My OB teased and said, 'oh no, your baby changed gender's from last visit to this one. Good thing you don't know what you are having!'. We both laughed. I then called Lee later to see if the bedding she has made is gender neutral!! Wouldn't that be a crack if they got it wrong? Good thing Lee is the only one who knows what they said it was at 20 weeks!
Look for more pictures next week. Tad has a black belt show tonight (first in his 2nd degree black belt gee- it's red!), and we're going downtown to take some pics in a fountain this weekend. Kind of maternity, and of the kids in their suits. Then we have our maternity photo session with a photographer on Tuesday. Let's hope they all turn out! Have a great weekend!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
This past week- long with lots of photos!
Wow- has it been busy lately! Here I thought the summer would be a great time to relax, and do projects with the kids and go swimming all the time...ha! I wish!! Let me catch you up on our last week.
I had an OB appt last Wednesday morning. While I measured ok, and the baby's heartbeat was fine, the dr is concerned with my lack of weight gain. Basically, I weigh the same now, as I did on my first appt with her back in Jan. She said the baby is fine, she's worried about me and mostly my ability to recover from childbirth if ALL of the nutrients are going to the baby. So, she asked me to start drinking protein shakes and eat as much as possible to gain weight before my next visit on the 17th. So, I have started drinking Boost shakes mixed with ice cream- very yummy!! However, as of this morning I still haven't gained anything :( Tad was kind enough to take some quick pics of me before the kids and I went to the pool that afternoon to show how big my belly is getting. (from most comments I'm small for being this far along- and I haven't been made fun of at the pool!). So- beware, blindness may occur by looking at the below photos!! And yes- a bikini is my pool attire because I'm so darned hot!! And if you look at the rolls on my sides in the second pic- I'm not so worried about my weight gain!! Pics are at 32 weeks along!
The Zienkewicz's were in town last week before heading to Wichita. We took them to a fun restaurant called T-Rex. For those of you who haven't been there it's basically Rainforest Cafe on drugs- but with dinosaurs instead. We got lucky and were sat in the round jellyfish booth. I think Lilly really liked it! Claire slept through most of the meal, not sure how with all those girls squealing around her and checking her out- but she did!! We even celebrated Lilly's 2nd b-day with some cake and ice cream. Her face was priceless as the waitstaff brought out her dessert and sang to her!
The girls even entertained themselves by playing 'Ring Around the Rosie' near our table. Lilly wasn't so sure about falling down, so Emery tried to show her ( once a bit too much!)! Ella played her favorite role of 'big sister' and would show Lilly around the restaurant while we talked with Lori and Rob. While our visit was short, it was good to see them!! We miss them a lot, and Ella and Emery really enjoyed Lilly and Claire! Here are some pics of the event!
Thursday night we went to Theatre in the Park and watched Beauty and the Beast with Ella's preschool friend Isabella. The kids not only enjoyed the show, but all of the fireflies! I didn't take any pictures of the event since it was at night, but it was probably one of the best shows I've ever seen there! Especially when you could hear people singing along!!
Friday was another eventful day. We joined Nana and Papa T at the Lenexa parade, where the girls wore their 4th of July dresses that Nana made them. We taught them how to wave and get attention to get candy. Thankfully the adults on either side of them helped out significantly, and the girls raked in the candy. They had more fun getting the candy then eating it! Ella said at one point 'this is better than Halloween!'. Emery talked one gentleman's ear off, he said later that she was the funniest little thing, and totally enjoyed both of them. Always nice to hear good things about your kiddos!! Sorry for the bright photos! I'm still working on taking all pics on a manual setting- and it's hard!!
We went to the pool that afternoon, took naps (hallelujah!- my favorite activity especially now!), then grilled out dinner with Nana and Papa T. I think we shocked them with our cooking capabilites (and the fact I didn't use any recipies!) and had a good fulfilling meal. We ended the evening with our 4 (or maybe longer I can't remember!) year tradition of going to a golf course nearby and sitting on the driving range and watching the Shawnee Mission Park fireworks. The kids love to run on the driving range, find golf balls, play soccer, and just be silly. I finally got smart and put glow sticks on them this year- they were much easier to find!
As you saw from an earlier post, I was pretty sick on Saturday- so we didn't do much that day. Sunday was spent working around the house, and a visit to the pool.
Monday we started Ella's British soccer camp. It's from 10-12 am, and boy is it hot out! I thought Ella might melt on Monday. Thankfully Emery and I get to hang out in the shade- but it's still pretty hot! Ella's in the 5-6 year old group, and is she getting a workout! When she scrimmages she's on a team with 3 other boys- 2 of which turn 7 next month! She is learning to fight her way around and put up with the bigger and better players! She still has a smile on at the end of the practice- so I know she's enjoying every minute! She also started tumbling class today- how she had the energy I'm not sure, but she was giggling with glee the whole time!
The other interesting thing this week is the girls heads! Ella told me last night after her bath that she had a bug bite on her head. Tad looked and said it looked like a mosquito bite. Then this morning while brushing Emery's hair, it looked like she had a huge glop of syrup in it! After brushing and spraying it with water, it turned out to be a pretty big sore. Although, I'm not sure from what, if it's a bug bite or not. It bothered me throughout the day because it didn't look like Ella's and kept getting pretty goopy and was red like it had been bleeding. Tad checked it out when he got home and agreed we should go to Urgent Care (couldn't get into the dr this week during the afternoon). The dr at Urgent Care thought it looked like a bug bite that had been infected, and prescribed an antibiotic and an ointment. The picture doesn't do it justice. This was taken after bath tonight, so it looks much better! Now she has to stay out of the sun while on the antibiotic- UGH!! Thankfully Nana T can help us out the rest of the week while I take Ella to soccer camp. Keeping them (or mostly me!) away from the pool will be the hard part! I really enjoy the cool water and being weightless for a while!
I had an OB appt last Wednesday morning. While I measured ok, and the baby's heartbeat was fine, the dr is concerned with my lack of weight gain. Basically, I weigh the same now, as I did on my first appt with her back in Jan. She said the baby is fine, she's worried about me and mostly my ability to recover from childbirth if ALL of the nutrients are going to the baby. So, she asked me to start drinking protein shakes and eat as much as possible to gain weight before my next visit on the 17th. So, I have started drinking Boost shakes mixed with ice cream- very yummy!! However, as of this morning I still haven't gained anything :( Tad was kind enough to take some quick pics of me before the kids and I went to the pool that afternoon to show how big my belly is getting. (from most comments I'm small for being this far along- and I haven't been made fun of at the pool!). So- beware, blindness may occur by looking at the below photos!! And yes- a bikini is my pool attire because I'm so darned hot!! And if you look at the rolls on my sides in the second pic- I'm not so worried about my weight gain!! Pics are at 32 weeks along!
The Zienkewicz's were in town last week before heading to Wichita. We took them to a fun restaurant called T-Rex. For those of you who haven't been there it's basically Rainforest Cafe on drugs- but with dinosaurs instead. We got lucky and were sat in the round jellyfish booth. I think Lilly really liked it! Claire slept through most of the meal, not sure how with all those girls squealing around her and checking her out- but she did!! We even celebrated Lilly's 2nd b-day with some cake and ice cream. Her face was priceless as the waitstaff brought out her dessert and sang to her!
The girls even entertained themselves by playing 'Ring Around the Rosie' near our table. Lilly wasn't so sure about falling down, so Emery tried to show her ( once a bit too much!)! Ella played her favorite role of 'big sister' and would show Lilly around the restaurant while we talked with Lori and Rob. While our visit was short, it was good to see them!! We miss them a lot, and Ella and Emery really enjoyed Lilly and Claire! Here are some pics of the event!
Thursday night we went to Theatre in the Park and watched Beauty and the Beast with Ella's preschool friend Isabella. The kids not only enjoyed the show, but all of the fireflies! I didn't take any pictures of the event since it was at night, but it was probably one of the best shows I've ever seen there! Especially when you could hear people singing along!!
Friday was another eventful day. We joined Nana and Papa T at the Lenexa parade, where the girls wore their 4th of July dresses that Nana made them. We taught them how to wave and get attention to get candy. Thankfully the adults on either side of them helped out significantly, and the girls raked in the candy. They had more fun getting the candy then eating it! Ella said at one point 'this is better than Halloween!'. Emery talked one gentleman's ear off, he said later that she was the funniest little thing, and totally enjoyed both of them. Always nice to hear good things about your kiddos!! Sorry for the bright photos! I'm still working on taking all pics on a manual setting- and it's hard!!
We went to the pool that afternoon, took naps (hallelujah!- my favorite activity especially now!), then grilled out dinner with Nana and Papa T. I think we shocked them with our cooking capabilites (and the fact I didn't use any recipies!) and had a good fulfilling meal. We ended the evening with our 4 (or maybe longer I can't remember!) year tradition of going to a golf course nearby and sitting on the driving range and watching the Shawnee Mission Park fireworks. The kids love to run on the driving range, find golf balls, play soccer, and just be silly. I finally got smart and put glow sticks on them this year- they were much easier to find!
As you saw from an earlier post, I was pretty sick on Saturday- so we didn't do much that day. Sunday was spent working around the house, and a visit to the pool.
Monday we started Ella's British soccer camp. It's from 10-12 am, and boy is it hot out! I thought Ella might melt on Monday. Thankfully Emery and I get to hang out in the shade- but it's still pretty hot! Ella's in the 5-6 year old group, and is she getting a workout! When she scrimmages she's on a team with 3 other boys- 2 of which turn 7 next month! She is learning to fight her way around and put up with the bigger and better players! She still has a smile on at the end of the practice- so I know she's enjoying every minute! She also started tumbling class today- how she had the energy I'm not sure, but she was giggling with glee the whole time!
The other interesting thing this week is the girls heads! Ella told me last night after her bath that she had a bug bite on her head. Tad looked and said it looked like a mosquito bite. Then this morning while brushing Emery's hair, it looked like she had a huge glop of syrup in it! After brushing and spraying it with water, it turned out to be a pretty big sore. Although, I'm not sure from what, if it's a bug bite or not. It bothered me throughout the day because it didn't look like Ella's and kept getting pretty goopy and was red like it had been bleeding. Tad checked it out when he got home and agreed we should go to Urgent Care (couldn't get into the dr this week during the afternoon). The dr at Urgent Care thought it looked like a bug bite that had been infected, and prescribed an antibiotic and an ointment. The picture doesn't do it justice. This was taken after bath tonight, so it looks much better! Now she has to stay out of the sun while on the antibiotic- UGH!! Thankfully Nana T can help us out the rest of the week while I take Ella to soccer camp. Keeping them (or mostly me!) away from the pool will be the hard part! I really enjoy the cool water and being weightless for a while!
Whew- I think that is it for now!! I'd like to think that things will become less hectic by next week, but I doubt it!! Stay tuned for more adventures!
Saturday, July 5, 2008
Sick Momma
Well, sorry for the delay in posting and in pictures. We've been busy with a visit from the Zienkewicz's, going to see Beauty and the Beast at Theatre in the Park, and 4th of July activities. Unfortunately, this porky momma's body must have hit the limit. I woke up this morning and sneezed about 50 times in an hour, and have horrible head congestion.
So, check back in a few days, and I'll try to have caught up on the fun things we've been doing!!
So, check back in a few days, and I'll try to have caught up on the fun things we've been doing!!
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
Emery's sassy new do!
Well, I did it! I finally gave Emery a big girl haircut!! After all the swimming we've done this summer, I knew we needed a different cut. Her longer hair was getting too tangled, and I had to put it up every time we went to the pool. I loved when Ella got her hair in a bob, so I decided it was time to do the same for Emery. All 3 of us ventured to the salon yesterday. Ella and I just got a trim (plus I got a highlight!), and then Emery's turn was last. She waited so patiently, as she was VERY excited to get her haircut. I cringed when they cut about 4 inches off, but I quickly saw how cute it would be. Emery loved it! She was swinging her head around to feel her hair. Ella kept commenting on how 'beautiful' Emery looked. All the ladies in the salon were going gaga, so I felt I made a good choice. It wasn't till I was paying, when I heard a lady gasp. I turned around expecting some horrific scene, but instead Ella was gingerly showing Emery how to tuck her hair behind her ears. PRICELESS!!
Needless to say she loves her haircut. She was very happy to show daddy last night.
On another note, Ella finally trusted me and tried swimming in the 'big' pool in our neighborhood. And SHE DID IT!! She could swim unaided for about 5 feet. I kept backing up, and she kept swimming to me! Now I just need to teach her how to breathe and swim at the same time!! We had to take Daddy back to the pool late last night so she could show him too. She was so PROUD!!
Needless to say she loves her haircut. She was very happy to show daddy last night.
On another note, Ella finally trusted me and tried swimming in the 'big' pool in our neighborhood. And SHE DID IT!! She could swim unaided for about 5 feet. I kept backing up, and she kept swimming to me! Now I just need to teach her how to breathe and swim at the same time!! We had to take Daddy back to the pool late last night so she could show him too. She was so PROUD!!
The Berry Patch
Yesterday was quite an adventure!! We drove south of Kansas City to The Berry Patch, to pick some blueberries. We assumed that it was a small family operation and there wouldn't be that many people. Boy, were we wrong! There were at least 300-400 people there, and the line to pay for your picked blueberries was about an hour long- with little to no shade!
We opted to go to the country store and buy pre-picked berries and pay the extra for them being pre-picked. Well worth the money!! The store was small, cramped, and no air conditioning! We didn't even try to get to the bakery- it was packed! But, my mother and I were able to score 6 pounds of blueberries each at a whopping price of $23.60. Pretty good considering the 4 oz containers in the store are about $3-4!!
Ella was bound and determined to pick some blueberries though, her face fell when I purchased the big bag. So, we decided to pick a few on our way out, and just eat what we picked....shhhh don't tell! We stopped at some of the last rows before the cars, and the girls took off. At first they were picking red ones- pretty sour tasting! But, then Ella got the hang of it. Nana helped out and picked too. Emery wasn't very good at it, so she'd just eat whatever we picked for her! After about 2 handfuls- she was done. I think Ella could have gone on for hours, but Nana and I were melting, so we left. We'll have to convince Papa T to take her back early some morning when it's not so crowded or hot!! They are supposed to have thornless blackberries and raspberries later this season! Yummy!
Outfits are courtesy of Nana T- the girls love to wear the hats, and have 'hearts' all over them! Those hats came in quite handy yesterday!
We opted to go to the country store and buy pre-picked berries and pay the extra for them being pre-picked. Well worth the money!! The store was small, cramped, and no air conditioning! We didn't even try to get to the bakery- it was packed! But, my mother and I were able to score 6 pounds of blueberries each at a whopping price of $23.60. Pretty good considering the 4 oz containers in the store are about $3-4!!
Ella was bound and determined to pick some blueberries though, her face fell when I purchased the big bag. So, we decided to pick a few on our way out, and just eat what we picked....shhhh don't tell! We stopped at some of the last rows before the cars, and the girls took off. At first they were picking red ones- pretty sour tasting! But, then Ella got the hang of it. Nana helped out and picked too. Emery wasn't very good at it, so she'd just eat whatever we picked for her! After about 2 handfuls- she was done. I think Ella could have gone on for hours, but Nana and I were melting, so we left. We'll have to convince Papa T to take her back early some morning when it's not so crowded or hot!! They are supposed to have thornless blackberries and raspberries later this season! Yummy!
Outfits are courtesy of Nana T- the girls love to wear the hats, and have 'hearts' all over them! Those hats came in quite handy yesterday!
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Wheat field photos round #2!
So, I wasn't exactly pleased with the first set of photos I took. Technically speaking they were awful, but thankfully the girls are so darn cute that they helped turn some of them around! So, I ventured back last night to work on the technical aspect. Papa T went with us as Tad was at karate. He helped carry the chair and the girls to and from the field. The girls weren't quite as cooperative as before, but I think I still got some decent ones! Let me know what you think!
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