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11.20.2009
I forgot to take my camera to Texas. I can't believe I forgot that, but I wouldn't be me without forgetting something...I just wish it would have been one of the six pairs of shoes I brought instead of the camera.
But our visit went pretty well. My favorite part of the trip was meeting my mom's dad, his wife, Marcia, and my Uncle Chris. The boys really had fun with Chris. I didn't get to see much of my brother while I was there, which was a bummer. However, I did get to have a slumber party with Miss Jazzy, my youngest (but heaviest) niece. We got to take her on a little shopping trip and kept her while Joe went to work. She did well, given she didn't know any of us. She and Maddox kept sabotaging each other. She would pull his hair, he would throw her shoes in the garbage, she would smack his forehead, he would steal her blanket. It was cute in a weird way. We went to my maternal grandmother's family reunion. It was cool to meet a bunch of people I'm related to and see pictures of my family that I didn't know existed. Jordan had a few minor tragedies while we were there, poor guy. Maddox just stuck to me like glue, as usual. My mom and I enjoyed our time together. It was nice to be able to take the drive leisurely.
On a completely different subject...Is anyone else in the Christmas spirit? I AM! I'm ready to set the tree up ASAP. I guess I'll at least wait until Thanksgiving is over, but I'm totally pumped for Christmas this year. Not sure why. I usually don't get the Christmas bug until about a week before.
But our visit went pretty well. My favorite part of the trip was meeting my mom's dad, his wife, Marcia, and my Uncle Chris. The boys really had fun with Chris. I didn't get to see much of my brother while I was there, which was a bummer. However, I did get to have a slumber party with Miss Jazzy, my youngest (but heaviest) niece. We got to take her on a little shopping trip and kept her while Joe went to work. She did well, given she didn't know any of us. She and Maddox kept sabotaging each other. She would pull his hair, he would throw her shoes in the garbage, she would smack his forehead, he would steal her blanket. It was cute in a weird way. We went to my maternal grandmother's family reunion. It was cool to meet a bunch of people I'm related to and see pictures of my family that I didn't know existed. Jordan had a few minor tragedies while we were there, poor guy. Maddox just stuck to me like glue, as usual. My mom and I enjoyed our time together. It was nice to be able to take the drive leisurely.
On a completely different subject...Is anyone else in the Christmas spirit? I AM! I'm ready to set the tree up ASAP. I guess I'll at least wait until Thanksgiving is over, but I'm totally pumped for Christmas this year. Not sure why. I usually don't get the Christmas bug until about a week before.
11.04.2009
When Maddox fell down in the grass, Aunt Stacie turned it into a little photo op! I can't believe this is my baby.
And who is this soon-to-be four year old?!
Today at dinner, Jordan asked me if Drew is just going to be at work forever =[
We are ready for this turnaround to be over! 7-12s is no fun for any of us.
Jordan is still the best helper ever! He helps me clean his room and even hangs out with his brother if I need him to.
He loves playing outside and is really focused on honing his frisbee skills!
Maddox has totally mastered the "No!"
He also says "Jordan" "Dinosaur"(yeah, they're that popular at our house) "What's that?" "Bug" "Dog" and "Poop"
He is almost to a run now and definitely has a red-head's red-hot personality!
And who is this soon-to-be four year old?!Today at dinner, Jordan asked me if Drew is just going to be at work forever =[
We are ready for this turnaround to be over! 7-12s is no fun for any of us.
Jordan is still the best helper ever! He helps me clean his room and even hangs out with his brother if I need him to.
He loves playing outside and is really focused on honing his frisbee skills!
Maddox has totally mastered the "No!"
He also says "Jordan" "Dinosaur"(yeah, they're that popular at our house) "What's that?" "Bug" "Dog" and "Poop"
He is almost to a run now and definitely has a red-head's red-hot personality!
11.01.2009
So, Maddox got the trick end of the deal.
Yesterday was lots of fun, then not fun, then lots of fun, then not fun! Whew!
Lots of Fun
After Stacie and the kids got here, we went to Seward Farms. Taylor thought I was crazy for this being my first time going. I'd have to say, I agree. This place was so cool! They had pony rides, a corn cannon, tire swings that looked like horses, lots of playground equipment, animals, and lots of happy kids. That's what it's all about!
Not Fun
Let me paint the picture for ya.... We are walking through the muddy maze. Taylor is navigating the way with 10 questions that tell us which way to go. When answered correctly, you get out. So we're following Taylor and having a good time. I decide to stop for a little photo op of Jordan in the corn about halfway through the maze. I take my pictures and keep walking while Jordan stays in that spot. Then, Stacie tells me Jordan peed his pants! AHHH! So, poor Jordan had to walk the rest of the maze with pee-pants. Luckily, it was about time to head back home anyhow.
Lots of Fun
When we got home we had dinner and watched Ryleigh open gifts. After presents, we decided to wait for cake until later since we were all still stuffed from dinner. Drew came home early and we all got ready for trick-or-treating. I wish I would have got a good picture of us all dressed up. Stacie was a bumblebee, I was a tiger, Taylor was Darth Vader, Austyn was a red Power Ranger, Jordan was Spiderman, Ryleigh was the cutest fairy ever, and Maddox was a lion. So, we started our trick-or-treating adventure and the three big boys were loving every minute! Jordan was trying to keep up, running from house to house with the occasional face-plant.
Not Fun
After quite a few houses, Maddox was getting bored. He didn't want to walk, but was really hard to carry in his giant lion costume. To pacify him, Drew gave him a Reese's log. Neither of us thought twice about it. I'm not sure how it slipped our minds that Maddox is allergic to peanuts. And Maddox devoured that thing. Drew ran him back to the house for some Zyrtec and the rest of us ended up going home shortly after. When we got home and I took a look at my sweet angel I was totally overwhelmed. It was bad, really bad. His eye was almost swollen shut and the rest of his face had swelled up and was red and blotchy with white bumps all over. I was totally scared and we decided to go to the ER. Unfortunately, the only ER is about 35 miles away from our house. We made it there okay (thank God!) and checked right in. He was already looking better but we wanted to make sure he wasn't having any respiratory distress. They got him taken care of, but we still got to do the routine few hours of ER time. His eye was still swollen when we left, but this morning it looked better. We had quite a scare this Halloween and I never want to do that again.
This picture was about 5-10 minutes after the Reese's.
Lots of Fun
After Stacie and the kids got here, we went to Seward Farms. Taylor thought I was crazy for this being my first time going. I'd have to say, I agree. This place was so cool! They had pony rides, a corn cannon, tire swings that looked like horses, lots of playground equipment, animals, and lots of happy kids. That's what it's all about!
Not Fun
Let me paint the picture for ya.... We are walking through the muddy maze. Taylor is navigating the way with 10 questions that tell us which way to go. When answered correctly, you get out. So we're following Taylor and having a good time. I decide to stop for a little photo op of Jordan in the corn about halfway through the maze. I take my pictures and keep walking while Jordan stays in that spot. Then, Stacie tells me Jordan peed his pants! AHHH! So, poor Jordan had to walk the rest of the maze with pee-pants. Luckily, it was about time to head back home anyhow.
Lots of Fun
When we got home we had dinner and watched Ryleigh open gifts. After presents, we decided to wait for cake until later since we were all still stuffed from dinner. Drew came home early and we all got ready for trick-or-treating. I wish I would have got a good picture of us all dressed up. Stacie was a bumblebee, I was a tiger, Taylor was Darth Vader, Austyn was a red Power Ranger, Jordan was Spiderman, Ryleigh was the cutest fairy ever, and Maddox was a lion. So, we started our trick-or-treating adventure and the three big boys were loving every minute! Jordan was trying to keep up, running from house to house with the occasional face-plant.
Not Fun
After quite a few houses, Maddox was getting bored. He didn't want to walk, but was really hard to carry in his giant lion costume. To pacify him, Drew gave him a Reese's log. Neither of us thought twice about it. I'm not sure how it slipped our minds that Maddox is allergic to peanuts. And Maddox devoured that thing. Drew ran him back to the house for some Zyrtec and the rest of us ended up going home shortly after. When we got home and I took a look at my sweet angel I was totally overwhelmed. It was bad, really bad. His eye was almost swollen shut and the rest of his face had swelled up and was red and blotchy with white bumps all over. I was totally scared and we decided to go to the ER. Unfortunately, the only ER is about 35 miles away from our house. We made it there okay (thank God!) and checked right in. He was already looking better but we wanted to make sure he wasn't having any respiratory distress. They got him taken care of, but we still got to do the routine few hours of ER time. His eye was still swollen when we left, but this morning it looked better. We had quite a scare this Halloween and I never want to do that again.
This picture was about 5-10 minutes after the Reese's.10.15.2009
What's for lunch?
Jordan: Mom, what's for lunch?
Me: Zucchini boats.
Jordan: Well, I wish I could be on a bikini boat.
...As you wishThe much-neglected closet
Poor little Maddox. Mommy has just let his closet get away from her. Truth is, I have no where to store Maddox's future clothes. And not enough boxes. So I'm trying to organize Maddox's closet today. It's totally an all day project. For those of you that know me...cleaning, organizing, rearranging, decorating (all that housewife stuff)...I'm just not good at it. Not only am I not good at it, but I'm a hardcore procrastinator and very easily distracted. So if I manage to get this done today, it's going to be a miracle.
This is what my little angel's room looks like right now.
This is what my little angel's room looks like right now.
So that's terrible, yes? Well, all of that was packed into here before.
I figure posting this will be motivation to get it done quicker.
Here goes nothing.
Hopefully more pics later.
10.10.2009
My boys are growing up!
My littlest boy, Maddox, said "thank you" today. I welled up. I'm not ready for him to be big yet. He has just become this little kid in the last month. He is just growing like a weed. He's starting to talk, run, and jump. Where did my baby go? I feel like this is all overnight. Luckily, he still likes to snuggle his momma.
Here's Jordan, posing next to his Bendaroo grasshopper and "snakey" from Nana.
Here's Jordan, posing next to his Bendaroo grasshopper and "snakey" from Nana.
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