A day in the life.. of April

YummO

2012-02-04T19:24:00.000-08:00

This looks sooo yummy! A quick few changes to gluten, dairy, and soy.. and
this will be on our table this week! Can't wait!

Source: stamps4fun.blogspot.com via Cora on Pinterest

Great idea~

2012-02-04T12:09:00.000-08:00

This is a great idea for any family living in small spaces! It is beautiful, and will still leave plenty of floor room for play!

Source: Uploaded by user via April on Pinterest

This makes me happy!

2012-02-04T07:47:00.000-08:00

Source: Uploaded by user via April on Pinterest

Baby makes 5

2012-02-03T10:46:00.000-08:00

Finally.. I have a minute to sit, and update you guys on what has been going on!
First, Seth is HERE!! YAY. He was born November 14, weighing 8lbs. 7oz! Big Boy!!
He is a sweetie pie! Full of smiles, and little coos just for me. I couldn't be more happy!
Seth is now 11 weeks old, well... almost 12 weeks. He is sleeping about 7 hours at night
making me one happy mama!
Lacie, loves her new little brother. She freely gives him kisses, and brings him all
kinds of toys to look at. She makes silly face, and sings to him often! She is a great
big sister!!
Noah ..
Well... there isn't much to say here!! lol. Noah doesn't even act like he knows Seth is
here most of the time.. Once or twice.. he has pointed at him and said
" sat'? .."baby"!" *sat- (* definition- what is that?*)
I guess it is better for Noah to be this way, rather than being very upset! Like I thought
he might be! Noah is a cuddley lump of sugar! I thought my arms being full of another
little critter, might make him very jealous!! But God is good, and Noah is adjusting just
fine!
Me and Brian are adjusting just fine too! ;) Life does get crazier as the days creep by!
But.. I wouldn't want it any other way.
I absolutely love the crazy, loud, fun, and sometimes... out of control life that I call mine.

SETH

2012-02-03T10:35:00.000-08:00

2011-08-23T08:59:00.000-07:00

A quick pregnancy update~

I'm now 28 weeks, and only have 11 weeks left until the big day!

My belly is out of control :)

We are having a BOY

We are not sure on the name yet.. we have a few we like, but I think

this time around we are going to wait, until we see his sweet little

face before we name him.

Lacie thinks we are still having a girl, and we are going to name the

new baby Lacie too! lol

A few pics

2011-05-18T17:35:00.000-07:00

See a bump yet? .. 15 weeks.

Lacie's 4th birthday

Easter... after church, and candy.. mmm.

The past few months

2011-05-18T16:55:00.000-07:00

Hey to all.. =)
I thought it might be time for an update... ha! What do ya'll think? ;)

Gosh, so much as happened since Christmas!! ...
If, you don't know yet.. I'm pregnant again! This one was totally unplanned!! The day I finally broke down to test, I believed with my whole heart it would be negative. Yeah,... When the
bright line popped up, I could hardly breath! I was shaking, and I could feel my heart beating
out of my chest! I sat there in my bathroom completely in shock! Unable to move or say anything!
I'm not sure how long it took me to finally move, get up and find Brian to kill him! ha! He said he couldn't believe it either (riiight)
Up to date now.. I'm in my 15th week... and things are just moving right along. I have already had one ultrasound.. It showed one very strong heartbeat (176) glad for that.. Even though it was very much unplanned, it is very much wanted. There is something about seeing the tiny baby with its wildly beating heart that changes everything.

Noah 2nd birthday was right around the corner.. and unfortunately he still only had about 5 words?! I couldn't understand this? I was working with him all the time.. I did start to notice that he wasn't always responding to his name.. or sounds behind him. Even in his sleep when he needed to be woke up, I would call his name and his eyes wouldn't even flinch!! :( We took him to be tested .. sure enough, poor little guy couldn't hear a thing!! There was a build up of deep ear wax, plus thick fluid built up behind his eardrum. They said if you put your fingers in your ears underwater.. this is about as much as Noah could hear. He went in for surgery 3 days later. He had all that nasty junk taken out of his ears, and tubes put in. Its been a week and a 3 days since that all took place. Since then he has learned 4 new words and the phrase "all done"! So proud of my little man!

Lacie is doing good too!! She has just been retested for her school.. they said she wouldn't have qualified if they hadn't bumped up her age bracket!! This was music to my ears!! Even though her speech is still unclear at times.. she is right at her age level!!

Brian is home all the time now!! Life has been a lot better without the second job being apart of it! It does seem since his new boss has came around, he is busier with Fed-Ex.. seems like business trips are coming around a lot more often :/ A few days and nights without him is better than everyday and night without him though! ;)

Christmas

2010-12-27T18:20:00.000-08:00

Christmas Day :)

2010-12-27T18:13:00.000-08:00

2010-12-01T15:18:00.000-08:00

I seen this picture on a blog I came across.. Loved it.

2010-11-30T17:54:00.000-08:00

Well, Really I have no excuses as to why I have neglected my blog for almost 5 months. . I'm sure a simple I'm sorry will make all of you feel better right? So here it is .. I'm sorry. I'm sitting here trying to think back on the past few months.. wondering where did all my time go? I would like to say I have some great story to fill you all in on something really interesting, and news worthy. Sadly I don't. Such a disappointment I know!! lol. .. aaa, but I guess that's just life right? I mean the days drag on and the weeks fly by.. before you know it you're putting up your Christmas tree with the kiddies singing I'll be home for Christmas loudly and off beat. Aaa, yes that is life.
I heard a song on the radio today and during the chorus it says "life isn't always beautiful, but it's a beautiful ride". I absolutely couldn't agree more! It seems for me at times I let my emotions rule over me.. taking all my thoughts on a ridiculous ride that has so many loops and turns I feel sick. .. every now and again I pull it together getting back to reality and on with my life. I'm looking forward to the day I can be as grounded as my Mom. She is a woman who has her act together! And from where I'm sitting she always has! She handles life with ease or so it seemed as I watched growing up.
So, I have been rambling on now for a while... time to turn out the lights and get some sleep. .. Tomorrow is a new day on this beautiful ride.

Making Changes!

2010-07-15T09:20:00.000-07:00

I have decided to go gluten free for a while. I decided this, this morning. Yesterday I had the WORST migraine headache I can remember having. When I woke up this morning from a horrible nights "sleep" (more like nap) and still had a headache. I thought to myself.. why?... why?... why? am I still in pain?... I have two small babies who are depending on me and there is no room for a mommy with no energy who can not sleep and is constantly getting sick... So with all my given' knowledge of food. I have decided it would be smart to go gluten free for a while and see if I can't be a "Patty" =) For those of you who don't know.. Patty is my mother in law. She is full of energy, never gets sick, has never had a migraine headache, sleeps good EVERY NIGHT, and is constantly on the go!! I don't know another person on this earth who is as blessed as she to have such good health!! I want patty health and energy! ... So IF its gluten I'm willing to try!
PS. I'm in the middle of painting my room.. its coming along.. and I will post pic's when its done =)

SOoOoO Random

2010-07-09T19:50:00.000-07:00

Just RANDOM Pictures ~ Am I trying to make up for the past months of not posting any pictures?... . . . maybeee..lol. :) I hope I am forgiven now..lol.. enjoy... much love to all of you.

2010-07-09T19:34:00.000-07:00

Happy 1st Birthday Noah... my joy! This first year of your life as flown by. I have loved you from the first pink line on the pregnancy test. I pray that I will be the mother God has called me to be for you. I pray you always feel God close to you.. That you always serve Him. That you live your life to please Him... I love you Noah.

2010-07-09T19:18:00.000-07:00

Lacie and Bryce *
YAYAYAYA... PICTURES .. :) These pic's are about a month old .. I guess? Patty and Papa's church had a outreach at the park.. so went on down to let lacie play.. she had a lot of fun!! Aunt Theresa~ finally you get to see a pic of lacie in the outfit you got her!! Geezz... it's been like 3 months... Oh well...mmm :)

An UP DATE

2010-06-30T18:36:00.000-07:00

well so much as happened since my last post in April.. Lacie started preschool, Noah turned one and he is walking.. and I have really
let the ball drop with up dating my blog... so sorry to all my family..
I know how it feels to keep dropping by blogs and NEVER see an
update.. And I'm sorry I don't have any "new" pic's to update with..
my cord to connect the camera to the computer is missing in action!
UP DATE * lacie*
*She is talking better.. and saying things like "I go potty then I gets milk".
"I go potty then I colors". "Mommy open the door" Mamas sit down"
"lets go shopping".. "No! Noah its Yacies"..
*She is very opinionated about her food... "mamas I want chicken.. I want corn qwikes (flakes) Mamas I have peanut butter and jelly sandwich (her favorite)!!
*She loves school.
*She loves family.
*She is going to her big girl Sunday school class at church. I love all the cute stuff she makes for me.. although at this time she can't tell me what she did in class.. its still sweet when she brings me her art work and sings I'm in the Lord's army Yes sir!
*She knows the days of the week and months of the year
*she is learning to write
* she is still having accidents with the potty. :( I don't know what is going on with her? Sometimes she does awesome and then sometimes
not so much.. Please help me pray about this!
Ok.. .. Up date *Noah*
* is babbling ALL DAY LONG :)
*pointing
*having pity party's.. Sometimes when I tell him NO he sits on his bottom then puts his little hands over his face starts crying and lays
his head down face first in the carpet.. its the most pitiful thing I have
ever seen!
*He is walking!! Yay!! My big boy!
* He is completely weened as of last Friday! I can't believe its all most
been a week. I won't lie it was emotional.. I cried when I put him to bed.. he is growing up.. and I'm going to miss that sweet bonding time.. I can't believe how fast this past year went by..I'm so proud of myself.. I did it!! I breastfed my baby 13 months!!!
*He gives kisses
*He doesn't listen to the word NO until you scream at him.. and even then ... it just depends on how bad he wants it. lol
*He is a snugly lil guy
*He loves to eat... and boy can he pack it away!
*He has 8 teeth
*He is such a joy! The Lord really did bless me with rest and comfort when he gave me Noah.. (rest and comfort is the meaning of his name)

2010-04-28T19:18:00.000-07:00

Well,.... Is everyone tired of opening my blog and not seeing anything new?... mm?.. Sorry. Once again I have let the ball drop! My life at this
point is so busy and full. For those of you who don't know Lacie started
pre-school this week. It's been well... I don't know if there is a word to describe it. Its been wonderful and awful all at the same time. I hate seeing her cry for me when I drop her off. I hate getting up at 7. But I love watching her excel.. :) I think she enjoys school very much... I just think she is not to fond of being left. She is doing pretty good with "the potty"! Still at about one accident a day.
Noah is doing wonderful!! He is starting to talk some.. He has said. Mama, dada, drink, truck, and uh-oh! He is drinking very well and often out of his sippy!! I'm getting so close to freedom!! I told Brian that I will feel some what odd now that I will not be breastfeeding anymore... I have been doing it for a year now and it just feels normal...? Time for another?..haha!

Happy 3rd Birthday Lacie

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Happy 3rd Birthday Lacie

2010-04-16T14:23:00.001-07:00

Lacie's 3rd birthday party!
She is such a big girl! I can not believe how fast and slow time goes... Everyday seems sooo slow.. and every year seems soo fast?!! What's up with that? I don't know. I know she had a wonderful time!! Thank you everyone who came :) And thanks to everyone who bought Lacie a gift!! It blesses me to see she is so blessed with many wonderful people who love her. It was a great day!! And Lacie is still talking about her birthday.. and PRESENTS!! :D The next day on the way home from church she told me that she would like a present.. I said.. me too.. hahah!! She just looked at me like?? OK! Then lets get one! :)

I just loved this pic!! Alton blew out Lacie's candles for her the first time :) hehe!! So we had to light them again for her to blow them out!! I thought it was to funny!!

Easter

2010-04-16T13:56:00.000-07:00

YES!... I know you are all thinking FINALLY an UPDATE!... :D I have been VERY busy!...
This was Easter~ I wish I would have had a suit for Noah... but I never found anything that I really liked! I thought Lacie looked adorable :) She got lots of complements on her dress... and her hair :) It was a good service.. and we all had a great day!

What's new with us

2010-03-29T18:52:00.000-07:00

Ok. I know it's been a while since I have posted anything.. sorry everybody.
A little update.
Lacie is doing pretty good with the potty. She has about one accident a day.. Usually with poo.. :( ugh.
She is in speech therapy now. She is going 3 times a week. and doing well.
Noah is doing wonderful!!
He is starting to drink out of his sippy cup.
I'm so READY for him to be ONE .. and
get him weaned. :D
Oh, and Noah is pulling up on things and
walking around! My big boy!
And that's all about it!! We are doing great!

Potty

2010-03-17T18:39:00.001-07:00

Hey everyone I just wanted to let you know I haven't forgot about my blog. This past week I have been potty training Lacie! I'm proud to report that she is trained!! She is using the potty every time! And sometimes even going by herself!! What a big girl!!
And NO more DIAPERS... YAEE!
I will be back on soon to post new pic's Love all of you!!

Monday

2010-03-03T18:23:00.000-08:00

Miss you Mom and Dad..

2010-03-03T18:04:00.000-08:00

My parents were here this past monday.. so I took the opportunity to have a small photo shoot. =)

How's your future looking?

2010-02-22T10:35:00.000-08:00

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you,
declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and
not to harm you, plans to give you hope and
a future.

2010-02-21T11:52:00.000-08:00

Ok. I have uploaded this pic three times and for whatever reason it keeps being deleted. grr! Anyway here is a closer pic of the bow.

Stuff

2010-02-21T11:32:00.000-08:00

Here is the dress that Lacie wore to church this morning. Sorry I didn't get a picture of her in it. She did look very sweet. :) Anyway she needed a bow for this dress... so I made this one last night for her! I think it turned out pretty good. I really liked it. :)

Noah~ Taking a bath!! He loves bath time :)

pic of lacie

2010-02-19T14:09:00.000-08:00

These are just random pictures of Lacie. Thought it was time for a new update! So I just picked these out. :)

bow~tique bow's

2010-02-16T16:09:00.000-08:00

Okay... well here are the bow's I made today! I think not to bad for my first try!! The thing with the monkey is a bow holder. I also made that today to hang up all of Lacie's bows.

2010-02-08T10:06:00.000-08:00

I was trying to take a picture so thats why the video is so short.. but you can see for yourself how happy Uncle Terry is. He has only missed two services since that day! :) Way to go Uncle Terry I'm proud of you.

This is how I will be running the house now. There is a new mommy in town!

2010-02-07T13:44:00.000-08:00

Terry Tate @ Yahoo! Video

A short year ago

2010-01-31T18:39:00.000-08:00

It has been a year since Lacie has eaten gluten or dairy!! First I want to say a big Thank you to all the people who have encouraged me.. cheered me on.. and been a shoulder to cry on. Brian,Mom, Dad, Pat, and Christy! All of you have listened to me cry, complain, and shout for joy over any victory Lacie has made. I truly love you all.
I would like to share with you some of my journal entries over this last year as it has been an amazing ride.
January 10 2009~ " I tried much harder today with Lacie. I only let her watch her phonics videos. I have not seen any improvement in her. Feeling lost.
January 11 2009~ Lacie pointed with one finger!!! Im not sure at what?..But maybe THATS my sign... that she is gonna be ok.. Still un-sure
if this diet is really going to change her.. but at this point Im desperate as I look at her.. a shell.. where is my beautiful little girl at? I long to hear the words love you mommy.
February 9 2009~ Oh my Gosh.. I hate cooking without gluten.. this is to hard.. I made the worst crap today... this gritty gunk of a muffin.. poor lacie.. :( Mom did get her some gummy bears today.. she did like them.. Im happy for her to eat something yummy.. It seems like Lacie's is starting to babble some? Im so ready for some WORDS..she is 21 months now.. and still nothing. :(
April 24 2009~ What a ridonculious day!! Brian got into a car accident.. that scared me to death.. Im an emotion wreck.. aaa! So ready for Noah to pop out!! But for some good news!!!! Lacie is saying a few words!!! THANKS BE TO JESUS.. she can say. ak (drink).. ball.. cat. :) words can not express.. the joy in my heart.
* my journal entry is unclear about when I got your baby can read* but during that time is when her language exploded!... I was at church one night praying about Lacie. I know God spoke to me and told it was done. I didn't know what that meant in that moment but... that night I couldn't go to sleep.. while I was a wake I was watching an infomercial about your baby can read .. I knew it! That was it.. my answer!! we ordered it.. and with in a month.. Lacie was not only speaking the words.. but reading them too!!!
November 16 2009~ WOW.. looking back lacie has in just 9 months.. completely changed.. she can speak.. she looks people in the eyes.. knows the alphabet, all her numbers, can count to thirteen, reads a lot of words, and can tell you things that she needs.

This past year~ What can I say? ... Nothing. I am so over come with joy. She is no longer a empty shell.. She is Lacie.. who is sassy, bold, full of love,silly,sweet,and kind. I am looking forward with great expectations for this new year!! I just know that she will surpass any goal I could set for her!

2010-01-30T20:08:00.000-08:00

This video was taken a few weeks ago during our break time at the mall in between doctor's visits.. I wanted to take some pictures of the whole day to post but I forgot my camera! The camera on my phone was to dark to take a good picture during her ultrasounds.

2010-01-30T12:40:00.000-08:00

Noah was sleeping while we were playing in the snow! I thought it was to cold and to deep to bring him out! So.. this is a pic of him this morning too.. after he woke up and I came in a feed him. :)

We took this picture to show just how deep the snow is.. the little red circle thing that you see is the top of her little strawberry shortcake car! ... yeah.. soo it's very deep!!

Up to lacies knees! She was having a hard time walking!... we had a lot of fun!! what a great morning!! :)

playing in the snow

2010-01-30T12:21:00.000-08:00

2010-01-26T17:03:00.000-08:00

HaPpY BiRtHdAy MoM ~!
I know how much you like this picture... So I thought just for you on your birthday I would re-post it! Just for you!! I hope you had a wonderful day.. I pray that this will be the most joyous year you have ever had!!

A quick note

2010-01-24T14:17:00.000-08:00

Ok.. well I know that everyone is waiting to see the pic and short video
of uncle terry.. but I can not find the cord to connect my phone to the laptop... sooo everyone pray that I find it.. K.
In other news. .. lacie used the potty today to do number 2!!...
after she was done she said lets go tell daddy!!... she ran quickly down
the hallway.. and told brian what she did.. and then she said.. come look..
hahaha so funny!!

Yesterday~

2010-01-08T13:02:00.000-08:00

Alright, Well we had some fun last night in the 5 degree weather!! Yay for us.. we took the kiddies to "Happy Kids"... to let them play.. We have been in the house 9 DAYS.. because we have been sick.. and the weather.. we are finally better.. but the weather isn't. We decided that was not going to stop us from getting out of our cubby. :) Lacie had so much fun she could hardly contain herself..!! Every other second.. was a WeeEEE.. WAHOO! I know she was happy to be out.

Christmas~

2010-01-08T12:40:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas.. mm. K. well I guess that might be a little late.. and so are these pic's but nun the less.. here are some of Lacie... the one's of Noah aren't that great.. He didn't care about it anyway.. maybe next year will be more fun for him. Lacie had a blast!

Daddy n` Lacie

2010-01-04T20:28:00.000-08:00

A girl needs her daddy, and Lacie loves her daddy! ~ She wanted to cook something very special for him ;) She pulled him by his leg until he was sitting in front of her kitchen.. now she said.. I cook it. Brian opened up her cabinet reached in and pulled out some orange juice... and pored himself a glass... lacie was ok with it at first and then the more he pored...the more she started to get concerned.. and finally said no!!!! STOP...mm back.. ok.! LOL!!! I thought it was very funny! He was being a rude guest and she wanted him to know.. hey buddy.. put my orange juice back... NOW.

2010-01-03T19:20:00.000-08:00

People have the right to be stupid. Some people abuse that privilege.

2009-12-14T19:42:00.000-08:00

Big NEWS!
Last night on the way to church lacie was having a snack. We were almost to church when I heard her sweet little voice say Mama.. uh Mama?! I said what? and turned my head to look at her. She was trying to give me her snack bowl!! SO, Instead of screaming at me or throwing the bowl down she called for me!! :) This is the very first time she has done that!!!!!!!!! I said Thank You JESUS... He is answering my prayers!! Everyday and week she makes more and more progress! But This made me so happy!!

2009-12-13T13:43:00.000-08:00

Noah~
Noah is doing really good. He is still on the boob... but he is happy and healthy! Wow he needs constant attention! I am so glad that lacie is around to keep him entertained.. I think I would go crazy trying be a "show" for him!! He still isn't sitting up by himself.. he just doesn't want to! I try to help him sit up and he will sit for a second.. and then.. oooo he has spotted something that he wants and he just flops to the floor. lol.. oh well.. I think he going to love to be loud. I think this because I notice when I play with him the louder and more ruff and ridiculous I am the happier he is.. ooo He is gonna be fun fun for everyone!!

2009-12-13T13:25:00.000-08:00

Me and the hubs at the Christmas party. I guess it was fun... Brian always does the entertainment soo ... I am usually left alone or with Christy. It seems like when we do have time together there is always someone trying to take him away. Guess Im going to start using a tazer on these people. Ya, that should do it. But I guess I really cant be mad with them.. they don't see the day in and day out of me a alone with two kids. All they know is they never see him either and hey there he is ... so why not take advantage of the situation?!! I hope everyone hasn't got broad with praying about Brians job situation. I know its been over a year.. but we still need your prayers more than ever. Feeling like I need to send a prayer cloth to work with Brian and have him sneak it into his boss's room.. and let God do whatsoever He will. mmm.. Hope that its something that I would like to do to his boss like... No sleep,sick to his stomach.. and headache .maybe even a little back pain.. .. with a voice in his dreams saying" give Brian a HUGE raise or else!"

2009-12-13T13:06:00.000-08:00

The past month

This in my opinion as been a pretty good month. :) I have learned a few new things to cook for lacie... and she loves them! ( and so do I) ;) She is starting to use small sentences all by herself without repeating everything I say. She still does repeat just about every word that comes out of my mouth, but yesterday she figured out how to turn on a toy all by herself. After she got it on she said "yay! I did it" !! I was so happy!!! A NEW sentence and I didn't even say it first!!! This to me is big news!

Just Stuff

2009-11-17T19:44:00.000-08:00

Noah's dedication was this past Sunday. It went pretty good. Sorry the picture is dark.. it was just the light in the church. ;(

This picture was taken a few weeks ago ... Noah is starting to sit up a few seconds at a time.. :) so I thought I would take a pic.. and I love his shirt and I think he looks soo cute in it!

Noah and Naina ~ Noah was just about 5 months old in this pic. it was taken at the beginning of October. He is the sweetest cuddle bug.. lil snickerdoodle. ;) ya, aaa my little snickerdoodle.

Trick or Treat!

2009-11-17T19:19:00.000-08:00

Trick or TReeet! Here she comes!! The night went ok..? Lacie did cry every time we left a house.. I dont know if she really got it? Maybe next year will be better.

Nothing .. but a sweet face! :)

She Loves pumpkins!! Maybe because the look likes balls.. I dunno.? But either way she loves them.. and she was really happy to take her pic next to it.

Lacie showing off her findings. hehe.. poor Noah.. lol .. he is just along for the ride.. I think he liked it.. got to be held the whole time we were out and he was all snuggled up so you cant beat that.

All About Lacie

2009-11-01T20:33:00.000-08:00

This was lacie this morning before church. Isn't she soo sweet? .. yeah she is. :) It has been awhile since I posted any pictures of her.. She really likes this dress. She told me this morning.. "dress.. dress.. pretty dress" :) I think its cute that she is so into fashion at such a young age. She LOVES shoes..hehe.. She has had such a bad attitude this last couple of weeks. I don't know what is going on with her? Hope this stage will be over soon!

Lacie .. cooking it.. hehe.. as soon as she sees me cooking she runs as fast as she can to the kitchen swings her arm up for me to pick her up and says with her sweet face..

" I cook it"? lol.. so.. I let her "help" when I have the time. She thinks she is big and that she cooked dinner.. :) Uh! I will be glad when she can.. haha :)

Nursing~

2009-10-30T20:27:00.000-07:00

Well, I pumped this morning ... and put it into the sippy cup! Noah did like it and did well considering it was his first time! But .. when he started getting sleepy.. and was really ready to eat he wanted to nurse. I wanted to post some pictures of him nursing because he is just so sweet ... he just snuggles himself close to me.. and holds on to me..like I am the best thing in life. It makes me feel so good to be able to have the special time with him.. It is an incredible experience... I love it.. and I love Noah.. I am in no hurry to get him to use the sippy. :)

Noah

2009-10-29T20:10:00.000-07:00

Noah ... He is getting so big! He is reaching for my face and grabbing anything that even so much as crosses his path! He leaped on lacie today! She thought it was funny. .. and so did I. I got him his own sippy cup tonight! I am gonna pump some tomorrow and give it a try. I can not believe that he is ready for this already.. I am kinda happy kinda sad. He is my baby .... my second baby.. I am not ready for this.. but then I am ..LOL.. good grief.

A blessing to be called mommy.

2009-10-28T21:24:00.000-07:00

I am having a hard time tonight :( feeling a little down about lacie. Tonight was the Halloween party at church, and instead of lacie enjoying herself.. .. she hated it. She screamed and cry ed almost the entire time.
My mind goes back to earlier this year when all day everyday my mind was consumed with teaching Lacie. I had so much that I needed to get her caught up on that's all I could think about. When I was teaching lacie that my name is mama she was about 2 or a few months after her 2end birthday. I would take her finger and point it at myself and say mama and then take her finger and point it at herself and say Lacie. My heart just breaks thinking about that. To this day that is the only was she uses my name.. she doesn't call for me when she needs me... I dont ever hear her say Mama .. mama... .. mamam...~! Or mama look as she points to something. why? why? cant she do this? When she see's other people that she knows she will say their names... but never mine? Unless of coarse she is just playing the name game.. ie* this is a drink, this is a shirt.., Noah, Lacie, Mama, Daddy. Why cant she tell me whats on her mind. Not just a one word conversation. My heart is breaking.. I am tired of people with good intentions who do not understand what I am going threw.. tell me that everything is ok. I know that Lacie has came along way. I mean she started the diet back in late January.. early February and she couldn't speak one word.. not one. she could not wave good bye or hello. she wouldn't point at anything ever. she couldn't even play patty cake. .. and she was getting close to being 2 years old. I know we have made some serious progress this past year.. .. my heart just breaks when I see her struggle.. and it comes so easy to other children. .. If I hear another mother complain that they wish their kids would stop calling their name.. mommy mommy.. .. mommy.. I think I might scream. That is a blessing.. It is a blessing to be called mommy.

A penny for my thoughts.

2009-10-06T20:17:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody!! This picture is a few months old... but I was just bumming around online.. and was thinking I should get around to my blog to freshin' things up... So just a sweet little picture of lacie playing with her barbie. .. on a different note.. I know that matthew and rebekka are in Colorado right about now... I hope that are so happy with where they are staying.wouldnt know because matthew has a complex and can not call me back.. ? Oh rebekka if you are reading this I have been on your blog a lot but for whatever reason it wont let me leave comments..? soo. dunno what is up with that? but I did want you to know that I just love the picture of Udi in the big box.. I wrote that I wanted to mark ship to arkansas on the box.. maybe country circle..? lol I know fat chance.. lol :) and it is really funny that we both took pictures of our little guys with our sunglasses on.!! you know what they say great minds think alike... thats definitely us great minds.. :)

While I was tuckin' in lacie tonight we were talking about Noah and how much we love him.. and how great it is that she has a little brother that she can play with. So I decided while the moment was right why not pop the question about having another baby... she had a little twinkle in her eye and said very softly BABIES.. ooo .. I thought that was to funny.. and then I pushed the limit when I told her yes, you will have to share me with Noah and the other baby... and she looked down .. and said.. umm.. dwink.. ?.. lol oh, my sweet nugget! I think that was enough for her to think.. ok.. I guess I can not do anything about Noah.. but Im gonna completely ignore all this ridiculous talk about another baby... interfering with my play time.. aa, I love her.. never a dull moment.. I love being a mommy.. God has truly blessed my life and given me great kids. Thank you Lord for all the great gifts in my life.

To cool for school ~

2009-10-03T14:31:00.000-07:00

I really don't think this picture requires an entry of any kind... :) I LOVE this baby. :)

Tummy Time

2009-10-03T12:48:00.000-07:00

My sweet little Noah bear. This was suppose to be tummy time.. mmm.. yeah right! He is working hard. :)

~ Goal Weight ~

2009-09-20T12:30:00.000-07:00

Me.. This morning after church.. wanted to post a pic... I have finally reached my goal weight ... geeze... 4 months and 1 week after little Noahs arrival.. But now that I reached it Im thinking another 5lbs wouldnt hurt! :) I got lots of complements this morning on how thin I looked.. aa that does a number for you self esteem..:) feeling good.. and thin lol

~ Family ~

2009-09-20T12:20:00.000-07:00

Aaa, the good life!

This was taken last sunday before church... and ppl always wonder why we are late! LOL

mmm.. I love my family.. ( even lacie when she is being a ham) ;0

It really tickles me to see the look on Noahs face.. I think he is thinking .. seriously?? ... come on lacie act your age) LOL :)

Lacie at 2 weeks old

2009-09-10T20:41:00.000-07:00

Lacie at 2 weeks old

2009-09-10T20:08:00.000-07:00

A trip down memory lane.

This was Lacie at about 2 weeks of age.. she probably weighs about 4 1/2 pounds in this picture. I was looking threw all the downloaded pictures to try and find something to post..mostly for mom, because I know she will be on here in the morning and want to know why I am being lazy. lol :) Well, I came across this picture, and started thinking about lacie today. How sweet and full of life she is.. how she remembers where I hid the bubbles ... how anything can quickly become a hat.. kisses are freely given along with big hugs and her tiny hands patting my back. It is things like that ... that make being a mom so rewarding.. she has no idea when she does these things how it makes my heart smile. Just look at the tiny little 4 pound girl... cant you hear her say.. oodles.. ( noodles.) .. :) I ook it. ( I cook it).

potty

2009-09-04T09:51:00.000-07:00

Lacie peed in her potty this morning... she told me that she needed to potty.. and so we went to the potty like always (she tells me often that she has to potty and nothing every happens) but this morning she went!!! Her diaper was completely dry! I was so overcome with joy!! She is now wearing her big girl panties!! I'm one proud mommy!!

Birthday

2009-09-03T16:12:00.000-07:00

Happy birthday dad....

Betty Crocker gluten free!

2009-09-01T18:20:00.000-07:00

Great News! Yesterday while I was out getting grocery's I found Betty Crockers GLUTEN FREE cake mix, and brownie mix! So naturally I bought them. I whipped up the brownies this afternoon.. and they are fantastic!!! Lacie said and I quote "wow, so guoood... I more cookie". ;) aaa.. so wonderful to have something readily available at wal mart. THANK YOU BETTY CROCKER ... oh by the way I did call betty crocker and they are all dairy free as well.. enjoy everyone!!!

Lacie playing

2009-09-01T18:00:00.000-07:00

Lacie playing outside last night.. or evening I guess. Anyway she had fun playing with her daddy.

Noah playing

2009-08-30T11:47:00.000-07:00

These pictures were taken friday afternoon... Noah playing in his exersauser! This was the first time I put him in it! He did good. He liked the toys and tried hard to get them. :) I feel so blessed.. He is only 3months old.. and look at what all he can do. I just didnt know how great it can be to have a little baby. I guess if you never have it bad .. you really cant fully appreciate the good.

Just today

2009-08-30T11:22:00.000-07:00

Hey MOM~! I have downloaded the new pictures of Noah .... but for whatever reason my blog wont let me put them on here?! Im working on it... sorry.. I know you wanted to see them.. : ? Uhg.
On a different note church went really well. I kept Lacie in the front with us.. and she did awesome. Im really proud of her. Noah also did very well. Church itself was OK. not much to report. Its 5th sunday so I think everyone was thinking.. about what they were going to do tonight or this afternoon.. since there isnt going to be any church tonight.. oh mom .. sis. fontentoe said to tell you that she missed you .. and hi. : )

I havent talked to Rebekka or Matthew.. but I have been praying that they would have a blessed trip! I know it must be nice to have some time alone! : ) much needed I KNOW.
Love you all

Gluten free

2009-08-26T07:30:00.000-07:00

Gluten and dairy free goodies
I made a chocolate cake with chocolate frosting everyone loved it! Brian said that it tasted better than a betty crocker mix! Lacie loved it as well.. I gave her a little bite on the spoon... "mmm so guood" the frosting mix is made by cherrybrook and it is free of all common allergies including egg and nuts.

2009-08-26T07:26:00.000-07:00

2009-08-26T07:21:00.000-07:00

Do I even need to say anything? I think the expression on Noah's face says it all! oh, and I love the stroller... uh what a work out pushing all 50 lbs up the hill.. ooo feel the burn! Lacie and Noah loved it too.. lacie reached over and held Noah's hand... I thought I felt my eyes tear up... so much love!

2009-08-26T07:19:00.000-07:00

2009-08-26T07:08:00.000-07:00

OOo. k.. Lacie doing a little potty training...I told her.. ok lacie go sit on the potty.. and she told me. ..very concerned .as she ran off.. but. I need my hat .. uh.. maybe the hat will be magic.. and help her potty? :)

2009-08-26T07:02:00.000-07:00

The pictures below are just some that I have taken over the last couple of weeks... Lacie with her papaw watching sesame street. The one of her in the purple pj's was taken about 5 days ago or so.. she was getting in one last squeeze of play time...before off to bed..lol :)

2009-08-26T06:51:00.000-07:00

2009-08-14T13:04:00.000-07:00

Alright this morning I was looking threw some pictures to post on here of lacie, and I ran across this picture of me the morning I had Noah... So I thought I would share... Im really glad that "it" is over.... :)

2009-08-14T13:02:00.000-07:00

2009-08-14T12:46:00.000-07:00

Lacie
So, this morning lacie told me that her blanket was named KiKi.. sooo I dont know if that will stick or not but I think its cute!The first picture of lacie in the tutu was also this morning.For those of you who dont know lacie loves to count and since she has been learning to talk she repeats everything that you say, so when she wanted to wear her tutu this morning ... I said,"this is a tutu" and she told me .. "ooo oh its a two two two" lol ..:)

2009-08-14T12:31:00.000-07:00

2009-08-13T12:29:00.000-07:00

ITS THURSDAY NIGHT
aaa ... tonight is going to be family night... finally!!
On a different note I hope everyone is doing well I know Matthew and Rebekka just got home yesterday I know they are happy! I have been praying for them and Judah I pray God brings peace and comfort to all of them!! Things are good here .... Noah and Lacie are sleeping.. aa so nice for me.... Lacie is doing very well with her speech everyday it gets a little better.... something new and cute that she is doing is pointing with her chubby finger and saying" I said right there" ... its very funny! alright everyone... i can hear a little monkey walking around... so i guess my break is over...love you all :)

2009-08-13T11:53:00.000-07:00

My sweet little nugget! He is such a good baby! I think he is thinking... hey i better keep this hand close... I might need my thumb in a bit!

2009-08-04T17:57:00.000-07:00

Hey Guys! Its been a while since I have been on. I have been REALLY sick... ya know
fever chills sweats soar throat ear ache ... just gross! On top of all that Brian has
been working all weekend leaving me home with two babies! Lacie has had diarrhea
OK and not just a little runny poo Iam talkn' full blown running down her leg and into
the carpet.... so with my achy fever i get up to clean up poo out of the carpet and
sooth her... aaa all i could think was Jesus please give me some strength!
Well Jesus had mercy on me.... my parents were in Colorado on a little fun get
away...and like I said Brian was working all day long... and I do mean all day
He didnt get home till 11 pm. So last night before I went to bed I said Jesus
Im not going to be able to do this again tomorrow... I feel like death and I have
nothing left to give..! How am I going to take care of my babies? THEN** this
morning.... my MOM SHOWED UP AT MY DOOR!!!!!!!!!! and she came with
alot of goodies for me and lacie!! She played with Lacie, cooked lunch, held Noah
and just made me feel so much better. I love you Mom! Thanks for giving from your
beautiful heart!

2009-07-24T09:31:00.000-07:00

I am not feeling well today.. not much to post.. be back on in a few days or so.

2009-07-20T18:30:00.001-07:00

lacie is doing so good she can read about 20 words, knows most of her colors, and 3 shapes.. triangle, square, circle. she can count to 11.. and knows most animal..including animals like hippos,monkeys,and gorillas...its amazing to think that just a few short months ago she couldnt say anything! she couldnt even point to the things she wanted! my heart would just brake to watch her struggle. thank you Lord for blessing her mind.. and *her digestive track*.. for those of you who dont know lacie was showing signs of autism, and we learned that something as simple as switching her diet from gluten and dairy.. could help her. OH and it has.. she is such a different child. Im just so thankful that it didnt take me until she was 4 or 5 to figure this out!

2009-07-20T18:16:00.000-07:00

Lacie playing outside.

Lacie getn' clean.... and playing with her ducks... she was singing some kind of song and balancing the duck on her head.. she said ta da! lol

2009-07-19T12:16:00.000-07:00

this was noah yesterday giving me a little thanks mom grin... he was just feed! isnt he so squishable ..

me and the kids this morning before church. brian took the picture he didnt get to come to church with us because of work.... aaa Jesus its all in your hands! ..... isnt noah getting so big? he is only 9 weeks old in this photo!

2009-07-18T20:04:00.000-07:00

all i know is brian has worked 2 jobs long enough! my heart breaks every time he walks back
out the door... i see him just long enough for him to eat... this has been going on since last oct.
Jesus i need him. lacie needs him. noah needs him. i guess when the going gets tough the tough get going... i guess its time to get going... :( if i knew where to.. i would run!... its like im standing still watching the world pass by.. i have no choice i feel... but to be lonely. brian i love you. but Jesus i will wait ... and i will serve you while i wait.. i will worship you while im waiting... you are who you are no matter where i am. king of all i put my trust in you.

2009-07-18T09:15:00.000-07:00

lacie,... this morning playing outside with her
daie!~ she had just got her little bubble car this morning!! and yes .. she loved it!! she said..ooooo my car...lol

2009-07-18T09:01:00.000-07:00

This is Noah.. my butter bean baby! Noah was born May 12th 2009... 7lbs. 14oz.
He is a wonderful baby! He is always in a good mood. I love him with all my heart! Lacie
is a great big sis... she shows him all the things she knows... and her toys! She loves
to give him kisses and after each one she comments on how sweet she is... mmm i sweet she says! lol.... :)

thoughts of the morning

2009-07-18T07:08:00.000-07:00

alright ... I am waiting for the little thing that holds the pictures to my digital camera to come today ... i have no idea what that *thingie is called...but as soon as it is here i will be able to upload some cute pictures of the kiddies! Brian took off to prayer this morning, and to see about a dog. I really think I have enough to take care of... I mean a 2 year old and a 9 week old!! REALLY do i need something else to think about?.... NO! :) But what can i say brian has a soft heart and our cat just died a few weeks ago. I think he feels like a part of the family is missing. Would I be a terrible wife to tell him no thank you for the extra responsibility.. !

2009-07-17T22:50:00.000-07:00

Hey to all !

2009-07-17T22:32:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone! I'm so excited to start my own blog! I thought what a great way to let off some steam! .... I will be on soon to update and put up some pictures of Lacie and Noah! love yall'.