Friday, April 17, 2009
He knows what a cookie is...
It's the end of an era folks, Duncan is one smart dart. I made sugar cookies for my family's Easter, silly me for thinking he might forget. So today while I was making more cookies, little mister would not leave me alone. He was under my feet and yelling. YELLING. Like "No mom, you don't get it, I WANT A COOKIE!" And really, I got it. I GOT IT. It did take me a minute or two to realize that's why he was yelling, but I got there. Needless to say, my headache couldn't handle him and he got a special (as in, non-morning feeding time) viewing of a show. Gave me just enough time to finish frosting the cookies and pack them away... never to be seen again... Or at least until his dad gets home.
Monday, April 13, 2009
Easter at the Anderson's
And I really don't mean this Anderson's since it was rather uneventful at our house... I mean Easter with Matthew's family. Chaos abounded in the side yard as all the little ones (and some big ones...) went a little crazy collecting candy and eggs. They loved it.
Think of this many kids runnning around and you get the picture!
All the Anderson cousins... I have lost count.
Wasn't it nice of them all to sit (kind of) still to get their pictures taken? Good kids... especially because most of them were popping Peeps as fast as they could. Can you say sugar high? I don't know who brought what presents for them but all the kids got balls and bubbles and loved running around being a little nuts for a few minutes.
Unfortunately Duncan's feeling a little under the weather, a boogie nose snuck up (or down, ewwwwe!) on him Saturday night while we were playing games over at the Fischios. We are complete slackers and needed to give Charlotte and Shannon their birthday presents from March so we went over for dinner and games. We had a lot of fun but I think it would have went a little better if Duncan was in top shape. He still had fun. He was trying to run away from Shannon... as in, on his feet... running. It was pretty funny since at this point bending knees is optional. We also learned that we will need to get him a little kitchen and fake food at some point I think! Yay for men who cook!
Dylie had a Doctor's appointment last week, I thought something was probably up and indeed, she had a bladder infection. So, after I made the appointment which I thought would only take 45 minutes or so I called on my neighbor to watch Duncan. She's always offered... and she was happy to, so I dropped him off. 2 hours later I picked him up! It took longer then usual because I didn't take into account the fact that her doctor was out so a new one was seeing her. Dylan's file is 2 inches think (I am not kidding...) and I had to sum it up for him. Not only that... but she's fascinating (to more than just her parents =) ) so we chatted a bit. Anyway... it's not like I had to worry, Duncan wouldn't even look at me when I came to pick him up! He wanted to stay with Dana FOREVER! Nice... thanks for making me feel good buddy. Okay, I admit, we have had Dana's cooking, we all would live with her if she'd take us!
I planted my peas this morning... I know a little late again this year but it kept snowing! I think Spring has finally sprung and I hope the plants get bigger than last year, it was a weak pea year that's for sure. Course I am using seeds that my neighbor gave me three years ago, and even then they were old. We shall see in a few months. Just planting tomatos, zuchinni and peas again this year. I will raid Ami's HUGE garden if I need anything else! Yum!
They did get Easter outfits, Dylie's size says 3 months! We got it LAST year, me thinks they labeled it a few months off. She's little, but not that little! Those shoes Kristen bought for her blessing last March... we ended up wearing sandals instead but she had to have options! We were glad she had these though, they were lined in the same green as that sweater! She might grow out of them someday.
Duncan's new outfit... and grumpy face. I am not sure exactly what he's hiding behind his back. Something I am sure.
And what number photo shoot are we on 936? I guess the joke's not funny if I don't remember what I wrote last time but here are a few that we tried to take. Boo to trying to get a good picture of them together but Grandma Shirley reminded me it had been a while so it had to be done (attempted anyway).
Oh how I wish I would have shut the blinds, this would have been a good one! Argh!
Seriously mom?
Let's wrap this up shall we?
Aaaaaaand done!
This is what Aunt Melissa and Uncle Aaron would look like with our kids. Don' they look like such a happy family? Dylie looks deceivingly big in this picture.
Judging by these kisses, she might want to go home with Uncle Aaron!
This is Dylan looking like she's being tortured Sunday night, she's laughing, I promise. We have the videos to prove it and if they would ever get done 'processing' I would share!
Ah-hahahaha
Ahhh, here we go with the videos! Not safe for work... (unless you are prepared to share why you are laughing at the computer screen.)
Think of this many kids runnning around and you get the picture!
All the Anderson cousins... I have lost count.
Wasn't it nice of them all to sit (kind of) still to get their pictures taken? Good kids... especially because most of them were popping Peeps as fast as they could. Can you say sugar high? I don't know who brought what presents for them but all the kids got balls and bubbles and loved running around being a little nuts for a few minutes.
Unfortunately Duncan's feeling a little under the weather, a boogie nose snuck up (or down, ewwwwe!) on him Saturday night while we were playing games over at the Fischios. We are complete slackers and needed to give Charlotte and Shannon their birthday presents from March so we went over for dinner and games. We had a lot of fun but I think it would have went a little better if Duncan was in top shape. He still had fun. He was trying to run away from Shannon... as in, on his feet... running. It was pretty funny since at this point bending knees is optional. We also learned that we will need to get him a little kitchen and fake food at some point I think! Yay for men who cook!
Dylie had a Doctor's appointment last week, I thought something was probably up and indeed, she had a bladder infection. So, after I made the appointment which I thought would only take 45 minutes or so I called on my neighbor to watch Duncan. She's always offered... and she was happy to, so I dropped him off. 2 hours later I picked him up! It took longer then usual because I didn't take into account the fact that her doctor was out so a new one was seeing her. Dylan's file is 2 inches think (I am not kidding...) and I had to sum it up for him. Not only that... but she's fascinating (to more than just her parents =) ) so we chatted a bit. Anyway... it's not like I had to worry, Duncan wouldn't even look at me when I came to pick him up! He wanted to stay with Dana FOREVER! Nice... thanks for making me feel good buddy. Okay, I admit, we have had Dana's cooking, we all would live with her if she'd take us!
I planted my peas this morning... I know a little late again this year but it kept snowing! I think Spring has finally sprung and I hope the plants get bigger than last year, it was a weak pea year that's for sure. Course I am using seeds that my neighbor gave me three years ago, and even then they were old. We shall see in a few months. Just planting tomatos, zuchinni and peas again this year. I will raid Ami's HUGE garden if I need anything else! Yum!
They did get Easter outfits, Dylie's size says 3 months! We got it LAST year, me thinks they labeled it a few months off. She's little, but not that little! Those shoes Kristen bought for her blessing last March... we ended up wearing sandals instead but she had to have options! We were glad she had these though, they were lined in the same green as that sweater! She might grow out of them someday.
Duncan's new outfit... and grumpy face. I am not sure exactly what he's hiding behind his back. Something I am sure.
And what number photo shoot are we on 936? I guess the joke's not funny if I don't remember what I wrote last time but here are a few that we tried to take. Boo to trying to get a good picture of them together but Grandma Shirley reminded me it had been a while so it had to be done (attempted anyway).
Oh how I wish I would have shut the blinds, this would have been a good one! Argh!
Seriously mom?
Let's wrap this up shall we?
Aaaaaaand done!
This is what Aunt Melissa and Uncle Aaron would look like with our kids. Don' they look like such a happy family? Dylie looks deceivingly big in this picture.
Judging by these kisses, she might want to go home with Uncle Aaron!
This is Dylan looking like she's being tortured Sunday night, she's laughing, I promise. We have the videos to prove it and if they would ever get done 'processing' I would share!
Ah-hahahaha
Ahhh, here we go with the videos! Not safe for work... (unless you are prepared to share why you are laughing at the computer screen.)
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
Easter at mom's
Thanks to everyone for your thoughts and prayers for Jacob's family. I am sure they appreciate all of the support. They seem to be doing okay considering, I spoke with Michelle yesterday and she's very strong. She said that they are trying to focus on all of the positive things that Jacob brought them during his short visit. It just doesn't seem fair and we all have to have faith that there is a plan and it will all make sense eventually.
Friday we went to mom's house for Easter. Crazy kids goofed off all night, and yes that would include Matthew. He taught Greg a few new games and wrestled for a while. I think they both had fun. Meanwhile Abbi was glued to Beth since Beth has such pretty shiney necklaces!
He thought I kicked him out of the picture... Muahahaha... I was really taking one of him!
Say Cheeeeeese! This picture is seriously cute.
Uncle Shane and Dylie, look at her cute Barrett! Mom gave her a few more and this one was matchy matchy with the outfit she was wearing so I just clipped it on.
And another cute barrett picture. This is the sticky uppy/barrett combo hair.
Yesterday I pulled out the tunnel that I picked up ages ago for visiting kids. I just remember Aunt Jane had a plastic blue one and we would always have to take it in the front yard to play. Anyway, it was so fun! He loved it for at least for a few minutes which is something, he's a busy little dude.
I think I need a tent too! They have ones that hook on to the tunnel!
Even though Duncan has decided that he can walk most places... (especially after mom's on Friday!) as mentioned, here's a video of him walking on his knees.
This was taken a week or so ago during Matthews *ahem* quiet (or not so much...) time. Seriously, can we not have a little alone time Duncan? Poor neglected boy.
And the video, make sure you have sound to fully appreciate.
The videos of Dylan finally loaded on you tube, again, sorry about the angle. Whoopsie. My bad.
Friday we went to mom's house for Easter. Crazy kids goofed off all night, and yes that would include Matthew. He taught Greg a few new games and wrestled for a while. I think they both had fun. Meanwhile Abbi was glued to Beth since Beth has such pretty shiney necklaces!
He thought I kicked him out of the picture... Muahahaha... I was really taking one of him!
Say Cheeeeeese! This picture is seriously cute.
Uncle Shane and Dylie, look at her cute Barrett! Mom gave her a few more and this one was matchy matchy with the outfit she was wearing so I just clipped it on.
And another cute barrett picture. This is the sticky uppy/barrett combo hair.
Yesterday I pulled out the tunnel that I picked up ages ago for visiting kids. I just remember Aunt Jane had a plastic blue one and we would always have to take it in the front yard to play. Anyway, it was so fun! He loved it for at least for a few minutes which is something, he's a busy little dude.
I think I need a tent too! They have ones that hook on to the tunnel!
Even though Duncan has decided that he can walk most places... (especially after mom's on Friday!) as mentioned, here's a video of him walking on his knees.
This was taken a week or so ago during Matthews *ahem* quiet (or not so much...) time. Seriously, can we not have a little alone time Duncan? Poor neglected boy.
And the video, make sure you have sound to fully appreciate.
The videos of Dylan finally loaded on you tube, again, sorry about the angle. Whoopsie. My bad.
Sunday, April 5, 2009
I am heart broken
I got a call today that absolutely broke my heart and I am just sickened about it. Jacob, the twins' little playmate from the other day, passed away today. I cannot quit thinking about it. Although I know Jacob is in a better place, I can't imagine the pain that his family is feeling right now. Jacob and his family are an inspiration for anyone who has to deal with trials.
From his mom Michelle's blog, written just this last Friday after attending her grandfather's funeral "...at 30 this is only the second funeral in my family I have ever been to. So while I was facing the thoughts of how short life is my mind kept wandering back to the NICU with Jacob. How many times I have seen him crash and have to be revived, the times I have done CPR on him myself, how he has defied the odds so many times and come back to me when he shouldn't have...I guess at least half of my tears were for my son. Although he has given me more grey hair than I care to think about, I CANNOT imagine my life without him. Regardless of how much easier it would be. Thank you God for my beautiful little family!"
You can tell not only what an amazing person Michelle is but also how strong they all are. I will be praying for her and Moroni as they deal with his loss. As for little Jacob, he is now free from the physical ailments that plagued him here. He is amazing, he touched us all in his short 19 months and he will be missed. I am so grateful for the knowledge that families will be together again someday. This is not the end. I will be thinking and praying for you Michelle and Moroni. I am so sorry.
From his mom Michelle's blog, written just this last Friday after attending her grandfather's funeral "...at 30 this is only the second funeral in my family I have ever been to. So while I was facing the thoughts of how short life is my mind kept wandering back to the NICU with Jacob. How many times I have seen him crash and have to be revived, the times I have done CPR on him myself, how he has defied the odds so many times and come back to me when he shouldn't have...I guess at least half of my tears were for my son. Although he has given me more grey hair than I care to think about, I CANNOT imagine my life without him. Regardless of how much easier it would be. Thank you God for my beautiful little family!"
You can tell not only what an amazing person Michelle is but also how strong they all are. I will be praying for her and Moroni as they deal with his loss. As for little Jacob, he is now free from the physical ailments that plagued him here. He is amazing, he touched us all in his short 19 months and he will be missed. I am so grateful for the knowledge that families will be together again someday. This is not the end. I will be thinking and praying for you Michelle and Moroni. I am so sorry.
Friday, April 3, 2009
Post number 100! (Shut up! I know!)
I thought I could make this *Really* good seeing as how it's post number 100 and all, but I really don't have much to say.
We are going to mom's tonight for dinner since she's going to be in Rock Springs for Easter. That should be fun, I am handing over Mushi to Shane and Traci too. Emma and Mushi are both feeling a little neglected and need a friend right now. The Paolis can handle two dogs (temporarily) so he's having a sleep over for a few nights. (Weeks? Months? Years? eh?)
Dylan started sitting on her own, kinda... I have to catch her when she goes backwards since she expects someone to be there. In fact, if she is reaching for a toy that she can pick up she will grab it and lean backwards to lay down and play... so really she only does it if there's a stationary toy in front of her. It's okay, she's catching herself forward and that's all that matters, we are dang proud of her.
My video won't get done 'processing' on You Tube, so I will have to take another of her sitting and post it soon.
I have to even out the pictures too, so there's more of Dylan here, last post was a little Duncan heavy.
Aunt Melissa brought over all the little teeny tiny barrets that she used in her girls' hair (or lack thereof) and we were test driving this cute little red one! Isn't it darling? It stayed in pretty well, and the teeny snap ones do too! Yay! Cute little hair!
I will miss it sticking straight up though.
Old school bouncer! We dug this out of my mother-in-law's garage, it has a strap to hold her in tight so she can focus on playing with her hands, I guess the 'new' old-school' ones don't have the strap, and he jungle bouncer certainly doesn't. Unfortunately, we don't have a lot of places to hang it. Goofy smile girl.
And another cute little smile.
Don't feel too bad for him, I am just making him sit on his butt or knees... that's all I ask. What a mean mom! Course it was a little mean to snap a picture when the boobing started. I just think everyone should enjoy this cute little cry face!
We are going to mom's tonight for dinner since she's going to be in Rock Springs for Easter. That should be fun, I am handing over Mushi to Shane and Traci too. Emma and Mushi are both feeling a little neglected and need a friend right now. The Paolis can handle two dogs (temporarily) so he's having a sleep over for a few nights. (Weeks? Months? Years? eh?)
Dylan started sitting on her own, kinda... I have to catch her when she goes backwards since she expects someone to be there. In fact, if she is reaching for a toy that she can pick up she will grab it and lean backwards to lay down and play... so really she only does it if there's a stationary toy in front of her. It's okay, she's catching herself forward and that's all that matters, we are dang proud of her.
My video won't get done 'processing' on You Tube, so I will have to take another of her sitting and post it soon.
I have to even out the pictures too, so there's more of Dylan here, last post was a little Duncan heavy.
Aunt Melissa brought over all the little teeny tiny barrets that she used in her girls' hair (or lack thereof) and we were test driving this cute little red one! Isn't it darling? It stayed in pretty well, and the teeny snap ones do too! Yay! Cute little hair!
I will miss it sticking straight up though.
Old school bouncer! We dug this out of my mother-in-law's garage, it has a strap to hold her in tight so she can focus on playing with her hands, I guess the 'new' old-school' ones don't have the strap, and he jungle bouncer certainly doesn't. Unfortunately, we don't have a lot of places to hang it. Goofy smile girl.
And another cute little smile.
Don't feel too bad for him, I am just making him sit on his butt or knees... that's all I ask. What a mean mom! Course it was a little mean to snap a picture when the boobing started. I just think everyone should enjoy this cute little cry face!
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Yes, we are alive... barely
I know I haven't updated in over a week, we are here and alive. We all just got a little touch of the flu bug that's going around. No fear, we have passed it off to others now so we are clean. That and this computer went kapoot. It's the one that the photo software is on and I didn't want to update with no photos. (even though this week we are shy a couple of Dylan... The only ones I have of her are a bit blurry.)
I forgot to mention in the last couple of posts that Duncan has grown quite fond of 'walking' around on his knees. He's much rather do that over actually walking but crawling is still preferred and it's definately the quickest way of doing things. I swear he would win one of those baby crawling contests... he crawls almost faster than I run... almost. Over the last couple of days he's taking more and more steps on his own if the target is in site and not very far away. Over all though, he's still in no big hurry even though far younger cousins have now passed him up. (Thanks a lot Suzie!)
Duncan graduated to a big boy chair (well, it's actually a girl chair seeing as how it's Barbie pink and all) and can now sit up at the table with us. I have only done it a few times though, when I have been trying to feed Dylan in the high chair and it's Duncan's chow time too. He thinks he's pretty big sitting up there and he doesn't seem to mind at all that it's pink.
My mom came over last Friday to watch the babies while Matthew and I went out to eat the the Log Cabin with people from his work. It was so nice to see some of those people again! I loved it and I don't mind that they talk business because I actually know what they are talking about and I miss grown up conversation now and then. That's what's fun about Jessica and Steve coming over too, they always get caught up in some conversation or another. I much prefer staying home with the babes though. I had to rush Duncan out the other morning for church and I just couldn't imagine doing that every day. Poor moms!
Unfortunately though, Duncan chose this very occasion to pass on the bug to Beth... who got sick Saturday. And then of course grandma, who was sick on Sunday! Sorry =) I was actually sick in the middle of the night too, it seems only Dylan really escaped the bug.
Dylan's continuing to get her little shots and she's being such a trooper about it. She's also tried squash and yogurt along with her prunes... she didn't so much like the cold yogurt though, you should have seen her face. It seems to be going well...not as good as that first night but it's still going. Her PT says that eating involves muscles and as she gets a bit stronger her eating should pick up nicely.
Jessica came over for knitting night on Monday and we got all caught up on our Top Model and Hell's Kitchen. We crocheted a little too. She is making this baby doll shirt for her that it going to be gorgeous!
Beth's coming over tonight too, apparently she forgave us for the flu bug. She's been gracing us more and more with her presence lately and it's really fun. The babies love her so we are glad that she comes to hang out. In fact... after church on Sunday Michael, Megan and Beth came over for a yummy lunch. Beth had to run but Michael and Megan stayed and played a game that Michael won (Boo! Hiss!).
I love when he plays like this with his feet up in the air. This time though, he's playing with that yellow ball. So cute.
I LOVE these jammies. We have so many pictures in them! I promise that they are clean every time... I just put them right back on him just as soon as they are clean again. In fact, he is napping in them again right now.
Showing off all of those teeth, you can barely see the two new ones on the bottom.
So cute. He makes faces like this so I will forgive him for having to clean up the nastiest blow out that I have ever seen which actually is what happened right after these pictures!
I forgot to mention in the last couple of posts that Duncan has grown quite fond of 'walking' around on his knees. He's much rather do that over actually walking but crawling is still preferred and it's definately the quickest way of doing things. I swear he would win one of those baby crawling contests... he crawls almost faster than I run... almost. Over the last couple of days he's taking more and more steps on his own if the target is in site and not very far away. Over all though, he's still in no big hurry even though far younger cousins have now passed him up. (Thanks a lot Suzie!)
Duncan graduated to a big boy chair (well, it's actually a girl chair seeing as how it's Barbie pink and all) and can now sit up at the table with us. I have only done it a few times though, when I have been trying to feed Dylan in the high chair and it's Duncan's chow time too. He thinks he's pretty big sitting up there and he doesn't seem to mind at all that it's pink.
My mom came over last Friday to watch the babies while Matthew and I went out to eat the the Log Cabin with people from his work. It was so nice to see some of those people again! I loved it and I don't mind that they talk business because I actually know what they are talking about and I miss grown up conversation now and then. That's what's fun about Jessica and Steve coming over too, they always get caught up in some conversation or another. I much prefer staying home with the babes though. I had to rush Duncan out the other morning for church and I just couldn't imagine doing that every day. Poor moms!
Unfortunately though, Duncan chose this very occasion to pass on the bug to Beth... who got sick Saturday. And then of course grandma, who was sick on Sunday! Sorry =) I was actually sick in the middle of the night too, it seems only Dylan really escaped the bug.
Dylan's continuing to get her little shots and she's being such a trooper about it. She's also tried squash and yogurt along with her prunes... she didn't so much like the cold yogurt though, you should have seen her face. It seems to be going well...not as good as that first night but it's still going. Her PT says that eating involves muscles and as she gets a bit stronger her eating should pick up nicely.
Jessica came over for knitting night on Monday and we got all caught up on our Top Model and Hell's Kitchen. We crocheted a little too. She is making this baby doll shirt for her that it going to be gorgeous!
Beth's coming over tonight too, apparently she forgave us for the flu bug. She's been gracing us more and more with her presence lately and it's really fun. The babies love her so we are glad that she comes to hang out. In fact... after church on Sunday Michael, Megan and Beth came over for a yummy lunch. Beth had to run but Michael and Megan stayed and played a game that Michael won (Boo! Hiss!).
I love when he plays like this with his feet up in the air. This time though, he's playing with that yellow ball. So cute.
I LOVE these jammies. We have so many pictures in them! I promise that they are clean every time... I just put them right back on him just as soon as they are clean again. In fact, he is napping in them again right now.
Showing off all of those teeth, you can barely see the two new ones on the bottom.
So cute. He makes faces like this so I will forgive him for having to clean up the nastiest blow out that I have ever seen which actually is what happened right after these pictures!
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Yay! She ate more than she spit out!
Lately Dylie's been watching us eat more, and when I have been eating something I would let her try it if she showed interest, like an orange or whatever and she really still seemed quite interested so I thought I would sit down with her again. I must have been inspired because it's not the best day... Duncan's cutting the other bottom two teeth, has been a complete wreck and hasn't left my side today.
Well, regardless... she ATE! She ate, she ate, she ate! And from a spoon! Remember that syringe/finger feeding junk we were trying a few weeks ago? No more! A spoon! And as the spoon was coming toward her mouth she would open her mouth, just like a regular baby starting solids! (ie. not a baby with a slight oral aversion who had a tube down her throat for the first several months of her life.) I thought I took a picture, but I just took eating videos that would probably only interest the feeding therapist who tried to get her to nurse in the NICU (*wave* Hi Jen C.!)
And PRUNES nontheless! She ate half of a little container which I had thickened up with oatmeal. So, actually quite a bit for a little starter session! Yay! so exciting! Let's hope she keeps this up because as happy as I am that she's nursing... come on now...
No pics so you just get this cute video of her bouncing. She has found a new love for her bouncer.
Well, regardless... she ATE! She ate, she ate, she ate! And from a spoon! Remember that syringe/finger feeding junk we were trying a few weeks ago? No more! A spoon! And as the spoon was coming toward her mouth she would open her mouth, just like a regular baby starting solids! (ie. not a baby with a slight oral aversion who had a tube down her throat for the first several months of her life.) I thought I took a picture, but I just took eating videos that would probably only interest the feeding therapist who tried to get her to nurse in the NICU (*wave* Hi Jen C.!)
And PRUNES nontheless! She ate half of a little container which I had thickened up with oatmeal. So, actually quite a bit for a little starter session! Yay! so exciting! Let's hope she keeps this up because as happy as I am that she's nursing... come on now...
No pics so you just get this cute video of her bouncing. She has found a new love for her bouncer.
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