Happy 4th of July
I like that my children are getting older so I can do lots of fun things with them. It was kind of challenging last year as well as the year before. So this year we went to Susanville to have a BBQ and watch the races. Sadly Caleb was not there, hopefully next year. We all dressed up to celebrate (not in public of course, we changed, only the kids could pull that off) They sure did look cute though didn't they? Hudson had an okay time at the races...he was ready for something new a ways in to it. He got his way by 'needing' to go potty 800 times. However when it came time for the fireworks he was in awe. And Susanville always does a great job. At the fairgrounds we got a spot on the ground next to the grandstands and the fireworks came down right over us. Loved it!
Hanley didn't participate in the fireworks but she sure did look cute.
Huddie's 3rd Birthday
Can you believe he's three? I sure can't! In this past year his vocabulary his quadrupled. He has so much to say, think, and ask. He's learned to ride a bike, made some new friends, and helped with a million projects. His personality is helpful. The other day he told me, "Mom, the house is messy, I will clean up my toys." And he did. If I have any project going on with a 'bammer' (or there is one within his sight) he is right there to participate. He observes, listens, and does. He likes to be apart of all things, he loves going on errands and drives. He's working on following directions still but in this last year he has done a great job. I'm so lucky to be his mom. I hope his birthday was everything he could ever hope for as a three year old. So on that note, let me tell you about it.
We kicked off the birthday week with some yummy yogart.
Went on many bike rides which completely wore him out.
Goofed off.
Played all day at the waterslides which again, wore him out.
Had a birthday party with some really yummy cake.
Face and body painting too...
And of course lots of playing and hanging out.
Even got a new truck before I did!!!!
Happy Birthday to my precious, handsome, amzing three year old.
Drama Queen
Hi my name is Hanley and I do NOT like the doctor. The
second she came in the room and looked at me I started screaming. And
screaming. And screaming. And screaming. And when she touched me, OMG! And
then, then this horrible horrible doctor went and gave me two shots!! What was
she thinking?! Doesn’t she know I’m a princess and princesses do NOT have to
have shots? Don’t worry though, I think I screamed so loud and so much that she
will never want me in her office again. The sucker wasn’t nearly enough to make
this whole traumatic experience ever go away. I mean who does that? Gives shots
and then tries to bribe the child with a sucker.
The doctor said that I only weigh 17 lbs, 14 oz so basically
I’ve gained 13 lbs since I was born. Funny, I eat so much food now you think
I’d weigh a lot more. It must be my height; I mean at 29 inches already surely
I’m meant to be a basketball superstar.
My mom thought she’d be sweet and take my brothers and me to
a buffet afterwards. Little was she aware me and Hudson had other plans.
Destructive plans. While Hudson kept getting in trouble for kicking brother,
crawling under the table, and trying to throw his food, I thought it would be
fun to see how many drinks I could knock over before mom noticed. Once she
noticed she went and got all upset so I had to make it clear it was not
acceptable to tell me to knock it off. Again, princesses are not told what to
do. Since Hudson kept up his attention deterrents I thought I’d cut mom a break
and stick to putting grapes in her drink instead. What fun that was! We thought
we were having tons of fun but then I started to notice Mom and Bubby’s eyes
were criss-crossing and I think I even saw a vein pop out of her forehead! I
guess we pushed it too far since she made us get in the stroller and leave. We
didn’t even get to have dessert, how unfair is that?! Don’t worry I let her
know how I felt about that all the way home.
*Mom’s note: The princess
has another doctor’s appointment in 2 months. I think someone else may accompany her to that
one.*
Han 14 Months
Oh my 14 months already is she!
What a beautiful little girl she is becoming although most of the times I still think of her as
my little baby. Not because she’s still an infant, just because she IS my
baby…my little girl. Her eye lashes are still amazingly long and dark and they
frame her beautiful blue eyes so well. Her smile has the ability to make my
heart jump….Especially when her three little teeth show through. And soon it
will be six new teeth as three more are fighting their way through.
She’s a stubborn one and she has a red headed temper! She’s not
walking yet even though she can take steps. I’ll get her to take steps and she
will and then she’ll decide she’s done. And she will REFUSE to take anymore.
What a silly girl. If she only knew how much easier it is to walk then crawl.
And talking, she can say “Ba” and “uh” like no one’s business and sometimes even
teases me with a “mamma” but that is it. I’ve been working really hard with her
trying to teach her words but when I say them she just looks at me, smiles, and
says, “ba”. Oh Hanley. The other day she did pick up the phone and start
“talking” in it. I’m sure soon enough she’ll out talk her brother. Lord help you
if you make her mad, she will let you know….and know….and know….and know.
I started to notice she likes to hoard things somewhat. She will
pick up as many of something as she can and hold on to them. She’ll also take
toys and hide them in cabinets or her play kitchen. She thinks it’s so much
fun. She can tackle the stairs up and down no problem. She also LOVES to play at the park. She will climb up to the slide, turn around, and go down on her belly feet first. She laughs the whole
time. She’ll swing all day if you let her and laughs and laughs.
What a fun little girl she has become. A few things I would like
her to work on is not crying almost all the time in the store and not not not
NOT throwing up in the car ALL THE TIME. But anyway like I said what a fun little girl she has become. I’m so thankful the Lord trusted me to be her mamma.
my little baby. Not because she’s still an infant, just because she IS my
baby…my little girl. Her eye lashes are still amazingly long and dark and they
frame her beautiful blue eyes so well. Her smile has the ability to make my
heart jump….Especially when her three little teeth show through. And soon it
will be six new teeth as three more are fighting their way through.
She’s a stubborn one and she has a red headed temper! She’s not
walking yet even though she can take steps. I’ll get her to take steps and she
will and then she’ll decide she’s done. And she will REFUSE to take anymore.
What a silly girl. If she only knew how much easier it is to walk then crawl.
And talking, she can say “Ba” and “uh” like no one’s business and sometimes even
teases me with a “mamma” but that is it. I’ve been working really hard with her
trying to teach her words but when I say them she just looks at me, smiles, and
says, “ba”. Oh Hanley. The other day she did pick up the phone and start
“talking” in it. I’m sure soon enough she’ll out talk her brother. Lord help you
if you make her mad, she will let you know….and know….and know….and know.
I started to notice she likes to hoard things somewhat. She will
pick up as many of something as she can and hold on to them. She’ll also take
toys and hide them in cabinets or her play kitchen. She thinks it’s so much
fun. She can tackle the stairs up and down no problem. She also LOVES to play at the park. She will climb up to the slide, turn around, and go down on her belly feet first. She laughs the whole
time. She’ll swing all day if you let her and laughs and laughs.
What a fun little girl she has become. A few things I would like
her to work on is not crying almost all the time in the store and not not not
NOT throwing up in the car ALL THE TIME. But anyway like I said what a fun little girl she has become. I’m so thankful the Lord trusted me to be her mamma.
Happy Birthday Baby Girl
One year ago my beautiful baby girl came into my life. She had auburn red hair and bright blue eyes. After she was born I held my breath until her first cry. Oh what a beautiful cry. Who knew something so tiny could wrap herself around my finger and snuggle right up in my heart. Throughout her first year I’ve watched her grow, smile, laugh, crawl, stand up, and turn into this bright and fun one year old. We’ve fought eating and sleeping battles and some days I thought I was going to go crazy.
I couldn’t imagine her not being in my life. She brings me so much happiness and I am completely in love. I thank God often for her.
Happy first birthday my amazing little girl!
Christmas
Christmas was close to perfect for me this year. I got a last minute surprise of my Aunt and Uncle, as well as my cousin and her babies coming to my house. My mom and dad were there and my brother and his girlfriend came for Christmas dinner as well as Makayla. Christmas Eve Caleb and the babies hung out waiting impatiently for everyone to get there. I premade lots of food and finished wrapping the last of the presents. Once everyone got there, Huddie and Han played with my cousins babies. They played and played and equally tried to open the presents.
We put on a movie at the end of the night to calm everyone down but then Caleb
and Makayla spotted Santa’s sleigh outside and everyone got wound up. AND THEN Santa himself was lost on our street trying to find his way back to the sleigh. Caleb came running in the house when he spotted him so we took the little ones out. Emma went straight to him as if Santa was her favorite person. Hudson, not so much. He had to warm up to Santa. We invited him in for cookies and milk and he let us take a few pictures.
We put on a movie at the end of the night to calm everyone down but then Caleb
and Makayla spotted Santa’s sleigh outside and everyone got wound up. AND THEN Santa himself was lost on our street trying to find his way back to the sleigh. Caleb came running in the house when he spotted him so we took the little ones out. Emma went straight to him as if Santa was her favorite person. Hudson, not so much. He had to warm up to Santa. We invited him in for cookies and milk and he let us take a few pictures.
We put the movie back on and checked the Santa tracker. We
told the kids he was closer and he had already bi-passed 1,000 houses because
those children were not in bed. Caleb heard that and went straight to his bed.
I went in there and told him there was a little time and he was sleeping our
room so he could get back up but we really needed to work on getting all the
babies asleep. So we all went on doing our thing and I noticed Caleb and Hanley
were missing. Bless his little heart, he was up in her room with her, rocking
her in his arms saying, “Go to sleep Hanley, please go to sleep.” I think I
feel in love with him 100 times over at that moment. I took over to get her to
sleep so he could go get ready for bed.
those children were not in bed. Caleb heard that and went straight to his bed.
I went in there and told him there was a little time and he was sleeping our
room so he could get back up but we really needed to work on getting all the
babies asleep. So we all went on doing our thing and I noticed Caleb and Hanley
were missing. Bless his little heart, he was up in her room with her, rocking
her in his arms saying, “Go to sleep Hanley, please go to sleep.” I think I
feel in love with him 100 times over at that moment. I took over to get her to
sleep so he could go get ready for bed.
And Santa did indeed come.
The next morning Hanley must have heard all the commotion and started the process
of waking up the entire house. We woke up, let the kids come down the stairs,
and they were the happiest children ever. Emma was a great helper helping
everyone open their presents. We all made out pretty good. I love watching the
kids open presents and see the excitement! After playing with all the presents it was dinner time.
There was so much delicious food!
About this time everyone had to leave so Dad,
Makayla, Caleb & I went to shoot his new gun. What fun!
We finished that evening out playing with all the toys and
enjoying each other’s company.
Like I said, close to perfect. I guess the only thing that could have made
it more perfect is if Hanley walked on Christmas…but I’ll take what I can get.
12/3/11-Caleb's Birthday
11 years ago I gave birth to a healthy 7 lbs, 8 ounce little boy. He was gorgeous and I remember thinking, "you're going to be amazing." And sure enough, 11 years later he is indeed amazing.
He wanted a roller skating party and that is what we did. They were in the rink doing tricks, skating backwards, playing all kinds of games. We had some yummy cake and opened presents. He made out with the Nerf guns and money. He was a happy child.
He never seems to lack when it comes to humorous faces.
And Huddie snuck a bit of frosting.
He wanted a roller skating party and that is what we did. They were in the rink doing tricks, skating backwards, playing all kinds of games. We had some yummy cake and opened presents. He made out with the Nerf guns and money. He was a happy child.
He never seems to lack when it comes to humorous faces.
And Huddie snuck a bit of frosting.
Afterwards he had a sleepover with a few friends.
We played lots of fun games.
I'd say he had a blast. I look back at each year and analyze how he's grown, what he's accomplished, and think wow he's a preteen.
We played lots of fun games.
I'd say he had a blast. I look back at each year and analyze how he's grown, what he's accomplished, and think wow he's a preteen.
And after each birthday I look forward to all of those things for the next year.
I'm so lucky to be his mom.
Happy Birthday Kiddo!
A little bit of everything
Caleb had a great soccer season. He is improving each year and had an awesome team. His team won 2nd place and won the good sportsmanship trophey. His favorite position in goalie and he plays defense too.
And this one is just for fun. Hudson made this cat at Build-a-Bear. He picked out everything and named him "Giants". Go figure :)
These are my two beautiful cousins. There are actually four of us but me and one of them can't seem to be at the same place at the same time. The last picture of us was when I was like what, 6 or 7. Anyway, just thought I'd share.
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