More projects...

Here's what I've been up to lately. I've found my love for vinyl. :) I bought some vinyl and went to work. Only thing that stinks is I need to get some more font cartridges for the cricut... or borrow some, hint hint to anyone that reads and has some they want to let me borrow! ;)
I attempted this for a wedding gift. It's not the best, but not too shabby either. I need to finish it with a top coat finish.

Next I saw these on another blog. Shocker, I know! ;) I just love how it turned out. The vinyl on the coffee one is hard to read, but it's better in person.



Then I've been working on shirts. Everyone else loved the plaid just as much as I did!

Not sure why the first picture is turned that way, ugh!

Thanks to all those that love my shirts. I hope it's not just out of pity... LOL! I truly just enjoy making them. The girls love them, especially with learning letters at school, so wearing one on their shirt makes them happy. :) I hope you and your kiddos love them as much as I do! And thanks again! I also just got 2 more "orders" this morning. :)

Got them!

Well, they're in. His tubes, that is. He did very good. The actual procedure only lasted 15 minutes maybe? We arrived around 6am and got checked in. The called us back and we got all cozy in pre-op. However, K was far from wanting to get cozy. 1. He was hungry. 2. He lovesss to walk around now that he can, and well... a preop area for a newly walking baby. Yeah, that'd send me in to shock or something! ;) Anyways. We pulled him around in a wagon for a while, and that helped pass the time. All the other patients/nurses really enjoyed talking to him and watching him. The anesthisologist came in and talked to us, and then the doctor came in. Shortly after that, we kissed him goodbye. He wasn't fond of everyone with their hats on. We went to the waiting room and waited. But we didn't wait long. The doctor then came and talked to us and told us what he found. He was able to get out a lot of fluid, and he did in fact still have an ear infection. Crazy, huh!? Anyways, when we greeted him in recovery he was NOT happy...at all! His paci and his dog helped calm him, along with some juice. Once he settled he hasn't been bad since. We got home around he slept for about 3.5 hours. He's been playing ever since. I'd like to thank everyone that has prayed for him (and me) and have asked about him. I truly appreciate it! Now... here's to a healthy brother bear! :)






Recovery

Tubes!

Well, yesterday Kade saw a pediatric ENT at Nemours.


He was a nice doctor, and we were happy with him. He did in fact recommend Kade to have tubes in his ears. He says with his history, and how his ears look currently, he needs them. I agree ;) We just want to put this behind us and get him well. He says it will help with his runny nose, and what not, because the fluid isn't just sitting there (or something like that... I'm definitely no doctor). For the past week, Kade has had a green, runny nose. It's yuck. Like I've said before, he's not 'sick' but he's definitely not well. Anyways. That's the update in regards to Kade. His surgery is scheduled for Thursday (2.24.11). It's a minimal 'surgery', but still a surgery regardless. And dealing with anestheia on a baby can make any mom nervous. Thanks for all those that ask about him, and pray about him. It's truly appreciated! :)

Menu plan!

Sunday: Pork chops, mac and cheese, veggie

Monday: Chicken caeasar salad, breadsticks

Tuesday: CP beef stew, rolls

Wednesday: CP lasagna, garlic bread

Thursday: CP swiss steaks, rolls

Friday: Baked ziti

Saturday: Pizza

Now, some days change and I don't follow this to a T, but I try. Tuesday thru Thursday I try and use the crock pot due to tball and baton.

And a M shirt for my favorite little Charlie Brown lover :)



Tomorrow (2.21) Kade has an appt with a Pediatric ENT in Orlando. Prayers are appreciated that we can get answers and get him healthy all the time. He currently has a runny nose (green, which isn't good) for about a week. On Tuesday his ears weren't looking good. He's been in good spirits other than the annoying nose, and annoying cough. Poor bubs. I want him to be healthy. I'm thankful that this is minimal in comparison, but at the same time, I want him to feel better. I'll update tomorrow after his appt.

Will you be my Valentine?

My heart is filled with LOTS of love this Valentine's Day! I've got to be honest, I'm not real big into this holiday. I mean... don't buy me flowers. I'm not a fan of flowers. Love the gesture, though, just not big on them. I dunno, this isn't my favorite 'holiday', but alas, with kids... you've got to celebrate, so that's what I'll do! :) I made them shirts for the day. I had intentions of doing ruffle pants for the girls, and just slacked big time. Next holiday, maybe! :) I woke the girls this morning to little gift bags they opened in bed. After breakfast they got to eat some skittles and a piece of chocolate. If you know me... that's big time. They couldn't BELIEVE they were allowed to eat candy at breakfast time! ;) Here's a couple pics of my Valentine's before school. Kylie was a little bummed I wasn't going to come to her party. I felt bad, but at the same time, the parties were only 30 mins, and I have to split my time between the girls parties. Not to mention, after the party they were going on with their school days... and it broke up Kade and I's morning... so, first party skipped by mom. Hopefully she's not too upset. Oh yeah.. back to the pictures.




Next up, the girls Valentine treats for their friends. As mentioned before... I love blogs. I've come to find a lot of creative women online, and well... I love their ideas. And this was one of them. :)



Checking out their Valentine's from school!



I'm anxious to see my surprise tonight from Kylie and Jared, and of course Reese and Kade. My cricut was my Valentine's gift, but... he wanted to do a little more and yesterday him and Kylie went to the store to do just that. I have a feeling I know what it is, but man that little girl won't give me ANY hints. ;) She lovessss a surprise!

*Updated! :) Well my surprise was that mama didn't have to cook dinner. That's a great gift in itself. Jared walked right in the door and got to work in the kitchen. Kinda hot ;) haha! Kylie, Reese and Jared made a nice steak and potatoe dinner. It was SO delicious! <3
Here they are preparing it! ;)



Happy Valentine's Day!
And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love. 1 Corinthians 13:13

Birthday pictures!

Kade's party went great. He was surrounded by family, and lots of people that love him. We went with a regular ole '1st' party theme, and pulled out the orange/blue out of the decor. Shocker, right?! :) I've seen the first year photo banner on some blogs, and fell in love. For now, it's hanging in his bedroom. He didn't care about his cake, but lovessss to hear you sing happy birthday to him! :) We also somewhat celebrated Kylie with her own cake/singing. For her birthday, she will be waking up to the Magic Kindgom!!! :)

Pictures are kinda self explanitory!

Happy 1st Birthday!

Let's reflect a minute, and read my birth story. :)

I went to my regular doctor appt (39weeks) on Thursday morning with Dr Hjort (2.11.10). Everything went well, I was 2cm and she stripped my membranes again. The day before (2.10) I had lost some of my mucous plug and also had contractions that night starting around 7p that lasted through the night about 8 mins apart. Anyways, doc appt went good. Weight was 151lbs. I mentioned to the doc that his movement was still decreased but present. She wanted me to go to L&D and have a NST done. So I went there and had it done and the results were perfect, he looked great. But, my contractions were 3-5 mins apart. The nurse checked me and I was at 3cm. So within an hour I went from 2-3... great! She called the doctor and told her the results, but she wanted more progress. I walked the L&D floor for an hour. Talk about boring! haha. Anyways, we walked for an hour and then got back on the monitor for 30 mins before checking again. When they did, contractions were the same 3-4 mins apart and I was dilated to 4. YES! You get to stay, you're having a baby! So, they got me set up in a room. The contractions that I was having were definitely painful, but tolerable. I kept telling Jared before they agreed to let me stay, they just CAN'T let me go, we'll be coming back soon if they do. These are too painful and close to go home. So anyways, got all set up in my room and ready to rock and roll. I was 4cm around 1:30p and got in my room around 3:30p (?). The contractions were hard and strong, but I hadn't asked for meds just yet. Around 4/4:30, they were so strong and coming so fast I couldn't regain composure between them. I was crying and miserable. Dr Moffett had come in to do some paperwork and hurried up the epidural. I received the epidural around 5pm. And ahh, relief!! At 6:10pm Dr Wood came in to break my water, and I was 5cm. We were just waiting at this point. At 7:15pm I was telling the nurse that I was having alot of pain and pressure and that the epidural must be wearing off. She decided to check me. No, that was his head and I was 10cm and ready to go. I went from 5-10cm in an hour. Wow! Around 7:30pm we did some practice pushes, I wasn't doing them right at first but then got the hang of it. Dr Wood arrived and we started pushing. I only pushed a few times and he was here, but, the cord was wrapped around his neck. She had to cut/manuveur (not exactly sure what she did to be honest) the cord from his neck before I could continue. Once she did, there he was! Perfect little guy we've been waiting on. He wasn't crying and needed a little oxygen at first but started crying and doing great! He was perfect. 7lbs 4oz and 20 3/4". He completed our little family, and I'm so in love with him!



There ya have it! It sounds so cliche, but it's SO hard to believe it's been a year already! He has completed our family, and blessed our family. Jared, I and the girls just love him to pieces. He's such a sweet little guy. Always happy and playful.

A few little stats on the man. First off, his ears are clear, which is major in our books. His weight is 21 lbs. He is walking 80% of the time, and loves it. I even find him 'practicing'. Walking from object to object with a big grin on his face because he knows how good he is ;) Sleeping all night, 8p-7a. Switching slowly to sippy cups. On table food, with bits of baby food here and there. Says a few words. And climbs everything!!! That's just a few highlights of what he's been up to!