Things have been going a little hectic lately, but great all around. I turned 21 a few weeks ago. It was the best birthday I have had in a long time. Rory woke me up early and had me get ready. Than, we he took me on a shopping spree, $500 limit! During shopping, he surprised me with a gorgeous bouquet of red roses and holly berries. They were so pretty! Than, he took our family to dinner at Tepenyaki. It was a great day. I am so thankful for him. He is my best friend and my better half. I love him so much.
Blaire is rolling everywhere and talking about everything. She learned how to say mama and dada in the same day. She can scoot around, and almost crawl. She can pull her self up to stand. She weighed 17 pounds and was 26 inches at her last appointment. She is a sweet heart. Logan can make her laugh so hard. They both adore each other.
Logan can sing the ABC's all the way through and can count to ten. He knows his shapes and colors. He can full conversations with us. He is a little genius. He is also a little comedian. He can make us laugh so hard.
We took Logan and Blaire to the bounce house a few nights ago with a friend and his two kids. Logan had so much fun. It was definitely a work out, but we all had a blast!
Today is Christmas eve. Logan is stoked about waking up tomorrow. Tonight we will let him and Blaire open their Eve present. We got them a set of pajamas, a Christmas movie and some hot coco. We decided to do this as a tradition every year.
Logan and Blaire will be having a great Christmas tomorrow. They both got extra spoiled. They deserve it so much.
Rory and I have also started a tradition this year of choosing one person to help out around Christmas.
A woman on my FB page gave birth at 26 weeks. Her son is lucky to be a live, but he also has a lot of complications. He was able to come home last month. He was born the same day Blaire was. She mentioned how she was struggling with Christmas, due to medical bills and gas from driving to and from the hospital. We sent her a $100 gift card to Walmart. It wasnt much, but it made us feel good and she was appreciative. Next year we hope to do $150.
I am thankful my husband is such a caring man. It was actually his idea, and I am so glad he was all up for it. I think it is a great thing to instil in your children. The act of giving.
Tonight we are all going to Buca Di Peppo with my family. I am so excited!
Monday, December 24, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Waa Waa
Finding out that what seemed like the house of our dreams is no longer in our plans is a bummer, to say the least. I am so sad and stressed about it, but I keep putting it to the back of my mind because I know something good will come out of this. Thankfully I have Rory by my side through this. I know it sounds like such a petty thing to be upset about, and I HATE giving my self any pity, but in all honesty, it does suck! What can I do though, right? Move on with life for now til something better comes along. Sigh, new story!
I have been thinking a lot lately about my migraines. I don't think I mention them a lot on here, mostly because they are not something I enjoy (obviously) and like I said, hate feeling bad for my self, but I figure it is something I would want to look back on someday, just in case the extremely unfortunate event happens that one of my precious babies ends up with migraines.
For as long as I remember, I have had Chronic Migraines. Being little and having your whole head feel like it just might explode, was tough. I had a hard time telling my mom because I didn't understand it there for I didn't know how to explain it. Thankfully, they werent a daily, weekly, or even a monthly occurrence at that point. As I grew older, I started to notice my head hurting more and more. It got particularly worst when I hit the age of ten. Ten was just the beginning of a rough time for me. Problems occurred with my dad (something I wrote about in a previous blog post) and I became extremely depressed. I am not sure if the stress and depression made my migraines become deliberately worst, or if it was the fact that was around the time I started hitting puberty. Either way, they did become worst. Still, it was only once a month or two. By the time I hit 14, I was getting them at least once a week. If you have ever had a true migraine, you know the pain is a lot worst than a head ache. You get hot, the light feels like it might just be burning holes in your brain, sound echoes and it seems like any little thing could kill you. I always end up puking once or twice from the pain. After seeing multiple doctors and having tests done and MRI's and cat scans, it was becoming clear that it was just something that was apart of me, nothing that could really be fixed. I was trying all sorts of pills, with really no luck. After having my gall bladder out (due to it no longer functioning) I went a week with no head pains, not even a head ache. I was thinking I was better, but I was wrong. I got a migraine, it ended up putting me in the hospital, the first of many times this will happen, they tried all sorts of medicines to get it to stop, and nothing worked. They ended up sedating me over night. Thankfully I woke up with just a head ache.
These days, I havent gone a day with out atleast a head ache, and no longer than two weeks with out a migraine. It has been a good three years with only maybe two weeks tops going pain free.
I have been having a hard time thinking about the rest of my life with this, but I see the best things that I could possibly ask for, my husband, my babies and my family. I could not imagine living with out them. I am thankful for the fact that my migraines are just that, pain in my head. It is nothing that will take me away from my family to soon, nothing that will make me unable to walk or debilitate me for longer than a day or so. I am thankful that it is nothing worst than that.
My mom was diagnosed 4 years ago with Multiple Sclerosis. She has days she can not walk, but she pushes through the pain and works, because it needs done. She is a strong woman. She is the most perfect mom. I hope to be some one like her. My mom has good days and terrible days. I am just so thankful that her MS is slow moving. She has shown me how to be strong on days I wake up in terrible pain, because life has to move on.
I truly hope my babies don't have to deal with the pain of a migraine more than they should have too, but if they ever do, I hope I can be an example to them like my mom is to me.
I have been thinking a lot lately about my migraines. I don't think I mention them a lot on here, mostly because they are not something I enjoy (obviously) and like I said, hate feeling bad for my self, but I figure it is something I would want to look back on someday, just in case the extremely unfortunate event happens that one of my precious babies ends up with migraines.
For as long as I remember, I have had Chronic Migraines. Being little and having your whole head feel like it just might explode, was tough. I had a hard time telling my mom because I didn't understand it there for I didn't know how to explain it. Thankfully, they werent a daily, weekly, or even a monthly occurrence at that point. As I grew older, I started to notice my head hurting more and more. It got particularly worst when I hit the age of ten. Ten was just the beginning of a rough time for me. Problems occurred with my dad (something I wrote about in a previous blog post) and I became extremely depressed. I am not sure if the stress and depression made my migraines become deliberately worst, or if it was the fact that was around the time I started hitting puberty. Either way, they did become worst. Still, it was only once a month or two. By the time I hit 14, I was getting them at least once a week. If you have ever had a true migraine, you know the pain is a lot worst than a head ache. You get hot, the light feels like it might just be burning holes in your brain, sound echoes and it seems like any little thing could kill you. I always end up puking once or twice from the pain. After seeing multiple doctors and having tests done and MRI's and cat scans, it was becoming clear that it was just something that was apart of me, nothing that could really be fixed. I was trying all sorts of pills, with really no luck. After having my gall bladder out (due to it no longer functioning) I went a week with no head pains, not even a head ache. I was thinking I was better, but I was wrong. I got a migraine, it ended up putting me in the hospital, the first of many times this will happen, they tried all sorts of medicines to get it to stop, and nothing worked. They ended up sedating me over night. Thankfully I woke up with just a head ache.
These days, I havent gone a day with out atleast a head ache, and no longer than two weeks with out a migraine. It has been a good three years with only maybe two weeks tops going pain free.
I have been having a hard time thinking about the rest of my life with this, but I see the best things that I could possibly ask for, my husband, my babies and my family. I could not imagine living with out them. I am thankful for the fact that my migraines are just that, pain in my head. It is nothing that will take me away from my family to soon, nothing that will make me unable to walk or debilitate me for longer than a day or so. I am thankful that it is nothing worst than that.
My mom was diagnosed 4 years ago with Multiple Sclerosis. She has days she can not walk, but she pushes through the pain and works, because it needs done. She is a strong woman. She is the most perfect mom. I hope to be some one like her. My mom has good days and terrible days. I am just so thankful that her MS is slow moving. She has shown me how to be strong on days I wake up in terrible pain, because life has to move on.
I truly hope my babies don't have to deal with the pain of a migraine more than they should have too, but if they ever do, I hope I can be an example to them like my mom is to me.
Monday, November 5, 2012
Rough with a capital R!
The last week has been rough to say the least! After FINALLY figuring out insurance issues we were having with the guy the rear ended us and getting our car into the shop, we got the bad news that they were having issues on our home loan. Oh no. Not this! Turns out, we were not able to meet closing dates. We tried getting an extension on the closing, but the seller wasn't wanting to do that. Unfortunately, we had to cancel contract and now we just cross our fingers the home of my dreams is still for sale once our loan is fully processed. I am so bummed, but I have to stay positive. If the house sells, it wasn't meant to be. Hopefully.
While bumming out about that, Rory decided to let us do a little shopping. It kept my mind off of the house and we had lots of fun. The babies got lots of new clothes and toys. I got new clothes as well.
The new waiting game begins. Thats what this whole house thing is, a lot of hurry up and wait. I hate it!
Blaire got her first tooth finally! Second one is on its way. She can sit up, say mama, roll both ways, loves bananas, apples and green beans. Adores her brother. Just her hearing his voice or seeing his pictures makes me light up! Logan loves her as well! Every night he tells her good night and that he loves her. It melts me completely. These two little babies, they make everything alright!
I have been packed with photoshoots this month. Which means lots of editing. I do love it, dont get me wrong!
Better go to bed now, bye!
While bumming out about that, Rory decided to let us do a little shopping. It kept my mind off of the house and we had lots of fun. The babies got lots of new clothes and toys. I got new clothes as well.
The new waiting game begins. Thats what this whole house thing is, a lot of hurry up and wait. I hate it!
Blaire got her first tooth finally! Second one is on its way. She can sit up, say mama, roll both ways, loves bananas, apples and green beans. Adores her brother. Just her hearing his voice or seeing his pictures makes me light up! Logan loves her as well! Every night he tells her good night and that he loves her. It melts me completely. These two little babies, they make everything alright!
I have been packed with photoshoots this month. Which means lots of editing. I do love it, dont get me wrong!
Better go to bed now, bye!
Sunday, October 21, 2012
Home!
What a busy month! We finally found our house. We close on the 8th and move in on the 9th of November. I could not be more happy. It is 3300 sq feet. 3 bed, 3 bath, unfinished basement. Fully landscaped, fully fenced. It is a beautiful home. I am so anxious to move in! Before we move in, we are painting and cleaning everything. Logans room will be a dark blue, airplane theme, ours will be grey, with one grey and white chevron wall, Blaires will be grey and pink. We also just got the prettiest washer and dryer. Whirlpool duet steam, in an awesome teal color.
I have been extra busy with photo shoots this month, and trying to catch up on all editing. In total, I have already done 5, with 3 more to go. I am loving it!
Logan is to the point on potty training where he no longer needs to tell us, he just goes! It is awesome and so funny to watch. He is growing way to fast! Blaire is a laughing, talking machine! Her newest thing is blowing bubbles are growling at us. She also likes to copy us when we cough.
Last week we were in a car accident. It was very scary, but it could have been a lot worst. Reece was in the front seat, leaning down to pick some stuff up off the floor, I was in the back with the babies and Rory was driving. We got rear ended at a stop light waiting to turn, he hit us going at least 30 mph. It did not feel good. It knocked me out and scared the babies very bad. Logan was playing games on the Ipad, so when we were hit, he smashed his face into it. It left a pretty good welt, that is still there. Poor Rory slammed his head into the window, and Reece was just very scared. Thankfully the airbags were not deployed or he could have gotten hurt a lot worst. It was lucky he was bending down, otherwise he would have hit his head on the dashboard pretty hard. We ended up going to the emergency room for some xrays and check ups, thankfully we only ended up with a fun case of whiplash and nothing worst.
This is our home! I am so excited!
I have been extra busy with photo shoots this month, and trying to catch up on all editing. In total, I have already done 5, with 3 more to go. I am loving it!
Logan is to the point on potty training where he no longer needs to tell us, he just goes! It is awesome and so funny to watch. He is growing way to fast! Blaire is a laughing, talking machine! Her newest thing is blowing bubbles are growling at us. She also likes to copy us when we cough.
Last week we were in a car accident. It was very scary, but it could have been a lot worst. Reece was in the front seat, leaning down to pick some stuff up off the floor, I was in the back with the babies and Rory was driving. We got rear ended at a stop light waiting to turn, he hit us going at least 30 mph. It did not feel good. It knocked me out and scared the babies very bad. Logan was playing games on the Ipad, so when we were hit, he smashed his face into it. It left a pretty good welt, that is still there. Poor Rory slammed his head into the window, and Reece was just very scared. Thankfully the airbags were not deployed or he could have gotten hurt a lot worst. It was lucky he was bending down, otherwise he would have hit his head on the dashboard pretty hard. We ended up going to the emergency room for some xrays and check ups, thankfully we only ended up with a fun case of whiplash and nothing worst.
Sunday, September 30, 2012
Potty training and puppies
Logan is officially potty trained. Not once a day in the potty, but every time. No more accidents and he does great in public places and even going #2! I couldnt be more proud of him. He is such a rock star too. Every song on the radio he sings, and he loves nursery rhymes as well. He talks in full sentences. So weird. He also has done great at learning to share. His favorite friend is Knox and they do so great together. Logan loves going to Grandma Connies and hates leaving. It is a struggle every time. Logan is going to be Spider Man for Halloween. He has a small obsession, but it is cute. He also loves Iron Man. I love our little buddy!
Blaire is now eating solid foods. So far, she has eaten peas and green beans. She does very well on both. She is learning to sit up now. She is a chatter box as well. Talking all morning and night. She can roll both ways. She is growing way to fast. She loves brother and cant help but smile when she sees him, same with daddy. She is weaned off her binky and can put her self to sleep as well. She loves holding her feet up and knawing on her hands.
Last week we bought the babies a puppy. She is now 9 weeks old and has done great on potty training. She is a standard Poodle. A cream colored one. She is so pretty. She follows Logan every where.
We finally found a house. It is in Riverton. It is perfect, it is over 3,000 sq. feet. Brand new. Gated community. We are excited. We are 90% sure we got it. We also got approved for no down payment, so that $10,000 we saved for a down payment can stay in savings. Yipee!
We have one month til November which is in when our lease is up. I am excited to take that last step and be out!
Rory and I have been very busy being parents of two but we are so happy. We spend every waking moment with our babies. We are driving to California July 07, 2012. We are staying in a resort with a kitchen area. We are also taking the kiddos to Disney Land. We are very excited!
I have been working out for going on six months now, and the results are amazing. I have a six pack! I am so proud of my self! I have always wanted a toned tummy, but finally realized wanting gets me no where, working does! I worked my butt of for it :)
Off to get the kids to bed. I will write later with pics hopefully!
Blaire is now eating solid foods. So far, she has eaten peas and green beans. She does very well on both. She is learning to sit up now. She is a chatter box as well. Talking all morning and night. She can roll both ways. She is growing way to fast. She loves brother and cant help but smile when she sees him, same with daddy. She is weaned off her binky and can put her self to sleep as well. She loves holding her feet up and knawing on her hands.
Last week we bought the babies a puppy. She is now 9 weeks old and has done great on potty training. She is a standard Poodle. A cream colored one. She is so pretty. She follows Logan every where.
We finally found a house. It is in Riverton. It is perfect, it is over 3,000 sq. feet. Brand new. Gated community. We are excited. We are 90% sure we got it. We also got approved for no down payment, so that $10,000 we saved for a down payment can stay in savings. Yipee!
We have one month til November which is in when our lease is up. I am excited to take that last step and be out!
Rory and I have been very busy being parents of two but we are so happy. We spend every waking moment with our babies. We are driving to California July 07, 2012. We are staying in a resort with a kitchen area. We are also taking the kiddos to Disney Land. We are very excited!
I have been working out for going on six months now, and the results are amazing. I have a six pack! I am so proud of my self! I have always wanted a toned tummy, but finally realized wanting gets me no where, working does! I worked my butt of for it :)
Off to get the kids to bed. I will write later with pics hopefully!
Saturday, September 15, 2012
Ok so I guess it has been forever since I have actually updated. Being a mommy to two babies really sucks allll free time. But I like it that way. These two keep me busy. And happy. Very happy. Blaire is going on five months. Still no teeth. Sitting on her own for a while before tipping over. Talking a lot, just like mommy. Biggest smiles when daddy talks to her. No more binkies. Started on rice cereal laughs at her brothers. Sweetest little girl.
Logan is 29 mOnths. I can't believe how much he talks. About everything! I love it. He is a big singer too. He makes songs about anything. Eats really good sometimes. But that's sorta rare. Obsessed with giving sister kisses and loves holding her. Does great at potty training for a week or so than decides he likes diapers Better. That's ok though. He knows most colors and can choose letters out that I ask. He is my little champ.
I am now at 109 and my abs are coming in great. I have a full on four pack and six pack has started showing through. I work out every night unless I am to drained.
Rory is doing great. He is so smart and has so many ideas.
I'll come update later phone is about to die!
Logan is 29 mOnths. I can't believe how much he talks. About everything! I love it. He is a big singer too. He makes songs about anything. Eats really good sometimes. But that's sorta rare. Obsessed with giving sister kisses and loves holding her. Does great at potty training for a week or so than decides he likes diapers Better. That's ok though. He knows most colors and can choose letters out that I ask. He is my little champ.
I am now at 109 and my abs are coming in great. I have a full on four pack and six pack has started showing through. I work out every night unless I am to drained.
Rory is doing great. He is so smart and has so many ideas.
I'll come update later phone is about to die!
Friday, June 22, 2012
There's nothing quite like seeing the guy you had to sneak around to date, the guy you fell completely in love with the moment your eyes met, the guy who once had an emo haircut and drove around an old geo with an incredibly loud muffler, the guy who texted you every morning and night and called you every day, and the guy that makes you happier than life, become a father. The last two years I met a side of Rory I didn't know. The side that chased a laughing Logan around the house, the side who woke up in the middle of the night and changed diapers because I was too tired from breastfeeding them all night, the side who kissed owwies better and gave piggy back ride, the side that encouraged me to keep going through two very hard, medicine free labors, the side with so much love to give. He has been such an amazing father to my babies, it is something that means so much to me. I hope our babies know one day how lucky they truly are to have him. He amazes me with his patience and love towards our two sweet kids. He is the best dad out there and I could not ask for anything more of him. I love you Rory, Happy Fathers Day!
Blaire is almost six weeks! What the! Where did the time go? Call me crazy, but I think she is also cutting teeth! Logan got his first two when he hit 12 weeks, but I am pretty sure she is getting hers now. She is such a sweet girl. She has been dealing with thrush the last four weeks which is pretty painful for both of us, but she has been such a trooper. She has such a beautiful smile and gorgeous blue eyes with the perfect mixture of red and brown hair. I just love our little girl. She is such a blessing.
Logan has been the best little buddy! He loves his sister! So much, that he never lets her sleep :) He loves holding her and kissing her. He is also such a great helper. Since having Blaire, he has also grown up so much! He talks in sentences and it is just so weird! He is always asking, Where did daddy go Or mommy or grampa. He loves the Iphone as well. He no longer sleeps with us, which is sorta bitter sweet. I miss my cuddles! He recognizes where we are when we are driving. The moment we enter my moms neighborhood, he yells "Home!!!!" It is the sweetest thing. He loves going on bike rides with dad and he loves riding on the lawn mower with grampa!
I have entered my fourth week of working out 5 days a week, let me tell you the results are amazing! I am almost 6 weeks postpartum and no one would ever tell. I am 2 pounds away from 115 and fit into all of my clothes. I wont post the before picture, but I will of a recent one. My abs are coming through. I dont want a full six pack, but some nice toning. I am so excited and I have grown to love working out. It has become a part of my life style. It isnt a option, but something that just belongs in my day, three times a day. Some days are hard and I have to remind my self that it gets me closer to getting the results I want, and as soon as I finish a work out it is an immediate sense of accomplishment.
Rory turns 24 on monday. So crazy! He loves his job being an electricians apprentice. Life is just very amazing.
Blaire is almost six weeks! What the! Where did the time go? Call me crazy, but I think she is also cutting teeth! Logan got his first two when he hit 12 weeks, but I am pretty sure she is getting hers now. She is such a sweet girl. She has been dealing with thrush the last four weeks which is pretty painful for both of us, but she has been such a trooper. She has such a beautiful smile and gorgeous blue eyes with the perfect mixture of red and brown hair. I just love our little girl. She is such a blessing.
Logan has been the best little buddy! He loves his sister! So much, that he never lets her sleep :) He loves holding her and kissing her. He is also such a great helper. Since having Blaire, he has also grown up so much! He talks in sentences and it is just so weird! He is always asking, Where did daddy go Or mommy or grampa. He loves the Iphone as well. He no longer sleeps with us, which is sorta bitter sweet. I miss my cuddles! He recognizes where we are when we are driving. The moment we enter my moms neighborhood, he yells "Home!!!!" It is the sweetest thing. He loves going on bike rides with dad and he loves riding on the lawn mower with grampa!
I have entered my fourth week of working out 5 days a week, let me tell you the results are amazing! I am almost 6 weeks postpartum and no one would ever tell. I am 2 pounds away from 115 and fit into all of my clothes. I wont post the before picture, but I will of a recent one. My abs are coming through. I dont want a full six pack, but some nice toning. I am so excited and I have grown to love working out. It has become a part of my life style. It isnt a option, but something that just belongs in my day, three times a day. Some days are hard and I have to remind my self that it gets me closer to getting the results I want, and as soon as I finish a work out it is an immediate sense of accomplishment.
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