Saturday, May 28, 2011
Just when you think you aren't making a difference
As a mother I tend to be critical on my teaching styles. I always feel that I'm inpatient, not tolerant, frustrated too much and not loving enough. I especially feel like I need to be a better example to my girls about the gospel and showing them how much I love the Savior and that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is such an important aspect of my life. I'm sure this is due to the wonderful primary leaders, but tonight I saw Ava sitting on her couch 'reading' her Book of Mormon saying, "Jesus does this and Jesus loves that..." She went on to say lots of things that she has learned about Jesus. I am thankful that at a young age she is learning about someone who is special in my life.
Friday, May 27, 2011
Sisterly Love
I captured this moment the other day and this is an EVERY day occurrence. Ava tries to keep her toys away from Zoe, Zoe takes one and then Ava tells her 'that's not APPROPRIATE Zoe!!!!'
I love the sequence of photos because I know one day this will be hilarious to the girls.
Ava is so happy to be reading a book to all of her princess babies. She was showing them off for the camera.
Along comes Zoe, and she quickly grabbed a baby from under Ava's feet.
Ava's classic reaction to Zoe taking her toys. "Zoe this is NOT APPROPIATE!!"
I love the sequence of photos because I know one day this will be hilarious to the girls.
Ava is so happy to be reading a book to all of her princess babies. She was showing them off for the camera.
Along comes Zoe, and she quickly grabbed a baby from under Ava's feet.
Ava's classic reaction to Zoe taking her toys. "Zoe this is NOT APPROPIATE!!"
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Crazy, Busy, Life...
Time sure has flown since my last post. Ava is just about 3 1/2 and tells you how to behave or lets you know when you aren't. She is cautious about every little thing that she does and then she says she is scared to do anything. On mother's day I was pretty sad that she refused to go up with the rest of the children because she was terrified of the stage. She is a great little girl though. She tries to be Zoe's mommy and lets me know how to parent her quite often.
Zoe just turned 1 on the 4th and we had her birthday party at Glenn Otto Park. She had lots of family and friends to come celebrate with us. She is our daring little child. She goes around like no one's business and takes care of everything that she needs to. She screams to get her way, but then loves her big sister even when she hurts her. This morning Ava was in timeout and Zoe went up to her and patted her back and then attempted to give her a hug. It was pretty precious. They sure do love each other and I am glad that they are not only sisters, but are friends too.
David and I are still working and David is almost half way done with PSU. We are still hoping that summer of 2012 that he will be able to graduate. Even though he is still busy with school we are trying to do date nights. Our newest fun is playing Racquetball. I may stink at it but we have a good time. It takes me back to our H.S. days when he would take me in his big blue truck to play and we pretty much just flirted the whole time instead of playing the game...oh those were the days.
Zoe just turned 1 on the 4th and we had her birthday party at Glenn Otto Park. She had lots of family and friends to come celebrate with us. She is our daring little child. She goes around like no one's business and takes care of everything that she needs to. She screams to get her way, but then loves her big sister even when she hurts her. This morning Ava was in timeout and Zoe went up to her and patted her back and then attempted to give her a hug. It was pretty precious. They sure do love each other and I am glad that they are not only sisters, but are friends too.
David and I are still working and David is almost half way done with PSU. We are still hoping that summer of 2012 that he will be able to graduate. Even though he is still busy with school we are trying to do date nights. Our newest fun is playing Racquetball. I may stink at it but we have a good time. It takes me back to our H.S. days when he would take me in his big blue truck to play and we pretty much just flirted the whole time instead of playing the game...oh those were the days.
Monday, December 20, 2010
Recent Events
Wow! I can't believe it has been so long since I have posted on here. I think that its time for an update on our family.
These past few months have brought some great joy!
Ava is just about three and saying some funny things. My most favorite quote of hers right now is:
"I'm stressin' momma!!"
"Why are you stressin' Ava?"
"oh cuz of this rain!"
Ava is a small little gal with a lot of personality. She is spunky and outgoing. Much different than me. Personality wise she is more like David but I think she is even more outgoing than him. She really throws us for loops and keeps us on our toes. She is having fun these days with keeping up with Dora and trying to manage all her 15 or so baby dolls. We recently had her 3rd birthday party and all day she talked about her friends coming to her party and how she couldn't wait to eat cake!
For her party we had a small get together at the church with family and friends. The kids played a cinderella game and then got to decorate cupcakes while the adults mingled.
Little Zoe Sage is 7 and a half months now and I CANNOT believe it. I am seeing her persoanlity bloosem more each day and she is quite the momma's girl. Her new thing is trying to crawl into my lap, or even just crawl. She gets on all fours and then plops down quickly, but she is getting there. The other night I celebrated because she finally slept through the night. We seem to have children that are the lightest sleepers on earth and so any noise outside awakens them! Zoe is now eating more solids and screams till she is red in the face if she is not done eating. She weighs 17 pounds and is in the 75 percentile. I am amazed at how her and Ava are so much alike, yet so different. I am learning their individual needs and trying to parent accordingly.
David and I are not up to much more than last update. David will start the business program at PSU this winter and we are excited that we are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel in the next couple years!
We wish you all a Merry Christmas and Hope that life is treating all of you well!
These past few months have brought some great joy!
Ava is just about three and saying some funny things. My most favorite quote of hers right now is:
"I'm stressin' momma!!"
"Why are you stressin' Ava?"
"oh cuz of this rain!"
Ava is a small little gal with a lot of personality. She is spunky and outgoing. Much different than me. Personality wise she is more like David but I think she is even more outgoing than him. She really throws us for loops and keeps us on our toes. She is having fun these days with keeping up with Dora and trying to manage all her 15 or so baby dolls. We recently had her 3rd birthday party and all day she talked about her friends coming to her party and how she couldn't wait to eat cake!
For her party we had a small get together at the church with family and friends. The kids played a cinderella game and then got to decorate cupcakes while the adults mingled.
Little Zoe Sage is 7 and a half months now and I CANNOT believe it. I am seeing her persoanlity bloosem more each day and she is quite the momma's girl. Her new thing is trying to crawl into my lap, or even just crawl. She gets on all fours and then plops down quickly, but she is getting there. The other night I celebrated because she finally slept through the night. We seem to have children that are the lightest sleepers on earth and so any noise outside awakens them! Zoe is now eating more solids and screams till she is red in the face if she is not done eating. She weighs 17 pounds and is in the 75 percentile. I am amazed at how her and Ava are so much alike, yet so different. I am learning their individual needs and trying to parent accordingly.
David and I are not up to much more than last update. David will start the business program at PSU this winter and we are excited that we are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel in the next couple years!
We wish you all a Merry Christmas and Hope that life is treating all of you well!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
All about June
Wow I can't believe June is already over and we are into the month of July!
A few things to recap about the month were:
Zoe was blessed and it was a beautiful day. We celebrated Father's Day and had a great time together as a family! David was able to go fishing and we pretty much just have enjoyed family time and me being home from work for a little while.
Ava and Zoe are doing well. Zoe was 11 pounds at her last check-up and I wouldn't doubt that she is at least 13 pounds. She is growing strong and being a great little girl. We are trying to start a bedtime now and she is falling asleep on her own in her bed (for now)! She is sleeping from around 11 to 4 and then goes back to sleep till about 7. That is progress and I'm hoping within the next month or so she will sleep through the night! Let's cross our fingers.
David is continuing to be a wonderful husband and father. He is going to school and working a whole bunch too! I'm grateful for him and all his sacrifices!
I am busy with well, taking care of the girls. I really want to start sewing, if only i could find some time!
We are doing well and hope that all of you are too!!!
A few things to recap about the month were:
Zoe was blessed and it was a beautiful day. We celebrated Father's Day and had a great time together as a family! David was able to go fishing and we pretty much just have enjoyed family time and me being home from work for a little while.
Ava and Zoe are doing well. Zoe was 11 pounds at her last check-up and I wouldn't doubt that she is at least 13 pounds. She is growing strong and being a great little girl. We are trying to start a bedtime now and she is falling asleep on her own in her bed (for now)! She is sleeping from around 11 to 4 and then goes back to sleep till about 7. That is progress and I'm hoping within the next month or so she will sleep through the night! Let's cross our fingers.
David is continuing to be a wonderful husband and father. He is going to school and working a whole bunch too! I'm grateful for him and all his sacrifices!
I am busy with well, taking care of the girls. I really want to start sewing, if only i could find some time!
We are doing well and hope that all of you are too!!!
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Zoe's Blessing 6/13/2010
Zoe's blessing the day was just wonderful! We had lots of family and friends to help celebrate the special day for her. Gail (David's mom) made the dress and I think that she is so talented. It was a beautiful little dress.
That morning I made sure that we were up and moving by 6 am so that we could get to church by 8:30. I didn't want to me late! We made it on time which was amazing since we are usually late almost every Sunday these days.
We enjoyed church and David gave a wonderful blessing for his little girl. After church we headed over to David's parents and had a fabulous time eating and playing games. I think that it was one of the best days that we have had in a while. Glad it was a good one!
That morning I made sure that we were up and moving by 6 am so that we could get to church by 8:30. I didn't want to me late! We made it on time which was amazing since we are usually late almost every Sunday these days.
We enjoyed church and David gave a wonderful blessing for his little girl. After church we headed over to David's parents and had a fabulous time eating and playing games. I think that it was one of the best days that we have had in a while. Glad it was a good one!
Thursday, May 6, 2010
May 4, 2010
Zoe is finally here!
The Birth Story:
We went to see the doctor on Monday the 3rd and I was still dilated to a 1, but it looked more promising for me to have an easier labor. The doctor wanted us to go in that night and get all set up for the delivery in the morning. We rested and then at 3 am the pitocin was started. I started feeling contractions around 6 am and then my water was broke about 8:45. By 9 or so I could feel some pretty painful contractions and got the epidural. It was so nice to have after a 30 hour pain with Ava to only have a really bad 30 minutes was awesome!
I was so tired for some reason and slept most of the morning. At 2pm the nurse checked me and I was at a 6. Thirty minutes later she came back and I was ready to push. The doctor got to the room around 2:40 and got set up. 8 minutes later at 2:51 Zoe was born. She weighed in at 8 lbs 6 oz and 19 inches long. She has thick dark hair and an adorable button nose. She is almost identical to Ava, but they do have their own features and I'm sure in the next few weeks it will show more.
We are so lucky to have two beautiful healthy girls. It has been an adjustment to having two kids, but we are sure up to the challenge and are loving every moment of it.
The Birth Story:
We went to see the doctor on Monday the 3rd and I was still dilated to a 1, but it looked more promising for me to have an easier labor. The doctor wanted us to go in that night and get all set up for the delivery in the morning. We rested and then at 3 am the pitocin was started. I started feeling contractions around 6 am and then my water was broke about 8:45. By 9 or so I could feel some pretty painful contractions and got the epidural. It was so nice to have after a 30 hour pain with Ava to only have a really bad 30 minutes was awesome!
I was so tired for some reason and slept most of the morning. At 2pm the nurse checked me and I was at a 6. Thirty minutes later she came back and I was ready to push. The doctor got to the room around 2:40 and got set up. 8 minutes later at 2:51 Zoe was born. She weighed in at 8 lbs 6 oz and 19 inches long. She has thick dark hair and an adorable button nose. She is almost identical to Ava, but they do have their own features and I'm sure in the next few weeks it will show more.
We are so lucky to have two beautiful healthy girls. It has been an adjustment to having two kids, but we are sure up to the challenge and are loving every moment of it.
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