Saturday, July 19, 2008
Sunday, July 13, 2008
she's her daddy's girl and her momma's world
if you can tell me who sings that song... you win a prize.
I finally found the little usb hook up for my memory card, so I finally have pictures!
Let's see what's been going on.
4th of July - fun! We went to Lee District Park for a few minutes... ate... it started POURING down rain! But... we got out for a little bit! We came home, Riley went to bed, and we made funnel cakes! It was so fun! We were gonna go meet Katie down in D.C., but it just didn't happen.
Next day... took Riley to visit my grandmother! We had a lot of fun. It was a fast visit since Maw-Maw had to go visit Paw-Paw in the nursing home. Soon (if he isn't already) he'll be home again. So, we'll go back to visit them the next time we all are up for a weekend. After we got back, Riley took a nap and then we headed downtown with my parents. Riley got to go to the Folklife Festival in D.C. . That was a lot of fun!
Sunday was back to Lynchburg and back to real life. It's bitter sweet. I LOVE working at camp and LOVE being around family. But I missed my Lynchburg friends... and I missed Ryan like CRAZY. At least Ryan came up on Friday morning, so we weren't apart TOO long.
We were supposed to head to Ohio this Wednesday... but we've had to cancel those plans. Gas is just too ridiculous. I'm SO disappointed! I was so excited for Riley to spend time with that side of the family! She hasn't met a lot of Ryan's family... and hasn't seen any of them since EASTER! That's so long for a little one! So hopefully in September, we'll be able to make a trip up. Even if it is just Riley and I... she needs to visit her family.
Thursday afternoon, Mandie and her family came to town. That was a lot of fun! We spent thursday evening with them. Went to dinner and then hung out at the hotel. It's so wonderful when we have family visit! Riley and I spent the day with the boys and with Mandie and her family. We went swimming and then to lunch and then to the park. Riley got about 30 minutes in naps ALL day! EEK! My child normally gets 4 HOURS! in naps during the day! Luckily, she was super happy and smiley. She had a tough first part of the night (just overtired and restless) but slept GREAT from about midnight on!
We've had a nice, relaxing, fun weekend. I've got the week off from watching the boys. Should be relaxing. I think I'll be watching a sweet little baby (she was born June 2) a couple of days this week. I'm so excited! I'll get my baby fix... and then I get to send her home to her parents while I sleep all night!
P.S.... update... that stupid tooth is still right there. Still not through the stupid gum.
P.S.S.... I added 2 new sets to the etsy shop this weekend. The link is on the side.
4th of July. She looks so happy. NOT.
On the Mall downtown.
Riley and Ryan in front of the Washington Monument.
"OMG Dad! Did you see that lady's outfit!? She thinks we're still in 1979!"
"Um mom. I'm trying to get on your message board."
I finally found the little usb hook up for my memory card, so I finally have pictures!
Let's see what's been going on.
4th of July - fun! We went to Lee District Park for a few minutes... ate... it started POURING down rain! But... we got out for a little bit! We came home, Riley went to bed, and we made funnel cakes! It was so fun! We were gonna go meet Katie down in D.C., but it just didn't happen.
Next day... took Riley to visit my grandmother! We had a lot of fun. It was a fast visit since Maw-Maw had to go visit Paw-Paw in the nursing home. Soon (if he isn't already) he'll be home again. So, we'll go back to visit them the next time we all are up for a weekend. After we got back, Riley took a nap and then we headed downtown with my parents. Riley got to go to the Folklife Festival in D.C. . That was a lot of fun!
Sunday was back to Lynchburg and back to real life. It's bitter sweet. I LOVE working at camp and LOVE being around family. But I missed my Lynchburg friends... and I missed Ryan like CRAZY. At least Ryan came up on Friday morning, so we weren't apart TOO long.
We were supposed to head to Ohio this Wednesday... but we've had to cancel those plans. Gas is just too ridiculous. I'm SO disappointed! I was so excited for Riley to spend time with that side of the family! She hasn't met a lot of Ryan's family... and hasn't seen any of them since EASTER! That's so long for a little one! So hopefully in September, we'll be able to make a trip up. Even if it is just Riley and I... she needs to visit her family.
Thursday afternoon, Mandie and her family came to town. That was a lot of fun! We spent thursday evening with them. Went to dinner and then hung out at the hotel. It's so wonderful when we have family visit! Riley and I spent the day with the boys and with Mandie and her family. We went swimming and then to lunch and then to the park. Riley got about 30 minutes in naps ALL day! EEK! My child normally gets 4 HOURS! in naps during the day! Luckily, she was super happy and smiley. She had a tough first part of the night (just overtired and restless) but slept GREAT from about midnight on!
We've had a nice, relaxing, fun weekend. I've got the week off from watching the boys. Should be relaxing. I think I'll be watching a sweet little baby (she was born June 2) a couple of days this week. I'm so excited! I'll get my baby fix... and then I get to send her home to her parents while I sleep all night!
P.S.... update... that stupid tooth is still right there. Still not through the stupid gum.
P.S.S.... I added 2 new sets to the etsy shop this weekend. The link is on the side.
Crawling around at Noni & PawPaw's
4th of July. She looks so happy. NOT.
Check out her crossed feet. She was trying to sit like a lady.
On the metro heading to D.C.... She was making everyone smile. She was having a good time!
On the Mall downtown.
Riley and Ryan in front of the Washington Monument.
"OMG Dad! Did you see that lady's outfit!? She thinks we're still in 1979!"
"Um mom. I'm trying to get on your message board."
Wednesday, July 2, 2008
hiiiii
First things first... I need everyone reading to pray for us. Nothing bad - don't worry. But God's answered this prayer before and I need Him to answer it again.
Now...
Let's see. Riley and I traveled up w/ my mom on Sunday to no.va. It was a LONG drive. We left about 3 hrs late and it took us about 4 hrs to get up here! UGH! Luckily after we had dinner in Charlottesville, Riley was content. She slept most of the way... got in around 11, she ate and went to bed. Had to be up early for camp the next day... and Monday night Riley went to bed at 6:30!! She slept straight through until 6:30 the next day!
Riley has been a CHAMP sleeping this week! I'm so proud of her! She likes camp... and likes having her own personal babysitter! One of the volunteers has been playing with her all day while I "work"... it is nice to have a little break, but it is excellent that I can pop in on her whenever I want. I still get to go feed her and then lay her down for her nap a couple of hrs later. It's an ideal situation. A job I love w/ having Riley just steps away!
Camp is going well. I miss it. Some aspects, I don't... but for the most part, I do! I don't know what always draws me back to it. I miss Ryan like cuh-razy! Only 2 more sleeps! After this, I'm going to sleep and it'll make the day come faster! I think he is missing his girls... but is probably enjoying his freedom and the silence. lol
Omnicef seems to be doing the trick at keeping another ear infection at bay... so that is good. Caused a NASTY diaper rash. Poor baby. But I applied a bit of Boudreaux's Butt Paste and it is clearing up nicely! I think the zyrtec is starting to kick in... her congestion is getting a LOT better! So things on that front are looking promising.
now... on to pictures...
mmmm phones
mom thinks it's funny to stick my hair up
love those gold fish graham crackers!
"OMG!!! DID YOU SEE THAT!"
"mom... is that a boy in the bath tub w/ me?"
Now...
Let's see. Riley and I traveled up w/ my mom on Sunday to no.va. It was a LONG drive. We left about 3 hrs late and it took us about 4 hrs to get up here! UGH! Luckily after we had dinner in Charlottesville, Riley was content. She slept most of the way... got in around 11, she ate and went to bed. Had to be up early for camp the next day... and Monday night Riley went to bed at 6:30!! She slept straight through until 6:30 the next day!
Riley has been a CHAMP sleeping this week! I'm so proud of her! She likes camp... and likes having her own personal babysitter! One of the volunteers has been playing with her all day while I "work"... it is nice to have a little break, but it is excellent that I can pop in on her whenever I want. I still get to go feed her and then lay her down for her nap a couple of hrs later. It's an ideal situation. A job I love w/ having Riley just steps away!
Camp is going well. I miss it. Some aspects, I don't... but for the most part, I do! I don't know what always draws me back to it. I miss Ryan like cuh-razy! Only 2 more sleeps! After this, I'm going to sleep and it'll make the day come faster! I think he is missing his girls... but is probably enjoying his freedom and the silence. lol
Omnicef seems to be doing the trick at keeping another ear infection at bay... so that is good. Caused a NASTY diaper rash. Poor baby. But I applied a bit of Boudreaux's Butt Paste and it is clearing up nicely! I think the zyrtec is starting to kick in... her congestion is getting a LOT better! So things on that front are looking promising.
now... on to pictures...
mmmm phones
mom thinks it's funny to stick my hair up
love those gold fish graham crackers!
"OMG!!! DID YOU SEE THAT!"
"mom... is that a boy in the bath tub w/ me?"
Friday, June 27, 2008
8 months old!!
Can you believe that the Rooster is 8 months old already??? 4 months until the big ONE! So exciting. I can't believe that she is growing so fast!
As of today, she is up to 14lbs 14oz. 5th %ile, but still growing nicely! Yes... she got weighed today because we went to the pedi AGAIN. Within 24 hrs of being off of the last anti-biotic, she started tugging at her ears again. I thought maybe it was a habit and then today, she was very congested and it was so beautifully colored. Pedi is GREAT! She said her ears look ok NOW but that this is the same pattern as usual and within a week it usually turns in to an ear infection. So, she went ahead and gave her a prescription. We are also starting on some Zyrtec because it seems that the chronic congestion is allergies. If we could get rid of the congestion, we could get rid of the ear infections. So we will see!
Last weekend was a big weekend! I went to a baby shower (by myself! WOOO freedom) on Saturday. Sunday we went to TRBC for church in the a.m.... when Riley was playing in the nursery, she pulled herself up on something and fell on the mat. Silly girl. That's the problem with her new tricks. She's a bit over-confident in herself. Thinking she can do all sorts of tricks her little body isn't ready for. Sunday night we went to the ConVerge cookout. Riley had a little puppy to play with. He is SUPER cute.
Next week is another big week! Riley and I are traveling up to stay at my parents for the week. During that week, we are going to be working at the summer camp that I used to work at. It should be fun and interesting. Hopefully Rooster does ok with that!
The out takes...
"um mom. Are you done taking pictures yet?"
"mom!!! PLEASE stop!!!" (don't mind the blurriness. I think the crying is hilarious"
"mom. I refuse to smile for your lame attempts at taking my picture"
This is what I found when she was *supposed* to be napping. She said "happy 8 months to me, I'm learning how to pull up in my crib. I refuse to sit myself down, though! Suckers!"
Hi Dilenger... it's nice to see a puppy that is my size. Want a kiss?
Let me just go ahead and grab you in the face... will you bite me ? (he did not... surprisingly)
As of today, she is up to 14lbs 14oz. 5th %ile, but still growing nicely! Yes... she got weighed today because we went to the pedi AGAIN. Within 24 hrs of being off of the last anti-biotic, she started tugging at her ears again. I thought maybe it was a habit and then today, she was very congested and it was so beautifully colored. Pedi is GREAT! She said her ears look ok NOW but that this is the same pattern as usual and within a week it usually turns in to an ear infection. So, she went ahead and gave her a prescription. We are also starting on some Zyrtec because it seems that the chronic congestion is allergies. If we could get rid of the congestion, we could get rid of the ear infections. So we will see!
Last weekend was a big weekend! I went to a baby shower (by myself! WOOO freedom) on Saturday. Sunday we went to TRBC for church in the a.m.... when Riley was playing in the nursery, she pulled herself up on something and fell on the mat. Silly girl. That's the problem with her new tricks. She's a bit over-confident in herself. Thinking she can do all sorts of tricks her little body isn't ready for. Sunday night we went to the ConVerge cookout. Riley had a little puppy to play with. He is SUPER cute.
Next week is another big week! Riley and I are traveling up to stay at my parents for the week. During that week, we are going to be working at the summer camp that I used to work at. It should be fun and interesting. Hopefully Rooster does ok with that!
I'm 8 months old!!!
The out takes...
"um mom. Are you done taking pictures yet?"
"mom!!! PLEASE stop!!!" (don't mind the blurriness. I think the crying is hilarious"
"mom. I refuse to smile for your lame attempts at taking my picture"
This is what I found when she was *supposed* to be napping. She said "happy 8 months to me, I'm learning how to pull up in my crib. I refuse to sit myself down, though! Suckers!"
Hi Dilenger... it's nice to see a puppy that is my size. Want a kiss?
Let me just go ahead and grab you in the face... will you bite me ? (he did not... surprisingly)
Monday, June 23, 2008
Fun with Trent and Justin!
So I'm babysitting the boys again this summer... these are the same boys I watched last summer. The younger of the 2 was the ring bearer in our wedding. Riley LOVES them... and they love her. It's pretty cute!
Here are some pictures of the 3 of them in the 'baby fort' that they built for her last week.
The boys with Riley
Justin and Riley
Riley trying to bust out of the fort
Here are some pictures of the 3 of them in the 'baby fort' that they built for her last week.
The boys with Riley
Justin and Riley
Riley trying to bust out of the fort
Sunday, June 22, 2008
So proud of myself!
So I had a baby shower to go to yesterday and I wanted to get a practical gift, but also a personal/sentimental gift. The couple doesn't know if they are having a boy or girl, so I couldn't do some hairbows with a gift. Because seriously - everyone may think she is having a girl, but what if she's not? Well bows are beyond pointless for a boy. So I decided I'd go for a blanket and some burp cloths. When I was at JoAnns, there were lots of cute little green/yellow fabrics. But none of those popped out... plus, I'm sure they have PLENTY of light green and yellow things. So I went a different route!
Here is the blanket I made... I'll have to get another picture of the burp cloths (I made some this afternoon to take to her... I only had 2 finished for yesterday) and post those later. I also decided to add these blankets to my etsy site.
Front
back
Here is the blanket I made... I'll have to get another picture of the burp cloths (I made some this afternoon to take to her... I only had 2 finished for yesterday) and post those later. I also decided to add these blankets to my etsy site.
Front
back
Wednesday, June 18, 2008
BUSTED!!
2 posts in 1 day!!
So this morning, we woke up to some music coming over the monitor... again. This has happened once before and (lucky for us) Riley forgot how she did it. Well, she remembered... she's found the crib soother. So at nap time, I heard some laughing and squealing when I should've heard silence. So I went to take a peek... this is what I found!
She was smiling as big as she could... so proud of herself!
So this morning, we woke up to some music coming over the monitor... again. This has happened once before and (lucky for us) Riley forgot how she did it. Well, she remembered... she's found the crib soother. So at nap time, I heard some laughing and squealing when I should've heard silence. So I went to take a peek... this is what I found!
She was smiling as big as she could... so proud of herself!
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