Lily has her first little illness with a fever.
I'm a tad bit under the weather myself but plugging along to snuggle with my baby bug.
Will update soon.
Love to all!
9/27/2009
9/12/2009
It's a Girl Thing
I come from a very small family, on my mom's side.
I'm an only child and my mom has only one sister.
Their mother, my sweet, beautiful Nana, was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 61 years old. She was treated and had a single mastectomy.
She was a survivor.
My equally as sweet and even more beautiful Aunt Jerry was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 62 years old. She, too, was treated appropriately.
She IS a survivor.
My GORGEOUS, little, soon-to-be-some-age-over-60 mom has not been diagnosed with breast cancer, thankfully. However, she does have some areas that have required frequent follow up.
As for me, at 30 years old I was referred for my first mammogram because the doctor felt "something" and wanted some more information. Luckily all is well.
All is well right now.
Cancer is potentially a reality for me.
As it may be for Lily and any future daughters of mine.
I hope it doesn't have to be.
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is an extraordinary organization supporting education and research for breast cancer. Aunt Jerry embraced her diagnosis and has put her focus on helping others. She is the sponsorship chair for the 15th annual Colorado Springs Race for the Cure which is today. Please watch the video from the link below (it's in the upper right hand corner of the article.) Aunt Jerry is the good looking lady interviewed at the end!
I'm an only child and my mom has only one sister.
Their mother, my sweet, beautiful Nana, was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 61 years old. She was treated and had a single mastectomy.
She was a survivor.
My equally as sweet and even more beautiful Aunt Jerry was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was 62 years old. She, too, was treated appropriately.
She IS a survivor.
My GORGEOUS, little, soon-to-be-some-age-over-60 mom has not been diagnosed with breast cancer, thankfully. However, she does have some areas that have required frequent follow up.
As for me, at 30 years old I was referred for my first mammogram because the doctor felt "something" and wanted some more information. Luckily all is well.
All is well right now.
Cancer is potentially a reality for me.
As it may be for Lily and any future daughters of mine.
I hope it doesn't have to be.
The Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure is an extraordinary organization supporting education and research for breast cancer. Aunt Jerry embraced her diagnosis and has put her focus on helping others. She is the sponsorship chair for the 15th annual Colorado Springs Race for the Cure which is today. Please watch the video from the link below (it's in the upper right hand corner of the article.) Aunt Jerry is the good looking lady interviewed at the end!
Congratulations, Aunt Jerry! You have done a wonderful thing and that organization is better now because of you. Lily and I thank you!
Annual Apple Day
I love the children.
I looove the little children.
I loooove the po' little children.
I LOOOOOVE the po' little sick children!
This is part of the initiation for first time counselors at Camp Sunshine in the summertime. But not only does Camp provide two of the "best weeks of the year," they also provide year round programs. One of these programs is for the really little kids at the apple orchard. It always falls on the Saturday after Labor Day weekend which was today!
The kids get to learn about cows, milk a cow, take a carriage ride, sit on a bull, watch pig races, terrorize animals in a petting farm, eat lunch and pick apples. This is the third year in a row that Deb and I have volunteered and we look forward to it each year.
Of course when you do things year after year, you sort of develop annual traditions. In our case, it's a particular photo op. In fact, it's become so popular, we made the Camp Sunshine yearbook last year!
Does it get any sweeter?
Pesky little goat trying to eat my pants
Cute baby cow who actually licked me!
And here it is, folks....
I looove the little children.
I loooove the po' little children.
I LOOOOOVE the po' little sick children!
This is part of the initiation for first time counselors at Camp Sunshine in the summertime. But not only does Camp provide two of the "best weeks of the year," they also provide year round programs. One of these programs is for the really little kids at the apple orchard. It always falls on the Saturday after Labor Day weekend which was today!
The kids get to learn about cows, milk a cow, take a carriage ride, sit on a bull, watch pig races, terrorize animals in a petting farm, eat lunch and pick apples. This is the third year in a row that Deb and I have volunteered and we look forward to it each year.
Of course when you do things year after year, you sort of develop annual traditions. In our case, it's a particular photo op. In fact, it's become so popular, we made the Camp Sunshine yearbook last year!
Does it get any sweeter?
Pesky little goat trying to eat my pants
Cute baby cow who actually licked me!
And here it is, folks....
Prepare yourselves.....
Deb, me and The Apple
We received a thank you video from Camp Sunshine this week that went out to
volunteers, board member and some recent donors.
9/11/2009
Eight Months
How quickly time goes by...
I've had more fun these last 8 months than I ever imagined possible. Each day brings something new whether it's a sweet look, a silly smile or a never performed baby trick.
Lily is the epitome of joy and happiness.
"I still think I'm gorgeous! Kiss kiss."
She's able to put herself into a seated position from laying down/trying to crawl
But sometimes it's still easier to just roll around
I've had more fun these last 8 months than I ever imagined possible. Each day brings something new whether it's a sweet look, a silly smile or a never performed baby trick.
Lily is the epitome of joy and happiness.
She refuses to takes naps at the babysitter's
so she has a hard time staying awake during dinner.
Celebrating her 8 month birthday with some lasagna.
"Why am I always a mess, Momma?"
"I still think I'm gorgeous! Kiss kiss."
She's able to put herself into a seated position from laying down/trying to crawl
She's putting it all together!!!
Uh oh!
But sometimes it's still easier to just roll around
9/01/2009
8/29/2009
Just For Fun
Some fun things Lily is doing these days:
~kisses (makes fish lips and kissing sound)
~waves hello and goodbye (in Spanish, too! She's truly brilliant!)
~rolling, rolling, rolling only because she gets frustrated that she can't quite crawl yet
~growing her FOURTH tooth already! (all bottom eaters)
~eating more of a variety of foods
~no longer using the baby bathtub
Things I'm learning:
~feeding Lily prunes at night is perfect timing for results as John is trying to get ready for work the next morning
~"sleeping in" is no longer an option (except when Nana visits!)
~Bear likes baby food, Cheerios and sweet potato puffs
~sippy cups can leak
~baby screams are not sweet or quiet
~sucking a thumb can make everything feel better
She really likes to practice standing these days
"Um, mom, can you help me out here?"
8/27/2009
Blogger 101
Thanks to a friend's recommendation, I went back to class and figured things out.
It's amazing what a click in the wrong place can cause.
Thompson Towne is back in business!
More to follow....
It's amazing what a click in the wrong place can cause.
Thompson Towne is back in business!
More to follow....
8/25/2009
Last Night as "Po' Folk"
John received a phone call from me today stating that horrible phrase:
"I have good news and I have bad news. Which do you want first?"
In true form, he didn't care.
Good news!
Lily's third tooth is popping through right next to the first two on the bottom gum and I didn't knock it out when I was holding her as I tripped over the computer cord! Phew! That was a close one.
Bad news.
I broke the computer.
This is all I see now.
I suppose we're stuck guessing where the cursor clicks for a while since we can't really go out and buy a new one tonight.
Or can we....
Well, yes. I think today could be the day.
We WILL win the Mega Millions lottery and I can buy a new computer for everyone!!!
(Again, practicing the whole positive thinking thing.)
"I have good news and I have bad news. Which do you want first?"
In true form, he didn't care.
Good news!
Lily's third tooth is popping through right next to the first two on the bottom gum and I didn't knock it out when I was holding her as I tripped over the computer cord! Phew! That was a close one.
Bad news.
I broke the computer.
This is all I see now.
I suppose we're stuck guessing where the cursor clicks for a while since we can't really go out and buy a new one tonight.
Or can we....
Well, yes. I think today could be the day.
We WILL win the Mega Millions lottery and I can buy a new computer for everyone!!!
(Again, practicing the whole positive thinking thing.)
8/20/2009
Three Word Thursday
So I've come across some blogs that have postings on Wednesdays titled, "Wordless Wednesday." Well, today is my "Three Word Thursday." I'm considering starting up a "Two Fer Tuesdays" also.
Anyhow, I don't know exactly what's going on with my blog these days but things aren't working as perfectly as they normally do. I can tell you with 100% certainty that this is not user error (like my mom trying to figure out the nav system or dvd in her new, fancy car).
I'm not able to see the photos like I usually do to add captions.
I'm not able to change my font.
I think I may have uploaded two of the same pictures. (Sneak preview of Two Fer Tuesdays perhaps?)
Mom, Elmo and Missy Moo came to visit us last weekend with big boy Jake. We all had a great time! Best of all, mom cleaned my house!!! In fact, it STILL feels clean. I can't remember the last time I was able to accomplish that feat. THANKS, MOM!!!
Now that I've explained everything....What are my three words for this Thursday?
Blog ain't right.
Anyhow, I don't know exactly what's going on with my blog these days but things aren't working as perfectly as they normally do. I can tell you with 100% certainty that this is not user error (like my mom trying to figure out the nav system or dvd in her new, fancy car).
I'm not able to see the photos like I usually do to add captions.
I'm not able to change my font.
I think I may have uploaded two of the same pictures. (Sneak preview of Two Fer Tuesdays perhaps?)
Mom, Elmo and Missy Moo came to visit us last weekend with big boy Jake. We all had a great time! Best of all, mom cleaned my house!!! In fact, it STILL feels clean. I can't remember the last time I was able to accomplish that feat. THANKS, MOM!!!
Now that I've explained everything....What are my three words for this Thursday?
Blog ain't right.
8/11/2009
Lily Left Eye
Sure. The only things Lily gets from me are my eyes.
And their problems.
I remember being a "kid" (teens-20s) and my dear, sweet mother saying to me, "I can tell when you've been up to no good. Your left eye gives it away every time." Lily will unfortunately have the same problem.
Oh! And "You look just like your father when you do that!" (Lily will probably hear that a few times in her life, as well.)
Not to forget my favorite (as she's vacuuming my room at 7am on a Sunday), "You play, you pay." (I will try not to use this one but I can't make any promises.)
But back to the issue at hand....
Lily has had a problem with her left eye since she was about 2 months old. She has a clogged tear duct which makes her eye run a lot more than normal. She'll have tears out of the one eye while she's smiling or just sitting being the perfect baby that she is.
It's getting worse. Yellow drainage, crustier and stickier in the mornings, etc. You'll notice in the pictures below what I like to refer to as the crusty corner.
We are starting eye drops today and will make an appointment to see a pediatric ophthalmologist just as soon as we can.
Event was run by teens for other kids to come out and play
Johnny out on the court doing what he does best!
I take that back....this is what he does best these days.
And being silly
Casey is one of the event organizers and is my fave teenager.
And their problems.
I remember being a "kid" (teens-20s) and my dear, sweet mother saying to me, "I can tell when you've been up to no good. Your left eye gives it away every time." Lily will unfortunately have the same problem.
Oh! And "You look just like your father when you do that!" (Lily will probably hear that a few times in her life, as well.)
Not to forget my favorite (as she's vacuuming my room at 7am on a Sunday), "You play, you pay." (I will try not to use this one but I can't make any promises.)
But back to the issue at hand....
Lily has had a problem with her left eye since she was about 2 months old. She has a clogged tear duct which makes her eye run a lot more than normal. She'll have tears out of the one eye while she's smiling or just sitting being the perfect baby that she is.
It's getting worse. Yellow drainage, crustier and stickier in the mornings, etc. You'll notice in the pictures below what I like to refer to as the crusty corner.
We are starting eye drops today and will make an appointment to see a pediatric ophthalmologist just as soon as we can.
At a little charity tennis day benefiting the
Aflac Cancer Center and Blood Disorders Service
(where I work)
Event was run by teens for other kids to come out and play
Johnny out on the court doing what he does best!
I take that back....this is what he does best these days.
And being silly
Casey is one of the event organizers and is my fave teenager.
I hope Lily turns out half as wonderful as she is!
Lily and Bear playing well together and sharing toys.
Blue eyes galore!!!
Poor eye
Lily and Bear playing well together and sharing toys.
Blue eyes galore!!!
Poor eye
8/05/2009
There's a first time for everything....
Hi! This is Lily! My mom said this was a post about all my firsts that I'm doing these days so I thought I would also go above and beyond and write my first post. I know, I know. Quite an exceptional child.
My mom is a moron.
My dad is funny.
And I have complete control of everyone.
Except Bear. Nobody has control over that four legged loud mouth.
So!
I've worn my first pair of shoes. (They taste good, too.)
I've tried a bunch of different new foods. I like sweet potatoes the best. I'm starting to like some fruit but it's definitely not my fave. Green beans are good. Peas are bad.
I have a new, red stroller that I love and it makes mommy happy because it's very easy to use.
Daddy bought me my first high chair. It's very pretty as you will see below. (See? I control that man.)
I had my first hair cut! Mom couldn't stand my mullet any longer so she brought out the shears and I stayed VERY still (because you never know with her) and no more mullet! I still have the comb over which we will continue to discuss.
Crawling is close! I've started to scoot a little bit but I can't seem to get myself around by myself other than the usual rolling over and over and over. It would be so much more efficient (and a good work out for these thunder thighs) to just move my legs and arms together. I'll get it soon. Sometimes this head of mine gets a little heavy and I have to drop down to rest.
Mommy has taken a lot of video of me that I wanted to put on my post. BUT, as I mentioned before, mom is a moron. She didn't upload them correctly so now they're in no-man's land and cannot be shared. Ugh.
Must I do EVERYTHING around here?
Anyway, the jest of them is:
I ate sweet potato puffs for the first time and have a hard time putting them in my mouth.
I tried to drink out of my new sippy cup for the first time but nothing to drink comes out of the handle or the bottom of it and I can't reach it when I throw it on the floor.
Then I've decided that I like to suck my thumb after every bite of food. (Hey! You would, too, if you were forced to eat peas. Mommy says her thumb probably tastes better than those yucky things, too.)
My mom is a moron.
My dad is funny.
And I have complete control of everyone.
Except Bear. Nobody has control over that four legged loud mouth.
So!
I've worn my first pair of shoes. (They taste good, too.)
I've tried a bunch of different new foods. I like sweet potatoes the best. I'm starting to like some fruit but it's definitely not my fave. Green beans are good. Peas are bad.
I have a new, red stroller that I love and it makes mommy happy because it's very easy to use.
Daddy bought me my first high chair. It's very pretty as you will see below. (See? I control that man.)
I had my first hair cut! Mom couldn't stand my mullet any longer so she brought out the shears and I stayed VERY still (because you never know with her) and no more mullet! I still have the comb over which we will continue to discuss.
Crawling is close! I've started to scoot a little bit but I can't seem to get myself around by myself other than the usual rolling over and over and over. It would be so much more efficient (and a good work out for these thunder thighs) to just move my legs and arms together. I'll get it soon. Sometimes this head of mine gets a little heavy and I have to drop down to rest.
Mommy has taken a lot of video of me that I wanted to put on my post. BUT, as I mentioned before, mom is a moron. She didn't upload them correctly so now they're in no-man's land and cannot be shared. Ugh.
Must I do EVERYTHING around here?
Anyway, the jest of them is:
I ate sweet potato puffs for the first time and have a hard time putting them in my mouth.
I tried to drink out of my new sippy cup for the first time but nothing to drink comes out of the handle or the bottom of it and I can't reach it when I throw it on the floor.
Then I've decided that I like to suck my thumb after every bite of food. (Hey! You would, too, if you were forced to eat peas. Mommy says her thumb probably tastes better than those yucky things, too.)
8/03/2009
Mommy Maintenance
Blog having issues.
Or is it the blogger is having issues?
Either way.....will return soon.
Or is it the blogger is having issues?
Either way.....will return soon.
7/23/2009
6 Months, plus a little
Just before we left for our Texas trip, Lily had her 6 month check up at her doctor's office. I've already reviewed what she's currently doing and what she's capable of right now, but I failed to report her stats.
Weight: 16 lbs, 9 oz (60th %ile)
Height: 27 in (90th %ile)
Head circumference: 44 cm (95th %ile)
Again, a tall but skinny baby with a head that takes some extra kisses to cover.
Here's some logic for you....
People say Lily looks like John.
John has been told in the past that he looks like Brett Favre.
Brett Favre is a football star who has bobblehead dolls out there with his likeness.
Therefore, Lily looks like a Brett Favre bobblehead?
She was also put on a new meal plan that involves more scheduled feedings with solids.
Breakfast: bottle with a bowl of cereal
Snack: bottle
Lunch: veggie and fruit
Snack: bottle
Dinner: veggie with another bowl of cereal
Bedtime: bottle
This all sounds wonderful but what "if" she doesn't like the cereal? And what "if" she throws things off and really needs another bottle between snack and lunchtime? What about when she "might" have an aversion to fruits? And who's to say she won't ever throw a complete temper tantrum at dinner demanding a bottle? When she's done with the emotional outburst and wears herself out into a slumber with a thumb in her mouth and carrots on her cheeks, am I supposed to wake her up to finish eating? (I mean, "if" she falls asleep while eating.)
These are all of course hypothetical situations. Not that my perfect child would ever have any issues.
I'm just sayin'.
Weight: 16 lbs, 9 oz (60th %ile)
Height: 27 in (90th %ile)
Head circumference: 44 cm (95th %ile)
Again, a tall but skinny baby with a head that takes some extra kisses to cover.
Here's some logic for you....
People say Lily looks like John.
John has been told in the past that he looks like Brett Favre.
Brett Favre is a football star who has bobblehead dolls out there with his likeness.
Therefore, Lily looks like a Brett Favre bobblehead?
She was also put on a new meal plan that involves more scheduled feedings with solids.
Breakfast: bottle with a bowl of cereal
Snack: bottle
Lunch: veggie and fruit
Snack: bottle
Dinner: veggie with another bowl of cereal
Bedtime: bottle
This all sounds wonderful but what "if" she doesn't like the cereal? And what "if" she throws things off and really needs another bottle between snack and lunchtime? What about when she "might" have an aversion to fruits? And who's to say she won't ever throw a complete temper tantrum at dinner demanding a bottle? When she's done with the emotional outburst and wears herself out into a slumber with a thumb in her mouth and carrots on her cheeks, am I supposed to wake her up to finish eating? (I mean, "if" she falls asleep while eating.)
These are all of course hypothetical situations. Not that my perfect child would ever have any issues.
I'm just sayin'.
7/21/2009
Texas Tot
Lily and I ventured to Houston, Texas to spend a week with my mom, et al and had a wonderful time! Why we went in July is beyond me, but we survived the heat and humidity unscathed. The first plane flight was a little......how should I say.....rough. Last row, full plane, crying, dirty diaper.....it couldn't have been any better! However, it was good to get a taste of what it could be like because the flight home was P-E-R-F-E-C-T. This portion of the trip entailed an empty seat, the realization there's a changing table in the bathroom, sleep and previously prepared bottles. It was a breeze!
Lily has grown so much and it was plainly evident this week. She is able to sit up on her own very well now and when she topples over (as long as it's not on a very hard surface, Nana) she just rolls and rolls and rolls. She's eating well and has grasped the concept of how to eat from a spoon instead of blowing in it. It's incredibly easy to make her smile and laugh which makes things that much more fun and entertaining. SHE'S SO LOVABLE!!!!
Sitting up and playing with Jake
"Fall down. Go boom. Jake won't let me back up!"
Nana and Lily at the Stones' pool party
We're really moms??? When did this whole grown-up thing start?
Lily having fun in the pool
Maybe we should have eaten BEFORE getting in the pool. What a mess!
Aunt Wendy
Meeting Uncle J.R. for the first time
Loving on Aunt Betsy
Not sure why because it really hurt all parts of my body, but Betsy and I slipped and slid.....not very well.
Missy Moo and Lily Bug
E.T. baby
Night out for some adult time.
Lily has grown so much and it was plainly evident this week. She is able to sit up on her own very well now and when she topples over (as long as it's not on a very hard surface, Nana) she just rolls and rolls and rolls. She's eating well and has grasped the concept of how to eat from a spoon instead of blowing in it. It's incredibly easy to make her smile and laugh which makes things that much more fun and entertaining. SHE'S SO LOVABLE!!!!
Plane ride #1 once Lily finally fell asleep for a whole 20 minutes.
Sitting up and playing with Jake
"Fall down. Go boom. Jake won't let me back up!"
Nana and Lily at the Stones' pool party
Grandma shot
Gigi w/ Jack & Hayes, Nana w/ Lily and LaLa w/ Charlie
We're really moms??? When did this whole grown-up thing start?
Erin, me and Ashlee
Lily having fun in the pool
Maybe we should have eaten BEFORE getting in the pool. What a mess!
Aunt Wendy
Meeting Uncle J.R. for the first time
Loving on Aunt Betsy
Not sure why because it really hurt all parts of my body, but Betsy and I slipped and slid.....not very well.
Missy Moo and Lily Bug
E.T. baby
Night out for some adult time.Rachel, Fran, me and Ashlee
Sure wished Rebecca was there but we managed to get a grandmother photo at the Murases' home
Mama Lynn w/ Brady
Nana w/ Lily
Lala w/ Charlie
First sink bath
Meeting some of the Yo-Yo's for lunch
Catching up with Erin and Aaron before leaving
Lily with Papa and Nana
What a difference a seat makes
Pooped little girl
Meeting some of the Yo-Yo's for lunch
Catching up with Erin and Aaron before leaving
Lily with Papa and Nana
We were in Houston during the 40th anniversary of the lunar landing!
Happy anniversary, Papa! We're very proud of you!
What a difference a seat makes
Pooped little girl
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