Showing posts with label The girls. Show all posts
Showing posts with label The girls. Show all posts
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Valentine's Day
Tuesday was a busy day! Teagan's party was a morning party with donuts! I thought parents were invited, but none were in there when I dropped her off late, so I didn't stay.
Sidenote: I had found the big girls' shirts at Target. So when I was perusing Old Navy's clearance section and found a Hello Kitty Valentine's shirt, I snatched it up "speedy quick" (as Junie B. Jones says). You can tell what we've been reading lately!
Anywho, of all my three children, Temp has been my drooliest!!
So come 1:00, it was time to go to Presley's Valentine's party. Did I mention I'm the room mom? I don't know what it says about me, but I stress out over the most...tivial/mundane things in life. Like a kindergarten party. Really, self? We did a fun little craft, had sundae's, and then the kids opened their valentine's. It was a success!
So after everyone was back home, I snapped a few pictures of the girls in their valentine's day shirts. This is about all I got!
Love this one!
Sidenote: I had found the big girls' shirts at Target. So when I was perusing Old Navy's clearance section and found a Hello Kitty Valentine's shirt, I snatched it up "speedy quick" (as Junie B. Jones says). You can tell what we've been reading lately!
Anywho, of all my three children, Temp has been my drooliest!!
So come 1:00, it was time to go to Presley's Valentine's party. Did I mention I'm the room mom? I don't know what it says about me, but I stress out over the most...tivial/mundane things in life. Like a kindergarten party. Really, self? We did a fun little craft, had sundae's, and then the kids opened their valentine's. It was a success!
So after everyone was back home, I snapped a few pictures of the girls in their valentine's day shirts. This is about all I got!
Love this one!
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Tempy
Temple is 3.5 months. Oh my goodness. She couldn't be a better baby. She is so go-with-the-flow. I can generally lay her down awake when she's tired and she'll go to sleep. Not always, but for the most part.
I'll admit, she hasn't had much tummy time (or any) but today I laid her on her tummy and she rolled over to her back almost immediately. She's not a big fan of the tummy time though. She does like her swing and bouncy seat, so she spends some good time there.
Anywho, this was yesterday when I put real clothes on her! (Thanks again, Carole for the cute dress!) I find it hard to dress her in anything but pajamas because I just feel like she's uncomfortable! But look how cute!
Honey got us these cute shoes!! Thanks, Honey! We've been sporting them all over town!
Wasn't long before big sisters wanted in on the action! The more the merrier!
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
Halloween
Halloween was a crazy time of year with Temple just being born. This was when we went to Scare on the Square the weekend before Halloween. I'm so glad we did because Teagan ended up falling asleep on Halloween night and literally did not want to wake up to go trick or treating.
Presley wanted to be Stephanie from Lazy Town. Her costume was pieced together and that wig she HAD to have really pushed my postpartum hormones to the limit (or over the limit, depending on who you ask!). Teagan was Strawberry Shortcake and Madden was batman!
Later that night we went to Aunt Shelly's Halloween party. Kenzie, Manuel, and Batman joined us. Manuel and Price went as a Senior and Senorita. Usually Price and my go to costume. But apparently, I've been replaced! Yikes!
I forgot to take a picture of Temp until I got home. But she was dressed in costume too!
So here's Madden and Presley trick or treating on Halloween. Temple and Teagan were at home asleep! :( But big sisterwas forced to gladly shared her candy the next day!
Notice how we had more costume issues... We worked together to piece this costume together from the playroom. Next year, I'm going to insist she pick a costume from a bag from the store like Teagan did, even though hers was WAY over priced, it was worth it not to have to go through all the costume issues....
The pumpkin carving contest was fun this year!
From left to right: Price's ET , Jacqueline's 'gun to the head' , Poppa's face , Presley and my face, Heath's witch, and Shelly's baseball player.
And the winner goes to....
It really turned out cool! He got the idea from TMZ, but free handed it himself!
Presley wanted to be Stephanie from Lazy Town. Her costume was pieced together and that wig she HAD to have really pushed my postpartum hormones to the limit (or over the limit, depending on who you ask!). Teagan was Strawberry Shortcake and Madden was batman!
Later that night we went to Aunt Shelly's Halloween party. Kenzie, Manuel, and Batman joined us. Manuel and Price went as a Senior and Senorita. Usually Price and my go to costume. But apparently, I've been replaced! Yikes!
I forgot to take a picture of Temp until I got home. But she was dressed in costume too!
So here's Madden and Presley trick or treating on Halloween. Temple and Teagan were at home asleep! :( But big sister
Notice how we had more costume issues... We worked together to piece this costume together from the playroom. Next year, I'm going to insist she pick a costume from a bag from the store like Teagan did, even though hers was WAY over priced, it was worth it not to have to go through all the costume issues....
The pumpkin carving contest was fun this year!
From left to right: Price's ET , Jacqueline's 'gun to the head' , Poppa's face , Presley and my face, Heath's witch, and Shelly's baseball player.
And the winner goes to....
It really turned out cool! He got the idea from TMZ, but free handed it himself!
Tuesday, December 6, 2011
My three baby girls
I finally got all my pictures on one hard drive (backed up by another hard drive) and neatly organized and accessible. I even downloaded pictures from my little camera finally! I'm on a roll! (yeah right, but it's so nice to be able to check things off your to do list!) Ironic because this post has been a draft since December 6th.
I've been wanting to do this post for a while. Here's all my babies as babies.
Presley Anne ~2 weeks old
Teagan Astelle ~3 weeks
Temple Adeline ~2 weeks
Sunday, September 25, 2011
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
May I?
May I take a moment to document a pregnancy memory/complain?! Everyone has been asking how I'm feeling. Well pretty much like crap!!
I've been so weak and exhausted the last few months. And its only getting worse! I thought it was my iron at first. Had to supplement with the other two, so I started that early and got an A+ when that got checked. Then I thought it was my blood sugar, but passed my glucose tolerance test that I insisted I take even though I hadn't been spilling glucose or had a big weight gain between visits (my midwives screening criteria to even do the GTT).
Now I can barely stand for any period of time without feeling like I'm going to pass out. My legs get weak and I HAVE to sit! I can walk without feeling like that but I have no stamina. Evenings aren't as bad, but are rapidly becoming like the rest of the day. It makes me really feel for people who are chronically ill. And on that note I feel silly for complaining about anything when some pregnant moms are on bed rest their entire pregnancy. I do have a light at the end of the tunnel (in addition to lil Temp) and should feel better soon.
I'm trying one last thing to try to make these last 2+ weeks more pleasurable. B12 supplements. B12 deficiency can be another type of anemia. But I read that it can take up to 2 months to replenish and get rid of symptoms. So we'll see.
Another thing is at the last appointment with Tina, she said Temple is trying to go posterior. So she gave me some exercises to do and recommended going to the chiropractor to try to get her in a more favorable position. Then it all came back to me! Presley was posterior (came out face up instead of face down). Basically it just means a harder labor and delivery. Granted the third is bound to be easier. So they say!
This is the last time I'm planning on being pregnant and I'm trying to savor these last days. But on the same token, I'm so ready to meet this little sister. Price and I both think this is going to be our brown eyed girl!
We're eager to see how much she weighs. Price calls my big babies 'gargantu babies'. I'm aiming for the 8's but mentally preparing for the 9's and praying that it's not the 10's.
So anywho, if you're the praying type, please say a couple for us!
I've been so weak and exhausted the last few months. And its only getting worse! I thought it was my iron at first. Had to supplement with the other two, so I started that early and got an A+ when that got checked. Then I thought it was my blood sugar, but passed my glucose tolerance test that I insisted I take even though I hadn't been spilling glucose or had a big weight gain between visits (my midwives screening criteria to even do the GTT).
Now I can barely stand for any period of time without feeling like I'm going to pass out. My legs get weak and I HAVE to sit! I can walk without feeling like that but I have no stamina. Evenings aren't as bad, but are rapidly becoming like the rest of the day. It makes me really feel for people who are chronically ill. And on that note I feel silly for complaining about anything when some pregnant moms are on bed rest their entire pregnancy. I do have a light at the end of the tunnel (in addition to lil Temp) and should feel better soon.
I'm trying one last thing to try to make these last 2+ weeks more pleasurable. B12 supplements. B12 deficiency can be another type of anemia. But I read that it can take up to 2 months to replenish and get rid of symptoms. So we'll see.
Another thing is at the last appointment with Tina, she said Temple is trying to go posterior. So she gave me some exercises to do and recommended going to the chiropractor to try to get her in a more favorable position. Then it all came back to me! Presley was posterior (came out face up instead of face down). Basically it just means a harder labor and delivery. Granted the third is bound to be easier. So they say!
This is the last time I'm planning on being pregnant and I'm trying to savor these last days. But on the same token, I'm so ready to meet this little sister. Price and I both think this is going to be our brown eyed girl!
We're eager to see how much she weighs. Price calls my big babies 'gargantu babies'. I'm aiming for the 8's but mentally preparing for the 9's and praying that it's not the 10's.
So anywho, if you're the praying type, please say a couple for us!
At a glance
We sponge rolled Presley's hair for school. Can't wait to do it again! Pretty much one step away from Toddlers and Tiaras! (Do y'all watch that? Oh my!!!)
Teagan and I took a stroll one morning in our new (to us) stroller. Hand me down from my SIL. I'm not used to strollers that roll that easy. Had to learn the hard way to always use the brake. Sorry Weegie!
Saturday was busy, long but fun! We went to a fair here in town, then to a birthday party, then Octoberfest, and then met Price's fam at Kobe steaks. It was a long day and I thought I was going into labor at one point.
Dad was designated rider. This so got us in the mood for the state fair!!
Warning: if you have claustrophobia, look away. I had to look away! This was some attraction the girls had to ride!
Last but not least, my belly is hanging out of everything! I was JUST hanging around the house in this, but my clothes options are dwindling. I've only bought one Target shirt, borrowed some, and reused a lot! Thank you hoarding gene!
Speaking of hoarding, I've been hard at work washing baby clothes and getting things organized (not my strong suit). For now, we've brought the changing table in our room and are using a chest of drawers that was already in here. Still need to get the baby bed set up or bring the cradle back from storage. I also have a pack and play we could use. We haven't decided. Price installed another clothes rod in the closet. So I have lots to hang and move around. With both the older girls we worked right up to the due date. I wonder if I were to finish early, if she would come early. At this rate she'll be two weeks late!
Teagan and I took a stroll one morning in our new (to us) stroller. Hand me down from my SIL. I'm not used to strollers that roll that easy. Had to learn the hard way to always use the brake. Sorry Weegie!
Saturday was busy, long but fun! We went to a fair here in town, then to a birthday party, then Octoberfest, and then met Price's fam at Kobe steaks. It was a long day and I thought I was going into labor at one point.
Dad was designated rider. This so got us in the mood for the state fair!!
Warning: if you have claustrophobia, look away. I had to look away! This was some attraction the girls had to ride!
Last but not least, my belly is hanging out of everything! I was JUST hanging around the house in this, but my clothes options are dwindling. I've only bought one Target shirt, borrowed some, and reused a lot! Thank you hoarding gene!
Speaking of hoarding, I've been hard at work washing baby clothes and getting things organized (not my strong suit). For now, we've brought the changing table in our room and are using a chest of drawers that was already in here. Still need to get the baby bed set up or bring the cradle back from storage. I also have a pack and play we could use. We haven't decided. Price installed another clothes rod in the closet. So I have lots to hang and move around. With both the older girls we worked right up to the due date. I wonder if I were to finish early, if she would come early. At this rate she'll be two weeks late!
Thursday, September 8, 2011
31 and 32
That's how old Price and I are now. Price being the elder. My birthday took place while I was on my blogging hiatus! So I thought I would fit it in strategically while telling about Price's birthday, which is today. But if I have to spell it all out like that, then that's not very strategic, huh?
Anywho! We went to Lone Star Park with my whole family. While I did not get a big group picture, here's what I did get! My family of four was representin' some independence day being it was July 3rd.
We were right on the glass and the kids spotted a snow cone stand outside right below us by the track. So in an effort to kill some time while we waited for the fireworks which didn't start until after dark, we ventured down there through the crowds and braved the stifling heat to get these munchkins some shaved ice.
That was the best shot I got! Fireworks were awesome! If you're ever looking for a great firework show you can watch from a cool seat, you can't get much better! Oh and to top it off, Price actually won some races and came home with over five hundred dollars!
So today was Price's birthday. He started it off taking his little big girl to preschool. He predicted a category 1 when we dropped her off, but she was such a big girl and walked right in without so much as a slight hesitation! We were so proud!
He then had to work. Boooo, and also thank you! After work, he wanted to take the girls fishing again. Something to do with some country song... Of course the girls were game!
Presley put this skirt on because she wanted to "match the birthday boy". She was very into fishing and really wanted to catch one. But it wasn't in the cards this time.
Teagan preferred throwing rocks, playing with the dirt, sticking her hands in the mud, and making a trip to the bathroom.
We left Mav at home this time, so I could help a little more, but I was like Teagan, and ADD'd out.
I wanted to do a family shadow shot, but could only recruit my fellow ADDer, Teagan.
So after dinner, bath, and bedtime, the highlight of his day was about to start - opening game of football season. And this is what I have to look forward to for 16 more weeks!
Price watching the game, with his laptop open to his fantasy football league so he can quickly pick up players, with his phone nearby so he can talk trash with his fellow leaguers.
Happy birthday, Babe! I love you lots!
Anywho! We went to Lone Star Park with my whole family. While I did not get a big group picture, here's what I did get! My family of four was representin' some independence day being it was July 3rd.
We were right on the glass and the kids spotted a snow cone stand outside right below us by the track. So in an effort to kill some time while we waited for the fireworks which didn't start until after dark, we ventured down there through the crowds and braved the stifling heat to get these munchkins some shaved ice.
That was the best shot I got! Fireworks were awesome! If you're ever looking for a great firework show you can watch from a cool seat, you can't get much better! Oh and to top it off, Price actually won some races and came home with over five hundred dollars!
So today was Price's birthday. He started it off taking his little big girl to preschool. He predicted a category 1 when we dropped her off, but she was such a big girl and walked right in without so much as a slight hesitation! We were so proud!
He then had to work. Boooo, and also thank you! After work, he wanted to take the girls fishing again. Something to do with some country song... Of course the girls were game!
Presley put this skirt on because she wanted to "match the birthday boy". She was very into fishing and really wanted to catch one. But it wasn't in the cards this time.
Teagan preferred throwing rocks, playing with the dirt, sticking her hands in the mud, and making a trip to the bathroom.
We left Mav at home this time, so I could help a little more, but I was like Teagan, and ADD'd out.
I wanted to do a family shadow shot, but could only recruit my fellow ADDer, Teagan.
So after dinner, bath, and bedtime, the highlight of his day was about to start - opening game of football season. And this is what I have to look forward to for 16 more weeks!
Price watching the game, with his laptop open to his fantasy football league so he can quickly pick up players, with his phone nearby so he can talk trash with his fellow leaguers.
Happy birthday, Babe! I love you lots!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
My little big girl
Here's some of what me and Weegs have been doing.
Playing. (She carried a full 12pack of diet coke from the kitchen to put under her grocery cart like we do at the grocery store.)
Puzzles.
A little park action. (She picked out her shirt, bow, and shoes this day.)
More puzzles.
Errands. (In Sister's car seat, of course!)
And even more puzzles!
One thing I haven't taken a picture of her doing is watching tv. She's weaning nicely. She gets a fix in the morning and another in the late afternoon.
Both girls have been horrible at getting in our bed in the wee hours every single night. Some nights before I've even fallen asleep. We've been letting them sleep with us on the weekends since P started kindergarten. They love to and I'm sure the reason we let them has to do with all the nostalgia I mentioned a few days ago. That's the only thing that makes good sense. Because four folks (and one big o' pregnancy pillow) in one bed sure the hell doesn't! Anyway, my point is this is how Teagan was sleeping the other morning when I got up.
In a pregnancy pillow cocoon!
She starts back to preschool tomorrow. Hopefully she'll do well with the drop off! That's the hardest part for her. Her teachers were awesome with her on Tuesday so I'm sure she'll be fine!
Playing. (She carried a full 12pack of diet coke from the kitchen to put under her grocery cart like we do at the grocery store.)
Puzzles.
A little park action. (She picked out her shirt, bow, and shoes this day.)
More puzzles.
Errands. (In Sister's car seat, of course!)
And even more puzzles!
One thing I haven't taken a picture of her doing is watching tv. She's weaning nicely. She gets a fix in the morning and another in the late afternoon.
Both girls have been horrible at getting in our bed in the wee hours every single night. Some nights before I've even fallen asleep. We've been letting them sleep with us on the weekends since P started kindergarten. They love to and I'm sure the reason we let them has to do with all the nostalgia I mentioned a few days ago. That's the only thing that makes good sense. Because four folks (and one big o' pregnancy pillow) in one bed sure the hell doesn't! Anyway, my point is this is how Teagan was sleeping the other morning when I got up.
In a pregnancy pillow cocoon!
She starts back to preschool tomorrow. Hopefully she'll do well with the drop off! That's the hardest part for her. Her teachers were awesome with her on Tuesday so I'm sure she'll be fine!
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