Tis the Season to be Jolly
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Sunday, December 27, 2009
Christmas 2009
Christmas morning finally came!! My parents drove in early that morning to see Dane do the Santa thing. They got to our house a little after 8:00, and to their surprise Dane was still asleep!!! I had closed the door to the room that had all the gifts in it just in case Dane woke up before they had gotten there. He is still too little to get the whole Santa thing this year, so he had no idea that he would wake up to lots of new toys. He will next year I bet. While we waited on the little man to wake up I fixed a coffee cake and an egg, cheese and sausage casserole.
I went in the room with the camera ready, and when they opened the door Dane went nuts!!!!! He saw the basketball goal, and immediately screamed with glee and ran and grabbed a ball that was under it and threw it in the basket!! It was the best reaction I could have ever asked for!
He was so excited, and then saw the truck and ran over to it while laughing and showing so much enthuasiam. He was a bit overwhelmed I think with all that was there. He didn't know what to play with first. He would get into the truck, then run to pick up something else. He saw his friend Handy Manny and immediately got excited and picked him up. It was so much fun watching him get so excited about his new toys!
He was all over the truck, climbing inside it, in the bed, under it etc. I think he liked it!!!!! He would get in the truck and want someone to push him. So, Granny did all over the house. She was cracking up because he was waving to pretend people and saying hi. He was having a blast.
Inside his stocking Santa left some fun things too. His favorite were the thomas the train choo choo bath toys. he opened a couple presents, and then it was time to eat breakfast. He did not want to leave his toys, so he played while we ate. He was just so excited, and so over stimulated!! :)
After a couple hours of him playing with what Santa brought we got ready for him to see Granny and Poppy's present to him. We already had it, so Kevin could put it together. So, it was all together in his play room covered up, so he wouldn't see it. Kevin and I went upstairs with the cameras ready, and Poppy brought Dane upstairs. Dane saw it and immediately knew what it was about half way up the stairs and began getting excited and saying CHOO CHOO! They got him a train table/set. There is one at Barnes and Nobles that Kevin takes him to quite often and he loves it, so I thought getting him would be something he could play with for years. Dane must have been pretty good this year to get all this neat stuff. Well, he did go through a lot this past year so he deserved every minute of it. I do have a small confession... as Dane was playing with his toys I realized that Santa maybe went a tad bit over board, so some of the presents he hadn't opened yet, I took and put away for his birthday presents. He didn't know to miss them, so it worked out since his birthday is in a month.
Once Dane was tired out, he went down for a nap and we had a BIG Christmas lunch. Then granny and Poppy went home to have a relaxing christmas evening. We had a great Christmas, and are so lucky to have so many blessings in our life!!
I went in the room with the camera ready, and when they opened the door Dane went nuts!!!!! He saw the basketball goal, and immediately screamed with glee and ran and grabbed a ball that was under it and threw it in the basket!! It was the best reaction I could have ever asked for!
He was so excited, and then saw the truck and ran over to it while laughing and showing so much enthuasiam. He was a bit overwhelmed I think with all that was there. He didn't know what to play with first. He would get into the truck, then run to pick up something else. He saw his friend Handy Manny and immediately got excited and picked him up. It was so much fun watching him get so excited about his new toys!
He was all over the truck, climbing inside it, in the bed, under it etc. I think he liked it!!!!! He would get in the truck and want someone to push him. So, Granny did all over the house. She was cracking up because he was waving to pretend people and saying hi. He was having a blast.
Inside his stocking Santa left some fun things too. His favorite were the thomas the train choo choo bath toys. he opened a couple presents, and then it was time to eat breakfast. He did not want to leave his toys, so he played while we ate. He was just so excited, and so over stimulated!! :)
After a couple hours of him playing with what Santa brought we got ready for him to see Granny and Poppy's present to him. We already had it, so Kevin could put it together. So, it was all together in his play room covered up, so he wouldn't see it. Kevin and I went upstairs with the cameras ready, and Poppy brought Dane upstairs. Dane saw it and immediately knew what it was about half way up the stairs and began getting excited and saying CHOO CHOO! They got him a train table/set. There is one at Barnes and Nobles that Kevin takes him to quite often and he loves it, so I thought getting him would be something he could play with for years. Dane must have been pretty good this year to get all this neat stuff. Well, he did go through a lot this past year so he deserved every minute of it. I do have a small confession... as Dane was playing with his toys I realized that Santa maybe went a tad bit over board, so some of the presents he hadn't opened yet, I took and put away for his birthday presents. He didn't know to miss them, so it worked out since his birthday is in a month.
Once Dane was tired out, he went down for a nap and we had a BIG Christmas lunch. Then granny and Poppy went home to have a relaxing christmas evening. We had a great Christmas, and are so lucky to have so many blessings in our life!!
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Christmas Cookies
We got back from Orange Christmas Eve evening, and got to work making Christmas cookies to leave for Santa. Dane got his second wind, and decided that he wasn't ready to go to bed quite yet so we let him stay up later than usual. He didn't quite get the whole concept about Christmas this year, and what was going to happen. We let him help us put the cookies on the cookie sheet, but he had no idea that we were making then to leave for Santa and that Santa would be leaving presents. He did understand about opening presents this year, but the whole idea about Santa was like talking to him in a different language. Anyway we were baking fools. Kevin and I had a good time listening to Christmas music, and baking cookies and then decorating the sugar ones. We baked for several hours.
Some things I did learn on this Christmas eve...
1. Santa only needs a couple cookies. Making 9 dozen is a bit overkill. It just seemed like the batter would never end.
2) decorating cookies with gel is a bad idea... icing is the way to go. This was my first time decorating cookies, so I didn't really know. But the gel is gross, sticky, and does not decorate well. Next year icing all the way.
3)having only 1 cookie sheet makes for a long night. we will be investing in a couple more cookie sheets soon.
4) i should keep my day job...baking is not my forte
We left the cookies out for Santa, put Dane to bed and then got the room all set up and ready for Christmas morning! I was excited to see Dane's reaction when he saw his new toys!
Some things I did learn on this Christmas eve...
1. Santa only needs a couple cookies. Making 9 dozen is a bit overkill. It just seemed like the batter would never end.
2) decorating cookies with gel is a bad idea... icing is the way to go. This was my first time decorating cookies, so I didn't really know. But the gel is gross, sticky, and does not decorate well. Next year icing all the way.
3)having only 1 cookie sheet makes for a long night. we will be investing in a couple more cookie sheets soon.
4) i should keep my day job...baking is not my forte
We left the cookies out for Santa, put Dane to bed and then got the room all set up and ready for Christmas morning! I was excited to see Dane's reaction when he saw his new toys!
Christmas Eve
We spent Christmas eve in Orange as well. My mom always cooks a big Christmas lunch and my sister and family come over so we can eat and do the gift thing. Mom always works so long and hard on the meal, and then we devour it in a matter of minutes. It was good mom! Then the kids open presents, and usually the rest of the day is spent relaxing.
Dane didn't get a nap, and so when it was time to start eating we looked and found Dane had passed out while watching tv. We didn't want to wake him up to move him to the bed, because chances of him staying asleep is slim to none. So, we left him there, and he slept for about an hour and half! Silly Goose!
David got a snuggie this year. It was suppose to be like a joke, but really I knew that secretly he would love it, and use it very often! Also, every year he gets a gift card from Academy. That's all he wants every year, which makes it easy, but also I find a tad bit boring. So, the last few years I have spiced it up with being creative with how he gets the gift card. I usually tend to go with something big that has happened to him in that year. The first year I hid it in a box with a fake snake. He is deathly afraid of snakes, and will nearly kill himself trying to get away from one. So, when I found that out I knew that I had to play a joke on him. Because David is the king of playing jokes. His reaction to the snake was by far so much better than I had thought it was going to be. At first he saw the tail of the snake, and thought it was a belt. And then when he turned the box around and saw the snake head he freaked out!!!!!!! freaked out is a total understatement with what he did! He threw the box up in the air, screaming at the top of his lungs like a little girl, and a few choice words came out as well. HILARIOUS!!! I nearly died. Last year he had a little accident with him falling out of a boat and getting stuck in quick sand, so I used that as his gift card idea. I got a container and had the gift card at the bottom and filled it with sand, and had a little man sitting in it. So, in order to get his gift he had to find it in the sand. On top of the container I had written At the bottom of this sand could have laid a big big man. funny. Then this year I went with him running for judge, so I made a ballot box, and had about 500 cards in it with Peck checked like people had voted. So, he had to find it in the votes!
So, that's how we do it. :)
We ended driving back to Houston Christmas eve night to wait on Santa. We had a gorgeous view driving back!! The sunset was amazing!
Dane didn't get a nap, and so when it was time to start eating we looked and found Dane had passed out while watching tv. We didn't want to wake him up to move him to the bed, because chances of him staying asleep is slim to none. So, we left him there, and he slept for about an hour and half! Silly Goose!
David got a snuggie this year. It was suppose to be like a joke, but really I knew that secretly he would love it, and use it very often! Also, every year he gets a gift card from Academy. That's all he wants every year, which makes it easy, but also I find a tad bit boring. So, the last few years I have spiced it up with being creative with how he gets the gift card. I usually tend to go with something big that has happened to him in that year. The first year I hid it in a box with a fake snake. He is deathly afraid of snakes, and will nearly kill himself trying to get away from one. So, when I found that out I knew that I had to play a joke on him. Because David is the king of playing jokes. His reaction to the snake was by far so much better than I had thought it was going to be. At first he saw the tail of the snake, and thought it was a belt. And then when he turned the box around and saw the snake head he freaked out!!!!!!! freaked out is a total understatement with what he did! He threw the box up in the air, screaming at the top of his lungs like a little girl, and a few choice words came out as well. HILARIOUS!!! I nearly died. Last year he had a little accident with him falling out of a boat and getting stuck in quick sand, so I used that as his gift card idea. I got a container and had the gift card at the bottom and filled it with sand, and had a little man sitting in it. So, in order to get his gift he had to find it in the sand. On top of the container I had written At the bottom of this sand could have laid a big big man. funny. Then this year I went with him running for judge, so I made a ballot box, and had about 500 cards in it with Peck checked like people had voted. So, he had to find it in the votes!
So, that's how we do it. :)
We ended driving back to Houston Christmas eve night to wait on Santa. We had a gorgeous view driving back!! The sunset was amazing!
64 years going strong!
I just want to give a shout out to my grandparents. On the 22nd of this month they celebrated their 64Th wedding anniversary!!!!! WOW!!! They are such an awesome couple, and I only hope that one day that my grand kids can say the same about me and Kevin.
I have never met a more loving and devoted couple who is so Christ like and who puts their family first. They have never met a stranger, and always make every person that has stepped into their home felt like part of the family. They are an inspiration and an example of what every married couple should hope to be.
I love you NANNAW and PAPPY!!!! Happy Anniversary!!!
Eve of Christmas Eve
We got home from New York on Monday evening and were pretty tired. Tuesday I had to get up early and go to work, and Dane had to go to physical therapy. While we were in New York the medication that Dane had to take for his ear infection caused him to throw up every time that he took it. So, after physical therapy Kevin took Dane back to the doctor to see about getting a different type. Well, we ended up finding out that Dane not only has an ear infection in both ears, but he had a mild case of bronchitis. Basically, he called it a wheezing bronchitis, and prescribed breathing treatments until it gets better. Dane seems to feel fine though, and this isn't slowing him down.
Wednesday, we packed up and headed to Orange for the Ellis side of my family's christmas. It is always pretty crazy when we get together. We had it at my grandparents house, and for the 1st time in several years my grandmother actually had a christmas tree. Well...with the help from my aunt. ha ha
My aunt Darla made gumbo which was delicious!! And everyone just sat around and chit chatted, and of course had lots of laughs. My uncle Dan and David are always going back and forth with each other, constantly playing jokes on one another, and scheming with each other about how they sneak out of family functions. Well, the joke was on David this time. Dan wasn't there yet, so David was getting a little ansy that his partner in crime hadn't come. Well, David started texting him to hurry up and get there. Well Dan was able to sneak in without David seeing him, and everyone knew he was in the kitchen behind David. They texted back and forth, and David would tell everyone what Dan would say, and it just turned into this hilarious shin dig. David was being all cocky, and then lo and behold Dan was there and heard everything. It is really hard to explain now that I'm trying to write about it! HAHAHa But, it was hilarious when Dan finally came around the corner, and David realized he was there! David got supicious when I was taking pictures of him, and at one point asked why I kept taking pictures. Everyone got a great laugh out of it. It made for a great night.
While we were there we decided to interview my grandfather, and video him telling about his life. It was awesome to do this. We learned so much about him as a child, an adult, how he met my grandmother etc. It will be a video that we can cherish for years.
We all had a great time. Dane was in a playful and silly mood and was being the ham of the party. We had fun taking pictures of everyone. We did a grandchild/great grandchild picture which only had about 1/4 of them in it. We had lots of people missing this year. Kevin and Patrick were jealous that they weren't in the grandchild picture so we did a spouse picture as well. haha The pictures of my mom with her sisters and nannaw and pappy cracked me up. We did some real ones then made them do a crazy picture. My pappy looks hilarious is one, and then my nannaw totally made me laugh out loud. She didn't know what to do, so she would just shrug her shoulders and then sigh. It was too funny, so she looks unhappy in it. SHe is just so cute! Anyway, we had a great time celebrating christmas with this side of my family! Lots of memories were made!
Wednesday, we packed up and headed to Orange for the Ellis side of my family's christmas. It is always pretty crazy when we get together. We had it at my grandparents house, and for the 1st time in several years my grandmother actually had a christmas tree. Well...with the help from my aunt. ha ha
My aunt Darla made gumbo which was delicious!! And everyone just sat around and chit chatted, and of course had lots of laughs. My uncle Dan and David are always going back and forth with each other, constantly playing jokes on one another, and scheming with each other about how they sneak out of family functions. Well, the joke was on David this time. Dan wasn't there yet, so David was getting a little ansy that his partner in crime hadn't come. Well, David started texting him to hurry up and get there. Well Dan was able to sneak in without David seeing him, and everyone knew he was in the kitchen behind David. They texted back and forth, and David would tell everyone what Dan would say, and it just turned into this hilarious shin dig. David was being all cocky, and then lo and behold Dan was there and heard everything. It is really hard to explain now that I'm trying to write about it! HAHAHa But, it was hilarious when Dan finally came around the corner, and David realized he was there! David got supicious when I was taking pictures of him, and at one point asked why I kept taking pictures. Everyone got a great laugh out of it. It made for a great night.
While we were there we decided to interview my grandfather, and video him telling about his life. It was awesome to do this. We learned so much about him as a child, an adult, how he met my grandmother etc. It will be a video that we can cherish for years.
We all had a great time. Dane was in a playful and silly mood and was being the ham of the party. We had fun taking pictures of everyone. We did a grandchild/great grandchild picture which only had about 1/4 of them in it. We had lots of people missing this year. Kevin and Patrick were jealous that they weren't in the grandchild picture so we did a spouse picture as well. haha The pictures of my mom with her sisters and nannaw and pappy cracked me up. We did some real ones then made them do a crazy picture. My pappy looks hilarious is one, and then my nannaw totally made me laugh out loud. She didn't know what to do, so she would just shrug her shoulders and then sigh. It was too funny, so she looks unhappy in it. SHe is just so cute! Anyway, we had a great time celebrating christmas with this side of my family! Lots of memories were made!
Friday, December 25, 2009
New York, New York Part III
Continuing on...
Sunday the 20th
Sunday morning we woke up and had our Christmas with Jackie and Barry. We had a big breakfast, and then opened presents. Barry gave Dane a dress up tool set first thing, and so Dane did not want to open any other presents. He loved wearing the tool belt and taking the tools in and out from the belt. He was so cute playing with the all the tools. He is such a boy already. He loves all boy stuff. It was a great gift from Grandpa! Dane loved it. So, we decided since Dane didn't seem interested in the other presents at that time we would just wait and let him open them later on.
Instead of playing in the snow in Kevin's parents yard we decided to go to a near by park, so maybe Dane would enjoy it more. He did seem to have a little more fun at times. He enjoyed sliding down the big slide with one of us, and we did get a few smiles out of him. But, we also got a couple tantrums as well. SIGH. He just didn't care for the snow this time around. I really think it had something to do with him not being able to move freely. Hopefully, once he is a little older he will love the snow as much as Kevin and I do.
We played for a while, and then headed back home to have our Christmas Lunch. It was delicious! Sunday was a relaxing day. After we had lunch we opened up more presents, and then headed down to the main square to go to some fun shops and to see Santa. Santa was in a cute little house, and people traveled from a couple hours away to see this particular Santa. This was the best Santa I have seen. He would sit and chat with the kids for as long as they wanted, sing to them, have them play with different decorations. He did every thing he knew to do to make the kids feel special, and comfortable. So, we waited outside for our turn, and Dane ran around having a good time. Then it was our turn to go in to see Santa. Hmm. I was hoping that since he has been saying HO HO HO for the past month that he would be ok with Santa. HA Um that would be a BIG FAT NEGATIVE!!! We tried putting Dane on his lap and he totally flipped out. He didn't want anything to do with him. So, Santa tried a few other things. Had me sit down by side him. Nope didn't work. Then had both Kevin and I sit by him and have Dane on Kevin's lap. No good. Then Santa said that he would get behind us so that Dane did not see him... TADA!!! We got a picture with Santa... well we ended up in the picture, but oh well! I thought this Santa was just so sweet for trying so hard. He knew that I really wanted a picture!
The boys were tired of me taking their picture, so they decided to be the funny guys that they are...
And some cool pics
After Santa we headed home to open up more presents. Dane was excited this time, and really liked his Curious George stuffed animal that grandma got for him. He is still carrying it around calling it baby, and gets really upset when you try to take it from him. He loves his George. He is in such a cute age right now. He can be so sweet and loving. I think he had a great time in New York!!!
Monday came and it was time to say goodbye and go back to Houston. We had a wonderful time in New York, and it was great to see Kevin's parents. The flight home was a bit rough. Our flight got delayed, and then we had a extended layover in Chicago with a toddler who was in desperate need of a nap. Dane ended up falling during the layover and bumped his head pretty good on the floor. So, we were ready to get home after the traveling experience we had coming home. But, I must say considering how long we were actually on the plane and in airports Dane did really well, and was a good traveler, and did excellent on our trip!! I'm so glad that we were able to go somewhere that had snow...really put you in the Christmas Spirit!
Sunday the 20th
Sunday morning we woke up and had our Christmas with Jackie and Barry. We had a big breakfast, and then opened presents. Barry gave Dane a dress up tool set first thing, and so Dane did not want to open any other presents. He loved wearing the tool belt and taking the tools in and out from the belt. He was so cute playing with the all the tools. He is such a boy already. He loves all boy stuff. It was a great gift from Grandpa! Dane loved it. So, we decided since Dane didn't seem interested in the other presents at that time we would just wait and let him open them later on.
Instead of playing in the snow in Kevin's parents yard we decided to go to a near by park, so maybe Dane would enjoy it more. He did seem to have a little more fun at times. He enjoyed sliding down the big slide with one of us, and we did get a few smiles out of him. But, we also got a couple tantrums as well. SIGH. He just didn't care for the snow this time around. I really think it had something to do with him not being able to move freely. Hopefully, once he is a little older he will love the snow as much as Kevin and I do.
We played for a while, and then headed back home to have our Christmas Lunch. It was delicious! Sunday was a relaxing day. After we had lunch we opened up more presents, and then headed down to the main square to go to some fun shops and to see Santa. Santa was in a cute little house, and people traveled from a couple hours away to see this particular Santa. This was the best Santa I have seen. He would sit and chat with the kids for as long as they wanted, sing to them, have them play with different decorations. He did every thing he knew to do to make the kids feel special, and comfortable. So, we waited outside for our turn, and Dane ran around having a good time. Then it was our turn to go in to see Santa. Hmm. I was hoping that since he has been saying HO HO HO for the past month that he would be ok with Santa. HA Um that would be a BIG FAT NEGATIVE!!! We tried putting Dane on his lap and he totally flipped out. He didn't want anything to do with him. So, Santa tried a few other things. Had me sit down by side him. Nope didn't work. Then had both Kevin and I sit by him and have Dane on Kevin's lap. No good. Then Santa said that he would get behind us so that Dane did not see him... TADA!!! We got a picture with Santa... well we ended up in the picture, but oh well! I thought this Santa was just so sweet for trying so hard. He knew that I really wanted a picture!
The boys were tired of me taking their picture, so they decided to be the funny guys that they are...
And some cool pics
After Santa we headed home to open up more presents. Dane was excited this time, and really liked his Curious George stuffed animal that grandma got for him. He is still carrying it around calling it baby, and gets really upset when you try to take it from him. He loves his George. He is in such a cute age right now. He can be so sweet and loving. I think he had a great time in New York!!!
Monday came and it was time to say goodbye and go back to Houston. We had a wonderful time in New York, and it was great to see Kevin's parents. The flight home was a bit rough. Our flight got delayed, and then we had a extended layover in Chicago with a toddler who was in desperate need of a nap. Dane ended up falling during the layover and bumped his head pretty good on the floor. So, we were ready to get home after the traveling experience we had coming home. But, I must say considering how long we were actually on the plane and in airports Dane did really well, and was a good traveler, and did excellent on our trip!! I'm so glad that we were able to go somewhere that had snow...really put you in the Christmas Spirit!
New York, New York Part II
Where were we??
Saturday the 19th
Saturday morning started off pretty similar to the day before. We got up and had breakfast, and then headed outside to attempt to play in the snow once again. Dane didn't like the snow anymore than he did the day before, and ONLY wanted to play in the tractor again. He was so cute in the tractor, would laugh and act silly. It may take some more time to get the little man adjusted to playing in the snow. Oh well. We still had fun, and I was camera happy as usual.
Then we headed out for a wine tour of the wineries that are on Keuka Lake. We visited Hunt, Dr. Frank's, Heron Hill, Ravine's and Mac Gregors. Dane did excellent while we were at the wineries. He was not able to get a nap this day, but was in a great mood the whole day. Most of the wineries offered free tastings, and would let you taste up to 5 wines. The views were beautiful from vineyards. We had a good time driving to different wineries, and also the scenery was really neat that we saw in between each one. We stopped for lunch in between at a cute little pub, and although the food took forever to get it was really good. Kevin FINALLY got his hot cider after 4 attempts. We went in a few of the cute shops that were next door to the restaurant. I was on a mission to find a New York christmas ornament, which never happened :( but the shops had some really cute stuff in it. Dane was being such the little ham at the restaurant and flirting with every one he made eye contact with. We ended up with 3 bottles of wine that we bought at the different wineries. Good Stuff.
The tasters
The non-tasters
Just some cute pictures of Dane running around the house being chased by his grandparents, and just having a good ol time...
Saturday the 19th
Saturday morning started off pretty similar to the day before. We got up and had breakfast, and then headed outside to attempt to play in the snow once again. Dane didn't like the snow anymore than he did the day before, and ONLY wanted to play in the tractor again. He was so cute in the tractor, would laugh and act silly. It may take some more time to get the little man adjusted to playing in the snow. Oh well. We still had fun, and I was camera happy as usual.
Then we headed out for a wine tour of the wineries that are on Keuka Lake. We visited Hunt, Dr. Frank's, Heron Hill, Ravine's and Mac Gregors. Dane did excellent while we were at the wineries. He was not able to get a nap this day, but was in a great mood the whole day. Most of the wineries offered free tastings, and would let you taste up to 5 wines. The views were beautiful from vineyards. We had a good time driving to different wineries, and also the scenery was really neat that we saw in between each one. We stopped for lunch in between at a cute little pub, and although the food took forever to get it was really good. Kevin FINALLY got his hot cider after 4 attempts. We went in a few of the cute shops that were next door to the restaurant. I was on a mission to find a New York christmas ornament, which never happened :( but the shops had some really cute stuff in it. Dane was being such the little ham at the restaurant and flirting with every one he made eye contact with. We ended up with 3 bottles of wine that we bought at the different wineries. Good Stuff.
The tasters
The non-tasters
Just some cute pictures of Dane running around the house being chased by his grandparents, and just having a good ol time...
New York, New York
Warning... This post is going to be long... and there may be an excessive amount of pictures. I may have to make this into several posts because of how much I want to put on here. We did a lot while we were in New York, and I uploaded 685 pictures to our computer from our trip!!! GASP! So... hmm where do I even start??
Lets start here...the night before we left (Wednesday the 16th)------
We ended up having to take Dane to the after hour clinic to get him checked out by a doctor. He had gotten sent home from daycare earlier that day because he was running a low grade fever, and by the time I got home from work he was not feeling well at all. So, we rushed to the doctor with fear that our trip was going to be a bust. The news wasn't great...double ear infection. But, the doctor thought it was still ok to fly. He gave us a prescription for a medication that was a step up from what he had just taken a couple weeks before for his previous ear infection, and also a prescription for Tylenol with codeine in case we needed it for the flight. Next we had to find a pharmacy that was still open at 10:00 at night. We were at the pharmacy forever, but finally got the prescription filled. Needless to say we went to bed very late that night, and had to wake up around 4:30 to leave for the airport.
Ok onto the flight... Thursday the 17th
We had an early flight that Thursday, and left in plenty of time to get there. However, the weather was pretty bad which meant that the people on the roads were going fairly slow. So, we were pushing it already to get to the airport on time. Once we got there and started unloading we realized real quick that we had more stuff than we did hands. It was rough carrying everything, along with Dane. Kevin had the car seat packed pretty high with stuff, while rolling suitcases. I had 2 back packs, camera bag, Dane on one hip, and also rolling a suitcase. It was tough. Well, we get inside and to our surprise it was PACKED!!!!!! I mean people everywhere, and LONG lines everywhere you looked. We got a little scared that we weren't going to make the flight. And on top of that Dane was in a CRANKY CRANKY mood, so that didn't help. As we are standing in line waiting to check in, and drop off our luggage they announced that anyone with children under the age of 2 could go to a much shorter line. Thank YOU Lord Jesus! So, we got out tickets and headed for the security line which was as long as Texas...kid you not, and I look at our boarding pass envelope and we have no boarding passes. We had the luggage claim tickets, but no boarding passes. Are you kidding me??? So, Dane and I stayed in the line, because it seriously wasn't moving and Kevin took off running to the other side of the airport...it is a good thing he is a runner, because it was a crucial moment! I'm not exaggerating. This whole catching the flight thing reminded me of the movie Home Alone. While I waited for Kevin my mom happened to call to see if we had left yet. I remember saying to her... Mom you need to pray, we are not going to make this flight (which would mean we would not make our 2nd connecting flight). Well the lady who checked us in noticed we did not have our passes and runs to find us, and so Kevin and her end up meeting in the middle verses him going all the way back to the front... sweet lady!!!
Security oh security...how I hate you. I know that their job is serious and should be taken that way...but come on. Sometimes I think they pick out the wrong people to investigate. I mean a toddler??? And telling them that you are going to miss your flight just makes them want to investigate you even more... they don't have sympathy for parents of toddlers who are completely stressing out that they aren't going to make it. Anyway, we spent an eternity trying to go through the metal detectors and taking off shoes, jackets, opening and closing bags and putting every thing back on. And then it was time to sprint to the gate. And I mean SPRINT!! Mind you we are still carrying a car seat, back packs, camera bags, carry on bags and oh yeah the most important luggage...the little man. Well we got to the gate just in time... Like pretty much when we sat in out seats we felt the plane starting to roll to take off. Dramatic enough for you?
Dane did exceptionally well considering how long we were on the plane. We "thought" we would travel for 3 1/2 hours to Baltimore, and then have a 30 minute layover and catch our connecting flight. Well, about an hour into the flight the pilot comes on the loud speaker and says we will be landing in Jacksonville Mississippi in about 20 minutes...the weather is great and yada yada yada. Confused, Kevin looks at the boarding pass and it doesn't say anything about Mississippi. i have to admit I had a small panic attack thinking that we had just gotten on the wrong plane. So, we called the flight attendant over to find out what the deal was. Surprise! We didn't have just 2 flights we had 3, but we would be on the same plane for 2 of those. It was considered a stop and go where we would land, people would get off and new people would get on and we would just sit on the plane and wait. Well this little adventure took about an hour to do. Dane remained calm, and we were able to keep him entertained during the duration of all the flights. He did not sleep at all while on the plane going to New York. He did good though, and only had a 5 minute period where he was not content in his chair. And the flight didn't seem to bother his ears at all...we didn't have to break out the codeine Tylenol at all on the trip! We finally arrived in Baltimore, and had just enough time to grab lunch and catch the next flight. Dane fell asleep the last 20 minutes of the flight going to Buffalo, New York so when it was time to get off we had to wake him...major meltdown occurred. Luckily an airport worker was driving a golf cart and gave us a ride to the baggage claim since it was obvious we had a lot to carry and was struggling with a mad toddler. Kevin's parents were at the baggage claim to greet us, and then the fun began!!!!
Do you see what is wrong with this picture?? Little man is wide awake...and the big man is out cold!
It took about an hour and a half to get from Buffalo to where Jackie and Barry live in Canandaigua, New York. By the the time we got there every one was exhausted. Jackie cooked us a great meal, and we just sat around and relaxed. They have an old electric train under their Christmas tree that was Kevin's grandfather's. It didn't take long for Dane to see it and fall in love with it! He learned real quick how to turn it on and off, and pretty much wanted to do it every second he got. We had to watch him like a hawk, because it had lots of electrical wires, and he would take the trains off the track, and would cause a short in it. But, he absolutely loved it!! CHOO CHOO CHOO CHOO....that is what we heard the entire time we were there.
Friday the 18th
We started off the day with a home cooked breakfast, and then getting all bundled up to play in the snow. I thought Dane was going to love playing in the snow, but for some reason or another he just wasn't all that into it. I'm not sure if it was because he wasn't able to move as freely in his snow suit and boots, or if it was just too cold, and he was uncomfortable or maybe standing in the snow just didn't feel right to him...not sure. But, Kevin and I loved it!! The weather was awesome, and the snow was so beautiful. At one point it got down to 8 degrees, but the cold weather really didn't bother me too much. As long as my head felt warm I felt fine! So our first attempt in the snow we just walked around, and tried to get Dane to have fun. He mainly wanted to be held or stand in the garage or the areas that didn't have much snow. He had a blast standing on the edge of the garage throwing snow, but when you would put him in the snow he would kind of freak out a little bit. But, then Grandpa came to the rescue and suggested that Dane play inside his tractor. Dane was in heaven for sure! He kept saying trac- tor trac- tor. Grandpa's tractor has a cab on it that is heated, so Dane was all about sitting in it and playing with the steering wheel.
After we played in the snow for a while Kevin, his dad and I got ready to go snow skiing. Jackie stayed home with Dane so we could have some fun by ourselves. It had been a couple years since the last time I went skiing, so I was a little nervous that I would remember how to do it. On the way to the ski resort we stopped at a small hot dog stand that Barry is a huge fan of. It is somewhat of a hole in the wall, but the dog was really good. You had a choice rather you wanted red or white meat, so Barry and I went with what we knew...red for sure. But, Kevin was feeling very brave and went with a white dog. He asked the an what kind of meat it was and the guy said he thinks it is pork. haha key word...thinks. Interesting tid bit that we discovered... finding hot cider in New York is near impossible. Kevin wanted hot cider and asked the hot dog man for some, but all they had was cold cider. We thought it was weird considering it was below 20 degrees there. We had several other moments where hot cider was not an option.
Anyway, we skiied the rest of the day. I mastered the ski lift. On my first ski trip experience I had some traumatic experiences with getting off the ski lift. It usually consisted of me nearly breaking my neck and getting all twisted in my skiis, while Kevin yelled at the ski lift guy to stop the lift. So, none of that happened this time. We got Barry to take a picture while getting off the ski lift. I cracked up when I saw the picture because you can tell that I am really concentrating on getting off without falling. Kevin and I had a system. He would sit on my left side, not sure why I liked the right side, but it worked so I stuck with it. And once we got close Kevin would yell at me to LEAN FORWARD, SKIIS UP over over and over until I was standing on the ground. Just a friendly reminder of what I needed to do. Sounds crazy, but I made him do it every time. So, you can see that my skiis are way up!! And his are where they are suppose to be. It may be one of those had to be there moments, but the picture made me smile. I actually did pretty decent while on the slopes. I only managed to fall one time, which happened to be a pretty hard fall. My fall caused Barry to fall when he was helping me get my skiis back on, and then his ski went shooting down a small hill that he ended up having to go get. Pretty funny sight. But, we had a great time on the slopes.
While we were on the ski lift we noticed a tree that had several bras hanging from it. yes you read that right. It was the weirdest thing. It was just one particular tree and it had every color bra decorating it. You will see it in the picture...it was hard to get a great picture of it because we were up pretty high. We asked one of the restaurant workers about it, and she didn't have a good reason why people did it other than just tradition. Don't worry I left with my bra still on!! ha
We were worn out once we got home, and pretty much crashed as soon as we laid down. The first full day was an awesome day in New York!! I had a great time, and lots of memories were made!!
Trip post to be continued... See I told you it was going to be long
Lets start here...the night before we left (Wednesday the 16th)------
We ended up having to take Dane to the after hour clinic to get him checked out by a doctor. He had gotten sent home from daycare earlier that day because he was running a low grade fever, and by the time I got home from work he was not feeling well at all. So, we rushed to the doctor with fear that our trip was going to be a bust. The news wasn't great...double ear infection. But, the doctor thought it was still ok to fly. He gave us a prescription for a medication that was a step up from what he had just taken a couple weeks before for his previous ear infection, and also a prescription for Tylenol with codeine in case we needed it for the flight. Next we had to find a pharmacy that was still open at 10:00 at night. We were at the pharmacy forever, but finally got the prescription filled. Needless to say we went to bed very late that night, and had to wake up around 4:30 to leave for the airport.
Ok onto the flight... Thursday the 17th
We had an early flight that Thursday, and left in plenty of time to get there. However, the weather was pretty bad which meant that the people on the roads were going fairly slow. So, we were pushing it already to get to the airport on time. Once we got there and started unloading we realized real quick that we had more stuff than we did hands. It was rough carrying everything, along with Dane. Kevin had the car seat packed pretty high with stuff, while rolling suitcases. I had 2 back packs, camera bag, Dane on one hip, and also rolling a suitcase. It was tough. Well, we get inside and to our surprise it was PACKED!!!!!! I mean people everywhere, and LONG lines everywhere you looked. We got a little scared that we weren't going to make the flight. And on top of that Dane was in a CRANKY CRANKY mood, so that didn't help. As we are standing in line waiting to check in, and drop off our luggage they announced that anyone with children under the age of 2 could go to a much shorter line. Thank YOU Lord Jesus! So, we got out tickets and headed for the security line which was as long as Texas...kid you not, and I look at our boarding pass envelope and we have no boarding passes. We had the luggage claim tickets, but no boarding passes. Are you kidding me??? So, Dane and I stayed in the line, because it seriously wasn't moving and Kevin took off running to the other side of the airport...it is a good thing he is a runner, because it was a crucial moment! I'm not exaggerating. This whole catching the flight thing reminded me of the movie Home Alone. While I waited for Kevin my mom happened to call to see if we had left yet. I remember saying to her... Mom you need to pray, we are not going to make this flight (which would mean we would not make our 2nd connecting flight). Well the lady who checked us in noticed we did not have our passes and runs to find us, and so Kevin and her end up meeting in the middle verses him going all the way back to the front... sweet lady!!!
Security oh security...how I hate you. I know that their job is serious and should be taken that way...but come on. Sometimes I think they pick out the wrong people to investigate. I mean a toddler??? And telling them that you are going to miss your flight just makes them want to investigate you even more... they don't have sympathy for parents of toddlers who are completely stressing out that they aren't going to make it. Anyway, we spent an eternity trying to go through the metal detectors and taking off shoes, jackets, opening and closing bags and putting every thing back on. And then it was time to sprint to the gate. And I mean SPRINT!! Mind you we are still carrying a car seat, back packs, camera bags, carry on bags and oh yeah the most important luggage...the little man. Well we got to the gate just in time... Like pretty much when we sat in out seats we felt the plane starting to roll to take off. Dramatic enough for you?
Dane did exceptionally well considering how long we were on the plane. We "thought" we would travel for 3 1/2 hours to Baltimore, and then have a 30 minute layover and catch our connecting flight. Well, about an hour into the flight the pilot comes on the loud speaker and says we will be landing in Jacksonville Mississippi in about 20 minutes...the weather is great and yada yada yada. Confused, Kevin looks at the boarding pass and it doesn't say anything about Mississippi. i have to admit I had a small panic attack thinking that we had just gotten on the wrong plane. So, we called the flight attendant over to find out what the deal was. Surprise! We didn't have just 2 flights we had 3, but we would be on the same plane for 2 of those. It was considered a stop and go where we would land, people would get off and new people would get on and we would just sit on the plane and wait. Well this little adventure took about an hour to do. Dane remained calm, and we were able to keep him entertained during the duration of all the flights. He did not sleep at all while on the plane going to New York. He did good though, and only had a 5 minute period where he was not content in his chair. And the flight didn't seem to bother his ears at all...we didn't have to break out the codeine Tylenol at all on the trip! We finally arrived in Baltimore, and had just enough time to grab lunch and catch the next flight. Dane fell asleep the last 20 minutes of the flight going to Buffalo, New York so when it was time to get off we had to wake him...major meltdown occurred. Luckily an airport worker was driving a golf cart and gave us a ride to the baggage claim since it was obvious we had a lot to carry and was struggling with a mad toddler. Kevin's parents were at the baggage claim to greet us, and then the fun began!!!!
Do you see what is wrong with this picture?? Little man is wide awake...and the big man is out cold!
It took about an hour and a half to get from Buffalo to where Jackie and Barry live in Canandaigua, New York. By the the time we got there every one was exhausted. Jackie cooked us a great meal, and we just sat around and relaxed. They have an old electric train under their Christmas tree that was Kevin's grandfather's. It didn't take long for Dane to see it and fall in love with it! He learned real quick how to turn it on and off, and pretty much wanted to do it every second he got. We had to watch him like a hawk, because it had lots of electrical wires, and he would take the trains off the track, and would cause a short in it. But, he absolutely loved it!! CHOO CHOO CHOO CHOO....that is what we heard the entire time we were there.
Friday the 18th
We started off the day with a home cooked breakfast, and then getting all bundled up to play in the snow. I thought Dane was going to love playing in the snow, but for some reason or another he just wasn't all that into it. I'm not sure if it was because he wasn't able to move as freely in his snow suit and boots, or if it was just too cold, and he was uncomfortable or maybe standing in the snow just didn't feel right to him...not sure. But, Kevin and I loved it!! The weather was awesome, and the snow was so beautiful. At one point it got down to 8 degrees, but the cold weather really didn't bother me too much. As long as my head felt warm I felt fine! So our first attempt in the snow we just walked around, and tried to get Dane to have fun. He mainly wanted to be held or stand in the garage or the areas that didn't have much snow. He had a blast standing on the edge of the garage throwing snow, but when you would put him in the snow he would kind of freak out a little bit. But, then Grandpa came to the rescue and suggested that Dane play inside his tractor. Dane was in heaven for sure! He kept saying trac- tor trac- tor. Grandpa's tractor has a cab on it that is heated, so Dane was all about sitting in it and playing with the steering wheel.
After we played in the snow for a while Kevin, his dad and I got ready to go snow skiing. Jackie stayed home with Dane so we could have some fun by ourselves. It had been a couple years since the last time I went skiing, so I was a little nervous that I would remember how to do it. On the way to the ski resort we stopped at a small hot dog stand that Barry is a huge fan of. It is somewhat of a hole in the wall, but the dog was really good. You had a choice rather you wanted red or white meat, so Barry and I went with what we knew...red for sure. But, Kevin was feeling very brave and went with a white dog. He asked the an what kind of meat it was and the guy said he thinks it is pork. haha key word...thinks. Interesting tid bit that we discovered... finding hot cider in New York is near impossible. Kevin wanted hot cider and asked the hot dog man for some, but all they had was cold cider. We thought it was weird considering it was below 20 degrees there. We had several other moments where hot cider was not an option.
Anyway, we skiied the rest of the day. I mastered the ski lift. On my first ski trip experience I had some traumatic experiences with getting off the ski lift. It usually consisted of me nearly breaking my neck and getting all twisted in my skiis, while Kevin yelled at the ski lift guy to stop the lift. So, none of that happened this time. We got Barry to take a picture while getting off the ski lift. I cracked up when I saw the picture because you can tell that I am really concentrating on getting off without falling. Kevin and I had a system. He would sit on my left side, not sure why I liked the right side, but it worked so I stuck with it. And once we got close Kevin would yell at me to LEAN FORWARD, SKIIS UP over over and over until I was standing on the ground. Just a friendly reminder of what I needed to do. Sounds crazy, but I made him do it every time. So, you can see that my skiis are way up!! And his are where they are suppose to be. It may be one of those had to be there moments, but the picture made me smile. I actually did pretty decent while on the slopes. I only managed to fall one time, which happened to be a pretty hard fall. My fall caused Barry to fall when he was helping me get my skiis back on, and then his ski went shooting down a small hill that he ended up having to go get. Pretty funny sight. But, we had a great time on the slopes.
While we were on the ski lift we noticed a tree that had several bras hanging from it. yes you read that right. It was the weirdest thing. It was just one particular tree and it had every color bra decorating it. You will see it in the picture...it was hard to get a great picture of it because we were up pretty high. We asked one of the restaurant workers about it, and she didn't have a good reason why people did it other than just tradition. Don't worry I left with my bra still on!! ha
We were worn out once we got home, and pretty much crashed as soon as we laid down. The first full day was an awesome day in New York!! I had a great time, and lots of memories were made!!
Trip post to be continued... See I told you it was going to be long
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
WERE LEAVING ON A JET PLANE
Well it is that time of year again where I go into blogger hiatus for a week or so. BUSY BUSY BUSY So I probably won't blog again until after Christmas. Just letting you know for the ones who stalk my blog every day. haha You can take a mini vacation. We leave to go to New York in less than 24 hours to have Christmas with Kevin's parents, and will be there until Monday evening. Say a little prayer that Dane does ok on the 2 flights going and coming back home. We get back Monday, I work Tuesday so Kevin will take Dane to physical therapy on that day. Then Wednesday we have physical therapy again and then we are headed to Orange right after that. We are getting together with my families Wednesday and Christmas eve, then heading back to Houston Christmas eve evening with my mom and David to wait on Santa.
And as soon as the hustle bustle is over I'm sure that I will have LOTS to blog about!!
So, if I don't see you or talk to you I hope that you all have a MERRY MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!
Monday, December 14, 2009
Santa's Wonderland
Every time we go to College Station we pass Santa's Wonderland on the way, and every time we pass it, I mention that I really want to go there during Christmas. So, this year we did it. Santa's wonderland is in Navasota, and is a place that you can drive your car through and see thousands of christmas lights. There is also Santa's town there as well that has shops, live music, petting zoo etc. We went with our friends the Gonzalez's and toured the trail of lights. The husbands drove the truck, and Christy and I rode in the back of the truck with the kiddos. The night did not start out very well. Dane was in a bad mood, throwing a couple tantrums here and there, did not want to sit or stand. I had to pull out the paci, so every one else could enjoy themselves. But once Dane saw a choo choo train of lights his mood changed and he enjoyed the rest of the night. Sophie was all about Dane, and just wanted to be right next to him. She would play with his hair, touch his face, touch his paci etc. It was pretty funny, because Dane wanted nothing to do with her. Just like a girl to give all her attention to her crush, and for the boy to act like he didn't even notice her! :) He was more interested in what Zach was doing. He would laugh at Zach and watch every move he made. I think he feels like Zach is like his older brother or maybe his older buddy!
We had a good time though, the lights were really neat to look at. It was a bit expensive to go into the Santa's town, which we didn't do this year, maybe next year. But overall we had a great evening. Looking at christmas lights is one of my favorite things to do during Christmas. Santa's Wonderland is going to be a yearly tradition for sure.
We had a good time though, the lights were really neat to look at. It was a bit expensive to go into the Santa's town, which we didn't do this year, maybe next year. But overall we had a great evening. Looking at christmas lights is one of my favorite things to do during Christmas. Santa's Wonderland is going to be a yearly tradition for sure.
Sunday, December 13, 2009
Whoever made up this phrase that great things come in small packages never got one of these!!!
I have a funny story, so I thought I would share.
Saturday evening I pulled in the driveway after running some errands and noticed that a package had been delivered. I was shocked at how big it was. It is a present for Kevin, and I knew that it was going to be big and heavy, but I had no idea just how much. My original plan had been once I got it I was going to put it in my car so Kevin didn't see it. And I had thought if it is too heavy then I will just get my neighbor, Craig to help me load it in my car. I was hoping that it would get here on a day that Kevin was at work. No such luck. So, I tried to move it, and oh my lord was it heavy! I couldn't even slide it. And there was no way it was going to fit in my car. Dang it. I was going to have to have Kevin help me with it, because I couldn't just leave it on my porch.
So, I went into the house and told Kevin that I had a dilemma with one of his presents. I told him that it had been delivered, but it was too heavy for me to carry it. And I told him that it was bigger than I thought it was going to be. I don't think he had any idea when I said big how big I meant. So, when we walked outside, Kevin said holy crap that is big! I noticed that the box had a picture and the name of the item on one side. AHHHH! So, I made him close his eyes while he was carrying it. He claims he has no idea what it is...but I'm not buying it! I think he saw the picture, and if he didn't I think he is smart enough to figure it out!!! I'm so mad at myself and at UPS!!! I should have shipped it somewhere else, and UPS could have put it in another box or something!!! ha I had to wrap it since it is sitting in our garage. I had covered it with a big tarp, but didn't trust that Kevin wouldn't peek. He promised that he wouldn't, but then I figured yeah he wouldn't peek if he already knew what it was!!! And Kevin is a horrible liar. His facial expressions are totally different than normal, so I really think he knows, but is too scared to tell me! :) Now he knows he is getting a big gift and if he doesn't know what it is then he knows the size, and can figure it out!
this is the worst wrapping job I have ever done in my life. But it is HUGE!!!!! Lots of layers of paper was needed for this job!
Saturday evening I pulled in the driveway after running some errands and noticed that a package had been delivered. I was shocked at how big it was. It is a present for Kevin, and I knew that it was going to be big and heavy, but I had no idea just how much. My original plan had been once I got it I was going to put it in my car so Kevin didn't see it. And I had thought if it is too heavy then I will just get my neighbor, Craig to help me load it in my car. I was hoping that it would get here on a day that Kevin was at work. No such luck. So, I tried to move it, and oh my lord was it heavy! I couldn't even slide it. And there was no way it was going to fit in my car. Dang it. I was going to have to have Kevin help me with it, because I couldn't just leave it on my porch.
So, I went into the house and told Kevin that I had a dilemma with one of his presents. I told him that it had been delivered, but it was too heavy for me to carry it. And I told him that it was bigger than I thought it was going to be. I don't think he had any idea when I said big how big I meant. So, when we walked outside, Kevin said holy crap that is big! I noticed that the box had a picture and the name of the item on one side. AHHHH! So, I made him close his eyes while he was carrying it. He claims he has no idea what it is...but I'm not buying it! I think he saw the picture, and if he didn't I think he is smart enough to figure it out!!! I'm so mad at myself and at UPS!!! I should have shipped it somewhere else, and UPS could have put it in another box or something!!! ha I had to wrap it since it is sitting in our garage. I had covered it with a big tarp, but didn't trust that Kevin wouldn't peek. He promised that he wouldn't, but then I figured yeah he wouldn't peek if he already knew what it was!!! And Kevin is a horrible liar. His facial expressions are totally different than normal, so I really think he knows, but is too scared to tell me! :) Now he knows he is getting a big gift and if he doesn't know what it is then he knows the size, and can figure it out!
this is the worst wrapping job I have ever done in my life. But it is HUGE!!!!! Lots of layers of paper was needed for this job!
Saturday, December 12, 2009
A whole lot of nothing
I was looking through my pictures, and came across some cute pics that I had wanted to put on here but forgot. So, this is going to be a hodge podge of pictures that don't really go together.
This is a few more from our Dallas trip that we went on recently. Dane fell in love with Gage's little car. We had a hard time getting him away from it. So, this confirmed that he will totally like his main present he is getting from Santa!
At the Gaylord Hotel before we visited the ice exhibit.
Dane still likes to look at the toy magazine!!!! He has looked through it 1000 times, but still points at his favorites...the balls and choo choo trains.
throwing balls...an every minute occurrence! Like my action shot???
Watching his favorite show, Handy Manny
Dane's newest place he likes to lay...on the ledge of the couch.
When it was snowing and we were in Orange my mom was having trouble getting the puppy, Duke to go outside and use the bathroom. Duke did not want to go outside, because it was so cold. My mom would have to force it outside, and then pretty much drag it to the grass and force it to use the bathroom. Well, my mom at one point left Duke outside while she came in for a few minutes. We were in her office when all of a sudden she started laughing and told me to look at the window. Duke had climbed up on the swing and had his nose to the window. Poor thing!! It was so funny, but sad at the same time! He did not want to be outside, so this was his way of giving us a guilt trip!! Needless to say he got to come back in after that! It was hilarious!
This is a few more from our Dallas trip that we went on recently. Dane fell in love with Gage's little car. We had a hard time getting him away from it. So, this confirmed that he will totally like his main present he is getting from Santa!
At the Gaylord Hotel before we visited the ice exhibit.
Dane still likes to look at the toy magazine!!!! He has looked through it 1000 times, but still points at his favorites...the balls and choo choo trains.
throwing balls...an every minute occurrence! Like my action shot???
Watching his favorite show, Handy Manny
Dane's newest place he likes to lay...on the ledge of the couch.
When it was snowing and we were in Orange my mom was having trouble getting the puppy, Duke to go outside and use the bathroom. Duke did not want to go outside, because it was so cold. My mom would have to force it outside, and then pretty much drag it to the grass and force it to use the bathroom. Well, my mom at one point left Duke outside while she came in for a few minutes. We were in her office when all of a sudden she started laughing and told me to look at the window. Duke had climbed up on the swing and had his nose to the window. Poor thing!! It was so funny, but sad at the same time! He did not want to be outside, so this was his way of giving us a guilt trip!! Needless to say he got to come back in after that! It was hilarious!
Thursday, December 10, 2009
Old McDonald ONLY has a Duck
E I E I O
I don't know why I get so surprised when little man learns something new. I should be used to it by now, since he learns something new like every day now. But, I still get excited, and am usually shocked when he just comes out with something I haven't heard before.
A few days ago we were in my car when Dane started singing E I E I over and over. I thought maybe he was trying to sing Old McDonald, but wasn't totally convinced. Then tonight Kevin and I were sitting at the table eating dinner, and Dane was sitting on my lap and he began to start singing E I E I again over and over. So, we start singing the song, and he starts moving back and forth like he is dancing. Then he tries to sing the verse... it sounds like he is humming the "old MCDonald had a" part then he would say duck then E I E I, but only says O after we say O. It isn't clear as day, but it is obvious that is what he is trying to sing. Every time he would sing it, he would say duck. I did manage to get this on my regular video camera, but once I pulled out my small one that I can upload to the blog he wouldn't do it anymore. So, I will keep trying to get it on the camera that I can upload to my blog, because it is so CUTE hearing him sing! He claps after he sings, and is so proud that he is singing. Oh my little man is the best! He really is!
I don't know why I get so surprised when little man learns something new. I should be used to it by now, since he learns something new like every day now. But, I still get excited, and am usually shocked when he just comes out with something I haven't heard before.
A few days ago we were in my car when Dane started singing E I E I over and over. I thought maybe he was trying to sing Old McDonald, but wasn't totally convinced. Then tonight Kevin and I were sitting at the table eating dinner, and Dane was sitting on my lap and he began to start singing E I E I again over and over. So, we start singing the song, and he starts moving back and forth like he is dancing. Then he tries to sing the verse... it sounds like he is humming the "old MCDonald had a" part then he would say duck then E I E I, but only says O after we say O. It isn't clear as day, but it is obvious that is what he is trying to sing. Every time he would sing it, he would say duck. I did manage to get this on my regular video camera, but once I pulled out my small one that I can upload to the blog he wouldn't do it anymore. So, I will keep trying to get it on the camera that I can upload to my blog, because it is so CUTE hearing him sing! He claps after he sings, and is so proud that he is singing. Oh my little man is the best! He really is!
Wednesday, December 9, 2009
Save a Cow...Eat A Chicken
Dane has completed his first week of physical therapy. The therapists recommend me not staying in the room while they are doing the session, because usually kids will cooperate more if their parents aren't there. So, on Tuesday once we were in the room I tried to leave and Dane got upset, but only cried for a little while. Wednesday, I found a sneakier way to leave without him seeing me. The therapists got him distracted with hiding a ball (go figure) in a tent, so when he was getting the ball out I was able to make my move. Both days the therapists thought he did really well. Basically, they just let him play, and sneak therapy moves in with out him really knowing what is going on. He will be with the same 2 therapists for the whole time, and they are both really great. Fun personalities and really good with children. One of the main things that they are focusing on is trying to get him to put more weight on his left leg. He tends to put all of his weight on his right, and uses that hip the most. So, they are trying to improve his muscles in the left to get that leg stronger. Also, the therapists are working on how bends over to pick things up. He tends to push that left leg out when he is getting something off the floor, which is due to the scar tissue. Apparently Dane uses the muscles that are right under his hiney to bend and stand up, instead of using his thigh muscles in that leg. Along with strengthening the left leg, they are doing exercises to help break up that scar tissue. I was told that he would not like the exercises, and it could hurt a little bc that joint is so tight. It can cause him to be sore as well the farther that the exercises are done. I did notice today a couple times when I would pick Dane up he would say ow, so he must already be a little sensitive. But, this is ok! I can handle him being sore from the physical therapy, and even having to endure a little pain 2 times a week. This is going to make his hip better! The therapists made a great impression on me, and I feel really good about this. This is a first to feel this way!
Outside the center there is a big cow statue. This must be a Texas Children's thing, because I have seen these cows all over Houston. Anyway, on Tuesday I saw it and took Dane over to see it. He was scared of the cow. He would say MOOO, but did not want me to get to close. Today, we got out of the car, and he pointed at the cow, and then said HI COW. Took me by surprise! He doesn't normally say cow, usually just moo. I asked him if he wanted to go see the cow and he nodded and said mmm hmm (is that how you spell that sound he was meaning yes?) Anyway, we went and saw the cow, and today he was all about it. He kept waiving to him, and then he would pat his side. He wouldn't touch the face part, but he liked the cow this time. He told the cow bye bye when we were going inside.
After therapy I met the Gonzalez gang at chick fil-a for a brunch play date. Dane loves their chicken nuggets. Christy and I caught up while the kiddos played in the play area. We were all into our conversation when we hear a piercing scream coming from the tree house. Christy runs in, and finds that Zach (older brother) had helped Sophie ( little sister) get all the way to top of the tree house, and Sophie couldn't get down. Meanwhile I am sitting at our table, and the manager comes over to me and is offering to take our trash, get more drinks, etc. I'm not paying attention to what is happening in the play room, and then the manager says uh does your friend have a child who is stuck in the tree house? I said I wasn't sure if they were stuck, but they were definitely in the tree house. He says well, if they are I can go help get them out. So, that is right about when I looked over to see Christy climbing into the tree. AHH!!! Where is my camera where is my camera??? So I took a picture of her in there. She had to rescue Sophie!!! Hilarious! Good Times Good Times.
I was wanting to get a picture of Dane with his girlfriend, because it had been a while. But, didn't happen today. Just got one of Sophie getting something off Dane's shirt while he stood there and grinned!
Outside the center there is a big cow statue. This must be a Texas Children's thing, because I have seen these cows all over Houston. Anyway, on Tuesday I saw it and took Dane over to see it. He was scared of the cow. He would say MOOO, but did not want me to get to close. Today, we got out of the car, and he pointed at the cow, and then said HI COW. Took me by surprise! He doesn't normally say cow, usually just moo. I asked him if he wanted to go see the cow and he nodded and said mmm hmm (is that how you spell that sound he was meaning yes?) Anyway, we went and saw the cow, and today he was all about it. He kept waiving to him, and then he would pat his side. He wouldn't touch the face part, but he liked the cow this time. He told the cow bye bye when we were going inside.
After therapy I met the Gonzalez gang at chick fil-a for a brunch play date. Dane loves their chicken nuggets. Christy and I caught up while the kiddos played in the play area. We were all into our conversation when we hear a piercing scream coming from the tree house. Christy runs in, and finds that Zach (older brother) had helped Sophie ( little sister) get all the way to top of the tree house, and Sophie couldn't get down. Meanwhile I am sitting at our table, and the manager comes over to me and is offering to take our trash, get more drinks, etc. I'm not paying attention to what is happening in the play room, and then the manager says uh does your friend have a child who is stuck in the tree house? I said I wasn't sure if they were stuck, but they were definitely in the tree house. He says well, if they are I can go help get them out. So, that is right about when I looked over to see Christy climbing into the tree. AHH!!! Where is my camera where is my camera??? So I took a picture of her in there. She had to rescue Sophie!!! Hilarious! Good Times Good Times.
I was wanting to get a picture of Dane with his girlfriend, because it had been a while. But, didn't happen today. Just got one of Sophie getting something off Dane's shirt while he stood there and grinned!
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
My Awesome Assistant
This afternoon we headed outside so I could take some pictures of the little man for our Christmas cards. Dane was in a great mood before we left to go. But, for some reason or another a BIG meltdown occurred once it was time to take pictures. He just wasn't having it. Figures. If you click on the picture you can make the collage bigger to see the nice, pleasant faces I was given. What a Christmas card it was going to be!
Until...
Daddy came to the rescue once again. Kevin did what he does best with the little man, and that is making him laugh. I actually had a moment where I was slightly embarrassed watching Kevin march around, and do all these crazy things while cars SLOWLY passed by. HA! But, it worked and I got a couple good shots that will make the card.
I'm hoping that I can get the cards mailed out by the end of this week, and then I will post some of the good pics from this afternoon.
Until...
Daddy came to the rescue once again. Kevin did what he does best with the little man, and that is making him laugh. I actually had a moment where I was slightly embarrassed watching Kevin march around, and do all these crazy things while cars SLOWLY passed by. HA! But, it worked and I got a couple good shots that will make the card.
I'm hoping that I can get the cards mailed out by the end of this week, and then I will post some of the good pics from this afternoon.
Monday, December 7, 2009
Vote on my Santa POLL!!
So, I have put a poll on the right side of my blog underneath the pictures. This is just for fun, but I am curious to see the results. Obviously, everyone has their own Christmas traditions, and Kevin and I are still trying to figure out what ours will be. What we did before we had Dane has changed now that he is a part of our lives. We grew up with different holiday traditions, and apparently Santa does things different from house to house. So, I wanted to do a poll, and see how many people's gifts are wrapped from Santa, and how many are not.
So go over to the right side of my blog and vote!! I will post the results soon! I will be fun to see what everyone does and doesn't do. Feel free to leave comments if there is a particular thing that you do, or if it doesn't give you the answer that you want!
So go over to the right side of my blog and vote!! I will post the results soon! I will be fun to see what everyone does and doesn't do. Feel free to leave comments if there is a particular thing that you do, or if it doesn't give you the answer that you want!
Ideas PLEASE!
Ok for all you that have traveled with toddlers before I need your help. We leave next Thursday for our New York trip to visit Kevin's parents. We will be on 2 flights coming and going, and so I need some traveling tips. Dane has flown before when we went to Boston last year, but he was still fairly little and pretty much slept most of the way. I have to say I am very nervous about the flight. We are planning on having Dane ride in his car seat on the plane with the hope that he thinks he is in a car, and won't want to get out. I have been buying a couple new toys...but nothing that I have brings confidence that Dane will be a good traveler and not want to get down off the seat. Any ideas on what to bring that will bring contentment for longer than mere seconds???
We are excited to go to New York, and see "real" snow on the ground, and see Dane's grandpa and grandma. But, just getting there could be a disaster if the planning isn't thought out. So send over some helpful tips!
We are excited to go to New York, and see "real" snow on the ground, and see Dane's grandpa and grandma. But, just getting there could be a disaster if the planning isn't thought out. So send over some helpful tips!
A spoonful of Cake Batter makes the Medicine go Down
I made cupcakes the other night, and when Dane saw the box he immediately got excited and ran for his chair. Yes, I said box. Betty Crocker to be exact. Anyway, Dane didn't understand that it was going to take a while before they were going to be done, so I gave him a spoonful of the cake batter and that satisfied him just fine. He kept nodding his head and saying hmmm hmmm.
This morning we went to see Dr. Patel to check on Dane's ear infection. Dane was 26lbs and 33 1/2 inches long! He has grown an inch and half from the last time his length was measured. The ear infection was gone, and his ear looked good. I guess the bubble gum medicine worked the way it was suppose to!
Just a funny:
Every time Dane goes for the Christmas lights that are on the tree we say no don't touch it is hot. Well, just now he went over to the tree and pointed at a light bulb and said hot, and then proceeded to blow on it and said no no hot. By the way he has gotten much better with the tree. He doesn't mess with near as much as he did in the beginning. Occasionally, he will be sneaky and grab an ornament, but for the most part he has learned to leave it alone.
This morning we went to see Dr. Patel to check on Dane's ear infection. Dane was 26lbs and 33 1/2 inches long! He has grown an inch and half from the last time his length was measured. The ear infection was gone, and his ear looked good. I guess the bubble gum medicine worked the way it was suppose to!
Just a funny:
Every time Dane goes for the Christmas lights that are on the tree we say no don't touch it is hot. Well, just now he went over to the tree and pointed at a light bulb and said hot, and then proceeded to blow on it and said no no hot. By the way he has gotten much better with the tree. He doesn't mess with near as much as he did in the beginning. Occasionally, he will be sneaky and grab an ornament, but for the most part he has learned to leave it alone.
Sunday, December 6, 2009
Take for Granted
Life is short, and you never know when your time is up. It is important to not take for granted the people that are in your life that you love. And to spend every day like it is your last.
Sometimes things are put in perspective for you without warning.
The last few days I have had a heavy heart. I got news yesterday from my manager that one of our employees, Delores, at my job lost her husband in a sudden car accident on the day that it snowed. Delores is close to my age, has 4 small children and in just in a blink of an eye her life has been changed tremendously. She is not someone who I am close to, or even really see that much while at work, but this has left such a huge burden on my heart. I feel so saddened for her that she this happened to her, and I can not even begin to imagine how she will get through this.
Just like that the one that you love can be gone. It has put so much in perspective for me the last couple days. All the stupid things that annoy us, or we get upset over don't matter. Who cares if your hubby didn't do what you asked, or threw his dirty laundry on the floor or forgot to take out the trash. In the grand scheme of things those things don't matter. What matters is spending quality time with your significant other, and enjoying each others company, loving each other and making memories. Because we are never promised another day. So, tell people you love them, and give out lots of hugs. I know I will! Stop taking people for granted and the time that we are given!
Please keep Delores and her 4 children in your prayers. She is going to have a tough journey ahead of her.
Sometimes things are put in perspective for you without warning.
The last few days I have had a heavy heart. I got news yesterday from my manager that one of our employees, Delores, at my job lost her husband in a sudden car accident on the day that it snowed. Delores is close to my age, has 4 small children and in just in a blink of an eye her life has been changed tremendously. She is not someone who I am close to, or even really see that much while at work, but this has left such a huge burden on my heart. I feel so saddened for her that she this happened to her, and I can not even begin to imagine how she will get through this.
Just like that the one that you love can be gone. It has put so much in perspective for me the last couple days. All the stupid things that annoy us, or we get upset over don't matter. Who cares if your hubby didn't do what you asked, or threw his dirty laundry on the floor or forgot to take out the trash. In the grand scheme of things those things don't matter. What matters is spending quality time with your significant other, and enjoying each others company, loving each other and making memories. Because we are never promised another day. So, tell people you love them, and give out lots of hugs. I know I will! Stop taking people for granted and the time that we are given!
Please keep Delores and her 4 children in your prayers. She is going to have a tough journey ahead of her.
Let it Snow Let it Snow Let it Snow
Friday morning we started getting snow flurries here in Cypress around 8:00. I had planned on leaving to go to Orange around 12:00 or 1, but once it started snowing pretty hard I figured I better go ahead and get on the road. I was scared that if I waited to long then the roads would get really slick. By the time I got to Baytown the flurries had turned into a heavy snow fall. The grounds besides the highway were covered in snow, and the cars had a thick layer of snow all over them. I had my windshield wipers on full blast, and had to drive fairly slow due to the snow. It was a great drive though. The snow was beautiful, and really put me in the Christmas spirit. It was really neat to see the snow stick to the ground. I wish that I hadn't been in my car, and was able to get out and take pictures. It was the best drive to Orange that I have ever had!
The orange Christmas parade was scheduled Friday night. My step dad is running for judge in the March election, so he was having to be in the parade. He was going to have his grandchildren and family ride on the enormous float with him. My mom along with several others worked on the float for a couple weeks putting lots of hours and money into getting it perfect. We got all bundled up and ready to walk out the door, when we found out the parade had been rescheduled to Saturday because of the weather. It took us 30 minutes to get everyone ready, so we were not going to just undressed. We headed over to a new Mexican restaurant with my Mom's best friend and family to have dinner. It was very disappointing that the parade had been canceled. But, we decided that Saturday we would stick around another night to be in the parade the next day.
Well, nothing seemed to go as plan... we didn't get to do the parade on Saturday either. Things just weren't lining up the way they needed to. So, anyway we did not ride on a float in the christmas parade, but we did get to see snow though! I couldn't believe that it actually got into the 20's in Orange! I am loving this cold weather! I think I could so see myself living in a state that gets cold weather on a normal basis every year.
It is hard to see the snow in this picture falling from the sky. But, you can see it on the roof, and a little bit on the road.
So, since you aren't going to see pictures of the float campaigning for David let me just say...
If you live in the Little Cypress / Mauriceville / downtown Orange area (Prescient 1) or know someone that does PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Vote for my step dad David Peck for justice of the peace in the March Election!
The orange Christmas parade was scheduled Friday night. My step dad is running for judge in the March election, so he was having to be in the parade. He was going to have his grandchildren and family ride on the enormous float with him. My mom along with several others worked on the float for a couple weeks putting lots of hours and money into getting it perfect. We got all bundled up and ready to walk out the door, when we found out the parade had been rescheduled to Saturday because of the weather. It took us 30 minutes to get everyone ready, so we were not going to just undressed. We headed over to a new Mexican restaurant with my Mom's best friend and family to have dinner. It was very disappointing that the parade had been canceled. But, we decided that Saturday we would stick around another night to be in the parade the next day.
Well, nothing seemed to go as plan... we didn't get to do the parade on Saturday either. Things just weren't lining up the way they needed to. So, anyway we did not ride on a float in the christmas parade, but we did get to see snow though! I couldn't believe that it actually got into the 20's in Orange! I am loving this cold weather! I think I could so see myself living in a state that gets cold weather on a normal basis every year.
It is hard to see the snow in this picture falling from the sky. But, you can see it on the roof, and a little bit on the road.
So, since you aren't going to see pictures of the float campaigning for David let me just say...
If you live in the Little Cypress / Mauriceville / downtown Orange area (Prescient 1) or know someone that does PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE Vote for my step dad David Peck for justice of the peace in the March Election!
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Shop till we drop
Today was a shopping day. Dane and I ventured off early this morning to try to finish up on our shopping list, because my schedule is going to get crazy starting tomorrow. I put a big dent in my list, and only have a couple more people to shop for. Dane was an excellent shopper today. He was in a great mood, wanted to stay in his stroller, and cooperated on every thing that I needed him to do. Towards the end of my shopping experience I started hearing a crazy funny noise coming from the stroller. Looked down to find a flat tire! Never would have thought that strollers would have flats! So, the stroller had a lean going, and it was very embarrassing pushing it. The noise was pretty loud, so I had to rush to get out of there. haha oh man don't you wish you had been a fly on the wall?? It was a quite a funny sight! I wish I would have taken a picture, but when it happened I was so concerned with getting to the car as fast as I could I didn't think about it.
Dane passed out at one point while we were shopping...he looked so cute! He was shopped out I guess.
Once Kevin got home we went and did some more shopping at Best Buy. Dane found the speaker department and immediately wanted to play with turning the music on and off. I had to grab my camera and video him, because he started dancing to the music. Go white Boy Go white Boy!
Dane was being such a ham once we went to go eat. He kept sitting on the table, saying cheese when I would take the camera out, and was being a big flirt with the waitress.
Tomorrow we are heading to Orange to make an appearance on a Christmas float for the Orange Christmas parade. Blog about that coming soon. I know everyone is excited that it is suppose to snow, but I am really hoping that it doesn't so we don't freeze to death. Every one be safe, and build a Giant snowman!
Dane passed out at one point while we were shopping...he looked so cute! He was shopped out I guess.
Once Kevin got home we went and did some more shopping at Best Buy. Dane found the speaker department and immediately wanted to play with turning the music on and off. I had to grab my camera and video him, because he started dancing to the music. Go white Boy Go white Boy!
Dane was being such a ham once we went to go eat. He kept sitting on the table, saying cheese when I would take the camera out, and was being a big flirt with the waitress.
Tomorrow we are heading to Orange to make an appearance on a Christmas float for the Orange Christmas parade. Blog about that coming soon. I know everyone is excited that it is suppose to snow, but I am really hoping that it doesn't so we don't freeze to death. Every one be safe, and build a Giant snowman!
Santa's helper
I got Dane the cutest pjs for Christmas. They are so cheesy, but funny so I had to get them. It is a one piece, and it has reindeer feet. Dane constantly is trying to rip off the feet like he does with his socks, and gets annoyed when they don't come off.
He is just so cute in these pjs. I love how his baby gut sticks out, and these are perfect for the cold weather. These pics are from my phone so they aren't great, but you can see how cute his reindeer feet are.
He is just so cute in these pjs. I love how his baby gut sticks out, and these are perfect for the cold weather. These pics are from my phone so they aren't great, but you can see how cute his reindeer feet are.
Recliner Review
Dane's poppy has a favorite place to be. It is in his recliner sitting in front of the tv watching westerns. This past time that we were in Orange it dawned on me that I had about 50 pictures of Dane and Poppy hanging out in his recliner. So, I thought it would be fun to create a small collage of the pictures. This is only a small portion of all the times they have had pictures of them in the chair. Poppy got a new recliner recently, so that one is in there also. The recliner is Poppy's chair...no one else can sit in it...unless you are the little man. Dane will crawl into the chair if Poppy isn't there, and he will not let anyone sit with him. He guards the chair for Poppy!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
22 months
Dane turned 22 months yesterday!!!! Which means I need to get on the ball with ordering Dane's dump truck birthday supplies. I have to admit that I am in a little bit of a denial state over the fact that in two months I will have myself a 2 year old!!!crazy!
So what's new with the little man this month??? Hmm. I feel like it is getting tougher and tougher to come up with tidbits. Maybe, because he is doing so much everyday that it all just seems to go together.
Dane is talking a lot!! He repeats or tries to repeat pretty much everything that is said. He has recently started saying thank you, but with a funny twist. After he says thank you he immediately throws his hands in the air and says YEEEAAAA!!! HAHA When he said it for the first time FINALLY, Kevin and I were both so shocked and excited that we celebrated by throwing our hands in the air like he had just scored a touch down and screamed YEEAAA. So, I guess he thinks that is what he is suppose to do when he says thank you now. He cracks me up. Also, he has learned to be sneaky with getting treats. If we give him a cookie or snack he now says two two!! He wants one for each hand! Smart boy! He struggles with the letter G. He usually uses the letter M instead. For example: Granny is MeMe. Grandpa is MawMaw. Dane has also started saying "no don't want". This one can be frustrating when he keeps saying no don't want, and you can't figure out what exactly what he does want. In the past month he has started calling his paci a BUBBA. I'm assuming that someone at his school calls it that. So, anytime that he is looking for it he says where's Bubba with his hands turned over...like Bubba is a person! So funny. Bubba is only welcomed in our home for 2 more months, and then he may get thrown out onto the streets. :)
He has a new favorite show. He loves Handy Manny now, and has to watch it before he goes to bed. He likes to sit right next to you on the couch with his nite nite blanket on top of him. He will even lay his head on your shoulder from time to time, which is just so sweet. This nite nite blanket happens to be a blanket that Kevin received as a gift from the school he attends for his masters program. Dane has gotten attached to it, and calls it nite nite, but only uses it when he is watching tv...or looking at toy magazines. Such a little pawpaw already.
Keeping socks on the little booger is near impossible...If he doesn't have shoes on, then he will not keep his socks on. Which has made it a little difficult at night in this new cold weather. You mainly see him running around with only 1 sock on. He has trouble getting the sock off his left foot(bad leg), because he doesn't bend his knee when he is sitting on his bottom. Hopefully, physical therapy will make that better. One of my favorite new things that Dane has started doing is hugging your legs. He will run to you screaming mommie or daddy and then just wrap himself around your legs, giving you the biggest hug! Love love love it! Something else that is new, that is pretty funny, but makes my heart hurt a little is that Dane spanks his own hand now and says no no. :( He doesn't do it when he is being bad, it is usually when he is being good. We'll say no don't spank, you are being good, and he just laughs and continues to do it. Yes, people Dane has had his fair share of hand spankings already. But, we have found that it DOES NOT work. When we spank his hand, he normally cracks up laughing and runs off. He thinks it is hilarious. I think we may have our hands full, what do you think?
Dane had his 1st ear infection this month. We took him into see the Dr last week for a cough that would not go away, and found out that his left ear had a small infection in it. So he has been getting the "bubble gum" medicine for about a week now, and we go for a follow up this ocming Monday. I would have never guessed ear infection though...no symptoms. I've always heard that ear infections are horrible, but he hasn't seemed to notice it. He weighed 25lbs at the doctor, and is still missing 3-4 teeth. But, healthy in every other way, besides the ear infection.
My picker eater is getting a tad bit better. He will eat pizza now, and are you ready for this one??? He ate meatloaf at school yesterday!!!! First of all...yuck! But, 2nd I wasn't sure I truly believed it, but the teacher said he ate 2 helpings!!! I'm shocked.
22 months going strong!
So what's new with the little man this month??? Hmm. I feel like it is getting tougher and tougher to come up with tidbits. Maybe, because he is doing so much everyday that it all just seems to go together.
Dane is talking a lot!! He repeats or tries to repeat pretty much everything that is said. He has recently started saying thank you, but with a funny twist. After he says thank you he immediately throws his hands in the air and says YEEEAAAA!!! HAHA When he said it for the first time FINALLY, Kevin and I were both so shocked and excited that we celebrated by throwing our hands in the air like he had just scored a touch down and screamed YEEAAA. So, I guess he thinks that is what he is suppose to do when he says thank you now. He cracks me up. Also, he has learned to be sneaky with getting treats. If we give him a cookie or snack he now says two two!! He wants one for each hand! Smart boy! He struggles with the letter G. He usually uses the letter M instead. For example: Granny is MeMe. Grandpa is MawMaw. Dane has also started saying "no don't want". This one can be frustrating when he keeps saying no don't want, and you can't figure out what exactly what he does want. In the past month he has started calling his paci a BUBBA. I'm assuming that someone at his school calls it that. So, anytime that he is looking for it he says where's Bubba with his hands turned over...like Bubba is a person! So funny. Bubba is only welcomed in our home for 2 more months, and then he may get thrown out onto the streets. :)
He has a new favorite show. He loves Handy Manny now, and has to watch it before he goes to bed. He likes to sit right next to you on the couch with his nite nite blanket on top of him. He will even lay his head on your shoulder from time to time, which is just so sweet. This nite nite blanket happens to be a blanket that Kevin received as a gift from the school he attends for his masters program. Dane has gotten attached to it, and calls it nite nite, but only uses it when he is watching tv...or looking at toy magazines. Such a little pawpaw already.
Keeping socks on the little booger is near impossible...If he doesn't have shoes on, then he will not keep his socks on. Which has made it a little difficult at night in this new cold weather. You mainly see him running around with only 1 sock on. He has trouble getting the sock off his left foot(bad leg), because he doesn't bend his knee when he is sitting on his bottom. Hopefully, physical therapy will make that better. One of my favorite new things that Dane has started doing is hugging your legs. He will run to you screaming mommie or daddy and then just wrap himself around your legs, giving you the biggest hug! Love love love it! Something else that is new, that is pretty funny, but makes my heart hurt a little is that Dane spanks his own hand now and says no no. :( He doesn't do it when he is being bad, it is usually when he is being good. We'll say no don't spank, you are being good, and he just laughs and continues to do it. Yes, people Dane has had his fair share of hand spankings already. But, we have found that it DOES NOT work. When we spank his hand, he normally cracks up laughing and runs off. He thinks it is hilarious. I think we may have our hands full, what do you think?
Dane had his 1st ear infection this month. We took him into see the Dr last week for a cough that would not go away, and found out that his left ear had a small infection in it. So he has been getting the "bubble gum" medicine for about a week now, and we go for a follow up this ocming Monday. I would have never guessed ear infection though...no symptoms. I've always heard that ear infections are horrible, but he hasn't seemed to notice it. He weighed 25lbs at the doctor, and is still missing 3-4 teeth. But, healthy in every other way, besides the ear infection.
My picker eater is getting a tad bit better. He will eat pizza now, and are you ready for this one??? He ate meatloaf at school yesterday!!!! First of all...yuck! But, 2nd I wasn't sure I truly believed it, but the teacher said he ate 2 helpings!!! I'm shocked.
22 months going strong!
Saturday, November 28, 2009
Say a Prayer for our Christmas Tree
It is going to be a long month of psycho watching the lil man around the Christmas tree. When we took out the box of ornaments he exclaimed "OH!!! BALLS"!!! This year it has taken me more time to get the tree decorated...I wonder why! haha Well, Friday evening we tried to start putting the lights on the tree while Dane was awake...not a good idea. He was very intrigued by the lights, and wanted to put them around his neck. We only got halfway done when Dane grabbed a handful of lights hanging from the tree and preceded to take off running with them in hand. Oh my gosh, I thought the tree was going to fall on top of him. So, we decided real quick that Dane would not be a part of decorating the tree this year. I had thought he would enjoy helping putting the ornaments on the tree, but he kept thinking they were balls, and wanted to show us how good he could throw. So, booger had to go to bed and wait till the morning to see the final product! Our tree looks so pretty!! I hope that it stays this way.
Today Dane had several sneaky moments where he would go to the tree and try to take a "ball" off. Man, Kevin and I were constantly saying no leave it alone.... He likes to throw balls under the tree, and then make Kevin crawl under it to get it! I have a standing santa by the tree, and Dane just won't leave him alone. He keeps touching his beard and then will push him down. A couple times I caught him carrying the Santa around the house. I guess it is his new friend. Maybe this will help with Dane visiting Santa, and will be less traumatic than what happened last year... ha yeah I'm not counting on it! So, it may be a long month. I just have a bad feeling that I am going to walk in and find the tree on the ground! But, I will say it is so cute to hear him say "OOOOOOHHHHHH", while looking at the tree! He thinks it is so cool!
And the final Product...
Today Dane had several sneaky moments where he would go to the tree and try to take a "ball" off. Man, Kevin and I were constantly saying no leave it alone.... He likes to throw balls under the tree, and then make Kevin crawl under it to get it! I have a standing santa by the tree, and Dane just won't leave him alone. He keeps touching his beard and then will push him down. A couple times I caught him carrying the Santa around the house. I guess it is his new friend. Maybe this will help with Dane visiting Santa, and will be less traumatic than what happened last year... ha yeah I'm not counting on it! So, it may be a long month. I just have a bad feeling that I am going to walk in and find the tree on the ground! But, I will say it is so cute to hear him say "OOOOOOHHHHHH", while looking at the tree! He thinks it is so cool!
And the final Product...
Black Friday Extreme
Well I got led down the road of peer pressure. I did. And I am still paying for it.
I recently saw this quote on a plaque when I was at the Christmas market, and It reminds me of me and my girlfriends.
"A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...
but only a true friend will be sitting next to you saying... "God, that was fun!""
Well, my friend Tabitha talked me into going to Toys R Us at midnight on thanksgiving night to do a little black Friday shopping. She said "oh I doubt that many people will go, we should go, it will be fun". So, like the great friend I am I obliged. :) Ok, so she didn't have to tie my hands behind my back or anything...I thought the same thing she did about it being fun and not really many people there.
Boy were we wrong. We got there about 11:45 to find a line all the way around the building. The parking lot was totally full, and we had to park at the next shopping center over. I kept thinking surely we won't stay...but we did. After parking far away, walking up to the store the line had gone all the way around the building, and around another building that was next to it. At first we were like well lets just see how fast the line moves once they open up. Well...it didn't move fast. Not even a little bit fast.
Oh, did I mention that it was freezing. And we were standing behind the most obnoxious guy ever who shouted every time he talked, and another guy who talked to himself, and told us everything that was in the ad and how much they were about 10, 000 times. We did have some cheap, but annoying entertainment. We waited. And waited. and waited some more. We were miserable...but for some crazy reason we stuck it out. Are you ready to hear what time we actually made it into the store... Dum Dum Dum 2:45AM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We stood in line in the freezing cold for 3 long miserable hours! What were we thinking???? Every muscle in my body ached from the cold that caused them to tighten up. Oh, and I really didn't get anything that was on sale! HA!
What are friends for right??????? But, Tabitha and I both agreed that we will NEVER do this again! NEVER!!!! It was just plain crazy! We got home about 4 that morning, and I have to say that my body still aches, and I think we lost some toes to frost bite!!!!! Tabitha and I can have fun anywhere though. Kevin told me that there was no way that I would ever be in a good mood with him if we had done that! He said I would have been mad at him...and he is probably right! It is a good thing I was with my Tabby Tab. We have done lots of crazy things, but this was probably the craziest yet!
I recently saw this quote on a plaque when I was at the Christmas market, and It reminds me of me and my girlfriends.
"A good friend will come and bail you out of jail...
but only a true friend will be sitting next to you saying... "God, that was fun!""
Well, my friend Tabitha talked me into going to Toys R Us at midnight on thanksgiving night to do a little black Friday shopping. She said "oh I doubt that many people will go, we should go, it will be fun". So, like the great friend I am I obliged. :) Ok, so she didn't have to tie my hands behind my back or anything...I thought the same thing she did about it being fun and not really many people there.
Boy were we wrong. We got there about 11:45 to find a line all the way around the building. The parking lot was totally full, and we had to park at the next shopping center over. I kept thinking surely we won't stay...but we did. After parking far away, walking up to the store the line had gone all the way around the building, and around another building that was next to it. At first we were like well lets just see how fast the line moves once they open up. Well...it didn't move fast. Not even a little bit fast.
Oh, did I mention that it was freezing. And we were standing behind the most obnoxious guy ever who shouted every time he talked, and another guy who talked to himself, and told us everything that was in the ad and how much they were about 10, 000 times. We did have some cheap, but annoying entertainment. We waited. And waited. and waited some more. We were miserable...but for some crazy reason we stuck it out. Are you ready to hear what time we actually made it into the store... Dum Dum Dum 2:45AM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We stood in line in the freezing cold for 3 long miserable hours! What were we thinking???? Every muscle in my body ached from the cold that caused them to tighten up. Oh, and I really didn't get anything that was on sale! HA!
What are friends for right??????? But, Tabitha and I both agreed that we will NEVER do this again! NEVER!!!! It was just plain crazy! We got home about 4 that morning, and I have to say that my body still aches, and I think we lost some toes to frost bite!!!!! Tabitha and I can have fun anywhere though. Kevin told me that there was no way that I would ever be in a good mood with him if we had done that! He said I would have been mad at him...and he is probably right! It is a good thing I was with my Tabby Tab. We have done lots of crazy things, but this was probably the craziest yet!
Thanksgiving 2009
We had thanksgiving in Orange this year with my fun, but totally loud and wild family. It is always pretty crazy and chaotic at my grandparents house due to how many people are usually there. We have a huge family, and every year it seems to get even bigger. Usually everyone has staked out their spot pretty early, with the men in the living room watching football, the women in the kitchen, the little kids running from the back of the house to the front, and me along with 2 of my cousins sitting close to the homemade mac & cheese. My grandparents make sure to walk around and tell every single person there how special they are, and drown them with hugs and kisses. It takes hours to prepare all the food, and minutes to consume it. There is always tons of food, with desserts galore! It is always a great time, lots of laughing and picking on each other.
my little family with someone who was refusing to look at the camera
My cousins Lindsay and Haley (the ones who stalk the mac & cheese with me)---we are the 3 favorite grandchildren---well, I am actually the favorite, but I let them think they are favorites too :)
Granny, Poppy & their grandchildren
this paci was stuck in Dane's mouth the whole time we were in Orange...not good
My sweet grandmother, aunt Darla, Cousin Lindsay, Mom, Cousin Haley, Aunt Donna, me & lil man
This was our group shot right before something hysterical happened... wait for it wait for it wait for it...
Kevin was taking pictures of us, and told me that there was a glare from the window so I pulled down the blind and then this happened!!! Kevin caught it too! I guess I took him literally when he said to pull down the blind.
We have a family tradition that us girls do every year on thanksgiving. After every one's food has settled down we head over to the movie theatre to watch a movie. So, Kevin stayed with Dane and Poppy and my mom, 2 aunts and my cousin Lindsay went and saw Blind Side, which happens to be an AWESOME movie!! I def recommend seeing this! Sandra Bullock did really well, and Tim McGraw was in the movie as well! Someone didn't go with us this year...ahem Haley...because someone has a boyfriend! :( just kidding! I love this movie tradition that us girls have!
We had a great thanksgiving this year! So much to be thankful for! Truly blessed for sure!
my little family with someone who was refusing to look at the camera
My cousins Lindsay and Haley (the ones who stalk the mac & cheese with me)---we are the 3 favorite grandchildren---well, I am actually the favorite, but I let them think they are favorites too :)
Granny, Poppy & their grandchildren
this paci was stuck in Dane's mouth the whole time we were in Orange...not good
My sweet grandmother, aunt Darla, Cousin Lindsay, Mom, Cousin Haley, Aunt Donna, me & lil man
This was our group shot right before something hysterical happened... wait for it wait for it wait for it...
Kevin was taking pictures of us, and told me that there was a glare from the window so I pulled down the blind and then this happened!!! Kevin caught it too! I guess I took him literally when he said to pull down the blind.
We have a family tradition that us girls do every year on thanksgiving. After every one's food has settled down we head over to the movie theatre to watch a movie. So, Kevin stayed with Dane and Poppy and my mom, 2 aunts and my cousin Lindsay went and saw Blind Side, which happens to be an AWESOME movie!! I def recommend seeing this! Sandra Bullock did really well, and Tim McGraw was in the movie as well! Someone didn't go with us this year...ahem Haley...because someone has a boyfriend! :( just kidding! I love this movie tradition that us girls have!
We had a great thanksgiving this year! So much to be thankful for! Truly blessed for sure!
Give Thanks
Another year has come and gone. And Another year to give thanks!
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love the fall weather, the color of the leaves, getting to hang out with family, eating yummy food, pies, pies pies, family movie night, black Friday shopping etc etc etc.
There are so many things to be thankful for this year. Of course, there are the obvious... family, friends, home, job etc etc. But, this year has given me other things to be thankful for. I can't say that this year has been our easiest year. In fact it has been pretty tough with all that has gone on with Dane and his hip.
But, this year I am thankful for the fact that I have a strong little booger, who is so full of life and energy and who doesn't let the tough times get him down. I'm thankful that even though he went through so much his zest for life has never disappeared, and his sweet personality never changed. I'm thankful that there are awesome orthopedic surgeons, who can guide us in the direction to go with the future of Dane's hip. To say I'm thankful that Dane is not needing another surgery right now would be a total understatement. I'm thankful that Dane has learned to re-walk, climb, run etc, and I am so grateful that one day his hip will have better mobility. I'm thankful for the fact that we had so much family and friend support through this year. This year has given me so much more to be thankful for.
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays. I love the fall weather, the color of the leaves, getting to hang out with family, eating yummy food, pies, pies pies, family movie night, black Friday shopping etc etc etc.
There are so many things to be thankful for this year. Of course, there are the obvious... family, friends, home, job etc etc. But, this year has given me other things to be thankful for. I can't say that this year has been our easiest year. In fact it has been pretty tough with all that has gone on with Dane and his hip.
But, this year I am thankful for the fact that I have a strong little booger, who is so full of life and energy and who doesn't let the tough times get him down. I'm thankful that even though he went through so much his zest for life has never disappeared, and his sweet personality never changed. I'm thankful that there are awesome orthopedic surgeons, who can guide us in the direction to go with the future of Dane's hip. To say I'm thankful that Dane is not needing another surgery right now would be a total understatement. I'm thankful that Dane has learned to re-walk, climb, run etc, and I am so grateful that one day his hip will have better mobility. I'm thankful for the fact that we had so much family and friend support through this year. This year has given me so much more to be thankful for.
Physical Therapy Evaluation
Wednesday we had to go to Texas Children's Hospital for Dane's physical therapy appointment. The appointment was just a evaluation so the therapist could get an idea of what exactly the lil man needs. Basically, they just let Dane play and run a around for a little bit, so they could watch his movements. Then Meredith, the therapist had to do some measurements on Dane's hip, and exercises to see exactly how stiff the joint was. Dane did good for the 1st 30 minutes of the appointment, when he was able to just play and do his own thing. Once Meredith needed him to do certain activities we had quiet the meltdown. There was so much to play with and distract him, that he didn't want to follow specific instructions, he wanted to mainly play with a bike that had a steering wheel. She would say Dane can you climb the stairs for me, and he would say no! I'm hoping that once he starts the actual therapy he will be more cooperative when they need him to do a certain thing. The good thing about this place was that it did not have a hospital feel to it. Very colorful, lots of toys and mats...almost like a gymboree gym, so Dane had a blast running around and wasn't scared or clingy at all. So, his activities may have to be geared around the things he likes to do, such as playing with balls and steering wheels.
We are hoping that we can transfer to the Cypress location, but probably won't know about scheduling until later this week. The therapists were encouraged that the physical therapy would help Dane's hip. They thought his lack of certain movements would improve over the duration of the sessions, and that since he is so motivated to run around that this wouldn't slow him down, but actually make him more mobile. Great! I'm excited that the 1st appointment went well, and I am eager to see how he improves!
We are hoping that we can transfer to the Cypress location, but probably won't know about scheduling until later this week. The therapists were encouraged that the physical therapy would help Dane's hip. They thought his lack of certain movements would improve over the duration of the sessions, and that since he is so motivated to run around that this wouldn't slow him down, but actually make him more mobile. Great! I'm excited that the 1st appointment went well, and I am eager to see how he improves!
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Behind Behind Behind...
on blogging... We have been so busy lately...but no excuse though!
so grab some popcorn and get comfy...
I came home from work today to some awesome artwork from my little man. I thought this was so cute that they made this, and they had it laminated! And how neat that they took pictures of him at school! Can you believe that we found a school that takes pictures of my lil man during the day, and then sends them home for me to have! Right up my alley! I love it!
Dane is doing so great at his school. He loves going, and is learning so much. I can't say that everything that he has learned has been great...such as the word mine. He says mine all the time now. But, he seems to be interacting with the other kids, and has learned to share. The sharing thing is a work in progress... sometimes he is really good at it, and other times not so much. :) They do lots of finger painting, and he is sent home with fridge art pretty much every day. I have started a binder to store all the cute stuff he has made.
These are pictures of pictures..so clarity isn't great...but you get the idea. Dane is having fun, and I feel good about sending him there. This is something I can add to my list that I am thankful for this year!
Got ourselves a true artist!
Tomorrow we have our patient evaluation for Dane's physical therapy. I'm hoping that Dane will cooperate so they can fully see what he needs. Then after our appointment we are heading to Orange for turkey day! I hope that everyone has a great thanksgiving!
so grab some popcorn and get comfy...
I came home from work today to some awesome artwork from my little man. I thought this was so cute that they made this, and they had it laminated! And how neat that they took pictures of him at school! Can you believe that we found a school that takes pictures of my lil man during the day, and then sends them home for me to have! Right up my alley! I love it!
Dane is doing so great at his school. He loves going, and is learning so much. I can't say that everything that he has learned has been great...such as the word mine. He says mine all the time now. But, he seems to be interacting with the other kids, and has learned to share. The sharing thing is a work in progress... sometimes he is really good at it, and other times not so much. :) They do lots of finger painting, and he is sent home with fridge art pretty much every day. I have started a binder to store all the cute stuff he has made.
These are pictures of pictures..so clarity isn't great...but you get the idea. Dane is having fun, and I feel good about sending him there. This is something I can add to my list that I am thankful for this year!
Got ourselves a true artist!
Tomorrow we have our patient evaluation for Dane's physical therapy. I'm hoping that Dane will cooperate so they can fully see what he needs. Then after our appointment we are heading to Orange for turkey day! I hope that everyone has a great thanksgiving!
Christmas tree
Well, Sunday evening we unloaded all the closets that contained Christmas decorations. Monday I had planned for us to decorate the tree, but it didn't happen. Kevin took out all the pieces to the tree and laid them out, and had them all organized. Well, little man thought it was his job to re-arrange the pieces! haha I kept hearing Kevin saying no no leave that one there. Then it started getting late, and Dane needed a bath and dinner...so needless to say the tree did not get decorated. So, it will have to wait till after thanksgiving. :(
Weekend in Dallas
So one of the reasons I have been MIA lately is that we went to Dallas this past weekend. This originally was going to be a girls weekend, and we were going to go to our annual Chi Omega Christmas Market. This is a huge market put on our college sorority that has lots of vendors come in to sell really neat stuff, and a lot of the money that is made goes to charities that Chi Omega supports. Well, 2 of us weren't able to make it this year, not saying any names... ahem Zab and Hilley. So, It was just going to be 3 of us this year. Well, this turned into a family affair. Kevin and Dane rode along for the ride.
We started off the weekend with Kevin dropping me off at the market and him going to meet Chad, Tabitha's hubby. I hung out with Tabitha and Ashley and we shopped till we dropped. I got to meet Ashley's newest little man, Grant. He is a little older than a month now, and is so so so precious! I wish I would have taken a picture of us 3 together! But, I forgot :( Many more Christmas markets to come!!
After the market we headed over to the Gaylord Hotel. Every year at Christmas time the hotel has an ice Exhibit. This year was the Grinch stole Christmas theme. It was so so cool. No Pun intended. The whole exhibit was sculpted ice in the shape of the characters, and very colorful. It was freezing!! I believe that it was in the negatives...not exaggerating. Before you walked in we were given parkas to help keep you warm and dry. This was so much fun to go through, and it was totally amazing to see how detailed the ice had been sculpted. Everything was ice!! It was unbelievable! Dane couldn't stand up well in his parka, so he had to be carried most of the way through the exhibit. We had a good time hanging out with Tabitha and Chad. And, the little boys had a blast playing together. Dane and Gage really got along great. It is so much fun to watch them interact together. They are 2 peas in a pod. Best friends already!
We had a great weekend. Dane did awesome on the drive there and back. I think he had fun getting to go on a road trip, and hanging out with his BFF.
Warning... picture overload ahead!!!!
We started off the weekend with Kevin dropping me off at the market and him going to meet Chad, Tabitha's hubby. I hung out with Tabitha and Ashley and we shopped till we dropped. I got to meet Ashley's newest little man, Grant. He is a little older than a month now, and is so so so precious! I wish I would have taken a picture of us 3 together! But, I forgot :( Many more Christmas markets to come!!
After the market we headed over to the Gaylord Hotel. Every year at Christmas time the hotel has an ice Exhibit. This year was the Grinch stole Christmas theme. It was so so cool. No Pun intended. The whole exhibit was sculpted ice in the shape of the characters, and very colorful. It was freezing!! I believe that it was in the negatives...not exaggerating. Before you walked in we were given parkas to help keep you warm and dry. This was so much fun to go through, and it was totally amazing to see how detailed the ice had been sculpted. Everything was ice!! It was unbelievable! Dane couldn't stand up well in his parka, so he had to be carried most of the way through the exhibit. We had a good time hanging out with Tabitha and Chad. And, the little boys had a blast playing together. Dane and Gage really got along great. It is so much fun to watch them interact together. They are 2 peas in a pod. Best friends already!
We had a great weekend. Dane did awesome on the drive there and back. I think he had fun getting to go on a road trip, and hanging out with his BFF.
Warning... picture overload ahead!!!!
Night Night
Dane loves to run to our room, climb onto our bed, get under the covers and tell us night night.
He would sleep in our room every night if we let him. He loves sprawling out and taking up our whole bed.
Here he is shhhing us so he can go night night.
Check out this pose...all comfortable and acting like a lil man...arms up watching tv. He is just so funny!
He would sleep in our room every night if we let him. He loves sprawling out and taking up our whole bed.
Here he is shhhing us so he can go night night.
Check out this pose...all comfortable and acting like a lil man...arms up watching tv. He is just so funny!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Christmas Survey
I saw this survey on a friend's blog, and decided to steal the idea. Christmas is getting closer! Are you ready???
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? it depends on who the gift is far, and what it is. If it is a kid then I always wrap the present.
2. Real tree or Artificial? I grew up always having a real tree. But, Kevin and I bought an artificial tree a couple years ago. I would like Dane to have the picking out a tree experience once he gets older.
3. When do you put up the tree? As early as Kevin will let me. This year we will put ours up the Monday before thanksgiving!
4. When do you take the tree down? New years
5. Do you like eggnog? Not at all
6. Favorite gift received as a child? when I was a kid it had to be the Barbi mansion!! When I got to be a teenager I got my own phone line and that by far was the best!!!!
7. Hardest person to buy for? my dad...never likes anything
8. Easiest person to buy for? David!!! Academy gift cards and he is in heaven!
9. Do you have a nativity scene? 2!
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? MAIL for sure! which reminds me...need to get on that
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? an outfit that was literally head to toe an American flag. The bottoms were shorts in the back and skirt in the front. very cute!
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? Home Alone
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? usually August I start thinking about what to buy...and I shop from then on into Christmas week! Love IT!
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? NEVER!!!! I try so hard to really think about what someone would want, or look hard for neat stuff
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Christmas desserts!!!!!!
16. Lights on the tree? For sure but only white lights!
17. Favorite Christmas songs? O Holy Night, I saw mommy kissing Santa Clause
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? usually travel...but last year we were actually home!
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? no I always miss a couple
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Star
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? growing up we always opened up one on Christmas eve, and then the rest on Christmas. But, since I have been married I always end up talking Kevin into doing Christmas early!! haha
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? that we always have hot weather!
23. Favorite ornament theme or color? decorate my tree in red and silver...don't really have a favorite ornament...still collecting
24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? our food is always different each year. We have done Cajun, Mexican, finger foods etc.
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? camera stuff..you know the normal! ha
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? it depends on who the gift is far, and what it is. If it is a kid then I always wrap the present.
2. Real tree or Artificial? I grew up always having a real tree. But, Kevin and I bought an artificial tree a couple years ago. I would like Dane to have the picking out a tree experience once he gets older.
3. When do you put up the tree? As early as Kevin will let me. This year we will put ours up the Monday before thanksgiving!
4. When do you take the tree down? New years
5. Do you like eggnog? Not at all
6. Favorite gift received as a child? when I was a kid it had to be the Barbi mansion!! When I got to be a teenager I got my own phone line and that by far was the best!!!!
7. Hardest person to buy for? my dad...never likes anything
8. Easiest person to buy for? David!!! Academy gift cards and he is in heaven!
9. Do you have a nativity scene? 2!
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? MAIL for sure! which reminds me...need to get on that
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? an outfit that was literally head to toe an American flag. The bottoms were shorts in the back and skirt in the front. very cute!
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? Home Alone
13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? usually August I start thinking about what to buy...and I shop from then on into Christmas week! Love IT!
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? NEVER!!!! I try so hard to really think about what someone would want, or look hard for neat stuff
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Christmas desserts!!!!!!
16. Lights on the tree? For sure but only white lights!
17. Favorite Christmas songs? O Holy Night, I saw mommy kissing Santa Clause
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? usually travel...but last year we were actually home!
19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer's? no I always miss a couple
20. Angel on the tree top or a star? Star
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? growing up we always opened up one on Christmas eve, and then the rest on Christmas. But, since I have been married I always end up talking Kevin into doing Christmas early!! haha
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? that we always have hot weather!
23. Favorite ornament theme or color? decorate my tree in red and silver...don't really have a favorite ornament...still collecting
24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? our food is always different each year. We have done Cajun, Mexican, finger foods etc.
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? camera stuff..you know the normal! ha
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Head stands anyone?
There is never a dull moment...We have ourselves a big ol ham... little man makes me laugh every day
this is what Dane has been up to lately... where he learned to do this...no idea...and why this has become his activity of choice...got me
but, he does it all the time now...and it is one of the funniest things I have seen in a long time...
sometimes he will just sit with his head on the ground with no hands for a long time... with all his weight on his head... so weird... he laughs and laughs while doing this... and is so proud of himself
And no...he doesn't go around naked all the time...these pictures are from the same time as the other naked pictures were taken. :)
this is what Dane has been up to lately... where he learned to do this...no idea...and why this has become his activity of choice...got me
but, he does it all the time now...and it is one of the funniest things I have seen in a long time...
sometimes he will just sit with his head on the ground with no hands for a long time... with all his weight on his head... so weird... he laughs and laughs while doing this... and is so proud of himself
And no...he doesn't go around naked all the time...these pictures are from the same time as the other naked pictures were taken. :)
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Totally Terrific Tuesday
Let me just start off by saying we got GREAT news today!!! Figured you may want to know that before reading everything I'm about to write. It is like jumping to the end of a book to find out how the book ends without having to read the whole thing. Ha
I'm not sure how to phrase everything to be honest, because I was so overwhelmed with the good news that my mind seemed to kind of shut down, and not hear all the details. But I will give it a try! This may be all over the place.
Today we met with Dr. Gerow. He is an orthopedic surgeon who has worked at Texas Children's for many years and St Luke's. It is really ironic, but confirming how I chose to go to him. First, a friend from work asked a radiologist that she knew for a "good" orthopedic, and he mentioned Dr Gerow. Then I called my pediatrician to get a referral, and low and behold Dr Gerow's name was given to me. Lastly, a friend of ours who happens to be a physician's assistant at Texas Children's heard that we were in need of an orthopedic Dr and guess what she also suggested Dr. Gerow. Ok so I was sold!
My mom met me this morning so I didn't have to go by myself. She may need to help me fill in the gaps if I miss something. Dr. Gerow looked through all of Dane's x-rays, arthograms and the recent MRI. Basically, he told us what he thought about Dane's hip, what he would have done from the beginning and what he wants to do now. He felt like the hip looked good, and was still in place. He told us that scar tissue is inevitable, and is pretty common with surgeries like Dane had. He said he would absolutely not do surgery to remove the scar tissue when the hip is in place because doing so would cause more avascular necrosis. Avascular necrosis has something to do with the blood supply in the joint, and apparently can cause a lot of problems down the road. He said removing the scar tissue would be detrimental to the hip, and would cause more problems than leaving it in the joint.
Dr. Brock wanted to remove the scar tissue and then re-cast Dane for several months, but could not guarantee that this same thing would;t happen again, and then this whole process would have to be re-peated for a 3rd time. Why would anyone want to do this again, just to find out that 6 months from now the scar tissue is back and you have to start over again. That was my whole problem with what Dr. Brock wanted to do.
Dr. Gerow feels like Dane should have never been in the brace, and should have had physical therapy soon after the removal of the cast. Not having any kind of physical therapy has caused Dane's hip to be very stiff and not have it's full range of motion. This bugs me so bad. I asked Dr. Brock several times about physical therapy, kept bringing up the fact that Dane kept his affected leg straight when bending over, sitting down etc. In the beginning I was told that it was a habit, because Dane's leg was straight for so long in the cast. They could never tell me why Dane wasn't able to move his leg the way he should. As the months went on the scar tissue got thicker, which meant the hip joint grew more stiff. So, Dr. Gerow wants Dane to start physical therapy asap 2 days a week for 6 weeks. And then he wants to evaluate him again, and more than likely will prescribe more therapy. Dr Gerow brought up an interesting fact that I hadn't really thought about before today. He said that Dane's hip will never be "normal". His hip wasn't "normal" before the surgery, so it will never be exactly how it should be. So the goal is to make it as perfect as you can, and try to get it to a point that will cause the least amount of problems years from now..I hope that makes it sense! It totally did when he talked about it. Anyway, long story short..he felt like doing surgery was not an option, and physical therapy would help with the range of motion of his hip. If his hip does move out of the socket, then obviously Dr Gerow feels like he would have to have surgery again to put it back in place. But surgery to remove the scar tissue he thought was a bad idea.
I feel so relived. It was so unsettling to think that he may have to have surgery, do the whole cast thing, and then wait for it to happen again. Now the physical therapy is going to be the tricky part. It is 2 days a week, and has to be the same days each week due to how their schedule works. I am off 2 days during the week, but my days off rotate each week. So, we aren't sure how we are going to figure out how we will do this. Neither one of us can obviously take off 2 days each week for several months. So be praying about that. Its a problem that I am ok with having! ha this beats the cast by far!!
So needless to say my mom and I were so happy!!! We celebrated by having a Mexican lunch and going to Toys R Us to do a little Christmas shopping. Granny was able to check Dane off her Christmas list, and bought him a ball to add to his collection. Every time she sees him he ends up with a new ball! There is a funny story with today's ball. We got to the aisle that had all the balls, and Granny told Dane to pick a ball. There were hundreds of different types of balls. So, Dane finds one and immediately Granny said no. Yeah he picked a Hannah Montana Ball!!! Hilarious! So, we hid that one. Well, the ball that he picked next was not much better, but he would not give this one up! It was a high school musical ball!!!!! AAAAAHHHHH hilarious! We tried showing other ones, and encouraging him to play with others...not going to happen. he had a death grip on this one and wasn't going to give in!! So, we have a high school musical ball!
giving granny kisses
he told me bye, and was totally content with leaving to go with Granny! :)
I'm not sure how to phrase everything to be honest, because I was so overwhelmed with the good news that my mind seemed to kind of shut down, and not hear all the details. But I will give it a try! This may be all over the place.
Today we met with Dr. Gerow. He is an orthopedic surgeon who has worked at Texas Children's for many years and St Luke's. It is really ironic, but confirming how I chose to go to him. First, a friend from work asked a radiologist that she knew for a "good" orthopedic, and he mentioned Dr Gerow. Then I called my pediatrician to get a referral, and low and behold Dr Gerow's name was given to me. Lastly, a friend of ours who happens to be a physician's assistant at Texas Children's heard that we were in need of an orthopedic Dr and guess what she also suggested Dr. Gerow. Ok so I was sold!
My mom met me this morning so I didn't have to go by myself. She may need to help me fill in the gaps if I miss something. Dr. Gerow looked through all of Dane's x-rays, arthograms and the recent MRI. Basically, he told us what he thought about Dane's hip, what he would have done from the beginning and what he wants to do now. He felt like the hip looked good, and was still in place. He told us that scar tissue is inevitable, and is pretty common with surgeries like Dane had. He said he would absolutely not do surgery to remove the scar tissue when the hip is in place because doing so would cause more avascular necrosis. Avascular necrosis has something to do with the blood supply in the joint, and apparently can cause a lot of problems down the road. He said removing the scar tissue would be detrimental to the hip, and would cause more problems than leaving it in the joint.
Dr. Brock wanted to remove the scar tissue and then re-cast Dane for several months, but could not guarantee that this same thing would;t happen again, and then this whole process would have to be re-peated for a 3rd time. Why would anyone want to do this again, just to find out that 6 months from now the scar tissue is back and you have to start over again. That was my whole problem with what Dr. Brock wanted to do.
Dr. Gerow feels like Dane should have never been in the brace, and should have had physical therapy soon after the removal of the cast. Not having any kind of physical therapy has caused Dane's hip to be very stiff and not have it's full range of motion. This bugs me so bad. I asked Dr. Brock several times about physical therapy, kept bringing up the fact that Dane kept his affected leg straight when bending over, sitting down etc. In the beginning I was told that it was a habit, because Dane's leg was straight for so long in the cast. They could never tell me why Dane wasn't able to move his leg the way he should. As the months went on the scar tissue got thicker, which meant the hip joint grew more stiff. So, Dr. Gerow wants Dane to start physical therapy asap 2 days a week for 6 weeks. And then he wants to evaluate him again, and more than likely will prescribe more therapy. Dr Gerow brought up an interesting fact that I hadn't really thought about before today. He said that Dane's hip will never be "normal". His hip wasn't "normal" before the surgery, so it will never be exactly how it should be. So the goal is to make it as perfect as you can, and try to get it to a point that will cause the least amount of problems years from now..I hope that makes it sense! It totally did when he talked about it. Anyway, long story short..he felt like doing surgery was not an option, and physical therapy would help with the range of motion of his hip. If his hip does move out of the socket, then obviously Dr Gerow feels like he would have to have surgery again to put it back in place. But surgery to remove the scar tissue he thought was a bad idea.
I feel so relived. It was so unsettling to think that he may have to have surgery, do the whole cast thing, and then wait for it to happen again. Now the physical therapy is going to be the tricky part. It is 2 days a week, and has to be the same days each week due to how their schedule works. I am off 2 days during the week, but my days off rotate each week. So, we aren't sure how we are going to figure out how we will do this. Neither one of us can obviously take off 2 days each week for several months. So be praying about that. Its a problem that I am ok with having! ha this beats the cast by far!!
So needless to say my mom and I were so happy!!! We celebrated by having a Mexican lunch and going to Toys R Us to do a little Christmas shopping. Granny was able to check Dane off her Christmas list, and bought him a ball to add to his collection. Every time she sees him he ends up with a new ball! There is a funny story with today's ball. We got to the aisle that had all the balls, and Granny told Dane to pick a ball. There were hundreds of different types of balls. So, Dane finds one and immediately Granny said no. Yeah he picked a Hannah Montana Ball!!! Hilarious! So, we hid that one. Well, the ball that he picked next was not much better, but he would not give this one up! It was a high school musical ball!!!!! AAAAAHHHHH hilarious! We tried showing other ones, and encouraging him to play with others...not going to happen. he had a death grip on this one and wasn't going to give in!! So, we have a high school musical ball!
giving granny kisses
he told me bye, and was totally content with leaving to go with Granny! :)
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Is it Tuesday yet?
This has been a long week and weekend. I have been laying low for the past few days, just really haven't wanted to do much, and didn't have anything worth while to really blog about. I am ready for Tuesday to get here. Sounds weird, but I am just eager to hear what the 2nd Dr will say about Dane's situation. As much as I have tried so hard to not think about what is going on, it is impossible. It is constantly on my mind. We are in limbo just waiting on what will happen.
On my desperate attempt to get my mind off things I did start Christmas shopping a little this weekend. Buying for a toddler boy is harder than I thought it would be. There are only so many balls and trucks you can buy. But, I think he will have a lot of fun this year, and really enjoy opening presents. I'm curious to see what he will do with the Christmas tree this year. I have a feeling that only the top will be decorated since a lot of tree ornaments resemble something that the little man is obsessed with.
Oh I almost forgot. I do have something to blog about... yesterday I was putting Dane's shoes on and I said ONE, and out of no where he said TWO. Kevin and I both at the same time asked each other if the other heard that. So, I tried it again and once again he followed me by saying two and so then I said THREE and he said FOUR. I couldn't believe it. We were so proud of our little man...and we had no idea he could do that!
So, anyway we didn't do much this weekend. Just hung out for the most part. Dane for some reason or another grew attached to a beanie, and wanted to wear it quite a bit while watching Sesame Street, and then wanted to brush his teeth like 500 times a day. Crazy. On Saturday I went downtown to take pictures of my friends Jennifer and John and their 2 dogs for their Christmas card. I found out real quick that dogs are much harder to get their attention than kiddos. They had no interest in looking my way so I could snap their picture. ha good Practice though!
On my desperate attempt to get my mind off things I did start Christmas shopping a little this weekend. Buying for a toddler boy is harder than I thought it would be. There are only so many balls and trucks you can buy. But, I think he will have a lot of fun this year, and really enjoy opening presents. I'm curious to see what he will do with the Christmas tree this year. I have a feeling that only the top will be decorated since a lot of tree ornaments resemble something that the little man is obsessed with.
Oh I almost forgot. I do have something to blog about... yesterday I was putting Dane's shoes on and I said ONE, and out of no where he said TWO. Kevin and I both at the same time asked each other if the other heard that. So, I tried it again and once again he followed me by saying two and so then I said THREE and he said FOUR. I couldn't believe it. We were so proud of our little man...and we had no idea he could do that!
So, anyway we didn't do much this weekend. Just hung out for the most part. Dane for some reason or another grew attached to a beanie, and wanted to wear it quite a bit while watching Sesame Street, and then wanted to brush his teeth like 500 times a day. Crazy. On Saturday I went downtown to take pictures of my friends Jennifer and John and their 2 dogs for their Christmas card. I found out real quick that dogs are much harder to get their attention than kiddos. They had no interest in looking my way so I could snap their picture. ha good Practice though!
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Shh...Don't wake the Baby
This morning I was busy putting away clothes and straightening up the kitchen and Dane was doing his normal toddler thing...running from room to room and getting into trouble. Well, it suddenly got pretty quite which usually means Dane is into something he shouldn't be. I assumed he was probably in our closet pulling down all of Kevin's ties or throwing our dirty laundry all over the place.
Well... this is what I found when I walked into my bedroom.
Little Booger just climbed up into our bed and passed out! How stinking cute is that! And I see that he found a paci...not sure why that was downstairs since we make him keep them in his bed...going to have to do a little investigating. ha sneaky sneaky sneaky!
Then later on today Dane pulled another cute stunt. Walked into the tv room to find him sitting on the couch all bundled up in a throw blanket with his sippy cup sitting on the ledge of the couch, watching tv and yep you guessed it...looking at his favorite toy magazine!!! Hilarious!! He looked like a little old man sitting there in his blanket and reading his "daily" paper, and watching his show. Oh and then when he saw me with my camera he said CHEESE!!! I have no idea where he learned that from...I'll have to ask Kevin if he taught him that, but I nearly fell over when he said it. My little man knows when I need a good laugh in my day!
Well... this is what I found when I walked into my bedroom.
Little Booger just climbed up into our bed and passed out! How stinking cute is that! And I see that he found a paci...not sure why that was downstairs since we make him keep them in his bed...going to have to do a little investigating. ha sneaky sneaky sneaky!
Then later on today Dane pulled another cute stunt. Walked into the tv room to find him sitting on the couch all bundled up in a throw blanket with his sippy cup sitting on the ledge of the couch, watching tv and yep you guessed it...looking at his favorite toy magazine!!! Hilarious!! He looked like a little old man sitting there in his blanket and reading his "daily" paper, and watching his show. Oh and then when he saw me with my camera he said CHEESE!!! I have no idea where he learned that from...I'll have to ask Kevin if he taught him that, but I nearly fell over when he said it. My little man knows when I need a good laugh in my day!
Monday, November 9, 2009
On a Lighter Note
It is going to be a long week waiting for our appointment with our 2nd opinion Dr. I definitely need to find something to keep me busy, because staying inside like I have done all weekend has drove me near to insanity. Maybe I will try to do some Christmas shopping.
Speaking of Christmas shopping we have been getting several toy catalogs in the mail recently. Dane has gotten very attached to this one particular magazine. He looks at it over and over, and carries it around with him every where he goes. This catalog has Dane's name all over it. What is so great about this one particular magazine????
It is hard to tell in the picture, but just about on every page there is a ball. Footballs, Baseballs, bowling balls, croquette balls, golf balls etc. And, Dane points at every one with excitement and says ball. What can I say? My child loves balls. He has a very large collection of balls already...maybe I should just wrap up his balls that he already has and just give that to him for Christmas. :) Also, this catalog has a page dedicated to choo choo trains, which Dane just thinks is the greatest also. As I type this he sitting on the couch looking at the magazine at the trains. This kid cracks me up. I think Christmas is going to be lots of fun this year!
Speaking of Christmas shopping we have been getting several toy catalogs in the mail recently. Dane has gotten very attached to this one particular magazine. He looks at it over and over, and carries it around with him every where he goes. This catalog has Dane's name all over it. What is so great about this one particular magazine????
It is hard to tell in the picture, but just about on every page there is a ball. Footballs, Baseballs, bowling balls, croquette balls, golf balls etc. And, Dane points at every one with excitement and says ball. What can I say? My child loves balls. He has a very large collection of balls already...maybe I should just wrap up his balls that he already has and just give that to him for Christmas. :) Also, this catalog has a page dedicated to choo choo trains, which Dane just thinks is the greatest also. As I type this he sitting on the couch looking at the magazine at the trains. This kid cracks me up. I think Christmas is going to be lots of fun this year!
Saturday, November 7, 2009
The journey that never ends
We found out the results from the MRI on Thursday, and they were not good. I needed a couple days to process it, and to get myself together before posting about it on here. I'm just going to make this short and sweet, because I just don't feel like talking about it to be quite honest. But, I know that everyone is wanting an update, so I will just give the basics.
The scar tissue that we knew was in the joint space is pretty thick, and is pushing on the hip causing it to move up and to the left. Dr. Brock wants to schedule an arthroscopic surgery to clean out the joint, and then he wants to put Dane back in a cast for another 4 1/2 months.
We have an appointment scheduled Tuesday, November 17th with another orthopedic surgeon who specializes in children to get a 2nd opinion and see if there are any other options. We are not making any decisions until we talk to someone else.
On the outside/ the exterior I am fine. I am able to pull myself together, force smiles, force conversations, force laughter, pretend that although I am upset I am fine.
On the inside I am deeply saddened for my little man, I just want to be left alone, feel depression setting in, angry, have feelings of guilt along with feeling hopeless about Dane's situation...on the inside things are not fine.
So, the end of this journey is not near...not even close
The scar tissue that we knew was in the joint space is pretty thick, and is pushing on the hip causing it to move up and to the left. Dr. Brock wants to schedule an arthroscopic surgery to clean out the joint, and then he wants to put Dane back in a cast for another 4 1/2 months.
We have an appointment scheduled Tuesday, November 17th with another orthopedic surgeon who specializes in children to get a 2nd opinion and see if there are any other options. We are not making any decisions until we talk to someone else.
On the outside/ the exterior I am fine. I am able to pull myself together, force smiles, force conversations, force laughter, pretend that although I am upset I am fine.
On the inside I am deeply saddened for my little man, I just want to be left alone, feel depression setting in, angry, have feelings of guilt along with feeling hopeless about Dane's situation...on the inside things are not fine.
So, the end of this journey is not near...not even close
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Waiting is the Hardest Part
Yesterday Dane had his MRI at Herman Hospital. Kevin wasn't able to get off work, so my mom came in the night before and reserved a hotel room close to the medical center. Dane and I slept down there since we had to be at the hospital at 5:30 in the morning. 4:45 came really early Tuesday morning when our alarm went off. We arrived, did some paper work for about 15 minutes and then waited until close to 8:00before they were ready for Dane. It always makes me annoyed when you have to get to a place so early, and then sit and wait for hours. Anyway, we finally headed over to where they put Dane asleep, and I had to watch them do it this time. Not a fun experience. Dane could sense something was going to happen the minute that we walked into the room, and his whole demeanor changed. It was hard to watch them putting him to sleep, but it only lasted a couple minutes and then he was out.
The MRI took a couple hours, and from what they told us it went ok. We got to go into the recovery room pretty soon after they were done with the exam, and Dane was still sleeping. The anesthesia didn't settle well this time around. Not sure if it was a different type or what. But, Dane ended up throwing up on the way home all over in the back seat of Kevin's truck. Then he threw up 3 other times yesterday once we got home. Poor little guy. He seems to be feeling better today though. We don't know yet the results of the exam. I'm hoping that we will here something today or tomorrow. I'm just hoping that the results show his hip looks good besides the scar tissue that we already know about. So, we wait...
The MRI took a couple hours, and from what they told us it went ok. We got to go into the recovery room pretty soon after they were done with the exam, and Dane was still sleeping. The anesthesia didn't settle well this time around. Not sure if it was a different type or what. But, Dane ended up throwing up on the way home all over in the back seat of Kevin's truck. Then he threw up 3 other times yesterday once we got home. Poor little guy. He seems to be feeling better today though. We don't know yet the results of the exam. I'm hoping that we will here something today or tomorrow. I'm just hoping that the results show his hip looks good besides the scar tissue that we already know about. So, we wait...
Sunday, November 1, 2009
21 months
Little man is talking like crazy this month. Tries to repeat everything that we say. Probably says close to 100 single words now. He has learned to say a few phrases such as where is it?, there it is, that's all, ready go, right back, and want a bite. His newest thing is saying mine mine. Guess he picked this up at daycare. Everything is considered his. I love the way he says banana (nanna), back pack, Sophie, please and hello. It is just so cute. If he wants you to pick him up he will say up, and then down if he doesn't want to be held. He has recently started saying yes to questions now. And he will say yes if you ask him if he wants a spanking. He knows that if he says yes, that it will make us laugh and he is in the clear! :)
Dane is 24lbs now. He must be getting taller and slimming up a little. He has lost weight from his 18 month appointment. His favorite things are balls, trucks, trains and steering wheels. He loves for you to chase him, and he is constantly running down our foyer area and then hitting the door and saying boom. You will find him quite often gathering up all his balls and putting them all together either in the back of his truck or a cabinet. You can't go anywhere that he isn't on the look out for a ball. Every circle he sees he gets excited and screams ball.
I have totally lost count on how many teeth he now has. Let's just say a mouthful. He may only be missing a couple in the far back of each side. He does a great impression of me doing a fake cry. And he has become quite the cuddlier. If watching Sesame Street he wants to sit right next to you on the couch and will rest his head on your arm. If he wants you to go somewhere he will come over and grab your hand and lead you where he wants to go.
Getting up early for daycare has totally messed up him wanting to sleep late. He no longer sleeps past 5:30 am. arrg! But, he still goes to bed around 6:30 in the evening. He is very silly, but reserved with people he doesn't know. Very mischievious, charming, playful, energetic, stubborn, hard headed, giggly, sweet, all boy is what describes the little man!!
Stop Drop & Roll
Did someone say Fire???
Have no fear Dane the Fire Chief is here!
Ok, so how many people guessed correctly?? Anyone?
Well, we are 0 for 2 with Halloween plans. We had wanted to go to Orange and do the festival there and go trick or treating. But, Dane had other plans. On Thursday he started getting sick with a runny nose and he has a nasty cough. Dane was sick last year at Halloween also, and so he was cooped up then also. Dane's MRI is on Tuesday, and if he is too sick they will not put him to sleep to do the study. So, we decided to stay in town, and try to get him better. Please Pray that they will still do the MRI on Tues!! Dane isn't running any fever, and doesn't act like he feels bad. We have had him cooped up all weekend, so we will see.
Anyway, since we didn't get to do our original plans, I went ahead and still dressed Dane up Saturday to take pictures of him in his costume before it had gotten cold outside. He totally loved wearing the fireman outfit! He was so stinking cute. He wore it for a long time Saturday, and got upset when we tried to take it off of him. Today he has been putting on his hat and wearing it all around. Since we were going to be in town I had to go get candy for the trick or treaters. We had so many this year. Dane didn't get it at first, and thought every time that we opened the front door that he was going to get to go outside. But, then after a couple times he would get so excited when the doorbell would ring. He would open his mouth real wide, then take off running towards the door, and clap and giggle. then he would tell the trick or treaters hi and then bye. It was so cute. We actually enjoyed passing out candy, since Dane was having so much fun with it. We did have to close down shop and turn off all our lights around 8:45 because we ran out of candy. We had a good time at Halloween despite the fact that Dane couldn't really participate. Hopefully, next year Dane will start a new trend and be healthy during Halloween!
Have no fear Dane the Fire Chief is here!
Ok, so how many people guessed correctly?? Anyone?
Well, we are 0 for 2 with Halloween plans. We had wanted to go to Orange and do the festival there and go trick or treating. But, Dane had other plans. On Thursday he started getting sick with a runny nose and he has a nasty cough. Dane was sick last year at Halloween also, and so he was cooped up then also. Dane's MRI is on Tuesday, and if he is too sick they will not put him to sleep to do the study. So, we decided to stay in town, and try to get him better. Please Pray that they will still do the MRI on Tues!! Dane isn't running any fever, and doesn't act like he feels bad. We have had him cooped up all weekend, so we will see.
Anyway, since we didn't get to do our original plans, I went ahead and still dressed Dane up Saturday to take pictures of him in his costume before it had gotten cold outside. He totally loved wearing the fireman outfit! He was so stinking cute. He wore it for a long time Saturday, and got upset when we tried to take it off of him. Today he has been putting on his hat and wearing it all around. Since we were going to be in town I had to go get candy for the trick or treaters. We had so many this year. Dane didn't get it at first, and thought every time that we opened the front door that he was going to get to go outside. But, then after a couple times he would get so excited when the doorbell would ring. He would open his mouth real wide, then take off running towards the door, and clap and giggle. then he would tell the trick or treaters hi and then bye. It was so cute. We actually enjoyed passing out candy, since Dane was having so much fun with it. We did have to close down shop and turn off all our lights around 8:45 because we ran out of candy. We had a good time at Halloween despite the fact that Dane couldn't really participate. Hopefully, next year Dane will start a new trend and be healthy during Halloween!
Set.Spike.Serve
I found out that we have some real talent and athletic ability in our family this weekend, and I got to learn all about how to play volleyball as well. My baby cousin, Haley plays volleyball and her team made it to the Regional playoffs this weekend. Ok, well she isn't a baby...she is 15 and is a sophomore, which makes me feel really old. But, anyway Haley's team played here in Tomball for the regional playoff game, so I got to go and watch. I got to see my aunt Darla, cousin Lindsay, my mom also came and brought my niece and nephew, so we all sat together to cheer on the Lions. First of all let me just tell you that I have never been so stressed out watching a sporting event in my life. It is very fast paced, and keeps you on edge the whole time. I felt like I needed to take some blood pressure medicine while watching it, and would catch myself not breathing at times while the ball was in play. To win this round of the playoffs you had to win 3 games. Each round was very close, and the girls really played well. We ended up having to play all 5 games because it was tied 2-2. They weren't able to pull out on top on the last game, but Haley and her team should be so proud of themselves. They did an awesome job, worked really hard all season, and made it all the way to the Regionals round. Congrats Haley for doing so well this season!!! I'm so glad that I got to watch you do your thing!
Introducing #9 HALEY BRACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
why is Haley the only one in yellow? Well, let me tell you... apparntly there is 1 person on every team who doesn't serve, and only plays defense. The umpire has to know which one she is, so there is no confusion... just a little something I learned about volleyball
getting ready for the ball...
High Fives after winning 2 games!!!
Action shot! Haley did awesome!!!
Introducing #9 HALEY BRACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
why is Haley the only one in yellow? Well, let me tell you... apparntly there is 1 person on every team who doesn't serve, and only plays defense. The umpire has to know which one she is, so there is no confusion... just a little something I learned about volleyball
getting ready for the ball...
High Fives after winning 2 games!!!
Action shot! Haley did awesome!!!
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