This morning Dylan was at school so I had Levi laying next to me in bed laying on his stomach. I am always afraid I do not do enough tummy time with him. To my surprise he rolled from his stomach to his back. I thought the fist time may have been an accident so I rolled him back to his stomach but then he did it again. I immediatlely called Steven, my sister and my mom to share the news. Levi is quite a bit bigger than Dylan was so I was not expecting this so soon - but am very proud of him of course and you can tell he seems excited about it also (maybe just because I was so excited)!
Dylan did not want to be left out so now a few times a day he shows us that he can rollover also - too funny. He thinks it is a big accomplishement for him also. Too cute.
Tuesday, January 05, 2010
Friday, January 01, 2010
Happy New Year
A few days before New Years we packed up and headed to the ranch. My sister and her family joined us there. Dylan was super excited to see his cousins and the moo cows. We had a great time and the boys (Craig and Steven) also got a lot of work done there. They hauled two loads of junk to Giddings and even made $200! I did not drive by but the old furniture from the ranch is suppose to be for sale at an antique store on main street in Giddings - too funny. On New Years Eve we did not make it until midnight but before the kids went to bed we did shoot off the fireworks Uncle Brandon had given Layla. Layla ran in the house to watch, I was holding Dylan and he was shaking from the noise and then started crying. Later he wanted to do them again but he kept telling Steven he was scared. Dylan and River are starting to play really well together and enjoyed pushing their trucks back and forth and also just running around yelling! Steven was sad we did not drink champagne on New Years Eve so him and my sister drank it for breakfast! I was too tired to indulge.
Around the time we went to the ranch Levi has stopped sleeping good at night. He now wakes up about 5 times instead of 2! This has been a difficult adjustment for me and I am still trying to figure out how to make him sleep better. We came home on New Years Day because Steven's mom, Joe and Bryan were flying in. I made our traditional New Years dinner and we had a nice celebration with them. Dylan really enjoyed seeing Unlce Bryan again and even let Bryan read books to him before bed.
We are looking forward to 2010 and Steven and I made the resolution to move to a safer, more kid friendly neighborhood and bigger house this year! Yeah!
Around the time we went to the ranch Levi has stopped sleeping good at night. He now wakes up about 5 times instead of 2! This has been a difficult adjustment for me and I am still trying to figure out how to make him sleep better. We came home on New Years Day because Steven's mom, Joe and Bryan were flying in. I made our traditional New Years dinner and we had a nice celebration with them. Dylan really enjoyed seeing Unlce Bryan again and even let Bryan read books to him before bed.
We are looking forward to 2010 and Steven and I made the resolution to move to a safer, more kid friendly neighborhood and bigger house this year! Yeah!
Friday, December 25, 2009
Christmas 2009
This was our first family Christmas at home. We had an unusual but happy Christmas Eve. Dylan and I started off the day making Christmas cookies for Santa. He enjoyed eating the dough and using the cookie cutters. Steven's dad and Stephanie joined us for church and dinner. We were late to church - no surprise - but a nice woman offered us seats since we both were holding little ones. The boys looked so handsome and were so well behaved. When we came home from church the power was out at our house and we could not heat us dinner, etc. for awhile. We lit candles and Dylan was running around with a flashlight saying that he could see in the dark. About an hour later the lights came on and we had a nice dinner and Christmas celebration with Lee and Stephanie. Dylan was of course so excited about finally getting to open presents and he loved the tractor they gave him. After we put the kids to bed Steven and I enjoyed playing Santa Claus for the 1st time and putting out the kids gifts for Christmas morning.
About 2am I was feeding Levi and heard a lot of sirens and it sounded as if a firetruck may have even been on our street. Steven was sleeping with Dylan so I went and looked our front and saw nothing and then out back and could see smoke and flames behind our house (at least a block over). I went and woke Steven up and he went to see what was going on. The fire was 2 blocks over - and later found out was arson. Scary and eventful Christmas monring.
Levi slept through most of Christmas morning but Dylan was so happy and excited. He loved opening presents and seeing what Santa had left for him and he really liked emptying out his stocking. We also made hot biscuits for breakfast - his favorite. It was so nice to be at home and I took at 2 hour nap with Dylan - merry Christmas to me. My parents joined us for dinner that evening and we had another lovely Christmas celebration. It was so nice to be at home and enjoy our two little ones.
Another favorite memory of mine this Christmas season was getting to enjoy Christmas cookies and peppermint ice cream with Dylan. These have always been my favorites and it was special to get to share it with him. We ate them for snacks most days and he would be just as excited about it as me and still asks for pink ice cream and christmas tree cookies.
About 2am I was feeding Levi and heard a lot of sirens and it sounded as if a firetruck may have even been on our street. Steven was sleeping with Dylan so I went and looked our front and saw nothing and then out back and could see smoke and flames behind our house (at least a block over). I went and woke Steven up and he went to see what was going on. The fire was 2 blocks over - and later found out was arson. Scary and eventful Christmas monring.
Levi slept through most of Christmas morning but Dylan was so happy and excited. He loved opening presents and seeing what Santa had left for him and he really liked emptying out his stocking. We also made hot biscuits for breakfast - his favorite. It was so nice to be at home and I took at 2 hour nap with Dylan - merry Christmas to me. My parents joined us for dinner that evening and we had another lovely Christmas celebration. It was so nice to be at home and enjoy our two little ones.
Another favorite memory of mine this Christmas season was getting to enjoy Christmas cookies and peppermint ice cream with Dylan. These have always been my favorites and it was special to get to share it with him. We ate them for snacks most days and he would be just as excited about it as me and still asks for pink ice cream and christmas tree cookies.
Wednesday, December 23, 2009
If we make it through December
We are actually having a good December but I always think of my uncle Bubba when I think of December/Christmas. We use to karaoke to that song every year and it was always a good time!
This December we have been at home getting ready for Christmas. Dylan is super excited and tries to open his presents every day. He also loves to read his Little People Christmas book which he was also obsessed with last year. This year he pretty much has it memorized and can read it to me. Levi is getting bigger and more animated everyday. He smiles and coos a lot and overall seems to be a very happy baby. He especially loves bath time and kicks and tries to swim in the baby water. I am pretty amazed by this for a 3 month old. Steven and I have also made it out a few night by ourselves. We saw Jack Ingram, Bruce and Kelly Christmas show and went to the WGA Christmas party. It is always nice to have some adult, married time with my husband. We often laugh about how we can not even talk to each other at our house because Dylan is always talking! We are looking forward to staying home this Christmas and enjoying our boys!
Dylan also had his first spend the night away from home. Steven was gone Saturday night and Dylan spent the night with my parents. He did very good for his first spend the night and it made my night a lot easier. My mom in very good at comforting him so I think that helped a lot. It is funny how the only people he wants to put him to sleep are me and my mom. I am so proud of him for being such a big boy.
Steven bought a video recorder and I have been taking videos of Levi smiling and Dylan reading , playing, etc. so once I learn how to download them I will now have videos on my blog! Stay tuned. Below are some of our December pictures.
This December we have been at home getting ready for Christmas. Dylan is super excited and tries to open his presents every day. He also loves to read his Little People Christmas book which he was also obsessed with last year. This year he pretty much has it memorized and can read it to me. Levi is getting bigger and more animated everyday. He smiles and coos a lot and overall seems to be a very happy baby. He especially loves bath time and kicks and tries to swim in the baby water. I am pretty amazed by this for a 3 month old. Steven and I have also made it out a few night by ourselves. We saw Jack Ingram, Bruce and Kelly Christmas show and went to the WGA Christmas party. It is always nice to have some adult, married time with my husband. We often laugh about how we can not even talk to each other at our house because Dylan is always talking! We are looking forward to staying home this Christmas and enjoying our boys!
Dylan also had his first spend the night away from home. Steven was gone Saturday night and Dylan spent the night with my parents. He did very good for his first spend the night and it made my night a lot easier. My mom in very good at comforting him so I think that helped a lot. It is funny how the only people he wants to put him to sleep are me and my mom. I am so proud of him for being such a big boy.
Steven bought a video recorder and I have been taking videos of Levi smiling and Dylan reading , playing, etc. so once I learn how to download them I will now have videos on my blog! Stay tuned. Below are some of our December pictures.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Thanksgiving 2009
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving and family gathering at the ranch last week. We were all missing my grandmother (Memaw) but know she would have been proud we carried on the Thanksgiving tradition at the ranch. Below is what I want to remember about this Thanksgiving.
1) Dylan and Layla had their first spend the night in the same bed. I left them alone once Dylan had fallen asleep and after I left I could hear Layla singing herself to sleep in the baby monitor.
2) Family dance party - Layla insisted on this and it was a lot of fun. River liked dancing with his Aunt Angela, Juliet loved dancing and my mom tried to teach Layla and Dylan how to twist.
3) My mom decorating the Christmas tree and mantle and Dylan and River undecorating the tree and breaking the ornaments.
4) Having 5 kids all try and sleep in the same house and 4 1/2 in diapers. Trying to take care of 5 kids in general!
5) Chasing moo cows with Dylan and Layla.
6) Me and Melinda both loosing our cool due to sleep deprivation - can you blame us!
7) My dad loving to burn the trash and work on anything he could find. Craig putting my dad's nice pillows in the fire.
8) Steven being obsessed with having fire wood and fixing the log splitter.
9) Dylan want to hunt for dinosaurs in the woods and thinking he saw baboons and ostriches!
10) Steven and Craig deer hunting - me grabbing the kids when we heard the gunshots when Craig shot his deer. Steven accidentally shooting 2 deer.
11) Having a fire in the fire place when it was not cold outside just so we could make smores!
12) Mom walking with Levi over her shoulder and Melinda suctioning Levi's nose.
13) Dylan wanting to sing Happy Birthday because we had candles lit on the Thanksgiving table. Dylan and Layla blowing out the candles.
14) Dylan telling River to share.
Most importantly it was great family bonding. I am thankful for each member of our family and it was neat to get to spend several days with them. I am looking forward to many more holiday celebrations.
1) Dylan and Layla had their first spend the night in the same bed. I left them alone once Dylan had fallen asleep and after I left I could hear Layla singing herself to sleep in the baby monitor.
2) Family dance party - Layla insisted on this and it was a lot of fun. River liked dancing with his Aunt Angela, Juliet loved dancing and my mom tried to teach Layla and Dylan how to twist.
3) My mom decorating the Christmas tree and mantle and Dylan and River undecorating the tree and breaking the ornaments.
4) Having 5 kids all try and sleep in the same house and 4 1/2 in diapers. Trying to take care of 5 kids in general!
5) Chasing moo cows with Dylan and Layla.
6) Me and Melinda both loosing our cool due to sleep deprivation - can you blame us!
7) My dad loving to burn the trash and work on anything he could find. Craig putting my dad's nice pillows in the fire.
8) Steven being obsessed with having fire wood and fixing the log splitter.
9) Dylan want to hunt for dinosaurs in the woods and thinking he saw baboons and ostriches!
10) Steven and Craig deer hunting - me grabbing the kids when we heard the gunshots when Craig shot his deer. Steven accidentally shooting 2 deer.
11) Having a fire in the fire place when it was not cold outside just so we could make smores!
12) Mom walking with Levi over her shoulder and Melinda suctioning Levi's nose.
13) Dylan wanting to sing Happy Birthday because we had candles lit on the Thanksgiving table. Dylan and Layla blowing out the candles.
14) Dylan telling River to share.
Most importantly it was great family bonding. I am thankful for each member of our family and it was neat to get to spend several days with them. I am looking forward to many more holiday celebrations.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Tis The Season
Tis the Season is a holiday party at Dylan's school. Steven and I took Dylan and he wanted to play with the animals in the navity scene the whole time. He also sat on Santa's lap and told him what he wanted for Christmas. We had practiced earlier in the day and I am pretty sure he told Santa he wanted dinosaurs and trains. Dylan also enjoyed playing in the fishing pond, wonder where he gets that from. Below are a few pictures from our evening.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Two Month and Two Year Check-ups
First of all thanks to my mom for going to the doctor with Dylan, Levi and me this morning. It would have been wild without her. Both boys were well behaved but even then can be a handful when they both have to get shots, etc. Both boys received a good report and their stats are below:
Levi - 2 months
Weight - 13 pounds, 9 ounces - 75-90%
Height - 24.5 inches - 90%
Head - 16 inches - 50-75%
(He is longer and weighs more than Dylan at two months but his head is smaller)
Dylan - 2 years
Weight - 28 pounds - 50-75%
Height - 90-95%
Head - 20 inches - they did not give up %
Thank God for my sweet, healthy boys!
Levi - 2 months
Weight - 13 pounds, 9 ounces - 75-90%
Height - 24.5 inches - 90%
Head - 16 inches - 50-75%
(He is longer and weighs more than Dylan at two months but his head is smaller)
Dylan - 2 years
Weight - 28 pounds - 50-75%
Height - 90-95%
Head - 20 inches - they did not give up %
Thank God for my sweet, healthy boys!
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