Sunday, February 25, 2007

Riley's 4-months pics

Today Riley got his 4 month pictures taken with images for a lifetime at a photo party. It was fun and easy. One of the neighbors had the party, so it was close by. I am considering having a party myself. I just like the thought of it in your own home. Makes it very easy!! So we will be getting the proofs in 2 weeks.

Toy box

What is it about playing in the toy box? Breanna and Ashton today were playing for hours in the toy box--They kept burying each other in the toys and taking turns. But I remember doing the same thing with my sisters.

gifts..

Well, part of having a birthday is receiving cards. But I enjoyed some very thoughtful gifts. I have afew favorites: gum from my hygiene bud Andi, Cards made homemade from my sister--which I can't wait to use. another one was two bike wheels--I want to ride/race this summer along with clips for my shoes, so I can fall over in one piece. he he!!! I also got a gift cert. to my salon + spa---can't wait to use that one, what to use it on?? but overall I had a good birthday!! Thanks to all who thought of me on my 30th!
I did get to go out to eat with my wonderful family Tuesday! They are so much fun to eat with!! love you guys

Girl Scout Cookies!

Well, we participated in the girl scout cookie selling extraganza. We got to pick them up on Friday. Whoo Hoo 107 cookies!! Breanna and I delivered them on Saturday afternoon while the boys took their naps!!Breanna and I got to enjoy the rainy weather and periodically get hit on the head by ice pellets(hail). It was a fun afternoon with Breanna. Thanks to all who help reach her goal. The troop is trying to decide what they will do with their money they raised!

Sunday, February 18, 2007

Turning 30

Tomorrow I turn 30, on president's day. I 'm really not bummed about being done with the 20s. I'm actually excited. I feel like I have accomplished a lot already!! But I am very excited as to what will be ahead. I look at age more as just a number and/or more experienced in some things. I could list all the things I have completed and not completed/would like to complete before my time ends. But I decided not to post and keep that more personal. I didn't really want to brag either, but I guess that is what a blog maybe is. I use it more to journal what is going on with our lives, something to hopefully look back on.
Here's to turning 30!!
Cheers- Julie

Saturday, February 17, 2007

Time with Breanna

Tonight I got to go with Breanna only to a womens Nebraska basketball game. It was good to be around her. She is very energetic. She great person to be around. We got to have a snack there- she got Dip in Dots and I got a pretzel and we shared a root beer!! Thanks David for allowing me to go by watching the boys!! I owe you!
Love you all very much!!

Ashton

We have been trying to master the whole no more wearing diapers. I think we are getting closer. WE have talked about him turning three soon and that he is not a baby, but a Big Boy! He has went on the "poop" on the toilet the past two days!! With rewards! It seems to be working. Dad gave him Harold and he got diesel and going to the children's museum. We'll see if we can keep up with the great progress, we may have conquered a little ground. At least, he knows he can do it!!

Breanna

Breanna has read 275 books so far for 1st grade. We volunteered to have Cinnamon (the classroom guinea pig) for the spring break. Mrs. Kramer has not drawn the name yet for the lucky caretaker. Breanna had a Valentine's Dance ("My guy dance) with her girl scout troop. She took her dad. She wore a beautiful black dress and dad dressed up in slacks and tie. They also took travel samples to help troops overseas (another part of the night's agenda).
Breanna danced alot and said she had a great time. Breanna the next morning had a hard time waking up for school. She said she was tired. I think that was the first time, she didn't want to get up.

Riley's 4-month check

Riley turned 4 months on Valentine's day. He had his well baby check on the 7th of February( about two weeks early). He weighed 15# 11oz. Length 25 and half inches and head circum. 15 inches. The doctor thought that his head looked flat-plagiocephley. I think what started it was his head circumference did not change. So she referred us to a helmet clinic in Omaha. We set up an appt. for April. It's hard to say what to think or do so we will see what is said and evaluate then.
She also wanted to make sure he is not lactose intolerant so we tested Riley's bowel movements. Test results were fine.
The boy seems very healthy. He is just fighting a cough/runny nose right now. We are all just trying not to get sick. So far so good.

Trip without Children

David and i were blessed to be able to take a trip by ourselves. As most people said, Good for everyone!! and then followed by the next question: Who's watching the kids?
We got to enjoy ourselves in snowy winter park, CO. I would have to say my favorite time was enjoying Timberline lift with David and the awesome views from the slopes using my sister's awesome skis!! Another thing was realizing how I eat breakfast here in Lincoln so rushed (in my car on the way to work). We had some amazing breakfast feasts. Mountain Rose is definitely a stop I recommend. Another is Carver's. David and I got to ski two days! One bummer thing that happened was David broke out in hives on the way out. I am thinking that it is the Asthma/decrease O2 count and the smoked Almonds. We managed to get pass all that and still enjoy the trip. I hope we can figure this out.
The children survived. And Riley only had 2 frozen bags of milk left in the freezer, so it was perfect timing. It was great to see the kids. The really are a joy! I love their excitement and enthusiasm for life!!

Tuesday, February 6, 2007

Riley's Language

Riley was full of screams today. When I got home, he had lots to say. I remember Breanna doing that lots, especially one time in a grocery store. I was laughing/so happy it was making me cry. It is really good to hear little Riley's voice, trying to compete with his sister and older bothers.

Breanna's 2nd tooth

Breanna lost her 2nd primary tooth #O tonight eating a tater tot. I was very glad it happened finally. She was starting have the permanent tooth erupt behind(lingually) it. Lots of blood. She was very proud to show the tissue full of it. 2 down, 18 more to go.

Friday, February 2, 2007

Work evaluations

Tomorrow we have work evaluations. It is a good but dreaded time. Not sure what to expect from the doctors. We are having very cold weather here, so just trying to stay warm. Last night I had an spa night with Arbonne at Andi's house. Good turn out, but not much in sales. But I was not expecting much, so I was not disappointed. I love the products that's all that matters. Someday everyone will want them. Aspen is driving her Mercedes, it's a beautiful car--SUV. She's worked hard, she deserves it. Wishing her the best!!
I'm still breastfeeding Riley, hopefully that will continue. I really hope he is not milk intolerant. I really enjoy breastfeeding. It is a very special thing that I won't probably get to do again. I feel very blessed to have the children I do as well as my awesome husband. thanks for the love!!

Breanna

Today at school Breanna was the line leader. She got to feed Cinnamon today as well. She getting real good at spelling. yesterday we got her 2 nd quarter report card. Very good grades. She is a great student. Teacher commented that she is a good role model and class leader. :-)
First grade is going fast. She loves school. Yesterday they had to cancel girl scouts due to so many of the girls were sick. Ground hog's was today. No shadow. 6 weeks more of winter, we'll see if that holds true!!

Riley

Riley had his 4 month well baby check on Wednesday. He won't be 4 months for about 2-3 weeks. We have been noticing that he wasn't as content on Tuesday off and on so we decided to have his ears checked for infection--no infection--Yeah!! But he may have a milk intolerance so we will do a fecal test. The doctor also referred us to a Helmet Clinic for plagiocephaly (flat head). Not sure what to think of it, very mixed emotions. From what I have researched thus far mostly cometic reasons depending on severity of course. So I need to check with insurance etc. to decide what we will do. So of course I am very paranoid to let him lay on his back much and when sleeping trying to keep his head turned.
Riley is 25 1/2 inches, 15 pounds 11 ounces. Since he was early for his well check I am remembering an extra two weeks can add a lot. He is in 75% for those measurements.
Riley loves to munch on his hands and put them in his mouth. He is very good at taking his pacifer out of his mouth and replacing with his hands we may have a thumb/finger sucker on our hands. I do remember the other two doing the same thing.

ashtonisms part II

Some of Ashton's new sayings:
I have an idea!!!
watching Nacho Libre
what did you say? (repeatedly, I think he really hears what you are saying..)
Ashton has changed a lot in the last month. He is really working on his temper. He loves doing swimmin lessons in the bath tub, David and I debated about signing him at the Y. I think he is ready. He really likes laying on his back with his ears under the water and saying LOOK mommy! Stay tuned about Ashton.