Thursday

Snow Day!!!

What a day!!!!

When Lily got up and saw all the snow this morning she was SOOO excited. She has been wanting to play in the snow every since last year. And I have to admit that I also love to play in the snow. There is just something about it that brings out the kid in you. This was Avery's first year for snow. Unless, of course, you count last year, but it is a little difficult to take a 4 month old out in the snow!!! He was a little unsure of what to think. He had on so many clothes that it was very difficult for him to walk. Poor little guy just kept falling...




and falling some more...


He did finally get the hand of it, though, and I think we all had a really great time. It's too bad that you have to come in. I think they were both ready, though. I told Lily that we would try to go out again when Adam got home. I think that Avery has probably had enough for one day!!!









Well, I hope that everyone has a great snow day!! Love you all!!

Heather









Sunday

Lily's Birthday Party


Hello everyone

First we want to say a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who came to Lily's party!!! She had such a Great Party!! She was so excited!! I really thought that I might have to drug her to get her in bed last night! LOL!! She got so many great presents (thank you for that, too) that she could NOT decide what she wanted to sleep with!! She did finally go to sleep somewhere around 10:00 pm! I have put a few pictures on here of the party. Unfortunately, they didn't turn out real great. But, for those of you who weren't there, it will give you some idea of the craziness that went on. I tell you, I am SOO glad that I didn't have to clean that mess up!! We moved all the tables so that the kids would have a decent sized, cleared off spot to just run around and be crazy!! I am SOOOO glad that we did that!! I really think that all the kids had a good time (I really hope so anyway)!!! I love how excited kids get at birthday party's. Lily had tons of help opening her presents!! It was so great!!! Anyway, I really appreciate everyone coming!! I hope everyone had as good of a time as we did!!!


Now for today...Lily woke up around 7:15 (early considering how late it was when she went to bed), and came in the bedroom saying that her belly hurt. Her belly "hurts" pretty often so I didn't think about it. I told her to get in bed with us, and she did. About the time we both got comfortable she starting throwing up EVERYWHERE. The bed, and all the way to the bathroom!! Talk about making you feel like a rotten parent. I felt SOOOOO bad. I guess she has got that bug that we have been passing around for about a month or so. Just when it seems like we are all over it, one of us gets sick again!!!! So if anyone gets sick...I'M SO SORRY!!!! She seemed to be okay, just a little sluggish for the rest of the day. She never threw up again, or anything like that...so maybe it was just a fluke!!! Hope so!!!
Tomorrow, is Lily's actual birthday!! I can't believe my baby is 4 years old. Doesn't even seem possible. I really wish I could slow down time. Sometimes I feel like I am to busy with every day stuff to really enjoy my kids. Thus is life, I suppose!!
Hope all is well with everyone!! We love you all!!!!
Heather

Friday

Sleep







Sometimes, I think that there is nothing better than a 4 hour nap. I just got up from mine and I just feel better all over. Lack of sleep makes me so impatient with my children and husband. Then I feel worse, cause I'm snappy with them. Anyway, all is better!!! Now Adam is sleeping!



I was so tired last night and kids were driving me crazy so I ran a bath, and put them both in. I am SOOO glad that my kids are little fish. They will play in the tub for 15-30 minutes and never yell for me or really anything. They just sit and play, and they are SOOOO cute. Avery has been a water bug since the day he was born. Lily has always enjoyed the water, but is a little more cautious. Avery just dives right in without considering the consequences. He has put his whole face in the water since he could sit up. When he comes up he just laughs and smiles (when he is choking on the water!) and goes back for more. Bath time is one of my favorite times. They are both happy and content, and that means a WHOLE lot!!



I am going to Wal-Mart - BY MYSELF - tonight!!! I never get to go shopping by myself. I can't wait. I love my children more than I could ever express in words, but I HATE taking them to the store with me. Both of them is impossible. Even just taking one of them makes me want to pull my hair out. Also, it seems like I end up getting stuff I don't need, and I don't get the stuff that I need. If anyone has any suggestions on how to get your kids to quit asking for EVERYTHING, I am SOO open for suggestions.



Hope everyone is well!! Love you all!!



Heather

Thursday

Getting Started

Okay, I have decided to start a blog for our family. I have a couple of friends who have one and I wanted to start one for us. I will try to keep this updated weekly.

So, right now we are all getting ready for Lily's Birthday Party on Saturday (26th). We decided to have it at Pizza Hut this year. She is so excited about it. I think that she is the most excited that she will get to see all of her friends at the same time (that never happens). I can't wait for it, just because she gets so excited and you can see her excitement all over her. She can't hide her emotions at all...I think she gets that from me!!!!

Avery had a rough night last night and kept me up until almost 3:00. I finally figured out around 2:00 that he was really hungry and had Adam go fix him a bottle...that did the trick. I was so worried, though, that he would wake up screeming again, that I lay in bed listening (through the monitor) to every sound he made for about 45 minutes. To say that I am tired today is understatement.

Adam was on call last week at work, so he is off tomorrow!!! YEAH!! We have a system of letting each other sleep, so that we can get caught up. I can't wait. Is it weird to be this excited about sleeping?!?!?!?!?!

We are looking forward to seeing everyone at Lily's party!!!! We love you all!!!

Heather