So, we finally got our kids in for their yearly check-ups. Better late than never, right?
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Anniston:
Weight 45 pounds....90th percentile
Height 43.5 inches...97th percentile
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This chick is going to be tall! (but was there ever really any doubt that she would be? haha)
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Treyson:
Weight 31 pounds...75th percentile
Height 37.8 inches...90th percentile
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This dude should be tall too. If you double his height, he's predicted to be fully grown just shy of 6 foot, 4 inches!! YIKES!
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Also, Dr. B said that he should be putting 2 words together at this point. He was very impressed by Treyson's vocabulary and how clearly he speaks (even though he was about 5 days into this stuttering phase he's going through). I told Dr. B that I thought he was putting more than 5 words together, and he didn't doubt it. So the other day in the car (after the appointment), I counted a phrase that Treyson said.
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"Dadoo wears a helmenet at the football game, Mommy?" (yes, I know I misspelled helmet, but Treyson pronounces it hel-me-net...so funny) He says 9 words in a row...must be a genius...haha! Way to go Treyson!
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Both kids even got their flu mist (yes I chicken out and give them that over the shot--ouch!)
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Trick or Treat!...Tyson Foods style...
After Anniston's Halloween party at her Preschool, we headed to Jerry's office to Trick-or-Treat. The kids had fun, and Dadoo had fun showing off his little Ariel and Sebastian.
Walking into Dadoo's office....I just love this picture!
So excited!! Anniston was coaching Treyson on saying "trick or treat" the entire way to the office. Treyson's going through a phase right now where he stutters (too many words in his vocab and his mind is thinking faster than his mouth. Anniston did the same....I freaked out with her, and even had a speech path evaluate her....so I'm not worried with T....this will pass!). So, Treyson says, "Mommy, I say "Twi-twi-twi-twi-twi-twi-twi-twick0-tweet?" I say, "Yes Treyson, you say Trick or Treat. And then what do you say when they give you candy?" T, "Mommy, I say tank-oo". LOVE HIM!!
Walking into Dadoo's office....I just love this picture!
So excited!! Anniston was coaching Treyson on saying "trick or treat" the entire way to the office. Treyson's going through a phase right now where he stutters (too many words in his vocab and his mind is thinking faster than his mouth. Anniston did the same....I freaked out with her, and even had a speech path evaluate her....so I'm not worried with T....this will pass!). So, Treyson says, "Mommy, I say "Twi-twi-twi-twi-twi-twi-twi-twick0-tweet?" I say, "Yes Treyson, you say Trick or Treat. And then what do you say when they give you candy?" T, "Mommy, I say tank-oo". LOVE HIM!!
Anniston's Preschool Party & Trick or Treating!!
Anniston had her preschool Halloween Party on Friday as well. They had a "carnival" theme. I ran the "fishing pond" booth. There was bean bag toss, basketball toss, BINGO, 2 art tables, and create-your-snack table too. That's where I was able to catch a couple of pics of Anniston when I got a break!! Yummy!
The kids walked up and down Emma Street Friday morning and trick-or-treated at several of the local businesses. It is so nice of them to open their doors to the kids. The kids walked all through their businesses and offices, and I think that the workers there enjoyed seeing all of the cute kids as much as those cute kids loved getting some candy!
Made a pit stop for a class picture!
Anniston and Baylor being silly
Getting ready to head out to Trick or Treat!
This picture makes me smile. The kids were so excited to see eachother all dressed up. We got there around 8:45, just as all of the kids who got there earlier for breakfast were finished getting their costumes on. So funny watching silly 4 year olds!
Happy Halloween! Thank you Ms. Tina and Ms. Courtney for such a great party day at school!
The kids walked up and down Emma Street Friday morning and trick-or-treated at several of the local businesses. It is so nice of them to open their doors to the kids. The kids walked all through their businesses and offices, and I think that the workers there enjoyed seeing all of the cute kids as much as those cute kids loved getting some candy!
Made a pit stop for a class picture!
Anniston and Baylor being silly
Getting ready to head out to Trick or Treat!
This picture makes me smile. The kids were so excited to see eachother all dressed up. We got there around 8:45, just as all of the kids who got there earlier for breakfast were finished getting their costumes on. So funny watching silly 4 year olds!
Happy Halloween! Thank you Ms. Tina and Ms. Courtney for such a great party day at school!
Halloween Party at Mrs. Amber's
Treyson's babsitter, Mrs. Amber, had her Halloween party for the kids last Thursday. Fortunately, I had switched work days and was able to bring Treyson to her house for the party and get pictures! YAY! The kids had cupcakes, juiceboxes, and iced homemade sugar cookies made by Mrs. Amber. Treyson was one of 2 kids that actually took the time to put icing on his cookie and then eat the cookie. The rest of the kiddos put the icing directly into their mouths! haha
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Mrs. Amber and all of the kids (FT and Part-time were all able to be at the party)!!
Treyson is working on his cookie here
Mrs. Amber showing him how to "fix" his cookie....he did so great at decorating it!
Thank you Mrs. Amber for having such yummy treats for us, and for my Halloween goodie bag. I love you, Love, Treyson
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Mrs. Amber and all of the kids (FT and Part-time were all able to be at the party)!!
Treyson is working on his cookie here
Mrs. Amber showing him how to "fix" his cookie....he did so great at decorating it!
Thank you Mrs. Amber for having such yummy treats for us, and for my Halloween goodie bag. I love you, Love, Treyson
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Light Your Candles!
One year and almost 10 months ago, a friend of Jerry and mine's brother lost his life in an automobile accident. His car lost control on an icy morning...
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I started to follow his wife, Bonnie's, blog ever since. Her faith in God is absolutely amazing, and she always makes me want to better myself for God, for Jerry, and for my kids. For that, I am forever grateful.
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Bonnie did a post a couple of months ago called "Light your Candles". I have posted a link so that you can read her blog entry, but I'll give you the Cliff's Notes. As a mother, wife, daughter, we are waiting for just the right time to create those "picture perfect moments" with our friends and family. What are we waiting for? Our kids will be grown up and loved ones may not be here. So, bust out the china, blow into the crystal glasses to get the dust out, clean later and enjoy the now....and Light Your Candles!!
http://sweetcarolinebaby.blogspot.com/2010/09/light-your-candles.html
So, for our fancy meal on Monday evening, we had BBQ ribs and steamed corn. Jerry and I also might have had a small glass of "Mommy and Dadoo juice". The candle was lit in the middle of the table (albeit a candle from Carmen's Candlery in Ft. Smith that we got as a WEDDING SHOWER gift = 7-71/2 years old!!)
At the time Jerry hadn't read Bonnie's blog, so I had to fill him in when he inquired (quite nervously I might add---he probably figured he had "won" and we were going to have another baby...haha!) why the fanciness. I told him that we've been married for 7 1/2 years, and we've used our crystal glasses and china plates 2 times...for our first and second anniversary dinners. I registered for all of this stuff because I (I'm not even going to lie and say "we") LOVED it....so why are we not USING it more often?
So, for our fancy meal on Monday evening, we had BBQ ribs and steamed corn. Jerry and I also might have had a small glass of "Mommy and Dadoo juice". The candle was lit in the middle of the table (albeit a candle from Carmen's Candlery in Ft. Smith that we got as a WEDDING SHOWER gift = 7-71/2 years old!!)
At the time Jerry hadn't read Bonnie's blog, so I had to fill him in when he inquired (quite nervously I might add---he probably figured he had "won" and we were going to have another baby...haha!) why the fanciness. I told him that we've been married for 7 1/2 years, and we've used our crystal glasses and china plates 2 times...for our first and second anniversary dinners. I registered for all of this stuff because I (I'm not even going to lie and say "we") LOVED it....so why are we not USING it more often? ~
The kids were so excited to see the lit (and nicely scented) candle glowing in the middle of the table, and Anniston even got to drink out of a "fancy" glass. Treyson was still confined to his plastic tableware--haha!
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Thank you Bonnie. You are amazing, and I constantly pray for you, your kids, Thomas, Thomas' family, and the new path you are walking today.
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So, Bonnie's challenge to her blog readers was to "Go light your candles". I did, now it's your turn!
Friday, October 22, 2010
Gift of the Irish
Jerry and I spent last weekend in Southbend, Indiana and attended a Notre Dame football game (much more on that later!!!). As we were walking through the unbelievably large bookstore, Jerry spotted something he HAD TO HAVE for the kids. It's the book called "Let's Go, Irish". It's the same setup as "Hello, Big Red" (which happens to be both kids' favorite book.....maybe because Jerry forced it on them nightly as babies!!). He was super excited to be able to read it to them Sunday evening before bed.
There's just something about Jerry reading to both kids that absolutely melts.my.heart, and makes me fall even more in love with him.
There's just something about Jerry reading to both kids that absolutely melts.my.heart, and makes me fall even more in love with him.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Spook E. Face
The kiddos and Jerry carved the pumpkin this evening. Anniston wanted a SCARY face, so Jerry went to work. This was the first year that T-man participated, and he was hilarious!
Here's the kids with Spook E. Face (Anniston wanted to name it Alicia--some girl off Diego? My actual response to her was, "Seriously, Anniston....that's really not a pumpkin name is it?" So now my question to myself is, "is there really such a thing as a pumpkin name?" hmmm.....)
BEWARE: This next pic is VERY SCARY!!
Treyson digging out the "guts"
Anniston LOVED the slimy feel of the "guts"
Ok, so the hilarious part of T-man: He HATED sticking his hand into the pumpkin to pull out any seeds and stringy stuff (aka: guts). He would stick his hand in there, get out the tiniest handful, and flick it all of quickly and be saying, "Yuck" while doing so. He definitely did NOT like the feel of it. yet, he would do it several times....maybe he thought it would feel different the next time?? Who knows! He cracks us up!
Happy Halloween!!
Here's the kids with Spook E. Face (Anniston wanted to name it Alicia--some girl off Diego? My actual response to her was, "Seriously, Anniston....that's really not a pumpkin name is it?" So now my question to myself is, "is there really such a thing as a pumpkin name?" hmmm.....)
BEWARE: This next pic is VERY SCARY!!
Treyson digging out the "guts"
Anniston LOVED the slimy feel of the "guts"
Ok, so the hilarious part of T-man: He HATED sticking his hand into the pumpkin to pull out any seeds and stringy stuff (aka: guts). He would stick his hand in there, get out the tiniest handful, and flick it all of quickly and be saying, "Yuck" while doing so. He definitely did NOT like the feel of it. yet, he would do it several times....maybe he thought it would feel different the next time?? Who knows! He cracks us up!
Happy Halloween!!Pumpkin Patch
We headed to a local pumpkin patch last weekend. The kids enjoyed the place....Jerry and I thought it was a rip-off personally. We LOVED the pumpkin patch we went to last year, and I think we'll make the 45 minute drive up into Missouri next fall!
Anniston and Treyson inside the "petting area"
Trying to get smiles with Dadoo--FAILED!
The kiddos had a blast running down the wood chip pile:
I just love the tongue coming out the side of T's mouth...just like Jerry when he's concentrating really hard.
Catching a ride through the corn maze:
T was our map holder/guide.....SCARY!
These two were pushing 5:00 PM without a nap....we'll never intentionally make that mistake again :)
I'm surprised Anniston actually touched this goat. She's scared of most dogs. She had a slight panic attack when we first walked into the area, but then warmed up...kind of!
I think T would have gone around grabbing tails and poking eyeballs had we let him---NO FEAR!!
Anniston and Treyson inside the "petting area"
Trying to get smiles with Dadoo--FAILED!
The kiddos had a blast running down the wood chip pile:
I just love the tongue coming out the side of T's mouth...just like Jerry when he's concentrating really hard.
Catching a ride through the corn maze:
T was our map holder/guide.....SCARY!
These two were pushing 5:00 PM without a nap....we'll never intentionally make that mistake again :)
I'm surprised Anniston actually touched this goat. She's scared of most dogs. She had a slight panic attack when we first walked into the area, but then warmed up...kind of!
I think T would have gone around grabbing tails and poking eyeballs had we let him---NO FEAR!!
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Sneak Peek of our Family pictures
We had family pics taken by Jessica Ritchie on Monday evening. Although there was a 50% chance of rain, the weather was just PERFECT for us!! Hooray! There are 4 pics of us--kind of a sneak peek--and the rest will be available for us in another week or so.
Enjoy! Have a great Wednesday!!
http://jessicaritchiephotography.com/weblog/
Enjoy! Have a great Wednesday!!
http://jessicaritchiephotography.com/weblog/
Monday, October 11, 2010
Anniston's ramblings
.....Jerry and I seriously should throw away our TV and any other forms of entertainment....
Anniston (in the back of the car): "Meany, Miney, Mo" (as in eeny, meany, miney, mo...catch a tiger by the toe...). "Mommy, now, when I say 'meany, miney, mo', I'm not saying that you are mean even though I'm saying 'meany'.
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Anniston: "Mommy when I grow up I'm going to be a cat lady"
Mommy: "What does that mean?"
Anniston: "You know, I'll be a lady that can sell cats. And I know that you don't like boy cats, so you just need to get one with a bow in her hair. I will put bows only in girl cats, not boy cats"
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Anniston: "Oh, no Bubby, you just spilled on your shirt. It's alright Buddy, Mommy is good at washing our clothes"
(This was said in the back of the car this morning as we were snacking from Gymnastics to the Library)
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We don't let Anniston watch Hannah Montana. Not that there's anything super-wrong with her, but Jerry and I just don't feel that her show/music is appropriate for a 4 year old. So there's a Mexican business on HWY 71 that has these random towels hanging outside (I assume they sell them).
Anniston: "Mommy, I'm very sorry that those people have a Hannah Montana blanket (even though it's a towel....I don't bother) hanging up."
Mommy: "It's ok Anniston. Hannah Montana is OK for older kids"
Anniston: "So, are you saying that I can watch Hannah Montana when I grow up?"
Mommy: "Well, we'll just have to see....possibly though."
Anniston: "Ok, Mommy, how about when I'm 60. Will I be a teenager then?"
Mommy: "No Anniston, you'll be a grandmother then."
Anniston: "Will that be old enough to watch Hannah Montana?"
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Apparently Skechers has these "twinkle toe" shoes that are ALL THE RAGE with kids. Anniston has several friends that have these. (Think Converse shoes that are colorful, blinged out, and twinkle as you walk) Anniston has been wanting some, but to me they are still so gaudy. So I'm trying to hold out. I was shoe shopping on Zappos for her winter boots, and ran across "twinkle toe" boots that aren't near as gaudy...in fact they're pretty cute, so I ordered them. So the box comes to the front door while we're at work/school. We opened the box, and Treyson's shoes were on top. She was so excited for his new shoes, and then I started to lift the paper off to open up her box.
Anniston: "Twinkle toes, twinkle toes, twinkle toes!!!!" (imagine a giddy 4 year old jumping in circles, clapping, and saying this!!)
Jerry: "Anniston, how on earth did you know these were twinkle toes?" (after all she can't read!)
Anniston: "I am smart Dadoo. I got smart at school."
later that evening as I was tucking her into bed....
Anniston: "Mommy, I am so proud of you for getting me my twinkle toe boots" (and then she squeezed my neck real tight and grabbed my cheeks--like an old great aunt--and kissed my lips! haha)
(I hope to have new pics to post soon....we're having family pictures made TODAY!)
Anniston (in the back of the car): "Meany, Miney, Mo" (as in eeny, meany, miney, mo...catch a tiger by the toe...). "Mommy, now, when I say 'meany, miney, mo', I'm not saying that you are mean even though I'm saying 'meany'.
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Anniston: "Mommy when I grow up I'm going to be a cat lady"
Mommy: "What does that mean?"
Anniston: "You know, I'll be a lady that can sell cats. And I know that you don't like boy cats, so you just need to get one with a bow in her hair. I will put bows only in girl cats, not boy cats"
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Anniston: "Oh, no Bubby, you just spilled on your shirt. It's alright Buddy, Mommy is good at washing our clothes"
(This was said in the back of the car this morning as we were snacking from Gymnastics to the Library)
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We don't let Anniston watch Hannah Montana. Not that there's anything super-wrong with her, but Jerry and I just don't feel that her show/music is appropriate for a 4 year old. So there's a Mexican business on HWY 71 that has these random towels hanging outside (I assume they sell them).
Anniston: "Mommy, I'm very sorry that those people have a Hannah Montana blanket (even though it's a towel....I don't bother) hanging up."
Mommy: "It's ok Anniston. Hannah Montana is OK for older kids"
Anniston: "So, are you saying that I can watch Hannah Montana when I grow up?"
Mommy: "Well, we'll just have to see....possibly though."
Anniston: "Ok, Mommy, how about when I'm 60. Will I be a teenager then?"
Mommy: "No Anniston, you'll be a grandmother then."
Anniston: "Will that be old enough to watch Hannah Montana?"
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Apparently Skechers has these "twinkle toe" shoes that are ALL THE RAGE with kids. Anniston has several friends that have these. (Think Converse shoes that are colorful, blinged out, and twinkle as you walk) Anniston has been wanting some, but to me they are still so gaudy. So I'm trying to hold out. I was shoe shopping on Zappos for her winter boots, and ran across "twinkle toe" boots that aren't near as gaudy...in fact they're pretty cute, so I ordered them. So the box comes to the front door while we're at work/school. We opened the box, and Treyson's shoes were on top. She was so excited for his new shoes, and then I started to lift the paper off to open up her box.
Anniston: "Twinkle toes, twinkle toes, twinkle toes!!!!" (imagine a giddy 4 year old jumping in circles, clapping, and saying this!!)
Jerry: "Anniston, how on earth did you know these were twinkle toes?" (after all she can't read!)
Anniston: "I am smart Dadoo. I got smart at school."
later that evening as I was tucking her into bed....
Anniston: "Mommy, I am so proud of you for getting me my twinkle toe boots" (and then she squeezed my neck real tight and grabbed my cheeks--like an old great aunt--and kissed my lips! haha)
(I hope to have new pics to post soon....we're having family pictures made TODAY!)
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
CHICAGO! (The Wedding)
Here is the whole reason for our trip.....my beautiful cousin Jennifer and her handsome hubby Jamie!
Her dress was gorgeous!
A sweet moment by Anniston and Treyson
Anniston was hungry!
T was hungry and tired!!
Mommy, Dadoo, Melissa, Todd, Courtney, and Scott
Out on the dance floor jumping around
My sweet little girl!
Treyson being a crazy dancer!
Anniston slow dancing with another little girl she met there. It was HILARIOUS!!!
Anniston letting Mommy twirl
Mommy dancing with my handsome little boy!
PaPa got a really good workout dancing with our kiddos! Thanks PaPa :)
This picture makes me think Treyson's wanting to say, "mommy please take me home....it's 2 hours past my bedtime!"
Dancing? or ring-around-the rosie??
Treyson "gettin' down".....bouncing with his hands on his knees
Her dress was gorgeous!
A sweet moment by Anniston and Treyson
Anniston was hungry!
T was hungry and tired!!
Mommy, Dadoo, Melissa, Todd, Courtney, and Scott
Out on the dance floor jumping around
My sweet little girl!
Treyson being a crazy dancer!
Anniston slow dancing with another little girl she met there. It was HILARIOUS!!!
Anniston letting Mommy twirl
Mommy dancing with my handsome little boy!
PaPa got a really good workout dancing with our kiddos! Thanks PaPa :)
This picture makes me think Treyson's wanting to say, "mommy please take me home....it's 2 hours past my bedtime!"
Dancing? or ring-around-the rosie??
Treyson "gettin' down".....bouncing with his hands on his knees
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