And the Winner Is.....???

This is Austin and Tommy's winning gingerbread house for Scouts. I think they did a wonderful job. It only took about 3 evenings and 4 gingerbread kits to create this house. They were so happy when their house won. Of course, so were the parents.

I hope everyone is enjoying this Holiday Season. I know we are looking forward to Christmas this year.

Trenton's Soccer Banquet

Coach Danny

Grayson showing Holden and Wesley his muscle

Wesley, Holden, and Grayson

The boys patiently waiting

Wesley is so happy!!!

Holden and Coach Danny

Our cute little red head player, Ethan (E Man)

Grayson is so excited about his awards!

Two of my favorite people

Trenton and Daddy

He couldn't wait to get his trophy!!!

The Bullets 2009

Grayson and Holden looking at the trophy

Ethan

Trenton and his first trophy

The Bullets (our soccer team) had there award's banquet on Sunday December 6th at McDonald's. We needed somewhere that we could meet, mingle, and make it quick. We wanted to have it at the local ice cream shop but they closed early due to sickness. So we met at McDonalds and had a great time seeing the players for a little while. Danny had a great group of little boys, and we are so excited that most of them will return next year.

The Bullets won first place in the U6 division in the EMCRA league. The boys were all so excited to get their medals and trophies. Here are some pics of our sweet boys.

Addyson's First Traumatizing Dr. Visit

Monday night I put Addyson down to sleep in her bed and she was fine. Well a few hours later she woke up crying (not like her at all). She was stuffy and congested, so I used the nasal syringe and I rocked her back to sleep. After two more times up, she started running a fever and got in bed with us. Yesterday morning I went ahead and called Dr. Patz and scheduled her and appt. Of course they couldn't see her till the afternoon, and Danny couldn't go with me because his boss is out sick. The nasal syringe was our best friend yesterday and she officially dislikes it now. So off to the doctor we go, and thank goodness brother stayed with grandma. When we got there we did the normal weigh in (16lb 10 oz). Then Dr. Patz swabbed her for the flu and he had them check her blood count. It took forever to get blood and she screamed the whole time. I felt so bad for her and finally got her calmed down with a bottle. Then Dr. Patz comes in and says that her white blood count was elevated a little and he wanted to do another test, then he informs me he wants to catheterize her to check her urine. I was so scared and unhappy (I know how bad it hurts on an adult). So then two nurses come in, and I get her undressed. She screamed the whole time and it seemed like it took forever. I was so thankful when they finished and I could just hold her. I was thankful that he was being precautious, but I didn't want my baby to go thru that.

After all the tests were done, Dr. Patz said her urine was fine. So for now he is treating it like it is viral. No antibiotics, just tylenol and love from Mommy. I am thankful that Addyson is so young that she want remember that trip the the Peds office. After we got home, I ran her a bath and let her play in it for a little while. I finally got her temp down for a little while and she played on her pallet. I think she has a sinus infection today so I am going to give them a call. She did sleep a little better last night, and hopefully tonight will be a little better.

Addyson is Six Months Old

Addyson (aka Addy or Addybell) turned 6 months old on November 23rd. And what better way to celebrate than by visiting the dr.'s office. She weighed 16 lbs 3 ozs and was 27.3 in long. She also got her vaccines and her first dose of the H1N1 vaccine. Dr. Patz says she is perfect, of course we couldn't agree more. She ran a fever and was a little fussy for a few days after these shots. The dr. says she is in the 90th percentile for height, definately not looking like she will be short. She was in the 50th percentile for weight. He told us we could begin introducing baby food. He also told us that reading was the best thing we can do with our baby at this age, which she already loved to do. Especially when brothers read to her.

Addyson wears 6-9 month clothes. She wears size 2 diapers. Addyson eats 6 oz bottle every 5-6 hours. And she eats cereal by spoon at least once a day. She loves eating by spoon!!! But feeding schedule is going to change yet again since we will be introducing food.

Addyson almost has 2 teeth (they are almost thru). She scoots around the living room (and has made it to the kitchen), she rolls over both ways (which makes diaper changing/clothes changing a challenge), she gets up on all fours and rocks, she babbles, and she is trying hard to sit up.

These first six months have been amazing to share with our baby girl. I am thankful that I get to spend most days with her, and that I am not missing all of the firsts. We love that she has two big brothers that adore her and love spending time with her. Addyson has definately blessed our family with more love and joy. We all enjoy watching her grow and learn. I just wish it would slow down just a little. I don't want her to grow up too fast

I finally got a camera, so I will update pics soon!!! Just got to find the time.

Trenton's Friendship Soup Story

Last week Trenton's class made Friendship soup for lunch. Trenton had to bring in tomato paste. That afternoon when he got home, Deborah (my mother in-law, aka Beelah) & I were sitting and talking to him about the soup. I was asking him if they all got to add in there ingredients in the soup and he told me that he added in the vegetables. Well Deborah asked him how they cooked the soup. He simply replied, "They cooked it in the crotchpot."

So there you have it. After we quit laughing we explained to him that it was a crockpot. Kids truly will say the funniest things!

Broke Camera

Thats right everyone my camera will not take pictures. And if it does they are blurred. And of course it had to break right before the holidays. And right before all of our firsts. I have only had this camera for a little over a year and I don't think I will buy that brand again anytime soon. So for now I will have to borrow my husbands one for work They just bought new ones and there old ones are still new. I just hope it can capture some good pictures.

I promise to try to catch up on some posts this week. Austin has started scouts which keeps us very busy and Addyson is learning something new every week. Oh and Trenton, well we are just trying to keep him out of trouble. I can't wait to get back to church. Addyson finally got her first dose of the flu shot and I can feel a little safer about taking her out. I am just trying really hard to keep her well and the boys.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. We were very blessed to spend it with our families and some friends this year. I hope everyone has a wonderful week. And I promise to post again soon and hopefully with some pics.

4 & 5 Month Posts

Well my dear friends I am back. My life has been consumed of taking care of Addybell, taking care of two very busy boys, soccer, and life in general. I am loving more and more everyday the joys of being a stay-at-home mom. I am thankful that my husband has given me the opportunity to stay home and raise our children.

Well for a little catch up.

Addyson at her 4 month checkup weighed in at 14lbs and 6 ozs and was 25 1/2 inches long. She is a growing girl. She can roll over, loves her feet and hands, and enjoys being talked to. She loves having her brothers undivided attention. She loves saying "O"!!! She is still battling with reflux. She takes 5 ozs of formula with cereal every 4-6 hours. She is a very busy girl!!!! She also loves soccer. She goes to most of the games and insists on sitting in our laps facing the fields.

Addyson (aka AddyBell) is now 5 months old. She is still growing and changing everyday. She is finally getting some hair. Yippee! Hopefully in the next few months she can wear a bow without her headband. She is weighing around 16 lbs. We have changed meds again but now are stopping all meds for reflux. She has been eating 6 ozs of formula with cereal every 5-6 hours and sometimes she goes longer. She can sit up in your lap very good now. She is trying to crawl, so now she scoots across the floor to where she wants to go. Addybell is beginning to teeth. She is trying to cut two teeth on the bottom and hopefully they will come in soon. She has learned to take off her socks and at times will suck on her toe. She loves to move those feet and stays very busy. She loves her toys and loves playing on her pallet in the floor. However now it is hard to keep her on the pallet. And her big brother can now feed her a bottle and burp her. Yea Austin!!! And lastly, at 5 months she has her first cold. I am so thankful that she made it this long without getting sick. After having two boys with constant ear infections, I feel very blessed to have a little girl that so far has been very healthy.

I love these little stages she is in now. These are the best months and everyday she seems to be learning something new. And lastly, please pray that Addyson's reflux gets better. The pediatrician has scheduled us to see a Pediatric Gastro Doctor. We are scheduled to see him on December 7th. We are hoping that she will get better but so far the meds have done nothing. So we are off all meds and are just going to see what happens. She has been my only child that gets choked, and it is very scary. Hopefully when we start food this will help.

I will post pictures soon. I hope everyone enjoys there week.