11.12.08
I thought this activity gym would be too much for sweet Tian, but he loved it. Up, under the gym is a mirror, and I was being visit taught today, Tian sat under the gym, grinning and squealing at himself. So cute!
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Tian @ 8 weeks
11.11.08
Tian is quite the little charmer. It is amazing 8 weeks have passed; but yet, I can't imagine our life without him. He is sleeping 3-4 hours at night, waking up for a 4 ounce bottle, then goes right back to sleep. During the day, he is still eating between every 2-3 hours.
He has been getting very distracted while chugging his bottle these days, he is too busy grinning while eating! If his grin is wide enough (which is often, I love seeing that gummy grin!), we have noticed a dimple on his left cheek.
If he is trying to get our attention, he will either grunt or squeal! Once we look at him, he gives us one of those gummy grins.
He is ticklish on his feet, his forearms, and his tummy! I can't wait for him to just giggle on his own! He will grunt and somewhat giggle when we tickle his tummy and armpits, and gets very squirmy when we tickle his feet and forearms!
We love you Tian and can't wait for 80+ more weeks!
His hands are always in his mouth! I am going to have a hard time knowing when he is teething because his hands are ALWAYS in his mouth!
Tian is quite the little charmer. It is amazing 8 weeks have passed; but yet, I can't imagine our life without him. He is sleeping 3-4 hours at night, waking up for a 4 ounce bottle, then goes right back to sleep. During the day, he is still eating between every 2-3 hours.
He has been getting very distracted while chugging his bottle these days, he is too busy grinning while eating! If his grin is wide enough (which is often, I love seeing that gummy grin!), we have noticed a dimple on his left cheek.
If he is trying to get our attention, he will either grunt or squeal! Once we look at him, he gives us one of those gummy grins.
He is ticklish on his feet, his forearms, and his tummy! I can't wait for him to just giggle on his own! He will grunt and somewhat giggle when we tickle his tummy and armpits, and gets very squirmy when we tickle his feet and forearms!
We love you Tian and can't wait for 80+ more weeks!
His hands are always in his mouth! I am going to have a hard time knowing when he is teething because his hands are ALWAYS in his mouth!
Happy Birthday Alyce
11.12.08
Happy Birthday to you Alyce! You are a wonderful nursery leader and an even more amazing friend. I hope your day was fantastic!
Happy Birthday to you Alyce! You are a wonderful nursery leader and an even more amazing friend. I hope your day was fantastic!
Tian Rolling@ 8 weeks
11.11.08
I have mentioned it once before on my blog, but I wanted to document it with a video. This is a video of Tian in the middle of rolling; I can't really predict WHEN he is going to roll, so I wasn't prepared!
Trey ONLY rolled. He rolled around the house at a year, I thought he would never crawl; let alone walk. He eventually crawled (the day after his first birthday; at Roaring Springs!) and then walked (at 16 months- RIGHT before Halloween which made me so happy! He was going to be a dragon with the cutest tail! I wanted him to walk in his costume!). So, for Tian to be rolling is a HUGE step in hopefully the right direction!
I have mentioned it once before on my blog, but I wanted to document it with a video. This is a video of Tian in the middle of rolling; I can't really predict WHEN he is going to roll, so I wasn't prepared!
Trey ONLY rolled. He rolled around the house at a year, I thought he would never crawl; let alone walk. He eventually crawled (the day after his first birthday; at Roaring Springs!) and then walked (at 16 months- RIGHT before Halloween which made me so happy! He was going to be a dragon with the cutest tail! I wanted him to walk in his costume!). So, for Tian to be rolling is a HUGE step in hopefully the right direction!
Week Update!
I thought my life was going to stop as I was searching for a certain picture on my camera. Trey had just finished taking a video of some sort with my camera and somehow deleted a weeks worth of pictures. (which I am embarrassed to admit was about 80+ pictures!) I thought I was going to cry, but realized our little mishap could have been sooooooooo much worse. So, here is a recap of what we did for the week of November 6-11
November 7th
Watched the kids at Miss Michelle's home. The older kids had the day off, it was fun watching Trey interact with the bigger kids! Tanner and Tyler were there; two of Trey's idols. He had fun watching them play computer games and helping the younger kids beat up on Tyler!
Found some amazing deals at Goodwill. Yes, of all places! I was dropping off some donations and thought I would look inside; hearing from one of my bestest friends that Goodwill sells seasonal items from Target after the holidays. I am so glad I listened to my friend; I got some amazing items for next to nothing. LOVE YOU friend for always letting me in on little secret deals!
Justin stayed home with the boys while I enjoyed an evening celebrating an friend/co-worker's birthday at Jonny Carino's! I haven't been around many of my co-workers since my maternity leave; it was nice to see them. I think it was even nicer to enjoy a night to myself and eat yummy food! Before the party, I walked into a crime scene!!! (I know my dad would have LOVED it!) I was at a Starbucks getting a gift certificate for my friend, and as I was leaving, a police officer was talking very softly with the coffee girl. At first I thought they were a couple, but soon realized they were not. After hearing their conversation, I realized that they had just been robbed. As I was walking out to my car, there were two other police officers surrounding the building holding their guns! SCARY! I quickly called my friends Chelsea Ann and Abbey to tell them the exciting news!
November 8th
Breakfast with the Stevens at Market Limone! LOVE this new little place in downtown Nampa! Chelsea Ann had been there before to shop! I think it is my new favorite place!
We promised Trey we would go to the Sand Dones, but the weather was too windy. Instead, we went to the movie Mamma Mia. Trey LOOOOOOOOOVED, as did the rest of us! Trey was more interested in it then High School Musical. I couldn't believe his attention span with the movie. Seriously, the whole movie he was either sitting on his own, glued to the screen, or sitting on Justin's lap; glued to the screen. After the movie, I noticed that they had a "Sing-a-long Version" and decided to get a bunch of girls from church to join me the following Tuesday for $1!!!
November 9th
Church! Another nice Sunday where I could casually get my boys ready for church, and enjoy the relaxing peace a Sunday morning could bring, sans prepping for a lesson! Brother/Bishop Anderson does a WAY better job then I could ever do! Thank Heavens!
Spent the evening printing pages from my blog. After printing 1,000+ pages, we figured there has got to be a better way of printing them off. Any suggestions?!
November 10th
Cleaning dental appointment with Dr. Scott Carter. One of my favorite doctors, next to Dr. Timmy West of course. Scott is 32, just had his 2nd kidney transplant, and is recently engaged. He is also starting his own practice, alone. He has been practicing with his Dad, Brother, and Sister for 8 years and has started building his own practice. He is such a gentle, kind dentist. He always calls Justin with construction questions. Congrats Dr. Carter to your recent engagement! ALSO, Erin Elliott, if you are reading this, his hygenist is friends with your sister-in-law Brandy! Small world! (I think her name was Hailey!)
After my cleaning appointment, it was on to my work on Eagle Road for my flu and PPD shot! I got to see Emily Davis' baby Chase and Kenley! Such a sweet baby, Emily looks amazing! Getting my shots in front of Trey was a perfect teaching time.
November 11th-Tian is 8 weeks today!!!
Book Club was at Wendy's home and we discussed Tuesdays with Morrie. LOVED THE BOOK! LOVED it! It made me think about dying and death in a totally different way. I seriously want a living funeral if I can plan my death in any way! My new favorite book by far!
Book Club ended and a group of us went and saw Mamma Mia! Sang our hearts out (lucky me, I was sitting in the middle of Angie and Erin who have amazing voices and new every word! I just tried to sing along, mostly reading the words on the screen!) We bopped to the music, swayed, and eventually, towards the end.... WE DANCED!!!!!!!!!!! It was the best movie experience I have ever had! I am sure we looked like complete idiots, but we weren't alone. We encouraged another group of ladies on a girls night adventure to join us in the fun! It was so much fun!!!!
So, there I have it! My week in a nutshell!
November 7th
Watched the kids at Miss Michelle's home. The older kids had the day off, it was fun watching Trey interact with the bigger kids! Tanner and Tyler were there; two of Trey's idols. He had fun watching them play computer games and helping the younger kids beat up on Tyler!
Found some amazing deals at Goodwill. Yes, of all places! I was dropping off some donations and thought I would look inside; hearing from one of my bestest friends that Goodwill sells seasonal items from Target after the holidays. I am so glad I listened to my friend; I got some amazing items for next to nothing. LOVE YOU friend for always letting me in on little secret deals!
Justin stayed home with the boys while I enjoyed an evening celebrating an friend/co-worker's birthday at Jonny Carino's! I haven't been around many of my co-workers since my maternity leave; it was nice to see them. I think it was even nicer to enjoy a night to myself and eat yummy food! Before the party, I walked into a crime scene!!! (I know my dad would have LOVED it!) I was at a Starbucks getting a gift certificate for my friend, and as I was leaving, a police officer was talking very softly with the coffee girl. At first I thought they were a couple, but soon realized they were not. After hearing their conversation, I realized that they had just been robbed. As I was walking out to my car, there were two other police officers surrounding the building holding their guns! SCARY! I quickly called my friends Chelsea Ann and Abbey to tell them the exciting news!
November 8th
Breakfast with the Stevens at Market Limone! LOVE this new little place in downtown Nampa! Chelsea Ann had been there before to shop! I think it is my new favorite place!
We promised Trey we would go to the Sand Dones, but the weather was too windy. Instead, we went to the movie Mamma Mia. Trey LOOOOOOOOOVED, as did the rest of us! Trey was more interested in it then High School Musical. I couldn't believe his attention span with the movie. Seriously, the whole movie he was either sitting on his own, glued to the screen, or sitting on Justin's lap; glued to the screen. After the movie, I noticed that they had a "Sing-a-long Version" and decided to get a bunch of girls from church to join me the following Tuesday for $1!!!
November 9th
Church! Another nice Sunday where I could casually get my boys ready for church, and enjoy the relaxing peace a Sunday morning could bring, sans prepping for a lesson! Brother/Bishop Anderson does a WAY better job then I could ever do! Thank Heavens!
Spent the evening printing pages from my blog. After printing 1,000+ pages, we figured there has got to be a better way of printing them off. Any suggestions?!
November 10th
Cleaning dental appointment with Dr. Scott Carter. One of my favorite doctors, next to Dr. Timmy West of course. Scott is 32, just had his 2nd kidney transplant, and is recently engaged. He is also starting his own practice, alone. He has been practicing with his Dad, Brother, and Sister for 8 years and has started building his own practice. He is such a gentle, kind dentist. He always calls Justin with construction questions. Congrats Dr. Carter to your recent engagement! ALSO, Erin Elliott, if you are reading this, his hygenist is friends with your sister-in-law Brandy! Small world! (I think her name was Hailey!)
After my cleaning appointment, it was on to my work on Eagle Road for my flu and PPD shot! I got to see Emily Davis' baby Chase and Kenley! Such a sweet baby, Emily looks amazing! Getting my shots in front of Trey was a perfect teaching time.
November 11th-Tian is 8 weeks today!!!
Book Club was at Wendy's home and we discussed Tuesdays with Morrie. LOVED THE BOOK! LOVED it! It made me think about dying and death in a totally different way. I seriously want a living funeral if I can plan my death in any way! My new favorite book by far!
Book Club ended and a group of us went and saw Mamma Mia! Sang our hearts out (lucky me, I was sitting in the middle of Angie and Erin who have amazing voices and new every word! I just tried to sing along, mostly reading the words on the screen!) We bopped to the music, swayed, and eventually, towards the end.... WE DANCED!!!!!!!!!!! It was the best movie experience I have ever had! I am sure we looked like complete idiots, but we weren't alone. We encouraged another group of ladies on a girls night adventure to join us in the fun! It was so much fun!!!!
So, there I have it! My week in a nutshell!
Saturday, November 15, 2008
Playgroup
11.6.08
Playgroup was at our home and I thought of a "Thanksgiving" project. I had the kids look through magazines and find what they were thankful for. Us mommy's cut out the pictures and the kids helped us either glue or tape the pictures onto a sheet of paper. The paper said at the top: "What Trey (or Beni, or Megan) is THANKFUL for...". Funny to see what they were thankful for. Trey found a picture of Bear Candy's (Gummy Bear Vitamins we get from Costco!), Megan found diaper rash ointment (among other important things!) and Beni was all about Princesses! After the collages were complete, we had the kids stand up and talk about their collages. When they were through explaining each picture, they asked if anyone had any questions!
I had prompted Trey to chose a picture of a mom and dad (both oriental looking!) holding a baby and to stick it on his collage. When Trey got up to tell about his pictures, he 1st pointed to the oriental parents and said, "I'm thankful for my parents!" I thought for sure he was going to say he was thankful for Tian!
Trey's "Thankful" collage
Next, we were off on a ride around our neighborhood on a scavenger hunt. We each grabbed our stroller and cruised around looking for odds and ends!
The "Stroller Parade"
Trey searching for some purple flowers
Trey and his "girlfriends" (he so affectionately calls them!) standing by the purple flowers!
There had to be a picture of Beck in this post. Here is Beck, perfecting his Playgirl Pose at Playgroup!
Baby Beck and his "Playgirl Pose!"
Thanks girlfriends for coming and spending the morning with your boyfriend Trey-man!
Playgroup was at our home and I thought of a "Thanksgiving" project. I had the kids look through magazines and find what they were thankful for. Us mommy's cut out the pictures and the kids helped us either glue or tape the pictures onto a sheet of paper. The paper said at the top: "What Trey (or Beni, or Megan) is THANKFUL for...". Funny to see what they were thankful for. Trey found a picture of Bear Candy's (Gummy Bear Vitamins we get from Costco!), Megan found diaper rash ointment (among other important things!) and Beni was all about Princesses! After the collages were complete, we had the kids stand up and talk about their collages. When they were through explaining each picture, they asked if anyone had any questions!
I had prompted Trey to chose a picture of a mom and dad (both oriental looking!) holding a baby and to stick it on his collage. When Trey got up to tell about his pictures, he 1st pointed to the oriental parents and said, "I'm thankful for my parents!" I thought for sure he was going to say he was thankful for Tian!
Trey's "Thankful" collage
Next, we were off on a ride around our neighborhood on a scavenger hunt. We each grabbed our stroller and cruised around looking for odds and ends!
The "Stroller Parade"
Trey searching for some purple flowers
Trey and his "girlfriends" (he so affectionately calls them!) standing by the purple flowers!
There had to be a picture of Beck in this post. Here is Beck, perfecting his Playgirl Pose at Playgroup!
Baby Beck and his "Playgirl Pose!"
Thanks girlfriends for coming and spending the morning with your boyfriend Trey-man!
Tian @ 7 Weeks
11.4.08
Tian is growing up so quickly! He is full of smiles (when he isn't cranky; look at the blog entry following this one!) and coos! He continues to spit up quite frequently, poor little guy. (nothing to be concerned about!) He loves his diaper changed and smiles the entire time-completely opposite from his view of diaper changes 7 weeks ago. He tracks the mobile on his swing constantly and seems to sooth himself quite easily. (What a change from Trey!) He still loves the sound of rushing water and loves to be tickled! We love this little T-Bird!
Mr. Independent (trying to hold his bottle) with the pretty blues!
Tian is growing up so quickly! He is full of smiles (when he isn't cranky; look at the blog entry following this one!) and coos! He continues to spit up quite frequently, poor little guy. (nothing to be concerned about!) He loves his diaper changed and smiles the entire time-completely opposite from his view of diaper changes 7 weeks ago. He tracks the mobile on his swing constantly and seems to sooth himself quite easily. (What a change from Trey!) He still loves the sound of rushing water and loves to be tickled! We love this little T-Bird!
Mr. Independent (trying to hold his bottle) with the pretty blues!
Cranky Rocker
11.5.08
So sad, what a cranky rocker! I guess every rockstar has a bad day once in a while!
So sad, what a cranky rocker! I guess every rockstar has a bad day once in a while!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Schools?
I have a friend who is thinking about moving to the Boise area. She has a 1st grader and is wondering what I think of the schools. I told her I could point her in the right direction for the best doctors (OBGYN-Timmy, HANDS DOWN!!!! LOVE THAT MAN!), Dentist (Scott Carter, he is the greatest!) and Eye Doctor (So sad, I have a new one and can't remember his name. How awful!). But when it comes to schools, I don't have a clue.
So, I am shouting out to all of my mommy-friends with kids in elementary school. I am posing the questions: What do you think of Nampa/Meridian/Boise schools. What are the pros, the cons, and which ones are the best. if you don't mind posting a little comment so my friend can read your replys, that would be FANTASTIC!
I know I can count on you guys! Thanks!
So, I am shouting out to all of my mommy-friends with kids in elementary school. I am posing the questions: What do you think of Nampa/Meridian/Boise schools. What are the pros, the cons, and which ones are the best. if you don't mind posting a little comment so my friend can read your replys, that would be FANTASTIC!
I know I can count on you guys! Thanks!
Tian @ 7 weeks
11.4.08
Tian has gotten so much more expressive and active. He has ALSO gotten quite the reflux and has become more fussy in the evening! We have loved getting to know our little "T" and can't imagine our lives without him.
PS: I have a few little nicknames for him. We will see if they stick! Model "T," "Mr. T" and plain old "Ti."
This is one of my favorite outfits for Ti. I got this beenie with a bill from etsy and the little white hoodie is from one of my bestest friends Abbey. I have GOT to get a better picture of it because it is so stinkin' cute; I would put TREY in it if it fit him!!! It has black headphones (like DJ's use when they are using the turn-table in a club, mixing up the tracks!) printed as if they were hanging around his neck. Tian always has his arms and hands up close to his face, so he is ALWAYS hiding the cute headphones. I LOVE it! Thank you Abbey for knowing me ALL too well!
Tian has gotten so much more expressive and active. He has ALSO gotten quite the reflux and has become more fussy in the evening! We have loved getting to know our little "T" and can't imagine our lives without him.
PS: I have a few little nicknames for him. We will see if they stick! Model "T," "Mr. T" and plain old "Ti."
This is one of my favorite outfits for Ti. I got this beenie with a bill from etsy and the little white hoodie is from one of my bestest friends Abbey. I have GOT to get a better picture of it because it is so stinkin' cute; I would put TREY in it if it fit him!!! It has black headphones (like DJ's use when they are using the turn-table in a club, mixing up the tracks!) printed as if they were hanging around his neck. Tian always has his arms and hands up close to his face, so he is ALWAYS hiding the cute headphones. I LOVE it! Thank you Abbey for knowing me ALL too well!
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