tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51255840883141253942024-03-26T11:23:07.171-05:00The Matthias FamilyKyle ~ Holly ~ Curren ~ Kyler ~ Macy ~ Myles ~ Jazlyn ~ KaylinHollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03460023967886526185noreply@blogger.comBlogger129125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125584088314125394.post-6645173843232820362013-06-05T16:57:00.000-05:002013-06-05T16:57:25.864-05:00a birth story, take 6I started this not long after Kaylin's arrival, but it took until today to actually finish it!! It's a LONG post, so feel free to just look at the pics - this post was all for me to look back and read and remember. :)<br />
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Life is so very good, 23 days since Miss Kaylin arrived. I'm recording her birth story here, so I can look back and savor every minute of (most likely) my last labor & delivery. <br />
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My kiddos & I, 6 days before Kaylin was born. My stomach looks HUGE but I'm hoping its just the angle at which I'm standing. The kids are excited to meet their little sister. Myles & Macy ask every day when she'll be here and gives my stomach a hug at least once a day. Jaz of course has no clue what's about to happen to her life, but she knows where the baby is when you ask her. The big boys are a little more reserved about their excitement about a new little sister, but I know once she gets here, they will wait in line for a chance to hold her, and give her sweet little kisses on her forehead, just like the rest of us. <br />
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Fast forward to the end of the week, Friday, April 12th. I'm 13 days away from my due date and finished off the week of work, which has been my goal with this pregnancy. All the kiddos except Macy were at least 2 weeks early, so I'm kinda surprised I'm still pregnant. I take a picture of my belly, and put this on facebook. "Well, still prego. Guess baby girl wants to come on her own time, instead of being like the rest of the kiddos! Trying to enjoy these last few days/weeks?? of my last big belly!"
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I'm trying very hard to be patient, knowing that the longer she waits to arrive, the more of my summer I'll get off instead of the cold, rainy weather we've been having. I've also been dreading the pain of labor way more than in the past. I have relatively easy labor & deliveries, and I've always looked forward to them, but for some reason, this time, I'm just dreading the pain and even start thinking about getting an epidural for the first time.
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I sleep pretty well that Friday evening, but wake up about 5:00 on Saturday morning. I'm having contractions. Nothing painful, and still pretty spread apart (8-10 minutes), but they aren't going away. Normally, when I lay down, any contractions I might be having usually go away. I get cautiously excited as I lay in bed for two hours and they don't go away- is today going to be the day?? The first thing I do when I get out of bed is strip the bed sheets off and throw them in the wash. If we are having a baby, I want to make sure Grandma Barb has clean sheets when she stays over. Priorities. :) I jump in the shower and make sure to shave my legs. Contractions keep coming but still, nothing painful. I still haven't said anything to anyone, even Kyle. I want to make sure today may be the day before saying anything.
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At about 8:30 I decide to get Jaz out of bed. I peak in at her...she's still sleeping, but she hears the door open. I catch a glimpse of her before she pops up...laying on her tummy with a NAKED butt in the air. Yep, I put her to bed in a nightgown, and she managed to take her diaper off. So - I strip her sheets off too and throw them in the wash when mine are done.
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9:00 - contractions STOP. seriously?? So much for today being the day. I get depressed and wonder if this baby is EVER going to come. I mention to Kyle that I thought today was going to be the day, but then my contractions stop. I contemplate going for a walk to try to kick start things, but decide to try to be patient. By 9:30, I don't know what to do with myself. My kids are driving me slightly crazy (sorry, kiddos) and I'm just annoyed that I can't figure out what's up with my body. I go up to the den in my bedroom and turn on the TV to some mindless HGTV show. I zonk out after being up so early, and wake up around 10:30. I sit up and have a HARD contraction. Weird. Maybe my contractions are coming back. I get up and join the family again. Contractions keep coming, about 6-8 minutes apart. Not super painful, but more intense than they have been.
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By 11:00, I'm contemplating calling my midwife. Not because I'm in pain, or even because they are that close together, but I have a feeling that today is going to be the day. Kyle is still contemplating going to the Chinese buffet with the kids for lunch. By 11:30, I decide to go ahead and call her and tell Kyle NOT to go out to eat. Contractions have been steady for an hour, and with my history of quick deliveries (I was in the hospital from ER to Jaz's arrival for a whoping 16 minutes), I'm nervous that I'm not going to make it in time if I wait too long. Sandy tells me to head on in, even though I tell her that I'm pretty sure its REALLY early (I'm guessing I'm 2-3 centimeters based on pain/spacing/length of contractions) but would feel better at the hospital.
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We take our time getting out of the house. Curren is going to stay home and watch the kids and we put Jaz down for an early nap. We assure the kiddos that it will be several hours before their baby sister is here. I didn't even want to call any of the family until I was absolutely sure that I was having a baby today. We get to the hospital around 12:30. I still feel sort of stupid that I came. The contractions are still 5-6 minutes apart, and although they are getting a little stronger, still aren't super painful. I wouldn't even let Kyle bring in my hospital bag because I'm still afraid they are going to send me home. :)
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However, they put me straight into a real room (not triage) and check me right away. NINE centimeters!! Are you kidding me?? I'm shocked. The best part - my midwife Sandy was not surprised at all. Unfortunately she wasn't on call, and had other commitments that day, so I had to have a different midwife deliver, but when Sandy talked to Bri as I was heading into the hospital, she coached her and told her I'd be at 8 cm but you'd never guess it by looking at me or how I was reacting to the contractions. I guess she knows me extremely well after delivery my last 4 babies!
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Normally, with my labors I like to be up, walking the halls, or taking a bath. This time though, I didn't even bother getting out of the bed. I wasn't super uncomfortable, but just feeling lazy. :) I still can't believe that I'm so close to having a baby. I was breathing through contractions now, but for the most part it was tolerable. They were still 3-5 minutes apart, so I felt like I had plenty of time between them.
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At about 1:10, I asked Bri to check me. I still wasn't feeling the pressure to push, but I felt like it was getting closer. She checked me and said I was complete - 10 centimeters but baby was still pretty high (0 station). My water still wasn't broken, and she said that if I wanted my water broken, baby would probably come sooner rather than later.
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At 1:16, I decide to have her break my water. I sat there for a minute or two, and tell her that my contractions stopped - so weird. She looks at the little paper output from the monitor and said I just had one 30 seconds ago. I'm shocked! I seriously did not feel it. I'm so confused. A couple minutes later I have another contraction and decide to go ahead and push (still not feeling the pressure, but thought I'd give it a try).
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One long push, and her head is out! The umbilical cord is TIGHT around her neck. Normally, Kyle 'catches' our babies from this point, but Bri was nervous because she couldn't get the cord off her neck, so I continued to push, and out came our sweet little baby with the cord wrapped around her body too! Kyle says it was like a figure-eight loop around her body & neck and it really freaked him out. Luckily, I knew the cord was wrapped around, but did not see it. Kyle also said that it seemed like I pushed for a really long time - although I had to remind him it was ONE contraction! I'd hate to see what he'd think of a REALLY long labor and delivery! :)
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Kaylin Annemarie Matthias official time of arrival - 1:20 pm 4/13/13. 4 minutes after they broke my water. At this point I'm still in shock that she is really HERE! They put her immediately on my chest, skin to skin. I look forward to this hour alone with my baby every time. The nurses are really great about allowing immediate skin to skin as long as baby looks good. Even with the cord scare, Kaylin looks great and they don't need to take her to the warmer. A few minutes later I deliver the placenta and say "this is the last time I have to ever push something out of my crotch." WAY too much information, but a bitter sweet moment knowing that this is most likely the last labor/delivery I will ever go through!
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At this point, I take one quick picture with my midwife, and she snaps a quick picture of Kyle & I, and then the room clears, except for Kyle, Kaylin, and myself. This is one of my very favorite moments with all my babies - the first hour alone. Kaylin and I continue to snuggle while Kyle makes a few phone calls letting the family know she has arrived. I send out a few texts to some close family/friends and continue to kiss on my new sweet baby. Kaylin starts nursing like a champ and I savor these moments. I know that soon we will be joined by all kinds of family and our kiddos, and while I can't WAIT for everyone to meet Kaylin, I know the noise level will soon quickly rise. :)
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About 90 minutes after Kaylin's arrival, the kids arrived to meet their new baby sister. They are excited to see her and hold her. Jazzy is pretty interested in her baby and they all take turns checking her over and holding her. They must have discussed the order in which they would take turns on the way to the hospital (oldest to youngest) because I didn't hear one fight over who got to go next! <br />
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After everyone got a turn to hold her, I did take an opportunity to rinse off in the bathtub quick. I LOVE giving birth and the experience, but sitting in a bed for too long afterwards is just nasty and I always feel great after I get to rinse off and put real clothes on. <br />
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Here's our first (and only to date) picture of all 8 of us, taken about 3 hours after Kaylin's arrival. The kids are all wearing their big sister / big brother shirts that they made themselves the week before - one of our traditions with all the kids.<br />
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Both sets of grandparents, Lo/Jayda, and Heidi/Amber visited us in the in the hospital the first day. We all admired our sweet baby girl and were all kinda surprised she arrived so quickly. It was the perfect amount of guests to welcome Kaylin. I never felt overwhelmed and love to share the excitement of a new baby in the family. <br />
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Day two in the hospital was just as calm and relaxing. Kyle left to head home and get the kids ready for church. This left a quiet morning in the hospital room for Kaylin and I to continue to snuggle. She had a great night, so I didn't exactly feel like I needed to rest, but still savored the one-on-one time with my baby girl. <br />
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I took a few pics of her so that I could make a quick birth announcement that I could email to family, friends, and mostly co-workers. Might seem weird that I make that a priority 24 hours after her arrival, but I've found it's best to let the co-workers know as soon as possible so they know not to bug me now that Kaylin has arrived!<br />
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New visitors to meet Kaylin on Sunday were Neil, Kelsie, and the girls. It was great for Kaylin to meet more of her cousins and after a pretty quiet morning, I was ready for a little company. <br />
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By Monday morning, Kyle and I were so sad and sentimental! Kyle jokes that Allen Hospital is our most frequently-stayed "hotel" and it's actually true! We love our hospital stays and truly find it a magical and happy place to welcome all of our babies. The staff there is amazing and I love the one-on-one time with our new babies.<br />
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Kyle leaves early to get the kids off to school and I am quite emotional while he is gone. If we rewind back to August when we found out we were pregnant, it was in the middle of some very big life changes for our family, as Kyle transitioned out of coaching after 12 years. I found out I was pregnant literally the day before Kyle's coaching career was put on hold, so the start of pregnancy was marked by those sad and what felt like very unfair events. Kyle & I looked to Hebrews 12 for comfort in those early fall days trying to understand God's plan. Those versus would come up at various time throughout the past 9 months, whether in church, or on the radio and always found a way to bring a sense of peace - we were not alone and these events happened for a reason.<br />
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Fast forward back to the morning at the hospital, I flipped my phone to my "verse of the day" ap. What is my verse? Yep. Hebrews 12:1. I couldn't help it as I burst into tears. This sweet baby Kaylin Annemarie is such a blessing to our family, and seeing that verse again, as we are about ready to start life in the "real world" as a family of eight was very overwhelming for me. We are so loved and blessed by God, and I just felt like we could close that hard chapter of our lives.<br />
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It's so silly, but as we are getting ready to go, I snap some pictures of the room. These suites have been here since we had Macy, so I have 4 sets of the very same pictures. We sure love these miracle rooms.<br />
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We have to wait a little while for the nurses to finish up the paperwork, and by the time they are done, we are ready to head home. It's so bittersweet leaving these rooms for what is most likely the last time. I've loved all of my hospital experiences and even though I've been through it six times, they are all so very special and unique and it absolutely never gets old. Geesh - looking at the picture of us heading home and comparing it to when we brought Curren home, maybe the only thing that has gotten old since Curren's arrival is Kyle and I! ;) Older, and wiser, and so extremely blessed and thankful.<br />
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Lots more updates in the future on life as a family of eight (most likely through the thousands of pictures I've taken since her arrival!).
Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03460023967886526185noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125584088314125394.post-9366200171241428532013-02-15T20:25:00.001-06:002013-02-15T20:25:09.365-06:00What?!?!? A new blog post?!?!?So I have NO idea how 9 months have passed since I last updated my blog. I guess life with 5 kiddos can get busy. :) Here's a glimpse into the rest of 2012. I figured with baby girl joining us in around 8 weeks, it was time to get this updated, since I know I'll want to put precious new pics of her on here!
Starting where we left off (in MAY!)....
We headed to the High School State Track Meet. This is always a fun thing to do and this year I took off a couple days from work, and we watched the track meet, and went to the zoo (we splurged on the train ride while we were there..).
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The kiddos spent a LOT of time at the pool!
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Macy and Myles completed their first year of t-ball! (how cute is their bond?!?!?!?)
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Curren & Kyler qualified for the state Hershey track meet. They both made the medal stand! Kyler in the standing long jump and Curren in the 800 & 400!
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Jazzy girl wore some CRAZY hair and binkies. This actually served a purpose....it's olive oil in her hair that I FINALLY combed out all her cradle cap (it worked AMAZING!)
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Myles Wynn turned FIVE! How in the world did that happen?!?!?
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We said goodbye to my parent's adorable pupplies...
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Our precious Jazlyn Jane turned ONE!! The first year just flew by and was such a breeze with our easy-going little girl (it's not until recently that we renamed her "Spazzy" as her attitude has definitely arrived!).
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Jazlyn had NO PROBLEM finishing off her birthday cake. She was so serious eating it - definitely on a mission!
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We went to Adventureland with Bill, Barb, Neil, Kelsie, and Izzy. I think Macy might be a little "too cool" for the Frog Hopper. Izzy on the other hand LOVED it!
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Barb and I joined the kiddos on the raging river and got SOAKED. We laughed and laughed about it - but you won't find me on it again any time soon (that water is so nasty)!
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We went on a relaxing, amazing family vacation with my family! There were 27 of us (I think) in 4 cabins and a lodge about 3 hours north of Minneapolis. It was a great week of relaxation, cousin bonding, good food, sun, and swimming in the lake.
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We were home for two weeks, and then packed our bags and headed to Florida!! It was exciting because it was the first time the kiddos have gotten to fly! We stayed at a little home RIGHT on the beach. Anna Maria Island was just perfect for us!
We were beach bums most of the time...
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Jazzy enjoyed a spaghetti dinner on the floor thanks to no highchair (I know - gross, right??).
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We ate some good food. One of the best was at this sweet little restaurant right on the water.
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Our first family picture as a family of eight! :) (little did I know that I was prego at this time!)
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Beaches make the BEST backgrounds!
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Our cute little cottage. I'm literally standing on the beach. It was a GREAT find on VRBO - my favorite site to find vacation homes!
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A gorgeous double rainbow on our last day...
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This is what happens when we try to take a picture of the two of us (or do anything just the two of us for that matter)...usually interupted by kiddos!
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We flew back home literally the day before school started. Don't they look excited to be back?!?!? Curren (8th), Kyler (4th), Macy (1st), and Myles (pre-k). Myles was very excited to start school and even gets to ride the bus like the big kids!
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The first day of school was also Kyler Neil's 10th birthday! Welcome to double-digits to my laid-back 2nd born. He is such a GOOD kid!<br />
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Newest member of the Brody family... Meira Jane! (at least i think that's her middle name?!?! too many nieces and nephews - i can't remember!)
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We got a hot tub! I haven't been able to enjoy it because 10 minutes is just not enough time to warm up, but the rest of the family loves it!
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Jazlyn FINALLY started walking around 16 months! She definitely wasn't in a hurry, and why bother when someone is always willing to pick her up!
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Macy Jo turned seven! She is definitely my girly-girl (notice all the jewerly) and loves art! She has been blessed to be able to spend time in the high school art room almost every day after school, and just loves to create!
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We knocked out two traditions in one when we got our Christmas tree and visited Santa the day after Thanksgiving. Jazzy wasn't too sure about santa...
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At the end of November, we found out that baby #6 is a GIRL!! We are thrilled and beyond blessed to have 3 boys & 3 girls. She is beautiful and we can't wait to meet her!!<br />
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Jazzy has turned into a snuggler! She loves to lay on the couch with you - especially when she has her binky and blanky with her!
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Kyler is into building things! Here is one of his sculptures. He discovered that a hot glue gun can be A LOT of fun!
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Grandpa Bill & Grandma Barb got a new vehicle on the farm! Dad thought it would be fun to pull the boys behind it in the snow. They had a blast!
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The boys played a LOT of basketball this year! Here they are in their new gear (thanks Grandma Barb) with their favorite teams.<br />
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My gorgeous girls..<br />
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My boys are wild and rough! Wrestling is common, and usually doesn't end until one of the gets REALLY mad, or is crying. Sigh..
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Zoey's favorite part of the day...any time that Jazzy is eating! She ALWAYS shares!
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Well, that's it! The rest of 2012! 2012 definitely had some great moments. We are blessed with 5 awesome kiddos. It was also the most trying year of our lives with some big changes for our family. Kyle and I were definitely not sad to see 2012 go and look forward to completing our family in 2013!
Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03460023967886526185noreply@blogger.com41tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125584088314125394.post-87985408138797280832012-05-13T21:03:00.000-05:002012-05-13T22:03:41.491-05:00teenagerMy, oh, my. I have a teenager. Curren James turned 13 on May 2nd. I am SO proud of my first born. He is smart (great at math, just like his mama), a good big brother to his siblings that ADORES his baby sister, loves to play basketball, and is a talented runner. Plus, he's just a good lookin' kid.
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Every year that goes by just shocks me. He is finishing up his 7th grade year. 8th grade next year. and then high school. Seriously - where has the time gone.
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Curren always thinks he needs to be daring - in this picture, he climbed on the outside of the bridge - the water is probably at least 15-20 feet down.
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Even though he doesn't like to admit it, I think he likes taking pictures with me. I sure enjoy the one-on-one time with my first born. He's a sweet kid, with a tender heart, aiming to please. With just 5 years before he leaves for college, he's got big dreams - say's he's going to North Carolina, or Stanford, or somewhere else far away. Too bad for him, I've already got his life planned out - UNI, get a good job in the Cedar Valley, get married, live in Denver, and raise his grandkids close to home, so he can still watch his siblings grow up too. :) Or maybe not. I guess I'll let him decide when the time comes - and it'll be here before we know it!
Happy 13th birthday, Curren. Love you!
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<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/fLjz-EaI789fTT8-FMMZc_Qx0e5Hn43PzFWuAikc_Oc?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNjvVUGO7nXElQMXCpEsPk2HTZXiqSZ7D6w0CU8Z-5kMLnNSrLgXRBzGi8jJx1di2DUnc3jbwaC98YocxwfLHafRWTk3finjTxo9KBF-DBeNZqhoUIPJY5xVoRNoyNpuAa8_TO7ymUepk/s640/013-7.jpg" height="640" width="427" /></a>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03460023967886526185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125584088314125394.post-36806427251012989722012-04-15T18:01:00.002-05:002012-04-15T18:08:46.216-05:00cheeriosJazzy LOVES cheerios. She loves grabbing them out of her "spill-proof" cup. She usually gets 2-3 in her hand, and 8-10 fly all over the floor. Zoey loves that part...<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/i2ZwOpOGXCrJfjzwqxtWIPQx0e5Hn43PzFWuAikc_Oc?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-WFiAGCuo0tg/T4tUD8ZPu1I/AAAAAAAARfA/jT3Fg2rmkG8/s640/168-3.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03460023967886526185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125584088314125394.post-51898415120314636972012-04-08T16:04:00.003-05:002012-04-08T16:19:51.656-05:00traditionEvery Easter, we head to sunrise service in Denver. It's a tradition I look forward to. We also enjoy breakfast in the church basement and then heading to "the bridge" to take pictures of the kiddos. It was a beautiful, sunny morning. Not the best for taking pictures, but yet perfect to celebrate that Jesus is alive.<br /><br />I remember taking this picture last year (click <a href="http://www.matthiasfam.blogspot.com/2011/04/easter-morning.html">here</a>), thinking that a year from now, we'd have a baby girl added to the bunch. What a good year it's been. Jazzy is the perfect addition to our big kids!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Yyb36CFs0xCDMzku9h7JAfQx0e5Hn43PzFWuAikc_Oc?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX11lTuVPAfVE7DUQ0nDYYLQhxiCepqTZ8rrEN78Ct5Rk_EsJAeYgusdjWjTRv4_cu01SV4TQ5OM5lZaVweZRE1CGI-OB1watzkvELPU2j8I5fGpIjK5DOX53e_KzpjFS9muLFxcvA0hE/s640/023-8.jpg" width="640" height="427" /></a><br /><br />Thanks to Kyler for snapping this one. Next year I need to recruit someone to take a picture of all 7 of us!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/1siSKDheyLn8lHogcyMAwPQx0e5Hn43PzFWuAikc_Oc?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cYaK5Am7c5Y/T4HDDtnv4yI/AAAAAAAAReg/n4xy-DGQ8rw/s400/031-11.jpg" width="267" height="400" /></a><br /><br />Love these kiddos. I'm so proud to be their mama! Thanking God for the many blessings He has given us!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/5JG9qWoQ-tW1wDFcZ3UXZfQx0e5Hn43PzFWuAikc_Oc?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfNz0K0QxupbvDSi8NNMHvhyMDCBTJ1sZIrYvvnDAMgemtBVcfJYPUqOmK2EzBToS5fBiYP95SCLl-q_Zz5EJNEEmp4pUlr9FUHwCi6YB4hLRjWVhpjCS28LvMOzeQOLLaCC77UstPvxI/s640/098-6.jpg" width="427" height="640" /></a>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03460023967886526185noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125584088314125394.post-10297105505955106012012-04-06T22:32:00.002-05:002012-04-06T22:43:09.326-05:009 monthsEvery month that goes by just shocks me. I don't know how Jazzy is already 9 months. She continues to be such a sweet baby. Still no teeth and not crawling yet, but is getting closer every day. She is a happy little girl that loves her daddy, Grandpa Bill, and Cheerios.<br /><br />She still sleeps in a bassinet in my room. I'm just not ready to let go and put her in the big girl crib. I know the time is short since she's getting closer to pulling herself up, but I just can't do it yet. Plus, she still wakes up 1-2 times to eat. I will miss our snuggle time in the middle of the night as well as having her right next to me!<br /><br />We had a little photo shoot the past few days. She is in such a cute stage right now!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/gfzEWPWQ2hqjkjSGdO5u5_Qx0e5Hn43PzFWuAikc_Oc?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ljpjzAbolRo/T3-zOu9GXrI/AAAAAAAARdk/hrv0W70_i30/s640/125-3.jpg" width="640" height="427" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/S2UjV8Bdrm_2T1f3M84hOvQx0e5Hn43PzFWuAikc_Oc?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-74_0aN2W5RI/T3-wq13YKAI/AAAAAAAARdE/oVtvUUBz1Z4/s640/013-6.jpg" width="640" height="427" /></a><br /><br />These tulips are down at the fire station in Denver. I drop by them one day and had to get my camera that night and take some pics of Miss Jazzy. There are so pretty!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/2dYFzlg0KKJKonL6Eruib_Qx0e5Hn43PzFWuAikc_Oc?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-oLzCxvsIBXE/T3-wfeejlRI/AAAAAAAARc0/hUUEgOAuSTQ/s640/025-10.jpg" width="427" height="640" /></a><br /><br />This is Jazzy's first tutu and the first time I've ever made one! It was pretty easy and I'm sure I'll make a few more (one for Miss Macy too!). So cute!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/2j6MWnE8d_aqTqAV1dyMMfQx0e5Hn43PzFWuAikc_Oc?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-VXm8ykYhiuY/T3-wnmF39JI/AAAAAAAARc8/qBYeO5nvDJk/s640/066-9.jpg" width="640" height="427" /></a><br /><br />Mama loves you, baby girl!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/rLdmsiYCiKh_1Y9i_YP75fQx0e5Hn43PzFWuAikc_Oc?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ArrZndwrfLg/T3-zRn5E75I/AAAAAAAARds/cEXg8v3zXyw/s640/136-3.jpg" width="640" height="427" /></a>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03460023967886526185noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125584088314125394.post-3921290113578799692012-04-03T18:00:00.000-05:002012-04-03T18:00:03.953-05:00randomI don't know why, but this picture makes me smile. <br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/wW0y78V2n-heS7-ksBevNvQx0e5Hn43PzFWuAikc_Oc?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-65NyVYJLO7Y/T3pvvMHebtI/AAAAAAAARcc/iNCXRbCJ-Pg/s640/244-2.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03460023967886526185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125584088314125394.post-34572124310563775432012-04-02T22:27:00.002-05:002012-04-02T22:31:23.710-05:00the parkfirst trip to the park for this spring. This was a few weeks ago, but Jazzy obviously loved it. Looking forward to many more trips with all the kiddos. This weather has been unreal!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/5nsZPhhDtQH_TMQFo1OqJfQx0e5Hn43PzFWuAikc_Oc?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-76n3pvQlhMA/T3pudQZ4zHI/AAAAAAAARcI/-wWtW0kJKDs/s640/172-3.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a> <br /><br />very first time on the swings at the park... love this super-excited, all gums smile!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/VGBIilWcxVBfn-anBAZPuPQx0e5Hn43PzFWuAikc_Oc?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-0gl5ES02EOo/T3puPtZpnGI/AAAAAAAARb8/GOyIBjhuCMQ/s400/188-5.jpg" height="400" width="267" /></a>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03460023967886526185noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125584088314125394.post-88344288322424076072012-03-04T17:47:00.002-06:002012-03-04T18:00:15.786-06:008 days old times 2!A few months ago, a friend from work asked me if I'd be willing to take newborn pictures of her twin babies. I was SO excited to do this! These babies were SO precious and so tiny!!<br /><br />Chelsi looked amazing her whole pregnancy and looked amazing 8 days after their arrival. I loved hearing her birth story and how life has gone adjusting to a family of five. Sounds like things are going well and I couldn't be happier for her! <br /><br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Mkkkdq4UfmcXUzFLOTTT7qyNZm2H4h2t7rXFfxu86zA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-R92TTbkn6zk/T1P7_uoqDTI/AAAAAAAARZY/E_4Xr-7b0K8/s640/010-8.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/V71Q4AUkidkfe48LVHpdy6yNZm2H4h2t7rXFfxu86zA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-W6Q5iOvtTPk/T1P7lHfA4PI/AAAAAAAARZQ/nhYkp-gP3bg/s640/026-10.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a> <br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/XrsLwZrBoWGcY1Yd3KP6gayNZm2H4h2t7rXFfxu86zA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-h9vDKUTisxw/T1P8gCCCsCI/AAAAAAAARZ4/9cQL9wRv1WA/s640/050-12.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Mr. Cade was awake the WHOLE time! <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/TIXaom6YXAA7Cv_UY9Zz8qyNZm2H4h2t7rXFfxu86zA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-FegSF4P-4xs/T1P7_Tn5XRI/AAAAAAAARZc/8Q8_cVSXoAY/s640/035-8.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br />This picture cracks me up. Kitt was two inches longer than her brother at birth (and only 3 oz bigger) and apparently felt like stretching out for the camera! <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/s08alaXIFIVFuhV4Uh-vhKyNZm2H4h2t7rXFfxu86zA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NAtwlPYIsBI/T1P8Qzu3lrI/AAAAAAAARZs/iVoJCPwV6lU/s640/040-10.jpg" height="640" width="427" /></a><br /><br />My sister made some sweet hats for the babies. Neither one of them were too thrilled about them. :)<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/8O-NhyLIV9bUHcrEllewB6yNZm2H4h2t7rXFfxu86zA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-ODkxpN5wVC8/T1P8rZax4_I/AAAAAAAARaA/qdTOvLF9pWc/s640/055-9.jpg" height="640" width="427" /></a> <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/04qOJ8DxelzRO3HMEDg9CKyNZm2H4h2t7rXFfxu86zA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3arXhGIFrcE/T1P87VxR8kI/AAAAAAAARaQ/PBTbMDOeNsc/s640/068-3.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br />LOVE baby-fine hair on a newborn. Kitt...you are gorgeous. <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Q5WzrmY_eldbhyRY9s7PoayNZm2H4h2t7rXFfxu86zA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOOs2RMNQylXT6ex9kZfaNqTJZexRH5EqzeWk6yo3OMOBOkwkcTBPlnFsdHTeSE9Cm-esOwGkIbQCHh1wmgQdDF-gm2iXLl01XMcaWpgZjMzdmFYloQvLkXl3UbE9UrvV4D7JJtP_MhpE/s640/090-4.jpg" height="640" width="427" /></a><br /><br />Look at those sweet inter-twined little arms. <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/pSMoH95loS48ZDkFM5tVDqyNZm2H4h2t7rXFfxu86zA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwMo7CFheRnaaqlTtTAfwj7aRjMrQvyZD_FUmohiJFAn6gnKejYZdoWPocS6cAIRA0ezdfsZOufsksTXzKSdLpoLgwSK9SPBCq9R6goZ1XUDSZte_p0JnJl066N_dzsMOFkB5V4r-lcBI/s640/119-12.jpg" height="640" width="427" /></a><br /><br />Big brother Ashdon got to help take pictures too! <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/MYie6WQQyJ-e3RUQMSNAQ6yNZm2H4h2t7rXFfxu86zA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-VIoCaW9WXQ0/T1P9goqq0yI/AAAAAAAARak/EsiibYtGIMs/s640/132-6.jpg" height="640" width="427" /></a><br /><br />Chelsi says Ashdon has been a great big brother! While I was there, one of the babies started crying and he sang the ABC's to them. Chels said that he sings to them often if they cry. SO sweet! <br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/74s2hCdEKSETjiTnMq6LJKyNZm2H4h2t7rXFfxu86zA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-CBnz4P4zDqM/T1P9685dE_I/AAAAAAAARaw/YqKl30STbWY/s640/143-6.jpg" height="640" width="427" /></a><br /><br />Baby feet!<br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/LcmK33H0Uxyh8xYWDqaDYKyNZm2H4h2t7rXFfxu86zA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-h5to0mvwC1M/T1P98z2EHoI/AAAAAAAARa4/pRWWLIXN5ag/s640/157-6.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Cade's sweet little profile...<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/0WsG4CcOdODVTaK9L99NXKyNZm2H4h2t7rXFfxu86zA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vs-uQ59Yaak/T1P-PMXbXFI/AAAAAAAARbE/8-CksKQvOhU/s640/179-5.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Doesn't Chelsi look amazing?!?!? 8 days after twins. Wow! Congratulations, Chelsi!! <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/IeiCWBJXOwyGxm8Tw_e6cayNZm2H4h2t7rXFfxu86zA?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9TbaDmXyEFMG_1H0glHBv2RJI4dMuKhWDf4JaAbnaFJDoHgymhcIKue1mASX2Uu30MZcAeJOziaO-nf1Q52JjJX-hxPNK3AAbSB0EOViAHo2LUceIi5HjMRGIiRosLRn2qxPMzNOeXgA/s640/204-2.jpg" height="640" width="427" /></a>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03460023967886526185noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125584088314125394.post-82817340517622904782012-03-01T20:06:00.002-06:002012-03-01T20:16:30.630-06:00happy birthday, grandma brody!here's a video just for you, grandma (and grandpa). Hope you have a great birthday! Sorry for the pouting in the middle of the video. Just one of those nights!<br /><br />See you next month! Love ya!<br /><br /><br /><iframe height="360" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/pgfrh9mrxMw" frameborder="0" width="640"></iframe>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03460023967886526185noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125584088314125394.post-76470207838311916172012-02-26T22:22:00.002-06:002012-02-26T22:28:15.462-06:00sweet sistersthe older Jazzy gets, the more she starts looking like her big sister. love these girls!!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/d2R8SGW93h8haQVKLhN3oSh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-L-erWix6n50/T0sF0uBR8vI/AAAAAAAARYs/3c3P2EHtgrw/s640/089-3.jpg" width="640" height="427" /></a>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03460023967886526185noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125584088314125394.post-65652226500005464132012-02-19T21:46:00.002-06:002012-02-19T21:49:28.546-06:00what a difference a day makesCurren got braces on Thursday! He looks SO much older now! He'll wear them for about 2 years....and will get them off just in time for basketball his Freshman year of high school. How is it possible that he's almost in 8th grade???? So crazy!<br /><br />I'll have to take a picture when he gets them off with Jazzy too. She'll be a big girl by then!<br /><br />Night before & night after:<br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/G-Lum1rvW9gAZlVRtlRWMih-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ju_qn9FNIL0/T0HAnr_3DVI/AAAAAAAARXo/CVOYWcMCWJU/s400/001-10.jpg" height="400" width="267" /></a> <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/UYvSLY4Yp9GcXXFWoowWOSh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G9hZ4yqY3yo/T0HAP_Oa-5I/AAAAAAAARXg/7-etcQLVxbE/s400/009-9.jpg" height="400" width="267" /></a>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03460023967886526185noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125584088314125394.post-2634472133051996112012-01-29T18:40:00.000-06:002012-01-29T18:41:52.639-06:00just becauseI needed a new picture for my computer desktop at work!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/UeCT_XpNQAUdZoD1dThabyh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kd9GglZIqoQ/TyXmZGRJqHI/AAAAAAAARXI/KXsteYP_ngk/s640/446-8.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03460023967886526185noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125584088314125394.post-41200035163355787822012-01-22T18:11:00.002-06:002012-01-22T18:14:53.560-06:00sometimes...<a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/7HtWQD9n5fVEKIxIpgayCyh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-kmPZmKJkiRI/TxykAa7OnwI/AAAAAAAARWI/7lTMxw_Wyp4/s640/234-3.jpg" height="640" width="427" /></a><br /><br />.... I buy clothes with the sole purpose....<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/GgceJ8vYWk7K8-C58mK2Xih-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzQ2BrXKJJpiaEpfXhzJBGHE6XU4rHY4fCt_rW5I5mep-TIn3R2ykQVUYC_oYml_dTNAgam0yZdvdZQoKeRdx-7iAxYpwLb-bn-lLCGAiF2L-Odr3KB5utZ7oGENLKdQ8WU54yOThfpLg/s400/248-2.jpg" height="400" width="267" /></a> <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/CDqeGG5290_aLHf28rps2yh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh96NWDcfzJ8RK8mp0xOvQ1R3krKECRYoicLxBm2So5XRi-64GDuTuL3Rple-ruNrS6Hvkd97BdSPpR4Qz0VAyyXhcHCTnnKyghiro-HiSjG9FlnZ3DXTC0YxFc041seK2sEHPCA3bnw3M/s400/256.jpg" height="400" width="267" /></a><br /><br />.....of taking pictures of them.....<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/719oFVVLYUldpy-0d7qNRSh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-42WVc3GNs_0/TxykigvCT_I/AAAAAAAARWc/gAi4be5UqHw/s640/271-2.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Love these girls!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/E6gUURLmdGwLSW-KtglzUyh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjSLfPLRi8G5vpfy6uPygGGerNf3zW-fmtg8hnqNJskFFRBGYt4MyxKUqsKiGLLbtw_oEGC8tP3i_WjYnhk-cNEXmA96JVL2fDTx9baIO8ts4zpXKiPTHiPS34-hLcFvDelTzk3mdgIZE/s400/294-2.jpg" height="400" width="267" /></a> <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/xA09H8wOLvXMJn5bw7YUqSh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aAT5pmkKnhY/TxykxMQGHJI/AAAAAAAARWs/yCzJ441gFsk/s400/297-2.jpg" height="400" width="267" /></a>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03460023967886526185noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125584088314125394.post-16918174962846958212012-01-14T16:37:00.002-06:002012-01-14T16:45:18.736-06:00why hello there, Jazzy girl....happy baby girl after spending over 7 out of the past 19 hours at basketball games. She was incredibly happy the whole time. Jazzy can definitely go with the flow!!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/5QMaWNubRRZxTcNh84HOhih-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-UDL5m6DExCc/TxIFEaHMTGI/AAAAAAAARVk/i5Sjsq5l9q0/s640/674-3.jpg" height="640" width="427" /></a>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03460023967886526185noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125584088314125394.post-81402793242724870662011-12-31T00:51:00.003-06:002011-12-31T01:06:32.971-06:00two week old beautyOh my word. This baby is GORGEOUS! It was fun to take some pics of Heidi's newest niece, June Colleen Homan (Noah & Lindsey's daughter). We turned up the temperature in my den and she loved it! That head of hair is amazing!!<br /><br />It was very hard to pick favorites since she is SO cute but here are a few of them!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/K9OVAzjs_8QZ-4NrbPtASCh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-sO4lFm_gENc/Tv6yoe5tnJI/AAAAAAAARSI/MTehesPHku8/s640/075-11.jpg" height="640" width="427" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/XA4fZqoEuVQJZR41PHUqOyh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9SEpJi5E6pOLvYumlMmiVoiDe5MiUeZrOOT8xmJApqdWfbdhInhY_ZrD8_yeRBUfqftrh88p8T4z0P1jZgHBlcJM38cKIn3gTrMn47gJCtkt7Xb24CRxJDrbPWhrOREt955LrSaGMxf8/s400/149-5.jpg" height="400" width="267" /></a> <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/mXS-Ko0Xnzphif51zuP7Ryh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-LCD1c9lavdQ/Tv6yhbPA9QI/AAAAAAAARSA/I3ikUhamazY/s400/084-7.jpg" height="400" width="267" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/xVxLTf0Ac1tGwmsmwpq9_yh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-YyGfcPfRIoU/Tv6yVIY4g4I/AAAAAAAARRs/ZE1zwFcz074/s640/091-7.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/3hGgrMngIwy4JbvTYmf7JSh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5nU2QYmNEhwQh8s6t2Z6lUhI5ecfm4IskU4zlUL4xoKn0Sd7yDkZyMlyVvZmmkAyXXUVHSgI0-831FsuShUbQIBYeFAIvtDl2Pdy0sSE2wtM4kRJPAbab63fdyTKdzZi5Z5J3oiMP-4A/s640/110-9.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/GCDN4NZEG3QftG6AThuRnih-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB5VRpHanyg9nz-newufHIpiIZ1rfeGW1z_v14Y5hSRWwK7kwhs83FtAsc0qGZg1RFuPgNZDZcaqDrgkmP-QiJCcF_rmt_ifnfQTzDnQMoztn4nJiefi2Joz2z-7iYLiVKZNRuS2epzLA/s640/145-6.jpg" height="640" width="427" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/DlDayhu3ZY7xSgvbaH3KJyh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-R5P_AgFa8LE/Tv6x2nfL_DI/AAAAAAAARRQ/hAV-PIZpSK0/s640/180-3.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/OEvSv4jaDwBimByEosm97ih-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-nVnSzhg7pX8/Tv6xkqg74KI/AAAAAAAARRI/F3Fsr1L5gbQ/s400/207-4.jpg" height="400" width="267" /></a> <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/7fpEVr3tAoeUH9OXx9AKsCh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzpWS4b9z_kDy7j22X5fs-gROrFtwyI55lZhNeL1kBgt0RvAsOAME5iOpDgbV9JGp65riDJ9FiFNsWBChWAgdl9h6Vt03HHbw_SSFYSXx9V7Ha4h9XdGd8U0e_a4__A69Df3S1oZEEGyE/s400/182-6.jpg" height="400" width="267" /></a>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03460023967886526185noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125584088314125394.post-35694435130444375142011-12-27T11:48:00.003-06:002011-12-27T12:50:36.724-06:00what's up, matthias fam?So according to my sister, it's been WAY too long since I've updated my blog. I'll ignore the fact that she doesn't even have a blog, but regardless, here's a monster post to catch up on the last few months. (You're welcome, Heidi. :)<br /><br />My three youngest kiddos, with two of them being extra goofy. Jazzy often sits on the counter while I'm in the kitchen. Luckily, she's not mobile yet so it works. <br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/wx4lMKAEZjYwqaJ90ROuGih-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-qmNQsS47kfA/Tvn504IXcRI/AAAAAAAARLY/t0JQ-bzvxck/s640/005-4.jpg" height="640" width="427" /></a><br /><br />Kyler completed his basketball season - the first year they got to play actual games. He did great! He's starting to really enjoy playing basketball and he works hard. There are some very good kids in his grade so they should be fun to watch as they get older.<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/9u8swBgGrhDDfxb0SHu5bih-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-CgK5kPDpa0Q/Tvn_4rYhlKI/AAAAAAAAROg/_BfTE45LJnk/s640/070-6.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br />We finished the gym floor!!! Kyle worked SO hard on this the past year and all of his efforts have paid off! My parents helped us put the coats of finish on and Lo helped paint the lines (THANK YOU!!). It was done just in time for our Thanksgiving festivities - which always includes a few intense games of knock-out!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/HqJkkYCD_-daxw-860Ii7yh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ikyjT2eD3-M/TvoCQ_Ed1dI/AAAAAAAARQA/TP_KVqC2JFA/s640/581.jpg" height="640" width="427" /></a><br /><br />I love how it turned out. I think I've mentioned this before, but it's our high school's old floor. Kyle actually got this out of the dumpster (can you believe they were just going to throw it away?!?!?), cut it to size, routered the edges, installed it, and sanded it down. The coolest part is that Kyle's dad, Kyle, myself, Curren, and many other family members have played on this floor while it was at the high school. For those that love to be sentimental (Kyle!), it doesn't get any better!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/DOzMuMw1l5ENJ5azLs3L6Sh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr_3e8VWaG6aoEPlQvBjTt-c6H24I6dt6JggLhzdhw5aPjuVvTqq859QytZdSe5HrI7AiV39kSoKDfAuDcQ5wH1WLF18amMn4hfhbhOaFnZSr-6mf2Bz4iWcYzZJlOQBF4T76XHhg9sto/s640/592.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br />The little ones enjoy the space too!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/_P1-WkCnZ11pU6RHXUbUiCh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-9k21nh1ABTE/TvoC6HFR6lI/AAAAAAAARQU/bgsCe7u0FzA/s640/605.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br />It's a fun place for the family to hang out!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Q3l07E8D0iJ2c0rEWdFCEyh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ACIhDnn2R-w/TvoDCvLr6NI/AAAAAAAARQg/TWqL0FQU5ag/s640/633.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Jazzy loves her daddy. She is pretty content most of the time. She likes laying on the floor, and standing in her jumper. At almost 6 months she still hasn't rolled over!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Q0dGlHQrB7qF301TVB3Opih-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-nC2JIP_N38k/Tvn63DCStEI/AAAAAAAARL0/Dyid-oYfWPQ/s640/012-8.jpg" height="640" width="427" /></a><br /><br />Jazzy got to take her first "real" bath. Most of the time she takes a quick bath in the kitchen sink or gets rinsed off in the shower. The verdict is still out if she enjoyed it or not. The big kids thought it was pretty cool.<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/weUewe8RgKAMEHqLSjHVSyh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSjSq0d_07ucm6YWCLcKTXxMtCguiad6zkUktClOi9tabnF3IrF9m4WbC5zI-gQ4XR4SD5S0xMdtbz5uyWt6UvlUFYJ6YLHEXWg4CqBKls_N7UtSVNvfh0MgJZczq38l3QatbNYE2cut8/s640/022-5.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Myles got to go to the fire station for preschool! Heidi and Lo have done a great job teaching preschool this year. I'm so thankful that Myles gets to be one of their students!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/oWdfT0a55VWURSRlZkxdASh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-4umdx_ERPuU/TvoB25vn2UI/AAAAAAAARPs/f5So14Fs5Kc/s640/190-2.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Curren went to his very first Vikings game!! Thanks to my brother, Curren got to tag along to a game. He had a GREAT time despite the loss. It's been a tough year for the Vikings!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/L-5-dD7DWGeKhu_pFuVc9Sh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-1FrNF1BW5ks/TvoA9ElRqiI/AAAAAAAARPY/Ydv17MlJVuw/s640/115-3.jpg" height="640" width="427" /></a><br /><br />We headed to Wapsie Pines and found a tree. The kiddos got to decorate it themselves this year. All I did were the lights. They did an excellent job!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/-UlsKm6EovLcc6407E_EaCh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-7Fyy0nOgvnM/Tvn5sWtt_5I/AAAAAAAARLM/4BUKCc2z-Ic/s640/006-9.jpg" height="640" width="427" /></a><br /><br />I love getting this little nativity out every year. It's plastic and I set it on our window sill - low enough that any of the kiddos can play with it. I love this scene that the kiddos did the first night - all eyes on baby Jesus!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/RlGuDboFvMLXt-MQj2TZKyh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-C2dJIBlBy_w/Tvn6mfiRv_I/AAAAAAAARLo/UBYooSqM6t8/s640/008-5.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br />We don't have a real mantle yet, but I LOVED hanging five little stockings this year!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Hfy-JtxsrWF_WTLDDDGqLSh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-s87AC3UpnDE/Tvn8ONL8B0I/AAAAAAAARMg/l40mEmN6Lb0/s640/021-6.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br />We celebrated Christmas & my Grandma Brody's 80th birthday in early December! I think we had around 45 people in the house. So thankful that we have space to spread out!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/qxjF08G5-xRSirQptFSjXyh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-V7YEy0iymzA/Tvn6lIc3slI/AAAAAAAARLg/irdUUac-65A/s640/009-5.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br />I had to travel for the first time since Jazlyn's been born. :( It was just three and a half days to North Carolina, but it made me very sad. It was the very first time that I've ever been away from one of my baby's before their first birthday. Thankfully I found out about the trip back in September and had plenty of time to prepare. Thanks to my amazing sister-in-law, I had plenty of "mama's milk" to feed Jazlyn while I was gone. My doctor said I won the award for strangest question of the day when i called to ask if Jazzy would be okay to have Jess's milk. He said it's much more common in other cultures and as long as Jess didn't have an diseases it would be fine. :) Jess blessed us with over 100 oz of milk that Jazzy drank without a problem while I was at work in the months prior to my trip. When I left for North Carolina, it lessened the guilt just a bit knowing that Jazzy would still get my milk the entire time I was gone. Jazzy snuggled right into me the night I got back. Baby girl NEVER snuggles and she burried her head into my shoulder and just hugged me for several minutes. It was SO precious and a moment I'll always be thankful for.<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/iXLC4BnYV-dUGaA_bbBpfih-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4RrCDB5w3V0/Tvn7Ychk7yI/AAAAAAAARME/MRxWi-wCiZU/s640/018-10.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Curren LOVES his baby sister. Out of all the big kiddos, he still asks if he can hold her the most, and will just come up to her and talk to her. It is such a sweet bond between a big brother and a baby sister. <br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/vO8Z4Znifk0uo6NoodMvsSh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVFwKk-MYAZO-09RpkzxQi8ibLLw5MYzuB3eTyjHE04LObnK9-X_J1GJahBTsltAvij2Oqna12w95j3reXXT1urgcJc-tULc9IzkSnHNtf6tJ2_IlsCNhuc9TG7Gad_RByjI9et9UISKY/s640/020-5.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Jazzy thinks it's pretty funny to talk on Mama's phone...<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/fShkdcRBwmW_WwXMpY2mNyh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-IljmTUVebPI/Tvn8ylTie9I/AAAAAAAARM0/WfzW_i7EbpA/s640/027-8.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br />We celebrated Christmas at Grandma Barb & Grandpa Bill's on Christmas eve. It is one of my favorite days of the year. Lots of good food, good company, and relaxing!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/1PrhksVKG2UvRCz4hyZs_Sh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfSiVYalrt6RZj27Vh5t3FSfybQfs3SLa3IqKuFbHLmtxxJTsETAMLsEprF51v_ZqayJzbjr-U83_mwkq2X_APD2sTDWAHjlXuiZYX8Pxcav45-XbiARISuco-3fDxEPio2zqYRMjUn7g/s640/038-11.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br />I LOVE this picture of Summer. I think she's a little excited?!?!?<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/zIbQJWIiqMcdqcjnRQTHvCh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ2q2z7Sp3yMwC2dI2kL9-0qc1l-x7h6TsxmfLz3BHRe8JLVWdRDtSqYAfwdewlK-aN7yW5999rgnGj8b4D-Qaz2m6dw3CgrWvQlDRkXF9HYXtiGuhDQSQdXxw90MdpUlJS2UtgbmXWzk/s640/043-3.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br />This was Jazzy's first Christmas present she opened. She liked the bags & the paper just as well as the gifts inside! <br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/saFZZiyfnn6TNyftqXt_nSh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhitr_itpbKWAutfx6Tl-a0LG6NUKdUZI9_-Z-k2eeh3YuXJ0P2TI8F2EkTebNtL0Fom8z9aYO-w9p6SnPYOh8o9BWpUT2PUzPj-yf4QTkCkVBZx-0wwph5Uw_X0ORzlad7I5851vB4-5o/s640/051-4.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Myles got a wrestling champion belt from Grandma & Grandpa. He LOVES it. It's so funny when he puts it above his head as the champion. <br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/TwmTMyKgpJTnKH5iXXa1ASh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibHZJXqaeZWwRAt8uv75RmVumJmzaXxmj3KhRzfahKeFWarl43X6EyB7fYTKoDxYddumaSMzA7LTHNRlMbf8-p2UMZn64g693e7e-fJaSMXDktI_ebtqPNAx_rX3P4yFeUPwqGc214bx0/s640/058-3.jpg" height="640" width="427" /></a><br /><br />Big Girl on Grandpa's tractor rocker. <br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/utksXbZQmrEH7UEIGtM_iCh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOBWXbI_EzYmwrLo016xoNW-dve5o5MKglHrKDWqOXp2nuNOOpGSKweBvbhnfPg-xHD8zGtOqHHuKarVSiPNBwMAe0sd6XSenqaeTvm_6kQVQ5fCEhAD9OtYcLSIr7TCfPZqEHS9z2XK0/s640/062-10.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Whenever you hold Jazzy, she wants to touch your face. Love those kissable little fingers.<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/cY9X7XphGsWae3xk21LowSh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvSiJPpFAFHIEoTnqdsOagpc2amPNjGeZYxnxHoHxFh-H_vUanH6A_2OCUDRaj4M6MnVZL4_jypD3aCOtG_-AMQlrgB56ITNUrLguC9D9JiXnKWbrYMHbcE-S1EyBKjrGq0JkOc7PL05E/s640/066-7.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Christmas morning at our house!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/TS3T1f_FNtXbWoEd13CSuCh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-wIgRfWb5Bqg/TvoAHlwN9tI/AAAAAAAARO0/fX7GJ2TLpSg/s640/081-18.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Macy got a karaoke machine. She LOVES it!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/eUpZ85lrBGAhfLgZQYCYMih-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WsV_QNZ-kDY/TvoAQMwsCBI/AAAAAAAARO8/y7wcvplDl2M/s640/087-4.jpg" height="640" width="426" /></a><br /><br />Myles got Packers gear (Yes - we have both Packer & Vikings fans in the same house).<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/fItxVTzr6bQSnBda6Cd3Jyh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-NTmLRBeJXnk/TvoAdPvrNaI/AAAAAAAARPE/yzd5pFzO5qY/s640/091-6.jpg" height="640" width="427" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/QALQPhVyP0t19rT-M4H9ACh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinwoPYFqIMptf9_6dzSnjw8ejpo9fk6h2wNdOciCBiynk2lb3mX4j5BZ8u27cqAnmP2wPft9Jqc2GLXJh8_6gqHjk9-s3n1TDeiiHIpf6LXiI2T-0qsS2aQ2BxVIjxlG-WDgm_qaU4Oow/s640/106-5.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Curren got a punching bag with gloves....<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/pYyJHFmZ0yK0yPIaRLZvpCh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KwDzZR9mbfo/TvoBDnoKHMI/AAAAAAAARPg/gbUtFZ3dbCM/s640/124-5.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br />And Kyler got a dart board...<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/NSGnkP7v01Iyb9i0JQomYCh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FbgRjJZRoL8/TvoB-5sZCJI/AAAAAAAARP4/9V1paPbaBSQ/s640/131-4.jpg" height="640" width="427" /></a><br /><br />I know you are jealous of my sweet pj's from Barb. I LOVE them. Our house is often cold and these keep me toasty warm! :)<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/1Wq-GF0jMwwSF39IfpaAFCh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Wr-6SQvqAGE/Tvn5jyEhQbI/AAAAAAAARLE/JCEB3ysVuXg/s640/003-6.jpg" height="640" width="427" /></a><br /><br />Jazzy got a big-girl high chair that attaches to our kitchen island and a cute elephant that ears flap. She enjoys them both! <br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/CmM_qH5EWeC5xq7lseAjfSh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJ3TPjHBPGfMPhaJurwN0ZmGBjjaenwfOjRSrIHgOZbi8qklwRcphUZqrNL_CQbeZgKeKM645DE_JcP4TcqnWuL2J3iUAmxAJNa83ama0w7UF8qnakfPMhx4Pi6Ke1t35O_LlDSl0ziE4/s640/018-11.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br />She also got these sweet leg warmers. How precious is that?!?!? And I don't know how it's happened, but suddenly she's not a little baby and can lean against furniture to stand!!! Here she's checking out Zoey really for the first time. Zoey is a good dog to put up with it!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/KBNfer3ovQe01Qp_HF4ULSh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbMWTXz7lh1ZsvtzQS7X-97GlEFUR9_mOziJpQWsf3Hx0Jubmib-IS-oxgpCvJYbLNm65ZSFXt8AdzZNq21-9mRiaclMv46B6E1hkjXHMf0Uc07FQeC4XjUWxepNB96ZExV_z7f_Sktuk/s640/030-7.jpg" height="640" width="427" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/q4Pox8PYOAwhzUsgNlE-ACh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnfhJqfTpFvl7ns8dxkE6mj_BhySjRNgHCp4XgLeTNw4EHiM80QFZU__oy2wngJiDitvtyvecmq6PwOCwYWIyBzzdIlmsy4zZbhlbGTkHPq2KnMmEoorK3GwXrXWJKVyDTvsGzFAnfTQE/s640/035-7.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Seriously, how cute are those legs?!?!?<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/JplUenh2jNHs4q2czBQpfCh-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vwN9Ub5i-Xg/Tvn99drwrXI/AAAAAAAARNc/SFkRx3G_QL0/s640/038-12.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Nothing beats the wrinkled-nose smile from our Jazzy girl! Hope you enjoyed the update, Heidi!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/v2dpxa-9i1UdS5vAdorAFih-MmCzy6MqPvDzFHfdg6Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-cRG4jDewasQ/Tvn_M_XY6RI/AAAAAAAAROY/bJjtTNb2pSg/s640/065-9.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03460023967886526185noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125584088314125394.post-27948326542547874382011-12-02T23:51:00.004-06:002011-12-02T23:58:33.533-06:00twins??Jazzy has changed looks a lot in her quick 5 months. At various times, she's taken on the looks of all her big brothers and sister. Lately, a lot of people tell us that she looks like Kyler right now, and looking at these pictures, I'd definitely say it's true!!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/ayH3wIT7mKY0eIoc8gzlFy_vyUWMcgksDjUp-VzqtEs?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-qU2kkmqcnAE/Ttm5hm_9ExI/AAAAAAAARJg/75ftAZU-Ndk/s640/Kyler%252520%252526%252520Jazlyn.jpg" height="480" width="640" /></a>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03460023967886526185noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125584088314125394.post-29775689977137924812011-11-12T13:53:00.005-06:002011-11-12T14:18:57.872-06:006 years oldMacy, Jazlyn, and I had a great 'girls day' yesterday. Macy got her nails done, we shopped, went to HuHot, picked out a new outfit at Kohl's, took some birthday pictures, and picked up Scratch cupcakes ("chocolate-chocolate"). It was a fun day to spend with my now 6 year old. It is crazy how fast she is growing up. <br /><br />Macy loves all things girly. She was SO excited to find some high heels, and she picked out a beautiful red dress. It was sort of cold outside to take pictures, but Macy did great. She really wanted to take some with her new doll, Molly, too. She named her Molly because that's the name she had picked out for Jazlyn. :) <br /><br />Macy LOVES kindergarten and is doing awesome in school. The spelling/reading is really starting to click for her and I love to see all of the sentences she writes at school. She is very artistic and even was one of three kindergartners to have their artwork displayed at the library's art show. Macy is a great big sister to both Myles and Jazlyn. She and Myles are still so close. I'm glad that school hasn't made her "too cool" for him and they enjoy hanging out. <br /><br />She loves staying up late, watching TV, coloring, and picking out her clothes all by herself. I'd say her style is "colorful" as she rarely picks out stuff that matches, but I love it. She prefers skirts over pants, and when she's cold, prefers sweaters over sweatshirts.<br /><br />I love my big girl and am so proud to be her mama. Happy 6th birthday, beautiful princess!<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/yyxhwz9HIutO1RHTGL_usi_vyUWMcgksDjUp-VzqtEs?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-3sH41vcL518/Tr7QRFjbE7I/AAAAAAAAQ-o/CwpkgIAPEtk/s640/038-10.jpg" height="640" width="427" /></a> <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/1SuGL7SNUTYDvHtRLvLezC_vyUWMcgksDjUp-VzqtEs?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNikFwDP3-Ppn2_iuBySUoteuorqLHjthrs3DwDRYB9yli3CArxZAk1rwm37_7PAKJ4Q21_XFbA059CLSlAzNyyoG7yhUI-QCORDQdqIg8KXpu3EvXjhFpYdYipQl-0FrYYvhUC1b36-A/s640/054-6.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a> <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/YS8KKUylL2BLhvMoonkdai_vyUWMcgksDjUp-VzqtEs?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-h4OJ5odrWls/Tr7QLaa27lI/AAAAAAAAQ-c/-D-lKNpM5Ug/s640/056-14.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a> <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/nCtHQm6AUGfLBzJH0SvYQy_vyUWMcgksDjUp-VzqtEs?feat=embedwebsite"><img src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-ZEY1JnnTYis/Tr7QGhEvXBI/AAAAAAAAQ-U/k-i3jL8xyKU/s640/060-7.jpg" height="427" width="640" /></a>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03460023967886526185noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125584088314125394.post-21275806270905075152011-11-06T15:00:00.001-06:002011-11-06T15:32:21.686-06:00why notThe kiddos wanted to carve pumpkins last weekend. I'll be honest....it's not my favorite thing to do. I am the one that usually ends up cleaning them out, and I don't really enjoy the mess.<br /><br />This year, I told the kids that if they wanted to carve pumpkins, they had to do it themselves....I wasn't going to clean out the goo. They were good with that and were so excited. Even Jaz got to sit with them on the kitchen floor.<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/jZ3FNmHxZMuj0XSd3ES7IS_vyUWMcgksDjUp-VzqtEs?feat=embedwebsite"><img height="640" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-3T2MTn7l6nQ/TrSTGa7ufDI/AAAAAAAAQ7s/qC4kqUhANeQ/s640/065-8.jpg" width="427" /></a><br /><br />I'm not sure when the pumpkin carving turned into a food fight, but it did. Now normally, I'd stop them immediately (unfortunately it would probably be by scolding them). But they were having SO much fun. I really wish I would have had a video camera just to capture their giggles. <br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/VFGq4tlOi-fKluHy86_ioS_vyUWMcgksDjUp-VzqtEs?feat=embedwebsite"><img height="427" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-fDEG3Tg5o2A/Tqy6I6TIt9I/AAAAAAAAQ6I/dQDxuz_TnPw/s640/133-3.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/h305pi0RhApGM-llChREEy_vyUWMcgksDjUp-VzqtEs?feat=embedwebsite"><img height="427" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-RHXjFjmB3ig/Tqy6OMl0RII/AAAAAAAAQ6Q/cOWgqHMYzOY/s640/124-4.jpg" width="640" /></a><br /><br />Pumpkin goo and seeds were EVERYWHERE. But their laughs were absolutely priceless. Kyle and I really enjoyed just listening to them. It was so cool to hear all four of them together. With Curren being 12 already, I know that time is already getting short for all of them to enjoy doing something like this together. The kids actually did a pretty decent job of cleaning up after themselves too. I'm thinking I might allow this to be a yearly tradition. Although, next year, we might move it to the back deck or patio....<br /><br /><a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/nX4kbwxNybqdCRlqKwoFzC_vyUWMcgksDjUp-VzqtEs?feat=embedwebsite"><img height="427" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-2pDimKngFME/Tqy7FvAvORI/AAAAAAAAQ6k/N6h7EgUlThs/s640/114-3.jpg" width="640" /></a> <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/tRUWiKTjAJ1fiMboOIZNoC_vyUWMcgksDjUp-VzqtEs?feat=embedwebsite"><img height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipgKebtsqgHj0YK-Uzf3dl06LNKVG-2tkSRiobLTdkZGHtTM-L6gwrtW_PtNfGvH85l2vW7VsxbaYvGEFeRcuwQQuNSQyCcXj6NXEmffctZxzAb84i_WGQoBZg51cgSiUhw_Xx1HnSfLs/s640/136-8.jpg" width="427" /></a>Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03460023967886526185noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125584088314125394.post-77355947714308193352011-11-04T21:22:00.000-05:002011-11-04T21:22:59.617-05:00four monthsI. Love. This. Baby. Girl. <br />
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It is that simple. It's crazy how you can't imagine your life with another baby while you are pregnant. And then they arrive, and quickly, your heart swells and you can't imagine life without your new little one. <br />
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I love everything about this baby. I love the way she chews on her hands constantly. I love how her face lights up when she sees you. I love how content she is. I love those middle of the night feedings. I love how she attacks and chews on her spit rag. I love her sweet, quiet little voice. I love her chunky thighs. I love this baby. SO thankful that she is in our lives.....happy four months, sweet Jazzy girl. <br />
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He also took some pics of the morning. Pretty sweet stuff for Kyle to spend the morning with Jaz, Jonah, and Devin!<br />
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Now all they need to do is work on their high-fives! :)<br />
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<br />Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03460023967886526185noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5125584088314125394.post-16255412637547061612011-10-10T20:58:00.000-05:002011-10-11T21:30:03.617-05:00Backbone Park....a (mostly) good dayI thought it would be a good idea to get out and do something with the fam to enjoy this gorgeous weather on Saturday. We decided to head to Backbone State Park to hike a little and enjoy the beautiful fall leaves. <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/4pEWK0sEVEt2VPibESMKjw?feat=embedwebsite"><img height="427" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-b8XwWKKedbM/TpOciaRZj1I/AAAAAAAAQ0M/m5mxgwzhBVw/s640/438.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br />
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Of course, I always want to capture the moment with photos, and this time was no different... <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/9JTQsW_yVvPc6katBLdNKA?feat=embedwebsite"><img height="427" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-8K3loL26ZK4/TpOb4OzZmMI/AAAAAAAAQzs/sPB_9vLii-g/s640/319.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br />
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There were way more drop-offs than I remember. I think I was yelling at Myles to "slow down" the whole time... <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/DlduCzVv4pmtBuRo9al48Q?feat=embedwebsite"><img height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVKzWOunmLhyphenhyphenbxs4KyAQZ9mZ5RsALmYIE-GpG9Gu5qni8nnnCDFkgqacW1xLOf3KJQ8LxsUiDJyEmKZth7sqCTPgeRNwD-UUy_xSKKaz1b9Ko6CK0aPzxzIbh7XvnH7lO6xxQsxKQWNLc/s640/306-2.jpg" width="427" /></a> <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/edZ6jnHpFWN8cXT2NlYMEg?feat=embedwebsite"><img height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjguDXAHml4AnlaynQcD_CyuQdd1IFI5UcK9BrSfEdFHi0lEWbRBR-t4MtFQIXpbv2fhF7PfNmZ9v4uR2gmGrtvFRE7qHsN45DyViTiCdUh-2410yACCqIQWkm1D1J33eGyuvZt19HFpxk/s640/279-4.jpg" width="427" /></a> <br />
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Jazzy looked so cute and small with the Moby wrap on Kyle! <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Rp2IsdeOb7x4aWNZuyOHZw?feat=embedwebsite"><img height="640" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-Hu-4pIGnAbk/TpObP6oDSXI/AAAAAAAAQzk/oeaPjrhmALg/s640/334-2.jpg" width="427" /></a> <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/FIlLt7BNNbY_U7sOQ7lwwg?feat=embedwebsite"><img height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRAszX_PFB05jcZKYj_E1LiAkZclK8ZEWfIHXBlVXDEHmLZAQyZzYMM6EMvohSYs6khumpS5bCiHOJevPTxvttd7rLsv72kpNGM25sDnTGfgXasxCppNcAMpksoBC4tQsNQu6POzqyMsc/s640/281-4.jpg" width="640" /></a> <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/9F7Ap51gSThNpZjXCU6lmQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img height="640" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--Jt-FxoVOgQ/TpOYhT3-WcI/AAAAAAAAQyk/6wIbp3-Zo7A/s640/254.jpg" width="427" /></a> <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/isKwi5Qf71nl2qRNpG8VSg?feat=embedwebsite"><img height="427" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKBB__PnNBffT3Itx_KAlwgXn_lAMDKoN7ixTNT7f8RSXJg3TzF3lanhehPYy_2z092VPes9fWubkZbxkadTvxj3InAC-jTTg2AG74NoQZDiCoP6xt-R5_IFgJYOGl3Z3gCjfR_B69mgo/s640/235-2.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br />
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Okay - so the only really bad part of the day was the ride there. We were about 10 minutes from Backbone, when a wasp flew into the van and stung me on my middle knuckle. <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/mw1LuPLecednVXRLZQ_fxQ?feat=embedwebsite"><img height="427" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-fIonRp5kA64/TpOcPNL0cjI/AAAAAAAAQ0A/2mQHewyQECQ/s640/447-2.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br />
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By the time we got to the park, I was itching all over the place. I didn't think much of it and thought it was just from being in a hot van (our air doesn't work). We drove around the park a little bit and finally parked so I could feed Jazlyn and the big kiddos and Kyle explored a cave. Well, as I was feeding Jaz, the itching got worse. My eyes itched, my scalp, my stomach, my back....basically everywhere! As I sat and fed Jazzy in the van, I started to feel weird and was shivering. At that point I realized I was having a reaction to the wasp sting and was a little freaked out, since I was alone with a 3 month old in the van. Thoughts were already racing in my mind that I would just shut the van door if I started to feel worse so that no one would take Jazlyn if I happened to pass out (or worse!). Terrible thoughts - I know (I think I tend to overreact). Anyway, Kyle gets back to the van and is pretty freaked out. Afterwards, he told me that he thought my eyes were going to start bleeding. Yikes. Here are a few pictures of my stomach and back at that point. Just ignore the post-baby fat. It definitely is much harder to lose the 5th time! <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/9mqeO7BBOUm5oLhO7RpbPg?feat=embedwebsite"><img height="427" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-KCaQvH98Dls/TpOXaeJH3_I/AAAAAAAAQyI/NxSQ7nYcYzk/s640/227-2.jpg" width="640" /></a> <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/pSvAjZvuDenDgnZuP3einw?feat=embedwebsite"><img height="427" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6wZapJa_o08/TpOXTn6pDtI/AAAAAAAAQyA/HniuE7Hyskk/s640/226-3.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br />
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Although we probably should have headed home, or to a hospital at that point, we ended up staying and hiking for another hour or so. Little by little, I started to feel better, but still itched a lot and looked nasty. Still had time for some more cute pictures... <a href="https://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/nquDaQlBk7-sGpHC_I-y3A?feat=embedwebsite"><img height="427" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qsuPL2LXZZo/TpOb_GILjjI/AAAAAAAAQz0/SrxOGiJFgec/s640/406-2.jpg" width="640" /></a> <br />
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When we got home, my mom gave me some clay that is definitely healing clay. She has researched it a lot, and it's purest form is found in Israel. She encouraged me to take a bath in it and soak. I was still blotchy, red, and bumpy when I took a bath that evening. Within 2 hours of the bath, it was completely gone and it looked like it never happened. Amazing! What a day!!!! Definitely will be heading to the doctor's office to get one of those pens just in case this ever happens again. <br />
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Quite a scary experience but so thankful that everything turned out okay! And I think the kiddos & Kyle had a pretty great day too. :)Hollyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03460023967886526185noreply@blogger.com2