Monday, November 07, 2011
Friday, November 04, 2011
Pregnancy Pictures
My friend Jen, did an awesome job capturing our happiness that baby #3 is 2 weeks away!! 
Monday, October 24, 2011
Now I Lay me Down To Sleep
We used to say "and if I die before I wake, I pray the Lord my soul to take." But then one of our dolls say "angles watch me through the night and keep me in their precious sight," so we switched.
Well Andrew asked tonight...."well how did we used to say it." I told him and then the questions began. He got a huge grin on his face, and his eyes lit up. Here are some of the precious things my 4 year old said.....
Are we going to be alive in heaven? Oh, I know about heaven....there are no tears there. I guess that means we will always be happy. Oh, and when I say "family hug" (he says that now and all 4 of us have a big hug) that means everyone in heaven will hug! (You could just see how his mind was turning and trying to comprehend). Where are we going to sleep...or just maybe I could stay up ALL night with Jesus! And if we walk on clouds maybe Jesus or the angles could teach us how to fly wo we could get to the next cloud. Oh mom, I think that you are going to get there first. But I will see you there. Well actually, I love Daddy more, so I will see him first (he is so honest).
We then discussed how not everyone knows about Jesus. He was a little confussed because why wouldn't someone believe. I told him that God gives us the "job" or opprotunity to tell others about God. He was ok with that, but I could tell he still had this look on his face because he was excited about heaven.
It is kind of hard to explain to a 4 year old....if we are "alive" in heaven. We talked about Jesus coming again, and how our souls are, but I think I will leave the rest for daddy to describe.
I didn't want to stop the conversation because it was deep, he was excited and it was about heaven, but it was almost 10 pm (that is what I get for letting him take a 2 hour nap today....but I needed a nap too so it all worked out)and that little guy has pre-school in the morning. I am thankful for the opprotunity to talk about Jesus to him!
Well Andrew asked tonight...."well how did we used to say it." I told him and then the questions began. He got a huge grin on his face, and his eyes lit up. Here are some of the precious things my 4 year old said.....
Are we going to be alive in heaven? Oh, I know about heaven....there are no tears there. I guess that means we will always be happy. Oh, and when I say "family hug" (he says that now and all 4 of us have a big hug) that means everyone in heaven will hug! (You could just see how his mind was turning and trying to comprehend). Where are we going to sleep...or just maybe I could stay up ALL night with Jesus! And if we walk on clouds maybe Jesus or the angles could teach us how to fly wo we could get to the next cloud. Oh mom, I think that you are going to get there first. But I will see you there. Well actually, I love Daddy more, so I will see him first (he is so honest).
We then discussed how not everyone knows about Jesus. He was a little confussed because why wouldn't someone believe. I told him that God gives us the "job" or opprotunity to tell others about God. He was ok with that, but I could tell he still had this look on his face because he was excited about heaven.
It is kind of hard to explain to a 4 year old....if we are "alive" in heaven. We talked about Jesus coming again, and how our souls are, but I think I will leave the rest for daddy to describe.
I didn't want to stop the conversation because it was deep, he was excited and it was about heaven, but it was almost 10 pm (that is what I get for letting him take a 2 hour nap today....but I needed a nap too so it all worked out)and that little guy has pre-school in the morning. I am thankful for the opprotunity to talk about Jesus to him!
Monday, October 17, 2011
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Friday, September 30, 2011
We have a New Cousin!!
Our little cousin Nathan was born on September 26, 2011. We are excited in to meet you someday, but meanwhile we will keep praying that God protects and heals you. We love you Nathan!
Yeah, I am his God Mother!
The Circus is coming to town!!! SOON!
The circus is playing the Scottrade Center October 13-16, 2011.
Don’t miss Fully ChargedSM, the all-new surge of circus entertainment from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® where megawatts of thrills explode off of the arena floor with breathtaking dare-devilry, superhuman stunts and never-before-seen performances that energize Children Of All Ages!
The most electrifying edition ever of Ringling Bros.® celebrates ‘performance power’ that boosts circus-goers’ excitement. The amazing acts, which can only be seen at The Greatest Show On Earth®, include Tabayara, a dynamic animal trainer whose rare ability to communicate with animals allows him to ride rearing stallions at a fully-charged gallop and orchestrate majestic four-ton Asian elephants in a symphony of dance. When he stands inside a cage, eye to eye with 12 ferocious tigers, Tabayara sees family where others see danger.
Audiences will feel the earth shake when the strongman duo of Dmitry and Ruslan, who are as wide as they are tall, enter the arena. The brawny twosome give the word ‘manpower’ a whole new meaning as they lift large, cumbersome telephone poles, which weigh up to half a ton, and twirl them above their heads while acrobats balance atop.
The fearless Fernandez Brothers dial up the thrills as they perform daring feats of athleticism on the Twin Turbines of Steel, including extreme jumps and twists inside the moving wheels! Audiences will crackle with excitement as they watch Guillermo perform a 360-degree, flying-forward somersault, three stories in the air, a feat so difficult it has only been attempted by one other person in the 141-year history of Ringling Bros. The Human Fuse, Brian Miser, sets the arena sky ablaze as he rockets through the air from his self-made human crossbow. Don’t blink as he flashes across the sky in less than a second, and travels 80 feet at 65 miles per hour.
Ever wonder how many clowns it takes to change a light bulb? The hilarious hoopla continues to flow as the clowns from the world-famous Ringling Bros.® Clown Alley, charge up the audiences’ funny bones with hysterical silly antics and clownish comedy.
You can only experience this current of excitement at Ringling Bros. Fully Charged! Get your tickets for high-voltage fun today!
Go to the following website for a discount: http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/49678/1507334.
Don’t miss Fully ChargedSM, the all-new surge of circus entertainment from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey® where megawatts of thrills explode off of the arena floor with breathtaking dare-devilry, superhuman stunts and never-before-seen performances that energize Children Of All Ages!
The most electrifying edition ever of Ringling Bros.® celebrates ‘performance power’ that boosts circus-goers’ excitement. The amazing acts, which can only be seen at The Greatest Show On Earth®, include Tabayara, a dynamic animal trainer whose rare ability to communicate with animals allows him to ride rearing stallions at a fully-charged gallop and orchestrate majestic four-ton Asian elephants in a symphony of dance. When he stands inside a cage, eye to eye with 12 ferocious tigers, Tabayara sees family where others see danger.
Audiences will feel the earth shake when the strongman duo of Dmitry and Ruslan, who are as wide as they are tall, enter the arena. The brawny twosome give the word ‘manpower’ a whole new meaning as they lift large, cumbersome telephone poles, which weigh up to half a ton, and twirl them above their heads while acrobats balance atop.
The fearless Fernandez Brothers dial up the thrills as they perform daring feats of athleticism on the Twin Turbines of Steel, including extreme jumps and twists inside the moving wheels! Audiences will crackle with excitement as they watch Guillermo perform a 360-degree, flying-forward somersault, three stories in the air, a feat so difficult it has only been attempted by one other person in the 141-year history of Ringling Bros. The Human Fuse, Brian Miser, sets the arena sky ablaze as he rockets through the air from his self-made human crossbow. Don’t blink as he flashes across the sky in less than a second, and travels 80 feet at 65 miles per hour.
Ever wonder how many clowns it takes to change a light bulb? The hilarious hoopla continues to flow as the clowns from the world-famous Ringling Bros.® Clown Alley, charge up the audiences’ funny bones with hysterical silly antics and clownish comedy.
You can only experience this current of excitement at Ringling Bros. Fully Charged! Get your tickets for high-voltage fun today!
Go to the following website for a discount: http://www.ticketmaster.com/venueartist/49678/1507334.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Review of Toy Story 3 Live
We went to see Toy Sotry 3 this weekend. Overall good, yet I was surprised at the parts of the movie that they emphasized. After the first half, Andrew said that he didn't understand the story (and he has watched the movie)and that is because it was more flash backs. The pizza alliens were the funniest and made the kids and me as an adult laugh the most.
I was shocked, and disappointed that the 2nd half of the show was so "sexual." (in my opinion). Barbie came out and my eyes were open wide, and then 20 other barbies came out and I was shocked that this was a kids show and they devoted a whole song to the barbies. My children are young enough, but they still saw how Ken and Barbie looked at eachother with lust, touched eachother etc and said..."I know I have just met you, but come live with me." (something like that). That just isn't what we believe in our family.
The show was entertaining, but maybe I myself am not a fan of Toy Story movies because of the way that Buzz and Woody talk to eachother (that is not acceptable to talk to a friend like that),....yeah I know, they end up being friends...I am just saying.
Unfortunately, I took lots of pictures and my camera broke and it won't let me up load. They were such cute pictures too and you all know how much I love pictures. Maybe next time.
I was shocked, and disappointed that the 2nd half of the show was so "sexual." (in my opinion). Barbie came out and my eyes were open wide, and then 20 other barbies came out and I was shocked that this was a kids show and they devoted a whole song to the barbies. My children are young enough, but they still saw how Ken and Barbie looked at eachother with lust, touched eachother etc and said..."I know I have just met you, but come live with me." (something like that). That just isn't what we believe in our family.
The show was entertaining, but maybe I myself am not a fan of Toy Story movies because of the way that Buzz and Woody talk to eachother (that is not acceptable to talk to a friend like that),....yeah I know, they end up being friends...I am just saying.
Unfortunately, I took lots of pictures and my camera broke and it won't let me up load. They were such cute pictures too and you all know how much I love pictures. Maybe next time.
Saturday, September 17, 2011
Toy Story Trivia!
Lets have some fun and do some trivia about the upcoming Disney On Ice presents Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 3. Some will be right or wrong and others will be just for fun. Text me your answers to my phone at 314-602-2592). Remember to number your answers...
1. Which is your favorite Toy Story...1, 2, or 3?
2. Who is your favorite character? Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie etc.
3. What are the dates of Disney on Ice?
4. Who are you bringing along to see the show with you? Brother/sister? parents? friend? grandparents?
5. Do you need help buying tickets? I know the coupon code (It's not a secret....I will share it with you. You can also find it on a privous blog). Or if you text me I will send you a text with the information.
Have fun and enjoy! See you at the show!
1. Which is your favorite Toy Story...1, 2, or 3?
2. Who is your favorite character? Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie etc.
3. What are the dates of Disney on Ice?
4. Who are you bringing along to see the show with you? Brother/sister? parents? friend? grandparents?
5. Do you need help buying tickets? I know the coupon code (It's not a secret....I will share it with you. You can also find it on a privous blog). Or if you text me I will send you a text with the information.
Have fun and enjoy! See you at the show!
Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Disney on Ice Presents TOY STORY 3...get the coupon code and save!!
Disney On Ice presents Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 3
Have you heard the buzz? The toys are back in town! Disney On Ice presents Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 3! The summer’s biggest hit movie, Toy Story 3, and memorable moments from Toy Story and Toy Story 2 are hitting the ice in this sensational live production coming to your hometown! Catch all the heroic action when Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Jessie and the Toy Story gang escape from the rambunctious tots of Sunnyside Daycare and race for home, in their most daring adventure ever! A few new faces join the fun, including Barbie’s groovy bachelor Ken and Lots-o’-Huggin’ Bear. It’s the biggest Toy Story experience on ice, jam-packed with fast-paced adventure such as Buzz’s galactic battle with Emperor Zurg and a hoe-down at Woody’s Roundup. Rediscover the humor, friendship and charm of Toy Story when Disney On Ice presents Disney•Pixar’s Toy Story 3 takes family fun to infinity and beyond
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
Andrew is going to SCHOOL for the FIRST time!!
Andrew woke up from his nap today and said..."I can't believe that I am going to school tomorrow. I just can't stop thinking about it." He is totally excited and when I tell him that I am going to miss him he grins. If I ask him if he is going to miss me, he says "no" and grins. For the last 3 days he has said to Kyle numerous times..."Kyle you have to play with me, or hold my hand baby because I am going to school and you are going to miss me." Gosh, I guess he sounds like me. Too cute.
Andrew and I have had some special moments together in the past couple days. He is being very senstive to my sensitivity. I joke with him that he is my baby and that I am going to cry. He kind of likes the fact that he is going to be missed and that Kyle and I have to stay home while him and Daddy get to go to school and work. For the last handful of months we have a special kiss before bed...left eye butterfly kiss, oggie moggie, right eye butterfly kiss, oggie moggie, and then a kiss. Then when I leave the room I blow him a kiss and he sends one back. Lately we have been putting the kiss on our heart. I explained to him that I can do that at school tomorrow and then if he misses me that he can remember he has a kiss on his heart. (Kind of like the kissing hand book). Honestly though, I don't think that he is going to miss me and that is a good thing. Right? Our job as parents is to prepare them to make their own decisions and to go into the world (tears). He is still my baby though. I am so proud of him. He doesn't need me as much anymore, but he will always need his mama and hopefully always love his mama too.
There is a little part of me who feels guilty sending him to school (3 half days). Aren't I a stay at home mom to stay home. Yet, I really think that Andrew is ready for more and that the time before baby #3 comes will be such precious time for just Kyle and I. Plus Andrew has started to tease Kyle by saing "Daddy is home." and it will only be 10 am. Then Kyle walks around saying "Dada, Dada." Or "Mom says that you can watch Boz the Bear." Kyle will then walk around saying "Boz, Boz!" I know that Andrew loves Kyle and I will see glimpses of it during the day, but he also likes to annoy and be a big brother. Kyle will be sad to not stay with Andrew at school (it already happened when Andrew went to camp), but he will have special Mama time.
In the past 2 weeks I have done SO many activities with Andrew and Kyle. I am worn out, but we had fun. I wanted to do somethings before school started....zoo (on a 100 degree day), butterfly house, botanical gardens, magic house, city night out, swimming, etc. I wanted to do, do, do because I won't have as many mornings to spend with him. We had fun on all of our little adventures. Daddy was able to join us for some of them too, but otherwise there I was, 6 months pregnant lugging around both kids in the hot weather. We also had a little swim party with about 10 of his friends today (the day before), went to Silkies for ice cream and talked about he code of conduct (in simple terms), watched a video of when he was born and of course read him "I see the moon book" and cuddled tonight. Oh what a day! We are excited that Daddy will be able to be there to drop you off and pick him up tomorrow and then going for lunch. What a special day! He is so spoiled that is for sure.
When we met his teacher and entered the room, there was about 10 seconds of shyness and then he was off and running. He made Mrs. Osbourn, Daddy, Mommy, Kyle and himself all wear hats during the meeting. It made us laugh. Andrew picked a bear to be a symbol by his name all year. He drew a picture...well as good as he could (not his stong point).
We had to fill out an information sheet on Andrew and I thought it would fun to look back on someday....
Favorite food: Mac and Cheese (Andrew answered some of these questions)
Games: Anything running, baseball, soccer, Candyland, Puzzles,
Toys: Pretend play...park ranger, bear hunter. balls, playmobile, dions.
Activities: camping, painting, anything that makes a mess. Rough play (FYI), exploring, going on adventures/discoveries. Dress up.
Strengths: Energetic, talkative, Math (?), soical, leader, enthusiastic, bible story knowledge, inquisitive.
Extra help:
Emotionally: Controlling/working through anger/upset. How to cope
Socially: Sharing. Not hitting back. Not always being 1st or winning.
Academically: handwritting. Attention span if he is bored.
Other things to share:
Andrew is all BOY.
He will proably be one of the youngest in schoool. He will have 2 years before kindergarden).
When he gets hurt he might say "milk" or "I want to go home." He says this even if he is home so just distract him.
I don't know why I am so tearful and feel like a bad mom for sending him to school. Maybe it is because Ryan said...for the next 20 years from now on he will be in school. Gosh, I just want my baby home, but I keep reminding myself that I can focus on him in the afternoon and it isn't like I am sending him away to bording school. (teary eyed and grinning at the same time). He is very blessed and one of the best places after being at home is at St. John School. We are so privledged to be able to send him there. I need to pray for peace. I am so excited to see what God has in store for his life. God is good!!!!
Andrew and I have had some special moments together in the past couple days. He is being very senstive to my sensitivity. I joke with him that he is my baby and that I am going to cry. He kind of likes the fact that he is going to be missed and that Kyle and I have to stay home while him and Daddy get to go to school and work. For the last handful of months we have a special kiss before bed...left eye butterfly kiss, oggie moggie, right eye butterfly kiss, oggie moggie, and then a kiss. Then when I leave the room I blow him a kiss and he sends one back. Lately we have been putting the kiss on our heart. I explained to him that I can do that at school tomorrow and then if he misses me that he can remember he has a kiss on his heart. (Kind of like the kissing hand book). Honestly though, I don't think that he is going to miss me and that is a good thing. Right? Our job as parents is to prepare them to make their own decisions and to go into the world (tears). He is still my baby though. I am so proud of him. He doesn't need me as much anymore, but he will always need his mama and hopefully always love his mama too.
There is a little part of me who feels guilty sending him to school (3 half days). Aren't I a stay at home mom to stay home. Yet, I really think that Andrew is ready for more and that the time before baby #3 comes will be such precious time for just Kyle and I. Plus Andrew has started to tease Kyle by saing "Daddy is home." and it will only be 10 am. Then Kyle walks around saying "Dada, Dada." Or "Mom says that you can watch Boz the Bear." Kyle will then walk around saying "Boz, Boz!" I know that Andrew loves Kyle and I will see glimpses of it during the day, but he also likes to annoy and be a big brother. Kyle will be sad to not stay with Andrew at school (it already happened when Andrew went to camp), but he will have special Mama time.
In the past 2 weeks I have done SO many activities with Andrew and Kyle. I am worn out, but we had fun. I wanted to do somethings before school started....zoo (on a 100 degree day), butterfly house, botanical gardens, magic house, city night out, swimming, etc. I wanted to do, do, do because I won't have as many mornings to spend with him. We had fun on all of our little adventures. Daddy was able to join us for some of them too, but otherwise there I was, 6 months pregnant lugging around both kids in the hot weather. We also had a little swim party with about 10 of his friends today (the day before), went to Silkies for ice cream and talked about he code of conduct (in simple terms), watched a video of when he was born and of course read him "I see the moon book" and cuddled tonight. Oh what a day! We are excited that Daddy will be able to be there to drop you off and pick him up tomorrow and then going for lunch. What a special day! He is so spoiled that is for sure.
When we met his teacher and entered the room, there was about 10 seconds of shyness and then he was off and running. He made Mrs. Osbourn, Daddy, Mommy, Kyle and himself all wear hats during the meeting. It made us laugh. Andrew picked a bear to be a symbol by his name all year. He drew a picture...well as good as he could (not his stong point).
We had to fill out an information sheet on Andrew and I thought it would fun to look back on someday....
Favorite food: Mac and Cheese (Andrew answered some of these questions)
Games: Anything running, baseball, soccer, Candyland, Puzzles,
Toys: Pretend play...park ranger, bear hunter. balls, playmobile, dions.
Activities: camping, painting, anything that makes a mess. Rough play (FYI), exploring, going on adventures/discoveries. Dress up.
Strengths: Energetic, talkative, Math (?), soical, leader, enthusiastic, bible story knowledge, inquisitive.
Extra help:
Emotionally: Controlling/working through anger/upset. How to cope
Socially: Sharing. Not hitting back. Not always being 1st or winning.
Academically: handwritting. Attention span if he is bored.
Other things to share:
Andrew is all BOY.
He will proably be one of the youngest in schoool. He will have 2 years before kindergarden).
When he gets hurt he might say "milk" or "I want to go home." He says this even if he is home so just distract him.
I don't know why I am so tearful and feel like a bad mom for sending him to school. Maybe it is because Ryan said...for the next 20 years from now on he will be in school. Gosh, I just want my baby home, but I keep reminding myself that I can focus on him in the afternoon and it isn't like I am sending him away to bording school. (teary eyed and grinning at the same time). He is very blessed and one of the best places after being at home is at St. John School. We are so privledged to be able to send him there. I need to pray for peace. I am so excited to see what God has in store for his life. God is good!!!!
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