Just The 3 of Us

Whale Watching

2011-08-06T23:20:00.000-07:00

Liam does not like to lay down, especially in his car seat. He wants to be active doing something, usually standing. As you can see in the pictures above he just wanted to sit there. He would not let go of the stroller.

All Day at Water World

2011-08-02T23:00:00.000-07:00

Usually when we head to Water World it's just for a few hours since we have a pass. This last Saturday we went from open til close. It was a long, fun day. It was actually for our company picnic. So for a change I had some help with the boys and was able to take Gavin on a few rides. 1st we tried out the lazy river and Sherry took Liam so I could take Gavin. We went on that a few times throughout the day. Then we went on Thunder River, Gavin I I rode together and Liam(while asleep) rode with Jackie and Leo. We also went down the Big Top, it has a circus theme to it. Gavin loved the Fun House and Clown Around Creek. He floated around and around the river on his own tube.

Growing Boy 4 Months

2011-07-29T23:39:00.000-07:00

You are getting pretty chubby and weigh about 16lbs. You have so many different facial expressions and they change in seconds.Your new favorite thing to do is stick your tongue out, usually right after you smile. If we aren't paying attention to you, you stick it out and wait for us to look at you and you can tell you are smiling behind that tongue. You prefer being naked. You are getting much stronger and closer to sitting up all on your own. You like to stand a lot still while we hold you and only spend a few minutes in you johnny jump up or Little Einsteins standing toy. When we put you in the Bumbo now we have to stay very close because you will arch your back to get out and try to stand. You aren't screaming as much as you were, instead just talking more to us. You prefer to watch what your brother is doing over any of us. You like it when he is being silly or even playing rough with you. When your brother isn't happy you aren't happy, if he cries you do too. You also like putting your feet in the water at water world and love the shower. I haven't put you all the way in the water at water world because it is pretty cold. You are still a pretty cuddly boy when you are tired :) You like to chew in your finger, either your thumb, a couple fingers, fist or all of them.

The Thinker?

2011-07-29T20:10:00.000-07:00

Breakfast Picnic

2011-07-28T17:28:00.000-07:00

Gavin has been asking to have a picnic on our front porch for some time now. He's been sick this week with croup so we've been in the house quite a bit. So I thought having a picnic for breakfast might be a good way to get us outside.

Wordless Wednesday

2011-07-27T00:25:00.000-07:00

Gardening

2011-07-23T23:23:00.000-07:00

We worked on wedding the garden area this evening...next up is laying down some weed barrier.

Just Another Day at Water World

2011-07-21T22:56:00.000-07:00

Water World and some silliness!

Puppet Show

2011-07-18T22:51:00.000-07:00

Gavin put on a puppet show today. The laundry basket was his stage and he used his mountain goat.

Children's Paradise Party

2011-07-17T21:25:00.000-07:00

Our friend had a Children's Paradise Party yesterday. Each child had to bring a picture they drew of them self in paradise and then they got to pick out a stuffed animal. Gavin picked out a pelican. They had rabbits for petting along with their pet chickens and donkeys and ponies to ride. They also had great food and a jumpy castle for the kids.

Water World

2011-07-15T21:10:00.000-07:00

Just another day in paradise...I mean Water World.

Family Worship

2011-07-14T01:18:00.000-07:00

As part of our family worship this week Gavin painted a picture of himself in paradise to take to the paradise party he is going to this weekend. We talked about the Bible's hope of living in paradise and tried to make the painting fun with different paint brushes.

Gavin wants to ride on an elephant, says I'm going to ride on a giraffe and Clint is going to ride on a bear. I'll have to ask him what Liam is going to ride on again, I can't remember what he said.

Japanese Meal

2011-07-08T19:12:00.000-07:00

Today our Japanese Group had the privilege or feeding the Gilmore's lunch. We also saw a beautiful rainbow this evening.

Tornado Warning

2011-07-07T23:09:00.000-07:00

This is what the sky looked like today when I went outside to listen to the warning when the sirens went off.

Wordless Wednesday

2011-07-06T13:07:00.000-07:00

Cherry Creek Arts Festival

2011-07-06T00:53:00.000-07:00

What a HOT day! 99 degrees and felt even hotter walking on the asphalt.

Eating at Cherry Cricket-...Gavin loved the hockey rink painted on the ceiling.

The boys are wore out and HOT!

Camping LOVE

2011-07-05T00:25:00.000-07:00

Loved watching the boys play in the mulch with their tractors.

Loved this pod/tent I borrowed for Liam.

Loved how well he slept in it.

Loved the noise of the rushing river.

Loved going on a walk with my hubby.

Loved s'mores.

Loved Daddy.

Loved being awake bright and early.

Loved their sleep.

Loved this carrier.

Loved being in the mountains with family and friends.

Loved being with my boys.

Loved fishing.

Loved our camping trip.

Day In The Mountains

2011-06-30T00:16:00.000-07:00

We had a great time in the mountains hanging out with our friends. We got up there about 10 and went on a hike. We played in the water(which was much higher than normal and running super fast because of all the snow melting) and the dirt. We relaxed and had salmon for dinner and then s'mores. Gavin road on the ATV for the 1st time and loved it! Gavin and Ezra happened to be wearing the same shirt. Gavin wanted to stay and camp, but we couldn't this time. Stayed tuned thought I think we may go up again before our friends leave.

Growing Boy 3 Months

2011-06-22T15:00:00.000-07:00

You were taking the pacifier because you were teething for a few weeks and have stopped taking it again. You suck on your fingers a lot. One day you had both thumbs in there. You are getting much stronger and holding your head up much higher during tummy time. You scoot all across the room while on your back. Lots of days when I lay you on your back you roll over to your tummy and scoot around and then start getting mad(I think you forget you know how to roll back over). You smile and laugh all the time and are a very happy baby. You went to your 1st District Convention this past month and did very well. You slept lots and liked to stand in our laps.

Rainy Day & The Park

2011-06-20T17:06:00.000-07:00

It rained most of the morning and was pretty cool out. We decided we should get out and take a walk to the park. We weren't able to stay very long because it rained again.

2011 Convention

2011-06-20T16:35:00.000-07:00

Just a few pictures from the convention this year.

Japanese

2011-06-17T16:27:00.000-07:00

We started going to the Japanese group the last week of January and were going to both meetings each week until about a month ago, when we finally switched. Clint had the Bible reading last night and I had talk #2.
This is were we meet in the basement of the Kingdom Hall. This is the last time it will look like this. They started demolition/remodeling it today.

Water World

2011-06-15T12:51:00.000-07:00

Sunday Jumping

2011-06-12T22:17:00.000-07:00

Brothers...Best Buds

2011-06-08T22:27:00.000-07:00

Gavin loves playing with Liam and trying to make him smile! Liam adores Gavin and will watch him all day long.

Playdate with Everleigh

2011-06-05T22:32:00.000-07:00

I know they are too little for playdates, but had to get a picture of them. They are only 3 weeks apart. Not the best pictures, both of them wanted to eat.

Growing Boy

2011-06-03T22:39:00.000-07:00

Liam was looking so long in Clint's arms today.

1st Day at Water World

2011-06-02T22:46:00.000-07:00

We spent our 1st day at Water World at Calypso Cove. Gavin was slow about getting in the water at 1st and in no time was splashing all around. Liam and I stayed in the shade under the umbrella next to the pool. Liam's face looks really red in these pictures...he got pretty hot, but didn't enjoy putting his feet in the cold water.

Trip to the Zoo

2011-06-01T23:27:00.000-07:00

Growing Boy 2 Months Old

2011-05-23T10:34:00.000-07:00

You are a super happy boy, very smiley and have been trying to talk to us more. You weigh 13lbs and are 26" long. You like to stand and have since you were 5 weeks old. While we were at the doctors office for your checkup you tried to roll over while the doctor was checking you out. You have been sleeping 6-8 hours at a time at night. You LOVE watching your brother play and are always interested in whatever he is doing. You also really enjoy being outside.

5/21/11 Videos

2011-05-21T20:48:00.000-07:00

Naptime vs Playtime

2011-05-06T19:40:00.000-07:00

While one is napping in his swing the other is playing with water blasters outside.

All Dressed Up And No Where To Go...

2011-05-05T20:17:00.000-07:00

Not really...we went out in the ministry and to an appt today.

Stretch and Lift

2011-05-02T19:09:00.000-07:00

Liam's daily exercise routine....

stretch...

and stretch....

up....(pretend there are weights in those hands hehe)

down....

tummy time...

and lift.....

and hold.

Check out my muscles!

Brothers

2011-04-27T18:27:00.000-07:00

So far these two are doing great. Gavin loves Liam and is always trying to help him if he starts to cry. He'll sing, play his guitar, dance, talk, give him a blanket, pretty much anything he can think to entertain him. And Liam loves watching Gavin and smile at him a lot.

Today

2011-04-25T20:26:00.000-07:00

This morning I laid Liam on the floor to help help Gavin get his pants on. I laid him on his tummy and he was fussing about it and when I looked back down at him after helping Gavin he had rolled over to his back. I can't believe he rolled over already, he must have been really upset about being on his tummy.

Here is a picture of Liam last week trying to roll over...

Liam taking a nap.

Gavin helping in the garden, hopefully I get some things planted very soon.

Gavin also helped rake and pick up the dead grass to put in our compost.

Aus trees are growing well

Strawberry plants are blooming.

Some weed with pretty flowers.

My rhubarb is getting huge.

Gavin "I'm a moose!"

Little toes.

Growing Boy 1 Month Old

2011-04-21T09:30:00.000-07:00

I can't believe Liam is a month already. The time has flown by. He's over 11lbs and over 22 inches long already. He holds his head up really well, enjoys tummy time while on one of our chests, and likes to stand while he's awake...I remember Gavin wanting to stand alot at about 3 months, what is up with this boy?! He is talking a lot more and loves music. He sleeps best where there is noise...he's use to his brother making lots of noise I guess. Gavin is always trying to make Liam happy if he cries, which isn't too often...only when he's hungry, tired or needs changed or burped. He is sleeping longer some nights up to 5 hrs at a time before eating again. He's noticing his toys more and enjoys his swing much more than at 1st. He's out of the basinet and lays in his bed(pack n play for now) and shadow boxes a lot and also will watches his teddy bear mobile long enough for me to get ready for the day. He doesn't like keeping the blanket on at night and kicks it off.

2011 Memorial Of Christ Death

2011-04-19T22:09:00.000-07:00

Entertainment

2011-04-16T23:06:00.000-07:00

Liam loves this bear mobile. He will stare at it and entertain himself for over an hour. He gets so excited kicking and moving his arms, that it makes the bears move.

Question

2011-04-14T23:16:00.000-07:00

On the way to Costco today Gavin says, "What's that thing you see and then it's gone?" I had no idea what he was talking about. Then he says, "Is it invisible or disappear?"

2 Weeks

2011-04-12T17:54:00.000-07:00

You have outgrown all of your newborn clothes. You are too long for them all. So we've moved on to 0-3 months. You weigh 9lbs and are 21-3/4" long. Dr. Black said you are very healthy and look great. You hold your held up well for a good 30 seconds or more. You are awake a lot more during the day now too.

Gavin Says

2011-04-11T23:32:00.000-07:00

Gavin: Is Liam going to sleep in the pack n play?(he noticed we out it up in our room last night)
Mom: Yes
Gavin: He is going to like it and the bear mobile very much.

Gavin Says

2011-04-07T23:18:00.000-07:00

Mom: Remind me to give you your herbs for your parasite when we get home.
Gavin: Or we can just scare them away. Or we can tell them a joke, that makes people feel better.

1st Bath

2011-03-28T19:53:00.000-07:00

Omi giving Liam his 1st bath.

Gavin after his 1st bath(which omi helped with) exactly 4 years and 3 months earlier.

Photos

2011-03-28T17:03:00.000-07:00

Just a few photos from today.

Gavin helping Papa in the back yard.

Sweet Liam

Brothers

Color Wheel

2011-03-27T23:36:00.000-07:00

We've been working on some art for the Intro To Art Class over at Pineapple Paintbrush.
We read Mouse Paint and Gavin learned the primary colors and all about mixing colors.

Gavin Says

2011-03-26T23:20:00.000-07:00

Tonight while Clint reads to Gavin and Liam...

Gavin: "Maybe he(Liam) wants to remember the pictures." He points to the picture. "This is Peter Rabbit Liam."

Wordless Wednesday x 3

2011-03-23T23:48:00.000-07:00

3 Days

2011-03-22T17:58:00.000-07:00

Our midwife came today and we ventured out for the 1st time for a visit with Liam's doctor. Since we had him at home we had to go in for his PKU test. Liam is already gaining his weight back, he was up to 7lbs 13oz. As soon as Dr. Black spoke to him he responded and looked right toward her(she seemed surprised). He slept a couple 4 hour stretches last night also. He's been cluster feeding during the day to try to get my milk to come in. He loves laying in the boppy, it keeps him tight and cuddled. He turns to Gavin whenever he hears him talking, he must recognize his voice from when he talked to him while he was in the womb.

Gavin is slowly warming up to him, this is as close as he will get.

1 Day Old

2011-03-20T14:15:00.000-07:00

Today my midwife came by for our 1 day checkup. We are both doing great. Liam has lost 5 ounces and looks great, no jaundice. Nursing isn't going as easy as it started out yesterday. It is pretty painful no matter how many times I re-latch him, but the midwife said his latch looks great. So I'll just keep trying. I am aloud to go downstairs now, but have to sit with my feet up and take it easy.

Weighing Liam

I made it downstairs and am spending some time with Gavin and his new camera.

Nana and Liam

Grandma and Liam

Sleepy Liam

Daddy bouncing Liam on the exercise ball.

Introducing Liam Rugby

2011-03-20T13:46:00.000-07:00

Born at home at 2:15pm on March 19. He weighed 8lbs and was 20-1/2" long. Everyone is great.

Meeting mommy.

Meeting daddy.

Bonding

Proud daddy taking Liam downstairs to meet Nana and Grandma and big brother.

Getting weighed.

Liam Rugby!

Baby Shower

2011-03-01T15:32:00.001-08:00

Had a wonderful baby shower on Saturday. It was beautiful and lots of fun with friends.

Chocolate Snowflake and Vanilla Bluebird cupcakes.

Cute converse shoes.

Gavin received a few fun toys too!

We painted bib and onsies for the little boy-to-be.

Had some great cupcakes!

37 weeks and 6 days.

Zoo Trip & 33 weeks

2011-01-29T16:58:00.000-08:00

31 Weeks

2011-01-10T14:55:00.000-08:00

Some pictures from our weekend.

Gavin during lunch at the assembly.

A family picture.

Ben and Tonya(Gavin took this one)

31 week baby bump.

Gavin, me(31wks), Michala(22wks) and Sophia

Canvas & Cocktails Again!

2011-01-09T15:08:00.000-08:00

Just over a month ago we went to Canvas and Cocktails for the second time. We had a great time painting our version of starry night by Vincent van Gogh. After we went out to Rock Bottom for appetizers and dessert.

30 Weeks & New Haricut

2011-01-07T17:39:00.000-08:00

A few new baby bump pictures and I got my haircut. I got some red high-lites and more layers with bangs. Haven't been sleeping to well and am out of breathe most of the day. Other than that feel great. Working on getting the babies room cleaned out this coming week and then I need to figure out what we are doing in there. Gavin's latest name for the baby is 'Cheddar France'. It was France yesterday and today he changed it to Cheddar France.
It was a beautiful day outside today, so Gavin got to get out and play for a while. But there is snow in the forecast for Saturday night and Sunday.

365 Days 1-7

2011-01-07T17:02:00.000-08:00

I'm trying the 365 Project this year. Hopefully I can stick with it.

1-1st snow of the year and the winter. We have had a few flurries before this, but this is the 1st snow that's amounted to anything.

2-Lentil soup for dinner.

3-Blueberry and banana smoothie for a snack.

4-Laundry to be washed.

5-Gavin's dinner. Chicken slovakia, rice, olives and caesar dressing on the side.

6-Play-doh burger and chips and a pickle. I think it fell off the plate shortly after this picture.

7-Gavin playing soccer outside with Clint.

29 Weeks

2010-12-26T14:51:00.000-08:00

I missed a couple weeks of taking baby bump pictures. Here is one from today.

26 Weeks!

2010-12-09T10:44:00.000-08:00

Baby boy sure is moving more and more throughout the day and night. I can't sleep on my stomach anymore, even tho I still try to, but end up rolling over after a few minutes. Haven't been sleeping too well really. The dry air and the baby are making it hard for me to breathe while laying down. Other than being tired and some heartburn I feel pretty good most of the time.
This black dress is one of the few items I kept from when I was pregnant with Gavin.

26 weeks 4 days with baby............26 weeks 2 days with Gavin

Animal Costume Party

2010-12-07T10:53:00.000-08:00

25 Weeks

2010-11-27T22:20:00.001-08:00

Went to a beautiful wedding tonight. The baby was dancing to the music. Been feeling pretty good lately. Going to check out the birthing center either tomorrow or Tuesday to decide if we are going that route instead of the hospital. I haven't been having any cravings which is totally the opposite of my 1st pregnancy. There are a lot of foods that don't sound good or I don't want to eat.

Jacki and me

A tired little boy.

24 Weeks

2010-11-24T14:28:00.000-08:00

Wow 6 months already! I went to my doctors appointment today. She said I was pretty boring, which is good and means everything is going well. My baby bump is measuring at 26 weeks and I'm 24 weeks and 3 days. The doctor got out her Doppler to listen to the baby's heart beat and couldn't hear it. I told her i thought she was listening to his bottom. Sure enough she moved it to the other side and could hear it fine. She said she didn't feel the head, but i think it's back near my spine. I'm feeling great. Didn't sleep good the other night because of the heartburn, but normally I'm sleeping pretty good. Finally broke down and bought some maternity tights this week, I couldn't stand my legs freezing everytime I wear a dress anymore. The baby sure is moving more and more. I could feel him moving what I think was his fingers in my side the other night. Definitely felt different than kicking, punching and jabs.

Finished Projects

2010-11-21T14:57:00.000-08:00

Here are two of my latest crochet projects finished. The fingerless gloves I did last month while we were in Estes Park for the weekend. Then I decided to add a little ruffle to the one edge. The yellow baby blanket is finished and was gifted to a friend on Saturday at her baby shower.

Baking Time

2010-11-15T11:25:00.000-08:00

Did a little baking yesterday. Made some roasted pumpkin seeds and Cherry Delight Cake. I don't like cherries much, but really liked the cake and it was super easy. Now what to do with all the pumpkin I have. Probably start with some pumpkin cookies. Any suggestions?

Cherry Delight Cake

1 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp salt
1 tbs butter or margarine (melted)
1 egg (beaten)
2 cups fresh or frozen pitted pie cherries (lightly drained - reserve 1 cup juice)
1/2 tsp pure almond extract
1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnut, pecans, or hazelnuts)
Cherry Sauce (see recipe below)
Prepared whipped topping (optional)

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, sift together flour, sugar, baking soda, cinnamon, and salt. In a medium-size bowl, combine butter or margarine, egg, sour cherries, almond extract, and nuts: add to flour mixture. Bake, uncovered, in an ungreased 9-inch square pan 45 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Remove from oven and cut into squares.

Prepare Cherry Sauce. Serve the Cherry Delight Cake with Hot Cherry Sauce and prepared whipped topping.

Makes 8 servings.

Cherry Sauce
1 cup cherry juice
1 tbs cornstarch
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 tsp pure almond extract
1 tbs butter or margarine

In a small saucepan over medium-high heat, combine cherry juice, cornstarch, sugar, almond extract, and butter or margarine; cook for 10 minutes, stirring constantly.

22 Weeks

2010-11-15T11:00:00.000-08:00

Wasn't really liking my photos last week, and didn't really have time to take more. So kept waiting to post them, fingured since I'm already 23 weeks they should get posted. I think I look way bigger this week.

Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 22 Weeks
Size of baby: he's the size of a large mango
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 14 lbs
Gender: Boy!
Movement: it's moving a lot throughout the day.

Cravings: pasta
Symptons: headache for 3 days this week from my dental work
Maternity Clothes: Bought a very comfy large sweater(non-maternity) and finally broke down and got a maternity jacket from Target.
Best Moment this week: 1st snow was Tuesday and then again on Thursday. Gavin got to feel the baby move quite a few times this week. Been playing music for the baby in the morning or at night and he really starts moving then.

21 Weeks with new baby........................21 Weeks with Gavin

Berry Patch Farms

2010-11-12T14:14:00.000-08:00

Last month Gavin and I made to trips to Berry Patch Farms in one week. Took some photos while we were there. We picked zinnias and bought some pumpkins and green chilies, 1/2 bushel hot and 1/2 bushel mild. Wow was it a lot more than I expected. Filled up the rest of the freezer. We would have picked some raspberries and strawberries, but it was way too muddy.

The roasted chillies.

We ended up with almost 100 mild chilies and 130 hot. I put 6-8 in a bag.

Things I've Been Working On

2010-11-12T13:48:00.000-08:00

I've been doing quite a bit of crocheting lately. I made this pink blanket last week in about 4 or 5 nights. It's for a friend of mine expecting a girl next month.

This week I started another blanket for another friend, she is due at the end of the month and her shower is in a week. I should have it finished in a couple more nights.

I also have a giraffe I started over a month ago that I need to piece together and finish up.
And here is a quilt I started back in April that I need to quilt and it will be done. On top of both of those I need to do some major scrap booking in the next few months before the baby comes. I've been putting pictures and paper/embellishments together, so i just need to glue it all down when I get together with my friends and scrapbook again.

21 Weeks

2010-11-08T09:51:00.000-08:00

Pregnancy Highlights:
How Far Along: 21 Weeks
Size of baby: about a pound
Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 12 lbs
Gender: Boy!
Movement: Feeling the baby move throughout the day much more now.
Sleep: feeling pretty good, still like to take a nap when i can.

Cravings: none
Symptons: Heartburn
Maternity Clothes: Went to a clothes swap and surprisingly found lots of cute clothes that fit. Got a few dresses, the cute shirt in the pictures, and some more shirts/sweaters for winter.

Overall feeling pretty good lately. We brought the baby's dresser and the glider upstairs this weekend and put it in our master retreat area. Still trying to decide how to decorate and if we are going to setup the crib in the spare bedroom right away or keep it in our retreat for a while.

Some ideas I've been liking:

Wildlife Animal Sanctuary

2010-11-08T09:27:00.000-08:00

Saturday we visited the Wild Animal Sanctuary. This 320-acre refuge is about half and hour from our house. They specialize in rescuing Large Carnivores and have more than 200.

35 tigers learning to live together in harmony.

2 new lion cubs.

Siberian Tiger

We also saw Eddy the black Leopard and other leopards, wolves, black and grizzly bears, camels and emu.

Estes Park Weekend

2010-11-04T18:51:00.000-07:00

We went up to visit our friends in Estes Park for the weekend. It was pretty relaxing. Saturday we took Gavin fishing a little at Mary's Lake. It was very winy and cold so we didn't stay long. I took a nap in the afternoon and the guys went fishing again. I finished crocheting my fingerless gloves(pictures soon) and started some baby socks/booties. We went to meeting on Sunday and then to some friends for lunch. I had a little too much caffeine(when I haven't really been having nay) and got sick on our way home Sunday night. The boy much not have like it very much.

If you look close in front of the rock, you can see the little fish he caught.

We saw elk in the neighbors yard Sunday afternoon.

Fall Pictures

2010-11-04T11:29:00.000-07:00

It was a cloudy, rainy day, but we got a few good pictures. Now to get them printed and hung.

20 Weeks

2010-10-30T18:42:00.000-07:00

Wasn't really feeling like taking a picture this week. So I had Clint take a quick one while we were fishing in Estes Park. It was windy and cold out.

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 20 Weeks

Size of baby: weighs about 13 ounces

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 10 lbs

Gender: Boy!

Movement: Feeling the baby move throughout the day much more now.

Sleep: sleepy

Cravings: Not much sounds good right now.
Symptons: Heartburn
Best Moment this week: Ultrasound on Tuesday, we got to see the babe.

A Boy!

2010-10-28T12:21:00.000-07:00

As soon as the tech started she told me the heart rate was 140. I knew then it was a boy, even though I'd been thinking all along it was a girl. Then he gave us a thumbs up(that picture I'll have to scan, these few she put on a cd for us). Once Clint got there she looked to see the gender. Sure enough it's a boy. It took her forever to get this profile picture. She had me turn on each side and then gave up. So she had me get up and realized she didn't get enough pictures of the heart, so she had me lay down for some more. The baby had turned(it was facing my spine before). So she was able to get some more pictures of the heart and a profile picture.
He is about 13 ounces at 20 weeks.

Blue or Pink?

2010-10-26T12:56:00.000-07:00

Tonight at 5:15 we have our scheduled ultrasound. Hopefully we find out what we are having!

Canvas & Cocktails

2010-10-25T10:40:00.000-07:00

Went the Canvas & Cocktails last night with some great friends. They taught us how to paint Ferngully while we enjoyed music and drinks. But a few us decided to try different paintings they had or just do our own thing. It was lots of fun! Definitely want to go again soon! Now to just start the 9 canvases I've had sitting in my room for 2 years.

20 Weeks Today!

2010-10-24T10:46:00.000-07:00

Half way there :) Can't wait til the ultrasound Tuesday!

19 Weeks

2010-10-22T17:15:00.001-07:00

All pictures taken by Gavin!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 19 Weeks

Size of baby: weighs about 8 1/2 ounces and measures 6 inches

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 8 lbs

Maternity Clothes: Was able to wear my skinny jeans again, the baby must have moved up :)

Gender: Can't wait to find out! 4 more days!

Movement: Feeling the baby move throughout the day much more now.

Sleep: sleepy

Cravings: Not much sounds good right now.
Symptons: Heartburn has begun
Best Moment this week: Prenatal massage Tuesday night while Gavin and Clint went to the Nuggets game.

702 Pictures!

2010-10-22T11:42:00.000-07:00

Today we took 702 pictures of Gavin and 2 other kids mostly. Now to go though them all and edit them. It was overcast and rainy, so we had to wait for the rain to stop, but the overcast was great!

Dirt Diggers

2010-10-21T11:47:00.000-07:00

The party started with a little painting...

then some tire swinging...

at 1st he didn't want to get dirty or even sit in the dirt...

he got a little more comfortable and started a mud pie...

added a little dirt and water..

and some crab apples...

then baked it....

and ate it...

then went jumingp in the mud puddles

and got really dirty.

18 Weeks

2010-10-17T19:45:00.000-07:00

Here are Gavin's attempts to take my pictures this week :)

This one I took.

And these were taken by somone else

18 weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 18 Weeks

Size of baby: 5 1/2 inches long (about the length of a bellpepper) and weighs almost 7 ounces

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 8 lbs

Maternity Clothes: Loving stretchy skirts, just got some more hand-me-downs from 2 friends.

Gender: Can't wait to find out! 16 more days! (I'm thinking girl, so we'll see)

Movement: Feel the baby moving everyday, mostly at night or when sitting still.

Sleep: Very tired, wake up a lot during the night on my back.

Cravings: Not much sounds good right now.
Symptons: I think the morning sickness is finally gone, just feel like I'm getting a cold now

Friday Inspiration

2010-10-08T16:38:00.000-07:00

I would love to attempt to make one of these for the baby's room.

via Design Dazzle

via Dottie Angel

via Martha Stewart

via Heart Handmade

via Tanya

Also loving this Preggers Log. I made a summer log like this, may give another one a try :)

Florida Trip-Day 1

2010-10-04T14:10:00.001-07:00

Went to Bradenton to visit Nate & Charlene. We went to their meeting and then to the Sandbar for dinner. It was raining while we ate dinner, but cleared up for a nice sunset and some time on the Anna Maria Island beach.

17 Weeks

2010-10-04T14:04:00.001-07:00

Clint was able to feel the baby move lest night for the 1st time. It's a little wiggler. Every night when I go to bed and lay on my stomach it moves for quite a while.

This picture is after our date to Balistreri Vineyards for their Harvest Party.

16 Weeks

2010-09-27T13:59:00.000-07:00

Felt the baby move for the 1st time Saturday night. Was laying on the couch and felt a little movement. Wasn't sure if it was the baby or not, but felt it again the next night when laying in bed. Still feeling sick and tired a lot.

12 Weeks

2010-09-14T13:55:00.000-07:00

Wine Making

2010-02-17T23:36:00.001-08:00

Bedtime Conversation

2010-02-17T21:56:00.000-08:00

Gavin: Let's talk about a Bear Elephant
Mommy: what does it look like.
Gavin: It has spots....and stripes...........and letters and stars.
Mommy: What color is it?
Gavin: Hmmm let me see....let me see...........it's green.
Mommy: It's green. Does it have a trunk.
Gavin: Maybe yes.
Mommy: Does it have tusks?
Gavin: hmmm maybe not.
Mommy: Does it have elephant ears or bear ears.
Gavin: It has little ears.
Mommy: Does it have arms?
Gavin: Maybe not.
Mommy: Does it have legs?
Gavin: It has feet.
Mommy: What color is it now?
Gavin: Now it's black.
Mommy: What sound does it make?
Gavin: arrrgrgrgraaaah

Build-A-Bear & New Bed

2010-02-16T22:48:00.000-08:00

Today we took Gavin to Build-A-Bear for the 1st time. He picked out a brown dog.

He got to choose a sound for it, he chose the barking dog and then got to put a heart in him. He thought it need a few hearts.
Then we stuffed him.

After stuffing Gavin washed and brushed him.

Then he picked out an outfit and dressed him. His two favorites were an Avalanche Hockey Jersey and Darth Vader.

Next he picked a name and made a birth certificate for his new friend Joey!

Gavin & Joey

Gavin carrying Joey in his house.

Gavin and Joey riding the train at Wal-Mart.

Today Gavin also got a 'Big Boy Bed'. We found the sleigh bed at Costco. He loves it and went right to sleep and slept all night :)

Read This!

2010-02-10T22:13:00.000-08:00

I will be changing my blog so only invited readers may view it. Please let me know you email so I may add you if you've been reading the blog regularly.

Thanks!!

Hot Cocoa & Chai Tea

2010-01-31T19:33:00.000-08:00

I made up some Hot Cocoa and Chai Tea Mixes this evening. Very fast and easy. I love having these on hand during the winter and they make good gifts!

Chai Tea Mix
2 cups powdered milk
3 cups dry creamer
1 cup vanilla carmel dry creamer
2-1/2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups instant tea(unsweetened0
2 tsp ginger
2 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp clove
1 tsp cardamon
1/2 tsp pepper

Mix all ingredients in and store in container or jar. Mix 3 tbs with 6 oz hot milk or water.

Hot Cocoa
2 cups dry milk
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup cocoa
1/2 cup creamer
dash salt

Mix all ingredients in and store in container or jar. Makes 4 cups of mix.
Add 3-4 tbs to hot water.

I think I'm going to put some cookie and brownie mixes together next. Will share when i do.

Oktoberfest II

2010-01-21T21:59:00.000-08:00

Just a few pictures I never got around to posting from our Oktoberfest part last year.

Rock Creek Farms

2010-01-21T02:17:00.000-08:00

In October we took a trip over to Rock Creek farms to get some pumpkins, straw, and gourds before our Oktoberfest. They had a few animals Gavin enjoyed see too.

Baking Day

2010-01-20T23:42:00.000-08:00

We made so many treats with Michala and Sophia while the guys went snowboarding last month. Sugar Cookies, Chocolate Chip Cookies, Mello Cups, Peanut Butter Cups, Peppermint Patties, Peppermint Bark & Peanut Butter Balls.

Jumping on the Couch

2010-01-20T23:19:00.000-08:00

The boys had a blast jumping on the couch.

It's Horton!

Our Knight In Shining Armor

2010-01-20T23:11:00.000-08:00

Assembly Pictures

2010-01-20T23:02:00.000-08:00

Gavin with his Koala from Australia!

Childrens' Museum

2010-01-20T22:12:00.000-08:00

We went to the Children's Museum on the 5th with Michala and Sophia. It was very fun and had many activities that the kids enjoyed.
Gavin dressed up!

Puppets

Bubble Machine-Guess the bubble already popped

Gavin the conductor.

Yelling All-Aboard(not what that was for but hey it worked)

Light pens that drew on the white board

Playing piano

On the ship

Playing with magnets

Hawaii Here We Come!

2009-11-10T23:27:00.000-08:00

Two weeks from today Clint and I will be sitting on Waikiki Beach. For 3 of the nights we are in Hawaii we will be renting this. We are very excited. Now to just plan what we will do and see while we are there!

Winter Wonderland

2009-10-28T20:39:00.000-07:00

It's a winter wonderland here. Been snowing since last night and is suppose to continue until late afternoon tomorrow. I will be posting quite a few posts in the next day or so, they are ones I started and was waiting to put photoshop on my pc so I could edit the photos. Well I haven't loaded photoshop, so the pictures are not edited at all.

Gavin painting...it's finger paint, but he doesn't like getting his hands dirty

And then he passed out

Making butternut squash bread(it's just like pumpkin bread)

Russian tea mix I also made tonight. It's so yummy!

Davies Going Away Party

2009-10-10T01:52:00.000-07:00