Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
A fall Walk....
Sunday we enjoyed the afternoon as a family and took a nice walk in the woods, or forest perserve. It was a blast and Alex was in his element as he was just able to run like crazy. He found a great natural see-saw, made a boat out of tree limbs, and loved following all the "dots" (trail markers) along the way. It was so much fun to watch him outside in the woods. We got some great pictures too of the quickly changing and falling leaves. :) For now you'll just have to enjoy the videos as our pictures aren't uploading for some reason. I'll try again tomorrow night.
Singing the ABCs
See-Saw in Nature
Singing the ABCs
See-Saw in Nature
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Out of the habit of blogging
I have been out of the habit of blogging for the last few months. I'm not sure why, but I'm going to try to get back into the habit of keeping this updated with pictures and posts letting you know what is going on. I think I last posted at the end of September, which was awhile ago. We have been busy on the weekends as Kent and I are both on the worship team at our church. We are never on at the same time, so it usually works out that at least 2 out of the 4 weekends one of us is busy Saturday and Sunday. It works out and we both really enjoying serving in that capacity. It does take a lot of our time on the weekends that we serve.
As many of you probably know, Alex was sick last week for about the whole week. I got a call at work on Wednesday that he had a fever of 101. I went to pick him up and we headed home. He continued to have a fever day and night for the most part until the following Monday morning. We headed to the doctor on Friday and then went back to the doctor on Monday. He had no other symptoms while he was sick which was just baffling. His throat was fine, his ears were clear, urine was fine, no rash, etc. His fever on Saturday and Sunday morning was 103 which was just TOO high. Monday when we went to the doctor she ended up taking blood and told me to not give him motrin unless he had a fever (at the time we were at the doctor his fever had gone down). It turns out Monday morning was the last time I had to give him any motrin or tylenol. His lab results were a little off so we're going back in a few weeks just to make sure that everything is back to normal (which they should be). He's back to normal now, which is so good to see. For those six days we didn't do much besides sit on the couch and watch television. I can tell you that I have seen enough Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Curious George, Calliou, and Little Einsteins to last for awhile! :) His sleeping was also terrible during those six days so Kent and I are just getting back to normal! Most of all though, we were just worried about little Alex as his body just couldn't break this fever!
Things are going well with the pregnancy. I'm 15 weeks and feeling pretty good. I'm still trying to run a few times a week, but obviously my distance has gone way down! My goal right now is to try to run until at least 20 weeks, unless I start uncomfortable during a run or having any cramping. Those are obviously signs to stop and just walk instead. I go to the doctor again tomorrow. We are planning on finding out what we're having this time, but probably won't know until December. Don't worry, we'll let everyone know when we find out!
We took Alex to Chuck E. Cheese a few weeks ago and he loved it!!! It was nice to go to a restaurant and enjoy eating and have Alex entertained to. His eyes were huge the entire time we were there. I think he was a little overstimulated, but he had fun!
One of the projects Alex has made at Daycare!
There was one day Alex and I were playing and he decided that I need to sit in his tent. He then proceeded to empty his ENTIRE toybox into the tent, with me in it. Needless to say, it was a tight squeeze with everything in there!
As many of you probably know, Alex was sick last week for about the whole week. I got a call at work on Wednesday that he had a fever of 101. I went to pick him up and we headed home. He continued to have a fever day and night for the most part until the following Monday morning. We headed to the doctor on Friday and then went back to the doctor on Monday. He had no other symptoms while he was sick which was just baffling. His throat was fine, his ears were clear, urine was fine, no rash, etc. His fever on Saturday and Sunday morning was 103 which was just TOO high. Monday when we went to the doctor she ended up taking blood and told me to not give him motrin unless he had a fever (at the time we were at the doctor his fever had gone down). It turns out Monday morning was the last time I had to give him any motrin or tylenol. His lab results were a little off so we're going back in a few weeks just to make sure that everything is back to normal (which they should be). He's back to normal now, which is so good to see. For those six days we didn't do much besides sit on the couch and watch television. I can tell you that I have seen enough Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Curious George, Calliou, and Little Einsteins to last for awhile! :) His sleeping was also terrible during those six days so Kent and I are just getting back to normal! Most of all though, we were just worried about little Alex as his body just couldn't break this fever!
Things are going well with the pregnancy. I'm 15 weeks and feeling pretty good. I'm still trying to run a few times a week, but obviously my distance has gone way down! My goal right now is to try to run until at least 20 weeks, unless I start uncomfortable during a run or having any cramping. Those are obviously signs to stop and just walk instead. I go to the doctor again tomorrow. We are planning on finding out what we're having this time, but probably won't know until December. Don't worry, we'll let everyone know when we find out!
We took Alex to Chuck E. Cheese a few weeks ago and he loved it!!! It was nice to go to a restaurant and enjoy eating and have Alex entertained to. His eyes were huge the entire time we were there. I think he was a little overstimulated, but he had fun!
One of the projects Alex has made at Daycare!
There was one day Alex and I were playing and he decided that I need to sit in his tent. He then proceeded to empty his ENTIRE toybox into the tent, with me in it. Needless to say, it was a tight squeeze with everything in there!
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Fun on the farm
We've been pretty busy lately on the weekend between one of us being on praise team at church and heading home to see family. Of course having a new nephew motivates us to go home and see how much he's grown! We went home a few weeks ago and were able to see my grandma who was visiting from Arizona as well as celebrate Claire's 3rd birthday! I can't believe she's already 3!!!
On Saturday we headed to the local pumpkin festival. Alex was so excited about the bouncy houses that we told him would be there. We got him his armband and then headed to the bouncy houses. For some odd reason between one side of the park and the other, Alex decided he didn't want to do the bouncy houses and instead wanted to play in the free park. It was a waste of $10, but what are you gonna do? Claire had fun and I think she got at least $20 worth of jumps! :)
The only bouncy house that Alex attempted. When he got to the top he was scared of the slide (he's going through a phase of being scared of heights)!
Claire having a BLAST!!
After taking his nap, Alex wanted to go out and see Papa's tractor. He loves John Deere tractors and can spot one from a mile away! He inspected it from outside for awhile then finally decided he was ready to drive it. He climbed up the stairs and spent a ton of time "driving" the tractor. I think he's a true farm boy! The look on his face when he's at Grandma and Papa's is priceless! He loves just running around the farm.
On Saturday we headed to the local pumpkin festival. Alex was so excited about the bouncy houses that we told him would be there. We got him his armband and then headed to the bouncy houses. For some odd reason between one side of the park and the other, Alex decided he didn't want to do the bouncy houses and instead wanted to play in the free park. It was a waste of $10, but what are you gonna do? Claire had fun and I think she got at least $20 worth of jumps! :)
The only bouncy house that Alex attempted. When he got to the top he was scared of the slide (he's going through a phase of being scared of heights)!
Claire having a BLAST!!
After taking his nap, Alex wanted to go out and see Papa's tractor. He loves John Deere tractors and can spot one from a mile away! He inspected it from outside for awhile then finally decided he was ready to drive it. He climbed up the stairs and spent a ton of time "driving" the tractor. I think he's a true farm boy! The look on his face when he's at Grandma and Papa's is priceless! He loves just running around the farm.
Sunday, August 30, 2009
New addition coming in April 2010!!!
If you haven't heard our news yet, we are excited to announce that we are expecting a new baby due April 13th, 2010! I don't think Alex quite grasps how his world will change in a few short months, but we're trying to start making some changes now. He is already potty-trained (which is HUGE), sleeping in a big boy bed, and making some improvements with his speech and attention-span. Anyway, I've been feeling pretty good for the most part. I've had a few more 1st trimester symptoms than I had with Alex, but all is good for the most part.
Here are a few other pictures of Alex playing with Papa when we went home just last weekend.
Here are a few other pictures of Alex playing with Papa when we went home just last weekend.
Friday, August 21, 2009
New Nephew- Eli Robert
When we got back from Williamsburg, I headed immediately home to watch my niece while my sister delivered her second baby! Sunday morning we all headed up to the hospital to meet Eli Robert Francis! He's perfect in my book. :) I'm excited to have another nephew. We got some great pictures of little Eli as well as big sister, Claire.
And a video of Claire meeting her little brother....
And a video of Claire meeting her little brother....
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
Williamsburg Vacation
We have had a busy month in August. Last week we boarded an airplane and headed down to Williamsburg, VA to spend about 5 days with all of Kent's family! It was good to see all of them since it is very rare that we can get everybody together. God definitely blessed the trip as the only time it rained was either while we were driving to/from the beach or while most people were resting/napping. With 25 people, and over half of those being kids, that was a HUGE blessing! We spent most of the time just hanging out at the timeshare and swimming in the pool. Friday we ventured to Virginia Beach. It ended up being a lot of fun even though the weather didn't seem like it was going to cooperate. The trip back from the beach however was not so much fun. It should have only taken an hour, but it ended up taking most of us at least 2 1/2 hours (or longer). I came to the realization that people from Virginia must not be able to drive in the rain. (Just kidding) but serious, there were more accidents on the way home than I thought possible!
Alex was great on the way there and back home. He did great in his seat on the airplane!
Here are a few videos and pictures from our trip.
A Tree Chair!
These were the biggest popsicles you've ever seen! And they were only $.50
It's hard to get a family pictures on the paddle boats.
We took a morning and everyone headed to a local park. The paddle boats were a lot of fun. Surprisingly, Alex actually sat pretty still and enjoyed the ride. :)
Alex's first time at the ocean! He loved it!
Another video of the ocean fun
Sweet Kezi
Playing in the sand
Building sandcastles
What fun!
Oh the fun of the ocean!
The In-Laws! :)
Kent and his siblings
Our family
All the grandkids, (well, minus 2, but almost all of them)
Alex was great on the way there and back home. He did great in his seat on the airplane!
Here are a few videos and pictures from our trip.
A Tree Chair!
These were the biggest popsicles you've ever seen! And they were only $.50
It's hard to get a family pictures on the paddle boats.
We took a morning and everyone headed to a local park. The paddle boats were a lot of fun. Surprisingly, Alex actually sat pretty still and enjoyed the ride. :)
Alex's first time at the ocean! He loved it!
Another video of the ocean fun
Sweet Kezi
Playing in the sand
Building sandcastles
What fun!
Oh the fun of the ocean!
The In-Laws! :)
Kent and his siblings
Our family
All the grandkids, (well, minus 2, but almost all of them)
Sunday, August 02, 2009
The Fair and then End of a Small School
A few weekends ago we headed to the Iroquois County Fair. Alex had so much more fun than last year. So much changes in just one year. Tears were free-flowing a year ago as he rode the merry-go-round with my mom. This year, he LOVED the rides. We went on the Merry-go-round, the elephant/dumbo ride, the big slide, the super fast racecars, the caterpillar roller coaster, and a tilt-a-world kind of ride. :) We weren't sure if he was enjoying the racecars or the roller coaster, but we found out he was saying "No all done" not "all done." We saw some animals, ate some fair food, and of course had to play on the John Deere tractors! Those were definitely the highlight of Alex's day at the fair.
The weekend started with a ride on Claire's glider
Waiting in line for the Merry-Go-Round
The Big Slide with Papa
Racecars with Claire (by the end of the ride, Alex was on top of Claire's lap)
Gotta watch this video to see how fast these racecars went. :)
Caterpillar Rollarcoaster with Nana
Elephants with Mommy
Looking at the animals
Playing on the tractors
Enjoying an Elephant Ear
This past weekend we headed home again for the C-I High celebration since this was the last year it was open. We weren't able to stay as long as we hoped, but we were able to at least do our own tour of the high school (Kent had never been to my high school) We were able to see Rachel and at least take a picture in front of our old lockers. We actually had to sneak into the school. As Rachel said, "Only in a small town can you sneak into a school and not worry about getting in trouble."
Golden Eagles
Our Old Lockers
Playing the Bass Drum
Playing at the park
The weekend started with a ride on Claire's glider
Waiting in line for the Merry-Go-Round
The Big Slide with Papa
Racecars with Claire (by the end of the ride, Alex was on top of Claire's lap)
Gotta watch this video to see how fast these racecars went. :)
Caterpillar Rollarcoaster with Nana
Elephants with Mommy
Looking at the animals
Playing on the tractors
Enjoying an Elephant Ear
This past weekend we headed home again for the C-I High celebration since this was the last year it was open. We weren't able to stay as long as we hoped, but we were able to at least do our own tour of the high school (Kent had never been to my high school) We were able to see Rachel and at least take a picture in front of our old lockers. We actually had to sneak into the school. As Rachel said, "Only in a small town can you sneak into a school and not worry about getting in trouble."
Golden Eagles
Our Old Lockers
Playing the Bass Drum
Playing at the park
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