Spring/Summer

I think it might actually decide to be warm here. I was beginning to wonder. Of course it's still windy all the time, but at least it's not cold. I am going to try and get my garden in this week. At least some of it. Hopefully we don't get a crazy late frost like is usual here. I'll keep my fingers crossed. I am also hoping to get some fruit. My trees waited till after the cold to bloom this year so I might get something. Aren't the blossoms pretty?

I Remember These...

I found this site via Chocolate On My Cranium and I love it. It is all the old records with stories on them. They add a new one every week. I remember listening to stories on records when we were kids. Then we moved up to cassettes. But they are free to download and they are great to listen to. Hope you enjoy them as much as I do.

Kiddie Records Weekly

Sickie...

Last night was incredibly long. Iris woke up about 11:30 throwing up and continued to throw up off and on all night. So needless to say, I didn't get much sleep. Just about the time I'd get back to sleep, she'd start throwing up again. She couldn't keep anything down. We tried to keep her hydrated, but she would just throw up the pedialite, water, or 7-up. She wouldn't eat anything. So the poor thing was just miserable. She's been a little better today. She is sleeping right now and has eaten more, but she still just wanted to cuddle all day today which always means she doesn't feel good. Not that I don't love the cuddles I just don't like that she has to be sick for me to get them. We're not sure what she has, just a little stomach bug I think, but it's not good. I'm just glad Donevan hasn't been affected by it.

On a lighter note, Donevan's 6 month appointment is on Tuesday. I always get a little excited to see how much he's grown. Of course the shots that he has to get aren't too exciting. This 6 months has gone by unusually fast. He is getting so big. What a sweetheart he is. He is always so happy. Smiling all the time. He just adores Iris. All she has to do is look at him and he just breaks out in a huge smile and starts giggling. And she is so cute with him. Her little "Hey Buddy" or "Hi Brother" is heartmelting. I just hope they continue to get along as they get older.

Happy Birthday Evan!

Today is Evan's birthday and I just wanted to tell him Happy Birthday and I hope you had a good one even though nothing that I had planned worked out.

I am really blessed to have you in my life. I am thankful for the family that we have created together. I'm glad to be able to spend the rest of eternity with you. Thank you for loving me and being my friend.

Happy Cinco de Mayo... I mean Birthday!!

I Love...

I love...

the way Iris calls hugs squishes.

the new Reno Aces baseball team.

spring flowers and trees in bloom, ( I may actually get fruit this year!)

snuggly little jammies.

Iris' little "Waa Oo" (translation- Love You).

Baby Einstein.

Rolling...

Just wanted to let everyone know that Donevan rolled over the other day. From front to back. Just like he's been doing it forever. He hasn't quite got from back to front yet, but I think it's mostly because he doesn't like being on his belly too much. We measured the kids today and he is 26 1/2 inches and Iris is 34 1/2 inches. Amazing how fast they grow. It's also amazing to me how much Donevan eats compared to Iris. He just pounds the cereal and gets really mad when the bowl is empty. I can hardly keep up with him. He'll be 6 months next week and I don't know where the time went. Well that's all for now. I'll put some more pictures on later.

It's Time...

I figured it was about time to overload you all with pictures again. It's been a while.

We love Tina and Tina loves us.




What kind of face is this??


Two of the cutest kids in the world.


I was so excited that her hair is long enough to braid. I was also pretty happy that she stood still long enough to let me do them. I had to take a picture.



Such a handsome lad.


Bubbles are so much fun!



We went to this place called The Playroom and she had a good time. She mostly wanted to play with the dress up clothes and walk around in the princess shoes.


Popsicles + petting the cat = Sticky hairy face



Donevan has started eating solid food. He didn't like it at first but now he gets really upset when the bowl is empty.


It's only a matter of time before they are crawling into each other's bed. She was telling him about Tigger and Eeyore.