HELLO....yes its me!

One of the many things I really miss is my sweet blog...I am sure you who use to read my blog have long moved on.  However, I have missed it and well also have some small guilt that poor Baby C's life has not been as documented as his sisters was.  Man I had so much free time back then!  Anyways that being said I am going to try once again (I think I tired a few time here and there) to jump back on this wonderful world of blogging.

I do plan to go back and write up some blogs for poor C about his monthly updates and such if not for him but just for me.  I mean he isn't totally shafted I have kept his monthly calendar like I did with H were I wrote something about each day.  You know the major milestones and all that good stuff.

Harper with Hadley, Henry, and Emma

So let's just jump into life here! Well in our normal life it is BUSY as in we go none stop around here. Miss H is into babies like no other child I know (okay my sweet niece was too actually they are very similar in many ways).  This past week we took her to the American Girl store for a long over due birthday trip.  Since she got the bitty baby twins at Christmas (a boy Henry and a girl Emma) I told her for her birthday we could go get sweet Henry some clothes.  I mean let's be honestly we have enough girl clothes to make it weeks here.  Poor sweet Henry has the ONE outfit....but don't worry she dresses him in his sisters stuff too.  Not only was she getting Henry some goodies but she also had other items she wanted.  She took her birthday money from Queen Tia and crew as well as some other money she got to buy all her new goodies.  Of course we had to have a big chat about how although we LOVE everything in the store we really only needed a few items.  Her and daddy went through a whole scenario at home before leaving I just sat back and laughed.  This mommy knows you can go through 1000 scenarios and she still is going to want it all.  However she also knows we have kinda a list and she is pretty good to sticking to that.  The must haves were Henry clothes, brush, and high chair.  She has been dying for the high chair since she saw it in the magazine many months ago.  Of course do we need another high chair (we have 3) NO, but this one is made for the bitty babies so she just needs it.  I will give her that our bitty babies don't fit so well in the other high chair options.  Plus it was her money to spend as she wished.

Sweet baby C was just along for the ride as his sister took over the AG store.  She was ooohhhing and ahhhing over everything...what was he doing?  Running all over the place but mostly pushing the stroller everywhere.  He would also take the babies down from the display and move them to another one.  He probably had just as much fun as she did because he was just doing his own thing.  Sister was too busy shopping to boss him around.  One day he will get his bossy time for her I just know it!

Since we were at the AG store we also got to see Chris' sister and boyfriend.  We also enjoy getting to spend time with them.  Poor Hunter had no idea a store for just dolls existed like this. He was cracking me up as he looked around and took it all in.  Once H made up her mind on what items she was going to buy we were out of there.  She was very good about selecting the things she really needed and not giving us too much fussing about wanting other stuff.  I was pleasantly surprised by it all.  She ended up with the high chair (no brainer there), Henry a golf outfit, the bitty baby brush set, 2 new bottles, and a new outfit for the girls.  All in all she used her money wisely and I couldn't have been more proud of her.  Even Chris was shocked at how great the adventure turned out.  See we parents set our standards low and get all excited when it works out...both of us had visions of screaming and kicking when we told her she had to pick less items....thankfully we had a list.

Chris helping pick out Emma's hairdo

Emma getting all fancy

Miss H signing her baby out from the salon

Miss H with all her goodies ready to go!

From there we hit up the mall and got the kiddos some new shoes.  Sweet baby C wears moccs mostly but will need some summer shoes for our family vacation to the beach.  He got some pretty adorable little boat shoes Aunt Whitney helped picked them out. After that we enjoyed dinner with Whitney and Hunter and the kiddos were entertained by the ice skating.  If you ask me it was a win win for all....

dreaming of skating

After that fun adventure we had a pretty normal week here.  Monday we chilled like normal got caught up on house stuff always fun.  Tuesday and Wednesday Miss H has school so Baby C and I chill.  I actually try to run as many errands as possible because lets be honest running errands with ONE kid is way easier.  Thursday we just well gosh what did we do (that was only yesterday and I can't remember yikes) nothing to crazy or I would recall.  Then today we hit up story time like normal.  This Friday is one of our favorites because it is the puppy dogs and we love to watch them read stories.  Their sweet owners dress them up for each story and create tricks that go along.  Not only that but Ms. Sandy and Mr. Bill go to our church. Ms. Sandy rocks sweet baby C in the nursery too so we really enjoy them and are thankful for them.  Today's story was about bugs it was pretty cute.  After story time we spent some time over out our sweet friends playing.  Pretty crazy Friday if you ask me.

We rushed home to make dinner to find Chris already home with a fire going and dinner started.  What a nice treat that was.  I finished up some of the shirts I needed to get shipped out and the three of them played.  Miss H talked daddy into a dance party again her new favorite thing with him.  C ran around enjoying the flashing the flashlight around.  They had a blast and I got all my stuff done so it was the perfect night.  Hope to be back more often (at least once a week that's my goal) to keep those memories and crazy moments going.

Tigercation

Well, sweet Tiger you are still up to your tricks again!  Tiger's most recent tricks are causing me more contractions ON the meds that should stop them.  These being said I kind of had a small melt down moment about this sweet baby coming.  Thankfully I have an amazing family and sister who talked me off the ledge.

All the fun began on Saturday when I was feeling contractions even after taking my morning medicine. Sad thing is I can only take this medicine every 6 hours so I have to wait it out until I can re dose.  Of course I was trying to ignore the issue at hand and just rest.  Thankfully it was the weekend and Miss H had her sweet daddy to play with.  I spent the morning in bed just hanging out drinking my water and such.  Come the afternoon I finally could redoes myself and did quickly!  That helped for about 3 hours then the contractions began again.  Of course they were not "unbearable" as the past 2 pre labor times!  

Of course after chatting with my sister I placed a call to the after hour doctor…we had a small discussion and came to the normal conclusion more than 6 "unbearable" contractions in an hour go in to the hospital.  Thankfully they stopped at about 4, or so I counted anyways.

Needless to say after all the fun my sweet sister offered to take Miss H for the week so that I could truly be on bed rest hoping to keep the contractions down.  I of course hate to send Miss H away because I will miss her and don't want her to feel ditched before the baby.  Also I feel bad for my sister who has 4 kiddos on her own (11,7,2, and 5 months) in a small living space (they are renting as they build).  But I do want sweet Tiger to cook as long as possible since I am only 36 weeks.  37 weeks is so much better than 36 and that is the main goal healthy baby!!

Therefore Sunday Chris and I loaded Miss H up and met my sister at our 1/2 way spot.  H was so excited about going to play with her cousins she couldn't stand it.  She pretty much gave Chris and I a hug and kiss then kicked us out of the door :-)  I am so thankful she is excited and that my sweet sister is willing to add to her crazy life.  This week Tiger and I have just been laying in bed everyday!

road tripping like a pro

oh the happiness

Tia will be a favorite always for this kind of fun

face timing this morning, showing off her nails

just having a blast! 

Let me tell ya laying in bed isn't that easy all day everyday!  I have caught up on most of my shows and now am catching up on blog life…ha  So until Friday my goal is keeping tiger in while Miss H is out enjoying her Tigercation at Queen Tia's house! Here's to 2 more days of hoping Tiger stays in and feeling much better about his/her arrival after that.  Plus my sweet mom is coming to help out for the next week :-) love my family

Yeee-haw

Sweet Miss H loves January for many reasons 1) her birthday 2) The Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo comes to town.  Seriously she loves the stock show, like loves it!  Last year was her first year to head on over to the stock show and she has been hooked every since.  Something about the animals, food, and rides that makes her so excited.  They have been airing the commercials on tv for a bit and every time one comes on she yells with excitement about going!

Of course the stock show always begins the weekend of her birthday so we have to plan accordingly.  In the past Chris and his family have gone while they are in town, but with this new "don't do anything" life style I have to lead we didn't make it on birthday weekend.  Miss H's party day was about all I could handle and not go into labor.  No worries though she did get to the stock show!

Chris and I analyzed what day would be the nicest weather wise…because who wants to be cold right?  Once we set on a date we discussed with Miss H the important things she wanted to do there at the stock show.  Since I am only suppose to be out for 2 hours we needed to use our time wisely!  Here were her must do items:

1) Eat a corn dog
2) see the baby animals (bunnies, chicks, goats, pigs, and such)
3) Ride on Pokey (the pony she rode last year)
4) Pet the animals
5) Go to the rodeo
6) Ride some rides

So of her 6 must do items we were able to accomplish all but number 5.  We didn't make it to the rodeo this year.  She was a little bummed but she totally gets it!  I mean after all she got to do so many other fun things.  Needless to say Miss H had the best time and we love her joy for the stock show.  Of course she is already counting down till next year (even though it isn't over..ends in Feb)  Normally we would go a couple of times (we get in free because of our amazing museum membership) but not this year, next year!

The proof is in the pics:

Keeping life interesting

Sweet Tiger I do adore you…however you are making life very interesting!  After my last post about preterm labor what happens….we headed off to the hospital again for some more fun! Seems you are very eager to get out and meet your Big Sister Miss H, mommy, daddy, and Winston!  However, we are not ready for you…you need to COOK LONGER!!!

Yep Jan 8th we got to take another family trip to labor and deliver for some fun.  I was having contractions again and this time it wasn't due to over working or not enough water! Simply just having contractions because Tiger is so busy I guess.  We headed into the hospital around 8 which.  Miss H fell fast asleep in route and stayed that way for most of our visit.  Of course when you walk into the ER all big and fat and prego…they fear out and ship you off asap!  We were in a room and getting checked out with in 30 minutes of arrival which is good because those dang contractions were getting stronger.

Since I did this pre labor party in A town I was more prepared for what to expect.  Chris and I were joking on the way in about having to answer the domestic questions.  They take me aside and ask 2 questions 1) Are my living conditions stable and habitable? 2) Does my husband hurt or abuse me verbally or physically?  Of course these questions are NO's in our house but I do think it is interesting that at every hospital those are the first things discussed before proceeding on with anything else!  Once we get all that cleared up its on to the fun!

You know checking the baby, getting monitors on, and much more!  Sweet Miss H is just snoozing it up in her stroller like a good girl!  Chris sitting and wishing he too was snoozing it up but being as patient as can be….we should have packed him snacks lol!  (he got to skip the Atown trip b/c I had my mom and sister and he was a little under the weather)  After about 4 hours a round of terbutaline and baby monitoring we are free to leave!  Thankful that these terbutaline shots keep stopping my contractions since I am only 33 weeks along.   They also told me to follow up with my dr in the am!  Of course in last 30 minutes Miss H woke up but she enjoyed checking it all out, hearing baby tiger on the monitor, and looking at the babies in the nursery!  Once again Tiger is keeping us on our toes!

Friday I followed up and that is when the real fun began!  I got put on new medicine to take daily morning and night to keep these darn contractions at bay.  Also told to pretty much limit my life to doing nothing!!  Um I don't do nothing well people.  Also we have a 3 year old birthday to get ready for!  Non the less I will try but still it wont be easy till the end of February.

Merry Christmas Santa came…

First of all Merry Christmas to all!!  

Well, we had a very excited 2 year old over here as SANTA arrived last night!  She couldn't figure out how he would get her motorcycle to the house but low and behold he did!  Her list had many checks on it, motorcycle, scooter, and baby stuff!! All things she managed to receive for Christmas this year.  Here are some fun pics of our Christmas day excitement.

 SANTA came…look at all the goodies for the kiddos! 

 Since we sleep on the other side of the house we had to sneak H past the loot…to the others! 

 Checking out all her goodies! 

 G got this awesome train from Santa…so H hitched a ride!  This is how they spent the rest of our trip.

 Dad and sweet baby M just watching it all as the screaming and joy went on! 

 She loves her ergo….and now she has her own! 

 Our sweet family all in our jammies..

Nursing her baby….my sweet sister got her this adorable hooter hider just like mine! 

My sweet niece didn't give an actually gift this year!  Instead she gave us all a family experience and man was it fun.  She bought supplies for us all to do a little family painting project.  I love how her sweet heart is.  The babies loved this like not other, but lets be honest everyone in the family did.  Not only was it fun but I think we will now make a new family tradition for Christmas day! 

She put snowflakes on the canvases before the event and everyone just painted away!  They turned out pretty good if you ask me! 

 everyone is getting the info on what to do! 

 let the painting begin, and yes being naked was a must in this project

 Here they are after drying and the tape was removed.