We are getting ready to leave! We actually won't get on the road until about 7:00 tonight (and that's Mulder time, so probably more like 8:00!) to head to Chicago. Our plane leaves tomorrow morning about 7:45 I think. Henry woke up this morning with a fever and has been just sitting on my lap most of the day...ugh! Hopefully he feels better after his nap today. I got a couple of things finished when my mom came over for a bit today (thanks, mom!), but still have a ton to do. I can't wait though...vacation is soooo close!
Have a great week everyone!
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Cinderella and Hanks the Bruiser
Abigail and Bebe dressed up in their Cinderella dresses complete with glass slippers yesterday and played outside. We decided Abigail looks like "Prom Cinderella" and Bebe like "Hooker Cindy." Love it! Henry bit it bad on the cement and we got a nice big bruise in the middle of his forehead. Won't that be cute in the Florida pics?
Henry before the fall.
Henry after the fall.
Henry before the fall.
Henry after the fall.Monday, March 26, 2007
Photos and shopping :)
What a gorgeous day! High 60s at least here today, yesterday got into the 70s! Get's me really ready for Florida! I'm glad that the Spring Breakers staying here in Michigan are getting some nice weather too! Yesterday we went to church in the morning and then to my parents' house for lunch. The day was so gorgeous so we went outside for awhile. Abigail and Henry ran around, stole the bocce balls in the middle of a game and also had fun riding the roadster. It was wonderful to get fresh air! Later that night we took a family walk for almost 2 miles. I mostly held Gracie's leash, Abigail, aka Princess Cinderella, rode in the wagon, aka her royal coach, Henry pulled the wagon (probably for about a half a mile total) and Colin helped push the wagon a bit. We probably looked like a traveling circus!
I did a little shopping yesterday and today. Yesterday I bought Abigail a new princess dress. She's been talking about wanting a Cinderella dress for awhile. I thought it would be fun to have her where one in Disney since I hear that tons of the little girls wear them. And I could NOT have her wear the NASTY dress, could I? I actually found this adorable dress at TJ Maxx for $15! No, that's not Abigail wearing the dress! :)
Today Henry and I did some shoe shopping for the poor boy. He has NO shoes to wear in Florida so I thought we better get some! He still has the fat, wide baby foot, so it's hard a lot of the time just to buy cheap shoes since they are too narrow. We headed downtown to The Outpost and ended up getting him two pairs of shoes. He got these silver Crocs for $12. I wasn't planning to buy him Crocs and I definitely wasn't planning on buying him silver ones, but for $12...why not? Then I also got him some adorable Tevas. I figured those would be good since they would last him awhile since he could just wear them looser if they got too tight. The width isn't a big deal then either. Here are pics of the adorable shoes...Hanks thinks he is pretty hot stuff for sure!
I was looking at old Florida pics and can't believe how much the kids have grown! Side note: This is the first time we've gone to Florida that I haven't been pregnant or nursing...lovin' it! End side note. Here are two pics from last year. I'm so excited that Lois has finally gone mostly digital...now I'll have a ton (and I mean A TON) more pics from our trip this year!
I was looking at old Florida pics and can't believe how much the kids have grown! Side note: This is the first time we've gone to Florida that I haven't been pregnant or nursing...lovin' it! End side note. Here are two pics from last year. I'm so excited that Lois has finally gone mostly digital...now I'll have a ton (and I mean A TON) more pics from our trip this year!
Alright time to go...another busy day tomorrow...Abigail has school, I have a foot doctor appointment, lunch with my mom, Colin has conferences again, I hope to squeeze in a pedicure...oh and I should probably start packing! I will leave you with one more photo of Abigail from Sunday...she sure is weird. Bye!
Friday, March 23, 2007
Titleless
I can't think of a title for today's post...sorry. Friday already? The days are flying by...I'm still freaking out about packing in time for Florida, things are crazy!
Henry had a speech evaluation today by a Speech Therapist. It was very interesting to talk to her and watch her observing and interacting with Henry. She was here for a little over an hour and Henry really liked her which was awesome! Her overall assessment of Hanks put him at a solid 15 month+ range for comprehension in language, meaning he understands for the most part age appropriate things. She'd like to see him learn lots of body parts next so that's what we'll be working on more. He definitely has skills above the 15 month mark, but not enough to bump him into that group right now. As far as verbal skills, she placed him in a 6-9 month range, bordering on 9-12 months. Again, he has skills in other areas, but he is solid in the 6-9 month range. Even though we already knew that it's still a little hard to hear, but we also know he has already made improvements and will just continue those. Right now, Katie, the therapist (Who is great! She's my age and really friendly!) is recommending twice a week group "therapy" for Henry. Basically he will go to a playgroup two times a week for 1 1/2 hours each time and have group play, a craft, signing time and one on one time with Katie. He won't start until after Spring Break, on April 10. I'm excited because I think it will only be beneficial for him! In the meantime, we will be working on helping him perfect the sign for "more" as well as "all done." We will also work on naming body parts. He's really doing just fine and I am very happy with our decision to move forward with this therapy. Thanks again for the support and prayers we get! The emails and comments seem to come right at the right times! :)
I'll leave you with a new layout that show's the genes of Uncle Tavid, Brett and Joel shining through on Hanks.
Credits seen here.
Henry had a speech evaluation today by a Speech Therapist. It was very interesting to talk to her and watch her observing and interacting with Henry. She was here for a little over an hour and Henry really liked her which was awesome! Her overall assessment of Hanks put him at a solid 15 month+ range for comprehension in language, meaning he understands for the most part age appropriate things. She'd like to see him learn lots of body parts next so that's what we'll be working on more. He definitely has skills above the 15 month mark, but not enough to bump him into that group right now. As far as verbal skills, she placed him in a 6-9 month range, bordering on 9-12 months. Again, he has skills in other areas, but he is solid in the 6-9 month range. Even though we already knew that it's still a little hard to hear, but we also know he has already made improvements and will just continue those. Right now, Katie, the therapist (Who is great! She's my age and really friendly!) is recommending twice a week group "therapy" for Henry. Basically he will go to a playgroup two times a week for 1 1/2 hours each time and have group play, a craft, signing time and one on one time with Katie. He won't start until after Spring Break, on April 10. I'm excited because I think it will only be beneficial for him! In the meantime, we will be working on helping him perfect the sign for "more" as well as "all done." We will also work on naming body parts. He's really doing just fine and I am very happy with our decision to move forward with this therapy. Thanks again for the support and prayers we get! The emails and comments seem to come right at the right times! :)
I'll leave you with a new layout that show's the genes of Uncle Tavid, Brett and Joel shining through on Hanks.
Credits seen here.
Monday, March 19, 2007
Monday again??
Seems like Mondays creep up on me lately...the weeks are going by so quickly! We leave for Florida a week from Thursday and I am feeling overwhelmed with everything I have to do before that. I'm so tired today too, so that doesn't help, I'd rather nap than work on my HUGE list of things I need to do.
Not much to report, my training is going well - I walked 5 miles last night...feeling it today!
I finished a couple of more layouts, 2 for a Creative Team I'm on and 2 more for fun. I leave you with those as I think I may take a nap...for just 15 minutes or so! :)
Not much to report, my training is going well - I walked 5 miles last night...feeling it today!
I finished a couple of more layouts, 2 for a Creative Team I'm on and 2 more for fun. I leave you with those as I think I may take a nap...for just 15 minutes or so! :)
Credits all here.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Henry Andrew
Henry today at Meijer Gardens in GR...finally a couple of pics of him actually smiling!
Tuesday, March 06, 2007
Breast Cancer 3 Day Training Schedule
A couple of people have asked me about my training schedule for the Breast Cancer 3 Day. I made the above calendar to keep me on track with the recommended training program. Doing well so far!Monday, March 05, 2007
A couple of new layouts to share
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