Truly Taylor Chaos

Brother, brother

2012-01-26T07:22:00.000-08:00

I think these two are definitely gonna be best buddies for life. I never grow tired of watching them interact. Gavin has just recently started reaching for toys and Logan loves to bring things to him, entertain him and just watch him play. Logan was so excited because I told him he could "watch" Gavin while I took the trash out this morning. Don't be alarmed. I assure you that Gavin was safely placed in the boppy on the floor but Logan felt so important because I left him watching over his little brother. They are so sweet together.

Gavin Likes Rice Cereal!

2012-01-23T23:03:00.000-08:00

Gavin was fussy and seemed to be constantly hungry today...I decided he was close enough to four months to try rice cereal and he loved it! Logan never would eat the stuff and we quickly abandoned trying. I think we have a real eater on our hands. Here lately he is trying to grab stuff off our plates and whatever can go in his mouth does. Rice was no exception. The little guy is growing so fast!

Oh, You Make Me Smile

2012-01-23T08:19:00.000-08:00

The boys and Mommy are home today. Home with no doctors or dentist to visit, no grocery list, no planned visitors, no agenda...just each other. Since I have gone back to work after maternity leave I am working 4 ten hour shifts per week. That only leaves one day off during the week which makes days like today a thing of the past.

Logan tells me everyday I take him to the sitters that he wants to stay home with me, wants to sleep IN HIS BED. We all know that he really doesn't want to sleep...but he does enjoy being a home body and playing with his trains all day long. This is such a change from a year ago. He used to love be on the go all the time. Now he is the happiest when we have no where to go. I love it! I never thought I would say that. I used to love being out and about.

We have really been working on enjoying simple things a.k.a. things that don't cost $. My new favorite entertainment is watching Logan dance around the living room "playing his guitar" and singing. I wish I could find our small camera, I would get a clip for you. He is such a charmer. I think we are gonna have a little ladies man on our hands.

Of course I never tire of tickling Gavin and listening to him giggle. He is so much like Logan was, yet still so different. Logan used to love playing with my hair and would giggle if I leaned over him with my hair in his face. Gavin loves it too, kinda weird I know. But Gavin also loves to grab the hair at the base of my neck and pull and swirl it until I have these lovely little, ratty knots!

I have been following a little girl named Paxten in Wichita that has leukemia...diagnosed about a year ago. Her story is so sad but God is really using her. It is amazing how many people her story has touched. You can check out her support page below. I pray that God eases her pain and sends peace and comfort to her family.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/paxtenpearson

I can't imagine not having these little men in my life. I am striving to embrace each day with them and never take one moment for granted!

Cutest Baby Contest-Local

2012-01-23T07:24:00.000-08:00

I did it! I entered Gavin in the cutest baby contest at our local paper. So far there are only 23 contestants. Please click on link and vote for him. You have to register but it's free and you can vote 10 times per day. There are some nice monetary prizes that would be a real gift for us to have right now. But let's face it, who could ask for anything more than to have their baby names "cutest baby in El Dorado?"

http://eldoradotimes.upickem.net/engine/Details.aspx?p=V&c=46766

Watching Love

2012-01-20T15:19:00.000-08:00

I absolutely can't get enough of watching these two brothers together. Logan is so sweet and attentive. Gavin never fails to smile or giggle at Logan's animated face and personality. They are truly such blessings.

Clothes Fiasco

2012-01-20T13:35:00.000-08:00

So I was switching out Gavin's clothes today from 0-3 to 3-6 months and came across this adorable onesie that says "Air Force Kid." When Gavin puked all over his shirt it was the perfect time to try it on...and that's about the only time he will ever get to wear it! The tag said 12 months but it seemed to be newborn size. I stuffed Gavin in it so I could at least get a pic. Ok, so "stuffing" him in it sounds kinda bad...it wasn't THAT bad but clearly it didn't fit! As you can see he was extremely cooperative throughout the process and even had smiles for me when we were done. Uncle AJ, this one's for you!

Happy Boys

2012-01-19T22:27:00.000-08:00

My boys have the best smiles...and Logan will ow smile and say cheese on cue. Steve says he has the same camera smile that I do. I love it. Gavin is more difficult to catch with his smiles but when he does he has dimples on BOTH sides. These two lovable little boys of mine never fail to keep me smiling! I think Logan should do a Coke commercial.

Big Cheese

2012-01-16T18:34:00.000-08:00

It seems like it is all I can do these days to get everyone played with, loved on, fed, bathed, loved on some more, read to and tucked in! These little bald and blonde headed boys sure do make a mama feel loved and needed,

Hey You!

2012-01-14T17:48:00.000-08:00

I came home from work to this smiley face tonight. Nothing better in my books!

All Smiles

2012-01-13T17:37:00.000-08:00

I just love my boys and their always-keep-you-guessing-never-dull-for-a-minute-fun-loving attitudes. Their big blue eyes and smiley faces are enough to make anyone's day. You know what it NOT making my day? The little scratch, piece of dirt or whatever is on my camera lens! I have taken the camera apart and can't seem to figure it out. Anyone have an idea for me?

Gavin {3 Months} a little late!

2012-01-12T11:10:00.000-08:00

I'm only a week late in writing this post...not too bad! At three months our dear "Baby Gavin:"
1. Weighs 12 lbs 10oz(weighed him just today when Logan went to the doctors)
2. Is still exclusively breastfeeding although we have contemplated rice cereal due to his reflux
3. Goes to bed between 8 and 9...sleeps til around 2a.m.(almost 6 hours) then up about every 2 hours after that.
4. Is so happy and easy going!
5. Seems to be changing everyday. Gavin started rolling from tummy to back shortly after 8 weeks and is trying hard to master the back to tummy roll. He already likes the jumper and seems to be a bit of an overachiever. He giggles at us, at himself, but mostly at his brothers...is shameless flirt also like his brother(thanks Dad for instilling this in both of them) and always melts our hearts.

My baby is growing to fast! The thought that this might be our last child makes me want to keep him little even more. However, Gavin seems to be doing more things even sooner than Logan did. (sigh) This baby boy isn't going to be little very long!

New Hangout

2012-01-11T17:28:00.000-08:00

Gavin has been growing up and growing right out of all the little infant things in our house! We broke out the jumper today. I think Gavin is most fond of it right now because it makes such a good teether. At any rate, it was something new and different. This little 3 month old is a shaker and a mover. No more sitting in vibrating seats or being placed in the swing without straps. He can arch himself right out.

On the Mend

2012-01-08T20:29:00.000-08:00

Just a quick to let you all know we are doing ok and on the mend. I think the boys are feeling better however now I can barely hold my eyes open and head up. It seems to be a 24-48 hour bug and it will not keep us down! No more fevers since Saturday night. Last night I think Logan felt as bad as I did. He went to bed at 7:45 and minus a few short wimpering sessions slept until 7:20 this a.m. I was somewhat worried because I couldn't get him to drink for me yesterday but has acted like his normal self today. Gavin's secretions are lessening and while I now sound like a frog, I feel much better. We are back to work and daycare tomorrow. WIll keep you posted.

Yuckies

2012-01-07T18:20:00.000-08:00

Last night/yesterday Gavin was pretty crabby...I thought maybe it was just me. This morning he woke up and could hardly breathe due to all the mucous and snot. The snot continued all day. It may be a little more than you want to know but I would almost swear he was puking up everything he was eating due to all the snot. Yucky!

Then, about noon Logan fell asleep on the living room. I'm pretty sure this has NEVER happened before. Nap time is still a major fight. Needless to say, I knew something was wrong. When he woke up, it was with a 102.5 degree fever. No other real symptoms. Yucky!

So the rest of the weekend will be spent medicating/suctioning/cuddling my boys and their yuckies. Poor little guys.

Home

2012-01-06T20:13:00.000-08:00

After the chaos of the holidays, this weekend we enjoyed some time at home together...and it felt great! My house is trashed but my boys are loved so I am having a difficult time caring at the moment! Logan is really starting to take up an interest in his guitar and it's absolutely adorable to watch him imitate his daddy. Gavin seems to be changing everyday and I am soaking up as much as I can!

Exploring Fun

2012-01-06T17:57:00.000-08:00

We had a much needed playdate with the Maclaskeys today. We hadn't seen them since Dec. 18th with all the holiday chaos and we missed them dearly! Nana gifted the kids a membership to exploration place for Christmas so we decided to head over and check it out.

They LOVED it. We were there 3 hours and no one was ever bored. There was a water table, a castle, Thomas table, airplaces, fishing hold, caves to run in and out of...the list could go on and on. We had a difficult time getting them to stop for lunch.

The best part was that is completely wore them out. Logan made it all the way home before falling asleep then all three of us took a much needed 2 hr nap. Perfect day!

Special Book=Extended Christmas

2012-01-02T21:54:00.000-08:00

Grandma and Papa brought Logan over a special book tonight. They ordered it for Christmas but it was a little late coming in. Logan didn't mind at all. It was like an extension of Christmas. It's a special Thomas book that has Papa and Grandma recorded reading it. So cool!

January 2, 2012

2012-01-02T18:50:00.000-08:00

We spent a nice quiet day at home today...in our PJs! Mommy went to work in the ICU, a rare occurence these days. All the children were clean, breathing and fed when she got home...her only request nowadays. Daddy was home today with the kiddos.

Christmas 2011 Part VII {Venters/Hurt Family}

2012-01-01T17:07:00.000-08:00

On New Years Day we got together with Steve's stepmoms side of the family. They are an interesting bunch...always a good time! There were several little girls that were completely infatuated with Gavin. We had yummy food, passed around the baby, opened gifts complete with the famous girls' gift exchange. I came home with the gift I took, exactly as planned! It was a good time and marked the end of our Christmas celebrations. I am happy and relieved to be done!

Don't Miss A Cranky Night With Us

2011-12-29T22:23:00.000-08:00

So...Actually only Logan is cranky tonight...the lack of our usual routine is really starting to get to him! Gavin has been a trooper(thank goodness). I love that we get to see so much family but I honestly can't wait for think to get back to normal. I also can't even remember what the above pictured breakdown was about. Bad Mommy!

60 degrees in December!

2011-12-29T17:20:00.000-08:00

This week we have had some exceptionally warm days.

Thank the Lord because mommy was about ready to go crazy stuck inside.

We have been keeping Colby because Nana went to visit Aunt Kristin. He has enjoyed the nice weather too!

Logan couldn't understand why I would not put water in his pool and let him swim...

I think we are gonna have to get a bigger pool next year!

Trying to Catch the Dimple

2011-12-27T20:23:00.000-08:00

Gavin has been smiling and giggling. I have been trying so hard to catch his big dimply smile on camera but as soon as the camera comes out, the smile disappears! One of these days...

Good Friends From Far Away

2011-12-27T16:46:00.000-08:00

Today our good friends the Henderson's came over to play. Bonnie and I used to work together at the nursing home when I was in nursing school, then again at SBAMH when I worked there 4 years ago. Her kiddos are 3 and 1. She moved to Florida 3 years ago because her husband is Airforce and is stationed there. We went and stayed with them for about a week a few months before we got pregnant with Logan. I miss her dearly but life is simply to busy to keep up! They were back in KS visiting for the holidays then will soon be deploying. It will be several years before we see them again. The kids had a great time playing and the mommies had some good catch-up time!

Christmas 2011 Part Vl {Nana's House}

2011-12-25T21:32:00.000-08:00

Well....lets just say that by the time we got to Mom's house Christmas Day Evening Logan was anything but in a good mood. After three days of not getting scheduled or full naps and being drug all over the place he was a HOLY FREAKIN TERROR. In case you are reading this when you are older Logan, we love you so much and we recognize that your behavior was soley based on pure exhaustion and lack of sleep.

Logan couldn't even open all his gifts he was so tired. I felt even worse for Grandma and Grandpa Newman and Steve. Mom would try to talk to or redirect him which would end up in even more screaming and wailing. After two spankings(who wants to spank their kids any day, let alone on Christmas?) he finally straightened up enough to get through the visit. He did get some awesome Thomas tracks from Nana though!

I am so thankful we have so many who love us...but I was SO thankful to be home and done for the evening!

Christmas 2011 Part V {Papa's House}

2011-12-25T19:21:00.000-08:00

After the kids were done opening gifts and eating breakfast with us, we went over to my dad's house. This year instead of having yet another place to travel to, Granda Wilma and Grandpa Kenney came to dad's house on Christmas day. My dad went all out! He fixed a turkey dinner, complete will all the sides all by himself. Don't get me wrong, my dad is not completely inept in the kitchen, but this was definitely more than I have ever seen him do. And, it was YUMMY!

My cousins Kendra and Brandon were there too. Brandon was home on leave from the armed forces. He is starting to get so bulky and big. He reminds me so much of my Uncle Korey. The boys got more fun gifts and this was an easy Christmas for us as my dad was one of the only people on my list who would tell me what they wanted!

Christmas 2011 Part 4 {Christmas Morning}

2011-12-25T14:16:00.000-08:00

Over the past couple of years we have struggled with our own family Christmas tradition. Between wanting to wait until Christopher comes home from his mom's, the divorce of my own parents and life in general we haven't really established any tradition of our own. We decided this year was a good year to start!

The boys slept until almost 7:30. Then we got up and opened gifts(we opted not to make Logan wait on Christopher). Grandma Lori came to watch the fun and Aunt Kate was there too since she stayed the weekend with us. In addition to gifts, I decided to start buying the boys each an ornament every year. I have to admit, aside from Gavin's stocking we really didn't buy him much. We did the same thing for Logan the first year. Honestly, my boys are so spoiled at the other 8 Christmas get togethers that they open gifts at, that it's difficult to find things to buy them!

We fixed breakfast, complete with yummy homemade(ok, so maybe not!) by Wal-Mart cinnnamon rolls bacon and eggs.

So, my house looks like Christmas has just puked all over it...toys, wrapping paper, stocking stuffers and half put away decorations litter the floor. I'm feeling a little bit guilty that I get to go to work tomorrow and Steve will be left with the chaos!

We had a great Christmas morning, hope you did too!

Christmas 2011 Part III {Newmans}

2011-12-24T19:40:00.000-08:00

We celebrated Christmas with the Newman side of the family as well...it just wasn't quite the same. Sofi and AJ were greatly missed. I always miss AJ but he and Graham were always the comedy routine that kept this side of the family in check. I was a little cranky because it was way past nap time and so were the boys. Always good to see and love on family and little ones.

Christmas Eve, Early Present Opening

2011-12-24T16:38:00.000-08:00

Logan was soooo excited about Christmas that we had to let him open a gift early...he loved it as you can tell!

The Night Before Christmas

2011-12-24T14:34:00.000-08:00

'Twas the night before Christmas and all through the home,
Thomas the Train had taken over, toy engines did roam.
the stockings were hung by the chimney with care,
this year we made another addition, Gavin's name was there!

The children were snuggled, but not in their beds.
Gavin with Aunt Kate on the couch, Logan with mommy who read.
With daddy in his pajama pants, mommy covered in baby puke
Gavin and Logan were Christmas jammies and were oh so too cute!

Then out on the lawn there arose such a clatter,
the darn neighbors were fighting, someones drink splattered.
Why must the white trash have invaded our happy block?
Sometimes we wonder when the madness will stop.

Mr. moon was a-shining all white and all round.
The temperature was seasonably warm, no snow on the ground!
Two thousand eleven, another year has flown by.
Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!

Christmas 2011 Part II (Great Grandma Howell}

2011-12-23T21:17:00.000-08:00

Tonight was the Howell Christmas. The two little boys pictured about with Logan are two months older and two months younger than Logan. Three two year olds!!! They were quite the entertainment. Our 5 generation picture was a hit again, just not with Logan apparently. The car ride home was anything but enjoyable. And so starts the Christmas weekend!

December 20, 2011

2011-12-20T14:58:00.000-08:00

We are busy, busy, busy getting ready for Christmas. I work Mon-Thurs then off the whole weekend so it is really dragging out the week. Two gifts are all I have left to buy...has to be a record to have shopping done this early. The boys are both well, can't ask for much better than that!

Christmas 2011 {Taylors}

2011-12-18T18:20:00.000-08:00

The Christmas season is officially upon us! We went to our first of many family get togethers today with Steve's family. The kids had special fun playing outside since the temps were almost 60 degrees! Logan got to drive the pink Mustang and was beyond pleased with himself. Nina and Papa spoil these kids beyond belief. It's difficult for me just to be still and be thankful. This year we have really tried to stay within our means for Christmas. That also meant not necessarily buying what we thought we would for the kids.

I know that God is good and he provides. Simple things such as winning a $100 Dillons gift card from the Hospital Ambassadors are gentle but firm reminders. Though I didn't buy what I thought I would have this year, I know this Christmas will be especially wonderful. My boys are simply happy to be together and having presents to unwrap only adds to our simple joy.

We are so blessed!

Annual Christmas Pic

2011-12-18T14:28:00.000-08:00

Christmas 2011

Street-rat

2011-12-17T16:40:00.000-08:00

One of the sweet girls I work with made loaves of french bread that she handed out on Saturday. I brought it home in a gift bag that also had some little peppermint candy canes in it. I told Logan there was a surprise in the bag and to my shock, he went for the bread not the candy! I came in from the kitchen and this is what I saw. Reminds me of the street rat scene in Aladdin!

Dipping Pretzels with Nana

2011-12-15T19:14:00.000-08:00

Logan loves to do anything in the kitchen...including the dishes. Might sound like a good thing but when you can't get him out of the sink it isn't always fun. Tonight Nana came over for supper and Logan got to help her dip pretzels before we ate. He was in hog heaven!

Cookie & Christmas Fun

2011-12-15T14:23:00.000-08:00

Today our friends came over and all the kids decorated Christmas cookies and exchanged gifts. It's hard to believe we probably won't see everyone again before Christmas! Our schedules are packed. The kids had fun but we soooo ready for naps by the time the morning was over. We are truly blessed!

Overachiever Caught!

2011-12-14T19:22:00.000-08:00

I was trying to wear Gavin out with some tummy time this evening...I laid him down on his belly, on the burpcloth pictured above and he rolled right over to his back! I immediately grabbed the camera and took a pic. Steve immediately said it was a fluke. SO, he picked him up and placed him back on his belly and he immediately rolled to his back. Really? At nine weeks? I think we might have an overachiever on our hands!

Smile!

2011-12-12T19:15:00.000-08:00

Logan's newest thing is too give you a big cheesey smile when you ask him to smile for the camera. Gavin's newest thing is giggling but I can't even hardly catch him smiling with the still camera, let alone giggling with the video!

lovey

2011-12-09T13:49:00.001-08:00

Logan LOVES the Christmas decorations and this snowman has to be his favorite of all. I am sad to say that we have not gotten any lights up outside yet. We are just too busy lovin on these little boys inside! Logan is so sweet to Gavin. He loves laying next to him on the playmat and showing him how to do everything.

Watching my boys makes me so thankful. Please pray for a family near us that has not been as fortunate as we have this holiday season as their daughter Magnolia is back in the hospital. You can read her story here.http://iwontweargrey.blogspot.com/ I took care of Magnolia in the NICU and her parents are very special, very wonderful people. Big brother Toller has been a constant cheerleader for her also. Praying that they will find meds to control her newly diagnosed seizures quickly so she can get back hom where she belongs. Also praying that she doesn't pick up any nasty bugs in the hospital!

Gavin {2 Months}

2011-12-07T17:27:00.001-08:00

Oh, dear little man...you are growing so fast!

At 2 months Gavin:

1. Weighs 10# 4.5 oz(20th percentile)

2. Is 22 1/4 inches long(40th percentile)

3. Head measures 15 1/4 inches(20th percentile)

4. Eats about every 2 hours and yes, even at night.

5. Is sleeping in his car seat due to reflux

6. Is a generally happy baby and cries only when he's hungry.

7. Has started giggling, so much fun to listen to!

Washington D.C.

2011-12-04T18:36:00.000-08:00

Last weekend Steve, Gavin and I went to D.C. for my work conference. Logan stayed with Nana and had a great time! Gavin was an angel on the flights and didn't make a peep during even one of the four! Thursday we had some extra time before the conference started and went to see the war memorials. I think the Korean was my favorite just because it was so eerie.

Steve hung out in the hotel room with Gavin and I ran down and fed him or pumped on each break. It actually worked out really well. Steve got to meet some more of my coworkers and learn more about why we love our jobs sooooo much! It was nice to hear new ideas of what others are doing around the country to improve.

What a week

2011-11-30T19:59:00.001-08:00

Last week was my first week back to work. I worked Mon, Tues, Weds and Sat mixed in with all the holiday gatherings. Then this week I worked Mon and Tues spent today at home cuddling and loving on my two little ones. Tonight we decorated the Christmas tree and packed for our trip. Steve, Gavin and I are going to Washington D.C. tomorrow for a work conference that I have. Logan is staying with Nana. It should be an experience. Don't plan on hearing much from us until we get home on Sunday!

Thanksgiving 2011 {Part 4-Taylors}

2011-11-28T19:56:00.000-08:00

Today we went to Haven for the last of our Thanksgiving get togethers with Steve's family. As always there was no shortage of people wanting to hold the baby. Logan was having so much fun playing with Mayzie that I didn't even get a picture of the two of them! Mason is getting so big. Star of the show...Jerri's turkey breast. It was so good!

Thanksgiving 2011 {Part 3-On the Farm}

2011-11-25T20:32:00.000-08:00

Today we went to Aunt Helen and Uncle Toms. Logan and Gavin were the ONLY little ones there! Quite a change from the norm. The boys had fun shooting guns and ruding the go cart. I got my rear end handed to me by the great aunts in two games of scrabble. Star of the show...the cute little turkey cookies pictured above but only for looks only of course. Aunt Helens turkey/rice soup was a show stealer as always.

Thanksgiving 2011 {Part 2-Dad's}

2011-11-24T17:48:00.000-08:00

Thanksgiving get together #2 of the weekend's star of the show was pumpkin roll! Lots of snuggle time with Aunt Kate and the boys kept us entertained with guitars. Our non-traditional dinner feast included chicken fajitas and queso dip!

Thanksgiving 2011 {Part 1-Newmans}

2011-11-24T13:30:00.000-08:00

This was our first of several get togethers for Thanksgiving. Star of the feast...DUMPLINGS!

Cuteness

2011-11-24T04:45:00.000-08:00

My boys have had some really cute moments here lately!

Christmas Picture

2011-11-22T15:46:00.001-08:00

Got the kids' picture done today...so much better than last year!

Just Here

2011-11-20T14:42:00.001-08:00

Poor kid sleeps like his dad!

Little Angel

Being silly with dads glasses

Steve had to work yesterday and we didn't do much of anything. We hung out at the house all weekend. I had about 10 loads of laundry to catch up on. Of course I have had to spend at least 2 hours each day organizing and trying to figure out how this is all gonna work...getting up and ready for work, nurse Gavin and pump then get Logan out the door all by 6. Thankfully I won't add taking Christopher to moms before leaving town until next week. Let's work back into this routine!

Boys At Play

2011-11-20T11:26:00.001-08:00

On Friday we had a playdate with a friend of mine from work and her kiddos. Her oldest is 2 and a half and got along great with Logan. Her youngest was born the day after Gavin. The older boys had a great time playing and it was nice to have some adult conversation! I don't know how I managed not to get a pic of little missy as she is soooo adorable!

Family Pictures {2011}

2011-11-18T07:50:00.001-08:00

Here are the pics from our family shoot yesterdat. We spent maybe 20 minutes shooting and I don't think she deleted one pic! We took about 5pics and they were all great the first shot. Logan was an absolute ham.

Christophers school pics always turn out crappy so the past 2 years we have done individuals of him when we have a family shoot done. He is getting to be such a grown up young man!

I Love You...

2011-11-17T20:06:00.001-08:00

I thought Logan was never going to vocalize "I love you." Then he started saying in it when we asked him to repeat it. Just lately he has really begun to understand the concept and say it on his own. It is so adorable and melts my heart.

This morning he came downstairs after he got up and very first thing went up to Gavin who was laying on the boppy. He laid his head down next to him and said, "Mommy, I love him."

When we picked him up from the sitters this afternoon I already had Gavin and Christopher in the truck. As I was buckling him into his seat he told Christopher, "Bubba, I love you."

What more could a Mommy ask for than these lovable little guys?

Unplanned

2011-11-16T16:41:00.001-08:00

Remember this little doggie?

These happy faces have been kinda rare this week.

Gavin has been very fussy and has been doing a bunch of swinging!

Nana is in San Fransisco this week. Colby had gone to stay with Aunt Kate when I went on bedrest. But he and the cat weren't getting along and Nana decided she needed a watch dog so he has been with Nana the past two weeks. With her leaving town he returned to us. Poor dog, bless his heart is just as versatile as can be. Thank goodness he is so well behaved.

Well, where to start...this week hasn't really gone as planned. Such is life, right? On Monday we were supposed to go get our pics taken with Payton and Grayson but our friends were sick. :( Tuesday we DID go to the chiropractor as planned. Today I decided to call my stylist and see if she could cut my hair while I was in Wichita and she unexpectedly could!

I didn't want to save all my control freak instructions for the sitter for 6 a.m. Monday morning so when I dropped Logan off this a.m. I stayed for a couple of hours. I gave my instructions(which made me feel better), took all the supplies in and Jess got to spend a little time getting to know Gavin(which I am sure made her feel better!). I got my hair cut...ran and picked out a shirt for Steve for pics tomorrow and then met my friends for lunch. Gavin was a trooper.

Nights are still very bad for us. I am still battling oversupply issues with my breastmilk which I think is a big part of our nighttime hell. Gavin doesn't eat more that 2-3 oz at a time. When there is always 4-6 oz available it is difficult for a small time eater to get to the good milk, called the hind milk. If he gets a bottle(which has hind and foremilk in it) he does fine and will sleep 4 hours easy. He also does well if I pump after each feeding so I am not overly full. Since I don't want to pump at night...well you get the picture I am sure. I am hoping that as he starts eating more and as I am away from his several days a week returning to work that his needs and my supply will balance out a bit. We can only pray! We had some of the same problems with Logan and it all worked out. Thank goodness that I know it does get better.

So tomorrow is Gavin and I's last day home by ourselves as Logan is going to daycare. Then we have family pics in the afternoon. We moved our playdate with the Mesplays to Friday because their week has been crazy too and they ended up having family in town. Their little boy is 2 1/2 and they little girl was born the day after Gavin. How fun to have kids so close in age!

More pics to come soon. I hope we have some to share after our family session tomorrow.

Look Who's Talking

2011-11-15T16:38:00.000-08:00

Forgive me for not keeping Gav's head centered in the video...the lcd display on the camera wasn't working and I was focused on making faces at him! He's really starting to talk and make all sorts of noises. Last night he was giggling at us...ok maybe he was giggling at himself in his half awake state but it was still too cute!

One Week Left...Lets Make It Great!

2011-11-13T17:46:00.001-08:00

Happy boy

Lovin on my brother

Enjoying the nice weather and playing in the sand

Look how big I am getting!

Today marks one week until I go back to work and this is going to be a VERY busy week. It seems we have plans just about every single day! There will be lots to share about including sharing the infamous annual Christmas pic with the Maclaskey kids in Christmas jammies. That's on the agenda for tomorrow. Tuesday we have chiropractor appts, Weds I'm meeting a friend for lunch, Thurs we are taking family pics, then a playdate with the Mesplays on Fri. I literally had to put everything in my calendar because I kept getting confused about who was doing what, when!

Another 1st

2011-11-12T12:40:00.001-08:00

Gavin and Logan spent the night with Nana last night while Steve and I went on our first date in over a year. They made mini pizzas and watched lots of Thomas the Train from what Nana said! It was Gavin's first night away from me and I slept so well that I slept right through the alarm I had set to get up and pump. We went to On the Border and had a nice dinner complete with margaritas. Then we came home and watched "Water For Elephants." Great movie! Thanks Nana for giving us a much needed night to ourselves. Hope you get caught back up on your sleep!

Friendly Fun

2011-11-12T12:35:00.001-08:00

One of my good friends from High School was in town today so we rounded everyone up and had a little friends party. The kids were awesome! We ate lunch, played with Thomas the Train tracks, jumped on the jumpy house and even made Xmas ornaments. We were pushing nap time we were having to much fun! It's so neat to watch our kids grow and play together.

Yay for leaves and nice weather!

2011-11-10T15:40:00.001-08:00

We had another 60+ degree November day here in KS and we took advantage of it! We had a picnic at the park, fed the ducks and played in the leaves with our favorite friends. I'm not sure what we are going to do when it gets cold enough that we are cooped up in the house all winter!

Too Fast

2011-11-09T12:48:00.000-08:00

My little man is 5 weeks old...time is flying way too fast. I love the newborn stage. Even with the sleepless nights, endless crying, eating and making diapers...I love it. I love the snuggles and coziness of a newborn. I love that newborns so completely rely on you. Well this little guy is growing out of the newborn stage. He's smiling and cooing and doing all sorts of big boy things. Part of me wishes I could keep him little...just for a little while.

Gavin's 1 month check-up

2011-11-07T13:09:00.000-08:00

Gavin went for his 1 month check up today. On the list of things to talk to his doctor about were sleeping habits, horrible nasal congestion and reflux. At one month:
1. Weight: 8 pounds 11.5 oz (20th percentile)
2. Length: 21 1/4 inches(45th percentile)
3. Head: 14 1/2 inches(20th percentile)

We started Gavin on Zantac for reluc two weeks ago. Although he is puking much less, his inflammation in his throat and nose is worse. The doctor suggested we could increase his Zantac dose a bit more but we are going to just hang where we are at with his meds and see if things improve. He is still on oral nystatin for thrush.

Gavin peed all over the pediatrician two weeks ago and today at the office he peed all over their floor! The doctor joked that he had better not make it a tradition! I am taking Gavin to the chiropractor tomorrow to see if an adjustment will make any difference in his sleep habits. Right now he sleeps from 8:30p.m. to midnight then is up about every hours until 5:30 a.m. I am trying to just ride it out knowing that he is only going to be this small for a little while but I am also anxious to help him rest better!

Celebration of Freedom {2011}

2011-11-05T14:28:00.000-07:00

El Dorado does something in November called Celebration of Freedom. It begins with a parade and includes all sort sof activities including war re-enactments, free museum admission and tons of other neat things to honor and memorialize our currents service people and veterans. We took the boys to the parade this a.m. If I remember correctly I think this was Logan's first parade. Christopher played in the marching band. Call me sentimental but when they play my high school alma mater and we clap and say the words I still get teary eyed!

He wasn't sure in the beginning but we had him clapping and waving his flag by the end! He is still running around the house right now waving that little flag. It was too cold and windy for us to participate in the other activities with Gavin but maybe next year!

Mommy Friday

2011-11-04T08:49:00.000-07:00

Sleepy baby

Silly mess face

Precious hands

Today the boys and I are spending a rare quiet day at home. Logan has been going to daycare two days a week for the past two weeks for some extra TLC and it seems as though we always have something else going on when he is home. We are forever running from one appt to another or have some fun date planned with friends. While I am thankful to have doctors to care for us and friends to have fun with sometimes it is nice just to stay home and be still.

For some reason Logan has become increasingly fond of his "jammies"...all of them! It is a fight to get him to take them off. It;s 10:45 and we are still lounging around in our jammies. Well, Logan in lounging and I am doing laundry and dishes while Gavin sleeps. Such a treat!

Gavin's night have still been very inconsistent. Usually it is one really decent night, then one really bad. Last night he slept from 9-3 getting up only once to eat. We have pretty much been up since 3a.m. I am really enjoying the recliner we bought just for that reason!

Ok, well this day is all about my boys so I am going to hop off of here and go love and squeeze on them both while they are in good moods!

Gavin {1 Month}

2011-11-02T17:45:00.000-07:00

Gavin is 4 weeks old today...

Wow! Time sure flies when you have 2 precious boys to keep you busy.

In just two short weeks I will return to work. I am thankful that we were able to carry Gavin to term but it is frustrating to have used so much of my hard earned PTO on bedrest.

We go back for the one month check-up on Monday and I will post his stats then!

Gavins 1st Zoo Trip

2011-11-02T04:50:00.000-07:00

We have been soaking up all the beautiful weather! Yesterday was 74 degrees...on November 1st! Crazy. Anyhow we thought it was the perfect opportunity to take Gavin on his first zoo trip. Of course the Maclaskeys accompanied us following our tradition. Many of the animals were either sleepy in the sun or already off exhibit but the kids had a great time just running wild. Gavin was sleepy for the entire time we were there...then he screamed all the way home. I pulled over 3 times and fed and changed him but nothing was making him happy. So, worst car ride ever but best zoo trip because I got to share it with two very special boys!

Halloween {2011}

2011-11-01T06:05:00.000-07:00

We went to Benton for the annual Halloween party at the Maclaskeys. Abby and I came up with the clever idea to dress the kids as the Wizard Of Oz this year and they were adorable. Logan, however, did not eat supper well and trick or treating was not too enjoyable. There is always next year. Thank God that Mom and Steve were there to help me take the boys around. Otherwise we would have sat at the house while everyone else went. This mommy was not well equipped with extra patience yesterday!

Gavin 3 weeks(a little late!)

2011-10-29T09:51:00.000-07:00

Gavin is growing and changing so fast! He is getting better about sleeping longer stretches but is definitely a noisy little sleeper. He has such a good personality though, only crying when he is hungry! Logan got to help give a bottle last night and still really likes him...for the most part!

Check-Ups & Updates

2011-10-24T10:26:00.000-07:00

Well, well where to begin? I have not been very good about keeping up with my posts the past couple of days. On Friday 10/21/11 Gavin went to the doctor for a check up. He was up to 7 pounds 7.5 ounces and has grown an inch and a half since birth already making him 20.5 inches. He is now being started on zantac for reflux. Last week he began spitting after he ate, got extremely fussy and arches and screams the whole time he eats. Not fun. We will see if the Zantac helps.

Saturday night Aunt Kristin came into town for a short visit and got to meet Gavin. She held and cuddled him and even gave him a bath! Way to go go Aunt Krisitin, It was great to see her...just wish Uncle AJ could see Gavin while he is little too.

Sunday a.m. we had breakfast with Papa, Aunt Kate came to town and we spent a bit more time with Aunt Kristin before she left to head home.

Today, Logan had his 2 year well child check. He was SO well behaved. He did everything the doctor asked, no holding him down for exam. He showed off his vocabulary and named all the objects she asked him too. Surprise, surprise, he is a little(OK quite a bit) ahead of other kids his age for speech skills and vocab. He has also had a growth spurt. He is now 30pounds(70th percentile) and 34 3/4 inches long(45th percentile). Head circumference is still >95th percentile but growing accordingly. He even got his flu shot and there were exactly 2 tear drops shed. Then he hopped off the table like a big boy and proudly walked right out of that office. Nevermind that the minute we exited the clinic our behavior started becoming a bit more typical...

Breastfeeding this time around has been so much easier than with Logan. Gavin is a fantastic nurser. Even still it has had its ups and downs. I have been on antibiotics since Friday for a spot on my right breast that doesn't want to heal. After all weekend on antibiotics we are still not healing. So, I am off to call the doctor again! Hopefully Mommy will get a nap in this afternoon.

Walters Pumpkin Patch {2011}

2011-10-20T19:13:00.000-07:00

Yesterday we made our annual trip to the pumpkin patch. The weather didn't cooperate but we didn't let that stop us. Baby Gavin made it out of the sling just a few times for pictures but was otherwise kept hidden from the bitter, cold wind. The toddlers didn't seem to care though that it was cold and had a great time playing. Tristan and Maddie didn't get to come because the pukes started going around their house and they were greatly missed. The best thing about the trip was that no one else was there! We didn't arrive until about 4p.m. and that coupled with the weather ensured us free run of the place. These Taylor and Maclaskey children are wild...hope us Mommies can continue to keep up with them!

Sweetness

2011-10-18T20:14:00.000-07:00

Today was our first full day home together...just me and the boys. I won't lie. There were some VERY trying moments. But there were sweet moments too. It's difficult to believe that Gavin will be two weeks old tomorrow. We are making our annual trip to the pumpkin patch too after attending the funeral of a young man I went to school with. The funeral will be sad but I am hoping for good weather and some great pics from the pumpkin patch to cheer us up!

Photo Card

2011-10-17T13:39:00.001-07:00

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Hanging Out

2011-10-15T08:05:00.000-07:00

Yesterday I attempted a little photo shoot with Gavin. Logan was being far to helpful though. Everytime I got Gavin in a good position Logan would jump in the middle of the pic. When I finally got Logan distracted enough(35 minutes later) Gavin was done being a good sport about it. Such is like with a newborn and a toddler! They are still my cute boys even if they are both ornery as all get out.

Newborn Pics

2011-10-14T11:25:00.000-07:00

We had the opportunity to do some skin to skin pics for a promo deal with the company that does the hospitals baby pics. I have to say I was pleasantly surprised at how good they turned out! Of course my only request was that my head be cropped out if they are hanging in the hospital I work in. They also did a few pics of just Gavin and he was a complete doll. Enjoy!

Paytons New Love

2011-10-13T17:34:00.000-07:00

Payton and Grayson came over to meet Baby Gavin today. Payton has been anxiously waiting, always asking when she is going to get to see and hold the baby. She was so excited that he was outof my tummy! She is quite the little mother hen. I think she is going to help us keep all these boys in line.

Snuggles

2011-10-13T07:18:00.000-07:00

Today Papa came down to meet Gavin and see Nena. I think he was missing his wife! It was too sweet seeing the boys with him. He is always working when we go to Haven and we rarely get to spend more than an hour with him.

Gavin is just as snuggly as can be. I could sit and cuddle him all day. I am already thinking I am going to dread going back to work!

Gavin Anthony {One Week}

2011-10-11T19:48:00.000-07:00

It's hard to believe that tomorrow Gavin will be one week old already! He is such a doll. We just can't get enough of his sweet smile and easy going personality. It's a good thing he IS so easy with big brother around. Nothing stops a two year old, not even a baby brother!

Last night we went to bed at 9:15 and Gavin woke up at 1:15 and 4 to eat then slept until 6:45. What a treat! I am not delusional enough to think that every night will be like this but it sure was nice. Tomorrow will be a full day. I have a dentist appt in the a.m., we have some errands to run it Wichita and are stopping by to see a friend of mine that also just had a baby. Happy one week birthday Gavin!

Mommy Time

2011-10-11T19:24:00.000-07:00

While Nina has been here helping out Logan and Mommy have enjoyed some time together. Today we painted pumpkins and finger collages. Logan got such a kick out of me painting his hands then pressing them into paper. His pumpkin turned out mighty cute too!

In Love

2011-10-10T17:28:00.000-07:00

So, I didn't think it would be like this...but I am soooooo in love with Gavin. I couldn't imagine after having one child that there would be this much love in my heart for another. Gavin is so pure and sweet. I could spend all day looking at and loving on him. He isn't fussy at all, unless he wants to eat. He knows how to eat(this is a major improvement over bringing Logan home). Maybe it's just that I know what I am doing with breastfeeding now...I am not sure but feedings have been so much easier this time around.

I am soaking up everyday I get to stay home with my two boys. Logan is still doing well. He wants to hold and love on him when he wants to and then only but it too sweet. Steve is great with Logan but watching him with Gavin it reminds me again at how gentle and tender he is with our children.

Meeting Gavin

2011-10-09T14:54:00.000-07:00

We got released from the hospital Thursday a.m. at just over 24 hours old. Gavin is doing great. He is a little barracuda, eats like a champ! We are all adjusting at home and tomorrow Daddy goes back to work. Nena Jerri is coming tonight and staying for a few days.

Logan is doing fairly well with his new little brother. He loves to share everything with him and tell him all about his trains. The only thing that is confusing to him is breastfeeding. I tell him that the baby is eating and he says, "Ooooh, he drinking milk!" He then promptly tries to shove him off my breast so he can have a drink. We have had several talks about boobies beig for babies and that Logan drinks his milk out of a big boy cup but he still isn't convinced. It will be something funny to write in their baby books I suppose!

Brothers Meet

2011-10-05T22:37:00.000-07:00

The boys came up to meet Gavin this afternoon and it went much better than I had expected. Logan was completely in love with "his baby." He smiled and giggled at him, pointed out all the different parts on his body that he could say and even wanted to hold him. I was just praying for not throwing an outright fit and trying to poke his eyes out! Watching Christopher hold Gavin reminded me of when I watched him hold Logan for the first time. There is just something so innocent about the newness of babies. It's going to be fun watching these boys grow together!

Welcome to the World Gavin!

2011-10-05T10:48:00.001-07:00

Introducing Gavin Anthony Taylor

Born 10/5/11 at 3:40 A.M.

Weighed 6 pounds 15 oz

Was 19 inches long

Mom and baby are both doing fine!

More pics to come soon.

Logan's Weekend

2011-10-02T17:37:00.000-07:00

We have been absent from the blogging world this weekend and I'm glad it seems as though everyone else has too! Steve and I have been soaking up the last couple of days we have left before baby brother enters this world and rocks Logan's world as he knows it.

We had a truly good weekend. We took naps everyday, Logan slept decently at night, we spent time with family and this morning Logan and Mommy made one last Walmart trip without a baby is tow.

Although I know our lives are about to be forever changed, I can't help but remember how empty they were before Logan came along. He is truly a blessing. Now we get to be twice as blessed with another little one!

3 kids, two exhausted mommies

2011-09-29T20:29:00.000-07:00

We spent some time with our favorite friends at the zoo today. Logan was SUCH a big boy. He walked the entire 3 1/2 hours that we were there. I didn't once hear the words, "Mommy hold you(which really means I want mommy to hold me)." Usually the whining starts an hour or so after we get there.

While he walked and did well with that aspect he didn't do so great with sharing. Grayson is a year old now and he is into EVERYTHING. When it comes to Logan's meals and snacks, sharing is not an option. Let's just say that at only a few pounds behind Logan, Grayson would rather everyone share ANY food they have. The kid has four teeth but I'm pretty sure he would eat a steak if you gave it to him. He's such a doll though, and I'm thankful for a child that doesn't peck like a bird at his food.

So the above pic with the boys fighting and Payton looking at them like they are both nuts pretty much sums up the day. On a sidenote I think Payton loves it when Gray makes Logan crazy...for the most part that means that he is leaving her alone!

We Have A Plan

2011-09-26T16:55:00.000-07:00

Today I had another OB visit....the last one! Baby was behaving during his sono so no rush trips to LDR for monitoring which is nice. Dr. K is leaving town Weds through Mon(so you know that means baby will come while he is gone!). If I haven't gone into labor by the time he gets back then I will be induced next Tuesday in the evening. Of course since I went into labor on my own with Logan I am holding out for that to happen this time too. Either way by next Wednesday we will have a baby to share with you!

Late...but 38 weeks!

2011-09-25T18:58:00.000-07:00

Well, I am hoping that you may only see one more weeks worth of pictures after these! We have made it to 38 weeks and 3 days. I am so thankful that we have a healthy full term baby but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't tired of being pregnant. I am, however, trying to treasure the last days and weeks that I have with Logan as my only child.

Logan has been a bit difficult lately...but his oh so sweet moments totally make up for it. I'm wondering if the mood is contagious because Christopher has been a bit of a bear too. It's hard because I want to just attribute all of this to Logan turning two and Christopher being 14. But I know, that they both know, that a change is coming. I am just hopeful that as much as Logan's birth brought us closer together, the birth of this baby will too.

Either way, this baby will be here soon! I can't wait to see his precious face and Daddy can't wait to hold him!

Trouble, trouble

2011-09-23T17:22:00.000-07:00

I went in for my doctors appointment yesterday and little man was not behaving. He hadn't been moving as much yesterday as normal but I just attributed it to him being as tired as I was after contracting all night the night before last. Nevertheless, the doctor sent us in for monitoring. As soon as they hooked me up to the monitors he had a nice little decel. That prompted an IV and a bag of fluids and lots of laying on my left side. After a few hours, the repeated the biophysical(we had done one in the office earlier) and decided I was good to let go home. Of course by the time we got home it was ten. Logan had a horrible night and was up from 3-5a.m. Today was day 2 of 3 at work in a row for me. I certainly hope Logan sleeps better or tomorrow may prove to be a very long day. Of course after bedrest even if I am dog butt tired you won't catch me complaining about going! Steve is getting kinda nerve racked after the episode yesterday and calls or texts frequently when we are apart to make sure I am ok and baby has been moving. Honestly, two weeks ago I couldn't wait on the baby to be born. Now, I think I'm good with him just staying put for a few more weeks. Logan hasn't slept through the night in over a month and I don't have any idea how I am going to do it with two!

Just a day...

2011-09-21T17:57:00.001-07:00

...just an ordinary day, except, it started at 4:30 a.m. We decided to make the best of it anyhow! We took a nice little nap this morning than picked up a friend and headed to the zoo. Logan started at a new daycare right after I went on bedrest. It was a planned move because the developmental center he was attending would not take baby brother. Some part of me just plain and simply refused to take three children, three different places on the mornings I worked.

The little girl in the picture about is the daughter of the gal that has his new daycare. I thought that maybe doing something fun that didn't include him being left there without me might help with the transition. He really hasn't done bad, but still cries in the morning when I leave.

So we snuck in two more Mommy and Logan days at home this week before baby brother showed up! I'm beginning to wonder if we will get any next week or if we will have a baby by then!

2 Year Photos

2011-09-17T12:33:00.001-07:00

It dawned on me that I somehow forgot to share Logan's two year pictures! Here they are...When the time came around to do Logan's 2 year pics I couldn't figure out what to do. He loves the outdoors so much. He hates photo studios and despite the good pics we have gotten in studios he is so much more fun outside. I certainly didn't want to pay someone else to do them. So here is Logan and Mommy's first official photo shoot. I had so much fun capturing his little face. Hope you love them as much as we do!

37 Weeks

2011-09-15T18:13:00.000-07:00

I apologize that there aren't any pics today...its been a rough couple of days at our house. I am happy to report that I went to the doctor yesterday and everything looked great. My blood pressure is at an all time low 96/60 and baby measured 5 pounds 8 oz by sono. The abdominal measurement they were concerned about 3 weeks ago is well within normal limits. We are now full term! If you had asked me six weeks ago I would have told you there was no way we would make it! I get to go back to work tomorrow which is super exciting. I am down to about 2 weeks of paid leave left after 6 weeks of bedrest. This is a huge stress for us and Steve and I still aren't in full agreeance on the solution. I'm praying for a clear answer.

I havent slept more than 3 hours a night in the past three days. I have a difficult time getting to sleep and I can't even blame it on the baby! It has been really difficult to breathe despite Benadryl and all the usualy remedies. I do finally get to sleep but I think Logan is fighting the same sinus infection. He has been waking up at least 2-3 times per night screaming. He goes right back to sleep(in a puddle of snot) as soon as I sit down by his bed...I on the other hand cannot! I am however, very thankful for the cooler weather.

Logan has also been acting out, hitting, screaming and throwing fits. All of this is normal for his age, I know. It is just raring it's ugly head at the point and time that I am most exhausted and have the least amount of patience. I can't imagine what it must be like to be two. Thank goodness I won't ever actually be two again myself!

I am going to try and work Friday and Saturday. Maybe we will get some new pics to post in that time too!

No Words...

2011-09-12T15:33:00.000-07:00

There are certain people that you meet in this world that come into your heart for moment...and stay there forever. These people that you don't get to see often, but think of almost daily. Today was like Christmas at our house do to three of these special people.

There was a thud at the door. I said aloud, "What did someone just throw on the porch?" Steve got up to check and brought in a package. I smiled as I read who it was from....I won't say any names because I don't want to embarass anyone. I was thinking, "Oh I bet it's a birthday present for Logan!" As Steve opened the box and Logan squealed with excitement I was still completely unprepared for what was inside.

There were presents for Logan...a special book about little and big brothers, Thomas books, Cars coloring books and markers and Thomas puzzles. There were presents for Gavin: diapers, pictures frame, shoes, clothes galore, hooded towel and washcloths, toys and a special little star mommy can sing to and record so daddy can play it for him when I can't be here. Then there was a card...that also held a good amount of cash.

As I immediately started crying, I'm pretty sure my husband didn't know what to think. I literally had no words(I know, you're thinking for real?). I was just saying last night that it is so incredibly heartwarming how others have provided for us in this difficult time. It's one thing to pull gift after gift out of a box for your children...knowing that someone that is so similar to ourselves worked very hard for the money to buy them. Holding the cold, hard cash in my hand brought on a completely different emotion.

So, I have been crying for an hour now trying to figure out what it is I did for these people that would even begin to compare to what they have done for us. All I know is that the phone call I made to thank them doesn't even begin to do them justice...partly because I was crying still the whole time and partly because you just can't hug someone through the phone!

I am so thankful to be blessed with all the special people in our lives. I am so thankful for the genorousity that everyone has bestowed upon us in this difficult time period. God has a way of knocking us on our butts and making us very, VERY humble sometimes!

Birthday Fun

2011-09-12T07:51:00.001-07:00

Logan actually blew out his own candles!

WoW! Logan has been a very spoiled little boy over the past couple of days. Since his birthday was actually Thursday but the party wasn't until Sunday it and with so much family to celebrate with it was more like a week of birthdays! He got so many nice gifts, too many to name! I despise cupcakes so we had Lightening Mcqueen and Thomas the Train cakes. With this being a difficult year for us financially it is so wonderful to know that Logan didn't miss a beat. Of course at his age he probably would have been happy with a bucket of dirt!

Mommy is exhausted after all the partying. Funny thing is, as tired as I was I couldn't fall asleep last night. I think it was well past 1:30 a.m. before I finally got any rest. I think our bun in the oven must be getting restless too!

Happy 2nd Birthday Logan!

2011-09-08T06:32:00.001-07:00

It's difficult to believe two years have flown by since we were blessed with this smiley little man! We are actually having Logan's party this weekend but he woke up early this a.m. to celebrate with Mommy.

At two, Logan walks, runs, jumps, crawls, has stairs of all sizes mastered. He repeats anything and EVERYTHING he hears(not always a good thing). He eats best when he can carry his food with him and his favorites change from day to day. He sleeps 9.pm. to 6 a.m.(yay Logan, this is a new development) and takes a 1 1/2 hour nap each afternoon.

His latest obsessions are Cars and Thomas the train but loves anything he can do outside. Today we are 36 weeks pregnant and mommy is hoping maybe the baby wants to have the same birthday as his big brother. Sono and appt this afternoon so we will report later!

Hooray For Fall!

2011-09-06T17:08:00.000-07:00

It has been outrageously, recordbreaking hot this summer! I think things are finally starting to cool off. The forcast is for 80s all week and we are soooooo happy about it. Today we went to the park for awhile to soak up the cooler temps.

I have a sono and appt on Thursday. Thursday is also the birthday of someone very special in this house. We are actually having his party on Sunday. Logan is so excited about his birthday party and cake!

Mommy's New Obsession

2011-09-03T09:26:00.001-07:00

So I have been trying to stay still but still stay busy while I have been home on bedrest and have a newfound obsession. It's called Butler County Kiddie Swap. It's kinda like Craigslist but better. All the people that look at it are right here in Butler County. So I can take a pic a post something and even if it's only for $1 they will swing by and pick it up. That is the other nice thing about it, they have to come GET the crap themselves!

You wouldn't think I'd have much to sell with another baby coming. But since they are both in the same season(I'm shooting for the same month!), all the clothes I accumulated that are most definitely the wrong season, have been sold. The girly things I indulged in and bought prior to finding out we were having another little boy...gone! Even my old high school prom dresses left the house this a.m. Don't kid yourself, I'm not making a ton of money. But I am clearing space while laying around with my computer and actually following my bedrest orders. I have decided the proceeds are going to buy the boys some really cute, if possible matching Halloween costumes for this year. Now, I just have to find them...online of course!

35 Weeks and counting for Baby #2!

2011-09-02T10:07:00.001-07:00

This child appears to have Steve's webbed and twinned second and third toes. Thank goodness none of our children have my mutant foot digits!

Just in case you were wondering, there is no mistake...it's still a boy.

Well we have made it to 35 weeks....4 weeks ago I never thought we'd make it this far! Had another BPP yesterday to make sure baby was doing fine. They will not take measurements again until 37 weeks and I hope to be delivering by that point!

I made Steve string up my black background in the back yard the other night and Abby came to take some pictures. Logan was anything but cooperative. He didn't want to touch or kiss the baby but we still got some cute pics. It must be so tough being a toddler some days!

I've gone crazy, did the nesting and preparing but from the way my house looks it could already use it again! Prayers please for a friend of mine who is due about a month after me. She just found out that a heart defect they had questioned early on in pregnancy then seemed to disappear has reappeared quite obviously. Not sure yet what treatment or prognosis is as she has a fetal cardiac echo and meeting with a specialist on Tuesday. How tough. Makes us very thankful for our healthy baby.

A Bedrest Playdate

2011-08-30T14:17:00.000-07:00

Logan got a special treat today. He got to stay home from daycare with mommy for a playdate. Some special NICU grad babies and their mommies came over to see how we were doing and bring meals.

Carey and Kiley came and brought Panera for lunch(one of Mommy's favorites). Julie, Ori and Calla came to bring a supper to put in the freezer and some yummy cookies(they are already gone Julie!). The kids had some minor sharing issues but were really fun to watch play together. This was quite the little group. After mommy is off bedrest we will def have to plan some zoo trips!

34 weeks

2011-08-25T14:07:00.000-07:00

At our doctors appt today we had a sono...We have pics to share but are waiting on Nana to bring them back. The baby looks good, is practicing breathing very well. They were slightly concerned that the abdomen measurement was less than 5th percentile so we will have another sono next week to recheck.

Still dilated to 2 and hanging in there. I won't be goinng back to work which is not what I wanted to hear...just trusting that someone much bigger than I has a plan for all this because it certainly isn't following mine!

Mommy's Helper

2011-08-24T18:57:00.001-07:00

Yummy!

Please don't look at my mess of a kitchen! I assure you it did get cleaned after we were done making a mess. Logan was such a helper tonight. He loves to sit on cabinet and watch me cook. We cooked fajitas for supper then made cookies after that! Mommy had a craving..

Monday night we ended up over in LDR again...contractions were about every 1 1/2 minutes apart. But after 3 hours they weren't changing my cervix so they sent me home again. At this point, I'm not sure I am gonna know when to go back. I guess if my water breaks or the pain is so bad I want to kill someone then we will know. Let's just hope we make it in time.

Summer and Friends

2011-08-21T13:57:00.000-07:00

Logan has spent some time with Abby, Payton and Gray this week at Linda's farm getting ready for Landon's wedding. Logan was in love with Paytons flower basket. The wedding was last night. I did go and take pics and everything went amazingly well. It was overcast most of the day and not to hot. The bride and groom were gorgeous. That is all the fun I have planned until Logan's bday party on Sept. 11. Time to be boring for awhile.

Happy Early 6th Anniversary

2011-08-17T17:53:00.000-07:00

Last night I escaped bedrest for the evening to spend it celebrating with my husband. Logan stayed with Nana and Steve and I went to dinner and to the Jake Owens/Keith Urban concert. It was AWESOME! Our anniversary isn't actually until the 26th but we thought this was the perfect opportunity to celebrate. I love my husband. Happy anniversary early honey, you are the best!

Role Modeling

2011-08-12T17:48:00.001-07:00

Bumpin bellies
Silly Bubba

Cookin Logan's baby

"Baby fall out!"

32 weeks

Logan's newest development is role playing having a baby in his belly. He has walked around the house for the better part of the evening "havin' a baby." If the baby falls out, it's a catastrophe. He says his baby isn't "done cookin." He's really picking up onthe lingo around here.

Speaking of that, I have to share the low point(and high point) of the day. Earlier while yelling at the teenager, I said something to the account of "that's Bull$Hit." I didn't really think Logan was paying attention. To my surprise while sitting on the stairs and waiting for supper he proudly spouted the word off....over...and over...and over again. I was trying so hard not to laugh and to be stern saying that was not a good word. But my bladder gave in. It was laugh or pee my pants. Oh, out of the mouths of babes...I will learn not to sound like a sailor. Did I mention my husband stood in the kitchen with his face covered up laughing? No help at all!