When we were expecting Acadia, Mom came up with a cute little name to call her until she was born. Since she was due in June, she became JuneBug. I have been trying to think of a nickname for this one, but I cannot think of anything.
So, I'm looking for any ideas you have. Does anyone want to submit a nickname for our Summer baby?
Wednesday, December 28, 2005
Tuesday, December 27, 2005
Christmas Gifts
What a Christmas! The most exciting parts were Acadia's gifts.
The first thing she got wasn't wrapped. It was a large cage with a super cute hamster inside. It is a Honey Bear Hamster and Cadi has named her Angel. She is a sweet little girl who has been very nice with Cadi and not frightened by the curious dog.
Her second gift was a t-shirt. Not too exciting? Well, this particular shirt had a message. It says, "I'm Gonna Be the Big Sister"! Once she put two and two together, Acadia went crazy! She started dancing and singing, "I'm not going to be the only child anymore! All my dreams are coming true!" lol It was fun to watch and yes, we did get it on video.
Later during the day we let Cadi tell her grandparents what she got for Christmas, including the shirt and what it meant. Of course, everyone is excited. We are all happy. Catch Cadi's brief thoughts on her blog.
I have been VERY sick. And I've been having some concerns as well. I have had some cramping from the very beginning which does cause us to worry. Given our history we have been very cautious again. We have the general rule of not making announcements until after we've heard a heartbeat. This time we were very concerned with all the cramping so my doctor had me go in early for an ultrasound at 7 weeks. We had a nice strong heartbeat and the baby looked real good. They also found a large cyst, the size of a baseball, on one of my ovaries. While cysts can be normal, this one is quite large and is probably contributing to the cramping as well as the strong sickness I feel round the clock. But it is also helping to hold onto this pregnancy so we can't really complain.
Today I went in to see the nurse. It is too early for their monitor to detect a heartbeat so I didn't get to hear it again. I had been hoping to, mostly because I am still cramping and once you've heard it, you just want to keep hearing it! But I have an appointment in two weeks with my doctor and they will be able to hear it then. The doctor also ordered another ultrasound for next month. They want to watch me closely to make sure everything is okay. I've been lucky to have a really good doctor who listens to me and makes me feel like I'm a priority. Whenever I've called with a concern, she responds immediately.
We debated on telling Acadia this soon. We aren't out of the first trimester yet and there is still significant risk. But I have been so sick that I could not hide it and it has been causing Cadi to worry. In fact, a few weeks ago she asked me if I was dying because I had been so sick for so long. I think I was able to convince her that I would be okay, but we really don't want her to worry more than she already has been. She is old enough to understand more than she could have before. So we have explained that sometimes a baby starts to grow and then sometimes it just stops and then the mom doesn't have a baby afterall. She understand that this is a possibilty. But she also knows why I've been so sick and she doesn't have to worry about me anymore. We felt like it would be more important to just tell her and I know we made the right decision.
Today the doctor's office gave me one of those little booklets that shows pictures of how a baby develops. We've already shown Cadi what the baby looks like right now and just how little it is, the size of a peanut. She is amazed at that. lol She admits that she really wants a little sister, but she will be happy with a brother too. Ryan is about 50/50 on it, he absolutely LOVES having a daughter and would love another one too. But then, he knows he will easily love a son just as much. I lean towards another girl. It would be slightly easier, though really no matter what we will be starting over completely! We have NOTHING left from when Cadi was born. About 2 years ago we finally realized that there was a good chance we may never have another child so we donated all our things to help families in need. We are praying that since we tried to be generous then that we will be blessed with all we will need now, lol. Besides, the styles have changed alot in the last 7 years - it will be fun to go shopping for the new toys and gadgets! lol
So, I'm due at the very end of July. I'm really hoping to have it in July and not in August. Partly because I don't want to be pregnant in the middle of Summer longer than I have to. And partly because I love July's birthstone! lol
Sometimes it still seems unreal. We are very happy and are praying for everything to work out this time. But it is going to be a big adjustment! It has been a long time since we've had a baby, lol. And after so many years of not getting our hopes up, it is weird to actually have something work out. But in a very good way. Like Ryan said two weeks ago when we heard the heartbeat, "That's all the Christmas present I need!"
The first thing she got wasn't wrapped. It was a large cage with a super cute hamster inside. It is a Honey Bear Hamster and Cadi has named her Angel. She is a sweet little girl who has been very nice with Cadi and not frightened by the curious dog.
Her second gift was a t-shirt. Not too exciting? Well, this particular shirt had a message. It says, "I'm Gonna Be the Big Sister"! Once she put two and two together, Acadia went crazy! She started dancing and singing, "I'm not going to be the only child anymore! All my dreams are coming true!" lol It was fun to watch and yes, we did get it on video.
Later during the day we let Cadi tell her grandparents what she got for Christmas, including the shirt and what it meant. Of course, everyone is excited. We are all happy. Catch Cadi's brief thoughts on her blog.
I have been VERY sick. And I've been having some concerns as well. I have had some cramping from the very beginning which does cause us to worry. Given our history we have been very cautious again. We have the general rule of not making announcements until after we've heard a heartbeat. This time we were very concerned with all the cramping so my doctor had me go in early for an ultrasound at 7 weeks. We had a nice strong heartbeat and the baby looked real good. They also found a large cyst, the size of a baseball, on one of my ovaries. While cysts can be normal, this one is quite large and is probably contributing to the cramping as well as the strong sickness I feel round the clock. But it is also helping to hold onto this pregnancy so we can't really complain.
Today I went in to see the nurse. It is too early for their monitor to detect a heartbeat so I didn't get to hear it again. I had been hoping to, mostly because I am still cramping and once you've heard it, you just want to keep hearing it! But I have an appointment in two weeks with my doctor and they will be able to hear it then. The doctor also ordered another ultrasound for next month. They want to watch me closely to make sure everything is okay. I've been lucky to have a really good doctor who listens to me and makes me feel like I'm a priority. Whenever I've called with a concern, she responds immediately.
We debated on telling Acadia this soon. We aren't out of the first trimester yet and there is still significant risk. But I have been so sick that I could not hide it and it has been causing Cadi to worry. In fact, a few weeks ago she asked me if I was dying because I had been so sick for so long. I think I was able to convince her that I would be okay, but we really don't want her to worry more than she already has been. She is old enough to understand more than she could have before. So we have explained that sometimes a baby starts to grow and then sometimes it just stops and then the mom doesn't have a baby afterall. She understand that this is a possibilty. But she also knows why I've been so sick and she doesn't have to worry about me anymore. We felt like it would be more important to just tell her and I know we made the right decision.
Today the doctor's office gave me one of those little booklets that shows pictures of how a baby develops. We've already shown Cadi what the baby looks like right now and just how little it is, the size of a peanut. She is amazed at that. lol She admits that she really wants a little sister, but she will be happy with a brother too. Ryan is about 50/50 on it, he absolutely LOVES having a daughter and would love another one too. But then, he knows he will easily love a son just as much. I lean towards another girl. It would be slightly easier, though really no matter what we will be starting over completely! We have NOTHING left from when Cadi was born. About 2 years ago we finally realized that there was a good chance we may never have another child so we donated all our things to help families in need. We are praying that since we tried to be generous then that we will be blessed with all we will need now, lol. Besides, the styles have changed alot in the last 7 years - it will be fun to go shopping for the new toys and gadgets! lol
So, I'm due at the very end of July. I'm really hoping to have it in July and not in August. Partly because I don't want to be pregnant in the middle of Summer longer than I have to. And partly because I love July's birthstone! lol
Sometimes it still seems unreal. We are very happy and are praying for everything to work out this time. But it is going to be a big adjustment! It has been a long time since we've had a baby, lol. And after so many years of not getting our hopes up, it is weird to actually have something work out. But in a very good way. Like Ryan said two weeks ago when we heard the heartbeat, "That's all the Christmas present I need!"
Friday, December 23, 2005
Not how they planned their trip.
We had a little scare in our family last night. My brother (David), Teresa, and two of her brothers were in a car accident. The car rolled over several times and unfortunately the driver (one of Teresa's brothers) has been seriously injured. His neck has been broken and he's been flown to SLC for treatment. The rest of the group has minor injuries. Teresa has a fractured arm and they are all banged up and sore.
We are grateful that they all survived. We are praying for Teresa's brother to be able to have a full recovery. If you want to read more details, check out my mom's blog entry.
For anyone traveling this weekend - BE SAFE!!!
We are grateful that they all survived. We are praying for Teresa's brother to be able to have a full recovery. If you want to read more details, check out my mom's blog entry.
For anyone traveling this weekend - BE SAFE!!!
Tuesday, December 20, 2005
Ready or not, here it comes!
I am so happy that Acadia isn't just counting down til Christmas, she is counting down to Christmas Eve. She loves our family tradition on Christmas Eve as much as I do! And even though Santa and opening presents won't happen until Christmas Day, she is just as excited to celebrate the real meaning on Christmas on Christmas Eve night.
I am just about ready for Christmas here. I need to hit the grocery store on Friday. And we have Cadi's gift that can't be purchased too far ahead of time, so I'll probably get it Friday too.
Ten on Tuesday... The 10 Best Things About the Holidays:
•Christmas Candles
•Egg Nog
•Singing Christmas Songs
•Looking at Christmas Lights
•Giving Gifts
•Getting Gifts (lol)
•Nativity Scenes
•Christmas Eve Dinner
•Time with Family
•Feeling the Christmas Spirit Everywhere You Go
I am just about ready for Christmas here. I need to hit the grocery store on Friday. And we have Cadi's gift that can't be purchased too far ahead of time, so I'll probably get it Friday too.
Ten on Tuesday... The 10 Best Things About the Holidays:
•Christmas Candles
•Egg Nog
•Singing Christmas Songs
•Looking at Christmas Lights
•Giving Gifts
•Getting Gifts (lol)
•Nativity Scenes
•Christmas Eve Dinner
•Time with Family
•Feeling the Christmas Spirit Everywhere You Go
Monday, December 19, 2005
Oh, The Weather Outside is Frightful!
So we cancelled our planned trip to Idaho and are playing it safe staying home where it is warm and comfy!
Yesterday while we were having a wonderful time in Young Women's, having a very spiritual Christmas hour, we noticed it had begun to snow! We were excited because at that moment, we were hearing a story where the wind was howling and the snow was blowing... just like it was outside our classroom window. (Plus we really don't get snow much here, especially around Christmas time. IF we get snow, it is mostly likely to come in January or February when it's the dead of Winter.)
The weather got more and more frightful as the day/evening went on. We had some snow, freezing rain, sleet, and very icy conditions. The worst of it was in the Columbia River Gorge and it was forcasted to last through Tuesday. It would have been very foolish to attempt a trip into the Gorge and over the mountains to get to our friends in Idaho, no matter how much we want to see them.
Today it is kind of miserable outside. The temps are warmer in the city, so the snow and ice are melted or gone and we have cold rain instead. But the gorge is still frozen solid and there have been several accidents.
Since we can safely drive around town, we are hoping to make it to Hollywood Video and pick up some movies for us to watch while we're all here at home together. Ryan is also planning on getting his shopping done (he is always the last one to finish, lol). But mostly, we're doing some chores and spending time together at home.
Yesterday while we were having a wonderful time in Young Women's, having a very spiritual Christmas hour, we noticed it had begun to snow! We were excited because at that moment, we were hearing a story where the wind was howling and the snow was blowing... just like it was outside our classroom window. (Plus we really don't get snow much here, especially around Christmas time. IF we get snow, it is mostly likely to come in January or February when it's the dead of Winter.)
The weather got more and more frightful as the day/evening went on. We had some snow, freezing rain, sleet, and very icy conditions. The worst of it was in the Columbia River Gorge and it was forcasted to last through Tuesday. It would have been very foolish to attempt a trip into the Gorge and over the mountains to get to our friends in Idaho, no matter how much we want to see them.
Today it is kind of miserable outside. The temps are warmer in the city, so the snow and ice are melted or gone and we have cold rain instead. But the gorge is still frozen solid and there have been several accidents.
Since we can safely drive around town, we are hoping to make it to Hollywood Video and pick up some movies for us to watch while we're all here at home together. Ryan is also planning on getting his shopping done (he is always the last one to finish, lol). But mostly, we're doing some chores and spending time together at home.
Thinking back...
1. Name 1 toy you owned when you were younger, that meant a lot to you.
Amy Ann. She was my cabbage patch kid. Actually, my family couldn't afford the real ones, but my mom's friend knew how to make them and she really did look EXACTLY like a real cabbage patch kids! And she had blond hair, blue eyes just like me. The ONLY thing that gave her away is she didn't have the signature on her butt. lol
2. Name 2 games you enjoyed playing as a child.
I remember our family playing "Sorry" alot! We often played it for Family Home Evening. That was always fun. When I was a little older, we also really liked playing "The Farming Game".
3. Name 3 foods you didn't like as a child, but do now.
Onions, Peas, and Peppers
4. Name 4 foods you didn't like as a child, and still don't like.
Any Seafood, Broccoli, Spinach, and Tomatoes
Amy Ann. She was my cabbage patch kid. Actually, my family couldn't afford the real ones, but my mom's friend knew how to make them and she really did look EXACTLY like a real cabbage patch kids! And she had blond hair, blue eyes just like me. The ONLY thing that gave her away is she didn't have the signature on her butt. lol
2. Name 2 games you enjoyed playing as a child.
I remember our family playing "Sorry" alot! We often played it for Family Home Evening. That was always fun. When I was a little older, we also really liked playing "The Farming Game".
3. Name 3 foods you didn't like as a child, but do now.
Onions, Peas, and Peppers
4. Name 4 foods you didn't like as a child, and still don't like.
Any Seafood, Broccoli, Spinach, and Tomatoes
Saturday, December 17, 2005
The Holiday Letter
I mailed out our holiday letters awhile ago. I was going to just copy it and have it on here too, but it didn't turn out the same. :( Oh well. But here is the jist of it...
Dear Family and Friends,
We want to share some highlights from our year with you.
Acadia finished Kindergarten and started 1st Grade this year. This summer she discovered a love of horses when her Girl Scout troop went horseback riding for an activity. We signed her up for a month of lessons and she loved it! She has also started ice skating lessons. She doesn’t even mind that Mom’s taking the lessons with her!
Ryan and Sariah are both busy! Ryan works hard at his job and the classes he takes at PSU. He is also the Executive Secretary to the Bishop of our congregation which can be a demanding responsibility. Sariah spends most of her mornings at the gym and fills the rest of her days by helping in Acadia ’s classroom and taking a class at the church Institute. Her calling keeps her very busy – working with the youth as a counselor in the Young Women Presidency. One of the highlights from working with the youth this year was going with them on a trip to SLC, UT to attend General Conference in October.
As a family we went on a great vacation to Canada this summer. We started out in British Columbia and went Killer Whale watching. It was a life-long dream come true for Sariah and we all had a blast! After a couple of days in BC, we drove over to Alberta to meet up with our good friend, Landon. We had a ton of fun camping in Waterton National Park (the Canadian side of Glacier National Park ). It was beautiful!
We are so grateful for the many blessings which we enjoy and most especially for our Savior, Jesus Christ. We strive to focus on Him throughout our whole year in all the things we do, but we do love the Holiday Season where we find even more opportunities to think about Him and all He has given us. We love each of you and hope that you will enjoy the blessings that the Lord has given each of you this wonderful Holiday Season!
Merry Christmas!
Dear Family and Friends,
We want to share some highlights from our year with you.
Acadia finished Kindergarten and started 1st Grade this year. This summer she discovered a love of horses when her Girl Scout troop went horseback riding for an activity. We signed her up for a month of lessons and she loved it! She has also started ice skating lessons. She doesn’t even mind that Mom’s taking the lessons with her!
Ryan and Sariah are both busy! Ryan works hard at his job and the classes he takes at PSU. He is also the Executive Secretary to the Bishop of our congregation which can be a demanding responsibility. Sariah spends most of her mornings at the gym and fills the rest of her days by helping in Acadia ’s classroom and taking a class at the church Institute. Her calling keeps her very busy – working with the youth as a counselor in the Young Women Presidency. One of the highlights from working with the youth this year was going with them on a trip to SLC, UT to attend General Conference in October.
As a family we went on a great vacation to Canada this summer. We started out in British Columbia and went Killer Whale watching. It was a life-long dream come true for Sariah and we all had a blast! After a couple of days in BC, we drove over to Alberta to meet up with our good friend, Landon. We had a ton of fun camping in Waterton National Park (the Canadian side of Glacier National Park ). It was beautiful!
We are so grateful for the many blessings which we enjoy and most especially for our Savior, Jesus Christ. We strive to focus on Him throughout our whole year in all the things we do, but we do love the Holiday Season where we find even more opportunities to think about Him and all He has given us. We love each of you and hope that you will enjoy the blessings that the Lord has given each of you this wonderful Holiday Season!
Merry Christmas!
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