Thursday, January 8, 2009

life just keeps going


it's been a few months since my last update, things have been a little crazy in our lives. Cali Brielle was Born Oct 2nd, after i had a stroke they induced me to make sure she was alright. She came at 7lbs 1oz and just the happiest healthiest little girl. She has been nothing but a joy in our house. she's very different from her big sis, very calm and patent. we love having her in our family. Aby just loves being a bug sister. she's always worried about Cali, and making sure she's not sad. Aby is talking like crazy now, she copy's you when she feels like it. she is very stubborn and independent. she is very fun to have around, and to learn from. having 2 kids is an adventure, and the best one I've ever been on! Jeremy is still in school, he took 3 weeks off school when Cali was born to help me. That pushed his Graduation date to Oct 12th 2009. we can't wait till that's over and done with. He's still looking for a job, but we hope he finds something very very soon.

As for me, I've been fighting to stay healthy. the day Cali was born i had a stroke and the symptoms went away after i deliver Cali. i have been completely normal and fine since that experience. Then when Cali was about 3 weeks old, my back started hurting and got worse over the next 2 weeks until i couldn't move anymore. i went the the ER and spent a week in the hospital for a herniated disk in my lower back that is pinching a nerve that goes down my leg. I got 3 steroid injection shots into my back that have decreased the herniation to the point that i can mostly function. now i am living with my parents to get some help with my girls, while Jeremy is back in Colorado doing school. I hope to be home in about a month, and able to take care of my kids and the normal things mom needs to do.

Aby and Ryan

Aby and Ryan
Aby and ryan share a swing so little Ryan can try it out for the first time. They both loved it!! lot's of giggles that day! Ryan is almost a year old and is half Aby's size!

First Swimming experience

First Swimming experience
Aby Really didn't know what to think of the pool. Especially after such a traumatic experience in the tub just a few day's before this. She was trying the big tub for the first time with out her seat, and slipped around and bonked her head a few times and really didn't like it. The pool wasn't much different, she was scared to even touch the water. She learned after a while that mommy wasn't letting go and it was ok to smile.

Becoming very creative

Becoming very creative
Aby loves to eat everything, but her favorite thing to do is play with her Hair after she's done. This is one of many hair styles she creates using her dinner as styling gel.

Riding the duck

Riding the duck
Aby has a new love, her duck. She has always loved playing with her duck in the tub, and having them on the shower curtain, but she never new how great the duck really was until she got to ride her new duck. Everytime she see's this thing she giggles! She has learned to sit on it by her self and rock just a little before she falls off. I think this is one of the best toys ever made!

about 5 months along

about 5 months along
Yeah over the half way point, and well, getting to the uncomfortable stage. Still feeling alright for the most part, but with such a busy life who wouldn't be tired!

Jeremy's Scholarship Pose

Jeremy's Scholarship Pose
Jeremy was selected for a $6,000 Scholarship!!! Amazing isn't it! He had to write an essay and answer some question's and they only give 3 of these scholarships out each year. Jeremy did a great job and was lucky to be chosen! They are publishing the winners in a big Aviation magazine in Aug, with his picuter and a short discription of him. We are so proud of you Jer!!

Jess lookin' pregnant!

Jess lookin' pregnant!
about 4 months along with #2. feeling pretty good, Obviously Pregnant now! And i like how this dress still fits!!

Aby sleeping

Aby sleeping
I don't know why she sleeps this way but i find her like this all the time, no blankets of course! She's such a cutie! We either find her like this or on her side. Most of the time she has a hand on her night light monkey. She loves that thigs can't sleep without it!

Aby's favorite thing

Aby's favorite thing

Aby & Mommy playin' the piano

Aby & Mommy playin' the piano

Our family as of Oct 2007

Our family as of Oct 2007