Friday, June 27, 2008
Haley Update
I wanted to give an update on our Haley girl: She is back at home after spending almost a week at the vet. Haley caught a bacterial infection that affected her kidneys very badly. We are trying to nurse her back to her old self. It may be a long road but we are praying that she will continue to improve. We will take her back to the vet next week for another round of blood work to make sure her kidneys are improving without an IV. Please keep her in your prayers!!
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
LIBBY GIRL
I was finally able to capture Libby sitting still to get a good profile picture of her. Here they are:
Libby went to the vet today for her second round of shots. She weighed in at a whopping 3.4 lbs. !!! When she is full grown she should get to be about 15 -20 lbs. The girls are still in love with her and can't let her just be. Libby has been great entertainment for us!!!
Libby went to the vet today for her second round of shots. She weighed in at a whopping 3.4 lbs. !!! When she is full grown she should get to be about 15 -20 lbs. The girls are still in love with her and can't let her just be. Libby has been great entertainment for us!!!
Friday, June 20, 2008
Our newest family member....
As if our lives are not crazy and chaotic enough we have added another family member named Libby. She is a full blooded Scottish Terrier and going to be a little spitfire girl!! As many may know, Reagan, LOVES LOVES LOVES to pretend to be a dog. She know lots of human dog tricks:) I have said many times, "Reagan was a dog in a previous life or is going to be a dog in her next life". And I believe that whole heartily! If you have ever been so lucky to see her in action then you would believe, too!!! My pictures are not the best but I keep trying to get the perfect one. But in the meantime I wanted to show her off....
Libby girl with her perky ears and tail
Reagan posing with her our new puppy (or "her" puppy, as she says).
Libby playing a little too much with Claire. Claire really does like her and loves to hold her but Libby went a little too far for Claire this time.
Haley and Libby meeting for the first time. It is one extreme to the next: BIG Haley and little Libby. She'll grow up to about 20 lbs full grown.
Libby is going to be so spoiled!! Look at her bed the girls picked out and she sleeps some on her back like a baby. And she even went to the pet store with us! Someone asked me today if I knew what my limits were, apparently not!!
This is just one of the MANY adventures Libby went on today!!! She also went down the slide, went for a swing ride, through the sprinkler, a ride in the baby stroller, in the stuffed animal dog carrier and who knows what else. Reagan is so in love with her and likes to help take care of her so far. Please know that I am watching the girls with Libby like a hawk and not letting them do anything that will harm her. That is if they ever put her down just to play.
I've been doing a mass blogging session tonight. So, be sure to check them all out.
And say a BIG prayer for our, Haley girl. To make a long story short: She was not feeling well and then on Wednesday got sicker and she has been at the vet since Thursday. She has kidney failure and they are giving her an IV and antibiotics to see of see can pass this bug she has. We will know more on her condition and if she will pull out of this on Saturday. Haley needs all the thoughts and prayers she can get right now and fast!!
Libby girl with her perky ears and tail
Reagan posing with her our new puppy (or "her" puppy, as she says).
Libby playing a little too much with Claire. Claire really does like her and loves to hold her but Libby went a little too far for Claire this time.
Haley and Libby meeting for the first time. It is one extreme to the next: BIG Haley and little Libby. She'll grow up to about 20 lbs full grown.
Libby is going to be so spoiled!! Look at her bed the girls picked out and she sleeps some on her back like a baby. And she even went to the pet store with us! Someone asked me today if I knew what my limits were, apparently not!!
This is just one of the MANY adventures Libby went on today!!! She also went down the slide, went for a swing ride, through the sprinkler, a ride in the baby stroller, in the stuffed animal dog carrier and who knows what else. Reagan is so in love with her and likes to help take care of her so far. Please know that I am watching the girls with Libby like a hawk and not letting them do anything that will harm her. That is if they ever put her down just to play.
I've been doing a mass blogging session tonight. So, be sure to check them all out.
And say a BIG prayer for our, Haley girl. To make a long story short: She was not feeling well and then on Wednesday got sicker and she has been at the vet since Thursday. She has kidney failure and they are giving her an IV and antibiotics to see of see can pass this bug she has. We will know more on her condition and if she will pull out of this on Saturday. Haley needs all the thoughts and prayers she can get right now and fast!!
"Orioles" Skating Party
The "Orioles" finished off their season with a pizza and skating party at Roller Cave. For those of you that have ever been there, it has NOT changed a single bit in the last 20+ years. Brings back old memories for me... Anyway, she had a great first tee ball season and learned how to play the game a little better. Reagan is ready for next season!
This was the first time Reagan ever went roller skating. She was very excited until she fell down when she first stood up with the skates on. It took awhile to get her to try again but then she didn't want to leave.
She was having a little practice session while we were waiting for the pizza.
Posing and practicing at the same time. That is an improvement.....
This was right before we left. She could move a little without holding on to me. Although she would only move one foot off the floor while the other one never left the floor.
Reagan was so very proud to get a trophy. As soon as we got home she showed Todd then put it on her shelf. Great job, Reagan!!! We are so proud of you!!!
This was the first time Reagan ever went roller skating. She was very excited until she fell down when she first stood up with the skates on. It took awhile to get her to try again but then she didn't want to leave.
She was having a little practice session while we were waiting for the pizza.
Posing and practicing at the same time. That is an improvement.....
This was right before we left. She could move a little without holding on to me. Although she would only move one foot off the floor while the other one never left the floor.
Reagan was so very proud to get a trophy. As soon as we got home she showed Todd then put it on her shelf. Great job, Reagan!!! We are so proud of you!!!
The Slide, Sprinkler, Swing and Aunt Lisa's
We have been busy outside this past week again. I FINALLY got Claire to pose for a couple of pictures in her new swimsuit. Here they are:
What an AWESOME picture, Love that smile!!
"Look, Mommy!!", now she was getting the hang of it!
And the final one... she was so proud!!
Reagan wanted to show off her new swimsuit that she got. It is just like her friend, Madelyn's.
And my girl who LOVES to pose wanted a picture of her jumping over the slip 'n slide.
Christian loves to swing!! This picture isn't the best because he was ready for his nap. Look at that hair... Does this boy need a hair cut or what?
Lisa watched Christian the other night and when I pulled up in the driveway this is how I saw him. He was sitting on the porch with his little bare feet in the rocks and holding a plant leaf. Luckly, he hasn't learned to take the pacifier out to put things in his mouth. I know that will change at any given moment.
What an AWESOME picture, Love that smile!!
"Look, Mommy!!", now she was getting the hang of it!
And the final one... she was so proud!!
Reagan wanted to show off her new swimsuit that she got. It is just like her friend, Madelyn's.
And my girl who LOVES to pose wanted a picture of her jumping over the slip 'n slide.
Christian loves to swing!! This picture isn't the best because he was ready for his nap. Look at that hair... Does this boy need a hair cut or what?
Lisa watched Christian the other night and when I pulled up in the driveway this is how I saw him. He was sitting on the porch with his little bare feet in the rocks and holding a plant leaf. Luckly, he hasn't learned to take the pacifier out to put things in his mouth. I know that will change at any given moment.
Bowling Alley
Every time we got to my parents house, we drive by Pinheads Bowling Alley. Reagan says EVERY SINGLE TIME that she wants to go to the "Bowling Balley" (it took us forever to figure out what she was talking about). So, while my sister was in town, the Murphy's, Strattman girls, ME, and the Blocher's went bowling. Gosh, how long has it been for me?? TOO LONG, but I actually won the first game and placed third on the second game. The girls had fun and so did us adults.
Check out Reagan's little bowling shoes. They even had some small enough for Claire but of course she want not let us take her picture.
This was Claire's first time out. All the "older" cousins helped the little ones when it was their turn. Look at Claire's shoes, too cute!!
Christian even got on the action!! He LOVES balls so this was cool for him.
The group of "non-bowlers": Joy, Claire (who did bowl some), Kim and Christian.
And the some of the "bowlers": Michael, Kimberly, Mike and Megan
Check out Reagan's little bowling shoes. They even had some small enough for Claire but of course she want not let us take her picture.
This was Claire's first time out. All the "older" cousins helped the little ones when it was their turn. Look at Claire's shoes, too cute!!
Christian even got on the action!! He LOVES balls so this was cool for him.
The group of "non-bowlers": Joy, Claire (who did bowl some), Kim and Christian.
And the some of the "bowlers": Michael, Kimberly, Mike and Megan
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Playing with My Pal
I am "posting" away tonight on our blog before I get behind again. We have had a very busy week and lots of pictures to share. I am posting three new ones tonight and several more over the next few days. So keep watching and make sure you don't miss any! But in the meantime, I wanted to share some photos of Christian playing with his pal, Carter. Carter will be 1 at the end of this month and has the most awesome blue eyes ever and a killer grin. The "little" ladies had better watch out for these two!!!!
Christian and Carter getting down and dirty with their music. (Read more about Christian and the piano in a post down below.)
Say "CHEESE", they are both showing off for the camera.
I put the little ones in a pack n play outside while the girls played in the water. They thought it was pretty neat in there playing with all the toys. I told you Carter has a "killer" grin....
"What are THEY doing and why are WE in here??"..... I know that is what they are thinking as they watch the "BIG" kids running in and out of the water; Some day big guys, Some day!!!
Christian and Carter were not too sure of the blanket on the grass and they were both ready for their afternoon nap. They did get past the grass under the blanket and got a nice warm bottle and nap. Aah, the life of a little one.....
Christian and Carter getting down and dirty with their music. (Read more about Christian and the piano in a post down below.)
Say "CHEESE", they are both showing off for the camera.
I put the little ones in a pack n play outside while the girls played in the water. They thought it was pretty neat in there playing with all the toys. I told you Carter has a "killer" grin....
"What are THEY doing and why are WE in here??"..... I know that is what they are thinking as they watch the "BIG" kids running in and out of the water; Some day big guys, Some day!!!
Christian and Carter were not too sure of the blanket on the grass and they were both ready for their afternoon nap. They did get past the grass under the blanket and got a nice warm bottle and nap. Aah, the life of a little one.....
Vacation Bible School
Reagan went to Vacation Bible School last week at Holy Spirit. She had a great time and learned lots of new things. They had a closing program on Friday with singing, dancing and even Father Maung performing for the parents and families, too.
This is the preschool class performing. Reagan is in the front row with the blue and white polka dot dress on. She was very proud of herself, as we were too!
The teachers made a CD of music for all the children to take home. Reagan loved listening to it and would practice this song every night. She new all the words and dance moves by the second day. Reagan really loves music and all the music instruments. Reagan loved when Father Maung would come to her school and sing with them. Maybe the music industry will be her calling in life!
This is of all the children that went to Vacation Bible School. What a great turnout!!!
Reagan and Todd after her "stellar" performance. Way to go Reagan!!!
This is the preschool class performing. Reagan is in the front row with the blue and white polka dot dress on. She was very proud of herself, as we were too!
The teachers made a CD of music for all the children to take home. Reagan loved listening to it and would practice this song every night. She new all the words and dance moves by the second day. Reagan really loves music and all the music instruments. Reagan loved when Father Maung would come to her school and sing with them. Maybe the music industry will be her calling in life!
This is of all the children that went to Vacation Bible School. What a great turnout!!!
Reagan and Todd after her "stellar" performance. Way to go Reagan!!!
"Piano Man"
Christian has become our little "Piano Man" of the family. He really gets down and boogies to the music. Just watch and see...
Christian is dancing away but unfortunately you can't tell in the picture.
Christian is really having a good time!! Look at that AWESOME smile on his face!! It doesn't get any better than that! What a great mood lifter after a long hard day....
And the "Piano Man" takes a tumble after getting a little too excited but he gets right back up and goes at it again!!
Christian is dancing away but unfortunately you can't tell in the picture.
Christian is really having a good time!! Look at that AWESOME smile on his face!! It doesn't get any better than that! What a great mood lifter after a long hard day....
And the "Piano Man" takes a tumble after getting a little too excited but he gets right back up and goes at it again!!
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Sprinkler and Slip 'N Slide
I have been sending the kids outside to play on the days it has not storming the past week. They love the spinkler and spent hours coming up with new ways to get wet. Then today I set up the slip 'n slide I had been saving for them. They had a BLAST!!!
Audrey, Claire (not looking again!) Reagan, Luke and Grant taking a break to get more fuel to play in the water!
Claire sneaking a drink (or two or three) of my Pepsi. Claire is her mothers daughter; she LOVES Pepsi and Black Iced Tea Lemonade from Starbuck's, just like me!!
Claire and Reagan doing the slip 'n slide.... Reagan got so good by the end of the day that she would run and dive then slide all the way off the end.
Reagan's friend, Madelyn, trying out the slip 'n slide and Madelyn and Reagan going down together.
Madelyn, Reagan and Claire all going down at once.
Reagan, Audrey, Claire and Luke
Claire trying to drink the water!! This is the same girl who hates to have her hair washed and face wet in the tub!
Claire again getting as close to the water as she can.
Audrey, Claire (not looking again!) Reagan, Luke and Grant taking a break to get more fuel to play in the water!
This is one of my favorite pictures of Claire...
Claire sneaking a drink (or two or three) of my Pepsi. Claire is her mothers daughter; she LOVES Pepsi and Black Iced Tea Lemonade from Starbuck's, just like me!!
Claire and Reagan doing the slip 'n slide.... Reagan got so good by the end of the day that she would run and dive then slide all the way off the end.
Reagan's friend, Madelyn, trying out the slip 'n slide and Madelyn and Reagan going down together.
Madelyn, Reagan and Claire all going down at once.
These are my three favorite pictures of Reagan and Madelyn....
After we went in for the day, Reagan, asked if Christian had a swimsuit, and yes he does. I guess we will have to get him out in the water over the weekend. That ought to be interesting :) ..........
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