Mom's a slacker...

I didn't ever update on the Karate Tournament that Ry was in on March 2. Here she is getting ready.

It was pretty cute to see all these little kids. I know the pictures is blurry, but it was cute to see the kids all file into the gym like this....

She participated in the strongest punch and strongest kick as well as fastest fist and fastest kick. She got 3rd place in fastest kick. It was very exciting. Here she is so very thrilled after she got her trophy.

Finally, here she is with all her medals and trophy.

She had a blast and we may even go to the next tournament in Tucson in April.

Big sister loves the baby

We took this today while getting big sisters birthday pics.

Everything is going great. Tired all the time, but that is nothing new. We go March 24 to see what the baby is. Hopefully it will cooperate and we can tell w/o a doubt what it is so I can get the room done.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

My baby is 5!!!! I can't hardly believe it. Here are the birthday pics we had done.

We have had a wonderful birthday week. Ry even said it was the best birthday ever, even better than Disneyland. I think she's a little crazy for thinking that, but I am just happy she is having so much fun.

Monday we went to Jump N Play

Tuesday we went to Ikea so she could play in the playground - her choice.

Wednesday we got haircut, took pictures, and played at mall playground, which she chose over rollerskating. Her Grandma Linda came over with her cousin and Uncle Phillip came over to open presents and then we all went to birthday dinner at TGI Fridays.

Thursday we are going to play mini golf in an indoor place when Daddy and brother get home.

Friday we haven't decided yet, but we may go to a movie.

The cutest little (almost) 5 year old ever!!!!!!!

Here are the pony pics from Ry's school....(click on them if you want to see them bigger)

Check this out

First, check out this cool pic Steph made out of my last Ultrasound pic...

Second, I got the results back from my Ultrascreen already. The genetic counselor said everything looks very good, very normal, very low risk and that I have as good a chance as a 20 year old at having a healthy baby. Woo hoo - my old eggs are still wonderful!!!

12 weeks 1 day

We had the Ultrascreen today. I had already sent in the blood, but the doc wasn't in today that can read the nuchal translucency part so I won't be able to get results until tomorrow afternoon.


Got some new pics of the baby.....

A head on view that closely resembles an Alien and another side profile view.

Poor little thing....

When her brother goes to the neighbors behind us to play and jump on the trampoline, she justs hangs out on her Jungle Gym and watches them.

(You must click on the last picture to see her being all angry at me)

Tonight

We told the kids about the baby tonight. I showed Ry the ultrasound pic and told her it was her new baby brother or sister. "SISTER!" she said. I said we don't know yet, it's just her baby brother OR sister. "SISTER!" she shouted again. I explained again that we didn't know and it was up to God if we got a brother or sister. Later on at bedtime she told me she has talked to God 3 times already tonight asking for a sister.

She is too funny, last time we talked about having a baby she wanted a brother, and I am sure she will change her mind many more times before this baby comes.

Baby Update

Everything is measuring on schedule and looks wonderful! Got to see the little bean flopping around and the most wonderful heartbeat. We will probably tell the kids tonight when Mr. H gets home from work.

I am thrilled, but will still most likely be a nervous wreck until I give birth to this wonderful baby!

Still Nervous

Another doc appt tomorrow morning. Hoping everything is still fine. I sent my blood in the other day for the Ultrascreen. The paperwork said I could get results that day if blood was sent in ahead of time, so I did.

That's about all, I corrected my ticker to match the date they keep telling me, which is August 16. I want it to be a week later on my Moms birthday, but I guess it isn't all about what I want in this case.

Karate

Ry started Karate this last Friday - here she is in her Gi. She loved it and the Sensai held her attention the whole time, he's good.

Nervous

I am going to the doc again in about an hour. I am so scared and nervous that there won't be a heartbeat this week. I know rationally I am probably just being paranoid, but I am nervous anyway.

Mr. H is taking a long lunch to go with me. His new boss is pretty cool like that. He has explained to him about the last time and his boss is being very understanding and cool. Big change from his last dick weed employer that fired him. Stupid California Overnight - you suck - don't ever ship a package w/ them! LOL!

Never got a call about the 3 hour glucose test, so I am assuming everything was ok, or she's just waiting to tell me in person.

I will update after the appt.


********UPDATE**********
OK, so everything went fine at the doc. Still a heartbeat. My 3 hour glucose was fine, so I'll just have to repeat the 3 hour test at 26 weeks, which is when it is usually done anyway.

I have my appt for the Ultrascreen, which is a 1st trimester screen for Downs Syndrome. It is non invasive, a blood test that I'll stick myself at home and then an ultrasound.

I talked to the doc about waiting until 12 weeks to tell the kids and others, she said at 8 weeks w/ a heartbeat the chances of miscarriage go down to about 5%, so she'd consider it safe now to tell, but I go again in 2 weeks, so we'll wait until then.

It is measuring at about 9 weeks, and my calculations are at 8 weeks 2 days according to my ticker. I went with the due date on the ticker to be my Mommy's birthday though and the birth date the doc is giving is 6 days earlier.

We will most likely find out the sex when the time comes. I am still reluctant as I would love to be surprised again, but since it is sharing a room w/ Ry no matter what, it will make it easier to get her room ready.

Oh, and I lost a pound, and it certainly wasn't for lack of eating.

BLECH...

Just got the call that I have to go in Monday for the 3 hour glucose testing. Gross! My original test was at 136 which from what I have gathered online is ok. Over 140 it says should do the 3 hour test, but I am a fat ass and don't want anything to go wrong this time, so I'll gladly do it. Ok, maybe not gladly, that stuff is nasty and makes me want to vomit, but I'll do it.

All my other bloodwork was fine - whatever it all was for.

1st pic

Here is the first ultrasound pic from Thurdays appointment. Measuring at 6 weeks 1 day. Saw the wonderful flicker of the heartbeat. I go back in 2 weeks and again 2 weeks after that. So far so good.

Christmas

Christmas was great. Ry got pretty much everything she wanted and then some. She says her favorite is the moon sand, although she still doesn't have the inflatable sandbox. So glad the 3.99 tub of Moon Sand was her favorite. :)

She still has a bunch left that has been put up for her birthday.

Big Sister

Today Ry was asking when were going to have another baby... I just told her someday. We aren't telling the kids yet, or many people for that matter.

We did work on clearing out her toy room a little more and putting stuff away for a baby in the future. She really wants to be a big sister and help the baby with stuff, and play, and read books. She can be such a sweet girl at times.

So, I am nauseous all the time these last few days, but haven't actually yacked yet. Heartburn all the time. Good times, but I know it is all worth it, and as long as I am sick there is a baby in there.

sniffly

I really just want to chop my head off right now. I am so stuffy and miserable. I am leaving work in about an hour after a meeting and I am not coming in tomorrow at all. I may, (GASP) have to work a whole day on Friday so I must rest up for the occasion. LOL!

I am tired and can't wait to see my bed.

It's official

Here are the results from the 3rd test that I took this morning. I called the doc and set up 1st appointment for Dec. 27. She is seeing me sooner because of the miscarriage in June.

According to due date calculators online, the baby is due August 16, 2008, however I am on 5 week cycle so another website says August 23, 2008, which I like better as that is my Mommys birthday.

Although I said I wasn't telling anyone if I did get pregnant again, I am keeping it to those closest to me. Plus, 2 out of 3 that read this already know anyway. We won't tell the kids until later on.

Just hoping and praying all goes well this time around.

It's only a little pink

Well, I was hoping I was pregnant, but figured it was just wishful thinking, but I took a test today and although the 2nd line only a little pink, it is positive. I will get another and retest in the morning to make sure.

We are excited and scared. Hopefully everything will be fine w/ this one. After I test again I will call my doc as she will see me much sooner than the normal 10 weeks because of the miscarriage.

Will keep this updated.

Rylee wins!

This is from July when we first got the Wii. I could never get it on here to share until now. Couldn't even get it on you tube. Enjoy....

Easy Online Video Editing and Video Sharing

Pics from the fieldtrip

The fieldtrip was AWESOME!!! They took the kids up in the ladder bucket. Here's some pics! Halloween tomorrow - yippee. Will post pics of that later.

1st Fieldtrip

Tomorrow is Ry's first fieldtrip. They are going to the nearby fire station to check out the hot firemen. Oh! Sorry, that will be me. They will be learning important fire safety stuff I am sure.

Then on Saturday is her schools Good Neighbor Fair or whatever it is called. Not a Halloween party of course, it's a Christian church. There are fireworks and games and stuff though.

Sunday we may drive up to Sedona to see Grama Jan who will be there w/ her husband and his parents. If not, we will see Grama anyway when she comes down for Halloween. Then we'll see Grama again for a whole week around Thanksgiving.

It was school picture day today, so I will post those when we get them back.

Power Rangers

Today we went to see the Power Rangers. They are on tour right now. LOL. It was in a Wal-Mart parking lot and totally free so it was awesome for this broke family.

They had one of those money blowing games where the kids try to grab as much money as they can. The kids both won in thier age group so they each got a Power Ranger toy, so Ry actually got 2, because her brother is so nice.

She got to meet the Red Ranger and the Black Ranger and she had lots of fun.

I said it wouldn't happen, but.....

I am actually taking my sweet daughter to Utah. My mom is retiring and my Grandma on my Dads side is also in town at the same time. It works out well. I am excited and happy to see my Grandma and have Rylee meet her. Not so much about going to my moms. Oh, I'm happy she is retiring of course, more time for her to be here. I am just not excited to go to her house. I tried to get out of it, I tried to get us to stay at hotel, but she wasn't going for it. I am hoping it will all be ok, as long as those people stay away liek they are supposed to. Ry will get to ride on the quads and a horse so she is thrilled.

Nothing much

My Grama Jan is coming tonight for a whole week!!!! Maybe I'll be nice to her this time to keep her guessing.

Mommy says if I am good, I get to stay up late and go to airport to pick her up.

She'll share my room w/ me, so I'll get to sleep in the big air bed w/ her, it's FUN!!!

Mommy has been talking about painting my room. Guess she is as sick of Curious George as I am - FINALLY!!!!! She says we can paint and I can pick out more super hero posters if I want to hang on the wall. I already have Wonder Woman, it's cool!!

I started swimming lessons on Monday w/ my cousin and 1 of my friends. My teacher is my preschool teacher so it's lots of fun. I already know how to swim, well enough to get around anyway. I can even dive to the bottom of the deep end, it hurts my ears though. It's really gonna freak out my Grama Jan when she sees me do that.

OK, I love you BYE!!!

It's been awhile

Well, it's been awhile since I last updated. Ry's turtle died. It was very sad and she still talks about missing 'Shelly'. She has a new pet though, a pretty little Beta fish from her bud Kenny as he couldn't move it w/ him to Florida.

School and soccer are both over and now the summer is here. We'll probably do swim lessons at home w/ one of her pre-school teachers. She already swims pretty well, but maybe she can learn some better technique.

Ry is very excited to be a big sister! She argues with me that it is her baby. She started off wanting a little brother like Kenny, but now says she wants a little sister.

2 things

I finally broke down and chopped about 4 inches off Ry's hair.....



She also got her first pet today, a red slider she has named Shelly.

All about my Daddy

This past Saturday was Daddy day at Ry's school. The teachers had all the kids fill in the blanks to talk about the Daddys. Here is Ry's.

My Daddy is the best Daddy in the world because:

My Daddy works at Dad's work saying hi to Uncle Rob.

My daddys favorite food is sandwichs.

My daddy and I always play UNO Spin together.

My daddy is 5 Years old.

I'm going to Disneyland

WOO HOO!

We're going to Disneyland again for Ry's birthday. My travel agent special is way to good of a deal to pass up when it comes around. Luckily Grama agrees, so she pays for it and we all have a great time. We should have our income tax return by then, so like last time we can not worry about money while there.

I'm so excited. We'll be in Disneyland on her birthday, so I have to check into this....

"My Disneyland Birthday Party" at the Plaza Inn, Featuring a Guest Appearance by Mickey and Minnie - Spend your birthday with laughter and music, fun-filled cake decorating, plus a special guest appearance by Mickey and Minnie Mouse

3 year old soccer

Ry had her first game on January 6, it was actually 2 back to back games. 3 year old soccer is hilarious! Her 1st goal scored, me and some other parents were behind the goal to direct our team to the right goal, and when we all cheered for her after the goal she froze and didn't move until I told her it was ok to go ahead and keep playing. Her 2nd goal I missed somehow, but Daddy says another girl on her team was hanging onto her and she just drug her along w/ her to score the goal. I have no idea what the final scores were for either game, they don't really keep track. I know our team got creamed in the first game though.


Here are some pics!

Thank you Santa!

Christmas was great! I have my Grama Jan here for 10 whole days. I got everything I wanted from Santa. My Grandma Linda, Aunt and cousin were here to open presents. Uncle Phillip was late, but that's normal, he got to be here for most of the opening of presents.

I am sure my Mom will post pictures soon.

Silly pics

Here are some silly pics and a preview of her 1st school picture - man she's BEAUTIFUL!!!!!

Another funny

Today was picture day for Ry at pre-school. No snacks needed today, as they would be having something. So here is a conversation about today....

Mommy: So, Rylee what did you have for snack today?

Rylee: Fish and bread

Mommy: Fish and bread?

Rylee: Yes, Mommy, fish and bread, you know like Jesus.

Mommy: Oh yes, like Jesus, and who is Jesus Rylee?

Rylee: I don't know.

It doesn't sound as funny in print, but I thought it was rather amusing. Yes, Phillip I am talking about Jesus, that guy you don't believe in, not some random mexican. She goes to a Christian pre school , not some pre school in the projects that you grew up in.

Anyway, here is a crappy cell phone pic of my girl for picture day, and I might add she was the best dressed one there!

Kids

Tonight before bed, Taylor and Rylee kept playing and being crazy and we had already told them several times it was quiet time, since it was almost bed time.

The last time David told them if they didn't settle down there would be spanks on the butt and maybe he would ground them. Rylee burst into tears and ran around sobbing. We didn't know why being grounded would upset her so much as she doesn't even know what it means.

I stopped her and asked why she was so upset, and she said "Daddy said he was going to drown me." After I stopped laughing I told her no he was going to ground her and explained that would mean she wouldn't be able to play w/ her toys or have any fun while she was grounded. SHe was fine with that.

Good night!

It's getting chilly

Saturday - we went to the zoo. We played w/ some new friends for Rylee. We rented one of the big bikes and rode around for a bit. It was chilly out but we dressed warm and had fun.

Sunday - Grandma was wonderful and came to watch Rylee for the day so we could go up to Payson for Uncle Todd and Aunt Stephi.

Monday - we had Connor too and Grandma met us at Burge King so the kids could eat and play. Once Connor gets picked up we will head to Sam's Club or Costco for some shopping.

Picture day is coming up in pre school. I was able to get Halloween day off to go to her Teddy Bear picnic. WIll share pics when I have them.

Update

We did finally make it to the free class at The Little Gym. She had so much fun. We then went to a dance studio that is affordable, where The Little Gym is not right now. Got the schedule for classes. Later that night I asked her if she wanted to take Dance lessons or play soccer, and she wants to play soccer. It is too late to sign up for fall season, so we'll sign up for the winter.

She loves school still. She is bringing home some artwork every week. I will start a scrapbook just for her pre-school days that will include all the artwork. So far all the artwork except for one is just the right size for a scrapbook.

She has picture day this month and show and tell the same day. For Halloween, as it is a Christian pre-school, there isn't a Halloween celebration, but they are having a Teddy Bear picnic. The kids bring their Teddy Bears to class and they will make the snack that day in class and have the picnic outside w/ the bears. I am going to try to get that day off and go with her.

Then of course we are up to Halloween where she will be Mystic Force Blue Ranger.

We went to put some stuff for Christmas on layaway at Wal-Mart last weekend. Of course we had Ry w/ us, so I had to lie to her and tell her all the stuff was for her friend Emmaly.

That's about it for now.

1st day of school

Here are a few pics of the first day of school. She LOVES going to school.

I'm ready to go Mom.





















Me and my Mommy
















We arrive.



















Hurry Mommy
















Straight for the boys



















I did play with some girls too

Some pics from the weekend...

Beautiful dress from Auntie Mei

Cruising in the yard w/ my favorite boy Kenny

I am so excited! This is what I am going to be for Halloween. Mommy says I hang out w/ too many boys, she is just happy that it is at least a girl Power Ranger

Barbie Girl

Here is Rylee in her new Barbie Jeep that Aunt Ginger got for her for FREE!!!!

She loves it!

School

I can't believe there is only 1 month to go before my baby goes to pre-school!

She is so excited. We had to go last week and make the first payment, and she was mad that she wasn't staying. We made a paper chain to count down the days til school starts, and she likes that.

Grama Jan has sent a box of clothes for back to school. :) Of course, then the director told me not to send her in clothes I may not want ruined as they paint alot. At least on the first day she can be stylin' !

We have her friend Emmaly's birthday party tomorrow, but nothing else planned this weekend.

1 more week of summer and then school starts for the older kids, so I get my Mondays w/ Rylee back. I am excited for that. I will still have to get Connor to school Monday mornings, but then it is just her and I until we have to pick up Connor in the afternoon.

That's about it for now!

Summertime fun

We are going swimming almost everyday, she is doing great w/ her swimming and diving. We, being myself, Mom and Taylor taught her how to dive into the pool. Sometimes the dives turn into front flips, but she likes those too.
Of course, guess who gets the credit for teaching her how to do this? Yup, TODD, the great teacher of all! She is a goof!

Yesterday we went to the zoo for Winter in July where they bring in tons of snow for kids and animals to play with. Darn good thing we have a membership and the summer was free, because I can't imagine paying to go in this heat. It was so hot. We got there a little after 8am and played in the snow, which was lots of fun. Then we decided to go check out the animals that were getting snow delivered. That lasted 3 animals I think and we all decided it was way too hot and we should just go home and go swimming. We stopped back for a bit so the kids could play in the snow again and then left. I think we were there for a whole 2 hours.

Tomorrow she has her 3 year check up a little late. I am sure there will be swimming tomorrow, but not much more.

Bubble baths and bedtime stories....

Grama Jan must give Rylee a bubble bath and read to her every night. It was something she started a few trips ago and Rylee now expects it every night.

Nothing much else to report. We are just enjoying our visit from Grama.