WE ARE IN!!!!

We are finally moved!!!!!!!!!
Thank you Steve, Danay, Matt, and Dad (Grandpa Pat). You all were wonderful and there isn't really anything that we can say or do to express our greatfulness!!! It was a smooth move and fairly quick. We have a few last things here at Craig but I am sure things will pop up in days to come that we forgot here. A HUGE thank you to Craig for opening up his home to us and allowing us to stay at his home for so long. :) Luckily Rylan didn't get up too much during the night and is a rather good baby..... otherwise it really could have been a little more stressful for everyone!
We are sitting down and relaxing for the Huskers at Craig's. We aren't hooked up with cable until Monday. Not really feeling like being around a bunch of people tonight. :) Not real sure I will make it thru the full game. :) GO HUSKERS!
Well this will be my last post from Craig's. I can't believe that I am actually saying this. :)
So far we are in love with our house. It's so exciting to know that I don't ever HAVE to move again. I don't think I will have enough kids to out grow this house so that is AWESOME! So, yes I am saying no more moving for me. I HATE IT! One good thing and exciting thing about it is that I feel like Christmas unpacking all of my kitchen stuff. Haven't gotten to my Pampered Chef stuff yet but that is when it will get real fun. :) Plus, I get to put together Rylan's room and that is probably what I am most excited about. One thing I think we are going to need to invest in is a rocking chair. We got spoiled at Craig's with his so anyone wanting to get rid of theres please let me know. :)
Alright off to give Mr. DIRTY boy a bath and on to watch the Huskers. Once Jeremy can set up the computer at our house I will for sure post pictures. I'm sorry I haven't been able to post any sneak peak pictures.
Love,
Andrea

WE ARE MOVED.... SORTA!

Okay, so we have EVERYTHING out of storage and in our home/garage. The only other big things we have to move is our bedroom set at Craig's and of course our clothes and bathroom stuff. It shouldn't take long considering that we don't have too many clothes and pretty much everything has been packed for a year so it won't be too bad.
Rylan was AMAZING tonight. Ashley saved the day by coming by and visiting... along with Aunt Megan, cousin Luke & Cole. It was nice to see them and we actually got some things done... Never thought I would be blogging right now and it is only 11:00 and we have been BASICALLY just hanging out for a couple hours. A HUGE THANK YOU GOES OUT TO MATT, DANAY, WILBUR AND OF COURSE MY HUSBAND!!!!I really don't think it took them long at all. WAY TO GO AND THANK YOU SO MUCH! It went a lot smoother this time. :) It helps when things are already packed. :)
Well off to bed and wake up and go to the house and start unpacking. That's when it is fun. PLUS, something I get to look forward to is FINALLY being able to put up all my UpperCase Living stuff.....
Good Night!
Andrea

IT'S HERE.... FINALLY

If all goes well today we will be moving into our home tonight after work. Say a prayer that it actually happens. Not sure why it wouldn't just almost unreal that we are FINALLY MOVING! Also, say a little prayer that no one gets hurt and it is a successful move. I am HOPING to be relaxing more on Saturday afternoon eveningish, and just doing a few things on Sunday. Yes, I said HOPEFUL!
Have a great weekend!
Andrea

ONE DAY TILL MOVING DAY!!!!

Good Morning Everyone! One more day until we get to move into our new home. What this means is after this weekend of my Mom and Dad unpacking that means that much closer until my Mom can help me put pictures on here... I am growing up fast and I am sure you all want to see some updated pictures of me. :) Anyway, yesterday Mom and I got to hang out together. My Mommy wasn't feeling well and really either was I. We played a little and slept ALOT. My mom says that that is the best way to get rid of whatever you have. Off to a busy day at my Day Care Kristi's. I have a lot of fun there.... and did I tell everyone that I am eating squash and I LOVE IT! I am eating almost a full jar.... well just 1/2 but it is so yummy!
Well my Mom needs to get us ready for the big day. If anyone is in Omaha on Greenleaf stop by and help carry a box in... I would sure appreciate it. :) HA! I'm just going to play so if you really want to just come and play with me that would be even better.
Lots of love,
Rylan

ME

How could I forget... I forgot to update you on ME. Silly me how could I forget to talk about myself. This weekend my Mom and Dad tried to get me a prescription of this medicine they call Prevacid to help me with my acid reflux. I think it is really helping. My tummy is feeling a lot better and I am getting bigger by the minute. :) We went to Walgreen's to pick it up and the guy in the white coat told my Dad that it was going to cost them a lot of money because something wouldn't help them pay for it. So, off we went without any meds. Mom told Dad that she would just call the Dr. Dek's office and tell her that I need to try something else. Well my Dad was fine with that but wanted a back up instead... so he went back and got something. I didn't ever try it. So, went to the sitter and Mommy went to work. She called the Dr. office and told them I was doing better with the stuff and what should we do. They said that they had a month worth of samples for her to pick up.... then they called the place that would help them pay for the medicine. (insurance) Well low and behold they would help pay for the stuff if I needed it. Why pay for something if someone is going to give you samples of it. :) I guess I am just trying to help my Mom and Dad out. :) So, off my Mom goes on her lunch break to pick up the samples and brings them to me so then I can get them in my tummy to help me out. I really needed them because I was not in a great mood and I couldn't keep anything down. My tummy hurt. After I got that yummy pill I was all better. Oh, did I tell you that I have been getting to eat real food? I got to eat Carrots and now I am on squash. Mommy gags when she is feeding them to me but I think I like them better than carrots. YUMMY! I am growing a lot now and I am so close to crawling it isn't even funny. I get on all fours and then my silly arms give out on me. My face hurts a bit but I keep trying. Other than that I am getting a little dizzy because I love rolling. That is the ONLY way I can get places. Watch out here I come!
I better get going I am a little hungry and I am pretty sleepy. Good Night everyone!
I love you Daddy... I miss you tons! My Dad has to be in Des Moines, IA this week because they are training him to be something. I'm not real sure I don't understand everything just yet. Mom and I sure miss him!
I love you, Daddy!
Rylan

4 DAYS!!!

Okay, so my Mom and Dad are going crazy because I guess Friday, yes this Friday, we get to move into our new home. I'm not sure what I am going to do when it is just my Mom, Dad, and me in the house and not Crazy Ashley and Craig around all the time. They tell me it will be nice to be just our family again but I think I am going to miss them. We have been making several trips (at LEAST one a night) to the new house to see what they have still to do and what they have done for the day. Update... my parents will be proud I know this. Today they finished the hard wood floor in the kitchen. There were huge signs saying we can't walk on it. So, one time in my life I did what it told me to do. :) I guess I didn't really have a choice when someone is holding me. :) It's really shaping up. 4 more days!!!! My mom tells everyone she is excited because all that cooking stuff she has in boxes she will get to display in the cabinets. She's pumped! My I am excited because I get my own room, and a big living room to play in. I will keep you updated on what else is going on this week with the HOUSE!
Later,
Ry Man

Wearing PINK

Today I am wearing pink in honor of my Friends passing. She loved PINK!! Please keep all of Jessica and Baby Justin's family in your prayers today and during this healing process. Today is both Jessica and Baby Justin's funeral. I kept hoping I would get up and the events that were happening to this family wasn't true and just a bad nightmare. Unfortunately, that wasn't the case.
Please keep them all in your prayers!!! God has a plan for all of us and even though it is hard to except that is his plan and some day we will be with him in Heaven.
Keep praying!
Andrea

HUGE REQUEST

Please say a few prayers for my friend in Arizona. Her name is Jessica. I taught with her at Awakening Seed. She probably is one of the nicest gals and would do absolutely anything for anyone. Anyway, she was 36 weeks pregnant, lost the baby, and is now currently fighting for her life. Please read my cousins blog to get updates.(Rohloff's) She is on an hour to hour watch. I know God is so good and she needs him right now. He has plans for all of us... and pray that she can recover from this. PRAY PRAY PRAY!!!!
Love and Good Night!
Andrea

First Words/Homecoming

Hi Guys,

So, we went home to Hebron to see my Brother, Rylan's uncle, in his homecoming game. It was not exactly nice out. It was rainy or should I just say spitting enough to make it miserable to sit out in it. So, my sister and mom was nice enough to park down at the field early enough so we could sit in the car and watch the game from the car. With Rylan it was really nice. Then the cordination was out in the beautiful weather so we went out for that. Unfortunately, my brother wasn't the king but in our hearts he was so .... I guess he continues the luck from his older sisters. I guess being a candidate was nice... Caleb had a great game and literally distroyed Tri-County. It was good for them to have a win for Homecoming. I remember when I was in High School... yes years ago, we would get beat badly at homecoming so the guys were always in GREAT moods... or NOT! So, I am happy they won, especially this game.

Tonight we went to Milo Day's. A town that I guess is known for their Milo... not real sure but I have gone to Milo Day's since probably the year I was born. My Great Grandma used to live there and she would have a big party at her house. So, in honor of her we keep going year after year. They always have a parade and pagent. This year three girls from Hebron we in the pagent. None got it but by far were they the prettiest. BY FAR! After the pagent we went to Toad's to eat and while I was eating Jasa my cousin was playing with Rylan and she goes.... guys he just said his first word! I was surprised as he is only 5 months old.... and I said Oh, Jasa what was his first word? She said with a huge smile on her face. JASA. We all laughed and thought it was pretty darn cute.

Now off to bed.
Andrea

Mr.

FYI... we are still working on stuff for Rylan to stop spitting up. Switched his meds that he has been on for the last week and then now on something different (which she gave us a ton of samples so that will save the pocket a little...not that that really matters anyway...) If it doesn't work we are going to have to have an ultra sound to see if things are okay in his little tummy. So, say a few little prayers for him. He is still a happy little guy but the spitting up is making him get a little more cranky. :( I took him to the dr. today to switch things because he wasn't pooping or showing any sign of improvement with the spitting up issues. :) He hadn't pooped in a day and a 1/2 and well he usually has about 3 in one day. So, I was concerned and he was getting a little more uncomfortable. Plus, when I went to the sitter today she scared me by saying she talked with her sister who is a nurse and she couldn't believe that our dr hadn't suggested him going to a GI specialist. I didn't really think anything of it... but just worried me a little... so a friendly call in to the dr... and she wanted to see him. So, good thing I called. He isn't gaining AS much weight as she would like but STILL gaining. :) So, hopefully things will start improving.

Have a good evening!

Nice Weekend!

Well.... the weekend has really been nice. Thursday night Mommy went to see Kenner for the last time in the hospital and I stayed with Great Aunt Jeri. We had a good time until I just wasn't satisfied with anything. She decided to take me for a ride and then Mommy came. She tried to settle me down but I guess I just needed a good cry. She went and got me a prescription for my acid reflux (spelling sorry) still cried. Finally about home and I fell asleep. Daddy went to help Grandpa Bruce with his plot night so it was just Mom and me. After I finally fell asleep Mommy went thru all the Pampered Chef stuff so when Daddy got back he wouldn't complain about all the stuff all over the living room! :) Friday after Mom got off work we just hung out. It was so nice we haven't been home for awhile and it was nice to just play. Saturday we got up and went and looked at a house color that we are thinking about painting our house. Oh yeah, Mom and Dad found a new house... it is just being built and it is just a block away from Great Uncle Craig's we will hopefully be getting to move in the last week in September. I am not much for moving so if anyone wants to come help them... or come play with me you are more than welcome. :) It is everything they wanted but no walk out basement. My mom is in heaven. I am excited too... Although I am not sure what I will do with the house with just me, my Mom, and Dad. I will miss Craig and Ashley. .... but we aren't going to be too far away so hopefully they will come and visit. Don't worry if you didn't know about the house because I guess the Ma & Pa don't like to tell anyone about the excitement.... so be excited for them when they tell you. I'm not sure I was suppose to say anything. They are a little strange but that's my parent's for ya. Other than that we are about ready to go to Church. Daddy still isn't home so it will be just me, Mom, and Ash. I'm hoping they play some good music because I like to sing. I love going to church!
Have a great week everyone! Can't wait to see all the Hebron people this next weekend as we cheer Uncle Caleb on at his football game and also the Homecoming deal.
Peace,
Rylan

Green Beans.... YUCK!

So, Mommy thought the stare down I gave her while she was eating meant that I was wanting more than just milk. Off she went to the store to buy all sorts of goodies.... including green beans. Then when dinner came she thought she would feed me them. They were the most disgusting things I could ever imagine. I even gagged..... she kept feeding them to me. Don't know why but I just kept making a horrible face and pretending I was eating them. News to her... I just kept spitting them out! YUCK! So, I guess she called the doctor because my tummy doesn't always agree with the milk I get. I am going to be put on some Zantac to help my tummy feel better. Then wait to get anymore green beans and anything else. Mommy thought she would be able to get to eat and drink milk products.... not so fast. She will have to wait another week. Other than that things are going well. My Daddy went to Storm Lake to help my Grandpa Bruce with his Plot night. I sure wish Mommy and I could have gone but Mommy has to work and I missed my Daycare lady Kristi so I needed to go back and play with her. Tonight my Mommy went to see my cousin Kenner at Children's Hospital while I got to play with Great Aunt Jeri. That's all for tonight. I hope I sleep better tonight.
Good Night!
Rylan

Love my Bumbo

Mommy told me that she felt horrible after falling sleep in my Bumbo....I was just a little sleepy the other night when Daddy was in Grand Island. I love my seat I feel like a man in it...

Thanks Aunt Rhiannon!

Thanks Aunt Rhiannon, cousin Kenner, and cousin Patton for the clothes you gave me. Mommy put me in this hat... I should have worn it when I was at the pool this weekend. I love all the clothes. Mommy especially loves all the HUSKER gear. Daddy doesn't like it so much but she doesn't care. :)

Thanks for all the clothes!

Love you!

Rylan

Fun Labor Day!!

We had a great labor day. We went over to my Aunt and Uncle's house to swim in the pool. Rylan loves the pool and with a full day of sun he did amazing and the spf 50 worked well. Although, it worked well on him, I am a bit red. Oh well such is life! I need some sort of color. Perferably brown but I guess red will work too. :) We had a great time playing volleyball, going down the slide, and jumping off the board. I think the volleyball was the biggest hit!
After we were out in the sun all day we went home Rylan took a nap and hung out with Dad I went back down to the hospital to see how Kenner is doing. They took the vent out and didn't put him on any meds so I wanted to see how he was doing. Rhiannon was and still is on cloud 9 because she can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Kenner is doing well... still pretty out of it but I think that is to be expected. I got to sit with him for a brief time while Rhiannon and Craig went to grab a bit to eat and mom went somewhere. I asked him if I could sing him 5 little monkeys.... he slowly shook his head yes. So, I sang it to him about 5 times... I had a little monkey to act with. It was fun and I think Kenner enjoyed it. :) I can't wait until he can do it and be feeling better soon. :) I think from all he's been thru he looks AMAZING! Keep fighting Kenner! Keep checking the progress on him by visiting Rhiannon's blog at www.svitakfamily.blogspot.com . The exciting news about today is that they get to move to the 5th floor. It isn't the PICU anymore. :) Rhiannon has met a lot of neat people in PICU including a gal that is trying to decide if they want to relocate to St. Louis to wait for a heart transplant. Keep praying for that family. They already reloacted once to be closer to Omaha's Children's Hospital. So, now she will meet many new friends and hopefully Kenner won't be as scared up there.
Thanks for your continued prayers... keep praying!
Have a great day!
Andrea