September has been a great start. Jeremy and I have both been EXTREMELY busy at work... I guess I can say that for myself. :) GOTTA LOVE THE FLU SEASON! Yes, we sell the Flu Vaccine and we are the only ones in the country who still can order. So, support me and get a flu shot this year. :) You should anyway! We have been swamped with Flu calls and when will there be the H1N1 vaccine available (swine flu)? Ask the government!
Other than that Becca, Rylan, and I went up to Blair to see my brother Caleb at school. It was a nice evening... and then we went to check out his dorm. Nice, I just never lived in a dorm so I don't understand how SMALL they are. I never EVER had to live even in an apartment so I honestly don't understand. Anyway, it was a typical MAN room... no girly pictures, just plain and simple. tv, play station, bed, desk, fridge, microwave, and couch deal. All you need to get by. :) Well another thing I wasn't used to when we were walking up Caleb yelled girls coming up. No big deal I had that happen when I went to a frat as well... MY UNCLES frat when he was in college. Anyway, it was fine we checked out his room, blah, blah, blah and we were about ready to leave and Caleb was like let me just make sure that the guys are appropriate (which I was impressed with) anyway, he yelled... DUDE my SISTERS are here! Immediately they came running! (we didn't of course know this until later) So, while the guys were making moves to Caleb's room Caleb goes... "DUDE THEY ARE OLD" Gee, I didn't really feel THAT old until that. Thanks Caleb! It was rather funny! Thanks for the laugh! I guess I DO have a kid, I'm ALMOST 30, and I'm not in high school, or College anymore. I honestly thought it was pretty funny! Ask me and it is probably better telling you that in person than on here...
I do have pictures of Rylan being cool with Caleb's keys and stuff... but can't figure out how to take them off my phone. Any suggestions? Once I get that accomplished I will post them. :)
happy September and GO HUSKERS!
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
August
August has been pretty uneventful except for the fact that my OLDER sister turned the big 30 so Becca and I decided to throw her a big SURPRISE party! We did it without her finding out which I think is a HUGE accomplishment! GO US! I shouldn't take any of the credit because everything I was suppose to do I did NOT get them done before Becca did it. So, yes I am the middle child and things just aren't a huge priority. YES, they would have gotten done but not 2 weeks in advance. :) Thanks Becca! Rhiannon THOUGHT she was going to be surprised the next night because both Becca and I told her we felt bad that we weren't doing anything for her big day... ha! We tricked you RHIANNON!
Another big thing that happened in the month of August was Rylan got a 2nd tooth! Yes, after about 4 months of just ONE tooth he is getting more. Since yesterday there are three others coming in... I'm not sure if this is normal or if it just where they are cutting thru at but we may have a little gap on our hands in front of the front two teeth.... we will see when they really come in. :)
Another big thing that happened in the month of August was Rylan got a 2nd tooth! Yes, after about 4 months of just ONE tooth he is getting more. Since yesterday there are three others coming in... I'm not sure if this is normal or if it just where they are cutting thru at but we may have a little gap on our hands in front of the front two teeth.... we will see when they really come in. :)
Friday, July 31, 2009
UP TO DATE
We are now up to date with what is happening at our house. My Goal is to update this more regularly! Wish me luck! :)
Have a great weekend!
Andrea
Have a great weekend!
Andrea
Our FIRST vacation!
So many memories have been made up at my Grandparents cabin in MN. We LOVE IT! This is our traditional family picture. You can't see it too well but this is a Welcome sign with each of our names on it. This is always the place where Jeremy proposed to me so very special place for all of us. 
This was our best day out on the lake. Rylan is driving and I'm not sure how he is driving with his feet but his Dad just showed him where the horn was so he's TRYING to make the horn blow.
Rylan Driving with Great Grandpa Jim... again amazing how at age one he knows what to do to make the boat go faster! Sunset cruise!.... and YES that is us in sweatshirts in the middle of JULY!
Mr. just a little tired
This is the fishing net that Rylan LOVED to play with. NO real fishing but he LOVED throwing it in and having us get it. After awhile we wouldn't get it so he started in for himself. He did actually fall in off the dock WITH his life jacket on!
My aunt Mary and her two grand daughters from AZ came. It was great seeing them. The last time I saw them Emily was 3 and now she's 10! Wow, they've grown up! Thanks for playing with Rylan so well! He misses you girls and so do I.
FIRST Jet ski ride.... and he loved it!
We went to an island and the two girls making their 'sand cakes' are my cousins Zoe and Emily. Okay, so the water was a little cold and it didn't really seem to bother Rylan. But towards the end he was shivering but wasn't happen when we made him get into the boat. 
Rylan's words... yes I have TRIED to ruin whatever the girls are making but my MOM ALWAYS comes and gets me right before I destroy it. UGH!
And we are off....
Leaving Matt & Megan's off to Minnesota.
This was our best day out on the lake. Rylan is driving and I'm not sure how he is driving with his feet but his Dad just showed him where the horn was so he's TRYING to make the horn blow.
Rylan Driving with Great Grandpa Jim... again amazing how at age one he knows what to do to make the boat go faster! Sunset cruise!.... and YES that is us in sweatshirts in the middle of JULY!
Mr. just a little tired
This is the fishing net that Rylan LOVED to play with. NO real fishing but he LOVED throwing it in and having us get it. After awhile we wouldn't get it so he started in for himself. He did actually fall in off the dock WITH his life jacket on!
My aunt Mary and her two grand daughters from AZ came. It was great seeing them. The last time I saw them Emily was 3 and now she's 10! Wow, they've grown up! Thanks for playing with Rylan so well! He misses you girls and so do I.
FIRST Jet ski ride.... and he loved it!
We went to an island and the two girls making their 'sand cakes' are my cousins Zoe and Emily. Okay, so the water was a little cold and it didn't really seem to bother Rylan. But towards the end he was shivering but wasn't happen when we made him get into the boat. 
Rylan's words... yes I have TRIED to ruin whatever the girls are making but my MOM ALWAYS comes and gets me right before I destroy it. UGH!
And we are off....
Leaving Matt & Megan's off to Minnesota.Becca's Wedding day!
Little flower girl. She was adorable. I know horrible I don't have a picture of the ring bearers... horrible mom I know.
Becca's mother in law getting ready!... and of course before they got their hair and make up done!
Final hair due.
Opps... more zoo pictures
Yeah, this picture made me a little nervous. He is watched all the fish in the water. HUGE AND GROSS!
It was fun taking him off this little elephant. :)
It was fun taking him off this little elephant. :)
Tired even thinking about it!
Alright... well here is the story. My sister Rebecca is an avid runner. Never would have known that in High School because I was more the runner than either of my sisters. Anyway, she signed up for the Lincoln Marathon some day this summer... yeah good to blog after it is well over a month ago! I'll learn, maybe.
Anyway, I stayed at Rhiannon's the night before because the next week (I believe) was my little brother's High School graduation. Okay. So, Rhiannon and I worked on Caleb's scrapbook and then got up bright and early to go and cheer on Becca and different mile markers. So, we didn't really make the start but managed to get there for a FEW of the mile markers. So, two boys (Kenner and Patton... Rylan was with Jeremy in Storm Lake) Rhiannon and I got up, went and got a first class breakfast at McDonald's and headed on our way. Not eating in the car going to wait to eat it while waiting to see Becca. We no longer get across this bridge and she waives with a huge smile and says hi! I couldn't believe it! I had my camera ready and totally missed her. Go Figure! So, off we go and get back in our car... nope still no breakfast eaten. :) We managed to lock the keys in the car (yes Rhiannon's new car) So we get in with Mike and wow... I'm still happy to see that he still married my sister. It really wasn't a big deal but trying to go and find her at the next mile marker just wasn't going to happen so we went to the finish line. We dodged some police because there were two little Mr.'s not in their car seats. Thanks Mike! So, we were able to see Becca kinda saw her as we were RUNNING to the finish line (yes, very winded after running MAYBE a FEW blocks, if that!) So, we did kind of see her finish but couldn't get a picture... so this is the best I could do. :)
After going to see her run by the first stop... and then figuring out we locked the keys in the car... no spare. opps!
After the race and Mike & Becca dropping us off at Rhiannon's.
After the race (of many things) What a proud Fiance, at the time.... and then thinkin auh you have a couple of nuts for sisters!
FINISHED!
Way to Go Becca! I'm glad it was you and NOT me!
Opps.. a little out of order... I think one of those people were Becca.. .and if not pretend. :)... This was before the finish line. I was trying to stop while running and trying to beat her to the finish line.
All the people watching and then you should have seen the people pulled over along side of the road just watching! AMAZING... yeah again out of order. Towards the begining of the race.
Anyway, I stayed at Rhiannon's the night before because the next week (I believe) was my little brother's High School graduation. Okay. So, Rhiannon and I worked on Caleb's scrapbook and then got up bright and early to go and cheer on Becca and different mile markers. So, we didn't really make the start but managed to get there for a FEW of the mile markers. So, two boys (Kenner and Patton... Rylan was with Jeremy in Storm Lake) Rhiannon and I got up, went and got a first class breakfast at McDonald's and headed on our way. Not eating in the car going to wait to eat it while waiting to see Becca. We no longer get across this bridge and she waives with a huge smile and says hi! I couldn't believe it! I had my camera ready and totally missed her. Go Figure! So, off we go and get back in our car... nope still no breakfast eaten. :) We managed to lock the keys in the car (yes Rhiannon's new car) So we get in with Mike and wow... I'm still happy to see that he still married my sister. It really wasn't a big deal but trying to go and find her at the next mile marker just wasn't going to happen so we went to the finish line. We dodged some police because there were two little Mr.'s not in their car seats. Thanks Mike! So, we were able to see Becca kinda saw her as we were RUNNING to the finish line (yes, very winded after running MAYBE a FEW blocks, if that!) So, we did kind of see her finish but couldn't get a picture... so this is the best I could do. :)
After going to see her run by the first stop... and then figuring out we locked the keys in the car... no spare. opps!
After the race and Mike & Becca dropping us off at Rhiannon's.
After the race (of many things) What a proud Fiance, at the time.... and then thinkin auh you have a couple of nuts for sisters!
FINISHED!
Way to Go Becca! I'm glad it was you and NOT me! 
Opps.. a little out of order... I think one of those people were Becca.. .and if not pretend. :)... This was before the finish line. I was trying to stop while running and trying to beat her to the finish line.
All the people watching and then you should have seen the people pulled over along side of the road just watching! AMAZING... yeah again out of order. Towards the begining of the race. Playin' at the Pool.
So, I first found out that he LOVED the water when we went to my aunt and uncles to swim in their pool. He did really well on the first few steps but also went under a couple of times. He's learning... also learning how to blow bubbles and tell Mom or Dad what he wants ... GO GET THE BALL THAT I JUST THRU OUT IN THE DEEP WATER!
Kind of going down the slide... or jumping in by the slide.... so the water would hit him.
SLAM DUNK! He was so proud when he got the ball in the basket. It's it amazing how at age one they know what to do? I think it is. Uncle Caleb will be proud... hopefully he is a basketball player instead of a wrestler. I'm afraid I probably won't get the final say on that one. :)
Kind of going down the slide... or jumping in by the slide.... so the water would hit him.
SLAM DUNK! He was so proud when he got the ball in the basket. It's it amazing how at age one they know what to do? I think it is. Uncle Caleb will be proud... hopefully he is a basketball player instead of a wrestler. I'm afraid I probably won't get the final say on that one. :)
Happy Belated Birthday Luke & Tyler!
Getting a ride from cousin Alli on Luke and Tyler's bightday party day.
Birthday boys!
WATCH OUT! I love to swing the broom!...or whatever he is playing with.
Birthday boys!
WATCH OUT! I love to swing the broom!...or whatever he is playing with.
Getting ready for Aunt Becca's Wedding!
Sorry again... I am learning I will learn! We are just trying to suit on and will update a better picture when I can get ahold of one. YES, I didn't even take a picture of my own son! HORRIBLE MOM! He's still freaking cute. :)Congrats... FINALLY Cory & Jeri!
Yeah maybe a couple months too late but still... she is a little princess and my has she changed! Her name is Jayden J. Gotta love it! :)
Wow... I've missed a lot!
Yes, this is at the enterance and YES it was cold out that day... just like every other day this summer!Alright well trying to figure out how to post pictures again. Sorry. Very messed up order. This is towards the end of the day and we were in the shark place. You can't see it in the picture but a huge shark was going by. As you can see it was PACKED!
Us as a family on the Train at the Omaha Zoo. Probably a little bit of a waste of time. Plus the speaker was maybe just learning how to read... kinda bad! BUT still fun!
Sorry about this. Well along time ago some of our friends from Des Moines, IA came down and they were meeting some friends at the Zoo... so because we have a pas why not go? We had a great time!
Us as a family on the Train at the Omaha Zoo. Probably a little bit of a waste of time. Plus the speaker was maybe just learning how to read... kinda bad! BUT still fun!
Sorry about this. Well along time ago some of our friends from Des Moines, IA came down and they were meeting some friends at the Zoo... so because we have a pas why not go? We had a great time! Where have we been....
Good Question..
Since Rylan's Birthday we have been busy.
I started taking a class to hopefully get me geared up to get a Nursing Degree. I enjoy the class that I am taking... but ready for it to be over. I am afraid that I will HATE the next few classes because it's MATH. Such is life I think of the END result. I am contemplating on what to do.. have more babies or go back to school. Tough decision.
Jeremy is VERY supportive of what I choice to do. He's actually pushing more to continue. :) It's nice that he is so supportive and pushing me to continue.
Rylan continues to be the center of our lives. We had to find another sitter but we think we have found a keeper. She's done it for 10 years and is a very loving towards Rylan. I think it is Rylan's new girlfriend. :) He's finally signing for more and is saying a few words, hot, Mommy, Dada (of course not to us but the sitter) and probably more that I can't think of. We took him to the dr. the other day and we have a GIANT on our hands. OR NOT! He is in the 14th percential for weight, 36th% for height, and 57% for head circumference... JUST HUGE! :) I guess he doesn't look like he is starving and I think if I RAN as much as he does then I would be little too. He's happy and health that is all I really care. The Dr. keeps say you guys are huge people so your baby isn't going to be huge! She's not worried... he seems to be developmentally right on schedule so that is what I worry about the most. My grandpa commented... does the kid ever walk going anywhere. NOPE!
We just got back from our first family vacation to Minnesota. It was great and we enjoyed our time. All I can say is it's different going with a 1 year old. They don't seem to want to just look at all the new and amazing homes. So, 3 hours is about all he could handle it. So, very relaxing time. :) Alright I'll end here and the post after some much needed pictures. :)
Since Rylan's Birthday we have been busy.
I started taking a class to hopefully get me geared up to get a Nursing Degree. I enjoy the class that I am taking... but ready for it to be over. I am afraid that I will HATE the next few classes because it's MATH. Such is life I think of the END result. I am contemplating on what to do.. have more babies or go back to school. Tough decision.
Jeremy is VERY supportive of what I choice to do. He's actually pushing more to continue. :) It's nice that he is so supportive and pushing me to continue.
Rylan continues to be the center of our lives. We had to find another sitter but we think we have found a keeper. She's done it for 10 years and is a very loving towards Rylan. I think it is Rylan's new girlfriend. :) He's finally signing for more and is saying a few words, hot, Mommy, Dada (of course not to us but the sitter) and probably more that I can't think of. We took him to the dr. the other day and we have a GIANT on our hands. OR NOT! He is in the 14th percential for weight, 36th% for height, and 57% for head circumference... JUST HUGE! :) I guess he doesn't look like he is starving and I think if I RAN as much as he does then I would be little too. He's happy and health that is all I really care. The Dr. keeps say you guys are huge people so your baby isn't going to be huge! She's not worried... he seems to be developmentally right on schedule so that is what I worry about the most. My grandpa commented... does the kid ever walk going anywhere. NOPE!
We just got back from our first family vacation to Minnesota. It was great and we enjoyed our time. All I can say is it's different going with a 1 year old. They don't seem to want to just look at all the new and amazing homes. So, 3 hours is about all he could handle it. So, very relaxing time. :) Alright I'll end here and the post after some much needed pictures. :)
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
I'm Ready!
Well I had pictures of him in his tux for my sisters wedding... but can't find them. Sorry! I'll post more once I can find the stupid things! UGH! Gotta love computers!
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Rylan is ONE!
Guest post by Andrea's big sister....(I was tired of seeing the Merry Christmas as the blog header...when Easter is already over:) and I was responsible for putting it up:))
JAR's have been busy hosting a bday party for their little guy, switching day cares, and feeling like newly weds while Grandma Carlece had a camp Boys in Hebron last week. Here are few pics of the big bday party courtesy of Gpa Pat.
JAR's have been busy hosting a bday party for their little guy, switching day cares, and feeling like newly weds while Grandma Carlece had a camp Boys in Hebron last week. Here are few pics of the big bday party courtesy of Gpa Pat.
Tuesday, March 31, 2009
Count Down
Well the count down is on... only 4 more days until our little man is 1!!!!! I can not believe it. Where does the time go? We also have another count down for those freakin' teeth to show up so we don't have to stay home any longer for high temps. YES, those are back! He had a pretty good temp running all afternoon but this morning he was playing and you would have never known he was sick. I don't get it and when will it stop. I talked to Mr. Rylan tonight and said that all of his teeth will be coming in all at once because I can't take it any longer. So, we will keep you posted if we have a Birthday celebration or not!
Have a great evening and I am hoping Rylan, Mommy & Daddy have a restful evening!
Good Night!
Andrea
Have a great evening and I am hoping Rylan, Mommy & Daddy have a restful evening!
Good Night!
Andrea
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
It's back!
I have a new/old cell now. It's Jeremy's old one. I'm fine with it... it's different but it works and is in one piece. :)
Rylan had some blood work done today. Right before the appointment he has these little dots on his face and that was almost perfect timing because that was good stuff for the Dr. (which we absolutely love and so does Rylan) Rylan has/had a horrible VIRAL infection and there is nothing you can do about it besides sinkin' letting it run it's course. So, he is doing better... more on that tomorrow.
I'm exhausted so I will go more in depth tomorrow AND I will get the other blood work back tomorrow so more on it tomorrow (hopefully)
- A
Rylan had some blood work done today. Right before the appointment he has these little dots on his face and that was almost perfect timing because that was good stuff for the Dr. (which we absolutely love and so does Rylan) Rylan has/had a horrible VIRAL infection and there is nothing you can do about it besides sinkin' letting it run it's course. So, he is doing better... more on that tomorrow.
I'm exhausted so I will go more in depth tomorrow AND I will get the other blood work back tomorrow so more on it tomorrow (hopefully)
- A
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Life without a Cell Phone
Okay, so I am without a cell phone. I can't really explain how I feel. Part of me feels a little 'FREE' a part of me feels a little LOST and another part of me feels like maybe I should just save money and not have a cell then the last part of me feels like a complete idiot!
I feel like a complete idiot because it should have never come down to my phone busting and me without a phone. This is the story. Probably about a month (okay maybe longer)ago my phone broke... I flipped it open and one of the sides busted... so it is/well now was hanging by just one side. I dealt with it just fine and it was my punishment to myself that I should not get another phone because it was nice and I can't take care of it so why get something nice again? I didn't need it. So, I just dealt with it. Well today I got an email at work that asked if I could play volleyball TONIGHT! I went thru many channels to get someone to watch Rylan (THANK YOU SO MUCH GREAT AUNT KENDRA!) so I got my Aunt Kendra to watch him. We HAD to leave at 5:30 to make it ontime so when time was getting closer to 5 I got my things together and I popped out of my desk and my phone flies on the floor! I crindge and then see that the poor phone is lying on the ground in TWO pieces. I was instantly ticked at myself. Sally a gal at work said well can you put it together. Okay, I instantly laugh and say nope it's dead. She said just TRY to put it back together... nope not going to happen. I thought it was funny I knew it was dead but she just kept saying just put it back together and try to turn it on. I guess it's not like putting your battery back on and then it working... not this time! DARN IT! So, long story even longer... if you are trying to reach me... don't I will not be answering my phone for a couple of days. I'm not sure when I am going to get to the sprint store to program Jeremy's old phone to my 'stuff' so try calling him or I guess emailing me. I know I am a big pain in your BUTT!
Other than that we had a GREAT night. Rylan did well watching Mommy play volleyball. He only tried to crawl out onto the court just once. :) I felt like a proud little Mommy! By the way, I don't think I even played too bad. I had a few airhead mistakes but all in all it wasn't as bad as I had thought. I EVEN HAD ONE ACE! Yes, I spiked the ball in the front row and it made it over!!!!!!!!... AND made a point! Don't act like you aren't impressed. I had a great time. Thank you Becca for asking and thank you Kendra for watching Rylan!
Have a great evening everyone! If I don't talk to you in a few days it's probably because tomorrow I will be so sore I won't even be able to get out of bed. :) I didn't hurt myself... well at least tonight I don't feel like I did. :) I had a blast so THANK YOU!
Good Night!
Andrea
I feel like a complete idiot because it should have never come down to my phone busting and me without a phone. This is the story. Probably about a month (okay maybe longer)ago my phone broke... I flipped it open and one of the sides busted... so it is/well now was hanging by just one side. I dealt with it just fine and it was my punishment to myself that I should not get another phone because it was nice and I can't take care of it so why get something nice again? I didn't need it. So, I just dealt with it. Well today I got an email at work that asked if I could play volleyball TONIGHT! I went thru many channels to get someone to watch Rylan (THANK YOU SO MUCH GREAT AUNT KENDRA!) so I got my Aunt Kendra to watch him. We HAD to leave at 5:30 to make it ontime so when time was getting closer to 5 I got my things together and I popped out of my desk and my phone flies on the floor! I crindge and then see that the poor phone is lying on the ground in TWO pieces. I was instantly ticked at myself. Sally a gal at work said well can you put it together. Okay, I instantly laugh and say nope it's dead. She said just TRY to put it back together... nope not going to happen. I thought it was funny I knew it was dead but she just kept saying just put it back together and try to turn it on. I guess it's not like putting your battery back on and then it working... not this time! DARN IT! So, long story even longer... if you are trying to reach me... don't I will not be answering my phone for a couple of days. I'm not sure when I am going to get to the sprint store to program Jeremy's old phone to my 'stuff' so try calling him or I guess emailing me. I know I am a big pain in your BUTT!
Other than that we had a GREAT night. Rylan did well watching Mommy play volleyball. He only tried to crawl out onto the court just once. :) I felt like a proud little Mommy! By the way, I don't think I even played too bad. I had a few airhead mistakes but all in all it wasn't as bad as I had thought. I EVEN HAD ONE ACE! Yes, I spiked the ball in the front row and it made it over!!!!!!!!... AND made a point! Don't act like you aren't impressed. I had a great time. Thank you Becca for asking and thank you Kendra for watching Rylan!
Have a great evening everyone! If I don't talk to you in a few days it's probably because tomorrow I will be so sore I won't even be able to get out of bed. :) I didn't hurt myself... well at least tonight I don't feel like I did. :) I had a blast so THANK YOU!
Good Night!
Andrea
Sunday, March 22, 2009
When are the temps going to go away?
Well last night was another long night... this time Jeremy stayed up with him. I got up at 4 and took over but Jeremy laid with Rylan for a good 4 hours.... with temps. I think a little more mild but still they were above normal. 100-101. So, how long is it going to be that he wakes up around 11 & 12 and gets temps? Hoopefully tonight he rests peacefully and so can we. I just keep worrying that he isn't going to wake up and let us know if he is burning up. So, I don't sleep well. I guess that is all for now. He is somewhat eating but not a whole lot. Thanks to my Mom making enough tuna and noodles for the week because that is all Rylan wants to eat. :) He is drinking here and there but usually just milk.
Keep prayin' for this little guy! You know when he isn't feeling well when he just lays on your chest. Poor guy!
Happy Sunday! I hope you were able to get out and enjoy this BEAUTIFUL weather!
Andrea
Keep prayin' for this little guy! You know when he isn't feeling well when he just lays on your chest. Poor guy!
Happy Sunday! I hope you were able to get out and enjoy this BEAUTIFUL weather!
Andrea
Saturday, March 21, 2009
Sick baby boy!
Okay, it now has been 4 days of this nasty stuff and I feel like a run down Mommy with no more patients. I was up all night making sure the temps didn't pass the 102.00 mark on the thermometer... which meant it really was 103. Funny part about it was I was up with Rylan at 11:30. About 12:15 I finally go into Jeremy after I tried giving Rylan a bath, cool towels on his forhead and other spots of his body and his temp wasn't going down. I go in and say JEREMY I need your help. He rolls over and says "the journal entry is not going to be life or death of my son!" WHAT?! I said Jeremy I NEED YOU HELP! (more forceful this time but somewhat calming because I didn't want Rylan to get worked up!) I need you to wake up and take a bath with Rylan. He then got mad and rolled over again and said THE JOURNAL ENTRIES ARE NOT GOING to be the LIFE OR DEATH OF MY SON! Can you tell who is working TOO MUCH! Not much longer and we will have our Daddy/husband back! So, after that I gave up and just kept the thermomter close at hand and had a couple of washclothes to use. Rylan hated it but we managed to keep the temp in check... still too high for me to sleep.. but what else was I too do? I was inches away from taking him to Children's but I think my prayers where answered because then the temp came down. Still NOT gone but down. I have a call into the doctor's office but still no call back. YEAH, that was OVER an hour ago! I'm frustrated, tired, and just annoyed that this temp keeps coming back. I hate giving him so much motrin and tylenol if it only works for a couple of hours. I am frustrated and I understand the flu shot only works with certain strans but COME ON!!!!!!!!!!!!! How much is too much? How long do you just let it run it's course? WHAT DO I DO? Oh, did I tell you that he won't sleep too much on his own? I thought this morning he was better... he was perky, laughing at Jeremy, and then about 15 minutes later he was clingy and only wanted Mommy! I fed him some banana's and am TRYING to get him to drink as much water as possible... but that is a process! Any suggestions?!
Enjoy the weather!
Andrea
Enjoy the weather!
Andrea
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
Flu EWWW
Okay, so Rylan and Mommy just survived a battle of the flu. No, Mommy hasn't had it YET... but Rylan had it. Yesterday around 1 the sitter called me and said uh Rylan's butt is flaming red(which I already knew) AND he is puking. So, on my way I went to go and get him. I did one other thing and then went home because when I went to get him I thought it was really nothing but him just spitting up a bit. Nope he did it again in the car and then a couple more times at home. After that happened every oh 15 min it came out the other end. Needless to say, when a babies butt is flaming red (right before it starts bleeding) it's not very much fun to change poopy diapers. It's probably one of the only times is almost a year that I had the baby blues. It was a lot! He would scream, I would cry and then finally get his diaper back on and literally 5 minutes later he would poop again so the 20-30 min. routine all over again. Finally at 8 it all stopped he went to bed and slept peaceful all night. PRAISE GOD! Today he seemed better but I didn't feel comfortable taking him back to the sitter. So, Jeremy stayed home in the morning and then I came home at noon. He took a good couple naps today (so did Mommy) and then we have been playing the rest of the time. I hopefully things tomorrow will be better with his pees and poopies. Gee, you know your life has changed when you talk about pee and poop! :)
Other than that not a whole lot going on. We are getting ready for the BIG 1 YEAR OLD Birthday Party! TIME FLIES! So, if you are in town stop by our house. We would love to have you.
We also heard from my Aunt and Uncle that Baby Olivia's results came back good. She MAY have to have a surgery in August or September but they believe after the surgery she will be just like every other little baby....I'm not full of details because I was just getting up from my nap and I think I was still half asleep. I just know that things are good! PRAISE GOD! Ya, thanks to the SICKNESS I didn't get to hold Miss Olivia or even get to see her. That is the last thing I would want is for a new baby to be sick!
Have a great rest of the week! Hug the ones that are close to you and always tell them how much you care for them!
Happy LATE St. Patty's Day!
Lots of Love,
Andrea
Other than that not a whole lot going on. We are getting ready for the BIG 1 YEAR OLD Birthday Party! TIME FLIES! So, if you are in town stop by our house. We would love to have you.
We also heard from my Aunt and Uncle that Baby Olivia's results came back good. She MAY have to have a surgery in August or September but they believe after the surgery she will be just like every other little baby....I'm not full of details because I was just getting up from my nap and I think I was still half asleep. I just know that things are good! PRAISE GOD! Ya, thanks to the SICKNESS I didn't get to hold Miss Olivia or even get to see her. That is the last thing I would want is for a new baby to be sick!
Have a great rest of the week! Hug the ones that are close to you and always tell them how much you care for them!
Happy LATE St. Patty's Day!
Lots of Love,
Andrea
Sunday, March 15, 2009
No Paci = no Naps and VERY FRUSTRATED MOMMY!
Okay, so first I have to say that I am really sorry for not keeping up my blog. I'm not going to say that I am going to do better because you know how that goes.
So, the last few weeks we have been struggling with Rylan's skin. (cracking lips, itchy skin, and really bad exzema) Around his top lip and then around his diaper. So, we have decided to take away his pacifier. I NEVER in the world would I have dreamt it would be this hard! Maybe it's just cause I don't like to hear him cry. Honestly he didn't use it much besides just to fall asleep or if he was cranky (which if you know him he isn't cranky a whole lot!) So, does anyone have suggestions? I'm desperate! Putting Rylan down for a nap or to bed MAYBE took 20 minutes (MAX) for him to fall asleep with is paci. Nope today nap time took 2 hours! No, I didn't let him cry that long, about every 15-20 minutes I would go in rock, then he would be pretty much be asleep and the MOMENT I laid him in his bed he woke up. Today let me tell you... he was literally falling asleep in the car. He woke up when I took him out but then fell asleep on my shoulder. THE KID IS TIRED! This happened around 11:00. Not until 3:30 did he fall asleep. Yes, we got him up fed him, played and then tried it all again but it wasn't a fun time. I hate saying this but I gave in. I couldn't handle it any longer. No, I didn't even take a nap! So, then tonight I was trying to be more positive... night time is ALWAYS better. NOT TONIGHT! I made sure to feed him more than I normally do... nope didn't work... tough love... after an hour I just laid in in there and after about 20 min he is now I THINK asleep. Okay, so I know that isn't bad BUT it is very frustrating. He's a good kid but the darn paci! So, no 20 min isn't a long time but today during one of his laying down and then waking up he was so ticked that his lips were turning purple and that just breaks my heart and makes me worry even more about him. Anyway, I am in NEED of some suggestions on things to try. Do I get him something else to suck on?
Andrea
**Other than that things are going well... he is WALKING! He is so funny because he gets excited to go and then kinda does a side walk and then sometimes he just dives forward. It's hilarious! Friday night it was really nice out so after work Jeremy, Rylan, and I went out on the back porch and just sat out there... Rylan was walking, crawling all over the place but would NOT touch the grass. So, of course we put him on it and he didn't know what to do. It was so funny!
I'm also TRYING to be a better Mom. I get stressed because I feel that if I would just do a little a day I wouldn't have to spend a whole boat load of time if I was having a party or something at our house. So, my sister suggested doing the Motivated Mom Planner! I'm not kidding you.. it's so fun to check off the list the things you do.... and just feel so good about yourself with doing a few things a day to keep your house tighty and clean. Then she also suggested cutting coupons. I have the binder and everything! She is a little more of a PRO on all the good finds but I'm trying. One of these days I will fully understand all the Walgreen's ads and register rewards. My friend Amy spent $2.34 or around there and saved around $8. She got 2 coffee creamers, 3 packs of gum, and a thing of toothpaste... not the travel size the big one! I was impressed! :) So, planning my meals, looking for SALES, keeping my house clean, (not just picked up!) and enjoying my family is on HIG priority with me. I'm trying and definately not perfect. We are also planning a BIG #1 party for Mr. WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE????
Good night all!
Again, any suggestions on the pacifer PLEASE PLEASE let me know! Have a GREAT WEEK!
So, the last few weeks we have been struggling with Rylan's skin. (cracking lips, itchy skin, and really bad exzema) Around his top lip and then around his diaper. So, we have decided to take away his pacifier. I NEVER in the world would I have dreamt it would be this hard! Maybe it's just cause I don't like to hear him cry. Honestly he didn't use it much besides just to fall asleep or if he was cranky (which if you know him he isn't cranky a whole lot!) So, does anyone have suggestions? I'm desperate! Putting Rylan down for a nap or to bed MAYBE took 20 minutes (MAX) for him to fall asleep with is paci. Nope today nap time took 2 hours! No, I didn't let him cry that long, about every 15-20 minutes I would go in rock, then he would be pretty much be asleep and the MOMENT I laid him in his bed he woke up. Today let me tell you... he was literally falling asleep in the car. He woke up when I took him out but then fell asleep on my shoulder. THE KID IS TIRED! This happened around 11:00. Not until 3:30 did he fall asleep. Yes, we got him up fed him, played and then tried it all again but it wasn't a fun time. I hate saying this but I gave in. I couldn't handle it any longer. No, I didn't even take a nap! So, then tonight I was trying to be more positive... night time is ALWAYS better. NOT TONIGHT! I made sure to feed him more than I normally do... nope didn't work... tough love... after an hour I just laid in in there and after about 20 min he is now I THINK asleep. Okay, so I know that isn't bad BUT it is very frustrating. He's a good kid but the darn paci! So, no 20 min isn't a long time but today during one of his laying down and then waking up he was so ticked that his lips were turning purple and that just breaks my heart and makes me worry even more about him. Anyway, I am in NEED of some suggestions on things to try. Do I get him something else to suck on?
Andrea
**Other than that things are going well... he is WALKING! He is so funny because he gets excited to go and then kinda does a side walk and then sometimes he just dives forward. It's hilarious! Friday night it was really nice out so after work Jeremy, Rylan, and I went out on the back porch and just sat out there... Rylan was walking, crawling all over the place but would NOT touch the grass. So, of course we put him on it and he didn't know what to do. It was so funny!
I'm also TRYING to be a better Mom. I get stressed because I feel that if I would just do a little a day I wouldn't have to spend a whole boat load of time if I was having a party or something at our house. So, my sister suggested doing the Motivated Mom Planner! I'm not kidding you.. it's so fun to check off the list the things you do.... and just feel so good about yourself with doing a few things a day to keep your house tighty and clean. Then she also suggested cutting coupons. I have the binder and everything! She is a little more of a PRO on all the good finds but I'm trying. One of these days I will fully understand all the Walgreen's ads and register rewards. My friend Amy spent $2.34 or around there and saved around $8. She got 2 coffee creamers, 3 packs of gum, and a thing of toothpaste... not the travel size the big one! I was impressed! :) So, planning my meals, looking for SALES, keeping my house clean, (not just picked up!) and enjoying my family is on HIG priority with me. I'm trying and definately not perfect. We are also planning a BIG #1 party for Mr. WHERE HAS THE TIME GONE????
Good night all!
Again, any suggestions on the pacifer PLEASE PLEASE let me know! Have a GREAT WEEK!
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Short and sweet
Okay, I'm really sorry for not keeping my blog up to date. I will try to make a better effort to not check everyone else's blog and keep mine updated.
We've been busy actually making some holes in our walls and FINALLY putting some pictures on our walls. It really brings warmth to our home, which we love!
Just a quick update on Rylan: He is growing like crazy and continues to make us laugh everyday. What a blessing! He has been taking a few steps here and there but I have quit the little talk on him walking because I think he crawl is just getting faster. It's actually pretty funny. Sometimes he gets going so fast that he does a face plant. I can't stop but laugh when it happens. Other than that we are loving life and trying not to take each day for granit. He is also now eating people food. He isn't eating baby food any longer so any suggestions you may have formeal that kids with out teeth can have please send them my way. NO, STILL NO TEETH! Although, because I am still breastfeeding I don't mind. :)
Well have a great day. I better get back to the office.
Love,
Andrea
We've been busy actually making some holes in our walls and FINALLY putting some pictures on our walls. It really brings warmth to our home, which we love!
Just a quick update on Rylan: He is growing like crazy and continues to make us laugh everyday. What a blessing! He has been taking a few steps here and there but I have quit the little talk on him walking because I think he crawl is just getting faster. It's actually pretty funny. Sometimes he gets going so fast that he does a face plant. I can't stop but laugh when it happens. Other than that we are loving life and trying not to take each day for granit. He is also now eating people food. He isn't eating baby food any longer so any suggestions you may have formeal that kids with out teeth can have please send them my way. NO, STILL NO TEETH! Although, because I am still breastfeeding I don't mind. :)
Well have a great day. I better get back to the office.
Love,
Andrea
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Praise the Day
I just read about my little blog friend that needs to re-enlist in a liver transplant... yes you probably have heard about her thru the news. She is the little girl that is from CO that Medicaid was going to not cover her any longer... well she is back on the insurance and is out of PICU.. which is unbelieveable. Her mother posted this today and I think this is the phrase I am going to live by... which I try to do but sometimes we all go in ruts and need a little pick me up. This did it for me. :)
***Hope you all have a great weekend - and remember to appreciate time spent with loved ones…hug tighter & more often, say I love you, soak up the laughter, memorize the smiles. Every opportunity you have this weekend is one you’ll never get back – take advantage of them all!***
I think this can go not just this weekend but daily. I think we all get into a rut of the daily routines and forget about the little things like love, kisses, laughter, smiles... we need to do it more often and enjoy each moment. EVEN when we think the life we live is unfair, cruel, and just not where you want to be. Everyone I think could have it worse than you. :) Or at least that is what I tell myself when I am down. Live each moment like it is your last!
Love to all!
Andrea
PS - I will have some pictures to post but Mr. Rylan is sleeping now so I need to pick up my house that he just recently distroyed!!!! :) Gotta love it. I will pick it up with a smile! :) Sorry Amy!
***Hope you all have a great weekend - and remember to appreciate time spent with loved ones…hug tighter & more often, say I love you, soak up the laughter, memorize the smiles. Every opportunity you have this weekend is one you’ll never get back – take advantage of them all!***
I think this can go not just this weekend but daily. I think we all get into a rut of the daily routines and forget about the little things like love, kisses, laughter, smiles... we need to do it more often and enjoy each moment. EVEN when we think the life we live is unfair, cruel, and just not where you want to be. Everyone I think could have it worse than you. :) Or at least that is what I tell myself when I am down. Live each moment like it is your last!
Love to all!
Andrea
PS - I will have some pictures to post but Mr. Rylan is sleeping now so I need to pick up my house that he just recently distroyed!!!! :) Gotta love it. I will pick it up with a smile! :) Sorry Amy!
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
2 Steps!
Okay, as for a little update from our family... Mr. Rylan took 2 steps yesterday at the Sitter! Of course not at home! I think he took a little one the other night but not real sure. Yes, he will be walking before we know it. I'm trying to get him to walk here at home but when Rylan and I sit down and talk about his walking he stands up on his own and I tell him to come to me WALKING... he gets down on all fours and starts laughing at me. I know he is doing it on purpose and just not doing it because I want him too... AUH! We will have yet another talk tonight. :) I also need to post on the game we went to last weekend.... and to show you his cool shirt! :)
For now I need to get back to work but hopefully when I post next he will be walking and I will say why did I want him to walk so badly. :) Oh well that is part of life! I just love being a Mommy! It's the greatest gift God could give someone! :)
Also, another prayer moment... pray for a blog friend Shawndra Turner... www.shawndraturner.blogspot.com
Love to all!
Andrea
For now I need to get back to work but hopefully when I post next he will be walking and I will say why did I want him to walk so badly. :) Oh well that is part of life! I just love being a Mommy! It's the greatest gift God could give someone! :)
Also, another prayer moment... pray for a blog friend Shawndra Turner... www.shawndraturner.blogspot.com
Love to all!
Andrea
Another Prayer Request!
I feel like all I do is post for prayer requests but I guess that isn't a bad thing. :)
Please pray for Jeremy's Grandma, Grandpa, and their family. They admitted Dar (Jeremy's grandma) into the nursing home today. It has been a tough go but for her safety and for everyone it is best that they care for her there! :) It is hard but I keep thinking that it will be the best for everyone and everyone will be able to enjoy their time with her. :) Keep your chin up Deb! We love you and you have a support team behind you. It is for the best!
WE LOVE YOU!
THE JAR'S!
Please pray for Jeremy's Grandma, Grandpa, and their family. They admitted Dar (Jeremy's grandma) into the nursing home today. It has been a tough go but for her safety and for everyone it is best that they care for her there! :) It is hard but I keep thinking that it will be the best for everyone and everyone will be able to enjoy their time with her. :) Keep your chin up Deb! We love you and you have a support team behind you. It is for the best!
WE LOVE YOU!
THE JAR'S!
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Prayers Prayers Prayers
Please say a few prayers for Jeremy's Mom and her parents. Jeremy's Mom is going thru some health issues and her parents are going thru some MAJOR decisions, tough decisions. So, please keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Jeremy's Mom needs rest and relaxation but that is hard for her to do. She also needs to worry about herself before she worries about others but that is EXTREMELY hard for her. Keep them in your prayers as they go thru some tough decisions. Patience and the strength to make good decisions!
We are thinking and praying for you!
Lots of Love from the JARS!
We are thinking and praying for you!
Lots of Love from the JARS!
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Going thru Pictures
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9 months ago we brought this little miracle into our lives and now... our lives have drastically changed. WOW! What was it even like before him? He is a little stinker and a joy in our lives. Thank God for all of our blessings! Now, if he would sleep like that now. :) Auh, the days!Now he is....
EVERYWHERE... the cuddling is over! I guess when someone tells you enjoy it while it lasts... don't over look those moments. See Mom and everyone else that made fun of me that I held Rylan all the time when he was little! Now, I wish I had those moments back! :) HE is a ton of fun! He is in this deal where he just spits or not really spits but just does something with his lips. It's like a cough or something but with his mouth closed. When he does this neither Jerem or I can keep a straight face. It's pretty darn funny. So, trying to capture every moment I attempted to take a few snap shots of it.... 
EVERYWHERE... the cuddling is over! I guess when someone tells you enjoy it while it lasts... don't over look those moments. See Mom and everyone else that made fun of me that I held Rylan all the time when he was little! Now, I wish I had those moments back! :) HE is a ton of fun! He is in this deal where he just spits or not really spits but just does something with his lips. It's like a cough or something but with his mouth closed. When he does this neither Jerem or I can keep a straight face. It's pretty darn funny. So, trying to capture every moment I attempted to take a few snap shots of it.... 
All I can say is GOOF BALL!
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