Friday, October 24, 2008

October 09, 2008


Got another ultrasound today! It was pretty awesome! Everything looked great! The baby was so much more developed than we thought it would be. We saw arms, legs, fingers, toes, nose and brain - it was pretty freaking cool! This is the only good picture we got when they switched to the 4D view. The baby is turned sideways! I am 12 weeks 2 days!




October 08, 2008

The daily chores that go along with new sod :)


Wednesday, October 8, 2008

October 07, 2008

We haven't seen it get this low in a LONG time!! Whoo Hoo!

October 06, 2008

The burning bush out front is starting to change into the magnificent red it is known for!


October 05, 2008

Keegan walking around the kitchen!


October 04, 2008

The big

Nebraska vs. Missouri

game!


It started out with family - mine all dressed in RED, trying to act tough, but know we really didn't stand a chance - but we're not fair weather fans - we cheer them on through thick and thin :)







Keegan and Braden really enjoyed swinging outside - I don't think Braden ever actually kicked Keegan in the face, but he came pretty darn close, and Keegan thought it was a hoot!





Then a friendly game of Bags was played - everyone showing their team colors!

Keegan thought it was fun to push Braden around in his car...silly boys, it's still weird for me to see Keegan standing up on his own, he's not quite walking yet, he'll take a few steps here and there, but thinks he is a dog right now so prefers to crawl and woof :)


After the family fun we headed downtown to meet up with some dear friends of mine - Stacie and Bill! Stacie and I go back to high school and she is awesome (she did pretty good in the hubby department too!)


She's drinking RED beer and I'm drinking a yummy shirley temple!



Here's a sight you won't see too often...A Notre Dame fan (friend of Bill & Stacie's), Bill the Husker fan and Chris the Mizzou fan - all smiling and having a good time together :)


Before the game...and after - see I'm still smiling (barely) it was a sad game for the Huskers but Mizzou does deserve their #4 rating...now that this game is over with I can cheer for both teams and not have to worry :)









October 03, 2008



I don't think this has ever happened...usually if he falls asleep on the way to either set of Grandparents house, he usually just calls it a cat nap and jumps up and is ready to go as soon as we get there! Guess it has been a long week - b/c it was all we could do to get him in his jammies...he didn't budge the rest of the night - not that Meena C minded snuggling with him :)

October 02, 2008

Braden's new jammies - I just think they are too cute!


October 01, 2008

From past posts you know that Braden loves Gavin's John Deere hat (which he keeps leaving at our house...I swear I'll get it to you soon Jill!) so anyway...another neighbor noticed how much he loved it AND he happens to work at John Deere. He just happened to have this brand new hat at his house and gave it to Braden!! He could care less that it is 8 times too big, he LOVES it!!! Thanks Chris and Tara!!

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

September 30, 2008

PROGRESS!

September 29, 2008

Here's what arrived in the mail today!! A big styrofoam cooler full of syringes!! A 3 month supply to be exact! We found out that having these mailed directly to our house we would save over $500 - which is ridiculous, but we jumped on the chance!!
I've officially done one full month of shots as of tonight. It hasn't been too bad, you really just kind of get used to it! Thank you to all of you who are praying for us and sending good vibes and thoughts our way, we are feeling it!!

September 28, 2008

Here is our front yard - otherwise known as the dirt pit! Chris worked so hard all day today to get all the dead grass up and get some sod laid in this area! Our neighbor Steve came over to lend a helping hand and Josh and Braden did their part too! I don't know if Chris will be able to move tomorrow...we'll just have to wait and see!!

September 27, 2008

Tonight was Kahala and Andy's wedding. It was a great night and Gavin and Braden had a great time dancing the night away! Kahala was one of Braden's NICU nurses way back when and has become a good friend!

Enjoying the ice cream...a little too much!?!?!?

Couldn't get a smile out of him for nothing!!


Me and Jill

Congrats Kahala and Andy

We wish you both the best!!

Sunday, September 28, 2008

September 26, 2008

Align CenterThis silly little 'walking' toy that I bought for $3 at a garage sale when Braden was one has gotten more miles out of it than probably any other toy. Somehow it always makes it out of the garage AND the kids still fight over it?!?!

September 25, 2008




Fun day of playing in the dirt at the park!

September 24, 2008


Gavin left his John Deere hat at our house and Braden secretly loves it - ok maybe not so secretly. Maybe he should ask Santa for one this year!

September 23, 2008


My beautiful fall mums!

September 22, 2008


After the weekend of fun - Braden was very worn out tonight and fell asleep mid sentence around 5 pm...I didn't have the heart to wake him up right away so he got a little catnap in!

September 21, 2008


Nothing like a morning swim!!

September 20, 2008

My family came to town this weekend and I took senior pictures for Adam, then we stopped at the skate park for some action shots - this is one of my favorites!!

Then Braden got to spend the evening with Meena C, PopPop Joe and Adam swimming at the hotel while Chris and I enjoyed a 'date' night at a wedding!!

September 19, 2008


Chris's fall project is killing all the fescue and crab grass in our yard and making it pretty again...hopefully I'll have some great 'after' shots for you too :)

September 18, 2008


We found out today that team Miracle Monster was the 3rd place team overall at this years March for Babies - we've never placed in the top 10 as a team - so it is a huge honor!!! I know it is because MANY of you too - so I wanted to share the award with you all!!!

September 17, 2008


Braden made his bed all by himself today - he was so proud!

September 16, 2008

I don't know what it is about the hallway - it must be the cool place to play!
Braden and Gavin love playing tug-o-war with poor Snakey!

September 15, 2008


Just a little game of "crazy boy in the hallway"?!?!?!

Sunday, September 14, 2008

September 14, 2008

The main reason we went to KC this weekend was to attend the March of Dimes Bikers for Babies event! This is one of the largest in the country and it was awesome!! Over 8000 bikers there to support the March of Dimes - it truly is an awesome sight!

Leighton, Braden and Peanut
My girls and their *babies*

Braden found an M&M's bike and thought it was pretty cool - then the very nice owner let him get on it and 'ride' - he was loving it!


D and Braden (she wanted to keep him!!!)
All the kids - who got along fabulously!!!
Thanks for having us D - love ya girl!




September 13, 2008

We stayed with my good friend D - this is her daughter Em - she is a hoot to say the least!

Gorgeous Kansas sky - after enduring a night of tornados and 2 days of rain!