I haven't been keeping up on my tags so that may be what the next few are about. This is the most recent one.
8 Things I am passionate about
1. My kids
2. My husband
3. My faith
4. Sleep
5. My kids' future
6. My friends
7. Chocolate
8. A healthy future for me
8 words or phrases I use often
1. You'll never believe what Ellie did
2. Anyways (yes, I always put the "s" on and it could be from a conversation 3 days ago...)
3. I am so tired...
4. What day is it again?
5. Didn't I just feed you?
6. What do you mean you're out of socks? I just did laundry!
7. Yes Tyler. You have to eat that.
8. I love you!
8 things I have learned from my past
1. Family is more important than anything.
2. Prayer works
3. Life isn't always about fun
4. Or about me
5. and problems aren't as big as they seem.
6. You have to appreciate the moment before it's gone
7. Always always always keep a promise.
8. People surprise you - who knew siblings could turn out so great?!
8 places I'd like to go see or visit
1. Hawaii
2. Georgia
3. Disneyland/world/cruise
4. Any sort of cruise, actually
5. Tetons
6. Oregon
7. Salt Lake City
8. Zion's Park
8 things I currently need or want
1. A good nights sleep
2. or just a nap
3. Family to live closer
4. A date with my husband
5. More time just to play with the kids
6. Exercise
7. A maid
8. Time to scrapbook
People I tag
Stephanie, Monica, Anmarie
Saturday, October 25, 2008
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Happy Fall!
Ok, so Suzanne called and nagged me about not updating our blog. There is a lot to catch up on and I'm sorry I haven't done it so far. As I told her, it's lucky if I get a shower and blogging has fallen to the bottom of the totem pole. I'll give it a shot this weekend, though and post so much ya'll be sick of hearing about it. Here's the first one...
We finally made it to fall. Now those of you in pleasant summer places, you know the places that don't make it to 110+, may not see this as a great achievement. However, you probably haven't done things like parked at the end of the Costco parking lot just because there was a smidgin of shade. Or stupidly taken a drink out of a water bottle left in your car only to burn your entire mouth and tastebuds. Or walked out the door only to melt on your doorstep. (Not to be ungrateful, I never have to shovel my driveway.) What it all leads up to is we are SOOOOO happy Fall is here! I love the colors and the decorations. I love the cool nights and pleasant days.
Carter is almost 4 months old. He's reached 14 pounds and is hitting the fun milestones quickly. One week he discovered his tongue (which got the kids giggling so hard in church I had to pass him to our friend behind us.) The next week he learned how to move his hands around, the week after that he learned how to laugh and this week he's learned how to grab things with much concentration. He is studying his feet now so it will only be a matter of time before they are in his mouth.
McKenna and Ellie are through with soccer. It has been a great year for it. McKenna's skill level has improved by leaps and bounds and the best part is she still loves it. Although I've loved this soccer season I'm excited to have Saturdays back not to mention 3 more nights a week without running from place to place.
And not to leave Tyler out(poor second child...)he had his first sleepover last night and rocked at Rock Band. No pictures of that, though.
Tonight was the school's Fall Festival. They got to dress up so I'll give you a shot of Dee & Carter's costume. Makes me laugh every time I look at it. Ever heard of Mini Me? This is Mini Dee.
We finally made it to fall. Now those of you in pleasant summer places, you know the places that don't make it to 110+, may not see this as a great achievement. However, you probably haven't done things like parked at the end of the Costco parking lot just because there was a smidgin of shade. Or stupidly taken a drink out of a water bottle left in your car only to burn your entire mouth and tastebuds. Or walked out the door only to melt on your doorstep. (Not to be ungrateful, I never have to shovel my driveway.) What it all leads up to is we are SOOOOO happy Fall is here! I love the colors and the decorations. I love the cool nights and pleasant days.
Carter is almost 4 months old. He's reached 14 pounds and is hitting the fun milestones quickly. One week he discovered his tongue (which got the kids giggling so hard in church I had to pass him to our friend behind us.) The next week he learned how to move his hands around, the week after that he learned how to laugh and this week he's learned how to grab things with much concentration. He is studying his feet now so it will only be a matter of time before they are in his mouth.
McKenna and Ellie are through with soccer. It has been a great year for it. McKenna's skill level has improved by leaps and bounds and the best part is she still loves it. Although I've loved this soccer season I'm excited to have Saturdays back not to mention 3 more nights a week without running from place to place.
And not to leave Tyler out(poor second child...)he had his first sleepover last night and rocked at Rock Band. No pictures of that, though.
Tonight was the school's Fall Festival. They got to dress up so I'll give you a shot of Dee & Carter's costume. Makes me laugh every time I look at it. Ever heard of Mini Me? This is Mini Dee.
Friday, September 12, 2008
Catch Up!
I haven't blogged for a while so I will attempt a catch up blog. Things, again, seemed to move to warp speed while I in my human form can only move one speed. Some days that is not enough and I go so far as to wish I had a clone. Mom once said, "If I were in charge I'd make it so when moms are pregnant they also grow an extra set of arms. Then when the child turned two they would fall off." I second that! Where do I begin?
Carter turned 2 months. At his check up yesterday he is at 75% all around (weight 12lbs 11oz, height 23 1/2 inches and head size). He got his shots also, but his siblings were praying for him and he's been happy as can be since then. He's smiling and cooing and it is awesome to see what new things he's going to do next. His favorite thing in the world is the ceiling fan (should have saved the money on the crib mobile, no interest in it!). He still gets colicky at night but not nearly as bad and not nearly as long. Hooray! He hates the car however, and when I asked the Dr. some advice on that one he wrote me a prescription for a new car. Woo Hoo!
We had Carter's blessing over Labor Day weekend. The blessing was beautiful and I am thankful everyday for my wonderful husband. During that weekend most of our family was able to come out from Utah and California. It was so great to see everybody! The Treadway boys went on the annual Treadway Trek and had a great time.
The girls also had an awesome time but that is a story for another day. It was also awesome to see Bert (our eldest Nephew) for the first time off his mission. He's a MAN! :]
Heather stayed out an extra week and we got to play. I can't express how sad I feel when the family leaves. I often think I want to move back to Utah but I realize I can take or leave the state, I just love being by family.
Let's see, what else? School started. It is a big crazy year for us. Not just the baby is an adjustment but Ellie started pre-school. She's loving it. Tyler is in 2nd grade and is having the best year of all so far. McKenna is in 4th which, where we live, means middle school. I have a HARD time with that one! It's 4th - 8th which means when I go pick up my baby from school there are all these teeney-boppers who are taller than I and yet wearing clothes too short for Ellie!! I'm sure I'll get over the shock soon but it's been almost a month and I still am dropping my jaw daily. What are their parents thinking? Are they sneaking the clothes to school or do they walk out the door looking like that? Well, that, again is a rant for another blog. This one is long enough today.
Carter turned 2 months. At his check up yesterday he is at 75% all around (weight 12lbs 11oz, height 23 1/2 inches and head size). He got his shots also, but his siblings were praying for him and he's been happy as can be since then. He's smiling and cooing and it is awesome to see what new things he's going to do next. His favorite thing in the world is the ceiling fan (should have saved the money on the crib mobile, no interest in it!). He still gets colicky at night but not nearly as bad and not nearly as long. Hooray! He hates the car however, and when I asked the Dr. some advice on that one he wrote me a prescription for a new car. Woo Hoo!
We had Carter's blessing over Labor Day weekend. The blessing was beautiful and I am thankful everyday for my wonderful husband. During that weekend most of our family was able to come out from Utah and California. It was so great to see everybody! The Treadway boys went on the annual Treadway Trek and had a great time.
The girls also had an awesome time but that is a story for another day. It was also awesome to see Bert (our eldest Nephew) for the first time off his mission. He's a MAN! :]
Heather stayed out an extra week and we got to play. I can't express how sad I feel when the family leaves. I often think I want to move back to Utah but I realize I can take or leave the state, I just love being by family.
Let's see, what else? School started. It is a big crazy year for us. Not just the baby is an adjustment but Ellie started pre-school. She's loving it. Tyler is in 2nd grade and is having the best year of all so far. McKenna is in 4th which, where we live, means middle school. I have a HARD time with that one! It's 4th - 8th which means when I go pick up my baby from school there are all these teeney-boppers who are taller than I and yet wearing clothes too short for Ellie!! I'm sure I'll get over the shock soon but it's been almost a month and I still am dropping my jaw daily. What are their parents thinking? Are they sneaking the clothes to school or do they walk out the door looking like that? Well, that, again is a rant for another blog. This one is long enough today.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Bad parenting 101
I thought I'd share the bad parenting mistake we made this week. We had gone to the library for story time (good parent) and while I was there I thought I'd check out some movies (ummmm, movies from the library not books. Ok parent - let that one slide.) I saw "Where the Red Fern Grows" and thought to myself, "Oh, I saw that when I was a kid. I'll bet the kids will love it." (Parenting starts to slide...) We get home and Dee says, "I loved that show when I was a kid" and puts it in. Two hours later we have three SOBBING children. I'm talking SOBBING with the hiccup at the end of the cry sob. (Enter bad parents. What were we thinking?! We're a total dog family!) I knew we were in trouble when we get to the part when Little Anne lays down on Ol' Dan's grave and is about to die (sorry if you haven't seen it) and McKenna is sniffling and says, "Oh she's going to have babies!" because she's a total optimist and knew her parents wouldn't let her watch anything where both dogs die and the movie ends. Well they cried for a good hour after the show and for days after Ellie (who is 4) would randomly say, "I didn't like when that dog died" and hiccup/sniffle then hug our dog Pete.
Well, the good news is Carter has made it to the 4 week mark. (Good parent. We'll go back to the basics before the need for a therapist. Eat, sleep, clean diapers)
Here's some pictures!
Well, the good news is Carter has made it to the 4 week mark. (Good parent. We'll go back to the basics before the need for a therapist. Eat, sleep, clean diapers)
Here's some pictures!
Tagged: Memories
This sounded like fun, (maybe a little dangerous) so I thought I'd try it out. If you know my husband too, feel free to leave memories of him too! :)
1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses!
I also thought I'd post a picture of Dee with a ponytail. It was a lost bet from his soccer girls (they were 8 & 9). If they won the first game of the tournament, he'd wear the ponytail, if they won the next one he'd wear pink socks. I'd also like to throw in the weather was 114 that day. Between the games they went and jumped in the Sacramento river. I do love the picture. What a guy!
1. As a comment on my blog, leave one memory that you and I had together. It doesn't matter if you knew me a little or a lot, anything you remember!
2. Next, re-post these instructions on your blog and see how many people leave a memory about you. It's actually pretty funny to see the responses!
I also thought I'd post a picture of Dee with a ponytail. It was a lost bet from his soccer girls (they were 8 & 9). If they won the first game of the tournament, he'd wear the ponytail, if they won the next one he'd wear pink socks. I'd also like to throw in the weather was 114 that day. Between the games they went and jumped in the Sacramento river. I do love the picture. What a guy!
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Bringing Up Baby
So Carter is already 2 1/2 weeks old. I realize that doesn't sound like much time but he's already changing and growing too fast. Being the last of the Nor. Cal. Treadways, I'd like time to switch into slow motion to truly enjoy it all before this "new baby" time is a memory.
Maybe that is why we get midnight (and 3AM) feedings, to spend a little less time wasted on that blasted sleep and more time just gazing at the baby. Yeah, right. Maybe I should just pull out the video camera more and then I can say, "remember when..."
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
Welcome Baby Carter!
Carter Lee arrived July 3rd weighing in at 8 lbs 15 oz, 21 inches long. That was a bit of a shock to his parents (especially mom) since our biggest before him was 7 lbs. He was in NICU for a while with blood sugar regulation issues but quickly overcame and got to come home on time. Since then he's done fantastic with being loved by his siblings (mauled?) and was able to meet additional family who came up over the 4th. Big thanks to Granny and Grandpa Powell who have survived the fires and 116 heat to take care of Carter's parents!
Here are a couple of pictures and I know there will be lots more to follow when I've got more oomph!
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