Third Times a Charm...

So we can't seem to get our decorative wall to stay put...it keeps getting washed away with a good rain...this is the third time it has happened too...it runs all across our driveway and the stupid part is, the actual retaining part of the wall is staying put so that part is fine...any ideas?

On a positive note: Our grass is FINALLY growing and it actually looks nice...we still have some patchy places but we will fix those this fall.

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On a different note: Bob has to have surgery on Monday. They found another hernia (or to be exact, an idirect inguinal hernia)...this time on his right side. He went in initially to have them look at his left side b/c it had been bothering him recently...so the doctor was checking around and found the one on the right side...anyway...she is going to patch the one on the right and then take a look at the left side patch to see if it has torn or whatever. If it has, she will fix it up then, if it is not she would suggest that he might have to go through Pain Management, in other words...shots into the nerve directly. If after the series of shots do not work then they will have to go in and kill the nerve all together. Fun, fun. So he will be out of commission for the next two weeks at minimum...I think he will be fine though after 2 weeks, only b/c she is going to do lapriscopic (sp?) surgery instead of like last time where they just cut him open like a c-section...they did do it on the ship, so what do you expect...anyway...gotta run!

Just a few of my favorites...

Family, Family, Family!

So for the first time in 6 1/2 years we are all together at the same time in the same house! Crazy that it took this long but it was always bad timing in the past for one or more of the members of the family. It is nice to see my brother and his wife and baby girl (who isn't a baby anymore...she is 2 1/2 and has a mind of her own...she is so big and talks in sentences and loves to sing and dance). It is so cute to see her around Decovin too, which she likes to call "Covin", she will hug and kiss him and try to entertain him...she will be a good big sister! Good thing too, b/c she will have a little sister in August! :-)

Anyway, I will try to post some pictures later of everyone when we upload them...we are getting a family portrait taken on Thursday...should be interesting with 9 people...TTFN!

4 months

So Decovin is offically 4 months old today! I can't believe it! He is already eating cereal (still learning a bit) and soon will start veggies. We will hold off on the fruit so to make sure he eats the stuff that is good for him first. Sweet stuff comes later. CRAZINESS!

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Sunday was Mother's Day and it was a great day. Bob gave me the "day off", if-you-will and got up with Decovin and fed him so I got to sleep in a bit...then I got to scrapbook all day while he watched him. I didn't have to change one diaper all day! It was awesome! He made me breakfast too! He wanted to do "breakfast-in-bed" but I woke up too soon. **oops!** Well anyway, we went to dinner that night also and had steak and shrimp, it was really yummy! So for a first M-Day, it was pretty great. Oh and did I mention that Decovin got me a card?! :-) It was so cute!

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Also, Grey's Anantomy ROCKED! I can't believe the season is over, but I won't say anything in case some of you missed it...but let me just say...WOW!

Cinco De Mayo

So, this past weekend was fun. Mandy, Stacy, Ruthie, Judy, Nathan and Abby all came by for a visit. We had Enchiladas (American Style, I'm sure! haha!) and Spanish Rice and Guacamole and SALSA! It was a true Cinco De Mayo...well for us anyway! It was fun and we also semi-celebrated Amanda's 26th B-day too! There was no cake but Snickerdoodles were present!

Today, Decovin went to the pediatrician for his 4 month well-baby visit and got some more immunizations. It went well. He is now 15lbs. 8 oz. and is 25 1/2" tall. He was in the 75th percentile for his height (this shocked us b/c we are both so short), 30th percentile for his weight (surprised both of us b/c he likes his food) and 50th percentile for his noggin. :-) Lots of brain matter I suppose...
Anyway, he is healthy and we like to hear that. She said we could start him on rice cereal and in two weeks add fruits and veggies...I can't believe he is ready to eat food! Where did the time go? He also has a bit of dry skin she called something like Pseriosis, but different...can't remember the name...anyway, it is on his ear and above his eyes and she prescriped some hydrocortazone (sp?) to put on it twice a day...hopefully this works...
Well, this is all I have to report at this time.

My New Favorite Pictures

Isn't he cute? I just want to squish him all the time! :-) He's my little guy and I love him!

Weekend Update

This past weekend we headed south for my grandparent's 25th wedding anniversary party. It was fun to see family on her side that I haven't seen in almost a decade! Anyway, we also bought a new Digital Video camera that records on the mini dvd's...it is AWESOME and we already have filled up one disk! It is so light and compact, easy to use and awesome quality! We are still trying to get Decovin to roll over on camera...it's like he knows it is there and freezes up! He will get it soon enough! Well, anyway...enough of me rambling...nothing real exciting to tell.

Roll over, good boy!

So today for the very first time, Decovin rolled over from his front to his back like it was no big deal. I, of course, squealed in excitement causing my husband to jump straight out of bed to see what was the matter! It was so cute...now I need to finish baby proofing the house...oy vay!

3 Months

Well, on Easter day, Decovin turned 3 months old. On that very same day, he started to semi-grip things...it was like he knew it was a milestone month so he better get on the ball! It was hilarious and awesome at the same time. He is also getting VERY close to rolling over from his tummy to his back...you can tell he wants to and he gets real mad, but can't quite figure out how to get his shoulders to move out of the way...it is quite cute really...minus the frustration cry!

Easter was fun though, I am sure you all saw the pictures...it will be more fun when he can hunt for the eggs though! Can't wait for that! Abby looked like she had fun Stacy! Anyway...

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On a completely different note...we are attempting to fix our yard...if any of you remember...last summer I was in my first trimester and usually trying to find the nearest restroom to yack in! Sooooo, the yard was put on the back burner and it died...so now we have to till and lay top soil down and seed the whole thing...**sigh** What a pain the @$$! Well, it would be nice to get this done, and we could probably wack it out over a weekend or two, the problem is, Bob hasn't had a Saturday off in FOREVER!!! Stupid recruiters aren't making their goals nationwide so they all have to suffer! HELLO, who wants to join the military right now?! It is becoming obnoxious and I think I saw him more when he was on the ship and out to sea! Ridiculous! Anyway...just wanted to vent...I am better now...gotta go feed the little man!

Baby Fat

Well, I am getting closer to my pre-pregnancy weight and I can't believe it! I put on a pair of pants that I haven't worn since July of last year! I was totally stoked when I slipped them on and they were comfortable, and not tight! YEAH! A few more pounds to go and I will be back in my jeans! I can't wait for that! Hopefully before summer hits!

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Decovin is still gaining weight, I am not sure exactly what he weighs right now, but I am gathering close to 14 pounds or so...he's my little eater. I dread the day he starts eating cereal! YIKES!

Toe Discovery 101

Decovin found his toes/feet today...he stared at them like he is in the picture for at least 5 minutes and kept moving his toes and kicking his feet...it just cracked me up...Oh the wonders of the anatomy! I'm just not looking forward to when he discovers his you-know-what...**groan**

Spongy

My son is already addicted to TV! He LOVES to watch Baby Einstein and surprisingly will sit in the living room by himself for about 30 minutes w/o a peep...just staring intently at the TV. Amazing what they must be learning...I wish my brain was still a sponge.






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Milemarker!!!

Today, Decovin lifted his head for the first time unassisted with his arms! He held it for quite a little bit too, as I had to scramble around for the camera just to get this shot! I am so proud! :-)

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On a different note, can I just say how much I was disappointed that Grey's Anatomy was a repeat on Sunday?! I am glad next week will be new...but what a waste of a Sunday...they should be new every Sunday! Geesh...the agony of waiting to find out what is going to happen with Meredith and Dr. McDreamy...come on!!! I'm pathetic...haha!

We are breaking records here!

Last night my baby boy slept for 9 hours!!! I felt like doing a conga line! It was awesome! Well, he is up now so I have to go and tend to the boy...YEAH!

First day of Spring or was it winter?!

HELLO! We had snow fall in Warrensburg on the first day of Spring! Blasphemy! What is that all about?!?!

Cousins, Cousins, everywhere

We had a good time this weekend. We got to see my cousins Amanda & Stacy! We also got to see our 2nd cousins and so on and so forth. We had a really good time!

Here is Nathan & Decovin in their bug outfits from cousin Amanda! Aren't they cute?! :-)**********************************************************************
Here is Amanda and I looking H.O.T.! :-)

Milk Coma

This is Decovin hittin' the hard stuff: **Do not try this at home**









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Current Musician Obsession: Kate Havnevik
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Recent place you might have heard her music: Grey's Anatomy episode 17 "As We Know It", during the Code Black at the end when Meredith has her hand on the ticking time bomb! So GOOD! The song is entitled "Unlike Me"--

2 month well baby visit

Well, I am happy to report we have a healthy boy still! :-) He is now weighing in at a whopping 12 lbs. 8 oz. and is almost 23 inches long. He had his DTaP, Hib-Hep B, IPV, and Pneumococcal Conjugate shots ...now what all of these are, I am not sure...Mandy? Anyway...he started crying before the shots began b/c he didn't like being held down and one of them gushed blood pretty bad but stopped almost immediately after the guy put gauze on it. After the shots were done, he calmed right down and actually fell asleep. I did give him Tylenol 1 hour before hand so that might have helped. I am also happy to report he received his first bandaids also...Snoopy! :-) Oh and he slept for 7 1/2 hours straight last night as well...maybe getting shots is a good thing for him...just kidding! Well, that is all for now.

Smiles!

Decovin is finally smiling consistently when played with! I love it! Especially his gummy smiles like the picture shown! Don't you just want to squish him! **squish**

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Pampered Chef is going well, so far I have two shows under my belt and I have one to do tomorrow and another on Sunday...With each show, I know it will become more like second nature! I am so glad I got into it now! Fun way to earn money!

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Still dreading Friday as Decovin has to get his first set of shots...I hope he doesn't cry, but I know that is wishful thinking! Well, time to go tend to the boy...

Pampered Chef 101

I have my first show tomorrow and I am a little nervous. Mostly nervous about my show and tell presentation of the food. I am not the greatest cook in the world so this should be interesting. Anyway, wish me luck! And if anyone is interested in hosting a show, let me know! **wink, wink**

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Decovin is getting bigger and bigger and he goes in for his first set of shots on Friday. I hope he doesn't cry too much! That will make me sad!

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Today we got to chat online with Jeff (my brother) and Marianne and their daughter Katrina on the webcam. Katrina is 2 years old now and is looking more and more like a little girl instead of a baby. I can't believe how much she has grown up. She saw Decovin on the 'pooter' (computer) and said..."BABY!" and tried to kiss him on the screen...then she grabbed one her baby bottles and put it up to the screen to try and feed him...it was so cute!

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