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As promised…

Thursday, April 29th, 2010

Between all of the crazy things going on lately, and me being overly tired for some reason.. here is a quick photo update of what we’ve been up to inbetween everything…

it’s always nice to wake up to this…

so as i was typing my last post i look to my left and see this…

and i look to my right and see this…

meleia had her friend ali over.. don’t mind what she is wearing– she’s in the stage of dressing herself in a million layers that don’t match

cade played in his swing with some toys for awhile… it is so cool that they hold on to things now…

collin played on his belly for a bit…

and meleia says “good night! ”

Note- The pictures posted on here now will be small, but you may click the image and get a slideshow with bigger images…

Tags: babies, family, game cube
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So things have been really busy around here and not much time to update, due to some medical problems douglas has been having for a few weeks. I have many pictures to upload later, but for now I want to let you in on a little project douglas and my nephew started a few weeks ago…
www.incentervilleiowa.com
It’s an awesome website for the community. It is based on a facebook/craigslist with a free blog for registered users to post anything from garage sales to special messages, etc… There is also a place create a forum and talk about anything you are interested in or want more information on.
Visit the site.. ALL non profit organizations qualify for a FREE page within the website, and any business who donates to a non profit will receive awesome advertising deals from us..
So go register!!!
Here is a screen shot of the awesome design doug came up with!

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My “Nene” and Lynn come to visit…

Sunday, April 25th, 2010

There is a special woman in my life, and has always been. She is one of my mom’s very best friends and of course, she’s known me since i was born. Her name is Linda, but when i was young i always called her nene.. and it stuck and i still do.. Her sister is lynn. We are almost just as close. When the boys where in the hospital Nene was on the visiting list and brought them gifts and came to see them…. This is the first time they have made it back to town (they live a couple hours away) since then… So they couldn’t believe how much the boys have grown and what they are doing!!! It was really nice to see them and have them enjoy our home and family. I want my children to know her like i did… I am not going to post the picture i got with myself and them, because well… it being early, getting the house cleaned, and kids and clean and ready, i didn’t have much time to get ready!! so i will spare you the picture

hanging out…

linda and the boys…

lynn and the kids…

i hope to see them again soon and i hope everyone had good company this weekend!

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Collin and Cade- 5 mths!!

Wednesday, April 21st, 2010

Collin and Cade turned 5 months yesterday… which I didn’t get the chance to post.. these five months have sort of flew by, but have for sure been hard!!! i never imagined five months ago when i went in for an ob appt that they would send me directly to pre- op, and prep me all up for a c section.. to which today, i am amazed by dr. collins, and the amazing job she did.. my scar has healed very nicely and i am even at a lower weight than when i got pregnant! two boys, came from the same place, lived together… look alike.. but yet so different.. the are amazingand it is amazing to watch their own personality come out of them everyday.
since they came home, cade has always been the laid back one, didn’t need rocked to sleep… would just hang out and watch everything and never cried. lately he has noticed what collin does to get attention and copies cade has always been the littler one, but the fighter and by now he is not far behind collin in weight, and just about an inch shorter.. cade is my little man. his little cry is so pathetic i hate hearing it because he hardly ever does.. .it breaks my heart. i bubble blow my mouth, he smiles and does it back…
collin is my chunky monkey… snuggle bear.. he has always loved that. always wants to be rocked to sleep, and most of the time– i don’t mind. he is for sure the louder of the two!! collin is getting very good at rolling over and talks and talks for long periods of time.. it’s so silly.. he loves all his little friends (his mobile, and play station) and really only cries now when he’s bored or tired… he loves to play peek a boo with momma.
you boys… you’ve got mommy and daddy’s, and even your sisters, hearts… you are amazing. adorable. growing. when you boys smile, the room lights up. such beautiful blue eyes…

here are some five months pictures of you

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I LOVE YOU BOYS!

..and from the mouth of Meleia.. .” you make our hearts smile”

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Blessed.

Friday, April 16th, 2010

My babies. We are very blessed.

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The one… The only…

Thursday, April 15th, 2010

miss meleia jean.. or mj (as daddy likes to call you)
daddy tells you everyday that you are his heart.
and mommy tells you that she loves you more than all the stars.
You are beautiful. It’s amazing. You
You understand. You are SO intelligent, beyond you age. You know too much. It’s scary at times.
You are a GREAT big sister… get things i need, playing with your brothers.. soothing them to sleep with their binkies… always making sure they are warm.. and the best of all, your singing to them.
You light up my life everyday, and never cease to amaze me by saying the craziest, funniest things! You are hilarious! You are MY sleeping beauty. I love to watch you sleep, so peaceful. quiet. cute. oh meleia…

Daddy and Mommy try to give you the world Meleia, because you such a special girl. You are completely amazing.. My sunshine.

Even when you are being a complete brat

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the weekend…

Monday, April 12th, 2010

so this was doug’s last weekend off from a two week vacation.. and my nephew stayed the weekend helping him with a new project in the works.. it was beautiful weather here and i just hung out with the kids… a pretty normal weekend i must say.. BUT next weekend, if doug doesn’t have to work, we have a baby sitter for the kids, YES, all three!! it will be so good to have some alone time..
here are a few pictures from the weekend… nothing too exciting…

on a side note.. collin is READY TO GO!!! if the kid had a little more strength and balance, he’d be taking off! oh boy… two boys crawling. it will be insane. although i think collin might skip the crawling and go straight to walking.. such big boys.. my idea for when they get mobile is a big octagon gate/play yard that can go in our living room and contain them in a pretty big space when i have to leave the room… and still waiting on t ball sign up’s for the girl… and her swimming lessons… it’s going to be a busy summer… and i might start taking classes again for medical transcription.. i am not sure, i have a lot to look in to.. but, we’ll see… here are some pictures from the weekend…

the happy boys before our walk…

handsome cade sticking in there.. he looks so funny..

collin fell asleep, head tilted and all…

danielle, cade, and meleia eating at the dairy queen…

meleia playing with nichole and alicia’s children…

jeffrey enthused to be watching the kids play.. lol

thanks douglas… back at ya..

the beautiful tulip tree in our backyard…

meleia and kaylen in the wagon, with brynn pushing and carson hanging out beside…

and no post is complete with a picture of sassy sue…
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fun spring days

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simple kind of life…

Friday, April 9th, 2010

since doug had surgery he has been home for two weeks.. we’ve accomplished a lot and he has gotten the time to spend with me, meleia, and the boys… we have been doing things that need done around the house, playing with meleia, cooking incredible meals, and just being together.. it has been nice.. the boys continue to crack us up everyday as well as beautiful meleia.. not much else to update on

the boys hanging out with dad…
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their outfits say “double trouble” and each has their name underneath a character..
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brothers conversing…
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my beautiful girl…
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tired of getting pictures taken…
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mr. cade…
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mr. collin
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my fifteen year old nephew is staying the weekend with us.. i’ll experience what it’s life with four kids, one being a teenager! wish me luck!

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Easter…

Monday, April 5th, 2010

we had a very wonderful easter here.. it was mine and douglas’ second easter today… although all of the kids woke at different times, we were able to spend some time with each one while getting their things..

meleia woke first… and hunted around the house for eggs. it didn’t take her long!! she was so excited at all the candy they were filled with!! she walks around like a zombie saying “chocolate” lol… she then opened her easter basked full of money, clothes, toys, and more candy.. i’d say she was pretty happy.
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collin woke up next and was in a good mood watching everything he was getting.. clothes, candy, toys, a duckie…
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and then poor cade.. you can tell he doesn’t feel good in these pictures.. but he still enjoyed, i promise
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the rest of the day we took it pretty easy. i cooked a roast and we all lounged all day. it was a very nice easter

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my mother’s baptism…

Monday, April 5th, 2010

saturday evening my mother took her final steps to being a catholic. she has attended, not regularly, for about three years, a catholic church out of town when visiting friends… then for over six months now she has been taking classes at the local catholic church, St. Mary’s. it was a very neat experience, as it was easter vigil as well and me not knowing much about the catholic religion. we stood outside around a fire for awhile. and the church was dark most of the tme with us holding small cadoles. ,p, was so glad to be the one to have like two full pews of family there to support. the ceremony was long, three hours to be exact.. before hand.. her friends leeanne and becky, her sponser kathy, my sister and her boyfriend, my aunts debbie and lori and i (no baby sitter so douglas got to stay home with the kiddos) went out to eat mexican.. i am so glad that she had so many loved ones with her, as my brother and his girlfriend and another aunt and uncle showed up at the ceremony.. she got some really neat gifts from everyone…

me, mother, and my sister before…
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