Just layin' in bed waiting on mom.
I can't get videos to upload still. I heard her laugh today finally. There's been questionable moments before.
Gosh she's chubby!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Laying in Bed
Saturday, January 29, 2011
Darcy Padilla
I just finished looking at this photographers documentation of this woman's life over the last 18 years. This photographer photographed this woman's life and tells her story. It's haunting, that's the best word for it. I can't get it out of my mind.
The woman's story begins as an 18 year old mother with AIDS. She goes on to have 6 children. 5 of them she lost rights to. One of the children was adopted and the adoptive parents reached out to her and let her meet her son that was taken away at birth. This is just one woman's story. I can't even imagine how many more like it are out there.
This documentation ends with her dying in the Alaskan wilderness. Living in poverty. Dying of AIDS. Attempting to raise her youngest daughter but she is too sick and weak to care for her. The physical changes she goes through are shocking. It's heart breaking.
There is so much pain in the world. Seeing some of those pictures of her sick actually reminded me of my mom. No person should ever watch a loved one die. To watch someone's body and mind deteriorate is unexplainable. The pain is deep.
But there is hope.
Thankfully, I know my mom was saved. I will see her again. I'm going to see her in her perfect body. She'll see me with perfect eyes--not failing eyes. I have a peace and comfort. There is something better than this place. A place whose beauty I will never understand or imagine until I'm there myself. John 16:33 says God has overcome this world. For that, I am glad. I'm thankful that the Spirit dwells in us who are saved by God's grace and gives us the peace of God that surpasses all understanding. I need His peace.
In my 26 years, I've had too much death in my life.
Geez, what a sad post. Some things just get you thinking. Life is real and today I'm writing about it :)
I just can't imagine how people cope without knowing Christ.
The woman's story begins as an 18 year old mother with AIDS. She goes on to have 6 children. 5 of them she lost rights to. One of the children was adopted and the adoptive parents reached out to her and let her meet her son that was taken away at birth. This is just one woman's story. I can't even imagine how many more like it are out there.
This documentation ends with her dying in the Alaskan wilderness. Living in poverty. Dying of AIDS. Attempting to raise her youngest daughter but she is too sick and weak to care for her. The physical changes she goes through are shocking. It's heart breaking.
There is so much pain in the world. Seeing some of those pictures of her sick actually reminded me of my mom. No person should ever watch a loved one die. To watch someone's body and mind deteriorate is unexplainable. The pain is deep.
But there is hope.
Thankfully, I know my mom was saved. I will see her again. I'm going to see her in her perfect body. She'll see me with perfect eyes--not failing eyes. I have a peace and comfort. There is something better than this place. A place whose beauty I will never understand or imagine until I'm there myself. John 16:33 says God has overcome this world. For that, I am glad. I'm thankful that the Spirit dwells in us who are saved by God's grace and gives us the peace of God that surpasses all understanding. I need His peace.
In my 26 years, I've had too much death in my life.
Geez, what a sad post. Some things just get you thinking. Life is real and today I'm writing about it :)
I just can't imagine how people cope without knowing Christ.
Friday, January 28, 2011
Video
I got one put up but it's not really a good one. I'm trying to get the second part of it up but I'm having problems. Internet is too slow I guess. Can't complain since it's someone else's :0)
Bumbo
I got Vicki this bumbo and she's kind enough to share it :) Thanks Vicki! Avery sat on the counter and watched me cook dinner last night. So cute.
Avery, David and I think that grandma and grandpa need to save their pennies and come here for Christmas. That's a whole year to save up!!
Avery, David and I think that grandma and grandpa need to save their pennies and come here for Christmas. That's a whole year to save up!!
Thursday, January 27, 2011
Pictures!
This isn't the cutest picture but look at how she's grown. 1 week to 3 months.
She's ready for Bible study! She didn't wear the flower though.
She's ready for Bible study! She didn't wear the flower though.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Look What I Found
My girl is sleeping right now and I went to check on her and look at what I found. She's sucking on her fingers! Sorry for the blurry photos.
I've never seen her do this. Will she be a finger sucker? I've seen her suck her thumb but not much. She's so stinkin' cute!!!!
And sorry for the camera leash in the picture.
I've never seen her do this. Will she be a finger sucker? I've seen her suck her thumb but not much. She's so stinkin' cute!!!!Tuesday, January 25, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
Wow
I can't believe that in 4 days my girl's going to be 3 months old. She is getting so big and so fun.
She didn't sleep well last night. She was stuffy and coughing. Her eyes are weepy too. She was a little blah last night but today she's ok I think. She slept early this morning in her bouncy chair so she could breathe better. She's napping now.
I'm taking a break from cleaning my kitchen. David cooked last night so that means my kitchen is a MESS. And he also decided to bring in all the tubs from the garage into the house...and leave them right in front of the door. Oh well. I'll clean the kitchen since he cooked :0) Does that mean he should clean all the other nights that I cook???
Alright, better get back to work. I'm almost done!
She didn't sleep well last night. She was stuffy and coughing. Her eyes are weepy too. She was a little blah last night but today she's ok I think. She slept early this morning in her bouncy chair so she could breathe better. She's napping now.
I'm taking a break from cleaning my kitchen. David cooked last night so that means my kitchen is a MESS. And he also decided to bring in all the tubs from the garage into the house...and leave them right in front of the door. Oh well. I'll clean the kitchen since he cooked :0) Does that mean he should clean all the other nights that I cook???
Alright, better get back to work. I'm almost done!
Saturday, January 22, 2011
Oops
I forgot to mention that Avery was dedicated last Sunday. So that would be Jan 16, just so I'll remember :0) Basically that means that we dedicated her to God; to raise her in a godly home. To raise her to love God.
I think I've figured out a way for me to stay home and bring in a little extra income. I've decided that getting certified to be a childbirth instructor and maybe lactation consultant is something I should do. I learned a lot while being pregnant and I really enjoy sharing what I know. I figure I could teach classes in the evening while David's home and make a little money. Sounds good to me :) I think it's a good idea!
I could probably try to be a Hypnobabies instructor but I think I'll wait until it actually works for me :0) Next time I have a kiddo, I want to try it again and put forth a little more effort to do the hypnosis. I didn't do it with Avery. When my pressure waves weren't "waves of pressure" but PAIN, I was over the Hypnobabies stuff haha. But I did love the affirmation CD's.
Anyway, that's all for now.
I think I've figured out a way for me to stay home and bring in a little extra income. I've decided that getting certified to be a childbirth instructor and maybe lactation consultant is something I should do. I learned a lot while being pregnant and I really enjoy sharing what I know. I figure I could teach classes in the evening while David's home and make a little money. Sounds good to me :) I think it's a good idea!
I could probably try to be a Hypnobabies instructor but I think I'll wait until it actually works for me :0) Next time I have a kiddo, I want to try it again and put forth a little more effort to do the hypnosis. I didn't do it with Avery. When my pressure waves weren't "waves of pressure" but PAIN, I was over the Hypnobabies stuff haha. But I did love the affirmation CD's.
Anyway, that's all for now.
Friday, January 21, 2011
I love these two.
I set up my mac computer last night and played around with photoshop but the picture I did won't upload. Bummer.I've been drinking this French Toast coffee and it is sooo good. I only have one cup thing left. Another bummer.
Ok, so I've never rented a house before...except for Austin's and that house was brand new so it doesn't really count. I was on the floor with Avery and noticed something. In our kitchen, the linoleum goes up the cabinets (underneath). I mean vertically. I don't know how to explain it but I noticed that it's being held up by duck tape. That's ghetto. The problem with renting is you have to live with ghettoness that's not your own. And another bummer.
Geez, sounds like I'm in a bad mood or something but I'm not. Well, my girl's fussing so gots to go!
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Photos!
Yesterday was a cloudy day and when I went and looked out the front door, this is what I saw. It reminded me of living in Oklahoma. I couldn't see the mountains.
But then the clouds began to clear. And the mountains began to show. Here's only part of the mountains.
Look at my cutie.
Love. Her.
Avery was being ornery in bible study today so we had to leave early. tsk tsk.
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
Uploading Problems :(
Ugh, I'm having problems uploading things. I uploaded a video on youtube but I'm having problems getting 2 more up. I'll try throughout the day.
Monday, January 17, 2011
My Heart
I love this girl. I love waking up to her each morning. She is all smiles in the morning. I swear when she smiles, her eyes smile too and it melts my heart. I love nothing more than when she looks at me and tells me all she has to say with all the love in her little heart.
I love how when her dad has her, she does the same.
She is THE most precious thing EVER!
I've mentioned on here how my time spent in that little cabin opened my eyes to the art of homemaking and how it's something I want to strive to do. I wanted to put on here exactly how I feel about it (but in someone else's words) and they've protected it so that I can't copy & paste it! hehehe, so here's link: http://www.raisinghomemakers.com/
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Then and Now
Here's Avery at 3 days old. Good grief, she's a chunk. She still is :0)
After seeing Emma's teeny tiny baby, I realize that I gave birth to an infant, not a newborn! Look at her!
Here she is at almost 3 months old. She is a pound or 2 under Vicki's 6 month old!
I wonder if all of my children will be "healthy" haha. Fat babies are sturdier--I never feel like I'll break her!
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Thankful
I can't believe in a few weeks Avery will be 3 months old! She is so funny. She has started yelling. It's cute. When she's upset she'll just let out these yells. She does it when she's crying too. It's pretty cute when she's mad but not crying, just fussing. And it's soooo cute when she sticks out her bottom lip. Love it.
I'm so thankful for my healthy baby girl. I just learned of a baby who died of SIDS and the baby I knew of that had the tumor in her skull is now tumor free. Praise God for our health! She is the beautiful and perfect baby ever. So blessed and happy to be her mama.
I went to bunco last night and came home to a completely clean and unpacked house. How sweet :0)
I'm so thankful for my healthy baby girl. I just learned of a baby who died of SIDS and the baby I knew of that had the tumor in her skull is now tumor free. Praise God for our health! She is the beautiful and perfect baby ever. So blessed and happy to be her mama.
I went to bunco last night and came home to a completely clean and unpacked house. How sweet :0)
Friday, January 14, 2011
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Snoozin'
Pretty sure I'm going to hold the record for most pictures of your child sleeping. I will proudly mount the trophy on my um...entertainment center. I have no mantel.
1/13/11
1/13/11
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Pictures
Avery bored but patiently waiting on us while we move.
She couldn't take it any more. She passed out.
She loves that little bee on her tray. She just stares at it and smiles forever.
Hehehe, I told David that this had a lot of buttons after he proclaims "it has no zipper!". He then tries to take it off her by pulling down around her shoulders. He finally says he needs help and I find this :0)
Check out all of our meat!
Ghosts and Beef
Moving sucks and I hope we don't do it for a long time. Moving especially sucks when it's January...in Utah. I've decided if we move again, it better to be to a warm climate. I love cold and snow but moving in it has made me not like it.
I forgot to mention that the other day I got Avery's social security card in the mail. Now the government knows she exists. I kind of liked being off the radar for a while. She was unknown and now she's known. I felt like I was pulling a fast one on the government haha! She now has a birth certificate but I don't have one yet.
So I was reading on my birth board a woman who believes her house is haunted and she is afraid to tell the ghost to not play with her baby for fear of it getting mad and doing something bad. Alot of women commented on her post with ghost stories of their own. People notice their babies staring in a certain place and smiling or laughing. Much like a dog...
Anyway, it is interesting how we like to think that it's our parent or grand parent who is "watching over" us or our baby. An old boss and I had many discussions on things like this. She always felt like her deceased grandmother was around. Well, I don't believe this. The Bible makes it clear that when we die, we go to one of two places: heaven or hell. There is no in between! Dead people don't become spirits who linger. I think the devil likes to trick us into thinking we have friendly ghosts among us.
Ok, I don't really know why I'm writing about this. I've just been thinking about it this morning.
Exciting news for the day: my beef is ready! I am so excited about this!
I forgot to mention that the other day I got Avery's social security card in the mail. Now the government knows she exists. I kind of liked being off the radar for a while. She was unknown and now she's known. I felt like I was pulling a fast one on the government haha! She now has a birth certificate but I don't have one yet.
So I was reading on my birth board a woman who believes her house is haunted and she is afraid to tell the ghost to not play with her baby for fear of it getting mad and doing something bad. Alot of women commented on her post with ghost stories of their own. People notice their babies staring in a certain place and smiling or laughing. Much like a dog...
Anyway, it is interesting how we like to think that it's our parent or grand parent who is "watching over" us or our baby. An old boss and I had many discussions on things like this. She always felt like her deceased grandmother was around. Well, I don't believe this. The Bible makes it clear that when we die, we go to one of two places: heaven or hell. There is no in between! Dead people don't become spirits who linger. I think the devil likes to trick us into thinking we have friendly ghosts among us.
Ok, I don't really know why I'm writing about this. I've just been thinking about it this morning.
Exciting news for the day: my beef is ready! I am so excited about this!
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
No Motivation
It's 9 AM and my girl is still asleep. I should be using this time to be productive but I'm not. I want some coffee but I don't have any and I'm not going to go get some now. I accomplished alot yesterday but still have a long way to go.
Avery has become such a good baby. For that, I am thankful! I love her!
I'm so tired of hearing about the "Tragedy in Tucson". Sorry but it annoys me that the media puts so much emphasis on the congress woman that was shot and merely mentions "the others" that were killed. Yesterday on one show called The Talk, the women felt the same way so they showed a picture and spoke abou each person. I was glad.
Now I'm getting tired so Avery should be waking up soon :)
I was spoiled living in Austin's house. I have to say that spending the extra money on things like dishwashers, where you can buy the quiet ones is worth the money. My dishwasher is soooo loud.
I'm out.
Avery has become such a good baby. For that, I am thankful! I love her!
I'm so tired of hearing about the "Tragedy in Tucson". Sorry but it annoys me that the media puts so much emphasis on the congress woman that was shot and merely mentions "the others" that were killed. Yesterday on one show called The Talk, the women felt the same way so they showed a picture and spoke abou each person. I was glad.
Now I'm getting tired so Avery should be waking up soon :)
I was spoiled living in Austin's house. I have to say that spending the extra money on things like dishwashers, where you can buy the quiet ones is worth the money. My dishwasher is soooo loud.
I'm out.
Monday, January 10, 2011
Utah
Today is our first morning waking up in our house...in UTAH! Can't believe I've lived in 3 states now. David, Austin and I figured out that in our short marriage of almost 6 years, we have moved 7 times. That's too much :)
Avery has been such a good girl while we moved. She would only get fussy by the evening time but that was understandable. She was fine as long as we would hold her. She got tired of being in her swing or chair.
And for exciting news regarding our move: MY TV PICKS UP STATIONS!!! ALSO, SOMEONE HAS AN UNSECURE NETWORK!!! Woohoo!
Avery and I have a lot of unpacking to do today! Need to get busy!
Avery has been such a good girl while we moved. She would only get fussy by the evening time but that was understandable. She was fine as long as we would hold her. She got tired of being in her swing or chair.
And for exciting news regarding our move: MY TV PICKS UP STATIONS!!! ALSO, SOMEONE HAS AN UNSECURE NETWORK!!! Woohoo!
Avery and I have a lot of unpacking to do today! Need to get busy!
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Last Day
Today is our official last day in our house in Preston :(
I am sad to leave this house because it's the house my baby was born in. Last night I had to take a bath because I already took the shower curtain down and I was remembering sitting in that tub while I was in labor. Maybe someday Avery will come back here to see the house she was born in.
We've got everything moved except the big stuff which will be moved today. Then we will be in Utah. Blech. Oh well, good things to come because of this!
I am sad to leave this house because it's the house my baby was born in. Last night I had to take a bath because I already took the shower curtain down and I was remembering sitting in that tub while I was in labor. Maybe someday Avery will come back here to see the house she was born in.
We've got everything moved except the big stuff which will be moved today. Then we will be in Utah. Blech. Oh well, good things to come because of this!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Not much progress
Avery getting her shots yesterday was seriously the saddest thing ever. Ever. So far anyway :)
I took some of Avery's things over yesterday to the new house and will continue doing so. We were supposed to get some work done last night but David and I have discovered this show on netflix called American Pickers. It's David's dream job! These 2 guys go around and travel back roads and when they spot a house that's got a ton of junk outside they stop and ask if they can look around and if the person is ready to sell anything. They find some really cool things. David thinks he's a picker of sorts but these guys are awesome. They've got a business called Antique Archaeology or something like that.
Not much else to say. I'll try to remember my camera and take some video of the new house.
I took some of Avery's things over yesterday to the new house and will continue doing so. We were supposed to get some work done last night but David and I have discovered this show on netflix called American Pickers. It's David's dream job! These 2 guys go around and travel back roads and when they spot a house that's got a ton of junk outside they stop and ask if they can look around and if the person is ready to sell anything. They find some really cool things. David thinks he's a picker of sorts but these guys are awesome. They've got a business called Antique Archaeology or something like that.
Not much else to say. I'll try to remember my camera and take some video of the new house.
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Soooo Sad
Today my baby girl has to get her shots :( I am so sad she's gonna get poked.
We went and did the walk through for our new house yesterday and I had a moment of HUGE relief! I was worried she wouldn't want to paint because the house needed it but she did! She was attempting a beige color on the walls and it's slightly darker and kind of an orangier color but the new white trim makes it all look so much better! Also I'm really excited because we have views of the mountains from all of our windows! They're so close! Pictures to come soon :0)
This looks like someone was playing with explosives :0) It was just a factory though.
This was our visibility in Wyoming due to the blowing snow. You couln't see anything past that fence. Obviously, you can see that ;)
Depending on how Avery feels this afternoon, I may start moving some of her stuff over today! I'm kind of excited!
We went and did the walk through for our new house yesterday and I had a moment of HUGE relief! I was worried she wouldn't want to paint because the house needed it but she did! She was attempting a beige color on the walls and it's slightly darker and kind of an orangier color but the new white trim makes it all look so much better! Also I'm really excited because we have views of the mountains from all of our windows! They're so close! Pictures to come soon :0)
David and I--Christmas time 2010!
Deer in Wyoming. David was a little upset--he wanted to know where all these deer were while he was hunting...or should I say chasing this hunting season??
This looks like someone was playing with explosives :0) It was just a factory though.
This was our visibility in Wyoming due to the blowing snow. You couln't see anything past that fence. Obviously, you can see that ;)
Depending on how Avery feels this afternoon, I may start moving some of her stuff over today! I'm kind of excited!Monday, January 3, 2011
Pictures!
Avery's hair after throwing a fit in her carseat. She was so sweaty!
This is in Strawberry Canyon, leaving to come to OK
I'll add more tomorrow.
Home Sweet Home
It's good to be home. We need a vacation from our vacation! But it's back to the grind today.
We had a great time in Oklahoma and it was soooo good to see our family and friends. We also had a really great time in Denver with David's great Aunt.
Our drive home went well but we hit alot of bad weather in Wyoming. Blowing snow made it hard to see and ice is always no good. Not to mention the roads hadn't been plowed or sanded. It was so cold, our car couldn't heat the air. David had to cover up our radiator. We got home at a decent time though. Avery did really well. She's a pretty good traveller! Which is a good thing because we're thinking about going to Portland some day and that'll be another loooong drive!
Sunday we took her to church and she was awake the whole time and she didn't make a sound :0) She was in such a good mood yesterday. I love it.
Today we're doing the walk through and getting the keys for the house in Hyrum. Then we'll start moving in. So today I've got to get Avery's room packed up. It's too cold to move!
We had a great time in Oklahoma and it was soooo good to see our family and friends. We also had a really great time in Denver with David's great Aunt.
Our drive home went well but we hit alot of bad weather in Wyoming. Blowing snow made it hard to see and ice is always no good. Not to mention the roads hadn't been plowed or sanded. It was so cold, our car couldn't heat the air. David had to cover up our radiator. We got home at a decent time though. Avery did really well. She's a pretty good traveller! Which is a good thing because we're thinking about going to Portland some day and that'll be another loooong drive!
Sunday we took her to church and she was awake the whole time and she didn't make a sound :0) She was in such a good mood yesterday. I love it.
Today we're doing the walk through and getting the keys for the house in Hyrum. Then we'll start moving in. So today I've got to get Avery's room packed up. It's too cold to move!
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