Easter 2010

Easter 2009

It's hard to believe that it is Easter again. The girls had a wonderful, beautiful Saturday with Nana, Papa, each other and me. We hunted for eggs, played outside in the beautiful sun, and then had hot dogs!

Above is a mosaic picture I made of all the pics from Saturday. We knew it was going to rain on Sunday so we did it a little early.

But, even though the heavens brought rain today, I believe it was a reminder for us all the price that was paid. Happy Easter!

Happy Valentine's Day

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Bringing in the New Year

2009 has arrived. A gorgeous day and now that my new floor is finished, I have been arranging the house and getting things ready for school next week.

The girls are doing great. We had a very healthy Christmas Break and the girls have been great. Emma is talking up a storm and Gracie has been tagging along behind her.

One of Emma's new phrases is "Pete's Sake" as in for Pete's sake. It is really cute.

The girls loves the new laminate flooring. They run and stomp their feet. Thank you Dad and Brandon!!

I hope everyone has a wonderful 2009!!

Christmas 2008

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We had a great Christmas. We went to look at the lights at Rhema. We also made Sugar Cookies at Nana's. We don't want to forget all the many gifts. Thank you so much to all our family...we love the Elmo dolls and clothes!

Happy Holidays!

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Thanksgiving 2008

Wow! Another Thanksgiving. I have so much to be thankful for...my girls, my job, and our health. Here is a little photo montage of our day!

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Happy Holidays

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Summer Fun

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What can I say...I am a terrible blogger, but I have been doing some digital scrapbooking..along with catching up my scrapbooks at home. We have had a fast summer!!! Our 4th was spent with Nana and Papa. The girls had fun, but were terribly frightened of the fireworks that Uncle B bought!!

We hope that Grandma and Grandpa Snow get home safe and sound from their overseas trip!

Hope everyone is doing well!

Gracie's B-Day Digital Scrapbook

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Easter 2008

I made another digital scrapbook for Easter! Enjoy!!

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Easter Greetings

Easter greetings from our family to yours. First, let me say..."Yes, my name is Lynnelle and I am a blog slacker!" Sorry, about that! Our family had a rough start to 2008. The girls were very ill. Luckily, no one was ever in the hospital, but they were very sick. Finally, in February, they got well...or so I thought. Gracie turned one on Feb. 19th and I didn't know it, but the next day was diagnosed with an ear infection. So, her birthday was full of surprises. She started walking about two weeks before turning one. She can say uh-oh, no, mommy, dad (sometimes). She will also repeat most words if you ask her to-bus, more, eat. She can also sign more and eat. She is a little go getter.

We just finished Spring Break. It was beautiful Wed-Sat. Then it got cold for Easter. The girls went on an Egg Hunt Wed. and then today we had lunch at Nana's and Papa's with an inside easter egg hunt. If you would like to see current pics click on the title of the post. (That is the new webpage for 2008.)

I would make promises of posting more often..., but seeing as how it has been three months and I promised that last time...

Hope you are well! Hugs to all!

Happy Holidays

I shouldn't make promises I can't keep! :-) I promise to keep the blog updated, but once again time got away from me and months have passed and I haven't updated. So let's see....My Mom had hip replacement in October and is doing great! We had a wonderful Thanksgiving...very low key...Then a huge ICE STORM hit Tulsa and we missed 4 days of school and now we are on Holiday Break. I just can't believe 2007 is almost over and 2008 will begin.

Emma is still LOVING school. She is just talking and talking and we are beginning to hear more sentences instead of just words. Her fine motor skills are one of her strengths and Santa will be bringing her a nice "painting" area to the house!! She also loves dramatic play so the girls are getting a Fischer Price Kitchen..now we only have to find room in the house for it. Oh, but the creme de la creme is a life size ELMO! She loves Elmo and will hopefully LOVE it.

Gracie is as always our persnicky child! She is 10 months old and wanting to walk, but still needs to a little more confidence to try it on her own. She now has 2 teeth in and 2 more on their way. She can say, "no, nana, dada, and mama." She loves to shake her head no to all the questions you ask her. Santa has already brought her a few things because she is a little bit bigger than Emma was and we had to buy clothes, but the kitchen will be for her and a few other toys.

My how the two girls are different, but I love that Gracie is already so stubborn..I have a feeling..no one is going to walk over her. The girls love each other so much. I love to see them play together. They are beginning to "fight," but so far it is has been short lived. Emma doesn't usually hold grudges.

We hope all is well with you. Hugs and kisses from the girls...click on the link to see some pics!

One week old

Well, Grace is a week hold and doing fabulous! She has gained 5 ounces and only needs to gain 4 more to reach her birth weight. Her pediatrician says she is perfect and that he is so jealous. He says Craig and I make great kids together. She will go back in a month for shots and another check up.

Emma is doing well. She kisses on her baby sister all day and "helps" us too. She is so much fun to watch with Grace. I am so impressed that she has adjusted so well. Today we took Grace and my mom and I got a hair cut. Emma was so upset that Grace left...not that we left. Also, you have to love getting your hair done....it just makes you feel like a new person...now if I could only get more than an hour and 15 minutes of sleep at a time.

Grace LeEva

Grace LeEva arrived Monday, Feb. 19th at 7:38 AM. She weighed 7 lbs 2o oz and is 2o 1/2 inches long. She arrived screaming and then wanting to eat!! We came home Thursday afternoon. We are doing well, but Grace prefers the night time to "talk" to us rather than day time, so last night was a little long. Hoepfully, we will get this worked out soon.

I love this little girl so much!!! I just can't believe that she will be grown up sooner than I realize!

Emma is LOVING the new addition!! I know that the newness of it all will wear off soon for Emma, but it is so fun to see her face when she looks at Grace.

Click on the title of the post to see baby pics!!

'Twas the night before....

Gracie was born and all through the house...no one was sleeping...not even....okay...so I think you get the idea. We are all anxiously waiting the arrival of Princess Grace. We have to be at the hospital at 5 am and the c-section is scheduled for 7 am. Emma will be spending the day with her friends Lexi and Joey. Then she will visit in the evening. I just can't believe we will be a family of four very soon.

Emma will be a great big sister. She has such a big heart...she loves her baby cousin so much..I can only imagine how much she will love her sister. I won't be able to update for a couple of days, but as soon as I get home from the hospital I promise lots of pictures!!!

Labor Vibes for a C-section?

Who knew I would be wishing for LOTS of labor vibes while waiting for my c-section Monday. Wed. evening I went into the beginning stages of labor. I am only dialated to a one as of Wed. night, so they won't move up the date. My contractions have been 10-15 minutes apart all day on Thursday, but every couple of hours will increase to 5-7, but then slow. So send LABOR vibes so Gracie will get here soon!!!

9 Days

Well, no baby yet. I was having quite a few contractions, but they weren't doing any good evidently...which I guess is a good thing since we have a c-section scheduled on the 19th.

We are getting everything ready for Miss Grace and we have purchased "Emma's Big Sister Stash" of goodies. Now we just wait...I have a feeling this week will be a long one.

36 Week Update

I can't believe that we have made it full term!!! Baby Grace was doing great at our last appointment. She is getting ready to met everyone!! We still have the c-section scheduled on the 19th of Feb, but my OB says it might change. It just depends on how my blood pressures are. Gracie has been very active, and I think she is ready to arrive!!!! Or maybe I am just excited for her to arrive. We will keep everyone updated!!!

Quick Update

We are still iced in...and by iced in I mean our driveway is a solid piece of ice. Today we decided to get out for a little bit. It was nice to venture out of the house however when it was time to come home....we had a little trouble. The Honda couldn't make it up the driveway. So Craig parked it on the side of the street and tried to go up the lawn..well it was complete ice also and finally he was able to do it. Emma was a basket case. When he finally got her in the garage safe and sound, he had to come back and help me....well an 8 1/2 month pregnant woman who is nervous on the ice was a BIGGER deal. It was okay at first until we slid, but didn't fall. Then Emma could tell I was scared and she started to CRY and then stepped out of the garage on the ice crying and fell on her bottom. She was fine..just scared. Finally with the help of rock salt we made it up the hill of a front lawn. Who knew a slight incline would be so difficult to get up? It is quite comical now, but not funny at the time. So, I guess we will let Craig leave, but Emma and I will stay.

I went to my knew Primary Care Physician today. He is very nice and I like him. He was able to refer me to an obstetric chiropractor to help with my back pain. My blood pressure was slightly elevated, but by the time I left it was lowering. The doctor checked for protein, but it was just a trace. I have an OB appt. Monday. I only have 4 1/2 weeks until the baby is here. I am hoping that the blood pressure and everything just stay normal. I have been monitoring kick counts and she has been doing great!!

Please pray for all the people who are still without power in the Mid-West. Many of them have been out of power since Friday or Saturday. God Bless!!