Magic Shoes

I think every child has one pair of shoes that are magic. I had red patty shoes, and I can remember each of my sisters having one pair of shoes that they just couldn't take off. I thought a few times John had found his shoes, the Mimi beep shoes, the cameo barn boots, but all pale in comparison to the new red cowboy boots. They are the magic shoes that John (who is kind of a connoisseur of shoes, ask T.T. Courtney)has been looking for. Enjoy the dancing that just happens when the boots are on. I now have to explain to John that he is not allowed to wear the boots to bed. It may make the world melt. If it does, I'm sorry.

Clearly they're brothers!

Colin today 8 weeks

John July 19, 2007 2.5 months

This week has been just okay. Nothing to write about, so I'll do a little "do these children have the same parents?" This gym was a gift from one of Grandma Horsey's friends at my shower before John was born. It was one of John's very favorite things. Even though it doesn't really look like that. Colin doesn't feel the same, but he keeps trying! I'm pretty sure Colin is bigger even though John was older in the picture, I'm basing that on the fact that I've already packed up the shirt John is wearing!

Two Pictures

J with his two best buddies Riley and Mallory. Riding a cow on Monday at a park! Holding onto Riley... It's not easy to get pictures of 3 eighteen month olds!


C napping today... Perfect as always, but what's with the leg.

101 list update

Items in blue are in progress... Some are just on going, but I've started, some are easily completed and I've started. Like number 2, we've been doing great! Or number 66, I've done it for January, but I have 2.75 years to go. #100, I've forgotten a few times, just not gotten bags a few times, and just gotten bags a few times. It is a work in progress!

#17, #18, & 71

#17 Start a savings account for C~
On Saturday the 17th, the entire family went to the bank and opened an account for C, it took less then 20 minutes and it was done.
#18 Open a 529 for C~
Monday Seth logged on to the site where J's 529 account is to print out the paper work. Turns out it was less then 4 minutes later and C's account was open.
#71 Delete my Myspace page~
I'm too old for this, I never checked it unless my photographer had recently taken our pictures, and I figured out I didn't have to have a page to see her's. I was sick of student's of mine wanting to be my friend. Just a couple clicks and done.
Off to a good start! Only 98 things to go!

Wonderful Colorado Weather!

Today we took full advantage of the beautiful Colorado weather. Right now the thermometer say 62.7 degrees, and that's in the shade. After church and grocery shopping (the boys NEEEEEDED doughnuts), we packed a lunch and headed to a new park. J loved all the toys, which where just his size. Then we ate our picnic and walked around Coot lake (those in Michigan, "lake" here is relative, I know it's not more than a pond by your standards). We really just needed an excuse to break in the new stroller. WE LOVE IT!!! It was perfect on the dirt trail, even loaded down with both boys, one in his car seat, a huge diaper bag, picnic lunch, and by the end our jackets. Now J is sleeping, C is hungery, and Seth is watching football. Tonight we have dinner with the Atherton's.
It was another wonderful day in Colorado. I'm so sorry those of you back east are freezing, and we don't have a guest room:( Hopefully your thaw out is just around the corner.

90th percentile!!! In weight!

C is in the 90th percentile for weight, a task never accomplished by his brother. At 12 pounds 2 ounces he has gained nearly 4 pounds in 6 weeks, jumping the curve! He also is 23.5 inches, which means he's grown 3 inches too!
His heart looks wonderful, his blood oxygen levels are 96-99 (woo who!)and his heart is shunting correctly. All of his other numbers look great too, which means we won't be seeing a cardiologist until March until something changes.
As it turns out, I am the one with the genetic metabolic disorder! C only has an issue because he gets all of his nutrients from me. We have a bunch more testing to do on me, Seth and J, but we are 99% sure that I am the issue and hopefully everyone else is fine. It means that I am now on 3 pills three times a day for the rest of my life. The up side is that hopefully I will have more energy (what new mom doesn't want to hear that?) and I shouldn't have a heart attack by the time I'm 50.
After a full day of doctors appointments I am happy to be home, Seth is currently at the pool with J... I'm sure having a wonderful time!

C pictures!!!

These are C's 1 month pictures. Again they were done by our awesome photographer Brooke, who we love. I think the first one with his tongue poking out is super cute!

Weekend Update and 101 Progress

We had a great weekend!!! Saturday we went to the Aquarium, Seth has wanted to go for a while and both he and J had a great time. C on the other had slept through the entire thing. Yea Bjron!!
Today we go TONS of laundry done. Seriously how do 4 people go through 8 loads in one week? (And that doesn't include the 3 load of diapers Seth does!)
We also made it to church which is #2 on my list. Thank goodness we had crayons, and paper, and treats, and books, and our own corner of the cry room. It was a long hour. But we made it, and we will be there next week.
C has entered his 6 week growth spurt. Which means he is eating all the time. It's going to be another long week, but there are some bright spots!! Tuesday we have 2 very important doctors appointments for C. Another cardio appointment, which will hopefully not result in much; and an appointment with the metabolic doctor. Hopefully we will find out TONS!! We hope to know whose issue the carnitine deficiency is, and then have a solid plan of action. We will be at The Children's Hospital all day long, but we are just so thankful we HAVE a Children's to go to.

101 Things in 1001 Days List

So here it is for all to see my 101 Days, list. I have also put it on the side bar and will attempt to keep it updated with accomplished items.
For my faith --
1. Pray every day
2. Attend church services at least 3 times a month
3. Volunteer for childcare at church once
4. Join a prayer group
5. Attend pray and play

For my marriage --
6. Write my husband a love letter or email every month
7. Go on 5 over night trips alone with my husband
8. Go on a date with my husband once a month
9. Private
10. Private
11. Learn the football positions and what they do
12. Go to the drive in movies
13. Private
14. Go to Vegas
15. Private
16. Play 18 holes of golf on the same day

For my kids/family --
17. Start a savings account for Colin
18. Open a 529 for the Colin
19. Get Colin a passport
20. Spend a whole week without TV
21. Spend 3 days in a row OFF line
22. Potty train John
23. Potty train Colin
24. Get professional family pictures done 6 times
25. Take photos of the kids at least once a week
26. Finish John’s 1 year scrapbook
27. Start and complete Colin’s pregnancy scrapbook
28. Start and complete Colin’s 1 year scrapbook
29. Get handprints of Colin’s made in clay
30. Go to two countries that require my passport
31. Start and complete John’s “big boy” room
32. Take a “Love and Logic” seminar

For my financial future/security --
33. Do a home inventory for insurance purposes
34. Pay off medical debt
35. Pay off Kelly’s car loan
36. Pay off Seth’s car loan
37. Get a 3 month emergency fund fully funded


For my home --
38. Put together emergency kits for each of the cars
39. Put together an emergency kit for the house in case of being snowed in
40. buy a new home
41. Keep all of my plants alive ALL summer

For my love of food --
42. Make a “homemade” meal twice a week
43. Make a new recipe three times a month
44. Try 10 new restaurants
45. Visit a new Farmer’s Market
46. Tour a winery or go to a wine tasting
47. Eat 2 things I’ve never tried before
48. Host a dinner party for 8 inside
49. Host a large dinner party outside
50. No drive thru food for a month
51. Make brownies/cake from scratch
52. Attend a Denver Restaurant Week event

For my health --
53. Run the Boulder Bolder (with actual running)
54. Hike Chataqua with my family
55. Attend a class once a week
56. Make brushing teeth twice a day a habit
57. Give up sugar for 30 days
58. Take an exercise class I’ve never been to
59. Go indoor rock climbing
60. Get Seth to the gym once

For my love of Colorado --
61. Go camping with the kids twice a summer
62. Take the boys to the Colorado Railroad Museum
63. Take the boys to the Parade of Lights
64. Go white water rafting
65. Go fishing with my family

For Me --
66. Post on my blog at least 10 times a month
67. Write a thank you card for every gift received
68. Read 16 new books
69. Watch 33 movies I’ve never seen every month
70. Collect $101 in change
71. Delete my Myspace page
72. See John Mayer in concert
73. Buy all new make up from someone who knows what they’re talking about
74. Donate blood
75. Make a new girlfriend
76. Start a traveling game night/dinner night/something with friends
77. Get a facial
78. Watch all of the Best Picture films before the Oscars
79. Write down all the phone numbers in my cell phone
80. Take the pictures off of my cell phone and store them
81. Back up my computer 4 times

For my brain --
82. Learn how to play poker
83. Take a class on something I’ve never done before
84. Teach a class on something I know about
85. Take a course through the University of Colorado so I can say I went there
86. Renew my CPR and first aid certification
87. Take two Spanish classes
88. Listen to a book on tape
89. Learn to change a tire, and practice it

For my soul --
90. Make a meal for a new mother
91. Call someone I haven’t talked to in more than 6 months
92. Donate $101 to a yet to be determined charity
93. Pay for the person behind me in the drive thru
94. Send someone I love flowers five times
95. Catch fireflies (we don’t have any in CO)
96. List 100 things that make me happy
97. Cancel 3 catalogs I don’t look at
98. Buy something I want second hand instead of new
99. Watch a meteor shower
100. Use the reusable bags at the store, every time!
101. Blog about each completed goal, with pictures if possible

One of my 2009 resolutions

One of my resolutions is to write and start working on a 101 things in 1001 days list. So far I have 60 items, I didn't think it would be this hard! For more info click here.

J is still sick (only at night) and C is still hungry. and now I am tired and alone as Seth is back at work. I Must shower before I go to work this afternoon.

They are ganging up on us!

Last night Seth and I went out for the first time since C was born. We went to this wonderful restaurant called Terroir here in town and ate VERY well. We were home early enough to put J down and talk with my mom where I told her I was Never able to close the bars and get up the next day. If my life were a movie, it would be foreshadowing. We then had enough time to enjoy another glass of wine before we hit the sack at around 11:30.
Around 12 we hear J do the *mommy* groan, not the I'm awake and want to play, but the oh no I feel awful call. Seth went in to scope it out and was soon COVERED in throw up. I went in to help clean up and clam down which took more than an hour (he had red sauce for dinner). We put him back down and I can tell there is unrest. Not 30 minutes later, more sickness, followed by screaming NO BATH MOMMY! NO BATH! We clean up again, not quite and hour this time, and again try to settle in. This time Seth is sleeping on J's floor.
It now being 4 in the morning C is up and ready to eat. Which he did ever 30 minutes until 6 when he slept for an hour. Seth and I are like zombies today, J is down for a second nap (which he asked for) and if you can even believe it C is either sleeping or starving. I guess I can *party* past 2 and get up and function the next day, well sort of function.
By the way, eggs past their experiation, should be thrown out, not left in the fridge for a sitter to make for your 20 month old. Especially when they expired in November. Sorry J!!:(

Picture update!

How I win my Starbucks money! With all our friends (who are also family) after Christmas!
J and C on their new couch on Christmas Eve!
At Bounce town with Noah and Anne.
In his coat and hat, plus mittens. All of this to get the mail!

2009 Update

J has started walking on his own legs again, which is wonderful!
C is starting to be awake a lot more, and has been holding up his own head and it's been weeks (okay a week) since he's been to the doctors!

I'm going back to work a few hours a week starting Monday and I'm a little nervous about it!
Seth is working like a dog. Somethings never change!

So far 09 has been a great year