X-mas 2008

Christmas Eve: Spent at my parents and Mike's sister and we got to open gifts from my sister and her husband. My sister loved the burp cloths she got from me especially the one that said If you think I am cute you should see my Aunt Leslie.

Christmas Day: Spent at Mike's sister's house, which my husband got me a lot of wonderful presents, however he got me tons of candy which isn't fair since we are in a diet competion (that little cheater) and he enjoyed his remote control airplane and other gifts.

Saturday: Went to my cousins Nicole's house for a family party which was fun we got to ride around on a fourwheeler and I did the pogo stick for a long time.

Sunday: Mike went to the Bucs game and I did a whole day of shopping for me which was great!!!

Talan: Had an enjoyable Christmas the weekend before, Santa came Friday night and he had fun putting out corn for the Reindeer and was very upset that mommy was eating all of Santa's cookies. He got plenty of toys and he even got Christmas with his daddy on Christmas Day, not many kids get to have Santa come twice.

Noah: Had no interest in opening up presents, I mean the boy did not care. He just wanted what everyone else had, not his toys, however he plays with his toys non-stop now. Christmas Day he was on the playground at his Aunt Melissa's house and thought the rock wall was a slide and basically just front dived off of the playset (yeah scared me to death) which was about a 9/10 foot drop. The funny thing is the boy has no idea how to go down the slide on his butt he always goes down on his belly so that is what he was doing, but down a rock roll not a slide. Needless to say he did not get hurt just cried.

Maddie: Looked cute as ever in her Christmas Dress and she liked her presents especially her Leapfrog one. Maddie is going to a Pulmonary specialist because she isn't feeding well with poor weight gain and is coughing non stop, which is probably due to BAD REFLUX which is causing ASTHMA, however we need to be sure there isn't any structure issue, her chest X-ray was questionable for the lungs and the abdomen showed large gas bubble so concerned about a tracheal/esphogeal fistula (which is basically air getting into the stomach and feeds getting in the lungs hence causing cough when she eats)

Noah's Woe's and Foe's

Well, Well, What can I say about my Noah Butt, but HOLY COW!!! That boy is a machine. He is constantly getting into things (not the way Talan did at his age). He is adventure seeking and always trying new tricks. Well I have tried to stop him numerous times from sliding down the back of the couch, well yesterday I was breastfeeding Maddie laying down and Noah climbed up on the couch with me. Needless to say he was standing up and leaning by the edge of the back of the couch and leaned a little to far and face planted onto the ground. Well he has a rug burn bruise on the forehead and his nose is jacked up, I thought it was broke because it started bleeding instantly, but Mike checked it and it was okay. Well here is some pictures of the kids and notice Noah's nose. Also the picture of me is 1 of many, Talan was playing with my camera and wanted to shoot pictures of me and was telling me to pose.

Kids Playdate

Talan, Noah and Maddie had a playdate with some friends in Gainesville. They had a good time. Needless to say they only got about a 20 minute nap the whole day so not a very good night, can you say overtired. Here are some great pictures of the kids. Also here is a video of Noah a few days ago. He has discovered putting buckets on his head for fun (at least he is not banging his head up against walls when he does it, then I would be concerned).

Out to eat at Chili's

Well, I took all the kids out to eat at Chili's to meet my best friend Sandra so the kids and us could exchange gifts. Needless to say I had to call Sandra on the way home because we didn't even get to talk. Talan went to the bathroom 3 times. Sandra's son went to the bathroom 2 times, so it was a revolving door. Sandra got to hold Maddie for a little bit, but Ava was sleeping so I didn't get to hold her :-( But at least I got to see her!!! I must say going out to eat wasn't bad, you just need another person there so you can take kids to the bathroom without bringing everyone. Overall, the meal was quite pleasent with all the kids. Here are some pictures of the kids and us.

Our Christmas Card

Here is our Christmas Card. Yes we could not get all the kids together, trust me we tried. It was hard enough getting Talan and Noah together. The only one that was somewhat cooperative was Talan and that was because he would get Candy after. Noah cooperated some, by sitting there but he would not smile for anything ( I think he was wondering what the heck was going on). Maddie of course was easy to get pictures of, but she kept wanting to put her hands in her mouth so..........yea hard. Well enjoy!!

Maddie Thanksgiving Weekend

My little girl is growing so big. She does go through periods of wanting to eat and not wanting to eat, which drives me crazy because my milk supply goes up and down and it is hard to keep up some days. She discovered the jumparoo which she loves, which her father needs to get ours down from the attic. She got to dress up really cute on Santa's lap, ummmmm what else can I say. She still is a baby and still wakes up a lot at night to eat but that is okay because honestly that is when I have more time to feed her :-)

Thanksgiving Weekend for Noah

Well, Well, Well, what I can say about Noah then HOLY COW!!! That boy acts like he is 3 years old. I am amazed at what he can do and how much he is starting to talk. He loves to throw tantrums and knows how to give a sad look if you make him upset which tears at everyone's heart. He had a good time this weekend. I think he is a little mini Mike. He too was scared of santa, but after awhile he went back and sat on his lap and pulled at his beard.

Thanksgiving Weekend for Talan

Talan spent Wednesday and most of the day Thursday with us. He had a lot of fun at Nana's and Grandpa's in Parrish and at Nana's and Pooh's in South Tampa. We went Wedneday to go see Santa and Talan was shy he wouldn't tell Santa what he wanted and he wouldn't sit on his lap unless I sat there too.