Walker - Family of 6

Wordless Wednesday - Sisterly Love

2011-11-16T20:12:00.001-08:00

Well Hello There

2011-11-11T10:49:00.000-08:00

It seems like forever ago that I have looked at a blog, let alone posted on my own. What has kept me so busy?? My Master's program and chasing around 4 children. For awhile there, I wasn't even taking time for myself. After being in the program a few months, I feel like I have been able to find a little bit of a balance. I only go to school one night a week for four hours, but the amount of reading required and assignments (both group and individual) keeps me busy. I am proud to say that I am rocking this whole school thing so far, but it definitely hasn't been easy.

Our little angel, Sierra, is almost one! Two and a half more weeks. I can't believe that it has already been a year. And it has been so fun. She is a very independent little one and that has been an adjustment for me. She likes to sleep in her big girl crib, not with me. I know I shouldn't complain, but there are many times when I just want to hold her close and snuggle her tight and all she wants is her bed and blanket. She started crawling just before she turned 10 months and is just now thinking about seeing what walking is all about. I am in no hurry though to be honest and am quite thankful that she is in no rush like her sister was. She has to most beautiful smile and eyes. I love hearing her say "ma-ma" and even "da-da". She is an angel and my little love.

Skylar Marie is two and a half and my little buddy, but at the same time a daddy's girl. She loves doing everything "by myself". She is becoming quite a helper with her little sister...she even goes to the extent of trying to pick her up and move her. This terrifies me because Sierra is quite the chub. Skylar loves to play with Swae and Seth and wants to do everything that they do. She is always on the go. I love that at night she still loves to cuddle up close and I hate to admit, but I love that she sleeps in bed with me at night. Yes, it's bad habit and one I am not looking forward to breaking...again. I love how much she loves to explore, the way we are able to carry on conversations, and her overall love for life.

Seth is in first grade and doing amazing. We have had no complaints about his behavior and not getting anything but S and S+'s. He is quite the reader as well. We couldn't be more proud! I love that he is still affectionate. It warms my heart when I drop him off at school and he will stop, turn around, wave, and blow me a kiss as I am driving away. It blows my mind to have him in school all day and realize that he isn't a baby anymore. He is such a good brother to his sisters and such a little helper. It is funny how much him and Skylar butt heads though. Skylar adores him and follows him around like crazy. This of course gets old for Seth and there are many times that he doesn't want to share his toys with her. But when that isn't happening, he is so loving and helpful and I melt listening to the two of them.

Swae is in fourth grade and doing well. She is quite the little mom to her sisters and brother and such a huge help. She absolutely LOVES to read. She is still the most selfless little girl and an absolute joy to be around. I couldn't ask for a better little girl and cherish every single moment that we spend...especially the time that she just wants to spend with me.

Eli and I are doing wonderful. We just celebrated three years of marriage. That definitely went by so fast! I think that I am going to plan a nice little get away for our fifth!

That is where I have been. Hoping to get in a groove of posting and reading more...we shall see..

Study Time

2011-06-13T19:10:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow marks the end of my first official class in my master's. So far, I have a 98% in the class. I am praying that I am able to maintain that which is putting a lot of pressure on this test. I think I would have preferred writing another paper or maybe even a multiple choice test. Instead, we have to apply theory to our own lives. It is so easy learning theory and applying it to case studies and others in general. However, when it comes to analyzing yourself, it gets a little tricky. It definitely isn't as easy as it seems. I have all my notes complied and now I am going to walk through and start applying all these concepts to my life and get down into what has shaped me into the person that I have become, what I strive to be. Then tomorrow, I get to put it in writing for my professor to read and PRAY that she gets it!

2011-06-11T10:11:00.001-07:00

Sierra enjoyed her first big girl bath...shared of course with Skylar. Skylar won't let anyone shower or bath alone these days. :)

Perfect Saturday

2011-06-11T09:14:00.000-07:00

This morning has been fabulous thus far. Sierra, Skylar and I slept in till a little after 8. Then we all laid there together with Sierra babbling, Skylar talking and playing, and me soaking in every second. I absolutely adore the way that Sierra looks at Skylar and lights up with happiness and love just looking at her. Skylar loves being a big sissy. Now, mommy is enjoying a couple cups of coffee and doing some laundry while the girls are playing.

Next up, studying for a final that I want to ace so I can keep a solid A in my class!!

Skylar Biting = A Sad Sierra =(

2011-05-27T11:59:00.000-07:00

The above picture is what Skylar did to Sierra just a little bit ago this morning. Really?? She bit her?? Ugh... Poor little Sierra didn't know what the heck happened and cried out in pain with real tears. So heart breaking.

A First for Sierra

2011-05-27T11:55:00.000-07:00

Today marks the first day that the little princess has done more than lay in her crib for a few short moments. Today, she is actually napping in there! She cried a little bit, but once I went up there and gave her her binky and the Scentsy pig to snuggle, she was out like a light! She is so darn adorable and getting so big, so fast!

She looks so little laying in there as opposed to the cradle next to my bed. I wonder when I will have the courage to move her from our room at night...??

Wordless Wednesday-Mother's Day 2011

2011-05-25T07:46:00.000-07:00

Goodness Me

2011-05-24T23:43:00.001-07:00

I am tired! After a night of not much sleep, a day of running across town three times for school with the kids and then four extremely long hours at school, I am exhausted. What I want to be doing is putting on my pajamas and crawling into bed. However, I am on the couch with my laptop, textbook, and notes working on homework. It is never ending. I have to keep telling myself that all this hard work is going to pay off in the long run. Doesn't help that I am fighting some sort of sickness that is making me feel real blah. I am extremely thankful it hasn't hit fully and completely knocked me down. That would just be dreadful.

Alright, enough blogging for now. Off for more homework so I am able to get at least a few hours of sleep tonight!

Some Recent Pictures

2011-05-22T21:45:00.000-07:00

My hubby and I
My little chubby Sierra

My Wild Child Skylar

My handsome little man Seth

My sweet beautiful angel Swae

Alive and Busy as Ever!

2011-05-22T21:19:00.000-07:00

My, my a lot of time has passed. I really have no excuse for it really other than I got lazy about getting on the computer and updating all the time. I feel bad about this as I have missed posting so many of Miss Sierra's milestones. I'll give a quick update on everyone and everything and then try to be better about sharing.

Swae - the sweet girl is doing wonderful in school. She is still such a wonderful big sister and fabulous little helper. We are planning her upcoming birthday (9 already!!!) and looking forward to a lot of fun this summer. She now wants to play soccer, so we are looking into that.

Seth - the little man just finished up his first season in baseball! Our little t-baller. He was the cutest little thing and did so well. I have a feeling that baseball is going to become a regular thing. He has done exceptionally well in kindergarten and looking forward to first grade (because then I get to pack him yummy lunches like Swae!).

Skylar - what a little fire ball!! She is always on the go and so crazy advanced. Talking up a storm, learning like crazy, wanting so bad to be just like Swae and Seth and such a good big sister to Sierra. She has the best manners and occasionally slips saying "shit" and "damn it". Guess mom needs to work on saying "shoot" and "darn it" more! This little girls scares the crap out of me because she has no fear at all! Definitely need to keep an eye on her. Oh and this little miss was potty trained a little over two weeks before her 2nd birthday. Yes, she is 2!!! Time has flown.

Sierra - my little angel is going to be 6 months just next weekend!!! My goodness. Been rolling over for quite some time now and now been sitting by herself for the past week. She is quite the little pudge too. She has more rolls than I can count and definitely LOVES her food. Tonight she even ate peas without gagging. She is a happy baby and has the most beautiful smile and beautiful eyes! She has been suffering from acid reflux, but medicine is helping along with her nice little healing necklace I got her.

Eli - still as busy as ever working away, being a good dad and good husband.

Me - well, aside from being mom to four babes and wife, I have recently gone back to school. I am proud to say that I was excepted in the masters program for Marriage and Family Therapy. The program is super intense, but extremely interesting. It has been quite the adjustment going back to school and juggling the family at the same time. I was used to my undergrad. After being out of school six years, this is a whole new ball game and so much more intense. I am more busy than ever, but loving every minute of it!!

The Many Faces of Sierra...in a 2 min span!

2011-02-16T17:07:00.000-08:00

I think she likes her tongue!!! :) She is my happy little sweetie!

Treat Day

2011-02-16T16:59:00.000-08:00

Today I took the kids to U-Swirl for a little special treat since they got their own gift cards to there from Mima and Grandpa. While we were there, we were lucky enough to run into my best friend's boyfriend who works for REMSA. He was so awesome that he not only took pictures with the babes, he also let them get in the rig and look around. Seth was in heaven and would have sat there talking to him for HOURS about any and everything that relates to ambulances and helping people.

Yes, we went and had frozen yogurt while there was a snow storm happening!

After our treats the snow had let up for a second and so we tried for a better picture, without snow, and of course Miss Sierra had to get in on the action!

Catching Up

2011-02-08T17:14:00.000-08:00

I thought I would just give you all some brief updates on the kids as I have a serious problem keeping up blogging. And time just keeps passing and I feel like there are memories that are going to be lost because I am not putting them down somewhere!

Little Miss Skylar. My angel is now 23 months old and approaching her 2nd birthday much too fast for my liking. My baby is no longer a baby. She is definitely a toddler and still personality plus. She is hilarious. The things she says blow me away and she leaves me laughing all day long. Her latest are telling me, "I didn't..." when I tell her or ask her not to do something. When I ask her where something is, she says, "I dunno." She has become quite the daddy's girl since Sierra has come along and I have to admit that it makes me sad just a little because I miss all our snuggle time and it being all about mommy. However, it is the cutest thing in the entire world seeing her follow daddy and do everything with daddy. She still wants mommy when she is hurt and I still get snuggles, it is just different for sure. She is fully transitioned into her toddler bed as well. We had a set back when she got sick, but have it to wear she goes down and stays. If she tries to get up in the night, we just lay her back down and she will stay there until morning. We are dabbling with potty training still. I will admit that her not being fully trained is 100% my fault as she tells me when she needs to go potty or has gone. I just need a weekend of us not going anywhere or doing anything and I know it will happen. I will leave you with this about my Skylar. Yesterday as she was running around naked while I was cleaning she came to me and had a look of 'Oh Crap!' I asked if she had to go potty and she said yea and before either of us could do anything she pooped and instead of just allowing it to drop to the ground, she tried to catch it knowing that going potty on the floor isn't good. Bless her heart. I laughed so hard, I couldn't help it.
My sweet Swae. This little girl really isn't a little girl at all. She is so mature for the most part and growing up far too fast. She is doing an incredible job in school. Her report card was amazing and I couldn't be more proud. She is the sweetest, most caring, and loving little girl. She is an awesome big sister and such a huge help. She is in the top reading group and strives to do well. She is definitely a great example for her brother and sisters. Her and I went to U-Swirl just the two of us the other day and it was one of the funnest outings we've had. She was so fun to talk to, we sang and were nerds in the car and we laughed and laughed together. I am so incredibly blessed to have such an amazing daughter like her.
My handsome little man Seth. Boy oh boy does this little charmer push my buttons. And yet at the same time, he is the sweetest thing and loves to snuggle. He has been doing a fabulous job in school and is ranking above average on most everything. He has been doing a great job on his homework and shows that he really wants to learn. Today is the 100th day of school and out of all 100 days he is walking away with 98 green cards and only two yellows which happened to come within the last two weeks. We have talked with him and think that we have fixed this problem and are hoping to go the rest of the year with all green cards. He has a passion for legos right now and building things and he is really good at it! He is really a good big brother (when he wants to be!!) and a very good help. He loves his daddy and mirrors everything he does. Lately, he has wanted to be with me a lot and has been helping me cook and do laundry and just being my little man.

Aw, my little button head Sierra. This little miss is 10 weeks today. I thought that time flew with Skylar, but this time it is going even faster. I feel like I don't have enough time to just sit and hold her and snuggle her. I feel like I am going to blink and she is going to be Skylar's size and it breaks my heart. She is such a great baby. We struggled with her being sick for half the month last month and trying to get her acid reflux under control and now that we have everything cleared up, she is one happy little girl...which makes me one happy mommy. She is always smiling and cooing. She loves to talk to me and tell me stories. And she has, has, has to be swaddled! There is something about being all wrapped up that she craves and I find so cute. She is quite the little eater which shows with her being 11lb 10 oz at last weeks well visit! Hello little porky! I love her little rolls. She is the cutest thing ever. She does pretty good sleeping now that she is feeling better. She goes between 4-5hr stretches during the night which is great. They seem to be getting longer which is even better.

Sierra has been such a great addition to our family. Everyone is so in love with her. Swae is a little momma and always trying and wanting to help. Everytime I put her down, Swae scoops her up in her arms. She kind of gives me a jolt when I see her walking around with her, but she does really well. Always super careful and gentle. Now when Seth tried that, I just couldn't have it. He just is a little too little still and doesn't have the experience really that Swae does. He is still a little too boy! Daddy loves when Sierra smiles at him and it still melts my heart to see him hold her and to see the way he looks at her (well...all of the kids really!). She is very temperamental! She knows what she wants and she will let you know when she doesn't like something. She loves the swing and bouncer but would be happiest in our arms. Who can blame her?? I couldn't imagine my life without Sierra. Life is definitely complete with this little girl. I am so extremely in love and feel beyond blessed to have another amazing daughter.

Skylar, Sierra and I drove to Las Vegas a couple weeks ago to see my best friend. Both girls did wonderful in the car for that long. I would make that trip again and again! We had a blast. I would love to share pictures with all of you but somehow my camera is missing. I am beyond sick about this. That is a months worth of pictures gone forever and it brings tears to my eyes every time I think about it. I have since gotten a new camera - an early birthday present from my parents! - but still. We went to a petting zoo, a crazy cool park, and enjoyed many laughs and memories with Kara. I am hoping that Kara got just as many pictures on her camera and shares them with me soon.

So that is what I have been up to. Kids, kids, kids! And I am loving every second!

Sierra - RSV, 5 & 6 weeks

2011-01-14T09:33:00.000-08:00

This last week has been a rough one. Last Monday (Jan 3) I took both Sierra and Skylar to the doctor. Skylar had had a runny nose and cough for a few days and Sierra started getting a cough on Sunday night. The doctor wanted to see them right away when I had called. I was told that both girls had RSV and double ear infections. We were told to give both girls breathing treatments three times a day and then an antibiotic for their ear infections and that the doctor wanted to see Sierra on Wednesday to see how she was doing since she is so little.

From Monday to Wednesday, Skylar was getting better. She still wasn't great, but you could tell she was feeling better. Sierra on the other had was getting worse. I called on Wednesday morning and said that I noticed she was having a hard time breathing...like it was work for her. They told me to give her an extra treatment and still come to our original appointment in the afternoon. So I did. She got her extra treatment, I went and grabbed Swae from school and we went to the doctor. The nurse took her oxygen level which at that time was good. However, nurse and doctor were not happy with how she looked or sounded. Shoot, I wasn't happy with it either and explained that she was just so pale and looked sick. It was heart breaking. It was then that the doctor looked at me and said that she was admitting Sierra to the hospital.

My heart sunk. My 5 week old little precious was having to go to the hospital she was so sick. I felt like I had done something wrong and was so incredibly worried. With it being a Wednesday, we had both Seth and Swae, so when I left the doctor I called their mom and asked if she would mind taking them back a night early and explained to her all that was going on. She was amazing and of course had no problem so I took them to her and then Sierra, Skylar and I headed to the hospital where Eli would be meeting us.

Before we even got there, they had a room assigned to us and so we were taken straight back. Grandma came and picked up Skylar as a hospital really isn't any fun and she deserved to be somewhere where she could play and get all sorts of attention. Sierra and I waited for daddy and while we did she was poked and hooked up to the oxygen monitor. I was told that she needed to keep her levels above 90%...if she dropped for any significant amount of time, she would have to be put on oxygen. We were not even there two hours when her levels dropped too low and she was hooked up. It was so hard to see her with the tube in her nose, but I was relieved to know she was getting what she needed at the same time.
Wednesday night flew pretty quickly. I didn't get much sleep at all with her having to have her vitals taken every four hours, then treatments every four hours, and of course her waking up to eat...none of these happened at the same time either. Thursday, the nurse tried taking her off of the oxygen and once Sierra got comfortable, her levels dropped again and she was put back on. We were told that we were not able to go home until she could stay off oxygen for 12 hours straight and in that time have her in a deep, deep sleep. So, I spent all day Thursday holding my sweet little angel, watching her sleep and taking in every moment I had with her. While the situation might not have been ideal, it was one on one time that her and I never get to have.
Friday, she seemed to be doing better, so early afternoon the nurse tried taking her off the oxygen again. This time she tried while she was sleeping as that would be a good indicator of how she would do. She didn't last twenty minutes before her levels dropped to the low 80's and was put back on. I was starting to resign to the fact that we would spend the whole weekend in the hospital at this point. Also at this point, I was missing Skylar like crazy. I hadn't seen her and had only talked to her on the phone. It was one of the longest stretches that I had been away from her and I hated it! Late Friday afternoon, we tried to take her off oxygen again and to all of our surprise, Sierra did so well. She went the rest of the day and then all night without needing it and we were allowed to go home on Saturday morning. It was wonderful.

Since home, we have had to continue doing breathing treatments, but she has stopped coughing and is no longer wheezing. RSV is some scary stuff and I am so sad that my babies had to go through it. What a way to start the new year!!

While in the hospital, even while feeling crappy, my angel started giving me her cute smile!

And at just 6 weeks, the little miss has rolled over! I can't believe that she is 6 weeks already. Time is flying. The last week has been a blur with the hospital stay but it is something I will never ever forget.

Sickness...

2011-01-04T13:36:00.000-08:00

I have wanted to post about our New Year's and some resolutions I have made for myself, yet haven't had the time. And while I have the time and am posting right now, I have something else I need to write about before I do that post.

You see, our two youngest angels are sick. Way to start out the new year right?? Skylar started with a super snotty, runny nose and then developed a cough over the weekend. Then Sunday evening, little Sierra started coughing. This I knew wasn't good. I called the doctor first thing Monday morning and of course, they wanted to see both girls. I was figuring cold or ear infection for Skylar and praying that Sierra didn't have RSV.

Doctor checked Skylar first off and told me: RSV. My heart sank. Then, she checked her ears...DOUBLE ear infection. Awesome. Then it was Sierra's turn. Sounded just like Skylar, but was wheezing. So she thought RSV. They swabbed her nose, checked her oxygen levels and temp and it turned out negative. However, she has the virus the mocks RSV and is being treated the same way. Oh and on top of that...DOUBLE EAR INFECTION. So, we have medicine for ear infections and both girls have to do breathing treatments.

My heart completely crumbled. In fact, I cried. I hate that my girls are sick. Hate that it is them feeling nasty and not me. Sierra is barely a month old. They are worried about her getting pneumonia. She's too little to be sick and I feel like I have done something wrong for BOTH of my baby girls to be sick.

Last night, we tried doing Skylar's breathing treatment while she was awake...HUGE mistake. She lost her mind. She didn't want the mask and continued to freak out the entire time with me just holding the thing close to her face at all. It was awful. So this morning, I tried while she was sleeping and she slept through it. I didn't put the mask all the way on her, but held it up to her face and it worked out much nicer. Too bad she will be napping in the car today...

I pray that the girls get better quick-like. I want my babies well.

Christmas 2010

2010-12-31T13:59:00.000-08:00

We had the most wonderful Christmas as a family of 6, with our fabulous family. I can't get over at all how blessed we are.

Sierra - Pics from birth

2010-12-30T18:03:00.000-08:00

Sierra - 1 month & Walker Update

2010-12-30T16:59:00.000-08:00

My goodness the last couple weeks have been quite insane! I'm sure you all have felt the same way...only difference is, you all have been blogging and I haven't. Super slacker here! One of th things I am hoping for 2011 is that I blog more. And not just write, but also read and be better about commenting. I miss it and know I have been missing so much.

Us Walker's had a wonderful Christmas and are looking forward to the New Year. The kids were completely spoiled as usual and happy with all things they received. One of Swae's favorite gifts is a learning game she got for her DS. She would play it all day if I let her. And when she isn't playing it, she picks up a book. She is adorable. Seth is a total LEGO freak and got plenty to keep him busy! Skylar got a baby and kitchen set that keeps her quite busy! And Miss Sierra got more clothes than I know what to do with and some fun new toys that she will soon be able to enjoy. Me, I was spoiled by my wonderful husband as always and I of course returned the favor. We enjoyed copious amounts of time with our families and feel so incredibly blessed!

Our little Sierra is a month old today...my goodness time flies. A month. I seriously can't believe that it has been a month since she came into this world and completed our family. I am beyond in love with my little precious. It is crazy the change that has already taken place, how quick it is going. We are very lucky. She is a good sleeper and eater. She has some acid reflux, but we are taking care of that. I already see her getting bigger and changing! I want time to slow down!!

I will be posting pictures of Sierra's birth, Christmas, and everything else that has been happening soon. Right now, I am going to enjoy my babes the rest of 2010 and ring in 2011 with them.

For now, here are a couple shots...

Daddy loving on Skylar!
Mommy and Skylar
Sierra in her cradle for the first time (12-27-10) - she lasted half the night.

My precious Sierra (12-29-10)

My sweet babies!!!! (12-29-10)

Wordless Wednesday

2010-12-22T12:38:00.001-08:00

Progress

2010-12-16T20:10:00.000-08:00

I am proud to say that my sweet little Skylar has not had her binkie since Tuesday morning at 9am! I took it when she wasn't looking and just never gave it back. She has asked for it a few times and whined a little about not having it, but it was actually relatively easy. I think it hurt me more than her because I knew that was her safety net. Not only that, it makes me realize that my baby isn't that 'small' anymore. I don't know that I am ready for that at all! But have to cope and deal. I am so proud of her. She naps well without it, goes down for the night without it, and is just doing amazing. Makes me think that I should have done it long ago...

So proud of you my sweet little Skylar. You amaze mommy each and every day! I love you!!

Family of 6!!

2010-12-12T13:23:00.000-08:00

How are we coping? Fabulous!! Sierra has brightened our life beyond belief and we couldn't be more happy and in love. The last 12 days have been great and have flown by! Sierra has been sleeping fairly well. Most nights she will go 4-5 hours between feedings. There have been just a couple that she has been up every 3...probably my own fault for letting her sleep to much during the day. She loves to eat! She is so beautiful and perfect. I can't get over how amazing she is. Her little button nose is the cutest thing ever. And I have to admit she looks a lot like her daddy.

She lost her little belly button thing last Wednesday. I'm not sure it was quite ready to come off, but it got caught and did. She got a real bath (I still was sure not to soak her belly button) and she hated it. The girl hates being naked for any amount of time, for any reason. I don't blame her though. I hate being cold too! I love that she is content not only sleeping while being held, but will sleep alone as well.

This little girl is so precious, so wonderful and so loved!!!! I have a million pictures that I need to share. I will get on that soon. Right now, I have a sweet little girl that is wanting to eat! Hope you all are enjoying your weekend!!

Sierra's Birth Story 11-30-10

2010-12-06T10:30:00.000-08:00

After my appointment on Monday, I was a bit discouraged because I was so incredibly uncomfortable and was told there was nothing that could be done. My doctor stripped my membranes, but even with that, I wasn't sure what to expect. I came home, moped a little bit, and then had dinner with my family and decided to take a nice, warm bath and relax. I went to bed early with my sweet little Skylar...holding her close and getting as many snuggles in as possible.

I woke up about 1:30 having to go to the bathroom and that is when I felt my contractions. I didn't at all get excited over this. I had had plenty of nights of contractions that resulted in no labor. I never was able to go back to sleep. I just laid there and pulled Skylar even closer and watched time pass with each contraction. As time went on, the contractions started getting stronger and lasting a tad bit longer. Again I was still not getting my hopes up. About 3:20am, I actually started timing how far apart they were. They were consistently 5 minutes apart and some were intense enough to take my breath away. I had been told that with her being so low, to not mess around and get in when they were 5 minutes apart. So after having 13 contractions that were painful, I decided it was probably time to go in. My water hadn't broken, but I had a feeling that it wouldn't since it only leaked with Skylar.

So, at 4:30am, Eli, Skylar, and I made our way to labor and delivery. I was hooked up to the monitor and checked. 4cm. The nurse said she could stretch me farther, but didn't think I was in labor...that they would monitor me for about an hour and see how I was after that. I knew in my heart, it was labor. I knew because those were the contractions that took me to the hospital with Skylar. I knew because I know my body and what I was feeling. After an hour of contractions taking my breath away, I was told that it had to be either false labor or the real early stages of real labor. So at 6:30am, they sent me home...in pain and not happy. I had to stop no less than 3 times on the way to the car to get through my contractions. Once home, they just got worse. They continued coming every 5 minutes, started lasting longer, and boy did they start hurting worse.

I couldn't wait for 8:00am to hit so I could call my doctor's office. Swae and Seth got home and they were both stuck to my side and worried about me and at one point during a contraction Seth said, "Stephie don't look so good." Got to love him! 8:00am came and I called right away. I was called back within 3 minutes. I explained to them about my contractions, about going to the hospital, about being sent home, about my contractions being 5 minutes apart and lasting around a minute and a half. The nurse I talked to was floored. She was so upset that I was sent home. She told me to get into the office ASAP. So that I did. Eli took Swae and Seth to school and my mom drove me to the doctor. I seriously give the women in this world so much credit for having kids with no meds because I was in so much pain and wanted it to just go away!!!! I had a heck of a time making it up to the office. They took me right back to a room and I was checked and at 7cm!!! They were even more mad at this point that I was sent home and sent me straight to the hospital.

As soon as I walked into labor and delivery, the nurses were already talking about me and getting everything ready. My doctor's office had called them and let them know I was on my way and that I wanted the epidural. I had four nurses getting me in the room, changed, hooked up, blood drawn, IV in, and ready to go. The nurses were so fabulous...so much better than the night ones that were giving each other massages and wanting to go home for the night. I was one happy momma to get that epidural. Once that was in, I was good with everything. I didn't mind that they had to poke me six times (4 for my IV and 2 to draw blood). I was comfortable and I had my hubby with me and my parents, Eli's mom and Skylar. Swae and Seth were there once Seth got out of school. We pulled Swae with him so that we could all be together. We didn't want Swae to feel left out.

The next few hours were just a waiting game. I relaxed as much as I could as I was tired from being up since 1:30am. Not only that, those super crazy painful contractions totally took it out of me. All I kept thinking about was having enough energy to push! This time the epidural took the pain away, but I was still able to feel my contractions and the pressure down low. This made me a bit nervous and anxious after not being able to feel anything with Skylar. While I knew what was ahead, I wasn't sure exactly what to expect where feeling was concerned or even pushing for that matter.

But when the time came, I knew it was time to push. I knew I was ready. And it took all of 5 pushes to get Miss Sierra out. Her cry was heart melting. Seeing her was incredible. When they placed her on my belly, I couldn't help cry tears of joy of seeing my little beauty. It was so surreal to know that she was really here, to know that I was really looking at her, touching her, wiping her off. Seeing the tears in Eli's eyes melted my heart. It was such an amazing experience, one that I will forever cherish.

It is hard to believe that our family of 6 is complete. I want to always remember the looks on both Swae and Seth's faces when they came in the room with their dad to meet their littlest sister. I want to remember Skylar's sweet little voice when she saw her baby sister and said, "BABY!!!!" I want to remember them all crowded on the bed with me, admiring Sierra, kissing her, and taking it all in. I am so thankful for each and everyone of my kiddos. I am so blessed and happy.

Welcome Miss Sierra! Mommy loves you more than words could ever describe. What I feel in my heart is the most wonderful feeling in the world. Thank you for being such an amazing little baby. You are a great eater and an even better sleeper. You hate being changed and are just as content not being held as you are being held. Skylar absolutely adores you. She is always kissing you and wanting to hold you. Swae doesn't stay far away from you at all. She is always wanting to hold you and help out doing any and every thing for you. And Seth, well he loves you as well. He is protective of you and quite the big brother. And now that you are here, he is wanting me to have a big belly again and hoping for a baby brother. You, my dear, are your daddy's little princess. There is something about the way he turns so soft and gentle when you are near him and in his arms. I love watching him look at you, touch your little fingers, rub your soft little cheeks. It makes me fall in love with him all over again. You sweet little Sierra are a perfect little package. I love you with all my heart and soul!

Miss Sierra Rose Walker

2010-12-01T10:12:00.000-08:00

We welcomed Miss Sierra into this world on November 30, 2010 at 2:56pm. She weighed in at 7lb 5oz and is 20.5in of pure perfection!!!!!! She is absolutely beautiful and perfect and we are so very much in love and filled with so much joy. Our family is now complete...our family of 6!

Turns Out...

2010-11-29T18:10:00.000-08:00

I have one stubborn little girl baking inside me. Not much change this last week which is beyond frustrating for me and a little defeating. I realize that I am not due for another 2 weeks or so and I love being pregnant. However, I don't love the pain and discomfort I have. I don't enjoy having every step I take hurt, having my breath completely taken away when I move or roll over. That is the part that is not so enjoyable. I love feeling my little precious rolling and kicking around. I love every minute of it. And I love being told that I have a very happy and healthy little girl in me. So, I made an appointment for next week. From here on out, no more talking about baby.

...I guess I can't blame her for wanting to stay in with how freaking cold it is. It is miserable cold.

We Made It

2010-11-28T19:55:00.001-08:00

Well, Miss Sierra has stayed put thus far and my parents will be getting off their plane here in just about a half an hour.

I am absolutely floored that I am still pregnant with as much pressure and pain as I have been feeling to be quite honest. Last night I was up for 5 hours having contractions that were super painful and for an hour and a half they were 5-7 minutes apart. Then they just kind of tapered off. Today I have has some serious pressure, pain, cramping, nausea...contractions, but nothing crazy or consistent. It's the weirdest thing. I never felt like this with Skylar.

Truthfully, I am happy that my parents didn't miss her birth. It definitely wouldn't have been how I wanted it. And I know that it would have been something that plagued my mom for the rest of her life. So really, I know it is a blessing. However, now that they are here, I am beyond ready to meet my sweet angel, to not have this pressure and pain.

So, Miss Sierra, thank you for being so polite and staying put so that your grandparents could be here for us. But now that they are back, feel free to come and come quick. We are all more than anxious to meet you and I would much rather be carrying you in my arms than in the lower regions you have been residing. Mommy loves you and am so very excited to welcome you into this world.

Wordless Wednesday - All Smiles :)

2010-11-23T17:01:00.001-08:00

36 weeks 3 days - Belly Pics

2010-11-21T13:13:00.000-08:00

I don't think that my belly can grow any more! I feel completely maxed out. Miss Sierra has definitely dropped. There is quite a bit of space between my ribs and her now. This does however allow her to get some good kicks in. Overall, I am feeling really good. I have hit the tired stage, but keep going. I don't have time to just sit around. I actually wish that I did have more down time. But with kids and a hubby, that's not possible (I'm sure you all get it!).

My contractions are starting to get stronger and there is definitely a lot more pressure and things going on down low. Makes me very curious to find out if I have dilated more when I go back to the doctor on Wednesday. Eli seems to think that she will be here and sometime this week. Me? I think that if I have another night like I did a couple nights ago, it will happen too. It's so weird really. With Skylar, I didn't really have the crazy waking up at night, thinking that it could be happening at any moment. I think that maybe I am feeling like that this time because I was hoping it would happen before my parents left. And well now, now I am just feeling all sorts of pressure and craziness that I never felt with Skylar that I can't help but wonder when??

Swae and Seth are beyond excited to have another baby in the house. Both of them are in love with the belly. Seth spent over five minutes the other day just talking to Sierra. It completely melted my heart. And he is always rubbing it and asking if Sierra like it or will tickle it and ask if Sierra is laughing. Swae, she is just a love and no matter what has to kiss Sierra before she goes to sleep or goes to school or anywhere for the day. Skylar rubs the belly and gives kisses, but I am not sure she knows exactly what is in store. She does love babies though and is so good with them. She loves to hold them, rub them, feed them...anything. Fingers crossed she continues this with her little sister!

Eli is getting very excited. He has been talking more and more about Sierra's arrival and touches the belly every chance he gets. He has been talking about staying extremely close to me because he doesn't want to miss a thing. Makes me feel good. Needless to say, we are both ready to meet our sweet little baby girl. We want to hold her and kiss her and love on her. We are ready to welcome the sweet angel into the world.

Random Friday

2010-11-19T15:30:00.001-08:00

The parents left bright and early this morning. As I type this, they are on a plane to Puerto Rico. From what my mom said, they are excited but a little sad at the same time. Mom is pretty sure that they will miss the birth. It will definitely be a different experience if that is the case. I guess we shall see. I don't go to the doctor again until Wednesday.

Until then, I have lots to keep me busy. Between kiddos and a hubby, we are now dog sitting what used to be my puppy (until my mom wouldn't give him back!!!!), doing Scentsy parties, and delivering everyone's goods. It has been awesome. Once things are delivered, I have been getting people emailing me and asking for more. It's been great. This month has really been a good one. And I just got hooked up with a HUGE multi-vendor party for December that should really be amazing. I am so excited. We can definitely use the extra money with Christmas just around the corner...not that I have much more to get. Just have the babes and Eli to buy for! But I already know what we are getting, so that makes it all very easy!

We have the babes this weekend...so excited. We have a fun birthday party to go to tomorrow and who knows what other craziness. Looking forward to that, but not so much the snow. Yes, that's right. I said snow. So not ready for that. But I think I would rather have snow than the damn wind that has been blowing for the past few days. Staying warm is what's in store!

Well....

2010-11-18T16:42:00.000-08:00

No baby so far and my parents leave first thing in the morning! I'm not quite sure what to think of it... I do definitely think that things are progressing and that worries me because they are going to be gone for a bit and have a real good chance of missing it. Aaaahhhhhhh!!!!!!

It's been a crazy long day today. Ran errands all morning, had a play date til afternoon, grabbed a quick and very short nap and now get to prepare for a Scentsy home party. It's just go, go,go for this momma.

Hope you all are having a great day. I got to run and get ready. Can't wait to catch up on my blog reading!

Sweet Girl with Glasses!

2010-11-16T22:02:00.000-08:00

Our sweet angel got her glasses today. She was so excited and I can't get over how freaking cute she looks!!! I love the design.

I'm glad that she is excited for them and not embarrassed. I remember when I got my glasses, I hated them. I didn't want to wear them and most of the time wouldn't.

I just can't get over how beautiful she is. :)

Wordless Wednesday

2010-11-16T10:14:00.000-08:00

Today's Appointment

2010-11-15T16:27:00.000-08:00

I had a doctor appointment today. It was good and bad. Baby is fine, so no stress!!!

Good news is that I am now 2 1/2cm dilated and 80% effaced and again she stressed how incredibly low baby is. This I know because I feel how low her head is in my lower regions and feel how uncomfortable it is. No surprise there. I have been contracting more and today especially they have been getting a little bit uncomfortable. I am thinking that it shouldn't be too much longer.

Here is my hope - I hope to have Sierra before Friday. I know it is a stretch, but I have good reason. See, my parents are leaving on a cruise first thing Friday morning and won't be back until he evening of the 28th. Truthfully, I couldn't at all imagine them not being here for her birth. And I truly don't think that I will hold out until the 28th or later. From the beginning I didn't ever think I would. So much to think about...

On to the bad news. My doctor walked in and had her arm all in a contraption. I then found out that she BROKE her shoulder and will not be delivering babies for another six weeks. You see my problem. Sierra will not be in my stomach for another six weeks. There is no way. That would put me at 42 weeks...no thank you. So, I have to have another doctor upon delivery. This crushed me. Like to the point of having tears in my eyes. I absolutely love and adore my doctor. She is amazing. The thought of having another doctor is just not something I am having an easy time wrapping my head around...but I am trying.

So, things are progressing for sure which is exciting. Just that much closer to getting to hold my precious angel in my arms!!!!!

**Oh and I am real bummed that I didn't blog yesterday because I was doing so good about posting every day! :(

Success

2010-11-13T21:53:00.001-08:00

Today has been a crazy successful day!! I had a Scentsy party that was a complete and utter success. And because it was such a success, I actually made a goal that I guess is super hard to make. I am so freaking excited!! My director called me personally to congratulate me on making it and posted a nice little something on my facebook. I feel so good. I love making and meeting goals. I don't even know what I get for meeting this goal, but I don't even care. I am just glad that I have made it to a point in the business that most people don't get to. It's huge.

While today has been super great, I am beyond tired. I need some sleep and am going to go get some right now!

I hope you all have had a wonderful Saturday!!

Winner Winner!!!!

2010-11-12T22:59:00.000-08:00

A big CONGRATULATIONS to Stephanie for winning the giveaway!! I will be ordering your Eskimo Kiss Scent Circle tonight. Please email me your address so that I can get it to you.

Thank you to all that participated and checked out the catalog. If any of you would like to order, just let me know!!

Last Chance to Enter for GIVEAWAY

2010-11-11T19:47:00.001-08:00

Maybe you missed THIS post. Check it out!

I will be picking the winner around noon tomorrow.

Scentsy is amazing. We all love our homes smelling nice and this is the best, most cost effect way to make that happen!

Check out my site HERE! Let me know if you have any questions. Enjoy!!!

Swoon!

2010-11-11T10:37:00.000-08:00

Last night I was away from home because there was a Scentsy Bingo party. As a consultant, I gathered customers to come and play bingo for free and enjoy a good time. Can't beat playing for free and winning free stuff!! This however left my husband home with the kids for the evening. Something that the love and enjoy just as much as him.

When I got home last night and finished putting in my order, I checked facebook and found this:
"i just wanted the news feed to know my wife stephanie marie walker is the absolute most loving and best thing thats ever happened to me in my life and there isnt a chance in hell i couldnt have been any luckier in life as i was to have her be part of my life, I LOVE YOU STEPHANIE FOREVER AND ALWAYS!!!!!!!!!"

I was gushing. My husband isn't the type to write anything sappy. Sure he has no problem telling people on a one-on-one basis how he feels, but to share it with the whole world...not likely. It brought a tear to my eye. It is so nice to know that I have a man that loves me and cherishes me as much as I love and cherish him. I am one lucky lady to have found someone so great!

Christmas Cards Anyone???

2010-11-10T15:42:00.000-08:00

Before I had a family and kids, I never really put much thought into Christmas cards, sharing all my pictures, and keeping everyone in touch with what was going on in my life. This has drastically changed since having a kids especially. Now, I want to share their cuteness with everyone any chance I get. I have found this most easy by using Shutterfly. I have been using Shutterfly now for a few years and am in love!!!! Not only do I think they have the best prices for ordering prints, I love that they are delivered to my door AND they are in order!! This saves me not only money but time. And since I am crazy obsessed with taking kids of my pictures, I started a "share site" in which I can add family members to and they are not just able to view all my pictures, they are able to have them printed as well. Super easy and fun way to keep everyone in touch and in the loop as children seem to grow and change in the blink of an eye!

Since I have so many cute pictures of the babes and I definitely don't have enough wall space to sport all my pictures, I have started making photobooks. I made my first one last year for Eli for Father's Day and he absolutely loved it. Plus it is something that I am able to leave out and share with friends and family when they come over. This year for Christmas, I got almost all our family photobooks of the latest and greatest pictures so I didn't have to just pick a few pictures to give them.

Something new I tried this year for Christmas gifts is a calendar. Oh my goodness, these things are easy to make and they turn out adorable. I didn't initially order us one, but will be getting one with my next order for sure for our household.
I also have ordered Christmas cards, plaques, coffee mugs, luggage tags, notepads, and Miss Skylar's birth announcements. The quality of work is excellent and I have never had any complaint or issue. It would be safe to say that I am just a bit obsessed and love to find any excuse possible to use the site not only for myself, but for others.

Shutterfly has an amazing offer going on right now. Click HERE the link to find out how you can get 50 FREE photo cards.

This year I am completely torn on which Christmas card I should do for our family. There is just so much to choose from!! I think I might have narrowed it down to the following three, but every time I look around, there seems to be another one that I like just as much! Which one of these three do you guys all like???

I plan on taking pictures of the family...well mostly babes...the next weekend we have them so I can get them ordered. I am so excited to send them out. I loved going to our families houses (and friends) last year and seeing them out. And I love even more the ones that cute out the pictures to save and still have them up!

This is an amazing deal friends! Take advantage. You definitely will not be let down by the quality!!!

Wordless Wednesday

2010-11-10T10:32:00.000-08:00

1000th Post & Giveaway!

2010-11-09T14:31:00.000-08:00

That is a heck of a lot of writing. Had I not been such a slacker this past year, I would be well past that number. Oh well, I am there now and I am so happy to have this online little journal to share and look back on. There has been a lot that has changed in my life since I started this blog.

I have grown as a person, I have changed for the better, I fell in love with the greatest man ever, and have a wonderful little family. And soon, we will be welcoming the newest addition. I have made some remarkable friends. It is crazy to think that you can feel close to someone who you haven't even met, but I do. I can only hope that I am lucky enough to get the chance to meet these wonderful ladies in person some day.

I truly enjoy reading other people's stories, experiences, sharing their journeys. It is so nice to know that there are other people out there that have been through it, that can relate to all that you may be feeling or experiencing. There is always someone who can give you advice, shed some light, give you reassurance, and just be there.

I want to do a little GIVEAWAY.. but would need help on how to do the random drawing thing to make it fair. Just about a month ago, I became a Scentsy consultant. I have learned that most people have never heard of Scentsy. Heck, I only learned of it about a year ago. Now, I am hooked and addicted. I love everything about this product. Scentsy is a wickless candle. You buy a warmer and wax, plug the warmer into the wall and walla, you have a house that smells amazing...better than any candle can make your house smell! The best thing about Scentsy??!! There is no fire hazard since there is no flame. You don't stress about leaving your bathroom light on all day...well, I don't hesitate to leave my warmer on all day and sometimes all night. The warmers are adorable as well. Look at the warmer of the month!
I swear that you can smell my house from outside my front door. Even my husband is happy with how it smells. And the kids? They are obsessed!! Skylar L-O-V-E-S to "smell" her warmer every time we walk in her room. Swae and Seth both specifically asked for warmers for Christmas. Of course I ordered them right away and can't wait for them to open them!! Now I just need them to narrow down what scents they want. If they had it their way, they would have one of everything!

So for the GIVEAWAY, I would like to send a lucky someone a scent circle. All you have to do is browse the online catalog and tell me what warmer is your favorite and what scent you think that you would like. Mostly, I just want to share with everyone what an incredible product Scentsy is. Feel free to ask me any questions. This is one thing that I don't ever get tired of talking about. And definitely check out my site: http://stephwalker.scentsy.us. I will be picking a winner on Friday Nov 12.

Doctor Visit

2010-11-08T17:02:00.000-08:00

Had a doctor appointment today. My doctor had told me the last time I saw her that she had no intention of checking me today and it would just be a routine check-up. She said that she would either check me next week or maybe wait to see me in two weeks and check me then. She held to that while she measured my uterus and listened to the angel's heart beat. It wasn't until we were talking after and I was explaining to her how I was feeling and how I have all the kids' bags packed, mine and Sierra's bags packed. It was then that she gave me a worried look and said that I needed to get undressed. That I was worrying her and she wanted to know for herself. I started to feel bad and told her that I trusted her and we could wait til next week, but she was set that we should check. So we did.

Turns out, I was right - that there are changes happening and I am not losing my mind! I am dilated 1cm and doctor's exact words were, "She is extremely low!" Alright then. So now, we go back next Monday. The only other thing that she said other than she would see me next week was that she sure that Sierra won't be making it to 40 weeks. This is something I have been feeling for quite some time. Nice to know I have her in my corner now too!!

I could totally walk around 1cm for quite some time, but I think Sierra will be making her appearance by the end of November. It is just a feeling I am having. We shall see. 35 weeks tomorrow! So excited to know I will be holding my precious in the near future!

Hitting, Kicking, Pushing...Punching????

2010-11-07T10:13:00.000-08:00

Things have been interesting lately with our little Mr. Man Seth. Like I said in his post, he is doing amazing in school and really is a big help. What we are having problems with at home is how he is with his little sister.

Lately, he has been pushing, hitting, and kicking Skylar. He will antagonize her to the point of getting her upset by hoarding toys, pushing her around, not allowing her to go where she wants to go just because and then uses her getting upset as an excuse to unleash on her. In fact, the other day, he straight turned around and punched her in the stomach. I saw the whole thing and he didn't think I was there. He tried saying that she hit him, but she hadn't touched him. It broke my heart. I don't understand where the violence is coming from.

In our home, we typically don't spank. With Swae, all it took was her having to look at the wall or a sticker and that was all the tuning she needed. With Seth, looking at the wall doesn't work. He has gotten a spanking a handful of times and that doesn't phase him either. We've tried talking, we've tried raising our voices...nothing seems to be working. He continues to be abusive and it is starting to break my heart. I hate seeing our sweet little boy act like this. I hate seeing Skylar's face when she is the brunt of his aggression. And I hate that now Skylar is learning that hitting is an acceptable behavior since that is what she sees and gets from her brother. He doesn't just act out on Skylar. He will with Swae too, but doesn't do it as much because Swae has a voice and can tell us what happened. Skylar can't.

Is this just a "boys will be boys" thing? I don't know. What I do know is that I worry that Skylar is going to end up hurt. And I hate that she thinks that it is ok to hit or kick or push when things aren't going her way. I am also at a loss at how to correct Seth's behavior. I told him from now on he will get back whatever he dishes out. And the fact that Daddy is on board is great. Seth listens to his Daddy because he idolizes him. I am hoping that we can get this nipped in the ass and with a quickness. I just wish we knew that these same values were being reinforced when they aren't with us. That would really be a big help.

Random Saturday-ness

2010-11-06T14:19:00.000-07:00

I think that Miss Sierra might be starting to drop. I have been feeling a lot more pressure down low, some pain even, and a little uncomfortableness. I am starting to be able to breath a little better. I am very curious to see what doctor has to say when we go in on Monday afternoon.

In other news, yesterday I think I heard "mama" no less than a million times. At one point, I really thought I was going to loose my mind if I heard it again. Got to love the little lady that follows me around and mocks every move I make. If she isn't getting into everything, she is helping me. Her favorite thing to help with is: laundry. She will put the clothes in the washer, move the clothes from the washer to the dryer, the dryer to the basket. She loves it and gets excited. I think it is so cute.

Today, I am finishing up my laundry and going to pack the hospital bag. While I am at it, I pack a bag for Swae, Seth and Skylar as well. I just want to be prepared. With Skylar, Swae and Seth were at their mom's when she came. This time, I can't get it out of my head what it would be like if they are with us when I go into labor. What would their little faces look like when we say, "It's time to go meet your little sister." So many things to look forward to!! I just can't wait.

Baby #2 - 27-34 weeks!

2010-11-05T07:20:00.000-07:00

34 weeks 1 day
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Boy, time has really gotten away from me! I can't believe that the last time I posted was when I was 26 weeks!! It's been 8 weeks! WOWZA!!!!! You know what this means??? Little Miss Sierra is less than 6 weeks away from joining our family...less than 6 weeks until I am able to hold my sweet little precious in my arms! I cannot wait.

We have the room ready. Skylar and Sierra will be sharing a room and it is so cute!! I have to take pictures and post them. All Sierra's little clothes are washed and put away. The car seat is ready to be put in the car, her coming home outfit picked out and packed. Now I just need to get my bag packed and be sure I have clothes packed for Swae, Seth, and Skylar...just in case.

I have been feeling really good. I can't get over how much the belly has popped out though. Goodness...it's just out there! And man it gets a lot of attention - from everyone. It's funny that I forgot how quick people were to point out how big you are getting from when I was pregnant with Skylar. I don't care how big the belly is as long as my little one is healthy!

About a month ago, I had to go to the hospital for being dizzy. It was confirmed that Sierra is wonderful and healthy. What they couldn't figure out was why I was so dizzy. They thought I might have been dehydrated, but I wasn't. They did a blood test and I wasn't anemic. I just had low blood pressure and there was no excuse for it. I was placed on light bed rest and told to take it as easy as I could. I did that for the weekend and the dizziness went away. Since then I have resumed business as usual and just have listened to my body to tell me when it is time to relax and that has been working pretty well.

Just Monday, I went into the doctor because sweet Sierra decided she didn't want to wake up and move for anything. This had me a little bit concerned. She wouldn't wake up after I ate or if I pushed on her. They hooked me up to the monitor and while she didn't look bad, they weren't super stoked with what they saw even after trying to stimulate her...not comfortable enough to send me home. So rather than admit me to the hospital, they did an ultrasound and got her to do what they needed. She continued being quiet for the rest of the night, but was in full swing come Tuesday and has been since. I am just glad that all is well and she looks amazing. :)

I truly can't believe how quick this pregnancy has gone. I can't believe that my now family of 5 will soon be a family of 6! To think that my angel will be here for Christmas blows my mind. I am so looking forward to hearing her first cry, seeing her beautiful face for the first time, holding her in my arms. I am ready. It is incredible the love I already feel for her, the protectiveness I already have. I would give anything and do anything for this little girl!!

Mommy loves you Sierra Rose Walker!!!

Pumpkin Patch 10-10-10

2010-11-04T09:21:00.000-07:00

Wordless Wednesday

2010-11-03T13:43:00.001-07:00

My Seth

2010-11-03T13:34:00.000-07:00

My sweet boy is the Star of the week this week at school. With this, he is supposed to carry around the class teddy bear, take pictures with him, write about what they do for the week, and he got to take in pictures to share with the class. He is doing so incredibly well in school. He is enjoying it, working hard, learning more and more words, keeps getting green cards every day for good behavior. I couldn't be more proud. I just hope and pray that his love for school continues and him having good behavior does as well! He is still quite the little snuggle bug and I can't get enough of it. He is the sweetest little thing and I couldn't be more lucky to have such a wonderful boy for my son!

My Swae

2010-11-02T21:33:00.000-07:00

Boy, oh boy, how sweet she is. She is getting so big I can't even stand it. She continues to prove to me how big she is getting and I just want to say, "can't you stay little just a little longer??"

About three weeks ago when putting her to bed she asked me to turn off her night light after she fell asleep. I have no problem with a night light because I know what it is like to be scared of the dark, but since she brought it up, I wanted to see if she was ready to get rid of the night light for good. So I responded, "Why don't I just turn it off right now and you can just use the light from the hall?" She hesitated just a little, so I said, "Want to try it? If you do, I will get you a slurpee after school tomorrow." Her response, "OK!" I was shocked. So I turned the night light off and it hasn't been turned on since. Not only has it not been on, last weekend when we cleaned out her room, she took it out of her wall and said that we should give it to someone who didn't have the money to buy one. Well, ok then!

No more night lights, starting to not look like a little girl, acting more and more grown up...I can't handle it. What I do love is that she isn't so "big" that she can't snuggle or give loves. She hasn't lost any of her heart. She is the most loving, kind little girl I know and I am so blessed to have such a great little girl in my life!

Reno Weather....??

2010-11-01T12:05:00.000-07:00

This morning I woke up and it is a beautiful November day. The sun is shining, it isn't cold, the fall colors are absolutely gorgeous.

So...I looked at the weather report for the next week. Today and most of this week is supposed to be 70 degrees. Come next Monday and next week???? 50's!!! Are you serious?! That is when people get sick. Oh well, I am going to enjoy the beautiful weather this week and take next week when it gets here!

Nesting???

2010-11-01T10:30:00.000-07:00

In full effect!!!!!!!!!!!

Three weekends ago I went through all of Skylar's old clothes and got them all separated and ready for Miss Sierra. I got all the newborn to 3 month clothes washed. I went through and cleaned out everything in her room and then moved on to mine. I found things that I had just stashed from over a year ago that needed to be thrown away or just put in its proper place. Last weekend and I completely mucked out Swae and Seth's room. It was mind blowing how many bags of garbage (just small pieces with no home or little pieces of paper or just trash!) and bags of goods to be given to Goodwill. Seriously, there were over 10 bags total! And that didn't include the random big toys that didn't fit in bags that were taken out. It was a miracle to be able to see their floors and shelves and bottom of their closets. This weekend, I have gone through cupboards, got all the new baby clothes from my shower washed and put away, got Sierra's crib all set up, her letters hung on the wall, gone through all Skylar's toys. I think I have pretty much hit every room in the house. I may have a few more cupboards to hit and I need to go through my closet.

It feels so good to have gotten so much done. It is nice to be able to look around and see a difference. It is nice to feel so accomplished and to be getting things done that I know I won't be able to get to as easy, let alone want to, with a new bundle of joy at home.

I was laying in bed this morning and was floored to think that I have just over 6 weeks left in this pregnancy if I do go full term. That isn't long at all!! And personally, I think that I will be having this sweet little girl early...by at least 2 weeks. So when I think of it like that, really not much longer at all! So, I am going to continue "nesting" and I am going to enjoy every single moment with Skylar, Swae, and Seth before a new baby joins this family.

Happy Halloween!!!!!!

2010-10-31T20:44:00.001-07:00

Skylar did amazing tonight. She was sure to yell "Trick or Treat" and said "thank you" after every time someone put candy in her bucket. And then yelled "BYE!!!" as she walked away. Too freaking cute. Swae and Seth were amazing taking care of her and looks awesome themselves. I seriously can't get over how gorgeous Swae is...such a little beauty. Seth is so handsome and quite the little charmer. It was a great Halloween for the Walker family. Kids scored more candy than we know what to do with and had a wonderful time.

We hope everyone else had a wonderful Halloween as well!!!

Skylar 19 Month Pictures

2010-10-12T09:33:00.000-07:00

Yes, I was a slacker of a mom and missed her 18 months. At least they are only a month late. And I might add, she is the cutest thing ever!!! :)

Well Hello There

2010-10-07T12:12:00.001-07:00

My goodness time flies and gets away from me. Such as life I guess right? I definitely have been one busy Momma now that school is back in.

Both Seth and Swae are enjoying every minute of school. So far, Seth has gotten nothing but green cards for his good behavior. Once you get 20 cards, you get to turn them in for a prize and he already met that goal. Such a little stud. He is learning to spell new words like crazy and is able to point them out when we are reading at night. He loves doing homework and on the days he doesn't have any, I have to give him words to spell - his choice. I am beyond proud and only hope that he will continue on this path all through school! Miss Swae is quite the little chatter box in class and that has been getting her some check marks. Other than that, she is doing wonderful on her studies.

And Skylar...well, the little noodle turned 19 months yesterday. So insane!! She is crazy amazing and talking like crazy. She has the best manners of any toddler I know. She is one heck of a mommy's girl! I don't get even five minutes alone any more. I am not going to complain though because I know when the time comes and she isn't by my side, I will miss her and wish we could go back to this time. I love my little shadow and am cherishing every snuggle.

Also in the news, I am 30 weeks pregnant. I can't believe there are only 10 weeks left...if I go full term. CRAZY!!!!! I am definitely getting big and starting to feel it. It definitely looks like I have an alien inside me when Sierra is awake. Everyone is loving being able to see her and feel her and are amazed by her strength! I am getting more and more anxious to meet this sweet little angel.

I think that is all to share for right now. Hope you all have enjoyed the quick little update. I will be back soon with pictures to share! :)

Seth's 1st Day of Kindergarten (9-7-10)

2010-09-09T15:19:00.000-07:00

My sweet little man started school. Where, oh where, does the time go!???! Seth couldn't wait at all to start. And what a big day it was. He was all smiles. He was sure to have us buzz his little noodle. He got some new clothes, two new backpacks, and a cool water bottle that he is still talking about!! He knew about five kids in his class before even walking in from daycare and was beyond excited to play with them before school started. He is so ready and willing to learn. They get green cards or red cards depending on their behavior for the day. So far he has gotten all green. Once he gets 20 green cards, he gets a special present. He likes his teacher and seems to really be adjusting well. Today he got to pack a teddy bear because they were having a teddy bear picnic. So many cute things!!
It is so hard to grasp how big he is getting. To think that soon he won't be going to school for half a day but all day just like Swae and that Skylar will be in school. I look forward to the adventures and just pray that he keeps enjoying school and wanting to learn.

Little man, I love you so much and am so proud of how far you have come already. I can't wait to watch you learn and grow this year. I will be right by your side supporting you the whole way through. I love you!!!

Miss Skylar - 18 months (9-6-10)

2010-09-09T12:24:00.000-07:00

Oh little noodle, a year and a half already!?!?!! Where the heck has the time gone? I want it to stop or slow down...or something. My little girl isn't really that little anymore. She is becoming more and more independent with every passing day. There are more and more words coming out of her mouth and they aren't always the simple ones. She is trying for more complex things. She is starting to use please and thank you at the appropriate times. She is sure to tell her sister and brother "night night" and "I love you" at bed time. She doesn't say "no" like a normal kid does. She totally drags out the 'n'. Her saying "no" is the cutest..."nnnnnno". I love it. I don't mind her saying it at this point because she doesn't say it to me or at bratty times. I do know that time will come, but for now I am going to enjoy her little cuteness with it.

Skylar loves to lay on the first stair. She takes over pillows and sets up her little area. And she likes to bury herself. She loves looking at books and being read to. She loves playing with all her toys and having friends to play with. Sharing is not one of her best strong suits at all. She definitely feels the need to hoard her toys. Maybe this has to do from her brother trying to keep all his toys from her?? Who knows. We are working on it though. She loves to have fun, she loves to laugh and she loves being a happy little girl.

Skylar is so full of life. She has the best, most unique personality of any child I have ever known. Her facial expressions are hilarious and they blow me away. She definitely has the scowl down perfectly. She does it more to be funny though than anything. The minute she knows that she does something funny, she is sure to do it again. Yes, we have an attention lover on our hands. Quite the little comedian...just like her big brother. In fact, she takes after Seth a lot. I attribute this to them spending so much time together. Regardless, I love the comedian-ness and I love that Skylar shares some traits with Seth. Skylar looks up to Swae so much. She tries to be just like her and if I want her to do something, I tell her that sissy does it and then it makes it ok.

My big girl sleeps through the night in her own bed...that is when Daddy isn't having her sleep in bed with us just because he wants to snuggle with her. I'm not going to lie, I enjoy having her snuggled up with us just as much. And there is a part of me that wants to cherish her being so close because I know that we won't have the same opportunity for moments like we do now. I will stop what I am doing to hold her, be with her, play with her, do anything with her. I truly hold every moment close to me. I want to remember every moment, every smile, every laugh. I love the way that she looks at me. I love feeling like I am her world and I never, ever want that to change.

We went yesterday to her 18 month well check and the doctor said I definitely have a smart cookie on my hands. This I already knew! She is tall and skinny. 97% for height and 46% for weight. Tall and skinny. No surprise here. What was a surprise was that she has a double ear infection. Poor baby girl. So not only was she not feeling well to begin with, she really wasn't feeling good after getting three shots. BOO shots!

Skylar Marie, you are my world little lady, my everything. I love you with all my heart and all my soul. I will forever cherish you and love you and think that you are the greatest little girl in the world. I love you little noodle brain.

I remember life before Skylar and how I thought I had it all. I never realized that my life would change so much and how much better things could have gotten.

Baby #2 - 24-26 week belly pics

2010-09-09T10:23:00.000-07:00

26 weeks 2 days

25 weeks 1 day

24 weeks 3 days

Gosh I am quite a slacker for missing so many weeks of posting. Miss Sierra is definitely growing that is for sure and I am sure you can tell from the pictures. You can check out the difference between week 26 with Skylar HERE. And boy is she still so low! I don't think I have felt any movement near my belly button yet. Everything is so damn low. Sierra gets in some strange positions too and it literally takes every fiber of my being to not pee my pants and I am not joking at all. And there are plenty of things she does (and I have no idea what exactly they are!) that are so extremely uncomfortable. Other that those little things, all has been wonderful and awesome. I am enjoying watching my belly move, enjoying feeling the closeness to Sierra with all her little movements. I have grown very accustomed to getting in bed at night and waiting for her to wake up and move around. She always does and I lay there just feeling her and eventually falling asleep feeling so at ease and at peace.

I have really been trying to talk to Skylar more about the baby and express that there is a baby in my belly. She now says baby and will lay on my belly and and kiss the baby. The doctor told me to teach her that she is "big" so that way she doesn't feel that she is in competition with Sierra when she gets here. So that is what I am going to be doing. Skylar is a definite mommy's girl and loves to snuggle and I think she is really going to have a hard time when Sierra comes...especially when I am breast feeding as Skylar's favorite thing to do is sit on my lap and rest her head on my chest and rub the skin of my chest. Aaahhhh! Time will tell. I think it will be ok.

Seth is coming around to having another sister. He is very protective of the belly and loves telling people about the baby in my belly. Swae is just excited period. She is getting very excited with the thought of having a new baby around. She is all about the belly and is so happy that she is now able to feel her sister moving around.

I am just so excited knowing this little girl is going to be here soon! Like three months soon. Do you see the ticker at the top of the page?! Less than a 100 days left. That is insane. I am nervous with the thought of soon having four little ones. I am just thankful knowing that I have two big helpers...it is just unfortunate that they aren't around all the time. I know they miss when they are away from Skylar and I am sure it is just going to be harder with Sierra coming. I am excited to go shopping. I strolled through Babies R Us the other day and while I was in there I realized that I really don't need hardly anything! I'm definitely super excited for newborn stuff..so little, so cute!

Oh Sierra Rose, how mommy loves you and can't wait to meet you!!!!

Absent

2010-08-26T08:13:00.000-07:00

Please do forgive me for my short blogging break. I got completely drawn into the book, The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.

If you haven't read it, you should. It is unlike any other book that I have read. There are things in there that are hard to read, but the book is fiction. However, it does bring to light that there are things that happen in the world today like it. The first 50 or so pages were torturous. I almost stopped reading, but now I am so glad that I didn't.

That explains my little break, but I am back and will be catching up on everyone else and updating soon!!!

We Finally Know!!!!! Baby #2 is a.....

2010-08-23T19:53:00.000-07:00

.........GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So much for my dreams being correct! I have had four that show me a twig and berries. Eli is beyond excited as that is what he wanted. I, too, am thrilled. I am so happy that we know, happy to be able to say "she" when referring to the little thing growing inside me, to have a name to call my little angel girl. I am elated. I am excited to know that I get to use the cute things that were Skylar's again. It is going to be incredible to see this baby in the same cute stuff. I can't wait to get to Babies R Us and start picking things out. Last time I was in there, I wouldn't even look around because I didn't know which way to go!

Oh a name...you guys probably want to know that! The sweet angel girl growing inside me is Miss Sierra Rose Walker!!! :)

2010-08-21T21:50:00.000-07:00

This momma is missing he man. He left yesterday after work to go hunting with my family. So it's been just Skylar and I.

Last night we went up to my parents for dinner and we ended up staying the night. It was nice to not be home alone as I am a huge baby when it comes to the dark. That isn't saving me from tonight though. We were invited to stay at my parents again tonight, but I figured I needed to be a grown up and stay at home...especially after not sleeping so well last night and Skylar having a rough night.

Today we had lunch with a great friend and then just had some Skylar and mommy time. Tonight we had to make an emergency run to Walmart as my child has randomly lost her last two binkies somewhere in my house. One is upstairs somewhere between her room and mine and I for the life of me can't find it. That one was lost Thursday night. The last one was lost tonight somewhere in the living room. I have looked everywhere and nothing. So I had to go and buy some more. I don't know how she does it but know that one random day she will come walking up to me with them in her mouth.

Now I think it is time to call it a night. Tomorrow we shall clean so daddy comes home to a clean house and I am busy and not staring at the clock. I hate Eli being gone, but know he is having a great time. He is in his element. Hunting is his thing and he looks forward to it every year. This momma doesn't like when he is a way though. I do pray that I am able to actually get some sleep tonight!!!

Anyone????

2010-08-18T22:01:00.000-07:00

Is anyone watching Big Brother this season???

I'm sorry, but this season is awesome. And tonights episode was freaking fabulous! I'm pretty sure that Rachel totally got schooled by Ragan and I loved it.

I seriously wish they had more episodes. This show is awesome!

Baby #2 - Belly Pic 23w1d

2010-08-18T16:33:00.000-07:00

All is going well and the same as last week. Looking forward to going to the doctor on Monday. Please keep your fingers crossed taht baby cooperates!!! I want to know whether this baby is boy or girl. I am beyond blessed and happy carrying this child and enjoying every movement!!

I LOVE Old Navy!

2010-08-18T16:23:00.000-07:00

A couple weeks ago I went to Old Navy with one of my friends whom always gets me in trouble whenever we go shopping together. She needed something for her. I just went along for the ride. But once there, I decided I could give myself a budget and buy Swae and Seth some school clothes. Everything I got was on sale. I had a budget of $100 and impressively I only went over by $14...we can chalk that up to tax! Not bad. They got pants, they got shirts...and not just a couple. I was so impressed. And I only had to take a couple things back to exchange for a different size.

So today, we headed back to Old Navy to exchange the couple things and we had an extra $100 that we got from Grandma and Grandpa. So the babes walked out with even more clothes and this time even Skylar got a few things to set her up for fall.

I absolutely LOVE shopping for my babies. I would and could spend every single extra dime on them. They deserve it all. What is impressive is that I didn't grab one thing for myself or Eli. I almost got Eli a shirt, but want him to come with next time so he can pick up his own stuff. I am just glad that the kids are all set clothes wise for school. I'm feeling pretty good!

Wild Water Adventures

2010-08-18T10:44:00.000-07:00

I have three little fishes on my hands for sure. Skylar will at least come out of the water for longer than 30 seconds at a time. Swae and Seth? Not so much. They come out, say something, kiss me and then are gone again. I have a hard time getting them to sit long enough to eat their lunch. Going back out to play is motivation to get it all down though!! They are all so good and truly enjoy every time we go. They don't get burnt out (which is about where I am...thank goodness school starts soon!).

Oh how I love watching them enjoy themselves. The constant smiles on their faces, their laughter. It is good for the soul. We are so blessed that we have been able to go pretty much every week this summer. I am so thankful that Skylar is comfortable with the water and is able to enjoy. It cracks me up how much she tries to keep with up with her big brother and sister. I can just imagine how full my hands will be with her being 2 and the baby being 6 months! New adventures for sure!!!

Wordless Wednesday - Skylar's Favorite Snuggle

2010-08-18T10:43:00.000-07:00

Tuesday Adventures

2010-08-17T08:19:00.000-07:00

Today we have a full plate.

*Babes were dropped off at 7:15am.
*We have to take my dad the to the dentist at 10.
*Stop and fax some things to get some answers...
*Wild Waters for a few hours
*Go to Target for birthday present for my cousin
*Home for showers
*Birthday party for my cousin - 8yo...I can't believe it!!!

Wish me luck. I didn't get much sleep last night, so I think this momma is going to be super tired and hopefully not at all irritable!

HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-08-15T23:26:00.000-07:00

I need some help. I can't write about it here, so please visit HERE.

THANK YOU!!!

A Big Day for Sethie

2010-08-15T22:51:00.000-07:00

Today our little man decided he was ready to ride his bike without training wheels. I was a little hesitant to take them off since the last time we did he was very timid and scared. He asked a second time and I saw something different in his eyes that told me he was really ready. He didn't want to be a little boy anymore and was ready to keep up with the big kids.

Daddy took off the training wheels and set out to ride. I was blown away. Eli barely held on to him at all and 90% of the time, he was riding on his own without knowing it. He would get scared when he would get off balance, but that is normal and will pass. I couldn't have been more proud. He did so well. There is no doubt that he will nail riding with just two wheels within the next week or two.

Good job Mr. Sethie Man! I love you so much.

*next time I will remember to get my camera to show you how great you did! And to be able to record the memory!!

2010-08-14T22:01:00.000-07:00

Today was a fun little family day. Eli had to work early this morning and while he was out, the babes and I went to visit my little sister who was moving into the sorority house. Boy did that bring back a lot of memories for me!! She was so excited and cute trying to get everything unpacked and organized. And the kids thought they were super cool being in her big house and were all sorts of excited over her having bunk beds in her room. This afternoon they ran with their daddy to go look at some custom rebuilt truck...this was also amazing to them.

After a little bit of down time we headed to a nice dinner at Olive Garden and then thought it would be fun to go to the park where the babes could run out some energy. The park is such a great outlet. We got there around 7:30pm and it was packed! There were families everywhere. Kids made new friends and got to play some fun games. Skylar ran around like a crazy monkey and tried like crazy to keep up. I actually got the three of them to stop running for all of 10 seconds and was able to snap the picture below. Yes, I know, Skylar's face is a bit creepy. This is her new posed smile for pictures. It's awesome.

After leaving the park, we came home for jammies, to brush teeth and snuggle. And now, I have three babies all snuggled up and sleeping soundly in bed. Can't beat that at all. This momma will be following them shortly!

I hope everyone has had a wonderful Saturday!

22w1d Baby #2 Belly Pics

2010-08-13T12:50:00.000-07:00

This little bean is definitely growing and I am loving every single minute of it. Ok, I will be honest and say I love that baby is growing, but not that my hips and thighs are as well! Comes with the territory and as long as this baby is cooking well and healthy, I will take whatever is thrown my way. I am starting to feel movements and kicks higher than down in my pelvis, so this gives me hope that when we go in on the 23rd, we just might get lucky enough to see what parts this little one has.
Don't get me wrong, baby is still extremely low. There are so many times that this little one moves and I feel as though I am going to pee my pants. Yep, my bladder is a punching/kicking bag for sure. I am seeing more and more from the outside of my belly and Eli is getting to enjoy feeling baby move. The other day Skylar was laying her head on my belly and sure enough got punched or something. Skylar had no idea what happened and didn't move. I wonder if this is a sign of things to come when baby arrives...
I am one happy momma though. I am feeling great. I love food, but can't eat very much at one time. I get hungry so often!! And can eat anything and everything I want. I find myself rubbing my belly all the time. I can't help me. It makes me feel closer to baby...more at ease.
I am telling Skylar that there is a baby in my belly all the time. I am not sure that she really gets it, but she knows what a baby is. And she is actually really good with other babies and gentle. That gives me a glimmer of hope! I worry that Skylar is going to really have a hard time. She is such a mommy's girl. She loves snuggle time and just being close. I can't imagine things being any different. I am sure when baby comes I will be saying I couldn't imagine how life was without baby. Funny how that works.

I love, love, love being pregnant. I love growing a little life. I love knowing this baby was made out of love and admiration. I am being sure to cherish every single moment knowing that this is the last time I get to experience all of this. I want every minute to be special and memorable. I want this baby to know how loved he/she is. I am so blessed to be a mommy, to have this life growing inside me.

Wordless Wednesday - Feel the Love

2010-08-11T09:18:00.000-07:00

Proud Mama

2010-08-10T07:39:00.000-07:00

Yesterday was a day that I just seemed to keep bursting with pride for my sweet little Skylar.

It started out at swim class. Normally, she cries after she gets scooped under the water. However, yesterday that wasn't the case. I scooped her the first time and up she came with no tears...just wiping the water out of her eyes. I was gushing. I was kissing her and telling her good job and showering her with love. I scooped her a few more times and it was the same. It seems we turned a corner for sure! The only time she fussed was when the teacher came to grab her and scoop her to me. But she didn't scoop after the water. Its astounding how a few lessons have changed this little girl.

THEN!!!!! We were getting ready to take a shower and just randomly, I threw her up on the potty. I told her to go potty and she sat there for a short bit and sure enough, she peed...in the potty for the first time. I freaked out with happiness, telling her how awesome she is and she just sat there looking at me like I was nuts. Go figure. Then last night before we went to bed, I put her on again just to see how she would do and again, she went. I am taking it that it might be time to really take the time to potty train this little love!!!

8-9-10 was definitely a big day in Skylar's little life!!! :)

17 months - Aug 6

2010-08-08T11:48:00.000-07:00

Little Princess Skylar, where is the time going??? 17 months already? That means you are a month away from being a year and a half. That is just crazy to me. You little miss are becoming more and more independent, but yet you are still the biggest little love in the world. You love trying new things and you love adventure. One of your most favorite things is being outside and you will go where ever there is water. The hose is your best friend and within a minute you are soaked, but loving it.

The last few months have been huge for you and your development. You are talking up a storm saying: mama, dada, sissy, love you, thank you, binky, hello, hi, milk, bye, night night, bed, and I am sure more that I am just not remembering at this point in time. Oh yes, you try to say motor boat because that is what your kick board is called at swim lessons. When you say it, I totally know what you are saying, but I am not sure that others would. You climb on everything and have zero fear at all. You are a tough little cookie. You usually don't cry if you fall and if you do, I know that you are really hurt. You are able to point out body parts - right now your most favorite to show are your eyes and the face you make is absolutely hilarious when you show me where they are. I am thinking it is about time to start potty training because you now try to pull off your diaper when it is time to change you. So that is something that I will be starting with you soon.

This summer you have been in swim lessons. June was your first session and while you were timid at first, you did pretty well. You didn't at all like when it was time to scoop you under water. You would come up screaming. And you don't like at all when your teacher grabs you to scoop you to me. You start crying before she even takes you from me. It might be mean, but I did laugh. Session two was so much better for you. You were comfortable and used to all that goes on. You even started singing along with the songs...even your teachers noticed. Scoops still weren't your favorite thing, but you didn't scream as bad as the first session. This third session is going extremely well. You absolutely love the water. You love playing humpty dumpty and sitting on the side of the pool and dropping in the water. And who would have known that scoops are even getting better. You barely cry at all. This makes me so happy. I am so glad that we put you in lessons and will be doing it again next year as long as I figure out someone to come with so that your little bro/sis can do it too. Swim has helped you be more comfortable at Wild Waters as well. You toodle around like you own the place. And you love going down the slides with your big sissy. You are after all a big girl in your mind.

In the middle of July you went with Mima and Grandpa to California for a night with Swae and Seth. Let me just tell you that mommy wasn't at all happy to see you three drive away. I hate when you all are away from me. But you three had a great night and did very well. Daddy and I met all of you at Six Flags the next day. I wasn't sure that there would be much that you would be able to go on, but I was surprised to find that as long as you could walk, you could go on everything over in the toon area. You rode your first roller coaster and LOVED it. You couldn't even see over the little car we were sitting in, but you enjoyed...even with your head knocking around. You are just like your brother and sissy and love the rush.

Another new thing was jet ski riding with your daddy. At first you were a little timid, but the more speed the better in your mind. I loved when you guys would come fairly close to the beach where I could see you and you were sure to do your little princess wave and smile so I knew that you were in fact enjoying yourself. You were not scared at all. Daddy even stopped in the middle of the lake and was sure to dunk you in the lake off the back of the ski. Even that you enjoyed. You did so great while we were camping. You loved playing in the sand and stealing every ones food. Oh how you love to eat...all the time!!

You my dear are also now sleeping in a big girl bed. Why you want to know? This would be because you decided that you didn't like being in your crib anymore. One day I put you in and you decided you were going to take it upon yourself to get out. Doing this meant you fell to the floor. I heard the thud and my heart sank. Thank goodness you were alright but my heart was crushed. I tried putting you in it a couple other times and hung outside your door and caught you twice up at the top ready to topple over. It was then that I decided I just couldn't take that chance anymore. You love your bed and you stay in it all night. What you don't like it when I first lay you down in your bed. You definitely have a melt down. You will run to your door where the gate stops you, but then you go back to your bed and crawl in and cover up. And then you sleep there for the whole night. I couldn't be more proud. The first night we put you in your big girl bed though was funny. At one point during the night I went to check on you and I found you sleeping on the floor next to the gate at your door. I moved you to your bed and come 7am, you were on the floor next to your bed. But you never cried.

Skylar you are the best daughter in the entire world. You are so fun, so full of life. You are most always happy and have the most gorgeous smile. Your happiness is extremely infectious. I love your love for life. You love being outside and seeing the world. You are such a little love. I love that you still are such a little snuggler and that you will take time out of your playing to come give me a kiss. I love when you blow kisses when you are leaving. I love when you have something to say and you try with all your might to formulate words and a sentence but all that comes out is babble. Soon little love, soon. I feel you are trying to grow up so fast and I miss you being my little baby girl. Little do you know, you will always and forever be my little baby girl...no matter how big you get. Skylar, I love you with all of my heart. You are complete perfection and I absolutely adore you.

10 Years

2010-08-07T19:15:00.001-07:00

This weekend is my 10 year high school reunion. Yes, I graduated in 2000...and yes, that is ten years ago. Holy oh my. It is crazy hard to believe that ten years have passed since that time in my life. And because I haven't wanted to really face it, I have ignored pretty much all the emails that went out about it because I wasn't ready to completely accept it has been that long...that I am that old.

I never committed to going either. I didn't decide until yesterday afternoon that I wanted to go to the deal last night. There was a get together at our local ball park. It was $10 for appetizers and the keg. I didn't get to enjoy the keg, but I did munch on some yummy nachos. And while my classmates reached their buzz and some their drunken point, I got to pay $3 for a soda. Last night was enjoyable. I got to spend time with Jen who I haven't seen since last summer and is always a treat. I got to see other people that I enjoyed seeing, but to me, it wasn't anything phenomenal. I don't miss high school. I love my life now. I love my friends. I have stayed close with people from school and didn't need a reunion to reconnect.

Today was family day at the park. I didn't go. Eli had to work. And my babies are with their mom this weekend. Yes, it would have been incredible to show off my sweet Skylar, but I just didn't want to go. And I couldn't bring myself to go to the deal that was going on tonight. There was to be a dessert bar, a raffle, a scavenger hunt, a cash bar, band, and not sure what else. I know that there were people going tonight that didn't go last night, but last night was enough for me. Don't get me wrong, I don't hate anyone from my class, I just didn't want to go.

Is that weird????

Baby #2 - Belly Pic 21w3d

2010-08-07T16:41:00.000-07:00

Skylar was being quite the ham when I was trying to get a good picture. There is one other where we ae both laughing, but it is super blurry...bummer!

This week has been great. The little one is definitely getting stronger for sure. The kicks and movements are bigger and stronger and I am loving it!! Last night I sat on the couch and just watched my belly responding to the kicks. Truly amazing.

Not having any specific cravings and no food aversions at all. I am still noticing a lot of pressure down low, but that is nothing new and not surprising since baby is low. I am feeling some movements farther up...I'm thinking this is because baby is getting bigger?? I am not able to eat big portions of food at all. I get full super fast. This didn't happen with Skylar until much later. It is definitely different!

I am still beyond anxious to know whether this little one is a boy or a girl, but it isn't killing me as bad as it was. I am comfortable knowing baby is healthy and enjoying feeling all the kicks, punches, and rolling!

Wordless Wednesday - No Fear

2010-08-04T11:05:00.000-07:00

My Sweet Love - Swae

2010-08-03T14:38:00.000-07:00

I can't believe this sweet little angel is not so little anymore and 8...going into 3rd grade this year! Time is flying and quicker and quicker it seems. I am so impressed by this little girl. She has the biggest heart of anyone I have ever known. She is so very advanced for her age and I really am not just saying that. She is incredible at all things - school, sports, being a sister, being a daughter. Seth and Skylar are so very lucky to have her. She is so patient and so kind, so giving and thoughtful. I am one lucky mom and burst with pride!

My Little Man - Seth

2010-08-03T14:02:00.001-07:00

I know this is picture overload, however I have been a super slacker and wanted to give you a glimpse of what our summer has looked like. I can't believe how big this little man is getting. Such a sweetie and yet all boy at the same time.

20w5d belly pic

2010-08-01T13:07:00.001-07:00

I can't believe that I am half way through this pregnancy. It is absolutely mind blowing. It has actually gone by rather quickly. Maybe that is because it seems as though life is flying by before my eyes and we are so busy all day every day. I am still feeling great and doing well. I feel rather...large. I feel like I am carrying really different from when I was pregnant with Skylar. And this next picture shows that my belly bump is bigger for sure.
20w5d pregnant with Skylar.

So crazy to me the difference. My doctor says it is normal since this is my second one. It is just so weird. And with this baby being so low...I would imagine that I would look as though I was carrying lower. I mean, this kid is as low as you can possibly get without falling out!

I love the attention that Swae and Seth are giving the baby. Swae is kisses the belly every. Her and Seth both are so excited and constantly take the time to rub the baby bump and kiss the baby. It melts my heart. Skylar is now rubbing my belly more and loves to lay her little noodle on it. I love it.

Our Sweet Baby - 20w

2010-07-30T14:28:00.000-07:00

While we don't know whether this little angel is a boy or a girl, I am still more in love than ever. And how could I not be? Look at how sweet and cute he/she is!!!!!
So insane that technology is able to produce something like this. It's hard to believe that baby is between 6-10in and roughly 12oz! What a sweet little angel I have growing inside me!!! :)

Chinese Birth Calendar

2010-07-30T10:38:00.000-07:00

I was just online poking around after getting a comment asking if I checked what the Chinese Birth Calendar said about what the sex of this baby is going to be. And the calendar says that the baby should be a boy. Supposedly it is 99% accurate.

But it is still a waiting game. Hopefully we will know more come Aug 23!

And the Sex Is....

2010-07-27T16:31:00.001-07:00

WE DON'T KNOW!

As it turns out, this little one growing inside me just doesn't want to share its gender just yet. Not only is it sitting extremely low (the tech had her wand at my pubic bone!)...but we had legs crossed and the cord all sorts of wrapped between the legs. Awesome. Definitely a disappointment to not know, yet very happy to know that baby is healthy and right on track. AND! This time I actually got a good face picture. Skylar hid her face, but not this little nugget. I have to say that this baby is one heck of a cutie for sure!!!!!

So...we will try again at my next appointment the end of August. Until then, I will rest assured that all is going well and on track and enjoy feeling all the fun and crazy movements.

Tomorrow - July 27

2010-07-26T22:35:00.000-07:00

Tomorrow is a very big day.

1. Our little boy is turning 5! 5!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What happened to the little boy in diapers, that was barely talking and toodling around? Now Seth is turning into such a big boy. He is quite the little man. He is such a gentleman. He is still quite the little snuggler and little love. But he is all boy for sure. Loves to play baseball and run around and wrestle. Loves his daddy - daddy is definitely his hero. Loves being a big brother and is good at it. He likes helping and is wanting to be more helpful and have more responsibility around the house. He is such a charming little boy and I love him so very much. I am so proud of him. He is going to be starting kindergarten in just a month and it seriously floors me!

2. We get to find out whether this little bean is a boy or a girl! And Swae, Seth and Skylar get to be there to experience it with us! I am beyond excited. I can't even wait. I probably won't be able to sleep tonight I am so excited!!! I can't say for sure what I think this baby is. The only dream that I have had is that it is a boy. I would like a boy to keep the numbers even, but would be so happy to have another baby girl as well. All I know is that either way I am incredibly blessed and will be happy no matter what.

Baby #2 - Belly Pic 19 weeks

2010-07-26T21:48:00.000-07:00

Still feeling great, but definitely getting a pooch! Skylar is starting to rub the belly more and loves on it all the time. I am always telling her that there is a baby in my belly, but not sure if she really understands.

Tonight...

2010-07-15T23:07:00.000-07:00

This little baby inside me is moving and kicking up a storm. For the first time I was calm, sitting, and was able to tune into what was happening and sure enough this little one was having a blast moving and a groving! It was so exciting and such a different feeling from the little flutters and I love it!

More Belly Pics! 17-18 weeks

2010-07-15T13:25:00.001-07:00

17w1d - ignore the stupid expression on my face!
18w2d - feeling that there has definitely been a pop!

It is hard to believe that I am almost half way through this pregnancy. I definitely am starting to feel pregnant. Having a little bump growing is a nice little reminder. And I am enjoying the flutters becoming more often and stronger. I am not enjoying the reflux, but am dealing because anything is worth it to bake another perfect baby!

Swae and Seth are starting to focus on the baby more and more. They are sure to kiss the baby every night before bed. Always rubbing, talking, and making sure that I am doing right. Very protective they both are. I have been trying to tell Skylar more and more that there is a baby in my belly. She looks at me crazy but will lay her head on my belly and rub it...could be that she just likes rubbing my skin. Who knows!

We will be finding out whether this baby is a boy or a girl on Seth's 5th birthday - July 27! The kids are beyond excited as they get to be there. They have been set on being able to see their baby on a big screen. I am so happy that they get to be a part of this and finding out will be even more special with them being there. Less than 2 weeks to go. I can't wait!!!!!!!!

I am a little nervous on how Miss Skylar is going to handle a little baby. She is quite the momma's girl and doesn't at all like when someone else is getting my attention. When I was holding my friend's new baby the other day, she had to be right up in my lap and be sure she got my attention. However, she is cute and wants to rub the baby's head and is very gentle. Maybe this is good practice and will help out in the long run.

Overall, I am loving this pregnancy. I am feeling well and loving every experience. I am looking forward to the bigger, stronger movements. I have no idea what this little one looks like or what gender it is, but already, I am so very much in love. I can't wait to hold this little angel, to have our family complete. I am one happy and lucky mommy!!

Belly Pics - Baby #2

2010-07-01T16:10:00.000-07:00

12w4d
13w6d

14w1d

15w1d

16w1d

The belly is definitely starting to grow! I started noticing a change in my body much earlier this time. I kept being told that it was just me that noticed them. I couldn't tell by looking at myself, but just with how much pants were fitting. Pretty ironic that I had gotten myself down into a size 27 and had just bought a few new pairs of jeans to celebrate. While I am back in my 28s, I am hanging on to my cutie jeans and will be working to get in them once this little one comes. Other body changes? My boobs are growing again...always a nice thing. Turns out when I stopped breast feeding Skylar, my boobs shrunk right back to nothing. So I am welcoming a little bust especially with it being bathing suit season.

I started feeling the little one fluttering around about a week ago. Last night while laying in bed, it felt as though those movements were becoming more strong. I can't wait to feel the kicks and rolls and hiccups. I love being pregnant. I am still able to eat everything and not sick. I mostly want healthy foods. I am more into veggies and fruits. Salads always sound delicious. But I still like ice cream and cookies. I am just trying to limit them.

Swae and Seth talk about the baby constantly. And I am pretty sure they argue every day about whether the baby is going to be a boy or a girl. It will be nice to know the sex, so the arguing can stop...at least about the baby! ;) Oh they are also arguing over names. Seth wants one name for a boy and Swae wants another. We still don't have any clue on a name for a girl.

I go to the doctor tomorrow so will have more to report then. Looks like we should be finding out the sex the end of the month. We are shooting for doing it on Seth's birthday since we have the kiddos that day and they have both requested to be there. I think it would be a good little memory and birthday present.

Baby #2

2010-07-01T15:55:00.000-07:00

This is our sweet little baby baking at 12 weeks. :) So cute. Hard to imagine that the little bean jumping around on the screen was only two inches long! I am already so in love!!

It's About Time!

2010-07-01T15:35:00.000-07:00

We have been without the Internet for well over three weeks. I haven't like it at all. I could access it from my phone, but it is a pain as I can't type nearly as fast on that as I do on my computer. I can only imagine how many unread posts are in my reader. I haven't checked yet and might pass out when I do see the number.

Not only that, but I am long over due with posting about all three of my babies and of course keeping you all updated with this pregnancy. I feel like such a slacker of a mom. Here I am 16 weeks and I haven't posted any belly pictures or written about how I am feeling.

I do have to say, I am glad to be back!

A Lovely Sunny Saturday

2010-05-15T16:03:00.001-07:00

The past week I have been feeling like crap. I have had such a bad cold. I can't even remember the last time I have had a cold like this. It started with just a slight stuffy nose. It quickly turned into not being able to breathe, super runny nose, and very congested and tight chest. Come Thursday, I sounded like a man when I talked and was pretty miserable. Yesterday was definitely the worst day. As of last night it started to break up some and today I am coughing like crazy and it seems as though things are loosening up. But boy and I am sick of coughing!

Other than that, I have just been enjoying lots of Mommy and Skylar time because Eli has been out of town working since Thursday. I didn't work Friday night due to the nurse telling me I needed to get some rest. And she suggested me not work on Sunday either. So while I have been feeling crappy, I have been enjoying time with my little princess and away from work. I have definitely been loving the nice weather and the sun being out. Skylar loves to be outside and playing. This morning she was playing with the rocks and enjoyed throwing them in the drive way (Daddy will love that!)

We are both ready for Daddy to be home and for some family time. I can't wait!

Wordless Wednesday - My 3 Precious Babies!

2010-05-12T09:44:00.000-07:00

Baby #2 Pic

2010-05-11T17:12:00.000-07:00

This was taken last week at my appointment. Sorry that it isn't very easy to see, but you can definitely see that sweet little bundle in there.

14 Months

2010-05-11T10:12:00.000-07:00

My precious little Skylar,

You are growing so fast...and right before my eyes. We have been keeping quite busy and for that, Mommy slacked on writing you a tribute for your 13 months. So I will combine the two months.

I can't get over how tall you are, and how thin. While you can and will (and do!) eat all day long, you never seem to put on weight. You haven't even reached 19 pounds!! You still love all food. However, you now will only eat certain things on your terms. I haven't quite figured out those terms yet. You definitely love cheese and bread and your little snacks. You think that crackers are the greatest thing in the world and they have definitely saved the day many times. You are now completely off breast milk and have moved on to soy. We started with whole milk, but that seemed to irritate your booty. But just because you don't nurse doesn't mean you don't enjoy the skin to skin contact. You love to pull up my shirt and rest your head on my tummy and you love to rub my chest and arms. And I have to admit, I love when you do it!!

You have quite the personality my love. You are a crack up - not just to others either, but to yourself. I always find you laughing at the random things that you are doing. You have the most gorgeous smile and it warms my heart every single time I see it. And your laugh. It is quite contagious. I can't help but laugh with you. You have the best facial expressions. And you yammer up a storm!! I love so much to listen to your little baby babble. I love when you try to copy what your dad and I are saying. You say mama, dada, love you, thank you, and what. It cracks me up when I call your name and you look up from what you are doing and say, "what?"

You love to wave at everyone! You wave hello and good bye and just wave to be waving. You definitely capture every one's attention everywhere we go. You are quite the charmer and you love to flirt with the men! You love attention. You are very adventurous and independent. You love to play at the jungle gym and would much rather play in the big kid area rather than the baby area - and you have no fear playing amongst the big kids, even if they are bigger than you and rough!

You absolutely adore your big brother and big sister. You want to be just like them. You love playing with them, wrestling with them, doing everything you can with them. And boy do they love you. Sissy loves to take care of you. She loves spending every second she possibly can with you. She reads to you, snuggles you, helps change you. I'm pretty sure she would be content if I didn't do anything and just let her do it all. While your brother likes playing with you, you both seem to have some sharing issues. I'm sure this is something that will last for quite some time! :)

You are loved baby girl more than you know. You brighten my day each and every day. Your smile alone puts me at ease and brings so much peace to my life. I love that you will come and snuggle with me when I ask you. You give kisses when Daddy and I ask you. You are quite the little cuddle bug and I couldn't be happier. I adore when you come over to lay your head on my leg in the middle of playing and then go back to what you are doing. Honestly, I love everything about you. Even your fits...well...those we could do without. But I do love knowing you have an opinion. Lately you have had some cranky moments, but that is due to teething. You now have 4 teeth and are working on the next 2.

You little girl are truly amazing. I love watching you grow, watching how much you learn each and every day. You are so incredibly smart and loving. I love you more than anything sweet girl.

Love,
Mommy

Round 2!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-05-10T11:40:00.000-07:00

We found out on April 20 that we would be having another baby! Eli's face was absolutely classic when I showed him the first test and the rest of the night was full of both our excitement and Eli hollering and jumping all over. It was the cutest thing for sure. When we told Swae, Seth and Skylar, they were thrilled (no, Skylar had no idea what was being said!). Swae and Seth couldn't stop touching my belly and are even more focused on baby names.

I had my first doctor appointment on May 4. All is looking well. Going from my last (and ONLY) period, I should have been 9w1d. But baby is measuring small, 7w5d. Since I haven't had a regular cycle for quite some time, my doctor has decided to go by how baby is measuring which puts the due date at December 16, 2010. I'm thinking that due date will be earlier since Skylar measured small the whole time too. But I guess that time will tell!

Thus far I have been feeling really well other than being tired. I don't do well if I have OJ on an empty stomach or my prenatal. Today I am 8w4d/10w1d. The only difference I have noticed in my body is being bloated! Other than that, I am just beyond happy and so excited for this pregnancy!!

Happy 1st Birthday Sweet Baby Skylar!!!!

2010-03-06T15:26:00.000-08:00

A year ago, at 9:09am, we welcomed you into this world. It was honestly one of the most happy, proud moments of my entire life. While I loved you the entire time you were in my belly, I fell even more in love with you when you were first placed into my arms. You were so tiny, so perfect. I couldn't stop smiling, stop staring. I was the happiest mommy is the whole world!
I loved everything about you. I loved your perfect little nose, your soft little lips, your tiny ears, your little cry.

You were (and still are!!!) the most precious thing and I couldn't, and still can't, get enough of you!

Being your mom has been the greatest joy in the world. While it hasn't always been easy, I still have cherished every minute of it. I still find myself staring at you and not seeming to get enough of you. I still miss you like crazy when I am not with you for an hour. There is not a second of every day that I don't want to be with you. I just love you. I am so very much in love with you!

I love that you have such a fun personality. I love that you are very independent, but that you still love to snuggle. I love that you are such a loving little girl. I love to play with you. I love the sound of your laugh and your little voice. I love playing peek-a-boo with you. I love your smile. I love your small hands and skinny, long fingers. I love your little monkey toes.

Skylar, you are absolutely, 100% the light of my life. You melt my heart each and every day. I am so proud to be your mom. I am so impressed with how smart you are, that you keep learning. You are always amazing me.

I couldn't imagine my life without you precious girl. While it breaks my heart that you are no longer my little baby, I am enjoying this adventure. And no matter how big you get, you will always be my baby girl...ALWAYS!!!

Thank you so much for being such a wonderful joy. You are the best daughter I could have ever asked for, ever imagined.

Happy Birthday Baby Skylar. I hope that your day is wonderful and perfect, just like you!!!

Special Birthday Wishes!

2010-03-06T15:17:00.000-08:00

HAPPY BIRHTDAY TJ!!!!!!!!!!!!

I miss you today and every day. It makes me proud to know my little angel shares this special day with her special uncle!

I love you little bro!

A Day of Fun with Daddy!!!! (2-15-10)

2010-03-04T13:58:00.000-08:00

Wordless Wednesday - Snuggling my Girl Before School

2010-03-03T07:38:00.000-08:00

A Trip to the Park (2-25-10)

2010-03-02T12:12:00.000-08:00

Just a bit of a Sad Day!

2010-03-01T11:33:00.000-08:00

*********Just a warning that the following might be TMI!************

Today, after one year and nine months, my little monthly problem decided to make its presence AGAIN (other than right after having Skylar). I am not that happy about this. Not so much at all. I am not enjoying have cramps again. I am not enjoying that I am bloated and uncomfortable. It's just not very much fun.

Does anyone else find this weird that it came just days before Skylar's first birthday?? I can honestly say that I am ready for it to be done and over with and it is only day TWO!

Beautiful Day

2010-02-25T21:16:00.000-08:00

Thursday's usually start out a little rough for me. It is an early morning with having to get Swae and Seth up, dressed, and ready for their mom to pick up by 7:30am. I try to leave a little extra time so I can snuggle them before sending them on their way, but it never makes it easier. And it is so sad when Skylar tries to hurl herself out the door after them. It doesn't matter where Swae moves her to, she books it to the door and just looks after them like "where are you guys going???" It's pretty sad.

Today turned out to be a good day. My little princess and I snuggled up a bunch and we played. And then I decided that we didn't need to be in the house anymore and should go on a walk. I bundled up Skylar and put some layers on myself and away we went. Today was gorgeous. It was bright and sunny. It wasn't super warm, but it wasn't freezing cold either. The walk was wonderful. It was so nice to be out. I didn't really know where we were headed, just was going. We ended up being gone for two and a half hours. Skylar loved it and didn't complain at all. She just looked around at everything and would talk to me and whatever else she saw. We stopped at the park for about a half an hour. At first Skylar wasn't sure about it and wanted to be held. But after going down the slide a couple times and her seeing the other kids playing, she was good to go. She LOVED the swings. She laughed and laughed. She liked going down the slide - she needs help though or else she would fall backwards. She smiled pretty much the entire time we were there.

It was so nice to be out. So nice to spend the time with my little angel. It makes me so excited for summer, so excited for the adventures that we have ahead of us. Oh and I got some great pictures that I will definitely be sharing soon!

Walker - Family of 6

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Anyone????

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HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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