Life with the Bakers

The Final Summit

2011-04-11T13:53:00.000-05:00

Can David Ponder save humanity? The question he must answer is "What does humanity need to do, individually and collectively, to restore itself to the pathway toward successful civilization?" The Archangel, Gabriel, takes him from his office to a place that the final summit will occur. With the help of other Time Travelers, David must find the correct answer to this pondering question. Can he and the summit answer the question before time runs out or is humanity lost all its chances to continue on.

Take some historical facts, add a little storytelling, and you've got The Final Summit. I will say, I enjoyed the book as a work of fiction. It wasn't the best thing I've read, but good none the less. Andy Andrews, made me want to finish the book to see how David preformed during the Summit. He took me into David's life like a good book can and should do.

I can say I would recommend this book to friends and family as a fiction piece of work. I am interested to read the books prior to The Final Summit in David Ponder's story. The book is not based word for word on biblical teachings, but reminds the reader that God is in control ultimately.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255

The Convenient Groom

2011-04-04T09:12:00.001-05:00

It's the day of her wedding, and by all accounts Dr Kate Lawrence has it all! She is releasing her book and getting married to her Mr. Right, or so she thought. Five hours before they are supposed to say I do her groom to be calls off the wedding. Kate is left with no groom and a book all about finding love and making it all work. She was so careful, planned everything, how can this happen to her and what is a girl to do?

In comes her saving grace, Lucas Wright. He offers to be her groom and marry her that day and in under five hours. She knows this isn't the way love is supposed to be or is it? Could he be the one she could love? No, that's crazy! But, isn't love sometimes a crazy thing?

This book is written by Denise Hunter and is part of the Nantucket Love Story collection. It's well written and pleasure to read. It immediately draws the reader in to Kate Lawrence's life and how desperate she must feel. I mean everything is on the line, not only her heart and life, but her reputation and career as well. The reader wants to know how everything will work out for her. I will say the ending was kind of predictable, but I still was moved to tears while reading it. I would definitely recommend this book to anyone looking for a good Christian love story. Actually, I've already recommended it to my Mom and sister!

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255

Outlive Your Life

2011-02-25T12:37:00.002-06:00

Have you ever felt like you didn't know why God has us living here on Earth? Max Lucado gives us a reason in the book "Outlive Your Life You Were Made to Make a Difference". He present this generation of Christians with a challenge, what are you doing in your life that will live on after you are no longer here on Earth? Can Christians truly be the hands and feet of Jesus? The answer is yes, will it be easy? No, but will it be a life that made a difference and is remembered after you've left this world in the hands of the next generation? Yes!

This book wasn't one I got through easily. It took me days to really get to a point that reading it was enjoyable. I think part of that was because it convicted me in many ways. It made me think about my life and how am I showing Jesus to others in it. After reading this it made me want to change how people see me. If you are looking for a book that might help you take the first step to make a difference in your life and the lives of others, I encourage you to read this book. It will make a difference in your life.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255

Where Hearts are Free

2010-10-04T13:29:00.001-05:00

Where Hearts are Free by Golden Key Parsons

Bridget is the daughter of a prominent family. She is of age to get married and begin her own family, but she wants to be in love. She wants to find the right person while still trying to do what her parents ask and society says she should. She wants to please everyone, but can she do that and still please herself is the question she must ask.

I loved this book! It kept me interested from the beginning, and at the end I couldn't put it down. I felt like the author brought me into the story. I cared what happened to Bridget and how her life would turn out. If you are looking for a story to captivate your mind and heart this is a book for you. Not only is it a great story, but it teaches such a wonderful lesson...God will make a way! No mater the challenges one faces or the heartache, if it is God's will there is always a way.

Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher through the BookSneeze.com book review bloggers program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255

Two more busy weekends...part 1

2010-09-28T14:17:00.000-05:00

So I told everyone we were going to be having some fun in September. Well, we've had 2 weekends packed full! The weekend of September 17th was incredibly busy, but oh so much fun!

Friday the kids knew something was up, but they had no clue. When I woke them that morning for school, I told them to place their game boy, pillow, and blanket outside in the hallway for later. All morning all I heard is where are we going, tell me, tell me, please. But, I managed to keep it a secret and send them off for a day of wondering at school. What they didn't know was, Robert and I had packed the car with sleeping bags, the air mattress etc for a special treat.

When Robert got home from work, we were all ready to go. A few stops for gas, drinks, and snacks, and we were on our way! Where were we going you ask? To Jenks, OK! The Oklahoma Aquarium was our destination, for a sleepover! The kids had no clue, but after a hour and a half we pulled into the parking lot and then they got all excited. The first question we got was do we really get to sleep here? Yes, you sure do.

The night was spent spending time as a family. Touch tanks were open, which the kids loved! We got to see the aquarium not only in their lighting, but in the evening we got to see it by flashlight, and watch a movie. I think we went to bed around 11:30 or 12:00, but we had a good time.

The night was spent spending time as a family. Touch tanks were open, which the kids loved! We got to see the aquarium not only in their lighting, but in the evening we got to see it by flashlight, and watch a movie. I think we went to bed around 11:30 or 12:00, but we had a good time.

Then on Sunday we did the OK State Fair and Disney on Ice. This is the second year we've done Disney on Ice and I have to say, They know how to bring Disney to you! It was a wonderful show, but I think the best part of things, as always was seeing the happy faces on my children! Here are a few, very few, of the pictures I took.

Will post more about another BIG weekend soon.

Bye bye summer :(

2010-09-08T10:43:00.000-05:00

Well, while fall doesn't begin for 3 more weeks, the unofficial end of summer came this weekend :( My kids have been back in school since mid August, but Labor Day was this past weekend. The bad news for us is fall puts us in another frame of mind this year. We have to prepare ourselves for our first deployment in 5 years! We've loved having Robert home with us, but know that due to the career choices we made and the start of our world, this was inevitable :( Does that make it easier to deal with...not in the least, but we have to and will get through this. If God brings us to it, He WILL bring us through it. I suppose that will be my mind set going through this again.

See, I'm not so worried about me this time...I know it will be hard for me. I never do well with deployments at all, but this time I almost have a feeling of peace for myself. Do you want to know what I'm worried about? My kids! You see, last time he left Michael and Patrick were only 2.5 years old and Kaitlyn well she was only 4 months old, but this time they are 7 and 4. I know I have to be strong for them! I have to take on the role of two parents for the time, I have to be the taxi, cook, and maid. I have to take them to their activities, make sure they are rested, fed, and clothed. I also have to make sure they know everyday, that Daddy loves them and is doing this for our freedom.

So, this next month will be a very busy one for us! We have tons of fun things planned to do as we get ready to say goodbye to Daddy for a while, so how did we spend Labor Day you ask?? We went to Turner Falls in Davis for the day! The kids had a blast and got to go swimming for the last day of summer.

We left our house with some friends at about 9:30am, did a few last minute things around town and were on the highway around 10am. After about an 1.5 hours, we made it to Turner Falls Park. We ate our picnic lunch.

After lunch we head down for some swimming! We didn't go to the Falls area as the kids were have too much fun in the pools. The boys loved the diving board and slide once I decided to let them go. Yes, I was a little concerned since I couldn't see the bottom of the whole thing. Over all we had lots of fun! The kids are already asking when we can go again, LOL. Here are a few more pictures too enjoy!!

Stay tuned for more fun adventures with the Baker's later this month!

Why can't I ever...

2010-04-08T13:22:00.004-05:00

That seems like a common thread in my life right now...why can't I do this or that or whatever it happens to be today. It seems like there are never enough hours in the day to get everything done! I knew life would get more hectic as the kids got older, but WOW is all I can say. I'm really begining to look forward to summer coming to get some time to play with my own kids. I feel like during the school year, they are just so BUSY...for anyone who might be interested this is what our current weeks look like until at least mid-May.

Monday: Free night

Tuesday: Soccer for all three kids

Wednesday: Chapel Fellowship Dinner followed by Bible Study

Thursday: Cub Scout night

Friday: Misc activities-this week it happens the boys are going to the Science Museum for a campout with Cub Scouts

Saturday: Soccer game

Sunday: Church followed with houshold chorses to get ready for daycare on Monday

Typing it out it seems like SOOOOOO much, but I will say we enjoy it most of the time. It's busy, but that's life with three kids...BUSY, BUSY, BUSY

Sending my baby to school!

2009-08-12T13:23:00.002-05:00

Four years ago, I was thinking this day would never come. She would always be my tiny little princess that I could hold in my arms forever, but here we are, August 12, 2009, and tomorrow I'm sending the little princess off to school. Kaitlyn is a happy, healthy, thriving four year who tomorrow will go to her first day of prekindergarten.

I can say I am thrilled to send her, well at least in a way. I'm thrilled she will be with other kids her age, she will be with a great teacher, who also taught Michael, and she is READY! I'm sad because she's my baby, and I honestly don't know if I'm ready to let her go. She might be my last and I'm not ready to admit that.

I know this is only half days and she will be with me in the mornings, but this is a big step! She looked at me just yesterday and said, "Mommy, I will miss you when I'm at school, but I promise I will come home. It will be okay." I truly know it will!

Too long

2009-08-09T09:45:00.003-05:00

It's been too long since I've added a new post here. We are preparing to start the new school year on Thursday! In our household we will have a preschooler, a first grader, and a second grader! I can't believe it's time to send Kaitlyn off to school! We've been doing back to school shopping like crazy and getting everything together.

Robert on I went on our adults vacation to Florida with friends. It was an amazing time and neither of us wanted to leave. We miss Jeremy and Lucy terribly and are hoping it won't be too long before we get to see them again.

We also took the kids to Sea World for the first time! We went to San Antonio over the 4th of July weekend and had a wonderful time. I will post pictures soon. The kids also got to meet my Aunt and her family for the first time. They had a ball playing with their cousin and seeing the San Antonio zoo. Hopefully it won't be 6 years before I get to see them again.

Also this summer we got word that my Mother has cancer. It's scary to find this out, but we know God has a plan! He is going to reveal himself to us in ways we can only imagine during this trial. Please pray for my family as we deal with this. Pray for strength and encouragement because God is good and he will provide!

Goodbye for now Grandpa

2009-06-22T16:01:00.003-05:00

This last week I lost someone very dear to me. My Grandfather passed away on Sunday June 14th. He left this world and began his life in Heaven. While I know this and I know he isn't suffering anymore, my own human nature wishes he was still here on Earth with his family. He left this world and was welcomed into Heaven at 10:30am, received by his Mother, Father, brothers, sisters, My Grandmother, two of his children, and two Grandchildren. And I know when God decides to call me home, I will see him again.

My heart aches for my loss, but I rejoice that he got to be with Jesus on Sunday. How glorious that must have been!

For Grandpa!

The Decision is made!

2009-06-03T07:15:00.003-05:00

Well, in the Baker household summer is officially here! We've had many things happen since my last post...one important one was my PWOC Spring Retreat. It's always been a time to get back in line with the Lord, but this year was especially meaningful. For a few months I've been looking for answers on what to do with Michael for school next year. I've spent tons of time in prayer asking God what his will is, and after what felt like weeks and weeks of waiting, I think I got my answer!

One morning at our Retreat, our speaker was talking about how she had a niece and nephew who were twins, but THEY ARE BOTH INDIVIDUALS! This hit me like a brick. You see since birth I've know the boys were individuals, but I've really struggled with the fact that they are SO different. I want them to do the same things at the same time, like many twin parents, but that really isn't how twins are made. God made us all unique, in his own image! According to Psalm 139, God knows us inside and out and made us all exactly how we are supposed to be. So why would twins be any different? They aren't! Each one has their own set of gifts given by the Lord to share and use for His Glory.

From the time of the twins birth, I've firmly believed they each had a purpose given directly to them from God. You see this is a special story I've never shared with most people. During the birth of the twins, I had a placental abruption of twin A, aka Michael. This abruption happened at some time prior to my water breaking at 4pm. I got to the hospital at 5:00pm, and was rushed in for an emergency c-section. The twins were born, at 5:40 pm and 5:41 pm. Michael wasn't breathing and required resuscitation, by the time my Mom saw them in the NICU, shortly after birth, Michael was still very blue, but everyone played it off as normal for a preemie.

Once I finally saw my OB again, we all realized how lucky me and the babies were. The nurse had come in and told me I was very lucky, but all I wanted to know was how my babies were. She had told me the doctor would be in. Well, about an hour or so later, someone finally spoke to me. I didn't realized that I could have lost my own life at that time, let alone the babies.

After reading the post op report from my surgery, we found out that Michael shouldn't have lived! The report actually states that he is a non survivable infant! As most of you reading this know, the boys spent 25 days in the NICU, which from what I hear is really good for 31 weekers. We also heard many times from my OB, who would just come over and visit the boys, that it's a miracle that Michael was here.

The boys just being around is a miracle to Robert and I who tried to get pregnant for two years, as my sister Christina always told me, God gave me one for every year we tired. We are thankful every day that God gave us the honor to raise to wonderful little boys, who are very quickly growing every day. It's hard to believe they started at 3 lbs 13 oz and 3 lbs 11 oz and are now 45+ lbs and 40+ lbs.

So, since they are both individuals, Robert and I made the decision, Michael will be going to try 2nd grade. If he doesn't do well, then we haven't lost anything, he will just go back to 1st grade and continue school.

Also, we got word at the very end of the school year, that Michael made it into the ACE program. So, he will be pulled out of class, once a week we believe, for gifted education!

Decisions...

2009-04-14T07:13:00.003-05:00

I never realized how much a decision like this weighs on your mind. I have to say a lot of thought time and energy has gone into even thinking about Michael going into second grade. We've been thinking about this for at least two weeks, it's actually been longer, but that's when I posted it on the blog, and here we sit with lots to consider still.

We've heard it all from everyone. it won'tbe good for him in junior high and high school. He'll be small and so young. If you don't do it you will be holding him back from his potential. He's a twin. All these are thing that have run throguh our heads without anyone saying anything. So, what do we do? Do we send our baby into second grade and hope we made the right decision or do we keep him in first grade and watch him be bored for the next year, not learning anything new?

He has pretty much spent his kindergarten year in school bored and being a teacher's helper. And while I don't feel there is anything wrong with that, I do feel that he needs to be challenged in school. How can I knowingly put a child into first grade knowing that he already knows what he needs to?

So, where are we on this decision? The answer is as confused as ever, but we know a little more...we know Michael wants to go to second grade. We know we will be having a meeting, around teh second week of May to discuss all of this with people from the school. We know this was theit idea and the principal is already on board with him going a head a year. So, as things stand right this minute...we are looking at putting Michael ahead a year in school. This would mean we would have a second grader, a first grader, and a preschool student next year.

How will this affect Patrick? Hopefully not much...we know he will have some questions, but it's not like they would ever be in the same class ever again. We separated them in preschool and it was teh best decision we've made for them even though it was very hard for me to do it at that time. Patrick has bloomed since then! Is Patrick going to be an less loved? Absolutly NOT! We love all our children regardless of how they progress in school. Is Michael going to be punished if he doesn't succed in the second grade? No, he will just be moved back to first grade without any questions.

I reserve the right to change my mind about this decision at any time, if it's be the better of Michael!

Spring pictures 2009

2009-03-31T16:57:00.000-05:00

What to do with a kid who is to smart?

2009-03-31T09:31:00.002-05:00

Never in my dreams would I have thought I'd have to figure out the answer to this question...

But here we are the end of kindergarten and we are trying to figure out where Michael fits in the school system! Right now he is at the end of kindergarten, but is doing 2ND grade work. We are looking into possibly moving him the 2ND grade next year per the recommendation of his kindergarten teacher. What complicates this decision even more for us is the fact that Michael is a twin. In my opinion if he were a single child then this decision wouldn't be so hard, I'd move him in a heartbeat with the information I have, but a twin brother it complicates things in my mind.

1. Will this make Patrick feel dumb?
2. Will Patrick be upset with Michael for "leaving" him behind?
3. Will this really be any different for Patrick?

I've been told by some, don't do it because it will hinder him in junior high and high school, he will be smaller if he plays sports, his maturity level isn't high enough, but from others I've been told this is a good idea, he can handle it, he is ALWAYS with the older kids. So right now, I just don't know where to go.

I can say Michael is a very special child, all children are special! God placed everyone here for a reason and right now I'm spending a lot of time in prayer over this. I want to do what is BEST for Michael now. If you pray, please pray for wisdom that Robert and I will get to the answer the Lord wants us to for Michael.

I will tell you, we aren't making a rash decision. There are many people involved and will continue to be many people involved before, during, and after the decision is made. All my children have a very strong support system from many people. We will be having a meeting some time in May to discuss this with an ACE rep, his kindergarten teacher, a 1st grade teacher, a 2ND grade teacher, the Principal, and anyone else that might be of use to us. Right now his teacher is having a 2ND grade teacher prepare work for Michael to do in the mornings because she can't keep him busy. This is just a lot to think about...

Why?

2009-02-04T09:38:00.002-06:00

Why am I so bad about keeping up with this? Maybe because I run a daycare out of my home and have 3 kids of my own. That might explain it, but then again maybe not. Some days I feel like a horrible person, I mean...I never updated after Disney, I ended on what? Day 3? Here we are approaching a year after the trip and I'm afraid we won't have a record of it if I don't get it down soon, but most days all I want to do after 5:30pm, when my last daycare child leaves is cuddle my kids and lay on the couch. Some days I don't even want to cook dinner! Good thing I have a wonderful husband who doesn't mind cooking for our family!

So, are you wondering what is going on here? Well, my daycare officially opened on October 1st! It's been so wonderful. Don't get me wrong there are days I want to SCREAM, but I didn't have to work retail at Christmas again. I also get to stay home with Kaitlyn. On most days I have around 6 kids, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, I am always full, but the other 3 days a week, it varies. I love having my nights and weekends free to spend with my family.

Let's see Michael...he is READING! This kid loves to read and ready anything he can get his hands on. He is spelling so much that it doesn't do me any good to spell to keep him from understanding a conversation...he can usually spell everything I want to say. He is in kindergarten right now and it looking forward to first grade. He's also doing great in Math. I was able to pretty much teach him how to carry numbers in addition with showing him once.

Patrick's biggest accomplishment right now is learning how to tie his shoes! He come home from school one day and said Mommy, I tied my shoes at school today! Mind you, we've been working on this since September! He can officially tie his shoes. His other BIG accomplishments this year include learning his phone number and how to write his first and last name.

Kaitlyn is my little princess and I don't think that will ever change even if we have another little girl. She loves shopping, purses, and shoes! Her Daddy is in trouble when she's a teenager, better lock up the credit cards now, LOL. One of her favorite things to do is go to the mall. She will start preschool in the fall and I am so looking forward to it! She needs to go to school to be with more kids her age.

So, that's my update...

Disney World Trip Days 1 and 2

2008-08-18T11:57:00.003-05:00

Okay, so as everyone knows we took a trip to Disney World this summer. It was so much fun and now I am going to tell everyone all about our trip.

Day 1: July 5th
So we left on July 5th for our 2 1/2 day drive down to FL. Yes, I said drive, we chose to drive to try and save us some money. And I have to say, for the most part everyone did great on the drive. So we hit the road around 7am. I think my Dad was saying everyday we ended up being about17 mintues late, but with 3 little ones, I don't think that was so bad. The plan was to drive to Layfette then stop for the night on day one. Day two we were driving into Tallahassee and then finish day 3 driving into Orlando. During the course of the drive there were many conversations over whether we should go farther or what not, but in the end everything went as planned, even though we didn't get to Orlando as early as some people would have liked.

Anyway, we loaded everyone up and hit the road. We didn't stop for breakfast, but everyone had banana bread that I had made a day prior. It was very yummy if I do say so, well it might have been better if I had remembered to cut it or bring something to cut it with, but I made to the way it was. I know in our car we just broke pieces off and shared the loaf.

Patrick spent most of this day riding in Grandma and Grandpa's car so I don't have any pictures of him.

This is night one in the hotel...

Day 2: July 6
So after a decent nights sleep we got up and headed for Florida. Notice I said decent, because who can really sleep knowing that in a day and a half we were going to be in the happiest place on Earth! Anyway, we were up and moving around 7am and hit the road about 8am. By this time everyone is starting to get anxious and hoping we can keep on schedule. This would be the weather day. We hit a pretty bad rainstorm this day that slowed our progress and made traffic a ngihtmare as well as lunch at McDonald's interesting and very wet. But we made it through fine. I will admit I was terrified at parts of the driving due to going over some very LONG bridges. I hate driving over bridges and these were extended bridges. Anyway, after the day of diving we arrived in Tallahasse around 5pm or so. Another discussion of whether or not we should keep going, but in the end we decide to call it a day and just stop.

We went for dinner at a place called Sonny's BBQ and it was quite yummy. We got 2 of there family meals and all at our fill without a problem and left food there. And then we headed back to our rooms for the night. This night, my sister, Christina, came over to play some cards with Robert and I. Now, we put the kids to bed right after getting back to the room, but someone had other ideas...

Yes, I know taking the pictures was just encouraging him, but it was cute considering he was still in a good mood.

I'm not sure you can see it, but the clock says around 10:30pm.

So, around 11pm, we tell him everyone is going to bed and Christina goes back to her room and we all go to sleep.

Up next...Day 3: July 7, Arriving at Walt Disney World

A Preview of whats to come

2008-08-01T15:55:00.007-05:00

Okay, okay, I know you are waiting on a report from our recent Disney trip, and I'm trying. But right now, getting the boys ready to go to school again has become priority. But, here are a few pictures to make you want the report even more, LOL.

Catching up...

2008-07-29T10:37:00.001-05:00

So guess what, I went to Walt Disney World!!! We had a blast and now I'm hoping to recap the whole trip with you as my guest, wanna come? If so, check back over the next few days/week and join me on the fun.

Starting a new chapter

2008-05-01T09:19:00.002-05:00

So, apparently we got a phone call last night and the boys start t-ball tonight! They will have their parent's meeting followed by a practice. I can't believe my babies are old enough to start playing sports. They are going to be very tired tonight though, they have both soccer and t-ball. It will be interesting to see how tired they are. Hopefully I will remember the camera tonight so I can take pictures of their first t-ball practice.

In other news, THEY ARE ALL HEALTHY AGAIN!!!!!!!! YAY!!! I really hate it when they are sick, so this is great news for me. Now I just have to completely catch up on all that laundry. They sure make a lot of it when they are sick.

Oh, and I added a new feature...there is a slide show at the bottom of the page with our Easter pictures with Grandma. They had so much fun taking them I wanted to share them.

Anyone need a Mommy break?

2008-04-29T09:40:00.002-05:00

So, Michael has been sick for about a week...no fevers or anything, but he will throw up out of no where. I got concerned and took him to the ped yesterday and they do blood work, xrays and the whole nine yards. We have a follow up on Friday to see if he is better.

So, overnight Patrick got sick and then this morning Kaitlyn got sick. So apparently I can't win for losing. I'm so tired of dealing with sick kids. I guess I should be happy, at least I'm not sick ***KNOCK ON WOOD***. So anyway, my day has consisted of baths, laundry, oh yeah, and even more laundry, and I hate laundry, but such is the life of a Mother.

Anyone want to join me in a Mommy break now?

Another weekend gone :(

2008-04-28T08:56:00.002-05:00

Well another weekend is gone and I don't know where it went...anyone want to help me find it? In good news, that's another weekend closer to Disney World, so can we hurry up and get into May already.

For me this weekend was lots of fun. Friday night and Saturday I was at a PWOC retreat. Talk about spending time in fellowship and with the Lord. We had an organization called WOWW come and a Worship leader and they were all AWESOME! I really hope someday to be able to share more of what they gave to me this weekend.

In other news, I am working on getting my home certified to do daycare. It's really amazing the stuff they require for you to have other children in your home. One of the biggest things this is forcing is rearranging of schedules and furniture. We are moving the boys into the bigger room upstairs, making the smaller room an office/playroom and then making our front room the daycare room. I'm also working on getting the house ready for an inspection, writing contracts, and building an environment for children. Some of it seems tedious to me, but it's what they require so I will get it all done. I need to have most of it finished by the beginning of June.

This also means the boys will be getting a new bed. I don't know if I want to just do two separate twin beds, a bunk bed or what, so if anyone has any suggestion I'd love to hear them. I've decided that they need to start sleeping separately again, so that is why we've decided no matter what it will be two twin beds. I just don't know if I'd rather two separate beds or bunk beds. And I want to give them some choice in the matter since in all likely hood this will be their beds for some time to come. It's amazing what decisions really weigh on your heart as a mother.

Anyway, I'm hoping to really get back into the habit of this blogging thing, so hopefully you will see more of it soon.

Why?

2008-04-24T06:58:00.002-05:00

Okay, this is going to be a vent so if you don't want to hear it that's fine! Some people in this world have nothing better to do with their life than but into other people's lives! That must just be their goal in life, and unfortunately it affects other people more often than not, and it's beyond frustrating. I wish people would worry about their own life and not others unless it's something that is hurting them or endangering others, just butt out!

Since this is a public blog, I won't post all the details, but if your curious what prompted this rant, email me and I will share with you if I actually know you personally.

April

2008-04-04T16:23:00.003-05:00

So we are only 4 days into April and I'm already wishing it was over, LOL. This has been a busy month already.

The last Thursday in March, Robert had a soccer accident. They were playing a game and he ended up breaking his big toe on his right foot. We didn't think it was that bad, but he went to the doctor on Friday and found out it was A LOT worse than we thought. He shattered his big toe! It had 4 or 5 breaks in the toe. So we were told his best option would be surgery. Okay, let's schedule the surgery. So on Wednesday morning, April 2nd, Robert went in for surgery. The day before, we were told the surgery would take 30-45 minutes, uuuummm, yeah, April Fool's on us.

We left our house at 6:20am to take the kids to a friends for what we thought would be the morning. Once leaving their house we drove to the hospital. We arrived at the hospital at 7:20am. They got him checked in and put his IV in and we settled in for a wait of about a hour or so we thought. Around 10:00am they come in and tell us his doctor is running behind and it will be another hour or so. At about 11am, they finally come and get him for surgery. It's at this time we are told it's going to be at least a hour long surgery!

So he heads to the OR and I head to the waiting room. And so the wait begins. At 1:25pm, the surgeon finally comes to talk to me. It took 2 hours and 20 minutes to put his toe back together. In the end he got a plate and 5 or 6 pins placed in his toe :O.

Anyway, I begin another period of waiting to be able to go see him. At 1:45pm, they let me back to his outpatient room to be with him. He has a few conversations with me, but mostly he's out of it. Finally around 2:40pm, they begin trying to get him to eat. I say trying on purpose...he didn't take to it well at all. We spent the next at least 2 hours trying to find something to work for his nausea. I felt so bad for him, because there wasn't anything I could do. Finally at about 5:20pm, I decided to go call my parents and give them an update. When I came back he was EATING! So he was discharged at 6:00pm.

He has been doing pretty well at home. The first night he slept pretty good and has been on pain meds since the surgery. Tonight we are actually having a babysitter and going out to dinner. He will be off work for 2 weeks and then we will see what happens. Right now things are good!

YAY, I have everything back!!!

2008-03-26T10:33:00.003-05:00

I am finally getting back into the swing of things. We got a new computer a while ago and it took some time to get everything back in order. I am hoping to be a little more regular with posting now. So, lots has happened since my last post, but I'm not going to catch you up on everything...the biggest thing that happened was EASTER! I will have a separate post including pictures in another day or so...I have to get them uploaded first and decide which to post.

I do, however have a story and some videos to share. First the story...Robert makes this yummy pineapple desert that I love. So when we went grocery shopping at the beginning of the month we picked up a pineapple for him to make it. Well, anyway, once we got home I asked him to make it, but he told me he was to tired to do it, but we would another day. I told Kaitlyn that Daddy was a meanie since he wouldn't make my pineapple to which she turned around and told him, you make Mommy's pineapple right now. We about died laughing and for days you could ask her why he Daddy was a meanie and she would say because he won't make Mommy's pineapple. Anyway, we thought it was so cute, we had to get it on video...
http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/jenmbak/?action=view&current=099.flv
http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/jenmbak/?action=view&current=098.flv
That's the direct links since I can't get them to embed right now.

The next video I'm going to share is one of Michael. We found out just recently he can count to 100! I'm so proud of this and I wanted to share it with all of you...so check it out!
http://s18.photobucket.com/albums/b136/jenmbak/?action=view&current=095.flv
same here...diret link since I can't get it to embed or load to blogger.

March for Babies

2008-02-07T09:42:00.000-06:00

Every year in May is a special time for me. Not only are my babies another year older, but I get time to reflect on what a miracle they are!

In Oklahoma, March for Babies, is held in May. I get to walk to show how proud I am of my little ones and the help the new preemies and those that have not been born yet. I ask each and every one of you that visits this blog to consider sponoring me and my family team. There are only 2 of us that walk, but I would love to give as much as I can to the MOD. Without the research and money they put towards prematurity, my three miracles might not be here. And I can tell you, I coldn't imagine life without any of them.

Thank you for all your help!!!!

What a busy month!

2008-02-06T10:19:00.000-06:00

As usual, I'm behind with this blog. I don't know how some people keep up with them. I mean, I work part time, have three kids, and a house to take care of...to some, not a lot, but it still keeps me busy. Anyway, this month was filled with planning...

I don't think I've mentioned it here yet, but my family is taking a big vacation this summer. This trip is mostly for the kid's birthdays, but it is going to be such a great time for all involved. Can you guess where we are going??

DISNEY WORLD!!!

We couldn't be more excitied for our trip. We leave on July 5th to drive from OKC to DW. Should get there on July 7th and then check out July 14th. I've always wanted to take the kids, and we are finally getting to go. So, the trip is booked and we also booked a bunch of meals for while we are there. We will be having lunch at Cinderella's castle, four other charater meals, and also dinner at the Coral Reef resturant. So, if anyone has any good tips and such let me know.

This month we also planned to go see the musical Wicked! I'm so excitied we have tickets for the May 10th showing in Kansas City. I loved the book and have been dying to see the play so this is finally my chance!

Oh, if you check out the side of my blog you will see a banner for the March for Babies, please consider a donation in any amount to our cause. I will be writing a more detailed blog later, but you see my three babies were all preemies and all benefit from the research the MOD does. This is a cause that is very dear and near to my heart, so if you can help at all, please do.

Christmas

2007-12-31T08:43:00.000-06:00

Happy Birthday Jesus!!!

It was a little over a week ago, and I still can't get things back in order, LOL. As with every year, we had our own Christmas magic this year. Robert, myself, and the kids were actually able to go to Kansas City for Christmas and spend it with my family. I never thought that would be possible since I was working in retail, but it all worked out! The kids are still there for the rest of Christmas break enjoying time with my family. My Mom and sister will bring them back just before school starts again for them.

So a quick rundown, we left Oklahoma City on Christmas Eve to make the drive to Kansas City. The weather was good and we made it there without problem. Christmas Eve, we went to IHOP with all my extended family and church, then over to my Aunt's house to open presents. The kids were so tired by the time we got home, we didn't even attempt to open presents at my Mom's. Just put them to bed after making a Santa plate and putting the reindeer food on Mom's yard. Patrick made it at school, so we couldn't forget to put it out.

The kids woke up around 8:00 and we wet to see if Santa had come. He did and they all must have been really good this year because as usual Santa left tons of stuff. This year, the boys big gift was a Home Depot work bench and Sawhorse. They also got Hot Wheels, and a few other things from Santa. Kaitlyn got a kitchen this year. To which she replied, "My kitchen, I love it!" Leave it to the 2 year old to be so darn cute! She was also very happy that Santa gave her another Cabbage Patch doll. Every year Santa bring her a new baby and that was what she asked for this year.

After, Santa presents were open, we proceeded to the mountain of presents under my Mom's tree, and if you think I'm kidding, wait until I get the pictures! This year everyone was surprised. The kids got tons of stuff, some of the highlights, because it would take me forever to list it all, are the Fisher Price Digital Art Studio, games, Hot Wheels and sets to play with them on, Transformers, Remote Controlled Cars, A Rocking Chair, doll house accessories, desks (these were opened the Sunday before Christmas due to a change of plans), the Click Start Computer, and that's only a little of what they got. As for myself and Robert, this year we got a lot too. Robert, got a new guitar from me, and the new Season of 24 and a Zelda game. I got a pair of cross earrings from Robert and some DS games. And then a surprise happened...Santa visited the whole family!

The Baker family got a Wii for Christmas! Not only that, but 2 games to go with it. Thanks Santa and Mom and Dad!!

So after opening gifts we all settled down to play with our stuff. Robert, Christina, and myself played Wii for a while, and then we got Kimberly and played a game of electronic Life. This was all before dinner.

My Mother prepared a wonderful dinner. Turkey and Ham with all the trimming. And as usual we all ate WAY TOO MUCH. But, it was a great day, and I'm glad I got to spend it with Family.

Merry Christmas everyone, and Happy New Year!

Thanksgiving

2007-12-01T11:58:00.000-06:00

Well, the end of November has come and gone and I just wanted to reflect on this year....

We had our Thanksgiving dinner this year, just the 5 of us. I honestly think this is the first one since Kaitlyn was little that it was just us. It was a wonderful day and I think it turned out just perfect. We started a new tradition this year and we around the table to all share what we are thankful for this year. Now mind you, the kids are still pretty young, but they tried. Patrick said he was thankful for his food and friends, Michael said school and his family, Kaitlyn told me her Mommy and Daddy. I think those are great answers for their age. I'm not sure they completely understand what being thankful is yet, but I'm sure over time we will see that light go on and they will know what we mean. Robert said he was thankful he was home again this year.

As for me, I'm going to include the 10 things I am most thankful for...
1. My God. He is and always will be number 1 in my life. Why you ask? Because of him I have all these other blessing in my life. Thank God!
2. My family, not only my immediate family, but my extended family too. I hope God blesses you all as much as he has me.
3. My friends, Internet and real life. You each hold a special place in my heart!
4. I have my health.
5. We have a roof over our heads and a place to sleep.
6. I'm happily married!
7. The move to OK. It has really helped me know who I am and what I want.
8. My life...the life I've led since day 1. Thank you Mom and Dad for raising me the way you did. I know I wasn't perfect by far, but you've shaped me into the women I am today!
9. Job security...I don't have to worry if Robert will have a job tomorrow.
10. For anyone that this blog might bless.

And just for fun...some Thanksgiving pictures.

Making cookies.

Our Thanksgiving table.

Thanksgiving Dinner.

And after dinner.

Fall Focus 2007

2007-11-15T21:15:00.000-06:00

I am so fortunate this year to be doing PWOC again. This year I was fortunate enough that Robert took leave and made time for me to go to the annual retreat called Fall Focus. What a time of spiritual growth and renewal. I can honestly say, I had a blast and am already looking forward to Fall Focus 2008, which will be an international conference. PWOC has been such a great thing in my life the last about 2 years. It has really helped me realize a lot about myself. This retreat just really brought it all home. I was remind that through Christ I can do anything and that I am only given what I can handle at any given time. Have you ever been at a point in your life when you truly wondered why in the world these things were happening. I have, and I fell away from God, but he never left me, and pulled me through it.

It was during this weekend I was reminded of that yet again. This retreat was a time for fellowship, worship, and most of all a way for me to get back into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. As one of the shirts at the retreat put it, I am a Princess, my Father is the King of Kings!

I was away from my family for 4 days. We traveled from OK to MO in vans. It took us about 8 hours to get there. The place was beautiful! It was in the middle of no where and truly remind me that God created this world from nothing. We spent the days with Worship and workshops of our choosing. We were also given free time on both Friday and Saturday. Saturday, the group I was with decided to go to a place called the Edge. It's a challenge course designed to push your limits. WOW, is all I can say. I climbed a 35 foot tower, walked a cable bridge, crossed a log, and then went down a zip line. It was such a wonderful experience, and definitely encouraged us all to reach down and just do things we wouldn't normally do.

The last evening we were there, they had a formal dinner. Since our PWOC theme for the year is Preparing for the Bridegroom, we had a wedding feast. The food was wonderful and we all left feeling just like a bride! I can't put into words what this weekend meant to me. I know God blessed me and brought me closer to all the ladies who went. I know God will continue to bless me in the months and years to come, and when he's ready, I can't wait to go home with him, to the home that he's been preparing for all of us! Will you be going with me?

I will be adding pictures to the blog after a bit...it will be another post.

2007-10-31T20:50:00.000-05:00

I'm catching up...this should have been for last month, but I'm just getting around to posting it.

Halloween was pretty uneventful. I ended up having to work and my Dad came into town to visit that weekend, so it was fun, but nothing that big. Of course we led up to Halloween with the usual pumpkin carving, but we didn't get to actually go to a pumpkin patch this year. Hopefully next year. Anyway, we did our carving and such a couple days before Halloween. Here are some pictures of the carving and finished products. I have to say, the kids did better this year than ever. No one seemed completely grossed out this year, so we are making progress.

The night of Halloween, we went and did Trunk or Treat at the kids school and then I left for work, and Dad and Grandpa finished by taking them around the neighborhood while walking home. They go tons of candy and aren't eating most of it, but they had fun and are already talking about next year.

Enjoy the pictures...

And this one was taken at Haunt the Zoo and few days before Halloween...

Red Ribbon week, Friday

2007-10-26T11:16:00.000-05:00

Okay, so when I did the last post I was busy looking for hats. Well, the boys foun their hats from VBS this summer and decided they were going to wear those for Hat day at school. Now, I was thinkin more of a baseball hat, but okay whatever. So, I sent two little cowboys off to school on Thursday...and here they are...

So that wraps up Red Ribbon week...next week HALLOWEEN!

Red Ribbon Week

2007-10-24T15:43:00.000-05:00

So this week at the boys school has been Red Ribbon week. Tomorrow is the last day since they don't have school on Friday, so it's not a full week, but the boys have enjoyed it none the less. So, Monday was wear red day. They both wore red shirts to school...nothing to exciting, except Mommy forgot and got reminded as we are ready to walk out the door and had to frantically run around the house looking for a red shirt. But, the crisis was averted and they did wear red. Tuesday, things got a little more fun, it was "Give Drugs the Slip Day". They got to wear their slippers to school. But guess what, they didn't have any slippers, so this past weekend, we went slipper shopping and everyone, Kaitlyn included got new slippers. Michael picked Sponge Bob, Patrick picked Donkey from Shrek, and Kaitlyn got Princess. Here are a few pictures...

And today, Wednesday, is "Crazy Hair Day". So I asked the boys what they wanted. First they said they wanted color hair. And since it's Halloween time, it's not hard to find the temporary hair color so I figured why not. But, of course they can't be the same color. She instead, I had to buy three bottles, all different, for today, and then two more for Saturday...they want to color their hair orange for this weekends soccer game. Anyway, so we ended up getting green, blue, purple, and orange. Then, they said we want Mohawks. Okay, so that one is a little harder, but lots of hair gel and patience this is what we ended up with...

Tomorrow, is much easier since it's "Hat Day", all we have to do is find one of their many hats...that could still be interesting...off to find hats.

One more picture just for fun.

Soccer

2007-10-22T11:11:00.000-05:00

So, Patrick played this weekend! He seems to play two weeks and then not play a week. I wish we could figure out what triggers him, but I think it's just a lost cause. It sounds like my Dad will be here for his next game so we will see if he plays or not. But, I wanted to share a few pictures from the past few weeks of them playing soccer...hopefully I have a few good ones to share.

Oky, that's all I've got for now...ENJOY!

Fall Break, part 2

2007-10-22T10:48:00.000-05:00

So I thought Fall Break couldn't get more interesting, but guess what....

I was wrong!

So, here is the story.

Saturday, we tired to get the kids to lay down for a nap. But around 2:30pm I give up trying to take a nap before work because the boys are just not napping. I leave Kaitlyn "napping" in my bed and proceed to take a shower. I get out of the shower around 2:45pm only to discover Kaitlyn is no longer "napping" in my bed, but I figure oh well. I go down stairs to get my work clothes and what not. I'm downstairs, about 15-20 minutes, before I head back up to my bathroom to dry my hair and finish getting ready for work.

I walk into my bathroom and as I do, I hear a loud noise. It sounds like my linen closet door being slammed shut. I open the bathroom door, and what do you think I find? Two of my three children, heading for the door. They get in trouble because they aren't supposed to be in my bathroom, but where is the third? I open the closet door and well, see for yourself...

That's right, Michael is in the top cupboard of a 6.5 foot closet! After the initial shock of being upset and worried, it was pretty funny, but still he must be part monkey to climb up things like that!

So, Thank God Fall Break is over and they get to go back to school today. If they weren't going back to school today, I might have had to take him to the zoo and turn him over.

It's Fall Break

2007-10-18T08:45:00.000-05:00

So, it's 8:51am on the first day of Fall break, and the kids are already driving me crazy! Kaitlyn is sitting at the table screaming because Patrick is talking to her. So what does Patrick do, yell at her some more to make her scream louder. Some days are just like that with him. If this keeps up this is going to be an interesting fall break. Anyway, did I tell you all what happened yesterday?

I was downstairs filing bills and what not while the kids were upstairs playing, or so I thought. Around 10am, Michael comes downstairs and says, "Mommy, Kaitlyn's stuck in the sink." It's during this that I notice his hair is wet and he's taken him PJ's off. I asked him about it only to be told he doesn't know why he's wet. Well, we all know that's not the truth. I walk upstairs to find Kaitlyn stuck in the sink like he said, COVERED in soap! And not just any soap, but the soap I bought the day before because they thought they needed to use the last bottle to clean the boys' bedroom while I was at work a few nights ago. And, not only is Kaitlyn covered in soap, she's still in her PJ's and there is soap everywhere. In the tub, sink, toilet, floor, step stool. If it has a surface in our bathroom it has soap on it. So, I have to give Kaitlyn a bath to get all the soap off, but the tub has so much soap it turns more into a bubble bath and I have a hard time getting the soap off. So after about an hour of cleaning and bathing, the bathroom is clean and so is Kaitlyn, but I've learned lesson.....

Leave the Bathroom door locked and make them ask me to go to the bathroom.

While this may sound extreme, this is the only way they are going to get the point. This is the second time they have done this in 3 days so obviously our first method of punishment, taking away the playroom, wasn't enough. So for now they will have to use one of the other two bathrooms in the house....mine or the one downstairs.

So, here's to a good Fall Break...hopefully we all survive.

My Birthday weekend

2007-10-16T16:03:00.001-05:00

Well it's official, I had my birthday. It was good since my Mom and sister came down from Kansas City to see us. We went to the boys soccer game, Frontier City, and then has cake and presents at home.

So, I don't think I've mentioned that the boys are playing soccer this year. They love it for the most part. We have practice twice a week and then a game every Saturday. Patrick seems to do well for about 2 games and then throws a fit for the third ans won't play. I keep hoping this won't hold try, but it still has. Anyway, they had a game Saturday morning so we did that. This was Patrick's game to throw a fit so he didn't end up playing, but Michael did really well. Here are some pictures from that...

This is Michael during halftime.

So after we left the game we went home to get Robert because he had dorm clean up duty. He doesn't even live in the dorms and yet he had to go clean up for them. It frustrates me so much. I want to know when they are going to come form up and do housing. But anyway, I digress...so we pick him up at the house and left for Frontier City. They are having a special time right now called Frigt Fest. It's for Halloween, and was a lot of fun. Nothing to scary and very family oriented. Plus we have season passes so we've been there quite a bit this summer. Anyway, we spent the rest of the day there...from about 2pm-9pm or so. It was fun...

And some pictures of the kids in costume. They do trick or treating from 6pm-8pm for the little ones, so I took their costumes...aren't they cute!

Kaitlyn, aka Princess Snow White.

Patrick, aka Optimus Prime.

Michael, aka Captain Jack Sparrow.

And all three kids together.

Michael and Kaitlyn in the pumpkin patch. Patrick wouldn't do it for me so this is what I got.

And my favorite picture of Kaitlyn so far this year!

After we left everyone was very tired. Sunday was my actual birthday and since Mom and Christina had to leave in the early afternoon, we went to lunch and then came home and did cake and presents.

This is a picture of the cake my Mom made for me, with my three babies.

And me with them.

So, all in all it was a good weekend. Hope you ejoy the pictures.

I guess I'm a Working Mom now

2007-09-24T09:45:00.000-05:00

In some ways I'm sad to be leaving the kids at night and in other ways, I'm thankful for the break. I've been working almost a week now and it's pretty easy from my standpoint. This week I only work two days, but I closed 2 nights last week. I forgot how much work goes into closing a retail store, but I lived with only being a little tired. So anyway, we are doing good.

We had company this weekend and it was nice. Sunday Robert cooked Mexican and it was so yummy! I love when he takes the time and cooks like that, so thanks honey for the yummy dinner! And we just spent the evening watching football. Both our teams won this week so it was a good football week in this house!

Well, the cleaning is calling so I should answer...

It's official......

2007-09-16T19:32:00.000-05:00

I have a job. I start work for Target on Tuesday with orientation. While I know this is great, I have to admit as it gets closer, I'm getting nervous. We were just talking the other day and it's been 5 years since I worked a regular job! I know I'm capable, but it's seems like starting all over again. I know it will be good for me, but it's still going to be nerve wracking.

So anyway, we decided to take the kids to the zoo since it might be our last family weekend for a while. It was a really good trip, and then to make it even better, Robert and I got a night out without the kids. They went to daycare for the evening and we got to go out just the two of us. That's pretty rare since we don't have a babysitter, but it's great when we get to.

I have to give him credit...he was a great sport. I drug him to Michael's to look for scrap booking stuff. Then to Walmat to get the kids a treat. Then we went to dinner at a place called Rib Crib. I wish I had had more room for food. It was really good. We ended up bringing about half of our dinner home because we just couldn't finish it, but I know we will have to go back because I want to try their desert. Anyway, after that we went to Best Buy, Toys R Us, and Target before we picked the kids up.

Once we got them it was a different story. They didn't want to go home!!! They still wanted to stay up and play and it was after 9:30pm!! We finally got them to leave by bribing them with their surprise. So we made it home and got everyone to bed around 10:15pm.

All in all, a GREAT Saturday. Today we just went to church and came home and cleaned the house. I wanted it pretty clean so when I go back to work it won't be that big a deal, plus we are expecting company this weekend.

So, it's the end of the weekend, and really it's been GREAT!!!

Job interview

2007-09-07T09:46:00.000-05:00

So, I have a job interview today. I've been out of work since before the boys were born so this is nerve wracking. It's today at 1:30. I really hope it goes well because we could really use the money. Please think positive thoughts for me today. Hopefully I'll come back with good news.

Back to school

2007-08-29T10:05:00.000-05:00

And apparently we are far enough in the year, for the first fundraiser. I can't believe it's time to start that again, but if anyone is interested in looking at or purchasing from Michael, he is doing a fundraiser. I have an online id and such for him so you can do it online and it will be shipped directly to you. They have a lot of neat things and we are trying to sell at least 12 items, so if you can help us out, GREAT! Anyway, the good think is at least with this one,only Michael is doing it...Patrick's class isn't so at least I only have to sell for 1. Anyway, let me know if you want the info and I'll send it your way.

Family!

2007-08-27T08:59:00.000-05:00

As I'm sure most poeple who read this know, I'm very close to my family. Well, they came to visit this weekend! It was a wonderful weekend, but over way to fast for me. I always wish we had just one more day, and this visit was no exception. We really only spent sleeping time at home, so it was a busy weekend.

Thursday they got in before the boys got home from school. We picked the boys up and they were so excitied! They ran right past me and to my Mom and sister, Christina, who came with me to get them. We stayed home that night and just spent the time catching up and enjoying the company.

Friday, we went shopping in the morning, until the boys had to go to school. When we picked them up, we went to a place called Incredible Pizza. It's a lot like Chuck E Cheese, just bigger and has more for older people, like Go Karts, Bowling, and things like that. The kids really enjoy it and so do we. We ate dinner and played before I had to go set up for for a function that I was going to on Saturday. Here are a few pictures from Friday night...

Aunt Tina and Patrick getting ready to ride the Go Karts.

Me and Michael getting ready to ride the Go Karts.

After the race.

Another Race, Aunt Kimberly and Michael.

Daddy and Patrick.

And here's Kaitlyn since she's too little to ride the Go Karts.

Then Saturday came and during the day, I went to my function and they all went out to Frontier City. I was able to join them around 4:30pm for the evening fun. The day consisted of lots of rides and a concert by Phil Vassar. Again, lots of fun was had by all. And of course here are some pictures.....

Robert and my sister.

Michael and Aunt Kimberly are in the window.

Patrick and me.

Kaitlyn and Aunt Kimberly.

Michael.

My 3 little ones.

Everyone except myself and Grandma.

The funny thing with the previous picture is that Patrick hated this ride last time we went, and now he loves it and doesn't want to stop riding it, LOL.

And now for some pictures form the concert.

Then on Saturday, we went to White Water Bay. It was a fun day, but we didn't get any pictures becasue we were worried about the cameras out there with all the water. But, then it was time for them to leave to go back to Kansas City. But, before that, my sisters and I wanted to get some pictures of the three of us. Which one do you like best?

OR

If they look familar go back and look at the post with birtday pictures.

So, that's my weekend. I loved every minute and I hope to see my family again soon.

********Side note: I didn't spell check because if I do that with pictures embeded, it will mess up all the pictures and it takes too long to fix.**********

It's hectic

2007-08-22T10:11:00.000-05:00

It's hectic around here...lots going on, but it doesn't look like it's going to slow down anytime soon, LOL. The boys went back to school and they are doing great! Michael started speech therapy again, PWOC is getting ready to start again on Tuesday, I have family coming in tomorrow, I've started dieting, I've applied for a job, and the boys are going to start soccer. Oh, and I'm going to teach Sunday school this year! It's going to make for an interesting year, but I'm sure it will all work out.

My diet is going really well, and if anyone is interested, I added a new private blog. You have to be on the list to read so if your interested let me know.

I will have new pictures to post after this weekend because me family will be here, so I will update hopefully on Monday with all our new fun happening....until then.

Summer Vacation...part 3

2007-08-16T16:38:00.000-05:00

I'm hoping I can finish our summer vacation posts in this post. There are really only two more major events to talk about. Robert and I took two trips this summer without the kids! We left them at Grandma and Grandpa's house and went back to Tucson for a friend's wedding and then took a trip to Vegas! It was so nice to have time to remember why we love each other and have some time away. The wedding was the last weekend in June, and I only have one picture of Robert and I from that. This was taken before we left for the ceremony.

The nice thing was the wedding was for one of our friends from high school and it was kind of like a mini reunion for me. I saw a lot of people that I haven't seen since high school and it was nice to catch up.

We got back into Kansas City, just in time to spend the 4th of July with my family. The sad thing is I don't have any of the pictures from the 4th. They were all taken with my Mom's camera and I still have to get them from her, but I can tell you it was FUN!

Then we took the kids and my sister back here to Oklahoma for a few days and then sent the kids back to my parent's for about another month. It was very interesting to be without them for so long, but I think we all had a good time.

When we went back to my family it was time for us to fly out to Vegas. We did go one day early to spend a day with the kids before we took off, but other than that we went straight to Vegas.

Vegas was a BLAST!!! We spent just over a week there and still didn't see everything, but were definitely ready to come home. It's one of those places that I couldn't stand for too long. So I guess pictures would be great. Here are a few, jsut so you know...I have well over 100 pictures from our trip, so this is only a select few, or it would take me forver to finish.

This is Lake Mead on our way to Hoover Dam.

This is Hoover Dam.

This is the start of the bypass they are building at this time.

And Lake Mead behind the dam.

Okay, this is the view of the strip from our hotel room during the day.

And at night,

This is Excalibur, we stayed here our last night in Vegas. Robert and I also went and saw the Tornament of Kings show here one of the nights we were there. It was fun.

This is the Sphinx and Luxor.

This is the strip as seen from the VooDoo lounge on the 51st floor of the Rio. We went to a party there one night.

And of course that night we had good company.

The last day we spent doing a lot of sightseeing. This is the new dolphin calf they had in June at the Mirage. Isn't he cute?!

These two are from the Secret Garden, also in the Mirage.

Shark Reef at Mandalay Bay.

And just before we headed out to the Airport, we went to see the Stratosphere. Here's one picture I got of that.

So, that's our summer vacation. I hope to be a little more regular with posting now that school is back in session.

Summer Part 2...family trip

2007-08-16T14:44:00.000-05:00

So now that the boys are back in school, I have time to sit and blog. So, back to summer vacation part 2...we took a family vacation to Tucson to see family and for my sister in laws high school graduation. It was a good time had by all. We went to her graduation, saw high school friends, and just had some family fun. Can you believe we went to Arizona in the summer and didn't go swimming at all!!

Anyway, we arrived in Tucson on the 23rd and then stayed about 2 weeks. We went to Desiree's graduation, which all the kids sat through without too many problems. Had a good time with the in-laws. Here are some pictures from Desiree's graduation, I didn't get too many because it was hard to see.

This is Kaitlyn after the ceremony waiting to see her Aunt Desiree, with her Grandma, Robert's Mom.

And one more, Robert with his sister, Desiree.

It didn't turn out the greatest, but you get the point.

While we were there we also got to go to Sabino Canyon. That's one we will have to do again once the kids are older. They need to be able to hike to get the full benefit, and we need to go when it isn't quite so HOT.

This is me and the kids at one of the trams stops on the tour.

And Robert and the kids on the tram.

And some pictures of what we saw.

And then since we love zoos, we did both the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum and the Reid Park Zoo. The kids love them both and it was a fun time for all. And they got to see a baby mountain goat. He was really cute! Here are a few pictures of the Desert Museum.

The Desert Museum has an AWESOME hummingbird exhibit that I love and this is what Robert was able to catch.

You might not be able to see it real well, but enlarged you can see the hummingbird. Last year when we were there, they had a new nest with babies just born. We got some good pictures of that too...I might have to go back and try and find those and post them in another post. Anyway, more pictures...

Oh, here is the baby mountain goat...

And finally the Reid Park zoo, although it's small the kids still have a blast. This is by far their favorite animal...they will talk about these until we go back to see them again, LOL.

That's right Polar Bears. The boys could stand and what them for hours!

A close second is the opportunity to actually hand feed a Giraffe. Here are a few pictures of that.

Apparently the kids took an idea from this elephant...

Because on the way out we had to stop to play in the water...

And just for one final picture of the zoo...Michael had to have a picture of this, and he had to take it himself...

And what a better way to end a post than showing you my sleeping babies after a long day of play,

AARRGHHH!!!!

2007-08-10T09:15:00.000-05:00

Okay, I know I have more summer stuff to talk about, but right now I need to vent.

School here starts on Tuesday, and as I'm sure all of you know the boys have been in school since last year. Well, while we were on our last vacation, installment to come, we got a message that Michael would be in the afternoon class like we had requested, and his teacher would contact us with information about his meet and greet. Well that was last week, and it's now Friday and I still don't have the information. Now, add to that, we still haven't heard anything about Patrick, who the school district told us we didn't have to do anything for him since he's on an IEP. I've tried calling both the school and the Central Enrollment Center and I can't get anyone on the phone!

This is beyond frustrating!!!!!

Summer, Part 1...Birthdays!

2007-08-09T09:20:00.000-05:00

Michael and Patrick are now 4 and Kaitlyn is now 2!!! Where has the time gone? Does anyone remember this?

These are my babies 4 years ago!!! They have come so far and it's amazing to look at them now. Here are some recent pictures for comparison.
Michael at his birthday party.

Patrick at his birthday party.

And, we can't forget Kaitlyn. Here is my baby 2 years ago, in the NICU.

And a current one...Kaitlyn at her birthday party.

It's amazing what the years do as they pass. When the boys were in the NICU I couldn't even imagine 4 years down the road, and yet here we are today. They are thriving and in preschool, and are the light of my life! And then when Kaitlyn was born, I was crushed by the fact that I couldn't take her home with me. That was one of the worst weeks of my life, but here we are again...2 years later and she's no worse for the wear. She's a beautiful, intelligent girl and the light of my life. I couldn't imagine life without the three of them...

So Happy Birthday Babies, and here's to many more!!!!!!

Where did I go???

2007-08-09T09:02:00.000-05:00

I'm sure some of you are wondering where did I go since April. Well the answer is summer vacation! This summer has been extremly busy to say the least. It was jam packed with 3 birthdays, 2 times at VBS, 3 Summer trips, and then just regular life! I know it won't all fit in one post, but hopefully with pics and all, I can get it in 4 or so.

So, summer vacation...part 1 will be coming soon...

Our weekend!

2007-04-30T12:38:00.000-05:00

Well before I get to the point of my post, photobucket finally decided to get it's act together and my pictures from Easter are resized properly now. So if they looked cut off before, please know we knew it and were trying to get it fixed so check them out now.

Now, this past weekend we had great family time. We took the kids and myself fishing for the first time. I think we all had a good time, but the boys got bored really quick, and we didn't catch anything :(. Hopefully next time we go will be better. I also think we need to find a better place to go. We are talking that possibly next time we go, we will go for a weekend and try camping too.

So, here are some pictures from fishing...

And some swimming pictures from the same day,

And a cute shot of the boys watching tv...

That's all for today!

HAPPY EASTER

2007-04-09T21:04:00.000-05:00

All is quiet around here, for the first time all day. The kids are in bed and I finally have a few free moments to set and think about what I want to type.

EASTER!!!!!! It was a wonderful day. Some much needed calm, quiet family time. Easter weekend started off Friday with a trip to the Easter Bunny, and much to every one's surprise (At least I thought so), Patrick actually sat in his lap WITHOUT crying or having Mommy int he picture too. Here is the shot Robert got....he's not smiling, but at least he's not screaming.

After that on Saturday we colored Easter Eggs. That gets to be hard when you are the only one who can help, but we actually pulled it off. The kids LOVED decorating Easter Eggs this year, and while it was messy, it was so fun to watch their faces light up. Just take a look at these pictures...

And then of course, Kaitlyn didn't last too long.

And here are a few more from Easter Sunday. Don't they all look so cute all dressed up!! Too bad it didn't last long, but it's always nice to see them all dressed up.

This one I used the timer on, don't mind the mess.

And finally, this is what Kaitlyn decided to do with one of the boys' baskets.

We hope everyone had a great day and that we didn't bore you too much with the ton of pictues. I hate choosing favorites and I'd much rather share more that not enough, LOL.

Walk America

2007-03-31T16:27:00.000-05:00

Well, we are doing Walk America this year. I've wanting to do it since the boys were born, but every time the walk would come up it would conflict with something else. Either Robert would be deployed or we were planning our vacation or what not. Well this year we finally have the opportunity! For those that might not know, I have three preemies. Here are their stories...

Michael and Patrick are fraternal twins born at 31 weeks. They were born early due to a placental abruption. On May 13th, I was feeling well that evening. I was up most of the night with pain in my back and major cramping. By 6am things started to get better so I thought it was just nothing and decided to get some sleep. I went to bed and slept until 12pm and decided I was hungry and got up to get some lunch. Around 2pm, I decided to go lay back down and get another nap, as I still didn't feel quite right. Around 4pm, I got up and was walking to the bathroom, when all of the sudden, I felt a gush and was soaked from the waist down. My water broke, and I was only 31 weeks pregnant. I got to the bathroom and screamed for my little sister to bring me the phone. She was mad as she came down the stairs until so saw what was going on. She ran to find the numbers we needed. What freaked her out the most, wasn't the fact that my water had broke, but it was full of blood and she knew that wasn't normal.

As we called everyone we needed to I began to have contractions. My first call was to my Mom to get her to come home and take me to the hospital. In hind sight, I should have had my sister drive me, but I wasn't thinking clearly. At 4:15pm, my Mom arrived home to take us to the hospital. At 4:30pm, I was in the ER and being wheeled up to Labor and Delivery. I was told I would need an emergency c-section and they didn't know if my OB would make it in time. Just as they were wheeling me into the OR my OB arrived and scrubbed in for an emergency delivery. At 5:40pm Michael was welcomed into the world and blue followed by Patrick at 5:41pm. Michael weighed 3 lbs 13 oz and was 16 3/4 inches and Patrick was 3 lbs 11 oz and 17 inches. I was told later that Michael was a very lucky little boy to be alive. He is documented in the operative report as an unsurvivable infant. The next 25 days were a roller coaster of emotions. It was one step forward two steps back for a long time, but now the are almost 4!! And you wouldn't know they were preemies unless you know their story.

Kaitlyn is a whole different story. I had problems with her pregnancy from about 20 weeks. I was having contractions and while they didn't seem to be doing much they were constant. I was put on procardia around 24 weeks and we waited. In March, I ended up in the hospital for a few hours with constant contractions that weren't stopping. They did finally get them to stop with three doses of terbutaline, fluids, and my normal dose of procardia. After that my procardia was increased and I was seeing my OB weekly, plus getting a biophysical profile every week and non stress tests twice a week. Two days before Mother's Day the OB didn't like the results of my non stress test. I was told to come in on Sunday and have another, if the results were good, Kaitlyn could stay put, but if not they would deliver her. Well the results came back great. On May 14th, at 36 weeks exactly I was taken off procardia and told if I went into labor they would deliver her. I was still scheduled for a c-section on May 25th, if I made it that far.

The evening of May 15th, I could feel the contractions starting. I was hoping they would just stay like they had been, but they were intense at times. Around 5am May 16th, I woke Robert up and told him I didn't think he would be going to work. He asked if my water had broke and I told him no, but the contractions were getting stronger and didn't seem to be stopping at all. I told him to go back to sleep and I was going to go in the living room and find something to do. At 7am I woke him and told him he needed to get up and get the kids some breakfast we needed to go to the hospital. Around 8am, we were heading to the hospital and the contractions were getting harder and harder on the way there. We arrived at the hospital around 8:45am, and told the desk I was having contractions. I was put into a room and placed on a monitor. They couldn't find any contractions on the monitor, but my OB happened to be there so they paged her and she came to check me out.

She went to check me and as she did a contraction registered on the monitor. They figured out if they wanted to get contractions, they couldn't keep Kaitlyn's heart beat on the monitor and vise versa. So my OB looked at me and said, I think we are having a baby today. She gave me some terb to try and make me comfortable while I waited for my time to have a c-section. The nice thing this time around was it wasn't an emergency. I was awake during the surgery and was able to hear Kaitlyn's first cry and see her following her birth. Kaitlyn entered this world screaming at 1:02pm weighing 5 lbs 12 oz and 17 inches long. She was assessed by neonataolgist and found be still be needing some assistance so she was taken to the NICU. I was able to see her later that day in the NICU.

While her stay in the NICU wasn't near as long as the boys it was still a roller coaster ride. Kaitlyn spent 7 days in the NICU before joining us at home. Now she is a healthy, wonderful toddler who will soon celebrate her 2nd birthday.

These are our 3 reasons for supporting the March of Dimes. While not all of us are touched by prematurity, all of us can find a way to support those who are. One of those ways is giving to the March of Dimes at this time. We are doing the walk to remember how fortunate we are this year and all the time, without the research about preemies our children might not be here. Please think about this when considering a donation to the Baker Bunch team. If you are moved by this story, please consider donating here, http://www.walkamerica.org/threepreemies. You never know how your donation might help save the life of someones child.

The worst year!

2007-03-26T16:35:00.000-05:00

Okay, it hasn't all been this year, but since October, this has been the worst year. My Grandmother passed away in October, my Grandfather was diagnosed with lung cancer and underwent surgery (we almost lost him during the surgery), in December my family was fighting with each other and that lasted until January and is still being dealt with to this day, in February we lost my cousin in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan, and to bring us up to date, my Father had a heart attack and underwent cardiac bypass surgery this last week. I'm hoping this is the end of our "emergencies" because I don't know how many more I can take. I think I've spent more time of the road than at home recently.

My little sister was here for her spring break and all was going well. We took the boys to school on Thursday March 15th like nothing was going on. We decided to go out to Burger King and get some breakfast to kill some time before going to buy our zoo passes. As we are leaving Burger King my sister's cell phone rings. It's my Mom, she really upset and tells me sister that my Dad has been admitted to the hospital and they think he's had a heart attack. Well, after the year we've had so far we are ready to pack up , get the kids from school, and hit the road back to Kansas City. My mom tells us not to pull the kids form school yet since we don't know what is going on, but just keep the cell phone ready so as we get information she can call us.

Well, but noon, we are really beginning to wonder since we haven't heard form Mom. About the time we were ready to call her, she finally calls. Dad will have bypass surgery, but we aren't sure when. So we decide to wait and see if she know more later that night. We spend the rest of the day worried and debating what we should do. Around 6pm, we hear from Mom again. The surgeon is full for Friday and since he is stable and they are planning on waiting for Monday for the surgery. After talking with Mom we decided that we will stay here and go on with our weekend plans for two reasons, one I don't think the stress of having the kids in the hospital room all that time will be good on them or Dad and two, Dad says he doesn't want us to mess with our plans when we've already told the kids. So we decided to leave Sunday morning.

Our weekend plans went well. We went to the zoo and the Omniplex, and had a great time, but I have to admit, I felt really bad. Thinking about my Dad laying in a hospital bed while we were out enjoying stuff just put a small damper on the days. He was glad we went, but I still felt like I shouldn't be enjoying myself.

Anyway, fast forward to Sunday...we leave and make it to Kansas City, with only one casualty. Patrick's red Clifford Doggie, went MIA. I think we know where he got lost, but needless to say he didn't make it to my parent's house with us. We arrived in plenty of time to see my Dad and go to dinner with everyone.

We get up around 5:00am Monday morning to make it to the hospital to see Dad before surgery. We were told a nurse would be in contact with us during the surgery to let us know how things progress. We were told he is having 3 bypasses and surgery should be over around 1:00pm. Well, about 1-1 1/2 hours into the surgery the nurse comes out and talks to us. She says, Did you say he was having 3 bypasses done? We told her yes, she proceeded to tell us that has changed...it's going to be 5 possibly 6! We were shocked! Needless to say that added time to the surgery. He finally go out of surgery at around 2pm. We were able to see him around 3pm for a few minutes and then not again until visiting hours in the ICU.

All in all he came through surgery fine. He is now at home as of March 24th and seems to be doing well. Hopefully this will continue. This has been a wake up call for my family, and we know some things are going to change.

Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers during this time.

Home again...finally

2007-03-11T20:18:00.000-05:00

I feel like we've been gone for a while, but I know it really hasn't been that long. My sister is in town now too so I don't know how often updates will be for the next week either. Let's see...we took our trip to Washington DC for my cousin's funeral and stayed an extra day for sight seeing. We stayed at my parent's house for one day and then back home. Really it was a fast trip, but I'm glad we did it. I felt like saying good bye and thank you for giving his life for our country was an honor. While the kids don't understand...it will be something to tell them when they are older. May he rest in peace and know that his job on Earth was done, and we will all see him again someday.

We stayed an extra day in DC and did some sight seeing. We were able to go see pretty much everything we wanted. I think the boys favorite was either the Lincoln Memorial or as they put it, "The Big Pencil". For the most part they all did really well in the car. I will post some pictures soon.

Other than that, life is getting back to normal. The boys went back to school on Thursday for the one day and then will get back into things this week. They seem to be happier with school again.

Since I have time...here are some pictures...

This is in front of the Washington Monument.

At the World War II Memorial.

I think this is the only picture I have of Kaitlyn alone this trip.

Me and the kids at Arlington National Cemetery.

Okay, that's all I have online right now. I'll have to get some others loaded, but I will post those later.

Unexpected news

2007-02-24T18:01:00.000-06:00

Okay, I know it's been about a month, but life has so gotten in the way recently. I don't even remember the last thing I wrote about, so I should go check before I can too much farther. Be right back.....

Okay, that didn't take long. I guess it was when everyone was sick. Both the boys finally got over their ear infections and life finally seemed to be better until over President's Day weekend. Here is a quick run down of the weekend. We decided to go to Kansas City to help my Mom with her computer that weekend. Michael had a hearing test that morning at 8:30 am. Well we get there about 8:00am and the lady working registration is late. We were told we had to be registered at least 15 minutes prior to the appointment time...needless to say we were late.

We finally head down for the hearing test around 8:30am. And Patrick and Kaitlyn are just being obnoxious so Robert decides to take them back to the car and watch a movie, while Michael and I go to his appointment. Michael did GREAT! He does have what looks like some possible hearing loss or damage, but nothing that should affect his speech!!! WOOHOO, that is great news! We were told just to keep an eye on it and if we start having anymore problems to come back.

Great news, we got to breakfast and finally hi the road to Kansas City around 11am. So we spend the rest of the day in the car. When we are about an hour from KC, it starts to snow. Not to big a deal since we've dealt with that before, but it's coming down pretty good so we have to take it slow and it adds another half hour to the trip. Anyway, we finally get in and then weather is pretty good the rest of the time we are there. We got her computer up and working and everything.

Well everything went down hill Sunday morning. We were getting ready for church and the phone rings. We missed the call, but listened to the message and it doesn't sound good. It's one of my uncles and he sounds pretty upset. My Mom calls him back only to get the news that my cousin, 32 years old, has died in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan. We are all devastated.

It's so surreal. I mean you never expect it to happen to your family, and when it does you really don't know how to take it. Since this war on terrorism began we've been waiting for it to touch our family somehow and now it has. And while I know I can take comfort in the fact that the Lord doesn't make mistakes, it's still not easy to understand why he died so young. I mean his life was great. He got married like two years ago and just had a little girl in October! He will miss all of her life. And she loses out on one of the greatest blessing in life...her father raising her.

It really made me think about all the blessing God has given me in my life and how thankful I am for everyday I spend here. I hope we all remember to tell those we love, "I love you today". Because we never know when they might be taken from us.

Hug your little ones tight and give them extra hugs and kisses tonight.

Why can't I get a break???

2007-02-01T07:49:00.000-06:00

Well we went to the Dr yesterday and guess what???? Patrick now has an ear infection. Big surprise there huh? It's just frustrating how ears can go from not infected one day to totally inflamed the next. Anyway, he's on antibiotics now for 10 days and seems to be feeling better already. You can always tell when he is really sick because he won't take meds or at least you have to fight with him to, but yesterday and today he wanted to take his "pink medicine". Anyway, they will all be back in school today. He's still coughing a lot, but the Dr said it's just a virus and what gave him the fever is the ear infection. Anyway, thank goodness they are all on the mend again.

We took the boys to their first basketball practice yesterday. They had so much fun once we got them into it. Patrick didn't want to do anything the first 30 minutes, but after I played with him a bit, he did great. He was trying to pass the ball, and really enjoyed shooting. I guess next week we will be working on proper technique for shooting and really starting to see where the kids are at to know how to help them better. Here is the only picture I got...

They seem to have fun...hopefully next week we won't have to fight Patrick so much.

Isn't that cute!

2007-01-31T10:18:00.000-06:00

Kaitlyn is getting so big. I hope you enjoyed that little movie as much as we did last night.

Now for the not so fun part. We are dealing with the sickies again. I took Michael to the doctor on Monday due to drainage from his tubes, and guess what...He has an ear infection! ARRGH, this is frustrating. And now Patrick is complaining about his ears, so we are headed back to the Dr this afternoon. Patrick also has a REALLY bad cough, so hopefully this isn't anything too bad and he will be all better soon. He is on his 2ND day out of school, so hopefully it will get better quickly. Kaitlyn seems to be doing good, but has a cough so I'm just hoping no one else gets sick. We are in for another cold spell too, so I will be staying in the nice warm house with them all week/weekend to try and get them better for next week. I'll let everyone know what the Dr says today.

I'm off for now.

Kaitlyn's prayer

2007-01-31T10:17:00.000-06:00

Update

2007-01-25T10:53:00.000-06:00

I've been so busy with life. You might think a SAHM just sits around and does nothing, but that is so not true. We've been very busy in our house and it just going to get busier, LOL. I'm glad though because I hate just sitting around doing nothing.

We got our new washer and dryer as of Sunday morning, thank goodness as we NEEDED to do laundry. I love it and I will post some pictures of it soon.

The boys started Smart Start Basketball yesterday. It's a special program for 3 and 4 year olds to teach them the fundamentals of a sport. They can't wait to actually start trying to play. They each got two basketballs, a t-shirt, a scrimmage jersey, and a players manual. It will require us working with them at home, but I think they will really enjoy it. I was hoping they would get to play soccer this summer on a team, but it looks like they just miss the age cut off. I think they will be able to play in the fall. They keep telling me they want to play and I think this is a great time for them to start. It will also be good for them to be around other kids their own age and hopefully make some friends.

Michael started speech therapy again on Monday. He really seems to like it.

If it's not one thing it's another

2007-01-19T09:38:00.000-06:00

Well as most people will say, if it's not one thing...it's another and so that' where we are today.

It all started yesterday when I decided to do laundry. I got everything loaded, like always, started the washer...heard water running left the room. Didn't think anything of it until lunch time. I remembered I had a load in and needed to switch it and get the next load going. I go into the laundry room, lift the lid to the washer, and do you know what I see?? A washer full of water!! It never finished cycling. So, I play with the dial, check the electricity in the room, everything I can think of and nothing works. It won't drain, cycle, or even start for that matter. So, I call Robert on his cell phone...he has no clue what I'm talking about. He comes home and looks at it and can't figure it out. We go out for the evening, and come home and he attempts to take it apart to no avail...couldn't get inside without a lot more work than he wanted to put in it at 9:00 pm, so he tried to turn it on. Guess what...it actually turns on and starts going. Okay, it's a little loud, but if it will drain I'll take it. We decide to stay up with it while it cycles to see if we can figure out what's going on. It went fine for about 10 minutes, when we hear it shut off. What is going on? We go look and it hasn't drained or anything. He said I think it's the motor, so I guess now we have to go look for a new washer at least. If I have to replace one I'm thinking we might be better off just to replace both, but I don't know right now...this just isn't something I want to deal with right now. I have no way to do laundry and we have a big winter storm coming in that is supposed to give us between 5-12 inches of snow. I don't want to have to deal with all of this at once!!!! And I know God won't give me more than I can handle and everything happens for a reason, but I have no clue where money for a new washer is coming from. I fell like every time we start to get ahead, we fall farther and farther behind...UGH! Thanks for listening...

One week and more expected

2007-01-18T10:00:00.000-06:00

Well as of today the boys haven't gone to school in a week. I didn't realize how old they are really getting until having them home full time again. I will have to find them something to do this summer or I'm going to go nuts. Anyway, we did get ice and sleet, but not near as bad as the weathermen predicted. It might have been a couple inches total over the weekend. Anyway the boys were out of school Monday for Martin Luther King Jr Day, but then starting Tuesday they've been out because of the weather. They don't have the ability to clear roads here, so road conditions are hazardous for buses and such so we just cancel school. And while I agree that this is good for safety reasons, I'm beginning to wonder how many days of school they are planning on tacking on at the end of the year. They've already taken away 2 holidays...none of which affect the boys since they don't go to school on Fridays.

The other thing is, I'm going crazy!! I really need that time with them in school. That's when I can get the cleaning and housework done, and with them home it's a bear to find time for that. I finally got some of it done yesterday and Robert was very thoughtful when he got home, but I feel like I'm neglecting it during times like this. I wonder how this summer is going to go...I guess at least then I will be able to send them outside in the backyard.

The bad news of all of this is they are calling for another round of winter storms to hit us this weekend! We are being predicted to get 5-10 inches of snow, most of which will fall on Saturday. I hoping if won't be that bad, but I really don't think the boys will be going back to school next week either...only time will tell.

Is the world coming to an end??

2007-01-12T10:33:00.000-06:00

Last night we went to Walmart couldn't find a parking space in the parking lot. Needless to say we didn't even try the store. Now I understand that we are having an ice storm coming in, but my goodness. People are acting like it is the end of the world and they won't be able to get out for at least a week. They are calling for it to be bad this weekend, starting today and ending on Sunday. Then we decided well we will go on base to the BX and Commissary. The BX was completely out of salt so that was a no go. And the Commissary was as bad as Walmart! The line wrapped around the whole store. Now mind you they have a queue for people that is two lanes, and it addition to that it wrapped around from the diary section to the produce, and this was less than an hour before closing. So imagine you local grocery store that bad and you will know what I'm talking about. The good thing for us was I was able to get everything I need in less than 15 items so we got to go through the express line. I was smart and went and got my WIC while the kids were in school, of course that is a totally different store since I ended up leaving my wallet there, but anyway...it was recovered and everything was in it...I only left it for about 5 minutes and the cashier had found it immediately.

I understand the weather is going to get bad, but I guess people don't keep anything on hand here, of well hopefully it won't be too bad.

Two posts in one day, WOW

2007-01-05T11:23:00.000-06:00

I must be caught up on housework, LOL. These are the remaining pictures I promised...enjoy

These were taken at the OKC Science Center.

These are the OKC zoo.

And now Halloween, well apparetnly this is the only one I have actually form Halloween. The rest are form Boo at the Zoo, a few days prior.

Okay, I've put up too many as it is for now. Hope it didn't take too long to get through them.

Funny story...

2007-01-05T11:13:00.000-06:00

Too bad I forgot to take pictures.

But anyway, last night I was giving the kids a bath. Kaitlyn had gotten a Christmas present from our friends in WA and it was a bath finger painting set. Anyway, they were all playing with it and I decided it was time to wash her and get her out. Well, that all went like it should, no problems. Got her out and sent her to her Daddy to get ready for bed. Well, I told the boys I'd be back in a minute I needed to go in the other room. So I go and I'm doing some stuff and I hear Mommy, Mommy, KK's in the bath. Well I thought they meant she was in the bathroom, but nope. After a couple more times of hearing that I hear Robert come upstairs. I guess he found Kaitlyn fully DRESSED in the bath tub plying with the boys!!! He brought her to me in the other room and she was soaking wet. Needless to say, she needed dry jammies and a new diaper.

Less learned, make sure the bathroom door is clicked closed before leaving the room with a toddler on the loose.

Life is back to normal...almost

2007-01-04T12:53:00.000-06:00

I can't wait for the boys to return to school. I know that sounds bad, but it's not because they are bad or driving me crazy, but more because I feel like they don't get enough stimulation at home right now. I'm just so busy trying to keep up with the housework and Kailtyn, I feel like they get the short end of the stick, if you know what I mean.

I really came on here to share some of our Christmas photos...hopefully I can remember what I'm doing, LOL.

These are from Christmas...I'll post some from the time between WA and here in a separate post...

Okay, it's a little cheesy, but it's the best I could get.

This year's Santa picture

Our Family, taken Christmas Eve

The boys opening presents

Kaitlyn opening presents

Kaitlyn sitting in her new chair (Thanks Aunt Tina!)

I think that's all the Christmas ones I'm going to share. I have more, but I have laundry to do. I might be back later with another post with pictures from before Christmas...including Thanksgiving.

Another New Year

2007-01-03T13:41:00.000-06:00

Okay so yes as usual this is late. I just don't know what id going on with time...is seems to be passing me by as usual...Let me update....Oh starting back just before we left WA!!!

On Oct. 20th, I got word that my Grandma had passed away. It was very unexpected and really took me off guard. If certain people, in personnel had done their job right we most likely would have made it for the funeral, unfortunately that did not happen. We got to Kansas City a couple days afterwards. I miss my Grandma, but I'm happy she isn't suffering anymore and I know I will see her again some day.

We were in Kansas City for Halloween and left there on Nov. 2nd and arrived in OK. We got here only to find out we didn't have a house for another month. Now living a month in a hotel with 3 children 3 and under is NOT fun. I wouldn't wish it on anyone, but needless to say we lived and moved into our new house like I posted on Dec. 4th.

We are loving the new area. The boys are going to school 4 days a week, half a day. They are on winter break right now. They go back on Jan. 9th, and we are all looking forward to getting back on schedule.

I did find the camera, and I just need to load the pictures and I will post them. Hopefully I'll also get better at posting here too.

Until next time......

We are officially moving in!!

2006-12-07T15:39:00.000-06:00

Well, I know it's been a while, and this post won't be much better, but here it goes. We are officially in our new home in OK. We moved in on Monday and got connectedback to cable, internet, and phone today. Now, we just have to get the boxes unpacked. Hopefully by the end of the weekend we will be completely box free and have our Christmas decorations up. I will load some pictures soon to share...just have to find the camera, LOL.

Am I really that horrible of a person????

2006-09-30T21:17:00.001-05:00

Okay so today I resigned from a play group that I have been a member of since 2004. I started taking the boys so they would have others their age to play with and then about a year ago, when Robert left on one of his deployments, we stopped really participating because we moved back to MO to be with family. Well during this time there was a flurry of new members, which of course being out of state I never met, anyway there have been some problems, but I never thought it would get so bad I'd think about resigning.

For future reference this is the ticker I'm talking about...

This morning, I come across this email...

DOD WE OR DO WE NOT HAVE A NO NUDITY RULE ON THIS BOARD? Because, I got tell y'all, I am so sick of seeing Jennifer's naked little girl. We've got members with weirdo husbands and boyfriends and who knows who else on here and really, there's no problem posting a naked picture of your kid? UM, something AIN'T RIGHT here. It's offensive. Perhaps not to everyone, but to me, it is.

First off, I didn't even think about the picture being there. It's Kaitlyn's 12 month picture, and I don't see anything wrong with it. Second, I think that if she had a problem with it, it couldhave been handled differently. So I wrote this back because I was really frustrated...

I'm so sorry to have offended you. That has been on her ticker forever! I'm done! This is absolutely ridiculous. First we throw members out who are looking for support and now this. This group has become a place I no longer for comfortable and most of the members just aren't what I'm looking for for me kids. And since I'm moving no point in staying.

XXXXXX, you have my email if you want to contact me.

GOODBYE!
Jennifer

Okay so while I most likley would have resigned soon anyway, due to the move, this isn't the way I wanted it. I feel like it was benefitting the boys and I should have stuck it out longer, but I don't want to deal with people who think I'm a bad person. I honestly forgot the picture was on there...I had to physically go look for the picture so I knew what was being spoke of at the time.

So I get this back...

Actually, it was handled through a moderator. You were the reason for the no nudity rule. However, you apparently need to be smacked over the head with the obvious to catch a subtlety, so I did. I would say I'm sad to see you go, but I really thought you were a nuisance on the group anyway, what with the pecans in the graveyard crap that you pulled, so bye.

Then I wrote this and blocked her email because I don't want to deal with it anymore...

Well, I was never contacted by a moderator in response to my ticker and that should have been done if that was a problem. You are apparently one of those people that believe the rules only apply to others! I believe that nudity clause was placed due to another forward in the group of a little boy peeing in the backyard naked. If you want honesty, I didn't even know what picture you were talking about until I looked. That was a picture of my daughter from 12 months old, and I found nothing wrong with it. If it was something I wouldn't have displayed in my own home I wouldn't have it on my email. Sorry you think I am such a horrible person. I'm glad to be rid of you as well, apparently the feeling is mutual.

I just feel like this group has become so high schoolish, and why should I expse my kids to that. There have also been other problems in the group...I mean, just the other day theybanned another member who no one had ever met due to problems with her ex or soon to be ex-husband. This girl was just looking for support with her divorce and such and they just ban her becasue people don't want to be exposed to her ex. I've always been taught to get to know people before making a judgement, but apparently not everyone is raised like that.

Oh well, I guess I just feel like cliques were formed and I was pushed out. And it does kind of hurt, but such is life. I guess we will move on and be better off without this group in our lives.

2006-09-29T20:14:00.000-05:00

Well it's finally official, we are moving to Oklahoma!!!! I can't wait to be closer to family and back in the Midwest. It seems like so long since I've lived within a days drive of home. Anyway, now the fun begins. We have our pre-inspection on Monday, so I have to get things cleaned up for that. Then we are packing out the 12th and 13th. My birthday is the 14th. Our final inspection on the house is the 18th, Robert finals out of the base on the 20th and then we are planning on leaving on the 23rd. It all seems to be happening so fast and I hope things go smoothly. Only time will tell if w can get everything done in time. Well, that's all I have for now...Hopefully I will have more updates soon, but we shall see...I need to post some more new pictures soon too.

Reenlistment Today!

2006-09-25T11:35:00.000-05:00

Well like the title says today is the day Robert commits to another term in the AIr Force. Although this is sooner than we had planned on doing it, it all works out for the best, hopefully my next post will have something about our orders in it. We are very mcuh looking forward to moving, but nothing can get done until we have hard copy orders. Such is life in the Air Force.

SO anyway, our weekend...not much to tell really. Friday night Patrick was sent to the ER for his constipation. OUr ped wanted him to have a barium enema, but apparently they cna't do one after 5pm because that department goes home, so we spent 3+ hours in the ER waiting for Patrick to use the bathroom. After a babylax glycerin enema he finally did. We were released to go home with another enema for the morning and a new med for the weekend. On Saturday we went back for the barium enema. This is a test where they take a seris of xrays of your colon. I will spare the details, but it wasn't fun. He cried the entire time, and we were still left with no answers.

After that we went and did some Halloween shopping and got lunch and went home for pizza that they were supposed to get Friday but since we weren't home they didn't get it. We got the rest of the kids costumes and Robert's costume so I am now the only one without one. I think we will be getting mine this weekend..after payday.

Sunday we went to church, the kids went to Sunday school, and then we went to the local Corn Maze in ID. It was fun until the last of 3 mazes and then Patrick decided he didn't want to walk...needless to say Robert's back and shoulders weren't feeling too well when we left. The place also ran out of water, so I ended up with a slight case of heat exahustion...not fun. I was not geeling well last night, but thank goodness I am fine this morning. Here are some pictures from the maze.

Daddy and the kids.

Eating lunch.

Mommy and Kaitlyn.

The boys lead the way.

2006-09-19T15:18:00.000-05:00

Well, I've got quite a bit I want to write about right now...

First, Patrick went to his ped yesterday for a follow up on his chronic constipation. And the news wasn't what we wanted to hear. She did an x-ray to see if he had been able to clear the stool out of his body, and it appears he is still very full. At this time we are going to try suppositories, milk of magnesia, and continue with his current dose of Miralax. Then he will have a follow up x-ray and appointment on Monday. Considering that his stools have been really loose, almost to the point of liquid is a concern to everyone. I really though we would go in and be told we could back up on his Miralax dose, but we re being told the opposite. Now just so everyone knows, this isn't just an issue that popped up. This is something we tried dealing with an home before ever taking him to the Dr. I've increased his fiber, given him apple juice, tired increasing his fruit and vegetable intake (which is hard since he's a picky eater), and that kind of stuff. He's been on this Miralax for a month now and it doesn't seem to be doing anything. I don't know what the next step is, but I have a feeling we will be finding out on Monday.

Also, we still don't have our orders to move!!! We are getting beyond frustrated at this point. We've known where we are going for almost 2 months and no one can seem to get us our orders. Robert has had to reenlist in order to get them. Not that this is a bad thing, but he was only able to reenlist for 4 years instead of the 6 that we had originally planned. Not that big a deal, but if we had been told sooner it could have been taken care of a while ago. Instead here we sit and wait. As far as we know we are still supposed to be at our new duty station by October 30th, and we still don't have a date and time set to pack our belongings. Again, I say I am beyond frustrated!

And last, but not least...for the first time since they started school, Michael didn't want to go to school. He thought his Daddy had left during the night for a long time again and didn't want to go to school without Daddy. Needless to say, Robert had to come home from work to see him get on the school bus. It was the first time I had realized how much him being in and out of the kids' lives had affected them. I'm so happy he is home and will be for a while.

Although that was a lot of random stuff it sure feels good to get it out. Thanks for reading it you made it this far.

Robert's HOMECOMING!!!

2006-09-17T20:10:00.000-05:00

As I'm sure you have all guessed by now, Robert is HOME!!!! He came home on September 5th. It was wonderful for me and the kids and everyone loved seeing him again. The pictures aren't great since it was late due to airline problems, but here they are...

Waiting for Daddy to get off the plane.

The boys go right to Daddy!

Kaitlyn getting a Daddy kiss after 2.5 months.

Kaitlyn, it's late and some strange guy has me...Mommy help.

Well, he seems to like me.

I hope you all enjoy!

Just so everyone knows, Kaitlyn warmed up to Robert about a day later. Now she runs around the house going Daddy, are you?

Sorry

2006-09-17T19:11:00.000-05:00

Sorry these took so long...I've got the pictures from the boys first day of school!!! They've been going to school for almost 2 weeks and they love it. That's most likel an understatment for them. Anyway, without further dlay, pictures from the first day of school...

Eating breakfast.

Michael and Patrick, all dressed and ready to go.

Michael, Mommy can we go yet!

Patrick, I'm ready now.

Outside of school ready to go in.

Michael hanging up his backpck.

Patrick hanging up his backpack.

Bye Mom, we are playing now.

I hope you all enjoy they are getting so big!!!

Michael & Patrick's First Day of school

2006-09-05T15:42:00.000-05:00

I can't believe the boys went to school today. They even road the bus home! I can't believe they are old enough for all of this. And guess what THEY LOVED IT!!!! Patrick has already told me he wants to go back to school on the school bus. He was very upset when I told him not tommorrow, but hte next day. I'm sure he won't be too disappointed since he will get to go to the airport today and see his Daddy.

So, they loved school, but how did Mommy do? I did okay. I didn't think I would make it out without crying, but I did. It's kind of strange because for 3 years my life has revolved around them and now I can actually take some time for me. I went and ran a couple of errands with just me and Kaitlyn, came home, put Kaitlyn down for a nap. I didn't have to worry aboutthw boys waking her up. And then I got the counters clean and cleared, the dishes done, and the laundry started. All in about an hour. I have to say it was nice. I could definately get used to this.

I will post pictures in a bit...I have to get the loaded first. I'll be back soon.

WOW!

2006-09-04T10:17:00.000-05:00

Wow we have a lot going on tomorrow. I'm tired just thinking about it, but in reality it's all good stuff. And it all starts first thing tomorrow morning. We have to be up early for the boys' First Day of school! Can you believe the little 3 lb 11 oz and 3 lb 13 oz boys born 3 years ago at 31 weeks gestation are ready to go to preschool? I can honestly say I can't, but time has really flown by and we are at this point. Hopefully things will go well and it won't be a fight. Judging by this morning I'm not sure yet. I will be sure and update when I can tomorrow.

On another great note, ROBERT comes home TOMORROW!!!!!!! Me and the boys are doing our homecoming signs today and then we are all headed to the airport tomorrow night to pick him up. I can't believe we are finally at the end of this training. Thank God for keeping us all safe and bringing him home again.

The boys don't know what to be more excited about so tomorrow should be fun. Since Thursday I've been telling them how many more naps and night nights until Daddy gets home. And this morning they woke up and told me, "Mommy only one more sleep until Daddy is home, YAY!" It was so cute.

Anyway, we are headed out. I'll update tomorrow if I can...And hopefully I'll have lots of pictures of my two big boys.

Coming to terms

2006-09-01T10:57:00.000-05:00

Well life has preceded as much as I tried not to let it last night. I was really hoping I would go to sleep and wake up to find out he is still coming home, but as usual, no such luck. I still am very upset, but there is nothing I can do, but go on and start my countdown again. I guess I will just look forward to lunch and computer shopping on Wednesday now.

The thing that hurts the most is he is missing another first. One that he and the boys were really looking forward to. I mean you only have ONE first day of school. I can't reproduce the excitement and nervousness that all of us will feel that day. I mean I can make a big deal out of the second day, but it's still not the same.

In this year...September 2005 to September 2006 he has been gone for 7 months! He missed Kaitlyn's first time crawling, her first baby food, her first time sleeping through the night, the first time she sat up by herself. He missed her first Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Years. And then he was home for about 5 months and left again, now only to miss the boys' first day of school. And I know this is the life we decided to live, but that doesn't make missing things any easier on him, me, or the kids.

I guess I'm still coming to terms with all of this and it just might take me until he arrives home.

Heart broken

2006-08-31T18:04:00.000-05:00

That is really all I can say right now. I guess I should be happy my crying has finally stopped. I just got word around 1pm that Robert will not be returning home on Saturday like we had thought for the last two weeks. Instead it will be Tuesday late at night. I'm heart broken and beside myself right now. The thought of another weekend without him is just something I cringe thinking about. I know in the grand scheme of things this really isn't a big deal, but right now it hurts!

I'm sad he is going to miss all the school preparations and the first day of school for the boys. I feel like he misses so much and this was one thing he wasn't going to miss and it got yanked right out from under him because of one person. I know I need to forgive this person, but right now this isn't on my agenda...I will deal with that later, right now I'm thinking much later. I feel like my whole week has been reset. I know God won't give me more than I can handle so I must be able to do this, but I just didn't want to deal with this. Life is so unfair at times.

Only 6 days to go...will it be over soon?

2006-08-27T15:56:00.000-05:00

Well yesterday was a bad day. My family all left and I was here alone with the three kids for the first itme since Robert left. Kind of a bad situation for me since I don't do well with daying goodbye and I still have a week until Robert returns. The good news, I made it through!! Robert was finally able to calm me down and get me to take the kids out for lunch and a trip to Walmart. Not only that, but we also made a trip to see a movie on base in the evening. All in all it ended up being a good day. I can say, I'm not one that enjoys saying goodbye to anyone I'm close to, but I know I have to get through to Saturday for Robert and the kids. It may not be easy, but somehow I have to manage.

It's kind of frustrating that all the things we were doing in the summer have come to a complete hault last week. I had been taking the kids to a movie every Tuesday and then lunch and things liek that, but they all end since school is getting ready to start up around here.

On that note, the boys will be starting preschool sometime after Labor Day!! They will be going 4 days a week from about 9-12. I'm so excited to have some one on one time with Kaitlyn. It will be nice and I know the boys will benefit from preschool.

And, as I draw this post to a close...we are moving in a little over 1 month!! I'm excited, but scared of what the new place will hold for us. I mean it took me 5 1/2 years to get involved here and I'm wondering if I'm going to have the same problem there. Anyway, more to come, Kaitlyn needs a nap.

It's official...

2006-08-23T01:18:00.000-05:00

I talked to Robert a few hours ago and was told that his plane tickets have been changed at no cost to us!!! That means he is for sure coming home on September 2nd!!!! I'm so excited less than 2 weeks to go until our family is together again.

That exciting news and now some not so great news. Patrick went to the doctor on Monday and was diagnosed with chronic constipation. Since yesterday we started medication to control it. We were also officially given the diagnosis FTT. As much as I'm not happy with that diagnosis I'm happy they are taking step to improve his weight, he is 3 years old and only weighs, barely 30 lbs. I know it could be wose, but he still won't eat much and has a problem with weight gain.

Anyway, I will post pictures soon as we are going to the waterpark tomorrow. Michael is really looking forward to it, and for that matter, so am I!

WOOHOO!!!!

2006-08-18T22:59:00.000-05:00

Okay, I couldn't be more excitied tonight. I just got word that Robert will be returning from school earlier than we thought. Now mind you all of this is pending getting the flights rearranged, but it's looking good! He will be calling travel and working on that aspect of things on Monday. I'm so excited because that means, should the boys start school on the 5th of September, he should be here for that. I was upset that he was going to miss their first day of school. So, that means, only like 2 more weeks and he will be home.

This separation, although easier than most, has been really hard. The boys are old enough now to realize what is going on and Kaitlyn keeps asking for her Daddy on a daily basis. I think she is learning to accociate him with the phone because everytime the phone rings she runs around saying Daddy, are you? Translation...Daddy where are you? She has also started making a kissing noise whenever you put the phone up to her, TOO CUTE!

I can't wait for him to be home and get going with this move. I'll be so happy once we are moved and settled into a new place!

15 Months, where did the time go?

2006-08-16T20:51:00.000-05:00

My oh my, where did my baby go? Can anyone find that little sweetie that I brought home from the hospital after 6 days, because I think we lost her along the way. The little one I see before me is anything but little! Kaitlyn is now 15 months old! I can't believe how much she has grown and turned into a wonderful, smart little girl, but she is a drama queen. Anyway, I took her to the doctor for her 15 month well baby check up and she is almost 22 lbs!! She was 21.6 lbs and 28 1/2 inches. I don't know where that puts her on the growth curve since we didn't see her ped, but I'm sure she is growing fine. The bad news is she got THREE shots! I didn't think she was going to get any, but apparently I was wrong. Boy was she mad. But she came home took a small nap and then was good to go. It was like nothing happened. I'm so glad she is good for shots, especially right now with Robert being gone...the last thing I need is a really crabby baby.

So, I got the pictures back today from our photo shoot on Monday. Let me say they tunred out great!!!! I am really happy with what we got, the only bad thing is Patrick is only in the family shot since he was being the stubborn child he is and and didn't want his picture taken. I guess that's life with three kids, one is bound not to cooperate for pictures at sometime or another. I don't know how many I can post here, but I'll try to get as many as possible on here.

There are more, but the rest are just playing with these mostly. Like doing different colors and what not...let me know what you think. I LOVE them.

So frustrated!

2006-08-15T20:41:00.000-05:00

Okay, so Robert has been gone since June 18th, Father's Day, that in itself is frustrating, but at to that taking care of three kids and my sister since then. So anyway, I usually do the yard Monday morning, but we had something to do and wouldn't you know...I got written up for not doing the yard. I was planning on doing it in the afternoon, but apparently I got inspected before then, Go figure. So anyway after getting frustrated...it took me 4 hours to take care of the yard since our lawn mower is deciding to be tempermental.

Anyway, good news from yesterday, the kids and I went and had photos done, but SSSHHH, don't tell Robert they are a suprise and he has no clue yet. I'm really hoping to get some GREAT shots. The only bad thing is Patrick wasn't being cooperative so we didn't get any individual pictures of him. Oh well one of them was bound not to cooperate. I mean with 3 kids 3 and under what can I expect. She also took some pictures of just me. Which I'm really excitied for since I can't remember the last time I had pictures taken of myself. I even have very few candid ones since I'm almost always the one behind the camera.

The other thing is, I'm kind of sad :( Kaitlyn turns 15 months old tommorrow. It really seems like she was just born yesterday. How can she already be a 15 month old drama queen?? And can anyone explain how a little girl can have so much attitude? She is seriously turning into a diva! She has learned how to climb anything and everything! She climbs the couch, the stiars, the dining room table, her brothers...I mean I can't keep up with her. I can't believe we are talking about having another with the way she acts, LOL. No in all seriousness she is the sweetest, and most bueatiful little girl and all the kids are definate blessing from God. I wouldn't trade them for anything!

A new place

2006-08-13T14:41:00.000-05:00

I've decided to start a new place to share with family a friends what is going on with our life in the Baker household. I figure with us moving a few people might want to stay in touch. I hope this turns into a good thing for me...more to come soon.