Liam's Surgery

I'm such a horrible blogger sometimes, I really like blogging and think about doing it allot, I just never get around to actually doing it.

Liam had his tonsils and adenoids taken out earlier this month. He did so great! We had to stay in the hospital over night (which is a story in it's own) but in the 24 hours we were there he managed to down about a box and a half of Popsicles (and they had been worried at first that he wouldn't take in enough fluids because of his age, yeah right!) He ate so many Popsicles that when my mom came to pick us up the next morning she thought that he lips were bruised from the surgery. Recovery was great, his oxygen was down for a while after and they had to have him hooked up for a bit but other then that it was good. The night before my Mom came over with some gifts for him, she brought him some Pajamas, some new cars and some Popsicles & jello (thanks to aunty Christa & Cheryl & Papa Fraser for being a part of the gift also) He loved everything!

Surgery day was a really long one for me. We had to get up early to get ready (thanks to our great friends the Beda Family for taking Kylie for us for a couple of nights other wise it would of been even earlier!) After his surgery I had to take off for an ultrasound that the doctor had booked for me then it was back to the hospital for a long night. The night before his surgery with the new cars that Grandma bought him...his is so paticular with his cars, they always have to be lined up and facing the same way. Playing with the train table while waiting for the surgery. They had the cutest pajamas there for the kids. Again with the cars lined up, waiting for surgery. Right after coming out of recovery...he was not a happy boy here, he wanted the IV out really bad and wasen't thrilled about the oxygen in his nose, but he was happy to watch a movie and eat a popsicle.

Looking ALOT happier!

Jackson

Just though I would add a note about our almost-ready-to-be-born-baby-boy Jackson. We had an ultrasound last week and were able to see ALOT of him, I was really surprised as there is not alot of room in there but she managed to get some really good pictures, we were even able to see some hair on the back of his head (which I have never seen in an ultrasound before!). He's doing great...actually better then great! He's growing like a weed, last week weighing in around 7 lbs (give or take a lb) He is still laying transverse (sideways) with his head up by my right ribs and his feet up on either side of his head, again not alot of room in there. Because of his size and position he is laying in we have decided to go ahead and book a c-section. Hopefully this time next week we will have a date, unless he decided he dosen't want to wait and things start to happen on their own, then we go right in & have the surgery then. View of his face (a bit squished) His foot right next to his head His legs crossed & his little feet
Profile of his face

'Twilight'

I have been thinking alot this past little while about selling some of the crafts that I do. This week I put it to the test to see if people would be interested and the response was amazing! It really excites me to know that people are that interested in what I do.

I had my first real-non family-paid for order- earlier this week. I finished her order last night and am really happy with it.

The girl that ordered wanted me to make a 'Twilight' inspired recipe tin. At first I wasen't sure how up to the challenge I was as I have never read any of the Twilight series but after talking to some people (mostly my Mom) and looking it up on the internet it was actually easier then I thought! There are four objects on the front of the books...an apple, a "crying" tulip, a "queen" chess piece & a piece of red ribbon so I included them on the box.

I really like the look of this box...honestly, I would of never thought of putting these colors together but now that I did I think that this may be my favorite box to date!

I'm taking orders for these as well as the banners from my previous post. You get to pick the theme and colors, give me a couple of days and it will be done. Leave a comment & I will get back to you.

Thanks for the order Megan, I hope that you like it!

the UPPIE

When we were young my Mom worked while my Dad stayed home with us kids. All the older kids were in school so for the most part it was just Christa, Dad & I. Well this meant that Dad had to get us up, dressed and do our hair. The uppie was his famous hairstyle...he loved doing them and we loved getting it done. The higher and the more off to the side, the better.

While last week I decided to try one on Kylie. It's a little different with her hair as she is so curly but it still turned out really cute. Brings back some great memories, love you Dad!

My Mom

After having such a tough couple of days with the kids I sit here and think about being a mom. I LOVE my kids and I LOVE being their Mom more then anything. I often think about my Mom...how did she do it with so many kids and all of us being so young. How did she keep the floors cleaned and the dishes done? How didn't she scream and pull her hair out when we went right behind her and messed it all up?

I'm so blessed to have the mom that I do. She's patient with me, and always has been (even when I was at my worst) She always put her family's needs above her own. She didn't have all the resources and groups for Moms that I have been lucky to be a part of. She's my super-Mom. She's my best friend. I love talking to her and spending time with her. I love how great of a Grandma she is to all of her grandchildren. I love how she lets me beat her at cards once in a while and how we can have a good laugh together. I love how she know the right things to say to me when I'm having a bad day and how she bugs me when I'm having a good one. I love how I know I can always count on her if I need help. I love my Mom! I wouldn't be the wife and mother that I am without her guidance.

Thank you Mom, you mean the world to me! I Love You up to the sky and down to the ground infinite times.

Your Daughter

Banners

This past week I have been spending my afternoons (while Liam is at school & Kylie is napping) making some super cute banners. I really enjoy making crafty things and these are really fairly easy to make, they are pretty time consuming but are simple to make and look really good when they are done.