Still here

Sorry to all of you who still check my blog.. As most of you know, We are without a computer at home, so my online activity is limited. We are all doing great.. I will hopefully add some pictures soon. Carter is growing like a weed, and talking all the time.. We don't know what he is saying, but he sure is animated in telling us whatever is on his mind.
He did have an accident with the coffee table. He fell off a chair and his top teeth went into the table. His gums bled all day, and by the end of the day he looked like a monkey. For a few days the entire inside of his mouth was black. Now, as most of you who know me well know, that I tend to worry and freak out about things like this. So when I heard that his teeth could possibly turn grey and fall out. I would find myself checking his teeth every time he smiles, and no matter if it was there or not I would see grey! He is doing fine and recoverd quickly. However, a few days ago I found him in his crib crying with bleeding gums again. Im assuming he was chewing on his bed, and knocked his teeth a little to hard. SO needless to say my freaking out has returned!
Crysta is still LOVING school. HEr teachers say that she is doing really well, and wont have a problem transitioning to kindergarden. They say she is a social butterfly and all the little girls in her class flock to be her friend. She is the same at church.
I have a part time job at JCPenneys. It was for extra money for Christmas, but they have decided to keep me on as a P.T. employee.. I really enjoy the interaction with strangers, and the exra money is nice to save up for a rainy day..
I will try to keep up with this better.. Thank you to all of you who check my blog. Im sorry it has been lacking.. I will end this with some good news I have recently been given. I know you wont squeel with joy or jump up and down like I did, but I hope you are happy too!!! I will start with the most recent:
Last night one of my best friends called me to tell me that she and her new hubby are expecting in April!!!! CONGRATS Brandie and TEd!!!
3 weeks ago my sister in law told me that her hubby was offerd a really great job in Springdale Arkansas. Im sad to see them leave but I am prayerful and excited for their oppertunity.. Congrats Tawn, D and Whitney!
A week before Christmas my brother Ray called me to tell me that I am inherting a new sister in April of 2010! Congrats Ray and Jamie!
About 6-7 months ago my brother called me to tell me that I was going to get a new baby to spoil and love!!! Congrats Chris and Ann!!!
So much good things happening so far in 2009!!! ITs turning out to be a great year so far!!!

Halloween

Halloween for us was 2 days long.. Crysta had a party with her class on Thursday. I could have went to it, but I thought that I would let her experience it on her own. But when I picked her up from school, she said that she wished I was there..Furture refrence I guess... But She had a good time, and came home with a big bag of goodies.Thankfully there were come healthy choices in there, and not all candy!
Friday both kiddos wore their costumes all day. Carter was pretty sleepy, but he stayed awake long enough for lunch, and visiting Grandma. We spent the afternoon resting before all the fun started... We took the kiddos by Angie Fredendals, then Ryan and Malinda Reeds house. We took Crysta trick or treating in Ryan and Malinda's subdivsion. We got started kind of early, so there weren't that many houses ready,but I think she got her fill.
After trick or treating, we took the kiddos out to Grandma and Grandpas for the night. While Terrance and I went to a hayride and bonfire. I think they had fun..
Whitney was a bumble bee, and got to reuse Crystas first costume! She sure looked cute!! I dressed up too. I just ug out some of my old Cheerleading uniforms. Luckily my warm ups still fit! haha.. It was a lot of fun!!!

Crystas FIRST

I have so many things that I need to post on here, to catch up, but since my high speed time is limited, here is a post about Crysta and school.
Crysta's first day of school went really well.. And ever since then, she has been so excited to go. She absolutley LOVES it. She has made a few close friends, Allyssa, Molly B., and Alivia. Her teachers, Mrs. Krumm, and Mrs. Hammner say that she is doing really well. Mrs. Hammner, who some of you know as Stacy, also goes to church with us, and has recently informed me that Crysta does better at school then she ever did in Childrens Hour.. Makes me wonder about what goes in behind closed doors.
Anyway, last thursday, Crysta and her class had their first field trip. They went to Binder park for a hay ride. We arrived about 15 minuets late, but the kiddos were really excited. I volunteerd to be a driver, so I transported Crysta, Allyssa, and Mrs. Hamner (Stacy). The kids all had a really good time, and the weather was perfect. We stopped in the middle of a field for snack and a short break, then headed back to the cars. Crysta and Allyssa talked all the way back about their favorite part. It was fun getting to experience that with Crysta. I am so blessed to be able to have the oppertunity to participate in my childrens school activities. Thanks to Tawn and MeMaw who kept Carter for me while I rode on the hay! Here are a few pictures of Crysta's first day of school, and of the field trip!

Pictures

Just to let everyone know, our pictures that we had taken with Jill are up on her website. The address is twoviewsphotography.com. Click on enter site, then client viewing. Click on our thumbnail and the password is Crysta4. They turned out good. We are waiting for some more pictures to be posted that we had taken with my Dad and Grandpa while they were here, so I will let you know when they are posted.. IF you are interested in getting pictures. Please let me know what you want by the end of next week. I will just put in a bulk order. Hope you enjoy them!!

soon enough

Just a quick note to let everyone know that I will pick up blogging again soon.. I have been out of the loop too long that it will take a good week to catch up on everyones blogs. So I appologize for being a bad blog reader. but, I still have slow internet, so I wont be a faithful blogger, but I promise to do it more!!! More to come later!!

a Couple FIRSTS

I still have to upload pictures from Colorado, but as I have previously noted, our computer is broken. So thankfully my wonderful Dad in Law is allowing me to use his church computer for a short update. Carter has had a few firsts this week. Saturday night, we brushed his teeth for the first time. I guess the toothbrush tickled, becuase he laughed and giggled the whole time. It was too cute. Too bad we didn't have a tape for our camera, that would have made a F.H.V. ( Funniest Home Video)! He liked to chew on the toothbrush just as much. I guess I should have let Crysta do that when she was a Tot, because if I had, she might actually like to brush her teeth now! haha.
Yesterday, I took Carter to get his first big boy hair cut! I didn't have to take Crysta in to get her first official haircut until about a year ago, but having a boy, I have to stay on top of it, and I won't dare to cut it myself! He did really well.. he had to sit on my lap the whole time. He LOVES to have his hair played with too, so when Cheryl started to use the trimmers, he got really still with a dazed look. He did really well, and just looks like a little man! I can't believe how fast he has grown.! Here are the pictures for the FIRSTS!

Another funny story before I go.. Crysta was making 'Valentines' ( playing with glue and glitter) in her room the other night. My own fault, I didn;t give her anything to dump the excess glitter in, so when I came in to check on her, she had already dumped about 5 valentines worth of glitter on her floor. I saw no point in worrying about it, or fixing it then, so I left it. the next time I came in, Carter was sitting in the middle of the pile while his sister was dumping another valentines worth on top of his head! By the time clean up came, they both were so coverd! and it took me about 10 minuets for that one spot to vaccume! but it made for some funny memories! the pictures didn't come out as great, but here are a few!
Here are the kiddos playing:

Here is Crysta dummping the glitter:

You can't see it, but he is COVERD in glitter:

One of the final products! (they all looked like that!)

All is well

Hey all!!! Well everyone is healthy and happy since my last blog. It took about a week for Carter to get back on track... we had about 4 days of happiness before we headed home. Crysta never falterd, and had a great time. I went fishing about 3 times! The most I think I have ever fished in my life!! I caught some good size trout!! Pictures of the fish and the rest of the week to be posted later!
Crysta starts school on September 2nd. I think she is ready, and I think I am too. Its only 3 days a week for a few hours. Terrance and I were talking about what good kids we have. Crysta is so well behaved and Carter is a pleasant baby. We are so blessed.
I have been thinking about Leslie and her family. Her Dad had a massive heart attack a few days ago. She left me a message last night saying that he had opened his eyes, and breathing on his own. He started to fight the tubes and wanted to get out of bed. Which is a good sign, but they want him to remain still until they can evaluate him better. Please keep Leslie, her Dad, and their family in your prayers.
My train of thought has left me, so this can be added to the list of boring blogs! ahaha.. Sorry!!!