It amazes me how the boys keep changing before my eyes. I feel so honored, blessed and excited they have picked me as their mother. Enjoy!
Playing rough
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xHgcTeWwv4
Climbing Stairs
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FJHDoclYfI
My Lion, No My Lion, NNNOOO MINE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-KcHAQVEjA
How to keep a 2yr old tired
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Dz_548diqo
Cole and Greyson singing at music class
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsEch9RfJqE
Saturday, June 18, 2011
Friday, June 10, 2011
Trip to Texas
My husband is from Texas and 95% of his family still resides there. Therefore, we try to make it back at least once a year. It was important to us to get back soon because the boys great grandfather is there and we wanted him to meet Greyson and see how big Cole is getting. We decided to make the trip Easter week. Flying with three kids (my husband counts as a child when flying) and myself was not as easy as flying with just one. Man, it was work! Cole didn't want to be strapped down and I had to bribe him with chips, candy, coke, I tried money but that doesn't work yet, and anything else not strapped to the plane. Brian was so nervous keeping the plane in the air (with his mind) that he was almost deemed useless and Greyson just wanted to nurse. When we landed I wanted to kiss the ground!
It was a wonderful weekend filled with Easter Egg hunts, touring of Dallas Stadium, lots of spoiling from grand parents, aunts, uncles and cousins, good food and company. I wish we lived closure to to his Texas family. We miss them already and I am planning a trip hopefully before the end of the year.
Here are some pictures of our visit.
It was a wonderful weekend filled with Easter Egg hunts, touring of Dallas Stadium, lots of spoiling from grand parents, aunts, uncles and cousins, good food and company. I wish we lived closure to to his Texas family. We miss them already and I am planning a trip hopefully before the end of the year.
Here are some pictures of our visit.
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| Look mom, I see our plane |
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| Getting ready to board his first plane ride. |
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| Getting ready to go on his first big boy ride |
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| PawPaw playing catch with Cole at Dallas Stadium |
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| Love this picture! |
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| 4 Generations of Stevens at their favorite sports venue |
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| Cole throwing a football to daddy |
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| Greyson playing in the foam legos |
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| Cowboy Stadium lockroom. Maybe we have a future Dallas Cowboy?!?!?! |
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| One of my all time favorite pictures!! Daddy and Cole feeding the cat fish off the Grapevine Lake |
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| Proud grandparents! |
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| Happy Easter |
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| time for a little swim |
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| Cole and Greyson helping PawPaw blow out his candles celebrating his 90th birthday |
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Weight Loss and Marathon Update
After I had Greyson I had a goal of loosing weight and running a marathon. I am happy to report today I have accomplished both goals! (original post: http://stevensfamily07.blogspot.com/2010/10/let-running-begin.html)I weighed 184lbs the day I went into labor and my goal weight was 140lbs. 8.5 months later, I am there (okay, I'm 2lbs away but I'm still rejoicing). I did nothing other than run to loose the weight. I tried to give up soda and after a month of no soda and no weight loss, I thought why the hell am I giving this up when it makes no impact on my weight loss journey so soda creeped back into my diet. I am still exclusively nursing so I do not plan to loose anymore weight but after I'm done nursing I will start weight training and toning things up.
MARATHON UPDATE
I DID IT! MARATHON NUMBER THREE is checked off the bucket list. I was lucky enough to run the race with a life long friend, H, who I have known since the 4th grade. We grew up playing chase, running around the neighborhood so we figured why not add a marathon to our list of things we've done together. H did a fantastic job. I tried to prepare him for the mental aspect of running a marathon but I'm afraid my warnings weren't truly understood till we were on mile 18. At mile 18 H needed to stop due to being dizzy (not a good symptom to have in a 26.2 mile run). He laid down, had some ice chips, a salt packet and a long talk with himself. After 10 minutes, I was so proud to see him stand up and say let's do this! I think in that moment he learned a lot about himself. I've had that moment in my past marathons and to be honest it is THAT moment that has me running more. I love learning more about myself and what I can accomplish when I put my mind to something. I am so proud we crossed the finish line together holding our hands high and rejoicing. It was an experience I'll never forget.
I plan on running the Long beach Marathon in October 2011. My goal for that race is to get under 5hr. I'm taking a week off of training then I'm hitting the trails again :)
Have I ever mentioned how much I love to run?!?!?!
MARATHON UPDATE
I DID IT! MARATHON NUMBER THREE is checked off the bucket list. I was lucky enough to run the race with a life long friend, H, who I have known since the 4th grade. We grew up playing chase, running around the neighborhood so we figured why not add a marathon to our list of things we've done together. H did a fantastic job. I tried to prepare him for the mental aspect of running a marathon but I'm afraid my warnings weren't truly understood till we were on mile 18. At mile 18 H needed to stop due to being dizzy (not a good symptom to have in a 26.2 mile run). He laid down, had some ice chips, a salt packet and a long talk with himself. After 10 minutes, I was so proud to see him stand up and say let's do this! I think in that moment he learned a lot about himself. I've had that moment in my past marathons and to be honest it is THAT moment that has me running more. I love learning more about myself and what I can accomplish when I put my mind to something. I am so proud we crossed the finish line together holding our hands high and rejoicing. It was an experience I'll never forget.
I plan on running the Long beach Marathon in October 2011. My goal for that race is to get under 5hr. I'm taking a week off of training then I'm hitting the trails again :)
Have I ever mentioned how much I love to run?!?!?!
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Why I didn't run 16 miles today...
Some may know this and some may not but I'm currently training for a marathon. I try to do the majority of my runs on trails, horse trails or streets that aren't so busy. Now that I'm getting up there in milage running on a major street is my only option.
Yesterday while running I found a good rhythm, the weather was perfect for 16 miles and I had the water to do it. My breathing was in sync with my music and pace and I felt good. I was 3.5 miles into my run when I heard a scrapping noise. Think of nails on a chalkboard x 1000. I look up and there is a trailer carrying 2 wave runner skidding towards me. I run a little faster turn around once I'm past the trailer and see the trailer jump the curve and hit a cement light pole. As I'm taking all this in and the driver is stopping I notice the pole swaying then CRASH! It came falling down in the middle of the street. There was a guy driving a Toyota tundra straight for the pole (while it was was falling) and I can remember screaming, "oh, God please stop!". He did with no more than a fist between his front bumper and the pole. It was a close call for both of us.
I went on to try to finish my run but my mind was else where. The what if's came flooding and I wanted to go home and hold my babies. I turned around after 4+ miles and ran as fast as I could to get home. I held both my boys, kissed them and realized these are the moments that make us realize how precious life is.
Tuesday I will aim for 16 miles!
Yesterday while running I found a good rhythm, the weather was perfect for 16 miles and I had the water to do it. My breathing was in sync with my music and pace and I felt good. I was 3.5 miles into my run when I heard a scrapping noise. Think of nails on a chalkboard x 1000. I look up and there is a trailer carrying 2 wave runner skidding towards me. I run a little faster turn around once I'm past the trailer and see the trailer jump the curve and hit a cement light pole. As I'm taking all this in and the driver is stopping I notice the pole swaying then CRASH! It came falling down in the middle of the street. There was a guy driving a Toyota tundra straight for the pole (while it was was falling) and I can remember screaming, "oh, God please stop!". He did with no more than a fist between his front bumper and the pole. It was a close call for both of us.
I went on to try to finish my run but my mind was else where. The what if's came flooding and I wanted to go home and hold my babies. I turned around after 4+ miles and ran as fast as I could to get home. I held both my boys, kissed them and realized these are the moments that make us realize how precious life is.
Tuesday I will aim for 16 miles!
Monday, April 11, 2011
Greyson's getting tubes
I'm sitting in bed feeding Greyson one last meal before the midnight cutoff comes before his 6am surgery. I'm going to begin this post with events that started 5 days ago.
Cole had a horrible cough, green snot and he began acting lethargic on Wednesday night. By Thursday morning I decided it was time to take Cole in to get checked out. I thought if I was there getting Cole checked out we might as well have Greyson looked at even though he had no symptoms. Cole was diagnosed with RSV and a sinus infection. Greyson also had a sinus infection but more disturbingly he was on his 4th double ear infection :(. We started the medicine right away. Monday Greyson seemed to be getting worse and I thought I Hearn him weazing. I took him in right away. The doctor checked him out and his chest was clear. He looked at his ears and they were worse :(. We talked about his history of ear infections and he suggested I see Dr. C right away. The doctor happen to have an opening at 12:30 today. The doctor took one look at his ears and said there was a lot of fluid in there. Then he asked what we were doing tomorrow? He showed me the tubes, fitted Greyson with earplugs to wear in water and scheduled surgery at 6am (now today).
My alarm will go off in 3 hours and 45 minutes. I need to pump, brush my teeth, drink a mountain dew, wake Greyson, get dressed and be in the car, along with Brian, no later than 4:15.
I am not overly nervous about the procedure but in the back of my mind the risks are playing over and over in my head. The only relief I feel is Greyson will no longer be in daily pain. He'll be able to lay down for more than 30 minutes and hopefully no more infections happen. Good night as I finish feeding Greyson and pray for a successful procedure and painless recovery!
I'll post an update (with pictures) once we're home.
Cole had a horrible cough, green snot and he began acting lethargic on Wednesday night. By Thursday morning I decided it was time to take Cole in to get checked out. I thought if I was there getting Cole checked out we might as well have Greyson looked at even though he had no symptoms. Cole was diagnosed with RSV and a sinus infection. Greyson also had a sinus infection but more disturbingly he was on his 4th double ear infection :(. We started the medicine right away. Monday Greyson seemed to be getting worse and I thought I Hearn him weazing. I took him in right away. The doctor checked him out and his chest was clear. He looked at his ears and they were worse :(. We talked about his history of ear infections and he suggested I see Dr. C right away. The doctor happen to have an opening at 12:30 today. The doctor took one look at his ears and said there was a lot of fluid in there. Then he asked what we were doing tomorrow? He showed me the tubes, fitted Greyson with earplugs to wear in water and scheduled surgery at 6am (now today).
My alarm will go off in 3 hours and 45 minutes. I need to pump, brush my teeth, drink a mountain dew, wake Greyson, get dressed and be in the car, along with Brian, no later than 4:15.
I am not overly nervous about the procedure but in the back of my mind the risks are playing over and over in my head. The only relief I feel is Greyson will no longer be in daily pain. He'll be able to lay down for more than 30 minutes and hopefully no more infections happen. Good night as I finish feeding Greyson and pray for a successful procedure and painless recovery!
I'll post an update (with pictures) once we're home.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
Ready for Spring
I try so hard to remember to post blogs regularly. As you can tell, my desire does not match reality. There are days I start to write then life happens! Someone is crying, hungry, has a dirty diaper, a play date is scheduled, dinner needs to get started, train for my marathon, play with the kids, sleep, talk to my husband, clean the house, do laundry, be a friend and so on. Anyways, the reason I'm ready for Spring is on top of the list of stuff above Cole and Greyson have been really sick this past month. Our house has had the flu, RSV, ear infections and sinus infections. I'm ready for the constant warm weather, no runny noses, swimming pools and minimal colds.
Come on Spring!
Come on Spring!
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| Greyson enjoying the jumper |
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| Everything must past the taste test first |
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| Free labor! |
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| Cole has discovered the rope swings below out house. He has SOOO much fun playing on them |
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| CATCH! |
Monday, March 7, 2011
Viva Las Vegas
My sister called me three weeks ago and asked if we had any plans for 03/02 to 03/04 and if not would we want to come meet her and her husband in Vegas. That was a no brainer! We would be there! Brian didn't want me driving 5hrs by myself so I asked my mom if she wanted to come and of course her answer was yes as well.
The trip out was pretty uneventful. Greyson cried a little, we stopped while I feed him and my mom took Cole to stretch his legs. We made about 4 stops and got to Vegas in a little over 5hrs. I was so great to see my sister. It had been over 15 months and boy have I missed her smile, her laugh and her in general. Even though we talk daily and I feel extremely close to her seeing her was amazing! I was so happy to introduce her to Greyson and I know Cole loved playing with his aunt and uncle!
The first night we walked around a few hours and played the tourist. Cole slept most of the time in the stroller and Greyson was passed out in the baby carrier.
The trip out was pretty uneventful. Greyson cried a little, we stopped while I feed him and my mom took Cole to stretch his legs. We made about 4 stops and got to Vegas in a little over 5hrs. I was so great to see my sister. It had been over 15 months and boy have I missed her smile, her laugh and her in general. Even though we talk daily and I feel extremely close to her seeing her was amazing! I was so happy to introduce her to Greyson and I know Cole loved playing with his aunt and uncle!
The first night we walked around a few hours and played the tourist. Cole slept most of the time in the stroller and Greyson was passed out in the baby carrier.
On the second day we meet up for breakfast and then do what we do best...go outlet mall shopping :) We had a wonderful afternoon of giggles, sharing stories and the boys were spoiled with kisses.
2pm came way to fast but and it was time to hit the road. Greyson wasn't as good as a traveler coming home and there were moments I wasn't sure I was going to make it without loosing my mind but my mom kept me calm, helped SOOOOOO much entertaining the boys and 5hrs later we were home safe.
I hate saying good bye to her but overall all the driving was 100% worth it!
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