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Showing posts with label Things to do. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Things to do. Show all posts
Monday, April 8, 2013
Driving Their Cars At The Park
Saturday, February 23, 2013
Christmas Lights at the Zoo-Wild Lights
A few days before Christmas Dougs sister Sue and Mom asked us if we wanted to take the kids to see the Christmas Lights at the Zoo, and we thought sure they might like that. And I know I would, as I love Christmas lights. I have told Doug several times I wish it was mandatory that every house in the world had to put lights up on their house.
So anyway we bundeled the kids up and headed over there. It was a tad cold but not to bad. We got about halfway around the zoo when Bryce became crabby (go figure) and wanted out of the stroller and wanted to be held (go figure) so I got him out and we walked around. I wanted him to stay in the stroller and stay warm as we bundled them up in their stroller blankets, but he was not having it. And to top it off the kid is teething so bad that he had his hands in his mouth so they were all slobbery and wet and getting cold. Oh well he didnt seem to mind!
Here are are a few of the pics I took of the lights at the Zoo!
Monday, August 20, 2012
A Busy Month
Doug's cousin was married a while back but decided to have a small reception back here at home on the 4th. They served dinner and desert and it was a family reunion all over again. Even though I never met any side of this family.
The kids went with us and were well behave until close to their normal bed time and Bryce got crabby. By then the party dies down so we decided to head home and get the kids to bed. We just relaxed the rest of the night.
The next day Aug 5th my Aunt Barb had a family party for the return on my cousin Lizzie from Haiti and for my grandmas B-day. We all ate and swan.
Aug 6th I took a half of day off work and took Lilly to her eye appointment. All checked out perfect and Lilly has perfect vision. Since we was done early I called daddy and had him pick up Bryce so Lilly and I could go to Mills mall and do a little shopping. She was a perfect angel.
On the 8th Doug, His sister and Dad and I went to the cards game. Sue got her company seats and great seats they are but it was a poor game. We lost like 12 to 1
The next day I started to come down with a cold and couldn't get into the doctor so I went to Walgreen's well care clinic were she diagnosed me wrong. More of that to come!
On the 11th finally I started to fell better so Doug sister, and mom took Emmy and Josh to the zoo so we met up with them later in the day since it was so nice. Around 1 we headed home and I started to feel sick again. My chest hurt and I couldn't breath. We had plans to meet daddy in New Baden at the picnic but as soon as I got home and got the kids down for a nap I decided to call him and ask him to come home early, he was down at the farm and take me to the ER as I really couldn't breath good. After he got home around 2 hours later I felt some better and opt to not go. But call the Doctor and got into him first thing Monday morning Aug 13th.
Good thing I did I was sicker than the nurse thought at Walgreen's and had bacterial infection that almost collapsed both lungs. I was sent up to rest with steroids and antibiotics. A week after my meds and I feel great.
The kids went with us and were well behave until close to their normal bed time and Bryce got crabby. By then the party dies down so we decided to head home and get the kids to bed. We just relaxed the rest of the night.
The next day Aug 5th my Aunt Barb had a family party for the return on my cousin Lizzie from Haiti and for my grandmas B-day. We all ate and swan.
Aug 6th I took a half of day off work and took Lilly to her eye appointment. All checked out perfect and Lilly has perfect vision. Since we was done early I called daddy and had him pick up Bryce so Lilly and I could go to Mills mall and do a little shopping. She was a perfect angel.
On the 8th Doug, His sister and Dad and I went to the cards game. Sue got her company seats and great seats they are but it was a poor game. We lost like 12 to 1
The next day I started to come down with a cold and couldn't get into the doctor so I went to Walgreen's well care clinic were she diagnosed me wrong. More of that to come!
On the 11th finally I started to fell better so Doug sister, and mom took Emmy and Josh to the zoo so we met up with them later in the day since it was so nice. Around 1 we headed home and I started to feel sick again. My chest hurt and I couldn't breath. We had plans to meet daddy in New Baden at the picnic but as soon as I got home and got the kids down for a nap I decided to call him and ask him to come home early, he was down at the farm and take me to the ER as I really couldn't breath good. After he got home around 2 hours later I felt some better and opt to not go. But call the Doctor and got into him first thing Monday morning Aug 13th.
Good thing I did I was sicker than the nurse thought at Walgreen's and had bacterial infection that almost collapsed both lungs. I was sent up to rest with steroids and antibiotics. A week after my meds and I feel great.
On the 17th The twins had their 6 month wellness check up with shots. Surprisingly they did great this time and did cry long or hard. And this time I had daddy there to help me. Dr. Wagner said they both looked great, but Lilly was a little behind physically and we needed to get the therapy people out to work on her to built her up stronger.
Also on the 17th we went to lunch at Red Lobster and while we was there as I was heading out of the bathroom at fight broke out between 3 black ladies and their waitress. It was a crazy day
On Sat the 18th we attending a benefit for my family members that were hurt while working on Highway 64. 4 men in my family were hit by a driver speeding down the highway. 1 man my cousin Dennis was killed and the 3 other men seriously injured. To help these men and their families they held a benefit were around 3,000 people showed up to honor them and donate. It was a great time and I got to see tons of family that I don't get to see that often.
And so far this month has more to come!
Friday the 24th the kids turn 7 months old.
Sat we are all heading to the Zoo for Employee Day for Sues Company. Sues Company built the new seal aquarium so they are having a special day where we can join them for lunch and have the park to ourselves for free rides on train, carousel, etc.
Then that night the farm family is coming in town and we are all heading to Fairmount Racetrack for Party at the Park night. Kristi Doug's cousin who is prego herself is going to watch the kiddos and get a dose of about what she has to look forward too! Good luck Kristi Bryce is a mess!
And then last on the 27th the therapy people will be out to evaluate Lilly to make sure she is eligible for therapy. Fingers Crossed!
Oh yeah and Bowling has started! Look forward to may great scores posted by me and Doug. Yes Doug has joined the bowling world again!
Happy Birthday to the best Auntie and Sister! Sue Buehrer on Aug 30th
Friday, June 22, 2012
The Weekend Plans
So the weekend Should Go as Follows:Tonight we are going to the Caseyville Picnic. First the prade at 6:30 and then over to the park for bingo and food.
Saturday I plan on sleeping in, having breakfast and then going to do a little returning of items purchased and more shopping. And then I do beleive we are going out with Johnny for cocktails and music so mom and Sue will watch the kiddos. Yes momma's getting drunk!
Sunday morning we are getting up to go shoot a 3D shoot and guess what all week its supposed to be nice in the 80's and come Sunday when I need to wear Jeans so I dont get poison ivy its going to be high 90's. Go freaking figure!
Afterwards it wil be home sweet home to relax and snuggle with my babies!
Here is my Favorite ecard for the week!
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Doctors Appointment Check Up-Stats
How old are the twins: 18 Weeks (4.5 months)
How big are they:
Bryce :
15 lbs 13 oz
25 1/4 Long
17 Head Size
Lillyana:
9 lbs 1 oz
22 1/2 Long
15 1/2 Head Size
She is not far behind her brother, she is just going to be petite and he is going to be husky!
Bryce is in 6-9 months clothes 3-6 PJ's and size 2 diapers
Lilly is in newborn clothes and 0-3 PJ's newborn size diapers
What cool things can they do: Bryce has been rolling over both front to back and back to front, he has been sitting up on his own and lifts his head up or tries to sit forward when in the car seat. His fingers have been his best friend and he is a drooling machine (teeth are on the way). Recently he learned how to blow bubbles and raspberries and he loves to give slobbery kisses. Bryce has found a new play toy he really likes and that is his jumper-roo also he loves his play mats. My favorite thing he does now is he will talk to himself every time as I rock him to sleep.
Lilly has not really rolled yet but she does lay and play on her mats and picks her legs straight up in the air. Also she has found her hands and will stare at it like she is confused but she does know hey I can suck on these fingers. She is also a drooling machine lately we guess her teeth are also coming in she just doesn't cry like her brother does because they are hurting her. Lilly has learned she can also sit up on her own. I think she is a better sitter then her brother, seems like she has more control plus she is not as much as a wiggle worm as him. We have tried Lilly in the jumper-roo but she is just so small she doesn't fit right and still hasn't master what she should do, but she will figure it out here real soon. We have figured out Lilly is a jealous little girl, if we talk to her brother she will squeal at us like hey don't forget I am over here. It is so cute!
Where have the Twins been lately: Well we have been on several shopping trips, go figure! They got to visit their other family down at the farm, I love these people so much and so blessed to have them in our lives. Of course we went to the doctor recently, this didn't go to great. Bryce was scared of Dr. Wager he seems to be getting into the stranger danger stage and really wants his mommy but then again he is a mommas boy. Also they got their shots and boy did they scream. Also we have made a few trips to the park, they like the fresh air! And a few parties at friends and family houses.
Who have they been hanging out with: Mom and Dad, Grandma and Grandpa, Aunt Susie and Great Grandma (Aunt Emily). They have had a few visitors: Cousin Kristi and Jarred- when they visited they announced they are expecting, Bryce and Lilly cant wait to have a playmate. Cousins Debbie, Ilaina, Sophia, Anna, Josh and Little Emily has also been over a few times to see them.
What are their Favorite Eats: Bryce has been eating alot more lately, he gets a cereal bottle in the morning, 2 types of puree food in the afternoon, usually a fruit and a veggie plus a bottle. Then for Dinner he gets the same 2 foods, a fruit and a veggie and a bottle and then one more cereal bottle before bed, which helps him sleep through the night.
Lilly has only been eating cereal bottles, but we are starting her on puree foods as of today. She seems like she is finally interested in them.
What do they have to say: Bryce doesn't do much talking, he is very quite. They only time I really here him is right when he wants to go to sleep and then that's when he talks himself to sleep.
Lilly on the other hand, if you talk to her and ask her questions she is very vulgar and will answer you back. But they do both laugh out loud and alot more lately.
Biggest Accomplishments: Bryce learning how to put the knees down and looking like he may craw soon. Also learning to jump in his jumper-roo.
Lilly learning to eat puree foods with a spoon.
Both being very healthy babies, that I think they are doing great with their acid reflux and are ready for their beds to be put down and to come out of their tucker slings. Especially now they Bryce likes to roll over when he is napping (He naps on the couch). We lay him down on his belly and when we come back, he is laying on his back snuggled up against the back of the couch cushions.
Three words/phrases that describe them these days:
Bryce:
Momma's Boy- Most of the time he will only fall asleep if I rock him to sleep and he always wants me to hold him, I guess I better enjoy this now because before long he will out grow it. He also stares and smiles at me all the time, which just melts my heart.
Stubborn- I love how this little man has his own opinion about things and will scream and cry to get his way every time. If he is playing in his jumper-roo and wants out, he lets us know, when he is done on his mat, he lets us know.
Big Boy: Since Bryce was born he has changed so much. When he was born he was this little tiny thing and as soon as we brought him home he grew up and got so chunky and husky so fast. That little boy is now the same size as my friends daughter who is 5 months older then him. All the time I get he is so much older then her, and I say no they are twins and no one can believe it or believe that he was even a preemie. I think Bryce is starting to look more like a infant/toddler than a baby. I like that he is starting to do more things then just cry and sleep.
Lilly:
Laid Back - This little girl hardly ever cries and if she does its only because she wants a bottle or she has a belly ache. Or sometimes if she is trying to potty and cant. She also never makes a peep unless we are speaking to her. She lays in her nap nanny quietly and watches TV or she will play on her mat. Guess I also better enjoy this quiet time now because if she is anything like me she will talk all the time when she gets older. Oh yeah and she also never complains when in the morning she gets back to grandmas and she is hungry but her loud mouth stubborn brother screams cause he is hungry. She will patiently wait till he is done being fed and then she will eat.
Daddy's Girl- She is wrapped around his finger and smiles at him the instant she sees him. Most of the time daddy also feeds her because she will only eat for him, for me she will just sit there or she even just spits it out. But as soon as I hand her over she drinks the whole thing.
Very alert and Talkative- She always pays attention to what is going on around her and if she can see you, she will follow you every where you go. When she is back at grandma and grandpa's and as soon as someone walks through the door she has her eyes glued right onto them. If you get down and talk to her she will talk right back at you with big smiles.
What have the twins taught their parents: first off they like to be on a certain sleep schedule and by 7 you better be prepared to have jammies on and bottle ready so I can eat and go to sleep by no later then 8:30. We have also learned that it is hard to just get up and go anywhere when you have twins. Its tough to go to dinner when you have twins that also want to eat or nap. Or its hard to go to the store and have room in the cart for items also. I am learning new things everyday with these little ones and cant wait for many more.
Sleeping Habits: You are not going to believe me when I tell you this and if you do you just may hate me. But Both Bryce and Lilly go to bed at 8:30 at the latest and sleep until 6 am the next morning when we have to wake them to go to work or on the weekends they will sleep anywhere from 8 to 10 am. Lilly has done this from day 1 and Bryce did it after he was about 3 weeks old when we learn to put cereal in his bottle. Little man got a full belly and sleeps all night. Lucky Us! So the key is if they wont sleep put some cereal in the bottle.
How we spend our days together: A Day at the Buehrer Household:
Weekdays: Wake up at 5 am, shower and then gets up at 6 am. Get then dressed and Doug takes them back to his moms house where she first feeds them and then they play and nap. I picked them up at 3:30 unless I have errands/shopping to go after work. We then head home where we play for a few hours and then go down for a nap right at dinner time for mom and dad around 5. They sleep anywhere till 6 or 7. They get up both get baths and jammies on, get their cereal bottle and foods and go to bed at 8:30. Mom and Dad takes this time to enjoy their DVR shows and head to bed around 10 to start a new day over again.
Now on the Weekends we usually stay pretty busy and active as a family, there is usually something always going on. But anyways Doug usually gets up anywhere from 6 am because the dog wants to go out potty and then Doug cant got back to sleep till 8. I don't think he has ever slept past 8 and its rare when he does that. Doug is a morning person unlike me. So if the kids do want to get up early Doug is a great daddy and gets up with them and lets momma sleep. I usually get up no later then 10 lately it also been around 8 but that's cause either I cant sleep or Doug s making so much noise making coffee or etc that I cant sleep so I get up, make a cup of coffee myself and then take over with the kids while Doug makes bacon and eggs and yes he does this every Saturday so I give him the "Husband Of The Year Award". After breakfast we either get the kids dressed and go out somewhere and now that they are getting older and more alert we are now going to start going to the zoo and other places. But right now we just go to the park or friends and lunch etc. If we don't go anywhere we all just lounge around and be lazy and go about our day feeding, changing diapers, playing, sleeping and watching TV till bedtime again.
Bryce and Lilly's Likes: They both love when you talk to them, play bicycle with their legs and they love their jumper-roo. This week we are going to get toys out that they can start playing with.
Bryce and Lilly's Dislikes: Bryce dislikes when you are feeding him and you take his bottle away to soon. And lately you better not take it away at all till the bottle is empty. I guess he doesn't need to burp anymore.
They both cant to be in one place to long they like to move around. One minute they are in the jumper the next in the nap nanny or they can be found in their swing or playing on the activity mat. They are never in one place for more then an hour or two. And when they are tired Lilly has either got to be in her nap nanny or swing. she wont nap anywhere else. Bryce has to be in the pack in play (at grandma house) on the couch at home, or also in the swing. They will not play and where themselves out to the point where they are just past out while playing. But then again Bryce wont pass out on his own ever he has to be rocked or he will just scream and cry till you do. Lilly that girl passes out on her own all the time.
Well that's all I have for now! Hope everyone has a Happy Friday tomorrow and enjoy your weekend!
How big are they:
Bryce :
15 lbs 13 oz
25 1/4 Long
17 Head Size
Lillyana:
9 lbs 1 oz
22 1/2 Long
15 1/2 Head Size
She is not far behind her brother, she is just going to be petite and he is going to be husky!
Bryce is in 6-9 months clothes 3-6 PJ's and size 2 diapers
Lilly is in newborn clothes and 0-3 PJ's newborn size diapers
What cool things can they do: Bryce has been rolling over both front to back and back to front, he has been sitting up on his own and lifts his head up or tries to sit forward when in the car seat. His fingers have been his best friend and he is a drooling machine (teeth are on the way). Recently he learned how to blow bubbles and raspberries and he loves to give slobbery kisses. Bryce has found a new play toy he really likes and that is his jumper-roo also he loves his play mats. My favorite thing he does now is he will talk to himself every time as I rock him to sleep.
Lilly has not really rolled yet but she does lay and play on her mats and picks her legs straight up in the air. Also she has found her hands and will stare at it like she is confused but she does know hey I can suck on these fingers. She is also a drooling machine lately we guess her teeth are also coming in she just doesn't cry like her brother does because they are hurting her. Lilly has learned she can also sit up on her own. I think she is a better sitter then her brother, seems like she has more control plus she is not as much as a wiggle worm as him. We have tried Lilly in the jumper-roo but she is just so small she doesn't fit right and still hasn't master what she should do, but she will figure it out here real soon. We have figured out Lilly is a jealous little girl, if we talk to her brother she will squeal at us like hey don't forget I am over here. It is so cute!
Where have the Twins been lately: Well we have been on several shopping trips, go figure! They got to visit their other family down at the farm, I love these people so much and so blessed to have them in our lives. Of course we went to the doctor recently, this didn't go to great. Bryce was scared of Dr. Wager he seems to be getting into the stranger danger stage and really wants his mommy but then again he is a mommas boy. Also they got their shots and boy did they scream. Also we have made a few trips to the park, they like the fresh air! And a few parties at friends and family houses.
Who have they been hanging out with: Mom and Dad, Grandma and Grandpa, Aunt Susie and Great Grandma (Aunt Emily). They have had a few visitors: Cousin Kristi and Jarred- when they visited they announced they are expecting, Bryce and Lilly cant wait to have a playmate. Cousins Debbie, Ilaina, Sophia, Anna, Josh and Little Emily has also been over a few times to see them.
What are their Favorite Eats: Bryce has been eating alot more lately, he gets a cereal bottle in the morning, 2 types of puree food in the afternoon, usually a fruit and a veggie plus a bottle. Then for Dinner he gets the same 2 foods, a fruit and a veggie and a bottle and then one more cereal bottle before bed, which helps him sleep through the night.
Lilly has only been eating cereal bottles, but we are starting her on puree foods as of today. She seems like she is finally interested in them.
What do they have to say: Bryce doesn't do much talking, he is very quite. They only time I really here him is right when he wants to go to sleep and then that's when he talks himself to sleep.
Lilly on the other hand, if you talk to her and ask her questions she is very vulgar and will answer you back. But they do both laugh out loud and alot more lately.
Biggest Accomplishments: Bryce learning how to put the knees down and looking like he may craw soon. Also learning to jump in his jumper-roo.
Lilly learning to eat puree foods with a spoon.
Both being very healthy babies, that I think they are doing great with their acid reflux and are ready for their beds to be put down and to come out of their tucker slings. Especially now they Bryce likes to roll over when he is napping (He naps on the couch). We lay him down on his belly and when we come back, he is laying on his back snuggled up against the back of the couch cushions.
Three words/phrases that describe them these days:
Bryce:
Momma's Boy- Most of the time he will only fall asleep if I rock him to sleep and he always wants me to hold him, I guess I better enjoy this now because before long he will out grow it. He also stares and smiles at me all the time, which just melts my heart.
Stubborn- I love how this little man has his own opinion about things and will scream and cry to get his way every time. If he is playing in his jumper-roo and wants out, he lets us know, when he is done on his mat, he lets us know.
Big Boy: Since Bryce was born he has changed so much. When he was born he was this little tiny thing and as soon as we brought him home he grew up and got so chunky and husky so fast. That little boy is now the same size as my friends daughter who is 5 months older then him. All the time I get he is so much older then her, and I say no they are twins and no one can believe it or believe that he was even a preemie. I think Bryce is starting to look more like a infant/toddler than a baby. I like that he is starting to do more things then just cry and sleep.
Lilly:
Laid Back - This little girl hardly ever cries and if she does its only because she wants a bottle or she has a belly ache. Or sometimes if she is trying to potty and cant. She also never makes a peep unless we are speaking to her. She lays in her nap nanny quietly and watches TV or she will play on her mat. Guess I also better enjoy this quiet time now because if she is anything like me she will talk all the time when she gets older. Oh yeah and she also never complains when in the morning she gets back to grandmas and she is hungry but her loud mouth stubborn brother screams cause he is hungry. She will patiently wait till he is done being fed and then she will eat.
Daddy's Girl- She is wrapped around his finger and smiles at him the instant she sees him. Most of the time daddy also feeds her because she will only eat for him, for me she will just sit there or she even just spits it out. But as soon as I hand her over she drinks the whole thing.
Very alert and Talkative- She always pays attention to what is going on around her and if she can see you, she will follow you every where you go. When she is back at grandma and grandpa's and as soon as someone walks through the door she has her eyes glued right onto them. If you get down and talk to her she will talk right back at you with big smiles.
What have the twins taught their parents: first off they like to be on a certain sleep schedule and by 7 you better be prepared to have jammies on and bottle ready so I can eat and go to sleep by no later then 8:30. We have also learned that it is hard to just get up and go anywhere when you have twins. Its tough to go to dinner when you have twins that also want to eat or nap. Or its hard to go to the store and have room in the cart for items also. I am learning new things everyday with these little ones and cant wait for many more.
Sleeping Habits: You are not going to believe me when I tell you this and if you do you just may hate me. But Both Bryce and Lilly go to bed at 8:30 at the latest and sleep until 6 am the next morning when we have to wake them to go to work or on the weekends they will sleep anywhere from 8 to 10 am. Lilly has done this from day 1 and Bryce did it after he was about 3 weeks old when we learn to put cereal in his bottle. Little man got a full belly and sleeps all night. Lucky Us! So the key is if they wont sleep put some cereal in the bottle.
How we spend our days together: A Day at the Buehrer Household:
Weekdays: Wake up at 5 am, shower and then gets up at 6 am. Get then dressed and Doug takes them back to his moms house where she first feeds them and then they play and nap. I picked them up at 3:30 unless I have errands/shopping to go after work. We then head home where we play for a few hours and then go down for a nap right at dinner time for mom and dad around 5. They sleep anywhere till 6 or 7. They get up both get baths and jammies on, get their cereal bottle and foods and go to bed at 8:30. Mom and Dad takes this time to enjoy their DVR shows and head to bed around 10 to start a new day over again.
Now on the Weekends we usually stay pretty busy and active as a family, there is usually something always going on. But anyways Doug usually gets up anywhere from 6 am because the dog wants to go out potty and then Doug cant got back to sleep till 8. I don't think he has ever slept past 8 and its rare when he does that. Doug is a morning person unlike me. So if the kids do want to get up early Doug is a great daddy and gets up with them and lets momma sleep. I usually get up no later then 10 lately it also been around 8 but that's cause either I cant sleep or Doug s making so much noise making coffee or etc that I cant sleep so I get up, make a cup of coffee myself and then take over with the kids while Doug makes bacon and eggs and yes he does this every Saturday so I give him the "Husband Of The Year Award". After breakfast we either get the kids dressed and go out somewhere and now that they are getting older and more alert we are now going to start going to the zoo and other places. But right now we just go to the park or friends and lunch etc. If we don't go anywhere we all just lounge around and be lazy and go about our day feeding, changing diapers, playing, sleeping and watching TV till bedtime again.
Bryce and Lilly's Likes: They both love when you talk to them, play bicycle with their legs and they love their jumper-roo. This week we are going to get toys out that they can start playing with.
Bryce and Lilly's Dislikes: Bryce dislikes when you are feeding him and you take his bottle away to soon. And lately you better not take it away at all till the bottle is empty. I guess he doesn't need to burp anymore.
They both cant to be in one place to long they like to move around. One minute they are in the jumper the next in the nap nanny or they can be found in their swing or playing on the activity mat. They are never in one place for more then an hour or two. And when they are tired Lilly has either got to be in her nap nanny or swing. she wont nap anywhere else. Bryce has to be in the pack in play (at grandma house) on the couch at home, or also in the swing. They will not play and where themselves out to the point where they are just past out while playing. But then again Bryce wont pass out on his own ever he has to be rocked or he will just scream and cry till you do. Lilly that girl passes out on her own all the time.
Well that's all I have for now! Hope everyone has a Happy Friday tomorrow and enjoy your weekend!
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Bonus Money
So at work I got some bonus Money. My work finally decided to back pay all the Admins for there SCA wages. Since we have some extra money Doug and I decided to spend some of it to make our lives a little easier.
We are using some of it to pay the real estate taxes so we will only have the one left that's due around Christmas but in October Doug get his Bonus at work and we are using some of it to pay the final payment so we will have money for Christmas this year since it will be the last one where we but items for each other, cause next year it will be all about the twins. I think we decided maybe we would get each other a $50 gift and no more. But after all these years on Christmas Doug has spoiled me so bad with expensive gifts that I wont know what to expect but it will be worth it to spoil the twins and not each other for once. The Twins on their first Christmas will be 10 months old so the perfect age to enjoy it. I cant imagine what the tree is going to look like Christmas morning. Doug and I talked about this in the past about buying Christmas gifts gradually so when Christmas gets here we wont have to do it all at once, and I think I may just start this now when I find deals or clearance items especially since we are having twins.
But back on track to the story after spending some on taxes we decided to build a deck on the door that we use to come in and out of the house. For years now I have been complaining to Doug and his Aunt Shirley has agreed with me that those stairs are so small that it is so hard to get into the door. Finally Doug agrees So we are expanding it out 8 feet and then also long ways. Doug was talking about it the other day and his family agrees but thinks it needs to be done before winter gets here so I don't fall and hurt myself or the babies. So we are working on it the last week of this month.
We are also redoing the floor in the family room, dining area, kitchen and laundry room. When we had the cats for some reason they would pee on the carpet in the family room, well now its stained and we cant get it out and don't want the babies crawling in it so we are changing it but decided to lay down hardwood this time. I cant wait I think it will look so good.
Then we also decided to buy our big items we are getting for this Christmas which is My rocking chair to match the furniture and a flat screen TV for me to watch while rocking the babies which will later be used for when the twins get older and watch TV in their room. The TV was my idea cause I wanted the one we have in there now a big one on the dresser out so I had more dresser space. Doug loved the idea. Woo Hoo for me!
So after all those items we should be broke again and all the money spent!
We are using some of it to pay the real estate taxes so we will only have the one left that's due around Christmas but in October Doug get his Bonus at work and we are using some of it to pay the final payment so we will have money for Christmas this year since it will be the last one where we but items for each other, cause next year it will be all about the twins. I think we decided maybe we would get each other a $50 gift and no more. But after all these years on Christmas Doug has spoiled me so bad with expensive gifts that I wont know what to expect but it will be worth it to spoil the twins and not each other for once. The Twins on their first Christmas will be 10 months old so the perfect age to enjoy it. I cant imagine what the tree is going to look like Christmas morning. Doug and I talked about this in the past about buying Christmas gifts gradually so when Christmas gets here we wont have to do it all at once, and I think I may just start this now when I find deals or clearance items especially since we are having twins.
But back on track to the story after spending some on taxes we decided to build a deck on the door that we use to come in and out of the house. For years now I have been complaining to Doug and his Aunt Shirley has agreed with me that those stairs are so small that it is so hard to get into the door. Finally Doug agrees So we are expanding it out 8 feet and then also long ways. Doug was talking about it the other day and his family agrees but thinks it needs to be done before winter gets here so I don't fall and hurt myself or the babies. So we are working on it the last week of this month.
We are also redoing the floor in the family room, dining area, kitchen and laundry room. When we had the cats for some reason they would pee on the carpet in the family room, well now its stained and we cant get it out and don't want the babies crawling in it so we are changing it but decided to lay down hardwood this time. I cant wait I think it will look so good.
Then we also decided to buy our big items we are getting for this Christmas which is My rocking chair to match the furniture and a flat screen TV for me to watch while rocking the babies which will later be used for when the twins get older and watch TV in their room. The TV was my idea cause I wanted the one we have in there now a big one on the dresser out so I had more dresser space. Doug loved the idea. Woo Hoo for me!
So after all those items we should be broke again and all the money spent!
Friday, March 19, 2010
TOP 10 List
Top 10 List of things I want to do:
1. Concieve a Baby or maybe twins....Doug wants twins, I'm not picky
2. Take a honeymoon. Doug and I never got to take a honeymoon yet due to money circumstances, but eventually we plan on taking a cruise for a week to Alaska where he then wants to get off and caribo hunt for a week and then sail back. I just want a romantic vocation with my husband.
3. Build a new house. Right now our house is plenty big for the 2 of us, but as soon as we have a our children I wish we could have a bigger house. But the house plans are a long time away.
4. Remodel the house the I live in now. All new appliances, flooring, painting of the walls, getting the basement finished, new curtains and colors. This house is 10 + years old and still has the original everything in it. Hunter green is out and it needs to go.
5. Start saving up money to have for special things; Vacations, etc.
6. Talking my husband into letting me have a pool in my back yard. And I dont mean a Buehrer kiddie pool but a big pool. Doug tells me no that they cost to much to open and close and they are a pain to take care of . I told him he puts it up and I will take care of it. I will clean it daily and even open and close it. He says yeah right! We are not getting one.
7. I want us to start eating healthy and both lose weight. Since I am on all these fertility meds and I quit smoking I have gained 35 pounds. I would like to lose it all and get back to my weight before the babies come. I wish we had more time or we could start making more time to walk around the park or ride our bikes on thetrails.
8. This summer I plan on going more places and doing more outside. I plan on finding places for Doug and I to go to. Like Float trips, Branson, just mini vactions over the weekends. Possibly planning more bbq's or fish frys at the house. These are always a blast and it gets us all together which dosent happen as much as it used to. Or even spend more time with my family and take the kids places. To the pool or parades or amusement parks.
9. To have a very big yard sale and get my basement cleared out of old junk and things that have been collected that we dont need. I have already started this porject and I am not close to being done. And its already garage sale time. I better get on the ball and get this going.
10. Try to reconnect and meet with my sister for the first time. I would love to know all about her, her husband and my neice and nephew.
1. Concieve a Baby or maybe twins....Doug wants twins, I'm not picky
2. Take a honeymoon. Doug and I never got to take a honeymoon yet due to money circumstances, but eventually we plan on taking a cruise for a week to Alaska where he then wants to get off and caribo hunt for a week and then sail back. I just want a romantic vocation with my husband.
3. Build a new house. Right now our house is plenty big for the 2 of us, but as soon as we have a our children I wish we could have a bigger house. But the house plans are a long time away.
4. Remodel the house the I live in now. All new appliances, flooring, painting of the walls, getting the basement finished, new curtains and colors. This house is 10 + years old and still has the original everything in it. Hunter green is out and it needs to go.
5. Start saving up money to have for special things; Vacations, etc.
6. Talking my husband into letting me have a pool in my back yard. And I dont mean a Buehrer kiddie pool but a big pool. Doug tells me no that they cost to much to open and close and they are a pain to take care of . I told him he puts it up and I will take care of it. I will clean it daily and even open and close it. He says yeah right! We are not getting one.
7. I want us to start eating healthy and both lose weight. Since I am on all these fertility meds and I quit smoking I have gained 35 pounds. I would like to lose it all and get back to my weight before the babies come. I wish we had more time or we could start making more time to walk around the park or ride our bikes on thetrails.
8. This summer I plan on going more places and doing more outside. I plan on finding places for Doug and I to go to. Like Float trips, Branson, just mini vactions over the weekends. Possibly planning more bbq's or fish frys at the house. These are always a blast and it gets us all together which dosent happen as much as it used to. Or even spend more time with my family and take the kids places. To the pool or parades or amusement parks.
9. To have a very big yard sale and get my basement cleared out of old junk and things that have been collected that we dont need. I have already started this porject and I am not close to being done. And its already garage sale time. I better get on the ball and get this going.
10. Try to reconnect and meet with my sister for the first time. I would love to know all about her, her husband and my neice and nephew.
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