Burger Night Extravaganza!

For us, going out anywhere is definitely an adventure. Although, we did have an adventure that we will surely remember last week. On Thursday, Everett, Oliver and I went out to get a burger with some great friends of ours. Our night was going so well of course until we got our food. 

I finally got Oliver calmed down and eating his Hotdog and Everett was being so good. Then, the announcement came. Oliver-"mommy, I have to poop!!" Yep, it was definitely announced. I'm sure the whole place knew that Oliver had to poop ;). AWESOME! 

Oliver and I head off to the bathroom leaving Everett under the loving care of our dear friends. Next thing we know, we hear a knock on the door. I open it to peek out, and see my friends standing there with Everett and Kristen says "Everett might have just had a blow out." I laid him on the changing table to take a peek, WOW did he have a blow out! It was all down his leg. And of course this happened on the day that I had forgotten to bring a change of clothes. I didn't even have Jammies for him. 

Well, long story short, we did have to strip him down. Poor little guy was cold. But, it was what we needed to do. The restaurant gave us a trash bag to keep the icky clothes in, and we wiped him down with baby wipes (he wasn't happy). 

I do have to admit that Walmart was for sure my hero that night. There was a Walmart in that same parking lot, so we just ran over there and got him some new Jammies! Of course,  Everett was wrapped in a blanket the whole time. The cutest thing ever, No one would have know my sweet little guy was naked in a diaper.

 

It's kinda funny looking back on nights like this, or the tantrums thrown by Mr. Oliver in the grocery store line, etc. during those times... Yes, I wanna pull my hair out. Yes, I wanna cry at times. And... Yes, It's hard. But all worth it. I wouldn't trade it for the world. These little munchkins have been such a blessing in my life, such an inspiration and such a joy! Life just keeps getting better. 

Soon enough, I will find someone (a companion) to share these unforgettable moments with, and that will be even better.

I love my life, and all those in it.

POOR POOR BABY!

It all started with a cold...

Mommy and Everett both caught a cold about the same time. I'll admit, I probably passed it on to him because I can't stop kissin and squishin him (all because he is too cute). It has been a pretty nasty cold.

Then... 

Everett he got his 6 month shots this last Thursday (my mom said she could hear him screaming from out in the waiting room). It was so sad. He never has been that mad about his shots, usually he's a quiet little guy. He never really gets grumpy unless something is really wrong.

Now, I know you may be confused, let me explain! Yes, Everett is 7 months old this month. He will be 8 months on the 15th of February. I fell behind a little on his Well Child Check-ups because of Disneyland. We are catching back up. We'll be all caught up on his 9 month visit.

He is a growing boy (that's for sure). And man, this baby can eat. He goes through baby food like no ones business. His 6 month appointment went well with shots and all. He is now sitting up all by himself. He isn't crawling yet, but will be soon. Dr says he should be crawling by 9 months! OMG my baby is growing :(. It's a good thing. :D.

A couple days later..

I noticed a rash on his chest, then it spread on his tummy and was spreading up his neck. I called the Dr on call and she said that most rashes can be viral so to make an appointment with Dr Stampfl in the morning just to get it looked at.

I had my mom take him in since I had work and come to find out he has the starting of an ear infection (dang it). So now, he's on some Amoxicillin and Tylonal. He'll feel better in no time. But, in the mean time I will take all the snuggles I can get :).

Everett has lots of favorites now. His all time favorite has become Elmo! He loves the Tickle Me Elmo. I think next in line would be his bumbo chair, then his walker (he only moves backwards in his walker. he hasn't figured out how to move forward yet) funny guy.

Enough about Everett..

How is Oliver doing you ask?

He is doing well. Poor little Oliver has come down with a cold now to. I was hoping he wouldn't catch it but it seems as though he did.

Oliver is still potty trained and doing well. He loves going to his Gym class on Wednesdays! He gets to learn all kinds of sports.

Well, it is late. So I better get some rest while I can. I got both kids to bed before 10 tonight. I might as well take advantage and get more rest myself.

GoodBye 2011!

2011... WOW! What a year that was. Lots of blessings and lots of trials that were well worth going through. Lots and lots of lessons learned, that's for sure.

Funny that as I am blogging about the year 2011, I came across a well said saying!

"Life has no remote. Get up and change it yourself"


This year was full of changes and things that I never expected would happen. But, we live, love and learn.

SO much happened in 2011, I honestly don't even know where to begin. I guess I can start by saying how grateful I am to have the supportive family and friends that I do have. I don't know how I would have gotten through that year with out their love and support. As I am a positive person and try not to dwell on the negative that has happened, here are some of the most positive events in our lives this last year...

First, on June 15, 2011 at 1:38pm, Everett was born 7 lbs. 1 oz. such a wiggly little one! Oliver became a BIG BROTHER!! WOW, he was SO excited to finally meet his little brother! Everett has been a HUGE blessing in our life. He is such a happy little guy and definitely keeps a close eye on his big brother. Out of all people, Everett giggles at Oliver the most. I am SO excited for when Everett can interact more with Oliver. Oliver is such an awesome example. He helps mommy take care of little Everett. Although, sometimes yes, he does tease and take his binky or try to make Everett cry. BUT what big brother doesn't. It's tough love man! ;).

Mommy, Ollie and Rett snuggle time :)

Aunt Celeste was the first in our fam to meet little Everett.

So happy to finally meet this little guy.

Oliver was so excited about his baby brother! Everett is all ready to go home (onto the next adventure).

DISNEYLAND...

First trip to Disneyland for Oliver and Everett! Oliver was excited to receive his very first kiss from Minnie Mouse (he says Mickey Mouse got mad). Oliver also got to meet Mickey Mouse and Goofy and Buzz and Woody and so many more characters he was super excited!

Some dreams sure came true on this vacation!

Mommy and Oliver on the Dumbo ride!

Carousel at Disneyland! The very first ride we went on!

Grandma Lori and Oliver by the River Ride in California Adventures.

Waiting in line to see Minnie Mouse at her house!

FIRST KISS!! Oh baby!

Halloween 2011...

I do have to say, our Halloween was FABULOUS! It all started with a Trick or Treat party with Mickey Mouse and Friends at Disneyland with cousins! Oliver chose to be Iron Man and Everett was a Bull Dog Puppy.. 

My little Iron Man all ready to go kick it with Mickey and friends!

Cutest Bull Dog ever!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLIVER!

Well, another BIG event in 2011 was Oliver turning 3! That was super fun! He got to have an awesome birthday party with his little friends at Kangaroo Zoo. Thank you to all who came to celebrate this special time with us!

Oliver and the Kangaroo!

THANKSGIVING!

First Thanksgiving for Everett. He got to have Turkey and Sweet Potatoes to. Baby food style. Thanksgiving was a happy day for us all. Full of fun with family and good friends!

Then came Christmas 2011! I do have a recent post before this about our Christmas! Check it out!


Have a FABULOUS New Year! 


We love you!