1. Head back
2. Legs ready
3. Bottom up
and off she goes! From point A...
to point B!
Who needs crawling when you can scoot up-side-down-backwards?
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Transportation--
It doesn't really matter how...just as long as you get there!
1. Head back
2. Legs ready
3. Bottom up
and off she goes! From point A...
to point B!
Who needs crawling when you can scoot up-side-down-backwards?
1. Head back
2. Legs ready
3. Bottom up
and off she goes! From point A...
to point B!
Who needs crawling when you can scoot up-side-down-backwards?
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
my sweet Callie,
Mommy is so excited to be done with school.
I can now be completely yours.
I get to be the one to be with you all day long.
I finally get to spend all of the time in the world feeding you, talking to you, playing with you, staring into those beautiful blue eyes, listening to your every coo, comforting you when you cry, reading you stories, taking pictures of you, laughing with you, and loving you like crazy!
I love you with all my heart,
Mommy
Friday, January 7, 2011
Socks..
Why do I even bother putting them on when they only last a few minutes?
I found this little pile next to her car seat the other day ;)
I found this little pile next to her car seat the other day ;)
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
I'm back: Part II
December 24-26: Callie's first Christmas- We had a great Christmas. We were able to spend time with both our parents, Jason's siblings, and my grandparents. Christmas morning was so fun with Callie (not that she cared that much, but we had fun). She liked grabbing and pulling the paper, but mostly so she could try to eat it.
We spent Christmas Eve with Jason's family. We ate dinner, opened family gifts, and sang Christmas songs (I attempted to play the piano for the first time in over a year...it was rather embarrassing). We had our own Christmas morning with Callie and then my parents and grandparents came over for breakfast. We stopped by for a while at Jason's family's to see their new presents. Then we went to my Grandma Black's for Christmas dinner with my parents, aunt, uncle, and cousins. The next day we spent the whole day at Jason's family's house since this would be our last time with them before going to Texas. It was hard to say goodbye.
December 26-27: Jason Got the stomach flu on Sunday evening and was up sick all night long. This kept me awake most of the night as well...I spent Monday working hard to get everything packed and ready to leave for 3 months while Jason recovered from his illness. We had to leave Tuesday in order to beat a big snow storm coming that week. Jason did what he could, but I ended up needing some more help. My awesome mother-in-law came to the rescue. She took Callie for the afternoon and evening to keep her from getting sick and so that I could get as much done as possible. The night came and I was feeling quite overwhelmed and exhausted, so my mother-in-law and her daughter Shaina came over to help me finish up.
December 28-29: Jason felt much better Tuesday morning and I was tired, but not sick so we headed off for Texas. The drive the first day was great and we made it to Santa Rosa, NM. Wednesday morning, I was not feeling well. I thought (or rather hoped) that I was just car sick, but around 2:00pm I found out I had the flu...The last 2 hours of our drive took about 4 or 5 hours. I'll spare you the details, but let's just say that was the most miserable drive of my entire life. Aside of that fact, we finally made it to Texas!!
December 31: We saw my sister, Andrea and her kids.
Present: Jason started his internship with PWC in Dallas on Monday. He's pretty excited about it, although the past couple of days have just been filled with boring training. Callie and I are enjoying are time together, and I am loving being back in Texas and especially being so close to my sister!
We spent Christmas Eve with Jason's family. We ate dinner, opened family gifts, and sang Christmas songs (I attempted to play the piano for the first time in over a year...it was rather embarrassing). We had our own Christmas morning with Callie and then my parents and grandparents came over for breakfast. We stopped by for a while at Jason's family's to see their new presents. Then we went to my Grandma Black's for Christmas dinner with my parents, aunt, uncle, and cousins. The next day we spent the whole day at Jason's family's house since this would be our last time with them before going to Texas. It was hard to say goodbye.
December 26-27: Jason Got the stomach flu on Sunday evening and was up sick all night long. This kept me awake most of the night as well...I spent Monday working hard to get everything packed and ready to leave for 3 months while Jason recovered from his illness. We had to leave Tuesday in order to beat a big snow storm coming that week. Jason did what he could, but I ended up needing some more help. My awesome mother-in-law came to the rescue. She took Callie for the afternoon and evening to keep her from getting sick and so that I could get as much done as possible. The night came and I was feeling quite overwhelmed and exhausted, so my mother-in-law and her daughter Shaina came over to help me finish up.
December 28-29: Jason felt much better Tuesday morning and I was tired, but not sick so we headed off for Texas. The drive the first day was great and we made it to Santa Rosa, NM. Wednesday morning, I was not feeling well. I thought (or rather hoped) that I was just car sick, but around 2:00pm I found out I had the flu...The last 2 hours of our drive took about 4 or 5 hours. I'll spare you the details, but let's just say that was the most miserable drive of my entire life. Aside of that fact, we finally made it to Texas!!
December 31: We saw my sister, Andrea and her kids.
Present: Jason started his internship with PWC in Dallas on Monday. He's pretty excited about it, although the past couple of days have just been filled with boring training. Callie and I are enjoying are time together, and I am loving being back in Texas and especially being so close to my sister!
I'm back!! Part I
I'm back to Texas and I'm back to the internet! After being MONTHS without internet...here you go:
October 27: Callie's first snow!
October 31: Callie's first Halloween- She's a pumkin, of course. Can't you tell? (we weren't about to pay $20 for a costume she would wear once that wasn't even cute and I didn't have time to make one so we improvised).
November 14: Callie's first solid food (4 months old)
November 28: Callie's rolling over a lot now
December 5:
December 10: I finished my student teaching and my degree!!! Jason bought me roses, a card, and a Symphony chocolate bar. I'll be attending the graduation ceremony in April.
December 13: Jason and I went to a Jazz game together for the first time. It was part of his Christmas present (as was the cool jersey he's wearing).
October 27: Callie's first snow!
October 31: Callie's first Halloween- She's a pumkin, of course. Can't you tell? (we weren't about to pay $20 for a costume she would wear once that wasn't even cute and I didn't have time to make one so we improvised).
November 14: Callie's first solid food (4 months old)
November 28: Callie's rolling over a lot now
December 5:
December 10: I finished my student teaching and my degree!!! Jason bought me roses, a card, and a Symphony chocolate bar. I'll be attending the graduation ceremony in April.
December 13: Jason and I went to a Jazz game together for the first time. It was part of his Christmas present (as was the cool jersey he's wearing).
Monday, October 11, 2010
School
This is Jason's first semester in the MAcc (Masters of Accounting) program, and things are going well. Over the past month or so he has been interviewing for internships for Winter semester. Out of the top 4 accounting firms, he has been accepted for second-round interviews by 3 of them. They are each flying him out to Dallas during October and November to have one more interview before making a decision.
This semester has been very busy with student teaching. I wake up at 4:45 or 5:00 every morning so that I can get myself and Callie ready for the day. We then leave at 6:30 or 6:45 and I spend the next hour as a taxi driver. I drop off Jason on campus (an hour before his classes even start), then I drop off Callie at Grandmas in Highland. I then drive to Pleasant Grove to the schools I'm teaching at. Although this has been a very difficult and stressful semester, it has been much better than expected thanks to the Lord sending many angels to help, including:
Jason: He helps me with Callie (he's so good at pacifying her) and he helps make lunches most days. He has been so patient in putting up with a messy house, and he is always there to encourage me, talk with me, and have fun with me!
My Mom: She came out to help the first week of school, taking care of Callie all day to cut down on driving time and stress. She has also been a great help and support, even if we are living in different states. I love being able to talk with her frequently during my long drives.
My Mother-in-law: She takes care of Callie all day every day while I'm at school. I am grateful to her for being so willing to give up so much of her time, and she is always happy to do so.
My Grandma Black: She cooks our family a meal once a week (that lasts at least two meals). Since I go pick up Callie in Highland, it's easy to drop by Grandma's house on my way home. I have loved visiting with her each week and her food is delicious! She has really helped make my burden lighter.
My cooperating teacher, Mr. Beck: I worried and prayed all summer long that my cooperating teacher would be understanding of my situation, because that one factor would make or break my semester. I don't think I could have been put with someone more understanding or helpful. He knows my top priority is and should be my daughter and he treats me accordingly.
My sisters: Although we are all thousands of miles away from each other, I feel strengthened and uplifted when I talk with them. Andrea is doing a similar thing right now (only her life is even crazier than mine), working as a teacher's aid at a school, completing her education, and mothering 2 children. Melissa also student taught with a daughter (and was pregnant), so she also knows what it's like and successfully made it through to graduation. They are great sisters and great friends.
I have already learned a lot this semester, and I am striving to enjoy the journey.
This semester has been very busy with student teaching. I wake up at 4:45 or 5:00 every morning so that I can get myself and Callie ready for the day. We then leave at 6:30 or 6:45 and I spend the next hour as a taxi driver. I drop off Jason on campus (an hour before his classes even start), then I drop off Callie at Grandmas in Highland. I then drive to Pleasant Grove to the schools I'm teaching at. Although this has been a very difficult and stressful semester, it has been much better than expected thanks to the Lord sending many angels to help, including:
Jason: He helps me with Callie (he's so good at pacifying her) and he helps make lunches most days. He has been so patient in putting up with a messy house, and he is always there to encourage me, talk with me, and have fun with me!
My Mom: She came out to help the first week of school, taking care of Callie all day to cut down on driving time and stress. She has also been a great help and support, even if we are living in different states. I love being able to talk with her frequently during my long drives.
My Mother-in-law: She takes care of Callie all day every day while I'm at school. I am grateful to her for being so willing to give up so much of her time, and she is always happy to do so.
My Grandma Black: She cooks our family a meal once a week (that lasts at least two meals). Since I go pick up Callie in Highland, it's easy to drop by Grandma's house on my way home. I have loved visiting with her each week and her food is delicious! She has really helped make my burden lighter.
My cooperating teacher, Mr. Beck: I worried and prayed all summer long that my cooperating teacher would be understanding of my situation, because that one factor would make or break my semester. I don't think I could have been put with someone more understanding or helpful. He knows my top priority is and should be my daughter and he treats me accordingly.
My sisters: Although we are all thousands of miles away from each other, I feel strengthened and uplifted when I talk with them. Andrea is doing a similar thing right now (only her life is even crazier than mine), working as a teacher's aid at a school, completing her education, and mothering 2 children. Melissa also student taught with a daughter (and was pregnant), so she also knows what it's like and successfully made it through to graduation. They are great sisters and great friends.
I have already learned a lot this semester, and I am striving to enjoy the journey.
At Three Months Old, Callie is:
*Smiling more frequently and readily 
*Rolling from her tummy to her back (she's been able to roll from her back to her side for a while): Video to come
*Talking baby talk
*Laughing
*Still sleeping through the night (I don't know how I would student teach otherwise). She frequently ends up upside down, sideways, and with her covers thrown off.
*Eating a TON
*Trying to sit up (when she's laying on her back, she tries to sit up by lifting her head sometimes accompanied by grunting and a look on her face of trying with all her might)
*Sucking on her fingers (no particular one, she just shoves whichever fingers she can into her mouth)
*Starting to use her hands to grab things (my hair, my shirt, my arm, her toys, her clothes, etc.)
*Bringing great joy to her mommy and daddy!
*Rolling from her tummy to her back (she's been able to roll from her back to her side for a while): Video to come
*Talking baby talk
*Laughing
*Still sleeping through the night (I don't know how I would student teach otherwise). She frequently ends up upside down, sideways, and with her covers thrown off.
*Eating a TON
*Trying to sit up (when she's laying on her back, she tries to sit up by lifting her head sometimes accompanied by grunting and a look on her face of trying with all her might)
*Sucking on her fingers (no particular one, she just shoves whichever fingers she can into her mouth)
*Starting to use her hands to grab things (my hair, my shirt, my arm, her toys, her clothes, etc.)
*Bringing great joy to her mommy and daddy!
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