Happy Memorial Day 2008!
Today Benjamin is 13 months old and guess what he did?! He took 2 STEPS!! Yay!!
Monday, May 26, 2008
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
What a weekend!
Last week and the weekend were pretty eventful! All of Troy's family came into town because his poor dear grandma finally passed on and is now happier than ever with her sweetheart in heaven. We had a nice big family reunion! On Saturday, we had the funeral and then afterwards, everyone got together over at the Anderson home to visit and have fun on the big waterslide! The big and little kids had fun on the slide and spraying each other with waterguns. Here are some pictures of Ryan having fun on the slide. After a couple times down the slide, he got cold and so they opened the hot tub to warm up the small kids.
Ben and I didn't get a chance to be there at the beginning of the get-together because Ben needed another nap. Poor little Ben has been sick with a bug. He started throwing up on Wednesday night and then all his food started going right through him. I think starting today I'm seeing a little improvement. Other than that, Ben is doing well. He's not quite walking yet but he just uses anything he can to walk... or he just crawls around. Here's Ben last week on Mother's Day.
He's so sweet in that picture.
Ryan is doing really good this past month! You wouldn't recognize him if you saw him! He's saying his colors and he likes to line up his cars while counting them. Troy got him to say his whole name last night. He's really funny when he says it. It sounds really cute.
Now my little motivation story that will help me start working out now. When I went to church this last Sunday, some guy in the ward asked me if I was pregnant!! Can you believe that?! I just went home instead of going to Relief Society and I just cried and cried. I was in a bad mood for the rest of the day. Starting yesterday, I am working out and I won't stop until I get to my goal weight. Help me please!!!
Last week and the weekend were pretty eventful! All of Troy's family came into town because his poor dear grandma finally passed on and is now happier than ever with her sweetheart in heaven. We had a nice big family reunion! On Saturday, we had the funeral and then afterwards, everyone got together over at the Anderson home to visit and have fun on the big waterslide! The big and little kids had fun on the slide and spraying each other with waterguns. Here are some pictures of Ryan having fun on the slide. After a couple times down the slide, he got cold and so they opened the hot tub to warm up the small kids.
Ben and I didn't get a chance to be there at the beginning of the get-together because Ben needed another nap. Poor little Ben has been sick with a bug. He started throwing up on Wednesday night and then all his food started going right through him. I think starting today I'm seeing a little improvement. Other than that, Ben is doing well. He's not quite walking yet but he just uses anything he can to walk... or he just crawls around. Here's Ben last week on Mother's Day.
He's so sweet in that picture.
Ryan is doing really good this past month! You wouldn't recognize him if you saw him! He's saying his colors and he likes to line up his cars while counting them. Troy got him to say his whole name last night. He's really funny when he says it. It sounds really cute.
Now my little motivation story that will help me start working out now. When I went to church this last Sunday, some guy in the ward asked me if I was pregnant!! Can you believe that?! I just went home instead of going to Relief Society and I just cried and cried. I was in a bad mood for the rest of the day. Starting yesterday, I am working out and I won't stop until I get to my goal weight. Help me please!!!
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
My belated Birthday post... a week late.
The day before my birthday, I was at Walmart getting some stuff and I found a "Backyardigans" kite. I decided to get it for the boys to see how they liked it. That evening, we played with it outside but I think Daddy had more fun with it since he built a Lego motor to wheel the string in and out.
Ryan did like to watch the kite get really high in the air though. But, Daddy just hogged it the whole time.
My birthday was on the 30th and I turned 28! I had a nice day! I did have to take Benjamin to the doctor for his 1 year checkup and for his shots. That wasn't all that great and fun. But, when I got home, this is what I found on the kitchen table...
My visiting teachers came over while I was gone and they gave me a cake, Ghiradeli chocolates, and tulips! Troy gave me that card and inside it said that he got me unlimited texting on my phone! So, if anyone wants to text me, I'd love to hear from you!
That afternoon, I was able to drop Ryan off at Troy's work while Ben and I went shopping at one of my favorite stores... New York & Company! Here's the outfit that I bought... or some of it.
I also got some khaki pants. I didn't have any for some reason so I'm glad that I got those! That evening, the Anderson family and I went to Wingers! Yum Yum!! While we were there, my MIL gave me a nice cross-stitching present. She gave me all these great tools that make life easier to cross-stitch! I had a good birthday!
Now the things that we're dealing with...
Ryan has decided a couple of weeks ago that he is too big to take any more naps! What am I going to do?! I still put Ryan in his room just *in case* he falls asleep but most of the time, he turns his room into a huge disaster. Yesterday, his room looked like a tornado blew threw everything! Those dang tornados!!
One of the nice things that I've been happy about this month is the fact that Ryan has been going to pre-school and then Ben goes down for his morning naps! Oh no! What am I suppose to do with all that kid-free time?! I've been soaking it all up by playing on the computer, singing, and cleaning up around the house. Now, I don't get EVERY morning to myself... just Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings. It's really nice though. I don't remember the last time I got a break like that! I'm sad though because Ryan will most likely get the whole summer off and I'm back to where I was before. Come on Fall!!!
Since I have had all this time to myself, I've still been focusing my time on singing and working on new projects.. you know, my cross-stitching! But, since yesterday, I'm really super excited for new project coming up. I met this girl who is a good song writer and we're going to get together and hopefully come up with a new CD that I might be able to sell in stores! Can you believe that?! I hope that it will turn out!! Will anyone buy my new CD if I make one?!
OK... I need some help with this new challenge. Troy told me that he would reward me with something I'd like if I started working out and lose the weight I've gained since I was pregnant with Ben. I probably need to lose about 15 pounds now and I would really like something nice to work for and to motivate me. My motivation right now is TOTAL NON-EXSISTANT and I need something to help nudge me in the right direction. Any suggestions? I might get a shopping spree or something like that. I suggested to Troy that I get a new car but I guess that's a little too much of a reward for us to afford right now. Please help!!
The day before my birthday, I was at Walmart getting some stuff and I found a "Backyardigans" kite. I decided to get it for the boys to see how they liked it. That evening, we played with it outside but I think Daddy had more fun with it since he built a Lego motor to wheel the string in and out.
Ryan did like to watch the kite get really high in the air though. But, Daddy just hogged it the whole time.
My birthday was on the 30th and I turned 28! I had a nice day! I did have to take Benjamin to the doctor for his 1 year checkup and for his shots. That wasn't all that great and fun. But, when I got home, this is what I found on the kitchen table...
My visiting teachers came over while I was gone and they gave me a cake, Ghiradeli chocolates, and tulips! Troy gave me that card and inside it said that he got me unlimited texting on my phone! So, if anyone wants to text me, I'd love to hear from you!
That afternoon, I was able to drop Ryan off at Troy's work while Ben and I went shopping at one of my favorite stores... New York & Company! Here's the outfit that I bought... or some of it.
I also got some khaki pants. I didn't have any for some reason so I'm glad that I got those! That evening, the Anderson family and I went to Wingers! Yum Yum!! While we were there, my MIL gave me a nice cross-stitching present. She gave me all these great tools that make life easier to cross-stitch! I had a good birthday!
Now the things that we're dealing with...
Ryan has decided a couple of weeks ago that he is too big to take any more naps! What am I going to do?! I still put Ryan in his room just *in case* he falls asleep but most of the time, he turns his room into a huge disaster. Yesterday, his room looked like a tornado blew threw everything! Those dang tornados!!
One of the nice things that I've been happy about this month is the fact that Ryan has been going to pre-school and then Ben goes down for his morning naps! Oh no! What am I suppose to do with all that kid-free time?! I've been soaking it all up by playing on the computer, singing, and cleaning up around the house. Now, I don't get EVERY morning to myself... just Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday mornings. It's really nice though. I don't remember the last time I got a break like that! I'm sad though because Ryan will most likely get the whole summer off and I'm back to where I was before. Come on Fall!!!
Since I have had all this time to myself, I've still been focusing my time on singing and working on new projects.. you know, my cross-stitching! But, since yesterday, I'm really super excited for new project coming up. I met this girl who is a good song writer and we're going to get together and hopefully come up with a new CD that I might be able to sell in stores! Can you believe that?! I hope that it will turn out!! Will anyone buy my new CD if I make one?!
OK... I need some help with this new challenge. Troy told me that he would reward me with something I'd like if I started working out and lose the weight I've gained since I was pregnant with Ben. I probably need to lose about 15 pounds now and I would really like something nice to work for and to motivate me. My motivation right now is TOTAL NON-EXSISTANT and I need something to help nudge me in the right direction. Any suggestions? I might get a shopping spree or something like that. I suggested to Troy that I get a new car but I guess that's a little too much of a reward for us to afford right now. Please help!!
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Promised Birthday Pictures!
Last week, we tried to take the boys to Kiddie Kandids (a child photography company) in the mall and our session DID NOT work out at all! Ryan and Ben would not cooperate and Troy and I were frustrated by the time we left. We were trying to get some cute pictures of the boys but we were also trying to get a nice family picture.
Instead, this last Saturday on Ben's birthday, we tried getting some of our own with Troy's nice camera. Here's what we came up with...
Pretty good huh?! I do wish we could have taken a better one of Ryan but he's just at that age where it's going to be hard no matter what. Oh well. Maybe a couple more years.
The boys had a pretty good birthday party on Saturday. We just had family over and it was really good to sit back and relax to visit. Ryan had fun running around with 2 balloons tied to his back belt loops. He just ran back and forth and liked the fact that those balloons kept following him. It was funny. Benjamin was content watching everyone interact with each other and play with his new toys he got. By the time the party was over, he was definitely ready to hit the hay! That poor little boy was T-I-R-E-D!
I'm glad that the boys had a good party! I just hope that tomorrow we can have fun celebrating MY BIRTHDAY! I am going to be 28 tomorrow. I have 2 more years to live it up in my 20's. I'm not sure how I'm going to react in 2 years when I officially turn 30. I might have a mental breakdown. I guess we'll have to see.
So, what's been going on here lately in the Anderson household? Ryan is doing well in his 2nd week at pre-school. He is now taking the bus and he is doing alright with the bus rides. I think the only problem he's having on the bus is that he won't keep his seatbelt on. The aids on the bus are getting challenged with Ryan's disobedience and they have to keep him sitting down. The bus driver told me this morning that Ryan has to learn sometime and I guess this is the time. I wish I could take the bus with him and help out but I can't. I have Ben to take care of.
Right after Ryan leaves on the bus and I put Ben down for his nap, I have some free time! My goodness! It's kind of scary to have that time to myself. I'm not use to it at all!! I get pretty sad when Ryan first leaves and I think about how he's doing. For a minute, I want him to come back and keep me company. Then, I start getting busy with other stuff.
Right now, I am trying to focus on singing. I have the opportunity to be in a singing competition in June and I need to practice that song. I'm excited to compete and I hope I do well. I will get a copy of the song after I sing it and I can post it here when I am finished. I am also focusing on other songs to keep my voice exercised. I'm pretty excited to have the chance to go into another recording studio with a person that knows Troy through his business. He has a recording studio and he likes to record in his spare time. That would be great if I can put a CD together. I would like that!!
I have also been keeping busy with other hobbies... like cross-stitching. Yeah, I'm still doing it and I'm just about finished with another project before I start yet another one. It's pretty addicting and I like to relax at the end of the day with that cross-stitch.
Last week, we tried to take the boys to Kiddie Kandids (a child photography company) in the mall and our session DID NOT work out at all! Ryan and Ben would not cooperate and Troy and I were frustrated by the time we left. We were trying to get some cute pictures of the boys but we were also trying to get a nice family picture.
Instead, this last Saturday on Ben's birthday, we tried getting some of our own with Troy's nice camera. Here's what we came up with...
Pretty good huh?! I do wish we could have taken a better one of Ryan but he's just at that age where it's going to be hard no matter what. Oh well. Maybe a couple more years.
The boys had a pretty good birthday party on Saturday. We just had family over and it was really good to sit back and relax to visit. Ryan had fun running around with 2 balloons tied to his back belt loops. He just ran back and forth and liked the fact that those balloons kept following him. It was funny. Benjamin was content watching everyone interact with each other and play with his new toys he got. By the time the party was over, he was definitely ready to hit the hay! That poor little boy was T-I-R-E-D!
I'm glad that the boys had a good party! I just hope that tomorrow we can have fun celebrating MY BIRTHDAY! I am going to be 28 tomorrow. I have 2 more years to live it up in my 20's. I'm not sure how I'm going to react in 2 years when I officially turn 30. I might have a mental breakdown. I guess we'll have to see.
So, what's been going on here lately in the Anderson household? Ryan is doing well in his 2nd week at pre-school. He is now taking the bus and he is doing alright with the bus rides. I think the only problem he's having on the bus is that he won't keep his seatbelt on. The aids on the bus are getting challenged with Ryan's disobedience and they have to keep him sitting down. The bus driver told me this morning that Ryan has to learn sometime and I guess this is the time. I wish I could take the bus with him and help out but I can't. I have Ben to take care of.
Right after Ryan leaves on the bus and I put Ben down for his nap, I have some free time! My goodness! It's kind of scary to have that time to myself. I'm not use to it at all!! I get pretty sad when Ryan first leaves and I think about how he's doing. For a minute, I want him to come back and keep me company. Then, I start getting busy with other stuff.
Right now, I am trying to focus on singing. I have the opportunity to be in a singing competition in June and I need to practice that song. I'm excited to compete and I hope I do well. I will get a copy of the song after I sing it and I can post it here when I am finished. I am also focusing on other songs to keep my voice exercised. I'm pretty excited to have the chance to go into another recording studio with a person that knows Troy through his business. He has a recording studio and he likes to record in his spare time. That would be great if I can put a CD together. I would like that!!
I have also been keeping busy with other hobbies... like cross-stitching. Yeah, I'm still doing it and I'm just about finished with another project before I start yet another one. It's pretty addicting and I like to relax at the end of the day with that cross-stitch.
Saturday, April 26, 2008
MY BABY BOY BENJAMIN IS ONE TODAY!
I can't believe how time flies! This is Benjamin ONE year ago today...
What a sweet, precious little boy! Benjamin sure had a pretty eventful first year of his life. He's has 2 CT scans, 1 MRI, and a big huge surgery on his head. If he thinks this is what life is going to be like for the rest of the time he's here, I think he's ready to call it quits. I love you Ben! Here he is this morning when he woke up...Wednesday, April 23, 2008
Sunday, April 20, 2008
This week is like no other week...
Oh. My. Goodness. My little first born child is starting PRE-SCHOOL tomorrow morning! I don't know how I feel about that. It's kind of shocking. It's kind of scary. I don't know if I want him to go. Ryan also turns 3 on Wednesday. It's kind of shocking... and scary. I don't know if I want him to grow up. Man, this week is going to be hard.
I asked Troy to give Ryan a father's blessing tonight before he went to bed because of all the things Ryan is doing for himself. Ryan is making some definite improvements already and I'm really proud of him. He's starting to say, "All done" and "What'd you do?" That is much better than saying one word phrases all the time.
As for Benjamin... he's turning 1 this week too! Please, someone needs to hand me a tissue. I'm going to need one this week.
We're trying to get some pictures of the boys this week and hopefully we'll all get a family photo. I'll post them when we get them done!
Oh. My. Goodness. My little first born child is starting PRE-SCHOOL tomorrow morning! I don't know how I feel about that. It's kind of shocking. It's kind of scary. I don't know if I want him to go. Ryan also turns 3 on Wednesday. It's kind of shocking... and scary. I don't know if I want him to grow up. Man, this week is going to be hard.
I asked Troy to give Ryan a father's blessing tonight before he went to bed because of all the things Ryan is doing for himself. Ryan is making some definite improvements already and I'm really proud of him. He's starting to say, "All done" and "What'd you do?" That is much better than saying one word phrases all the time.
As for Benjamin... he's turning 1 this week too! Please, someone needs to hand me a tissue. I'm going to need one this week.
We're trying to get some pictures of the boys this week and hopefully we'll all get a family photo. I'll post them when we get them done!
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Ohhh boy! What a day!
Troy and I had an appointment today to find out Ryan's test scores to see if he has Autism. Well, we found out that he does have it. But, it's very very high functioning Autism.
I'm ok with the news... I kind of expected it but it's still kind of hard to see it written down on professional paper.
Troy and I had an appointment today to find out Ryan's test scores to see if he has Autism. Well, we found out that he does have it. But, it's very very high functioning Autism.
I'm ok with the news... I kind of expected it but it's still kind of hard to see it written down on professional paper.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Hello Everyone!
Troy and I decided to move my posting to Blogger. I have been using Xanga for the past couple of years and I decided to make a change. Hopefully, Blogger will be good for me and I will be happy with it!
Here is my latest entry I just made today in my Xanga site...
I'm here! I really am!
Troy and I decided to move my posting to Blogger. I have been using Xanga for the past couple of years and I decided to make a change. Hopefully, Blogger will be good for me and I will be happy with it!
Here is my latest entry I just made today in my Xanga site...
I'm here! I really am!
I’m sad that I haven’t even updated at all during the month of April! It’s always the best month for me because of my birthday but I guess this year, it’s been a little stressful. I guess the best reason to blame my absence is the fact that I found a new hobby of cross stitching. I have been cross stitching since the end of last year but my MIL taught me how to do it correctly! I like the results MUCH better! Right now I am stitching a scripture I found in Moroni. It says, “Come unto Christ and be perfected in Him, and deny yourselves of all ungodliness.” It’s a really great project and I love working on it every chance I get… hence the last of entries this month. I’ll take a picture of it after I’m all finished. I have one more line and then I have to work on the detailed border, so I might be a while. We’ll see.
So, all 3 of our birthdays are coming up! Next week is the boys and the following is mine. I’m hoping that we’ll have a party next week for both the boys. I better get busy planning that party huh?! I haven’t done anything!! I’ve been overwhelmed with different stuff and then yesterday, I got hit with the cold! The boys did get an early present from Grandma!!
Thanks Sara!!! I love them! I’m really hoping that we can go get their pictures done somewhere!
Benjamin is doing well these days too. The only thing going on with him is the fact that he’s teething some more. He now has 10 teeth!! These seem to be a little painful so he’s been a little grouchy lately. I’m glad that this will pass soon!
Ryan’s music therapy is going really well, thankfully. Here he is listening to his music…
We’ve only had one problem with him and the headphones… that was his FIRST time. Now, he just sits and listens to the music. I’m doing the program too and it’s nice and relaxing. All you hear is the music and then you hear birds chirping in the background or over your shoulder. It’s surround sound and it has high and low frequencies that work the inner ear muscles. We’re on week 3 and we have 17 more weeks to go! Hooray!
These last pictures are of Ryan and Grandpa at a little duck pond. Since the weather is warming up, grandpa is getting a kick out of taking Ryan to see the ducks and feeding them.
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