Ewww....GROSS!

I know it's been way too long since I blogged last so here goes....

So I gave the kids a bath this morning...nothing unusual about that, right? Jaxon wanted out before Mila so I took him out, wrapped him in a towel and was going to put a diaper on him. Mila wanted bubbles in the tub so I set Jax down (still naked) and didn't think much of it since I was only going to be busy for a minute. I helped Mila, grabbed a diaper and headed into the playroom to get Jax. As I glanced down at the carpet I noticed a green blob...I then realized that it was poop! I was seriously gone for a minute and in that time Jaxon pooped on the carpet! And not just in one spot...he moved to a couple different spots. Then to top it off, he stepped in it; smearing it into the carpet and on some toys! It was so GROSS!!! I'm surprised that I didn't gag while cleaning it up. When I called to tell Jake what happened he just laughed and laughed. I didn't think it was funny at the time, but it is quite amusing now so I thought I'd share. The joys of motherhood, right? I learned my lesson though...I will put a diaper on Jaxon IMMEDIATELY after getting him out of the bath from now on!

March 27, 2009

Happy (should have been) birthday Baby David! We love you!

I know it's long overdue...

I haven't blogged in a long long time! We have been so busy with the holidays and now getting back into the routine of things that I haven't sat down to write for awhile.

I ask that your thoughts and prayers be with my brother Nathan and his wife Stacy. They were expecting a baby boy in March, but sadly lost him in the 7th month of pregnancy. Everyone is absolutely heartbroken and wondering why things like this happen. Hopefully God will give us the answer someday. There is a reason for everything even if we don't know what that reason is yet. Stacy delivered David Gabriel VanWassenhove yesterday evening...just before my parents got to the hospital. He weighed 2 lbs 12 oz and was perfect. My parents said that now they truly know what an angel looks like because he is one. They all got to hold him, pray for him, and kiss him goodbye. Please pray that Nate and Stacy will be able to stay strong and keep the faith they have to get them through these times. I have the most amazing brother. Nathan was comforting me over the phone as I was crying; telling me that I was going to be ok and that he was going to be ok. I am amazed at his strength. I know that God never gives us more than we can handle...Nate and Stacy are super strong because I don't know that I could ever do what they are having to do right now.

For Baby David:
Now I lay you down to sleep,
I pray the Lord your soul to keep;
Within his arms he'll hold you tight,
My Heavenly Angel, My Guiding Light.

I love you baby boy! Always in my heart...can't wait to meet you in heaven someday!

To Nate and Stacy:
May there be angels to uplift you, prayers to empower you and love to turn your fears to faith.

Kids Say the Darndest Things!

I am amazed at most things that come out of Mila's mouth...as is Jake. She is a very intelligent little girl who always keeps us on our toes and thinking. The other day he called me while he and Mila were out running errands and said that she had said "It's so hot out here that I really need a sweet, cold drink!" That may not be so impressive or shocking to most of you, but I bet this is:

I made Mila some chicken noodle soup for lunch today and gave her some saltines with it to either put in the soup or eat with it. She took several bites of soup before realizing that she forgot to put her crackers in it. She looked at me and said "Oh Shoot!"...followed by "Mommy, you thought I was going to say sh** but I said shoot!" It caught me so off guard I almost didn't know what to do! Holding back laughter I had a talk with her about how that is a naughty word that we shouldn't say. I then asked her where she heard it and she replied "Daddy says it." I immediately called Jake to tell him how once again his daughter left me speechless with something she had said! I guess it's good that she knows the difference between what she should and shouldn't say...I just found it hilarious that she even said such a thing! What will she say next?!? I will definitely let you know!

Rain, Rain, Go Away!!!

It's been awhile since I've blogged last. The reason: not much has been going on here. The only thing that has been happening is rain nearly every day! It is awful! I can't take the kids out to play, the dogs go out and track mud all over the floors, and it's dark all the time! I guess I have to get used to it because I hear that it is like this a majority of the year. :( I hate the fact that it gets dark here around 4 pm and on top of it the rain and clouds make it dark and dreary most of the day. I hope I adjust to it soon!! Just thought I'd try to bring you guys down with me! :) I hope you are getting more sun than we are!

Halloween!!!

Yesterday was Halloween and it was Mila's first time officially "trick or treating". We attempted to take her trick or treating last year, but no one in our neighborhood had their lights on so we ended up taking her to the mall to trick or treat the stores...kind of lame. We were really excited last night when our doorbell was ringing nonstop and there were actually people out and about going door to door. Jake began handing out handfuls of candy, but there were so many kids that we started running out of candy and had to cut back to only a few pieces per trick or treater.

Mila was a princess (which should be no surprise to anyone) and Jaxon was a skeleton. Mila had quite the following while she was trick or treating...there were 6 adults, her little brother, and 4 dogs all with her...I think she felt pretty special (as she should)! Here are a few pics from the night!


Mila all dressed and ready to go!


Mila and Jax waiting...


Jaxon was the cutest little skeleton!


Mila while "Trick or Treating"


I was so proud of her hair so I had to take a picture and post it...(Kristi, you should be very proud!)


I hope you all had as great a Halloween as we did!!!

Pumpkin Patch!!!

We went to the pumpkin patch a couple days ago and had a blast! The weather was perfect and the activities were great. Along with the pumpkin patch they had a petting zoo, straw bale maze and pyramid, hayrides, and a corn kernel "sand" box. Mila spent a good amount of time searching for the perfect pumpkin and when she found it she carried it up the hill all by herself! We can't wait to carve them in the next few days. Enjoy! Happy Halloween!

Jaxon also had fun picking pumpkins, however it was quite the task for me to carry him on one hip and a pumpkin on the other! :)


Mila with her pumpkin...


The kids on the straw bale pyramid


Hey you! :)


She made it all the way to the top!


I should have more pictures up next week after Mila's Harvest party at school...stay tuned! :)

Megan