Well, Brooklyn is beginning to "talk" a lot!! She is too funny, so I wanted to share :)
Hein Family
Saturday, December 26, 2009
Christmas Day
Aaron and I opened gifts and took pictures in the snow with Brooklyn. It was a pretty relaxed morning!
We headed over to the de Wolfe House for a quick "hi" and then went to Gamma and Gampa Hein's House for food, Wii, and presents! We had a wonderful time and since everyone decided to only buy for the kiddos this year, Brooklyn made out like a bandit again with toys and goodies from the Hein Family.
There are a couple more pictures down below.
We headed over to the de Wolfe House for a quick "hi" and then went to Gamma and Gampa Hein's House for food, Wii, and presents! We had a wonderful time and since everyone decided to only buy for the kiddos this year, Brooklyn made out like a bandit again with toys and goodies from the Hein Family.
There are a couple more pictures down below.
Christmas Eve
We spent Christmas Eve at Nana and Papa de Wolfe's house. We ate spaghetti and had a blast chatting and opening gifts. Brooklyn, of course, was totally spoiled by her grandparents and got lots of toys and clothes!!
It was a rather unique Christmas for Brooklyn this year in that we had snow in Texas!!! It was 72 degrees on Wednesday, dropped into the 30's by the next day and snowed. Crazy!
We attended church with the de Wolfe's at 5:30 and then another service at 8:30 with the Hein's.
It was a rather unique Christmas for Brooklyn this year in that we had snow in Texas!!! It was 72 degrees on Wednesday, dropped into the 30's by the next day and snowed. Crazy!
We attended church with the de Wolfe's at 5:30 and then another service at 8:30 with the Hein's.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
Procrastinator
Well, I officially waited until the last minute (for my standards) to buy my husband's Christmas presents this year. I normally have all my shopping done fairly well in advance for the holiday because I absolutely HATE crowds. I will literally have a panic attack fighting the hundreds of people in stores.
But, this year, I went shopping yesterday for Daddy and completed it in less than 2 hours. It wasn't horrible and while there were tons of people out, maneuvering around and checking out went swiftly.
Now that I am a working mommy, I just simply "ran out of time." I will need to adjust accordingly for future years, but as most parents know.....the gifts for Aaron and I are/will slowly dwindle because Miss Brooklyn (and possibly others) has taken center stage!
But, this year, I went shopping yesterday for Daddy and completed it in less than 2 hours. It wasn't horrible and while there were tons of people out, maneuvering around and checking out went swiftly.
Now that I am a working mommy, I just simply "ran out of time." I will need to adjust accordingly for future years, but as most parents know.....the gifts for Aaron and I are/will slowly dwindle because Miss Brooklyn (and possibly others) has taken center stage!
Sunday, December 20, 2009
Trip to the Ranch
Brooklyn had her first trip to the Hein Ranch this weekend. She did really great on the 3.5 hour ride both ways and seemed to have a nice time just hanging out with Mommy, Daddy and Gampa Hein!
It was certainly more of a pain than anything else to get things prepared and packed for her to go, but Aaron is always wanting me to go out there with him and I hadn't been in about a year and a half. I wanted to relax this weekend and the more I thought about staying home with B and doing that, the more I knew I was kidding myself. At home, I always find things to do. I can not just sit here and chill, I would have cleaned the house, ran around, etc. So to keep myself from doing that, I went to the Ranch.....there is not much to do there for sure!
It was pretty cold outside, so Brooklyn stayed in for majority of the trip. She did go upstairs for a short period of time to hang out with the boys in the coopla.
Mommy helped Gampa fill the feeders on Saturday afternoon while Daddy napped with B. It was much needed rest for him considering he was up early hunting and seems to be still fighting a minor cold as well. We got visited by the Game Warden (the first time ever out there). And then on Sunday morning, the three of us spotted about 10 Does while B slept in, but no bucks or pigs.....bummer!
It was nice to visit with Aaron's dad and not think about dirty floors or laundry for a day and a half!
It was certainly more of a pain than anything else to get things prepared and packed for her to go, but Aaron is always wanting me to go out there with him and I hadn't been in about a year and a half. I wanted to relax this weekend and the more I thought about staying home with B and doing that, the more I knew I was kidding myself. At home, I always find things to do. I can not just sit here and chill, I would have cleaned the house, ran around, etc. So to keep myself from doing that, I went to the Ranch.....there is not much to do there for sure!
It was pretty cold outside, so Brooklyn stayed in for majority of the trip. She did go upstairs for a short period of time to hang out with the boys in the coopla.
Mommy helped Gampa fill the feeders on Saturday afternoon while Daddy napped with B. It was much needed rest for him considering he was up early hunting and seems to be still fighting a minor cold as well. We got visited by the Game Warden (the first time ever out there). And then on Sunday morning, the three of us spotted about 10 Does while B slept in, but no bucks or pigs.....bummer!
It was nice to visit with Aaron's dad and not think about dirty floors or laundry for a day and a half!
Monday, December 14, 2009
Daddy's First Marathon
26.2 Miles (more pictures below)
Daddy ran in his first marathon on Sunday. He finished in 4:31:42, which amounts to around 10 and a half minutes per mile. He placed 2534 out of 4457 participants. Amazing!!! I was able to see him start, at mile 18 and then again finishing. It was quite an experience for him as well as for me as a spectator. Aaron's family came for his finishing stretch with Brooklyn. He was pretty tired and sore afterwards and still today, but thank goodness, no injures or serious pain.
No promises yet on another marathon in the future (may take a few days of recovery before his mind is clear), but I think I have caught the running bug possibly. I will begin training with him in hopes for us to run a half marathon in March. We shall see!! Brooklyn will hopefully be able to join us during this event.
I am so proud of the dedication and determination that Aaron had in his preparation and completion of this marathon. It is quite an accomplishment and it is certainly rewarding being a supporter of all he has done!
Daddy ran in his first marathon on Sunday. He finished in 4:31:42, which amounts to around 10 and a half minutes per mile. He placed 2534 out of 4457 participants. Amazing!!! I was able to see him start, at mile 18 and then again finishing. It was quite an experience for him as well as for me as a spectator. Aaron's family came for his finishing stretch with Brooklyn. He was pretty tired and sore afterwards and still today, but thank goodness, no injures or serious pain.
No promises yet on another marathon in the future (may take a few days of recovery before his mind is clear), but I think I have caught the running bug possibly. I will begin training with him in hopes for us to run a half marathon in March. We shall see!! Brooklyn will hopefully be able to join us during this event.
I am so proud of the dedication and determination that Aaron had in his preparation and completion of this marathon. It is quite an accomplishment and it is certainly rewarding being a supporter of all he has done!
Sunday, December 6, 2009
My Teammate
This week was definitely not one of my better weeks. I had an emotional time leaving Brooklyn and returning to work and then I got sick halfway through and am still trying to recover. So, I must take a moment to thank my teammate, my husband, the best daddy.
He made sure I ate breakfast in the morning, packed my lunch everyday this week, emailed me encouraging words at work, picked up my medicine, did the grocery shopping for me, cooked dinners, ran errands, and got up with Brooklyn in the wee hours of the night when needed. It was a rough week and Aaron was nothing but helpful, supportive, and caring. I kept him up most nights with tears and coughing.
It was a rough week, but my teammate picked up the slack.
Brooklyn and I are two very lucky girls! XOXOXO
He made sure I ate breakfast in the morning, packed my lunch everyday this week, emailed me encouraging words at work, picked up my medicine, did the grocery shopping for me, cooked dinners, ran errands, and got up with Brooklyn in the wee hours of the night when needed. It was a rough week and Aaron was nothing but helpful, supportive, and caring. I kept him up most nights with tears and coughing.
It was a rough week, but my teammate picked up the slack.
Brooklyn and I are two very lucky girls! XOXOXO
Saturday, December 5, 2009
3 Month Pictures
I scheduled an appointment to get pictures taken of Brooklyn and a couple with the three of us since she turned 3 months old. The place told us to expect to be there about 2 hours. That sounds reasonable, I thought, considering maybe a 30 minute wait, an hour for pictures and then another 30 minutes to choose and print the photos. Oh no....we arrived and after about a 30 minute wait realized it was going to be another 2 hour wait. "I don't think so! We have a 3 month old....that's like trying to predict volcanic activity....she could blow at anytime."
So, Aaron and I decided to take a few pictures on our own with Nana's help with some too. Aaron has a really nice camera at work and he was able to bring it home this weekend and we think we got some really good shots. Definitely some we can work with! (like the one above) We are considering buying a nice camera for ourselves because we really enjoy doing "photo sessions" with our little beauty queen.
Anyhow, needless to say, we were slightly disappointed with this new Photography place we found...oh well.
Daddy and Brooklyn napped together this afternoon while Mommy cleaned house. After all, it was a stressful day of picture posing for them! :)
So, Aaron and I decided to take a few pictures on our own with Nana's help with some too. Aaron has a really nice camera at work and he was able to bring it home this weekend and we think we got some really good shots. Definitely some we can work with! (like the one above) We are considering buying a nice camera for ourselves because we really enjoy doing "photo sessions" with our little beauty queen.
Anyhow, needless to say, we were slightly disappointed with this new Photography place we found...oh well.
Daddy and Brooklyn napped together this afternoon while Mommy cleaned house. After all, it was a stressful day of picture posing for them! :)
Thursday, December 3, 2009
Really??
Mommy hasn't even completed her first week back at work and she already had to visit the doctor today.
Bronchitis and Laryngitis......that's just great!
Bronchitis and Laryngitis......that's just great!
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Working Mommy
Today was my second day back at work and it was a little easier than yesterday. I am back into the swing of things at school (as much as I can be at this early point) and it is no fun. I tutored my kiddos afterschool today until 4:05, which is our contract time that we are required to stay until, and two of my kids were not picked up until 4:20.....urgg! It was one thing when I was just coming home to an empty house or Aaron. Don't get me wrong, I very much looked forward to coming home to my husband, but it was not an issue if I was at the school late or needed to run a few errunds. But now it's "tap, tap, tap" of the feet......I NEED to go home to my baby. I miss my baby.
I am that working mommy. I kiss B goodbye while she sleeps in the morning, work all day, come home to a brief playtime, eat dinner, feed and kiss her goodnight, then head to bed myself. I feel as though time just slips by. The all day affair has turned into a glimpse.
Wow, how's that for a good mommy??
I am that working mommy. I kiss B goodbye while she sleeps in the morning, work all day, come home to a brief playtime, eat dinner, feed and kiss her goodnight, then head to bed myself. I feel as though time just slips by. The all day affair has turned into a glimpse.
Wow, how's that for a good mommy??
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