Busted lip

Well my boy has his 1st busted lip! He was at Grandma's today and he was "sprint" crawling across her kitchen floor, well his arm went out from under him and BAM he hit the floor! I'm sure there will be more of these to come!

Look at that lip and those eyes!

I had to post this one of my "cool" guys in there hats! Ray wont keep a hat on for any amount of time so I had to snap this fast! He looks like he's pointing at you saying "I know we are cool, what more do yo expect"Bye for now!

The other video I wanted to post!

It took so long to upload the last video, that it was my time for me to go to bed, so here is the other, I think it is so funny, Ray makes me laugh! It was at lunch the other day and this was what happened! He's going to love me so much when he's older for posting this!

Yep, this one took just as long if not longer to upload! Now I see why I don't do video's that much!

Bye for now!

Guess who's walking!!!!

Ray took lots of steps repeatedly the other night, Oh, it is so much fun to watch him! This was Wednesday night, I think he enjoyed preforming for his mom and dad. Everybody tells me that our "fun" is about to begin, my thinking on it, it should be so much easier for him to get around, he can go outside and be put down and just seems like he will be able to do more. (I think that is what people are talking about, he's going to get around alot more, that's what they mean by "fun")

I was going to post another video but this one took "forever" to upload, and its time for me to go to sleep, so I will post another when I have more time!

Bye for now!!

The BIG move!

This weekend we (not really me I was on Ray duty) helped move Alvin's mom and dad into their new house! It is very nice, it is quite a change from what they left, here are a few pictures from our weekend at the new house,
The HouseRay on the stairs, the 1st day he couldn't get up them, the 2ND day, he could climb them!At the park that is 2 doors down from their house,I think it's been awhile since Ray has been on a swing, he didn't like it so much, this wasnt the reaction we got from him in October 2008 on our camping trip, he liked it then

Ray and I hung out in the backyard for awhile, I had to try and keep Ray away from his daddy and grandpa every now and then, cause Ray really wanted them!Harley and Boomer enjoying the sun and new backyardCutie in her new house

It was a good weekend to move, (if there really is ever a "good" weekend to move) I cant wait to see the house all set up!

Bye for now!

My baby isnt a baby anymore!

We have gone 4 days without a bottle! That just seems like the end of the "baby" stage, and it makes me so sad! Now having said that, I think of the money we will save by not buying formula! I know we will just put it towards something else, like MILK! We go through it alot faster now! I really cant believe how easy it was!

Here are a few picture of my baby with his bottle

Ray also had his 1 year check up this past Monday! He got a clean bill of health! He weighed in at 20lbs 11.5oz, and he was 30 inches long. That is quite a change than when he was born! He is only 29% in his weight and 59% in his length. He had 3 shots, his Chicken Pox, MMR, and Hep A, he also got his finger pricked to check his hemoglobin, it was good, she said anything under 11 they worry about and his was very good at 13. During his shots I didn't shed any tears! I was a big girl!

Things are finally settling down around here, but this weekend will be a different story! Alvin's mom and dad bought a house and it is the weekend we move them in! I am so happy for them! My next post will probably be move in day

Bye for now!

Just a little info

Just so everyone knows, on my "Happy Birthday Sweetart" post, I didn't miss spell "sweetart" that is what I call Ray, I have called him that since we were in the hospital with him! My lovely friend Dawn brought that to my attention today, I didn't think you all might think I miss spelled it. I just wanted everyone to know.
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The Birthday Party

We had Ray's birthday party yesterday. We had a great time, there were so so many people here. It was just what I wanted. Both my sisters came, I am so happy that they could both come for it. My mom and dad were unable to come due to my mom's health. She just isn't feeling well enough to have had made the trip. They were greatly missed, but we also understood. A few of the girls I work with came too with there children. Alvin's family was here as well. I asked Ray's Aunt Dawn and Uncle Steve to take pictures of the party, They are so good with taking pictures and Alvin and I wanted to concentrate on video and Ray. I am so glad I had them do it cause we got some great pictures! So "Thank you Steve and Dawn"

We got great great news yesterday also, Alvin's little brother Mike and his wife Rachel are expecting there 1st child! I cant wait! My sisters informed me that as soon as I found out, I started barking advise. "please, please, lord don't let me be like that" so I will have to stop that!!!!! Here are some pictures of "the moment" that we found out, I just wish you all could of heard my reaction when I found out, I almost cry just thinking about it, "Congrats Mike and Rachel, I cant wait to see the little guy or girl"

Here are some (lots) pictures of Ray's day

The sign I had made

Ray before the party really got startedElmo cake that I got a great deal on at Sam's Club, it was a great hitRay and Elmo, Elmo had a "messed up foot"With ALL his presents, "thank you everybody"This is just to cute not to postThis picture didn't turn out at all how I had planned, I really don't know what I expected with a bunch of kids, but I think its funny and love it regardlessYummy cake, that he had no part of, but mommy sure liked itRay's future wife, KaylaThe End

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Happy birthday Sweetart!!!!

Our baby is one today! I cant believe it, it doesn't seem possible. Our 1st child was born March 12 2008 at 11:18am by c-section.

Happy 1st birthday Ray!

Mommy and Daddy getting ready to go have you

7lbs, 2oz, 19 inches long, you were such a beautiful baby (still are)Look at that face!!!!!!Mommy and you getting ready to go to our room, it is the 1st time I got to hold youDaddy is so proud!1st family photoCousin's Jess and Brandon seeing you for the 1st timeOh, I could just eat you up, you are so cute!!!

Bye for now!

This time last year......

I was in the hospital awaiting the birth of our 1st son! We had to be at the hospital by 4:00pm on March 11Th 2008, I think we were there by 3:30. Charlene (aka mother-in-law) took me to the hospital because Alvin wanted to finish out his work day and he knew all they would be doing was checking me in and things he really didn't need to be there for, and he wouldn't be back to work for the next week and a half. I went to the hospital the day before to have my cervix "ripened" that stuff had to work for 12 hours. It was so exciting, and such a great experience. They took such good care of us, I loved Hendricks hospital.

Our view from our labor room

Me waiting for my baby!My IV, you cant see it but, the IV was in the other hand but it "blew" and they had to go to the other hand, didn't my nails look pretty? That was the last lime they looked that good! (my baby was in my tummy in this picture) :(Our TV we were watching Jeopardy, then American IdleDaddy waiting for his baby Daddy's comfy bed for the night!I think I am going to have a hard time tomorrow, I have to work, UNTIL 7:00pm!!!!! It is going to be awful, its not fair, I should be home with my baby on his 1st birthday! There will be more tomorrow!!

Bye for now!

Our Family Pictures

We had Ray's 1yr/ family pictures done. They turned out pretty good. Ray did cry for some of them. We go the CD with all the pictures on so I am going to post a few that we did not buy, I cant let you girl's at work (Dawn and Holly) and the people that I am going to send them to see the final one's!
Isn't this one cute, the lady there wanted us to buy this one, "I don't think so" we have enough of him looking this way, but he does look cute!
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Happy Birthday Daddy!

Today is Alvin's birthday, and he was off work and got to spend the day with Ray (that rhymes). Anyway, it was a great day, it was almost 70 degree's here, so they played outside. I guess Ray wasn't to happy to come inside! They also came up to see me at work. I love it when he comes to work so I can show him off. I have to say it was so hard to be at work knowing that they were home together (and that it was 70 outside) and I wasn't with them. But its good for them to spend time alone. Alvin took some pictures of Ray outside, so I will post them when I get them loaded on to the computer.
Tomorrow we are going to have Ray's 1 year pictures done, and we are going to take a family picture also. I wish I were thinner for it, but oh well, I will regret it later if we don't get one just because of my weight. So wish us luck that we get some good one's. Ray's personality is alot different than it was when we had his 3 month pictures done.
I talked to my dad tonight and they met with the oncologist today and had blood work done to see if she is ready for her next dose of chemo. She is ready for it so that will be done on Monday. They also talked to the Dr. about why she is so so so tired and pretty much "lifeless", he said it was because she had such a large dose of chemo the 1st time. She is dehydrated so they put something in her port to help that, they said she should start feeling better by Sunday. My dad said she is so weak that he has to help her get on/off the toilet (more info than you needed?) he said she is just in bad shape right now, but that will change (hopefully) by the end of the weekend. He also said that her hair is thinning, I didn't ask, but I didn't think she was suppose to lose her hair with this chemo, so I am going to have to find out about that. I didn't even talk to her today, I will hopefully talk to her tomorrow.
I think thats all for now, Bye for now!

Pictures

Hello everybody! Ray is feeling better, he is eating and sleeping better. Me on the other hand, I don't feel so good. I definitely got this nasty cold, my throat is killing me, my head hurt and my nose is stuffy. (I think I'm done with the whining) Anyway, I made our appointment to get Rays 1 year pictures done on Saturday. I am hoping Alvin will agree to have a family picture done.

I keep think of how my life was last year at this time, how excited and nervous I was, ready to be off bed rest. (what I would give to be on "bed rest" now) Tomorrow is Alvin's birthday and him and Ray are spending the day together, and we are suppose to have GREAT weather. I hope they have a good time, but I am a little jealous, but I have to remember I have gotten alot of "one on one" time with Ray.

I have been talking to my mom and she is very depressed. She really doesn't have much pain anymore, but she doesnt feel good, and no one can really give her a reason why. I am very worried about her and my dad. They just need for my mom to feel good and be able to get up and around. She meets with her oncologist tomorrow and hopefully they can give her some answers.

I think he wants outside, what do you think?

Playing with his fridge toy

"I cant believe mom is letting me play with the phone, and sit on the counter"

My sick boy that was sleeping on the reclinerDaddy and Ray, like the droolRay wants to play with Gabrielle so bad, this picture was right after she "smacked" at himTrying to keep him occupied while we cooked, it worked!These 2 pictures are funny, Alvin gave Ray his cell phone them called it, the ring tone is a guy saying "hey your phone ringin, hey your phone ringin, hey your phone ringin, hey your phone ringin" by the time its done the guy is screaming (it obviosly is getting louder) Anyway Ray thought it was so funny, so I snapped these picturesHope all is well, bye for now.