tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88475435930657422242024-03-13T08:52:50.225-07:00Like ArrowsA glorified brag-blog for friends, family, and strangers near and far
to keep up on our life adventures and our growing family.
Brian and Andrea http://www.blogger.com/profile/13388567808364633052noreply@blogger.comBlogger69125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8847543593065742224.post-15851055276610476462016-09-09T17:06:00.003-07:002016-09-09T17:19:28.459-07:00Rainbow Art Party for Eilsey's 4th and Sheppard's 2nd!We had a great party for the kids. Eisley wanted a rainbow art party and I was happy to make it happen! We had rainbow food, bounce house, painting table, coloring table, rainbow pinata, sidewalk chalk, and more ride on toys than kids! Both kids got bikes from us, and Brian got Eisley her first real guitar! we had paint chips hanging from the tree and the kids wonderful nanny made their tye-die paints and the birthday banner! We made enough rice krispy treats to feed a crowd, and had so much fun celebrating with our friends and family!<br />
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Brian and Andrea http://www.blogger.com/profile/13388567808364633052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8847543593065742224.post-87044954066547169042016-09-09T17:06:00.002-07:002016-09-09T17:26:35.965-07:00Eisley's 3rd BirthdayAnother better late than never post! We had a very fun Merida/Princess themed birthday! My dad made some super cute bear cupcakes, we played a game of find the wisps, and we tried to watch the movie Brave but had some technical difficulties. All in all it was a fun time!<br />
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<br />Brian and Andrea http://www.blogger.com/profile/13388567808364633052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8847543593065742224.post-79418936361938100532016-09-09T16:45:00.002-07:002016-09-09T17:25:18.621-07:00Sheppard's 1st birthday. Better late than never right! We had a fun wild west adventure party last year in my parents back yard! we had camp food, s'mores, a paint your own drum station, tattoos, archery and teepee's to play in.<br />
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<br />Brian and Andrea http://www.blogger.com/profile/13388567808364633052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8847543593065742224.post-3200930820509759222016-08-08T10:59:00.000-07:002016-08-08T11:00:05.888-07:00First Day of Pre-SchoolFist off...It has been a year since I have been on here...Time to dust this thing off and get back to using it. And what a special occasion for that then Eisley's First day of Pre-School....WHAT?!<br />
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How did she get old enough for pre-school, wasn't she just a squishy little babe yesterday.<br />
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August 8, 2016<br />
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How old are you? Free (3) years old</div>
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When is your Birthday? Tuesday</div>
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How old is Mama? 46 (wait WHAT?!)</div>
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How old is Papa? 3 like me</div>
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How old is Shep? 10</div>
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What is your favorite Drink? Blueberry Drink (no idea...we don't have blueberry drink)</div>
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What is your favorite thing to eat? Grapes</div>
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What is your Favorite Animal? A Cow</div>
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What is your Favorite song? Twinkle Twinkle</div>
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What makes you happy? Swimming</div>
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What makes you scared? When people are angry</div>
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What makes you sad? When someone takes my toys</div>
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What grade are you going into? School! (pre-school)</div>
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What are you most excited about school? Drawing</div>
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Who is your best friend? Sheppard</div>
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What is your favorite book? The I Hate You book (don't worry it teaches you about how your words can hurt)</div>
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What is your Favorite color? Pink and Purple</div>
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what is your favorite thing to do outside? Ride Bikes</div>
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What was the best thing that happened this summer? Playing</div>
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What do you want to be when you grow up? Big and like papa. </div>
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Brian and Andrea http://www.blogger.com/profile/13388567808364633052noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8847543593065742224.post-55163384120940392602015-10-25T15:04:00.000-07:002015-10-25T15:04:37.279-07:00Dear Sheppard...12 MonthsDear Sheppard,<br />
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Happy Birthday! Wow, one whole year. This year went by so fast I can't believe how much you have grown and changed. Looking back over this year it has been filled with wonderful times and hard times. Sometimes I look back at the past year and realize I spent a lot of the time just surviving, I felt over my head with having a newborn and a toddler. I wish I could have been a little more present and enjoyed each stage you were in. That is something I am working on now. You have been in our little family for a year and you bring so much joy and happiness to us. You are a lover, a people person, a jokester, a great sleeper, you also like things a certain way and have started throwing hilarious tantrums.<br />
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The biggest change this month is you started full on walking. Once you figured it out there was no stopping you. You barely ever crawl now, and you're climbing on everything. We have hit the stage in our house where we have to move all the chairs away from the table because you will be up there in 3 seconds flat. This new stage of walking is a little sad, it means the baby version of you is gone and the toddler version of you is here now. With this walking you have also started to dance....when a song moves you, you start to bounce and stomp your feet.<br />
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You really are a lover, you have even started grabbing my face and giving me kisses, saying "mmmmahh" when you press your lips on my cheeks. In the mornings when your papa wakes you up, you tuck your arms under your body and snuggle in tight to his chest. You love being held, and want to be doing whatever we are doing. Good thing we have lots of carriers to keep you close and happy.<br />
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You have even been happy and loving through a pretty bad sickness and cutting some molars. Also, with this sickness you perfected your fake cough. It is so funny to see you give this fake sick look and a fake cough to get some sympathy, and when we say "awww poor Sheppard" and you snuggle in and are so pleased with yourself.<br />
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One fun thing is to watch you interact and play with other kids. There are small moments where you and Eisley will play together, however you really love playing with your cousin Ansel. I think you guys like that your older sisters are playing with each other so you both get a break from them, haha. You are both very sweet with each other and I am sure you will be great buds.<br />
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You are not talking much, but you make tons of noises. You are really great at imitating noises...you're a little parrot. You are really good at yelling "go" to the cats or dog. If you hear a dog barking when we are out you yell "go" at them. I guess we say that a lot to the animals.<br />
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The other major change this month is I started working a little. You now don't get to spend every moment with me. I was a little sad to not be with you all day but I think this is the best decision for all of us. Right now I am working just 15 hours a week and you get to spend time with your wonderful nanny, her husband and her sweet little girl. You are fascinated by another human that is smaller than you. So far this transition has gone really great.<br />
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Well my sweet little boy, I am so thankful to have had a whole year to love you, to know you and to care for you. I hope you will be able to look back on these monthly letters and see how much we loved you, how we made mistakes and learned from them, and how you fit so perfectly into our family. I love you Sheppard, with all my heart.<br />
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<br />Brian and Andrea http://www.blogger.com/profile/13388567808364633052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8847543593065742224.post-70209525420646418252015-09-03T16:52:00.002-07:002015-09-03T16:52:39.054-07:00Dear Sheppard...Eleven Months. Dear Sheppard...<br />
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You had so many changes this month. It's so fun to watch you grow, change, and come into your personality. Without our encouraging or prompting you are very much all "boy". You are rough and tumble, growl and bang, love dirt and balls. You really love dirt. You love playing in it, pouring it on things, and even eating it...I figure it is just helping your gut flora.<br />
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We took a few trips this month and you still hate your car seat. Every trip you scream and cry and throw every toy/food/pacifier I try to give you. I am going to take you out of your infant seat and put you in a bigger car seat in hopes it will help. We took a trip to Salt Lake City to visit your Tanna and Gruncle. Gruncle and your papa went on a fishing/float trip, and your Tanna took care of all of us and took us to lots of fun things in Utah. You are really still such a happy baby, you love being around people and you will go to anyone! You loved giving your Tanna snuggles and even took a good nap in the sling while she wore you. Our second little trip was to the Graeagle cabin, but this time we went with all your mama's family. You went on hikes, played soccer with your cousin Ben, relaxed in the hammock with your cousin Ella, went on bike rides, and ate tons of yummy food your Momo made.<br />
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You have really started to play lately. Your favorite game is peek-a-boo. You will grab blankets or clothes or even the wash cloth in the bath and put them over your head then pull them off and squeal. You love chasing balls, throwing blocks, and climbing everything. You love playing with your sister, and when she is being nice you two are so cute together. You have also started "saying" her name, especially when I yell for Eisley, you like to yell for her too.<br />
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You still love eating, but lately you don't want feed yourself, you want me to feed you. It's funny because you want to blow on every bite, even if I have already cooled it off or even if it is not hot food. Your favorites this month are still watermelon, chicken, and buttered toast.<br />
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Every morning you wake up with a smile on your face. You love it when your papa walks in and scoops you up. When I get you up from naps you pat my back and snuggle into my shoulder. You are such a sweet boy and I am so lucky to be your mama. Even the hard days, and oh-they are many, are so worth it.<br />
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You are now in the double digits, 10 months! This month you have grown so much. You no longer fit in the
same places in my arms that used to. You now want to play and explore and leave
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You are making so many more sounds. You started to wave and
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talking. There is a new sound that is driving me (and all around
you) crazy, you have started this high pitch scream/screech. You do it when
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in the car, when you’re playing, when you can’t reach the ceiling fan…pretty much
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You have started playing a little with your sister. She builds block towers and you knock them over. Sometimes she thinks this is so fun, and some times she gets mad that you knock over her creations. I think this is a pretty accurate picture of your future relationship. You also have had fun hanging out with all the kids in our cul-de-sac and you've even started trying to ride on some of the bikes, scooters, and cars.<br />
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This month you have slept great! Most nights you have slept through the night...I could get used to this! You are still taking two naps a day, too bad I can't seem to convince your sister to sleep through the night or nap! You even slept great through our adventures this month. We spent the 4th of July at your Nana and B-Pa's cabin. You had a great time! You loved playing in the dirt (and eating some), watching the fireworks, being held and loved on by all of our family. You also got to try swimming for the first time. I think its safe to say you like the water, time will tell if you will be a water dog like your mama. However, I think your favorite part of the 4th of july weekend was all the watermelon you got to eat!<br />
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Brian and Andrea http://www.blogger.com/profile/13388567808364633052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8847543593065742224.post-6565498698507048512015-06-23T13:37:00.003-07:002015-06-23T13:37:25.883-07:00Dear Sheppard...Nine monthsDear Sheppard...<br />
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Oh how you have grown and changed this month. You are really crawling these days and you can go very fast! If I set you down and walk into another room you chase after me. Your sister is not too pleased with this new development because it means you can go to her and get into all the toys she is playing with. You are so interested in her and want to do what ever she is doing. This makes you both frustrated at times because she is an independent little lady and doesn't want you in her stuff. One day (hopefully soon) you two will be able to play together.<br />
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You are standing and cruising on everything these days, You will even let go and stand up for a few seconds. For the most part you have really good control over your body. When you fall back you usually roll back and slowly sit up using all your abs. You can crawl up and down the two steps in our house. You love to climb into things-- laundry baskets, the dishwasher, toy bins, and bags. You also like to challenge yourself and crawl under the chairs and over our legs. You still have some hard falls at times, but that is part of learning and growing. It seems as though you always have a bruise of some sort on your face.<br />
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You are very much a stereotypical boy. You grunt and growl and pound your hands. You're pretty loud and really like to let us know when you do not like something. Your new thing is this horrible sounding pterodactyl type screech. Your sister had this type of screech too when she was your age, but you use yours much more often. At first it was cute to see you find your voice and state your opinions, but now....not so cute. For some reason it seems like you have really been yelling at meal times. However, you love eating, and will pretty much eat anything we put in front of you (except bananas) so maybe all this noise is just that you like hearing your voice, or your excited about your food (especially ribs)...who knows!</div>
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Its good that you keep getting teeth to help you will all this eating! You got two more this month, and you handled teething like a champ recently! I think between your <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Art-CureTM--C-P-S-C-Guaranteed--Flammatory/dp/B0042G8YCY/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1435018006&sr=8-3&keywords=amber+teething+necklace" target="_blank">teething necklace</a> and my homemade teething rub you barely noticed those suckers popping through. For the most part you have been sleeping great. You take two or three naps a day and get up only one or two times a night. You are still breastfeeding, but during the day you are too busy to get a good nursing session in, but at night you chow down!</div>
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You have a slight flare for the dramatics. When you get really upset about something, you fold in half and put your forehead on the ground and cry...it is so pitiful and sad. This usually happens when you are stopped from doing something you really want to do, like playing with the cat's or dog's water bowl. You are also crying all the time in your car seat...you hate it. Luckily you usually fall asleep pretty quick, but when you don't you let everyone in the car know that you do not want to be strapped down. We did take a few trips this month. We went to your papa's home town of Winnemucca for a wedding, and you had so much fun crawling around the dance floor and hanging out with your great Aunt Vicki and great Uncle Steve. You also got to meet your future bffs Waylon and Paxton. They are the little brothers to your sisters friends, and your mama and papa's long time friend Sylvester visiting from The Gambia, Africa.<br />
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You are a busy boy, always moving, smiling, yelling and exploring. We have noticed that you like to sit in W's (see picture above) I guess your papa would sit this way all the time. It is so fun to see what parts of me and your papa you have, and also to watch you come into your own unique person. Sheppy--my buddy, keep exploring!<br />
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You are really growing into a little boy these days. You're making all sorts of new sounds and really love growling, screeching, and making guttural noises. It seems like you are trying to say mama sometimes. When you really want me you start whining and crying mama, you are a big mama's boy, and I love it! You have also figured out how to make a clicking noise with your tongue, and you do it when your really excited. You babble to your toys and your food. Speaking of toys, you love anything with wheels, or moving parts, or anything your sister is playing with.<br />
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It is very rare that you will play on your own. You want to be wherever we are, and if we set you down you instantly cry and army crawl towards us. Most of the day I carry you around in one of my baby wearing contraptions, which is ok with me, I love the snuggles. One of the things you have been doing while I wear you is playing with my lips. You think it my lips are hilarious, I don't find it too funny when you fish hook me with your fingers. The one time this month when you were ok being left alone, you army crawled yourself across the whole house, down two steps and out the back door! Time for me to keep a better eye on you these days.<br />
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Along with all your army crawling, you started pushing yourself up to sitting, which you are very proud of! You even play a little game where you flop back on your back and then push yourself up. Shortly after you figured out this new trick you started standing up on things. Now you are pulling up to stand on everything! However, you still have a lot of work to do on your balance and you are falling over and hitting your head on everything, you even gave yourself a nice shiner by falling over on the corner of a block. Poor buddy, you're a champ, you only cried for a little bit then you were back to playing.<br />
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Everyone keeps saying what a happy boy you are, and for the most part you really are. You love smiling and laughing, and love being around people and will go to anyone willing to smile at you. You are extra excited and happy in the mornings right when you wake up. Most days you wake up babbling to yourself, your papa sneaks into your room and as soon as you see him you laugh, and screech and bounce all around. Then he brings you to me in bed and you get excited all over again. I hope to always remember your sweet little laugh and your twinkly smiling eyes.<br />
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You are truly such a sweet boy and I am beyond thankful for you everyday, but to be honest, somedays are hard on me. It is hard to balance my attention and time between you, your sister, running the house, making time for myself, friends, family, and my marriage. I am working on balancing it all, but everyday you bring a smile to my face-- thank you for that, my happy little boy.<br />
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This month flew by and with it more changes for you. You got your first tooth! a little bottom tooth, and then shortly after your second tooth came in right next to it. It is a good thing you are getting teeth because you love eating! You will gobble down anything we put in front of you, you especially love strawberries, carrots, and pears. Also with these new teeth came better sleep, thank goodness. You are back to waking one or two times a night and taking two or three naps a day. Cutting teeth is no joke, you are one tough dude!<br />
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You are one determined fella. You zone in on what you want and will not give up till you get it. You started to army crawl and can get across a room pretty quickly. This has not made your sister very happy. Now you can get to all her toys and she is still working on the whole sharing thing. You two have decided that you want what ever the other one has, and you have given out some epic huge cries when something is taken away from you. <br />
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You have really found your voice these days, making all sorts of new noises. Your favorite thing to say is "ah-ta." You will look at a toy very intensely and say "ah-ta" to it over and over again. I wonder what you are really saying? I think you will be a talker like your sister. You are always making noises and staring at our mouths when we are talking.<br />
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Loving you is so fun, you burrow into my neck, and squeeze your arms around me. You have even started giving big, gooey, open mouth kisses! It is so sweet, you love to cuddle and be close. You still like to be held or interacted with most of the day, but you are slowing playing on your own more and more.<br />
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We added a new family member to our household this month, a sweet and crazy puppy. She serendipitously came into our lives. However, she ended up with an unfortunate name, Dumpy. We tired to change it but your sister and Papa just kept calling her Dumpy. Your Papa is still not very excited about having a dog, but you already seem like best buds! The puppy and cats have been very entertaining to you. You love watching them run around and whenever they settle and start to sleep you scoot your way over to them and give them pets and cuddles.<br />
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We went on a few adventures this month, including the 7+ hour dive to Salt Lake City, UT to visit your Tanna and Gruncle. You HATED the driving part, but once we got to their house you loved all the cuddles and attention you got from them. It is so amazing to watch all of our family love and care for you so much! You are one lucky boy.<br />
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(You were really hard to photograph this month, you were all over the place!)<br />
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We went on lots of little adventures this month. We went with your Papa and sister and explored the river on an un-seasonably warm day. Papa fished and we sat on the shore watching the birds and playing with grass. I took your diaper off and you just laid in the sun enjoying being outside and naked, haha! We also took a very quick day trip up to Tahoe to hang out with your cousins (and some extended cousins). All the little girls were enamored with you, and you were very pleased with all the doting and attention. You did get to "play" with your cousin Ansel a little. He loved giving you hugs and kisses and sharing his toys with you. I think you two will grow up to be best buds. We also took your longest car ride yet, to Ikea, to buy some things for the house. You did a great job, and only started fussing a little on the way home, but your Momo was good at keeping you entertained. </div>
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You have been making some awesome faces lately, but your favorite is to stick your little tongue out. A lot of times you grab it with your fingers and look at me with this puzzled look like I put something in your mouth. You also have a great surprised look, playing peek-a-boo gets you every time. You open your eyes wide and then laugh so much. I can usually get some good laughs out of you by tickling your collar bone, or giving you kisses in your neck. It is very cute. Your sister can get the best laughs out of you. You love her so much, always watching her run around and wanting to be wherever she is. I hope your relationship stays sweet and loving, HA! A mom can dream! </div>
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You started eating some foods this month. You have had a little baby oatmeal, but like your sister, do not like to be spoon fed and would rather do it yourself. We have given you some soft fruits and veggies and you have done pretty good at getting them all over your face, head, arms, feet, the floor, me, the cats, and your chair, but still working on really eating them. I know you will get the hang of it soon because you really love to eat! </div>
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I am trying so hard to remember you the way you are in these fleeting moments. Your little elfish grin, your fuzzy head that smells like cinnamon and sugar toast, your bright blue eyes that light up when you look at me. Even the long nights where you are only happy being held in my arms. Your Nana says we will blink and you will be one, so I am trying to take in the good and the hard of these moments with you. </div>
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Brian and Andrea http://www.blogger.com/profile/13388567808364633052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8847543593065742224.post-49925028220854684352015-02-24T14:04:00.001-08:002015-02-24T14:04:28.879-08:00Dear Sheppard...Five Months.<br />
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Dear Sheppard,<br />
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This month flew by. I feel like the past 5 months have gone so fast. You changed so much this month, you are really starting to notice the world around, and you want to be involved in everything! You do not want to miss a second, which has made it hard to put you down, get you to nap, or eat. You are still really great at rolling onto your belly, but you haven't figured out how to roll onto your back, so any time you are put on the ground you instantly roll onto your belly and then start to fuss because you can't get back. Good thing I have lots of baby wearing contraptions to keep you happy.<br />
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You have become very grabby. You grab and laugh at your feet. You grab at our food, you even pulled your papas full bowl of cereal over--I think you were mad he wasn't sharing. Your favorite thing to grab is my hair. I am starting to consider some new hairstyles to keep my hair on my head and out of your hands. I think you will have really great fine motor skills just like your papa and sister as you can really manipulate toys and your pacifier in your hands. Speaking of your hands, it is so cute when you nurse you cover your eyes with the back of your hands and sometimes you like to rub your hair through your fingers. Those moments when you are still and nursing with your palms up towards me are so precious. I look down at your hands and wonder what wonderful things you will do with them and the weight of being your mama is so heavy, and I pray and hope I can help you see joy and bring joy into the world with your tiny hands that someday will be bigger than mine.<br />
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This month has been hard for both of us. You started the month off by getting over RSV, then it seemed like you were teething. You were so fussy, not sleeping, drooling buckets, and chewing on anything you could get your hands on--even the kitties! This made for one tired and frustrated mama. I hate not knowing how to help you. There were days when nothing would make you happy. There are still no signs of any teeth so I have no idea what was going on. It seems like you are on your way to happier days. You started blowing raspberries with your mouth and it is so cute, your eyes light up when you hear the noises you can make! It makes for a huge drool mess, but it sure is fun for you.<br />
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It was really hard to get pictures this month, I had everything ready and set and had started to take your pictures while your sister was napping--or so I thought. Well she came out of her room saying "poo-poo" and since we are currently potty learning I had to leave you on the floor to help her. Well after cleaning her up and getting her back down for her nap you had rolled over and ripped up and eaten your five month sign! I am glad I got a few before that happened. I have a feeling when you are able to move around more I will have my hands full with you.<br />
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We kept busy this month. I helped throw two baby showers for your future best buds. You came with me and got passed around to all the ladies there and you sure loved the attention. We also got a weekend home just the two of us. Papa and Eisley went to the Bay Area for a wedding, and since you were still a little sick, we stayed home. It was so wonderful to spend some un-interrupted one on one time with you. I am still getting to know you, and every day your sweet personality shines more and more. I can't wait to see who you grow up to be, but I also want you stay my little buddy.<br />
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<br />Brian and Andrea http://www.blogger.com/profile/13388567808364633052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8847543593065742224.post-36486634198013056222015-01-20T13:47:00.000-08:002015-01-20T13:58:05.934-08:00Dear Sheppard...Four Months<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Dear Sheppard,<br />
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You are growing so fast, you have lost your sweet new baby smell. Your hair is growing fast, it is light brown and growing very straight, but you do have a little tuft on the top of your head that curls up. You are so alert and aware of all that is around you. You love watching your sister dance, run, jump, and be crazy all over the house. She has been playing peek-a-boo with you and you think it is amazing and hilarious. Most of the time she is very nice and loving towards you, however, she did scratch up your face one time this month. You are going to have to get strong or fast (or both) to keep up with her.<br />
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You have really found your voice and you love yelling and screeching. You coo and yell all day long. I think you will be quite the talker. You also laugh and giggle a lot these days. I swear that sweet little noise could create world peace, every ounce of negativity is gone when I hear your sweet little laugh. You love to talk to your little blocks and other toys. It is fun to see you explore them and gain more coordination with your hands, so far you really like to inspect things.<br />
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There were a lot of first's for you this month. You touched snow for the first time, went on your first little hike, had your first Christmas, you went to Lake Tahoe for the first time, and you got your first cold. You loved Christmas, the lights blew your mind. Your papa and I got you some new pacifiers and a pacifier clip, however, the new pacifiers had a different shape than the ones you have been using and you made the most disgusted face when we gave them to you. Your Nana and B-pa got you a little train set, your Momo and Gaddy got you a stuffed 3 toed sloth, and your aunts and uncles spoiled you too!<br />
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One big thing changed this Christmas--your spot as the youngest in our family was replaced by a new kitty your Papa got for me. We named her Luna and so far she likes you and likes to snuggle up to you when your sleeping and tries to attack your hands and feet when your playing on the ground.<br />
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This month was hard on our little family as at least one of us was sick this entire month. We missed a bunch of get togethers and stayed holed up in the house trying to not spread our germs. Sadly you got your first cold, which ended up being RSV. Luckily we caught it early, but you were still pretty sick and it was scary at some points. We had to give you breathing treatments with a Nebulizer and you really hated those! It took you two weeks, but you kicked that illness like a champ.<br />
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Even though you were sick a lot this month you still managed to start to roll. You now can roll from your back to belly and belly to back. You have a harder time rolling from your belly to back, so when you roll yourself onto your belly you just lay there and fuss until someone helps you roll back onto your back. I know in no time you will be rolling across the floor, then crawling, then walking, then running.<br />
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The saying that the days are long but the years are short sure is playing out in my life. I can't believe you have been living and growing and changing for four whole months now. You still want to be held most of the day. I am so thankful for my slings and carriers so I can wear you and still keep up with Eisley and the house. I love when I am wearing you and our heart beats sink together, and I can feel your soft feet in my hands, and you slowly melt into me, resting your head on my chest as you are lulled to sleep by my movement. I hope to never forget how it feels to have you so close and loving.<br />
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Stats this month: In 3-6 month clothes but they are all too wide, Height 25.75 (75%), Weight 13.15 (25%), head 16cm (10%)<br />
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Dear Sheppard,<br />
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Three months old, when did that happen. 12 weeks is when people say babies start to figure things out more and are a little more comfortable with the world around them. You seem to love the world around you, you want to be sitting up and in on all the action, you hate it when you are in a room by yourself -- you want to be around people seeing and hearing what they are up to. You really have mastered your social smile, and you smile with your whole face! Your eyes light up, your eyebrows raise, your cheeks get big--it is the most heartwarming sight!<br />
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Speaking of hearts, we had a little scare with you this month. At your two month check up your Doctor heard a heart murmur and she referred us to a specialist for an ultrasound. Turns out you have a small hole in your heart. Although your papa and I were pretty scared, we found out that it should just heal itself. We will check it in a year to make sure. Your little hole in your heart did not slow you down this month, you were very busy changing, growing and having new experiences.<br />
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You got to experience some fun new things this month. You "rode" on a horse, spent your first few times away from me, you do not like eating from a bottle, which had made your MoMo and Nana and Papa very stressed when watching you. So far you are very much a mama's boy, you still love snuggling, and want to be held most of the day. You hug my arm and nuzzle your head into the side of my neck, you fit so perfect there.<br />
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You are much more alert and you love to smile and look at people. So far only our friend Tom has scared you, but he does have a scary big beard, and he used to scare your sister too-haha! You have found your hands you suck on them all the time! You have also started to become a drool bucket, you make some pretty awesome spit bubbles. Don't worry, I bought some cute <a href="https://www.etsy.com/search?q=bibdanas&ref=auto3" target="_blank">bibdanas</a> to help dry up all the drool.<br />
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You had a busy month going to birthday parties and celebrating Thanksgiving. You love being out and about, and you are getting much better in your carseat, usually falling asleep which is a huge improvement to the constant crying that was hapening. Thanksgiving must have really worn you out, or it was all the turkey I ate because you slept 8 hours that night! Too bad your sister didn't get the memo to sleep 8 hours too. For the most part you're a good sleeper, still love sleeping on your side, and sleeping at night snuggled close to your papa and me. For now it works great for all of us.<br />
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My little man, I couldn't imagine our family without you, you bring so much light, joy, and smiles to our lives!<br />
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<br />Brian and Andrea http://www.blogger.com/profile/13388567808364633052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8847543593065742224.post-48043172896723434242014-11-30T11:09:00.000-08:002015-01-20T13:56:07.722-08:00Dear Sheppard...Two Months<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I feel like time is moving at warp speed. You are changing and growing so fast. This month's big change is your smile. Oh how I love it, you have been giving big gummy smiles for all to see. they started out small, where only half your face would smile, but now they are big and full of gurgly coos and a squealy laugh. Your Papa thinks you are very expressive, you have so many different faces you make. Another sound you make is a big wind up coo right before you sneeze, it is hilarious! Eisley has been having fun imitating the sounds you have been making.<br />
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You are starting to have some distinct likes and dislikes. You love sitting up and being a part of the action, you are so strong, everyone comments on how strong your neck is. You greatly dislike being set down anywhere for more than 5 mins. You like looking at our faces and "talking" to us. You dislike your car seat. You like your wubanub pacifier with the little sheep. You dislike your sister getting all up in your business. You really like sleeping on your side, you have even rolled onto your side from your back a few times. <br />
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Speaking of sleep...you are pretty good at it! for the most part you are "sleeping through the night" about 5-6 hours. You are sleeping in bed with your Papa and me for now, and I love having you close to snuggle and lets be honest I get more sleep when I can just nurse you right in bed. You have started napping in your room. For now you are just sleeping in the pack and play, you will get a crib when your sister moves up to a big bed.<br />
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We also took you on your first trip-- just over the Sierras to Apple Hill. We stayed with Brian's cousin and you loved being held and loved on by everyone. Also you, like your sister, love being outside. The air was fresh and it was the perfect temperature, and you loved being out and about, looking at apple trees, animals, and lots of people. It was a bit of a task to get you to tolerate your car seat but you seemed to adapt after a while-- thanks, otherwise it would have been a long drive.<br />
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You are a very snugly boy, much more than your sister was. You love to be held and snuggle in close. You love to be held so much that you cry whenever you are put down. We've tried the swing, the bouncer, and floor toys. Most of the time you will last about 5 minutes before you start crying to be held. You're far too cute to say no to, so I end up wearing you in my sling or ergo most days.<br />
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well my little boy, I love getting to know you. dreaming of who you will be, what you will do. You are already so mellow, loving, and sweet. I know that will stay a part of you as you grow up. But please don't grow too fast little one.<br />
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Stats this month: In 0-3 Month clothes, Weight 11.14lbs (50%), Height 23.4 (50%), head<br />
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Oh how you've changed! You have lost your timid walk for an all out run. You've traded your little rolls, and finger dimples for long legs and sassy hips, your short hair that curled at your neck for pig tails, and small quiet words for loud sentences. Your go with the flow nature has turned into distinct preferences. You have left your babyhood behind and you are a now a child, full of wonder, big emotions, and silly actions.<br />
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Somehow, in the blink of an eye my baby became a child. These past 6 months you have changed so much. You have gained confidence, independence, and more quirkiness! You have really perfected your use of "no" and "I don't want it." I am trying to remind myself that it is good for you to state what you want and don't want-- those are great traits to have, especially as a teenager! Without much guidance from us, you tend to be pretty girly. You love twirly dresses, princesses, sparkly things, and often will say "how cute!" to things you really like. However, you can get crazy and dirty with the best of them! You love being outside, playing in the dirt, and looking for bugs. When it was warmer I would leave the back door open so you could go in and out when you wanted. You would often go out side, pick an apple and come in and eat it...it only took a few rotten apples for you to get good at picking out the ripe ones!
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You love reading books, especially all your big sister books. You have really eased into your role as a big sister well. You love your "brudder" and want to help out as much as you can. If he is crying you try to comfort him, shushing him, bringing him a blanket or pacifier. It's cute how you have really taken to playing a mama role with all your toys, you change their diapers, put them to sleep, even feed them "mama's milk!" I know you will be the best mom some day, it is in your nature to care and comfort others.<br />
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Thats not to say your transition into a big sister has been completely painless. You have displayed some pretty big emotions to your papa and me. Usually in the form of yelling or hitting, I try really hard to not take it personally, and to not view you as a brat or a bad kid. I know we are safe to you, a place where you can really share how you are feeling, we are working on helping you show and share those feelings in safer more appropriate ways, it will take time, but I am here to love and validate you. Wow...do I sound like a counselor or what!<br />
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The other way this transition has been hard is your sleeping habits....or lack thereof! Before Sheppard was born you were sleeping about 11 hrs a night straight, and taking a 2-3 hour nap every day. You were also so easy to put to bed, we would read a book, sing a song, I would say "night night I love you" walk out of the room and wouldn't hear a peep from you till the next morning. Lately you have been fighting sleep in every way possible. Not napping, crying when we leave, waking up multiple times a night, and waking up at an (in my opinion) un-acceptable time in the morning (mama likes her sleep!).
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We have started a new morning routine in our new house, after breakfast you go pick a record and we listen to it and dance around and sing to it. You LOVE singing and dancing. You sing all day long, songs you know, and songs you make up. It is so sweet to hear your sing song voice as you play in your room, or as you watch out from the car window. My current guilty pleasure music is the new Taylor Swift CD, I may or may not have had it on repeat since the day it came out, because of this you can sing "Shake it off" really great for a two year old! You still sing the classics a lot, your favorites are Twinkle, Twinkle (which you request every night), Amazing grace, The sleep song, and I love you Lord. I hope you continue to love music and I plan to do more to nurture this natural talent.<br />
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You still love animals, and get so excited when we get to see and pet them. You recently got to ride a horse at your Friend's birthday party, you were a natural! It was funny to watch you be so nervous around the other kids but so calm and full of joy on the horse, you didn't even think twice when I asked if you wanted to ride the horse,,,it was an instant YES! Even though you love animals, you still don't really know your strength with them, poor kizzle cries a lot around you now.<br />
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It is hard to put into to words and to wrap my head around how much you have changed in the last two years. Heck, I have changed just as much. Thank you for all you teach me, how you push me to be better, softer, and kinder. I hope to cherish every stage you're in, to be thankful for it, and not hope for the next stage to come quick, I know you will be 3, then 10, then 30 in the blink of an eye.<br />
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Brian and Andrea http://www.blogger.com/profile/13388567808364633052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8847543593065742224.post-30652027217850268162014-10-30T16:06:00.001-07:002014-10-30T16:09:55.987-07:00Milk and Cookies Party! We threw a milk and cookies party to celebrate Eisley turning 2 and to introduce baby Sheppard to our friends and family. This was such a fun party to plan. I told myself that I would keep it simple...and I think I did pretty good, however, I kept getting so many ideas! It was a very busy morning setting up for the party, and I didn't get that many pictures. So many details didn't get photographed, and I am a little sad about that. However, it is always so rewarding seeing the ideas in my head come together in the end.<br />
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To keep the kids entertained I created four sensory bins. Eisley loves exploring sensory bins at home so I thought it would be a great way to give all the little ones something to do. The bins included, <a href="http://www.growingajeweledrose.com/2014/02/dirt-dough-recipe-for-play.html" target="_blank">Dirt Dough </a>with farm animals, <a href="http://www.amazon.com/pack--Almost-Jelly-BeadZ-Rainbow/dp/B008W9IGP2/ref=sr_1_1?s=toys-and-games&ie=UTF8&qid=1414241027&sr=1-1" target="_blank">Water Beads</a> with cows and scoops (a crowd favorite), corn kernels with a little people barn, and <a href="http://sowsproutplay.com/activities/hot-cocoa-cloud-dough/" target="_blank">Hot Coco Cloud Dough </a>with tractors and more farm animals.<br />
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We had some great cookies, Annie (my sis-in-law) and I made some yummy<a href="http://www.todaystaste.com/2014/08/the-best-oatmeal-pumpkin-cookies.html#.VFAJAPldVyV" target="_blank"> Oatmeal Pumpkin Chocolate Chip</a>, and the best soft and chewy <a href="http://www.averiecooks.com/2014/02/the-best-soft-and-chewy-chocolate-chip-cookies.html" target="_blank">Chocolate Chip</a> cookies, my Dad made and decorated some cute sugar cookies, and my mother-in-law made some amazing Rhubarb Cookies. We also had an assortment of Costco cookies just in case we ran out of the home made ones. </div>
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We kept the decor pretty simple, just black and white. I tired to stick with a "Farm Fresh" milk and cookies theme. I used galvanized buckets, little cow figurines, and some cookie jars to decorate the tables with. My dad made a "2" and a "0" out out of cardboard and my mom decoupaged black and white polka dots all over them. My friend found an amazing cow painting and we put hay bales out for some seating. we hung cookie cutters from the pergola it was so whimsical and fun. I also printed off some of my favorite pictures of both Sheppard and Eisley and hung them around. Annie got some black and white balloons and a huge cow balloon that was a hit with all the little ones. </div>
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Eisley was nervous at first with all the people, but after a few hugs from Nana and other grandparents she was ready to play, eat cookies, drink chocolate milk and open presents! She and Shep got so many wonderful and thoughtful gifts, from books, handmade blankets, pillows, aprons, a play kitchen, clothes, and a singing Elsa doll! We are so thankful for our wonderful friends and family and their generosity towards us.<br />
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Sheppard was so excited to meet a lot of his extended family for the first time. He wore a cute little shirt painted by his Grucle (Uncle Randall) that said, "hello i'm new here." He did great, and slept most of the party, except when he wanted his own milk and cookies, hold the cookies :)<br />
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Thanks again to everyone that helped us celebrate our babies!<br />
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Brian and Andrea http://www.blogger.com/profile/13388567808364633052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8847543593065742224.post-21985054669350670952014-10-13T09:50:00.000-07:002014-10-13T09:52:29.765-07:00Dear Sheppard...One Month. Dear Sheppard,<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">One month has gone by since you quickly came into this world. This month went so </span>incredibly<span style="font-family: inherit;"> fast, it is hard to </span>believe<span style="font-family: inherit;"> that you have been here for that long. You fit </span>perfectly<span style="font-family: inherit;"> into our little family and it is wonderful to have you here. We love you so much.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">It has been fun getting to know you, your likes and dislikes. It is crazy to see how </span>different<span style="font-family: inherit;"> you are from your sister, even from day one. Though you look a lot a like, your personalities are already </span>noticeable<span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span>different<span style="font-family: inherit;">. This took me off </span>guard<span style="font-family: inherit;">, because the tricks and things that helped and worked with your sister, do not really work with you. It has been hard trying to figure out what makes you happy. You cry a lot, and the Dr. </span>officially<span style="font-family: inherit;"> said you are a </span>colicky<span style="font-family: inherit;"> baby. Your cry is pretty funny though, you snort like a pig when you cry. I decided to try cutting dairy out of my diet to see if that will help, So far I have seen some </span>improvements in your mood and digestive system, but y<span style="font-family: inherit;">ou owe me kid...I </span>seriously<span style="font-family: inherit;"> miss cheese. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You love being held, and you really snuggle in close. I can't really complain </span>because<span style="font-family: inherit;"> I love holding you close to my chest, listening to your soft quick breaths, and smelling your sweet little head as you sleep. Your MoMo says you smell like buttered popcorn, I think you just smell like new baby, which is a wonderful smell! However, there are sometimes that I really need to put you down to take care of things around the house or your wild sister. You </span>loudly<span style="font-family: inherit;"> protest whenever this happens. We have tired to give you a </span>pacifier<span style="font-family: inherit;"> and you are not so in to it, you will take it sometimes, but only on your terms, and if you are in the mood. I don't think we will push it too much.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You are really good at eating! You </span>surpassed<span style="font-family: inherit;"> your birth weight a few days after you were born. The doctor even asked if you were on formula because it is rare for a breastfed baby to gain that much so quickly after birth. You knew how to eat right out of the gate...I guess you were born into the right family(ha ha). I think all the eating has made you strong, you can hold your head up and you lunge all around when we are holding you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">So far your sister has been very sweet with you. She calls you "brudder" a lot. She loves to say "bless you Sheppard" when you sneeze and bring you a blanket or shush you when your crying. In the mornings we have all been reading a story from your Story Book Bible, and Eisley wants to make sure you can see the pictures...I think she will always be looking out for you. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">You have already gone out and done a lot of fun things--the balloon races, </span>restaurants<span style="font-family: inherit;">, craft stores, parks,candy dance </span>festival and of course Target. <span style="font-family: inherit;">You fit so perfectly into our little family, it is like you were always meant to be a part of us. You have given us a few little smiles, they might just be from gas, but I like to think you're just as happy to be with us are we are with you. </span></div>
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Brian and Andrea http://www.blogger.com/profile/13388567808364633052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8847543593065742224.post-7869277058440375442014-09-30T18:03:00.002-07:002014-09-30T18:03:37.434-07:00Happy Birthday SheppardSheppard, this is the story of how you came into this world. How I found out I had a son. How the labor and birth of you was so completely different than my first experience. This will most likely be long, but I hope one day you will be grateful for these words. When my memory will no longer store the details, you can find them here.<br />
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Early on in my pregnancy I was worried, and prepared that I might go well past my due date. Your sister took 2 extra weeks to hang out in my womb and she still had to be forced out. So I was ready to do all the tricks to get you to come out relatively on time. This included, acupuncture, walking, eating dates, drinking red raspberry leaf tea, bouncing on an exercise ball, listening to hypnobirthing tracks, and taking evening primrose oil. At one point we were looking at a possible c-section because you were in the breach position, but I did a bunch of crazy exercises, like laying upside down on an ironing broad leaned against a couch with an icepack at the top of my belly and loud music playing at the bottom of my belly. Between the exercises and some acupuncture you flipped, hooray!<br />
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The day I went into labor with you I had no idea that it would be that day. It was a Thursday, it was a warm sunny day, and I put my flower crown on to brighten my day. I was a little sad I was still pregnant with you. It wasn't helping that 4 other ladies I knew that were due at the same time, or after me had their babies in their arms, and I was still waddling around with you in my belly. I went to my midwife appointment, and we talked about induction. They didn't want me to go past 41 weeks since I had developed gestational diabetes. So your eviction date was scheduled for Sunday morning. The midwife checked me and I was dilated 2, almost 2.5 cm, she did a sweep and sent me on my way with positive thoughts that I wouldn't make it to my scheduled induction. I called your Papa when I was done with the appointment, and cried to him worried about being induced again, saying how I just wanted to go into labor on my own.<br />
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From my midwife appointment I went to acupuncture. She said she was going to go hard core with me this time to really encourage you to come out. So I had 6 points hooked up to the E-Stim, I sat in the room, quietly talking to you, letting you know it was safe and we were ready for you to come. Shortly after we had our "talk" I started to feel contractions. I didn't think anything of them though because for a couple nights before that day I was feeling contractions almost all night long. After the appointment, I picked up your sister at your Nana's house and we went to your Papa's work to pick him up so we could all get dinner. He was planning on working late to make sure he had everything done before you came. Right when we were pulling into the Mexican restaurant I got a good, breath taking contraction. I looked at your Papa and said, "whoa that was the real deal". We parked the car at the restaurant and when I stepped out I felt some water trickle down my legs...and I was pretty sure I didn't pee myself. I couldn't believe that my water broke, we decided not to eat at the restaurant as your Papa had work to finish up, and you were for sure on your way.<br />
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We went to your Nana and B Pa's house since they were going to take care of your sister while we were at the hospital. Papa said he would just be a hour at work so I decided to wait at Nana and B Pa's house. She was cooking dinner, and your B Pa and uncle Jesse were watching some football. My contractions were coming pretty consistently and I was really feeling the need to be at my house and get my things in order before we needed to go to the hospital. I called my midwife to let her know my water had broken, and she told me to labor at home as long as I could and come in when things got "real". Nana took me to my house and my parents met me there. I also had a Doula meet me there because I was participating in her doctorate study on labor.<br />
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When we got to the house they all went to work to take all the furniture and boxes out of the bedrooms because we were getting new carpet put in our new home we just bought the next morning. It was all pretty chaotic, but I was feeling so excited that you were on your way soon. Your Papa finally made it home, and I labored at home for as long as I could. Everyone went home and just waited to hear from us. Contractions started to get harder, and closer together, I hopped in the shower and told Brian we needed to head to the hospital soon. The drive to the hospital was really bad, having to sit still for contractions, feeling nauseous, and eventually throwing up--it was not a pretty scene.<br />
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We got to the hospital around 11pm, they put us in a room and a nurse checked me and told me I was 4cm dilated. I will be honest, I was pretty disappointed I wasn't more dilated. I couldn't talk or concentrate through the contractions at this point and it felt like they were coming fast. The nurse kept telling me to lay in the bed to either monitor me, put my iv lock in, get a blood sample, or check to verify that my water had broken. I HATED being in the bed, I just wanted to move around. At one point she said she wasn't sure I would be admitted yet, and I was about to scream at her, but shortly after my midwife came and told her I was staying as I was obviously in labor.<br />
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When I was finally able to get out of the bed I wanted to labor in water. Brian filled the tub for me and I was able to climb in. It felt great, but after only a few minutes in the water I started to feel the urge to push. The sensation took over my whole body, and I was grunting and yelling like crazy. At this point I was crying and unsure what to do. My midwife told me I really needed to try and get to the bed as the bathroom was too small to fit all of us for the delivery. The tub walls came up above my knees so I had to try to stop myself from pushing and climb over the tub wall and walk to the bed. Somehow it happened! Later Brian said I did it all on my own and he had no idea how I got out of the tub.<br />
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I crawled onto the bed on all fours, and had some crazy hard and painful pushing contractions, and you were born just minutes later. They placed you between my legs and up into my arms, it was that moment that I looked down saw you in all your glory and yelled out it's a BOY! You were so perfect and little, you had the sweetest little cry. I moved onto my back and just cuddled you close to my chest. Your papa was so surprised to hear that you were a boy, and so glad to see that you and I were healthy. You were born at 1:43am and came faster than anyone expected! We had planned on having your Momo there when you were born, and our friend Cassie to take pictures, but they all showed up about 10-15 minutes after you were born. For you first hour you just got to lay on my chest, and nurse--you knew how to eat straight from the beginning!<br />
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When you were finally weighed and measured you were 7lbs 12oz, and 20in long. They laid you in the warmer crib and you instantly rolled onto your side--so crazy how strong you were! We also noticed you had a birthmark on your arm--I think it is cool, but you might hate it at some point. You picked your birthday, September 5th, 2014. You came fast and easy...well compared to your <a href="http://www.johnsonarrows.blogspot.com/2012/10/happy-birthday.html" target="_blank">sisters</a> labor and birth. You are prefect, and my heart grew so much when I saw you for the first time. My wonderful little boy, Sheppard Jeffrey Johnson.
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Brian and Andrea http://www.blogger.com/profile/13388567808364633052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8847543593065742224.post-29561578647477111152014-08-22T10:31:00.000-07:002014-08-22T10:31:38.969-07:00Sister Bear<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Big sister. That is what you are going to be a few short
weeks. No longer will you be my only baby, my littlest love, my only child.
This thought breaks my heart. My love for you is HUGE. I cherish my time with
you. Some days are hard, really hard. But in those moments when I get to kiss
your hurts, snuggle you close while you cry, watch you learn and explore, test
your limits, I try to remember that these moments are short in your life. It
won’t be long until you won’t let me give you kisses, or hug you when you’re
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These days you’re spunky and sweet. You love animals and
your family, you get so excited when papa comes home from work, and you laugh
and run around, ready for him to play with you. You have a special relationship
with each of your grandparents. You know your Grandpa (who you’ve started
calling P-Pa) will take you on a walk outside if you gently grab his hand and
say “outside?” You love hanging out with Nana when she is getting ready, playing
in the shower, trying on shoes, having her brush your hair. With your Grandaddy
(who you call Gaddy) you also get him to take you outside, to take their dog
Max (who you call Mass) for a walk or to go feed the fish. You and Momo have a
great time together, lately you have been hanging out at her office while I go
to my prenatal appointments, she lets you sit at her desk and use all her pens
to draw. <o:p></o:p></div>
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These last few months I have been trying to remember you
just as you are, with your little curls in the back of your head, your sweet
girly laugh, your love for cheese, the way you say words, your cute mannerisms,
your soft touches on my arm when you’re tired, and the way you are constantly
talking in your own language but look at us so intensely like we should know
exactly what you’re saying. However, it is hard, because every day you are
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Soon you will grow into a new role, have a new identity, a
new place in our family, and new responsibilities. You will be a big sister. I
have no doubt you will do great, by nature you care about others, you
sympathize, and want others (even animals) to feel loved. I just hope I can
ease into my new role as easy as I know you will. <o:p></o:p><br />
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Everyone tells me there is enough love in me for another
baby, but sometimes I wonder, when I look at how much I love you, how that is
possible. I guess we will have to wait and see. You are going to have to be
patient with me, there are times when I won’t be able to sing you a goodnight
song, or kiss your hurts, or help you brush your teeth, or sit and snuggle
while we watch Frozen. These things will have to be done with other people in
your life. I know, however, that it will only make our time together sweeter
and even more important. My baby, my first born, my little love—thank you for
making me a mother and preparing me to start this mothering thing all over
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This is a bittersweet move, we have been in Portland for 4 years, and are leaving some great things and people here. We moved to Portland with not really knowing anyone, what we would do, or what what would become of our lives. I grew up a ton in the past 4 years, I went to graduate school and got my Masters, and I started to work in area of counseling I previously knew nothing about. I now have so much care and compassion for the teenage boys I have worked with. I became a mom, watched my baby grow to the cute and challenging toddler she is now, and Brian and I have experienced some of the best and hardest times in our marriage. I've met some wonderful people, had some great food, and have spent a lot of time in the rain.<br />
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So this is goodbye to Portland. Thanks for the things you have taught me, the growth I have experienced, and the changes that have happened. I am ready to move, and be taught more, have new and different challenges, and to have a bit more sunshine!<br />
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<br />Brian and Andrea http://www.blogger.com/profile/13388567808364633052noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8847543593065742224.post-74927007362220415362014-04-20T21:36:00.001-07:002014-04-20T21:36:55.929-07:00CelebrationThis weekend was a celebration of many things. My 31st birthday at a tulip farm, Easter, and my 21st week of pregnancy with our sweet 2nd baby due late August 2014.<br />
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Brian and Andrea http://www.blogger.com/profile/13388567808364633052noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8847543593065742224.post-11789351952623824562014-04-15T21:41:00.000-07:002014-04-15T21:41:43.430-07:00Eisley Spring I 2014Spring time in Portland is really beautiful. Everything is green and blooming!
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Time has gone by faster than ever! It's been 6 month since your birthday. That day where I reflect on the last year I got to spend with you, getting to know your likes and dislikes. I thought I knew you so well, all those late nights and early mornings, providing for you, crying and laughing with you. I had no idea the amount of change that would happen over the past 6 months.<br />
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You have really changed into a little girl, so independent, curious, sassy, and loving. You are walking, running, and climbing everywhere. You love holding our hands and walking around, even if it is just in the house. For a while you would follow simple directions, like if I told you to go to the bathroom so we could change you, or it was time for bed so you would go to your room. Now you think it is so funny that if I ask you to go somewhere you run away in the opposite direction laughing loudly. Since we live in a tiny 600sf house, you can't go far before we catch you. Some other things you love doing is when papa throws you on the bed and you guys bounce and jump and wrestle. Speaking of jumping, it is so cute to watch you try. You act like you are counting 1,2,3 but you only say THREEEEE, then bend you knees and pop then straight, you never make it off the ground, but you sure do think you are doing the coolest trick ever.<br />
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You have turned into more of a cuddler lately, you give great kisses (and now they are closed mouth so not so slimy). I love how when you are tired or sad about something your little head nuzzles right into the spot between my neck and shoulder, it is like you fit perfect there. Sometimes you will crawl up onto the couch and sit next to me and just rest your little hand on my arm or leg, and slowly pat it while we watch TV or listen to music. I can just imagine how you might comfort others someday, with that same still, loving, calmness. You have also started to show a lot of love to a stuffed animal, we call him Mr. Bear. You have had a bunch of stuffed animals and dolls in a basket in your room since before you were born, and one day you went in, found Mr. Bear and have not stopped loving him since. It is so sweet, because he used to me my bear. Our dog brought him into the yard when I was 4 or 5 from who knows where. My mom washed it and patched up all of it's holes and I loved it a fiercely as you do now.<br />
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We took some classes the past couple months and you and I both loved them. First we tried out a swimming class, you love the water and by the end of class could blow some great bubbles in the water. We also went to a 10 week music class. At first you were very shy and wouldn't even play the instruments, but by the end you were running all over, making sounds to the songs, and handing everyone instruments to play. We sing a song before bedtime every night, and lately you have been "singing" with me. Your soft voice is so sweet and when you sing you will slowly close your eyes and lay your head on my chest-- I truly cherish that time with you.<br />
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Besides singing you are talking all the time. Most of the time it is in your alien baby language, but there are lots of words and phrases you have been saying. The best is you will hide, not very well I might add, and then jump out and say "there she is!" You also love saying bye-bye, you will look out the window and say bye-bye to every car, bus, person, and bicyclist that passes by. Your other favorite is "no" but I hear that is most kids favorite. You want to be involved in what ever we are doing, I have been letting you "help" me cook and bake, really you just make a mess and laugh a lot. It is fun to let you be independent, if it is very messy!<br />
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My little growing girl, most days are so wonderful with you, watching you grow and learn. There are still days when it is hard, when you get frustrated and I can't help you, or you can't tell me what you need. But I know this season will pass, as did many of the hard and wonderful seasons did before. I am trying to soak up all I can of who you are in this moment, your quirks, tantrums, sillies, and soft snuggles.<br />
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