Just another day in Paradise

My kiddos

2011-10-12T09:29:00.001-07:00

My big boy!!! Kartyr will be five this month. I can't believe it has already been that long. Kartyr is a great kid. He is in preschool now and loves it. He lloves to play sports and is good at all of them. He loves to fight with his sister but is quick to beg me to give her second chances so that she doesn't get in trouble. For example the other night she got sent to the corner, she was bawling, so he went and stood with her so that she wouldn't cry.

I think he is a pretty cute kid!!!! He is 46 1/2 inches tall and 55lbs.

This is my little princess. Karlye turned 3 in September. She is a very talkative girl. She loves to wear dresses and play with her baby dolls. She gets very frustrated with big brother when he bothers her stuff but is very happy when he gets home from school. She has finally gained a few pounds that last couple of months and is up to 29lbs and is 37 1/4 inches tall.

It is very hard to hold 3 fingers up.

Love her big blue eyes.

I can't get these in the order I wanted.

Larry has lost over 150 lbs since his surgery in December 2010. He feels so much better and looks amazing. The Joplin tornado caused some damage to his work building and the sewer backed up into the building (8 inches). Because of all this Larry was out on unemployment from May-Oct. We were able to do some traveling. Including, Branson, Chicago, and then out to my sisters in California. We had a very busy summer but a good one. I am just busy taking care of the kids and Shaley. Just wanted to catch all my non-facebook friends and family up to date.

Update!!!!

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My "new" husband :)

My Grandma Mahan holding Ethan

Grandpa Mahan holding

Karlye with Ethan

Kartyr holding Ethan

Larry snuggling with Ethan

My beautiful and gorgeous nieces and nephew.

four generation picture

Family pic

loving cousins Brianna and Kartyr

Happy Birthday Kartyr!!!!!

2010-10-22T08:02:00.000-07:00

I can't believe my baby boy is turning 4!!!!! He is definately all boy. He is full of energy, smart, and loves everybody. He can ride a bike without training wheels and can do hand-stands and cartwheels (fairly well). He likes to play games on the Wii and is better than me at most games. He loves to cuddle and give hugs and kisses.(wonder how long this will last)??? He is big for his age in height and weight so everyone thinks he is 5 and is in school. He really has been wanting to play sports since he turned 2. He has been taking tumbling classes but now that he is turning 4 we may be able to put him in t-ball or soccer.
Here are a few pics since he was 2 days old. Enjoy

Kartyr's 1st bday party.

Kartyr's first ear tube surgery Sept. 2007 (10 1/2 months old)

Not quite 7 months pulling up to the footstool.

Kartyr and his cousin Brianna.

Look at that dimple:)

Kartyr and his buddy Bradyn.

2 days old.

Karlye's 2 year pics!!!

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She was done taking pics:)

Thanks so much Maria for taking her pics!!! They turned out so cute:)

Happy 2nd Birthday Karlye!!!!!

2010-09-03T07:43:00.000-07:00

This is my beautiful baby girl. I can't believe that she is already 2. She is such a joy. She has her own little stubborn, adorable, talkative, bossy personality. She still has her blue eyes and curly hair. She loves to color, play with her babies, talk on the phone and say her prayers at meal time and bedtime. She says, "Dear Jesus, help me to be good, and to sleep all night thank you Jesus Amen" for both:)
Happy birthday Baby Girl. We love you very much

Our lives recently....

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I made strawberry jam for the first time. It is very yummy:)

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Garage Sale!!!

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HAVING A HUGE GARAGE SALE AGAIN TOMORROW!!! LOTS OF BABY BOY STUFF LEFT. PLEASE STOP BY IF YOU WOULD LIKE!!!!!

Easter 2010

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My baby girl turns 18 months!!!

2010-03-03T16:42:00.001-08:00

My baby turned 18 months today. I haven't blogged in awhile so there are several pics below to tell about our last couple of months. Karlye's vocabulary is incredible!!! There is nothing she does'nt try to say. I have even been having her say,"supercalifragalisticexpealadocious" (spelling???) I break it up into parts but she will repeat it. She likes to try and boss her brother around. She has learned how to climb to the top of the fort of the swingset (makes this mommy a nervous wreck) and then she backs up to go down the slide on her belly.
Kartyr is just his onery little self. He has a great memory and is always reminding of us of things that happened months ago that we don't remember until he mentions it. He enjoys driving his little red car and visiting Papa next door.
Enjoy the pics!!!

Karlye at the surgery center just before ear surgery 1-11-2010

Kartyr being goofy!!!

Mommom rocking Aunt Shaley, Kartyr and Karlye.

Kartry relaxing in his car in the 50 degree weather.

Karlye's 1st braid. (it didn't last long!)

Kartyr at tumbling. Karlye singing and zipping her jammies.

5 years ago!!!

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On Friday I will have been married for 5 years!!!! It seems impossible that we have already spent 5 years together. Larry and I have since had 2 beautiful children. God has blessed us in so many ways. A little over a year ago we moved to Kansas. We love it and God has helped us financially and spiritually. We have had some really rough times but overall it has been awesome. Thanks Babe for loving me unconditionally!!!! I love you so much and would marry you all over again if I could. Happy 5th Anniversary:)

maybe a pic later if I can find one:)

Christmas Pictures

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My friend Maria took our Christmas pictures for us. She did

a great job!!! Wish the kiddos would have cooperated a little better:)
Thanks Maria.

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Nanny(Larry's Mom) bought this car for Kartyr and Karlye for their birthdays!!! Kartyr is a good driver and Karlye loves to ride along!!

Kartyr finally moved into the bedroom with Karlye....I told him when he turned 3 he could not sleep in our room on his toddler bed anymore he would have to move in the other room. He has adjusted very well!!!

Kartyr and Karlye love to brush teeth.

My baby boy is turning 3!!!

2009-10-22T11:22:00.000-07:00

My mom asked Kartyr to wipe off the table for her. This is what he did!!!!

It seems impossible that my baby boy is turning 3 tomorrow.
It feels like yesterday we were bringing him home from the
hospital, then he was rolling, crawling, walking, turning 1, welcoming
little sister, moving to KS, turning 2. Time has surely flown by.
Kartyr is a very energetic boy. He talks all the time and remembers
everything (but the rules). He can say scriptures and sing many
songs. His favorite is Holy, Holy, Holy. We have been talking about
heaven and that you have to give your heart to Jesus to go there.
On Sept. 4th on the way home from church he said, "Oh no, mommy!!
I forgot to give my heart to Jesus at Church." We told him that
he could pray in the car if he wanted. He folded his hands and said,
"a Jesus, a family friends, come into my heart, no hitting, no kicking,
no crying, a Jesus Amen. Then told Larry and I we had to ask
Jesus into our hearts too.
Kartyr knows his colors, numbers to 10 and sometimes 20, he counts
down from 10 also, he recognizes some of the capital letters, he can
ride his bike with training wheels, he is awesome at sports of all kind.
We just recently enrolled him in a tumbling class. He loves it!!!
WE LOVE YOU KARTYR HAPPY 3RD BIRTHDAY!!!!

My Experience with Portrait Innovations

2009-10-10T08:20:00.000-07:00

I decided to take the kids to Tulsa to a place call "Portrait Innovations". I loved it. Karlye did not do well at all. Kartyr was awesome. Thanks to my Aunt Dawnie for her help. Enjoy!!!1

Belated Birthday pictures

2009-09-17T12:25:00.000-07:00

These pictures were taken on Karlye's birthday but we left for vacation and I never got them posted.

Karlye trying a lime for the first time.....What a face!!!!

My beautiful blue-eyed girl.

Karlye's Bday Party!!!

2009-08-19T08:04:00.000-07:00

We had to have Karlye's First Bday party a little early. Her birthday is not until Sept. 3rd but Larry's family was able to come visit for a few days so we celebrated early. Thanks to everyone who came, she had a great day. My grandpa Mahan offered to make homemade ice cream for her party. He made 2 gallons of the most delicious ice cream. Thanks grandpa!!!! Also my grandma Mahan had made Karlye new curtains, crib sheets and a bed skirt for her crib. They are beautiful. Thanks Grandma!!! Also my friend Maria made the cupcakes and the cupcake cake for her party (the best icing ever). Thanks Maria!!!! Everyone else pitched in and watched the kids or help decorate and at the end everyone helped clean up. I really appreciate it. Karlye got a lot of very nice gifts.

Karlye was not near as messy eating her cake as Kartyr was at his 1st bday party. He had to have a bath. I barely had to wipe her hands and mouth. I did work with her this last week before her party to blow out a candle because I wanted her to blow her candle out. She did it!!!!

Karlye 11 months

2009-08-04T20:25:00.000-07:00

My baby girl is 11 months. She has 8 teeth and is crawling and pulling up to stuff. She can walk around stuff and push a toy and walk behind it. She is a screamer and likes to talk back in her own little language. She is a very good baby. Tonight she was playing catch with her brother and she wanted the ball. I told her to say please and showed her the sign. She immediately repeated it. I have only showed her a few times prior to tonight. It is amazing how fast they learn things. Just had to share the video of her new accomplishment.

Just Reminiscing...

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2 years

18 months17 months16.5 months14 months

1 year
10 months 8.5 months 7.5 months6 months5 months4.75 months4.5 months4 months3.5 months3 months3 months2 months2 months1 month1 week2 days

Karlye 9 months

2009-06-11T08:24:00.000-07:00

Karlye is 9 months old already. Time seems to be flying. She is scooting frontwards and backwards and trying to get up on hands and knees. She rolls or scoots to get where she wants to go. She says, "da-da", "ma-ma", "go", "bye-bye", and "uh-oh". She is a good-natured baby and always has a smile. She has five teeth and loves to feed herself. She does not like babyfood and does not want to eat off of a fork or spoon.

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Kartyr saying John 3:16

We have only been working on him saying this for 2 weeks and he has done very well.

Who's who????

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Sorry Crystal I am copying you but I could not believe the resemblence in these two. One of these is my sisters and the other one is mine!!!! Even my mom didn't believe me until she saw the two pics together.

Karlye rolling over

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Karlye

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Karlye saying "Da, da, da"

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My blog does not like to put things in order. I guess you will have to put things in order yourself. Sorry!!!!
It started raining.....then sleeting....then the snow came like crazy....I am not sure what the grand total was but I am guessing 5-6 inches.
Kartyr enjoyed playing in the snow because we really had not had much at all this winter.

Updates for family and friends......

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Kartyr

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Kartyr was wearing Papa's hat!!!

Kartyr loves to play ball and he actually is really good for his age. Unfortunately no tee-ball until 4-5 years old.....

Karlye waving bye-bye!!!

2009-03-18T17:37:00.000-07:00

Kartyr and Karlye love taking a bath together. She loves

to splash in the water.

Karlye was waving bye-bye tonight...so cute

Random pics...

2009-03-18T07:51:00.001-07:00

I haven't updated my blog for awhile so here are the random pictures that are on my camera since then.

My "new" house....

2009-03-18T07:46:00.001-07:00

We just rented this little house in Coffeyville. Since these pictures we have painted the living room, dining room and kitchen and also put more stuff away. We are happy to have our own place even though it is small.

Karlye 6 months

2009-03-06T14:00:00.000-08:00

I took Karlye for her 6 month check up today. She weighed 16.13 and was 26 1/2 inches long. The dr said she is a very healthy baby. She is in or near the 75% in height, weight and head cir.

She is a very good baby. She had been sleeping through the night from about 6 weeks on until she got ear infection 4 weeks ago. She still does okay but wakes up alot coughing or wanting her paci. At night I just lay her in her bed with paci and her favorite blanket and she puts herself to sleep. She is on all formula now. She has been doing much better about not spitting up since I quit breastfeeding her. She can sit up very well and play with toys. She loves to watch her brother play. She has rolled over at least once from back to belly but won't do it again because she hates to be on her belly.

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Kartyr saying, "Excuse me I hiccuped"

Family pics

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KARTYR N' KARLYE

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SHE LOVES HER BROTHER!!!!

SO SWEET

MY CRAZY BOY!!!!

Happy Anniverysary!!!!

2009-02-12T07:45:00.000-08:00

Happy Anniversary babe,

I thought I would publicly tell you that I love you very much and have thoroughly enjoyed my first four years with you. Thanks for being such a great husband and a wonderful father to our children. Hope to spend many more wonderful years with you. Love, Your wife

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more pics

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Karlye 5 months

2009-02-05T17:00:00.000-08:00

Here are just a few snapshots I took today. I am hoping to have some more professional looking pictures by this weekend. Karlye had to go to the Dr. yesterday. She has her 1st ear infection and is on her 1st antibiotic. She is fussy and not sleeping well due to her ear pain. They weighed her as being 16#1oz. She was fully dressed, so probably only 15??

Updates for friends!!!!

2009-01-29T09:53:00.000-08:00

I love my fingers!!!!

My big blue eyes.

Look at my carrots mommy left on my face and then had the nerve to take my picture...

Karlye and Kartyr

Mommy couldn't resist the big blue eyes and drool.

Big girl sitting on the couch in her little jean skirt.

Trying to smile for mommy.

I kept putting my hands in my mouth so drool is everywhere.

Papa Great and Kartyr just kickin' back.

Daddy and his babies. (He is not a bit proud. haha!!)

Laughing at my silly brother.

Daddy's little girl.

Happy Birthday Kierra!!!!

2009-01-08T12:37:00.001-08:00

Happy 1st birthday to my sweet little niece Kierra. We love you very much and wish we could spend a day with you at Disney to celebrate. Love you very much!!!!

Karlye 4 month pics!!!!

2009-01-03T20:41:00.000-08:00

Karlye is four months old today. She weighs 12 1/2 pounds. She is smiling and giggling alot. She loves to watch her brother play. She is playing with toys and loves to watch TV. She still sleeps all night. She started eating baby food and seems to enjoy it. I am also giving her a sippy cup to try. I have been giving her a bottle of formula in the evening and she loves that.

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It was 70 degrees here today so we played outside for quite a while. Kartyr and karlye played with their wagon and had a lot of fun. We played ball, ran around and rode a tricycle. Mom(dana) is very sore and realizing how old she is becoming. Dad(larry) is a little tired but not admiting to any sore muscles or old age. ha ha needless to say we had a lot of fun and are looking forward to spring.

Karlye

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drinking from a sippy cup.

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Friends came to visit!!!

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Owen and Kristyn.

Crystal and Owen

Megan, Karlye and I.

Keith, Larry, Megan, Karlye and I.

Kristyn, Kartyr and Owen enjoying the outdoors.

We so enjoyed having our friends over this evening. Crystal has been a friend for many, many years and I had not seen her baby and she had not seen mine. She is back in this area for Christmas and so kindly took time out of her busy schedule to come by and see me. Thanks!!!! Love ya!!!!

Kartyr making Karlye giggle

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Potty trained!!!

2008-12-12T06:50:00.000-08:00

Sorry if this is too much info for the blog but I also use it as a diary of milemarkers for my children. December 1st I decided that I was going to put all of my effort into potty training Kartyr that week. He did very well!!! By December 4th we were going somewhere in the car and I asked him if he wanted a diaper on and he said "No Mommy". So I bravely trusted him and he did great only one accident all day. We have still had a few accidents this week but is already telling us everytime he needs to go. We are very proud of him!!!!!

Karlye sitting up!!

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Karlye was only 3 months old last week and she can sit up a little by herself.

Kartyr reading with Mommom

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Lots of pics!!!

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This is Karlye talking a little and Kartyr singing his ABC's

Sunday Morning!!!

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2 1/2 months

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My little girl had her 2 month shots today. Poor baby:( She had 4 injections and the oral vaccine. She weighs 12# 6oz (fully dressed).

JC Penney Pics

2008-11-13T07:42:00.000-08:00

We had pictures taken at JC Penney's last week. I tried to upload them to my blog but it is not cooperating so if you would like you can click on the link below to view them. Enjoy!!!
http://www.smilesbywire.com/home.asp?AC=LTPP0721100741JCP

You will have to type in my first and last name. I don't put my last name on the blog for safety reasons so hopefully everyone remembers what it is. HAHA!!!

My girl!!

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Update!

2008-11-06T20:36:00.000-08:00

I finally got to update my blog with some halloween pics and some misc. pics. I also don't think I had put her weight and size on here. I weighed Karlye last week 3 days before she was 2 months and she weighed 11 pounds 0 oz and was 24 inches long. At this age exactly for Kartyr he was already 13 pounds 2 oz so maybe she will be a little smaller. Kartyr now weighs 33 pounds and is 34 1/2 inches tall.
I took them to JC Penney's to get his 2 year pics and her 2 month pics. Let's just say it did not go well. Kartyr did really well the first few minutes but Karlye was screaming. I had just fed her before we went back so who knows what her problem was. We finally got two decent pics of the two of them so I changed his clothes to do his 2 year by himself. By this time he was frustrated and too interested in the train the lady let him hold to cooperate. For those of you who really know me. I get VERY FRUSTRATED when a child won't cooperate for pics. I tried everything to bribe him, threaten him, and finally gave up(let him win I guess you could say). So then my mom had Karlye quiet until I laid her down for her 2 month pics. I finally was able to get her to sleep so the poses were all the same. Sleeping baby!!!!woo-hoo. boring...... I left very frustrated with my children.
Okay so Karlye likes to have a blanket over her face and a paci in her mouth to go to sleep. I felt the need to explain myself to the lady at the portrait studio because that is how I got her to sleep. She has a little 12x12 square soft blanket that is very light weight. If I just throw that over her face she will go to sleep. Normally!! My sister does not like it that I do that but I say whatever works to get her to sleep. Karlye is a very good sleeper in comparison to her brother. For a week now....she gets a bath around 7 and is asleep by 8-9 and sleeps till 6-7. It is wonderful to finally have a sleeper. I do think a routine has helped.
Well I better go to bed my husbands family will be here in a few hours to visit for a few days. I can not wait to see Kartyr's reaction when he wakes up in the morning and sees them here. I think he will be very excited to see Granny and Duh (Harry).

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Trying to catch her smile on camera is not easy.

Here it is!!!!

See her legs in motion. She is getting more and more active.

She fell asleep on the bobby pillow and her head just going over the edge of it further and further. She slept like this for quite awhile.

Sunday morning for church we all dressed in yellow including my foster sister Shaley. Karlye was not impressed at all but Shaley was sure enjoying hear her cry.

Karlye trying to endure another kiss from her brother. I do not like bibs at all but when you have a baby that spits up alot it sure protects the clothes.

My two kiddos after church Sunday.

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Karlye trying her first sucker after going trick or treating

She was not sure she like it that well.

Kartyr enjoyed all of his candy.

My blue-eyed lady bug

Kartyr, Karlye, Kaylee and Bradyn before we went out for Halloween.

Mommom enjoying Karlye and her smiles on halloween. Her bib says "Baby's first boo". My mother-n-law got it for her.

Kartyr 2 and Karlye 8 weeks!!!!

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Catching up!!!

2008-10-28T12:22:00.000-07:00

I am sorry I am so behind on my posting. Life has been very crazy lately. I really thought when I moved my life might slow down. Wrong again I feel like I am on a roller coaster. We arrived in KS almost one month ago. We started our new job and have been trying to get slowly unpacked although we can't because we don't have a house yet. My mom has so graciously let us stay with her for awhile. ( I am guessing she probably loved her kids and grandkids more 12 hours away)!! Anyway, Kartyr has been a mess with all this change and turning 2. Karlye is growing like a little weed. I am going to go next week and weigh and measure her. I am guessing she is probably 11 pounds. My sister and her husband and 2 girls came and spent 11 days with us. We had a 80th birthday party for my grandpa with all of my moms immediate family. Then our immediate family (mom, sister, kids, and outlaws) went to Branson, MO for a week. My mom has rented us a 2 bedroom cabin at Big Cedar Lodge. It was beautiful and there was lots to do their at the lodge. We also were going to go to Silver Dollar City for one day but we all were sick the whole vacation so we pretty much stayed at the cabin.
So much for the rambling. Here are a lot of pics over the last few weeks. They are not in any order at all. This just to try to catch the family and friends faraway up on our lives and the kids.
At the lodge they had pony rides for the kids. Brianna (my niece 3 1/2) and Kartyr loved it.

They actually gave the hats and bandana for Brianna and Kartyr got a hat and Sheriff badge.

One of the beautiful scenes from our cabin.

Don't choke her!!!!

Kartyr slept on his little Thomas blow up bed. Thanks Cary!!

Brianna and Karlye enjoying something on TV

Kartyr and Brianna played well together one minute and were fighting like cat and dog the next.

Brianna and Kierra (9 months).

Kartyr and Karlye

My sister with the 2 baby girls.

My two little munchikins. Doesn't he look so angelic!!! Well let me tell you he's not!!!

Kissing Cousins!!! This just grossed my sister out. They both love to kiss each other and they always seemed to manage kissing on the mouth. We don't kiss on the mouth but I thought it was cute when the kids did it.

More kisses!!!!

My silly little boy. This was the ice bucket at the motel but he thought it made a nice hat.

My adorable little niece.

I talke my husband into going with me to take the kids to the Neewolah Parade in Independence Saturday. He was not impressed but Kartyr enjoyed it. There was supposedly 60-70thousand people there. It was crazy and we left after an hour and there was still supposed to be 40 more floats and a lot more bands to come.

My beautiful little girl is growing up way to fast.

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Our friend Megan in Ohio took these pics a couple of weeks ago. She has just started her own photography business called "A Simple Life Photography". She is the same one that had taken our family photo a few months ago while I was expecting. She does an awesome job and we were so glad she is finished with them.

More pics!!

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My friend Maria took these pics and edited them. I love the way she turned this one black n white and left her eyes blue. I wish she would keep her blue eyes.

1 month pictures!

2008-10-06T17:30:00.000-07:00

I am running a few days behind on putting some 1 month pics on. Here are a few pics!!!

Karlye 4 weeks

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The Beverly Hillbillies heading to KS!!!!! Josh, Harry, and Kartyr helping us load.
Karlye's first pair of blue jeans. Thanks MO-MO!
Look at these chubby cheeks. I am guessing she is 8 1/2 pounds at least by now.

Early Birthday Party!!!!

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We decided that we would have a small birthday party for Kartyr here before we left. Kartyr had a great time with family and friends and loved opening his presents.

Our last Sunday here!!!

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We have attended the Voice of Victory Bible Methodist Church for a little over 2 years. We had a great Church family and will miss them very much. Our pastor and his family are doing an excellent work. Today was our last Sunday with them and they gave us a very generous offering with a card shower. They had everyone in the church file past us and say goodbye. It was really hard to think that we were leaving and that they were so kind to us. (I almost cried). Thank you very much. We will miss you.
P.S. Our pastor told us that they had a board meeting and decided that we were not permitted to leave so that they were going to slash our tires. This evening I went outside and one of our tires was very low. I immediately thought of his comment. I text his daughter. He called me later to see if my tire was flat. I said yes and that he better have a good story for the police when they arrived for the report!!!! hahaha. He is a character and loves to joke around so he thought it was funny... we will miss you!!!!!!
This is our Sunday School teacher, Sondra. She is a wonderful lady. We are really going to miss attending her class. She has a special gift of bringing Scripture and Bible lessons down to a younger persons perspective. Thank you for ministering to us on a weekly basis. We will miss you and the class.
Here are our two young men in our class, Travis and Tyler. They are both very quiet and reserved but very mischievious when given the chance. I believe they both feel they have a call to preach and they will be very great pastors someday. They are both Godly young men. We will miss you all.
Last but not least. Here is the lovely, Olivia. She is a great young lady. She is very sensitive and kind and always greets you with a smile. She will make a great wife and mother when Mr. Right comes along. She is a very Godly young woman and loves to witness and bring others to Church. She is a great help to her mother in the Junior Church. We will miss her very much!!

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Pony Tail!!!

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This was after church on Sunday!!
Karlye went in for a check up today. She weighs 8lbs 0oz and is 21 1/2 in long. So she has gained an inch and a half and a pound and a half. She is starting to be very alert and we are enjoying her very much. She is a pretty good sleeper already. (Especially considering her brother still does not sleep all night)
Kartyr had his 2 year appt. a month early and he weighed 32.8 pounds and was 34.4 inches tall.

I started saying "Hi bright eyes" to Karlye. So now when she has her eyes open Kartyr says "Hi eyes". He loves his baby and so far has been very good with her. If getting to many kisses could hurt you then I guess she is being hurt quite often. Haha!

Karlye 2 weeks!!!

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Karlye's dedication!!

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pics!!

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Kartyr borrowing his sisters blanket for a nap.
Ooooops!!! I think the headband has been misused!!!Too Cute! She didn't seem to mind at all.

I think Karlye must have a headache.....haha!

More pics!!!

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Just various pics!!!

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We are home!!!!

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We are so glad that we are home. Karlye is very jaundice so they talked about keeping her overnight tonight in the special care nursery but 'Thank God' they decided to let me bring her home as long as I promised to take her back to outpatient lab in the morning for another blood test. Please pray that the level goes down. Thank you to all who have left comments. I am always curious who looks at the blog frequently.

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I thought some of you might enjoy some more pictures

before they come home tomorrow

She looks like her big brother
Check out all that hair...
So tired after all her company
Mommy's baby girl

(now she has one of each)

I think this was her second or third outfit to be tried on in less than 24 hours :)

She has arrived!!!

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Tomorrow is Baby Day!!!!

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I went to the Dr today and he said that if I wanted him to he would induce me tomorrow. I of course jumped at the chance. My mom arrived on Sunday and can only stay 2 weeks to help me. I am miserable with back pain and heart burn everyday and ready to be done. So, unless I go into labor on my own tonight I will be checking into the hospital at 5:30AM. My guess is maybe she will be born around lunchtime. Please keep us in your prayers on our new journey as being parents of two. I am very anxious, excited, nervous, etc. Someone will be updating my blog tomorrow with pics and details. We have decided on a first name but Larry is to make the final decision on the middle name when she is born. Wish me luck!!!!!!!!!!

Praise!!!

2008-08-15T06:54:00.000-07:00

Well Praise the Lord!!! We are so grateful that Kartyr's surgery went well yesterday. The surgeon had told us that because of the tonsils coming out at his age we would have to stay overnight. He told us that children Kartyr's age will not eat and drink and are in horrible pain. We planned on staying the night. Kartyr went back for surgery by 9:30 and by 10:30 they told us the Dr was ready to speak with us. When he came in the room he said that everything went very well. Kartyr's previous tubes did not appear to have a problem but he replaced them with new ones anyway. His adenoids were extremely large and that his tonsils were also to large for his age and they don't quit growing until 4 years old. He said that we made a good choice to just go ahead remove them now. He does think that the adenoids were probably the cause of all the chronic ear infections. He said Kartyr would be in recovery for about 20 minutes. I went upstairs to the pediatric room and Larry stayed downstairs because we were not sure where they would take him and we were not allowed in the recovery room. Within 10-15 minutes Larry called my phone and said that he had not seen Kartyr but could hear him crying. I looked toward the pediatric doors and when they opened my baby boy was sitting up on the bed sobbing. Talk about heart breaking:( This mommy's heart couldn't take it. I started crying and got to him as soon as I could. He wrapped his little arms around my neck and laid his head on my shoulder and we just sat on the edge of the bed and cried together. This was something I hope I never have to go through again. About an hour later he calmed down and went into a sound sleep for about 2 1/2 hours. He never seemed to be in severe pain and didn't cry except when he had to take the medicine. He was up and playing and had eaten some ice cream and drank some juice when the Dr came in the room around 4pm. He said that if Kartyr was eating and drinking and didn't seem to be in pain then if we could get him to drink 4 more oz we could go home. I was excited!!! We did manage within 1 1/2 hours after that to get the 4 oz down him. The nurse said we could go anytime but we chose to stay until after his 8 pm meds. We left the hospital by 8:10. They had told us to give the pain medicine around the clock every 4 hours even if he was resting well not to let the pain get out of control. At midnight I woke him up to give the medicine and he had a fever. I stressed out but decided that I was not even going to get the thermometer and check it. When we got up at 4 he was cool and has been since then. He is up and playing and acting fine. Sorry to share so much information. Here are a few pics from yesterday... Thanks for your prayers!!!!!

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This was my baby almost a year ago waiting to have tubes put in his ears. Since that surgery he has had 6 ear infections. Tomorrow he will be having surgery again. They are replacing his tubes and removing his tonsils and adenoids. We will have to be admitted and stay overnight because of his age. I think his biggest problem is going to be tonight. He is not allowed anything to drink or eat after midnight. My child still wakes up numerous times at night and wants a drink so I think it will be a long night. Please keep us in your prayers tomorrow.

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These pics were taken by a friend of ours yesterday. Hope I don't bore you with so many but it was very hard to choose. Enjoy!!!!

Potty Training!!!!?????

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My mother-in-law had seen this little boy urinal in a magazine and wanted to get it for Kartyr. I thought it was adorable but too expensive ( I think it was $40). Today I was driving home from Wal-Mart and saw this one at a garage sale. I stopped to see the price. I was very excited to get it for $4. It actually flushes!!!!! He really likes it. Maybe this will be my answer for potty training.

Ultrasound Pictures!!!!

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Hope you can tell how beautiful my baby girl is in these pictures. I was lucky to get to do a repeat 4D Ultrasound today. I am almost 34 weeks so I think they are a lot clearer pictures than the earlier ones. Sorry for so many pics, I know a lot of them look alike!!!! I think she is beautiful already. Enjoy

Kartyr and Mommy!!!

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Just a little dirty!!!

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Fourth of July!!!

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29 Weeks Pregnant!!!

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I thought I better post some pics of my growth. I realized today that I was 29 years old on the 29th of June and I am 29 weeks pregnant!!! Weird!!

Happy 29th Birthday Dana

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Happy 29th Birthday Dana. I can't believe it has been 29 years since you were born. You are a WONDERFUL daughter. I Love You VERY much. Love, MOM

Our Visitors!!

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Our friends from Kansas came to visit for a day!! The kids had moments of fighting and moments of getting along. Bradyn turned 2 June 8th, Kartyr is 20 months and Kaylee is 2 1/2 months. We shopped and ate out on Wednesday, then that evening Maria and I sat in the hallway with the 3 children while we were under a tornado warning. The sirens went off for 30 minutes. This is the 2nd time I have been in a town with the sirens going off both times in Ohio. This seems weird to me after living in Kansas most of my life.

Just an update!!!

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These pics were taken today. My sister has been on my case to update my blog so here it is!!! I was on the computer and Kartyr fell asleep on the floor beside me. Then later he helped mommy bake a cake. He was a great helper!!!

Weekend Project!!!!

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We had decided that we needed a fence in our backyard. First of all to keep Kartyr in the yard. It made me very nervous to live so close to a very busy road and a fairly busy alley. Kartyr had been learning and doing well about not going in the alley but I still feel better with a fence.
Larry also wanted to get a dog because of our burglars we had a couple of weeks ago.
We also put up this really cute firetruck pool I found on sale.
We are all exhausted after doing this all in 3 days!!!!

Thanks!!

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Thank you everyone for your prayers for Gavin. Larry talked to Paula tonight and the Dr's finally did a scope at 7:30pm tonight. He had not had anything to eat since midnight last night. He is on an IV. The Dr's said he will out grow his problem and they are probably sending him home tomorrow.
I would be extremely nervous taking home a 2 week old baby that was having irregular breathing but the Dr's are smarter than me!!!

URGENT PRAYER REQUEST!!!!

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This little boys name is Gavin Michael. He was born 2 weeks ago. He is in respiratory distress and is not doing well at all. He is being taken to a Children's Hospital right now. They are pretty sure they are going to have to perform surgery. When I know more details I will try to update. Please pray for him and his mother Paula. Paula is a friend of Larry's from his work.