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Saturday, March 23, 2013
Baby Campbell
Our newest cousin arrived when we were gone on the Disney cruise. Since then, we have enjoyed little opportunities to go over and stare at him and hold him. He's SO incredibly precious!
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Tis the season....
....for lots of ballpark fun,
Fa la la la la la la la la.
So, the season got kicked off today! We are in full motion with t-ball for Blake (go Diggers!!) and machine pitch for Hunter. While I know the major crazy years are still ahead of us, I know we have a full schedule of practices, games, and batting practices Ahead. But I truly LOVE this time of the year and cannot believe that both boys are playing baseball. It's in my genes!
All I got on my phone was Blake. He had the early pictures and early game. I will say AHLL does it up right- there are pictures, baseball games, fun bouncers and baseball skill games, a DJ, a dunking booth, a silent auction that is amazing, delicious food trucks, a home run derby, and so much more to make Opening Day a fun one. It was so much fun to see people and visit between games and the kids had the best time.
Blake showing off his new bag.
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Fa la la la la la la la la.
So, the season got kicked off today! We are in full motion with t-ball for Blake (go Diggers!!) and machine pitch for Hunter. While I know the major crazy years are still ahead of us, I know we have a full schedule of practices, games, and batting practices Ahead. But I truly LOVE this time of the year and cannot believe that both boys are playing baseball. It's in my genes!
All I got on my phone was Blake. He had the early pictures and early game. I will say AHLL does it up right- there are pictures, baseball games, fun bouncers and baseball skill games, a DJ, a dunking booth, a silent auction that is amazing, delicious food trucks, a home run derby, and so much more to make Opening Day a fun one. It was so much fun to see people and visit between games and the kids had the best time.
Blake showing off his new bag.
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Sunday, February 10, 2013
Hunter
Busy bee doing his homework
Brave boy
iPad veg out time
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Brave boy
iPad veg out time
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Emily
Ready for a gymnastics party (or nastics as she calls it)
I'm Not Really a Waitress Red polish....
...I promise she is supervised
Double trouble on the pogo swing
Dinner date with Babs (she's in heels)
What's that in the dress up chest??
Driving thru the pretend bank at the museum
Silly times
Sleep and snack
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I'm Not Really a Waitress Red polish....
...I promise she is supervised
Double trouble on the pogo swing
Dinner date with Babs (she's in heels)
What's that in the dress up chest??
Driving thru the pretend bank at the museum
Silly times
Sleep and snack
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Blake
Starbucks date
Happy shopper at the SA Children's Museum
Super hero on the loose!
Hard at play
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Happy shopper at the SA Children's Museum
Super hero on the loose!
Hard at play
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Friday, January 11, 2013
Tonsillectomy surgery
A week ago today, Blake underwent the dreaded tonsillectomy surgery. He also had his adenoids removed and his 3rd set of tubes placed.
We love our doctor and felt very confident that this would be a great outcome, but knew it would be a tough recovery. Hunter has the same surgery 2 years ago and it took about 10 days of laying around and taking pain meds around the clock before he started to feel better. Needless to say, we were prepared for the worst.
We checked in at North Central Baptist at 12 on Friday. It was a cold, cold rainy day. We we're called back to pre-op pretty quickly and Blake played with his new Iron Man toy and Spiderman he brought. He didn't want to wear the hospital gown but we finally managed to convince him to.
At 2:30, after a little happy cocktail, they rolled him back. We were called back to recovery after Dr. M came out and spoke with us about the surgery. He said Blake did great- they cleaned out his ears (esp the right one that has yeast again) and did the tubes. Then he said the adenoids were growing into the nasal passages, so he was pleased he got those. The tonsils were an easy removal he said.
When we went back to see Blake, he was very agitated. He cried and was very uncomfortable. They gave him 2 doses of morphine for the pain and he dozed off. When he woke up he drank apple juice , had 4 popsicles and another juice. We moved up to his room to stay overnight at 6:30.
We had to order his dinner ASAP to be able to get it. He ended up eating Mac and cheese, noodle soup, pudding and chocolate ice cream. All of it!
He stayed awake and was happy with drinks, Popsicles, etc. we even got him up and walked around a bit.
He woke once in the night (12:30) for pain meds and was crying in pain then. He then slept until past 7.
We ordered a Popsicle and ice cream before breakfast, walked around and eventually he got his breakfast tray and ate. He did so amazing!
Since being home, he has done incredibly. Not the fussing, pitiful feeling I thought he would have- he's been the opposite. We have to remind him to slow down. He's been like normal.
I am so happy he's had a smooth recovery so far. He's been one tough little guy!
On our hot chocolate date 6 days post surgery.
We love our doctor and felt very confident that this would be a great outcome, but knew it would be a tough recovery. Hunter has the same surgery 2 years ago and it took about 10 days of laying around and taking pain meds around the clock before he started to feel better. Needless to say, we were prepared for the worst.
We checked in at North Central Baptist at 12 on Friday. It was a cold, cold rainy day. We we're called back to pre-op pretty quickly and Blake played with his new Iron Man toy and Spiderman he brought. He didn't want to wear the hospital gown but we finally managed to convince him to.
At 2:30, after a little happy cocktail, they rolled him back. We were called back to recovery after Dr. M came out and spoke with us about the surgery. He said Blake did great- they cleaned out his ears (esp the right one that has yeast again) and did the tubes. Then he said the adenoids were growing into the nasal passages, so he was pleased he got those. The tonsils were an easy removal he said.
When we went back to see Blake, he was very agitated. He cried and was very uncomfortable. They gave him 2 doses of morphine for the pain and he dozed off. When he woke up he drank apple juice , had 4 popsicles and another juice. We moved up to his room to stay overnight at 6:30.
We had to order his dinner ASAP to be able to get it. He ended up eating Mac and cheese, noodle soup, pudding and chocolate ice cream. All of it!
He stayed awake and was happy with drinks, Popsicles, etc. we even got him up and walked around a bit.
He woke once in the night (12:30) for pain meds and was crying in pain then. He then slept until past 7.
We ordered a Popsicle and ice cream before breakfast, walked around and eventually he got his breakfast tray and ate. He did so amazing!
Since being home, he has done incredibly. Not the fussing, pitiful feeling I thought he would have- he's been the opposite. We have to remind him to slow down. He's been like normal.
I am so happy he's had a smooth recovery so far. He's been one tough little guy!
On our hot chocolate date 6 days post surgery.
2 1/2 years old
Emily-
How is it you are already 2 1/2? On one hand, it seems you are still my baby and on the other, you are the most mature 2 1/2 year old I know!
A typical day in the life of Emily.... You are our latest sleeper. Today you slept until 9:50- that is unheard of with your brothers. They have never slept until 8 in their lives! Typically, you are up around 7:45-8. You still love to be without clothes. Even in the cold, you are usually without some important part of your outfit...often it's your undies! You fight me on brushing your hair and have definite opinions on clothing. You change shoes many times a day.
You love to play with your brothers and build secret hideouts with them. You bring in bags, dolls, and other trinkets to your imaginary play of the moment.
I should have learned my lesson by now, but you require a greater level of supervision than your brothers. Take the other day when in the course of time of me being on the phone, you had painted your fingernails and toenails with my "I'm not really a waitress" red polish. Oh my!
You love to watch Curious George, Super Why, Nemo and Chipmunks. Your favorite song is "Call me Maybe." This Christmas you loved the theme song to Polar Express, Jingle Bells (and knew all the words), Baby King and others. You can sing your ABC's, count to 5 usually, know a few colors and are talking more each day.
You still come to our bed every night. You don't nap unless it's a school day or we are in the car. Potty training is still great but you do have a harder time with always taking care of everything actually on the potty. ;-)
You are a mile a minute and more and more fun!
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How is it you are already 2 1/2? On one hand, it seems you are still my baby and on the other, you are the most mature 2 1/2 year old I know!
A typical day in the life of Emily.... You are our latest sleeper. Today you slept until 9:50- that is unheard of with your brothers. They have never slept until 8 in their lives! Typically, you are up around 7:45-8. You still love to be without clothes. Even in the cold, you are usually without some important part of your outfit...often it's your undies! You fight me on brushing your hair and have definite opinions on clothing. You change shoes many times a day.
You love to play with your brothers and build secret hideouts with them. You bring in bags, dolls, and other trinkets to your imaginary play of the moment.
I should have learned my lesson by now, but you require a greater level of supervision than your brothers. Take the other day when in the course of time of me being on the phone, you had painted your fingernails and toenails with my "I'm not really a waitress" red polish. Oh my!
You love to watch Curious George, Super Why, Nemo and Chipmunks. Your favorite song is "Call me Maybe." This Christmas you loved the theme song to Polar Express, Jingle Bells (and knew all the words), Baby King and others. You can sing your ABC's, count to 5 usually, know a few colors and are talking more each day.
You still come to our bed every night. You don't nap unless it's a school day or we are in the car. Potty training is still great but you do have a harder time with always taking care of everything actually on the potty. ;-)
You are a mile a minute and more and more fun!
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Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Middle child syndrome
Poor Blakey- he gets jipped from time to time. Thankfully he has Aunt Kristin who is very aware of the middle child position and she advocates for him and reminds me not to forget. So, seeing as his 4th birthday was over a month ago, I am finally writing a post about what 4 year old Blake is up to.
Blake is into all things super hero, costumes, making secret hide outs, Ninja Turtles, and making epic messes 10 times a day.
He still loves football, golf and soccer. He insists on wearing his football jerseys- even to school sometimes. He is always up for a good time.
He was very excited at his soccer party to receive an honest to goodness trophy. He will play t-ball next.
Blake is still joined at the hip with his bestest buddy, Luke. They have the best time together and are quite the duo at school.
To celebrate the boys' 4th birthday, we did a tailgate party again. It was a lot of fun and the boys had a great time.
Blake adores Emily and hunter- he is truly the sweetest little guy. Of all of our kids, he's the one that will come up to you out of the blue to tell you he loves you. Melts your heart!
Words to describe Blake- spunky, funny, sweet, loving, goofy, stubborn, headstrong, generous, cuddly, independent, tender hearted, spirited, all boy!
Typical silliness
We have been so proud of how he has taken private golf lessons with Hunter and his friends. Blake has done incredibly and really has a talent for golf. See him bringing up the rear? Too cute!
Blake with his uncle Blake. My prayer for both of my boys is that they grow up to be men of integrity like their daddy, their grandfathers and their uncles. We have lots of amazing and strong role models for our boys. Uncle B is getting ready for his own little boy to join this family and we cannot wait for our first cousin on the Stouffer side.
This sweet boy has us wrapped around his finger! He's truly the kid everyone wants to take home with them. Blake, we love you more than words can express. It's so fun watching you grow and learn and become a little boy. God has great things in store for you and we are privileged to have front row seats! We love you!
-mommy and daddy
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Blake is into all things super hero, costumes, making secret hide outs, Ninja Turtles, and making epic messes 10 times a day.
He still loves football, golf and soccer. He insists on wearing his football jerseys- even to school sometimes. He is always up for a good time.
He was very excited at his soccer party to receive an honest to goodness trophy. He will play t-ball next.
Blake is still joined at the hip with his bestest buddy, Luke. They have the best time together and are quite the duo at school.
To celebrate the boys' 4th birthday, we did a tailgate party again. It was a lot of fun and the boys had a great time.
Blake adores Emily and hunter- he is truly the sweetest little guy. Of all of our kids, he's the one that will come up to you out of the blue to tell you he loves you. Melts your heart!
Words to describe Blake- spunky, funny, sweet, loving, goofy, stubborn, headstrong, generous, cuddly, independent, tender hearted, spirited, all boy!
Typical silliness
We have been so proud of how he has taken private golf lessons with Hunter and his friends. Blake has done incredibly and really has a talent for golf. See him bringing up the rear? Too cute!
Blake with his uncle Blake. My prayer for both of my boys is that they grow up to be men of integrity like their daddy, their grandfathers and their uncles. We have lots of amazing and strong role models for our boys. Uncle B is getting ready for his own little boy to join this family and we cannot wait for our first cousin on the Stouffer side.
This sweet boy has us wrapped around his finger! He's truly the kid everyone wants to take home with them. Blake, we love you more than words can express. It's so fun watching you grow and learn and become a little boy. God has great things in store for you and we are privileged to have front row seats! We love you!
-mommy and daddy
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