Wonder what Savannah and Hudson are going to be for Halloween? Come to our block party Saturday from 6-9 and find out!
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Pumpkin Patch
This weekend was great! It was the first time in a long time we really had nothing planned and we were looking forward to just being together.
Saturday morning we decided to take Savannah to the Pumpkin patch so she could pick out a pumpking to decorate. At first she really wasn't too sure about them but then we couldn't get her to leave! She thought she would be strong and pick up all of them but when she realized that she could only pick up the little ones, she kept giving them to Daddy!
Since we still think she is too young to carve a pumpkin we decided to color them instead! She had a blast...although Mommy didn't bring them in from the outside and Mondays rain washed most of it off. We might just get to color them again!
Monday, October 19, 2009
A Harvey Saturday
On Saturday Andy, Amy, Savannah and I went to Houston for the day to help Randi look for wedding dresses. It was a lot of fun and I think that Randi found some that she really liked! After dress shopping we went out to Magnolia to visit the Houston Harvey's. I love getting to spend time with them! They just finished there built in porch and it was such a great day to enjoy it...here are some pictures:
Randi, Amy, and Jackee
Go Horns!
Andy playing with Dean
Savannah played checkers with Pa and Granjack
Savannah had to get in on the action
The Big Game
Friday night was the big game...LT vs. Hendrickson. We had a special treat because Addisyn came into town to visit. Here are a couple pictures from Friday night. I have the cutest daughter and niece. Don't they look a like!
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Lt Homecoming!
Lake Travis Homecoming is a big event for the community. It starts with a week filled with crazy hair dos, clothes, and spirit beads. Wednesday night is a parade, pep rally, and fire works show. Then Friday is the big game! This year LTMS decided to participate in the parade so of course Savannah had to be in it! Here are a couple of pictures from the event. She loved riding on the float and waving at all the people. Add Candy, hay, the drum line, and a tutu and you have one happy 1 year old!
Right before the float started moving...the sun was really bright
Right before the float started moving...the sun was really brightSome of my 7th graders!
With Papa before the pep rally
So tired!
So tired!Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Poor Baby!
Poor Savannah she got her dad's genes when it comes to illness. Every time Andy gets sick he will develop bronchitis...it is inevitable and the cough can be horrible. Most of the time he is better in a couple of days with some strong medicine or a shot of whiskey.
Well, Savannah had a cold about two weeks ago and she has been coughing ever since. This weekend it got so bad that she was waking herself up at night because she was coughing. So I took her to the doctor on Monday and what does she have...bronchitis. The doctor told me this is probably something she will struggle with during the fall and winter months. She told me that breathing treatments every 4-6 hours seem to do the trick and she should be good in a couple of days...
So we got a nebulizer and started treatments. It has already worked wonders and my little pumpkin is sleeping through the night again and getting mad when I wake her in the morning. Here is a picture of her with the breathing treatment on. We have found that if we put on music or a music DVD she does just fine with the mask.
By the way just for the mommies that have little ones in daycare with Savannah or were in nursery on Sunday...it is not contagious and she is not running a fever!
Well, Savannah had a cold about two weeks ago and she has been coughing ever since. This weekend it got so bad that she was waking herself up at night because she was coughing. So I took her to the doctor on Monday and what does she have...bronchitis. The doctor told me this is probably something she will struggle with during the fall and winter months. She told me that breathing treatments every 4-6 hours seem to do the trick and she should be good in a couple of days...
So we got a nebulizer and started treatments. It has already worked wonders and my little pumpkin is sleeping through the night again and getting mad when I wake her in the morning. Here is a picture of her with the breathing treatment on. We have found that if we put on music or a music DVD she does just fine with the mask.
By the way just for the mommies that have little ones in daycare with Savannah or were in nursery on Sunday...it is not contagious and she is not running a fever!Understanding different views
As a child by parents raised me with a strict set of values and belief system. If you have met anyone in my family you know that we are loud, opinionated, and strong willed. Over the years I have taken pride in these three attributes but I have also learned that there is a time and a place for each of them.
I am a public school teacher and I love my job! However, being a teacher/coach also means that my religious and political views have to take somewhat of a back seat. Meaning I can't openly say what political party I am or that I am a Christian. Now, I am pretty sure that the students know both of these but I have never said it point blank.
Here is where I am going to rant a little bit! Although I am a teacher/coach my number 1 priority is to be a Mom and Wife! I take a great amount of pride and honor in being Savannah's mom and Andy's wife.
When Andy and I got married we always talked about having 3-4 children. I always knew I wanted to be a mom but I also knew that I was called to teach. This meant that I would probably not be a stay at home mom. I am just not the type of girl to stay home...just ask me my weekly schedule! Well, when Savannah was born and I went back to work I enjoyed it but I also hated not being with her. The option to stay home was not one due to finances and other things. But as I began the process of daycare and watching Savannah learn and grow, I realized that she LOVED the interaction with other kids. In fact, she seems to think that she is a lot older than she actually is.
With that being said. I have a lot of friends that are stay at home moms and I think it is awesome. I believe that it is a privilege to be able to stay home with your babies and it is for some women and not for others. It is totally up to the Mom and her family.
Okay let's face it we all have different opinions about raising a child, disciplining a child, being green, etc. I welcome the difference of opinions and I am never bothered when someone tells me something that they are doing or that they feel is right for their body or child. To the women that want a natural birth I say "Go for it" and "More power to you." Me on the other hand I will take the epidural! :) To those that say they want to do all natural foods or breast feed..."Great, it's your body and its your child." I however, chose not to breast feed and I am not really all that concerned with natural food vs. the others. WE ALL HAVE OPINIONS and that is what makes us all unique and different.
BUT, to tell me that my child is always sick because she is in daycare is not right! To tell me that I am letting someone else raise my child is not right! To tell me that because I don't do this or I do that will effect my child later is not right! I AM SAVANNAH'S MOM and ANDY IS HER FATHER! We have her best interests at heart and we are trying to raise her the way our parents raised us and to raise her up to be a follower of Jesus!
Yes, has Savannah gotten sick this year. Yes, have we missed days because of her illness. Yes, has it all been tests! But seriously...she is a baby...they get sick...whether they are in daycare or at home!
Andy and I have 4 goals that we set as parents
1. That our home is centered around Jesus and that Jesus will become their Lord and Savior
2. To know that Daddy and Mommy are in love with each other and to show them what a Christ centered relationship looks like
3. Raise our children to know right from wrong and how to act in the world (I will be honest that I am scared about the world that they will grow up in)
4. To want to come home when they grow up and leave
With all of this being said...I hope I didn't offend anyone! I love talking to women about their views and the different things they do as a Mom. I learn something new all the time but please don't tell me I am doing something wrong. I am learning just like everyone else on what works and what doesn't.
I am a public school teacher and I love my job! However, being a teacher/coach also means that my religious and political views have to take somewhat of a back seat. Meaning I can't openly say what political party I am or that I am a Christian. Now, I am pretty sure that the students know both of these but I have never said it point blank.
Here is where I am going to rant a little bit! Although I am a teacher/coach my number 1 priority is to be a Mom and Wife! I take a great amount of pride and honor in being Savannah's mom and Andy's wife.
When Andy and I got married we always talked about having 3-4 children. I always knew I wanted to be a mom but I also knew that I was called to teach. This meant that I would probably not be a stay at home mom. I am just not the type of girl to stay home...just ask me my weekly schedule! Well, when Savannah was born and I went back to work I enjoyed it but I also hated not being with her. The option to stay home was not one due to finances and other things. But as I began the process of daycare and watching Savannah learn and grow, I realized that she LOVED the interaction with other kids. In fact, she seems to think that she is a lot older than she actually is.
With that being said. I have a lot of friends that are stay at home moms and I think it is awesome. I believe that it is a privilege to be able to stay home with your babies and it is for some women and not for others. It is totally up to the Mom and her family.
Okay let's face it we all have different opinions about raising a child, disciplining a child, being green, etc. I welcome the difference of opinions and I am never bothered when someone tells me something that they are doing or that they feel is right for their body or child. To the women that want a natural birth I say "Go for it" and "More power to you." Me on the other hand I will take the epidural! :) To those that say they want to do all natural foods or breast feed..."Great, it's your body and its your child." I however, chose not to breast feed and I am not really all that concerned with natural food vs. the others. WE ALL HAVE OPINIONS and that is what makes us all unique and different.
BUT, to tell me that my child is always sick because she is in daycare is not right! To tell me that I am letting someone else raise my child is not right! To tell me that because I don't do this or I do that will effect my child later is not right! I AM SAVANNAH'S MOM and ANDY IS HER FATHER! We have her best interests at heart and we are trying to raise her the way our parents raised us and to raise her up to be a follower of Jesus!
Yes, has Savannah gotten sick this year. Yes, have we missed days because of her illness. Yes, has it all been tests! But seriously...she is a baby...they get sick...whether they are in daycare or at home!
Andy and I have 4 goals that we set as parents
1. That our home is centered around Jesus and that Jesus will become their Lord and Savior
2. To know that Daddy and Mommy are in love with each other and to show them what a Christ centered relationship looks like
3. Raise our children to know right from wrong and how to act in the world (I will be honest that I am scared about the world that they will grow up in)
4. To want to come home when they grow up and leave
With all of this being said...I hope I didn't offend anyone! I love talking to women about their views and the different things they do as a Mom. I learn something new all the time but please don't tell me I am doing something wrong. I am learning just like everyone else on what works and what doesn't.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Tuck's wedding
This
This weekend my best friend Tuck married her best friend Sean! It was a beautiful cermony and I am so mad that I didn't take one picture the day of the wedding. Hopefully I will get some from the photographer! Savannah loved the wedding. She wanted to dance the entire time and I know the photographer took pictures of that! I will post them as soon as I see them!
Until then Congrats Sean and Jessica Massengale!!!
Mommy, it's cold outside!
Austin has been having some great weather for the last week or so. Although it has been raining we are so happy because we need to rain! It is also chilly so each day has called for a coat. Here are some pictures of Savannah with her rain coat on and in the warm laundry basket!
Dancing
Savannah has become quite the little dancer. She gets down and claps to any music. I know she looks like she is really close to the tv in these videos but I promise she is just fine! Enjoy!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
I know...I know
I need to post about three videos and pictures but I am at school and don't have them with me so I will just leave you with some Highlights or Lowlights from our past two weeks
- Savannah loving daycare...so much so that she waves bye and blows me a kiss when I drop her off
- Savannah has also taken to eating the mulch on the playground at daycare...something we are working on her with
- Savannah has the Miss America wave down great!
- Savannah now says Co Co for Cookie and also signs Please
- Andy had to be taken to the ER last week but is getting better each day
- Since he was down for a couple days...Dad Harvey came to help take care of Savannah and SHE LOVED IT!!!
- Claire's volleyball team finally got it together and are doing great!
This weekend is Tuck's wedding and we are super excited. Savannah is going to stay at Nana and Papa's and I know she will have a blast.
Will post pictures and videos this weekend!
- Savannah loving daycare...so much so that she waves bye and blows me a kiss when I drop her off
- Savannah has also taken to eating the mulch on the playground at daycare...something we are working on her with
- Savannah has the Miss America wave down great!
- Savannah now says Co Co for Cookie and also signs Please
- Andy had to be taken to the ER last week but is getting better each day
- Since he was down for a couple days...Dad Harvey came to help take care of Savannah and SHE LOVED IT!!!
- Claire's volleyball team finally got it together and are doing great!
This weekend is Tuck's wedding and we are super excited. Savannah is going to stay at Nana and Papa's and I know she will have a blast.
Will post pictures and videos this weekend!
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