12 WEEKS

Heidi is 12 weeks this week.

DARE I SAY IT??

Could it possibly be?  I'm afraid to actually voice it...so I'm going to whisper.. 

CARINA IS POTTY TRAINED??!!  

We are on day #3 of wearing underpants..still pull-ups to bed..but she is doing a great job.  Day #2 was yesterday..which entailed an hour ride to church and then an hour and a half service and then an hour ride home...no small feat when potty training.  

Keep up the good work, Bean!!

A BIG GIRL

This is Rian and her hiney.  She wants so badly to be a "big" girl.

So, today I let her wear "big girl underpants"--over her other pants.  She still has them on as I type.  We have high hopes for her..she will "tell" us when she either has to go or right after she has gone.  As soon as Carina is squared away (and she has made tremendous progress of late) hopefully it won't take so long for Little Miss.  

The camera on my phone has a delay, so the picture turned out a bit blurry...call it a "hiney in motion"..but had to share anyway.

BACK TO SCHOOL

          Michael after coming home from his first day of school 2010

 

 

Back to school!  Hard to believe summer is done.  Michael started school today.  After asking when school was starting for about a month--2 days ago he decided that he didn't want to go anymore.  It turned out fine, we had no issues this morning and he got on the bus quite willingly, hardly remembering to say goodbye.  He has the same bus driver as last year and was excited to see her. :)  He seemed to have a good day..unfortunately, the kids he befriended last year have moved on to kindergarten..but being a pretty friendly kid, I'm sure he'll make new ones.  

I do have other pictures, however, no way of getting them on here yet.  Really, none of you people know the workings of a mac?  I find that hard to believe...a lil help would be great.  :p  It gets frustrating that I can only get pics up here from my cell.   I really want this squared away before the baby comes..

Well, happy back to school!


p.s. sorry about the alignment..

BIT THE BULLET

Meet Heidi.  We indeed "bit the bullet."  There are some things in life that I don't think you can really ever be fully prepared for until they happen..children and puppies being among them.  Heidi needed a home, we wanted a dog (eventually)--the opportunity arose...no better time than the present, I guess. (She has one brother left in need of a home if anyone is interested)

Heidi is a 10 week old purebred German Shorthair Pointer.  They are bird dogs.  Though, first she is a pet.  We always knew we wanted a puppy..someday.  Well, I guess someday has arrived.  We brought Heidi home last night.  She did suprisingly well overnight..though this morning, she is not too happy to be outside.  Welcome to the family, Heidi!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

WELCOME TO THE WORLD!

Jamie sent this picture out today.

Before you get excited, no.  Can't get pictures yet.  :(

But some exciting news!  We have a new niece (and cousin)!!

Victoria Jeen was born this morning, weighing in at
8lbs 9oz and 19 inches long.  We haven't been to
visit yet (planning to go later on), but I'm going
to try some pics on my phone and then going that route..
no promises.

 Another picture, after visiting.  

Sorry, I don't know how to rotate it at this point in time.  

Little Victoria...she is on the shorter side so you can definitely see some "chub" on her.  :)  She goes home, Lord willing, on Wednesday morning.

STILL!

So, as you can see, still no success getting the computer to recognize the camera.  If any of you can help--it would be much appreciated.  It is really quite frustrating.  The website tells me that there are no drivers necessary to download, the software seems to be in working order...I just don't know.  But then, I've never claimed to be fully computer-literate.  If anyone is familiar with Macs give us a shout--

Anyway, summer is just about over. Some "things" that have been happening:

Michael turned 4.

He has started asking when school is coming.  He is definitely excited to go back.

We're contemplating getting a puppy. (again)

Nola had her second litter of kittens.  (If you would like one, let me know)  This will probably be it..since we're going to look into having her spayed. 

Baby Cam is doing well as far as we can tell..less than 100 days to go.  Time to start sorting clothes and such to see what we need.  Again, a different season--but hopefully we'll have some clothing overlap.  It is getting increasingly difficult to bend over or get up from soft chairs..

While it is nice to have a summer baby, I'm rather thankful that this one is due to come in the fall.  All the humidity just is not sitting well with me this time around.  I can't imagine having another body hanging on me for a good portion of the time in this heat!!

Our church is in the process of purchasing a building on Boonton Ave.  If this happens, we'll definitely be cutting down on miles (nice!!) but, we'll see what happens timewise.

My sister and her husband bought a house in Hopatcong..they're moving in soon.

Baby Van De Moere is due pretty much anytime now..another cousin!!!  :)

As of December, I'm no longer going to be selling Premier.  So--if you would like to host a party or have a catalog show, let me know asap.  It would be great to "go out with a bang."

We just attended a wedding as "B-list" guests.  One more wedding for the summer. 

Still working on potty-training Carina.  Though in a more relaxed way.   She is a tough nut.  Maybe Rian will train first.  She loves to sit on the potty. : /

Rian is really trying to talk more--she has quite a few words and communicates well non-verbally..but she is making an effort to use words now.  She is really a little monkey.  She is not afraid of doing things at all.  We go to the playground and she is right there with the bigger kids..dangerous!

Made more pickles this year..next I'd like to try jelly. 

Okay, thats enough for now.  Someday pictures will come.