4 month check-up!!!!

Brody had his 4 month check-up today.   Here was his stats:

Weight:  17 lbs 4oz  (89th percentile)
Height:  26 inches  (55th percentile)
Head Cir:  41cm  (19th percentile)

He definitely is eating well and his weight shows it!  We talked about his sleeping issues so the doctor gave me some things to try.  It could be a very rough week around here.  Hope I survive it!!!  He got 4 shots which of course made him very upset!!!  Hope he does well with no reactions!! 

Conferences!!

Thursday marked Marissa's first school conferences.  It felt wierd that I have a child that is old enough for me to be going to conferences for but alas we are already here.  She is doing absolutely perfect!  I knew we would get a good report and we did.  Every "test" she has been given she has done exactly right.  I'm so glad that she is excelling in school and is enjoying it most of all!  Way to go, Marissa!  I hope every conference is as a good as that one!!!

What am I doing today......

I am listening to Marissa reading books to Brody....I am watching and listening to him squeal in delight.

I am listening to her tell him about David and the giant.

I am giggling to myself when she stops the story to tell Brody-man she loves him.

I am peeking in at them being sure to not disturb their conversation.

I am being told I am the best mommy ever.

I am loving life, appreciating each moment these kids are little.

I am proud to be a mom to these precious ones.

One year ago today.....

One year ago today....November 4, 2009...I found out I was pregnant with Brody!  A day that changed my life forever....it started out with a normal Super Target run to get groceries.  Marissa & I were just finishing up shopping and heading to the check-out lane when I thought to myself that I would just pick up a test just in case.  When we got home, I brought the groceries in and I thought I'm going to take this test.  Of course, I didn't think I would actually be pregnant!  Within 5 seconds it popped up with a positive sign.  I was in SHOCK.  I couldn't believe it!  Why did I took the test when Tony was at work?  When I took the test for Marissa, Tony was not home yet from work.  Now I had done it again, he's at work and it's eleven o'clock in the morning.  How was I going to wait the whole day to tell him???  I yelled for Marissa to quick come here.  I needed someone to hug me and to celebrate with.  She had no idea what had just happened but she gave me a hug and kiss anyways. 

That was a LONG DAY but when Tony got home I had Marissa wear her Big Sister shirt.  He didn't quite get it at first.  He's said to her, "Marissa what do you have on?"  I just looked at him with a smile and said it's true.  I don't think I have ever seen him so shocked.  He made me take another test.  Of course, it too popped up right away positive AND the rest is history.....what an awesome day and I'm so thankful for my Brody!!

Awana Cubbies!

I've been meaning to do this post for quite awhile but I never get a pic of Marissa before she goes to Cubbies because it's usually very chaotic getting out the door!  Marissa started Awana Cubbies at church back in the beginning of September.  I wasn't sure how it would go considering she had preschool in the morning and Cubbies didn't start until 6:30 PM.  Tony is a T & T leader for the boys who are in 3rd-5th grade.  Marissa calls him "teacher daddy."  It's funny how cool she thinks it is that Daddy is a teacher. 

Marissa has an amazing memory and is doing excellent learning her verses.  She is always super excited to get patches that she has earned by saying her verses.  The first patch she got she had to call my mom that night and wanted her to sew it on at 9:00PM.  Every Wednesday morning during Brody's nap, we take time to read the lesson for next week and learn her verse.  It doesn't take long and she has got it.  We continue to review it throughout the week but she remembers it and I rarely have to help her.  Here's a pic I took this morning of her in the Cubbies Vest.  She is so proud of it!  I'm SUPER proud of her and how well she is doing!

Marissa in her Cubbies Vest!

Happy Halloween!!!

Cheerleader & Superman

Marissa as Cheerleader Barbie



Marissa &  Meghan



Super Boy as Big Sister calls him

Halloween Party

I couldn't get this picture to load in the previous post so here it is! 



Halloween Party at Ballet Class