Sunday, May 24, 2009
Friday, May 15, 2009
Five Years
I can't believe it's been five years already! I feel like we were just walking down the aisle yesterday! Jon has been such an amazing husband and father and I have only grown to respect and love him more and more each day.
We decided to spend the weekend together and enjoy some "us" time. It was much needed and a huge blessing that my parents were willing to take our two little monkeys for almost three days! I also want to thank Grandpa Akins for coming down on Thursday so I could go shopping for Mother's Day. What a fun surprise!
Products of our five years together:
We went on a 16 mile hike/walk through the historic district of Kansas City. It was probably one of the best dates we have been on. And it was free!
Jon "waiting" for me to get ready
We decided to spend the weekend together and enjoy some "us" time. It was much needed and a huge blessing that my parents were willing to take our two little monkeys for almost three days! I also want to thank Grandpa Akins for coming down on Thursday so I could go shopping for Mother's Day. What a fun surprise!
Products of our five years together:
We went on a 16 mile hike/walk through the historic district of Kansas City. It was probably one of the best dates we have been on. And it was free!
Jon "waiting" for me to get ready
Friday, April 3, 2009
Better late than never...
So...my computer hasn't been fixed yet and I haven't really slept much these past three months, but we are excited to announce that Brooks has slept through the night the past three nights! What a blessing! I have been feeling much more energetic and am able to accomplish much more throughout the day...so Jon has been very excited about that as well!
Brooks is doing great. We just had his 12 week check-up this week and he weighs 16 pounds 2 ounces which is in the 90% and his height is around there too. (can't remember exactly)
Sam is so much fun. I feel like I have front row seats to a comedy show EVERYDAY! He is such a great and patient big brother.
Hope I get more consistent on this blogging thing...I think things are about as "normal" as they are going to get now!
Brooks is doing great. We just had his 12 week check-up this week and he weighs 16 pounds 2 ounces which is in the 90% and his height is around there too. (can't remember exactly)
Sam is so much fun. I feel like I have front row seats to a comedy show EVERYDAY! He is such a great and patient big brother.
Hope I get more consistent on this blogging thing...I think things are about as "normal" as they are going to get now!
Monday, February 2, 2009
Sam+Brooks=No Sleep
The boys had their pictures taken...awhile ago. I just haven't been able to get them up on our computer yet. Sam is still doing great being the big brother and Brooks is adjusting to sleeping some. He really prefers to be held 23 hours out of the day...which makes it a little hard to get anything done.
We are going to the doctor on Wednesday so hopefully he can give me some insight and we can get this little stinker to sleep in his crib, or swing, or bouncy chair...really I'll take anything!
Brooks is so easy to smile and coo which has made it so much fun and really help me through some sleepless nights.
We are going to the doctor on Wednesday so hopefully he can give me some insight and we can get this little stinker to sleep in his crib, or swing, or bouncy chair...really I'll take anything!
Brooks is so easy to smile and coo which has made it so much fun and really help me through some sleepless nights.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Brothers
Sorry I haven't been able to post for awhile...I haven't slept for one month, so cut me some slack :)
Brooks is really a great baby. He is very content and easy to pacify...just not much of a sleeper. Sam only slept when he was held and we are noticing the same problem with Brooks. I still feel he is much too young to just cry so we are just going to work on some different tactics over the next few weeks so he can soon find the secret to contentment while sleeping by himself!
Sam is doing great with Brooks. It has been such an answered prayer! He loves his little brother and loves to kiss, hug, and hold him.
My mom has also doubled as my nanny over the past few weeks and I don't know what I would do without her. She will still be coming over in the afternoons so I am able to take a nap which will then get me through the night!
Here are a few pics of the boys!
Brooks is really a great baby. He is very content and easy to pacify...just not much of a sleeper. Sam only slept when he was held and we are noticing the same problem with Brooks. I still feel he is much too young to just cry so we are just going to work on some different tactics over the next few weeks so he can soon find the secret to contentment while sleeping by himself!
Sam is doing great with Brooks. It has been such an answered prayer! He loves his little brother and loves to kiss, hug, and hold him.
My mom has also doubled as my nanny over the past few weeks and I don't know what I would do without her. She will still be coming over in the afternoons so I am able to take a nap which will then get me through the night!
Here are a few pics of the boys!
Friday, December 26, 2008
Brooks Wood Akins
Brooks was born at 8:11 a.m. on Tuesday, December 16th. He had a few respiratory problems and was admitted to the NICU immediately. He had numerous tests and x-rays of his lungs, kidney function, and stomach. Luckily, the diagnosis was that he just needed some help to adjust to the world outside the womb. Praise the Lord! That was an extreme emotional roller coaster for Mom and Dad...not to mention the hormones I had going anyway!
I am feeling much better. During Sam's C-Section I lost a little more blood than they typically like to see so they were wanted to do a blood transfusion on me. Jon and I didn't feel comfortable with that so we decided that being a little more tired for another month was better than they worst case scenario for a blood transfusion.
Sam is really doing great at being a big brother! He just giggles when he is around Brooks and loved to shake his hand and feel his little toes.
I don't know what I would do without my amazing husband either! He has been the diaper changing champion and taken care of all the housework. It has been so great to have him around these past two weeks. He puts in a lot of hours at his job so I feel extremely spoiled seeing him this much...it's going to be hard on Sam when Dad isn't around to wrestle all day long!
Here are a few pics of our latest addition!
I am feeling much better. During Sam's C-Section I lost a little more blood than they typically like to see so they were wanted to do a blood transfusion on me. Jon and I didn't feel comfortable with that so we decided that being a little more tired for another month was better than they worst case scenario for a blood transfusion.
Sam is really doing great at being a big brother! He just giggles when he is around Brooks and loved to shake his hand and feel his little toes.
I don't know what I would do without my amazing husband either! He has been the diaper changing champion and taken care of all the housework. It has been so great to have him around these past two weeks. He puts in a lot of hours at his job so I feel extremely spoiled seeing him this much...it's going to be hard on Sam when Dad isn't around to wrestle all day long!
Here are a few pics of our latest addition!
Monday, December 15, 2008
D-Day
Tomorrow is the day! Jon and I are very excited...and nervous about meeting baby boy #2! Still trying to decide on a name...you know, we have lots of time :) We asked Sam tonight what he wanted to name his little brother and he said, "Frosty the Snowman" gotta love it!
We just finished off a tub of cookie dough (well, mostly me) as my last hoorah before lose baby weight boot camp kicks into gear!
We will try to have pictures and an update soon with our latest addition!
We just finished off a tub of cookie dough (well, mostly me) as my last hoorah before lose baby weight boot camp kicks into gear!
We will try to have pictures and an update soon with our latest addition!
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
New Favorite Hiding Spot
This one can be trouble because the other day I REALLY couldn't find him!!! Little stinker!
Thanksgiving
This year Jon and I decided to host Thanksgiving at our house. I have always wanted to have a big family holiday gathering and since we just moved to a new house we thought this would be the perfect time. Of course, I didn't really expect to be nine months pregnant at the time.
We had a minor problem that involved my mom and a cup of corn starch...see pic below. Other than that, it was a blast!
This is what happens when you eat a whole turkey
This is Jon explaining the rules to the card tournament...he takes it very seriously
Mom + corn starch = not good
We had a minor problem that involved my mom and a cup of corn starch...see pic below. Other than that, it was a blast!
This is what happens when you eat a whole turkey
This is Jon explaining the rules to the card tournament...he takes it very seriously
Mom + corn starch = not good
Thursday, November 13, 2008
Dr. Hyland Teething Tablets saved my life...
Anyone else up for drugging their children? Sam and I had an extremely rough night and day two days ago. Literally, the child slept 3 hours total out of a 24 hour period. I thought for sure he had an ear infection or something...took him to the doctor...healthy as a horse!
So...I really needed some sleep and got some wonderful advice from a good friend and decided a little sedative never hurt anyone :)
Sam slept ALL night long and took a 3 1/2 hour nap today as well! Hallelujah! Much needed sleep for everyone! He is also much more pleasant and joyful to be around!
Isn't this an ornery face???
So...I really needed some sleep and got some wonderful advice from a good friend and decided a little sedative never hurt anyone :)
Sam slept ALL night long and took a 3 1/2 hour nap today as well! Hallelujah! Much needed sleep for everyone! He is also much more pleasant and joyful to be around!
Isn't this an ornery face???
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
Halloween Party
We had a Halloween Party last Friday night at our house...unfortunately, I was too tired by the time everyone got there to snap lots of pics. I am hopefully going to get some from friends soon! Jon borrowed a fire pit from our neighbors and all the girls were so gracious to bring extraordinary side dishes and desserts that Jon and I have still been trying to finish off the leftovers!
Thank you again Mandy Froehlich for the 24 cupcakes :) You can pick up your empty dishes whenever you like...my will power is fading quickly
Sam had a blast and all the kids looked so cute in costumes! Hopefully, I can post more pics later, but this is what we have so far!
Sam was, of course, a cowboy. Sam is a cowboy everyday. Sam doesn't like to wear clothes with his cowboy hat. Oh, and he figured out a few weeks ago how to take his diaper off and run like mad from me. And I'm having another baby in 6 weeks??? Really???
Thank you again Mandy Froehlich for the 24 cupcakes :) You can pick up your empty dishes whenever you like...my will power is fading quickly
Sam had a blast and all the kids looked so cute in costumes! Hopefully, I can post more pics later, but this is what we have so far!
Sam was, of course, a cowboy. Sam is a cowboy everyday. Sam doesn't like to wear clothes with his cowboy hat. Oh, and he figured out a few weeks ago how to take his diaper off and run like mad from me. And I'm having another baby in 6 weeks??? Really???
Work Weekend
Thanks to Uncle Brian and Aunt Jen for coming to help paint Baby Akins' nursery and a big THANK YOU to "Dad of the Year" for doing quite a few coats on Sam's room and the furniture. Apparently, pregnancy has made me a bit color blind :)
Brian and Jen have been so wonderful spending lots of time and energy over at the Akins' household! Brian is Sam's new best friend (he pretends to talk to him lots on his "cell" phone during the day) and Jen has done so much for us...from painting to recovering my old rocking chair. We are so thankful Sam has such a great aunt and uncle!
The rooms are coming along...still a few things to do, but I am feeling much more prepared to have this baby!
Still feeling great and had an excellent check-up yesterday. Just a few more weeks until we get to meet this little guy!
32 weeks...Jon bought me this shirt in Branson and it's one of my favs
Jon holding up how many coats he has put on the room and furniture...isn't he the greatest husband ever!!! :)
Brian and Jen have been so wonderful spending lots of time and energy over at the Akins' household! Brian is Sam's new best friend (he pretends to talk to him lots on his "cell" phone during the day) and Jen has done so much for us...from painting to recovering my old rocking chair. We are so thankful Sam has such a great aunt and uncle!
The rooms are coming along...still a few things to do, but I am feeling much more prepared to have this baby!
Still feeling great and had an excellent check-up yesterday. Just a few more weeks until we get to meet this little guy!
32 weeks...Jon bought me this shirt in Branson and it's one of my favs
Jon holding up how many coats he has put on the room and furniture...isn't he the greatest husband ever!!! :)
Sunday, October 19, 2008
Happy Birthday Daddy and Noah!
Thanks for coming Grandma Linda, Uncle David and Abby, and Noah! We had a blast carving pumpkins and making smores! I think we all know how much Sam loves them now!
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