Sunshiny Day

I know you all have been DYING to see pictures for our awesome Florida trip but we forgot the cord to the camera, scratch that...NATHAN forgot the cord to the camera. Mmmhmmm that's right it was him! Anyway I managed to get one on to the laptop so here is one of Grandma, Bridget and Lucas on the beach. It was so beautiful - 78 degree high - low humidity and a slight breeze. It was almost not real. What really made our day was hearing that Colorado got 4 inches of snow that very day!My Uncle and my cousin (his son) went para sailing and we could see him from where we were swimming! We ate a delicious Chinese dinner with the whole fam and I feel so lucky to have been able to be apart of this momentous event. I promise more pictures to come. When I get home and can properly log this awesome VACATION.

Quotes

After a crazy, hellish, and fun first few days here Lucas said to me:

"What is dis mommy?" I said a Palm Tree, these are the trees that grow here in Florida. He says "They are spiky and so sharp mommy" I said yes, not like the trees in Colorado. He replied "Not crunchy? That is so sad, I'n gonna tell Robert 'bout dis!"

I laughed and laughed. Robert is one of Lucas's friends at church, and I think it is funny that he felt he needed to report this leaf problem to his friend. Haha

One more cute little quote/story: When we were flying over the Atlantic Ocean Lucas shouts "Pirate Ships Daddy!" "Not the piggy kind!" He loves the Dora Pirate game on NickJr.com. Haha

Tomorrow everyone is getting together and I will have lots of pictures from that. So far this has been a pretty good trip! :)

Third Folder

Picture Tag? Third folder, third picture. Yada Yada Yada. This is a picture of Nathan and I at Universal, in December 2004, two months before we were married. I laugh because even then we matched clothes! Hahahaha

I couldn't resist, doing third folder, third picture of Lucas's folder and Bridget's folder so you will just have to suffer with more than one picture this post! :)

Here ya go! This is Nathan's favorite picture because I MADE Lucas sit in the Bumbo even though he was too little for it. He was so fat that he would just sit and roll around in it! The video is really funny. This is October 2006, Lucas at 3 months!

























This is Bridget at 3 months, so this puts it at February 2008. We went for a walk because it was 55 and so beautiful, I think I blogged about it. :) She is so chubby too! Man, my kids are so big! :)

Well, anyone else can do this, it's fun. Have a good Wednesday!

Blast from the Past?

After ooogling over Emily's blog, I went back to mine to sign off and realized that the pictures I took last week reminded me of something...

Thursday's Morning

Nathan with his baby blanket and animals:
Me covering up with my animals, because it took me so long to make my bed, that I didn't want to mess it up by sleeping in it.
(I grew up in California so we slept in undies people!)
Yes, they are Rainbow Brite Undies too! :)

When Nathan and I got married I made a baby book of us growing up so that someday our kids would have something to laugh at, little did I know they would end up being just like us! :)

"Leaf her in here"

I took a shower after Nathan fed the kids breakfast and went to work. I go into Bridget's room and this is what I see...I had grabbed my camera just in time to see Lucas throw the last animal on Bridget. I asked him what he was doing and he said "She needs to be with her friends now" I said "Why?" He said "So I can leaf her in here for time out." "Why is she in time out?" He said "So I can play with Firetrucks alone" I then convinced him that she is going to have more fun if he stays in her room and plays with the friends and Bridget. He agreed.(I don't think his plan would have worked anyway, she looked like she really liked timeout!)
I asked them to clean up so we could get dressed and Bridget then put Baby Bree in time out...So I have received a few comments about how I transitioned my 1 year old into a toddler bed. Well, it isn't as hard as you think. I did this with Lucas as well and it worked out pretty well.

Week 1 - Put the bed in the room with the crib
Week 2 - Naps in the toddler bed, try Bedtime in the bed.
Week 3 - Take the crib out so it isn't an option anymore.

The best part is that she can't reach the door knob so it really isn't a fight. I also took away her morning nap so that she would be tired enough to stay in bed for nap time.
It also helps that she has been crawling in and out of Lucas's bed for months now, and has always wanted to be in his bed! :)
Please also note that I have another baby coming in 3 months, so I need to get Bridget out so this baby has a place to stay! Hahaha

What went down

this weekend...

Lucas couldn't handle seeing all of the presents on the table so we busted them open first thing Friday morning. Nathan took the day off so we had a great breakfast and then continued on our day.

Bridget's favorite things were the 2 cabbage patches and the purse. My favorite things were the beautiful clothes that Grandma and Grandpa Horn got Bridget. Lucas's favorite thing was the horse and carriage. She received many things, so thanks to everyone who thought about her this year! After the pictures and presents we went outside to rake the leaves because...I promised.Then we went to get pictures taken, had some lunch and then went to Kathy's to drop off the kids. Why did we drop off the kids...because I had my ultrasound!!! Guess what...On Bridget's official Birthday (Saturday) we did our little tradition....listen to Lucas he knows all the words! :)

Then we took down the crib and Bridget officially is a toddler bed sleeper! That crib is gone people! :) And that was our fun little weekend.

A Birth Story

Okay-so we had her pictures taken yesterday after she opened all of her presents, which I am glad for because my parents bought her some pretty cute clothes! :)

She was a super sport through them, and we even managed to get a hilarious picture of Lucas and Bridget that we are going to be sending in our Christmas cards this year! :)

These are only a few of the ones that we bought, because out of the 90 pictures that they took only 6 of them were bad ones! :) They used all of the ones in the solid pink dress for a training that they are having next week! All of the photographers were oohing and awwing at our kids and I have to say that I loved every minute of it! :)

Not to mention Bridget who just happened to flirt with the male photographer at the end and where we got Nathan's favorite picture of her (see below)


Okay so the birth story for those who care: I went in at 6:30
but wasn't supposed to be there till 9:30...oops! :) My doctor wasn't supposed to be there but she had an emergency C-Section and stopped in our room before the C-Section-she asked if I would wait till she was done before they started to enduce me and I said fine, so they gave me cervidil and I waited my 4 hour wait to start labor.
At 3ish they started round 2 of the cervidil, because I was at a 4 and progressing nicely without pictocin, and wasn't in any pain. We watched some movies, talked to family and then at 8:30pm I was at a 6, Dr. Kim (the best Kaiser doctor ever) broke my water and said I could have an epidural. The anestheseiologist came in tried 4 times to get that sucker of an epidural in and then he left. I told Nathan I couldn't feel anything because the epidural was not in my system yet and then all of a sudden I yelled to Nathan (at 9:07) Umm, She is coming, Nathan laughed and said yeah right, looked down and could see her head, Nathan ran to the door to get the doctors to come to our room and the Docotors yelling down the hall, "We know, we are coming!" Nathan runs to my rescue and Bridget is almost all the way out. (I had not even started pushing yet) The doctor said "DON'T PUSH" I said "I'm not" I was crying because I couldn't hold her in and his gloves weren't even on yet! Nathan almost had to catch Bridget bare handed! She was out in 30 seconds! The only thing I had to push ot was the placenta! Hahaha Bridget was born at 9:14pm! Like always she had to do it herself! :) **Note to everyone this was my second delivery without pain meds because the kids came out too fast!**

Here are a few more, go ahead...click on them!

Girlfriend...

...is ONE! (well tomorrow) We call Bridget girlfriend when she is in trouble. It has been a fun year, and here are the pictures to prove it! :

Last day in Maternity clothes, yes I am crying in this picture. (looooong story)
One day old, I thought she looked like a boy so I put a headband on her and the nurses made fun of me because they all thought she was so beautiful and not boy looking.
Lucas's first look at "The Bridge"
One month old, my kids always blow up at 1 month, she is FREAKING huge!
2 months, her first peeky smile, not a real one yet though...see she is huge!
3 months, and the big smile, she hasn't stopped smiling since! :)
6 months and crawling
7 months
9 months
10 months and walking!

*All about Bridget*
Name* Bridget Louise Witte
Birth date* November 8, 2007
Weight at birth* 7lbs. 9oz.
Height at birth* 21 1/2 inches
Age* 1 year 26.3 pounds, 33.2 inches
Eye color* Brown
Hair color* Brown

Foods she likes* Everything, especially sandwich meat. This girl is a human garbage can, no joke, there is nothing she won't try! If you put veggies and fruit on her plate, she will eat the veggies first, just like her brother.
Least favorite foods* Olives

Favorite dessert* Mommy's cookies

My favorite picture of her..about 5 months

Favorite toys* Thomas the train, the baby swing in the basement, and Lucas's bed...which is almost hers! She also loves Little People. She has just started liking baby dolls.
What she's good at* Getting Lucas in trouble, running down the hall to catch Lucas, and melting Daddy's heart!
Favorite activities* Dancing, and watching Toy Story with Lucas. She also likes to type on Daddy's computer in the basement when Daddy is at work. She really enjoys receiving phone calls. Another favorite activity is pushing the limits on what she can and can not do, for instance as I am typing this she is trying to skateboard.
Things she's afraid of* Being left out, and being stuck in the closets!

Something Mommy loves about Bridget* When she wakes up in the morning and waits till I come in to get her and as soon as that door opens she is beaming with the hugest smile ever! She is my little cuddler and has such a sweet little personality, with a punkish side!
Something Daddy loves about Bridget* When ever you ask Bridget where Daddy is she laughs and squeals and searches for me. I also love how her smile lights up a room.
Something Lucas loves about Bridget* She distracts others while I get into trouble. She follows me around and keeps me in check when I am being naughty. If I hit her she hits back harder and wait...I don't like that! I like that she will play cars with me.

Self Image

I laugh at people who tell me my kids don't look alike, I laugh when people tell me that Bridget has a cleft chin and Lucas doesn't (they both do). I laugh when Lucas tells me that he wants to be Brown like Bridget so he can be a Horn like Grandpa, but I do not laugh when Lucas sees someone on the television and he says "That's Lucas, Mommy!" No, at least he is getting it right, because of the hair color but I am starting to notice something. Lucas thinks he is UGLY! Is self image taught or learned?
Examples:

Shaun White, ugly gold medalist in winter and summer games.

Pau Gasol ugliest Laker of all time (#16) Just this past Saturday he was saying during a free throw "Make the basket Lucas!"

Chuckie Finster an ugly toddler on the old Nickelodeon cartoon Rugrats.

Archie, a not so handsome Teenager who goes to the High school my father went to (really its true!), we see him at the grocery store in line.

TinTin, an ugly weird haired guy on the Cartoon Network.

Even Bridget has started, this is her favorite Little People, if I ask her whereLucas is she hold up this dude:

I am sorry if I have offended anyone but this boy is not ugly, he may have crazy orange hair but I think he is pretty darn cute, and you know what - that isn't just a mother's opinion! :)
This comparasion must have started a few years ago when Lucas was an infant, I remember flipping channels with Ali and Ethan one time and Ali said "Look Val, Nathan's on TV!" I went back and saw:

Bradley Whitford. I think he is so handome...for a red head! :) I thought to myself, I guess they really do look alike! So if Nathan looks like Bradley Whitford from West Wing, and Nathan looks like Lucas:Then what does that mean? I totally lost my train of thought! HAHA

Next on my list is to teach Lucas that Bridget isn't brown, and that no matter what we are all alike and we are all different.
Does anyone remember this book?

Pregnancy Q and A

21 Weeks...18 weeks to go...I deliver a week early ALWAYS! I will this time too! I know it! :) Here is a picture for my husband who documents this crap, I actually look pregnant now since I am wearing real maternity clothes! Yea!!! My next thing to work on is standing up straight...BOOO! (please note, this is my 3rd pregnancy in 2.5 years!!!)

I have hit the middle of my pregnancy, these are the times I usually read in my journal to see what funny things I put in there about being pregnant with Lucas. I have no idea where I found it then, but it is pretty funny.

Q. What is the most common pregnancy craving?

A. For men to be the ones who get pregnant.



Q. My husband and I are very attractive. I'm sure our baby will be beautiful enough for commercials. Whom should I contact about this?

A. Your therapist.



Q. I'm two months pregnant now. When will my baby move?

A. With any luck, right after he finishes college.



Q. How will I know if my vomiting is morning sickness or the flu?

A. If it's the flu, you'll get better.



Q. My brother tells me that since my husband has a big nose, and genes for big noses are dominant, my baby will have a big nose as well. Is this true?

A. The odds are greater that your brother will have a fat lip.



Q. Since I became pregnant, My breasts, rear end, and even my feet have grown. Is there anything that gets smaller during pregnancy?

A. Yes, your bladder.



Q. The more pregnant I get, the more often strangers smile at me. Why?

A. Because you're fatter then they are.



Q. Will I love my dog less when the baby is born?

A. No, but your husband might get on your nerves.



Q. What's the difference between a nine-months pregnant woman and a Playboy centerfold?

A. Nothing, if the pregnant woman's husband knows what's good for him.



Q. My childbirth instructor says it's not pain I'll feel during labor, but pressure. Is she right?

A. Yes, in the same way that a tornado might be called an air current.



Q. When is the best time to get an epidural?

A. Right after you find out your pregnant.



Q. I'm modest. Once I'm in the hospital to deliver, who will see me in that delicate position?

A. Authorized personnel only---doctors, nurses, orderlies, photographers, florists, cleaning crews, journalists, etc.



Q. Does labor cause hemorrhoids?

A. Labor causes anything you want to blame it for.



Q. Where is the best place to store breast milk?

A. In your breasts.



Q. Is there a safe alternative to breast pumps?

A. Yes, baby lips.



Q. How does one sanitize nipples?

A. Bathe daily and wear a clean bra. It beats boiling them in a saucepan.



Q. What are the terrible twos?

A. Your breasts after baby stops nursing cold turkey.



Q. What is the grasp reflex?

A. The reaction of new father's when he sees new mother's breasts.



Q. Can a mother get pregnant while nursing?

A. Yes, but it's much easier if she removes the baby from her breast and puts him to sleep first.



Q. What happens to disposable diapers after they're thrown away?

A. They are stored in a silo in the Midwest, in the event of global chemical warfare.



Q. What causes baby blues?

A. Tanned, hard-bodied bimbos.



Q. What is colic?

A. A reminder for new parents to use birth control.