Andy, have you heard about this one? asked Aaron

Monday, June 9, 2008

5 Months!

I love my exersaucer!

Ready to eat cereal!

When are they going to put that bib thing on me?

I'm ready to drive my daddy's car!

Chillin' with my giraffe blanket...

Yum-O! My fingers taste good!

Hey..........you guys!

Vroom, vroom...

Thursday, June 5, 2008

Thursday, May 29, 2008

Best Wishes, LHS Class of 2008!

This Sunday, all six of my seniors on my case load will graduate! It has been an honor to teach them for four years! (I have grades 9-12 on my caseload.) My team of teachers and I always have a special breakfast for them before they graduate. Here are some photos of the crew:

Enjoying the tiki-themed breakfast!

4 of 6 of my crew!

Thursday, May 15, 2008

4-Month Update!

Greetings! What a busy week we have had. Last Thursday (5/8) night we hosted a soccer team dinner at our house. Team dinners are held the night before a game. Andy loved hanging out with the girls and his favorite babysitter, Morgan!

Friday was my 36th (yikes!) birthday and Andy's 4-month birthday. Grant had to coach Friday night and all day Saturday so Andy and I headed south to Grandma & Grandpa's in Woodstock, IL. Earlier that week, Grant and Andy gave me presents for my birthday and Mother's Day. For my birthday they got me the Seasons One & Two of Friday Night Lights on DVD. For Mother's Day they got me the new Rachel Ray Yum-O! The Family Cookbook. What great gifts!

My parents bought Andy an infant swing and we attached it to Jacob's swing set...the boys had fun swinging on the swing set! My mom made a yummy birthday steak dinner for me (and the rest of the gang) that evening. Saturday morning we all went to Jacob's soccer game. They won (5 goals Woodstock, 3 goals Harvard). That afternoon, Andy and I headed back to Lodi. That evening, we started Andy on single grain rice cereal, per his pediatrician's recommendation (since he sits up with support, turns his head when he is full, and is between 4-6 months old). He had a very small amount and loved it!

Sunday (my first Mother's Day!) was Andy's Baptism. My parents, Grant's Dad, Sue, Jacob, Grandma Ruth, Uncle Jim, Aunt Janet, Uncle Pat, Cousins Nancy & Andy, and Cousins AJ & Holly were in attendance. We all went to Gino's for lunch after Andy's Baptism. We practically had the place to ourselves since most people go to the "brunch" (a.k.a. buffets) places for Mother's Day. It was a beautiful thing! Later that afternoon Grant and Andy gave me another gift...a two hour nap!

Andy had his 4-month check-up on Monday morning. We found out he is 25.75 inches long (75%ile), weighs 16lbs, 8oz. (75%ile), and has a head circumference of 17 inches (90%ile). His pediatrician said he strong and healthy. Andy is cooing, telling stories in his own language, grabbing for things, and laughing. It is really fun to see all of the milestones he is making!

We currently have the LHS Landscaping class working on our yard (weeding, pruning, and mulching). So far, they are doing an amazing job! Providing treats and materials is a great price to pay for free labor. The students really take pride in what they do...plus they get to work outside on these beautiful afternoons and are not stuck inside the school.

Below are some photos of the events described above:

Hangin' with Daddy...

How do I open this?

Morgan!

Two cakes!

LHS Soccer Team Dinner (Table 1)

LHS Soccer Team Dinner (Table 2)

Check out my hat and swing!

Jacob and Sue

What's on you arm, Grandpa John?

Gimme a J-A-C-O-B!

Jacob in action...

All dressed up!

Yum! This cereal stuff is good!

Maybe I'll play football when I grow up...

Thursday, May 1, 2008

Happy May Day!

Wow! It is May already! Spring is in the air...we'll maybe for a few days and then it goes away and it feels like winter.

Andy and I had a great time in Woodstock visiting Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Sue, and Cousin Jacob. Jacob was a great playmate to Andy! (Grant also had a good time at his football clinic.)

Here are the photos I promised of our visit:

My Cousin Jacob makes me smile!

Proud Grandpa & Grandma!

Wide awake @ 7:45 AM...Sunday Morning

"Coo..."

Are the turtles coming to get me?

Showing off the Monkey and Doggy slippers!

I discovered I have hands...

Smell my foot!

Tuesday, April 22, 2008

Update Chrislaw Road

Well, I am adjusting to going back to work. My students really missed me...so they say. Andy loves day care and hanging out with the other kids. Grant is busy with work and coaching HS girls soccer.

This weekend, Amy, Nick, and Jack were in town from Minneapolis. I had the State Forensics (Speech) Tournament on Friday night, so I was unable to hang out with them, Grandpa Roy, Andy, and Grant. I did get to see them on Saturday at Grant's Mom's side of the family "Holiday Party in April".

On Sunday, our church had a baby shower for all of the new babies that have been born and the babies that will be born in the near future. It was a fun time. The six families all received gifts and a gift card to Target. The generosity was amazing! We are very thankful for everything!

This weekend, Andy and I are off to Woodstock, IL to visit Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Sue, and Cousin Jacob. Grant is attending a Football Clinic, so he will be unable to join us. Stay tune for photos from the trip to Woodstock...