My birthday month, Feb 2011

February was a fairly uneventful month, other than Valentines day, and my birthday. For valentines, Rory and me got to go out on our first date since Jacob was born. It wasn't much of a date, just breakfast at The Breakfast Nook, but it was great to have one on one time. Since Rory had just worked a graveyard shift, we just ate then went home. But we'll take whatever we can get. On my birthday, Rory got us tickets to the Chiefs hockey game. We went out to eat before hand at my favorite restaurant (Red Robin, yummm)  and then headed to the game. The seats we got were excellent, and the game was great. Ethan really loved it, and somehow Jacob even slept there despite the noise! Although, everytime I'm at a hockey game, I can't help but think that the puck is going to go right over the barrier and knock out some of my teeth. I think I've watched to many youtube, video's or bloopers. lol. So it was a great month, and Jacob is growing like a weed!!! At his two month checkup he was 12 lbs 11oz, and 25 1/2 inches tall!

Here's a pic of two of my favorite sleepyheads. 2/2/11

Playing the guitar. I honestly did NOT put his hands like this. 2/4/11

These are two of the best first smiles that I actually got caught on film. The other smiles, my camera just wasn't fast enough.2/13/11

I love, love, LOVE this picture. I think it is one of my absolute favorites!!! 2/22/11

Jacob really loves his grandma. She can really get him smiling. 2/23/11

Here's one pic of Ethan at the hockey game. He was a little wired from the cotton candy though. lol 2/26/11

A new year! Jan. 2011

January was another CRAZY month. One night the first of the month, Rory had just headed off to work, and I was trying to get the kids into bed when all of a sudden I got the worst pain in my stomach/chest. It felt like heartburn on steroids, and nothing was helping it. After about 20 minutes, I had to call in backup. Mom and dad came over and helped me with the kids while I hunched over the counter, and curled up in a ball on the bed. Nothing was helping and then about 1:00am I decided to finally head to the hospital. Of course, after we got the kids all loaded up, the pain started to subside, but we decided to go anyways. Rory met us there, and after 3 hours of waiting in the ER, we got the diagnosis that it was the stomach flu! WHAT!??! So we headed home, and Rory went back to work. Thank heavens for my parents though who took Ethan and let him sleep over. Jacob was precious and was a good baby for us in the hospital while we waited. Well, fast forward two weeks, and more attacks, and two additional Dr. appointments and I was sitting in the waiting room of the hospital ready for surgery. My gallbladder had stones and needed to be taken out. Emotionally I was a mess. I mean, Jacob was only about 5 weeks old, and I couldn't care for him because of the surgery. Rory was AMAZING, and took a few days off work, and became my support. He cared for the kids, and made sure I took my pain pills, etc. What a lucky girl I am to have him. Mom and dad came over and helped what they could too. Recovery seemed like it took forever but it really didn't. It took about 4 weeks to actually feel completely whole again.
Between the gallbladder attacks, surgery and the pain meds, i don't remember a whole lot about the month. lol. But here's a few pics of the month.

This two pics are priceless. Rory took them because if i was in the room, my first thought wouldn't be, "i need to take a picture!" lol 1/02/11

This pic just shows how much Ethan loves Jacob. He fell asleep holding his hand.1/21/11

 Shopping at Wal-mart. I don't even know how he can sleep like this! haha. 1/25/11

 I just love his chubby cheeks, and little double chin in this picture. 1/31/11

December 2010

So I know I'm a little behind again, and there's about a million pics that I want to post, so I figured that I'd catch up by month. Here's a few of my favorite pics of December, when we were getting used to being a family of four.

This picture was from our first day home. I think this was the first time Ethan was really able to hold and admire his new little brother.12/06/10

Ethan just couldn't get enough of his brother. He was constantly begging to hold him.12/07/10

In this picture Ethan was watching tv, and it was one of the few moments that Jacob was awake. He slept so much. I think that was mostly because of his jaundice levels being high. 12/23/10

Don't let this picture fool you. Jacob actually RARELY would take a binky. He would almost always spit it out immediately. 12/27/10. The first month with Jacob was just a blur. He is a very special little boy, and it just amazes us that his temperament is almost the complete opposite of Ethan.

Been a long time

So I know it has been a while since I last posted anything, but my life is CRAZY!!! No one prepared me for the work of two kids instead of just one. It has been a real eye opener, and I can't help but feel guilt every day for not spending more time with Ethan. He has been a real trooper though, and most days still adores his little brother. I have about a million pictures that I want to post here, but it will have to wait. We are still trying to get our computer up and running, so my posts happen if I get a chance to find another computer I can download my pics on. Until then know we are alive, doing well, and surviving this fun and sometimes insane time in our lives.