Saturday, August 22, 2009
Camera!
I am so frustrated, there are so many things taht I have wanted to post about, but it is no fun without pictures, and we have not had a working camera in a while. Wednesday the new one should get here, and I am soo excited
Tuesday, August 4, 2009
Baby Update
Sorry, I have not mentioned my pregnancy in a while. I went for some Genetic counselling a while ago to get all of my information since the doctors were soo worried about a genetic disorder. A Nuchal scan shows increased risk for 3 genetic disorder Trisomy 13, 18, and 21. Trisomy 13 and 18 are considered fatal genetic disorders since pregnancy's where this is the case typically do not go full term, and those that do the children's lives are very limited. These 2 disorders I am at virtually no additional risk of. Trisomy 21 is commonly known as downs syndrome, and I am at an increased risk, but it is still only a 5% chance that the baby will have it.
I did want to find out what I was having, but after 7 ultrasounds the gender is still a mystery. I am a little worried that I am getting my hopes up that it will be a girl, and I really don't want to be disappointed if I do have another boy.
The Obstetrician has moved my due date back because the baby was measuring small in my ultrasounds, but I am positive of my dates. I have a scheduled c-section at 39 weeks now which is not until October 1st. The doctor made it clear that because of the large amount of scar tissue on my uterus that if I go into labour I have a very low chance of survival because I will start bleeding internally due to a ruptured uterus.
Maybe this pregnancy will go fine from here on in, but my previous 2 have not, so we will see what the lord has in store for me. I am kind of still expecting a baby some time in September, but I will post any further developments as they happen.
I did want to find out what I was having, but after 7 ultrasounds the gender is still a mystery. I am a little worried that I am getting my hopes up that it will be a girl, and I really don't want to be disappointed if I do have another boy.
The Obstetrician has moved my due date back because the baby was measuring small in my ultrasounds, but I am positive of my dates. I have a scheduled c-section at 39 weeks now which is not until October 1st. The doctor made it clear that because of the large amount of scar tissue on my uterus that if I go into labour I have a very low chance of survival because I will start bleeding internally due to a ruptured uterus.
Maybe this pregnancy will go fine from here on in, but my previous 2 have not, so we will see what the lord has in store for me. I am kind of still expecting a baby some time in September, but I will post any further developments as they happen.
Ashley Lake
Every year we spend some time at Ashley Lake in Montana (Jordan's Parents have a Cabin on the Lake) The whole family loves it, and this year was no different.
We traveled down through Magrath so that we could celebrate Magrath Days, and the boys Loved it. Saturday morning my Aunt and Uncle served some Divine pancakes with whipped cream, strawberry's, peaches and bananas, and fresh blueberry's. We took the boys down the street for the parade which had some mighty ghetto floats in it, but they threw candy, so it didn't really matter. 
The boys ended up with a grocery sac full of candy. 
There was a petting Zoo which Ethan loved and Skyler could have done without, and an Astro Jump which Skyler loved, and Etrhan could have done with out (Ethan loves them but just kept getting bounced into the wall which did limit the fun factor) Home for a nap, and then we got to go for a free town dinner of beef on a bun, which by the way is better than you would expect when it is being made for the whole town. We were able to put the boys to bed and then walk across the street for an amazing view of the fireworks. I love them because you are sitting right underneath them instead of 25 city blocks away, and they do put on a good show. Sunday we went to 2 hours of church before hitting the road for Montana.
The family is outgrowing the cabin in Montana so this year there was a trailer added which our family got, and I loved it. Sure we are still figuring out the power and water thing, as in someone walks by and absent mindedly pushes down the lever on the water, and all of a sudden I have no water, and the electricity came loose so I had alarms going off at 11 at night, but I still think it was the best accommodations. It had air conditioning if we needed it, and we had our own little haven to retreat to after a fun day.
Our week was filled with tube rides which both boys loved. Skyler was always shaking the tube, giving thumbs up, lying on his tummy or back, or just going crazy in general. Ethan loved them as well, and kept asking to go super fast (I think we have a little speed demon on our hands)
Jordan wake boarded, 
wake surfed, 
and skied like a pro, which is good since I am no good at
it, and couldn't do anything this year because I am pregnant.
Skyler used a ski trainer this year, and loved it, although I am sure it will be another year or two before we have hum up on real skis.
Each day Skyler would jump into the lake. Ethan preferred the hot tub but wouldn't turn down a free ride where someone else is in the lake.
This year Grandma Nielson had a grandma store so the kids would get a penny for doing jobs around the Cabin like emptying the dishwasher, cleaning up dishes, making their beds, and of course jumping in the lake. Then the pennies could be used at grandmas store to buy candy, or if they saved up a little they could buy bubbles, books, butterfly nets, and all kinds of cool things. I think it was brilliant. The kids were more than willing to help for a penny, and it gave them the opportunity to buy entertainment for the the lake. It also helped to teach them about saving their pennies for the bigger prize.
There was also the annual talent show and potluck while we were there, and the boys sand the bumblebee song, which was super cute. At the dinner Skyler decided to stuff a rock up hios nose - BOYS! I remember my brither John shoving a bead up his nose when we were kids, but he was quite a bit older than Skyler.
All in All in was a fabulous week, but I am also happy to be home, sleeping in my own bed.
We traveled down through Magrath so that we could celebrate Magrath Days, and the boys Loved it. Saturday morning my Aunt and Uncle served some Divine pancakes with whipped cream, strawberry's, peaches and bananas, and fresh blueberry's. We took the boys down the street for the parade which had some mighty ghetto floats in it, but they threw candy, so it didn't really matter. 
The boys ended up with a grocery sac full of candy. 
There was a petting Zoo which Ethan loved and Skyler could have done without, and an Astro Jump which Skyler loved, and Etrhan could have done with out (Ethan loves them but just kept getting bounced into the wall which did limit the fun factor) Home for a nap, and then we got to go for a free town dinner of beef on a bun, which by the way is better than you would expect when it is being made for the whole town. We were able to put the boys to bed and then walk across the street for an amazing view of the fireworks. I love them because you are sitting right underneath them instead of 25 city blocks away, and they do put on a good show. Sunday we went to 2 hours of church before hitting the road for Montana.The family is outgrowing the cabin in Montana so this year there was a trailer added which our family got, and I loved it. Sure we are still figuring out the power and water thing, as in someone walks by and absent mindedly pushes down the lever on the water, and all of a sudden I have no water, and the electricity came loose so I had alarms going off at 11 at night, but I still think it was the best accommodations. It had air conditioning if we needed it, and we had our own little haven to retreat to after a fun day.
Our week was filled with tube rides which both boys loved. Skyler was always shaking the tube, giving thumbs up, lying on his tummy or back, or just going crazy in general. Ethan loved them as well, and kept asking to go super fast (I think we have a little speed demon on our hands)
Jordan wake boarded, 
wake surfed, 
and skied like a pro, which is good since I am no good atit, and couldn't do anything this year because I am pregnant.
Skyler used a ski trainer this year, and loved it, although I am sure it will be another year or two before we have hum up on real skis.
Each day Skyler would jump into the lake. Ethan preferred the hot tub but wouldn't turn down a free ride where someone else is in the lake.
This year Grandma Nielson had a grandma store so the kids would get a penny for doing jobs around the Cabin like emptying the dishwasher, cleaning up dishes, making their beds, and of course jumping in the lake. Then the pennies could be used at grandmas store to buy candy, or if they saved up a little they could buy bubbles, books, butterfly nets, and all kinds of cool things. I think it was brilliant. The kids were more than willing to help for a penny, and it gave them the opportunity to buy entertainment for the the lake. It also helped to teach them about saving their pennies for the bigger prize.There was also the annual talent show and potluck while we were there, and the boys sand the bumblebee song, which was super cute. At the dinner Skyler decided to stuff a rock up hios nose - BOYS! I remember my brither John shoving a bead up his nose when we were kids, but he was quite a bit older than Skyler.
All in All in was a fabulous week, but I am also happy to be home, sleeping in my own bed.
Saturday, July 11, 2009
Calaway Park Fun
So we took the boys to the stampede earlier this week. Jordan and I both grew up in Calgary and were exposed to the stampede, and this is our 3rd summer living back in Calgary after being in Edmonton for school, but neither of us had been since we were in high school, so needless to say we were not well prepared for the ridiculous expense of the endeavor. We went of kids day so the entrance to the park was free (otherwise that would have been 15 dollars a piece for Jordan and I) but we refused to pay 4 dollars a ride for the kids to go on any rides. We did splurge and buy them a treat, a 5 dollar bag of cotton candy, which by the way is on my counter still. We saw the dog show and went home. For me it was a huge disappointment. If we were going to really experience anything there is would have cost our family over 100 dollars. Skyler too was very disappointed because he could see all of the rides, but we wouldn't let him go on any of them. We promised him that day that we would make a trip out to Calaway park, so today was the day to follow through on promises.
The kids LOVED it. both of them. Skyler loved being independent and going on rides on his own.
Ethan was upset that Skyler could go on more rides than he could particularly a motor bike ride. My brother Stephen came along, and was great, he and Jordan went on the rollercoaster, but besides taht just helped out with the 2 kids which was really nice.
Skyler has this new thing when he is really excited, it is totally goofy, and funny. He gives 2 really excited thumbs up, and a goofy grin - it kind of reminds me of President Carter.
Side Rant: Kids are horrible at waiting in a line and not pushing through. Not that my own kids are without fault, but when I see them being rude, or pushing through a line I say something to them. I want them to grow up being respectful, courteous, and being able to really enjoy things like Calaway Park, and not just hating the lines. There was a little train ride that Ethan could go on by himself, and he really wanted to go, but wanted the front car. He waited in line, didn't get the front car, and was upset, so he waited in line again - actually he was the only one in line (and I was standing with him) and a little girl, with her mom came and pushed herself in front of him, and declared that she wanted the front car. I said that was fine, but that is also the car the Ethan wants, and he is first in line. The gate was opened, and she pushed again, and climbed in the front car leaving Ethan devastated. He cried for probably 10 minutes going "my choo choo, my choo choo" It was heartbraking, and I was really bothered by the fact that he waited twice, and the other childs mom did not do or say anything to help the situation,a nd I left with a crying child who did not get to ride the ride once, but waited for it twice.
The kids LOVED it. both of them. Skyler loved being independent and going on rides on his own.
Ethan was upset that Skyler could go on more rides than he could particularly a motor bike ride. My brother Stephen came along, and was great, he and Jordan went on the rollercoaster, but besides taht just helped out with the 2 kids which was really nice.
Skyler has this new thing when he is really excited, it is totally goofy, and funny. He gives 2 really excited thumbs up, and a goofy grin - it kind of reminds me of President Carter.
Side Rant: Kids are horrible at waiting in a line and not pushing through. Not that my own kids are without fault, but when I see them being rude, or pushing through a line I say something to them. I want them to grow up being respectful, courteous, and being able to really enjoy things like Calaway Park, and not just hating the lines. There was a little train ride that Ethan could go on by himself, and he really wanted to go, but wanted the front car. He waited in line, didn't get the front car, and was upset, so he waited in line again - actually he was the only one in line (and I was standing with him) and a little girl, with her mom came and pushed herself in front of him, and declared that she wanted the front car. I said that was fine, but that is also the car the Ethan wants, and he is first in line. The gate was opened, and she pushed again, and climbed in the front car leaving Ethan devastated. He cried for probably 10 minutes going "my choo choo, my choo choo" It was heartbraking, and I was really bothered by the fact that he waited twice, and the other childs mom did not do or say anything to help the situation,a nd I left with a crying child who did not get to ride the ride once, but waited for it twice.
Ethan's version of a Pirate
this kids cracks me up!
Apparently eye patches are not only for the eyes.
Apparently eye patches are not only for the eyes.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Pirate Party
Today was Skylers Birthday, I am now the mom of a great big 4 year old, and he is soo proud to be 4. We held his party outside at Lake Chaparral (thanks Tamara for getting us all in) and it was the smartest thing ever. I am feeling really pregnant, and not loving running after a million kids. My brother, Stephen is a life saver, and the greatest Uncle that my kids could aske for. He is fabulous at giving them one on one attention, and my kids adore him for it.
We had a Pirate Party, so naturally we had to dress like pirates with Bandana's and eye patches. We started with a treasure hunt that Stephen headed up, and the kids got to travel all over the lake following thier treasure map trying to find the treasure chest. (this was great, all of the moms got to sit and talk, while all of the kids were on the hunt. I am happy to say they found a treasure chest full of treasure, and were so excited to tell us about it when they got home.
We had a cannon ball fight between our 2 pirate ships, unfortunately my camera is broken, and I was relying on my brother, and we missed the action shots, so we made the kids go back and pose for a picture in their boats.
Lunch was pretty simple. We had pitas, watermelon, out to sea pasta salad, ocean blue jello jigglers, and juice boxes.
I made a pirate ship cake which thankfully dissapeared, so it didn't have to tavel home again.
The kids always love a pinata, so we had our skull and crossbones pinata that I made - by the way, after several online tutorials, I am the master of pinatas!
Opening presents finally came. I cannot believe how impatient a 4 year old can be. He was thrilled with all the he got. EEthan loved playing with all of the new toys this afternoon while Skyler went to see the movie UP with Uncle Stephen.
Happy birthday Skyler, We sure love having you in our family!
We had a Pirate Party, so naturally we had to dress like pirates with Bandana's and eye patches. We started with a treasure hunt that Stephen headed up, and the kids got to travel all over the lake following thier treasure map trying to find the treasure chest. (this was great, all of the moms got to sit and talk, while all of the kids were on the hunt. I am happy to say they found a treasure chest full of treasure, and were so excited to tell us about it when they got home.
We had a cannon ball fight between our 2 pirate ships, unfortunately my camera is broken, and I was relying on my brother, and we missed the action shots, so we made the kids go back and pose for a picture in their boats.
Lunch was pretty simple. We had pitas, watermelon, out to sea pasta salad, ocean blue jello jigglers, and juice boxes.
I made a pirate ship cake which thankfully dissapeared, so it didn't have to tavel home again.
The kids always love a pinata, so we had our skull and crossbones pinata that I made - by the way, after several online tutorials, I am the master of pinatas!
Opening presents finally came. I cannot believe how impatient a 4 year old can be. He was thrilled with all the he got. EEthan loved playing with all of the new toys this afternoon while Skyler went to see the movie UP with Uncle Stephen.
Happy birthday Skyler, We sure love having you in our family!
Sunday, July 5, 2009
Stuck!?!?
Skyler came running upstairs yesterday to tell me that Ethan was stuck, I came downstairs to find this.
I laughed soo hard, the harder I laughed, the more distraught he got,
but he kept saying duck duck duck (translation: stuck stuck stuck)
I laughed soo hard, the harder I laughed, the more distraught he got,
but he kept saying duck duck duck (translation: stuck stuck stuck)
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