This past week has been a busy one. My friend and past room mate Kara has come to visit for a few days. The first few days we carpooled up to Riverton and Lander, so i could go to a baby shower, show Rylee off, and so Kara could visit her grandmother who lives in Lander. While in Riverton i went to a baby shower for my childhood friend Kayla who is having a little boy which they are naming Parker. Also i went and visited with some of Ryan's family who hadn't seen Rylee yet, but i couldn't make it to everyone so a lot of them will get to see her at Easter when we go home for a few days.
Once we got back from Riverton Rylee had her two month appointment. I got up the morning of the appointment a bit excited to see how much she has grown until i realized that she was going to have to get shots. So then i was dreading going to the Dr because i didn't do so well the last time she was poked with a needle. She did well though, she cried for a few minutes then she calmed down rather quickly and feel asleep which i was happy about because i don't like to see her in pain. Also she had gained 2lbs 4oz from her two week appointment.
As if we didn't do enough driving this past week Kara and i took a trip to Denver to see our Friend Andrew, and to meet his Fiancee Whitney. We had fun, we ate at Applebee's and reminisced, and shared about what's been going on in our lives.It was a short visit but it was fun.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
State Diving & Chloe's Birthday
This last weekend we went to Gillette to watch Shawn (Ryan's little brother) compete in 4A swimming and Diving. Shawn made it through the first to cuts and took 11th place. He was a little disappointed but not to much as he always has next year to hopefully make all state or at least podium (top 6 places). He also swam in a relay but i can't remember what place he took. Also at the last chance meet the weekend before state Shawn beat Ryan's 11 dive record. It's a little bitter sweet for Ryan, but he's glad it's still in the family.
While we were in Gillette we stayed with my Uncle Gordon. I hadn't been to his house since a year or so before my Aunt died 10 years ago this November. It was hard because other than my immediate family she was the closest family member i had. The house still looked the exact same even had the pencil marks on the wall where she would measure all of us kids and the dates. I saw one from my birthday in 1992. It's amazing the things your brain can retain from such a young age. I went downstairs and saw toys that my brother and i played with as children still in the toy box. I'm not very good at dealing with death so i had a little moment by myself downstairs where i cried a little because i just expected her to come walking around the corner any minuet or yell down from the top of the stairs. Also i was a little sad because my uncle seemed so alone with out her! On a good note my cousins little twin boys are adorable and getting into everything, one tried to drink Windex while we were there. Everyone seems to be doing well though.
On Sunday we headed over to Buffalo for Chloe's second birthday party. She got lots of nice things including some Tinkerbell stuff which is her new favorite character, a rocking horse, a v-tech computer to play games on, and a tea set and fake food to help mommy cook. We had a cake of mostly icing because that's the way Chloe likes it. It was nice to see the family and have Amber meet Rylee for the first time. All in all it was a great weekend!
While we were in Gillette we stayed with my Uncle Gordon. I hadn't been to his house since a year or so before my Aunt died 10 years ago this November. It was hard because other than my immediate family she was the closest family member i had. The house still looked the exact same even had the pencil marks on the wall where she would measure all of us kids and the dates. I saw one from my birthday in 1992. It's amazing the things your brain can retain from such a young age. I went downstairs and saw toys that my brother and i played with as children still in the toy box. I'm not very good at dealing with death so i had a little moment by myself downstairs where i cried a little because i just expected her to come walking around the corner any minuet or yell down from the top of the stairs. Also i was a little sad because my uncle seemed so alone with out her! On a good note my cousins little twin boys are adorable and getting into everything, one tried to drink Windex while we were there. Everyone seems to be doing well though.
On Sunday we headed over to Buffalo for Chloe's second birthday party. She got lots of nice things including some Tinkerbell stuff which is her new favorite character, a rocking horse, a v-tech computer to play games on, and a tea set and fake food to help mommy cook. We had a cake of mostly icing because that's the way Chloe likes it. It was nice to see the family and have Amber meet Rylee for the first time. All in all it was a great weekend!
Logan James Malone
As of February 21st i have a new nephew! Ryan and i went down for Mallory's baby shower on Saturday. Saturday evening Mallory started have pains and contractions, but we all thought that she was in false labor again! Mom took her to the hospital just to have her checked, and Jesse, Ryan, and I stayed back. About 5:30 Jesse got a call saying that she was at five centimeters and her water had just broken. Jesse got her hospital bag packed and headed to the hospital which was roughly 15 to 20 minuets away and they called while he was almost to the hospital saying she was at 10 centimeters and ready to push. He made it just in time to see Logan crowning and watch him be born. Logan James Malone was born at 6:27am weighing 7lbs 1oz.
6 Weeks Old!
Well we've made it six weeks and everything seems to be going well. About 4 1/2 weeks old Rylee caught a cold from me and wouldn't sleep more than two hours in one stretch. About a week later and two very tired parents she slept 6 hours in a row! Now she's sleeping almost all night, some nights better than others of course but it is nice that we're getting more sleep. She is also smiling a lot more now, and she cooing and making Aaa sounds.
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