Matt and I leaving for our date nite! (19 weeks)
My mother-in-law gave us this cute swimsuit! ITS A GIRL! (20 weeks)
Grandaddy's dock
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
stages of a two year old
So my son is one of the more social, friendly kids I know. When he wants to be. (He gets it from his father)
He loves Mickey mouse and mostly all things Disney (he gets that from me) but he has entered a fearful stage. He has been telling me lately, "No go to school today, mommy." or "no wanna go to church with kids". Four months ago, this wasn't an issue and i know it should pass eventually, but what happened to my outgoing child? We went to a character breakfast with our good friends, the Lemlers and Isaac loved everything...
Brave little Alaina lovin on Pluto
My mom is doing great as shes in the midst of her fight with breast cancer. She is slowly accepting all that is surrounding her and is being so brave! She just got a few ADORABLE wigs and they are SO her! God has blessed us with an outpouring of support and encouragement and I know it will truly help when the chemo starts beginning of March. We are so thankful for all God is teaching us and showing us. Thank you for your prayers and keep 'em comin. =)
Love,
Steph
Tuesday, February 1, 2011
update on mom
After all day in surgery and pre-op last Friday, we were able to see mom at 7pm in the evening. Surgery took about 2 hours longer than anticipated due to cancer in an unexpected lymphnode. She was released around noon Saturday and dad brought her home shortly after. She has been recovering well and we all are so thankful for your prayers.
She had a peace about doing a double masectomy which was done and after finding a lump in lymphnode, they removed 12 to test. Drs said if they found cancer in 3 or more, chemo would be a must.
A call from her Dr this afternoon and we rejoyced as she gave us some good news; It is not in any other lymphnodes! Now results being sent to California for more testing to see how aggressive her type of cancer is. Depending on results (should know in 10 days) will determine treatment... From chemo and radiation or maybe just a chemo pill taken once a day for 5 years. We're pulling for the pill =)
She is eating and talking well in between times of "grogginess". There is pain. A good deal of it but no complaints out of momma.
Praise Him who is so good!
Oh! Another plus... MY SISTER is here from Missouri! Dad flew her in to be with momma while she is recovering. My brother got it all on video--check out the SURPRISE Before Mom's surgery...
(Leave it to MY son to ask for crackers in the middle of a sweet moment.)
"Praise the LORD.
How good it is to sing praises to our God,
how pleasant and fitting to praise him!
The LORD builds up Jerusalem;
he gathers the exiles of Israel.
He heals the brokenhearted
and binds up their wounds.
He determines the number of the stars
and calls them each by name.
Great is our Lord and mighty in power;
his understanding has no limit.
The LORD sustains the humble
but casts the wicked to the ground.
Sing to the LORD with grateful praise;
make music to our God on the harp.
He covers the sky with clouds;
he supplies the earth with rain
and makes grass grow on the hills.
He provides food for the cattle
and for the young ravens when they call.
His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse,
nor his delight in the legs of the warrior;
the LORD delights in those who fear him,
who put their hope in his unfailing love."
-Psalm 147:1-11
Steph
She had a peace about doing a double masectomy which was done and after finding a lump in lymphnode, they removed 12 to test. Drs said if they found cancer in 3 or more, chemo would be a must.
A call from her Dr this afternoon and we rejoyced as she gave us some good news; It is not in any other lymphnodes! Now results being sent to California for more testing to see how aggressive her type of cancer is. Depending on results (should know in 10 days) will determine treatment... From chemo and radiation or maybe just a chemo pill taken once a day for 5 years. We're pulling for the pill =)
She is eating and talking well in between times of "grogginess". There is pain. A good deal of it but no complaints out of momma.
Praise Him who is so good!
Oh! Another plus... MY SISTER is here from Missouri! Dad flew her in to be with momma while she is recovering. My brother got it all on video--check out the SURPRISE Before Mom's surgery...
(Leave it to MY son to ask for crackers in the middle of a sweet moment.)
"Praise the LORD.
How good it is to sing praises to our God,
how pleasant and fitting to praise him!
The LORD builds up Jerusalem;
he gathers the exiles of Israel.
He heals the brokenhearted
and binds up their wounds.
He determines the number of the stars
and calls them each by name.
Great is our Lord and mighty in power;
his understanding has no limit.
The LORD sustains the humble
but casts the wicked to the ground.
Sing to the LORD with grateful praise;
make music to our God on the harp.
He covers the sky with clouds;
he supplies the earth with rain
and makes grass grow on the hills.
He provides food for the cattle
and for the young ravens when they call.
His pleasure is not in the strength of the horse,
nor his delight in the legs of the warrior;
the LORD delights in those who fear him,
who put their hope in his unfailing love."
-Psalm 147:1-11
Steph
Thursday, January 27, 2011
my mom
“The happiest people don’t have the best of everything,
they just make the best of everything they have.”
My mom is such an amazing woman. So loving and giving and self-less. She works so diligently and cares about others, always putting them first. NEVER herself. So maybe, if you would, lift my mom up today. She could use encouragement and would appreciate the moment you thought of her. Friday morning she will have a double mastectomy to rid the breast cancer that snuck up on us all. We know that this is no surprise to God and He, for whatever reason, is allowing this strong woman to see her strengths and what's maybe even harder, to fully rely on Christ and let others step in and demonstrate how much we love her. He will make it all right and we will have a stronger faith and re-newed strength afterwards.
For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
You will tread on the lion and the cobra;
you will trample the great lion and the serpent.
“Because she loves me,” says the LORD, “I will rescue her;
I will protect her, for she acknowledges my name.
She will call on me, and I will answer her;
I will be with her in trouble,
I will deliver her and honor her.
With long life I will satisfy her
and show her my salvation.”
Psalm 91:11-16
Pray for my mom today and whenever you find that she is popping up in your mind or conversation and know that God is good, all the time.
Steph
they just make the best of everything they have.”
My mom is such an amazing woman. So loving and giving and self-less. She works so diligently and cares about others, always putting them first. NEVER herself. So maybe, if you would, lift my mom up today. She could use encouragement and would appreciate the moment you thought of her. Friday morning she will have a double mastectomy to rid the breast cancer that snuck up on us all. We know that this is no surprise to God and He, for whatever reason, is allowing this strong woman to see her strengths and what's maybe even harder, to fully rely on Christ and let others step in and demonstrate how much we love her. He will make it all right and we will have a stronger faith and re-newed strength afterwards.
For he will command his angels concerning you
to guard you in all your ways; they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.
You will tread on the lion and the cobra;
you will trample the great lion and the serpent.
“Because she loves me,” says the LORD, “I will rescue her;
I will protect her, for she acknowledges my name.
She will call on me, and I will answer her;
I will be with her in trouble,
I will deliver her and honor her.
With long life I will satisfy her
and show her my salvation.”
Psalm 91:11-16
Pray for my mom today and whenever you find that she is popping up in your mind or conversation and know that God is good, all the time.
Steph
Monday, January 24, 2011
GO PACK GO!
It looks like our boys in green and yellow are headed to the Superbowl after their win yesterday against the Chicago Bears! Green Bay won 21-14 and I'm sure Jay Cutler is still crying about it. The only thing missing yesterday was Favre calling the plays and firing the ball downfield. Here's hoping for a big win in two weeks! Maybe then, the Packers and I can share something else in common...the love of Disney World. 
blast from the past! 4 years ago at Lambeau Field
Friday, January 21, 2011
A fresh start
Happy New Year! a little late =)
Well it took a while...6 weeks of solid nausea! but i think the tide is ebbing. I have a little more energy and feel better. And though still get queasy 2-3 times a day, it usually subsides with a little snack. I'm 12 weeks along and within a few days time, will welcome my 2nd trimester!
The most dramatic development this week: reflexes. Your baby's fingers will soon begin to open and close, toes will curl, eye muscles will clench, and mouth will make sucking movements. In fact, if you prod your abdomen, your baby will squirm in response, although you won't be able to feel it yet. Nerve cells are multiplying rapidly, and in your baby's brain, synapses are forming furiously. Eyes have moved from the sides to the front of baby's head, and ears are right where they should be. From crown to rump, your baby-to-be is just over 2 inches long (about the size of a lime) and weighs half an ounce.
We've been up to a lot with Christmas, a Colorado Wedding and Isaac's 2nd Birthday! All exciting details and interesting photos to come! But for now, I leave you with this thought for the day...
“When this New Year in time shall end
Let it be said I’ve played the friend,
Have lived and loved and labored here,
And made of it a happy year.”
~ Edgar Guest
Well it took a while...6 weeks of solid nausea! but i think the tide is ebbing. I have a little more energy and feel better. And though still get queasy 2-3 times a day, it usually subsides with a little snack. I'm 12 weeks along and within a few days time, will welcome my 2nd trimester!
The most dramatic development this week: reflexes. Your baby's fingers will soon begin to open and close, toes will curl, eye muscles will clench, and mouth will make sucking movements. In fact, if you prod your abdomen, your baby will squirm in response, although you won't be able to feel it yet. Nerve cells are multiplying rapidly, and in your baby's brain, synapses are forming furiously. Eyes have moved from the sides to the front of baby's head, and ears are right where they should be. From crown to rump, your baby-to-be is just over 2 inches long (about the size of a lime) and weighs half an ounce.
We've been up to a lot with Christmas, a Colorado Wedding and Isaac's 2nd Birthday! All exciting details and interesting photos to come! But for now, I leave you with this thought for the day...
“When this New Year in time shall end
Let it be said I’ve played the friend,
Have lived and loved and labored here,
And made of it a happy year.”
~ Edgar Guest
Monday, January 3, 2011
My mom's Christmas gift
We surprised my mom with a trip to the Magic Kingdom for Christmas!
Isaac on the monorail
Daisy turned and waved at Isaac
He saw the characters on stage and just reached out to them! so cute
Jungle cruise
Yo Ho What?!
On Pirates
little peter pan
I'm getting sleepy! Lunch time
I like horsies...and naps...
pat, pat the horse
the steam train...yawn*
I feel a cat nap coming on...
mommy daddy
drinking warm chocolate with "MELLOWS!"
illegally feeding the ducks
My sweet parents are holding my yummy craving--funnel cake!
I see Woody and Jesse!
Merry Christmas Mom!
Monday, December 13, 2010
and then there were two
"A person's a person, no matter how small."
Dr. Seuss
Steph is 6 weeks and 5 days pregnant today! So excited to introduce you to our little 'Who'. The size of a grain of rice. With a heartbeat of 116 beats per minute.
Who can deny that there's a GOD! And with the ability to make me nauseous at the sight or smell of almost anything, especially foods! Yuck. Except for peaches and saltines and fried chicken =) And chickfila cookies and cream milkshakes! (I haven't had one yet in case you're feeling generous) I am crying a lot easier and fatigued as if i'm totally dragging through the days...so sleepy! I fell asleep on the way back to work from the doctor today -while MATT was DRIVING...c'mon people
Isaac is cute and repeats that mommy has a baby in her tummy and he is excited when you ask him if he wants a baby but obviously, doesn't entirely understand. When asked what was in mommy's tummy yesterday by his teacher, he proudly replied, "Baby Jesus."
I'm glad something is sticking when we talk about the bible. =)
nighty night
Steph, Matt, Isaac and Metzler-Who-Two
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