Tonight for Halloween we went as the Wizard of Oz: Marc the Tin Man, I was Glenda the Good Witch, Ruby was Dorothy (with her ruby red slippers) , and Hazel was the Wicked Witch (aka witch hazel). Per usual, we went to the neighborhood big chili dinner cook off at the Allens and played … Continue reading There’s no place like home… Halloween 2018
Grief + happiness
On September 25th of this year, my beautiful sister-in-law, Jenny, died after an 18-month battle with brain cancer. I have had several grandparents die, but I have never really known grief and the painful, sobbing, heartache of losing someone so young. She has five children—the oldest is 9 and the youngest is 9 months. Late in the … Continue reading Grief + happiness
Success!
Another day, another day of potty training, but today was a game changer (fingers crossed). We were playing and Ruby all of sudden stood with an eager look, "I need to go potty!" And she ran over to the potty and went pee!!!! I jumped up and down and cheered and she was thrilled to … Continue reading Success!
An exciting weekend with no pictures
Tonight as Marc and I were laying in bed talking about the weekend and the new week starting. Friday the girls and I went to the Zoo with Jenny, David, Zander, and Wesley. So fun, and hot, and then wet at the splash pad. And no one loves the zoo as much as the Johnsons. … Continue reading An exciting weekend with no pictures
Potty training day two
We were all a little less enthusiastic about getting back on the big girl potty schedule, but after some coaxing and reminders of the candy and baby doll she could have Ruby became more agreeable. I've been trying to stay creative in ways to keep Ruby off the carpet. Cutting and pasting our sun & … Continue reading Potty training day two
Potty training day 1
So far we are 4 pairs of wet and 1 poopy panties but RUBY WENT POTTY IN THR TOLIET ONE TIME! (That was my only goal for the day) Success!! It's important to stay hydrated And have moral support (piggy and piggy- her 2 biggest fans) And lots of stories and sing a long song … Continue reading Potty training day 1
Sick day
I woke up today with a nasty stomach bug. Like spent the whole morning in the bathroom bad. I got a blessing from Marc and Brad and thought I was taking a turn for the better. Than Marc left for school and it went down hill. I was overheating, my head was spinning, I threw … Continue reading Sick day
Gypsy and black beans
Thursday's are one of my favorite days of the week, because it is the start of my weekend being home with my girls. This morning we were playing inside when I spotted Gypsy though the window strolling around the pool. She is the Denton's tortoise and Ruby only has all the heart eyes for Gypsy. … Continue reading Gypsy and black beans
Heart break and sneaky waves
A month ago at Hazel's one year check up appointment I had a miscarriage. I had been spotty the day before, but spotting is pretty normal, I did some online research, and felt fine about it. I had just told Dr. Rachel about the new baby, how Marc and I were so excited, and how … Continue reading Heart break and sneaky waves
The Best guy around and a little blessing
So tonight I was becoming that typical prego lady (tied and done with the day) and I hadn't eaten enough and the girls went to bed late and I just needed to lay on the couch for a minute, and Marc came and laid next to me, listened to my concerns for the next day, … Continue reading The Best guy around and a little blessing
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