James is quite the comedian already....well he is funny to us with his infinite facial expression and big smile. Today he has done the cutest thing....you see for the last 3 weeks or so we've noticed that he LOVES trees! If we go out side he just stares at them and even when he's gassy and I have to hold him all day he stares out the window at the trees behind the computer desk! (not much else mommy can do one handed...sewing or scrapbooking isn't exactly possible on those days) Anyway we've also recently discovered why he's so quiet when we put him on the changing table....he loves to stare at the walls in that room...they're green go figure huh? Well so I was just changing him a few minutes ago and had the curtain open since it only has until about 2pm before the sun blares right in I thought I'd get some natural light for a little bit. When I picked him up he seemed interested in the window so I took him over to look out. I told him that he was "just gonna love going camping next weekend. It's so much prettier and there are LOTS of really green trees." Then we wandered around the room looking at things, with it still being partially my hobby room there was lots of color to look at like the rainbow of ribbons I have hanging or all the colorful paper. Then I said "so are you gonna be a crafty person like your momma?" and he just kept staring...what did I expect he's only 5 weeks old right? Well then I asked "are you gonna be a fisherman like your daddy?" and what did I get another stare? HA!! how about a big fat grin!! Coincidence right? I mean again he's only 5 weeks old....so to test the theory that he's to young to respond comprehensively I said "are you gonna sew things like mommy?" and I kid you not he made a yucky face. Again, "are you gonna be a fisherman like daddy?" and again a huge grin. So for a third time I tried mixing it up, "are you gonna hunt like daddy?" and all I got was a stare....now last try "are you gonna be a fisherman like daddy?" and again another HUGE grin.
Now most of you may say it's a humorous coincidence and that may be true but seriously??? A Fisherman? Aren't we supposed to have higher hopes for our kids when they're this age like doctors and lawyers and such? Isn't it when they are at least 2 or 3 when we become more realistic about the paths our children may actually take?? A fisherman??
Maybe he thinks it will be his number one hobby?!!
Friday, August 28, 2009
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
{anniversary humor}
They say "romance" changes drastically when you have children....well I was determined not to let the fact that there is a new5 week old baby in our house keep Tyler and I from enjoying our 2nd anniversary. At our wedding we had pie instead of cake and a yummy Marie Calender's strawberry pie sat on top with a "pie" topper. We decided that night that since we couldn't freeze our top layer we would get a M.C. strawberry pie every year on our anniversary and share it together in the comfort of our own home. I also promised to wear my dress every year. Well needless to say the dress didn't exactly fit only 5 week after child birth but I made it work and Tyler came home from his meeting to find his beaming bride and a candle lit strawberry pie picnic on the living room floor....of course he walks in says "awe baby i love it" then comes around the corner with a box of strawberry pie he tried to surprise me with!!! We were both laughing SO hard!! Then we sat there with one fork feeding each other yummy pie again a burst of laughter filled the house when we realized how very "romantic" the melody "rock a bye baby" could be!! And to top it all off Buddy was not havin' any of this...how dare mom and dad try to be romantic and eat pie without sharing!!
Here's to many more "romantic" anniversary pies!!!
Here's to many more "romantic" anniversary pies!!!
{Wedding Memories}
In lu of our anniversary yesterday I thought I'd share some of our favorite "fun" pictures from our wedding (plus one pretty one). It's hard to believe it's already been two years! Then again some days I find myself thinking..."it's only been two years?!" Not so much in a bad way either, it just feels like you've been together for a lifetime when you finally find the right family!
{The new Mr. & Mrs. Tyler Simpkins}
{We knew he Wyatt was happy...even if he didn't want to smile}
{A little newlywed humor}
{Licking the strawberry sauce off the bottom of our "pie topper"}
{The world melts away while we enjoy our happiness}
{Our first dance.....Let's Stay Together - Al Green}
{And Wyatt.....a little to pooped to party!}
Friday, August 21, 2009
{Photography}
I have finally been able to get more photographs posted on my photography blog. I plan on getting up quite a bit more today as well. Mammoth, Montana, Riley's Farm.....lots to come.
Check it out!
http://keriannsimpkinsphotography.blogspot.com/
Check it out!
http://keriannsimpkinsphotography.blogspot.com/
Monday, August 17, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
{family updates}
James
Well James turned three weeks old yesterday. I can't believe it's been 3 weeks already! He's been so much fun to have around the house! We all love him so very much! He is doing good as far as a healthy growing baby but he has been sick with a nasty case of thrush since he was a little over a week old. We are doing everything to get rid of it but it's being rather stubborn! Yesterday we went back to the doctors to get more medicine. She said that for babies with lower immune systems it can take up to 4 weeks to really get rid of thrush....FOUR WEEKS!!!! UGH!!! My best friends reaction was pretty much "i can't believe doctors can't find a quicker solution these days...mommies want their babies to get better fast!" Amen to that Jen! James also has seemed to develop a serious case of gas...I am crossing my fingers it doesn't roll over into a colic baby situation! I'm too old for that! hehe Wyatt was a gassy baby too but not quite this bad. Mylacon has been a regular part of James diet for two weeks! A friend said there's a new miracle med called Gripe Water. I think we'll be hunting that down tomorrow! But the doctor did say he was growing lots....he grew a whole pound in exactly one week! Crazy!! He is now the size wyatt was at birth! Even crazier!! We are moving on to the next drawer of clothes in his dresser!
Anyway other than the crying gassy moments and applying the horrific medicine in his mouth all day long he is a happy little guy. He like to smile at funny noises and even has laughed out loud in his sleep! It is too funny! Oh and the faces this kid makes are too die for! Adorable are some but seriously hilarious are most!!! James loves his mommy a lot too....sometimes daddy and wyatt feel sad when he cries and stops instantly when mommy takes him but they know he just remembers being in my tummy for so long and that he loves them a lot too! He loves to stare outside too. whenever he's next to a window he stretches his head to look out. When both your parents love the outdoors I guess it's natural instincts! And his head...he is already so strong. He lifts his head up off your chest and tries to move it around but it's a bit wobbly. Still it's impressive that he can already lift it up! My little muscle man!
Wyatt
Wyatt is doing great! He started 6th grade today. I know huh?!! 6th GRADE!!!! I can't believe it! Here in Grand Terrace 6th grade is in elementary school still so he isn't in multiply classes yet but I went to Jr High for 6th grade so the thought that he is that age is insane! In less than 6 months my little man turns 12 years old. He will be in young mens at church. He will be able to pass the sacrament and go to scout activities with his dad (Tyler is a leader in the young mens group) I am so blessed to have such a wonderful young man! Wyatt has grown to be more than any mother could have asked for. He's been a son, a protector, a comforter, and even at times my salvation in ways only he will ever know. The lord truly knew what he was doing when he gave me care of his special child and allowed me to name him and hold him and teach him all that I know and more. He knew how much I needed Wyatt and I will forever be grateful for the years we've had together. No matter how many more wonderful children come into our family I'm afraid to tell you my son but you my oldest will "always be my baby"!
As for school, Wyatt likes his new teacher so far. His favorite thing is electronic fridays. Of course it would be right? They get to take their DS (video games) when they have a good week. As for how the teacher is going to pan out for his needs well it's still too early to tell so we'll keep you all posted on that.
Mom
Well I am doing well. I've mostly healed up from delivery now and I am adjusting to midnight feedings and dirty diapers pretty well. It's been almost 12 years since I've had a baby in the house but I've found it to be just like riding a bike....it comes right back to you when you need it to! I am loving all my boys James, Wyatt, Tyler and even Buddy (the dog). I always new I'd have a house full of boys and it's been everything I hoped it would be! I am a very lucky woman! As for school well...I gave it a break during the pregnancy and I decided not to go back for this fall semester. In the spring James will be about 7 months old and it should be a bit easier to focus some of my time on school work. Photography classes really take a lot of time and then there's the regular general ed classes. So for now I'm going to tend to my boys and get lots of photography practice with a growing new boy! I think we're even going to try to get out to the trailer (camping in mamoth area) in the beginning of september so I will be able to get some practice in on my favorite subjects to photograph...the great outdoors!
Dad
Tyler is doing well with his first experience fathering a brand new baby! He's been feeding him, bathing him and even changing the worst of dirty diapers...although he is still working on his speed techniques! hehe Tyler is loving the whole experience and with having wyatt he's already ready for the "older years"! He loves to make James smile. The first time James laughed out loud, in his sleep of course, tyler was holding him. What a special moment that was for daddy!
Work is going well. They have slow days and busy days but that's normal for most construction type businesses so we don't worry about it. He has great bosses that are good friends to us and appreciate all the hard work he does for them. As for the SAR (search and rescue) team well he still loves it! They haven't had too many call outs lately which is actually a good thing for the people but kind of gets boring for the team so they fill up their time with lots of trainning and things to keep up on their skills. The team really is an amazing group of people and I am so incredibly proud that my husband is the kind of man who freely gives of his time and often means to be a part of such a great group of voluteers!
Well I guess that's about it for family updates. The house is looking better and better every month. We are enjoying having a nice grass yard instead of the desert we had before. And many millions of thanks goes out to our friend Matt for helping us install an air conditioning unit! We are so glad the land lord was willing to pay for it and lucky we knew someone willing to help us put it in! The baby's room is all put together accept for the bedding but he's sleeping in our room in a bassinet for now so we'll worry about that later. Wyatt's room is painted but needs a few touch ups from bleeding tape and we have to make the head board and a few bright green pillow still. Our room is finally organized....I'll decorate it later. The living room well it's last on my list, the bathroom has a plan but needs to be executed and the kitchen...well I just can't decide! I've got a color scheme but I'm still contemplating how to bring it all together. Hopefully that will get done soon. Then eventually.....we'll tackle the back yard!! That's a chore all in itself!
So that everything. We hope you all are doing well and we send our love and hugs to our distant friends and family!
Well James turned three weeks old yesterday. I can't believe it's been 3 weeks already! He's been so much fun to have around the house! We all love him so very much! He is doing good as far as a healthy growing baby but he has been sick with a nasty case of thrush since he was a little over a week old. We are doing everything to get rid of it but it's being rather stubborn! Yesterday we went back to the doctors to get more medicine. She said that for babies with lower immune systems it can take up to 4 weeks to really get rid of thrush....FOUR WEEKS!!!! UGH!!! My best friends reaction was pretty much "i can't believe doctors can't find a quicker solution these days...mommies want their babies to get better fast!" Amen to that Jen! James also has seemed to develop a serious case of gas...I am crossing my fingers it doesn't roll over into a colic baby situation! I'm too old for that! hehe Wyatt was a gassy baby too but not quite this bad. Mylacon has been a regular part of James diet for two weeks! A friend said there's a new miracle med called Gripe Water. I think we'll be hunting that down tomorrow! But the doctor did say he was growing lots....he grew a whole pound in exactly one week! Crazy!! He is now the size wyatt was at birth! Even crazier!! We are moving on to the next drawer of clothes in his dresser!
Anyway other than the crying gassy moments and applying the horrific medicine in his mouth all day long he is a happy little guy. He like to smile at funny noises and even has laughed out loud in his sleep! It is too funny! Oh and the faces this kid makes are too die for! Adorable are some but seriously hilarious are most!!! James loves his mommy a lot too....sometimes daddy and wyatt feel sad when he cries and stops instantly when mommy takes him but they know he just remembers being in my tummy for so long and that he loves them a lot too! He loves to stare outside too. whenever he's next to a window he stretches his head to look out. When both your parents love the outdoors I guess it's natural instincts! And his head...he is already so strong. He lifts his head up off your chest and tries to move it around but it's a bit wobbly. Still it's impressive that he can already lift it up! My little muscle man!
Wyatt
Wyatt is doing great! He started 6th grade today. I know huh?!! 6th GRADE!!!! I can't believe it! Here in Grand Terrace 6th grade is in elementary school still so he isn't in multiply classes yet but I went to Jr High for 6th grade so the thought that he is that age is insane! In less than 6 months my little man turns 12 years old. He will be in young mens at church. He will be able to pass the sacrament and go to scout activities with his dad (Tyler is a leader in the young mens group) I am so blessed to have such a wonderful young man! Wyatt has grown to be more than any mother could have asked for. He's been a son, a protector, a comforter, and even at times my salvation in ways only he will ever know. The lord truly knew what he was doing when he gave me care of his special child and allowed me to name him and hold him and teach him all that I know and more. He knew how much I needed Wyatt and I will forever be grateful for the years we've had together. No matter how many more wonderful children come into our family I'm afraid to tell you my son but you my oldest will "always be my baby"!
As for school, Wyatt likes his new teacher so far. His favorite thing is electronic fridays. Of course it would be right? They get to take their DS (video games) when they have a good week. As for how the teacher is going to pan out for his needs well it's still too early to tell so we'll keep you all posted on that.
Mom
Well I am doing well. I've mostly healed up from delivery now and I am adjusting to midnight feedings and dirty diapers pretty well. It's been almost 12 years since I've had a baby in the house but I've found it to be just like riding a bike....it comes right back to you when you need it to! I am loving all my boys James, Wyatt, Tyler and even Buddy (the dog). I always new I'd have a house full of boys and it's been everything I hoped it would be! I am a very lucky woman! As for school well...I gave it a break during the pregnancy and I decided not to go back for this fall semester. In the spring James will be about 7 months old and it should be a bit easier to focus some of my time on school work. Photography classes really take a lot of time and then there's the regular general ed classes. So for now I'm going to tend to my boys and get lots of photography practice with a growing new boy! I think we're even going to try to get out to the trailer (camping in mamoth area) in the beginning of september so I will be able to get some practice in on my favorite subjects to photograph...the great outdoors!
Dad
Tyler is doing well with his first experience fathering a brand new baby! He's been feeding him, bathing him and even changing the worst of dirty diapers...although he is still working on his speed techniques! hehe Tyler is loving the whole experience and with having wyatt he's already ready for the "older years"! He loves to make James smile. The first time James laughed out loud, in his sleep of course, tyler was holding him. What a special moment that was for daddy!
Work is going well. They have slow days and busy days but that's normal for most construction type businesses so we don't worry about it. He has great bosses that are good friends to us and appreciate all the hard work he does for them. As for the SAR (search and rescue) team well he still loves it! They haven't had too many call outs lately which is actually a good thing for the people but kind of gets boring for the team so they fill up their time with lots of trainning and things to keep up on their skills. The team really is an amazing group of people and I am so incredibly proud that my husband is the kind of man who freely gives of his time and often means to be a part of such a great group of voluteers!
Well I guess that's about it for family updates. The house is looking better and better every month. We are enjoying having a nice grass yard instead of the desert we had before. And many millions of thanks goes out to our friend Matt for helping us install an air conditioning unit! We are so glad the land lord was willing to pay for it and lucky we knew someone willing to help us put it in! The baby's room is all put together accept for the bedding but he's sleeping in our room in a bassinet for now so we'll worry about that later. Wyatt's room is painted but needs a few touch ups from bleeding tape and we have to make the head board and a few bright green pillow still. Our room is finally organized....I'll decorate it later. The living room well it's last on my list, the bathroom has a plan but needs to be executed and the kitchen...well I just can't decide! I've got a color scheme but I'm still contemplating how to bring it all together. Hopefully that will get done soon. Then eventually.....we'll tackle the back yard!! That's a chore all in itself!
So that everything. We hope you all are doing well and we send our love and hugs to our distant friends and family!
Friday, August 7, 2009
{James' 1st FHE}
(sorry about the crummy photograph, not sure what happened to it but it's actually a better photo than it's showing here?)James' first Family Home Evening! Wyatt was in charge of the lesson and he chose a story out of the friend to read. As I sat there watching him read with his little brother in his lap I snapped out of my emotional zone and realized he was reading about going to the temple and having forever families.....that along with the site of my boys sitting together had me in tears. Wyatt kind of thought it was funny because to him it was no big deal he was only reading the "comic style" shortest story in the magazine! This was a moment I will never forget and a moment these two handsome will cherish the memory or story telling of forever! I love my boys!!
For those of my readers that don't know FHE (family home evening) is a night usually Monday that our family sets aside to spend quality time together learning from each other about the principles and values we believe in. From primary songs to prayer and lesson and then a yummy treat or fun activity we really enjoy every minute of it!
Thursday, August 6, 2009
{bath time w/ daddy}
James does not like being cold at all!!
Buddy wanted to know why daddy was making James cry so loudly!
Finally all nice and warm!
Time for a diaper and warm comfy pj's
Mommy helped with that part
Then a big yawn to end the night and head for bed!
{sunday 8/2/09}
{pj's}
1 pajamma, 2 pajamma, 3 pajamma....
MORE?????
We went through three sets of pj's in a matter of about 20 minutes. I swear it was like his body had it timed just right!! The second I zipped one up he spit up all over it! Finally the third one stayed on all night!
{sunday 8/2/09}
{to my crafty readers}
So I have been wanting for a long time to start a blog for my crafty stuff. I have yet to start it because I just can't come up with that perfect name. I have some ideas floating around or at least words I like but it just hasn't hit it quite right yet....so I'm asking for your help. I figure throwing around ideas with other crafty people or even any of you who might have an idea may help me to get more inspiration for that perfect name.
Here's what I am looking for....I want to post projects I've done or are working on. Things that are gifts or stuff I've done for myself. I have my scrapbooking, mini books, home decor, sewing, quilting, altered projects, and whatever else I can invent. I know that I DO NOT want the words creative or craft in the name at all and I don't want it hobby specific, meaning nothing with the words sewing, scrapbook, etc...in it. I want something that specifically says she does a "hodge podge" of different things.
So any ideas? Any at all?
Here's what I am looking for....I want to post projects I've done or are working on. Things that are gifts or stuff I've done for myself. I have my scrapbooking, mini books, home decor, sewing, quilting, altered projects, and whatever else I can invent. I know that I DO NOT want the words creative or craft in the name at all and I don't want it hobby specific, meaning nothing with the words sewing, scrapbook, etc...in it. I want something that specifically says she does a "hodge podge" of different things.
So any ideas? Any at all?
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
{burp}
I still have tears in my eyes as I sit here trying to type....I was just feeding James a small bottle (with the thrush he only drinks a little at a time) and it came time to burp him. I have to burp him every half ounce or so or he gets to gassy and the only way this little guy will burp is sitting up on my leg with his chin in my hand and patting his back with the other. Well He was sliding down so I lifted him up and resat him on my knee and the kid burped louder than I think I've ever burped (for those that really know me that pretty loud)! With that kind of burp I was quickly ready for the out pour of the milk he just drank but when I looked down at him.....he had a look on his face like he had just seen a ghost walk through the room!! His eyes were big as saucers, his eyebrows stuck to his hair line, and the corners of his mouth seemed to be frozen wide open with his chin dug into his chest!! It scared the wits out of him so bad he was stunned then just started crying....heaven help me if you think I'm a bad mom but I laughed so hard the tears were pouring from my eyes for 10 minutes! I am just so sad that no one else was home to see it!!
These are the times you wish there was a hidden camera in the house!!
These are the times you wish there was a hidden camera in the house!!
{a long night}
Last night was by far the longest night we've had since James arrived in our home. He has a really nasty case of thrush and yesterday he went to the doctor to get medicine for it. I swear it was just a little bit when we went to bed Monday night but by the time it was dark last night it had spread like a wild fire and his sweet smile disappeared! At about 10 it really kicked in and boy it seemed like it would never stop! Around midnight my dear husband got up and went out to watch TV with him to let me try to sleep some, not that a mother actually sleeps soundly when they know their sick baby is in the other room crying but it was nice of him to let me try. Finally after a few hours of constant fussing we knew he had to be exhausted and decided to call the doctor to find out if Tylenol would even help if we gave it to him. I didn't figure it would do anything for a sore mouth. Before we called the doctor MY husband decided to give James a blessing. It was short and simple but a priesthood blessing still the same. After about 15 minutes as I was talking to the doctor I realized James had finally fallen asleep on daddy chest! Hooray for a father/husband who can give blessing to our family! James slept right there on daddy's chest from about 4 am until 7 this morning! I am so glad he finally got some rest. It breaks my heart to see him so sick especially when he's so young!
I am blessed to have such a wonderful family and an amazing husband worthy of the priesthood! I love him so much! And my other two boys!
I am blessed to have such a wonderful family and an amazing husband worthy of the priesthood! I love him so much! And my other two boys!
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