Takoda's Savings

We finally opened a savings account for this little guy. He has a piggy bank he keeps all of his $ in. Any birthday card he gets with money in it, and any money in our money jar we end up taking to the bank. Takoda was so happy to take it inside. It was cute, b/c while in line there were some other kids around his age and all the kids kept saying Wow...Look... or the kids were pointing at all his change. Takoda had a priceless grin on his face, as if to say," Yep I know...and it's all mine"

Memorial Day


watching the fireworks...Todd LOVES fireworks...Takoda??? ummm not so much, we found out. I think it was b/c we were so close to the set up that Takoda was so scared. It really was loud even for us adults,... Takoda ended up inside the truck where he felt a little bit more safe:)

Garden Time

As we all know, Todd has the green thumb in the family... We already have so much growing. Last night we ate our first zucchini, snap peas and cherry tomatoes...all of which was delicious!

Daddy enjoying Boy Time

Todd has been so good to stay home with the boys while I either run errands or go to mutual.

Eli
He just had his 2 mo check up today. He turned 2 mo on the 28th. Can we say BIG BOY! ... this guy weighs 15 1/2 lbs... 95% and height 23.75'' 80%. He has officially grown out of the bassinet, which is a sad day for me. I put him in his crib for the first time tonight, it's a bitter sweet feeling... We'll see how it goes. Did I mention 3mo. clothes are snug and so he's mainly wearing 6mo. Eli smiles alot and really is a good baby...I sure love my boys!

Just Ridin His Ride Takoda asks everyday to ride his bike. He loves riding w/ the big boys on our street (who are actually really nice to him). The other day he was suppose to be taking his nap, and I guess for the at least 30 min. he was peering out of his blinds, watching the boys ride their bikes and skate boards. He sure loves big boys.

Eli Stanley Bliss

3/28/11

9lbs 22in

Here are some sneak peak pictures of the photo shoot we had with our sweet little boy. Our photographer was so happy to use some of her new born props, only to be disappointed that this big boy couldn't fit into most of them because he was either too big or too long. Regardless she did an amazing job with this squirmy child:) So Last Sunday my water broke at 1:45am. I was able to take a shower and mentally prepare myself:) I was having 5 min. apart contractions and by time we were at the hospital they were every 2-3 min. I was at a 7 when we arrived and FINALLY was given the epidural at an 8. I seriously didn't remember the contractions hurting as badly with Takoda, cause let me tell you it hurt! Of course my Dr. wasn't on call, so when I was ready to push at 6am the Dr. who was on call said to wait until 7am when I get there. I told my mom and sister they could come in the room. (Kate didn't want to but I pretty much told her it's for her own good, but to stay at the top by my head). During the deli every, picture this: Mom is on the chair out of the nurses and dr. way, but a blank stare, Kate in a corner about 5 feet from my bed near the top of my head, Todd is no where to be found. Come to find out, Kate says she'll never give birth. Mom was told to breath by one of the nurses (mom says it's because she was so emotional:) And todd was found out in the hall looking pale. It's all good though, b/c really I just wanted this baby out and I wasn't looking for the faces I knew, I'm that person who doesn't want anyone to touch or talk to me. Well with lots of pushing this baby boy was stuck (just like Takoda was) but this time sunny side up. The Dr. used the vacuum twice, and when that popped off both times, we used forceps. And FINALLY he came out. They had the c-section room all set up for me but luckily we didn't need to use it. I was and am SO grateful for our healthy boy. Really I'm grateful for the patient Dr. I had. I still think if I had my Dr. she would have just stuck me in the c-section room ( not too fond of her). I still can't believe we're a family of 4 and how much you can love another child like the first. Takoda is adjusting pretty good for a 2 year old and as always a big help in the house. I love having Todd home from work to help out...I dread the day he goes back! I'll post more pics soon when I get them.

Slacker...

I know i know i'm a blogger slacker. But can i still use the excuse that i'm pregnant and thats why? I thought since the due date is almost here, i'd just update you on my pregnancy. So I went to the dr's last wed. I'm dialated to a 2. She asked when or if I wanted to be induced. I said oh no that's ok, i'll just wait it out. She said, "Really? That's really shocking to hear, almost everyone gets induced these days." I laughed and said well i've waited 9 mo. I can wait a little longer. But, like I was telling my sister in law, secretly i'm just scared of being induced. I've heard too many crazy stories. I would love to have this baby asap, but I know my body knows what it's doing (especially since i haven't even hit the official due date). I'm finally experiencing some braxon hicks and just pretty sore. I love nap time and 10pm cause that's when I go upstairs to read Hungar Games:) I love my pillows, I sleep with 5 of them. Takoda is growing so fast and really is a sweet heart. He will randomly ask how i'm doing, sometimes I say "My tummy hurts", He says "you better lay down mommy". I love the attention I get from him! So Tues. is my official due date. I was remembering that with Takoda the dr. stripped my membrane and I went into labor about 2 days later. So if nothing by Tues. I'll see if this dr. will do the same. I'll keep you all posted!!!

Oh Yeah! So the other day we were at the mall, and Takoda saw a huge ad (not this exact one) hanging with Kim Kardashian, promoting shape up's and shouts, "LOOK MOMMY THERE YOU ARE!"... Needless to say I was so flattered:) Thanks Takoda, your the best!

Bedroom Makeovers

I think when i'm 8-9 mo. pregnant my little mind starts to think of projects to do before big change happens... cause you know it's so much easier when you have a hard belly and 50lbs of extra weight:) But these rooms really did need some personality. So with a bit of help from Kate we accomplished my vision!

This is the Guest Room Before... Soon to be Takoda's Big Boy Room!

This is his room after! I have pictures of Ships throughout the room as well.The Nursery Before

The Nursery After

Kate painted the tree Finally we're done! I'm so pleased with the results. I have a little to do here and there still in both rooms, but I'm pretty much done and that's that. I finally washed all the baby clothes and feel like this last month couldn't go any slower! We're working on another big project in the house... so i'll post those pictures in the next week!

6 1/2 Weeks to Go!

I'm still feeling great, despite the difficulty of putting on shoes and bending over to get something on the ground:) But that's why I have little Takoda right? He really does so much for me when I'm too lazy to get something upstairs or right next to me:)

Takoda loves to chew gum. He wanted me to take a picture of him chewing his gum. He's actually pretty good about giving it to me when he's done or going to the trash himself and throwing it away. (knock on wood). Latley I feel like he's growing up too fast. We were eating lunch the other day together and I said I'm sleepy...He stopped eating, got down from his chair, took me by the hand and said, "Let's go to your bed mommy". I laughed and said how about we both finish eating then we both go to our beds. He walked me upstairs to mine, walked to his and we both had great naps that day:) Last night we were eating chicken and rice. Todd and I were talking, we looked over and he had sticky rice all over his mouth, he said, "Look mommy daddy, I'm santa!" haa haa we sure love our little Takoda!