A Day With The Kubin's

Tinkerbell (again)

2012-02-12T10:12:00.001-06:00

I posted last night my photo shoot with kynlie as Tinkerbell and I forgot one picture. My favorite one at that!!

Check out the post below for the rest of the pictures.

With Love
Christie

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Tinkerbell

2012-02-11T23:34:00.001-06:00

I saw on pinterest an idea for photo shoot back drops. Wrapping paper!! What a great idea. It's perfect because we have a play room with 3 very large windows that let in a lot of outside light and all I have to do is roll out the paper, tape it to the wall and when I'm done roll it back up!

I practices with it yesterday with some zebra wrapping paper I had left over from kynlies 2nd birthday.

It's not very wide. I may have to use two sheets. It's perfect size for taking pictures of babies. Anyway, this is one picture from my phone I took. The rest are on my camera

However, I did take some great pictures today of "Tinkerbell" and already put them on my Facebook so I was able to save them on my phone. I used hot pink wrapping paper this time.

I LOVE THEM!!!!!!!!

With Love
Christie

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A Little Of This A Little Of That

2012-02-05T15:24:00.001-06:00

The weather here has been so nice. We have been taking advantage of it and going outside a lot.

Kynlie jumped in the "trampatreen" while we laid on the picnic blanket.

We also played on the swing set Bradley and his dad built the kids.

I was laughing so hard at Brad for squeezing in that.

I finally went and got my bangs trimmed, my nails done, and a pedicure. I had me a little "ME" time.

I'm loving my nude color nails!

We bought Kooper a hat and I can't get enough of him wearing it. He's so cute!!

A picture of my favorite girl

Bradley's dad took this picture of Kooper the other night. He said it looked like he was saying Grace.

I've been car shopping (dreaming maybe). I'm hoping by summer we can get me a new car. I'm wanting a SUV of some kind. (Ive had a passat for 5yrs) I was looking at these 2012 ford explores. They are pretty nice. But I'd love to have a Tahoe!

My friend heather and I are taking our girls to Disney on Ice at the end of March. I think I might be a little excited!! I found this cute tinker bell shirt that she can wear with a tutu! (I haven't got it yet) oh the girls are going to be soooo excited!!

We are about to head on over to our friends house for the super bowl. So I better get...

With Love
Christie

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Make beautiful memories

2012-02-01T17:49:00.001-06:00

Today here in Texas, it's in the 70's!!!!! What?? And we are loving it more than anything!!

Days like today makes me feel even more blessed than I already feel about being a stay at home mom/wife.

While kyn was at school today, Kooper and I drove up to Dallas to visit some of my old friends at my old job. They had not met Kooper yet and it was about time seeing that he's almost 6 months old.

When we got home and kyn was out of school we took advantage of the awesome day and played our hearts out outside!

We pulled out the sidewalk chalk. Always fun!

We (I) wrote the kids names over and over in different colors and fonts.

A friend told me on Facebook to dip the chalk in water and it will brighten up the color. So I did! And it did! :))

Kooper enjoyed bouncing in his jump-a-roo! He loves being outside. I have some great pictures of him on my camera I can not wait to upload.

Now kynlie is at church with her nana and one of her favorite persons, her cousin Karlye.

Aren't they cute in their matching shirts I made them?

Koopers a sleep in mt chest and I'm loving it! I'm about to run to Walmart and figure out what's for dinner.
:))

With Love
Christie

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Kooper at 4 and 5 months

2012-01-17T15:27:00.001-06:00

I'm a little (a lot) late on Koop mans 4 month post. Better late than never, right?

Kooper turned 4 months on December 15. He wasn't scheduled for his check up until the end of dec b/c the dr office was busy. I hate waiting too long, I love these apt b/c I love seeing how my kids grow!

Well sadly we had to take him to the ER two days after he turned 4 months. He ended up with croup and had to get a steroid shot. My poor little guy:(

Poor bubba man, that was at the ER
Since we had to go there I got see how much he weighted. They said he was a whole 20 lbs!!!! At 4 month? WOW!!

That next week we had his 4 month check up and ER follow up. We again had to put off his check up b/c he was not well enough to get his shots. So after Christmas we finally had his check up.

He weighed 18.2 lbs 24 inches long! We have a big boy! Nothing but pure sweet lovin!

He wears size 3-6 months at 4 month. He mastered rolling over at the dr office! Show off HA! He's a very happy baby! He loved to be held! He still nurses about every 3 hours or so.

At 5 months he's pretty doing the same things. He's wearing 6-9 m now and still nurses all the time. He's eating baby food. His favorite is sweet potatoes! He like squash, applesauce, and sometimes peaches. He does not like green beans and banana's! He now has a giggle from down in his belly when he laughs. I love it!!

He LOVES his sister!!! Oh my he loves her! He will laugh all day at her. If you say "where's sister" he looks around and smiles so big!

At 5 months I'm guessing he weighs 20 lbs or more. He's so heavy. I know I'm going to have to get a new car seat before too long. When he starts sitting up I'm just going to get him out of the car and not the car seat.

I don't think I could love this boy any more and I wake up the next day and I do!! God has blessed brad and I so much with our kids! I thanks him every day and continue to do so!

With Love
Christie

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What have we been doing? I'll tell ya...

2012-01-16T17:04:00.001-06:00

We've been busy lately! Coming and going. Spending time together. Just enjoying life! I wish I would take more time and blog but when I do get a moment of down time, I just wanna relax!

I'll give you a run down of what we've been doing in pictures.

Enjoy, there's a lot...

We roasted marshmallows on new yrs eve! Yum!!

Kynlie turned 13!! HA! She's my little diva in making.

The kids, my sister n law, her kids, my mother n law, and my self had a fun day at the Dallas Science Museum!

One of my very very best friends and her family came home to visit her family and we got to see them!!!

This is Dawn, my BFF!!!!!

Someone got her drivers license! She had so much fun driving down our street in daddy's lap.

I went on a date with my husband!!!

Kooper man turned 5 months old on the 15th of January! Hard to believe!

Someone thinks he's a big boy and wants to sit up. He also master rolling over, finally, at his 4 month check up. I'll do a post on 4 months stats next.

We've done a lot of princess dressing up!!

And make up wearing. She makes this serious face when she's wearing make up because she doesn't want to mess it up!

We are a happy boy!!! Most days!

We've done lots of baking!!

And getting our hair caught! HA! Poor girl!

We went to the Ft. Worth Rodeo as a family!! Had a good time :)

I made kynlie her first valentine shirt!!

We love our bath time!!!!

I grocery shopped...alone!!! :)) and hopefully got enough to have planned meals for a week or so. (p.s. I saved $15 in coupon cutting!!! Yay me)

Kooper and I enjoyed some quite time while he nursed! Love these moments!!!

Got a pedicure! And chose purple!!! I'm usually a plain Jain kinda girl and pick red every time. I like my choice!!

(yes I just put my fat piggies on here HA)

Kooper had fun with daddy...

While sister took a nap on me

Kynlie helped her daddy fix her stool.

Kooper started making funny faces! I love it!

Well that's all for now. These are all my iPhone pictures. I say it all the time but I promise (more to my self) that I'll get my camera pictures up!

With Love
Christie

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My life!!

2011-12-26T13:18:00.001-06:00

Just wanted to post a few pictures of what's most important to me!

With Love
Christie

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Christmas Eve 2011, Koopers 1st, & tradition

2011-12-24T21:18:00.001-06:00

Merry Christmas Eve!!

We have had a great day! We spend Christmas eve with Bradleys family. Today we headed over to my n laws around 10:30. My father n law was frying fish and fries and some other yummy fried and baked things.

We ate lunch and stuffed our selfs full! Food was very good!! After lunch we opened gifts. Kids hit the jackpot this year with gifts from nana and pawpaw. I think they're a little loved!!

Kooper got this cowboy hat from his aunt Robyn. Doesn't he look cute!?? Looks just like his daddy!

Kynlie got a new pair of cowgirl boots! Nothing like a sweet cowgirl in a tutu! I love it!

(I have a lot more pictures on my camera I'll try and share later)

After we opened gifts we just sat around and visited and the kids played with their new things.
We left a little after 7 so we could get home and do our Christmas eve tradition.

Every year we buy the kids (Koopers first yr!) new Christmas pj's and a Christmas movie.

This year we got some classics. It was a set at Walmart. I think Bradley is more excited about these movies than the kids. He loves these old movies.

Kynlie got pink (of course) pj's with ginger bread, pepper mints, candy canes, & Christmas trees on hers. Kooper got a sweet red and white striped babies first Christmas sleeper with Santa feet.

Bradley and I are suppose to be getting each other Christmas pj's too, but he forgot and we picked mine out last minute last night while I was there. Sadly they are too small lol but still wearable! I got him a pair of the Christmas Story boxers lol! He loves them!

Then we get the cookies out and pored the milk for Santa. This year we left Santa a note.

Rumor has it that Santa like Oreos! ;)

Daddy and Koop man watching the movie.

Momma and sister cuddled up in the recliner!
I love Christmas time!! I love traditions. I hope this one will last and the kids will always look forward to it and maybe we can add to it each year.

Well right now kynlie is in her room, hopefully falling a sleep watching Dora Christmas and Koop man is crying in the bouncy. So I better get!

Happy birthday sweet baby Jesus!
With Love
Christie

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Christmas pictures

2011-12-22T19:10:00.001-06:00

I have a post about Thanksgiving saved in draft, I just have to add the pictures. Sadly I'm getting bad at this blogging thing.

I recently took our own family pictures for our Christmas cards. I love how they turned out!! Also I took some pictures of Kynlie, Kooper, & and my niece and nephew for a Christmas gift for Bradley parents.

Enjoy!!

Those are just a few of my favorites!!

Now enjoy my favorites of the kids!!

With Love
Christie

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30 Days of Thanks - Day 3 & 4

2011-11-04T22:09:00.001-05:00

I fell a sleep last night before I did my day 3 of thankfulness. So tonight is 3 & 4.

Day 3 - My kids

I am so very thankful for my kids. God has blessed Bradley and I with two beautiful kids. Just thinking of how God choose me to be their mom makes me teary eyed.

Kynlie, my first born, my girl, my life! Having a daughter is so amazing! She is my wild, free spirited, VERY funny baby girl, who I could not see my life without. Thank you Lord for such a great blessing.

Kooper, my super man, my baby boy, my last born. He has my heart! He makes me smile every time I look into his blue eyes :) I can't wait till he starts showing more emotion and we can see what kind of boy he will be.

Thank you Lord for blessing me with a daughter and a son! How lucky am I?!

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Day 4 - My Church

I love my church. I'm so thankful to have a place I feel comfortable to go and worship. I went to church there as a youth and loved it just as much as I do as an adult. I'm apart of the worship choir. I can't sing all that great but boy do I like to pretend I do lol. There is no sweet music than worship music.

I'm so thankful to have become good friends with a lot of the couples in our church. We are very blessed that a lot of those couples work in the nursery on Sunday's and love on our babies as if they were their own. I couldn't ask for anything better.

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Christie Kubin

30 Days of Thanks-Day 2

2011-11-02T23:11:00.001-05:00

Day 2 - My Parents

I am thankful to have two patents that love me and my family and my brother and his family so much.

I am extremely close with my mom and I am so thankful for that. She is always there for me and loves me with all her heart. I honestly do not think I could live without her. No joke! She is my go to person for anything. She's my phone call when I'm bored, happy, sad, confused, etc... I pray Kynlie and I will be just as close.

Although I love my dad to pieces we are not as close as my mom and I and that hurts my heart (it's my blog and I'll be honest and not hide a thing, I'm going to tell it like it is) As much as I love him and very thankful to have him in my life, we don't see eye to eye, because I don't agree with a lot of his action. I do pray all the time that one day we will be a lot closer. One thing I do know even though he does not show it as much as I would like, is that he loves me.

Thank you lord for blessing me with two parents that will always be here for us and that I love with all my heart!

A picture of me and my "Kooper Man Super Man" (a new nick name) waiting in the truck for daddy while he worked.

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Christie Kubin

30 Days of Thanks-Day 1

2011-11-01T21:38:00.001-05:00

I've been seeing a lot of friends on Facebook doing a 30 day thankful post. I thought I'd do it too but, on my blog! (or so I'm going to try my hardest to everyday) I may also add in a few pictures.

These 30 days are in no particular order.

Day 1- My husband

I am so thankful for my sweet husband! He is an awesome provider for our kids and myself. He works so hard, long hours most days. For example, Monday he had to be at work at 3:00 am (normal is 6 am) and didn't get home till 7:30pm

He is so helpful around the house. He doesn't mind sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, and even doing the dishes!! Score!!

He's very funny!! I think that's very important in a relationship.

I'm so thankful he loves our kids with all his heart. He's a wonderful dad. He's never been afraid of a dirty diaper or two. He's my bath time hero!

I thank God for my sweet husband all the time. I honestly do not think I could live without him.

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Christie Kubin

Kooper's 2 months

2011-10-19T16:01:00.001-05:00

My sweet boy turned 2 months on Saturday the 15th. It's hard to believe but at the same time I feel like we have had him just as long as kynlie.

(I love this picture lol)

He's starting to show lots of personality, I love it! His smile is so sweet! I think he looks a lot like kynlie. He has a little bit of lighter features than she did/does.

(blurry phone picture)

Kooper is still a breast fed baby. I plan on feeding as long as my body will let me or until he's 1. I BF kynlie till she was 1.

Today we had koopers well child check. Things went great!! I love these apts because I love seeing how my kids grow and getting stats, also we just love our doctor! (he's who I worked for before I made the decision to stay home)

Kooper was so good at his apt. He did not fuss one time, until the shots but that's a given.

He's a BIG healthy boy!
*14.5 lbs - 95th percentile!!!
*24 1/2 in. - 75th percentile!!
Football player in our future? I think so!! I looked back at kynlies 2 month post and she was 11.5 lbs and 22 1/2 in.

Dr. P said he's very healthy!! That's alway nice to hear!

Then came the shots :( I told brad I had a feeling he wasn't going to do as good as kynlie did. I was right. Kyn would cry but calm down as soon as she was picked up....not kooper!! Poor thing screamed and screamed! My heart was breaking. He even bled more :(

He finally calmed down and fell a sleep. As a matter of fact he's been a sleep most of the afternoon. He's sleeping on my chest right now (p.s. I'm in heaven right now;))

Now we are ready for the rangers!!! (yes he's in a pink bouncer. It was sisters and he loves it. We bought a new one but he didn't like it so we got our money back)

GO RANGERS!!!!
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Christie Kubin

Sewing

2011-10-09T14:42:00.001-05:00

I turned the big 30 on September 13! It was a special birthday! I had just gave birth almost a month before to our son and our daughter just turned 3 the week before. So turning 30 wasn't all that bad, I had everything I needed!!!

Except a sewing machine HA!! My mom had told me she was thinking about buying me one for my birthday (she told me b/c she wanted to make sure I wanted it before spending the money). I was so excited!! I've been wanting one for a while now.

Well this is what I got!!!!!!

Embroidery and sewing machine!!! I told her I wanted to learn how to embroider so bad, so I could make my kids cut clothes! I knew I would one day get a embroidery machine but didn't know it was going to be the day of my birthday!!! I was thrilled!!!! It was from everyone, Bradley, my parents, and brads parents!

There is sooooooo much to learn about this machine. But here are a few things I've made.

This cute fall dress for kynlie! I cant wait for her to wear it. I still have to put the buttons on it and embroidery her name or the letter K. I can't take total credit for this. My mom helped out a lot! (she has very good talent at sewing and a college degree showing it. She should do it more often HINT HINT MOM)

This is not my favorite. I tried making kynlie a shirt for the football game and I think I got my measurements wrong HA!! it's a little small for the shirt. I tell ya, there's a lot to learn.

I made this cute onesie last night for kooper. once again I need to learn my measurements b/c it's not centered in the middle of the shirt. Also I think there is a setting on the machine that will cute the thread in between each letter. But for the most part it looks good, good enough for him to wear to church today!!!

See how handsome!!!
That's it so far! But I'm looking foward to doing lots more!!!

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Christie Kubin

Just Kooper

2011-10-01T14:12:00.003-05:00

I thought I would post some picture of my sweet boy today. I'm actually at the computer this time and not my phone. I have a lot of pictures on here that I'd like to post, but for now...

Just Kooper!!

This is my favorite way to relax with my boy. I did this with Kynlie and it's so nice. A sleeping baby on your chest is such a sweet feeling!!!

I LOVE THIS PICTURE. I think I will have this one framed

He is so sweet. I still can't believe he is ours!!! We have a boy!!! He's a fat baby, but I love it. He's just healthy that it! He will be 7 weeks on Monday. That's hard to believe, but at the same time I feel like we've had him forever.

Last nights dinner - Smothered Steak

2011-09-30T11:32:00.001-05:00

Not sure why this is my second post in a row about food but, oh well!

Last night I cooked one of my favorite meals. It's so easy and fast. I think my mom told me about this years ago.

I buy the chuck eye of round steaks. I like to use our plug in skillet. Place the steaks evenly in the skillet and season to your taste.

I would usually like to cut up a white onion for a great taste, but I didn't have one this time. So I used onion powder, garlic salt, and pepper. I season both sides, for a great taste.

Now the "smothered" part can be used with probably anything, but these are the things I like to use. Canned stew tomatoes and diced tomatoes. I also like to buy the ones with different favors. I love seasonings to my food, more the better!!

Then all you do is top your steaks with it!!

Cover and let it cook on the lowest temp for about 20 mins. Then check it to see if it's done or tender. It's hard to say what exact temp and how long b/c every cut of meat is different and will cook different. I don't like to cook it on too high b/c it can get tough.

I served it last night with mash potatoes, green beans and rolls!

So yummy!!! Enjoy!!!

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Christie Kubin

Afternoon snack - A must try

2011-09-26T18:08:00.001-05:00

Lately I've been craving this yummy snack in the afternoon. **No I'm not pregnant again!

It's probably not the healthiest snack, but taste oh so good!

• I get a block of cream cheese
• cut about half or less if Im not too hungry
• soften it in the microwave for about 15 seconds
• poor A1 sauce on top
• dip with crackers

That's it!

I took this picture after I almost finished it off.

I like eating it with flavored crackers. These are the Walmart brand and are very yummy. I also like the chipotle and cheddar.

Enjoy!

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Christie Kubin

Friday night lights

2011-09-24T18:11:00.001-05:00

So our Friday started off with kynlie sleeping to almost 10am! What?? Wish I could have slept that long, mr. Kooper man had other plans for us.

I L.O.V.E LOVE Areosmith!!! I bought this shirt for kyn a long time ago and she's just now fitting into it. Plus it was a big surprise for me to find it in her closet!

My sweet cousin sent me this cute onesie for Kooper!

I couldn't help my self, I had to dress them up in matching outfits! (that's hard to do with a boy and girl)

We went and had lunch with my mom and then came home for a few hours. Then headed to the high school for my nieces pep rally. (all my pictures of that are on my camera)

I love going to the pep rally's. Not only because I love seeing my niece cheer but it brings back so many good memories from when I was cheering in high school, for the same school.

When we got home, Brad was coming into town from work and swung by and pick up kynlie and took her out to his parents to unload his trailer. So me and mom went to the dollar store to look around. Love that place. That post will be next.

That night was a home game and we have season tickets, so kynlie and I went to see Bailee cheer. Brad and Kooper stayed home, Brad was tired.

My sweet future Ennis Lions cheerleader!!

The stands look empty but we were there early. Ennis ended up loosing but oh well we had a good time anyways!! (more pictures to come from the game)

We came home and kynlie went to bed and slept in her bed till almost 5am!!! And that's an other post....

So now we are just sitting around the house on a Saturday night....and it's pretty nice!

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Christie Kubin

Blogging on the go

2011-09-22T12:33:00.001-05:00

I saw on my friend Tarens blog that she's blogging from her iPhone with blog press, so I thought I'd try it out.

As much as I love logging on to the laptop and blogging, I just don't have as much time. Also, sadly most of my pictures are on my phone. With two kids now, it's hard to carry my big camera.

I'm still going to try and blog from the computer too.

Here are some phone pics.

My sweet boy in his new polo, I couldn't pass up at JC Pennys.

Koopers mean face lol

Kynlie on the way to school Monday!

Kynlie in her new ennis lions cheerleading outfit! Perfect for home games!!

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Christie Kubin

To My Blog Readers!!!! I need HELP

2011-09-15T11:22:00.004-05:00

I need a blog make over!!! I'll keep my back ground lay out, but I need to add Mr. Kooper Man to my blog, but I for some reason can't figure out how in the world to do so. I just want to add his pictures to the top and his name with ours.

You would think I could figure it out but, I couldn't.......................or I just didn't try hard enough ;)

ANY TAKERS OUT THERE WANT TO HELP ME OUT AND DO IT FOR ME????? (Amber? LOL) I'll give you my email and password and send you some pictures.

Surviving - September 11, 2001 - My Story

2011-09-11T21:43:00.003-05:00

"Something special happened on this day ten years ago. I came to a realization that you and this country were going to survive even after what you were going through. I knew the because you are a fighter and have faith. That's just a couple of reasons I love you and this country so much. Hope yall have a great day and give kiddos sugars."

That was the text message I received from my daddy this morning.

9/11 has a lot more memories for me and my family. Not only was it the worst day in Americas history and the worst attack on Americas land. But 10 years ago while brave men and woman were fighting for their life's and other life's.....

I was fighting for mine

10 years ago I was laying in a hospital bed sick. At that time the doctors did not know what was wrong with me. All we knew was I was very sick and kept loosing blood but could not find a diagnoses. I had already been in the hospital for 2 weeks at this time and I was 2 days away from my 20th birthday and 3 days way from a minor lung surgery.

I remember laying in my hospital bed on the 17th floor at Baylor of
Dallas hospital and my grandmother called and told us to turn on the TV. I remember hearing nurses and doctors in the hall way talking about what had happen. I remember laying there watching the TV and hearing them say they have called all planes to land around America. I remember being scared and looking out my window, just waiting to see a plane fly by. I remember feeling so very sad for all the life's being lost that day. I remember feeling confused and not understanding what was happening and why it was happening. I remember thinking this isn't fair.

Well, I survived my illness. Thank God! I was "cured" and released in October. But my heart breaks over and over to see that over 3000 people did not survive that day and the days after.

As my dad said in his text I would survive and so will this country.

This country is surviving and will continue to survive. Our hearts will always hurt when we see the awful attack on our country and we will continue to grieve as the years go on, but we are surviving!!

We shall never forget that day. I know I wont...

2 Week check up

2011-09-07T16:20:00.005-05:00

Kooper had his 2 week check up last week. He is a growing boy, let me tell you!!

He now weighs 9lbs 9oz and is 22 1/4 inches. BIG BOY!! He's off the charts. I had a feeling he was growing fast. He's starting to look bigger in the face and the neck and he's looking longer. Although he's still wearing newborn size clothes. It probably will not be long and I'll be putting 0-3month on him.

He's also eating A LOT. I feed him every 2 hours on the dot. I'm nursing and let me tell you it's wearing me out HA. I love the bounding and the healthy part about breast feeding but he's sucking me dry (sorry for the TMI)

I have a feeling he's going to take after Bradley's dad and be a big boy. Possibly a football line man...for the Texas Aggies or the Cowboys??????

Kooper is so sweet! I'm loving every moment with him. (even at 2 a.m. when I would love to sleep) During the day he loves to sleep. At night he loves to eat!! But he is starting to stay up longer periods of time between naps. I'm hoping that means he'll sleep better at night.

Kooper Mathew's birth story "No pushing"

2011-09-02T18:38:00.000-05:00

I'm just now getting around to posting about Kooper's birthday. To say I'm tired is an understatement. When I get a down time, I try and sit and relax. I hope to keep blogging as much as possible because I have so much of Kynlie's first years and I would love to have Koopers too.

(this is what he wore home. He was 2 days old here)

Anyways...

I went in at 5:00 a.m. on Monday August 15 to be induced. (hoped I would have gone in labor my self like I did with Kynlie, but I didn't) I got checked in and in my room really fast. I was the only one there at the time. The nurse said it was a long slow night and they were glad to see me.

I got changed and in bed and that's when all the fun started. The nurse started to give me my IV and guess what, I PASSED OUT COLD!! LOL yep, just passed on out. I do not like needles and I have a low pain tolerance. I wasn't looking and I was laying down, but I just couldn't handle it I guess. I woke up really quickly (so I was told) but it felt if I was out forever! Then it wasn't long after I passed out, I started to throw up. I'm an awful patient HA! The nurse said she had been bored all night, so I felt I should give her a little excitement.

(yes I know he looks gross but oh well)

After all that I finally calmed down and started to feel better. They didn't give me my pitocin until some time after 7:00 a.m. It was a little while before I started to really feel the contractions. (I started to wonder if it was working) When I did finally start feeling the contractions I asked if I could get my epidural but I wasn't dilated enough. 3, going on 4. When I finally got to a 4 I was told I could but I had to wait because the anesthesiologist was in a c-section.

I finally got it, and felt very nauseous while getting it, but I did not pass out!!! I honestly couldn't tell you what time of the day it was when I got it, but I was glad to. I still didn't dilate very fast. Every time she checked me, I had only dilated 1 more cm.

At one point the nurse was concerned he was not head down, so she brought in a manual sono machine. He was head down, but not too low. They were waiting on me to dilate more before they came in to break my water. WELL that didn't happen. Funny story (at least to me). Our assistant pastor/music minister came to see us and pray for us and he was standing next to me at my bed and we were all just talking and I felt this POP feeling (even though I was numb) and a slightly warm feeling gushing in my bed. Out of know where I look over at Bro. David (assistant pastor) and just blurted out "OH MY GOODNESS, MY WATER JUST BROKE" and he looked at me kinda funny and everyone started laughing. I'm not sure why I turned to him and told him. It was like I thought he could do something for me LOL. Well, we kept on talking and it happened again, another pop feeling and warmth. AND I said it to him again. Then he grabbed my hand and said lets pray and I'll get out of here. I think I scared him LOL.

The nurse came in and double checked that's what it was, and sure enough it was my water. So things were moving along. The nurse decided to turn me on my left side to see if he would move down some because he just didn't seem to want to move. I laid that was for about 20 mins I guess. Then she moved me to my right and that's when I started to feel more pressure in my bottom. I assume he was laying more to my right. She told me to let her know if I started feeling a lot of pressure so I told her. She came and checked me and I was a 10!!!

They started preparing everything to get ready for his arrival. Calling the Doctor, bringing in all the equipment, and nurses. I kept telling the nurse I'm feeling a lot of pressure "down there" and so she got me ready (legs in the stirrups). The doctor got there and started getting dressed in his gown and gloves. As he was dressing I kept saying I'm feeling lots of pressure and everyone in the room, Brad, Mom, my friend Candice from church (who happened to just be in there when I finally dilated fully so I said it was ok for her to stay) and all the nurses said they could see his head. My contraction were very close and strong. Every contraction I had he was coming out. When the doctor was ready and sat "down there" he said don't push, your contraction is doing it. I had one more contraction and he came right on out!!! I didn't even have to push!!!!! How awesome is that??? The doctor said I made having a baby look easy.

(Brad watching him come out on his own while the doctor and nurses got ready)

So Kooper Mathew Kubin came in to the world at 5:22 pm weighing 8lbs 6oz 20 1/2 inches. A perfect healthy little boy!! Who we all love sooooo much!!! (he came 21 minutes before Kynlie's time, weighed 1oz bigger, and 1/2 inch longer....he had to out do her some how LOL)

Kooper is a name we had been talking about and we both just thought fit him and Mathew is my brothers first name (he's named after my dad's cousin's last name that's why there is only one T instead of two)

So there you have it! That's how he came into this world.

He's Here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2011-08-20T22:15:00.004-05:00

Our SON is here!!!!! He's been here since Monday August 15 at 5:22 p.m. More to come later, but until then...

Meet...

Kooper Mathew Kubin

Happy 100th Birthday Lucille Ball

2011-08-06T13:21:00.007-05:00

On August 6, 1911 a star was born. Lucille Desiree Ball was an actress, comedian, model, and radio actress.

On April 26, 1989 an amazing star passed away at the age 77. Much too young!

I have been a fan of Lucy for a long long time. I remember when I was younger and the first TV I had in my room was my moms old, small, black and white TV. The only channel that would come in on that turn knob was the channel "I Love Lucy" came on. I was hook for life!

For some reason Lucy reminded me so much of my Ma. In black and white pictures they looked a like to me. Except my Ma had snow white hair and Lucy had fire engine red. The weird thing is, my Ma was not a huge fan.

I've seen every single rerun of "I Love Lucy" a 100 times each. I have an attic full of collectibles, movies, pictures, calendars, nik naks, etc... Brad and I had a 3 bed room home when we first moved in together and one of the rooms I decorated in black and white with all of my Lucy things. Then when we down sized, so I decorated my laundry room with her pictures. Sadly they are boxed up in the attic. One day I hope to have a house where I can have a room to display all my favorite Lucy collectibles.

The Hallmark channel is playing reruns all day. You will find me laying in my recliner (waiting on brother to arrive) watching "I Love Lucy". As I type this post the episode of her and Ethel stealing John Wayne's footprints is on. I love Hollywood episodes!!!

(this picture was taken 4 week before she died)
Real Life Facts About Lucille Ball:

**Her dad died when she was just 3 or 4 and she was raised by her mom and grandparents. She later lived with her step fathers parents.

**She was born in Jamestown NY (where her charterer is from too) but told people she was from Montana.

**She went to a drama school and her drama teacher told her she didn't have a chance in acting. (little did she know)

**She died on her best friends birthday Carol Burnett April 26, 1989

**She gave birth to her first child at almost 40 years old

**She was only married to Dezi Arnaz for 9 years and to her second husband Gary Morton for 28 years

Odd Pregnancy Cravings

2011-08-05T20:18:00.008-05:00

This pregnancy has been totally different the second time around. I don't remember having all these odd cravings I'm having when I was pregnant with Kynlie. When I say odd, I mean I'm not just having cravings for food or drinks, but smells. I like the smell of things more than usually. *****PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THAT THE WRONG WAY, I'M NOT SNIFFING THINGS TO GET HIGH HAHAHA*****

For example: (yes I went around the house and took pictures of stuff HA)

I ran out of my Mary Kay face wash and wasn't up to going on line and reordering, so I went to walmart to get my back up Neutrogena face wash. I decided while I was there to look at other washs and I came across Noxzema. I remember my mom using that when I was younger. I opened it and had to have it. Something about the smell of it was so nice HA! I bought the wash and the facile make-up wipes. I like the smell of the Noxzema so much, I wash my face twice a day no matter what. I've always washed it only in the shower and not in the morning and if I didn't have a shower right before bed, I was too lazy to wash my make up off. (I know, how dare me)I will tell you though, my face has looked a lot better since I've switched. I have to give thanks to Noxzema's SMELL!! HA

Next odd Smells I'm "craving"
Cleaning products! I like the smell of a clean house, who doesn't. But lately the smell of Lysol bathroom cleaner smells so good to me. It has a minty smell. My toilet bowl should be very clean!! That and who doesn't like the smell of Pine sol??? I wish they would make that in a spay or wipe and not just a mopping liquid. I don't have the energy to mop every day to get that smell HA!!

Do y'all think I weird yet???

Tooth paste! Yes I love the way my tooth paste taste. Of course I have to or I wouldn't use the brand I use, but there is a weird craving I have for it and I swear I'm brushing my teeth longer because of it. Also my mouth wash...same craving.

Clean face, teeth, and bathroom!! Let's hope these cravings don't stop after the baby is here HAHAHA!!

Now to the "normal" pregnancy cravings

I cannot get enough ice!!! I eat ice all day long. Sometimes 4 large cups a day if I can. Everywhere I go eat, I always make sure to refill my drink with just ice all the way to the top or ask for a cup of ice to go. I hear it's a sign of low iron. My blood test did come back saying I was low on iron, so I guess it's true.

I have ate more Oreo cookies this pregnancy than I think I have in my life. I've never been a big cookie eater, I like them but not very often. But I'll have a handful of Oreo's at least every other day. Sometimes with milk, sometimes alone.

Same with ice cream. I've ate a lot of ice cream lately. It also could be because of the 100+++ degree weather we are having in Texas. If you follow me on Facebook, I'm sure you've noticed I check in at Braums pretty often. I do not have a specific flavor I like better. I change it up every time I go.

Has anyone else ever had "Odd Cravings" like this??? Or am I the only weird one out here???

Well I'm off to eat cookies, wash my face, brush my teeth and clean my bathroom!!

Kynlie's Birth Story

2011-08-04T19:23:00.009-05:00

That's right, Kynlie's. I can not remember if I ever did a post on her birth story and I did not feel like going back and reading to see. So I thought before her brother gets here, I'd document hers, because I know I'm going to document his (so I hope) and it's only fair they both have one. Right?

Kynile was due on August 28, 2008. As most of you reading (mom) knows she did not come then. I was over 40 weeks pregnant with her when I went to my last doctors apt on a Wednesday. Dr. F finally decided to go ahead and set an induction date for that Friday. So all day Thursday I prepared the house and my self for her arrival. I had been cramping and spotting all that day too. Just not feeling myself.

Bradley and I finally decided to go to bed sometime late that night, knowing we had to be at the hospital to check in at 6am. Needless to say I couldn't fall asleep with all the nervousness, anxiety, HAPPINESS, I was feeling. But Bradley had no problems sleeping, he snored all night long HA.

At around 2am I starting cramping really bad and could not get comfortable in bed, so I set up and watched TV. Well it starting happening more. I had a feeling it was contractions, although I had know idea what contracts felt like. This was my first pregnancy. So I started timing them. I don't remember how far apart they were at that time but they were happening more. I finally decided about around 4am to hop in the shower and start getting ready to head to the hospital and check in early. (the hospital was only about 5 minutes down the highway)

I got out of the shower and my contraction were getting worse and it was getting harder to do things. I woke up Bradley and told me we needed to go ahead and get going. I did my hair (somewhat) and my make-up and Bradley helped me put my clothes on and we headed out the door.

I think we got to the hospital about 5am. Checked in and called our parents to meet us there. Thankfully we all live in the same town, so they were there pretty fast. They had already all prepared to be off, because I was suppose to be induced that day.

When we got checked in they wheeled me into a "room" that didn't hold very many people, because we had to wait on a room to open. Apparently there were a lot of babies being born that week. Anyways, the nurse checked me and I was already dilated to a 5!! I was begging for pain meds, but I had to wait till I got in my room before I could get my epidural. They gave me something in my IV to help a little.

I finally was put in my room and the epidural was given to me. Thank God!! From that time till about 10am is kinda foggy, don't recall everything. At around 10 or 11 the nurse checked me again and I was still at a 5. My water hadn't broke on it's own so they ended up braking it for me and then I think sometime after that is when I dilated to an 8!!! WooHoo, she's on her way....

NO, she wasn't!! The day went on, visitors came in and out. I threw up a few times. I tried sleeping. The nurse checked me a number of times and I was stuck at an 8 all afternoon. I remember my doctor coming in at one point saying if I didn't dilate fully she was going to schedule the OR for a c-section. I wasn't too thrilled to hear that.

Well right in the middle of me watching Oprah the nurses came in and checked me and I was still sitting at an 8. They had me start pushing anyways to see if that would help. So I pushed. I threw up again. Then I pushed some more. I would take a break every now and then, but then kept right on pushing during every contraction.

I remember one point Bradley was up at my head helping me and my mom had one leg and a nurse had another leg and Bradley saying "someone switch places with me so I can watch" I know he's my husband but I was a little embarrassed HA!

Pushing at a 8 did help. I ended up dilating all the way and Kynlie was on her way out.

At 5:43 pm Kynlie June Kubin made her way into the world. Weighing 8lb 5oz 20in long. She had dark brown hair with Chinese looking eyes (like her momma) and a round little nose. She was everything I had hope for. Perfect in every way!!!

It was the most amazing experience I've ever had!!! I loved every single minute of my labor and delivery.

(it says 8 3.7 but she was 8 5)
They cleaned her and I up and then handed her right to me and I have not stopped loving on her ever since and I don't plan on it!!!

Transverse Baby

2011-08-02T14:20:00.009-05:00

I have been looking on line at the meaning of a Transverse Babies, which I should not do, because I did not like some of the pictures I saw. I read it's common for this to happen in the second pregnancy. I hadn't really heard of it before. I've heard of breeched babies, but not transverse. Basically it means the baby is laying sideways. Believe me I can tell, he's making me very uncomfortable. I pray he turns, but being this late in my pregnancy I think it's doubtful.

(LOVE this face)

I'm not too thrilled about having a c-section. But there is no other way. He can't come out the "normal" way. I'm not looking forward to the recovery. I'm not looking forward to not being able to pick Kynlie up and snuggle with her for a while. BUT I'll do what ever I have to do to get this sweet boy here safe.

(I've got my girl hooked on eating ice. Here she is digging in and eatin it up)

It has been so hot here in Texas. Today it's 109 but feels more like 115+. This heat is making me very tired feelings. I'm lacking in the energy department as it is, but this heat makes it worse. It's taking everything we have to cool our house down. We have tall ceilings in out living room and it just seem to never cool off in there. I try to keep our windows blinds and curtains closed to keep the heat out.

(My sweet sweet girl)

I have my 38 week apt tomorrow in the morning. I'm anxious to go. I'm ready to see if I've dilated more and if he's moved any. Also I just love going to see him on the sono machine and his heart beating!! It's amazing.

(she was showing her daddy how to rope)

Kynlie has been talking to my stomach a lot lately. She's always talking to him, but for some reason she's been really talking to him. Telling him she loves him and and kissing all over my stomach. She'll even tell him to come out sometimes LOL. I think she is going to be a great big sister. I know she's going to be very helpful. She's been loving going in his room and "helping" me put things away and making it perfect for him. I hope this love she has for him now last forever!!
She's such a sweet, loving, wild girl!!!

(she adores her Pawpaw)

On another note. I'm so ready for football season! I love the summer time, but this is my second time to be pregnant in the Texas heat so I'm ready for fall weather, football, and pumpkins!! We are getting season tickets to our home town football team, the Ennis Lions. My niece Bailee is cheering on varsity this year and I can't wait to see her and take Kynlie to enjoy the games. I know it's going to bring back great memories for me when I was a Ennis Lion cheerleader! I'm excited!! I'm ready to watch the Cowboys and the Aggies on TV too!! I love football season!!!! But for now we are enjoying the Summer time and the Texas Rangers!!

Lil Bub's Room

2011-07-26T12:14:00.019-05:00

Well the room is pretty much finished. It's missing a few things here and there, mostly just some more decoration's I'd like to add.

I'm so very pleased at how it turned out!!!! I'm in LOVE with the colors I chose and the theme!

His amazing bedding I had made by a friends mom!!! She did so good and I couldn't be happier!!

These pictures are one of my favorite parts of his room. I took these pictures at the Zoo in the Spring, not knowing for sure he was a boy, but knowing if he was, I would get good use out of them!!!

His bookshelf that is still missing some things, but for now I think it looks good.

**(those books are no longer sitting on the shelf at the moment, some sweet, jealous, little girl we all know and love has removed them because they came out of her play room)**

These cute little monkey heads are hanging inside his closet to hold his robe and towel. Love it!! I got them in the dollar section at Target!!

Same rocking chair I had in Kynlie's room when she was born! The cute lion head and blanket came from the dollar section at Target too!!

I bought this picture frame from Hobby Lobby a while ago on sale. I love it!!! The crosses were hanging in our "guest bed room" (which is now Bub's room)

This dresser use to be mine. I bought it for my self about 13 years ago for $50 from an old lady and I thought I was so grown up HA! It's gone every where with me. It was used when I moved out on my own, when Bradley and I moved in together, then it was Kynlie's dresser, and now it's Bub's dresser and changing table! I hope it makes it's rounds through the family as my kids get older.

This picture is a collage of a lot of the animals from the Zoo. I'm not too impressed with this part of the room. I fill it's missing something. I had it hanging all by it's self but didn't like it so I added the brown shelf and crosses. I still fill like it's washed out looking and needs something, but I can't put my finger on it.

His Green rug. I'm loving the Green!

View of the whole room!!!

Last but not least, Bub's little outfit I had a friend make with left over fabric! Isn't it cute!! Sister has one too. It say Big Sis!!! I can't wait to see them both wearing them!!!

Happy 4th Anniversary, Swim Lessons, & 36 week check up (w/a belly pic)

2011-07-21T09:49:00.007-05:00

Today is mine and Bradley's 4th wedding anniversary!! It seems like we've been married a lot longer...in a good way! It's been a great 4 years! We have been together 6 1/2 years, married for 4, and almost 2 two kids later and life could not get any better!! I still love him just as much as I did on the day we said "I do", if not more! What a great man God choose for me!!!

Kynlie had swim lessons all last week. She did great!!! It was a private class, with just her and two of her little boy friends she's gone to the sitter with since she was born, so that worked out perfect!

She loves the water and I had no doubt she would do great! She did have a few times where she didn't want to jump in the deep end by her self, but she did and did great. She's so funny when she swims, she uses both legs and her back end to swim and hardly ever uses her arms, but she swims so fast. It's the funniest thing. We were so proud of her and I can't wait to put her in swim lessons again next year to improve even more.

I had my 36 week check up on Monday. Not one I was looking forward to very much. I always love going to see how we are progressing but he checked me and, well, if you've ever had kids you know it's not always fun. Anyways, I am already dilated to a 1. Unfortunately he's breached, again. He keeps turning on me! Very active little boy. Dr said if he's still breached at 39 weeks, he's going to go ahead and schedule a c-section :( I hope he turns, I really do not want a c-sec. I had Kynlie natural (with drugs of course) and as crazy as it sounds, I enjoyed the whole experience and I don't want to miss out with this one. But it's not up to me, so we'll just have to wait and see what he does.

3D/4D Sono Pictures of our Boy

2011-07-12T20:50:00.007-05:00

Back in June Bradley, Kynlie and I went to a 3D/4D Sonogram place to have a better look at our boy. It was so worth the money. We got to watch him move around for 30 minutes and they gave us a 15 min video of him with tons of pictures on a CD and a few printed, along with a bag of goodies. We also confirmed he was ALL BOY, but we kinda knew already.

It was so fun! I wish I would have done this with Kynlie but in 2008 it wasn't as popular and if I remember correctly, it cost more than it does now days.

Enjoy our Baby Boy Kubin

Say Hello to our BOY

He had his right leg/foot up at his head most of the time

Is that not an amazing shot of his leg? I know it's looks like a normal leg, but I can see some much of Kynlie's leg in him.

For fun here are two pictures of Kynlie when she was a few days old. See any resemblance?

iPhone Pictures (overload)

2011-07-10T19:59:00.008-05:00

I have finally gotten around to putting my pictures from my iPhone on to the computer...all 500+ pictures and videos.

So I thought I would share some or a lot of my favorites. Also I just came across an app called Instagram to edit my pictures so some are from that. If you know of any other apps for editing, please share.

(I believe they are in order from most current to oldest)

Me and my new hat....I love!
Cool girl
This was just taken last night. 5 Weeks to go!
Sweet baby boy. Coming soon!!

Ready for a dinner date with momma and daddy
Helping momma make muffins or as she says "nuffins"
Earning her keep!! (just kidding)
Her first time at the movies, Cars 2
Yummy Watermelon on the 4th of July

Enjoying ice cream after church one Sunday
Putting lipstick on, wearing high heels and jewelry...My kinda girl!
Sporting her big sister shirt
Looking so pretty in her dance costume, ready to preform
Fishing with daddy

Kyn and Daddy coloring a master piece
After a bath. She said "mommy, I wear my towel like you"
Playing in her turtle sand box with none other than PINK sand!!!
Before church one Sunday
Not sure how far along I was here

Riding Eddy at Nana and PawPaw's
Silly girl wearing Mr. Potato head's glasses
My Punky Brewster girl (Who remembers Punky Brewster??? Loved that show)
Go Aggies!!! Football season!!
Being her normal silly self

I am now FREE!!

2011-07-07T10:31:00.008-05:00

Where have I been? Every where!! Sadly I do not have many updated pictures to share but that will soon change...promise!!

BIG NEWS!!!!

I...AM...OFFICALLY...A...STAY AT HOME MOM/WIFE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Life could not get any better. Brad and I have been doing lots of talking, planning, praying and with answered prayers and a little help from our families, this has become possible for us. I could not be more happier with this decision. I pray that it all works out so I can stay home with the baby as long as I can.

[these pictures are from Polka Fest in May]

I will be putting Kynlie in a Mothers Day Out program at a local church. (unfortunately, not the church we attend, but it's the next best one) It's Mondays and Wednesdays 8 to 2. This will give me time to spend with the baby and hopefully get things done around the house. I think she is going to love it.

[these are also from Polka Fest weekend in May]

I've only been a SAHM/W for 3 days now. I had all these wonderful ideas and plans of what I was going to do and get done around the house my first week. Guess what? I haven't done hardly any of them LOL. I've been spending time with Kyn and relaxing a little bit. (my job I just left really took it out of me) So maybe next week I'll get started on my "to do list": clean bath rooms, get caught up on laundry, put all the baby clothes away, get ready for a garage sale, etc...

[these pictures are from a weekend at Nana & Pawpaws]

Baby News:
I am growing like a weed or my belly is at least.
He is still ALL BOY!!!
No name :(
My due date changed from August 19 to August 15!! so he maybe here a lot sooner than we thought!!
He is always moving, day and night! Hopefully that doesn't mean he's not going to sleep for me?!
I can not wait to share his nursery, once we have it complete. His bedding is being made by a friends mom and I haven't received it yet.

Kynlie News:
She is growing so fast these days (another reason I had to quit my job, I'm missing too much)
She just started swim lessons yesterday!! She loves it!! She's already a fish in the water, so I'm not worried about her doing well
***side note for myself to remember: I dropped her off yesterday at swim and when I got in my car.....I cried like a little baby!! I laugh now, but yesterday I felt as if I was dropping her off for high school. Weird, maybe, but my girl is growing up on me.
She's carrying on more conversations with Brad and I and talking like a little girl and not so much as a toddler.
She is still the funnies girl I know!! Brad and I laugh more at her than anything else. I LOVE her personality. I hope it sticks with her
She is still ALL girl. Love's pink, jewelry, dolls, purses, bows, dresses, high heel shoes, pretending to be a mommy, etc... (I think she will be an awesome big sis)
BUT, she loves the out doors, swimming, riding the horses, loving on animals (she didn't get that from me), riding four wheelers, but does not like getting her hands dirty HA. She will ask me to wipe them off if there is any dirt at all on them. My child through and through HA!

So now I should have "more time" on my hands to sit and blog and keep a better update on our family!! I need to get back into my picture taking as well. I miss it!

Pictures of my girl, BABY UPDATE, & Chit Chat

2011-04-08T20:46:00.012-05:00

Yes it's been nearly 2 months since I've made a post. Not sure why, other than I just haven't sat down to do it. My lap top is broke and that's what I'd rather work on than my desk top (what I'm not now)...it's slow!!

Anyways, things are pretty good around here. I have a "new" job. Still working at a doctors office but with a little change. The original office I started working for a year ago split and I was asked to go with the Dr. that started his own practice. BEST DECISION EVER!!!!

As for the pregnancy, I am 21 weeks alreay!! HALFWAY!!! It's going wonderful!!! I wish I was better at doing weekly updates. Maybe when I get my LT fixed I'll get better. We did find out what we are having!

WE............ARE...........HAVING.................A........................................

BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

My husband, daddy, and daddy n law are thrilled to death!!! I am too, don't get me wrong, but the men in the family are acting as if they won the lottery. I guess they kinda have, but he will be better than the lottery!! ;)

We do not have a name picked out just yet, but we are leaning toward one. Kolby Gene Kubin. How does that sound? Kynlie and Kolby! Has a nice ring to it. Gene is Bradley's dads name (the man above with Kyn) I like the "K" names but don't necessarily have to use one.

Any suggestions on a name???

Kynlie June is doing just fine!! She's going through a little "terrible 2's" some days and I want to pull my hair out, but then I just remember how blessed I am to have her!!! I look at her sweet face and can't help to love her even more. I know this will pass......I hope HA!

She is by far the funniest little girl I know. I'm told this by lots of people and I see it first hand. She must get it from her daddy!!

I say this every post, but I promise to get better. Not just for my some amount of reads and my mom, but for my self!!

13 Weeks & More

2011-02-13T21:08:00.007-06:00

I'm 13 weeks and 3 days today. I skipped 12 weeks, because I was out with the flu and stomach bug all at the same time. It was awful!! I'm better now. Thank you Lord!

(please excuse my face and hair. It had been a long day)

Baby Sister or Brother:

Length 3.1 in
Weight 0.9 oz
About the size of a Peach

I'm still as excited as ever to be pregnant again. I have my next apt tomorrow. I'm so excited to go. I hope the doctor can try very hard to tell us what we are having. If not, then I'm sure the next apt he can.

I'm feeling a lot better. Morning sickness has seem to pretty much pass. I have found though, I still get a little nauseous at night. I defiantly am showing a lot. I look further a long than I am. They say you show really fast with your second. I also show fast because I'm so short and have very little room between my rib cage and hip bone, so it has no choice but to go straight out.

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This past week we had some cold weather. I forgot I lived in Texas for a minute. We had a few days of ice, but then one beautiful day of snow. I was pretty much under the weather that week, so I didn't have to get out in it. I did manage to step out side with Bradley and Kynlie to get a few pictures of her, then I went back in. Kynlie loved the snow!

Today I made a prayer journal for my mother n law. It turned out great!! I can not take credit for this cute idea. I saw it on a blog I love to read. Love From Texas. She's very crafty and seems like a sweet girl. I'd love to meet her one day. I can not wait to make more for myself and for friends and family. Only thing different about mine is the size. I could not find the small size note books any where, so I use the regular size. I'm still on the look out for the small ones. Seems to be the perfect size.

Last but certainly not least. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my sweet, loving, caring, HANDSOME, & funny husband!! You truly are the love of my life. I thank God for putting you in my life everyday. I do not deserve such an awesome husband, but I will show you and God how appreciative I am to have you. I love you with every bit of my heart!

Oh BABY 11 Weeks

2011-01-27T20:29:00.006-06:00

BABY!! Another BABY!!!! We are having another BABY!!!!!!!!!!

I'm so excited!!! I have been wanting to do this post for so long now, I just now found the time (not really, I'm just making myself HA)

I feel like I've been pregnant for so long. We found out December 10 and I was just barely pregnant. Lucky me, I work at a doctors office, so I had a free pregnancy test and it showed up in minutes! We told our family on Christmas. Kynlie wore this cute little dress a friend of mine made. The letters started to come off by the second wear and lots of hugs and playing. It said "Santa....I'm A BIG SIS"

I am 11 weeks today. Yes, I know, I look a lot further along than 11 weeks. I'm going to be big! I purposely cut my face out of this picture because I do not look so hot tonight. (rough day at work, cried my make-up off, and there was no point in re-applying)

Baby Sister or Brother:
Size of a Fig
About 1.6 in 0.2 oz
The eyelids are fuse shut, the iris will begin to develop and finger nails appear!
Due date still remains August 19, 2011

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Funny Story. Bradley wants a boy so bad. Who can blame him? He's a guy and what guy doesn't want a son (to go along with his sweet daughter), but me I'm wanting another girl. I've always wanted a sister. I love my brother, but would loved to had a sister too. I now have two SIN's and that's just fine. I want Kynlie to have that bond sisters have and I LOVE buying girly things. Anyways, Bradley and I joke around with each other about if it's a baby brother or baby sister. Kynlie has caught on and of course she does and says everything her momma says. So anytime Bradley say's something like "tell baby brother good night" Kynlie gets so mad and say "daddy, dat not baby brudder, it seester". She tells everyone she's having a "seester" She always tells me randomly "daddy not say baby brudder". I have my work cut out for me trying to convenes her different, if we have boy.
Now to clear things up. I will be just as blessed and happy with a boy and love him just as much.

My next apt is Valentines Day. A bitter sweet day for me. It's the day both my grandparents passed away, just 7 years apart. My Ma who passed way 2/14/01 her bday is August 24. Not that I would like to go over on my due date (like I did with Kyn), but I wouldn't mind having the baby on her sweet bday.

Speaking of bday's, Kynlie and baby will only be about 3 weeks apart in bdays. OH DEAR!!

I promise to keep a weekly update. Specially for me and for my family who reads!

I'm here...Promise

2011-01-23T19:29:00.004-06:00

For those who do not remember me, I'm Christie! I'm the one who created this blog for myself and family, I'm the one who has slacked off on writing :(

I'm doing my best to get back in the swing of things. I love blogging! It used to be a weekly, sometimes daily outlet for me. But don't worry, I still make sure I get my daily blog reading in. I love to check in on my real life friends and blog friends, who I'd love to meet.

I thought I would share just a few pictures of the snow that flew in last week. Sadly it didn't stay long, but it was pretty while it lasted.

[I LOVE our American flag...I LOVE America]

If you are still there and check in our sweet family, I sure hope you'll come back. I have some great things to blog about very soon!!

Much love to everyone!!

A Change

2010-12-11T16:37:00.003-06:00

So I did it, I cut my hair off. It needed it so bad and by looking at the pictures, I can't believe I didn't do it sooner.

I've always had long hair. Only twice that I can remember I have chopped it off.

I think I'm going to like it. It should be easier to fix. I think it's going to be fun to try new styles as well.

I'm very pleased!!!

Leafs

2010-12-08T20:31:00.003-06:00

Last Friday I had off and Kynlie and I went up to my old job in Dallas to visit some of my dear friends. Who I miss so much!! We had a great lunch and good conversation....like old times.

When we got home, Kynlie wanted to play outside so I took that chance to snap a few good pictures of her in the leafs. I think they turned out just adorable.

I'm have such an amazing time with Kynlie lately. She has been in the sweetest moods. Very "lovey dovey" to her momma. I can not get enough! She's been coming up to me randomly and giving me leg hugs and kisses on my arm and/or both cheeks.

Last Sunday Brad and I went to a Prison with our church to sing in our Living Christmas Tree and to worship to a lot of inmates. I was going to be gone all day, from 8am to 11pm and I was so sad I was not going to be with her. While I was getting ready she walked up to me and said "I love jew mom" and put her arms up to hug me. I got teary eyed.

She seems to be getting so big lately. She's talking up a storm and make sense HA! She remembers a lot more then I expect her to. I have to watch what I promise her, when I need her to do something HA!

Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

2010-12-04T09:35:00.003-06:00

This video is a few months old, but I'm just now being able to upload it. I've been have computer issues. Anyways. I love this video. It's a mixture of rap and country. If Kynlie ever decides to be a singer, I hope she goes the country rout, not the rap HA! Enjoy!

The Funniest Momment of My Day

2010-12-02T21:32:00.002-06:00

I'm sharing this because I do not want to ever for get this day, but I'm sure I will not and I thought I would give my readers a little laugh.

All though I've been home most of the day with sick baby, there is never a dual moment with her.

At Walmart

*Momma - "Kyn, who is this" (pointing at Mr. & Mrs. Potato Head)

*Kyn - "mommy & daddy"

* Momma - Laughing so hard I want to cry

I pick up Mr. Potato Head

*Momma - "Kyn, who is this"

*Kyn - "Daddy"

*Momma - Laughing some more

I pick up Mrs. Potato Head

*Momma - "Kyn who's this"

*Kyn - "Mommy"

I guess it's time for a diet LOL!!!

Kids to tell the truth!!!

P.S.
We have watched Toy Story 3 a Zillion times in 1 week, 4 times today!

Never Enough Turkey

2010-12-02T18:49:00.004-06:00

A little late, but here is my Thanksgiving post.

[Is that not just the cutest Turkey dress ever?]

I'm still trying to blog more, but we've had a sick baby this week. I've woke up twice this week to get Kynlie out of bed and ready for the day and she had thrown up every in her bed sometime during the night. Saying I feel like a bad mom for letting her sleep all night in he throw up is a understatement, but I had no idea. The first night, she was crying but she's been doing that for almost 2 weeks so I let her cry it out. I had no idea she was sick :( The second time she never cried.

Thanksgiving...

We did thanksgiving lunch at Brad's parents Thanksgiving day and had some great food. His mom made homemade sweet potato's...YUM! and we had turkey legs.
**Funny story
Kynlie was sitting next to her pawpaw at the dinner table and he went to take a bite of her BIG turkey leg and it squirted the most turkey juice in the world all over Kynlie's face (let me tell, if was NOT funny to me at the time...to everyone else, it was hysterical) After the initial shock of turkey juice going all over my sweet babies face and make sure she was ok and it was not burning her (wasn't hot at all, thank GOD) It was pretty funny HA! Sorry baby, but if we had a video camera going at the time we might be $10,000's richer HA

We hung around there for a few hours. Visited and did a little Internet searching for Black Friday idem and then took off in the cold rainy weather to my parents...

We went to my parents for dinner. A Whole 3 miles down the road from Brad's parents. Small town living!!

Kynlie had a blast over there playing with Cricket, my mom's Shezu and chasing Eli, my mom's cat. We had another great meal. Turkey, HAM (my FAV), & our traditional casseroles, hominy casserole, green bean casserole, broccoli, rice and cheese, stuffing, mash potato's and gravy. (sounds good as I'm typing it out HA)

[In this picture, we couldn't hear Kynlie so we looked in the dinning room and she was sitting at the table by her self and said 'I ready to eat' We thought it was too cute]

[me and my SNL Andie]

[me and my niece Bailee]

We Watched the Cowboys play. Too bad they lost, but it was a good game and they put up a good fight. Then we watch out Aggies play Texas....WE WON!!!!! Woop!!!!!!!!!! Gig'em!!!!!

It was an exciting night....Kyn fell a sleep on the way home and slept most of the night.

[our little family] [no I'm not pregnant, it may look that way but I'm not HA]

Brad and his mom got up and did the Black Friday shopping. My sister n law Andie, Kynlie and I waited till late morning to head out. We ended up with some great buys.

It was a Great Thanksgiving Holiday! Bring on Christmas baby!!!!!!!!!!!

Silliness

2010-11-28T21:40:00.004-06:00

I am on a blogging challenge.....with my self. I have slacked in blogging since April. I started this blog when Kynlie was 8 weeks old so I could document her life and then it grow into a blog where I just wanted to document everything along with her life.

So with that said, I'm going to do my best to blog as much as I can this week. Whether it be something that's been going on late lately or my thought of the day. I hopes it will become a habit for me. Also so I can get back to printing out her books. (I have 3 so far, one of 2008 & 2 for 2009)

Tonight's blog is about my Silly girl. Kynlie has got to be the funniest child I know. Just ask anyone in our family and they will defiantly agree with me. I would like to say I have a pretty fun, outgoing personality, but I think when it comes down to it, she gets it from her daddy. He's a pretty funny guy. He makes me laugh daily

It was her daddy's idea to buy these silly looking glasses. When I saw them in the shopping cart, I just laughed out loud. He said "What?" and just laughed. Who knew they'd be a hit with this girl...her daddy did

**Side Note**
(for my memory)
Right now as I type this post, I'm listening to my sweet, silly girl cry out "mommy" over and over. Bless her heart, she's been going through a stage where after about 5 to 15 minutes of being laid down in her bed, she starts crying. Then like clock work, about 4:30am she'll cry again and end up in bed with us. It's been going on for about a week now. I'm trying so hard not to get up and go get her. I know she's fine, all she wants is to be held. I just can not make this a habit every night.

Artistic

2010-11-23T20:43:00.003-06:00

What an artistic child I have.

I'm not sure how and why she had a pen. I couldn't even get mad...she was too cute when she came running in the living room. I should have known something wasn't right when I didn't hear a word from her for a while. HA!! Oh how I LOVE LOVE her!!!!!!

Garage Sale Finds

2010-11-21T19:19:00.003-06:00

Saturday morning Kynlie and I got up early and went to town to get some "no nuts" and I knew that a friend of mine sister was having a garage sale, so I stopped by. Who knew it would lead to buying a paper, picking up my SNL and going to all most every garage sale in town. Glad I did!!

I found these cute tea light candle holders for Kynlie's bathroom. I recently redid her bathroom and have been in need for new decor, that didn't break the bank. What better way than garage sale shopping.
Love this plant holder! I've already got Bradley to hang it for me on our front porch. Just nothing in it yet. I'm going to see if I can find something Christmas to put in there
This adorable plant holder came from the same place. This style is right up my alley. I've placed this on my front porch, still in need for something to go in it. I'm sure for Christmas I'll put a fake poinsettia. I already have in mind for next fall to put pumpkins in it!
I'm so happy I found this cute little rack. I have so many ideas running through my head. I'm thinking of leaving it yellow, just touching it up a little and putting in Kynlie's play room to hang either her scarfs and jackets or hanging some of her dress up clothes. Or painting to match her room and hanging her scarfs and jackets on it. I wish her bathroom was a little bigger, because this would be so cute in there to hang her bath robe and a towel.
I found this bright yellow frame for a quarter! I'm putting this in her bathroom with a black and white picture in her. (speaking of her bathroom, I hope to have a post of the finished project soon)
I couldn't pass this cute purple purse up for my sweet girl. She hasn't put it down since we've bought it. She carries her "chu dollar" in it. ($2)
LOVE this pumpkin. Just wish I would have found it a month ago, so I could enjoy it longer. I know when I pull my fall decor out next year, I'll be so happy when I see. I think I'll use it as a cookie jar.
This cute vase/jar gold stand holder was purchased at an estate sale. I added the gold Christmas balls. This is my favorite decoration right now. I'm thinking of leaving it like this all year round. It matches my living room perfect.
This serving tray was also purchased at the estate sale. I wish I knew how old this was. The lady that lived there passed away in her 90's and she was the daughter of the couple that owned the house. The home was big, OLD, and gorgeous!

This was my sweet shopping buddy!! She was a trooper the whole time, couldn't have asked for a better morning!!!

I hope to post with updates when I get everything decorated and put away.

Ladies Dinner

2010-11-19T10:01:00.012-06:00

Last Saturday my mother and father n laws church had their annual Ladies Dinner. I have gone every year since Bradley and I met. I enjoy myself so much. There is always a great message, music, laughs, and the company I get to surround myself with is wonderful.

It's a night for the ladies to sit, relax, & enjoy their self's, while the men service dinner. We ALWAYS have a wonderful meal. Turkey, ham, dressing, veggies, & dessert!!

This year, my mother n law gave me the privilege to be in charge of decorating our table. Each table seat anywhere from maybe 5 to 8, maybe more people. Each table is asked to decorate their table how ever they please. I went with a fall theme. I think it turned out just beautiful!

(one of the gifts the guest at our table got to take home)
Our guest included, my mother n law, grandma n law, 2 aunts n laws, my sister n law, & one great aunt n law....oh and Kynlie! (although she did more running and playing than sitting and eating)

They always have a silent and live auction. This year I came home with the beautiful red, black and zebra rock/stone necklace (no picture). My father n law put Kynlie up on stage for the live auction. HA!! Thankfully no one had enough money to buy her HA! (there is not enough money in the world to buy her)

We had great music. A friend of mine father did a few song, that just were amazing. Then we had a secret guest........who turned out to be my father n law HA!!! Him, the pastor, & another gentleman sang Ring of Fire by Johnny Cash. It was pretty entertaining HA!

(someone had a great time too)
The night was great! I can not wait to do it again next year!!

Kynlie's First Dentist Trip

2010-11-06T15:07:00.007-05:00

Kynlie had her first dentist apt on Friday. I decided that since she has a mouth full of teeth and she sometimes gives me a problem with letting help her brush her teeth, it was time to see a dentist and make sure every thing looks good.

Well they do!!! I took her to this place called Just for Kids. I loved it. Perfect setting for kids. The nurses and doctor were supper nice and so patient with her.

I was so nervous! I know my girl and she can throw the all time greats fits a 2 year old can throw. She was actually very very good. She warmed up the nurse so good.

We went to the back and there were so many neat toys, balloons, TV's, video games, & colorful walls. They let her pick out her very own special tooth brush. There were so many characters to choose from and she chose my favorite, The Little Mermaid. We went into our own room and there was a TV hanging down from the ceiling with Sponge Bob playing "Bob Bob" (NOT AT ALL MY FAVORITE CHOICE...DO NOT LIKE SPONGE BOB)anyways... she sat up in the big chair with her new tooth brush ready to brush those teeth, then they leaned the chair back and she wanted nothing to do with. So I held her and laid her back and she let the nurse brush her pearly whites. She fussed, but nothing like I thought she would do. She was SO brave.

Then the doctor came in and examined her teeth and told us that she looked great!!! I was so happy to get a good report.

I didn't get any pictures of us in side. I wish I would have, but we were so busying filling out paper work and I think I was more nervous for her, I didn't think to grab my camera until we were walking out.

What's Going On In Your World?

2010-11-04T20:25:00.025-05:00

WOW...I haven't posted an update since Kynlie's birthday party. I did post about my Grandmother passing, no update on our family. Speaking of my Grandmother, she's living an eternal life with Jesus. I miss her a lot. I did not see her all the time because she did live about an 1 and 1/2 away, but I thought about her all the time. If something can come good out of a funeral, beside celebration of life, is seeing family that you haven't seen in months or even years. And if I know my grandmother, and I think I do, this is all she has ever wanted is for everyone to be together at one time. Well she got it, she got her 4 boys together and all their kids together. I know she was smiling that day.

(Me and my Granddad)

(Me and my Daddy)
(Me and my cousin Leslie)

(Me & my Momma)

(My daddy and his brothers)

Anyways, on a HAPPY note. Our family of 3 is doing good. Very busy, but we are good. I work a lot of hours since I've been at my new job. Sometimes a little too many hours for a mommy and wife. I enjoy what I do though, working in the medical field. I hope to be able to go back to college and work in labor and delivery or NICU. It's ok to dream, right?

Speaking of working, Brad works a lot too. He travels a lot. Luckily he works for his dad so there is a little flex ability. One week, he will either be gone by 4:30 am and not return until the next day or in the middle of the night and then the next, he's home every day and night. I'm blessed we both have jobs to put food on the table. I just pray one day, we both will have hours where we can always be home for our kids and dinner.

Now for the MOST important person in our life....KYNLIE. She is just as sweet, silly, funny, fussy, loving, & playful as ever. I CAN NOT get enough of her. Sadly she has been really sick lately. First she had a red throat and congestion, she was put on antibiotics, the next week she came down with a really bad case of bronchitis, had to take breathing treatments and antibiotics. Two weeks after that, she tested positive for the Flu. And now she's on another antibiotics for a sinus infection. I don't know how much more I can take of her being sick. Her poor little body has had so much medicine put in side it. I pray this is the last of it for a long time.

(her very cute dress made by SheShe Bows) (No smiles out of this girl)

(there we go)

On another note, we are enjoying our Thursdays. We have Mommy & Me dance class at our local dance studio. It's challenging....to say the least. I have a head strong girl on my hands. She loves to dance so I thought this will be a breeze..........boy I was wrong. Now don't get me wrong, I'm loving Mommy & Me. She just likes to do what she wants, not what she's told. She is learning more and I'm so proud of that. She's learning structure and that's so important to me. I'm looking so forward to our dance recital in the winter. I know she'll do great, if anything, I'm sure she'll be very intertaning.

She loves going to Church and seeing her friends. Every Sunday I'm told that she is so sweet and good. I'm so thankful!!!! I have joined the Church Choir and love it! I can not sing, never have been able to. I can carry a tune, but I'm far from Carrie Underwood. I felt God called me to be a part of the Church. More than just a member, and on the nursery committee. I'm most looking forward to the Christmas time. Our Church as done a "Living Christmas" program for as long as I can remember. I was involved in it in my youth year, but haven't since. I love worship music and Christmas. Put them two together and you have greatness!!!

Kynlie was a Bumble Bee for Halloween. The cutest Bumble Bee I've ever seen. We went to Church Sunday afternoon for the Fall Carnival. We had a really good time. There was this amazing maze the youth group put together in the youth loft. Kynlie had fun playing all the games and running around. We came home and went down our street to trick or treat. Kynlie was the sweetest sweetest girl. I am not lieing, she said trick or treat and thank you to every single person that we got candy from. She even wold say "cuse me" as we went down the side walk and past everyone. I love her sweet little manners.

(I love this one, it looks like shes about to sting someone HA)

BYE YALL
Well I'm going to go and finish watching Private Practice and "rocket" my girl to sleep. I will do my best to keep posting. I miss it. I feel I'm letting my self down for not keeping it up and for Kynlie when she's older to look back on.

Heavens Angel

2010-10-22T22:00:00.004-05:00

Mary Hawley, long time resident of Greenville passed away October 21, 2010 in Grapevine. Services will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday at Highland Terrace Baptist Church under the direction of Coker-Mathews Funeral Home. Rev. Larry Jordan and Dr. Bobby Atkins will be officiating. Private interment will follow at Memoryland Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 PM Saturday at the funeral home.

Mary was born to James and Faye Harluson Nash in Lone Oak. She was raised by Jim and Nina Nash. Mary graduated from Lone Oak High School in 1944. In 1948, she graduated from Hillcrest Memorial Hospital in Waco with her RN diploma. She also attended Baylor University and East Texas State University. Mary moved to Greenville in 1960 as Director of Nursing Services for Citizens General Hospital and served 13 years as Nurse and Staff Development Coordinator with Hillhaven Nursing Homes. Next she was associated with Hunt County Family Services as RN before retiring in 1989.

She married C. W. Hawley in Greenville on November 23, 1960 and he survives her. She is also survived by her sons James Ervin of Rockwall, son and daughter-in-law Tom and Tracy Ervin of Campbell, son and daughter-in-law Richard and Terri Ervin of Westlake and son and daughter-in-law John (Buddy) and Carroll Ervin of Ennis; brother Chester Butts of Little Rock, Ark., sisters Dorothy Roberts of Aransas Pass and Glenda Perkins of Weatherford; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother; daughter-in-law Nancy Ervin; and granddaughter Judy Ervin.

Pallbearers will be grandsons Heath Ervin, Brandon Ervin, Jared Ervin and Cody Ervin and grandsons-in-law Greg Veretto, Paul Holland, Brad Kubin, and Markus Dalton. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons Jim Ervin and Joshua Ervin.

The family request memorials be made to Lakes Regional MHMR Center, P. O. Box 747, Terrell, TX 75160.

Sad

2010-10-20T22:25:00.002-05:00

Today has not been a very good day. My Grandmother was hospitalized on Saturday for shortness of breath, that turned into congested heart failure. Today we were told by hospice that she would only live a few more hours. So during lunch, when my mom got the call from my daddy, we headed out. We got to her about an hour later. Thankfully she was still with us and we could see and talk to her.

I had a hard time when I first stepped in her room, tears just started falling. I'm sad for my daddy, his three brothers, and most of all my Granddad. From what we were told and saw she could hear us, but only could respond by shaking her head yes or no or squeezing your hand. She would say "oh me" over and over letting us know she was in pain. So the nurse comforted her with some pain meds.

Before we had got there they had taken out all her IV's and only left one for pain meds. Shortly after she received her meds, her sister showed up and it was amazing. My Grandmother said her name just as clear as me or you could. No one told her who she was and that she was there, like my Granddad did with the rest of the family. I had tears once again. It was something she needed.

Around 6 tonight hospice came in and said that she probably only has 24 hours left. I know they have no idea. They are only going off their knowledge and what they've seen before. God is the only one that knows the hour, minute, second she will pass from this earth and into the wonderful Kingdom and be in God's arms. How lucky is she?

As I type this post it's 10:30 pm and as far as I know (b/c I haven't heard from my parents) she is still hanging on. A part of me wants her to keep hanging on so that I can go see her again tomorrow. Then another part of me prays God will take her so that she will no longer be in pain. I just can't imagine what my Granddad is going to do with out her.

What an amazing Grandmother she is to me, my brother and her 12 grand kids & 14 great grand kids... 28 grandchildren!!! (that's not counting spouses either) She loves her 4 boys and their wife's so much too!! She will be deeply missed.

I love you Grandmother!!!

Kynlie's Second Birthday Party

2010-09-19T12:36:00.009-05:00

Better late than never, right? It's been a few weeks since we've had Kynlie's party, but I'm just now finding the time to post about it. We had it at a local park and I think it turned out great. It was windy and kind of messed up some of my decoration ideas, but everything turned out just fine. She received a lot of great gifts and good friends came. I still can not believe she is 2!!!!!

For my memory I am going to document some of the things going on in our life's with Kynlie.

She still never seems to amaze me. She is the funnies little girl I know. Brad and I find our self's laugh at her majority of the time we are all together, even after she's laid down in bed, we'll sit and talk about her. She's got the best personality!! I hope it sticks with her, for her benefit and not to get in trouble in school HA!
She is so sweet too. She gives out kisses more and more these days and I can't get enough. Every time she has a boo boo or bumps something, I'll ask her if she wants momma to kiss it and she'll come over to me and put what ever part of her body up to me to kiss. I love it! Now if she sees me hurt, like this morning, I ran into the bathroom drawer that was left open and I said "ouch" she ran in there and said "I kiss I kiss" and leaned over and kissed my thigh. I could have just cried, it was so sweet! She is very sweet to her baby dolls. I just love that, for one day when she's a big sister.
Now if I'm wrong, I'll admit it, but I can probably put money on that she will do something in her future that has to do with dancing or music, or both. She LOVES music. She sings and dance all day long. Anytime she hears a song, no matter what type of music, she'll stop and dance or if we're in the car, I'll always look back and she's be-bobbing her head. Funnies, sweetie thing I see every day!
For a while now, Kynlie will not take a nap in her bed. She sleeps in there very good for us at night, but not during the day. So I take advantage of it if we are home on Saturdays and Sundays. I'll shut all the shades and turn every light off in the living room and we will curl up on the recliner and I'll rock her to sleep. Some times I'll sleep with her, but some I'll just watch something on TV or just stare at her beautiful face. Sounds lazy I'm sure, but we will lay there sometimes up to 2 hours or more for her nap. I know it will not always be like this so I'm taking it all in while I can.
Kynlie is talking so much. More and more everyday. Her sentences are getting more clear. For instance the other day she wanted to close all the doors in the house and she went around saying "I shut the door mommy". I love how she says computer. She'll say "mommies pooter", I laugh so hard when she says it. Every time she sees an animal she'll make that animal sound. She's been saying "look mommy look" "look daddy look" and will do something funny. We are still working on the work please. She has thank you, excuse me, & sorry down, but please is hard for her to want to say.
She LOVE LOVES her grandparents. She's always asking where her Memaw is or her Pawpaw. If you tell her she's going to see one of them she asks if the other one is going to be there. Every time she sees her aunt Andie's car she says "Ba-dee" that's Bailee, her cousin. If she sees pictures of Bailee she always say "Annie" which is Andie, Bailee's mom. (they look just alike)
Kynlie is so sweet. When someone sneezes she'll say "bess you" We always say God bless you when she sneezes and she's picked up on it. One time she said "bess God" HA but she hasn't said it since. Also every time she coughs or chocks I'll ask her if she's ok and pat her on her back. She's picked up on that as well. Anytime someone coughs she'll say "mommy k?" I'll answer yes mommies ok. She'll turn to my mom and say "memaw k?" and my mom will answer yes. She'll go around the room until she gets everyone. It's so sweet!! One morning Kyn and I were laying in bed and I sneezed and she raised me up and stared patting me on the back. She is amazing!!
Right now her favorite song is Carrie Underwood Undo It. We will hear her all around the house singing "na na undo it" na na undo it" Also she likes Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, but she has her mix version of that and the ABC song. I tell you...she's going to be in the music business some way some how.
We have been trying potty training lately. Not going all that great HA. Every now and then she'll want to sit on the potty, but never does anything. I'll put her in pull ups and tell her to tell me when she needs to tee tee (thinking she really understands what I'm saying) but it never works. The other day my mom bought her some Minnie Mouse panties and I put a pair on her just for fun and every two minutes I would repeat my self and tell her over and over. You're a big girl now, in big girl panties, don't tee tee in them. Tell mommy when you have to tee tee. I'm serious I said it every two minutes. She lasted 30 minute in them and then tee teed. We're still working.
When we go shopping together she is so funny. Every time we go by clothes she'll say "uh so pretty" She'll do that with every thing. That or she'll see a candle and smell it and say "um smell good" She's so fun to shop with, she's really good!!
She love to ride horse. We go to Brad's parents every weekend and they have a handful of horses, so that's about all we do is ride. I have a lot of those pictures to share.
Enjoy the rest of the pictures. I'm going to go spend the rest of my Sunday with Kyn!

My How She Has Grown

2010-09-18T22:25:00.002-05:00

This sweet girl is growing way too fast. My daddy bought this cute little Aggies outfit for her last year. She wore it a few time. I'm surprised it still fit her when I put it on her today. The bottoms were a little tight around her legs, but she was still able to wear it and support her WINNING Aggies.

Kynlie's 2 Year Old Pictures

2010-09-06T13:22:00.006-05:00

I took these pictures a few weeks back for Kynlie's birthday invites and of course just to have different shots around the house. Our house if covered with Kynlie portraits everywhere. I wouldn't have any other way though.

This was Kynlie's invintations

*** birthday party pictures coming soon***

Happy 2nd Birthday Kynlie

2010-09-05T17:33:00.003-05:00

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR SWEET GIRL. IT'S HARD TO BELIEVE SHE IS TWO TODAY. AS I TYPE IN A EXACTLY 10 MINUTES IT WILL BE TWO YEARS SINCE SHE ENTERED THIS WORLD AND CHANGED OUR LIVES FOR THE BETTER. THANK YOU GOD!!!

more to come

Women of Faith

2010-08-21T18:05:00.008-05:00

I just returned home from Women of Faith. My first time to go, but defiantly not my last. I had so much fun, I don't even know that I can explain how much fun HA!

I went with my mother-n-law. She got two FREE tickets from a very sweet friend at work. I use all caps on free because these tickets are not cheap. I will tell you though, I will be paying for one next year, no matter the cost (if one is not given to me) because the experience was amazing!

The music was unbelievable. There is nothing better than worship music!! I'm no singer, but I will sing just as loud as everyone else.

Mary Mary ROCKED the house. I've heard of them and heard them on the radio, but O.M.G. I had no idea. Those two sisters are amazing. If you do not know them, go Google them and take a listen. I purchased a CD while I was there.

There were many many speakers. ALL were wonderful. They all touch my heart in some way.

One speaker, Karen James, who some may know, really touched my heart with her story/testimony. Her husband died in December 2006 on Mt. Hood in a climbing accident with two of his friends. Sadly his friends bodies still have never been found to this day. She makes me want (and I will) go love on my husband even more. You just do not know when you'll say good-bye or "I Love You" for the last time. I wept as she told her story, even more when she played the 911 call she had with the sheriff as she had her husband on the other line telling him she loved him for what she didn't know was the last time. She has a book out call Holding Fast. I will be reading!! Please go check her out as well. As sad as her story is, she's very up lifting too.

Another speaker that I just loved was Luci Swindoll. This women is so funny, she had us laughing the whole time she spoke. She reminded us to not rush for things in our life and to take in what we have now and enjoy it. She used the analogy...it's Summer and we are wishing for Fall, it's Fall now and we are wishing for Winter, its Winter now and we are wishing for Spring, it's Spring now and we are wishing for Summer. We are 16 and we are wishing to be in our 20's, we are in our 20's and we are wishing to be in our 30's (not me HA), we are in our 30's and now we are wishing for our 20's back. God has some thing special planned for each season/age of our life and we need to just sit back and enjoy it.

Many more wonderful Godly women spoke. I learned so much. Like, do not lable other unless you can lable your self the same. Also the most important reminder they told us was

TRUST IN GOD!!!

Just around the corner

2010-08-05T21:21:00.003-05:00

How is it possible that in just one short month, this sweet little, tiny, bundle of joy will turn 2?? I just just can not believe time is just flying by.

It seems like yesterday I took these pictures. It's hard to believe she was only around 8 to 9 lbs in these pictures. Now she's right around 27 lbs.

As much as I miss this age and this stage like crazy. I am enjoying every single second of her turning 2. Although she does act 2 more than I would like, I would not trade one second for it. She is such a delight to be around.

I have been busy planning her party. I am a little behind on getting pictures made for her invites, but I know I can pull it together. I can't wait!! I bought her two, yes two, outfits for her bday from Canton (if you're around my area, you know where I'm talking about and it's AWESOME) Now I just need to find her a church outfit....her bday falls on Sunday this year. How exciting, she gets to share her bday with her church friends.

Speaking of church. I have a praise!! We have gone 2 weeks in a row with out crying in the nursery!!!! It use to be, every time we pulled in the parking lot, she's start crying and saying no. It was the saddest little face I've seen. Now when we pull up she starts saying toys. Thank you Lord!!

We are head to the Circus this weekend. I can't wait. We've been playing a video on the Ringling Brothers websit over and over all week to Kyn to get her geared up for it. I love the way she says Elephant. I can't wait till she see this up close and live. I just pray she is good and will not want to wonder around.

Happy 3 Years

2010-07-21T21:30:00.005-05:00

Happy Anniversary Bradley. I love you more and more as our life goes on together. Thanks for everything!!!

Today is mine and Bradley's 3 year anniversary. 3 Years doesn't sound like a long time, but it feels like a long time HA. Let me tell you, I have enjoyed every single day of our three years together. OK...there has been a few days I want to pull my hair out, but for the most part I can not complain.

Bradley is SOOOOO good to me. I could have not got a better husband. He treats me so good, probably better than I deserve to be treated.

I feel so blessed that God chose Bradley to be my husband. Thank you!!

I can not wait to spend 50+ years with him...God willing!!!!!

Vacation 2010 - Galveston Texas

2010-07-05T15:37:00.016-05:00

This past week, Brad, Kynlie and I took off for a very mini vacation to Galveston. We had a great time being together, laying on the beach, going to dinners, and relaxing. Believe it or not and I have no idea how I managed to do it, but I took 799 pictures!!! So needless to say it was hard to pick out the ones I wanted to share. So sit back and enjoy our first family vacation...

We arrived in Galveston around 11:30 12 on Sunday. We hurried and put our things in the room and put our bathing suits on and headed to the beach. We were very patriotic and had on red, white and blue bathing suits.
I loved watching Kyn walk down the balcony everyday...it was so cute!!

Her first step on to the beach!

Daddy took her out in the ocean for the first time. She was not a big fan. She did not like the waves hitting her or the sea weed touching her.

Not too long after we got settled on the beach and Kynlie finally warmed up to the sand, a thunder head rolled in. We thought it would pass by, but it didn't and with in about 10 minutes it started to down pour. Lucky we made it to the truck before we got wet.

She's taken it all in! I love this picture

We got back to the hotel and changed and went down to the pool after it stopped raining. Then we came back up to the room to lay around before we got ready for dinner. I had to share this picture of our spunky little girl. She makes some of the cutes faces. I love her beaver teeth

Mommy and Kynlie before leaving for dinner

We ate at Landry's Sea Food...AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We had calamari (fried squid) for our appetizer. YUMMY!! I love it. My first time to have calamari was in Galveston about 13 years ago with my parents. At the time I had no idea what I was eating, I jut kept saying how good it was and then my dad told me and my first thought was.....gross, but then I didn't have another thought about it and kept eating.

My yummy salad!

This was by far the best sea food I have ate. It was crab cakes, with rice, and seasoned veggies. TO. DIE. FOR!!!

This little girl was amazing at dinner. We could have not been happier about it.

My sweet baby walking down the balcony going to breakfast out second day in Galveston

After breakfast we changed and headed to the beach. We went to a different beach the second day. This one was way nicer. You had to pay to get on it, the sand was much easier to walk on and play with.

I am in love with the next pictures. It was so hard to pick the ones I wanted to share. Kynlie had a blast the second day on the beach. She was still a little scared of the waves and sea weed, but played very hard.

Her and daddy had a blast play in the sand and "trying" to build a castle

After playing hard in the hot sun, Kyn was pooped and decided to lay in my lap. It was great!!!

Then she got her second wind and she played and played....

Funny story... Kyn was grubbing down on her gold fish and the seagulls were swarming us, waiting for her to let one go. Well she didn't just let one go, she let the whole bag go. She dropped the back and when she went to pick it up she picked up from the wrong end and they all fell out. (notice the right side of the picture)

Here they all are, ready to eat. We were laughing so hard. Kyn was not scared of them at all she just walked away and went about her business.

And she was out!!!!!! I'm not kidding, the moment we started the truck and drove away, she passed out!

We went back to the hotel and relaxed for a little bit and then got ready and went out to dinner again.

First we stopped off at the Gift Shop place on the Sea Wall. It was a huge store that over looked the ocean. It had two sides to it and in the middle you could sit and relax and watch the waves and listen to the wave and enjoy a drink if you wanted to. I enjoyed looking out at the big tanker ships way out in the ocean. Brad just set back and relaxed and Kyn took a 15 minute cat nap in her stroller.

Then we headed over to the Rainforest Cafe for dinner. I was in LOVE!! I've been to one in Cancun, but didn't remember it too well, so this felt like my first time at one. Kynlie loved it just as much. I can not wait to go back. The food was great too!!!

The animals were wonderful.

Meet my dinner date!!! HA. We were seated right next to the elephanes. I mean, we were sitting on top of the basicly HA. LOVE IT. Kyn was not scared at all of them when they started "talking" she loved it!!

She made this face most of dinner. Everytime the animals "talked" or it "rained". It was priceless

After dinner we went our front. They had music and all kinds of thing going on. This little girl put on her own little show dancing. She attracted a lot of attention.

On our way to breakfast...again

The last day we were there, after breakfast, I started to pack and get all of us dressed in our whites. We were all set and ready to go to the beach and take family pictures. One of my main reason I wanted to go to the beach. Well, we open the door and it's raining!!! I was so upset. I thought it would pass. It didn't! It got harder and longer. Hurricane Alex was coming in. So this is our family picture in our whites.

Although I was extremly upset about the weather on the last day, we had a great mini vacation and I can not wait to do it again.

God Bless America

2010-07-04T17:32:00.005-05:00

(post was started 5 hours ago, blogger just now letting me post it)

Happy 4th of July everyone!! More wonderful pictures of the AWESOME day to come. As I type we are on the road to my n-laws (just down the road...small town living) for our annual Kubin 4th of July party. I'm soo excited!!!

Welcome to the world Grant Wade Gardner

2010-06-26T10:35:00.006-05:00

Here are a few of 300 + pictures I took when my friend Heather had her baby boy on June 21. I'll do my best to get more on here. I was very honored to be able to stay in the room while she delivered him. What a wonderful experience that was for me. Of course I've been on the other end having a baby, but I have never been able to see anyone give birth. It is just AMAZING how God created woman to give birth. It brought me to many tears...tears of joy!!! (more pictures to come)

Grant Wade Gardner June 21, 2010 6lbs 12oz 19 1/4in. 1:18p.m. A miracle from God!

4 Years Ago

2010-06-24T20:49:00.002-05:00

(no pictures)

4 Years Ago, Brad and I got Engaged!! I am very good at remembering dates, birthdays, anniversary's, etc...

So 4 years ago, Brad popped the question.

It's so sweet, because, at that day he had no idea that June 24 2006 marked our 1 and 1/2 years of dating.

I had been shopping all day with my sister n law and niece. The funny thing is, is that Bailee, my niece had been asking me questions that day about Brad and I and if we'd ever get married, if I'd have her in my wedding (which I did), who all I'd have in the wedding, colors, dress, date, etc... We basically talked about it all day long. She had NO idea he was planning to propose that night.

I get home from shopping. Now looking back I notice things that I didn't at the time. When I pulled up in the driveway, he came to the front door to meet me. When I got in with all my bags, I remember after the fact that he was basing the hall way.

I was pulling things out to show him and I remember wanting to show him his swimming trunks I bought him and he wouldn't say anything, so I turned around and he was on his knee. He said some sweet things and I....well you know!!

Hello again...

2010-06-18T20:32:00.006-05:00

I'm here! I'm so mad at myself for not keeping up with my blog. I have sooooo many pictures to share of our precious girl. We've been so busy lately, just being a family! I'm loving every single minute of it too.
These pictures are in no order. I'll just do a little updating in between some of the pictures. Enjoy!

The above picture, I think is just precious. I think it belongs in a little tikes ad! I'm having so much fun this summer with my camera. My photography passion is really starting to grow. I have the pleasure of getting to take some pictures of one of my very good friends baby boy this coming Monday....WHEN HE'S BORN!!!!! I can not wait!!! She's being induced, so lets hope he comes at a decent hour ;)

We have been spending a lot of time out doors lately. We are either at Bradley's parents house or our back yard swimming. When we're at Brad's parents, we're either riding the horses, fishing, riding the 4-wheeler, or just running around like crazy and having lots of fun.

Kynlie sure has taken a liking in riding horses. She like to help her Nana pull the dumby steer on the 4-wheeler, while Pawpaw and his friend rope him. Every time Nana takes off, she'll start clapping. It's too cute!

Just a picture of my Handsome!! He's been working hard lately. I love how he's so dedicated to his job and never miss a day of work. He's only missed twice since we've been together for being sick. Well, and of course when we got married and had Kyn.

I'm loving this Minnie Mouse bathing suite I picked up for Kyn. Can you believe I got it at the dollar store!?! I'm so surprised at some of the cutest things they have there. I would have never guest. I just think it's adorable and she helps ;)

Like I've said above, my photography passion is really growing. These next pictures I just love. I can't wait to take more at this same spot. It's down town where I live and it's a red wall. By the way RED is my favorite color! There is green green grass and a bench with a white rock wall. Perfect for picture taking.

I just want to share that Kynlie's little personality is so BIG. She is by far this funniest little girl I've known. She keeps me, Brad, my mom, and Heather laughing everyday. I love it!!! I love that she's so out going. I sure hope she's always this way. She is a dancing queen. Every time music is playing she never fells to stop what she's doing and break it down for us. I have got to get it on video. So funny!!!

She's been talking so much lately. Just carrying on conversations with me or her self. I do not understand most of it, but I know she knows what she's saying. She sounds Chinese HA!!! Still her favorite to say is "uh, what's that?". Dog, me-ouse (micky mouse), horse, mo-cow, water, baseball (and that sounds so cute coming out of her moth), I done, cookie, Q R X, 4 5 6, NO, biapers (diapers), purse, car, and of course momma, daddy, memaw, pappy, nana, pawpaw are all some of the things we hear her say daily. Some times she'll say new word out of no where and we can not get her to say them again.

Lately, I've been letting her run to the bath room naked to get in the bath and almost every single time she'll stop in the same spot and pee HA. It's like she's a dog and she's marking her spot. I can't help but to laugh....then I go clean it up. Her daddy has a heart attach almost every time she does that. He's very particular about our carpet.

She's about to turn two in 2 1/2 months. I can't believe it. I've already started planning and buying things. I think it's going to turn out GREAT this year! We've already reserved the city park for it. I'm so excited.

I'm going to be off work Monday, because my friend Heather is having her baby!!! Then I'm off the week of the 28th through the 4th of July holiday. I'm so excited!! I'm trying to plan a mini mini vacation for the 3 of us. Maybe to Galveston, but Brad's work may keep us from going :(

I'm still enjoying my new job. I have some long hours some days, but since summer has started, it's slowing down some and I get home in time to get in the pool with Kyn and Brad. Since my new job, I've been a different person. I truly think it was the right thing to do, by switching jobs. I'm so much more happy. In my walk with God and in my personal life. I think Brad is happy too!! It's like any job though, I have my days were I wish the day would just end, but I have those way less now than I use to.

Kynlie is NOT liking me dropping her off at the nursery on Sunday mornings. She screams bloody murder every Sunday morning. We've tried different ways of dropping her off each Sunday to see if she'll calm down. We've tried letting her bring her own toys. We've tried letting her walk in by her self instead of being carried. We've tried acting like I was going to stay and play and hope I could sneak out. We've tried letting her daddy walk her in with out me. Nothing so far has working. Although she cries, they have not had to come get us out of service yet. I'm hoping she'll start getting use to it. Any tips??

Well that's it for now. I hope to be back soon with a lot more pictures. Fathers day is Sunday, so maybe I'll have some to share then. Have a great weekend everyone!

Slip'n Slide and Missing my loved ones

2010-06-03T20:20:00.006-05:00

Heather, Kynlie's baby sitter, bought a Slip'n Slide the other day

This little girl LOVED it!

Kynlie and her best friend Grace

Today, June 3, my sweet grandparents would have been married 60 years. They were so blessed to celebrate 50 1/2 years together before my Ma went to be with the good Lord. Papa joined her 7 years later.

I miss them more than anything ever. Only if I could talk to them one more time, but then it would always be one more time.

Oh the love I have for those two!

Pictures

2010-05-30T23:21:00.008-05:00

I'm so behind on blogging. I thought I'd just do a bunch of pictures. I have a whole lot more, but here are some.

If anyone is wondering...NO she is not riding the horse by her self. Someone was on the other side holding on, I just cut them out. She's (moma) not quite ready for her to be on there by her self

The pictures above were from Mothers Day weekend at Bradley's parents house. I just love the ones with Kyn and her PawPaw.

The 4 above are from Easter. I know....Easter. I'll try not to wait as long next time to upload.

That's Kynlie and Beau. Her boyfriend. They were on a date!

This is my favorite! This is the picture we had blown up and gave to Bradley's mom for mothers day. It turned out great!

Well, I'm off to bed. I'll post more pictures later and maybe I'll sit down and take the time to write about how much Kynlie has grown and all the new things she's been doing.

We Are Still Here...

2010-05-25T21:05:00.006-05:00

We haven't gone anywhere. I've just been busy working and spending as much time with my girl and Bradley. We have actully been very busy every weekend. So I have TONS of pictures to share. I even did my first real photo shoot. (or second, if you count my friend Heather) This was a paying photo shoot.

For now, until I find exta time, I leave with theses...

This is our silly little girl. I can't wait to post more pictures. I can't wait to have the time either...

Our first ER visit

2010-05-02T21:27:00.002-05:00

Saturday night did not come to a great ending. Let me start at the beginning...

Mom, Kynlie, and I had such a great day shopping together Saturday. We started out at Hobby Lobby, where I found TONS of things for my house, some I purchased, some I just had to keep dreaming for. Then we headed to Kohl's so I could spend my gift cards that were burning a hole in my wallet. There I found some really cute dresses and tops, that I can't wait to wear.

We headed home, mom left, and then it was just me, Brad and Kyn. We played out side for a long time, until it was time for supper. We came in, ate, and then all took baths.

I'm not quit sure of the time, but some time after the baths, Kynlie was sitting on our bed. I noticed she had a hanger. One that came from Kohl's that day. Plastic with the silver metal hanger part, that turns in circles. Know what I'm talking about?

Anyways, I told her "no, Kyn, put it down, you don't need that" Did I go over and take it from her? NO! I'm a bad mom. (not really). I'm going to guess about 5 minutes, maybe less, I see it in her mouth (the silver metal part), it looks like she's chocking on it, so I run over there, she's starting to cry and squirm around, wouldn't let me look. It wouldn't come out right at first, so I pulled on it. I could hear it scratch the roof of her mouth.

I was sick!

I ran her into the bathroom, screaming "OH MY GOD...BRADLEY"

Much to our surprise.....there was NO blood! But Kynlie was screaming, crying, and shaking. I was so upset too. At my self for not taking it away the first time and for yanking it out so fast.

About 2o minutes of calming her down, she finally relaxed. She then proceeded to get up and play for a little bit. She drank some milk and ate a small bite of a cookie.

So I assume she's just fine!!

I put her down for bed. She goes very nicely for me, as she does every night. I take my self to bed and think about which new dress I'm going to wear to church on Sunday. I fall a sleep!!!

11:30...I hear her screaming crying. Brad and I both run in her room. She's bundled up in her blankets, dripping sweat, and slobbering EVERY WHERE. I do everything in my power to get her to calm down. Rocking, kissing, hugging, laying by her, standing with her, you name it we did it. I gave her gas medicine, I thought maybe she's just a little gassy.

She finally calmed down for about 5 minute and then she snorted (yes snorted like a pig) and then started crying really hard again. That went on for a long time. I put her in bed with us and she just cried and cried.

I thought it could be her mouth, where the hanger scratched her. So I put her up on the bathroom counter top, turned my bright heat light on and tried to look. She did not like that what so ever. She was shaking so hard, I was getting worried.

At 1:00 A.M. we decided we need to take her to the ER. I was afraid it did some internal damage. (worried momma)

We drove all the way to Waxahachie (we live in Ennis, but it's not a good idea to go there). Got there, checked her in, they called us back, she screamed, I cried little too. Then she finally falls asleep..........AWWWW the sweet precious breath breathing on me.

The doctor came in. No more sleeping!

First he got our story. Then he proceeded to tell us. "If I can not find anything here, with all the details you are giving me, I'm going to send you all to Children's Medical in Dallas" I FREAKED! I actually told him "NO" he said only reason would be, because of all the slobbering, something could be logged up in her mouth. Well I knew there was nothing logged up there.

He then said "I'll be back in a little while"

WARNING TMI

I started crying. Brad got so nervous he had to find a bathroom. You know those nervous, gassy, bubbly feeling you get in your stomach that makes you got #2? He had it! (told you TMI, but it's our blog)

Anyways, He finally came back in the room to look at her. He brought two other nurses to hold her down. They wrapped her up like a new born baby, so she couldn't use her arms and legs to fight them. One nurse held her body and the other held her head. He then forced his way in to her mouth to see if there were any damage.

I stood at the end of the bed, while Brad stroked my back so softly and sweetly and I cried. Who likes to hear there child scream in agony and you just have to stand there. Granted...it wasn't that bad, he was just looking in her mouth, but for a 2o month old, it's bad.

Thank GOD he didn't see any signs where we needed to go to Children's. He determined that she locked her jaw when she put the hanger in mouth and didn't know what to do, and I didn't help by pulling it out fast.

He said she should be fine, but probably pretty sore and to keep an eye on her. He said the slobbering is more than likely caused by the pain of the jaw.

He also determined that she was a little gassy and constipated.

But overall he thought she would be fine and sent us home.

We got home about 3:30, I rocked her for a little bit, laid her down in bed. 5:something came around, she woke up screaming again. I went and got her and put her in bed with us, she fell straight to sleep. Slept till 8a.m. (that's early for her). I finally got her down for a nap (and me and daddy a nap) at 11. we all slept till 2:15!!!!! Me and Kyn cuddled on the couch and daddy in the recliner.

As for today....She's just fine!! She's her normal funny self. Not eating well, but she's acting just fine!

I know this was a lot to read, if you are still reading, but I wanted every detail for my future purposes.

Pure Sweet Love

2010-04-28T21:54:00.004-05:00

These two make my heart skip a beat. I love them more and more every single second. Thank you Lord for choosing me to be Kynlie's mom and Bradley's wife!!!

Show us your life - How We Met

2010-04-22T21:26:00.012-05:00

On Kelly's Korner it's show us your life-How We Met
Brad and I met through mutual friends. We grew up in the same town, went to the same school, and hung around most of the same people, just never really "met". Summer of 2003 a friend and I were at another friends how swimming and just hanging out. I remember this day like it was yesterday. We were sitting in the drive way just all talking and Brad and his friend Cory (our best man in our wedding) drove up in Brad Tahoe, with the windows down, music very loud, NO shirts, LOTS of muscles, shorts, and a cowboy hat. I asked another friend "WHO'S THAT??" he replied "Kubin"...I was like OH...I think I know him.

Time went on and we still hung around some of the same people, same parties, etc... We finally starting talking every time we saw each other and became friends. His best friend Cory and my friend Christy had starting to kind of date, so that meant we were always around each other or ended up at the same places more often.

I had heard rumors that he liked me....a lot! I was flatter, but not interested. (he denies those rumors HA...I believed them)

Like I said, time pasted on. months went by, a year went by. We still hung out all the time. Some time during that end of 2004 I started growing strong feelings for Brad. It was God pushing me in the right direction.

Christmas Eve 2004 he came and picked me up and we went out to some one's land for a small party and when he dropped me off at home, he walked me to my door and kissed me goodnight.

That was it!!! I was in LOVE!!!! (I think I had been for a while and just wouldn't let myself fall)

He told me he loved me April 2005 (while dancing at his sisters wedding, his dad singing Amarillo By Morning)This picture is pretty cool...My mom took it, but at the time had no idea he had just said I LOVE YOU!! How awesome that she caught it on camera?!

We moved in together in July 2005.

He proposed June 2006

We married July 2007

Kynlie came September 2008

Life is wonderful. He make me smile more and more everyday. Most of all he makes me laugh all the time and I know he loves me with all his heart.

Shame on me & a sign from God

2010-04-09T23:39:00.004-05:00

Sorry for the lengthy post. Hope my late night thoughts are not too boring...

I've been a bad blogger. I have a good reason. I started my new job Monday!!! It's totally different from my old job. It's a lot of work. I am always busy and always learning something new. Oh and by the way...I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! There is never any down time in a doctors office. Now I understand all the time they had to tell me no they did not have an appointment available that day. I've had to work late this week, but I think it's because I'm new and a lot of time went to training me and one of the girls I work with said it was a busy week.

I have to be honest. I sure do miss my time during the day checking up on blogs. (yes, if anyone from my old job is reading, I did get on the Internet...some times HA!) (oh and Cathy, I miss you!!)

I think (know) I made the right decision taking this job. So far I love all the people I work with and for. Notice I said "so far"? I hope it doesn't change. I really do believe God brought me to this job for a reason. It might be so I can grow and learn more. They mentioned to me the other day, if I was interested, they would show me how to do vitals. I took two years in high school of Health Car Science, so I use to know how. Also, they want to teach me how to give shots and draw blood!! AH...scary!! I have a history of passing out. Hopefully it's all behind me.

One way I think God it working here, by allowing me to have this job and to bring me closer to him. I found out today that one of the girls I work with (she's part-time)...first let me say, she is so sweet and a wonderful trainer, I wish she worked full time. Anyways, I found out that she lives down the road from me, just around the corner and that our daughters are only 2 months a part and their names are very similar and the best thing that I think is a God sign is that her husband is the youth pastor at the church I grew up in!!!! I've been wanting to go back there for a while now. Now knowing there is another couple there our age and that have a daughter Kynlie's age is motivation for me to go back. I really think this is God's way of getting me closer to him and he used me getting a new (better) job and meeting a new friend to do it. I love how he works!!!!!

Easter was good!! I have LOTS of pictures to post, just not right now.
Although Easter was good, it was a sad one. One of my best friends (I'm so glad I can call her my best friend) Heather, also known as Kynlie's baby sitter, her dad died suddenly last Wednesday. They believe he had a massive heart attack. He had been sick, but they had no idea this was coming and to come so fast.
She called me Wednesday morning at work, crying hysterically, saying "my dad's dying, my dad's dying". So, the first thing that came to my head was call my mom and get her over there so she can leave. The sweet mother I have, didn't think twice, picked up her keys, left work, and was there in less than 5 minutes. Unfortunately, Heather didn't make it in time to say good-bye to her dad. My heart broke and still is breaking for her. I know how much her dad meant to her and her sister. I know though, that she knows he is in a much better place, watching over her and her family and her sisters family. The service was beautiful. Our pastor from the Cowboy Church did the service and can't think of a better funeral service I've been too.

Easter was also my niece Bailee's 15th birthday. Man, I can not believe she is 15 teen. I remember the day like it was yesterday when she was born. I was in the 7th grade and my mom waited till the end of the day, but then she finally called me out of school so I could go to the hospital to meet that beautiful girl. I have some great pictures of her on her birthday I'll share very soon.

I'm hoping to have a lot of picture upload this weekend and I can work on it. I'm going to bed now. I'm tired and I'm sure if you are still reading my rambling thoughts then you're tired too, so bless you!!!

Dallas Arboretum

2010-04-01T10:55:00.037-05:00

Last Friday mom and I took Kynlie to the Dallas Arboretum to have a photo shoot. I think I took over 200 pictures AH!!!!! I don't have much to say at the moment, so I'll just leave you with A LOT of beautiful pictures of my girl.

These next few are some of mine and Brad's favorites. We love that care free look on her face. Don't you wish you could just run and feel like that everyday?

This is what we calldoing the Heisman Trophy

I LOVE how this picture turned out

This is her Easter dress. We didn't get many picture in the dress...it was the end of the day and we were all tired.

Well, believe it or not, that's all the pictures I have to show. Sorry for the over load! Do you think I'm enjoying my camera and new camera lens or what???

Kynlie's First Hair Cut

2010-03-28T19:29:00.009-05:00

I know what you are all saying "Hair cut? She doesn't have any hair to cut." Well you are still right, but we had signs of a 80's Mullet and it was time to get rid of it.

My good friend Kari is a hair dresser. I love her!! She's is one of the funniest friends I have and when I go get "my hair did" it's always a good time.

Kynlie did ok...she wasn't too sure what to think. I think she thought she was at the doctors office HA.

Here are the pictures of her first hair cut.

I did keep it all too!!! Brad laughed at me, but what mom doesn't keep there childs first hair cut? My mom still has mine and my brothers hair.

I will have a TON of pictures from our trip to the Dallas Arboredum in the next few days...maybe tomorrow.

My Random Thoughts at the Moment

2010-03-22T15:54:00.007-05:00

These are some things that are going through my head randomly today.

I've found a new love for my lips

This stuff is so smooth and smells great. I think I've applied it to my lips about 50 times today HA!

I can't get it out of my head that the Health Care Bill passed. Not a good thing for America...in my opinion. But this is a whole other topic, that I may or may not get to. Thank goodness my hubby doesn't know how to blog on here, or he'd be ranting and raving about it more than me.

But I do have to post this one picture...

I'm so ready to start my new J-O-B!! I'm ready to continue to shop for scrubs!

I sure do wish I was at home with this sweet little girl.

(this was last night at dinner. she sat up at the table like a big girl in a buster seat. She did not eat one bite!)

She's actually sick right now with a throat infection. If me or her daddy can't be with her, then her memaw is the next best thing!

I'm off Friday and I'm hoping me, Kynlie and my mom have a date to the Dallas Arboretum! I think the weather is going to be in the 70's. As of right now it is, but we do live in Texas and it just my be 70 today and snowing tomorrow. That's how we do it!

Hope everyone is having a great Monday. I'm on my way home to see this hot chicka

God Answers Prayer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

2010-03-19T14:56:00.005-05:00

So if you've been reading my blog lately, then you know I've been asking God for a change and asking him to let me be patient and show me the way I need to go in life. I have not been happy at my job for some time now. For numerous reasons, but the number one is that I'm an hour away from home. If something ever happens I'm not right there. I hate it. I've been at my current job for almost 5 years now. The past 18 months have been so hard on me, leaving Kynlie everyday to drive up to Dallas. Well all that is about to change! God has answered a prayer I have been praying for, for so long.
I GOT A NEW JOB!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I will be able to wear these
and these
(obviously not those two together, because, OH dear that doesn't match!)
Look how cute scrubs come!!!
wear that with some brown bottoms!! CUTE!

I got a job in a doctors office, in Ennis, where I live, just minutes (really less) from my house!!!! Is this just not an answered prayer or what? The funny thing is, it's mine and Kynlie's doctor! I have always like the medical field. I took two years of classes in high school thinking I wanted to be a nurse. Little did I know I would pass out at the sight of anything "red" HA! I sure do hope that's all behind me.

I am so excited! I do have to be honest though. I am scared to death. I'm used to working in a law office. Medical to law...that's a big change. I went back and forth back and forth about my decision. I know I would be giving up some things to do this, but being near Kynlie was/is so important to me.

I strongly believe God has a plan for each and everyone of us. I prayed and prayed when I sent my resume to this place that if it's for me then they would call, if not then to let me be patient and wait my turn. Weeks went by and I never heard from them so I knew they must have hired someone else and they did. I later found out they didn't offer me the job because they new I worked in Dallas and made "Dallas money" not "Ennis money" and didn't think I would be interested. Well something came up and they offered me the job anyways. We talked and worked somethings out and Wala...the job is mine!!!

I have to be honest again. I questioned God on whether I should do this or not. Why? I don't know. He would have never opened this door for me if He didn't feel it was the right way to go. So now I'm laying all of it in His hands and trusting Him. I was told there is room to grow there, so that makes me even more happy that I made the right decision.

I start my new job April 5. In the mean time...I'll be scrub shopping!

Let's go back in time...

2010-03-16T14:20:00.015-05:00

I'm came across some pictures of me when I was a little girl and I love looking at them and see how much Kynlie and I look alike. Although, she is a spitting image of her daddy...weird uh? I swear, if I wouldn't have been the one doing all the work, I would believe she's mine.

OK this first picture is the one that everyone looks at and thinks it's Kynlie until they notice the coloring and the old couch.
This was taken Jan 1983 I was 16 months old.

This one is too funny.
This is me on the right at one day old and Kynlie on the left at one day old.
Some times I tease my mom that the doctor got my picture switched with someone elses.
I look too Chinese HA!

The one on the left is me at 6 months at Easter, and I'm not too sure how old I was on the right.

This is funny too. Kynlie makes the silliest faces sometimes and I must have too. I wish I could could find a picture of my niece Bailee from her first Christmas. She is making the exact same face I am.

Me a little older

and a little older

This is me and my cousin Chad Ray

This is awful! Do you remember the crimper?
Oh look at that hair of mine.
It looks as if my bangs got put through at shredder and then I decided to crimped them HA!! And you've got to love my brothers pink and denim shirt!

Me and my cousins

Ok time to fast forward...to my junior year of high school.
Jr. Prom!

This is Me, Lindsey and Kari.
They were both my matrons of honor in our wedding.

Do you think I missed the blue dress memo???
I was dead set on getting a red dress that year.

How fun! I hope to dig up some more old pictures to share and compare!