30 Days of Thanks-Day 1

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

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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Sewing

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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Just Kooper

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

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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Afternoon snack - A must try

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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Friday night lights

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