My Mom - she's at it again....

My mom loves to give gifts, and of course, I love to receive, so we make a good team! :-) I had told her I was interested in learning to decorate cakes so she was going to check out the price of some of the utensils needed. Wouldn't you know it, she came back with everything I needed to get started. She is so sweet! Thanks, mom! Here is a picture of the teddy bear I just did....thought I would get a picture of it before it was devoured!

This and That

Picture 1: We had some ice earlier this week that stayed on the trees. When the light was shining

on the trees, they were beautiful!

Picture 2: Due to sickness (in both families) Shawn's sister, Stephenie, wasn't able to come see Morgan until this week. Kade thought it was great fun to get to hold his cousin!

Picture 3: Nana Clemens holding her grandDAUGHTERS....the 6 grandSONS were around the house somewhere! :-) Makenzie is 2 months older than Morgan.

Picture 4: All the boys go to the "play room" at Nana's, but NOT Landon! He loves to be with the adults...especially if there is food around! Here he is having some "one on one" time with Papaw Clemens....doing what they love to do! :-)


Morgan had her one month doctor visit. She is 21 1/4 inches long - 10 lbs. 13 oz. - She is finally getting on a schedule - thank goodness!!! Mommy is very happy with this. You know me and my schedules....haha!!!

Overheard in the van:
Morgan: "Waa, waa, waa...." (she is wailing because it is time to eat!)
Ethan: (sitting in the back eating) "Do you want a chicken nugget?"

Landon, get your finger out of your nose!

Most of you are already aware of this fact: Kids love to pick their nose.

Well, my Aunt Marsha (dad's sister) came to Muncie to see Morgan. The boys really took to her and were just soaking her up. If you know Marsha, you are aware of a missing finger (childhood accident). She always is telling stories of how she lost it....and not all of the stories are true! :-) Take this one for instance. She told Ethan that she got it stuck up her nose! Ethan believes everything you tell him since he is still so young, and boy, did this bother him! And, of course, Landon is sitting on my father's lap, with, you guessed it - his finger in his nose. My aunt told Ethan he had better tell his brother to get his finger out of his nose. So, Ethan marched right over to tell his brother. Unfortunately, it did not have the same effect on Landon.

It was fun getting to be with my aunt for a few hours. She even spoiled me like she always does. She bought me a gift card (such fun) and a ton of clothes for Morgan. She also bought some cute zip-up jackets for the boys. Thanks, Aunt Marsha!

My Kids and My Near Death Experience

Picture 1: Morgan was able to have her first "real" bath this week! I was so happy and she seemed to really enjoy the warm water.

Picture 2: Ethan put these puzzles together "all by himself". He wanted to leave them out all day so he could show daddy when he arrived home. Well, I persuaded him to just have his picture taken with them and we would show daddy later. Whew! It worked, and little brother Landon was able to tear them apart like he wanted.

Picture 3: Landon grinning (I took his picture so he wouldn't be left out!)

Yesterday I was battling for my life-the healthy, feel good one; as opposed to the so, so sick one.

It was horrible. My body ached, and I would try to read to the boys and I would sit there while my body was shaking. Landon kept looking at my and grinning since he thought it was funny. I was fine when I had medicine in me, but when it would start to wear off I was so sick. I barely was able to get in bed last night I was so cold and miserable. But I had a breakthrough!!! Sometime through the night I woke up drenched in sweat. I believe the worst is behind me and I can continue to live life to the fullest!

Last evening I had the privilege to attend a concert here at Ball State. "The 5 Browns" 3 sisters along with their two brothers play on 5 grand pianos! What talent they had. The classical music was played with incredible precision and fantastic dynamics. Some of the pieces were awesome. As I told one lady who also attended, it was so nice to see "some of the outside world" as opposed to just "my own little corner in my own little world!" With three kids right now, it was nice to have a break from that routine and enjoy some quiet time.

Mommy, Morgan & Lacy

My friend, Lacy, bought this adorable outfit for Morgan (shoes, too!) that she is wearing in this photo. So totally adorable.
This evening after Shawn got home from roofing, (yes, he worked on Saturday..but I had him at home some yesterday so he is not in the dog house..haha) we all piled in the van and went to Sam's Club, Cracker Barrel, and then continued on to Lacy's new apartment. She was having an open house and I wanted to go see her place.
She is sharing the space with a good friend of hers, which helps them both in paying for the place. Especially since Indy isn't cheap. So, we bombarded the place....it was full of people that didn't have children yet, so it was quite humorous watching them with our kids (they were laughing at themselves, so I can say that!). Picture this: Landon carrying a cup-no lid-into the living room that has plush cream carpet! Then, someone let the boys "dip" a grape into a fruit dip. What they found out was that little boys "dunk", they do not "dip". At least there were napkins to clean their fingers off!! I am laughing at their expense- I do hope they forgive me. They were all so sweet and kind to our kids and Shawn and I had a great time. It was an enjoyable evening.
Now, if I can just get Morgan to settle down so I can go to bed.......

She Shrunk, Folks!

I got a kick out of this today -
I took Morgan for her 2 week checkup this morning. She has gained weight (9lb,2oz) and the nurse practitioner said she looked great and all. Well, when the nurse was checking her length,
she said aloud, "20 1/2 inches." I was like, "What? She was 21 inches when she was born. She shrunk!" haha The nurse was quick to comment that sometimes they can't get a good estimate because they can't get the baby stretched out right. Hello! Just take the extra time to get the baby relaxed! I don't think she has osteoporosis this early in life...she should be growing instead of shrinking! heehee Anyway, I thought it was hilarious! Maybe this is normal....
I took Ethan and Landon with me to the doctor's office. They were so good, you would have thought they were angels...until Landon started showing off and hitting his head on the wall and then he started falling down thinking he was cool. But, for the record, I was proud of them. (And me, I think I kept my voice calm almost the entire time! Extra chocolate for me!)
Anyway, I told Ethan that we would make some applesauce after we got home from the doctor's. He was excited. The picture is of the boys and the applesauce they made. This is my Grandma Cessna's recipe and is absolutely delicious. Landon is starting to close his eyes when I tell him to smile. Both boys had fun making the applesauce....and I think they both will enjoy eating some! Applesauce, anyone?

Great Grandparents Say "Hello"

Earl & Betty Newton (Shawn's Mother's Parents) buzz by for a quick peek at Morgan. They couldn't stay long, but it was nice to chat with them for a few minutes.
Yesterday I survived a whole day by myself - with the three kids. I even managed to get supper on the table. Nothing pressing to do last evening, so it was a nice, relaxing time. I enjoy those. They are few and far between.
Today I was planning on doing the same (be home by myself with the kids), but due to the snow, Shawn wasn't able to roof like he had wanted to do...so...he spent some time inside today and was here to help with the kids. Ahh...what a marvelous man!