Packing, Packing, Packing

Well I have been busy packing all week long, and now I am tired, of course I woke up at 330am and had trouble going back to sleep.  But the house is about as packed as it can be without taking apart the beds, electronics and the last of the food and dishes, now onto the barn to sort and decide what I am keeping and what I am not keeping.  I have been told I need to condince down what I have and just buy replacements later when I need them rather than holding onto things for later use.  Irene now has her first tooth so both babies have been a little cranky, Irene is also running a fever and has a runny nose so that dosn't make things any easier.  But I am excited to go to Utah this next week and see our new place that Dan has picked out for us and also to see him, I miss him so much.  One more week and we will be togther again!  I am counting down the days!

Netty

Tired

Well I am tired, the twins are teething, and Ruth got her first tooth yesturday.  So as such she has been very cranky.  Today the kids are going to different peoples houses for 2 1/2 hrs so that I can focuse on packing without them here demanding my time, I just hope that this is enough this week, so that we can be packed.  Well this is short as now that the kids are getting up I need to get them ready to go in the next hour.

Until next time,
Annette

Horseback Riding!

Yesturday I went horseback riding for the first time since I was 14 years old.  I went for 1 1/2 hrs and had a blast! I told my mother in law that I wanted to go before we moved since when ever I have been here to visit or since I had moved here I was pregnat or didn't have anyone to watch the kids while I went. Thank you Katie for watching them for me to go last night. I was sore when I got off the horse Princess, but I have been fine today, but then I took a really hot shower before going to bed. Here are some pictures of my time.

Bedtime

Well it is bedtime and I am unwinding after a day with the kids. I am getting tired being by myself a lot with the little ones 24/7. It will be nice to join Dan in Salt Lake City in 2 weeks and have him home at nights and on the weekends to help with the kids. I feel that the Lord has blessed us at this time with this job that brings him home and not traveling so much. I have been struggling with getting Jennilyn and Dillon to go to sleep for awhile now, I had watched a clip of "The Nanny" recently and I decided the other night to try the technique that they suggested in helping the kids go to bed without to much trouble. This is the third night in a row and it has been working. It is nice to have them either going to sleep or at least staying in their beds by 930pm, it just takes a little more effort from me then I had been wanting to give before, but now in 10 min of sitting by their bed singing to them they are out.

Today I took Dillon and Jennilyn in for their first dentist appointment. They did really well and found out they have no cavities! Well it is getting late and I need to go to bed as the twins will have me up early.

Until next time.
Netty

We are Moving!

It is official everyone, we are moving! We just got settled into our new apartment and now I have to pack all over again to move back to Utah! Dan just got a new job in Salt Lake City, so we are going back and will be closer to my family. I am excited for the move, but am starting to feel a little stress about it, but it will all work out I am sure. Utah here we come!

My Blanket!

"My Blanket! you took it! My Blanket! Stop it give me my blanket!" These are the words that I heard from my two year old for almost 2 hours while she waited for her blanket to be washed. I stole it from her yesturday morning to wash it and at first she didn't notice, but 5 minuets later she did and knew right were it was so she went into the washroom and she sat down in front of the washer and watched the washer yelling at me to stop it and give her the blanket, well then she got distrated long enough for me to put it in the dryer. She wasn't very happy with me for washing it and was glad to have it for her nap time. She is so protective of that thing.

Happy Birthday Jennilyn!

Cousin Nathan and Big Brother Dillon

Cousin Nathan feeding you a bottle
Aunt Sarah holding you, she and Grandma Burke were there in the delivery room with me when you were born as your Daddy was out of town with work.


You and Daddy when he finally made it to the hospital late afternoon the day you were born.

You in your blessing dress made by your Great-Grandma Dillon & your Nanna Dillon


Our first family picture after you were born.

Happy 2nd Birthday Jennilyn! 2 years ago you came into this world, at 4:15 am and you were such a big baby, I didn't belive the Dr when she said that you were a 9 lb 2 oz baby girl, but I loved you from the moment you were born. The labor and delivery was only 4 1/2 hours long so you came quick and your Daddy missed it all as he was out of town. You have been a joy in our lives and we love you and all that you do to make us laugh and enjoy life. Here are some pictures from when you were born, I don't have your cake pictures yet, they will have to be posted at another time.

Zoom, Zoom, Zoom

Yesturday we went to Wonderland and we went on the rode the little Merry-go-round, road go-carts, played miniture golf, had pizza and just had fun being with family from out of town. The one picture is of Jennilyn and her cousin Abby they were not happy that they were too young to go on the go-carts you had to be 3 years old to go. Some of the group even did bumper boats and leaser tag, while others of us just went around earning tickets to get a little prize for each of the little kids. I think we all had fun! The babies were great too.

Growing Up

I own three excersausers I have two at my mother in laws and one here at my home for the twins, they love them. The other day Jennilyn decided that she was going to get into one and play, I caught these pictures before I made her get out. She is a cutie and I love her.


Dillon sure is trying to be a big helper even though he still doesn't talk much, we were going to leave my in-laws today and he was draging me over to his twin sisters so that I could carry them out, and then once we got home he stood by the one sister while I carried the other one up to our 2nd floor apartment and then he walked with me while I carried the other one up, if he could carry them I think he would. I am sure blessed to have such great kids.He also wanted to get himself dressed and he sat on the potty tonight, now if we can just get him to do that all the time.

The twins are trying to pull themselves up into sitting positions and such, they are getting quite skilled at this.

Fun at the lake

Today we went to one of the lakes around Spokane, it was choosen because it has a nice sandy beach and swim area as well as the boating area. We got there and there was no parking what so ever so then Dan dropped the kids and I off and he had to drive 30 min away to the casino were his dad had to launch the boat and his Dad and brothers took the boat and went and got him and his sister who also had to go park there. We also celebrated Jennilyn's birthday today with everyone since Dan leaves out of town tomorrow and will be gone for her birthday so here are some pics from the event. The kids loved the the boat ride and such.

We turned 6 months old!

This picture was taken when they were 3 months old so it dosen't do them justice, but I will put up more pictures soon.
Ruth & Irene turned 6 months old on the 20th of July! Yesterday we took them in for their 6 month check up and shoots. Ruth weighted in at 13 lbs 12 oz and 25 1/4 inches long. Irene come in at 14 lbs 6 oz and 26 1/4 inch's long! Dr. Olson came in and saw them playing on the table and playing with themselves in the mirror, it was quite cute watching them crawl all over the table with us standing right there to monitor them. They are doing the army crawl just great and can get all over the apartment that way, they are working on getting up on their hands and knees and moving which they showed the Dr that they could do that. Dr. Olson gave them a clean bill of health and told us they are growing well, he is happy with their growth in the last six months.

Now we just have Jennilyn's appointment for her 2 year checkup and shots on Aug 27.

We are going to the lake this weekend and looking to have some fun with the Burke Family and celebrate Jennilyn's birthday early as Dan is headed out of town on Sunday for the month of August and will miss her birthday, oh well at least he has a job.

It has been awhile!

Well I haven't posted since I fell and broke my arm while I was in Utah visiting. My Mom came back to Washington with me and stayed until July 14th when they took off my hard cast and put me in a removable brace. It was good to have her here and I want to thank her, and a big thanks to my dad and all of my sisters for parting with her for the 6 weeks that she was with me. I still don't have 100% use of my arm, but I am getting stronger by the day. The only thing I haven't managed to do yet is give the twins baths, my mother-in-law has helped me with that as Dan has been out of town since June 30th. He comes home tomorrow and we are excited even though he will only be here for a few days and then he is gone again for another month. The Dr did say that we will be doing physical therapy in two weeks to get the full use of my arm.

The kids are all doing well, Dillon is trying to say more words, and wants to pick up his sisters all the time. Jennilyn is a chatter box and talks more then Dillon, she is my big girl and I get a laugh every time I tell her something and she says "OK" and then does it. Or she will get her shoes and say "found them". Ruth and Irene turned 6 months old this week, I can't believe it, they are crawling all over the place and try to get a hold of paper and eat it. Tonight they even attacked my dinner and wanted to eat it while I was eating, I had them in my lap at different times.

This last week Irene attacked my ice cream sandwich and was eating the ice cream and Jennilyn feed Ruth some of her PB&J sandwich that she gummed to death before I caught it.
This is Ruth and Irene today playing while their sibling took their naps.


This is 3 of the kids playing together, at one point I had all 4 playing together but I didn't get a picture of it.

Ouch!

Well, I am still in Utah, until Sat. On Wed I went to visit a friend and as I was loading my kids up, I lost my footing getting out of the van and fell. I sprained my left ankle and broke my right arm in 2 places. Now I am typing this with one hand. I am out of commission for six to eight weeks, all I can do is nurse the twins, if sombody puts them on the bobby pillow. I dont have a cast on yet, I think that will happen once I am back in Spokane. Luckly my mom had already decided to drive back to spokane with me. I think I need help!

All together again!

Well Dan got home and we are all together in our new place for the first time. Dillon & Jennilyn are very excited to have their Daddy home, they haven't wanted him out of their site. It will be intresting to put them to bed tonight. Tomorrow we will go to our new ward for the first time. Then on Tuesday afternoon we will go to Kennewick and meet up with my mom and sister Emily and drive to Utah with them. It is exciting to think that I will be with my sisters again after 2 1/2 years. I hope to see other family and friends while I am there.

Busy, busy, busy

Well, I came home from Kennewick, and have been busy packing. We are moving on Friday night. I am going to do this without Dan, as he won't be home until May 30th and I am leaving for Utah on May 23. On a side note, I got home from Keenewick and lost my keys. We still haven't found them and we have torn the house apart looking for them. Since I didn't have another set here, Dan made a copy and sent it to me today. Well I need to get my kids to bed and contiune to pack while I can.

Having Fun!

Well we came back down to my grandparents on Monday and have been having fun with my parents, and two of my nephews, Jonny & Leo.

Dan was asked to stay in Ohio until May 30th so we are sad that he is gone. We are going to go to Utah to visit family and friends the end of May and I am excited about that.

We are also moving into our own place next week. I am excited to have my own space again.

It Is Found!

We found the prized blanket. We came home to Grandma Alcorns tonight after spending time at the park waiting for my cousin Hannah to finish her baseball pratice and we gave Dillon and Jennilyn a bath in Grandma's big tub in her bathroom. After I got Jennilyn dressed, while I was picking up the dirty cloths, I saw her go into their walkin closet, and come out with her blanket. Ha!!! We had looked for that thing for 24 hrs, even looking in that closet. She knew were she had put it. At least tonight she went to bed with out crying since she had her prized blanket that Aunt Heidi & Tiff had sent when she was born. It has been my only pink blanket that I had with her. I am so glad we found it.



Here Jennilyn is with her blanket on Wednesday pulling it in the wagon.


Dillon having fun outside at Grandma Alcorns!


Little Ruth is such a scooter, she moved off the mat, turned herself and was moving back. Irene does the same thing.



Irene rolled from her stomach to her back today at 3 months and 3 days old. This was taken just after she did it.

The twins are also teething so life has been busy.

It's Gone!

Well, after searching the house and car for last night and again today, we have given up looking for Jennilyn's favorit blanket. We had it at Dinner last night and I took it away from her since she isn't to have it at the table, and that was the last we had seen it. She picked it up after dinner and we can't find it now. We have told her to go find her blanket, and she goes down to the family room, but never brings it out. We may just have to leave Grandma Alcorn's without it. Hopefully she dosen't get too mad about it.

Another week

Well, the kids are all growing. We did family pics this last week, so I will post some as soon as I get them.

Dan left out of town on Sunday for two weeks. So since he was going to be gone, I decided to go down to Kennewick and stay with my grandparents. We are having a great time here.

Dillon did something new today. Grandma was watching him, Jennilyn, & Ruth while I went shopping with Irene in tow. Grandma had put Jennilyn down for a nap and Dillon had been playing. She got lunch put away and was tending to Ruth and got her laid down, when she went to check on Dillon, she couldn't find him, he had gone down to the basement to the room that he stay's in, closed the door and climbed into his bed and went to sleep for his nap. He dosen't always take a nap anymore, and he has never just gone to his bed and gone to sleep. I am glad that the kids were good for Grandma while I was gone.

Growing like weeds!

Well, we had the twins in for their 2 month check up yesturday. Ruth is now 9 lbs 5 ozs and 21 inches long. Irene is 9 lbs 14 ozs and 22 inches long. The Dr said they were doing great for twins or even if they had been a single baby that is a great weight. Jennilyn is sure getting jelous lately of the twins and Dillon as Dillon gets to go to speech theraphy twice a week and she dosen't get to go out as often. Oh, well, I am trying to do more with her. We have an appointment tomorrow to get Dillon into preschool. I hope it will help with his speech.