A Wonderful Valentine's

Well, I was so surprised at what Jimmie had planned for us Wednesday night. First, we went to dinner at a Japanese Steakhouse where they cook the food right in front of you on a flat grill. I had the Fillet Milgon and Jimmie had Steak and Chicken. He also ordered a Dragon Maki which is a sushi roll that he really enjoys. Here are some pictures.




Apparently he had also rented a hotel room for us that night because he had a reservation somewhere at 2am and didn't think we would want to drive all the way home afterwards. Well, come to find out the place that we were going to at 2am was called Oasis Hot Tub Gardens. They have these exclusive hot tub rooms some inside some outside that you can rent for an hour. And each room has a theme from different countries and cities around the world. We got the British Isles Room and is was outside. Man was it cold walking over to the tub, but it was wonderful and relaxing.

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

We finally got a crib for Kaden! For Christmas my mom got the bedding set for us but we couldn't set it up because we didn't have a crib yet. But Saturday I went to Babies R Us and found one that I liked, we put it together when I got home. And this is what it looks like.

Yesterday we took a drive down to Jimmie's mom because she had offered to take Kaden for a couple of night's so that me and Jimmie could have tonight to ourselves even though it is her anniversary. But Jim is usually out of town and the celebrate on the weekend. So Kaden won't be with us until tomorrow.

Plus I have no idea what Jimmie has planned for us tonight. I think it's the first Valentine's Day that we can actually do something. Last year we were still in college. So I'm very excited to see what happens tonight.

Super Bowl Sunday

Today after breakfast with Jimmie's maternal grandmother, when drove over to his paternal grandmother's plowed her driveway and had lunch. Then we went of to his parents house for the game. He spent almost an hour plowing their driveway and the other parking areas for their Olds and semi. Jimmie, his mom and I were rooting for the Bears, while his dad and brother were going for the Colts. Since the weather was suppose to get pretty bad tonight we left a little after halftime (didn't watch the halftime show though, really didn't want to see or hear Prince perform). We really didn't know a station that we could listen to for the rest of the game, so we didn't found out who won until we got home. Good for the Colts! We wanted the Bears to win but that's just how things go. Oh well. We had fun watching the first half, and I'm pretty sure the second half didn't go very well for the Bears, so it probably would not have been fun to watch anyway.

Blizzard of 2007

Yesterday and today we had a winter weather warning for the area and practically the whole time there was a strong lake wind effect that kept blowing across the roads creating what is known as white outs, which cause several big pile ups yesterday afternoon on the highways: 40, 50, and 70 car pile ups. One section of a highway was even shut down because of all the accidents that were happening. Jimmie had gone in to Grand Rapids which normally takes about 45 minutes to drive, but this time took almost two hours it was so bad. Plus, he saw about 6 other cars pass him and drive straight into the ditch after passing. Talk about people who don't know how to control their vehicle. Anyway, after he got back from running some errands, all three of us drove down to see his grandmother and spend the night. We borrowed a truck from work that he some times uses to plow the entry way and the parking area so that we could plow his grandmother's driveway. It was very interesting driving down there with all the gusts of wind.

Catching Up, Again!

Friday morning Kaden and I went to a Leche League Group meeting first the first time just to get some ideas about trying to get back to nursing and to also meet some new people in the area. There were quite a big group there. Mothers with at least two or three kids. It was loud with all the noises from the kids, but it was still an enjoyable time to spend with other mothers.

Saturday Jimmie mom and brother came over and spent the night. It was a little rough with all the snow we've been getting but it was fun time to spend together. Sunday morning they also went with us to try out a new church in town. It was a Reformed Church, and we weren't exactly sure what to expect. It was ok, a little questionable seemed too flowery and showy at times.

Monday night I was able to attend my first community band rehearsal! I was so excited about it. I was able to find the group through another organization that had already had their auditions for the concert season. But I was directed to this one where there were no auditions, you just showed up to play. So I did. I think I did pretty well considering I hadn't played in a big group like that in about four years. There were some tricky parts, but I'll manage. Now all I need to do is find some practice time at home. The nest performance is on the 19th, and we only have two more rehearsal before then.

Tuesday we took Kaden back to the doctor for his weight check. Yay!!! He gained a pound and a half, he now weighs 12 lbs. 12 oz. We were so excited to see that he had gained sufficient amount of weight in two weeks.

Yesterday, Mindy's mom watched Kaden for me because on Monday I started to develop a cold and I really didn't want Kaden to get it. Plus I needed the rest. Unfortunately, it was a little late. While he was over there, she said his nose was runny but it was clear. So maybe it was allergies. Then this morning I tried cleaning it out with the suction bulb and it looked a little green. So I'm not sure what he has right now. Hopefully he doesn't have my cold.

Doctor's Appointment

Yesterday we took Kaden for his 4-month check up. We're a little behind on that. The doctor said that developmentally he's right on target. However, his food intake is needing to be increased because he hasn't gained that much weight since the last time I took him in. He is currently below the third percentage for his age, which means he's a tiny little guy. But, we go back in two weeks for a weight check. Hopefully then he will have gained at least a few ounces if not a pound or two. Currently he stands at 11lbs. 4oz. Tiny, I know. So we're bumping up his formula from 4oz to 6oz a feeding along with cereal/applesauce.

Some new things with me as well. I am currently filling out job applications in the area for a part time job. So far the candidates are Michael's, Hobby Lobby, Family Christian Store, Old Navy, Target, and Best Buy. The only reason I want to get a job is so that we can have a little more cash in hand. We are making right now just on Jimmie's job, but I think that we would both feel better if we had just a little more to help. With that comes the part about what to do with the baby. Well, Jimmie's mom, Debra lives about an hour away from us and has agreed to watch him about once or twice a week. Jimmie's step-mother's mother Marilyn has also agreed to watch him whenever it is needed. And Jimmie can watch at night when he comes home from work. At this age we are still skeptical about putting him in a daycare center. You never know if you can trust those kind people.

I just pray everything works out already for everyone!

Catching Up

Wow, I am not really good at keeping up with this blog. But I promise I'll try to do better in the future.

The holidays were great. Kaden and I were able to spend a week in San Antonio to visit my family down there. It was so great to be around them. They were also excited to see him and how much he's grown.

It is so exciting that Kaden is now 5 months old. He seems to be showing signs of getting ready to crawl like this picture here.


He's been sleeping this way ever since he could turn himself over in his cradle. It's so cute!!!!



Tuesday, we are taking him to the doctor for his over due shots from last month and of course a regular check up. Hopefully it won't be as bad as the last time he got his shots and that Jimmie will be able to go with us.

I have also recently found a La Leche League group in the area that i hope with be helpful in getting to know some people and also with this decrease in milk supply issue that I've been having for about a month now. I am not willing to give up on it yet, even though I have had to supplement him everyday except morning and evening feedings. Hopefully this group will be able to give me some pointers and some support.