Yard work- 300

Chris did a lot of yard work today and Lily really liked helping him.

First roll over- 301

So today is the day… the first time Austin rolled to his back. It probably should have happened sooner, but I’m not the best at giving him tummy time. He just looks so sad. I hate making my baby sad. I definitely baby Austin more than I did Lily. Maybe because I know how fast they grow up now. Anyway he rolled over as I was taking pictures. I got actual pictures of the roll over, but it’s not so graceful so I’ll just put the before and after.

Little Man of the house-302

This is a picture of Austin laying on Chris’s side of the bed, because soon Austin will be the man of the house for awhile. Often when Lily and Austin are hanging out in the bed with Chris and me I get this overwhelming feeling of love for my family and wonder how people go through life without this kind of love. I just love those moments when Chris is playing with Lily, and Austin and me are snuggling, or when we are all snuggled up in bed watching Beauty and The Beast. It really is an overwhelming feeling… the love I have for my family is stronger than any feeling I have ever felt. Well last night we had one of those moments. Lily was in the mood to snuggle which never happens, so she was giving Chris, Austin, and me hugs, kisses, and loves all night. Austin was just staring at her like she was the most important person in his life, and Chris and I were enjoying every second of it. Then I touched Chris’s arm and then I had the saddest feeling that soon it won’t be the whole family together. The family won’t be whole for 6 months. It was a horrible feeling. I know I’ll have wonderful moment with the kids, but I love it when it’s the whole family spending time together. I don’t know. I guess I’m just going to miss him. I can’t believe when he gets back Austin will be SO OLD! He may be standing up and everything. Chris is going to miss those months in the first year of Austin’s life and I hate that! I know it’s his job, and I support him and the army, but I know this is going to be the hardest 6 months of my life so far.

My Blog- 303

Today I’m blogging about well… blogging! I’ve never been much of a scrapbooker and have never been able to keep up with a journal. So all my memories lie on my blogs. I love that not only can I keep these memories for ever more, but I can share my experiences with others. My mom tells me that all these people read my blog that I don’t even know, but I don’t mind. Hopefully I can inspire them to open up a blog also. My favorite thing to do is go look at old blogs from when I was pregnant with Lily, when Chris and I were having some speed bumps, and all the other things of my past and see how far I’ve come and grown from it. I hope to look back at these blogs with my children and my grandchildren so they can all know who I am and who I once was. I also love that I TRY not to hold anything back, so what you read is who I am. I think that’s what makes my blog special.

Blogging is my most beneficial addiction ever.

Story time... all the time- 304

I love it when Chris reads to the kids. I love how much Lily loves books and how fascinated Austin is in the pictures. Who know we might be a book loving family… that would be ironic.

Aussie roo- 305

I really need to start taking those classes… I tried to do these cute pictures, but the B&W is too dark, and the color is bluish. And the towel is way too bright. So hopefully one day I’ll look back at this and think of how much I’ve improved.

I sure do love his eyes.

snow day- 306

Today was a nice day; we met up with my in laws for breakfast at Golden Corral, went to the mall for a little while, played in the snow, and relaxed while watching movies. It was really nice.

Lily REALLY enjoyed the snow for the time! She didn't want to come inside. She kept on saying, "side, side, side" :)

desserts for fun- 307

Today Chris and I went to Publix for desserts. Lily got a cookie, Chris got a cupcake, and I got petit fours. We got a few movies at the red box at walmart and relaxed the whole day. It was wonderful!

my addiction- 308

I’ve decided that I am so short term minded. I’ve been trying to diet off and on since I had Austin, but my biggest weakness is chocolate. I love chocolate… like it’s sick how much I like it. But the only pleasure you get out of chocolate is the one minute while you’re eating it… and then you take a drink or something and that taste is gone only to get you fat, give you acne, screw up your teeth, and maybe even give you diabetes! Just for a minute of pleasure. Actually if you eat chocolate like me I don’t get pleasure out of it, because I eat it too much. It’s like a chip… it’s whatever. So I eat it, not to savor it, but to eat it and then eat another one and another without even thinking about it. It’s disgusting that I would risk my looks and health for a little taste of heaven. I need to stop eating chocolate all together. I’m addicted. I know if I have just one I’ll have a whole bunch. Anyway I’m done complaining about my stupidity.

cry baby- 309

Austin has been crying like scream crying every time I nurse him. I don't know what to do. Well the doctor said it's probably gas and for me to burp him more often. That just doesn't seem to help. I wish I could do something to help him. I feel so helpless when he screams like that. I try everything! Ugh it's just so frustrating.

My two year old- 310

Lily is becoming such a fun girl! Last night we stayed up and read every single book she owns and some twice. She absolutely loved it. And today she helped me clean up all the trash around the house. She dances with me, plays with me, and is so full of energy! It’s so much fun having a toddler! Sometimes when she’s just sitting around watching tv I just sit there and watch her. She looks so grown up and it makes me kind of sad. She eats and drink like a big girl, she’s learning new words daily, she’s becoming a very smart, well rounded little girl.

3 months- 311

I can’t believe Aussie is ALREADY 3 months old! It’s crazy! He’s holding his head up, showing more personality, and just being so cute! He’s discovered his hands and that never good. I love that boy so much I can hardly stand it!

He weighs 10 pounds 10 ounces.

magnets-312

Lily loves playing with her magnet on the refrigerator. Her favorite things are matching the animals and dancing to the ABC song. She’s so cute!

Big eyed Baby- 313

Austin always widens his eyes as big as he can when I take pictures. It’s so cute! I’m just going to say it… my kids are way too adorable for words! I love them so much!

can't we ever stay healthy in this house?- 314

I feel awful about this, but my family has caught my flu. I spent last night with Lily in our bed and both Chris and Lily constantly throwing up and using the restroom. It’s been so sad! Lily has been so sweet today. She’s been just sitting around watching tv. LILY NEVER JUST WATCHES TV! That girl always is full of energy. But I gave her a bath, put her in comfortable pajamas, and laid her down to watch tv and have a relaxing Saturday. Chris has not left the bed all day (except to go to the bathroom or throw up). I somehow managed to get him to eat a little string cheese not long ago, but other than that he won’t eat a thing. Oh and he just threw that up. DANG! I feel so domestic today. I’ve been taking care of their every needs plus I’ve cleaned the kitchen and done some laundry. I HATE cleaning up throw up… it’s SO gross! I really hope they start feeling better by tomorrow!

Lily's first haircut- 315

Today Lily got her very first haircut ever! It was overly needed. Her ends were so stringy, because they were still baby hairs. I think her new cut is so cut! It’s suits her personality!

Also it was my mom’s birthday. I was still a little sick, but we went out to Sweet Tomatoes anyway. It was very good. I’m sad that my mom and sisters are leaving so early tomorrow. I wish they could stay longer!

Austin's HUGE eyes by Nat

The Bug!!!- 316

Today I was SOOO sick! I couldn’t get out of bed much at all! I think It’s the flu. I can’t stop throwing up and using the restroom! It’s so embarrassing with all these guests! But it is nice to have them as helpers. Well somehow Lily got out of our eye site and when we went looking for her she looked well made up. Yes she got into my make-up AGAIN! This is like the 4th time in the last 2 months. I really like putting my make-up on sitting in front of the mirror on the floor, but I think I may have to rethink that. I don’t buy cheap make-up so I always have to remember what my mom always says, “You can’t love THINGS when you have kids, because they WILL get destroyed… and you always have to remember that they’re just kids.”

Sorry I was way too sick to take a better picture.

My little girl- 317

Lily is growing up so fast! Her hair is getting so long! I think we’re going to give her her FIRST hair cut this week :) Anyway With Emily here visiting Lily looks cute every day! Emily has been giving her showers, getting her dressed, and doing her all up before I even get out of bed! Emily should definitely be a mom! She’s so domestic already! I hope she has all girls like she wants.

Anniversary 09- 318

We got married today two years ago! And we’ve been so grateful to have found each other. In these two years we have had a couple kids, have moved a lot, and have enjoyed this adventure together. I think we are a great team and I’m so glad he’s my life partner! I love him so much!!!

I was upset that Chris didn’t take the car today. I was upset because I thought he had forgotten our anniversary. Anyway the door bell rang and to my surprise a man was there delivering a bouquet of chocolate covered strawberries :)
He tricked me!

When we got married two years ago we were in a hurry to find him a ring and we were very poor. So we went into this hippy store and bought him an 8 dollar piece of crap ring. He’s worn it the last two years! So this year I finally got him a comfortable, nice ring!!

For dinner we went to Sake Gura, my FAVORITE Hibachi restaurant ever. It was sooo good! I had steak and rice. Their rice is like candy! It was wonderful!

Anyway I’m so happy that Chris is my support, love, and life.

HAPPY ANNIVERSARY HUBBY!!!

Baby O'Neal- 319

Austin is so cute I had to try to take some army pictures. Especially with Chris deploying next month, I thought it would be cute.

I love Chris’s eyes. I love the caramel green color, the cute crows feet he gets when he smiles, and how big they get when he’s excited. They’re amazing!