Last night as Lea was going to bed, she was coughing really bad. Her asthma gets the best of her sometimes. Anyway, she had finished her treatment and I was leaving the room. She said in the most tired, sad, I don't feel good sort of voice...."Mom, I think I don't feel very good. Can I stay in my room all day tomorrow because I don't want anyone to touch me?"
Me: Ummmmm, (YEAH, HOORAY!!!, WAHOO!!!!!!) sure. You might have to stay in my room because Abbey needs to nap. (she starts out asleep in our room so she and Abbey can get to sleep- they share a room).
Lea: okay, night mom.
Me: Night Lea (laughing to myself back to the living room)
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Happy birthday to Lucas!
A little tribute to a sweet little boy. Yeah - 3 years old!! I really can't believe he's already 3!? He's been so excited for the past couple months and has really come to enjoy birthday parties. He walks around the house singing "Happy birthday to mom, happy birthdy to mommy..." He talks very excitedly and LOUDLY about his birthday party at Chuck E Cheese, where we're going to eat pizza, ice cream and play games. I finally have him convinced we're having a pirate party at our house. He's still very excited and loves to be a pirate - arrrrr, matey!!
Anywho, back to the beginning of Lucas - he was born after we moved to Laveen and has been daddy's buddy since before he was born. Jeff was so happy to have a boy although nervous....well if you know Jeff, then you know why he was nervous - crazy, adventurous, no fear and more crazy.....yikes! Since we had just moved to the area, we didn't have any friends, well none that I was willing to ask to watch Lea for 4-5 days (still have very few after 3 years...) :) My sister Kristin offered to keep Lea for us during our hospital stay. Lucas was a scheduled c-section because he was transverse (sideways) most of the time and constantly moving. My doctor always had a hard time figuring out what position he was in and where the heart beat was from appt to appt... Already stubborn...
Prego Me and my friend Debbie Webb - Easter in Las Vegas.
A few before shots - Lucas' foot and profile - can you see it?! 1/26/06
Jeff and Lucas minutes after he was born. The drug doctor offered to take a picture for him. Apparently he wasn't busy...... :) 6/10/06
Kristin brought Lea to the hospital after we had been moved from the recovery room. We had a shared room until a private room opened up a few minutes later. Very crowded and very grateful to have a private room. First comment from the nurse when we told her the names of our kids (Lea and Lucas) and first of many - "Oh you must be Star Wars fans." Um, no, but thanks for quickly ruining the moment for me. :)
Blessing Day:
A few note worthy moments: Lucas' is wearing Jeff's blessing outift. He (Lucas) wet his diaper and it soaked through the outfit onto my brother's hand - darn Huggies diapers. :)
Left to right: Steven (brother), Jeff, Lucas, Jonathan (brother-in-law), my dad and Bishop Porter (today is known to Lucas as "Coach" - he was Lea's soccer coach this past Feb.) Thank you so much for coming!
About 3 weeks after Lucas was born, we went on our summer vacation - this is one of my favorite pictures. A 4 generation Risenmay photo. Jeff, his dad, grandpa and Lucas.
Age 1 - first tube ride at Twin Lakes! Thrilled - don't worry the fear is gone now. :)
2 year old pictures
Age 3: 6/5/09 - 5 days before he turns 3, the potty chart is completely filled in and he has earned a bike!! He's completely potty trained!
Anywho, back to the beginning of Lucas - he was born after we moved to Laveen and has been daddy's buddy since before he was born. Jeff was so happy to have a boy although nervous....well if you know Jeff, then you know why he was nervous - crazy, adventurous, no fear and more crazy.....yikes! Since we had just moved to the area, we didn't have any friends, well none that I was willing to ask to watch Lea for 4-5 days (still have very few after 3 years...) :) My sister Kristin offered to keep Lea for us during our hospital stay. Lucas was a scheduled c-section because he was transverse (sideways) most of the time and constantly moving. My doctor always had a hard time figuring out what position he was in and where the heart beat was from appt to appt... Already stubborn...
Lucas was born with red hair (this was the first thing the doctors and nurses noticed) weighing in a whopping 7.0lbs 19inches. He is ALL BOY. He's as cute as can be and very sweet. He loves hugs, kisses and making his sisters laugh. He loves to run with the big boys, yet he'll play dress up and kitchen with his sisters. He is quite the social butterfly and says "hi" to anyone and everyone no matter the place. Embarassing for me the non-social one...he loves people and loves his grandpas. He's always talking about Jampa Joensen's (Grandpa Sorensen - my dad) boat and chatting with them on his play phones. Lucas is a blast to be around - there is never a dull moment when he's awake - and sometimes even when he's asleep he provides entertainment. :) He's busy, busy, busy, but has always been a great sleeper - well deserved after the energy he uses all day! We love you Lucas!!
Prego Me and my friend Debbie Webb - Easter in Las Vegas.A few before shots - Lucas' foot and profile - can you see it?! 1/26/06 Jeff and Lucas minutes after he was born. The drug doctor offered to take a picture for him. Apparently he wasn't busy...... :) 6/10/06 Kristin brought Lea to the hospital after we had been moved from the recovery room. We had a shared room until a private room opened up a few minutes later. Very crowded and very grateful to have a private room. First comment from the nurse when we told her the names of our kids (Lea and Lucas) and first of many - "Oh you must be Star Wars fans." Um, no, but thanks for quickly ruining the moment for me. :)Blessing Day:
A few note worthy moments: Lucas' is wearing Jeff's blessing outift. He (Lucas) wet his diaper and it soaked through the outfit onto my brother's hand - darn Huggies diapers. :)
Left to right: Steven (brother), Jeff, Lucas, Jonathan (brother-in-law), my dad and Bishop Porter (today is known to Lucas as "Coach" - he was Lea's soccer coach this past Feb.) Thank you so much for coming!About 3 weeks after Lucas was born, we went on our summer vacation - this is one of my favorite pictures. A 4 generation Risenmay photo. Jeff, his dad, grandpa and Lucas.Can't find the pictures of his first birthday (we've had at least 4 computers since then), but we woke him up for the party and he wasn't happy. He did use a fork to eat his "smash" cake with. This is the week after his 1st birthday on our Risenmay reunion to Rocky Point, Mexico - fabulous trip!
Age 1 - first tube ride at Twin Lakes! Thrilled - don't worry the fear is gone now. :)Jeff bought him a basketball hoop for his birthday and he loves it - he and Lea will play for what seems like hours and even friends enjoy playing too! Best $5 ever spent!! :) age 2
Age 3: 6/5/09 - 5 days before he turns 3, the potty chart is completely filled in and he has earned a bike!! He's completely potty trained! Stay tuned for more pictures of the birthday and party! :) Happy birthday Luke!!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
WALKING!!!
Abbey saying cheese and taking her first steps....yeah! She loves the camera more than walking.
More first steps!
Thank you Erin for capturing the first of many steps!
More first steps!
Thank you Erin for capturing the first of many steps!
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
Happy, happy birthday Abbey dear!
ABBEY REBEKAH TURNS 1!! Seems like just yesterday we were waiting for her to come - she was born on Memorial day. This was Jeff's first holiday and break from work of the year. It was the busiest and longest busy season EVER..... Lea was so excited to have a baby sister and Lucas well he wasn't quite sure, but definitely loved to see the baby. My parents came for 2 weeks to help out, then my niece Shayla came - I wasn't fully recovered and was nervous to take care of 3 kids on my own... :) All were great help and very much appreciate them helping us out. She was delivered a scheduled c-section and was perfect. Everything went smoothly despite my extreme nervousness about being wide open on an operating room table. I have an excellent doctor and her staff was amazing. All very understanding and everything I needed to stay calm - except when they forget to bring in Jeff and have already started the procedure.....
She's a beautiful baby and has been really good....so far. She loves her brother and sister and daddy from afar. She is definitely a mama's girl, which doesn't go over to well with daddy.....if I can sneak away, she's good. She's happy and curious. Not yet walking, but will stand and make a game out of "falling" down or forward to be caught.
A few milestones she's reached. No more formula and she is now old enough to be left at our baby-sitting co-op every Friday which means Jeff and I are officially without kids on Friday nights!!! :) Enjoy the pictures
WAY Before pictures - 3D ultrasound taken on 4/21/08 (the day after my birthday)
Two days before delivery. I took on the project of painting Lucas' room (started a month before) - the finished product - he was still in the crib at the time. The last part, Rozann and my mom helped me put up this vinyl lettering I made on my sister's machine (Kristin).
The day of - 5/26/08. My parents brought Lea and Lucas in to see their new sister. Both very excited and Lea brought her camera to take pictures.
Born: 6 lbs 1 oz, 19inches long. By the time we left the hospital she was down to 5 pounds and none of her clothes fit. Thank you to Erin for lending us Ally's preemie clothes so she wouldn't be in just a diaper all the time.
Sweet siblings
Blessing day - we have the best friends and family. Thank you so much everyone for coming and enjoying the day with us. Families were there, just not in the pictures. My mom helped with a luncheon (this was after church was already over). Grandma Judy (Jeff's mom - they were leaving town the next day so didn't come) made Abbey's dress.
Left to right: Scott Palfreeman, Geoff Becker, Steven (my older brother), Jeff, Abbey, my dad, Brandon Merryhew, Pete Sorensen
Lovin' from the brother and sister. Always so soft with her and wanting to make her happy.
At our ward campout last weekend. 5/23/09 She has grown so fast and is busy, busy. She tries so hard to keep up with Lea and Lucas..... :) 
At the waterpark for Memorial Day and a little pre-birthday water fun.
5/26/09: 19 lbs, 30 inches long. More pictures to come of the cupcake eating/wearing contest. So check back to see her enjoy her birthday cupcakes.
She's a beautiful baby and has been really good....so far. She loves her brother and sister and daddy from afar. She is definitely a mama's girl, which doesn't go over to well with daddy.....if I can sneak away, she's good. She's happy and curious. Not yet walking, but will stand and make a game out of "falling" down or forward to be caught.
A few milestones she's reached. No more formula and she is now old enough to be left at our baby-sitting co-op every Friday which means Jeff and I are officially without kids on Friday nights!!! :) Enjoy the pictures
WAY Before pictures - 3D ultrasound taken on 4/21/08 (the day after my birthday)
Two days before delivery. I took on the project of painting Lucas' room (started a month before) - the finished product - he was still in the crib at the time. The last part, Rozann and my mom helped me put up this vinyl lettering I made on my sister's machine (Kristin).The day of - 5/26/08. My parents brought Lea and Lucas in to see their new sister. Both very excited and Lea brought her camera to take pictures.Born: 6 lbs 1 oz, 19inches long. By the time we left the hospital she was down to 5 pounds and none of her clothes fit. Thank you to Erin for lending us Ally's preemie clothes so she wouldn't be in just a diaper all the time.
Sweet siblingsBlessing day - we have the best friends and family. Thank you so much everyone for coming and enjoying the day with us. Families were there, just not in the pictures. My mom helped with a luncheon (this was after church was already over). Grandma Judy (Jeff's mom - they were leaving town the next day so didn't come) made Abbey's dress.Left to right: Scott Palfreeman, Geoff Becker, Steven (my older brother), Jeff, Abbey, my dad, Brandon Merryhew, Pete Sorensen
Lovin' from the brother and sister. Always so soft with her and wanting to make her happy.At our ward campout last weekend. 5/23/09 She has grown so fast and is busy, busy. She tries so hard to keep up with Lea and Lucas..... :) At the waterpark for Memorial Day and a little pre-birthday water fun.
5/26/09: 19 lbs, 30 inches long. More pictures to come of the cupcake eating/wearing contest. So check back to see her enjoy her birthday cupcakes.
Monday, May 25, 2009
Super cute!
I love my long hair (it's been at least 18 months since my last hair cut), Lea has inspired me to get it cut. She's been asking for a long time to get hers cut in a cute bob style, but I haven't wanted to let go. I love to fix her hair in all sorts of cute styles and I fear this will limit what we can do, maybe it will make it that more fun - we'll see. I decided to wait until after school was out, Eric's wedding was done (Jeff's brother - another post for another day about that event), to get at least Lea's hair cut. Thank you to our friend Angie for taking on our hair. Lea's hair is really thick too.
Here's Lea's before/after. Not sure how much was cut off. She wanted to be dropped off at Angie's while I took Abbey in for a wellcheck with Lucas..... She's growing up so fast. :)
Here's Lea's before/after. Not sure how much was cut off. She wanted to be dropped off at Angie's while I took Abbey in for a wellcheck with Lucas..... She's growing up so fast. :)
And here's mine: Gone are just over 10 inches to be donated to Locks of Love. I figure with all the hair I have, it might as well go to someone who can use it. The last time my hair was this short was in high school.....(10+ years)....
Lea took these next two pictures - she's a great little photographer.
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