EMERY

Chicken Pox Scare

2011-06-30T19:34:00.000-07:00

Last night I noticed some spots on Emery's sides. I called my mom over immediately to check them out. She didn't think much of them though. So I checked her this morning and didn't see any new spots on her so I figured it was just a skin irritation from a shirt I put on her that I didn't wash from the store (I know, I know. Bad Mom Award). Anyway, took Emery over to my moms today while I went grocery shopping. When I went back to pick her up, my moms friend who works at a Dr. office was like, "That's chicken pox." I immediately freaked out. Luckily, David already had a Dr. appt in 10min. So Emery and I showed up and crashed it. Come to find out, she just has a rash, most likely from the shirt I put on her, and she is on meds for it. Thank goodness!

Lights Out

2011-06-28T18:27:00.000-07:00

So after there was a big ole' storm here in KC Sunday night, lots of people lost power that night into Monday morning. We were not one of those people. Not one of those people who lost power Sunday night or Monday morning. Monday EVENING however is a different story. Got home from work Monday, ran in the house to change, let the dog out, fed the dog, then left to go out to eat for Daves birthday. When we got back to the house, there was ZERO power. Well guess what is the ONLY way for us to get into our house. Garage door. Which doesn't work well with no power. Off we were to my moms house with NOTHING on us but clothes. It was past Emery's bedtime so we had to put her right to bed around 9pm. I go back to the house around 10ish to see if the power is back. Nope. So back to Moms. I went into work an hour early the next morning just because we were up and I needed to try and get off to get into my powerless house. Anyway, power finally came back to us and we enjoyed a dinner at OUR dinner table and are enjoying our own beds tonight. Oh, and we also have made copies of our house keys so we will always have them on us.

Meet us in St. Louie

2011-06-28T18:15:00.000-07:00

Actually you can't, because we already left. But we had lots of fun while we were there. My brother brought one of his band buddies with him on the trip too. There was a crazy storm Sat. night that was kinda scary but Emery didn't wake up. We went to the St. Louis Zoo on Sunday and had lots of fun. Needless to say we were all exhausted by the drive home. Huge thanks to Dad, Denise, Andrew and Nick for taking such great care of Emery on the trip and helping me out!

2011-06-20T18:27:00.000-07:00

A few years ago I blogged about Lisa Leonard Designs and how much I loved their designs but their shipping and how long it took SUCKED! BUT, I can't help to look at their new stuff every one in awhile. And I LOVE this necklace. You can print on both sides of the necklace too. So I'm going to strongly hint to Dave that this would be a great XMas, Anniversary, or Mother's Day gift with Emery&Campbell on one side and David&Erin on the other. Perfect.

My Sling!

2011-06-20T18:19:00.000-07:00

I ordered a Seven sling last week and got it today! I'm so excited for when I get to use it! I got the blue one called Northern Lights, but really liked all of them. And the best part of the whole thing was, I got it for FREE! I used the code "onefree" and all I paid was $12 for shipping and handling. Twelve bucks for a $40 sling! Highlight of my week def.!

St. Louie!

2011-06-16T11:31:00.000-07:00

Heading to St. Louis soon with my Dad and Brother to visit my Grandparents! We are going to hit up the St. Louis Zoo while we are there too. We took Emery last September to the zoo and she loved it! Now we will get to go with Gpa, Gma, and Uncle Andy which should make the experience even more fun! Plus getting to spend time with my Grandparents is always a good time. I'm only a little bummed because we are not leaving till Saturday morning and then coming back Sunday, doesn't leave a lot of time. But all those people in my Grandparents house is a lot to handle so it will be fine. Hopefully we will be able to make it down there more often after Baby #2 comes.

Kung Fu Panda 2

2011-06-16T11:26:00.000-07:00

Took Emery to see Kung Fu Panda last weekend. Reminder, Emery is 2. But we took her to the theater (in 3D) to see Toy Story 3 and she sat through the whole thing, without taking the glasses off. So we thought this would be no problem. WRONG! She was all over the place! We even brought her some twizzlers (her fav. candy) and that didn't help. She enjoyed using them as drumsticks trying to beat the Dads head in front of us. That Dad also had a little 6 month old baby with them and Emery would get up behind their seats and say "Hi Baby! What you doing? Hi Baby!"

Needless to say, we may wait awhile before we attempt to take her on another Movie outing.

Baby #2 Update

2011-06-11T22:03:00.001-07:00

I wish I had more to write here, but I really don't. There nursery is not done and there is no name picked out yet. Emery we think is more aware of the fact that there is a baby inside Mommy's belly and she is going to be a big sister. The c-section date is about 2 months away. We'll get things figured out by then...hopefully.

Mommy and Emery's Day Out

2011-06-11T21:36:00.000-07:00

Dave works every Saturday morning, so it's always just Emery and me. But today Dave went to help his Dad with some work after his regular work, so I wasn't going to see him all day. I wanted to make today a special day for Emery and me since there won't be a lot left once Baby #2 is here. We started out at the River Market to look at groceries with Grandpa Bill and Grandma Denise. Then we went to eat at The Farmhouse in the River Market. It was wonderful, well the food. It's all locally grown stuff. I had the Waffles with Berry Sauce. It was DELISH! My only complaint would be the service. After Brunch and a little more walking around the river market, we went home and both took a nap. When we got up from our nap we kinda lazed around the house for awhile before we set off to do some shopping and listen to some music. Emery played in the fountains while the music was going too. Then we were off to our first experience at Build a Bear. I thought they would give us a little more guidance but we were kinda on our own. That's okay though, Emery got her bear made and named (Hebear) and then we were off to the Pizza Shoppe for dinner. Dave joined us at this point and we ate together and then it was off to bed. Well anyway, it was a good Saturday and I enjoyed every min. of it with Emery.

I'm Baaaaaaaaaack!

2011-06-11T21:34:00.000-07:00

Okay not really, I actually took a nap this afternoon and everyone else is asleep already and I'm bored so I thought I'd update my blog as much as I could. Here it goes.

Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die

2011-05-03T18:37:00.000-07:00

Of course there are TONS of things I would love to do before I die, but one thing I want (can't wait for....one day) is to FINALLY go on my honeymoon. I know it may sound cheesy, but I want to do this on a cruise ship, with a room with a balcony. This will happen, one day some day. It will.

The Name Game

2011-05-02T18:07:00.000-07:00

So I think I have said this before, but finding a name for a boy is HARD! I'm sure a girl would have been hard too, but Dave and I have such different opinions on names. If it was up to him, our sons name would be Gabriel. If it was up to me, our sons name would be Sawyer or Campbell. Well, I took some time today and came up with a huge list of names. Dave and I went through them and narrowed them down. There are still quite a few but this is what it has come down to.

BOY NAMES

Kane (Cane, Cain)

Aldan (ALL-Den)

Silas

Kimball

Rowan

Everett

Forrester

Caelan

Beckett

I'm putting these on here because not a lot of people read my blog, but I would love to know what some of you think. I know it's my choice in the end and "why would I want other people to name my baby?". Thats not the case, just want to know what you guys think.

Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without.

2011-05-02T14:09:00.001-07:00

Of course, David and my daughter Emery. I don't know what I would do without them.
My sister and Dad......
Sister again, Mom and brother. Without any of them.....well.....read the caption.

And Again....

2011-05-02T08:44:00.001-07:00

I know, I'm not posting as much. Sorry. But I'll try better this week. So news.....

IT'S A BOY!!

On August 17, our new (and hopefully last) family member will be joining us. I had a DR. appt on Monday and we found out we are having a little boy. He is in the 62% on growth so he's a little bigger than average which is fine. We do have some names we are thinking of, let me know what you think. These are not for sure, they are just what we are throwing around right now.

Silas

Kimball

Aldan

Cane

Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist.

2011-04-28T14:45:00.001-07:00

Love me some DMB!

Day 12 - A picture of something you love.

2011-04-25T12:07:00.000-07:00

Duh...

Easter

2011-04-25T03:13:00.001-07:00

Day 11 - A picture of something you hate.

2011-04-23T19:39:00.000-07:00

Blach! Any and ALL bugs! I hate them all!

Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most screwed up things with.

2011-04-23T19:34:00.000-07:00

I really had to think about this. I went through lots of pics. Lots are of me with friends having a good time, but the ones that make me think "what was I thinking?" all include RJ. We did some weird and crazy stuff in our time. Luckily for us, we grew up.

Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most.

2011-04-23T19:25:00.001-07:00

Top pic is my friend Leah and bottom is Heather. Both have gotten me through more than tou know. I'm pretty sure without them, I would be a completely different person.

Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh.

2011-04-19T19:06:00.000-07:00

This picture makes me laugh because there is a simaliar picture of me like this from when I was around Emery's age. Except in my picture, I have a black eye, a bloody nose, and ice cream all over my face.

Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item.

2011-04-18T12:03:00.000-07:00

It should come as no surprise that my family is my most treasured item. Without these guys I don't know what I would do.

Book pick for the month

2011-04-18T11:57:00.000-07:00

My book club chose this book. I had not even heard of it and wasn't sure if I would even like it. A book about the circus in the 1930's? I'm not a history person or a circus person, so what could I possibly like about this book. Um, EVERYTHING! Water for Elephants was great! It has been awhile since I found a book that I could not put down. Even though it hasn't even been a month since I finished the book, I almost want to open it back up and re-read it to see what sort of things I missed. Though I am a tad excited for the movie to come out, I am preparing for disappointment. The movie previews seem to show quite a love story between the two main characters. But the book had a very minimal love story. I mean it was all about the love, but they don't actually go after it till the end. Another thing I found very interesting about this book was the backround on the author and where she got the story idea from. She had never even been to the circus. This is a must read for anyone! I feel like I'm shoving it on everyone I know, but I just love it so much.

Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day.

2011-04-17T12:19:00.000-07:00

It honestly took me forever to figure out who I would want to change places with. After thinking about it and thinking about it, I finally decided on Jennifer Aniston. She has no kids, no husband and is super healthy. I would love to live in her shoes for a day to see how she runs her life.

Poop in the bed

2011-04-17T11:47:00.000-07:00

There is no secret meaning behind this. This was our Sunday morning. It started out pretty nice. Everyone slept in until 7:30am. That is VERY nice considering that most days the whole house is up by 6:00 or 6:30am. As soon as Dave and I got up, Emery was awake. We took her potty, took off her pull up, and sent her to our room to get dressed. So yes, she was naked running around our room. I got her some panties and tossed them to her and asked her to put them on and come downstairs. She said OK MAMA! I went downstairs to get her drink ready, and asked Dave to check on Emery. As soon as he hit our room he was saying, "Oh my gawd, it's to early for this. Emery! Oh my gawd, Erin! Erin I can't do this so early!" I was like what on earth did she do? And as you can tell by the title, yup, she pooped in our bed. Good thing she is constipated and it was hard and easy to clean up. Needless to say that all the sheets and blankets have been washed in hot HOT water. It wasn't as bad as Dave made it out to be, just a typical day in the Wear house.

Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory.

2011-04-17T11:39:00.000-07:00

I know I look super hot in this picture, but this is for sure my fav. memory. Though I don't actually remember a lot of it, it was the best day of my life. I love you Emery.

My School Kids

2011-04-15T12:08:00.000-07:00

Some weeks I am so ready for the weekend, but every Sunday, I'm so ready to see them again!

Work

2011-04-15T12:04:00.000-07:00

It was classroom color day at work today. Pre-K all wore red. I don't own red, so I wore a dark pink. But ya so this is pretty much my whole center. I know the pic is small, but if you really want to see it, just click on it and it will get bigger.

Day 04 - A picture of your prince charming

2011-04-15T11:51:00.001-07:00

I'm sure the correct answer to this would be my husband, but I don't care. I LOVE Johnny Depp. I often wonder what I would even say to him if I did ever get the chance to meet him without looking like a star struck fan. But that is prob. exactly what I would look like.

Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show

2011-04-14T00:07:00.000-07:00

Modern Family. No comparison! This show is guaranteed to make me laugh every time.

Back To School, Back to School.....

2011-04-13T17:52:00.001-07:00

It's not 100% in the books yet, but I have made the decision to go back to school and finish up my bachelors degree. My work partners with Ashford University to make going back to school for employees easy. I will get my degree in Early Childhood Education so I will be able to teach K-5th grade, and get a nice little raise at my current job. My work has a 75% tuition reimbursement AND I have a little over $2300 left over in my college account that I can only use on college. I can't let that money go to waste. All my classes are online and it should take me about 18 months to finish up my degree. I am pretty excited for this but REALLY nervous at the same time. Wish Me Luck!

The No Listening Stage

2011-04-13T17:46:00.000-07:00

This has to be the worst it has ever been. Emery will not listen. Oh she hears us just fine. She just things it's funny to say no and run away from whatever it is we are trying to get her to do. I need to look back on my resources and see what can help cure this. Usually if I point out a time-out spot and tell her she will have to sit there she will straighten up. Maybe if I start giving her more options she will do better.

We went on a walk tonight (something I have vowed to do every night till the baby comes, weather permitting) but it was just Emery and me. It was the first time the two of us have gone on a walk alone around the neighborhood where Emery actually wanted to walk herself. It was a disaster. She wanted to pick up every stick, pick EVERY dandelion, and kick the rocks around. What should have been a 25min. walk turned into a 45 min. walk.

It's just so frustrating when I work with 4-5 year olds all day that don't listen, and then I have to come home to a 2 year old that doesn't listen, and sometimes even my husband pretends to not hear me!

I will fix this problem.

Day 02 - A picture of you and someone you're close with

2011-04-13T00:01:00.000-07:00

The first picture is of my best friend Heather. We don't talk every day or even every month, but when we do, it's like pudding. I can still tell her anything and everything and love her for life.

The next pic is of my other best friend Leah. I do talk to her if not every day then pretty darn close. Now that she has had her first baby, we havnt been talking as much, but she is my forever best friend.

The last picture is of my sister and brother. We have always been close and they rock.

I could not find a picture of my other great friend Morgan who I work with. She is someone I also talk with every day. Not only because we work together but I can tell her anything. She is awesome.

I know that is a lot of people but I am close with all of them and they all mean the world to me.

Day 01 - A Picture of Yourself with 10 Facts

2011-04-12T11:12:00.000-07:00

1. I love getting snail mail. From actual people. Bills and credit card apps don't count!

2. I love to dress up! I don't get to do it often enough. But I feel it's nice to look nice.

3. Even though I hated school, I have always wanted to be a teacher and teach 3rd grade.

4. I love to swim! Hate the hot heat and the whole having to wear a swim suit, but once I'm in the pool and having fun, it really doesn't matter anymore.

5. As much as I have fun going out with friends, I am completely content and even a little happier with a bunch of friends sitting on a patio listening to some good music and some good drinks. Some of my best memories come from patios.

6. Don't ever tell my husband I said this (and he doesn't even know I have a blog) but I am a terriable driver!! I back into things, other cars come out of nowhere, and have hit quite a few things. Never anything serious, but how do you run into the garage door? Really?

7. If I was ever given the choice to go on vacation to the beach or to the mountains....I would choose the mountains hands down.

8. I hardly ever drink soda. I just don't get it. If I do ever drink one, it's usually a sprite or root beer. No caffeine.

9. I have a huge family and I love them all! Seriously, we are big and loud and all in each others business but I love our get togethers. It makes me sad when they move away (Megan and Andrew!!!).

10. I can't handle it when people cry around me. I get so uncomfortable. I don't care if you are my best friend in the whole world, don't cry around me. It's not that I don't like it, I just get nervous and don't know how to handle it. My co-teacher Laura is trying to prepare me for our graduation because there are lots of parents crying. Wonderful, I think I'll call in that day.

30 Day Picture Challenge

2011-04-12T11:08:00.000-07:00

Even though I have vowed to write on my blog more often, I'm doing a pretty bad job. So to make sure I write at least one thing every day for the next 30 days, I picked up this 30 day photo challenge from my friend Morgan.

So these are the rules....

Day 01 - A picture of yourself with ten facts.
Day 02 - A picture of you and someone you're close with.
Day 03 - A picture of the cast from your favorite show.
Day 04 - A picture of your prince charming.
Day 05 - A picture of your favorite memory.
Day 06 - A picture of a person you'd love to trade places with for a day.
Day 07 - A picture of your most treasured item.
Day 08 - A picture that makes you laugh.
Day 09 - A picture of the person who has gotten you through the most.
Day 10 - A picture of the person you do the most screwed up things with.
Day 11 - A picture of something you hate.
Day 12 - A picture of something you love.
Day 13 - A picture of your favorite band or artist.
Day 14 - A picture of someone you could never imagine your life without.
Day 15 - A picture of something you want to do before you die.

Day 16 - A picture of someone who inspires you.
Day 17 - A picture of something that has made a huge impact on your life recently.
Day 18 - A picture of your biggest insecurity.
Day 19 - A picture of you when you were little.
Day 20 - A picture... of somewhere you'd love to travel.
Day 21 - A picture of something you wish you could forget.
Day 22 - A picture of something you wish you were better at.
Day 23 - A picture of your favorite book.
Day 24 - A picture of something you wish you could change.
Day 25 - A picture of your day.
Day 26 - A picture of something that means a lot to you.
Day 27 - A picture of yourself and a family member.
Day 28 - A picture of something you're afraid of.
Day 29 - A picture that can always make you smile.
Day 30 - A picture of someone you miss

PhotoBooth Fun

2011-04-02T21:14:00.000-07:00

Endless hours of fun.

The TOMS search

2011-04-02T19:29:00.001-07:00

I saw these shoes in a Journeys Kidz and fell in LOVE! Come to find out, they are VERY POPULAR! They didn't have Emery's size and any of the colors they had. Then when I asked them to order them for me, apparently, Toms doesn't do it like that, I'd have to order it from the Toms site, which is fine, just annoying that I couldn't do it in the store. Anyway, I found some other shoes for Emery to wear in the summer and had kinda forgotten about them when all of a sudden, they are popping up all over my work on the kids! Of course all those parents are getting them from Nordstorms in Overland Park which I live nowhere near. So I have accepted that I am going to have to buy them online. Went onto the Toms site tonight....all the colors I want for Emery were sold out of her SIZE!!! I will continue my search though. Maybe Dillards at Zona will be my lucky spot.

If you would like to check out all of TOMS comfy looking shoes, do so here.

Change of Name

2011-04-01T05:43:00.000-07:00

I have been thinking about changing the name of my blog. With another little one on the way, I have a hard enough time keeping up with one blog, I may as well join them together. But I want it to be more than that. I also think that with 2 kids, I may need somewhere to vent other life needs. But I'm not sure what to name it. I'll be thinking and designing a new logo.

March of Dimes March for Babies

2011-04-01T05:36:00.001-07:00

This year will be the 3rd year I have walked for the March of Dimes March for Babies. I am a little more proud this year though because my work has gotten involved and we will all walk together. Together we have raised more than $400 dollars. This will help so much and selfishly, makes me feel really good that we have done so much. If you want to come walk with us, the walk is May 1st, downtown KC Power & Light District. If you would like to donate to this cause you can do so here.

Things Other Parents Never Warned me About

2011-03-08T17:48:00.000-08:00

Emery has just found out that she can reach the window button in the car. When it's nice out we have been letting her roll down her window. What I was never warned about was the fact that my child would very quietly take off her shoes and try to THROW them out the window. She did this very successfully on Barry Rd. on a red light. Luckly I had time at the red light to jump out and get it, roll up the window, and lock it. LoL Thanks for the warning!

So many suits, so little time.

2011-02-19T05:25:00.001-08:00

For Christmas, my Dad and Step-mom got Dave, Emery and I season passes to Tiffany Springs Water Park. Emery and I would go a lot last summer and she loved it. So it was the perfect gift. All the swimsuits are starting to hit the kids stores, and I want ALL OF THEM! It's so hard for me to chose just 1. So I'm justifying it by getting her 3. One for waterplay at her school that will stay there all the time. One to stay at Mimi and Papas for their pool. And last one stays with us for Tiffany Springs. Now it's just which 3 to choose?

The problem is....

2011-02-10T07:38:00.001-08:00

The problem with my day off, is it really isn't a day off at all. Because the second I try to sit down and relax, Emery gets into the pen and marker drawer and draws all over her face. Yes folks, that is permanent marker on her face.

Fashion Statement

2011-02-06T16:20:00.001-08:00

As Emery gets older, she has started wanting to do more things all on her own. One of those things happens to be picking out what she wears and dressing herself. Sometimes this can prove to be quite a fashion statement. Today, Emery chose to wear jeans (put them on all by herself, backwards), her bumblebee costume and her winter hat. She rocked this look all day. Wouldn't even let us take it off when we went to the Pizza Shoppe for lunch.

Announcing Joy

2011-02-05T11:17:00.000-08:00

I will most likely design my own birth announcements for Baby #2, but I like to look at websites to get ideas. I found the site SimplyToImpress and fell in love with it. They have such unique designs that I have never seen. Get's me all excited.

Gunner Lee

2011-02-05T10:43:00.000-08:00

My best friend Leah is pregnant with her first baby! She has going to have a little boy. They will name him Gunner Lee! Such a rock star name. Leah is due April 10 and we are having a shower for her in early March. I can't wait to see the little guy.

Wear Baby #2 On the way!

2011-02-05T10:29:00.000-08:00

Surprise! Yes, it was. And yes, it's true. Dave and I are expecting another baby. It will be delivered via C-section August 17 @ 7:30am. Currently I am only about 3 months along. We will find out the sex in about 2 more months. Of course I would love to have a little boy, but as long as it's healthy, that is all that really matters. I'm going to try and blog through out the pregnancy with updates, and cute things I find.

So far this pregnancy has been NOTHING like my first one. I have been sick and throwing up and tired! Poor Dave. I have had craving after craving of anything from my Dads ceasar salad to Wing Stop lemon pepper buffalo wings. Still waiting on my Dads salad. I've got Sea Bands on my wrists to help with the sickness and so far they have helped.

So other than all that, we are excited and scared to go from a 3 person family, to a 4 person family. But, ready or not, here it comes!

Do I Dare?

2011-02-05T10:28:00.000-08:00

Do I dare try to start to blog again? I'll give it a try and see how it goes.

Scared for 16

2010-08-03T14:59:00.000-07:00

A new Place

2010-08-03T11:22:00.001-07:00

No not a new house. I finally got a job that I have been fighting for since I started here. I am the new Assistant Pre-K teacher. My co-teacher, Ms. Laura is the most positive person to work with. I can't wait till school age is over so I can start my new role.

4th Of July

2010-08-03T11:18:00.000-07:00

We had a very eventful 4th of July. On the 3rd we went to my Uncle Danny's house and swam and enjoyed family. It rained a little bit, but that never stopped a Ryan before. On the 4th we went to my Uncle Tommy's house. They blew up this huge water thing for the kids to play in. Emery got in even though it was a little chilly. Other than that, she just followed her cousin Brynn around everywhere and mimicked her. It poured that night so we didn't get a chance to see any fireworks.

Poor Dog

2010-06-07T05:00:00.000-07:00

E's new thing is to take her legos and letter magnets and put them in Reese's water bowl. When we take them out or ask E to take them out, they are just right back in there about 25 min. later. Poor Dog.

The Right Stuff

2010-06-03T14:02:00.000-07:00

E does not eat ANY veggies. At all! My husband and I have actually gotten a little worried that she is not eating enough of the good stuff. I was chatting with some of my girl friends about this and they introduced me to this book. Deceptively Delicious is a cookbook where you puree all the veggies and hide them in the food. So Sunday Dave and I planned out our meals for the week. Then we made a list and went to the store. Monday we had the sloppy joes. I thought they were YUM! I'm serious! And it was made with turkey meat and tons of veggies. I couldn't believe I liked it. Tuesday we went out to eat and Wednesday we made Tortilla Cigars. E LOVED those! She even ate them for lunch on Thursday. I love this new cookbook. If anyone out there is having trouble getting their toddler to eat the right thing, this is the cookbook for you!

Sorry

2010-05-18T12:03:00.000-07:00

So I know I am not the worlds best blogger. But I really have been trying the past few months to share stories in my life that are funny. Well I am apologizing again for not blogging more. My internet (or rather my neighbors internet) has been down for a few weeks now. I don't know if he got rid of it or what. But that means no internet for us either. Sorry.

19 Months

2010-05-18T12:00:00.000-07:00

E at 19 months

The College Grad!

2010-05-18T11:54:00.000-07:00

My little brother graduated from Mizzou this weekend with honors! I am so proud of him.
Aunt Cathy, E and Uncle Mark
Mimi, E and Papa
Grandpa Ryan, E and Grandma Ryan

I Scream You Scream, E Screams for Ice Cream!

2010-04-09T19:42:00.001-07:00

D and I took E out for Ice Cream tonight and got her her own little ice cream cone. This was mistake #1. Mistake #2 was not bringing wet wipes to clean her up with during and after the ice cream. She was very excited though to get her own and even tried to bite down into it at first. This made her whole body shiver. She very quickly realized that she needed to lick the ice cream. While we were there another little girl around her same age came, and E decided to walk right up to her, ice cream in hand, and give that little girl a big ole' messy kiss on the cheek, while getting the ice cream in her hand all over the little girls jacket. Woops! But E LOVED it! I'm excited to go on special days this summer or send her with her Mimi or Aunt Meg.

Stay Posted

2010-04-07T19:52:00.000-07:00

D and I have decided to re-do our upstairs. Not paint and new floors or anything, just rearrange some stuff. Stay tuned for before and after pictures and let me know what you think.

These Boots Are Made For Walking

2010-04-07T19:46:00.000-07:00

E inherited these pink boots from my cousin who is only about a year older than her. I never really let E go out and play in the snow, in fear that she would surly get sick. So we have never had any use for the boots thus far. At the end of March, KC got a freak snow storm leaving us with over 5 inches of snow. Since it was pretty warm out, we bundled up E and put on her pink boots and went to play in the snow. She had so much fun stomping through it. But that is not the point of my story. Ever since that day, we have not been able to say goodbye to the boots. E loves them and wants to wear them all the time now! They will just be sitting on the stairs or in her closet and as soon as she sees them, she is trying to put them on herself. And when she finally decides to ask me for help and I put them on, she walks around the house, stomping in her boots! Oh, and just as a side, that is a frisbee around her neck. She likes to use it as a necklace. Oh my fashionable little girl.

Easter

2010-04-05T15:49:00.001-07:00

2 Dresses and a new bathing suit from Aunt Meg.
Collecting Eggs
On our way to collect Eggs.

A Day In The Life

2010-04-05T15:42:00.000-07:00

So last Saturday I had a little agenda I wanted to stick to. Dave went off to work around 7:30am. E and I woke up around 8. She was on fire at 8 am. I can't even tell you when it all started. Of course getting her dressed is always a challenge for she would rather be doing anything than getting something on. Before I could even get her pajamas off, she found some boots in her closet that are still a little big for her. But she INSISTED on putting them on, trying herself first, then hitting me with them until I put them on her. So trying to get her pajama bottoms off over the boots was the first obstacle. Then, when she was finally dressed, it was my turn to get ready. As I am getting dressed I hear a loud THUD. Go in E's room and find her CD player on the ground and 2 CD's in her hand. Her Dad would have had a fit! So I clean that up and bring her into the bathroom with me while I get my face ready. Bad Idea. I couldn't even finish putting powder on my nose before she was underneath the sink and had unrolled the WHOLE paper towel roll. I start rolling that up and have my back to her when I hear a PLUNK.....turn around and yes, her shoes are in the toilet! I am so frustrated at this point, but I don't want to yell at her so I start doing a little frustrated dance by stomping my feet, shaking my hands, and softly screaming to myself. Well Emery thought this was the best thing ever and started stomping her feet, waving her hands and screaming. I couldn't help but laugh.

Emmie VS. The Easter Bunny

2010-03-24T19:46:00.000-07:00

Even thought Emmie was not a big fan of Santa this past Christmas, I thought we would give the Easter Bunny a shot. A local postal place called Goin' Postal was having a little Easter party last Saturday with a special guest. The Easter Bunny. When Emmie and I arrived the Easter bunny was no where in site. She really enjoyed looking at all the plastic eggs and the real bunnies that were there. But when that big Easter Bunny came out from the back room, well, this was the face he got. Of course she would not sit next to him or on his lap, but she did pass an egg back and forth with him. I understand though. There is something a little freaky about a huge white bunny. Maybe next year.

Luck of The Irish

2010-03-24T19:29:00.000-07:00

So I know a St. Patrick's Day post is a little late, but I just found this picture that I took of the cake that I made for St. Patrick's day. Originally this was just suppose to be a green 2 layered cake, but one of the layers stuck to the bottom of the pan. I didn't want to waste it, so I made a rainbow out of it and stuck it on top! I thought that was pretty festive. And it was delicious! I didn't even get to have any because it was all gone by the time my break came around that day.

Dress It

2010-03-24T19:25:00.000-07:00

My sister Megan just got back from San Antonio and brought back this dress for Emmie. I love it so much! My sister use to have a dress just like this when we were kids and we have been so mad at our mom for getting rid of it. I can't wait for the weather to get nice so Emmie can wear it!

First Day of Spring??

2010-03-21T14:34:00.000-07:00

This is what we woke up to Saturday morning. It continued to snow all day Saturday into Sunday. 60 degrees on Thursday and now snow? I'm so tired of this weather!

Spring Session

2010-03-16T11:08:00.000-07:00

In the feeling of Spring, I decided to take pics of E. Just wanted to share this one.

Wedding Season

2010-03-15T21:48:00.000-07:00

I feel like I have just been to so many weddings this year and I'm not even done yet! I will be missing my friend Jennifer's wedding up in Michigan though which I am very sad about. My good friend from college Shannon just got married last Sunday though and I had the opportunity to take some pictures for her. It's so great being able to get back into photography. Every time I do some sort of shoot, I forget how much fun it is to play with the pictures. Enjoy.

Mrs. Turkey

2010-02-15T12:32:00.000-08:00

Last weekend I traveled to Springfield, MO to attend my best friend Leah's Bridal Shower and Bachlorette Party. I miss my friends very much and had a lot of fun spending time with them. Her wedding is Feb. 20. Stay tuned for more pics!

Happy Valentines Day

2010-02-15T12:27:00.001-08:00

This is my Valentines Day card I got from Daddy and Emery. I keep it on my board in my office so I am always reminded that I Am Loved!!!

2010-01-07T11:54:00.000-08:00

This is the new Nexus One phone from Google that is getting BETTER ratings than the iPhone! Oh AND, T-Mobile is selling it! Yay! It will be my next phone! Not any time soon of course, but when I can afford it (is starts at $179 with 2-year contract) I will be getting one.

Thought for thought

2010-01-07T03:23:00.001-08:00

I don't remember much from when I was a girl scout years ago. Actually I don't think I even made it past brownies. But from what I understand girl scouts is, it's a little group of girls doing good things and learning things to be outstanding citizens. Right? So then let me as you this girl scouts, if you are "training" to be such good citizens, then why do you crush all fat peoples new years resolution of getting healthy and getting in shape by handing out your girl scout cookies 6 days after new years!!!!! I have been so good! And now all I want is to eat a whole sleeve of thin mints! And just in case you didn't know, thin mints are HORRIBLE for you!! Understand this is all in good fun, I completely support girl scouts everywhere, let's just maybe find a less frustrating time to hand out your delicious cookies.

Rooms to keep me cozy

2010-01-03T19:03:00.001-08:00

It has been so cold these past couple of days! I have not even wanted to leave my bedroom. And if I had these bedrooms that were featured on The Nest, I def. would never leave!

Globemapper

2009-12-27T21:21:00.000-08:00

I can't wait for Baby Gap to get their Globemapper line in this week. I can't get over how cute it is! I think the swimsuit is my favorite!

4 Christmas's (Not the Movie)

2009-12-26T18:21:00.001-08:00

I have never seen the movie Four Christmas's but I lived it for real this year. Not only did we have four different Christmas's to attend but the weather helped out none! It has been snowing for 3 days now. I'm pretty sure we have over a foot of snow here. Anyway, Christmas Eve we went to my husbands Dads house and had dinner with his side of the family. Then Christmas morning my mom, Jim and Andrew came over and Emery opened presents. Then Christmas night we went to my dads house and had dinner and opened presents with my dad, Denise, Andrew and my grandparents. So anyway, just wanted to share some pictures from my christmas.

Emery helping mommy open presents
Emery and Uncle Andy. Emery is wearing a dress that I wore and my sister wore when we were 1 at Christmas
Emery and Grandma Debbie chatting
Emery loves Christmas!!!!

Chuck me Pink!

2009-12-14T08:40:00.001-08:00

While walking around the mall the other day, I passed by a shoe store for kids and found these Converse Chuck Taylors for Emery! Needless to say I could not pass them up.

Sorry Santa

2009-12-14T08:37:00.000-08:00

As I was in Marshall Missouri last weekend for my friend Leah's Bridal shower, my dad and his fiance Denise took Emery to my works Breakfast with Santa where Emery got to sit on Santa's lap. It didn't last long though. Emery was not much of a Santa fan. Here are some fun pictures to share. One of which is on our Christmas card this year. Enjoy.

A Busy Time

2009-11-18T18:44:00.000-08:00

OMG! I have been so horrible at keeping up with this lately. Had to pick up a second job to help through the holidays and I changed my regular work schedule to 4 10 hour days and that is hard on me too! But, while I have been gone I have a lot of updates.

So the running thing I started training for....I really was doing well. Honestly. I got up and ran, I ran on my lunch breaks, and I ran on the weekends. And then I got the flu and all came to a hault! And now that I'm all better, I have yet to find a time to run. I'm kind of a sissy when it comes to running in the dark and every moment I'm not working, it seems to be dark. But I need to get re-motivated! I have a wedding Feb. 20 that I need to look good for!

Also while I was gone I had my 25th Birthday! I'm actually not all that excited about it. I worked both jobs that day so it was a very long day. But the real surprise was when I got home. I came home to two wrapped gifts and a handmade card from David and Emery. Dave drew me a little cake and Emery colored on the inside. I had no idea what he could have gotten me. Well it was new running shoes and my Nike + iPod thing I wanted. I am so excited and think I found my motivation!

So to sum it up, life hasn't been bad while I'v been missing, just busy. I will try to post more often.

Dress My Emery PLEASE III

2009-10-23T20:00:00.000-07:00

Once again Baby Gap has caught my attention with their 1st winter line. Their 2nd winter line will be coming out mid November.

Skinny Jeans $24.50 and Furry Cable Knit Sweater Vest $34.50
Metallic Gem Ballet $26.50 and Ruffle Party Dress $39.50
Dotted Party Skirt $ 29.50 and Bow Cardigan $26.50

The Beginning of the Rest of My Life!

2009-10-18T11:13:00.001-07:00

For all 4 people that actually read my blog know that when I was younger, I use to actually be in pretty good shape. I played soccer, ran cross country (for approx. 2 weeks) and was very active. I look back at pictures of me my freshman, sophmore, and senior year of high school and yern for that body back. As I have no money to join a gym, I decided I am going to start running again. Dave my husband will tell you that I say this every week. That Monday starts the new lifestyle of eating heathy, exercising, and quitting smoking. But then Monday gets here and there are vanilla waffers calling my name at school and I'm too tired from the weekend to work out. So I decided, why do I need to wait until tomorrow? If I want to change then why can't I start right now on Sunday. I did some research online and found all the 5K's that are happening in Kansas city. I decided to set my goal on the 5K happening on Valentines day. That gives me more than enough time to get into shape AND it will also help me look good for my friend Leah's wedding that is only 1 week after Valentines day. So I know that when you are as out of shape as I am, you can't just go out and start jogging like you use too. So I found a 5K plan from Cool Runnings call the Couch-to-5K plan. After printing it out and reading the page, I put on my running gear, strapped in my iPod, tied up my shoes, and asked David to take a picture of me. I wanted to remember this day and also wanted to document my change. I think by posting my progress on my blog, it will help me keep up with this. So, as you can see, I took my picture with the date, and headed out to start week 1 of my training. I have decided to post a new pic every Sunday since that will be my new start of each week and track my progress.

After I got back from my first jog, I felt very tired, my planters fasciitis was killing my feet, and I felt GREAT! I did it, and didn't cut corners either. I look forward to my next jog Tuesday.

Half Way Up The Hill

2009-10-18T11:03:00.001-07:00

As my 25th Birthday quickly approaches, I have been asked what I would like for my birthday. As I tell people not to get me anything, I don't need anything for my birthday, in my head, this is what I am wishing for....

A new iMac desktop computer from Apple.
The Nike + iPod sports kit to help with my new running goal. More about that in my next post.
A new North Face fleece jacket. In pink, blue, or maybe even a green?
A Nalgene bottle because I am trying to drink more water during the day.
And last but not least, new Nike+ running shoes. They go with the Nike+iPod sports kit and I would like an actual running shoe apart from an everyday tennis shoe.

One!

2009-10-11T19:52:00.000-07:00

October 8 marked the one year birthday of my baby Emery. We celebrated that night with dinner and her first piece of cake, and then on Saturday we had a big party. Emery had lots of friends and family come and we had a ball. Below are some pics of her big day!We woke Emery up by singing her Happy Birthday.
Opening presents on her birthday night.
At her party at the Pizza Shoppe.

Finally Fall!

2009-10-04T19:37:00.000-07:00

Today was a beautiful Sunday! We decided to spend our time outside at the Liberty Corn Maze. Instead of going into the actual maze though, we went to the farm that was right next door. There they had a petting zoo, slides, train, farm shops, and a hay ride that took you out to the pumpkin patch where you can pick your own pumpkin.
Emery loved the hay ride and loved even more running around the pumpkin patch.
Her and Daddy found the perfect pumpkin for Emery to paint.
Emery was so tired at the end of the trip that we didn't even have time to do the easy Hillbilly maze on the way home. Maybe next time.

Running Gear

2009-10-04T19:17:00.000-07:00

So I am not a runner what-so-ever. I use to play soccer and run a lot though and I loved it. I have had a lot of weddings in these past few months that I have been to, one that I have been in. And looking at those pictures, I am not happy with myself. Where did my body go? Right down the drain apparently. I need to get back into something. I have one very important wedding coming up soon. My friend Leah is FINALLY getting married to the love of her life. I am a bridesmaid in this wedding and I want to look good. When we went to get fitted for dresses, they measured me at a 28!!! I am NOT a 28. Even the sales lady was like, "You don't look like a size 28 girl. I have seen a lot of 28 girls and you do not look anything like their bodies did." Great, Thanks, but they ordered me the 28 anyway because that was what I was measuring. I will not wear that dress in that size! I will run! I will get into some sort of shape this isn't round! And here is the gear that is going to help me.

Coming in at my number one spot is the Nike + iPod Sport Kit. Only $29.99 and it's mine. What you do is put this little thing into your shoe, then plug in your iPod, put on your fav. tunes and RUN! When you are done with your run, plug your iPod into your computer and you have your distance, minutes ran, calories burned, and a goal to reach! I will be asking for this for my birthday or christmas to get me going!
Coming in second place at $59.00 is the Nike + SportBand. It basically does everything the iPod one does except this one keeps your pace and is more expensive. Even the kids that helped me in Dicks Sporting Goods recommended the iPod one.

A Beautiful Wedding; Mr. & Mrs. Alday

2009-09-30T20:57:00.000-07:00

On September 27, 2009, my best friend Heather got married to her best friend Dolan Alday. The wedding was in beautiful Sedona, AZ at Seven Canyons Villas. It was the most beautiful wedding I had ever been to. My daughter Emery was the flower girl and her and I had the honor to walk down the isle together. The day after the ceremony, we went all over Sedona and took pictures of the new couple. It was amazing, the scenery, the rivers, and the red rocks! I didn't want to leave. Heather and Dolan have been on a climbing trip across the united states and into Canada since early July. You can check out their blog here. Congratulations Mr. & Mrs. Alday!

The newly weds on some cliffs looking over Sedona
Heather and her Dad walking down the isle.
Heather and my daughter Emery.
The ring bearer and flower girl
Heather posing for the many pictures I took
Getting ready with her mom and sister

Dress My Emery PLEASE II

2009-09-16T19:54:00.000-07:00

Oh Baby Gap. Why do you make it so hard for me to stay away from you?

Fun Graphic T $14.99 Corsage T $14.50
Wide Leg Corduroy Pant $19.50 Three-Button Cardigan $19.99

Printed Party Dress $29.99 Floral Printed Dress $29.50

A Digital Dream

2009-09-16T17:51:00.000-07:00

If I could buy any one thing right now, it would have to be a Canon EOS 40D Digital camera. I feel like every picture I take with that camera is an instant classic. My friend Leah is letting me borrow hers for a wedding I am getting ready to attend in Sedona, AZ. I wanted to play with it a little first so I took some pics of Emery after work. Just wanted to share them. None of them are photoshopped yet, but I still love them.

A&A: The Wedding

2009-09-13T10:03:00.000-07:00

My cousin Adam got married last night to his long time girlfriend Ashley. The wedding was at a beautiful church downtown. And the reception was at Bartle Hall. It was AMAZING! Beautiful decor, the cake was huge and yummy, and the live band was amazing! We danced all night till they shut us down. Above is a picture of the happy couple that will be spending their honeymoon in Ireland.
My Grandpa and Grandma Ryan, sister Meg, Brother Andrew and me.
Me and my sister Meg with the bride, Ashley.
The huge and amazingly good cake!

5 Generations

2009-09-11T15:26:00.001-07:00

This is 5 generations here people! I'm not sure how rare this is anymore but I think it is very special that Emery has met her Great Great Grandmother and we got to take this amazing picture. Far left is my grandma, Loreta. In the middle holding Emery is my great grandma Orien. Me up top and my mom, Pattie, on the right.

Life is Good

2009-08-24T19:28:00.000-07:00

Oh, to remember the joys of swinging in a swing on a sunny day at the park without a worry in the world. Emery loves to swing at Parkville. We were down there for Parkville days this past Sunday where we got Emery an "E" that has a ribbon hanging off it for all her bows. Click here to go to her website and see other neat stuff. These girls that had this tent were by far my favorite thing at Parville Days this year. Anyway, these pictures make me smile because of how something so simple as to swinging can make a baby so happy.

Getting ready for winter

2009-08-06T06:58:00.000-07:00

Winter is coming along quickly and my poor Emery had almost nothing to keep her warm. Okay that is not entirely true, but she really does not have much when it comes to clothes for this fall. Now come next summer, we are pretty good. But anyway, I had a great coupon for The Children's Place which I am actually not a big fan of, but when I am getting everything 50% off, I really searched and found some cute things. Emery will be styling this winter.

Push, Olivia, Push!

2009-08-06T06:56:00.000-07:00

While searching for a cake for the baby shower I am helping throw for a friend I came upon this. Sick right?

Alice in Creepyland

2009-07-26T06:58:00.000-07:00

Tim Burton is re-creating the Disney classic Alice In Wonderland, but in Tim Burton style....creepy style. The film is due out in 2010. I'm not sure if I will go see it or not. I guess I'll wait to see what the critics have to say. You can see the trailer for it here. Here are some of the stars from the film.

Johnny Depp as "The Mad Hatter"
Matt Lucas as "Tweedledee/Tweedledum"
Helena Bonhamm Carter as "The Red Queen"
Mia Wasikowska as "Alice"

Dress My Emery PLEASE!

2009-07-21T18:23:00.001-07:00

Wide Leg Knit Sailor Pant $19.50 and Button Graphic T $14.50
Tab Jacket $24.50 and Bow Neck Printed Dress $29.50
Jeweled Ballet Flats $26.50 and Ruffle Ballet Flats $26.50
Printed Square Neck Dress $29.50 and Bib Front T-Shirt Dress $22.50

I can not get enough of Baby Gap's fall line. I love all the bright colors and different patterns. I like to get on the website and put all the clothes I would like to buy Emery in my "bag" and see what the total is. With their fall line, my total was $382.74. I do highly suggest that if you do ever buy anything from Old Navy or Gap, make sure you do the online survey for a 20% off coupon, every time you buy! Emery does have a birthday coming up and I can promise you, she will be wearing something from here!

Invite Me!

2009-06-27T12:16:00.001-07:00

Look at how cute these invitations and announcements from Lil' Sweet Princess. They are so freaking cute and unique. They give me ideas for when I create Emery's 1st Birthday invitations.

Cuddly or Scary

2009-06-22T20:16:00.001-07:00

I like the Lady Bugs Picnic website, but I can not decide if these "Large Mutant Dolls" are cute and cuddly or scary!?

One Stop Shop

2009-06-22T20:09:00.000-07:00

I have fallen in love with this website! Black Wagon is my new one stop shop. It has clothes, shoes, bedding, bags, furniture and skin care. Are you kidding me. I love this alphabet poster above the most! The simple designs on the shirts are nice too. Like I said, a nice all around shop stop.

Cause I'm a Rock Star

2009-06-22T20:04:00.001-07:00

I can not get over these cute shirts from Tiny Rockstar. Not only they they unique and cute, the proceeds go towards a good cause.

Lisa Leonard ruined Father's Day!

2009-06-19T20:26:00.000-07:00

I know that is a very harsh subject title but I am VERY angry at Lisa Leonard Designs right now. On their web page it states that it takes 2-3 weeks to create your jewelry, then they will ship it to you and send you an e-mail so you can track it. I ordered my cuff on May 18, and still have yet to get an e-mail saying that it has been shipped. I ordered this piece for Dave for his first fathers day with PLENTY of time for them to create it and get it to me. So, I e-mailed their customer service and they said it should ship out in the next day or two. I e-mailed them back asking if it would be here in time for fathers day. They responded no, they did not think it was going to make it here by then. That is when I got really upset. I called and told them if I did not have it by fathers day then I did not want it at all. They e-mailed me back saying they were sorry for the delay and they would be happy to cancel my order. I asked them not to because I really REALLY wanted to give Dave that cuff, I put so much thought into it. I the got yet another e-mail back saying that they are sorry again and my cuff should be shipping out in the next couple of days. ? ? ? ? Didn't you just e-mail me 4 days ago and say it would ship out in the next day or 2???? I am SOOOO angry right now! I can't even believe it. I want to bash them so bad and tell everyone to never order from them, but I won't, because I still love their jewelry. But I will say this, if you are ordering something from Lisa Leonard online and need it at a certain time, I would make sure to order it MONTHS in advanced. Then that way, you MIGHT have it by the time you need it!
But like I said, I still love these necklaces from her and wouldn't mind having one of my own.

Send Off

2009-06-17T19:37:00.000-07:00

Last weekend I threw my best friend her bachlorette party in Springfield, Missouri. We started with wine and appetizers, then we opened up her sexy outfits. Not sure what she will need all that lingerie for on her 6 month climbing trip, but she is stock full now. After the sexy wear, we went to Trolly's on the square. Sat outside and people watched. There was a concert type thing going on across the street so we got to hear some great live music. After Trolly's, we went to a club called Zen, which in my opinion was lame. Our waitress, who was 6 months preggers, said that it was slow because it was summer, but I'm not sure. Afterwards we hit Ernie Biggs. Things got crazy there, but we got home at a decent time. I can't believe how old we are getting. Anyway, we had fun and I'm glad I got to have one final night out with my girl!

WTF?

2009-06-02T21:28:00.000-07:00

I'm driving in Liberty a few weeks ago and pull up behind a car with this on it's bumper. WTF? I don't think I even get it. I mean I support our soldiers over seas, but that is their choice to join our armed forces. Is that the only reason they joined? Was so other kids could party? I don't think so. They join to protect our country. I understand that this blog is completely controversial and it's not suppose to be. I just find this bumper sticker a little offensive.

Doctor, Doctor, Give me the News

2009-05-29T04:47:00.001-07:00

So I went to the doctor yesterday just for all sorts of things yesterday. I had a mole I wanted him to check, my heel has been killing me, and an ingrown toenail (I know, gross!). So first things first, the mole. It is on my left collar bone and very irregular looking. Dr. DiBernardo did not like the look of it and he wants it cut out immediately and sent out to be looked at. Great. Then my heel. I have heel spurs so I have to wear tennis shoes ALL the time now. He said even right when I get out of bed. I hate shoes! And last the ingrown toenail. He said to soak it every night, push back the skin and then try and cut it out, that way he wont have to because it hurts really bad AND he takes off about half your whole nail! So not a very good visit. OH and my blood pressure is WAY up. I am so freaking depressed after this visit.