Our New Niece

Farrah had her baby yesterday...little "baby Olmstead" weighed in at 6.7 lbs. and 18 inches.  She looks just like Rae!  She's so beautiful.  It was a long day, yesterday, as I watched her kids.  She texted me at 5:30 AM and told me the hospital wanted her there at 6:15 AM...so early!  So I hurried and showered and drove down in the snow storm.  Evan wasn't happy about waking up to me, but he eventually warmed up and we had a good time.  After a few hours, Jake and the kids joined us and we waited in anticipation to go see the baby.  Both mom and baby are doing great!  I'm so happy for Farrah and Shawn!  It makes me so happy to have Jake's sisters in my family.  I love how they always try to include me in their lives.  I don't have a sister, but I have 6 awesome sister-in-laws...lucky me!  Love you guys!  Oh and sorry about my lack of many pictures.  Yesterday I was so tired and ornery (this pregnancy is KILLING me, btw) and I didn't have much energy to even take pics...

Poor Little Ninny

I'm a bad mom and that's about all I can say.

Today, I took Brecklyn to the dentist after peering into her mouth yesterday and realizing that she had 4 very visible cavities.  After X-raying her, the dentist discovered 5 more!  Oh bless this child of mine!  I feel like it's all my fault...

#1:  We've not had dental insurance for 3 years, and with our past financial situation, that was the last thing I could think about...one more bill! 

#2:  I let her have a lot of junk food, candy and soda!

BUT, luckily enough, we do have insurance now and we are in a much better place (financially) than we've ever been.  It just really makes me SICK to my stomach that she has 9 cavities.  They will have to give her the IV sedation and everything.  Tyson had to do that 5 years ago and had to have 6 teeth capped.  Luckily all she needs are fillings. 

Tyson and Logan both have check ups on Wednesday...cross your fingers!

Please...if you've had similar experiences, would you comment and give me some reassurance that maybe I'm not a bad mom.  If not, I will just assume I am :(

7.15.2010

YES, folks...I am pregnant!  I really didn't know if this would ever happen to me again, but the Lord works in mysterious ways!  We are very excited!  I wasn't gonna post this for a few more weeks, but now that my brother knows...I guess everyone will know sooner or later!

Family Pics

I'm really excited with the way our family pictures turned out.  Our family has NEVER had professional pictures taken (aside from Kiddie Kandids) and so it was so fun to do this!  Our photographer, Brooke Jackson, was so great with my kids (Logan was not in a good mood that day) and she is so creative.  I love the way they turned out.  Here's just a few...                       

Too Good NOT To Share...

Last year, for Thanksgiving, I made my first ever turkey!  It was such a hit that I'm doing it again...oh and I think my mom is going to get used to it and will probably "let" me do it from here on out.  Here is the yummiest glaze if you're looking for one!  Oh, and for those of you who have never made a turkey before and have apprehensions, let me tell ya, it's not that hard!

...if I can do it...you can do it...

Currant Glaze for Turkey
from Better Homes and Gardens mag.)
1/2 C. red currant or plum jelly (I used the red currant)
1 Tbsp. lemon juice
1 tsp. dry mustard
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
1/4 tsp. pepper

directions
1.  In a small saucepan combine all ingredients and cook over low heat until jelly is melted and dry mustard in incorporated.

2.  About 15 minutes before turkey is scheduled to be done, brush turkey twice with the glaze about 5 minutes apart.  Makes 1/2 C. glaze.

Little Helpers

I have not been feeling very well all week...and you all know how terrible it is to be sick and have to still be the mom.  I don't get sick very often, so I think my kids knew they needed to help!  As you can see, Brecklyn has been more than willing to pitch in.  She loves to vaccuum and is so proud that that is her job.  Tyson has also been a great help and has done things without me asking him...that's all I could ask for :).

Countdown to Christmas

So I'm really excited about the craft I made today.  It's an advent calendar made with a muffin tin!  You can put treats inside or slips of paper with an activity listed.  I plan on doing both.  I think it's a fun and easy idea for Christmas gifts!  I wish I would have thought of the idea, but alas, I'm just not that creative.  I did, however, put two ideas that I saw "together" to put my little spin on it.  If you want to learn how to make your own, check out Mimi Lee.  The other place I saw one that I liked was here.  I plan on having Jake drill holes, so that I can hang it with a ribbon.  And for those of you lucky enough to be my neighbor, you just might get one ;)