Play time

We have tummy time for Konnor once a day.  He hates being on his tummy so we figured once is enough for now.  So one day, Jack thought it looked fun.  He got down on the floor and started talking and playing with Konnor.  This actually helped because Konnor ended up on his tummy a lot longer than usual.

 I decided to get pictures of them together because I am so bad at taking pictures at the moment.  This is what the outcome was.  How fun!

Jack started laughing when this happened.  Oh the joys of seeing them laugh and play together, even when Konnor is still so young.

KC at 2 1/2 Months



Getting Bigger

This was taken about a week ago, and it seems like he has already grown since then.  He is a whopping 13lbs. at 2 1/2 months.  He is a strong and easy going baby, and loves his family.  He is smiling, holding his head up, laughing and cooing all the time.  I can't thank the heavens enough, because with Jack being the crazy disobedient 2 yr. old, Konnor loves to giggle and talk and equal out the playing field.  We love our baby KC, and are thankful that he is growing so well.

Orange!

We bought a bag of Cheetos to share on the drive home from our families, and this is what we saw when we looked back...

It kept him quiet, happy, and occupied.  Fine with me :)

It's About Time!

Its official!  We are finally getting family pictures done!  We are getting them taken the middle of October, so I will post some when I get them.  SO excited  : D


 jessicalangpricephotography.blogspot.com

She is an amazing photographer, and not just someone with a camera that can press a button.  Check her out!  She just moved to Utah after being in Switzerland with her family for a few years.  So if you're on the lookout for a photographer, just take a look and see for yourself.

Oh the joys...

The first few hours of the day looked like this on the kids faces.  I'm so happy Konnor gave me a break since his big brother was needing all the attention.  Jack woke up at 2 am last night crying, burning up and all he wanted was to sleep with daddy.  11:30 am  rolls around, and he still has a fever and still wants his daddy.  I guess mommy is only here till super daddy gets home from work.

Calm, and patient

"Mommy I need!  I need!"

(seriously, he wanted his dinosaur blanket, his froggy sippy, his elephant pillow, his monkey, and his ducky blanket...)

Still chillin... "Thank you my sweet boy!"

   "Mommy!  More Max and Ruby!  Sit by me!  I want cereal!" 
        (good thing he is sick, or this would not be called for)

Note to self...

My Belle Boutique on Etsy is far less expensive than The Vintage Pearl!  Not as many choices or selection, but similar great stuff.

I am also blogging what I love, because Justin reads this and he then know where to shop for things I want :)

BATH TIME

Jack went first.. 

Blowing bubbles of course

Konnor goes second...

Always love the help from his big brother

Now we have to clean happy boys!

"Ummm, I think Konnor is getting hungry...  What a surprise!"

at two and a half....

"Bye mom,  Im a go campin!"

Konnor- 1 month 1 wk.

Our little Chunk!

A day at the park

After a few days of yucky weather, the sun came out at a convenient time Thursday morning. With black clouds still in the sky, I decided that the sooner weleft fr the park, the better.  So I fed the boys then off to the park we went.  Of course when we got there, Konnor was asleep. 

Jack didn't want pictures to be taken.... at first

But then everywhere we went he wanted a picture taken of him.  One more picture was taken of baby KC before we left, which happen to be the same position as the picture we took of him right when we got to the park. 

Surprisingly we left the park and got home just before a crazy wind/rain storm started.  Phew!

Highland Nights and Alpine Days

Highland Days was held the last weekend in July, so we decided to take the boys to fireworks that night.

Thought he was really going to hit someone with that thing!

 

Chillin till the fireworks started.

Watching firework next to mom and dad...

Watching fireworks on Uncle Brady...  Jack could decide where the best stop was.

and Konnor sleeping though it all.

Before the fireworks started, we bought Jack a cool light saber to keep him busy.  Like six different color settings.  To understand the video a little better, Jacks favorite movie then was Spiderwick.  We love our little killer.

Alpine Days was the first weekend in August and also the last fireworks of the year.  So most of the Gillette family got together and made a sleepover of it. BBQ the night before with a movie outside on the deck that night as well. Watched Tooth Fairy with The Rock and it was pretty funny.  Grandpa made the boys pipe guns which was a big hit figuratively and literally.  Playing in the hammock was also a big hit.  The simplest things that entertain little boys...  Love it! 

Jack and Gage dueling it out

The Grand kids playing in the hammock

Just before the Parade

chillin with Auntie Tabi

Daddy and Jack on the train ride

Looks like Dad had a great experience

In the bounce castle with cousins

On the water slide...

Jumping in the pool with Gage

Still waiting for pictures of Fireworks that night so those will be one later.

They were great weekends.. :)

Peanut Butterscotch Drops

Peanut Butterscotch Drops

1 (11-ounce) package or 1 2/3 cups Butterscotch Flavored Morsels

1 cup creamy peanut butter

5 1/2 cups corn flake cereal

1.Line baking sheets with waxed paper.

2.Place morsels in large, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on MEDIUM-HIGH (70 %) power for 1 minute; stir. Microwave at additional 10- to 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth. Stir in peanut butter until smooth. Add corn flakes; stir until coated.

3.Drop by rounded teaspoon onto prepared baking sheetsRefrigerate for 20 minutes or until firm. Store in airtight container in refrigerator.

Makes 50.

Estimated Times

Preparation Time: 10 mins

Cooking Time:

Cooling Time: 20 mins refrigerating

Our Babies

Jack & Konnor

This was taken about a week ago.  Jack has his moments when he is the best brother, but then totally switches to a mean monster with baby KC. 

 Either way, these are our precious babies.

We love you boys!

Love Mom and Dad

Blog background comes to life!

So, since Konnor has been home, I have had to try and figure out how to handle two kids.  Their schedules were different, the wanted to eat at the same time. (Imagine this)  Holding konnor while he is eating, then making a sandwich for Jack, while trying not to get pulled on from my not so gentle baby.  Plus trying to clean house, and keep it organinzed.  On top of that, there are twice as many daipers to change.  Then trying to fit in my own time, then fit in Justin and me time.  Plus, I inherited a smelly pug from my sister for who knows how long.  She moved to a no pets home and so we "happily" took her baby till she can take her back.  Wow, hats off to the women that have tons of kids and have it figured out.

Well, I have sort of figured a little out.  Jack and Konnor now have their afternoon nap at the same time.  Jack eats/snacks when ever I have a minute to feed him. (Have to figure that out still)  Daiper changes one right after the other. (Jack doesn't have the desire to try potty training yet.) 

Well, after all that, I can finally tlak about why my background comes into play.  That is what the floors in the house look like when Jack is awake.  Covered with ALL of his toys, stuffed animals, blocks, and books.  Then before he goes to bed, we all clean it up, then the day starts over in 10 hours. 

One month ago, I had one child!  Awesome, easier, and more simple.  Now with two kids, one hubby, and two dogs, I have my groove back.

"Thanks to my skills, (haha) I have my life back in order!"

A day outside...

Our boys love being outside.  Since Konnor is still so little and fragile, we decided to wait for a day that wasn't so hot to go play.  Luckily Jb was able to hang out with us (but no picture), Jack of course wanted to play in the water so he got the hose out since his cute little giraffe pool has a small hole in it.  Meanwhile, Mommy and Konnor hung out on a blanket catching some sun. 

My dreams of having our two boys running around in the yard and playing at the park will soon draw near.  Jack is such an awesome big brother, and wants to help Konnor(almost too much) with anything and everything.  He is such a blessing in my life, and takes the place of his daddy when he is away. 

Still trying to juggle the routine of two very similar boys, but hopefully it will come together soon. 

Watering the lawn and himself..

Basking in the sun...

Trying to keep the camera in hand, but it just happens all too fast sometimes.  More to come, thanks for enjoying our new little adventures.

Konnor Clarke Gillette

July 8th, 2010

8:04 am

7 lbs. 6 oz.

19 inches

* One Big Happy Family *

Tomorrow!  Tomorrow!  I'll love ya, tomorrow! 

Your only a day away!

Eye Protection

I guess while eating his dinner, he suddenly had a concern with getting food in his eyes :) 

June 29th...

For those that are following, here is an update on Baby #2.  This post is mainly for me, so I can write down whats going to happen and hopefully make me feel a little less overwhelmed.  It's therapeutic for me to write when I am scared or nervous about something.  It somehow calms me down.

Any way,  This Tuesday, I will be having a doctors appointment that will consist of an ultrasound, Amniocentesis, then an NST (non-stress test).  I have had all my doctors tell me their views and opinions on the situation of getting an amnio and a C- section verses a vaginal delivery.  Which is very helpful in my situation where I have no idea what would be the best way to go.  Plus with the fact that my blood sugar numbers spiking for no apparent reason, Justin and I feel it would be best not to risk waiting and having the chance for a still-birth.  We have agreed to do an amniocentesis (taking a sample of my amniotic fluid to test the maturity of baby's lungs).  After listening to what my doctors had to say about them, and also reading up on the procedure,  I feel a little better about letting it happen. 

After this test, I will be able to find out the results while I am doing my NST. 

This was a relief.  I only have to wait about a half hour to forty five minutes to find out if baby's lungs are developed.  If they are mature and healthy enough to breath on his own, I will be scheduled for a C-section that afternoon. 

I was preparing to have a baby around July 16th, and then last Tuesday, plans changed to maybe having him this Tuesday.  A lot closer than expected but we are very excited either way.  We will keep you posted on if anything happens Tuesday. 

The beginning of "project one"

Well, I have had some new fascination with wanting to sew the past little while.  I found some some awesome sites with great patterns and Ideas, and fell in love with the idea that I could do it too!  Well,  there was one problem...  I have never sewn before in my life.  The classes in seventh grade that you were required to take don't really count, because you really don't remember what happened that long ago.  Well, I was determined to figure it out and start a project on my own with no experience to back me up. 

There is a boutique in The River Bottoms called Soul,  that I went to with my mom a while ago. They had a fabulous bird mobile (30+ birds) on display in the center of their store.  It truly was so adorable, it had inspired me to do one of my own.  They had a miniature one (with 3 birds on it) for sale that cost $110.  I don't know about you but that was ridiculous. 

So, that led me to doing my own rendition. 

This is the start of my own bird mobile that will go above the baby's cradle, till he is put int he crib that Jack refuses to leave.  It is converted into a toddler bed for now, but hopefully we don't have to resort in getting another crib.

5 birds down!  They take a little while for each one, but I have noticed that with each bird I do, they get better and better looking. Yeah!

An up close of a few that turned out pretty good

The bottom view...

After a few more birds are done, the next part will be attaching the birds to a mobile of some sort.

You'll just have to wait for the pictures.. :)

I have the pattern for those of you that would like it.  Just let me know and I can email it to you or just give you the site I found it on.  Thanks!

The end is near...

The past few weeks have been filled with two doctor visits a week, and starting next Tuesday it will be three a week. So many doctors, machines and of course opinions.

I have a little under two weeks till my ultrasound to determine if its time for an amnio. or not.

I finally talked with one of my doctors and he explained a lot of things to me about whats going to happen the next few weeks and giving me options and his opinion on the delivery. (third Doctors the charm) Now understanding what might happen, Justin and I feel that because my body is so different with diabetes than the majority of women that deal with it, it would be best get an amnio. and schedule a C-section. Its sounds safer and unselfish (on my part) to get take the baby when he is ready and healthy, rather than wait and hope nothing happens till/ if I go into labor.

I never knew till yesterday the extent of gestational diabetes and pregnancy till I finally had some questions and got the answers I needed to make the best decisions possible. You would think that my doctors would explain everything to me if it was such a big deal, but I guess I was just one of those women that was looked over this time. I guess that's my fault for not researching and asking these questions earlier. Anyway, that being said, our little baby _______ will be coming earlier that thought.

I would say about three weeks from now we will finally get to meet our little baby. :)