Sad News

I can't believe how bad I am at updating this blog! It's not that I have nothing to write, I'm just lazy. Well, I guess I will start by telling you that we lost our dog, Lucy, yesterday. She was hit on the road. It was a really crappy start to the week. I can't believe she is gone. Abby hasn't asked about her yet and I'm glad because I think I would break down and cry. She was such a good dog and we will miss her. We also woke up to a lot of snow on the ground today, so that hasn't helped my mood this week. Sorry to be so gloomy. I will write about happier things now.

It was nice and sunny last week so I did get a bit of yard work done. Okay, my dad did most of it but that's only because Jaiden wouldn't lay down and take a nap but as soon as she did, I helped him. We also got to have Abby's cousin Ellie stay with us for a few days. Ellie and Abby had a blast playing with each other although they did have their arguments but what can you expect from two head strong little girls!

Tyrel has been in a tractor planting potatoes for the past week so I haven't seen much of him lately. I have to laugh when other wives say they never see their husbands because they leave at 7:00 in the morning and don't get home until 8:00 or 8:30 at night. Tyrel leaves at 6:30 usually doesn't get home until 11:00 or later. He came home at 10:00 the other night and I didn't know what to do because I'm just used to being alone and doing whatever I want. Ya gotta love being a farmer's wife. I do take him lunch and dinner sometimes and yesterday Jaiden got to go for her first tractor ride! It's just the first of many, I'm sure. The picture below is Abby and Ellie riding in the tractor last week but there wasn't room for Jaiden and me so that is a picture of Jaiden chillin' in the old red pickup while we waited. I did take a picture of Jaiden when she went for her tractor ride but it was on my phone. I'm not quite sure how to upload it to the computer yet.

Update

Well, it's been over a month since my last post, so maybe I better get things up to date.

Let's see, the last time I wrote Tyrel was on his man trip to get his snowmobile and I have to admit that she is a beauty. I am a little jealous but not really because I could never handle that much power! I can wait for my pink M6. Ha! Abby really liked it too.

Jaiden turned 4 months old and she began eating cereal. Just another milestone to remind me that she is growing up way too fast. She is getting so big now. I had to pull out the 6-9 month clothes!!

Abby is in the middle of her terrible 2's more than ever. AHHH!! Will it ever end?! I love her but she sure can be a little turd. She does have her good moments and is starting to show compassion for Jaiden. For instance, when Jaiden got her 4 month shots and started to scream, Abby glared at the nurses and kept saying 'Jaiden crying!' I thought it was pretty cute.

I got to go on a little shopping spree with my mom, sisters, and sis-in-laws. We had a blast. Of course I mostly spent my money on the girls but their clothes are just so much cuter than mine! Tyrel got to spend that weekend alone with Abby and I think it was excellent bonding time for the 2 of them. I am still very impressed that he was willing to do that and he is even planning on watching her next year when we go again! He is the best!!

look for new pictures below

Little Homemaker

While Tyrel is out of town picking up the newest member of our family (his snowmobile, aka his second wife! HA!) I decided to try something new. I made Abby a dress and keep in mind I have never made any clothes before. I have made quilts but I think it is way different. Anyway, I made Abby's cute little dress that she is wearing and if I do say so myself, it turned out pretty good. (just don't look at it too close!) I spent all day Saturday making a table runner for Quilt Guild and making Abby's dress and about 10:15 Saturday night I finished the dress so she could wear it to church. I had her try it on right after I made it and she was so excited to wear it that she told me to put on my dress so we could go to church. Needless to say, Abby loved it but I think I could have stapled two pieces of fabric together and she probably would have liked it just as much. =)
You might also notice Jaiden in the background with an enormous bow on her head. I have never really been a big fan of the huge bows on babies but I am very sick of people calling her a boy. I went to a wedding reception and she had a little pink bow glued to her head but someone still thought she was a boy! So I have finally had enough and bought her a big bow that nobody would miss and hopefully nobody will mistake her for a boy again!!!!

My Baby is 3 Months!

I can't believe Jaiden is already 3 months old. My baby is growing way to fast and it makes me sad. Oh well, time for another baby. (Just kidding, really I'm only kidding)

Long Night

It was a very long night last night. Abby didn't sleep well and I'm not sure if its croup or just a cough. It sounds like croup sometimes but not nearly as bad as she had it before. Jaiden on the other hand slept all night. Not to brag or anything, but she has been doing that lately and I LOVE it.
Abby has been accident free for one and a half days. Thank you to those who had suggestions.
My new obsession if facebook. I never thought I would be sucked into it but after catching up with people I haven't seen in years, I'm addicted. I really hope the excitement wears off because my housework in suffering badly!

Advice Welcome

I'm still getting the hang of this blogging thing. Well actually I am still getting used to having more advanced technology. If any of you have advice on getting pictures to be the same size and such, feel free to let me know. I am also taking advice for potty training! I thought Abby was all potty trained and we were mess free, but that is not the case anymore. She has decided she doesn't want to use the potty and would rather go in her underwear. My patience is wearing thin and I am not a big fan of our house smelling like pee and doing laundry everyday just so she will have clean underwear. Like I said, advice is welcome.

Out of the Stone Age!

We have finally caught up with technology by getting a new computer. Yeah! No more using peoples old computers and finally, NO MORE DIAL-UP INTERNET. Now I feel like the cool people. I don't know how well I will be at keeping this updated, but I will do my best.