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Happy 3rd Anniversary

2010-10-06T15:11:00.005-05:00

Today marks our 3RD YEAR OF MARRIAGE. This March, Anthony and I will have actually of been together for 13 years. OMG!!! I’ve been w/ him for nearly ½ of my life. We’ve definitely been through a lot over the years. We have shared many laughs, tears, and memories. We’ve seen each other grow into the adults we are today (well, me anyways). He stole my heart at the age of 16 and still has it till this day.

You are my love, my friend, and the best father ever!

Love you,
xoxoxo

Our Life

2010-07-23T08:50:00.002-05:00

I think I am the world’s WORST blogger ever!! I think if I had more than maybe 3 people reading it, I might stick with it better (lol). Our world is so crazy w/ an almost 16 month old running around (he’s pretty fast by the way). I hardly even have time to check my personal email. So, after nearly 4 months of no blog, here we go…

Our summer has been filled w/ days at the pool, BBQ’s, time with friends, and spending time at home (Kansas). We’re actually heading to Marshall this evening for Quaid’s Baptism on Saturday. I know, I know…you’re just now having that kid Baptized?!? Well, since Anthony was so determined to have him Baptized in the Catholic Church I told him he was going to be responsible for working out all the details. I’m not Catholic so this one thing I left him in charge of. He was off work for 2 weeks after having his tonsils removed (very painful procedure) so I told him that might be a good time to talk to Father Kevin and work out all the details. So here we are, 16 months old and getting baptized. I’m just happy that we’re finally having it done; Quaid growing up in church is very important to both Anthony and I. The Godparents are going to be my sister and Anthony’s brother. We thought that was fitting since we’re both very close to our siblings PLUS Quaid-Man is absolutely crazy about his Aunt and Uncle!!

I have to say, Quaid is one cute boy (I may be a little partial)!! He looks like his Daddy, but at times I see a little of me in him too. He definitely has his father’s grin which gets me every time. I swear, I’ll get on to that boy for doing something wrong and he just gives you that big ornery grin. I can’t keep from laughing at times so I have to turn my head. He’s learned the word ‘NO’ so he likes to use that from time to time with us too.

He’s also a crack up and has a great personality. The girls at his daycare get a kick out of him because he’ll be playing and all of a sudden let out a really loud laugh. He’s definitely a ladies man with them because he waves by-by and blows kisses every day to them. They are always “awwwwing” and saying “how cute is that!” I can just imagine when he’s a teenager.

His hugs and kisses are to die for! He’s finally learned how to kiss with his mouth closed and tongue in his mouth. Every morning, when we get him out of his crib, he’ll hug your neck like he’s so happy to see you! THAT’S what being a parent is all about right there! He’s definitely taught Anthony and I a lot about love. It’s kind of crazy…you marry the man of your dreams and love him with all your heart, but when your child comes along, you find another love that’s even stronger. Every day I just look forward to going home and spending the evening changing diapers, helping Quaid learn how to eat with his spoon, giving him his nightly bath, reading him a story, and cuddling with him before he goes to bed. It’s the little things in live that make it all worth while…

Okay, my goal is to at least blog once a week so we’ll see how that goes.

Have a great weekend everyone….

Happy Birthday Quaid!!

2010-03-24T07:37:00.008-05:00

Dear Quaid,

Well, today at 5:36pm you will be a YEAR old! I remember that day like it was yesterday. I can’t believe how fast the time has flown by...you have grown so much this past year! You have brought so much joy to our lives and we couldn’t ask for a more FUN, LOVING & SILLY son.

Happy Birthday ‘Bubba’…we LOVE you!!

TGIF!

2010-02-19T08:28:00.004-06:00

Well, I think we’ve FINALLY mastered the sleep thing. Let me fill you in on the latest…

Since Quaid was born, I’ve always held him until he fell asleep then put him in his bed (or ours for that matter) and he’s done pretty well with that. Recently, he’s gotten to where he would fall asleep but wake up and cry as soon as you lowered him into his bed. So, Anthony and I created a little monster by letting him sleep w/ us for the past month pretty much! Well, a co-worker of mine (Thank You Monica) told me about the 3-6-9-12 approach. You basically have your evening routine (bath, bottle, story, bed) then just lay them down and check on them in those increments. It’s similar to the ‘cry it out’ approach EXCEPT by you going into the room, you’re letting them know it’s okay and that you’re still there. Well, we started that last Friday night and it took 1 hour and 54 minutes for Quaid to go to sleep. That’s right! There weren’t any tears, he was just ticked off because he wasn’t in bed with us. Well, after that night we skipped a night then started it back up (I know…bad Mommy) and every night has gotten better. Last night, he was out in 5 minutes!! I feel like this is so much easier/better on the whole family; we all get a good nights rest. So, that’s what’s been going on in the Lent’s residents this past week…

Other than that, we’re heading home tonight and have the wedding tomorrow (I hope it doesn’t snow for Leah and Tom’s sake!).

Have a GREAT weekend!!

2010-02-15T13:22:00.002-06:00

So much has happened with Quaid since my last post!
1. Quaid waived ‘bye-bye’ to Grandma and Grandpa Lent
2. Quaid is FINALLY getting a tooth. It popped out and was noticeable this past Sat morning.
3. Quaid blew kisses for the first time on Valentines Day (how perfect, right?)

The Lent’s have all been sick this past week. It started with Quaid last Fri night, he got sick during the middle of the night, then Anthony go it and was home from work that Monday, then I came home early that Tuesday from work and was out the next day. Thank goodness we are all back to normal and we DIDN’T get any type of ear infection during the sickness! It seems like every time Quaid get’s sick, an ear infection is almost certain to follow. After nearly 5 ear infections this winter, Quaid is scheduled to get tubes Feb 26th. I hate that we have to go this route, but I’ve heard great things about them and I’m hoping this will help him get over the constant pulling and tugging of his ears. I think his ears bother him pretty must constantly…poor guy!!

I’m hoping this week goes by pretty fast because we’re heading home for my cousin Leah’s wedding. I’m sure we’ll have a great time; I always enjoy spending time w/ my family that I hardly every get to see PLUS we have Grandma and Pappy there to watch Mr. Quaid.

Sorry I’m not posting pictures but I’ll get some from this weekend and post later...

Have a great week!

SUCCESSFUL Surprise B-Day Bash!!

2010-01-13T12:52:00.005-06:00

Well, the party was a SUCCESS!! All together, we had about 45 of Anthony's closest family/friends help him celebrate his 30th birthday. We started the evening off with dinner at Texas Road House. Anthony decided that since he was turning 30…that called for a 30oz prime rib (including loaded baked potato, side salad & 2 large beers). And yes, he ate every bit of it!! I tried to persuade him to eat a little lighter, but he wasn’t having it. After dinner, we headed up to Austin’s and the fun began…

As we walked in and everyone said ‘SURPRISE’…Anthony then mumbled under his breath, “Is this for me?!?” He was completely surprised and I was happy that I had officially pulled it off. I'm not sure he remembers much of the evening, but he sure LOVED his Jonas Brothers gift bag (including the gift card) from Josh and Lindsay.

I’ll leave you with a few pictures from that evening….

Happy New Year!!

2010-01-08T11:36:00.002-06:00

I'm such a slacker....

My last blog was about Quaid crawling. Well, he’s SUPER fast now and looks like a little bulldog when he’s chasing me down our hallway. Right now we’re eating more people food (there hasn’t been ANYTHING he hasn’t liked), standing while holding on to objects, moving to the sound of music, giving WET kisses, throwing fits, taking big boy baths, playing patty-cake, drinking from a straw & sporting the shaggy look (no haircut until his first birthday). We still have NO teeth; he’s going to be a late bloomer like his Mamma! He’s basically growing every day and I’m amazed by how much they learn. He has the best personality MOST of the time. He’s good a throwing fits but it’s usually when he’s tired. We found out the hard way that he loves to sleep with us, but we decided to break him of that habit early on. He’s very smart so he likes to stand up in his bed and look into our room making grunting noises until you come and rock him back to sleep. It’s been hard breaking him of the habit but I know it’s best for him in the long run. **I have to say though; there is nothing better than snuggling up w/ your baby!!!

Our first Christmas as a family was great! Quaid got lots of presents but mostly enjoyed the bows and wrapping paper. I wish I would have known that!! We were able to spend the whole weekend in Marshall and enjoy time with both of our families. For the New Year, we rang it in together at our friends Brad and Heather’s house. They have a beautiful home in Olathe and were gracious enough to host the event. It’s so funny because I was excited that it was a ‘kid friendly’ party meaning we could take Quaid. Before kids, I probably would have made other arrangements if I knew kids were involved. It’s funny how your priorities change….but I wouldn’t change it for the world.

Well, today is Anthony’s 30th birthday and I’ve been giving him a lot of crap!! He was snooping around the house last night so I gave him his presents early BUT much to his surprise, I’m having a surprise party for him Saturday and he has no idea. His family is coming up for dinner, Teresa is watching the kids, and we’re heading up to Austin’s where about 25 of his friends will be there to surprise him. Can you believe Anthony and I have been together for almost ½ of his life! He was 18 when we started dating and now he’s 30. Happy Birthday Anthony! I couldn’t ask for a better husband, friend & father to Quaid. Love you!! Happy New Year!!

Watch Out...Here He Comes!!

2009-10-20T12:52:00.004-05:00

Mr. Quaid has taken off...crawling that is! He started crawling Friday evening in Marshall at Grandma and Grandpa Bacon's. Go figure! The one time I DIDN'T have the camcorder he reached a baby milestone. Since then, he's gotten faster and faster. He's able to get to point B from point A in record time (lol). I turned around last night to pour me a glass of tea and he managed to get Caesar's chewy in his mouth. That's right...IT HAD ALREADY BEEN CHEWED ON!! I could have died but Anthony explained to me that it could have been worse. I'm sure we'll have more stories to tell in the near future. Along with his crawling, he’s managed to pull himself up to a standing position on his own. My goodness, this kid is eager to move on his own two feet! If you let him stand up, he arches his back and stiffens his legs so you can’t sit him down. He loves to be up and moving (lucky for Mom and Dad right?!?) Overall, I love every bit of it. Just to see his excitement and watch him grow is amazing!!

Other than that, we’ve been fighting a long cold w/ Quaid. After the doctor finally agreed to see him (because they want you to wait it out) he was diagnosed with a minor ear infection and put on an antibiotic. We’ve finally gotten rid of the nasty cough and runny nose THANK GOODNESS. Poor guy was a trooper though; he never really fussed at all. While he was sick Anthony had a touch of the bug & bacterial infection so I said, “Sign me up for a flu shot!” As of now, we’re all healthy and happy!!

6 Month Checkup

2009-09-29T07:48:00.003-05:00

Quaid is still on all fours and trying to get this crawling thing down. Although he may have a little more hair on his head, he's still without any teeth (yet chewing and drooling on everything). Yesterday he had his 6 month checkup and is weighing in at 19lb 5.5oz (80%) and is 28 5/8 in tall (97%). He was just talking it up with the nurses and giving them that precious smile of his. While waiting, I had to put my hand over his mouth a little because he gets so excited when there are other kids around. He was talking LOUD and people were just laughing at him. He LOVES attention!! Once Dr. Monzon looked him over, we were told that he was ready to start eating his meats (which he didn’t care for at all!!) Before we left they had to do a round of 4 shots and one oral medication. Thank goodness that office is good about tag teaming them when they do get shots; I’m sure Quaid thanks them! After 10 seconds of crying, he was in my arms smiling again and ready to head home.

I finally uploaded some more pictures to my Facebook last night so I’ll have to get a few on my blog.

Enjoy your week!!

2009-09-21T10:16:00.008-05:00

Well, fall is just around the corner. The first day of fall is actually my birthday, September 22nd. I’m going to be 27 years old tomorrow. My family helped me celebrate the big day this past weekend and we’re doing dinner with some friends on Friday night. Our week nights are just too stinking busy to remotely try and have dinner out on the town.

This past weekend was our yearly family reunion for the Adam’s family (ha)…my mother’s side. We had a beautiful day out at the park and enjoyed catching up with some family members who I haven’t seen for nearly 17 years. When some of the children were walking up I was thinking, “Who the heck are these kids?” “They must be at the wrong place!” I quickly realized who they were once I saw their parents. Oh, and I guess I shouldn’t call them kids anymore because some of them are now adults. Throughout this reunion, there were cameras EVERYWHERE…why do people insist on taking pictures while people are eating?!? I’ve attached a photo from a snap shot that my cousin Phyllis sent me. Quaid just soaked up all the attention with being passed from one person to the next!

Saturday night we headed out to Nick Pointers house for his party. Again, I was able to catch up w/ some old friends/classmates. Grandma Lent babysat for us so we took full advantage of that. We had a great time and they even had high school students that would drive you home (in your own vehicle). For $20 you didn’t have to worry about drinking and driving. What an awesome deal!!

This past week, Quaid got his first cold. I thought that maybe he was going to get a tooth but no sigh as of yet. He’s getting better and finally getting his appetite back. We have his 6 month checkup (I can’t believe he’s already that old) next Monday so I’ll be sure to post his weight/length. Other than that, our lives have been pretty mellow. I have so many pictures to post but I never have time to get them uploaded to my computer…hopefully I’ll get some on here this week!

Family Session

2009-08-18T15:59:00.001-05:00

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Family Pictures

2009-08-11T08:16:00.006-05:00

As promised, here are some of our family pictures. Thanks again to Abbey Harris for capturing our family for us!

Well, Quaid had his 4 month check up about 2 weeks ago and he’s right on track. He weighed in at 17lbs and 26in long. Dr. Monzon said we could start feeding him baby food so we were anxious to get started. That night, Anthony and I went and bought lots of veggies and fruits. So far, Quaid has seemed to enjoy sweet peas, green beans, squash, sweet potatoes and prunes. He’s not that found of the fruit! He crinkles his face up and starts shaking like it’s almost too sweet or something. It’s pretty funny to watch! He gets so excited that he starts rocking back and forth grabbing for the spoon (with his LEFT hand). That’s right, I think he’s gonna be a lefty like his Grandma Bacon and Uncle Ben.

The past few nights, Quaid hasn’t slept that good. We’ve been letting him sleep with us (which I don’t mind) but I know it’s a bad habit to start. He rolls all around his bed (getting his legs in the slats sometimes) so I figured I’d put his bumper pad back up and thank goodness…it worked! He slept all night last night. He seems to start out on his side then make his way to his tummy w/ his booty up in the air.

Sunday we went swimming over at Nicki’s place (I’ll try and get the pictures uploaded tonight) and Quaid absolutely loved it!! I’m hoping to put him in swim lessons next year. Hopefully he’ll enjoy swimming and want to do swim team like myself. Watching my cousins swim reminds me of how much I enjoyed swimming (not so much for the cold morning practices in May!) Okay, I should probably get to work now so until next time….Hope everyone has a wonderful week!

Where Did This Month Go??

2009-07-28T08:31:00.003-05:00

This summer has been so busy! I’ll do my best to get you caught up…

We had family pictures taken about a week ago by Abbey Harris. She did a wonderful job and captured our family just like I had in mind. It was a very casual session at my grandma’s house w/ the barn and white fence in the background. Quaid did such a good job and was pretty good throughout the whole thing. He’s getting so big so I wanted to be sure to capture our family while he’s still little. Pictures to follow soon…

We welcomed a beautiful baby girl into our family, Natalee Ann Daniel , on 7.23.09. Congratulations to the proud parents, Kara and Matt!! Kara and I are second cousins so it’ll be neat to see our little ones grow together. Quaid and Natalee are right at 4 months apart.

I was able to see my cousin, Lauren, swim this past weekend in Lawrence. She has become quite the swimmer! She swam in the Missouri Valley Division II East Championships and got first place in the 100 backstroke AND qualified for Division I. Both her and her brother, Tyler, will be swimming in Lenexa, KS this coming weekend. Tyler will be a sophomore this year and is quite a champion himself. A few weeks ago he brought home 4 gold medals @ the Mid-Missouri Conference in Centralia then headed to Quincy, IL for another gold NOT to mention setting records along the way. I couldn’t be more proud of both of them!

Life at the Lent’s residence has been pretty laid back lately. We tried feeding Quaid cereal the other night but he was much more interested in the camcorder. He finally rolled over (from his stomach to his back) which is good because he’s rolling right over his sleep positioner at night. It scares me because I’m worried he won’t be able to roll back over to his back if needed. Well, he’s getting better. We still just wake up periodically to check on him and make sure he’s okay. He’s still a morning person so that makes Mommy’s job that much easier when getting ready in the mornings!

This weekend, Anthony and I are headed to the Lake of the Ozarks along w/ 16 other friends for a nice long vacation. We have a nice lake house that we’ve rented before; this place is just amazing. Grandma and Grandpa Bacon will have Quaid for the weekend (along w/ Nicki’s help) and I think everyone is looking forward to spending time with Mr. Quaid.

Well, that’s all I’ve got. I’ll try and post pictures next time but I’ll leave you today w/ a preview of our family pictures…

Happy 4th

2009-07-06T09:39:00.008-05:00

I hope everyone enjoyed their 4th of July. We had a fun filled day with Anthony's family in Eldon, MO. It was great spending time with the family and enjoying the nice firework display. Quaid didn’t seem to mind the fireworks to much; he slept through most of the show. Here a few pictures from that morning before we left town.

Hope everyone has a w.o.n.d.e.r.f.u.l week!!

Happy Little Family
Quaid with his cousin Lauren

Momma's Little Man

UPDATE!

2009-07-01T11:37:00.001-05:00

Quaid rolled over, for the first time, Monday night. Daddy was the first to see it (3 times) then me once I got home from work. We were so proud of him; he’s been trying for about 2 weeks now. Anthony was definitely the proud father and smiling from ear to ear! I was able to get the camcorder out and get it on tape. It’s so funny because once he starts, he keeps wanting to do it. He’ll roll over on his stomach but then starts to fuss because he can’t quite roll back over yet. He grunts and even toots (from time to time) trying to get that leg over. It’s so cute to watch because you can tell he’s excited himself!

Happy Monday

2009-06-29T08:02:00.002-05:00

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend!

We actually had a pretty nice/relaxing one ourselves. Friday, Quaid and I went shopping since Anthony was heading to the Lenexa BBQ; it was just too hot for Quaid. That was fine w/ me though because I love to shop and Quaid LOVES his stroller. It was hilarious when I had to try something on! First of all I had to get in the handicap stalls just so we could fit then he would smile real big (almost giggle) every time I tried on a new shirt. He must have thought I was trying to be silly. He does the same thing when he watched television. At some commercials, he seems to think the people are talking to him because he’ll get all excited and giggly. Cracks me up!

Saturday evening we headed to Harrisonville for dinner at John and Danielle’s house. We let the guys cook out while we played with the kiddos inside. It’s always fun to see Brax and Quaid interact with each other. This time next year were both going to have our hands full!!

Sunday, my parents and Nicki came over for lunch. They hadn’t seen Quaid for about 3 weeks so of course they thought he had changed tremendously. I think my mom took about 100 pictures (lol…love ya Mom!) Quaid just soaks up ALL the attention! After they all left, he was exhausted. He took his bottle then fell asleep as I was trying to burp him. I love when he does that because his chubby little cheeks are just so adorable!

Today is Monday and it’s a short week for me. I’m off on Friday so it’s just Quaid and myself until Anthony get’s home…then off to Marshall.

Hope everyone has a great week…

3 Months Old

2009-06-23T19:59:00.003-05:00

Quaid will be 3 months old tomorrow! It's hard to believe yet exciting; he seems to change so much every day. Right now, he's in the front room watching Family Guy with Anthony (not a very kid friendly show but I think Quaid enjoys the cartoon-like people).

He's still been a little fussy, off and on, over his tooth and I can see that his gum is white. From what I've heard, he probably won't actually cut any teeth for a few more months. Poor guy...poor Mom and Dad! I hate hearing him cry and watch him chew his finger because it's discomforting. Hopefully it'll get better...

Here are a few pictures I took of him last weekend. Hope everyone is having a GREAT week!!!

Nebraska Furniture Mart…Here We Come!

2009-06-22T08:05:00.004-05:00

We FINALLY got our new furniture! I have been hounding Anthony for awhile now to let me pick out some new furniture for the living room. Well, Saturday morning we headed out there early and picked out our new living room set. After looking around for about 3 hours, we finally settled on a couch, loveseat, and oversized chair. The chair was a steel; originally $700 but in the clearance section for $234. It matched our couch so I couldn’t pass up a good deal. Our living room now looks cozy and we have plenty of seating for our guests now. We also got our wedding picture hung this past week. It’s a beautiful 40x50 composite of my 4 favorite pictures.

Yesterday we enjoyed a nice dinner w/ Anthony’s family. Although Quaid was a little fussy, he still managed to smile a few times at Grandma & Grandpa Lent. I thought that maybe he was cutting teeth or his mouth was bothering him. He kept chewing on his little finger, had a little bit of a runny nose, fever, and cranky. After giving him a little Tylenol and laying him down, he woke up acting like he felt a little better. After everyone left, poor little guy was trying to stay awake, smile at his Daddy, and chew on his finger all at one time. I knew he still didn’t feel good so I gave him a nice warm bath, fed him his bottle, and down he went. I woke up a few times checking on him throughout the night but he was conked out. This morning he was back to himself…smiling and talking away.

2009-06-21T10:51:00.007-05:00

Happy Father's Day Anthony!!

Lunch Date

2009-06-16T15:09:00.002-05:00

On Sunday I caught up w/ Danielle and Brax, Alysen, and Ann for lunch at Houlihan's. It was perfect weather for the patio. It was so funny seeing Brax interact with Quaid. They don't know it yet but their going to be BEST Buds because that's what their Mamma’s are!! We all enjoyed a nice lunch over gossip and giggles...can't beat that!

So I found these new Oakley sandals on e-bay that Anthony has been wanting. Well, I figured why not make that his Father's Day gift. These sandals are usually $60 but I got them for $29.95 + $5.99 shipping. AWESOME!! He's going to be so surprised because he doesn't think I pay attention to those little things so he'll be totally surprised. I also am having a collage made of Quaid for his desk at work. He's been hounding me to print off pictures for him; he seems to think he can't go to Wal-Mart and do it himself. Then for Sunday, his parents are coming up along w/ Ben, Mindy, and Haylee to meet us for a Father's Day lunch.

Hope everyone is enjoying their week....

2 Month Check-Up

2009-06-08T09:25:00.001-05:00

Last week was Quaid’s 2 month check-up (although he was really 10 weeks old). He’s weighing in @ 13lb 9oz and 25in long. He’s really starting to talk a lot more these days. When I pick him up in the evenings, he just tells me all about his day at Shelly’s. He’s full of smiles and even giggles every once in a while. Since he can hold his head up really good, we thought we’d try out the Bumbo seat. He loves it!! He’ll just sit there like a big boy and loves to watch t.v. with his Daddy.

This past weekend was our annual family float trip. This year we had about 16 people make the trip and it was a blast. We ended up doing the 14 miles this year (which was a little long) but at least we had plenty of beer. Although I had been looking forward to this trip, it was also my FIRST night away from Quaid. Friday night wasn’t that bad, but by Sat night, I was ready to come home. I think we woke up Sunday morning around 6:30am and started packing everything up. I think even Anthony missed his little guy. Grandma and Grandpa Bacon kept Quaid and enjoyed every minute of it! My parent’s are both baby crazy, but you should see my dad! It’s a whole other side of him I’ve never seen until now. I can tell that Quaid is already crazy about both of them. My mom surprised me and had a few pictures done of Quaid at some place in Booneville. They turned out really cute. I couldn’t ask for a better mom and….Thanks Mom!

Little Camper

2009-05-26T20:57:00.004-05:00

This past weekend was Quaid's first camping trip. I have to say...he's quite the little camper. My parents took their camper down to Bennett Springs over Memorial Day weekend so we decided to join them for a few days. It was great; warm weather and lots of sun! Quaid LOVES to be outside. He'll sit there for hours just taking it all in. After a long weekend and LOTS of car rides, Quaid was exhausted. We got home last night at about 7pm, gave Quaid his bath, gave him his bottle, then off to bed. He slept from 8:30pm to 4:30am. Mom and Dad enjoyed a full nights rest (that's the longest he's slept through the night). I have to say though, he truly is a good baby...and he's definitely a mommas boy!

Daycare is still going good. Quaid seems to be happy over at Shelly's (he's always smiling when I go to pick him up). Shelly was telling me the other day that 'Eric the Tornado' (because he's ALL boy) was trying to give Quaid a Popsicle. He was sad because she left him out and didn't give Quaid on w/ all the other kids. Shelly had to explain to him that he'd be big enough to have one next summer. This little Eric is adorable. He thinks he has special powers and cries when all the other kids tell him he doesn't. When I picked Quaid up Thursday, Shelly was explaining to him that his 'powers' stopped at Shelly's drive way. She has to tell him that or he'll start kicking and throwing this arms around (what an imagination!)

Well, it's just about my bed time so goodnight...

Here are a few pictures of Quaid's 1st camping trip...enjoy!

Baby Lent

2009-05-18T12:11:00.003-05:00

I just found out today that Ben and Mindy are having a BOY! Yeah...another boy. I'm sure Miss Haylee will love having a baby brother. Baby Lent is scheduled to arrive in October and Uncle Anthony/Aunt Lairah can't wait to meet him!!

Picture Update!

2009-05-14T07:58:00.006-05:00

Quaid is growing every day! I can't get over how much he changes on a daily basis. He’s cooing a lot more and smiles ALL the time. He’s becoming more of a morning person too; after his bottle, he’s just full of smiles. This morning I was trying to let the dog out one last time, change Quaid’s diaper (very unpleasant), then change his outfit (because he had a little ‘blow-out’), let the dog back in, find my keys…..let’s just say it was an exciting morning!! As I was getting a little flustered, all Quaid could do was smile at me. I LOVE IT!! He must have thought his mamma looked pretty silly running around like a chicken when her head cut off!

Here are a few pictures I’ve taken this week

How Time Flies!

2009-05-11T08:27:00.007-05:00

Quaid was a month old on April 24th and is weighing in at 11lbs and 10oz. He’s in the 90th percentile for his weight and height. They were worried about him loosing weight in the beginning, but come on now…Anthony Lent is his daddy! He’s healthy and growing every day.

Well, Tuesday (May 5th) was the day I’ve been dreading ever since I had little Quaid. I had to go back to work! I got up extra early that day so I could be the one who fed him, get him dressed (Anthony picked out the St. Paddy’s Day outfit), and spent extra time with him before dropping him off at Shelly’s. After running around the house like a mad woman and getting all his stuff gathered up, I loaded him up in the car. Thank goodness he fell asleep on the way over (3 blocks) because I knew it would make it harder if he was crying. After giving him TONS of kisses, I cried all the way to work (20 min drive). Once I got in the parking garage, I finally got myself together and began the dreadful walk into work. While checking my e-mail and getting things organized, I thought I was going to be okay for the day; then Anthony called. He was checking on me to see how it went…I JUST LOST IT when I heard his voice!! I couldn’t stop crying so I finally had to just hang up the phone and call him back. It was the longest day ever at the office! After sitting at my desk, wondering how Quaid was doing, Anthony finally called me at about 3pm telling me he had just picked him up from his first day. Let’s just say I couldn’t have kissed him any more that evening when I got home.

Quaid seems to really enjoy Shelly. When it comes time to pick him up, he’s usually smiling and cooing. It makes it that much easier to see him happy and not crying. I get full reports of him on a daily basis (how much he ate, # of dirty diapers, time spent sleeping, etc) and she even made all us Mothers a mother’s day gift. It was a night light w/ our children’s pictures on them. They were the cutest little things ever…and my 1st official mother’s day gift.

Tomorrow makes it 7 weeks for Quaid, and he’s changing every day. He smiles ALL the time and loves to talk to you when he gets his belly full. He’s not that happy of a person in the morning, but once he eats he’s all smiles. He’s finally starting to get more hair on his head and we’re thinking it’s going to be about my color. Bath time is his favorite! He never cries until you’re getting him out of the water. Maybe he’ll be a swimmer like him mommy?!? When it comes time for bedtime, he loves to be sung to. I have to say he’s a pretty happy baby and we’re enjoying parenthood.

Here are a few pictures from yesterday. Thanks to Alysen for the adorable hat (he still has a little growing to do)

Welcome Quaid Franklin

2009-04-09T13:22:00.004-05:00

March 24, 2009

8lbs 7oz

21 inches

After checking in Monday morning @ 7am, Quaid finally arrived Tuesday at 5:36pm. Anthony was such a great coach! I was actually shocked that he wasn't acting goofy; I couldn't have asked for a better husband! Although it was a long process, it was all worth it. After holding him in my arms for the first time and kissing his little cheeks, a new meaning of 'love' came to life. Anthony and I were both moved and blessed that everything went smoothly. This picture is from him car ride home...more to come.

Happy Easter!

Tomorrow...it's the BIG day!

2009-03-22T13:29:00.002-05:00

Well, tomorrow morning @ 6:30am we'll be on our way to the hospital. I'm starting to get a little nervous yet excited; thinking of everything that's to come. I'm just hoping for a fast and smooth delivery of little Quaid.

Today, Anthony and I are pretty much enjoying one another. I guess it's our last official weekend as "just us." Last night we went out for a nice dinner and caught up with a few friends. After that, we ended the night watching a few movies on the couch. How romantic right?!?

Since the weather is so nice today, I'm getting off here and enjoying it! I'll be sure to get some pictures of Quaid on here ASAP...

Baby Update

2009-03-18T14:23:00.003-05:00

Well, I'm scheduled to be induced Monday morning @ 7am. Little Quaid just isn’t going to come on his own! After my 41 week ultrasound today, they are projecting him to be 8lb and 14oz (maybe even a little bigger). They tried getting me in this week, but Labor/Delivery was booked solid. At least this way, Dr. Snider will be there for the delivery.

I hope everyone had a Happy St. Paddy’s Day!
I had to post this picture of little Brax because he’s just too darn cute!!

Mr. Quaid is quite content just were he’s at!

2009-03-13T08:10:00.003-05:00

Well, March 12th has came and gone!

After my doctor appointment yesterday, I found out that I’m really not progressing anymore at this point. So, from here they want to do a biophysical profile sonogram on Wednesday morning. This is basically to make sure the baby is still doing okay; baby’s measurements, measuring my amniotic fluid, nonstress test, etc. From there, they’ll decide if I’ll continue another week (which will be 2 weeks past my due date) OR schedule a date to induce. ALSO, my doctor informed me yesterday that he’s on vacation all next week. I was really hoping that he’d be there to deliver since it’s our first labor/delivery (Anthony and I both really like Dr. Snider)! Oh well, I guess your nurses practically do everything anyways so I’m sure we'll be fine?!?

Other than waiting on Quaid to arrive, Anthony and I both have been doing great! He’s really getting anxious as the time approaches and EVERY time I get up in the middle of the night he’s like, “Are you okay?” He’s been awesome throughout this whole pregnancy…love you Ants!! He’s getting really good about dealing w/ my mood swings and hot flashes!! LOL

We'll be sure to keep everyone updated if anything changes...

Still Pregnant

2009-03-09T10:19:00.002-05:00

Well, I was hoping NOT to come back to work this Monday morning in hopes that Quaid would finally arrive this past weekend. Well, as you can tell I’m still with child. I’m a little uncomfortable at times, but nothing too bad. Knock on wood…I’ve had a very enjoyable pregnancy so I can only hope the labor is as smooth sailing!! I have another doctors appointment set for this Thursday (my actual due date) so we’ll see how I’m feeling then. My doctor has said that he’ll induce me if I would like, but I’m trying to have this as natural as possible (except the Epidural part)! I think I’m just getting anxious to finally meet my ‘little man’ and kiss his little cheeks. He has so many people anxiously awaiting his arrival and ready to spread their love…including his mommy and daddy!

If something happens the doctor decides to induce, we’ll be sure to let everyone know…

OMG!!! Can we say JERK!

2009-03-03T10:20:00.003-06:00

Last night’s Bachelor made me furious! Maybe it’s the hormones, but Jason DOESN’T deserve anyone! Melissa handled herself very well for all things considered; she definitely kept her composure through it all. The one thing she said that just broke my heart was so true, “every little girl dreams of the day they get proposed to because it’s a once in a lifetime event- hopefully.” He took that away from Melissa and she’ll never get that back. Errrrrrr!!! What about Molly taking sloppy seconds, thirds, fourths, etc? This dude has real issues (like he’s the ONLY one that’s ever been hurt in a relationship) and will probably never settle down. Give me a break! All those crying scenes were a major turnoff so more power to Melissa for NOT marrying this arrogant jerk! I guess the show needed some drama for this season…we’ll it looks like they got just that.

Okay, I’m off my soapbox now!

Friend Shower

2009-02-23T18:54:00.004-06:00

Thank you Lindsay!!

My good friend Lindsay had me a shower this past Saturday. It was amazing and I got a lot of really nice things! Thank you to everyone; who were able to make it and those who couldn't. I'm so lucky to have girlfriends like you all!! From girls I've grown up with to friends I've meet along the way...you all mean the world to me and I thank you for sharing in this special time of my life.

My Bags are Packed!!

2009-02-11T13:21:00.001-06:00

I'm 4 weeks out from my due date! I've been starting to actually feel pregnant the past few weeks, but nothing too terrible. With that said, I just finished packing my hospital bag last night. Gravity is taking over so my lower belly is starting to hurt from time to time. Thank goodness my boss understands; I’m training the next 3 weeks but I’m facilitating/ helping from my seat. Another trainer is actually doing the training while I just help out and answer questions. That definitely beats me being on my feet all day! Thank you Kathy!!

Anthony and I put together the changing table last night. It wasn’t too bad, but I’m definitely not good w/ the power tool(s). Anthony kept laughing at me while I insisted I could do it myself. After about 20 minutes, I gave up and he did most of it. So, the baby’s room is officially DONE! Now all we need is baby Quaid.

Well, I’m off to get my hair highlighted by Danielle this evening. I figured I better get all that done before the chaos begins. I may look a little rough after delivery (for pictures) but at least my hair will look good (lol)

Until next time....

~Shower Pictures~

2009-02-10T09:21:00.000-06:00

Thank you everyone for all the wonderful gifts!

2009-02-05T14:36:00.000-06:00

~Little Evan Ragsdale~
...I can only hope that him and Quaid are as close as their daddy's; Chad and Anthony!

Shower Time

2009-02-05T09:03:00.001-06:00

Thank goodness it's almost Friday! Anthony and I are heading home for my family baby shower this weekend. I’m super excited because we haven’t been home for about 2 months PLUS I’ll see a lot of family that I don’t get to see on a regular basis. Anthony’s excited to drive home his new BIG Dodge truck so he can put his leveling kit on (thanks to Chad and Closterman) and show it off to the family! He said he just HAD to get a bigger truck so Quaid would have more room. What a smooth talker he is!!!

This week has been pretty laid back for us. I had my doctor appt on Monday; and everything is looking good. My doctor is always telling me that he thinks I’m the most laid back ‘mother-to-be’ that he’s ever seen. He’s super nice and Anthony and I both really enjoy their office staff. To be honest, I think I like male doctors better than female.

Last night we interviewed a daycare provider- Shelly. She’s super nice and lives about 2 minutes from our home. We still have a few more to meet with, but I’m feeling really good about her. It’s so weird; I haven’t even seen this little guy and I’m already being protective over him with who I’m leaving him with. I guess it’s the motherly instinct taking over. We were looking into daycare centers but that’s $1040/month as apposed to $640/month for in-home.

Well, I’ll be sure to post pictures from the shower so hope everyone enjoys their weekend….

Back on Track...

2009-01-28T20:04:00.001-06:00

I know I haven't been keeping up on my blogging (Julie pointed that out to me...he he) so I'll fill you in on what's been happening:

BABY SHOPPING:
My parents came up to visit last weekend; it's always nice to see family. My mom was having withdrawls because it had been 3 weeks since she saw me and she say's it's important that she see me while I'm pregnant. You can't tell this is her first grandchild can you?!? My mom and I went baby shopping and picked up my travel stroller which I'm SUPER excited about. It's funny how you go from buying clothes/shoes/purses to baby things in just a few short months. It's all new and fun though. I can't believe all the things they have for kids these days. I also got two outfits to bring Quaid home from the hospital in. I couldn't decided so we'll see which color looks best on him (lol).

HOSPITAL VISIT:
We took a tour of the hospital a few weeks ago and that made everything seem VERY REAL!! I started to get a little nervous for the first time. The rooms are very nice, they look better than most hotel rooms. Every room has it's onwn jetted tub (for those that want to have a water birth). Since you can't have an epidural while in water...that's definitly out of the question for me! More power to the women who can go that route.

DAYCARE:
Well, Anthony and I are in the interview stages for in home daycare. It's a lot harder than I thought it would be. I've talked to a few people I might consider but nothing that's totally stood out. We have another interview Sun and I have a good feeling about her. PLUS she's right down the street which would be very handy! It's times like these you wish you had family closer...

Baby Update:
I had my monthly apt last week and everything looks great! Quaid is growing and kicking more and more each day. He actully had the hiccups this evening on my way home from work. It's only the 2nd time I've noticed them so I'm sure people thought I was crazy smiling from ear to ear driving all alone....oh well! My next apt is Monday (every 2 weeks) so we'll see what they have to say then. My due date is still set for March 12th so no changes there.

Until next time....

Our Christmas Story

2008-12-29T16:04:00.001-06:00

Well, I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. Anthony and I enjoyed our time w/ our families. Thank goodness we're both from Marshall; I don't see how people do it when they have lots of traveling to do?!? We finally got back home last night...and I have tons of laundry to do. It's funny how your house becomes a mess right when you get home?!? I had the place completely picked up before we left town and now it looks like a cyclone hit it...not sure how that happens. Guess what I’m doing tonight; you got it!!

Friday evening was especially fun! I got to chat & share some laughs w/ some good ol' friends. It's always fun going back to your roots and re-telling the stories of your childhood (good and bad). We talked about sneaking out, having Danielle cut our hair in 7th grade (always knew what she wanted to do), and much much more!! It seems like only a short while ago we were all talking about marriage/engagements now it's about kids and our families.

Saturday was family day w/ Anthony's side. We headed to Tipton, MO where his cousin Chad had a big family dinner. Chad and his wife, Chrissy, just had a new addition to their family Christmas Eve. It's a BOY; Evan Henry Ragsdale. After enjoying everyone's company and playing a game of Phase 10, we ended the evening by watching the UFC fight on paper view.

For New Years, I think Anthony and I are going to bring in 2009 by having people over to avoid the crowded bar scene. Happy New Years to everyone!!

Baby Room

2008-12-23T18:47:00.001-06:00

Here are a few pictures of QUAID'S ROOM. It's still a work in progress, but it's finally starting to come together. Once we have the changer/hutch I think we'll be close to done. We decided to use my baby bed since it was in such good shape. Plus, it has some meaning; two generations! Enjoy...

3D Sonogram Pictures

2008-12-23T17:41:00.001-06:00

2008-12-23T10:26:00.000-06:00

Happy Holidays!!

I'm sitting at work wondering, "why didn't I take off today and tomorrow?!?" Just about everyone else is already gone for the holidays so it's pretty quite here. Anyways, I thought I'd use my time wisely...so here I am blogging (LOL)

I'm just about done w/ my Christmas shopping. I have to pick up my sisters gift this evening then I'm DONE! I just love this time of year; crowded shopping malls and the sound of Christmas music as you shop. I'm excited to see everyone's faces as they open up their gifts from Anthony and I because we did pretty good this year. I'm even more excited to open my gifts from my parents (even though I already know what I'm getting).

Baby Quaid Update:
Well, I'm almost 29 weeks and counting. I'm still feeling good and little Quaid is growing every day (along w/ my belly). I'll be sure to get some belly shots on here real soon. We also had our 3D sonogram this past Sat so I'll post a few pics of that as well. It was amazing! Although he slept the whole time, we did get some good shots and see a few facial expressions. I can't really tell who he looks like yet so we'll have to just wait and see.

Till next time...

Just Getting Started

2008-12-05T15:25:00.000-06:00

Well, I figured I needed to get to blogging just to keep up w/ everyone these days. So here it goes....

Anthony and I had a nice relaxing weekend. We finally finished painting the baby's room and got the baby bed set up (I almos cried until Anthony made fun of me). Now I'm working on finding a hutch to match the bed...that's been a little tricky so far.

We spent Fri evening w/ Danielle and John for his birthday. The guys had their Poker Tournament (if that's what you call it) while us girls chatted & passed little Brax around. He's so adorable and a really good baby. I couldn't get over how much he's changed in just 2 weeks. I'm really getting the itch to hold my very own (first of March). Danielle is a great mom; just like I knew she would be. It was nice to spend the evening w/ an old friend and talk about everything!!

Sat evening we went to a going away party for some good friends of ours; Matt and Jen Cunningham. Their moving to Texas so we had a Texas Mixer in their honor(lol). Matt received a job opportunity he just couldn’t pass up so Texas…here they come! **Kaleb, sorry we didn't meet up w/ you while in the city...we'll have to make it your way sometime soon!!