slacker

I am the biggest blogger slacker! Where to start. Lillie Beth is loving school. Jackson is almost crawling. Still no teeth, but Lillie Beth did not get hers until 13 months! So there is no telling when he will get his. I keep saying I see them but nothing. I need to post pictures, but I am on the labtop and they are on the big computer. Jackson is still sick! He gets better then after a few days of being off the antibiotic he gets bad again and now that we cannot give him anything b/c of the drug scare we will be back at the dr for another antibiotic. Please pray that he gets better and stays better!

Now me. I am so ready for Christmas!! I normally would like to sleep threw the holidays but I am so pumped this year! I have already ordered the Little People nativity scene so Lillie Beth can have one to play with. I have decided where I am putting the tree! I am also going to get to use the critters that my grandmother made, they are beautiful. I will post pictures when I get them up. Or I think there are some from last Christmas at Shelle's house. We are going to Colorado for Christmas but I am still going to get everything out! We will be in Crested Butte, it will my first white Christmas and the first time I have gone skiing!

On September 29th Gary and I celebrated our sixth year anniversary. We went to a nice dinner and then last weekend went to Lake Charles and relaxed for the weekend. Yesterday we went to the lake with some of our friends from life group. The weather was beautiful. The water was a little cold but enjoyable. Lillie Beth took her first boat and jet ski ride. She loved it. I had a blast playing on the jet ski. I love to go fast! Jackson did great. Unfortunately most of the other kids ended up sick. One came down with the stomach bug while we where there and one either had pink eye or really bad allergies. But it was a fun relaxing day. I enjoyed getting to visit and get to know people that I did not know very well. Not much going on here. Check back soon - maybe Jackson will have a tooth or will be crawling! Until next time.

Start of School & 6 Months

Lillie Beth started school this morning. She loved it. She has a few friends from last year and her cousin is in the other 3 year old class. They get to see each other at P.E., recess, and music. When I went to pick her up today her teacher told me that whenever it was time to do something Lillie Beth would say "No not me". But said she would do it. She is too funny. After school we went out for ice cream. She got rainbow, she got more on her then in her tummy.

5 months!!!!!!!

Jackson was 5 months on Thursday. How time is flying. He can roll over, sit up and says mama!! He does not say it all the time but if I am not around and he wants me he will say it! I was shocked to hear it the other day. He is 17 pounds. We had to take him to the Dr for diaper rash on Wednesday. He actually had a reaction to diapers I switched to so I had to change again. He has really sensitive skin. I have not started him on food yet. I am still waiting he is just starting to poop regularly (at least once every 4-5days). Oh and still no teeth but I can see them!! Lillie Beth did not get her first tooth until 13 months!! He is still sleeping great. I am having to wake him up!

The bumbo really hides his fatness!!

Look at those thighs!!

I have lots of pictures that I need to post. I am going to try to do a slide show so they do not take up so much room!

Sorry

I have tons of pictures that I need to post! But I have not down loaded pictures off of my camera in a long time! I have over 400 images to down load! So it is going to take a while. Lots has been going on around here. Lillie Beth is now 90% potty trained! She stills has the normal accidents. We made up different ways to walk to the potty and then came up with a really cool dance for afterwards! It was really fun. If I could give one piece of advice it would be to let them run around with out any thing on the bottom half for 2-3 days. It helped her know when she needed to go.

New vehicle!! Yes I have finally gotten rid of my Honda! I really need something with a third row seat! I got a Ford Expedition. I love that the third row goes completely flat and it pops up with the push of a button.

Jackson is well over 15 pounds! At his 4 months he was 15.12 and that was over 2 weeks ago! Lillie Beth was not even 15 at her 6 month!! My little chubs!! He eats great and sleeps great. If we could just get him to poop great. When he goes he just about ruins everything he is in or on. Oh the stories and pictures we have!! :) He had some test ran about the problem but nothing was wrong!

Guess I better give an update on Gary! He is working a lot in Dallas which stinks. We really miss him and its just hard taking care of 2 kids by yourself for several days. To you single moms out there I don't know how you do it! My prayers are with you. When Gary is not working he spends most his time with us well he is with us but his mind is fishing/hunting! He is getting to go elk hunting in September! He is so excited. Please pray that he has a very successful hunt!

That's basically what we have been up to. I will get better about posting and with pictures!

Life and it is flying by!!

This Weekend:

Memaw came into town! Yeah we have not seen her in a very long time. John was suppose to come with her but he was ugly and had to stay in Austin! Please pray for him as he is having some behavior issues. This morning we went to the pool. We got in for 5 minutes and then they called safety brake! Then it thundered so we had to wait another 15 minutes. We had just gotten back in when it really thundered, we gave up and came home!

Astros Game:

Tonight was the ACU baseball game. I know I did not go to ACU but my sister did and so did my husband and I might as well gone there! I just decided to not take on the big student loans that go along with ACU. But anyway back to the game. Lillie Beth and Jackson both did great! Lillie Beth wanted a hat and so Daddy got her one! Or Memaw actually - Thanks Memaw!

We had a great time. Thank you Aunt Shelle for inviting us!! Jackson was a great sport, he napped, hung out and wiggled!! We left during the 7th inning. On the way home Lillie Beth said that she had fun and wanted to know when we could go again.

Daddy, Uncle Chris, Aunt Shelle & Lillie Beth!!

Aunt Shelle, Memaw, Lillie Beth & Jackson

Mommy(finally in a picture) and Jackson

Las Vegas:


Well my trip to Las Vegas was wonderful! We stayed at the Mirage! That place is wonderful. The white lion and tiger exhibit is really cool. I think that is the first time I have seen a white lion!! Oh and they have dolphins! They had a 2 week old he was too cute. I also go to see Celine Dion - her voice is amazing. And for those that have seen it - I wish I had that black chair!! ;) We gambled a little. I broke even or I should say I made enough to pay for my meals and fun while I was there. Jackson did great. I kept him on TX time so he wouldn't be too confused. I definetly had a great time but would like to go back without a child! I am waiting on pics to be sent to me so I will update when I get them.

Time has just been flying by! Last week we went to Dallas with Gary and had a great time. It was the first time we have traveled with Jackson. The first night he was not sure where he was and cried for a while but then he went to sleep and slept most the night. He did great the rest of the time. Lillie Beth had a blast at Mimi's house. They have a very small pool (I would call it a large hot tub) But we swam and played. WE went to where I use to work. The have a playroom for kids and Lillie Beth had a great time playing. It was great to catch up with some old friends! We also went to dinner with my brother Garth my nephew Keegan - My sister in law is on a 3 week mission trip in Brazil and my other nephew John was visiting friends. We have not seen them in a very long time I am thinking a good 2 years. I wish we could have seen the entire family but hopefully next time! John graduated this year and will be attending Texas Tech!! I cannot believe he will be in college. I feel so old. Well I am now on the down hill slide to 30!! AHHH. This week we have been hanging out, cleaning house, doing laundry, getting ready to go to Vegas! We leave tomorrow!! I am so excited. Anyway better go pack! I have lots of pics to post and will have more after this weekend so I will do that next week!

Pool must haves!!

Thought I would share with you some items I could not live without while at the pool!!

Lillie Beth's tube - It is the best! I got it mid summer last year and by the end of the summer she was swimming off by herself! This year she is already jumping and sliding in it. It puts her shoulders under when she hits the water but her face does not go completely under! She swims off by herself and does not want anyone to touch her! She can do it! She asked to go off the diving boards and I said your not big enough and she replied yes I am! I got this at Academy!

Jackson's chair - This chair is the best! I bought it to take to the office when I was working. It folds up just like the big camping chairs and has a little bag to fit into! I leave it in the car and have gotten it out several different places to use it- my sisters, the pool, the office!! With shipping I spent $27!! I found it on Walmart.com Well worth the money to have something that doesn't take up much room and you can use it anywhere!

Summer time!

We have been spending lots of time at the pool! If you are a resident in The Woodlands you can get a pool pass for the summer! The cost is $30 for adults and $6 for the kids! Let me tell you we really get our moneys worth! Last week we went 2 or 3 time but so far this week we have been everyday except maybe Tuesday. We usually go either right when it opens at 10 a.m. and stay till lunch time or we go in the evenings about 6 and stay till it closes at 8! When we go in the evenings I spend about 30 minutes swimming laps, treading water, or just moving in the water! Lillie Beth has no fear of the water! I took her float off tonight and she didn't want me to hold her. She tried her best to swim but she just sank! I pulled her up and she wanted to try again! I am really going to find her some swim classes! I could really post tons of pictures of Lillie Beth playing and swimming but I will only share a few!

My Weekend!!

Gary has been out of town since Wed. He will be home some time tomorrow. Lets just say the kids have been keeping me on my toes. Don't they look like Angels?? Don't let them fool you!!

I think most of you know that we have been having issues with Jackson pooping! Today it had been 9 days and he was extremely fussy and I could just tell he needed to poop. I gave him a suppository and he pooped really good! So I clean him up and get dinner started. Lillie Beth starts screaming and I come to see what is going on and find.................................

Priceless! Poor baby! I came up with a game plan to get him cleaned up and take the bumbo outside to spray it down. And I come into find.................................

Like her mustache? It was a washable black crayon! I only had to use a wet wipe! But it tells you a little how my last few days have been! On top of giving Jackson breathing treatments 3 times a day, taking care of two dogs. Oh and we have not gotten Dowie fixed yet and she is in heat again!!! AAAAHHHHHHHH!!!

We have had some fun! We went to the pool twice! Sorry I do not have pictures of that but my small digital camera is broken and I did not take the big one. But I will get some next time. The first day Jackson did not get in the water it was pretty chilly! But then last night he did. He did great. No fear!! We also went bowling with some friends. Oh yeah we went on a major hunt for some Crocs for Lillie Beth. Aunt Shelle has ordered her some but they are on back order. WE went to 5 stores before we finally found a pair!! They are a chocolate brown color. I got her little flowers to put in the holes. She loves them. She even tried to sleep with them on the other night.

Sorry

It has been way too long since my last post! Sorry! Lets just say lots has been happening. And I will try to fill you in on as much as possible! But I will start with today! I just went up stairs to get Lillie Beth up from her nap and I walked in to find her laying in bed butt naked! She took her diaper off and informed me that it was all wet. But I check the bed and she had not wet the bed! Thank goodness! She has been asking me to change her diaper as soon as she wets or dirties it, I know she is ready to potty train I just have been waiting for her to get out of school! Now she is out for the summer and we are about to get down to business. I have been reading "Potty Train Your Child in Just ONE DAY" One of my education teachers used it and I remember watching Dr. Phil or someone do a special about it. I will let you know if it works!

Jackson is getting so big! He is 11 wks now! WOW how time flys when you have 2! He has a little reflex so we are on medication for that. I think he has allergies as well. He is so stuffy, red eyes and sneezes when we go outside! I am having to constantly clean out his nose and he HATES it. He is already wearing 3-6month clothes!! Lillie Beth was in 0-3 for ever! But I guess thats the difference between boys and girls. Oh and we are having to give him straight apple juice! He does not poop. He was going 7 days. Anyway sure you do not want to hear about that.

As for me I am trying really hard to loose weight and get back into my prepregnancy clothes. We are taking a girls trip (and Jackson) to Vegas in June and I do not want to spend money on new clothes. I am walking-jogging two times a day usually getting a total of at least 2.5 miles. I am going to get my sisters bike tonight and the pools will stay open late starting next week so I really think I can do it. I am 10 pounds from where I started and a little over one size away. Right now I am squeezing in an 8 and need to be in a 6, would love to get to a 4 but that is where I was before I had Lillie Beth and I never really tried after her I just slowly got to a 6 so if I can get to a 6 in 4 wks that would be just awesome.

Gary is working hard. A he has been working a lot in the DFW area. They had some severe storms come through there! So he is selling roofs up there. Besides that he spends most his time with the family or talking about fishing. He is really into fishing. Which is great but I get sick of hearing about it. At least its a change from hearing all about hunting.

PLEASE NO MORE PICTURES!!

BEFORE!!

AFTER!!


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Easter Bunny

Well we went and saw the Easter Bunny! He was a little scary this year! But Lillie Beth did a great job.

I have more pictures to post but will have to do it later. Lillie Beth is having a egg hunt tomorrow at school so I need to go get the eggs ready. If I don't post before Easter, Happy Easter everyone.

More Pictures

Life

Well I only have a few minutes before our next feeding so this will be quick! A lot has been happening around here! Jacksons PKU test came back abnormal so they are retesting him. When we went to the dr for that he was 8lb 4oz and then yesterday we went for his 2 wk appt (we moved it back b/c dr was on spring break!) and he was 8lb 11 oz he gained 7 oz in 4 days! Oh and don't worry about the test most the time the second one comes back normal! I will get the results in a week or so and I will let you know!

Some friends of mine have started their own photography business and they came and set up and took some great pictures of the kids!! Here is a couple! I will post more later!

Please pray for some friends of ours (The O'Neals), she is pregnant and went in the hospital 2 weeks ago for preterm labor. She is now 33 wks and they have gotten it under control for the moment but that could change. They have a little boy that is a couple of months older than Lillie Beth and he is just doesn't understand what is going on. He has been coming home with us from Mothers Day Out on Tue & Thur to play until his dad gets home from work. Please pray that he has patients and understanding during this time and when the baby arrives. Please pray for her b/c she is having to lay most the day at hospital!!

Anyway better go feed little man and hit the sack! He is still sleeping pretty good! If we can just get the gas under control! Which is totally my fault! Because I am not eating that great!

HE IS HERE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jackson William Babb

March 2, 2007 @ 11:09 P.M.

7 lbs 10 oz 20.5 in

We are home and doing great. I had a successful VBAC! Thank you for all your prayers. We were out of the hospital in less than 24 hours after having him! Lillie Beth is a proud big sister. She is doing okay. Mimi (Gary's mom) is here and will be leaving on Friday. I think things will change then. I am trying to adjust to having 2 children! Jackson is a really good baby. He is sleeping most the night only getting up to feed once about 2-3ish then again about 7 a.m. if I can keep him like that then we will be happy campers. Anyway better run!!

Catch up.

Sorry it has been so long! Well where do I start. We have moved. or at least mostly moved. We have to be out of our rent house on the 1st so we have taken our time moving somethings. Tomorrow we have been in our new house a week! Its not really a new house. It was built in 1979 I think. But it is new to us and at the moment smells new. We had all the walls textured and painted. We also had new carpet put in! It looks really good. I will post pics soon.

The puppies are now 4 weeks!! They pee and poop everywhere!! I have a hard time bending down to clean up after them!!! I am ready for them to go to there homes!! We have all of them homes but 2!! If you want one or know someone who might they will be ready soon! They have started to eat watered down puppy food! The weather has been so nice that they have spent the last few days outside! So I have gotten a little break from cleaning up after them. But man I do not know how people do this for a living!! Needless to say Dowie will be getting fixed in the near future!! No more puppies for us!!

Lillie Beth is doing really good! She loves her new house! She has a big playroom! She has also moved herself to the big girls bed! The other day at nap time she crawled in the bed and I told her if she got up she was going to her crib! She did not move! Slept for 2 hours. Then that night she crawled in! She has made it the last 3 nights and has not gotten up once!! YEAH I was so worried that it was going to be a big deal!! She has gotten new bedding, which I need to go pick up at Aunt Shelle's!! Jackson will be using the crib bedding which is barnyard animals. When I finish getting the rooms done I will post pics!

Me well I am 38 weeks!! Dilated a little but basically not much activity. Please pray that in the next 2 weeks I go into labor. I am going for a vbac, which is a vaginal delivery after a c-section. But basically I have to go into labor on my own and keep progressing!! They cannot give me potcin or anything really to help b/c it could cause issues. But I have been praying about this and wanted to do this from the day I had Lillie Beth. Oh yeah my dr is suppose to go on vacation the Monday after my due date! He says I can vbac with the on call dr but he (the on call doc) doesn't normally do them. He (my dr) has used the words he (oncall dr) owes me, that makes me a little nervous and I feel he would not let really try but push us to do a repeat c-section. And did I say that I have not even met this dr!! Please pray that I go into labor in the next 2 weeks and have a sucessful vbac with my dr.

Anyways I am sure some of ya'll did not want to hear about that last part but thought I would share what was on my mind. Well I better go get some more unpacked!! I will post pics soon!! Until next time.

Puppies and a house!!

Well I came home Tuesday to 3 puppies and by the time she was done we have a total of 9!! 6 black labs and 3 choc labs! Mom and babies are both doing great!! They are not registered b/c the dad is a black lab that runs all over the neighborhood and I cannot find where he lives to see if he has papers! So basically we are giving them away for whatever out of pocket cost we have (vet, food, etc). I found 5 of them homes so far but still need to find 4 more!! So if you are interested or know someone who is, please let me know! This picture is when they were less then 24 hrs old!

On another note, we closed on our house on Thursday!! Yeah! Now the fun has begun. Gary has ripped out all the carpet - they had several cats in that house and it smelled so bad of cat pee!! And we wanted the house textured and painted - its an older house, each room had a different texture on the wall. We decided to do all of this before we started moving. Gary will get everything ready and the painters will be there on Monday to start! We hope to be moved in by mid Feb. I will post pictures and keep you posted on moving! Please pray that the next couple of weeks go smoothly and that the baby does not decide to come early than Feb 28th! I have way too much to do before he gets here!! Talk to you later! Have a great weekend!

This Week Highlights!!

As most of you know the weather has been pretty ugly around here lately! I cannot remember the last time I saw the sun. And it sounds like it is still going to be a few more days before it comes back! AHHH not having the sun can really make for some long days! At least for me anyway. My moods a little off and we cannot go outside and play because it is muddy and cold so LB is going a little stir crazy!! Anyway enough about that on to something more positive!

Last weekend G and C (S husband) fished in a tournament and got 9th place out of 60 boats I think. Gary told me but I really don't remember or wasn't listening, please do not tell him I told you that! This tournament or fishing group is called Fishers of Men, the night before the tournament they have a little church service! Its really great that he is involved in this. He really seems to be enjoying it. They have one tournament a month and its only on Saturday so he is home in time for dinner and for church on Sunday. I know he still loves hunting but I think he is getting more out of fishing and at least is getting something spiritual out of it as well! We also seem to be saving more money with him fishing then hunting.

G had to go to Dallas this week and with the weather he ended up staying a little longer then planned! But its okay LB and I got to go out to eat with Uncle Ch and Aunt S 2 nights in a row!! Its so great having family so close! Lillie Beth really loves her aunt and uncle! It was nice for me to get a little break from her! I love her but man its nice to have a little help!!

Yesterday, LB and I had a playgroup at the Children's Museum in the Woodlands mall. For those of you that haven't been there it is really nice and there is lots to do. It was really fun and there was a great turn out! After we played a while we went and eat lunch in the food court and came home for a good long nap (3 hours) YEAH!!! Then Uncle L, Aunt Sh, Cousin C and D came over for dinner! Oh how they C, D and LB love each other!! Its just great to see them all together! (At least most the time)

Today, we have just hung out. We cooked a great breakfast and then ran a couple of places. Then G built a box for Dowie to have her puppies in! Oh have I told you we are expecting puppies???? Yes PUPPIES!! LAB PUPPIES!! RESERVE YOURS NOW!! We are not able to sell them b/c we cannot find the owner of the black lab that breed her!! But at least they will be full labs! So if you are interested or know someone who might please let us know. I will let you know when they arrive. I say it will be by next weekend. G thinks in about 2 weeks! We will see who is right. She has started to leak milk and I have read that is a sign and means within a 7-10 days!!!

Talk to you soon! Please keep us in your prayers! With puppies on the way! Buying a house (closing on 1/25/07) and me due 3/8/07 Less then 7 wks!! We are extremely busy!!

John's visit

Just hanging out!!

Getting our fruit and veggies!! The Children's Museum @ The Woodlands Mall

If you haven't been there it is pretty nice and very affordable!!

John being attacked!! We were playing miniature golf @ Shankz

(black light)

John came in on Thursday and does not leave until in the morning! Oh how LB loves her cousin John! We had a great visit and did lots of fun things. I am glad that he got to come for a long visit! G and I had to constantly remind him that monkey see monkey do or say! LB wanted to do everything he did!! But what 11 yr old boy would remember :)! Luckily we did not have any major catastrophes!! His mom has gotten a new job with the IRS as a secretary and is making a steady pay check, great hours and will have benefits! We are very thankful for that. I am always worried about his education and seems to be struggling with reading again, please pray that he just doesn't slide by but really learns and gets the most out of it.

Happy New Year

Well I just wanted to wish everyone a safe and happy New Year! We will just be hanging out here at the house! We probably won't even see midnight! I pray that in the New Year God continues to bless us and everyone!

Tomorrow is the last day services will be held at SpringWoodlands. I have gone to this church for ever! It will be sad to say goodbye! I have been there since I was 18 monts old!! I know its just a building but so much has happend there! Gary and I got married there! My parents funerals were there, my sister got married there! I was baptized there! It is just a great place to remember my mom! I sat on her pew the other night and could just see her standing and singing beside me like it was just yesterday! I know that this move is going to be good but I am sad and do not like change!! And it not like another church is moving in! They are tearing it down and it will be a WALMART! I just hope I do not get too emotional tomorrow! G will be out of town and being pregnant I cry at a drop of a hat!

Talk to you next year!!

Christmas

LB on Christmas morning!! She had so much fun opening presents!! She helped everyone open theirs!! I even left some under the tree and she open those too!! Now she walks around presents... more presents?... She is going to have to grow just a little bit to be able to pedal the tricycle!! She loves the Elmo but we have to put him down for a nap or she will keep him going all day!! She is to going to be really sad when we take down the tree tomorrow!! I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas!!

Telling her little brother "Merry Christams" (29 wks)

Aren't they the cutest!!

LB at her Christmas performance for Mothers Day Out.

As long as I have a cookie and candy cane I will smile!!

We all got to see Santa!! (27 weeks)