Amber Waves of Grain

For those of you who don't follow my blog, you may not know that I'm a sucker for foods labeled "Limited Edition." I often add posts about what foods we've tried. So, today at Meijer I noticed limited edition Orange Cream Pop Tarts ! Of course, I had to have a box. They have orange cream filling. I tasted one when I got home and they really do taste like an orange dreamcicle (is that how you spell that?). Fabulous. I'm going to have to recommend these. Great for spring too, I thought. Maybe a fun item to stash in an Easter basket even. Pop Tarts are actually a food that we've recently gotten Keegan to eat. With all of his sensory and food issues, they are a great food because we can expose him to many flavors and they are also high in calories! So, the rest of the box will be his. That will be the true test! Buy a box and enjoy!

Keegan is doing so well since getting stitches on Friday. He was quickly back to his old, energetic self. Of course, I'm the one who seems to be traumatized. Here is a picture of his stitches. See, it's not bad now that he's all cleaned up. We go to the pediatrician later this week to get his stitches removed. I think it will be difficult to get Keegan to cooperate; I'm sure he'll be really scared. So, I hope this helps: I sewed matching stitches on his monkey and gave monkey a matching bandage too. I even put a hospital band on monkey's ankle. When we go to get Keegan's stitches removed, I'm going to see if monkey can go first (I'm sure the doctor will play along). Then Keegan's turn. I hope it will help! Thanks for everyone's notes and concern. All is well! (PS Those of you who know how much I hate to even sew buttons back on shirts should be really proud of me!)

On most Fridays, I drop Keegan and Kennedy off at the YMCA for a 4-hour block while I run errands. Today when I dropped them off, there was a firetruck and ambulance in the parking lot picking up a YMCA member who was hurt. For the next few minutes, I played through the scenario in my mind of what would happen if that were one of my kids. It even got me a little teary-eyed just thinking about it. Yet, I knew my kids were safe inside. I ran my errands for the next 4 hours. I signed Keegan up for preschool, went grocery shopping, and even returned to the YMCA early to read a book in the parking lot. When I arrived, another ambulance was parked outside. I thought it was odd that the Y had two accidents in the same day. Little did I know that the ambulance was there for Keegan . I sat and read my book for the next 20 minutes, wondering who would come out with the EMTs . As I walked into the building to get the kids, my father-in-law was on his way out. I just figured he was there to exer...

I sometimes I don't notice how much Kennedy is growing or changing because I see her every day. I thought I'd make a photo timeline so I could see the changes and growth. Here it is for you too! 2 days old: 5 days old: 19 days old: 6 weeks old: 2 months old: 3 months old: She's growing so fast!!

Kennedy officially turned 3 months old this week. I can't believe how fast this time has gone! She continues to be a great baby who is happy and fun. She loves to smile and has the sweetest personality. Here are a few pictures!

Happy 8th Anniversary, Nathan!!!!!!!! March 24, 2001 We looked so young! :)

Nathan's brother, Kyle, is in the navy in Japan. This past weekend he came back 'home' to the states to visit and brought along his Japanese fiance, Yuko. We were able to meet her and spend time as a family. Tonight we're all going to get family photos done together which should be interesting with 5 kids ages 3 and under! We welcome Yuko to our family and look forward to their wedding later this year. Perhaps we'll have an opportunity to travel to Japan to attend; we'll see! Here are some pictures from our weekend with Kyle & Yuko. At my mother in law's house. Just hanging out with family. Kyle & Yuko with Kennedy and Keegan. This was the first time Kyle met Kennedy. Kyle and his mom on the couch and Yuko on the floor. Cousins.... Keegan, Daniel, Mary, Jack loving on each other. Of course, I made them go outside for some pics of just them. I liked this one in black and white. Welcome to the family, Yuko!