Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Thursday, May 27, 2010
Memorial Day.
I know it's not Memorial Day yet but I wanted to go ahead and post this now....
I've been lucky enough to grow up in a home where "proud to be an American" was an understatement and the pride to be a part of this country is like no other. Both of my parents were in the Air Force and thanks to them my blood runs RED, WHITE & BLUE. My dad has had the biggest impact on me. His devotion to Veterans and those currently serving is the strongest I've ever encountered.
I pray that this country begins to realize just what kind of price our soldiers have had to pay to keep our freedoms in tact. I don't care if you're anti-war, anti-military or anti-whatever else. You have the FREEDOM to be your "anti-" BECAUSE of a soldier. And honestly, if you don't support our SOLDIERS (I'm not saying support the war) then you can build a bridge and walk over into another country because those men and women are giving their lives just so you can belly ache about how bad this country is.
So, here is a BIG thank you to those men and women who are serving, have served or died serving this country as well as the POW (prisoners of war)/MIA (missing in action)...may we never forget.
I've been lucky enough to grow up in a home where "proud to be an American" was an understatement and the pride to be a part of this country is like no other. Both of my parents were in the Air Force and thanks to them my blood runs RED, WHITE & BLUE. My dad has had the biggest impact on me. His devotion to Veterans and those currently serving is the strongest I've ever encountered.
I pray that this country begins to realize just what kind of price our soldiers have had to pay to keep our freedoms in tact. I don't care if you're anti-war, anti-military or anti-whatever else. You have the FREEDOM to be your "anti-" BECAUSE of a soldier. And honestly, if you don't support our SOLDIERS (I'm not saying support the war) then you can build a bridge and walk over into another country because those men and women are giving their lives just so you can belly ache about how bad this country is.
So, here is a BIG thank you to those men and women who are serving, have served or died serving this country as well as the POW (prisoners of war)/MIA (missing in action)...may we never forget.
It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion.
It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the VETERAN, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble.
It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the VETERAN, not the politician, who has given us the right to vote.
It is the VETERAN who salutes the Flag.
It is the VETERAN who serves under the Flag.
God Bless them all!!!
It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the VETERAN, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble.
It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the VETERAN, not the politician, who has given us the right to vote.
It is the VETERAN who salutes the Flag.
It is the VETERAN who serves under the Flag.
God Bless them all!!!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
What if this were your child?
I just came across this on a blog that I follow and felt the urge to pass this on. What if this were your child? I signed it. So should you.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/CureChildhoodCancer/979491100/taf
America must increase childhood cancer research funding and raise awareness of childhood cancer - the #1 killer disease of our children!
By signing you support these goals:
#1 - Increased government funding for medical research specific to childhood cancer
#2 - Full funding of the Carolyn Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Act and,
#3 - "Kids Cancer Aid" - a major media event/concert or TV Special to raise awareness and funding for childhood cancer.
Did you know:
#1 - Childhood cancer is the #1 killer disease of our children, more than from asthma, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, congenital anomalies, and pediatric AIDS combined?
#2 - 1 in 300 children will be diagnosed with cancer before age 20?
#3 - Each year 3,000 children die and 40,000 are in treatment.
#4 - The National Cancer Institute's (NCI) federal budget was $4.6 billion. Of that, breast cancer received 12%, prostate cancer 7%; while all 12 major groups of pediatric cancers combined less than 3%!
#5 - Childhood cancer has a huge societal impact - 180,000 potential years of life are lost to it EVERY year! And 60% of survivors face long term health issues!
You can make a difference. You can help. Please sign and pass it on.
Read more on Childhood Cancer and join People Against Childhood Cancer (PAC2) - our advocacy community dedicated to raising awareness and funding.
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/CureChildhoodCancer/979491100/taf
America must increase childhood cancer research funding and raise awareness of childhood cancer - the #1 killer disease of our children!
By signing you support these goals:
#1 - Increased government funding for medical research specific to childhood cancer
#2 - Full funding of the Carolyn Pryce Walker Conquer Childhood Cancer Act and,
#3 - "Kids Cancer Aid" - a major media event/concert or TV Special to raise awareness and funding for childhood cancer.
Did you know:
#1 - Childhood cancer is the #1 killer disease of our children, more than from asthma, diabetes, cystic fibrosis, congenital anomalies, and pediatric AIDS combined?
#2 - 1 in 300 children will be diagnosed with cancer before age 20?
#3 - Each year 3,000 children die and 40,000 are in treatment.
#4 - The National Cancer Institute's (NCI) federal budget was $4.6 billion. Of that, breast cancer received 12%, prostate cancer 7%; while all 12 major groups of pediatric cancers combined less than 3%!
#5 - Childhood cancer has a huge societal impact - 180,000 potential years of life are lost to it EVERY year! And 60% of survivors face long term health issues!
You can make a difference. You can help. Please sign and pass it on.
Read more on Childhood Cancer and join People Against Childhood Cancer (PAC2) - our advocacy community dedicated to raising awareness and funding.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
"Paprika"
One of my dearest friends from Appalachian has an Etsy site now! She made these sweet booties for Teagan and she loves them! Please visit her site! http://www.etsy.com/shop/CeciliaFumie
Monday, May 24, 2010
4 months!!
Has she really been here this long? Our sweet baby girl turned 4 months on Sunday! I can't quite wrap my head around the fact that this time last year I was pregnant and we didn't even know if Teagan was a girl or a boy! Time is going by faster and faster and Josh and I are trying to savor every single minute of her. We just drink in her joy and sweetness every minute we can. Like yesterday (Sunday) when we came home from church. We tag-teamed lunch and Teagan slept on my chest (which I LOVE because she doesn't like to do this a lot anymore) and her and I took about a 2 hour nap. It was Heaven!
Anyway, here are some fun Teagan facts:
*12.4lbs, 24 3/4 inches long (the doc says her genetic predisposition is starting to emerge and hopefully she'll turn out tall like a Reid!), head- 16cm (basically she is long, skinny and perfect!)
*did great getting her 4 month shots. She just cried while she was getting them and then she was over it. She and I took a nap after we got home and she was all better ;-) and then we went and had lunch with Aunt Jeana and Miles!
*diaper size 2
*still sleeps like a champ. Sleeps from 8:30-5 or 6am.
*clothes- still mostly 3 month stuff because she is so skinny but can fit in her 3-6 month dresses and loves the dress Miles got her with green polka dots!
*can roll from side to side but prefers her right side to her left especially when she is sleeping so we are going to have to start the "head turn" after she goes to sleep at night.
*can sit in her exer-saucer without a prop now and actually plays with the toys like a champ! This is one of her daddy's favorite things to do with her other then watching hockey!
*semi-likes tummy time now but when she is over she is OVER it!
*likes daycare and loves to watch the older babies. She comes home with new sounds every week! Her new constant noise is squealing.
*is still nursing and that will be her main source of nutrition until 5 months and then we'll start solids. I'm thankful for a job and an understanding boss who allows me to do my job and be able to feed Teagan.
*loves the stroller! Now she is strong enough to sit up in the "big girl" part and she can look out and she just watches everything!
*Loves to "sing" in the car on the way to daycare and then on the way home she tells me all about her day.
*Josh and I play with her first thing in the morning and this is my favorite time. Just after she gets up and I feed her we all three lay in the floor and play for a few minutes until time to get ready for work and daycare. It's wonderful!
*Went on a nursing strike a few weeks ago but we're finally over that thank goodness!
I'm probably forgetting somethings but there is so much that is going on with her that it's hard to remember it all! She has changed so much in a month that I can't imagine what this month is going to hold! We can't wait for the joyous adventure that awaits us!
Anyway, here are some fun Teagan facts:
*12.4lbs, 24 3/4 inches long (the doc says her genetic predisposition is starting to emerge and hopefully she'll turn out tall like a Reid!), head- 16cm (basically she is long, skinny and perfect!)
*did great getting her 4 month shots. She just cried while she was getting them and then she was over it. She and I took a nap after we got home and she was all better ;-) and then we went and had lunch with Aunt Jeana and Miles!
*diaper size 2
*still sleeps like a champ. Sleeps from 8:30-5 or 6am.
*clothes- still mostly 3 month stuff because she is so skinny but can fit in her 3-6 month dresses and loves the dress Miles got her with green polka dots!
*can roll from side to side but prefers her right side to her left especially when she is sleeping so we are going to have to start the "head turn" after she goes to sleep at night.
*can sit in her exer-saucer without a prop now and actually plays with the toys like a champ! This is one of her daddy's favorite things to do with her other then watching hockey!
*semi-likes tummy time now but when she is over she is OVER it!
*likes daycare and loves to watch the older babies. She comes home with new sounds every week! Her new constant noise is squealing.
*is still nursing and that will be her main source of nutrition until 5 months and then we'll start solids. I'm thankful for a job and an understanding boss who allows me to do my job and be able to feed Teagan.
*loves the stroller! Now she is strong enough to sit up in the "big girl" part and she can look out and she just watches everything!
*Loves to "sing" in the car on the way to daycare and then on the way home she tells me all about her day.
*Josh and I play with her first thing in the morning and this is my favorite time. Just after she gets up and I feed her we all three lay in the floor and play for a few minutes until time to get ready for work and daycare. It's wonderful!
*Went on a nursing strike a few weeks ago but we're finally over that thank goodness!
I'm probably forgetting somethings but there is so much that is going on with her that it's hard to remember it all! She has changed so much in a month that I can't imagine what this month is going to hold! We can't wait for the joyous adventure that awaits us!
Friday, May 21, 2010
Teagan's Friday
Today was a great day at Teagan's Daycare. She is now big enough to sit up like a big girl when she is in a stroller (or on your lap or in the floor with a little bit of help) and they have one of those 6 baby strollers! I thought I'd share a couple of pictures I took after I fed her at lunch today! She's with the "big kids". Her bff Matilda wasn't there today because her daddy doesn't have to work on Fridays so she gets to stay at home with him!
Here she is with Jordyn (beside her), Mackinzie (behind her) and Kendall (behind Jordyn)!
Whitewater Date!
We went to the Whitewater Center with the Heavners last night! It was great! Teagan and Miles were wonderful as usual. Teagan did great in her stroller but we got her out and I walked around with her while Josh strolled with the empty stroller. They had the "rapids" going really fast last night and she loved looking at the water and the people maneuvering the course. They had a live band and the babies loved the music and the water!
Then we went and ate at the restaurant there and it was pretty good. I am really glad that there is a law against smoking inside the restaurants in NC because it would have been awful! The only problem was it was so loud inside because of all the people that had showed up for the band. We all had a good time though! We got to catch up (not like we don't see each other at least once a week! lol) and discuss what we're all going to pack and bring to the beach!! We can't wait for the beach with them! It will be our first official family vacation with the babies! I think we all could use a break!
Teagan and Miles before our walk around the center!
Teagan relaxing in her stroller with her two buddies, Butterfly and Puppy!
Then we went and ate at the restaurant there and it was pretty good. I am really glad that there is a law against smoking inside the restaurants in NC because it would have been awful! The only problem was it was so loud inside because of all the people that had showed up for the band. We all had a good time though! We got to catch up (not like we don't see each other at least once a week! lol) and discuss what we're all going to pack and bring to the beach!! We can't wait for the beach with them! It will be our first official family vacation with the babies! I think we all could use a break!
Teagan and Miles before our walk around the center!
Teagan relaxing in her stroller with her two buddies, Butterfly and Puppy!
Teagan checking out the water!
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