Saturday, August 20, 2011

Hallee the artist

While Amon sleeps Hallee and I take full advantage of the sun. Us coloring with chalk Her drawing of a beetle bug, a ant and a monster. Hallee's drawing of her: name, rainbow & mermaid So stinkin cute. Who knew chalk could make my daughter all differnt colors. Hallee writing her name and her many drawings.

Friday, August 19, 2011

August Pictures

Amon is 21/2 months old but 1 month old development growth. I try my hardest to get smiles out of him. He just started smiling but very sparingly and ever once in a while he will cou. My two JOYS in life. Me bothering Amon for smiles. Amon actually is a good baby; he just has extra needs. He gets frantic by bright light and noise. Which is impossible to block out since I have the loudest 3 year old in the world. He still eats with oxygen and wants to eat sometime every 1.5 hrs. Which is super annoying but since he is a preemie my doctor wants me to feed him as often as he wants it. I don't think it is necessary but I am obedient. Amon will be developing slower then full term baby's; his development will be from his due date not his birth date. Which is a bit hard for me, I don't like that fact that he will be playing catch up for the next two years. But who knows maybe he will surprise us. Hallee's first time holding baby Amon. She even through in a kiss and I actually got it on camera. I had to post this. Everytime i see this picture I just laugh. Amon exploring his new world and Hallee keeping him entertained by riding her dog TUMMY TIME. Even spiked his hair for pictures. Amon letting me know that he is done with pictures. My amazing children both seem to know exactly what they want and exactly when they want it. It definitely has been brought to my attention by many nurses that he is strong willed, and has a mind of his own, but such a sweet cutie.

Sunday, July 31, 2011

More Pictures of Amon & Family

So much love built up for one little person its amazing. So glad he's home! Family photo. Amon at 2 months. But technically only 2 weeks old. Ya this is the best photo we were able to get. Amon with Grandma Deb and Grandpa Ron. Amon making a funny face, but I was just glad his eyes were opened. He sleeps alot still - just like a newborn. Amon with Grandpa great. I love this picture! Amon & Grandma Marian & Hallee-with all her energy! I Love her facial expression. Amon has chubby little cheeks with one dimple. You definitely notice his cheeks in this picture.

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

Baby Amon Is HOME

Ben and I slept over at the hospital Monday night 7/11/11 and Amon passed all test and got to come home with us the next afternoon. 7/12/11
After 7 weeks of waiting baby Amon comes home. We are all pretty excited to finally have him home. My little preemie is no longer a preemie. Amon is 7 weeks old 8 lb and 21 inches. He brings such a sweet spirit into our home. He's my little miracle baby. After having so many difficulties he is now health; his lungs have healed and his heart murmur is no longer a concerin. Amon is now eating on his own without his feeding tube, just gets a little bit of help from an oxygen tank. Hallee loves her new little brother so much. How stink'in cute are these two together. Just enjoying our time together.
With my first baby Hallee, it really sucked to be up all night. With baby Amon its different, yea it still sucks not to sleep. But we are so happy he's home, that I am now up all night with a smile.

Monday, July 4, 2011

4th Of July Fun 2011

First we went to the hospital to visit baby then up to the cabin for the night, then back to the hospital the next morning for his feeding. This is baby Amon's favorite position both hand above his head. Which is quite the feat since the nurses swaddle him so tight; it takes him 5 minutes to wiggle both of his arms out. Amon got moved to a big boy bed! Since baby Amon is still in the hospital we headed to the cabin to watch fireworks with the Peck Family. Ben & Hal fishing We actually caught something. Look really close and maybe you can see it. Yup it's a tiny little guy, but the kids were thrilled with it. Family 4 wheelering. I believe that Hallee is afraid of pretty much nothing. The hut Hal & Ben and Jaden made. I remember when me and my sibling made huge huts. So much fun.
Then the next day Ben and Hal went to 7 peaks while I went to the hospital to fed Amon. They had a blast at 7 peaks and as usual Hallee didn't want to ever leave the place. Sweet photo of Ben playing with Hallee in the kiddy area.