Kids dentist appointments

Owen went to the dentist for the 2nd time and Lydia, it was her first time. We did pretty well. Owen went first and didn't have to sit on daddy's lap like last time. He did very well. He has the start of a cavity between his top front teeth, but we werent able to get xrays because he had a cold and wouldn't have been ableto handle it, same with his flouride treatment. So, as long as we continue to brush well and start flossing we should be okay as long as he doesn't mention any pain.

Lydia played with a 'germ' stuffed animals and brushed his 'teeth'/dentures while she waited. She only allowed Cynda to count and brush her teeth. Which was ok. She sat on daddy's lap. She wanted to bring the germ home w/us. lol no way!!!

Owen picked out a CARS Mater tooth brush and Lydia Disney Princess's. They go back in July. Hopefully then Lydia can have a full exam and Owen flouride & xray. oOh Owen's 2 bottom teeth are loose already!!! AndLydia has 2 of her 2 yr old molars.

Here are some pics of our day. Yes, Lydia even got dressed up to go! ha ha

procrastination

So I really need to get this done!!!

It's 2010, a new year, a clean slate.....

Lydia went for her 2 yr check up a few weeks ago. She's in the 95th percentile for her height and 75th percenntile for her weight. She's 32" tall and 28 almost 29 lbs. She's thin. She wears 24mos and 2T clothes and sz.7 shoes. She is really starting to voice her own opinion (assuming stomping her foot is showing frustration, and drooping her head is pouting -laughig) She does NOT like her hair played w/ as Ive been trying and trying for weeks to style it. NOEPE she don't care at all!!!

She shows an interest when we drop Owen off at school and seems to be super excited when we pick him up. So I think her and I will start 'mommy & me' class in the fall. She doesnt seem to mind her earrings anymore and likes them changed frequently. She shows some interest in potty training, but it's not too overly interest.

Owen got invited to his first party in a few weeks to a girls house from school. He is excited about going. Mommy's so nervous because we have never experienced this before. So we will feel out her momma and see what she needs/wants,etc. He is growing up so fast. Minus the binky!! He likes his new single bed aunt Joanne got him. So does Lydia. He isses his dad during the days, but is daddy's #1 fan! He continues to tease Molly, but gets her her water. And mother his sister. His new favorite is hot chocolate. Tried to make it himself, but didn't put water in the cup and almost caught the microwaveon fire. Sure did scare him.


Molly continues to grow and fit more and more into our family!!! We love her alot. We're debating on whether we're going to breed her. We'd (the kids and i) wuld love to have a puppy of hers, preferably 1 that doesnt look just like her (dapple, black or long haired). But that's all in the air, I just can't make up my mind......even with myself I can't make up my mind. I keep thinking like 3 yrs from now I'd like another baby. I dnt know. It's hard with 2 that are just 2 yrs apart, so part of me thinks it'd be easier, but then I remember how hard it is..... its like having 2 start all over. So I dont know. I dont want to do anything permanent because I'm fearing regret. And then there's Troy....he says he's too old. He will be 33 in a few weeks. He thinks he'd old...right!!!


I am still working Per Diem at Edgewood Surgical Hospital in the Business Office. I really enjoy it and have made alot of new friends....including....Lorie. She's came over a time or two, can't remember exactly, but has gone to the barn w/us to milk. She's super nice. Has a baby boy on the way at the end of May (Colton Michael). Her and her husband, Mike, live in Fredonia in an amish built very nice house. They have 2 dogs (Diesel-doberman and Onyx - Loxer ). She is an MRI tech at the hospital.


Premier Designs also seems to be still blessing me and my family. I just returned from Premiers Regional Conference this past weekend. I traveled to Columbus with my Premier Mom/sponsor Kelly Redick and sister Nikki Byers. WE had a blast! It was not only fun, but also uplifting. I feel like my reset button was hit! I got to see Andy & Joan Horner, the founders of Premier Designs 25 years they've been doing this. I also got my picture taken with their Granddaughter, Jessica Horner, she picks out the new lines of jewelry for us to sell. I feel so blessed! I have 3 shows booked in February. Id like to try to get 4-6 a month.



The 2010 Spring Line


Andy & Joan HornerJessica Horner and me

Kelly, Nikki & Me

Tomorrow night I am having a Partylite Candle Party. Here is the link if you'd like to order. We are closing Friday 1/29 though. I LOVE thier candles.


Friday night we are celebrating Lydia's 2nd birthday and all the February Birthdays. I am so excxited to have my family over for a relaxing evening. Ive been working all day pickin up, moving things to the kids room so there is more room in the living room.

Christmas at The Hill Family

MERRY CHRISTMAS !

Sorry all. I know I emailed/put in our Christmas letter about our blog. it's been so crazy around here lately, and Im afraid it's going to get worse before it gets better......

So, I'll start w/Christmas eve etc.

Christmas Eve I did work, it was okay though. We didn't have any patient's. YEA! We sure did have some laughs in the office. It was nice.

After working quite a bit throughout the last week and preparing for Christmas, I was pretty tired. So the kids and I took a nap. . . . but woke up later than I had wanted. We scrambled to get ourselves together and headed to my dad's house. He hired 'Santa and Mrs. Claus' to come. (I forgot my camera, so awaiting pics from dad). The kids were in aww and got a few gifts. They were excited.

We headed home to get ready for bed. Excitement was definately in the air.

I woke up at 8:30 a.m. Christmas morning, walked out to the living room to a bare floor under the tree and Santa ASLEEP ON THE COUCH! He had forgotten where I said the gifts were hid and didn't assemble the scooter for Owen. So we hussled upstairs w/the bag as Owen was on the potty doing his morning business. We got everything scattered under the tree and distracted Of course, Owen knew something was going on. So we told him that Santa had let his reindeer play downstairs and they pooed allover! So daddy was downstairs cleaning up. WHAT A HOOT!!!!Owen w/his stocking and waking his sister while Santa assembled the scooter downsairs. Can;t let this happen next year. We got baths, dressed and ready. Then opened our gifts. Boy was that nice!!! Santa filled their stockings with toys, for Lydia play jewelry, sock and bows, and for Owen all the boy gear you can imagine. Santa left Lydia a doll house and Owen a scooter. Mommy & Daddy got them Noah's Arc Little People SEt, movies, clothes, shoes, AND THEYRE STILL opening new toys out of their packages.

So right before we were leaving to go to Troy's sister's (Joanne's), I was downstairs checking laundry and Owen followed. I noticed the scooter box still sitting out but before I could make a mad dash to cover it "mommy, did you get my dat scooter for crismas" OH NO! Owen was told Santa's a bit lazy and left his garbage down stairs.

In the freezing rain 20 minutes behind schedule we were off to The Hill Christmas Celebration. Lydia dressed in her best and Owen. They looked darling.

Owen, Rebekah & Lydia

Joel & Matthew
The kids were very well behaved all Christmas Day! They were excited about all their gifts and play w/them all. Lydia got a tea pot set and many of other toys. Owen got a work bench with alot of tools to go along. He is such a little handman these days, or so he thinks.

They both got movies, clothes and little kids folding couches, which they use daily. I was like a kid this year, I got a Cricut Expressions and my very first Vera Bradley purse. I LOVE THEM BOTH! Now a Wii is on my birthday list! Once we were done eating, as usual by that time it's time for Troy to go home to milk cows.

The kids napped and I prepared dinner. Roastbeef, noodles, mashed potatoes, YUM. Mom brought over the kids and our gifts and we exchanged after we ate. Owen is so excited about his child size wheel burrow. Grammy got a new microwave for Christmas and other small items. Grammy always does such a great job!!! We love you GRAMMY!!!

The day after Christmas I got up early and made my way to Hermitage for a shopping adventure w/meem! We had a great time. No kids. It was great. I got alot of great deals and some gifts for teachers purchased for next year from Kraynak's. Also got a $140.00 coat for $43.00. I seem to be doing well w/bargains on coats. Because this day was also my mo's birthday and we got her a $160.00 Columbia jacket for $45.00. YEA!!! She always liked mine, and they're extra warm, so she got one. I think she's pretty happy abou tit.

After I got back home we napped, ate lunch and got ready for the Alabran Christmas at The Hunt's house. Which may be the last year that we get to gather there. They are going to build closer to Aunt Billie's work, smaller house too. I love their big house and wish we werent attached to the farm some time, because I'd like to purchase it! It's the ne place I have left of my past childhood to go where I feel so comfortable. But life goes on, and it's their house. They have done a GREAT job on the projects they've done thus far. Especially their bathroom. AMAZING!

So Lydia slept while we ate and scrumptous dinner and moved on to gifts. My mom got an extra special gag gift this year. (that's all Im saying)

The kids played and played. Lydia did her 1st somersault and ring-a-round-a rosey. We did have a really good time at The Hunt's. The kids fell asleep on the way home. What a nice thing!!! They were so tired from all the past 3 days events.

Nate, Owen, Savanna & Lydia laying on the floor (below)

Lydia & Savanna doing somersaults together.