Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Baby Culver is Here!
Olivia Marie Culver was born last night at 7:00. She was 6 lbs. 14 oz and 20 inches long. Mom is a hero- no epidural for her!!!!!! Please keep Olivia in your prayers- she is doing fine but will have an ultrasound to determine if one of the tubes leading to her kidney is enlarged. In an ultrasound 2 weeks ago, this tube was enlarged. They will just check it again to make sure it is normal. Liz is doing well!
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
I was tagged....
by Wendie
- I am: a mom, wife, friend, daughter, sister, friend, Christian, teacher
- I know: how to solve crossword puzzles and Sudoku puzzles
- I want: someone to buy my house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- I wish: someone would buy my house!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- I hate: that some children suffer at the hands of their own parents
- I miss: seeing my mom whenever I want to
- I fear: my children getting hurt
- I feel: great right now
- I hear: Brooks in the bathroom next to me :-)
- I smell: the spiced orange tart burning in the kitchen
- I crave: a day to stay in my pj's all day and not having to go anywhere
- I search: for my misplaced cell phone several times a day
- I regret: nothing- it's not worth it.
- I love: my family
- I ache: when I don't get enough rest
- I care: about teaching kids- at school and church
- I always: floss and brush several times a day
- I am not: brave when it comes to pain
- I believe: that this tag is never-ending
- I dance: all the time and for exercise
- I sing: all the time even though I'm tone-deaf and it sounds like "someone is skinning a cat" according to Ryan
- I cry: when I get stressed and overwhelmed
- I fight: never b/c I have a husband who refuses to!
- I write: on my blog, for my students and grocery lists
- I win: or else I cheat! :-)
- I lose: brain cells everyday b/c I no longer have a memory!
- I never: say never b/c then I"ll end up eating my words
- I confuse: geographical locations when driving- haha! I GET LOST!
- I am scared: about Lasik eye surgery
- I need: my family to stay healthy and safe
- I am happy about: where I am today in my life
- I hope: that those I love are happy as well
- I am tagging: Lynette
Monday, April 28, 2008
INTENSE!!!!!
WOW! I just starting liking baseball tonight! I have always thought baseball was super boring to watch- not after tonight! Little League is quite different than the Zeeland Rec teams Cobe has been on. I felt like I could throw up the whole game- the score was close the entire game. Cobe struck out his first time up to bat, so I felt horrible for him. He redeemed himself the second time up to bat- only because he got hit by the pitcher so he got to walk to first. But then he stole a couple of bases and made a run. Yay! I was so proud of him for his first game. His team was down 3-1, then they tied it back up. They went up 5-3. The last inning the other team went ahead 6-5. Cobe's team tied it up 6-6, and it was Cobe's turn up to bat. Oh no! I was a wreck!!!!! The pitcher threw a ball, and the guy on third stole home! Yay! Cobe didn't have to hit that time b/c since it was the last inning, they won 7-6!!!!! He had buddies on the other team- Chase and Zach, so it was so much fun to watch. I hope the other games aren't this intense or else I might pass out. I have never felt like this at one of his soccer games b/c it is so much more a team sport. I feel like when he is up to bat- it is all on his shoulders.
A funny story that I have to share.... Cobe was on 1st base when it was time to change pitchers. The other team called a time out so the new pitcher could practice pitching. Cobe ran to 2nd base thinking he was stealing a base when the pitcher was just warming up. The entire stands of people were cracking up! I was so embarrassed for him. Ryan started motioning for him to run back to 1st and trying to be sly about it so nobody would see him motioning to Cobe, so that was cracking me up too! Because everyone had already noticed what he had done and lots of people were yelling at him to run back to 1st. At least Cobe is laughing about it now with Ryan in the other room. Ryan has teased him RELENTLESSLY as only Ryan can do!!!! Aaaahhhh, I'm glad the first game is behind us- can't wait til the next one!
A funny story that I have to share.... Cobe was on 1st base when it was time to change pitchers. The other team called a time out so the new pitcher could practice pitching. Cobe ran to 2nd base thinking he was stealing a base when the pitcher was just warming up. The entire stands of people were cracking up! I was so embarrassed for him. Ryan started motioning for him to run back to 1st and trying to be sly about it so nobody would see him motioning to Cobe, so that was cracking me up too! Because everyone had already noticed what he had done and lots of people were yelling at him to run back to 1st. At least Cobe is laughing about it now with Ryan in the other room. Ryan has teased him RELENTLESSLY as only Ryan can do!!!! Aaaahhhh, I'm glad the first game is behind us- can't wait til the next one!
Sunday, April 27, 2008
Concert Recap
We headed to Warsaw, Indiana last night to the Sawyer Brown concert compliments of my brother- thanks Brent!!!!!! We hit Bennigen's first for dinner then went to the Meet and Greet to talk with the band. After that was the concert- they have quite an older crowd at their concerts, so they are pretty mild, but I love them b/c I know most of their music. And.... Mark Miller puts on quite a show!
Here are the girls (Amanda, me, Lisa and Missy) with Shane (lead guitar) and Hobie (keyboardist)
I took a thousand pictures of Kyle and Amanda and got some really good ones. Here is one.
Lisa and I enjoying the show.
Hobie and Shane before the show.
This is Mark Miller (lead singer and good friend of my brother's) wishing a 95 year old lady a Happy Birthday. She has been going to his concerts for 7 years. It cracked me up to think she STARTED going to the concerts when she was 88!!!! She clapped the whole concert. Told you they had an older crowd at their concerts! :-)
The girls waiting to go to the Meet and Greet.
Us with Mark Miller- ain't he a cutie?????? Super nice too!
Missy and Rob with Mark.
Chad and Lisa with Mark.
We had a great time with good friends, good food, and good music! Thanks for going gals!
And a bonus perk- my kids slept in until 9:00 this morning!!!! YAY for grandparents who know how to wear out your kids so they sleep in!!! Thanks Mary Jo and Jim! We could have a good time knowing our kids were well taken care of- you are greatly appreciated!!!!!!!
Here are the girls (Amanda, me, Lisa and Missy) with Shane (lead guitar) and Hobie (keyboardist)
I took a thousand pictures of Kyle and Amanda and got some really good ones. Here is one.
Lisa and I enjoying the show.
Hobie and Shane before the show. 
This is Mark Miller (lead singer and good friend of my brother's) wishing a 95 year old lady a Happy Birthday. She has been going to his concerts for 7 years. It cracked me up to think she STARTED going to the concerts when she was 88!!!! She clapped the whole concert. Told you they had an older crowd at their concerts! :-)
The girls waiting to go to the Meet and Greet.
Us with Mark Miller- ain't he a cutie?????? Super nice too! 
Missy and Rob with Mark.
Chad and Lisa with Mark. We had a great time with good friends, good food, and good music! Thanks for going gals!
And a bonus perk- my kids slept in until 9:00 this morning!!!! YAY for grandparents who know how to wear out your kids so they sleep in!!! Thanks Mary Jo and Jim! We could have a good time knowing our kids were well taken care of- you are greatly appreciated!!!!!!!
Saturday, April 26, 2008
Quick Baseball Post
Lynettte was kind enough (like she always is!!!!) to take some pictures of Cobe at his first scrimmage last Saturday. His first real game is Monday.
The weather has gotten quite chilly today- I think it is the first day that hasn't been in the high 70's/80's in about 11 days I heard the news say. It is supposed to be 57 degrees- feels colder to me. We are off to Brooks' bike-a-thon in a little while. He is SUPER excited to finally have an event that revolves around him instead of his big brother! :-)
The weather has gotten quite chilly today- I think it is the first day that hasn't been in the high 70's/80's in about 11 days I heard the news say. It is supposed to be 57 degrees- feels colder to me. We are off to Brooks' bike-a-thon in a little while. He is SUPER excited to finally have an event that revolves around him instead of his big brother! :-)
Thursday, April 24, 2008
Bad Mom
Well, I forgot to take my camera on the fieldtrip. No cute pictures of Brooks after all. Too bad- because all those kids with the baby animals and riding the ponies would have made some great pictures. Brooks is too funny when he is with his friend Evan and his "girlfriend" Kennedy. He really acts silly which is weird for me to watch since he is usually our calm, shy one.
I ended up making quite a haul at the "impromptu" garage sale I participated in. THANKS Tonya and Lisa for doing all the work and handing over the cash! I hardly had to bring anything back home with me. It was the easiest $277 I have ever made! And my storage room is a little less cluttered. I need to go out now and unload the few things I did bring home.
Anyone need a breast pump? I have a Medela Pump N' Style that I used with Sadie that I obviously no longer need. It was $277 brand-new, and I'll sell it for $100 OBO. (hospital grade- double breast pump in a black carrying case- all accessories included) Pass it on to any nursing/pregnant moms that may need one. Amanda returned it to me last night because she is done using it as well.
Haven't made it over to Knollwood lately- I feel like we run, run, run all day. Hope to make it over there this weekend to see the progress. We had another showing today. It was the 3rd time through for these people. They were supposed to come tomorrow, but decided to come today instead. It was a late showing, so I am hoping we hear something in the morning.
I am calling in the morning to schedule my Lasik eye surgery. My brother had his today, so I need to find out how it went. My mom said that he was in a lot of pain, so if that is the case, I am NOT doing it!!!! Missy and I are going to try and go the same day. I am the world's BIGGEST baby though when it comes to pain, so Missy, I hope I can go through with it!!!!!
Tomorrow night Cobe's school has a carnival, but he also has baseball practice. He said he'd rather go to practice which shocked me. We may try to squeeze in both. Saturday morning, Brooks has a bike-a-thon which he is pumped for! His "girlfriend" Kennedy invited us to the park with her after the bike-a-thon so he is a little giddy about that. Her mom wants us to pack a lunch and meet them there. I told Brooks he could invite Evan as well for moral support. :-) Then we'll head to the Sawyer Brown concert for the evening. I am looking forward to all of the activity, but I am also craving a day where I can do ABSOLUTELY nothing and not even leave my house if I don't want to. Unfortunately, that doesn't look like a reality in the near future.
I am off to bed- looking forward to a good night's sleep!
I ended up making quite a haul at the "impromptu" garage sale I participated in. THANKS Tonya and Lisa for doing all the work and handing over the cash! I hardly had to bring anything back home with me. It was the easiest $277 I have ever made! And my storage room is a little less cluttered. I need to go out now and unload the few things I did bring home.
Anyone need a breast pump? I have a Medela Pump N' Style that I used with Sadie that I obviously no longer need. It was $277 brand-new, and I'll sell it for $100 OBO. (hospital grade- double breast pump in a black carrying case- all accessories included) Pass it on to any nursing/pregnant moms that may need one. Amanda returned it to me last night because she is done using it as well.
Haven't made it over to Knollwood lately- I feel like we run, run, run all day. Hope to make it over there this weekend to see the progress. We had another showing today. It was the 3rd time through for these people. They were supposed to come tomorrow, but decided to come today instead. It was a late showing, so I am hoping we hear something in the morning.
I am calling in the morning to schedule my Lasik eye surgery. My brother had his today, so I need to find out how it went. My mom said that he was in a lot of pain, so if that is the case, I am NOT doing it!!!! Missy and I are going to try and go the same day. I am the world's BIGGEST baby though when it comes to pain, so Missy, I hope I can go through with it!!!!!
Tomorrow night Cobe's school has a carnival, but he also has baseball practice. He said he'd rather go to practice which shocked me. We may try to squeeze in both. Saturday morning, Brooks has a bike-a-thon which he is pumped for! His "girlfriend" Kennedy invited us to the park with her after the bike-a-thon so he is a little giddy about that. Her mom wants us to pack a lunch and meet them there. I told Brooks he could invite Evan as well for moral support. :-) Then we'll head to the Sawyer Brown concert for the evening. I am looking forward to all of the activity, but I am also craving a day where I can do ABSOLUTELY nothing and not even leave my house if I don't want to. Unfortunately, that doesn't look like a reality in the near future.
I am off to bed- looking forward to a good night's sleep!
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
Oh the beautiful weather!!!!!!
I can't remember an April so gorgeous in Michigan. This is the kind of weather I thrive on! I so hope it is here to stay. Jen's boys came over today b/c she had an appt., and the kids had fun playing outside with Jake and Ella too all afternoon. Love when the neighborhood comes alive again and my kids can meet up with all of their neighborhood friends. I brought my kids in around 6:30 and now they are all showered and fed and in their pjs. I am hoping with all the playing they did, it will be an early night for everyone!
Sunday was a great day- after Sunday School and church, we got to hang out with Lynette and run some errands, see her new house, tour some new houses, and the kids all got to play as well. We were really needing a Baby Elliot fix around here (my kids, me and Ryan too!!!!!). And Cobe had been missing Landon.
Yesterday, I dragged some stuff to Tonya's for a garage sale. I had not planned on selling anything this year because to start getting stuff out was overwhelming, so I just thought when we move, we'll donate everything to Goodwill. But we got called for a showing at the last minute Monday morning, so lots of stuff ended up in the back of my van b/c I didn't have time or a place for it to go. When I rode by Tonya's in the afternoon, she suggested I leave it at her house, and she and Lisa even priced it for me!!!! YOU CAN'T BEAT THAT!!!! Thanks a ton girls! I made posters to take to Wendie's for some furniture and Ryan's truck that is for sale, and I still need to get them to her house. I may do that now. Tonya had people go through her stuff last night and I have already made $121.00. I couldn't believe it!
We had yet another showing today, and supposedly have one Friday as well. We already heard back from the realtor, and yesterday's couple made an offer on another house, and today's couple decided that they want to build a house instead. Hmmm.... once again, a lot of cleaning/packing up for naught! But the couple that is coming on Friday has already come through twice, so our hopes are on them!!!!!!!
This morning Ryan and I got to pick out our hardware for our kitchen cabinets and bathrooms. An easy task that we didn't need the decorator for. We drove by our new house, and they have built on the front porch. I'll have to go by tomorrow and take pictures. Thanks to Lisa (Spottie) we didn't have our kids with us, so then we went to visit Ryan's grandmother in the hospital. She had her gallbladder removed yesterday and was supposed to go home last night, but they kept her a little longer b/c she was a little dehydrated. She seemed to be doing well when we visited and was going home after lunch.
Tomorrow morning I'm going with Brooks' preschool to a farm. He is so excited about his fieldtrip. They get to ride ponies, so I'll be back tomorrow to post pictures.
Sunday was a great day- after Sunday School and church, we got to hang out with Lynette and run some errands, see her new house, tour some new houses, and the kids all got to play as well. We were really needing a Baby Elliot fix around here (my kids, me and Ryan too!!!!!). And Cobe had been missing Landon.
Yesterday, I dragged some stuff to Tonya's for a garage sale. I had not planned on selling anything this year because to start getting stuff out was overwhelming, so I just thought when we move, we'll donate everything to Goodwill. But we got called for a showing at the last minute Monday morning, so lots of stuff ended up in the back of my van b/c I didn't have time or a place for it to go. When I rode by Tonya's in the afternoon, she suggested I leave it at her house, and she and Lisa even priced it for me!!!! YOU CAN'T BEAT THAT!!!! Thanks a ton girls! I made posters to take to Wendie's for some furniture and Ryan's truck that is for sale, and I still need to get them to her house. I may do that now. Tonya had people go through her stuff last night and I have already made $121.00. I couldn't believe it!
We had yet another showing today, and supposedly have one Friday as well. We already heard back from the realtor, and yesterday's couple made an offer on another house, and today's couple decided that they want to build a house instead. Hmmm.... once again, a lot of cleaning/packing up for naught! But the couple that is coming on Friday has already come through twice, so our hopes are on them!!!!!!!
This morning Ryan and I got to pick out our hardware for our kitchen cabinets and bathrooms. An easy task that we didn't need the decorator for. We drove by our new house, and they have built on the front porch. I'll have to go by tomorrow and take pictures. Thanks to Lisa (Spottie) we didn't have our kids with us, so then we went to visit Ryan's grandmother in the hospital. She had her gallbladder removed yesterday and was supposed to go home last night, but they kept her a little longer b/c she was a little dehydrated. She seemed to be doing well when we visited and was going home after lunch.
Tomorrow morning I'm going with Brooks' preschool to a farm. He is so excited about his fieldtrip. They get to ride ponies, so I'll be back tomorrow to post pictures.
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