Crew J. Bills...His Story

Crew Joe Bills arrived on October 13th 2009 at 8:09 AM. He weight 6lbs/13ozs and was 19.5" long. So much for the doctor's prediction of a 8 - 8.5 pound baby. They swore up and down that he was going to be bigger then Addy. So Joe had to run out and buy a few PJ's and outfits in Newborn sizes... because all I had was 0-3 month and bigger... except for a few items that he inherited from Lincoln (Krista & Jason's little one.) Thanks guys!! 

We arrived at the hospital at 5:30 am to prepare for the 7:30 am c-section. The actual c-section went well. Although, I did get sick off of the spinal block, so I spent most of the first day throwing up. (Including a few times while actually on the operating table, not fun when you can't feel anything below your neck!!) But overall I am feeling much better this time around and recovery seems much faster! Crew and I spent three days in the hospital and were released on Friday October 16th. We are so glad to be home! Addy is loving being a big sister. When she came to see me in the hospital on Tuesday she could barley wait for the nurse to finish doing the vitals on Crew so that she could hold him. I don't think she even noticed me...or said hi. =]

After the nurse was done, Joe put her on the bed and we let her hold him for the first time. She kept looking at him and then she turned to me and said, "Oh mom, I love him! He is Adorable, Cute! But.......... what kind of animal is he?" I wish I would have got it on camera! Oh the things that girl says!! And she has this thing of pulling a "Mad Face" right before you snap the picture...so the only pictures I have of her right now are her with the grumpy little look on her face. 

We feel so blessed to have Crew in our family. He is such a GOOD baby!! And has the sweetest little spirt!! We love him and couldn't be happier!!!

EXCUSES & APOLOGIES...

Well, I totally understand if you aren't following me anymore!! For some nasty reason, when I got pregnant and sick, it was hard for me to blog. Even when I started feeling better, around week 25, every time I logged on to post something... instant nausea sometimes with or without vomiting! Stuff does that to me when I am pregnant...songs, TV, people, places... I just can't explain it, so I am going to say sorry and try to be better! Of course, I have had a few things that have been keeping me pretty busy over the last few months.

These for instants... not the cute little girl, but the costumes! I have been selling them on Ebay and they have done and are doing much better then I EVER expected. Thanks Mom for all of your help! I also want to thank my friend Ashley for letting me use her darling little lady as my model. I think it is due to her that they have been selling like hot cakes!)

And this...My little Drama Queen Addy and all her 3rd Birthday, Party Dress Glory! Addy turned 3 years old on September 20th. Heck, where does the time go!? She insisted on a "Party Dress" which after many shopping trips & failed attempts, she couldn't find one that she liked (yes, I said she turned 3... not 13!!!!) Grandma Lani saved the day and the party with this little number. Actually two numbers that she could choose between about 2 hours before the party! She was tickled! And the only present she wanted, "A puppy mom, just a little tiny black one!" What!?!? Call me mean, but there is no way I was going to do a puppy and a newborn. But  Grandma Jayne Ann and Grandpa Steve saved the day with that present too. They bought her one that is just as close to a real one as Addy is going to get right now. It barks, begs, sniffs and whimpers. But, requires no additional TLC!! She loves it, and so do I. She has slept with it every night since. Once again, my friend Ashley saved the day with these AdOrAbLe Birthday invitations!! She hooked me up, and in about 30 minutes! Thanks ASH!!! 

I also wanted to say thanks to Jason, Krista and Talan for making the effort to even come to the party. With all your little family has been though the last month, we feel very blessed to have such true friends!! Thanks again and we are so HAPPY that your little Lincoln is finally at home with you!!!!  

Thanks to everyone for coming! It was a huge success equipped with a Dora the Explorer Cake, Cupcakes from the Sweet Tooth Fairy & lots of presents!! Happy Birthday Little Girl!! We love you!!

And last, but not least... preparing for the arrival of this little guy! (ultrasound picture at 27 weeks) We are so excited! I am scheduled for a c-section on Tuesday October 13th. Which is just a few days away. We will keep you all posted on the details.

Now that was a POST!!! =]

We Are Having A...

We are so excited!! Everything looks great. I hope he doesn't hate me too much for posting these pictures. The one below is showing us that he is a BOY for sure!! Definitely not trying to hide it! 

He is right on schedule for October 19th. Can't wait to meet him. =]

Girl or Boy?

We go in for our ultrasound tomorrow to find out if we will be having a boy or girl. I am curious to know what you think... this preganancy has been different from my first one, does that make a difference? I guess we will find out. 

Take my poll... =]

Please...Don't Smoke!!!

The other day Joe and I were driving home and Addy was in the back drinking water with a straw. This is what happened next...

Addy: Look Mom, I'm Smoking!!
(Joe and I turn around and she has pulled the straw out of the drink and has it in her mouth like she is smoking.)
Joe: Where in the heck has she seen someone smoking enough to know how to do it?!?
Me: I have no idea!!! I have never even mentioned the word smoke or smoking around her!
Joe: Addy, where have you seen smoking?
Addy: Laughing!! I'm smoking!!
Me: Addy, who have you seen smoking? Who smokes?
Addy: On...Pinocchio, Pinocchio smokes! Just like this mom!


hahaha!! Trust my little two year old to pick up on the only bad thing in that movie. (Okay, besides the lying, drinking, running away from home and talking to strangers!!) I never even thought twice about it! I used to watch that show all the time when I was little. Now I know why all the new Disney movie's don't have those kind of things in them.

Our Family...

WILL BE GROWING BY ONE...SURPRISE!!!

I am about 13 weeks along. I had a doctors appointment this morning where we heard the heart beat (a speedy 170 beats a min.) and got a few cute little pictures. I love the one below, because you can see he/she crossing their legs, just laid back enjoying the ride. We are very excited for the new addition. I am due mid October.

(Now some of you will understand my blog hiatus the last couple months. =] )

Classic Two Year Old

What do you do when you are sent to time-out? (besides throw the biggest fit of your life and tear every single toy & book in your room off the shelves and out of the drawers?)


Just fall asleep on top of it all....
Ahhh, she is so cute & peaceful when she is sleeping. I think they fall asleep like this, so that you can remember from time to time how much you really do LoVe them! Hopefully she will be in a better mood when she wakes up.

Just A Small Favor

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*Be the change you want to see in the world -Gandhi

Pretty Much The Best Show EVER!!

*LOST - Season 5*

I don't watch a lot of TV...but many of my friends and family kept saying how GOOD this show was. I didn't want to start it just because of the fact that the show was going to be in the 5th season. I didn't want to take the time to watch the previous 4 seasons.
Well one night when I was all alone and bored I broke down and rented the first few episodes while Joe was deer hunting in October. Wow was I hooked!! Where had this show been all my life?!?! haha!
Over the next few days I converted Joe, my brother Ben & his girlfriend Jess. Jason & Krista let us borrow their 1st season on DVD and then Joe and I have watched one episode per night online for the last few months. We finished the 4th season about 3-4 weeks ago and have been so excited to start watching the 5th. It starts this Wednesday!!! If you haven't taken the time to watch this show...you need to. I promise you won't regret it. Anyone else have LOVE for LOST?

Happy Birthday Daddy Joe!!

*HaPpY 32nd BiRtHdAy JoE!!!!*

Today we celebrated Joe's 32nd birthday! Wow...is he getting old or what? It's a good thing that I will always be a very YOUNG 2 years & 1 month behind him! He keeps teasing me about turning 30 this year. But it makes me feel better to know, that will never change. hehehe!!

But, in all seriousness...Addy and I would like to wish him a very happy birthday!! We love you so much and are so grateful for you and all that you do. You work very hard to take care of us! We hope you had a great day! Happy Birthday & many more.

Here's a little something from Addy...

Christmas 2008

Santa made it to our house this year. (Addy's lucky...)

Our Christmas Tree

Christmas Trees in the kitchen, with all of my fun ornaments from the years past.

We kept asking Addy what she wanted from Santa. She only asked for "Silky Jammies" This was after she opened them and immediately had to try them on. She was tickled.

Brad helping Addy open her present from Gma & Gpa Bonnett. It was a dress up trunk. Another one of her favorites!

Wearing a princess dress and crown from the trunk. Don't forget the "Princess Lond" (Princess Wand)
We had such a great Christmas this year! We feel very blessed!! We have so much to be thankful for... family & friends, health, jobs & the birth of Jesus Christ. What wonderful things to celebrate! Addy was so much fun this year. She was so excited. We left milk & cookies out for Santa on Christmas Eve and the first thing she said when went down stairs on Christmas morning was, "Did Santa eat his milk!?" It was so funny! We hope you all had a wonderful holiday season.

The Christmas Cards...

They are all ready to be mailed out. The only thing missing is your addresses! =]

If you would like to receive one, please e-mail me at jbills1@gmail.com with your mailing address.

**MeRrY ChRiStMaS!!**