Monster Baby (POTD)

This is what I have to put up with every day!! :c)

Slacker

Ok, I know I've been slacking on my 'POTD' but, I've been really organizing the house lately so I can free up some time on a regular basis. I don't have any pics today because the camera is out in the car and I REALLY don't feel like going out to get it. But, thought I would fill you in on some things...
As you already know, Rodney Jr. starts school on the 5th. He's going to be in the afternoon class and he's lucky that he already has some friends who will be in there with him! He's getting really excited and keeps saying.. "But, Mommy, it's going to be a long time!!" He thinks everything will take a long time these days.
As for Tristan, I am now being told that he will NOT have the surgery until he's atleast a year old. The new Urologist will not do the surgery before then which, in some ways makes me happy but, I also feel bad for him for waiting that long. Poor guy isn't going to want to run around for a couple of days!! So, no more news on that for a while.
Tatum is doing so so on the potty. She still has more accidents than I would like but, atleast we're not using as many diapers lately!
Rodney should be back on the boat by the end of October when the ship gets back from a long underway. He has to miss out on three ports that he would like to go to but, he's happy that he will be here for our first set of visitors. It worked out perfectly! He's really anxious to get back on the ship and to get back to 'real' work.
As for me, still feeling 'eh' but I have more good days than bad lately. One ultrasound came back fine, the other showed that I have a slightly enlarged liver. Still not sure what that means, if anything, and I will find out at the end of Sept. The doctor who read me the results really wasn't privledged to tell me since it's not his field but, I begged him to tell me anyways. He did, but told me to make an appointment with my primary care to discuss it further. I'm not too worried, he didn't seem to worried either so, we shall see!!
My van just left Pittsburgh today (6 weeks late), so cross your fingers that it will be here in time to greet my parents at the airport!

Meeting Cameron

On Thursday we had the pleasure of meeting little Cameron. I already took pictures of her in her mommy's belly but, she was a lot of fun to take pictures of in person and I can't wait to take more! Right now, she looks like her daddy. He smiled and said "I have my little Korean baby". Mom, however, is a little worried that everyone will think that she was adopted. haha. Mom and Dad are happy and everyone is healthy.

Tatum was being a little too quiet and when I found her, this is what she was doing.

The Next Photographer??

Last night Rodney and I both stepped outside for a few minutes while Rodney Jr. was still awake. Rodney started to see flashes of light coming from inside of the house and when we came in we realized that Rodney Jr. got Rodney's camera out of the case, turned it on, and started to take pictures. Just thought I would share the pictures that he took.

When the kids woke up from their nap today, I made them a PB&J and then went outside so Finn could go potty. I came in to find than Tristan stood up at the table, stole Rodney Jr's PB&J and started to eat it... I probably would have let him have it if it wasn't peanut butter.

Sleepy (POTD)

I found them like this watching cartoons together.
Yes, he is sleeping.

Famous Quote

"If I hear myself fart, I go to the bathroom", Rodney Jr.

Ouch!!!

Two days ago Rodney went outside to let Finn out. Tristan went over to the door and stood up to see his daddy and the next thing I know, he's laughing, then crying. I went over because I figured he just fell again, he's not too steady on his feet yet... But, when I picked him up, I was surprised to see a huge black and blue knot on his head. It stuck out about 1/2 and inch to an inch. As soon as I picked him up he stopped crying. I would have cried for a while if I had a knot on my head like that! He's my little tough guy! And of course, as soon as he saw the camera, his smile came on and he wanted to pose! I couldn't get a side angle because he just kept turning his head towards me. He's ok now. Still black and blue and just a little bit of a bump but it doesn't stop him from trying to stand up anywhere he can!! I've got my hands full with this one!!! But, I love it!!!

We kept Tatum up during her nap time because we needed to run a few errands... it didn't take her long to fall asleep in the car.

Caught

All the kids were playing together in the play room this morning and Rodney came running into the living room to tell me that Tristan was on the bus. I didn't know what he meant but, I went in there and this is what I found.....

Shake Your Body

What I'm Working On (POTD)

A little more than 2 weeks ago I did a photo shoot with my friend Cassandra to showcase her very pregnant belly. It was really cloudy and gray that day so I've been working on editing the pictures to make it seem like it was sunny. It's not so easy! I don't even think I'm halfway through all of the pictures yet! Poor girl is probably so anxious to see them! Anyways, here's the last one I edited. I'll show more when I get them all done!

Cassandra 38 weeks pregnant.

Take Me To School (POTD)

I tried to catch Tristan driving the bus and beeping the horn but he stood up before I could get over there with the camera.
He smiles anytime he sees the camera. He's going to be my model!!
Rodney Jr.'s new favorite instrument. He finds it first thing in the morning and doesn't put it down until bed time. (He even keeps it next to him while he's eating.) The next Blue's Traveler?? Maybe!?

Tristan's Hat (POTD)

Yesterday Rodney put Wolf's (Gene's) hat on Tristan's head. It was so cute the way he just left it there and started scooting his way around the house with it. He only paused when it slid down over his eyes, then he would pull his head back so it would slid into place again.
Rodney Jr. starts school on September 5th. (I'm not sure if I've posted that yet or not). Luckily, we don't need uniforms this year since he will only have 2 1/2 hour days. But, they gave us a big long list of supplies to buy for him and the rest of the class. It's crazy!
Tatum has been doing really well on the potty. No accidents in her underwear for a couple of days. The last accident was poo so, I didn't get too mad at her. I figured it would take a little longer for her to figure that one out. We still put her in pull ups for naps and bed time though.

He loves the camera. He was trying to get it from me the whole time!




Missing someone gets easier every day because even though it's one day further from the last time you saw each other, it's one day closer to the next time you will. ~Author Unknown

Photo Of The Day

I have been asked to implement a 'Photo of the Day' from now on so that everyone will have atleast one picture to look at every day. I GUESS I can try to accomplish that. :c)

Tristan is about to pounce on Rodney
Tristan wants to fish too!!
I found a lot of pictures from last night, after I went to bed.... this is the most decent one! haha. Boys will be boys I guess!!

Fun With Props

Yesterday I went to the craft store and bought some fabric so, today I decided to try to take the brother/sister pics... again... Didn't work so well but, it was still fun and I got a few good shots...

Tristan pulled Tatum's hair so, that ruined the rest of the pictures.
This just looks silly to me. Look at Tristan's double chin!! :c)