tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4621296493933324852023-11-16T01:43:55.726-06:00Just Taking It Day by DayThis is my day to day life dealing with the loss of my daughter, Carli Mae, who was born and passed on March 20, 2007. Carli was diagnosed with congenital diaphragmatic hernia (CDH) at 30 weeks gestation and was with us for 12 wonderful hours and 20 minutes before going to Heaven. Of course, it will include the day to day life of being a mom and wife to 4 living (sometimes) angels and crazy husband! Enjoy!*Darcie*http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335931354277101280noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462129649393332485.post-48204733950679203002012-01-02T21:28:00.000-06:002012-01-02T21:28:25.888-06:00Just another day at the office!So, here we are on January 2nd! Casey and the kids all were still off today. I, on the other hand, had to head back to work. All in all, it was an ok day. Not too busy at work, got caught up on all the paperwork that I had to get caught up on. The low of the day was going to the funeral visitation of a co-worker. This is a really hard thing too. He was a great guy. Very level headed guy who knew how to calm me down when I would get frustrated at work. He only worked with me one or two times a week at most usually. But I always enjoyed working with him. He died on my 10th anniversary last week. They say it was a heart attack. His daughter is Carter's teacher, and she taught Mikaela too. He has been a fixture in this community for quite a while, and it just sucks! I almost felt like Mike was kind of like a grandfather to me. I know tomorrow will be really hard at his memorial, (he was cremated).<br />
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So, needless to say, I didnt make it to the rec tonite to work out. Right before the visitation I felt a migraine moving in, so I wouldnt have made it anyhow. Plus, I need to find my misplaced Ipod! Cant do my C25K without music and my program! LOL<br />
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I am hoping tomorrow goes ok getting the rugrats up since they have been getting to sleep in. I tried waking them up this morning before I headed in to work. No surprise that they didnt want to get up.<br />
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I guess I really dont have anything fun and exciting to talk about today. Hope we all have a great rest of the week! (:*Darcie*http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335931354277101280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462129649393332485.post-12503112533126257982012-01-01T11:20:00.000-06:002012-01-01T11:20:03.762-06:00Happy New Year!.It is January 1, 2012! Wish I had some super cool words to share. We did have fun at the get together we went to last nite. I think I had more fun than Casey did of course...cuz I had more alcohol than he did. It was a complete family activity. The kids got to go too! It was cool! Lots of fireworks at midnite...lots of food...and a ton of friends just hanging out together.<br />
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I have to admit, I always get a little sad about going into a new year. Not that 2011 was anything special this year. Actually in a way, I am kinda looking forward to 2012. I really hope this is the best year yet. Sometimes it is a struggle...with everything it seems. I tend to feel like I am the one who has all the stress on me. I'm sure Casey feels the same way...but hell if I know it. Communication...that is what we need! Guess I should include that in my goals for this year too. <br />
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I almost wish the rec was open today so I could go start my running back up. Think I will try the Couch to 5K program again. It seems to be a good program!!*Darcie*http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335931354277101280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462129649393332485.post-72970585293820899762011-12-31T18:27:00.000-06:002011-12-31T18:27:56.982-06:00One year!Been almost a full year since I have been here. I have thought of posting something. But every single time I have thought of posting, it has only been negative stuff. I have decided that I am going to try to start blogging again. It seemed to help me before. So I am hoping that I will be able to do it again. I guess the main reason I wasnt able to blog had to do with the fact that I didnt really have my own computer to just blog whenever I want to. But thankfully I have another net book! I started selling Scentsy a few months ago, and that made it possible for me to purchase another netbook! Thank goodness!!<br />
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So being that it is New Year's Eve, I guess I should make myself accountable by putting out there what I would like to accomplish in the year 2012! I dont really want to call them resolutions, cuz they never seem to happen. <br />
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1. Get back into running! Last year I felt so much better when I attempted to exercise. And I did so good up until we went to Arizona for spring break. Over in Europe they dont prescribe anti-depressants as much, but they do prescribe exercise. I believe that it works too! So I am going to attempt to get back into running!<br />
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2. Try to work on my finances! I think that tends to be some of my marriage issues. Not all of it, but I think that will help. I think that will make me feel better too! I am due for an upgrade on my cell phone in May. I really would like to get the new Samsung Mesmerize 2 when it comes out...and I'm eligible. So I am going to use this as my motivation! <br />
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3. Try not to be so down, have a more positive outlook about everything. I think this will make me better all the way around. I am going to try not to be so snappy with my family. I am hoping if #1 and #2 work, then that will help with this too!<br />
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4. Stop biting my damn nails! I love how they look when they are long, but it is just a bad habit that I have a hard time not doing. Once again, I think #1 and #2 can help with this also! Sooooo...I guess I really need to work on them huh! LOL<br />
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5. Work on keeping my house clean! Maybe if I can work on the finances, then I will be able to buy things to decorate the house up to what I see in my mind! <br />
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Whew! I think I feel a little better just putting that out there. Maybe I will be able come blog more too, as a release of sorts. Last year when I was running, I always felt better when I held myself accountable by putting what distance I went and the time, etc. *Darcie*http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335931354277101280noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462129649393332485.post-71269600233345727262011-01-09T22:38:00.000-06:002011-01-09T22:38:32.026-06:00A new year! 2011<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wow!! Another year has gone by!! I cant believe it!! I am hoping for 2011 to be a good year. But then again, I always hope it will be a good new year. I tend to get a little sad each New Years eve...especially thinking back on all that has happened in the past year, good and bad. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Im trying to make this be a good year. I am going to try to make use of this rec center we have here! So, i have been going up and using the treadmill some. And the bike, and the elliptical a small bit! Someone on facebook mentioned a program call couch to 5k. So, I have been using it. So far I have finished the first week. There were a few times last summer/fall that I wished I was a runner. So here I am.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I am amazed at how fast the years seem to be flying by. I cant believe I have an 8th grader!! Oh, and she is a teenager to boot!! Sad thing is that I dont feel much older than the kids that are seniors this year!! :( </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Mikaela has had a productive school year so far. Her grades have been extremely good! Only took her until 8th grade to realize they ARE important!! :) Volleyball season was pretty good. The poor girl got sick on the first day of school, and missed it and the second day. I have a feeling that is the reason why she only made JV for volleyball. She is definately a Varsity player!! I cant remember what the final record was...but they went undefeated!! Basketball was a really great season for her!! They finished 11-2. Their first loss came in their second to last game against Chanute. Kinda sad to even count that game, since Chanute isnt even in their same league!! Their second loss came to Wellsville, at Wellsville! I can honestly say that I have never seen such a poorly officiated game in my life, as that game was!! Very blatant fouls, and no calls!! Mikaela is now getting ready to train for track now!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Carter has been excelling in school too! His teacher is very impressed with him! His test scores for the beginning of the year were well above where he had to be! His teacher said she cant wait to show us the newest set of scores!! This year Carter played flag football instead of soccer! His team went undefeated, and won the championship game too!! I am so proud of him!! Basketball season has just started for him. They won their first game 26-6!! He had 2 points, at least 3 assists, and numerous rebounds!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Keaton is my clown!! He seems to think that school is more for the social aspect, not the learning one. He is a very happy kid, but is struggling with his reading, which in turn makes him struggle with his writing. Which really surprises me, because he is such a creative little guy!! For Christmas, he got 3 zsu zsu pets!! And he named them all!! The black one is killer, the brown one is death, and the white one is jesus! =o) He played soccer this year. I really cant remember what his teams final record was, but he seemed to enjoy playing!! He seemed to like playing goalie the best!!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Mackenzie is as cute as ever!! I cant believe she is going to be 3 this year!! Got a funny to share! She informed us that for Christmas or her party...whichever....she wanted a ta-tod (ipod) and a phone!! When I told her that she wasnt going to get any of those, and what else would she like...she thought for a minute, went, "ummmmm.......headphones!" She cracks me up!! </span>*Darcie*http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335931354277101280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462129649393332485.post-54515244995553485322010-04-05T23:25:00.000-05:002010-04-05T23:25:44.262-05:00I hate sad days!<span style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue", Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am sitting here laying in my bed listening to Mikaela sniffle her tears. Today has not been a good day! I dont understand why things have to happen they way they do. One of Mikaela's classmates lost her life today. Madison and Deana were out riding on a four wheeler at Madison's house. I guess there was some unlevel ground, and the four wheeler flipped forward, landing on Madison, and flinging Deana off. I can only imagine that Madison's instinct was to keep hold of the handlebar. Deana broke a bone in her upper left arm, and chipped her shoulder. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Casey went to Royals game with a buddy that he rides to work with for opening day. They </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">My heart hurts so bad today. More so today than other days. I think it is because I know the hurt that Madison's parents are feeling. And I think of Scott and his two young children. It is just hard to believe that in our small community that we have lost two young people...especially a child. It makes me really think. That so could have been Kaela. Or it could have been Casey. Casey and I have our differences, but I dont know what I would do if he was killed in a car accident. </span>*Darcie*http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335931354277101280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462129649393332485.post-2029648306840190392010-03-15T18:51:00.001-05:002010-03-15T18:51:09.710-05:00Oh yea! Forgot to mention!! My Jayhawks took the overall #1 seed in the NCAA tourney! Rock Chalk Jayhawk!! KU!! Love me some Jayhawk basketball!! =o)*Darcie*http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335931354277101280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462129649393332485.post-74632956259701565772010-03-15T18:48:00.001-05:002010-03-15T18:48:37.480-05:00Having fun!! Spring Break style!!We are having fun!! Minus the normal bickering and arguing we, being Casey and I do!! Left Friday morning and stayed in Des Moines overnite! Got up and headed to Bloomington Saturday morning! <p>We went to the Mall of America Saturday night! Wow is that puppy big! So big that we got turned around and had a hell of a time finding our way back to the entrance we came into for parking! But we made it back safe and sound to the hotel! We got back to the hotel, which has a kitchen in it, and made dinner!! We brought the George Foreman grill with us. Well, I went to make cheeseburgers on it. Guess what happened!! I set off the freaking smoke alarm in the room!! LOL. We had the lady at the front desk come tell us to open the windows, but not our room door!! How embarrassing!!<p>Yesterday was a good day to do Nickelodeon Universe! I think we all really enjoyed it!! I even got to ride some of the big girl rides with Mikaela and Sheigh!! Along with some of the little kid rides with Z and Keaton! I rode the pepsi orange streak with Carter and Keaton quite a few times too!! It was the perfect first time roller coaster for the boys! Not real big steeps drops or loop de loops!! Keaton thought I was "crazy" because I put him on the Splat-O-meter!! It takes you up in the air, then drops you REAL fast! Really gets your stomach!! Poor guy! But it was soooo funny!! I'm such a bad mommy!! LOL. I took him on the Jimmy Neutron ride, and it got his tummy too! He liked it at first, then hated it, then was back to liking it at the end! I think the big thing that helped was that I told him to breath! That seemed to help a lot! I loved the Air Bender! Wow! That one was cool!! I think I am starting to get old thou! We rode the Fairly Odd Parents ride, and spun a lot more than is normal at the end, or so Kaela or Sheigh told me! Then we went and rode the Spongebob ride, Bikini Rock Bottom! Good thing that was end of the day!! That ride did me in! I ended up with a migraine!! So bad that I could hardly choke down a piece of Cali chicken bacon ranch pizza from Dominos!! Such a bummer!! But I took some tylenol and some Fioricet and woke up at 9:30 this morning good as new!!<p>Probably one of the coolest parts of Nick Universe was Z meeting Dora!! It was so cute!! She was so excited!! She kept hugging and kissing Dora!! I will have to post pics later!! Then Z, Carter and Keaton got to meet Spongebob and Patrick!! The look on their faces was priceless!! We even got video of Kaela and Sheigh meeting them!! Patrick kept bopping Kaela's ponytail!! Loved it!!<p>Today we are doing Water park of America! Suppose to be the largest indoor water park! Coco Keys in Kansas City is probably pretty close!! But they don't have the body boarding thing!! That is super cool!! As a matter of fact, the reason I am blogging is from boredom!! Z needed a nap bad! So here I am with her napping on my chest and using my Blackberry to blog!!! I am loving the email feature!! Think I might wake Kenzi up so we can go get Mommy some more pop!!
<br>Sent from my BlackBerry® wireless device from U.S. Cellular*Darcie*http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335931354277101280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462129649393332485.post-46628571687666851582010-03-06T10:18:00.003-06:002010-03-06T10:33:56.660-06:00YEAH!<span style="color:#ff0000;">Yeah!! I am so happy! I just got this set up to send texts or email to update my blog!! Woohoo! Now if I am out and about and want to update, or in the car being the passenger and I have a thought I want to blog I can!! </span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;"></span><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Gotta brag on the littlest one again! Z has been doing great with potty training! She has been using pullups and hasnt had hardly any accidents! Yesterday she wore one all day at the babysitter, as the day before! She only pottied in her pullup while we were on our way to the City! So, while at Wal*Mart, we changed her pullup. Made it home, and it was dry. Which is pretty cool considering she fell asleep on the way home! So we get home, and she said she didnt need to potty. She wore her pullup to bed and guess what!!!! It still had the butterflies on it!! The ones that let you know if they have pottied in them or not!! Way to go Z!!</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">We got a few snacks and such when we were in the city. I was really hoping to get me and Z a new swimsuit. I hate shopping for swimsuits for me! =0( I am ok for the most part with my body. I mean, I would love to have a little more in the chest area, and a touch flatter of a stomach! But for the most part my body is pretty good for having had 5 babies! I just have this one area on my hips I guess it is that drives me insane. Just need a cute suit that can hide that part! Most suits dont cover it! I am sure there is the perfect cute one out there, just need to keep looking! And when it comes to suits for Z, I am not one for getting the cartoon characters on the suits. I just dont think they look as cute. So I am on the look out for a cute pattern suit for her. Which Wal*Mart only had character ones! =0( Wish we didnt live an hour or so away from the City! Only made it to Sam's and Wal*Mart last nite!</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">Casey had Aladdin on his computer playing right now! I forgot how much I like that movie! The Genie just came out! *LOL* Amazing how easy the words to "Never had a friend like me" come screeching right back to you! I think I must have watched it alot when it first came out and I was babysitting!!</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#ff0000;">I really need to figure out how to update the place! Need a new background and such! I never really could change it without it being a royal pain in my ass! Maybe I will see what I can find!</span>*Darcie*http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335931354277101280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462129649393332485.post-82554632421709311662010-03-04T23:50:00.002-06:002010-03-05T00:13:07.583-06:00Just feeling off<span style="color:#000099;">Tonite I am feeling off. Dont know of anything really to set it off. Just while watching t.v. tonite I felt sad. Almost to the brink of tears really. Maybe it is the stress of wishing we could be a little more financially stable, maybe it is stress of feeling like I dont have control of everything, or maybe it is because it is March.</span><br /><br /><span style="color:#000099;">Ahhh March! A time of good things! Such as Kenzi's birthday and March Madness! And of one sad thing, Carli's Angel day. I dont think that my feeling down today has anything to do with Carli. I really dont. I am pumped about my Jayhawks beating K-State last nite! Wow! That was awesome! They have won the Big XII title for the past 6 years! This year we won it out right! No sharing with Texas, or that stinky KSU team!</span><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000099;">My uncle made a comment on my aunt's facebook (not the one he is married to!) status about Rock Chalk Jayhawk. He said, and I quote "yea, but who's #1? Syracuse!!" I couldnt help but to reply, " yea! but who has had #1 for the majority of the season!" LOL I am a very proud Jayhawker! I cant wait for the NCAA tourney! I LOVE March Madness! Sadly, I think this year we may not have our annual March Madness brackets. All because we are going to go to Mall of America. I am kinda bummed about it to be honest! Not about the possiblity of winning overall, even thou that is great! But just because it makes watching the games SO much more fun! My boss doesnt think he can handle making sure all the brackets get put in on time. Which, I dont know if he would get them all in to be honest. I am usually all over doing it! Like I said, I LOVE doing it! I guess I could always still fill out a bracket just to make it fun for me! LOL Wonder what the hotel we are staying at would think if I had my boss fax me all the brackets! Better yet! I wonder what my husband would think! LOL</span><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000099;">I seem to talk alot about sports. I have even had it pointed out to me on Facebook! Once I did one of those things that tells you what the most used words are in your status updates. I think my top word was games! Not kids, or one of the kids names! One of my dear friends laughed at me. She asked if I was really surprised that was one of the most used words. I guess not! I talk about Kaela and her sports, and Carter and Keaton and their sports!</span><br /><span style="color:#000099;"></span><br /><span style="color:#000099;">Right now I am gonna talk about Z and how proud I am of her! We tried potty training a few months back. I still think she was ready for it...but daddy didnt. Well, her cousin Colby, who is 6 months older than her, is trying to potty train. So we are going with it again! I have talked to the babysitter about it. She is great about helping with it during the day. So much so that she even makes little awards for Z to let me know how well she does during the day! Tuesday she sent home a paper that said she went 3 times and tried several more times. That nite I had been home about 30 minutes when Casey had given me the note from the sitter. I then asked Z if she still had a pull up on. So we looked and she did. It was still dry! Casey had probably had her for about 2 hours at this point. She kept it dry until the middle of the nite sometime when she pottied during her sleep!! Then this morning I was talking to her about how yesterday went. She said that Kenzi kept her pull up dry all morning, used the potty quite often, and only pottied in her diaper that she put on after lunch for nap time. Today was an even better day!! Her little award said that she kept her pull up dry ALL day, even thru nap time!! I am so stoked!! We bought some cute little panties the other day! And her Grandma NiNi got her a little 3 pack of Dora panties! I am so happy and sad all at once! She isnt even 2 yet! What a big girl!!</span>*Darcie*http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335931354277101280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462129649393332485.post-2993379890910729542010-03-02T21:05:00.003-06:002010-03-02T21:19:31.699-06:00Thinking of Carli"I thought of you with love today, but that is nothing new. I thought about you yesterday, and days before that too! I think of you in silence, I often speak your name. All I have are memories and your picture in a frame. God has you in his keeping, I have you in my heart!" <br /><br />I saw this on one of my friends facebook page. How true this is! I can hardly believe that Carli would have been 3 here in a few weeks! And that Kenzi will be 2! Just seems like I was pregnant with each of them!*Darcie*http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335931354277101280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462129649393332485.post-49732644213239659802010-02-28T14:15:00.002-06:002010-02-28T14:23:36.046-06:00Wish I could just win the lottery!I hate not having enough money. I know, welcome to the life of most people huh? <br /><br />There is nothing that I would love more than to have everything caught up! I just seem to need a little more money!!<br /><br />Ok, venting done!<br /><br />It is Sunday again already! I always seem to not like Sundays, since I know I have to work again tomorrow. This weekend was not good for my KU Jayhawks!! =0( We have been ranked #1 for a while now. Going into our last 3 games, I knew it was gonna be rough. We played at OSU yesterday. And we lost! Actually, of our last 3 games, I guess if we had to lose to someone, I would want it to be them. Our last 2 games are K-State at home, then at Mizzou. And I really hate losing to either one of them!! LOL<br /><br />I know, my mind seems to just run from thought to thought. And I'm sorry. Just really wanting to get back into the swing of blogging. I know I have said that quite a few times. But I really do mean it. Seems like I dont have time, or energy sometimes. Or not having a laptop makes a huge difference too. I thought my charging port was messed up on my Gateway....so I hadnt used it. Turns out the charger I was using was messed up! So after Christmas I got a Acer net book. It is nice to have, but I miss the fuller size keyboard of my laptop. <br /><br />I want to get more pics on here, but during the winter, I just really dont get many good pics taken. I am so glad spring should be on its way! And I'm sure I will get some pics when we go on Spring Break! Woohoo!!*Darcie*http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335931354277101280noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462129649393332485.post-12739270898110001232010-02-27T10:49:00.003-06:002010-02-28T14:15:37.726-06:00Is it Spring yet??I am so over winter! I dont think I can take any more snow or cold!<br /><br /><br /><br />Ok, so now that I have that out of my system....lol! I am looking forward to Spring Break! Three years ago on Spring Break, we had Carli. Two years ago on Spring Break we had Kenzi. Last year I took the week off and stayed with the kids. This year we are making it count! We are going to go to Mall of America in Minnesota! The kids are so excited, as are Casey and I. We are going to be taking one of Kaela's friends, Sheigh, too.<br /><br /><br /><br />We are planning on going to the Nickelodeon theme park, the aquarium, mirror maze, the water park of america, and mini golf. Think there is some other stuff too, just cant remember it all.<br /><br /><br /><br />The kids are doing great! Mikaela has had a good year at school with sports and such. She was on the 7th grade Varsity Volleyball team. She rocked it as usual. Then for basketball, she was a bubble player. So she played for both the JV and Varsity teams!! Right now she is doing cheerleading for the boys basketball....next up is track! And of course before long there will be summer softball! Which we love!!*Darcie*http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335931354277101280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462129649393332485.post-11011747561998584842009-08-14T11:12:00.004-05:002009-08-14T11:19:52.099-05:00Never enough time!Seems like I never have enough time for anything!! I have thought about blogging, but since a certain someone messed up my laptop, I <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-error">havent</span> had much of a chance to get on! <br /><br />Things are going <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-error">ok</span>! Seems along with not having enough time, I also <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">dont</span> have enough money! But I know I am not the only one! The kids start back to school on the 20<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>! Kaela <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-error">isnt</span> too excited about school, but she gets to play volleyball this year! She starts practice the 17<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_5" class="blsp-spelling-error">th</span>! I am really excited about that for her too! She is an awesome volleyball player!<br /><br />Carter is really looking forward to school this year! He is going into the 2<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_6" class="blsp-spelling-error">nd</span> grade! He is the one when you ask if he is ready, he is excited about it!! Keaton is pretty excited too! He will be going into the big Kindergarten!! This will be interesting for him! K here is an all day affair!<br /><br />Z is getting bigger and bigger by the day!! I cant believe how big she is getting!! She is 17 months already!! Where has the time gone? Our morning routine will be a bit different this year! I will only have her to take to the sitters. <br /><br />Well, I need to go clean some more! I came to put a sheet on the bed and decided to blog real quick! I want to get on here more! <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_7" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">Whether</span> that happens or not we shall see!*Darcie*http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335931354277101280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462129649393332485.post-46822313353011382112009-02-05T21:06:00.002-06:002009-02-05T21:21:12.802-06:00I am back again.<div><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 800px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 533px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/redfoxymomma/IMG_2263.jpg" border="0" /><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/redfoxymomma/IMG_3003.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 600px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/redfoxymomma/IMG_3003.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Quite a bit of time has passed. Not that I havent wanted to get on here and blog. But sometimes I find myself worrying about what to put on here. Dont get me wrong, I have a ton to talk about, just not always what everyone else might find interesting.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>I have been really emotional here lately! If I didnt know better I would think I was pregnant! But that is definately NOT the case. I just wish I could figure it out. Of course, I'm sure the fact that I have sucked at taking my generic paxil has nothing to do with it! </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>It has been crazy busy at our house! Between basketball practices and games going on between Carter and Kaela, it isnt surprising. Carter has gotten to work with the high school boys team, and has done so good. They had quite a few practices, and then two weeks ago they had there games. So cute watching all those little 1st graders running around and shooting hoops! Kaela is playing Rec basketball! And I have to admit, I am VERY proud of her basketball skills!! She seems to be a natural when it comes to basketball, volleyball, and softball! I hope she continues to excell and have fun in all 3 of these sports! Her basketball team has only lost 1 game, and won 5 of them! She has scored in all the games so far. The one game I didnt get to watch, she scored 10 pts!!!</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Keaton is still my little Keaton! Always cracking us up! I of course cant think of any of the funny things he has done now that I am actually on here! </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Kenzi is my little angel still! Even thou there are times I go crazy!! I cant believe she is growing up so fast! She is 10 months. Kaela thinks its funny to say "Hey mom, kenzi is almost a year old!" I keep telling her to shut up and quit reminding me!! *LOL* </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>*Darcie*http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335931354277101280noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462129649393332485.post-21933201751324402342008-11-30T12:03:00.004-06:002008-11-30T12:11:23.930-06:00Oh my gosh!Well, I have wanted to get on and blog, but my wireless internet crapped out on my laptop. And to be honest, I really am not too fond of using Casey or Mikaela's laptop to do it.<br /><br />So, here I am! So much has happened since I last posted in August. Mackenzie is now 8 months old!! I can hardly believe how fast it is going. She has mastered crawling and is pulling up on stuff and cruizing. She has 2 teeth and a great personality. She loves the camera, which is a very good thing considering how many pics I take of the child!!<br /><br />Mikaela is doing great. 6th grade is going pretty good for her, for the most part. She did awesome in rec volleyball, and has been on a traveling volleyball team. That is a privilege. You have to be asked to be on one of those. My pharmacy sponsered the team. We travel about an hour and a half for Kaela to play. I have to tell you that she is a great volleyball player. Rec basketball is coming up quickly. Which reminds me I need to get Kaela and Carter signed up.<br /><br />Carter is in 1st grade and rocking it. I am kinda sad for him. One of his close friends, Pete, just moved this past week to Colorado. Carter and Keaton both went over and played quite often at his house. <br /><br />Keaton, now Keaton is my crack up!! I have to get ready to go take a shower so Casey will quit hollering at me. But I have to tell you some cute stories about him!! Some of the things he says cracks me up. I am going to get some pics uploaded too!!<br /><br />I have missed coming on here. Now that my internet is working again on my laptop, and Kenzi is a bit older, I am hoping to be posting more often.*Darcie*http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335931354277101280noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462129649393332485.post-3912436070307757902008-08-28T19:28:00.004-05:002008-09-18T21:16:10.216-05:00So...<em><span style="font-family:courier new;">there is so much to talk about. Guess I am just gonna kinda mumble while I can. I have constantly wanted to get on here and update, but it always seems like there is one thing or another happening to make it impossible. Like right now, as I log on to do this, Ms. Kenzi decides to start fussing!! </span></em><br /><br /><em><span style="font-family:Courier New;"></span></em><br /><br /><em><span style="font-family:Courier New;">Guess I will attempt again in a bit if possible!! I still owe pictures too!!!</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:Courier New;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:Courier New;">Well, that was what I last attempted! *LOL*</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:Courier New;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:Courier New;">All is well here in our house. It is a bit busy right now for me. Casey is gone to New York City this week. He left on Sunday, and wont be back until next Sunday/Monday.</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:Courier New;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:Courier New;">We have had alot going on. Mackenzie turned 6 months old yesterday. I still cant believe my last baby is that old already!! She is so smart! She has been rolling over for like the last 2 months, and is almost sitting up by herself. And she can get to where ever she needs to. She is almost crawling!! I took a picture of her up on all fours this morning! I told Casey that she was going to crawl while he is gone!!</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:Courier New;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:Courier New;">Keaton started pre-school this year. There first day was on the 18th of August. He is going for help with his speech. Nothing major, just some little sounds that need some attention.</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:Courier New;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:Courier New;">Carter started 1st grade and is doing really well!! We have spelling words and books to read all the time!!</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:Courier New;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:Courier New;">Kaeli started the 6th grade, which is middle school here!! got a good pic of how far she would let us go on the first day!! She has decided that she wants to play the clarinet. She is pretty good at it, and Kenzi loves it when she practices!!</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:Courier New;"> </span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:Courier New;">Oh yeah, we also got a new camera!! A Canon Rebel!! And I love it!!</span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:Courier New;"></span></em><br /><em><span style="font-family:Courier New;"></span></em>*Darcie*http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335931354277101280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462129649393332485.post-25438275567741682452008-07-13T12:44:00.002-05:002008-07-13T12:56:08.337-05:00I am such a slacker!!Wow!! Time really flies doesnt it?? I sat down to try to update on July 4th and then got called away!! Alot has gone on!! Let's see!! Mackenzie will be 4 months old next week!! I cant believe how quickly that has gone!! She is doing great!! Cooing and smiling all the time! Last nite she rolled over from her back to her tummy on the couch. I put her on the floor, but it hasnt been repeated yet!! I am gonna see if I can get it on film!<br /><br />This might be a crazy update, since there is so much flying thru my head! Rec ball season is officially over!! Carter, as usual, had a blast playing ball!! He is so good at it!! His coach called him his "little all-star". Talk about making mommy beam!! And Mikaela rocked it!!! Her team took championship!!! They had two losses, Madison and Yates Center. Well, their 2nd game in the tourney was to play against Madison, who we found out was undefeated!! Mikaela was a little nervous. I told her not to be, that they could beat those girls just as easy as they beat them! Let's just say the girls had no fear against their pitcher this game!! The bats were swinging!! The girls won that game 8-5!! So they headed on to the championship game! The would play either another team from our town, or Yates Center. Yates Center lost, they played against Madison for 3rd place!! Which Yates Center took, leaving Madison with 4th!! *LOL* So they went from being undefeated and cocky to 2 losses in one day and 4th place!! Mikaela's teamd did great!! Ended up winning the championship game 10-5!!<br /><br />I got a new cell phone!! I really like it! It is the LG Glimmer! Pretty nice with a touch screen and all!!<br /><br />Well, sorry this update was short, I guess I need to go clean some!! I promise to come back and post some summer pics and others!! (Hope there is still someone reading this!! ;)*Darcie*http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335931354277101280noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462129649393332485.post-80603416433222370302008-06-08T14:38:00.003-05:002008-12-09T02:47:26.861-06:00More pictures!!<div align="center">Me, before getting sick! I cant remember if Carter or Keaton took this picture!!</div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpFreCV2djBFe_UmF0_eBRXwjptBiRflsHFRKE6xfJNTJFB58mZ6VfWLppzJP3DurQ3190kqcVl3oWsZeP-UNGevcVcdBGp6SbyWXhW6W9eiM7YgqPI8qjSx5NwBemcE3HJ6KfK31fGvU/s1600-h/P5030047.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209598496261066562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpFreCV2djBFe_UmF0_eBRXwjptBiRflsHFRKE6xfJNTJFB58mZ6VfWLppzJP3DurQ3190kqcVl3oWsZeP-UNGevcVcdBGp6SbyWXhW6W9eiM7YgqPI8qjSx5NwBemcE3HJ6KfK31fGvU/s320/P5030047.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center">My sister in law, Chelsea, and my nephew Colby at the baby show!<br /></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPyAIKmPj-kAruFVuXwqjoHYhne4TorG54kyfBzu6O3nDBRx-3v0E1V3uuQqxHj1jJ2x5BUNcIv-dLPZmUOVvjZ5kejtAhVgEmIAng_bb2vlssITs-XXEh6OX1t6UG4z3k57eyXNQaFPM/s1600-h/P5020031.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209598508412074162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPyAIKmPj-kAruFVuXwqjoHYhne4TorG54kyfBzu6O3nDBRx-3v0E1V3uuQqxHj1jJ2x5BUNcIv-dLPZmUOVvjZ5kejtAhVgEmIAng_bb2vlssITs-XXEh6OX1t6UG4z3k57eyXNQaFPM/s320/P5020031.JPG" border="0" /></a> I thought this was a cute pic of Kenzi in her tub!!</p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRgZgkwPAGFnhpqvjRvG6mKuYkhSt12CMRyw-46JpdkghaNLYUVBvY4Fcv95jLyzwtggqsP3MEp-PR3ZHiOCc65BNzVmzInDnK7qXDEoCD5qeizTBgzuUFPVrcXB0y_1PrDfoOikUuJ-I/s1600-h/P4280007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209598515324082706" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRgZgkwPAGFnhpqvjRvG6mKuYkhSt12CMRyw-46JpdkghaNLYUVBvY4Fcv95jLyzwtggqsP3MEp-PR3ZHiOCc65BNzVmzInDnK7qXDEoCD5qeizTBgzuUFPVrcXB0y_1PrDfoOikUuJ-I/s320/P4280007.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></p>*Darcie*http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335931354277101280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462129649393332485.post-28057617861590271642008-06-08T14:24:00.005-05:002008-12-09T02:47:28.794-06:00Now for some picture overload!!<div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><strong>The girls: Mikaela, Cerallin & Kenzi</strong></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCWFTRENtwdSCjhA4lm9Jai9flICOI1W9B7D-ZjFS0maA4sBWWxLs2ZeNaEyqSys9JZEE6j4n7gnjMKBR9SzGzkqevrav8sTdE7A86I8Woi8x9JvVhg4q8Va-JF4JitnQjYyqjg_bjaa0/s1600-h/SCAN0006.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209595994607584738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhCWFTRENtwdSCjhA4lm9Jai9flICOI1W9B7D-ZjFS0maA4sBWWxLs2ZeNaEyqSys9JZEE6j4n7gnjMKBR9SzGzkqevrav8sTdE7A86I8Woi8x9JvVhg4q8Va-JF4JitnQjYyqjg_bjaa0/s320/SCAN0006.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center"><strong>Smiley Kenzi</strong><br /></div><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO_uMf6x6SK0hmzhoff1bRm8gagsLg1ebobXU4CbkWupEhQBWqud2nKtLvmfhK7R_kfsE_gAqxQnSaapkouIJGdJzshhXsTtR9XHnlubTK14VVU3nIUnK4JIcw5PzjIcPtCoPDW1WmTq4/s1600-h/P5290107.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209595998344010370" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO_uMf6x6SK0hmzhoff1bRm8gagsLg1ebobXU4CbkWupEhQBWqud2nKtLvmfhK7R_kfsE_gAqxQnSaapkouIJGdJzshhXsTtR9XHnlubTK14VVU3nIUnK4JIcw5PzjIcPtCoPDW1WmTq4/s320/P5290107.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Kenzi and Carter</p><p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ80h_ytkf24QV993imUu2ndSPpJLCxQ_x1Cusr9PSFUWNQw0FEAwKAeHb7RNmQ2OjK5udL45AU_VGJfEl0KXONLlp2lCHcHPv2qs34UMrlPRAg1Xu4xgDbcxmd2JVEXKH4bFtRH_h-J8/s1600-h/P5290105.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209596006670913762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ80h_ytkf24QV993imUu2ndSPpJLCxQ_x1Cusr9PSFUWNQw0FEAwKAeHb7RNmQ2OjK5udL45AU_VGJfEl0KXONLlp2lCHcHPv2qs34UMrlPRAg1Xu4xgDbcxmd2JVEXKH4bFtRH_h-J8/s320/P5290105.JPG" border="0" /></a> </p><p align="center">Another Smiley Mackenzie</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw76rnPPu0B8o2EN732T3qLv6rsPeWNBHj2GrrRgxidqu5Cg0eDXGSMcH5EJLrXZBPYPZl7__iUfdOjx15xgDRjGw_3OWC_7W99QYxQJgmOGgsfxka-GxqIOW23FBSOSO9sTL8m4_gZIg/s1600-h/P5260099.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209596016554149250" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjw76rnPPu0B8o2EN732T3qLv6rsPeWNBHj2GrrRgxidqu5Cg0eDXGSMcH5EJLrXZBPYPZl7__iUfdOjx15xgDRjGw_3OWC_7W99QYxQJgmOGgsfxka-GxqIOW23FBSOSO9sTL8m4_gZIg/s320/P5260099.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>Can you tell I love having the smiles?</p><p align="center">This was the first real smile caught on camera!<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm0VDDvClgpAWZVr_HOk6ItEnD5Pos5RQROgtvldqj93as2nfCvl7aUqF7YgjBHOKpGDLYSrfh-xktJv2FxOO-FlpmT_w-QQ104ImY_hUEeTAr8CRPkPP2CLlDsRKszCe0eYZt0cfXyfk/s1600-h/P5040051.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209596024195995282" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjm0VDDvClgpAWZVr_HOk6ItEnD5Pos5RQROgtvldqj93as2nfCvl7aUqF7YgjBHOKpGDLYSrfh-xktJv2FxOO-FlpmT_w-QQ104ImY_hUEeTAr8CRPkPP2CLlDsRKszCe0eYZt0cfXyfk/s320/P5040051.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><strong>Mikaela, Carter, and Keaton looking at Kenzi</strong></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgup5vmC9m7XR5oINVURWLmySWL04txbD4ADKG0n6bb3xxBgwOfOuUwdJ9BvtdR7CiuZ_ckreFFQd3Vih6tzCxqO6eRQk9iVoyTw5pPfcB6ik-SPsygLMJjdbiL8ocLKchL423j7NG2Hu8/s1600-h/SCAN0001.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209594538730989138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgup5vmC9m7XR5oINVURWLmySWL04txbD4ADKG0n6bb3xxBgwOfOuUwdJ9BvtdR7CiuZ_ckreFFQd3Vih6tzCxqO6eRQk9iVoyTw5pPfcB6ik-SPsygLMJjdbiL8ocLKchL423j7NG2Hu8/s320/SCAN0001.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="center">Sleeping Mackenzie<br /></p><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLxxBQO4iYHfuMxQyh3Dtl2d20odxll2KKEAqk4Ojj9LeKerfppkjRJoN19ACFDfpo9GSj3qqnN-_TcoOarclyMoDJo8KGAWwPLPYnFHDRBTXdcjt-7AZ8nSIHUgJu5OjqL-5fxvPGhUM/s1600-h/SCAN0002.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209594547152731922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLxxBQO4iYHfuMxQyh3Dtl2d20odxll2KKEAqk4Ojj9LeKerfppkjRJoN19ACFDfpo9GSj3qqnN-_TcoOarclyMoDJo8KGAWwPLPYnFHDRBTXdcjt-7AZ8nSIHUgJu5OjqL-5fxvPGhUM/s320/SCAN0002.JPG" border="0" /></a> All the kiddos! Starting from the left upper:</div><div align="center">Carter, Colby, Mikaela, Mackenzie, Keaton, and Cerallin<br /></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXRvVjF2AnVAQTPu4vkx8H40r8swTmalR7Wa45DAQxKvjGhhRjoYjON5YhIdtQb-6n3fhlZn9IRJbumiF9OKd6-WQxZV0Dd05IfTCt3qhxITI7nRJfI__-XsWDR4Nag6C6m7GWYj_tTn8/s1600-h/SCAN0003.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209594550746996594" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXRvVjF2AnVAQTPu4vkx8H40r8swTmalR7Wa45DAQxKvjGhhRjoYjON5YhIdtQb-6n3fhlZn9IRJbumiF9OKd6-WQxZV0Dd05IfTCt3qhxITI7nRJfI__-XsWDR4Nag6C6m7GWYj_tTn8/s320/SCAN0003.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>The babies! Colby, Kenzi & Cerallin<br /></p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgD0XOh_giey9Wkw93GvuCBAR32Tv1k1PLDJi5vQ3BI2Dia2Z2YZ3r3gzT5KFQzjH_mff0v1nOwf4JeN8_gTRiLUtvN1JA_XpakETsvZBCq49kYHwHeV8eQvSLftDOfxrDaZH5XiWaw7U/s1600-h/SCAN0004.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209594553982282642" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgD0XOh_giey9Wkw93GvuCBAR32Tv1k1PLDJi5vQ3BI2Dia2Z2YZ3r3gzT5KFQzjH_mff0v1nOwf4JeN8_gTRiLUtvN1JA_XpakETsvZBCq49kYHwHeV8eQvSLftDOfxrDaZH5XiWaw7U/s320/SCAN0004.JPG" border="0" /> <p align="center"></a>Mikaela & Mackenzie</p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7UtvcCvFvXPOwxtlVFUxM8C0fTDAVSGJVwFbotREt-GfNQ95Ky2juq2bcR76PH8btJBMyYEtI_FY1jtCI9deXMAwmEn2Lgb6eVRFyiTThEwNEcHOeUZLWbNgjlUAWeBqLHZaeA2mQOQ4/s1600-h/SCAN0005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5209594562522872786" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7UtvcCvFvXPOwxtlVFUxM8C0fTDAVSGJVwFbotREt-GfNQ95Ky2juq2bcR76PH8btJBMyYEtI_FY1jtCI9deXMAwmEn2Lgb6eVRFyiTThEwNEcHOeUZLWbNgjlUAWeBqLHZaeA2mQOQ4/s320/SCAN0005.JPG" border="0" /></a>*Darcie*http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335931354277101280noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462129649393332485.post-4390291966728737372008-05-31T21:55:00.004-05:002008-06-03T10:06:52.937-05:00Been a wild ride!! And not really all that great either!!<em>There is so much to update about!! Yikes!!</em><br /><br /><em></em><br /><br /><em>Well, let me first start off by saying that I am really sorry that I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">havent</span> been on here updating. At first it was just still trying to get used to life with a new baby again, which I am back to doing again!!</em><br /><br /><em></em><br /><br /><em>The month of May really escaped me!! I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">hadnt</span> been feeling well, so on the 5<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span> I went to the <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">dr</span>. He told me that I had a pretty bad infection, and to go home and rest and take some antibiotics. Fine and dandy! Tuesday I woke up and felt horrible...well I guess I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">hadnt</span> really slept a whole lot since I had been up throwing up the night before. That and I have been having really horrible night sweats!! I mean so bad that I have to change my clothes one to two times a night!! I had that a few weeks after <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Kenzi</span> was born, but thought it was my hormones going back to normal, which looking back now, I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">dont</span> think that was it at all!! I think this infection has been brewing for a while!!</em><br /><br /><em></em><br /><br /><em>I ended up calling my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">dr</span> and telling him how crappy I felt...he told me to go check in <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">thru</span> the ER and we would admit me to the hospital to see about getting some IV fluids going since I knew I was dehydrated. Poor <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Kenzi</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">wasnt</span> getting much at all at this point when I fed her!! I went and got one of the bottles of formula that we came home with, and the poor girl gulped down 3 oz in no time flat, from me even!!</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>I ended up in the hospital for a total of 13 days! 2 of them here in my home town, and then 11 at the hospital where I <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">delivered</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Carli</span> last year. I was transported up there by ambulance!! I am sure the bank account will love that!!</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Turns out that I had a REALLY bad kidney infection along with about 6 kidney stones!! I thought I was gonna get to go home that Saturday, but somewhere along the way things took a turn for the worse. They <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">didnt</span> know if I was septic (which I just recently found out that that means the infection is in your blood! Yikes!!) My blood pressure was slowly rising and at one point my heart rate got up to 150 beats per minute! They ended up moving me to the telemetry ward, (big fancy word for the place where they monitor your heart all the time, with a very fashionable blue little purse to hold your little monitor in!! <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">OOOHHH</span>!! Stylish!) Let me just state that I was by far the youngest person on that floor!! Average age for that floor is 70!! The nurses were all great with the exception of one that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_15">wouldnt</span> give me my generic <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_16">fioricet</span> for my migraine! She kept giving me all my other pain <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_17">meds</span>, but NONE of those work for my migraines!! I think now I know it was because I could actually take care of myself compared to most of the people on that floor. The guy across the hall from me was crazy!! At one point, they had 3 nurses laying on him to keep him from getting up out of bed!! *<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_18">LOL</span>*</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>I was on so many different antibiotics that I ended up with the WORST case of thrush ever! Well, at least to me it was the worst case ever!! *<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_19">LOL</span>* But I think even that shocked the nurses! It really made it hard to eat anything. Now I know why babies are so unhappy when they have it!! The food there <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_20">wasnt</span> bad, but I really <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_21">didnt</span> end up eating too much because of the thrush. But one night I was really hungry and asked if I could have a turkey and cheese sandwich on white bread with lettuce and tomato with some miracle whip and mustard. Oh my gosh!! That was like the best sandwich ever!! *<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_22">LOL</span>*</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>I know at one point with all the fluid they were pumping into me, I was up in weight to 165lbs!!! That is more than I weighed when I was going into my c-section!!! I have since lost about 40lbs or so of that!! The kidney <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_23">dr</span> wants me to make sure to maintain my weight between 120 and 130. I laughed and told her once I get my appetite back, I am sure the 120 that she <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_24">doesnt</span> want me below, will be no problem! Either way I have to weigh myself each morning and make sure it is in the proper range. So far, no problem!!</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>I went in the hospital on the 6<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_25">th</span> of May and got to finally come home on the 19<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_26">th</span>. The only way I could come home was if I agreed to come home with a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_27">PICC</span> line that they can keep giving me IV antibiotics <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_28">thru</span> at the hospital here in my home town. I was all for it!! I will have to take a picture of it and show you all it!! I will continue to get IV antibiotics <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_29">thru</span> tomorrow (06/04) and the infectious disease <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_30">dr</span> called in an order for 10 days of <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_31">Levaquin</span> yet!! Damn antibiotics!!</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>While I was up at the other hospital, I had two procedures done to put stints in to help my kidneys drain the infection. The first one I was so out of it from all the pain <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_32">meds</span>, that I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_33">dont</span> remember any of it. The second time, I came out of recovery crying and panicky. I wanted Casey!! The first time they put a stint in on both the right and left side. But for some reason the infection <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_34">wasnt</span> draining at all, so they went to put a larger stint in on the left side. The right one they took out (seems it had shifted some) and when they did, a kidney stone came with it!! I think when they were putting in the left one the first time, a stone came out then too. 2 down 4 to go! They strained all my urine, but I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_35">dont</span> think that they found any stones. I did however pass one the day after I came home!! 3 down!</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>What is crazy is that I had 4 different <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_36">drs</span> while I was up there! One <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_37">dr</span> oversaw all my care. One <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_38">dr</span> was an infectious disease <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_39">dr</span>, (no personality!!), the urologist who sent me up that way, and a kidney specialist, who is really nice!! I go back to see the infectious disease <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_40">dr</span> and the kidney <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_41">dr</span> on Friday. I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_42">dont</span> go back to see the urologist until the 12<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_43">th</span>. Which feels like forever away since I feel like the left stint might have shifted. Makes it a bit uncomfortable! I am still having to take pain <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_44">meds</span> and some generic <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_45">zofran</span> for my <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_46">nauseousness</span>. I am doing better thou! I do still tire out really, really easy! I started going back to work part time, 9-2. I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_47">dont</span> wanna go, but the bank account really needs fuel! I <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_48">dont</span> have any sick or vacation time coming to me until <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_49">September</span>, so whatever I work is what I am getting paid for! I used all my time up when I had Mackenzie! It is crazy how tired I can get so easily. I come home from work and I am so ready for a nap!!</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>I need to give Casey <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_50">alot</span> of credit here! He went from me pretty much taking care of all of Mackenzie's needs, to him having to do it <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_51">overnite</span>!! He really has done a great job!! He just happened to be on a scheduled layoff from work. He gets paid about 80% of his normal pay, which as you know, every little bit that <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_52">isnt</span> there, hurts! He did a great job thou! He had to get up with the kids each morning and get Mikaela and Carter ready for school, and get Keaton to the sitter, (since we have to pay whether he is there or not!!) and get <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_53">Kenzi</span> ready to come up to see me in the hospital which is an hour away! I know, we <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_54">momma's</span> do it all the time, but when it is something you <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_55">dont</span> do, it is nice to have a pat on the back that you did a good job!!</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Lets see, other news. Mackenzie and I missed our 2 month check up since I was in the hospital. But we went and got her first set of shots yesterday. I so hate doing it! I know it is for her own good (I know this could be debatable, but we believe in them! ;) I just hate hearing the pain cry and knowing there is nothing I can do about it!!! Overall, she is doing great with it thou!! We weighed her yesterday. She is at 11.6lbs! Woo <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_56">hoo</span>!!</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Carter <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_57">hasnt</span> got to have a game yet, we are hoping the first one will be <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_58">tonite</span>!! He is super excited and overly ready!! Mikaela has had 3 games, with one getting rained out. So far they are 2-1!! Rocked the first game, lost the 2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_59">nd</span> one. The 2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_60">nd</span> and 3rd were a double header. The 3rd game they rocked Madison!! 15-6!! It was like a completely different team went on the field the 2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_61">nd</span> game. Mikaela did great! I cant remember how many hits she had. I know she did strike out once! Her coach asked her if she has ever played catcher before, which she told him she had. She has some, but NOT at this level!! She is in FAST pitch this year. I was really nervous, but she was awesome!!! I told her, you need to be able to get up and get any balls that fly past and you will need to throw down a runner trying to steal. She did great! She has been the only girl that will flip that mask off to find the ball if she cant see it! She had some really good throws to 2<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_62">nd</span> and 3rd, if the girls would have been ready for the throw, I think the runner would have been out! Mikaela has another double header <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_63">tonite</span>. It is against one of the better teams in the rec league, and I got after her since she has this thought that they are gonna suck! I told her to get that out of her head!! I know for sure they stack their teams down there!! That is what happened last year in the tournament. They played the same team that they are <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_64">tonite</span>, and ALL the girls from our team went into it knowing they were just gonna get hammered!! I was so upset!! Because they can beat this team!!</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Well, I am sure there is stuff I am missing, but Mackenzie has been more than wonderful on letting me get all of this out, so I guess I should tend to her needs!! I will come and put some pics on hopefully <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_65">tonite</span>, or later today. If not, forgive me! I WILL get them up!!</em><br /><em></em><br /><em>Much love to you all and hope all is going great for you!!!</em><br /><em></em>*Darcie*http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335931354277101280noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462129649393332485.post-84634961423421126812008-05-04T11:29:00.002-05:002008-06-03T09:25:03.044-05:00Here is an update!*This was the update I tried getting done before I ended up in the hospital!! I just want to let you know that I do read your comments and didnt want you to think I forgot!!!*<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />You know, it is funny! I was thinking last nite how I need to get on here and update! And I go check my email, and there is a friendly reminder to come update!! *wink*<br /><br /><br /><br />All is going pretty well! We have been busy! I started back full time to work on Wednesday. Mackenzie has been going with me. I am really hoping that she will get to go with me thru this next week.<br /><br /><br /><br />Mackenzie is doing really well! My mom had a dr appt, so she decided to take Kenzi with her. She is up to 10 lbs 7 oz. We had a pediatric cardiologist appt on April 23rd. Her regular dr heard a murmur that he wanted checked out. Turns out that she does have two small openings in her lower chamber. But the good news is they are super small, and should close up on their own by the time she is 4-6 years old. The cardiologist couldnt hear the murmur that day thou, so here is to hoping that it has already closed! At that appt she was weighing in at 9lbs 9oz. So, as you can tell, she is gaining away! She is still in the newborn diapers at almost 7 weeks!!<br /><br /><br /><br />I cant believe it has been 7 weeks already!! Where is the time going?? I am getting excited thou, cuz softball/t-ball season is getting going. Mikaela has already had a few practices, but Carter hasnt just yet. We thought Keaton was gonna get to play, but he is still too young!! Such a bummer!!<br /><br /><br /><br />We had professional pics done of my kids and my neice and nephew! They turned out wonderful!!*Darcie*http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335931354277101280noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462129649393332485.post-31436896576697075652008-04-03T09:44:00.002-05:002008-04-03T09:49:45.578-05:00Here are more pics!!!<a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/redfoxymomma/Mackenzie%20Grace/P3221455.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/redfoxymomma/Mackenzie%20Grace/P3221455.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Going home!!!<a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/redfoxymomma/Mackenzie%20Grace/P3201443.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/redfoxymomma/Mackenzie%20Grace/P3201443.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/redfoxymomma/Mackenzie%20Grace/P3191441.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/redfoxymomma/Mackenzie%20Grace/P3191441.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Kenzie saying "Oh no!! The papparazi!!"<a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/redfoxymomma/Mackenzie%20Grace/P3191427.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/redfoxymomma/Mackenzie%20Grace/P3191427.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Another cute one from our going home shoot!<a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/redfoxymomma/Mackenzie%20Grace/P3191422.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/redfoxymomma/Mackenzie%20Grace/P3191422.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Mackenzie winking at us!!<a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/redfoxymomma/Mackenzie%20Grace/P3191413.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/redfoxymomma/Mackenzie%20Grace/P3191413.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div>*Darcie*http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335931354277101280noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462129649393332485.post-54856375177809335252008-04-03T08:44:00.002-05:002008-04-03T09:44:23.863-05:00Sorry!<u><span style="color:#0066cc;">Carter seeing his baby sister for the first time!</span></u><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/redfoxymomma/Mackenzie%20Grace/P3171374.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/redfoxymomma/Mackenzie%20Grace/P3171374.jpg" border="0" /></a>Casey with Mackenzie right after she was born!<br /><div><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/redfoxymomma/Mackenzie%20Grace/P3171349.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/redfoxymomma/Mackenzie%20Grace/P3171349.jpg" border="0" /></a> Mackenzie fresh out!!<br /><br /><div><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/redfoxymomma/Mackenzie%20Grace/P3171329.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/redfoxymomma/Mackenzie%20Grace/P3171329.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br />One of the pics Casey took!<br /><div><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/redfoxymomma/Mackenzie%20Grace/DSCN0097.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/redfoxymomma/Mackenzie%20Grace/DSCN0097.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />One of my favorite pictures!! This was our photo shoot with her going home outfit on! (this is the outfit that was to be Carli's coming home outfit!!)<br /></div><div><div><a href="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/redfoxymomma/Mackenzie%20Grace/P3191421.jpg"><img style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v172/redfoxymomma/Mackenzie%20Grace/P3191421.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>I really havent meant to leave you all hanging so long!! Mackenzie and I are doing great!! She turned 2 weeks old on Monday!! Time is going really quick!! Real quick here are the stats!! Mackenzie Grace was born at 12:51 pm on Monday March 17, 2008. She weighed 7lbs 5 3/4 oz and was 19 inches long!! I will try to post about my c-section when I have more time, but it was a little rougher than my other ones!! But here are a bunch of pics for you!!!</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>*Darcie*http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335931354277101280noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462129649393332485.post-39263444948625352682008-03-16T08:51:00.002-05:002008-03-16T08:51:59.826-05:00Tomorrow is the day!!!I am excited and nervous all at the same time!! I just woke up for the day and had about 3 major thoughts in 30 seconds!! First one was that this will be my last day being pregnant ever!! Next one was the we will be meeting Mackenzie tomorrow!! And the last thought was, there is only 4 days until Carli's angel day!! Talk about a wide range of emotions there!!<br /><br />I still have some more cleaning that could be done, but I am not pushing myself too much. I was having some contractions yesterday that were getting a little irritating. But, with the issues with the blood, my dr really wants me to hold off until tomorrow if possible. Nesting never has set in like it wish it would have!!<br /><br />I have all my chargers and what not together, and getting stuff charged. I cannot for the life of me find my stupid Ipod, but I do have the Zune I can take, but the Ipod has a bunch of good songs on it! At first i couldnt find the charger, now i cant find the ipod!! i had lost the charger for my olympus camera, so friday when we went out of town, i bought a travel charger to have...guess what! i found the original charger!!!! i have my bag for the most part packed. just some last minute things that i will throw in tomorrow before we leave. i have to be at the hospital at 10:30am and surgery is scheduled for noon!!<br /><br />i have had Mackenzie's bag packed for forever!! i am just worried that Casey is gonna think i am taking too much!! i have my bag, mackenzie's bag, then i want to have the laptop and camcorder bag. i also want to take my body pillow and one of the boppy pillows for when Carter and Keaton hold her, Mikaela can use it too, but I have a feeling she wont need it!! I just cant believe we are at this point~!! I have so many emotions running thru my head!!!*Darcie*http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335931354277101280noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-462129649393332485.post-86731547247032310232008-03-12T22:26:00.002-05:002008-03-12T22:34:39.299-05:00Wow! Where did that come from?I woke up this morning from a horrible nightmare! I know I have been a little sad here lately, not that anyone knows that thou. I have seemed nothing but excited. So, I guess it had to come out <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">thru</span> my <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">sleep</span> huh?<br /><br />All I really know is how bad I felt after this dream, or nightmare. Basically, my baby didnt live. I dont know exactly why, but I know she didnt make it. I know in this nightmare that I just kept crying. With all the issues that I am having with having 2 different antibodies in my blood, I have been informed that it wouldnt be in my best interest to have any more babies. Which just really affected me all the more.<br /><br />I know this is nothing more than my mind letting this stress free. I really havent had any negative feelings about what might happen with Mackenzie, and I really dont think that this has anything to do with my delivery. I think just that we are so close to having Kenzi and being so close to Carli's birthday is getting to me more than I am admitting.<br /><br />I am trying to think of all the positive things. I really think I will miss being pregnant. But at the same time, I am ready to meet Mackenzie!!!<br /><br />Sorry for such a downer post, but I just felt that I needed to get it out.*Darcie*http://www.blogger.com/profile/04335931354277101280noreply@blogger.com2