May 30, 2005

May 30, 2005
5 lbs. 5 oz.
18 in

I remember like it was yesterday. Annie entered this world in slightly less than favorable circumstances, a prgnancy that only made it to 32 weeks. I remember how small and fragile she looked, a tiny beautiful face. I remember holding her for a couple of minutes and thinking how perfect she was, an angel sent from heaven. The next 3 weeks were filled with lots of ups and lots of downs. Many times I would sit in the NICU, holding my sweet angel, and realizing how many miracles I had witnessed. I get to see that miracle every day, and I love her more every day. Happy birthday sweet Annie Jane.

5 Annie facts

1. she is always smiling and happy

2. she still loves to snuggle

3. she loves to do make-up and fix hair

4. she is a great sister

5. she loves to color and make crafts

the month of May(be) a little behind

I realize I am a little more than a little behind. if you aren't laughing at that check your humor button
Spring was very busy at our house, highlights include: baseball, dance recital, preschool graduation, trip to Utah and Annie's 5th birthday to name a few.

Annie graduated from Cloverdale Christian Day School, next stop.....Kindergarten! She loved school, her teacher and her friends. She worked hard and learned a lot!

The proud parents with the graduate
Annie and Miss Denise

Annie and her best friend Bailey

We also got to see Annie in her very first dance recital. She was a little nervous but pulled through and did fabulous. We are so proud of her!

Beautiful Ballerina

Annie and mom after the performance

More updates to follow!

announcing.....

I had a funny phone call yesterday, I was in the library (embarrassed to have my phone ring while in such a quiet place) I heard a voice that sounds just like MLR...
boy: Hey
me: hey....totally whispered....boys voice gets quiet
boy: we are having a baby
me inside my head: WHAT? That can't be...how....when...IMPOSSIBLE
me speaking: Shut-up...(totally freaking out)...and then....DUH!
It was my brother-in-law. Jill was having the baby NOT me! Heart rate slowly begins to decelerate.
I feel so blessed I got to spend the day waiting for the sweet new arrival. Jill did AMAZING! The whole time I kept thinking about how this little person was just waiting to take her first breath and how unbelievable the female body is. How amazing that just moments before entering this world she was with angels. It was one of the most incredible moments, thank you for letting me be part of it Luke and Jill.
Violet Elizabeth Randall...........5 lbs. 7 oz. of pure beauty.

Farwell

It has been two weeks since they left American soil and I am finally feeling stable enough to post! After a 24 hour travel ordeal they arrived in Cebu City, Philippines. Jess said it would be at least 2 years before he could even think about getting on a plane again. Deb is a little bit tougher, good thing she is there to take care of "princess" as Erika calls him. It was hard to say goodbye but we are so proud of them and know they will do a great job. Here are a few of the things I will miss.......in no particular order.
*having dad call and check on the weather, and us.....weather first!
*having mom call and ask if I could look up a phone number for her
*watching Annie "style" grandam's hair and do her make-up
*playing the Wii with Jess, he bowls a mean game
*having them come and visit and going shopping
*having them visit and Jess making breakfast......he should think about a career as a cook
*just knowing that they are only 4 hours away
It's a short list and I could go on, but my emotional stability is leaving me. I love you mom and dad!

sounds part 2

baby jabber

momma, whoa, dadda, dade (cade), aaan (annie), no, nigh-nigh (night), bubble, pees (please, said while patting chest)

happy sounds from a happy girl.

no fat lip.

Sounds

I am currently listening to the sounds of a crying baby. She did not want to go to bed, I needed her to. The unintended head-but she gave me was the final straw.
bath time
stories read
hugs and kisses all around
prayers
blankie and hippo
I can't wait for quiet to begin.
And Biggest Loseer.
And for tomorrow when Molly will be happy.
And hopefully my lip will not be swollen.
Good night.

laundry day & dad's influence

The joy of laundry.........nothing like warm fresh smelling clean clothes.
The joy of Micah's influence.............nothing like catching your child with skivy's on her head.
*they really were clean, I promise