Pumpkin Patch with Friends

We had a great time at the pumpkin patch this year. We met some great friends for food, fun, and pumpkins. The kids love the Schaffers farm because of the animals, the playground, and the hayrides. I think this may be a tradition among all of us. It is hard to now get a good picture of both girls. One is looking the other is watching what is going on around her. Stevie and the Great Big Pumpkin!
My two little pumpkins.

Stevie is busy watching others. She is doing her "new" smile. Scout loved the pumpkins.

What a cutie pie?

Stevie and Scout's Cutie Friend Emmy.

Katie and Stevie: Two Week Apart

Scout's "Big Brother". Brooks wanted to take a picture with Scout before Katie.

Nesselrodt Family October 2009

Stevie's Friend Sydney. Loved the shirt she had on. Great Job Lauren!

Stevie is watching Alexie cheering.

The Nesselrodt's can't get over sickness!

Well the past few days have been crazy. It all started two weeks ago with Scout having an ear infection and pink eye. Then on Sunday she came down with another fever and was home on Monday. That night we noticed that she was not eating that well. So my mom kept her on Tuesday. I called around 2 that afternoon and mom said that she would not drink her bottles. She would drink two or three drinks and then scream. I thought it might me her ears or throat was hurting. She would keep her mouth open and not swallow at all. We gave her motrin, teething tablets and oral gel. Nothing seemed to work. She would cry for 1 to 1 1/2 hours. I felt so helpless that I could not do anything to help her. I called and got her an appointment for today at 9:30. As soon as Dr. Ibrahim came in his said I know what it is based on the blister on her chin. (again i thought it was from her drooling so much) He asked if she had and red spots on her hands and feet. I had not noticed but there were just a few on one foot very small. She also had what I thought was diaper rash and that was not the case. She has Hand, Foot, & Mouth Disease. So we are home til Monday. She has blisters in her mouth that is why she does not want to eat. All they can give her is a mixture of Benadryl and an antacid. She is doing much better today. She is eating and starting to play. Being a mom is hard, you need a book of illnesses so you don't feel like a bad parent when you take them to the doctor.

Finally Catching Up!!!

WOW I know I am so behind on blogging. There have been soooooo many changes in my life recently. I have a new position at work, my baby started school and my oldest is in PreK-3. Our life is crazy with trying to get a good routine in the mornings. Stevie has started to have some strong independent issues lately. She is back talking, throwing fits, being a bit rough with Scout. We have moved the bedtime up, being more consistent at home with rules. Children really do test your limits. Thank goodness they have a sweet spirit that makes you laugh more than anger. WOW!!!!

One moment where Stevie is being nice to her sister.

I LOVE THIS PICTURE!!! This tells the story of Scout Elizabeth. Her face says it all. She is so laid back and has such a sweet presence. I am truly greatful to have had two really great babies.

A face says a thousand words. I was playing with my camera and took this picture. Stevie is such a strong child who has a love for life, make believe, spiderman, and a love for dance. I am excited to see what God has planned for her. She is a determined little girl.

She loves to be a pirate with her "boyfriends" at school. She asks me is she going to a boy when she grows up. Then she named her imaginary dogs "whiskey" and "cola" not sure where that came from. Since she was about 2 she named her baby "kula" or "Coola" Not sure how you would spell that name.

This was taken after her 6 months shots. She had to have 4. There are two more shots to get at the end of the month. Her weight is 17.8 pounds, 27 inches long, She is a growing baby. IT'S GREAT BEING A MOM OF TWO!!!! Can't wait to see what is to come.

The car ride home from the shots made her sleepy. I love how peaceful she looks. There are days I want to have that much peace.

Last Days of Summer!!

I am sad that the summer is coming to an end. I have tried to spend as much time with my girls as I could. We have been to the library, swimming, and just hanging out at the house. Scout is growing like a weed and is able to sit up by herself. She is trying to move around in her walker. She weighs 16 pounds. Her hair is starting to get thick. This week she is trying to do a raspberry. Stevie is loving the library and getting new books. After reading the book one time she will read it to me and Scout. Stevie is in love with playing with babies and playing dress-up. Here are some pictures from the summer I love painting

This is a look when she is up to something.

Trying to take the picture myself.

Mommy's Girls

I sit by myself!!!

Best Friends

She loves Popsicles!!

Too much fun!!!

Updating on the Girls

This was the yearly summer trip to Branson with my mom, sister, Alexie, me and Stevie. Scout will participate next year. We had a blast. Shopped til we dropped. Of course the adults came back with not one thing and the kids are ready for the fall. Stevie kept saying we were at Branson's House. She thought it was a person.

Anything Alexie did Stevie did it too.

Stevie loved to pose for the camera.

There was a playground at the hotel we were staying.

Also last week Stevie decieded to put a sequin in her ear. I had to take her to the doctor to have it removed. On Tuesday nite she was digging in her ear saying something is in there. Of course there was.

She is holding the sequin in her hand. When I picked her up from school that day she said "Mommy I didn't put anything in my ear."

This is us at the lake. Thanks to the Earles for letting us stay up at their place while they were at the beach.

Stevie in the sprinklers.

Stevie and Mason on the boat. What great friends/cousins they are?

This is the redneck pool. This is what Scout swam in on the boat. It was perfect it would not let her tip over and she loved putting her feet in the water. She stayed in the shade.

She looked like a marshmellow. She was a trooper and did not cry.

Stevie's 3rd Birthday Party!

Today was Stevie's Birthday Party. She was so excited all last night and this morning. It's amazing to me how fast time goes by. To think I now have a 3 year old is hard to believe. I love to see the excitement in her voice and actions. She came into the dinning room last night and all I had put on the table was the table cloth and the cupcake stand. She ran and gave me a hug and said "Thank you, Thank you, Mommy. It's beautiful! I love it" Break my heart to hear her say that. She had a blast with her friends. They all played in her room with dolls, guns, kitchen set and balloons. Stevie loved all the gifts and was bouncing off the walls. She is getting swing set from us on Tuesday her birthday. She does not know about it and I am excited to see her face when we put it together. What a joy it's been the past three years. I can't wait to what lies ahead for us during the three's.

Stevie's Birthday Banner and Shirt I made her.

The Tinker Bell Cupcake Stand.

He has grown so much!

Adelaide loved the Kitchen and House Cleaning Toys.

The Family of 4 now.

Mouth full of cupcake!

Patterson eating like a dog.

What a sweet face!

They all loved the icing and juice.

Sydney loved the purple Tinker Bell Cupcake.

Stevie loved her Tinker Bell doll.

The whole gang. Thanks to bribing with M&M's.

Everyone but Brooks he did not want to participate.

Stevie loved the cupcakes also!!

She loved the Tinker Bell costume as well as the Sleeping Beauty.