My Little Helper

Helping Mom with dishes is Tristan's new thing. When I open the dishwasher he comes running/crawling into the kitchen. I don't mind the help! Tristan and I went to a BBQ put on by one of the guys at Johns Dept this past Saturday, May 1st. They of course had some fire trucks there that we just had to get his picture with to irritate his Daddy! It was cold and misty...What happen to my sunshine & warm weather?! Both Pictures were taken 1 May 2009.

Spring Bug

Tristan and his handsome self! We went to the park on one of the prettier days last week. Tristan was happy in the stroller, but not so much when I took him out. I hope he gets over that soon. I plan on swimming often with him this summer. He loves water, so I think he will enjoy it. Tristan has started with a new sound/word......"Oh". We really are not to sure what he is trying to tell us, but we are happy he is expanding his 'vocabulary'!

A Turn Of Events

John and I found out yesterday that we had a miscarriage at about 13 weeks 4 days. We both understand that things like this happen and that there isn't much that can be done. We are both doing okay and still plan to have another baby in the future. As for now, we ask that you keep us in your prayers. The next week or so is going to be a little difficult. We are still going to have to go to the hospital and deal with this. Thank you for your love and support!

Tristan Is Walking!

This has been a busy few weeks for us. Tristan has allergies, we think. He woke up one morning with puffy watery eyes and a very runny nose. We went to see the doctor who informed us the Tristan needed allergy testing and that he also had an ear infection. They gave us medicine for both and sent us on our way. The next week we went in for his allergy testing and were told by the doctor that he had to be off the allergy medicine for 5 days before he could be tested. What a waste! I was pretty upset with the useless doctors visit we had just made and paid for. So off the medicine he is and we go in for allergy testing on April 16, 09. Today was his regular 15 month check up, lucky for him he only needed one shot! Tristan has been very good with shots though, I can only hope that will continue as he gets older. Tristan started Walking! He took his first steps April 7th. It was an exciting morning! He still prefers to crawl, but he has shown us he knows how to walk! I have been trying to get a good video of him, but he seems to know what I'm doing and he wont perform for the camera! I also have a doctors appointment today. Nothing exciting, just a check up. =) However, I should be making the appointment for our next ultrasound. The ultrasound that we hope will tell us if we are having a boy or a girl.

Tristan's Way

Tristan doing things his way. Walking with his toy backwards so he can play while he walks! This video was taken on March 19, 2009.

John's Badge

John did it! He has his badge! We are all very proud of him! It was an awesome ceremony and lots of fun to watch all the new Officers get their badges. Tristan was kept busy throughout the ceremony with food! He did a great job and so did his Aunt Mellie! She took care of him so I could take pictures. As you can see from the picture John's Dad also works for Thornton. He used to be a Officer then a horrible car accident took him off the road. Now he works as the Armorer for the entire PD, a one man job. The Thornton Police Chief was introducing all the new Officers & couldn't help but laugh when Jeff was called up to pin on Johns badge. "Keeping it in the family!", He said. My doctors appointment also went very well. The doctor was able to find the babies heart beat after looking around for a little bit. The heart rate was 179, pretty fast in my book! They also told me that my next ultrasound will be at 20 weeks along. So we have about another 8 weeks before we find out what we are having. I can wait.

Busy March 16Th

Busy, Busy, Busy! An I like it!!! Most of the time, some times I need a breather.

John is in his last week of his Mini-Academy for Thornton. He will be getting his Police Badge on Monday, March 16Th. I didn't know they have someone pin the badge on him, apparently they do. John has asked his Dad to do the honors. I am very excited and plan on being very camera happy throughout the ceremony! I know John is excited about getting out on the road. He will be riding with a training officer for about three and a half months before he is actually on his own. I'm okay with that, I like the idea of him riding with another officer. That way he his back up is always there with him.

I have been spotting since about week five of this pregnancy. (Now in week 11) My doctor did an ultrasound in week six. He said that the baby was in the right spot and measuring the correct age therefore there was nothing to worry about. He told me to just take it easy. Well since then I have been spotting randomly. I stopped running, I don't eat certain foods...and all that jazz. However, the spotting continues and at random. I don't know what causes it. I have my next doctors appointment on March 16Th. Hopefully he will take a little more interest in my situation this time. Its starting to get really frustrating. Other than the spotting this pregnancy, just like with Tristan, has been easy.

Tristan is busy in his own little world that includes chasing the cats around, chewing on Lego's, climbing on everything and of course licking his books. Tristan has gotten to the point where he can feed himself. Not with a spoon, but he can pick up food to eat it. This past trip to the grocery store we bought a lot of self feeding friendly foods. I don't feel to good about his variety though. I guess kids aren't as worried about that though. Tristan is a good eater. If anyone around him is eating anything, he wants some! He loves veggies and fresh fruit. Not to crazy about the Gerber fruits or applesauce though. When he is walking around on the furniture he will let go and stand on his own for a few seconds. He seems to be doing this more and more. If he is ever crawling over hard floor he will pick up a bear crawl. John says that is a sign he is getting closer to walking. We will see.