The Castillo Family

Guess Who's 3???????

2009-11-17T11:18:00.001-08:00

Three years ago , November 12, 2006, I became a mother to the most precious, handsome, loveable, energetic, curious, all-boy, athletic, fun, sweet, perfect little boy ever. I can't believe my baby is already 3? No way. It seems like just yesterday when we were pulling into our driveway bringing our bundle of joy home for the very first time. Alot has changed in these three years. Alex now has a baby sister who he absolutely adores.
Alex loves playing outside. He loves riding his bike, swimming, running around at the park, and just watching the neighborhood kids play, they are very much older than he is. For the longest time he was into “CARS” but that has now changed and loves anything “STAR WARS”, he is taking after his Daddy. Alex isn’t a very picky eater and will eat just about anything in front of him. He loves going to Chick-Fil-A for lunch and play so we try to go at least once a week. His most favorite food is CHEESE. He requires it on everything. I am so surprised he is not constipated with how much dairy he eats and drinks. He always has a glass of choclate milk in the morning and at night before he goes to bed.
He can count to 12 and knows some of his colors. He loves to draw and color in a coloring book. Alex has gone to Mother’s Day Out since he was 5 months old but this is the first time he is not going this year. I took him out because I was afraid that Alexa would get sick easily with her being a preemie so I didn’t want Alex bringing anything home to her. Hopefully we’ll go back in January. I really want him to fellowship with the other kids.
Alex I LOVE you so much and couldn't have asked for a better son. Happy 3rd Birthday!!!!

Do They Look Alike????

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Alexa @ 4 months

Alex @ 4 months

4 Months Old!!!!!!!

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3 Months Old!!!!

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My how time flies......Alexa is already 3 months old.

:) Smiles from Alexa :)

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Foto of the Day :)

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Precious

Circus 2009

2009-08-11T15:03:00.001-07:00

This past weekend we took Alex to his first circus. We went to see Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey at the American Airlines Center. We all had a blast and can't wait for next year.

Alex's favorite part of the circus were the elephants.

BIG BROTHER little sister

2009-08-11T14:32:00.000-07:00

2 Months

2009-08-11T13:39:00.000-07:00

Alexa's 2 month check up went really well except for the fact the peditrician was really concerned with the mutliple birthmarks Alexa has. She has a total of 7 birthmarks. The peditrician measured her birthmarks and throughout her next visits he will measure them to make sure they are not getting bigger.
Here are her stats:
Weight- 9lbs 14 oz (22%)
Length- 22in. (31%)
Head Circ.-14.8in. (15%)

After her visit we went to Claire's and got her ears pierced. She was already upset from the 3 shots she received at her DR visit so the piercing made her even more upset. Rob picked out pink flowers since it seems everything she wears is pink.

Update........

2009-07-14T13:57:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the late post. Alexa finally came home on June 22nd after a week stay in the NICU and a 2 week stay in the special care unit. I thank God for the doctors and nurses who participated in Alex'a care. Alexa had a follow up with her peditrician on June 25th and she weighed 7lbs and 6.5oz and was 20 inches long. She received a clean bill of health. Alexa is now 6 weeks old and is such a blessing to Rob and I. We are still having trouble getting her to nipple a bottle and she occasionally forgets to breathe while she is eating so these are the issues we are dealing with right now.

Getting ready to leave the hospital 6/22/09

Alex holding Alexa for the first time 6/22/09

1 month old 6/30/09

6 weeks old 7/12/09

Alex and Alexa 7/12/09

Praise You in this Storm!!!

2009-06-18T11:32:00.001-07:00

Alexa is still having apnea spells with bradycardia and still isn't feeding very well. She now has a upper respiratory infection so she isn't allowed any visitors except Mommy and Daddy. With everything that is going on with Alexa, God is truly the only one who can carry us through the storms of life. I just have to remember that He is there for Rob and I and all we need to do is pray regardless of any storm that is brought forth. Continue to pray for healing on Alexa so that we can bring her home soon.

A Major Setback :(

2009-06-15T06:13:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Alexa had a major setback and had a apnea spell while I was holding her. She had gone 2 days without a spell. In order for her to go home she has to go 5 days without a spell and nipple 8 bottles and yesterday she was 0 for 6 :(

Alexa sucking on her fingers!!!

Update on Alexa

2009-06-09T18:40:00.000-07:00

Alexa is still learning to nipple but she didn't have any apnea spells last night or today soooooo praise GOD!!!!! I just feel physically exhausted and am still recovering from my c-section so pray that I get some strength.
6/09/09

6/09/09

6/08/09

6/08/09

The Birth of Alexa Isabella Castillo

2009-06-08T19:28:00.000-07:00

There is soooo much to update and like I said in my previous post there is not a day that goes by that I do not recognize and remind myself how incredibly blessed I am. I praise the Lord for His blessings in my life, especially for my little Alexa Isabella who was born on May 31st 6 weeks early. My water broke that morning at 5 and I headed to Presby in Dallas where I was on bedrest for 2 weeks for preterm labor. By the time I got to Presby I was 4cm dilated and yes indeed my water was broken. An hour later I was 6cm dilated and I was planning on an elective c-section because of the complications I had with Alex (episiotomy, forceps delivery, 4th degree and hematoma) so they hurried and got me ready for the c-section. By the time I got back there I was already 8cm and the contractions were getting very painful. Alexa was born at 9:18 a.m. pink and crying. All babies born less than 35 weeks gestation go to the NICU so as soon as she was born they took her to the NICU. I was able to see her as soon as my recovery was over and she just looked so perfect. She was a BIG girl for her gestation weighing in at 6lbs and 11ozs and was 19 3/4 inches. She initially had trouble nippling so they feed her via feeding tube. That night she began having periods of apnea (where she quits breathing for greater than 20 seconds)so she required oxygen via nasal cannula. Alexa stayed in the NICU for a week and finally moved to the special care nursery on Sunday. She is still having trouble nippling and a occupational theraptist is still working with Rob and I but she seems to breastfeed awesome. Her apnea spells seems to be less and less and each new day. We are hoping to have her home by next week.

The day before I delivered- 34 weeks

Playing with Alexa's Bouncer!!!!

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Finally Home and 31 Weeks :)

2009-05-14T17:31:00.001-07:00

I finally came home on Monday but on bedrest. I still have to take my Procardia (for contractions) every 4 hours. Just wanted to thank everyone for your prayers.

Alexa is growing!!!!

Enjoying Nap Time!!!!!

2009-05-14T17:21:00.000-07:00

"Lord, grant me the courage to walk on" ...

2009-05-09T17:02:00.000-07:00

Sorry for the late, overdue post. Hopefully I'll be able to answer a couple of questions:

*What condition has brought me to the hospital????
On Monday, April 29 about 3p.m. I noticed that I was having the worst heartburn and headache so it was Alex's nap time and like any other day I tried taking a nap with him. I was really uncomfortable and couldn't sleep so I just got up and went to the living room and watched TV. Around 8p.m. I still had the heartburn and headache so I called my DR and he suggested that I go to CVS or HEB to check my blood pressure since I had preeclampsia with Alex. Rob took me to HEB to get my blood pressure checked and it was 134/88 which I thought wasn't that bad. I called my DR and gave him the results of my blood pressure and he suggested that I go to labor & delivery just to get checked out. I told him that I would just rather taking a Ambien (sleeping pill) and go to bed and promised if the headache got worse that I would go to labor & delivery so off to bed I went. I did go to sleep but woke up at 1a.m. with the worst headache so I woke up Rob and Rob's parents came over to watch Alex and Rob and I headed off to Corsicana.

Once I got there, they put me on the monitor and I was contracting every 2-4 minutes so the nurse checked me and I was already 2cm dilated and my cervix was thinned out 50% so she gave me a dose of Procardia to stop the contractions and it didn't help. I was put on a medicine drip called magnesium (don't wish this drug on anybody)to stop the contractions but it wasn't helping either. Since Navarro doesn't have a level 2 nursery my DR decided to ship me to another hospital that had a NICU in case I was going to deliver because I was only 29 3/7 weeks. My DR tried sending me to Baylor in Dallas but at the time their beds were full so Presby had a open bed for me and I rode the hour drive to Presby by ambulance.

Once at Presby, they sent me to labor and delivery and I got settled in and saw the OB DR on call. They checked my cervix and my dilation was still the same as the previous so that was a good thing but I was still contracting. I was kept on the magnesium that night and was bedridden. The next morning I was real short of breath and started having chest pain so they finally weaned me off the magnesium from 3gm to 2gm to 1gm until I was completely off the magnesium. By the time I was contracting irregularly from 5 to 8 minutes and then I was contracting just occasionally.

That afternoon I was able to move to antepartum where I was still on bedrest with bathroom privileges, off the monitor and was finally able to eat a regular diet. So here I am today still on antepartum. I was monitored twice a day for contractions and Alexa's heartbeat but now I am just monitored once a day in the morning. I was on bedrest with bathroom privileges but now I am able to walk in the hallway for 15 minutes twice a day and am able to go outside via wheelchair once a day. I was still contracting occasionally but they have not been painful but just feel tightening of my belly but (knock on wood) I have not had any contractions these past 3 days. I did have a scare on Wednesday with some vaginal bleeding but I had a varicosity vein that ruptured. I am taking Procardia every 4 hours to prevent contractions.

*How long will I be here?????
I am 31 weeks today and will be here until I am 34 weeks. They will do a swab called fetal fibronectin and it test for preterm labor. It actually test if you will go into preterm labor within 2 weeks. If it is negative then I will be able to go home on bedrest and continue taking the Procardia at home but if it comes back positive then I might have to stay here until I am 36 weeks :(

*What do I do to keep myself busy?????
I can actually say that these 2 weeks that I have been here has gone by fast. It seems that the day goes by fast but the nights just drag on. I just watch TV and I have a DVD player here so I have watched a couple of new releases. I am not a big reader of books buy started reading a book and reading magazines. When Rob is not working he and Alex are here visiting so that helps alot. Oh and yes I am on the computer alot, especially facebook.

There is not a day that goes by that I do not recognize and remind myself how incredibly blessed I am. I praise the Lord for His blessings in my life. Especially for the wonderful and supporting husband He has given me who is going through all this while working full time, caring for Alex, tending to his needs, cooking for him and doing the laundry and tending to the household chores. Today was a difficult day for me on an emotional level because tomorrow is Mother's Day and I won't be at home with Alex. This is still a big adjustment for Alex. He'll call me and say "Mommy you sick" or when leaving the hospital he'll say "you come Mommy?". This just breaks my heart.

I just wanted to thank everyone who prayed your hearts out to help our family through this tough time. All I know is that we are so blessed to have wonderful family and friends who have lifted us up and kept us strong through this. There are many days that we felt we couldn't have made it without all of you. I want to stand strong, to persevere in this trial, and to bring glory to God in doing so. I honestly couldn't do this without Him. He is the Creator of the universe, He is my Savior and He is God. Please pray for us as we continue to endure. Pray that we finish strong and that in the end we have a healthy baby girl. "Lord, grant me the courage to walk on" ...

Update on Alexa's Room :)

2009-04-27T10:02:00.000-07:00

Easter 2009

2009-04-20T08:49:00.001-07:00

Easter started with egg hunting at the community wide easter egg hunt at the park. The park was divided up by age groups and it seemed like Alex was one of the tallest one in his age group. He knew exactly what to do and ended up grabbing 35 eggs. Then later on that evening we went to Amy's for a delicious brisket dinner and also hunted more eggs. Then on Sunday we went to church where Alex won a huffy bike. He is a little to big for it so we will have to save it and then we went to Rob's parents and they also cooked brisket for lunch and enjoyed another egg hunt. Alex got some much candy that I ended up throwing some of it away.

A Work in Progress

2009-04-20T08:04:00.000-07:00

Rob and I have been busy decorating Alexa's room. We finished painting, putting up the wall border, putting together the dresser drawer and putting up the crib. Now we just have to put up the wall decorations and rearrange the room. SOOOO EXCITED!!!!!!

Random Pics!!!

2009-04-09T17:37:00.001-07:00

This morning Alex was in a good mood and wanted his pic taken so here is some random pics of him.

26 Weeks :)

2009-04-09T16:45:00.001-07:00

I can't believe how fast this pregnancy is going. I had my 26 week DR appointment yesterday and Alexa is growing well. She was head down so hopefully she stays that way so that I won't have to have a C-Section. The heartburn is back and I am not sleeping well at night but I try not to cpmplain about it because I thank God everyday for this pregnancy. Alex is starting to realize now that my belly is getting bigger that he is going to have a baby sister. Our goal next week is to start painting the nursery. I am soooo anxious to get it all down and see how it is going to turn out.

Bluebonnets 2009

2009-04-08T18:01:00.000-07:00

Can You Say Photogenic???

2009-03-18T16:00:00.000-07:00

We took Alex to get his Easter pics done at Babies R Us and here are a couple of my favorite ones :)

Like Mommy, Like Son!!!

2009-03-11T09:58:00.000-07:00

After I take a bath I always put lotion on my tummy and Alex watches me put it on. Well on this particular day while I was at work, Alex was very quite so Rob was on the hunt for Alex and found Alex with my lotion and he was trying to put some of it on his tummy. WHAT A CUTIE!!!!

Sorry for the unclear picture :(

Loving Corn!!!!

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Alex loves to sing Sugarland's "Life in a Northern Town"

22 Weeks :)

2009-03-11T08:52:00.000-07:00

LOVING Nap Time :)

2009-02-25T11:13:00.000-08:00

New Additions!!!!

2009-02-25T11:00:00.000-08:00

Alex's favorite movie was CARS but now it's NEMO. We watch it everyday. Everytime we go to Wal-Mart Alex alway says NEMO and we have to visit the fishes so we bought him a fish tank and a couple of fishes. Unfortunely 3 of our fishes have died so yesterday we went back to Wal-Mart and bought him some more and they were still alive this morning. Alex wants to constantly feed them and he is always over by the fish tank tapping on the glass. I classify him as "DARLA" in the movie NEMO because they are scared of him and swim away.

Halfway There :)

2009-02-20T11:57:00.000-08:00

I can't believe how fast this pregnancy is going. I will be 20 weeks tomorrow and just take it one day at time but just praying for at least 4 more weeks when Alexah will become a viable female. Still feeling great. I think that Alex is starting to understand a little now that Mommy is going to have a baby. He will talk to my belly and kiss my belly so we'll see when the time comes.

New Hiding Place!!!!

2009-02-08T10:22:00.001-08:00

Baby Bedding!!!

2009-02-07T16:23:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I ordered the baby bedding from Target. My guest room, which will now be Bella's room, is done in Shabby Chic and I saw this bedding and just fell in love with it. It matches so perfectly and I am so going to have fun decorating her room.

It's a GIRL!!!!!!!!!!

2009-02-07T16:04:00.000-08:00

I am now 18 weeks and doing just GREAT!!!!!! The heartburn is getting better but I did have the flu about 2 weeks ago so I did not gain any weight at my DR visit on Wednesday. I had a sonogram also on Wednesday and she is growing right on target and at that time was measuring about 17 weeks and 4 days. The estimated weight at that time was 7 ounces. She was very active and the sonographer even asked me if I had a Dr.Pepper before my visit because she was so active. The sonographer also said that she was going to be tall because her femur was long and we saw her open her hands multiple times which indicates that she does not have down syndrome. Rob has always loved the name Isabella and I love the names Cassidy and Alexah so was decided we are going to name her Alexah Isabella Castillo and nickname her Bella. We are just sooooo excited.

Getting into Trouble!!!

2009-01-28T18:32:00.000-08:00

Wearing Big Boy Undies!!

2009-01-28T18:27:00.000-08:00

My goal is to have Alex potty trained by the time the new baby is here but it isn't going very well. For the past two days we have been constantly taking him to the restroom but he has no interest in it just yet. Yesterday he had his undies on just for 15 mins and he had a accident. Got any advise????

Asleep on Daddy!!

2009-01-28T18:25:00.000-08:00

BellY BuMp!!!!

2009-01-12T17:35:00.001-08:00

Just a update on how the pregnancy is going: I am now 14 weeks and as you can see in the pic I do have a little belly bump. I still have the worst heartburn which makes me nauseated and throw up at night so needless to say I did lose a pound at my DR visit last week. I will have a sonogram on Feb 4th to determine the sex of the baby so hopefully he/she will cooperate.

2009-01-06T17:07:00.000-08:00

LOVE

Whatever comes my way in life, your love will see me through. I'm stronger for your caring and the thoughtful things you do. Ever since we met I somehow knew we'd never part. We're soulmates and I'll always hold you close within my heart.

I LOVE YOU BRIAN

Happy 8 year Wedding Anniversary!!!

Alex's New Tricycle!!!!

2009-01-04T08:08:00.000-08:00

It was such a gorgeous day yesterday so we took advantage of it and took Alex to the park to try out his new tricylce that he received for Christmas from Nana & Papaw. He doesn't quite know how to pedal just yet but didn't mind being pushed around.

Loving his Pacis!!!!

2009-01-02T13:47:00.000-08:00

Can't seem to get rid of them just yet :(

Christmas 2008

2009-01-02T13:32:00.000-08:00

Now that Christmas has come and gone, sorry for the late post. Alex was sick during the week of Christmas so I don't think that he enjoyed opening presents as much as he should have. His biggest presents were a tool set from Mommy and Daddy and a tricycle from Nana and Papaw. His most favorite gift was a bubble maker for the bath tub with bath toys from Tia Amy. Unfortunely, I had to work Christmas Day so went spent Christmas Eve with relatives eating dinner and opening gifts.

Alex with his cousins, Maurissa and Hannah

Alex & Santa

2008-12-15T15:34:00.000-08:00

A Trip to the ER

2008-12-07T15:47:00.000-08:00

Yes, I can say this pregnancy has been very different compared to Alex. My morning sickness seems to happen every night around 7 and sure enough last night around 7 I started throwing up and then the diarrhea hit me. Finally around 3 this morning I called my OB doc because it seems it was getting worse and throwing up every 30 mins and I was starting to cramp real bad so we made a trip to the ER. They gave me some medicine for the nausea and IV fluids and finally came home around 10. I just feel sooo weak :(

Getting Ready for Christmas!!!!

2008-12-02T07:39:00.000-08:00

Yesterday Rob and I put up the Christmas tree with a little help from Alex. He was more interested in the decorations on the tree. Everytime I would put the balls on the tree it would come down because he wanted to throw it and say "CATCH". Already this morning he had taken 4 balls from the tree soooo let's just say we have a ball thief on our hands.

Gratitude

2008-11-28T14:08:00.000-08:00

As I was surrounded by family and friends yesterday for Thanksgiving dinner, I realized I have soooo much to be thankful for this holiday season. I am soooo thankful for the newest addition that will be joining us sometime around July 11th. Rob and I have struggled with getting pregnant on our own and finally got pregnant with Alex using fertility treatments and we tried again in August doing the same fertility treatment (intrauterine insemination) but it did not take. Needless to say Rob and I were very disappointed but we understand that it wasn't God's will that time and looking back now I was under alot of stress and cut back my hours at work. We were planning on doing another IUI in November but we actually got pregnant on our own. We had out first DR visit Wednesday that confirmed that I am about 7 weeks but I have already gained 6 pounds and I have noticed that I have a little tummy now and my clothes are already getting tighter and this pregnancy has been very different with Alex. I have had alot of nausea and fatigue all the time. I will go back to the DR on Thursday to do a sonogram to rule out a twin pregnancy since twins do run in my family and Rob and 2 sets on his side. Please pray for a healthy pregnancy without all the complication that I experienced with Alex. I think that I can do away with the seizures this time.

Alex's Birthday Party @ Chuck E Cheese!!!!

2008-11-15T17:08:00.000-08:00

A Special Day for Maurissa!!!

2008-11-14T18:10:00.001-08:00

Tonight Maurissa had a High School Musical birthday party at Chick-fil-a. The highlight of the party was the pink Nintendo DS that she received from Mommy and Daddy. After the party the girls kept up with the theme and went to see the movie. What a girls night out!!!!!

Chuck E Chesse and Gang!!!

2008-11-13T11:53:00.000-08:00

Happy 2nd Birthday!!!!

2008-11-13T07:32:00.000-08:00

Yesterday we had a busy day celebrating Alex's 2nd birthday. We started the day with a birthday party at Mother's Day Out. We had cupcakes and balloons. That evening we took Alex to Chuck E Cheese for his birthday. He had a great time but was very afraid to see Chuck E Cheese on stage. Maybe next year Alex. Stay tune to see pics of Alex's birthday party at Chuck E Cheese this Saturday :)

Future LONGHORN???????

2008-11-06T20:08:00.001-08:00

2 Year Birthday PICS!!!!

2008-11-06T16:37:00.000-08:00

Today we had Alex's 2 year pics done at Kiddie Kandids and I was very pleased with them. I don't know how they do it but they got Alex to sit still and look at the camera. How are a few of the ones we choose.

Brother or Sister??????

2008-11-04T17:29:00.000-08:00

Yes, Alex is going to have a baby brother or sister. I just found out and was really quite surprised. I took a pregnancy test on Saturday and it was positive but I really didn't believe it then had some blood work done on Sunday that confirmed that I am about 4 weeks pregnant so that puts my due date around July 13th. I had just called the fertility doctor on Friday to do another round of fertility treament next month but I guess we won't need that because Rob and I actually got pregnant on our own. I am soooooo EXCITED!!!!!!!

The lil Football Player & the BIG Cheerleader!!!!

2008-11-01T03:48:00.000-07:00

For Halloween Alex went as a Texas Longhorn football player and I went as his cheerleader. Alex attended his first Halloween party/birthday party for a friend from work. HAPPY 30th BIRTHDAY LINDSEY!!!!!!

Reading the Sunday Paper

2008-10-21T11:52:00.000-07:00

He just wants to look at the TOYS!!!!!!

Pumpkins, Pumpkins, Pumpkins!!!!!!

2008-10-09T20:30:00.000-07:00

Yesterday Alex and I met some friends at the the Dallas Arboretum for a playdate. This was Alex's first time in a pumpkin patch. It was a chore trying to get Alex to sit still for a smile for Halloween cards but here are some pics from the day!!!!!

Can You Understand Him???????

2008-10-09T14:34:00.001-07:00

Listen to this conversation that Alex is having with the girls on the phone.

Animals Sounds!!!!!

2008-10-01T14:29:00.000-07:00

State Fair 2008!!!!!

2008-09-30T17:00:00.000-07:00

State Fair 2008!!!!!

2008-09-29T20:04:00.001-07:00

Getting Ready for Halloween!!!!!

2008-09-25T18:18:00.000-07:00

Alex's New Hiding Place!!!!!

2008-09-25T18:17:00.001-07:00

Alex's New Car

2008-09-25T14:29:00.000-07:00

Alex's First Day @ Mother's Day Out

2008-08-27T08:30:00.001-07:00

Well today Alex started back to Mother's Day Out. We bought him a new "CARS" backpack and packed him a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and then we were on our way. I was afraid that he was going to cry because he has been very clingy lately but once we got there I think that he knew because he ran right into the room and started playing with the other kids and toys :)

A Neighborhood Friend?????

2008-08-27T08:20:00.001-07:00

NOT!!! I found this snake this morning on the deck. Panicked I called Justin to kill it because Rob was working so he came over and killed it. I know that it is only a baby snake but what scare me is is there a momma snake nearby?????

Who LoVeS ALEX?????

2008-08-27T08:13:00.000-07:00

My sweet in-laws bought this playset for Alex. We will eventually take it outside but for now it going to stay in the house because it's another thing to keep Alex busy. Alex just loves it!!!!!

Reading with Alex!!!!!

2008-08-11T16:34:00.002-07:00

Rob and I try to read Alex a book at night before he goes to bed and on this particular night Alex just loved this book entitled "Let's go to the Zoo". He is learning sounds of animals and we are trying to teach him his numbers.

2008-08-11T16:34:00.001-07:00

Loving on Piggy!!!!!

2008-08-11T16:28:00.000-07:00

Alex still loves his piggy and here is a video that shows it!!!!

:( :( Alex's First Surgery :( :(

2008-07-29T15:00:00.000-07:00

Alex had his first surgery today. Surprisingly he did very well. He went in to have a hydrocele repair to his right testicle but they also did a inguinal hernia repair too. He had a small incision with stitches and cries every once in awhile when the pain med wears off. He has slept most of the day. Hopefully he will be back to his normal self in a couple of days.

Scared of the "Cleaning Man"

2008-07-21T17:18:00.001-07:00

Tangled UP!!!!

2008-07-20T18:18:00.000-07:00

Don't ask how this happened!!!!!

New Sandals!!!

2008-07-10T19:33:00.000-07:00

Alex WILL NOT keep shoes on his feet so I bought him some new sandals in hope that he will wear shoes!!!!

How Precious!!!!

2008-07-10T19:32:00.000-07:00

Yesterday as I got up from sleeping I went to search for Alex and found Alex and Rob taking a nap but what was so cute was the glow worm doll that Alex is holding and look at how close he is next to Rob.

Alex Swimming

2008-07-05T15:19:00.001-07:00

Alex just LOVES,LOVES,LOVES the water. Here is a video of him swimming.

Getting Prettied Up!!!

2008-06-29T15:46:00.000-07:00

All Wet!!!!

2008-06-29T15:45:00.000-07:00

Alex's New Toy

2008-06-23T12:11:00.000-07:00

Alex got this new toy with a microphone and he is just trying to talk in it. Gotta listen!!!

Mowing in the House

2008-06-22T13:49:00.000-07:00

PIGGY

2008-06-22T13:45:00.000-07:00

We bought his pig for Alex when he was little and he recently found it in his toy box and just loves this pig. He takes this pig with him everywhere, even to bed and to his high chair.

Intensely Watching TV!!!!

2008-06-09T19:18:00.000-07:00

The Waterpark

2008-06-09T19:11:00.000-07:00

This past Saturday Amy and I took the kids to the waterpark in Waco. We had never been there and were really pleased with it. It was not really crowded. Alex was very curious and seemed to be independent in walking around and exploring. He really enjoyed the kiddie pool because it was only a foot deep and he was able to walk around in it. He has really become dark complexed with all the swimming we have done at the house. It makes me jealous :)

Sweet Dreams

2008-05-29T18:10:00.000-07:00

Mother's Day

2008-05-12T13:39:00.000-07:00

This past Friday Rob and I went to the Rangers game as a Mother's Day gift from Alex. Since I had to work on Mother's Day my family and Rob's family enjoyed a day at the park on Saturday. We had a cookout and the kids enjoyed the playground then it was SWIM time at the house. Here are a few pics from the day.

18 Months

2008-05-12T13:02:00.000-07:00

I can't believe how fast Alex is growing up. Yes, I believe he has reached his terrible 2's already. He is constantly into everything and very active but I LOVE him to death.

Helping Mommy & Daddy with Yard Work!!!!

2008-05-05T17:45:00.000-07:00

Look @ the mud on Alex's face!!!

LeArNiNg to EaT with a SpOoN!!!!

2008-05-05T17:42:00.000-07:00

WHAT A MESS!!!!!

Update on Alex's Room

2008-04-30T17:56:00.000-07:00

Rob and I are on vacation this week and finally finished Alex's room. Needless to say Alex is still sleeping in Mommy and Daddy's bed :( I hope we can break him of this habit SOON.

A Day @ the Ft.Worth Zoo :)

2008-04-29T19:47:00.000-07:00

Playing With The DiApEr BoX

2008-04-25T07:13:00.000-07:00

BaTh TiMe

2008-04-23T07:58:00.001-07:00

Alex LoVeS bath time. He LoVeS to drink the bath water!!!!

A Haircut and A Sucker

2008-04-16T14:28:00.000-07:00

Spring Pic 2008

2008-04-16T14:22:00.001-07:00

"Big Girls Don't Cry"

2008-04-01T13:52:00.000-07:00

This is so cute. Here is Hannah singing Fergie's Big Girls Don't Cry.

Enjoying the Spring Weather

2008-03-25T16:12:00.001-07:00

Triple Trouble

2008-03-25T12:04:00.000-07:00

Last week Maurissa was on Spring Break and I was off the weekend so I thought it would be fun if the girls spent the night with me and they could sleep with Alex but it was a chore getting all 3 of them asleep. Alex went to sleep fine but Hannah wouldn't go to bed then around 10:30p.m. Alex's paci fell out of his mouth and he was crying so I put him in the bed with me until he fell asleep. As soon he was asleep I went to lie down with the girls until they fell asleep and then I finally went to sleep but then everyone was up early the next morning.

Maurissa is hogging all the blanket. POOR HANNAH!!!

Injured Bad

2008-03-24T07:06:00.000-07:00

This video is very funny!!!!

Happy Birthday Josh, Jack & Hannah

2008-03-23T15:53:00.000-07:00

Last weekend we celebrated Josh's 6th birthday and Hannah's and Jack's 3rd birthday. Amy and Jutin rented a bounce slide with a attaching obstacle course. We all had fun as you can see in some of the pictures.

Happy Easter

2008-03-23T14:52:00.001-07:00