I have really been lacking in blogging lately. Main reason is I have been so overwhelmed with many things. Don't even need to go into detail. Just been very busy. Ridiculous.
Today is Shem's birthday! Crazy to think that he is 30!!! We both can't believe he's out of his twenties. He definitely acts like he's still about 20 years old. I guess that's fun for me. :) Today we don't have much planned. Last night, Maycee stayed over at her grandma Wanlass' house. It is so quiet in the house. Shem is at the chiropractor and I get to be in my little cyber world for an hour or so. So fun. ha. So time for updates... I'll go by each person, starting with the cutest!
Maycee: oh goodness, this girl is growing like a little weed. It's funny, she is very tall, but her weight doesn't match her height. She is getting so skinny. Her 12 month clothes fit her in the waist, but aren't long enough to pass for pants. So, I finally drove over to Once Upon A Child and picked up some cute 2T clothes for. Oh my goodness. I am way in over my head. I get so caught up in the good deals that I forget about functionality for her clothes! Haha, oh well, I picked up some pretty nice clothes including a darling roxy valour sweatshirt that conveniently matches a roxy sweatshirt of my own. And just yesterday, we finally busted out her pink converse shoes that I had purchased a while back in anticipation of her wearing them this fall. She loves her shoes. In fact, she gets mad at me when I want to take her shoes off when we are inside. So, considering how many funny things she does, I decided to make a little list of what she is like at her age (good for the record):
-coloring, holding the crayon almost perfectly
-saying sentences like "where did it go?"
-loves to be naked
-loves taking baths
-can feed herself with eating utensils
-finally likes apple juice
-wants to run and play outside almost all the time
-can open doors (yikes!)
-flushes the toilet for fun
-can't stand to have dirty hands
-loves to put her shoes on, even if it's just before bedtime
-is OK with me putting headbands on her...finally!
-does not like to wear dresses
-folds her arms when we say prayers and says "amen"
-can't seem to part from her pacifier
-is obsessed with reading books, especially about animals
-gives the best hugs and kisses (very wet ones, hehe)
-is a little cookie monster
-loves both her mommy and daddy very much, even when we send her to time out
-can do a monkey impression almost perfectly
I could keep going because each day she is doing something that surprises us or is learning something new. She really is a little sponge and it is so fun. My favorite thing she does is if I ask her to say something she tries very hard to repeat it back. She is becoming this little person and communicating so well. It sure is easier to take care of her, but frustrating too because of how opinionated she can be. I have learned so much about myself and have gained a better understanding of love and patience because of her. She is such a happy and perfect little sweetheart!!
Shem: Not much has changed with him, other than the new decade he's entering. He is plugging away in his overtime school schedule. Seems to be doing well in his classes and is glad to be moving on in education. He is ready to be at ASU anyday now. AND...I am so thankful for his ability to do side jobs similar to his previous business. We have been so fortunate to have him work and bring in some extra money. It is a blessing that he and I both have skills that can help support us. One more thing, he is also becoming more and more set on Aeonautical engineering! I can't wait to see where it will take him! Oh, and he and I are obsessed with Prison Break! We have netflix and are so sick of the crappy movies, so we decided to start watching series. Oh my goodness, this show is for us. We love shows about the legal system and prisons. Plus, we both have crushes on Lincoln. He is the man! haha, it's been fun to watch this show together and spend time together (something we don't get to do much). Too bad there are only 4 seasons.
Andrea: Well, considering I am writing about myself, I could go on for a few paragraphs..but I won't. The most important things for me have been my new calling at church. I was called to be the Primary pianist! It has been a total blast and blessing at the same time. For the past few years I have been wanting to further my talent of the piano, but have not found the time to dedicate to it. Because of this calling, I have not only excelled in my ability, but I have discovered confidence in playing in front of others (something I have struggled with since I was a child). Other than that...school is great, as far as clinicals go. I started at the hospital this week and was so happy to rekindle my desire to be a nurse. Since school started this semester, I have been down on myself with not doing as well in the academics. I feel much better now that I am able to connect academics with actual practice (being at the hospital).
Well, that's it for now. I have taken billions of pictures this past month, but have not had the time to dedicate to organizing them. I have a few pictures that I want to add, just for fun...totally random, though.
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She's pretty cute, isn't she? Haha, I love her crazy personality!!
Next...me! Shem took this photo...little did he know that this is his birthday present to him! A picture of his wife. hehe, I'm tricky!! Plus, this is one of few photos of myself that I actually like.
Lastly....the Couch's had a mini family reunion. Yup, we FINALLY got to spend a few days all together as a complete family. All 4 kids with their spouses and their children. My parents were in heaven. And we attempted to get a good family photo of all of us. 9 grandkids and all....the best we could do with a tripod and a amateur photographer like myself to "direct".
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From left to right, top to bottom: Randy, Debbie, Chris, Sharina, Andrea, Shem.
Brayden, Scott (dad), Nancy (mom), Jason, Alaina.
Connor, Nathan, Colin, Maycee, Sienna, Cayleb, Lauren, Emmalee. |
