Monday, February 20, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Five for Fridays
1. Half marathon is tomorrow
2. Me and Brez booked our flight for Spring Break. Mommy is super nervous about flying alone with the Brez-ster.
3. Michigan State bball is cruisin... keep it boys! Let's peak at the right time!
4. I have become re addicted to Private Practice. Thank goodness for DVR, there is no way I could stay up until 11 pm.
5. We are looking into remodeling our kitchen. A couple guys came over yesterday, to get specs, talk to us, get an idea of what we want... and after months of withholding, I was assigned by one of the designers to join Pinterest and start a kitchen board, to get ideas... uh oh.
2. Me and Brez booked our flight for Spring Break. Mommy is super nervous about flying alone with the Brez-ster.
3. Michigan State bball is cruisin... keep it boys! Let's peak at the right time!
4. I have become re addicted to Private Practice. Thank goodness for DVR, there is no way I could stay up until 11 pm.
5. We are looking into remodeling our kitchen. A couple guys came over yesterday, to get specs, talk to us, get an idea of what we want... and after months of withholding, I was assigned by one of the designers to join Pinterest and start a kitchen board, to get ideas... uh oh.
Friday, February 03, 2012
Five for Fridays
1. Breslin has been dealing with this thing on his cute, little booty... and he has been a trooper... Been to the doctors 3 times in the last week. Good news is, it looks better!
2. 4 nights in a row of good sleep... I'm afraid to put this up here ... I don't want to jinx it.
3. We have an 8 month old, who crawls around like it is nobody's business, pulls himself up to the standing position, and we think he is working on his upper two teeth now.
4. 2 weeks left until my half marathon.... it should be interesting.
5. I have been dealing with this super stressful, frustrating issue at school that has carried over since last semester.... and after numerous hours of looking stuff up, talking to teachers and counselors, I finally came to a decision on it, and hopefully the whole mess is over...
2. 4 nights in a row of good sleep... I'm afraid to put this up here ... I don't want to jinx it.
3. We have an 8 month old, who crawls around like it is nobody's business, pulls himself up to the standing position, and we think he is working on his upper two teeth now.
4. 2 weeks left until my half marathon.... it should be interesting.
5. I have been dealing with this super stressful, frustrating issue at school that has carried over since last semester.... and after numerous hours of looking stuff up, talking to teachers and counselors, I finally came to a decision on it, and hopefully the whole mess is over...
Sunday, January 22, 2012
Five for Fridays
1. First week of school.
2. Breslin has been doing much better with his sleeping.
3. Michigan State lost to Michigan. Bleh.
4. Super duper thankful for our wonderful daycare lady Mary.
5. Breslin is officially on the move; crawling everywhere.
2. Breslin has been doing much better with his sleeping.
3. Michigan State lost to Michigan. Bleh.
4. Super duper thankful for our wonderful daycare lady Mary.
5. Breslin is officially on the move; crawling everywhere.
Monday, January 16, 2012
Saturday, January 14, 2012
Friday, January 13, 2012
Five for Fridays
1. Well we "sleep trained" Breslin. The book, "Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child," really helped me get up the courage to do it. It seems to be working, last night, it took Breslin about 1 minute to fall asleep at 6:45, then he slept until about 10:00, woke up for about 5-10 minutes of whimpering, then went back to sleep all on his own, woke up again at about 2:15, same thing, whimpered for about 5 minutes then went back to sleep on his own, finally woke up at 5:30. No eating, no mommy and daddy coming in there to lul, pat, or rock him back to sleep.. he is doing it all on his own!
2. Was able to get a bit of scrapbooking done this week. Hopefully a little bit more this weekend.
3. Getting serious about my half marathon training. Have run every other day this week. Sunday I go for 7 miles.
4. Breslin is still working on that one tooth coming through... every day I swear it's about to come in... but it doesn't. It's got to come poking through this weekend or else I don't know what.
5. Breslin now crawls. Every now and then he goes back to his army crawl, but he is getting more comfortable with crawling.
*Bonus: We got our skype up and running. We have now skyped my mom and dad back in Michigan, my sister, Christina out in Florida, and Kari our niece (who is just down the road).
2. Was able to get a bit of scrapbooking done this week. Hopefully a little bit more this weekend.
3. Getting serious about my half marathon training. Have run every other day this week. Sunday I go for 7 miles.
4. Breslin is still working on that one tooth coming through... every day I swear it's about to come in... but it doesn't. It's got to come poking through this weekend or else I don't know what.
5. Breslin now crawls. Every now and then he goes back to his army crawl, but he is getting more comfortable with crawling.
*Bonus: We got our skype up and running. We have now skyped my mom and dad back in Michigan, my sister, Christina out in Florida, and Kari our niece (who is just down the road).
Saturday, January 07, 2012
Five for Fridays
1. Celebrated New Years with the Williams... Sort of
2. Flew back to California
3. Breslin has been teething and his first tooth broke the gums, hopefully the second one breaks the gums soon (I don't know how much more of fussy Breslin I can take, makes me appreciate how good we have it most of the time).
4. Breslin is not adjusting well to sleeping habits back at home, probably due to jet lag, teething, and him hitting the 'separation' stage. Tonight we will go back and redo his sleep training, :p It's gonna be a long night.
5. We turned the office into Breslin's playroom. It is awesome! Now we just need decor.
2. Flew back to California
3. Breslin has been teething and his first tooth broke the gums, hopefully the second one breaks the gums soon (I don't know how much more of fussy Breslin I can take, makes me appreciate how good we have it most of the time).
4. Breslin is not adjusting well to sleeping habits back at home, probably due to jet lag, teething, and him hitting the 'separation' stage. Tonight we will go back and redo his sleep training, :p It's gonna be a long night.
5. We turned the office into Breslin's playroom. It is awesome! Now we just need decor.
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Sparty On!!!!
We had quite the cheering section for the bowl game. We would normally go out to a bar to watch the game, but that is just not as easy with the little ones. So we ordered Jimmy Johns, made cookies, chip dip, chips, soda, and beer and had a blast watching it in our basement!
Top: Mom, Breslin, me, Kisha, and Sean
Middle: James, Rachel, dad, Christina,
Bottom: Kennedy, Colby, Dana, baby Hannah, and Lauren.
(Brady was there, he was just taking the picture)
Breslin read to cheer on #8 Kirk Cousins and the rest of the Spartans!
And this picture I will forever cherish, my dad sporting the green and white for the Spartans. For those of you that don't know, my dad is a U of M fan, but he decided to support the many women in his life and little Breslin man and the B1G Conference and root for MSU for us. (Now Im hoping he doesn't think that in exchange we will be rooting for U of M in the Sugar Bowl).
It was a game of ups and downs. MSU was down 16-0 going into half time, and I had my doubts.... Our offense was struggling, but our defense was keeping us in the game. It was a thriller of a game, that ended up going into triple over time, with the good guys (Michigan State) winning. It was our first bowl win in 10 years!!! Yup, the last bowl win we had I was 18, crazy, huh? We will get to hold onto this victory for 9 months.... bittersweet, because now we have to WAIT nine months for college football. In the meanwhile we have basketball!
Happy New Years
Breslin's down for a moment (which hasn't happened to often while we have been in Michigan) so I wanted to take the time to reflect on 2011 and look ahead into 2012. Obviously a lot has happened in 2011 and of my 50 goals I reached at least half of them. Once Breslin came along things kind of got side tracked. I want to list some of the not so hot things in 2011 followed by some of the good things:
not so hot: being in labor and sick while in labor for over 17 hours, the two weeks post baby recovery, being so far away from family and good friends and Breslin not able to being around them, not being able to go to the B1G Championship game, "losing" to Wisconsin in that Championship game, the loss of two students (1 former and 1 current) at the high school where I teach, the what seems like monthly devastation to my hometown of Williamston (one thing after another), another good friend moving away from us, and having to cut out dairy, eggs, seafood, shellfish, and nuts while nursing.
good: even though I was in labor for over 17 hours that first moment I got to see, hold, and snuggle with Breslin I will cherish forever. Having my mom spend the summer with us out in California, Christina visiting, and my dad's first ever visit to California since I moved out. Breslin. Las Vegas with the Williams for Michael's 21st. Mary (our daycare provider). Brady's family and our friends out in California. Beating Michigan for the fourth year in a row in football. Being there for it! Taking Breslin to his first MSU football game (a win versus Minnesota). MSU making it to the innagaural B1G championship game, and being champions of the legends division. Getting to see all of my good friends back in Michigan every time I come out. Lauren (one of my best friends) getting a job out in Colorado... (a little bit closer to us... I see a snowboarding trip in my future). Getting back down to pre pregnancy weight and then some.
As I look back upon the year, it was definitely a life changer! Breslin has brought us so much joy, along with some challenges (most of which come between the hours of midnight and 3 am). Some days I wish I could be a stay at home mom and just watch Breslin learn, change, and grow. I miss him so much when I am at work. But I think it is also important for him to be around other babies, interact with them, and play with them. Even though I miss him like crazy, it is important for me to keep my identity and continue to do what I love, and him see both of his parents working hard to support our family. I am looking forward to this next year ahead in 2012, to watch Breslin grow, continue to love and support Brady as we embark onto our five year anniversary, and watch myself grow. I want to be super involved in Breslin's life, but not lose sight of mine. So with this, instead of 50 like I have done the last two years, I will dwindle it down to 10 things I would like to do in 2012.
1. Snowboard/Surf a few times this year... an active mommy is a happy mommy
2. Run the Pasadena half marathon in February (I was going to do a time goal, but really, it's just to complete it with no walking or stopping during the 13.1 miles).
3. Talk Brady into celebrating our 5 year anniversary in Kauai.
4. Take Breslin down to Florida for his first Spring Break.
5. Some sort of exercise 4 times a week.
6. Figure out if Breslin is going to be an only child... or if we are going to try for a sibling.
7. Scrapbook at least once a month.
8. Do a better job of talking to family and friends back home. (Try and skype with Christina once a week so she can stay in touch with the Brez man)
9. Take Breslin to another football game & to his first basketball game (if there is one where we can get tix for).
10. Once a month/once a week.... take an hour of me time (relax, read a book, lounge by the pool... just be...) and date night with Brady. We do cherish our Breslin time, but I think we need to get back to a date night.
not so hot: being in labor and sick while in labor for over 17 hours, the two weeks post baby recovery, being so far away from family and good friends and Breslin not able to being around them, not being able to go to the B1G Championship game, "losing" to Wisconsin in that Championship game, the loss of two students (1 former and 1 current) at the high school where I teach, the what seems like monthly devastation to my hometown of Williamston (one thing after another), another good friend moving away from us, and having to cut out dairy, eggs, seafood, shellfish, and nuts while nursing.
good: even though I was in labor for over 17 hours that first moment I got to see, hold, and snuggle with Breslin I will cherish forever. Having my mom spend the summer with us out in California, Christina visiting, and my dad's first ever visit to California since I moved out. Breslin. Las Vegas with the Williams for Michael's 21st. Mary (our daycare provider). Brady's family and our friends out in California. Beating Michigan for the fourth year in a row in football. Being there for it! Taking Breslin to his first MSU football game (a win versus Minnesota). MSU making it to the innagaural B1G championship game, and being champions of the legends division. Getting to see all of my good friends back in Michigan every time I come out. Lauren (one of my best friends) getting a job out in Colorado... (a little bit closer to us... I see a snowboarding trip in my future). Getting back down to pre pregnancy weight and then some.
As I look back upon the year, it was definitely a life changer! Breslin has brought us so much joy, along with some challenges (most of which come between the hours of midnight and 3 am). Some days I wish I could be a stay at home mom and just watch Breslin learn, change, and grow. I miss him so much when I am at work. But I think it is also important for him to be around other babies, interact with them, and play with them. Even though I miss him like crazy, it is important for me to keep my identity and continue to do what I love, and him see both of his parents working hard to support our family. I am looking forward to this next year ahead in 2012, to watch Breslin grow, continue to love and support Brady as we embark onto our five year anniversary, and watch myself grow. I want to be super involved in Breslin's life, but not lose sight of mine. So with this, instead of 50 like I have done the last two years, I will dwindle it down to 10 things I would like to do in 2012.
1. Snowboard/Surf a few times this year... an active mommy is a happy mommy
2. Run the Pasadena half marathon in February (I was going to do a time goal, but really, it's just to complete it with no walking or stopping during the 13.1 miles).
3. Talk Brady into celebrating our 5 year anniversary in Kauai.
4. Take Breslin down to Florida for his first Spring Break.
5. Some sort of exercise 4 times a week.
6. Figure out if Breslin is going to be an only child... or if we are going to try for a sibling.
7. Scrapbook at least once a month.
8. Do a better job of talking to family and friends back home. (Try and skype with Christina once a week so she can stay in touch with the Brez man)
9. Take Breslin to another football game & to his first basketball game (if there is one where we can get tix for).
10. Once a month/once a week.... take an hour of me time (relax, read a book, lounge by the pool... just be...) and date night with Brady. We do cherish our Breslin time, but I think we need to get back to a date night.
Monday, January 02, 2012
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Five for Fridays
1. We flew to Michigan for the holidays
2. Breslin celebrated his first Christmas in Michigan
3. Breslin is TEETHING.... not a happy camper at all
4. Went to the MSU vs. Indiana basketball game and got to watch a super exciting basketball game and a Michigan State victory
5. Had a fabulous mani pedi with Lauren as a Christmas present. It was a much needed relaxation, baby free couple of hours.
2. Breslin celebrated his first Christmas in Michigan
3. Breslin is TEETHING.... not a happy camper at all
4. Went to the MSU vs. Indiana basketball game and got to watch a super exciting basketball game and a Michigan State victory
5. Had a fabulous mani pedi with Lauren as a Christmas present. It was a much needed relaxation, baby free couple of hours.
Visit by Norah Collins
Brad, Norah, and Jessica stopped by to say hi and have the little ones meet. Brad was one of Brady's good friends in college and I feel like I know Jessica through our interactions on fb. They used to live in Northern California and then Brad got a job in Kansas City so they moved there. They have family in Michigan and we happened to be back at the same time so me and Jessica decided to meet up. It was so much fun finally getting to meet Jessica and watching our babies interact. Unfortunately Breslin was just recovering from a little cough so they couldn't interact as much as I hoped... but let's be honest, Breslin is at a very aggressive touching, grabbing, pulling at everything, so it was probably a good thing that he didn't get to close to Norah. Hopefully we can at least make this a once a year thing if not more...
GR visit
Our annual trip to Grand Rapids. We stop by to see the Reinsch's and their family and then go on and see the Burrill cousins. Breslin did great with the Reinsch's, but then when we went to meet up with all of the Burrill's Breslin was a mess :( So I didn't get a picture. To find out later that Breslin is TEETHING and has not been sleeping well since we got to Michigan. The combination of those two things makes for a very unhappy baby. Regardless we had great visits with all.
Breslin's first Snow
2 days after Christmas on December 27 it snowed! So we ran outside really quick to get a picture.
Breslin's first Christmas
Breslin celebrated his first Christmas with the Yarbrough family in Michigan. Unfortunately it was not a white Christmas :( But none the less Breslin got up with the rest of us at 7:30 (which would be 4:30 California time) to see what Santa had brought. It took Breslin a while to figure out what to do with the presents, and let's be honest, Breslin had way more fun with the paper and boxes than the presents... next year will be the year that he really knows what's going on (but let's not rush things).
Above is a family picture, Allan, Becky, Aunt Joyce, Uncle Mark, Scott, Harmony, Avery, Austin, Madisyn, mom, dad, Christina, Brady, Breslin, and me! Merry Christmas to all.
Breslin spending some quality time with his long distance Auntie. Oh my goodness did she spoil him with all of the toys she got for him!
Grandpa Mike is no longer afraid to hold Breslin. It is now hard for us to tear those two apart.
Yup... that has to be the cutest hat ever given by Auntie Christina. Breslin is our "little moose" now.
What are you showing us Breslin? Oh the turtle that Auntie got you.
Merry Christmas. Mommy finally took Breslin out of his Christmas duds into his comfy, cozy Christmas outfit.
Any more presents??? Or did we take care of it all?
Friday, December 23, 2011
Five for Fridays
2. This semester is done... thank goodness. It has definitely been a trying one. I vow to not do any school work the first two weeks of winter break... maybe not even talk about school...
3. Breslin had his 6 month appointment... Stat's hmmm I don't remember, it's written down somewhere... but I do know he is still in the 95th percentile for height... and middle of the road for weight... I'm thinking basketball super star!
4. With the 6 month appointment comes shots... :(
5. Celebrated Christmas on the Burrill side today! Breslin enjoyed his first Christmas, and loved all of his presents... I think he spent two hours tonight playing with all of his new toys! And I always love getting together with the family. Just a great day all together. Merry Christmas guys!
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Five for Fridays
1. I forgot to tell you guys a couple of weeks ago... we got Solar Panels for our house, were helping the environment... AND hopefully have lower electric bills come summer.
2. The last full week of the semester has come and gone... let me tell you, it has been a stressful semester, a lot of issues this year.... I am ready to move on from this semester.
3. Hung out with some great friends last night for some holiday cheer!
4. Done Christmas shopping :)
5. I absolutely NEED to go snowboarding... ASAP....
2. The last full week of the semester has come and gone... let me tell you, it has been a stressful semester, a lot of issues this year.... I am ready to move on from this semester.
3. Hung out with some great friends last night for some holiday cheer!
4. Done Christmas shopping :)
5. I absolutely NEED to go snowboarding... ASAP....
Saturday, December 10, 2011
Five for Fridays (for two weeks)
1. Michigan State made it to the first ever B1G Championship game... Unfortunately lost, and in turn we lost out on our opportunity to go to the Rose Bowl. It was a good game none the less. We enjoyed watching it with some of our favorite people.
2. Breslin had two REALLY bad nights of sleeping, which resulted in a stressed out mommy and at some point a pump getting chucked across the room and breaking :/ Oops.... there's a hundred dollars we weren't planning on spending. But the two REALLY bad nights of sleeping were followed by three really GREAT nights of sleeping. One of which consisted of Breslin falling asleep at 7:30 pm and waking up once around 3 to eat and then slept until 6:30!!!!
3. We are getting into the Christmas spirit around here. We have our two Christmas trees, our colorful tree and of course our MSU Christmas tree. Breslin man also got his pictures taken by Auntie Mitzi for Christmas cards and just Christmas pictures.
4. Breslin turned 6 months old. Enough Said.
5. Didn't run the Las Vegas half marathon because it was Sunday night, and I would have had to miss work on Monday, and I couldn't really do it. So I am 95% sure I am going to sign up for the Pasadena half marathon that runs around the Rose Bowl. If we can't go there to watch the Spartans, I guess the second best thing is to run 13.some odd miles around it
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