Knudsen Corner: March 2011

Tuesday, March 29, 2011

13.1...Miles of FUN!

Well last Saturday I ran the Riverton 1/2 marathon. Before having kids I had run a half dozen half marathon's and two full marathons. Training for them was easy cheesy, especially since I had the entire summer off to run basically whenever I wanted. After having kids and especially two that changed a little (Ok a lot!)

Anyways I have been very diligent about running on the treadmill almost every day. So I decided I would like to start working towards something. Anyways my cute Friend Jill I used to run with (before she so rudely moved to Texas...just kidding Jill) had run it last year and said she had a lot of fun so I decided I would try it as well.

Lucky for me a couple of girls from my old ward were also running it. It was a lot of fun running it with them. They both killed me time wise , but I was just happy to have finished (ha ha ha!)

I finished...

14th in my age division

88th overall

with a time of 2:09:25

The Best part of the entire race was seeing Chris, Lydia and Audrey at the finish...I will admit I started to cry a little especially when I saw the darling sign Chris had made for Lydia to hold. And to be honest the thought that kept me going was my cute family at the finish, and knowing they would be proud of me!

It was a lot of fun and I am looking forward to the SLC 1/2 Marathon next month, and hopefully I can get into the St.George Marathon in October (which is the ultimate goal...wish me luck!)

I am sorry but wouldn't this melt just about anyone's heart?

If I look like I am about to cry it is because I am!

I couldn't resist, I had to carry Lydia through the finish with me. She kept saying "Mom, you are sssoooo sweaty!"

Keri G., Keri T., and ME

THey both finished in 1:53...ya they did AWESOME!!!

My motivation

When I got home Chris hung it in the garage right in front of where I pull the car in. He told me it was so I would feel like the family is always cheering me on...Love that hubby of mine!

Sick and Tired

Poor Auddy has been sick, one night every time we laid her flat on her back she would cry and cry, so we tried the swing...before we went to bed we checked to see if we thought we needed to move her back to her crib and after seeing her nearly falling out...we decided we better (ha ha ha!)

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

AFTER!!!

Well after countless hour dis-assembling, re-assembling, moving and refinishing our play-set is finally somewhat presentable...and Lydia couldn't have been more thrilled. I spent 4 hrs on Saturday spraying and refinishing this and Chris spent another couple hrs hitting the spots I couldn't. There were a few casualties our poor back fence, the swing and even Che' were victims of the stain. When I finally came inside Lydia was freaking out because she thought I was hurt it was all over my face, hands, clothes and hair.

Note to self...next time you stain a playhouse, make sure it isn't going to be a windy day (that may or may not be possible in Riverton though I swear...ha ha ha!) Anyways I am so excited that Lydia now has a fun little playhouse and hopefully will no longer be going out to lay in the dirt (ha ha ha!)

A huge thanks to my Dad and Mom. My dad helped us disassemble and transport it and then he also helped us move and re-assemble it, and my mom watched my girls so I could help. Also I really do have a really great husband who was willing to give up his day off (the first in a long time) and give in to what his somewhat crazy wife wanted to do! Love ya babe!

Don't look too closely at this, let's just say I am the farthest thing from a perfectionist and Audrey was taking a nap during this process so I knew my time was very limited (luckily she took a 4 hr nap that day!)

I think Lydia is seriously in HEAVEN, it is like having a park in her very small back yard (ha ha ha!)

She loves her "GREEN" slide...she talks about how it is green all the time.

BBBBBBRRRRR!!!!!!!!!!

Sunday, March 20, 2011

Lepre-COM Day!

Well we had a very special visitor on St. Patty's day. Lucky the Leprechaun or LeperCOM as Lydia says it. He was a naughty Leprechaun and trashed out kitchen and family room but he left Lydia a hint with his feet prints where he hid is pot of gold. Then he also left us green mix to make green waffles and green milk.

Lydia was in HEAVEN and wanted to tell everyone that day about the Leprecom that came to our house. We had Lucky Charm's for dinner that night and luckily there was a picture of Lucky the leprechaun that visited our house (Liddy loved it!)

That pesky Leprechaun

He left quite a mess...Lydia was so worried.

Can you tell she just woke up?

The Leprecom even hid her blanket...she was the most distressed about that one.

She found her pot of gold...chocolate god nuggets that is (too bad I have eaten way more of them then her!)

Yummy!

Lydia was even nice enough to share her pot of gold with Auddy, but too bad Auddy can't quite handle chocolate and ring pops yet (LOL!)

Green Waffles...Yummy!

Lydia was in heaven with her green waffles and green milk!

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Friday, March 18, 2011

We are big girls NOW!!!

Lydia

Is officially POTTY TRAINED!!!
Not a single accident in over 3 weeks

and...

Audrey

is SITTING UP all by herslef!!!

I still put the pillows behind her as a precaution but she doesn't need them (yeah!)

Before....After coming soon!

Last weekend I searched high and low for a play-set on KSL that we could get for Lydia for her upcoming birthday. After having 3 sold out from under us, we finally found someone who was good for their word and bought this one for $150.00. It isn't very pretty, but we are going to completely refinish it...so the after is coming soon!

Adios!

My brother Derek and his girlfriend are going on a south American adventure. THey will be traveling, living in hostels and on farms, traveling by bus around Peru, Bolivia and Argentina for the next 3 months! So we said Adios to them last Sunday and we won't see them again until June! We love you both and hope you have a safe and very fun trip!

I have seen one too many "Dateline's" so we were trying to get good photo's in case anything happens and we have to put their pictures on mission people posters (ha ha ha!) Just kidding bro.

Ashley is so cute with my girls, we hope she becomes Aunt Ashley one of these days!

Glow Worm

I Had a glow worm when I was little

It warms my heart to see that my daughter loves her glow worm just like I did!

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

5 Months=So Much FUN!!!

Well Audrey turned 5 months a few days ago and all I can say is she is seriously so much...

FUN!!!

Every day she is growing and developing and becoming more aware of her surroundings! I am only going to do a brief update because I figure I will do the big one after the 6 month Dr. Appointment.

So to summarize life with Audrey:

Lots of smiles, giggles...and big open mouth kisses!

Lots of bananas, carrots,pears, sweet potatoes, and she loves her "Baby Mum, Mum's!" (little rice crackers that melt in her mouth!

Lots of grabbing of toys, hair, earrings, and anything else she can get her hands on!

Lots of tummy time, and even almost sitting up all on her own. She would be able to do it I swear if her feet didn't look so appetizing to her (ha ha ha!)

Lots of loving her sister, anything Lydia does Audrey is right there with a squeal or laugh to let her know how much she loves her. She is a little weary of Che' I will have to get a picture of her reaction to him, I have never seen her eyes get so BIG!!!

Overall just lots of fun with my baby girl who feels like she is growing up way too fast! Who are we kidding I feel like one lucky mama to have two girls that fill my life with so much joy!

P.S. I use a lot of ! marks...I guess I really get excited about my kids (ha ha ha!)

Aud's with the Bear, she isn't looking quite as small...I guess!

She really is always so HAPPY...just like her sweatshirt says

Love that smile!

She is a really good escape artist, she can wiggle her way down or out of just about anything!

Loving her time in the exersaucer!

She is definitely teething, she puts anything and everything in her mouth..this is her favorite item by far!

Dino Museum...part 2!

So last Friday Meg, Angie and I all took our kids (and Meg's cute nephew Ian) to the dino museum. Lydia was so excited that we were going back. To say that she loves this place is a total understatement...she is OBSESSED!

Angie has the cutest little twin boys, and Ian and Lydia are about a year apart so it was a perfect activity for a Friday afternoon. We went to Chick-fil-A afterwards where the kids played on the playground for about an hour and a half...it was a great start to our weekend!

Thanks girls for the invite, we will definitely have to do it again SOON!

The kiddo's...I tried to get a pic of them all looking at the fish but as soon as I got my camera out they ran away!

SCARY!

She kept asking me if she could climb the leg...ha ha ha!

Meg with cute baby Cash...he was an ANGEL the entire time!

"Momma hurry....yook at this!"

Lydia and Ian

Andrew and Jack...aren't they so stinking cute?

Audrey's 1 year Check up!

Well Audrey had her 1 year check up. Poor thing I did her shots at the Utah County health to try to save money (our insurance is a joke.) Anyways she ended up having to get 6 shots including her flu shot. My dr. is glad that at her 18 month check up he will be able to do her shots because he doesn't rush them like they do. Anyways Dr. Boettger is happy with her growth and progress. She weighed 21 lbs 50% (feew...she has been in a rear facing upright car seat for a while...opps) She is 28" 45% and her head is in the 75% (ha ha ha!) She is a sassy little girl. She was an angel baby and somewhat of a stinker as a toddler but she sure is a lot of fun. She is crawling all over and will walk along things or with her walker but not super interested in trying to venture out on her own yet. I am ok with that...Chris seems to think the longer they crawl the more athletic they are (ha ha ha...so maybe Auds will be our athlete!) Overall we love this little girl, she is a great sleeper taking two LONG naps a day and sleeps from 7:30-8:30ish. She loves to eat, we have nick named her miss piggy she will eat just about ANYTHING!!! We love her to death and sure are happy to have this little girlie!

Audrey 9 months

Audrey had her 9 month which just reminds me just how fast she is growing up. Her stats were 18lbs 30% height 26" 30% and I don't remember how big her head was but it was the 75%. She is crawling and pulling herself up. She has a new obsession CHE' any time he is anywhere near she gets so excited. She has started talking saying mama, dada, diddy (liddy), uh oh. She has also been teething like crazy, she is starting to get her two top vampire teeth as we call them. She is such a joy and is quite the little spit fire. She loves her daddy, and gets so excited any time he is around. We love our Auddy and feel so blessed to have her in our family!

Audrey 6 month

Audrey at 6 month's is nothing but fun. We had her check up she weighed 15lbs 8 oz (30%) she was 25 inches (25%) She plateaued a little both on height and weight but the dr. said that is very typical. He was impressed with her smiles and giggles, and how much she loved being on her feet. She got a couple of shots and did amazing, I would almost say barley a whimper from that little girly. She is so much fun, and everyday it seems that she get's more interactive. She is sitting on her own, and loves to play with toys. She is an absolute angel and such a joy in our family!

18 month check up!

Well we took Lydia in for her 18 month check up and got a few immunizations (including the H1N1 vaccination.) She is right on track and developing well. She is 32 1/4 inches tall (60%), 24 lbs (45%) and her head is 47.5 cm (80%) She is talking a ton and walking and running like the doctor would hope to see. She was so funny they checked her iron levels and she literally just sat there while they pricked her toe, she didn't make even a peep. But for the shots it was a different story. I can't believe how big my baby is getting I wish there was a way to keep her just the way she is!

9 month check up

Well Lydia had her 9 month check up on the 22nd of January. It was so fun to see how much she has grown. She weighs 17.1 lbs and is in the 30% which is a huge jump from the 15th %. She is 27 inches long and also in the 30% for height. And her head is in the 80%, what can I say she's going to be a very smart kid (ha ha ha!) Anyways Dr. Boettger is very happy with how she is developing, every question he asked about her development she is doing which put's my mind at ease as a mother. It is always a little nerve wracking when they start asking questions, because you can only hope that you are doing what you are supposed to as a mother! Anyways she got her iron level checked and was ok and her polio immunization which was so sad. But we love our little peanut and are so happy with how much she is growing and changing!

6 Month check up

Well we took Lydia to her Dr. 6 month check up. She weighs 12.14 lbs, is 25 inches and I can't remember her head I think it was 43. She is only in the 8% for weight, but the doctor didn't seem too worried. He reassured me that someone has to be in the 8th percentile. She is in the 35% for height and 50% for her head size. She got her immunizations, but only got part of them because she got her flu shot as well. She actually did a lot better this time, she slept quite a bit that day but her legs didn't get the goose eggs like last time. Dr. Boettger said I should start introducing a sippy cup, which we tried and she loved (she loves anything she can hold by herself..i.e. bottles even if there isn't anything in it.) He also said we should be expecting teething and crawling before her next big check up so crazy! So over all it was a good appointment...too bad we have to go back next month for the rest of her immunizations!

4 Month check up

Well we went in to Lydia's 4 month check up...even though she is really only 3 1/2 months old. She got her immunizations which Chris was there for, and so sad. And we also got the go ahead for solid foods. I gave her some rice cereal today and the pic show how much she enjoyed it. Anyways the doctor says that she is a healthy baby, although she is on the petite side. She is in the 35% for weight and height she is 12.8 lbs and 23 1/2 inches and 50% for her head she is 41 1/2 cm. Anyways he was also impressed with how much she loves to stand. Basically the whole dr. appointment she stood on Chris lap. Anyways hopefully our next dr. appointment won't be until 6 months!

2 Month check up

Well we went to the doctor's on Friday for her two week check up. She now weighs 10.05 lbs is 21 1/2 inches long and growing fast. I talked to the doctor because Lydia has been spitting up a lot lately, and sometimes it isn't just a drible it is projectile. So he prescribed some medecine for her reflux. It is so amazing she is doing so much better already. Also I asked the doctor about her colic, and basically he said it is because of what I eat. So goodbye to the following foods. Dairy, citric fruits and veggies, chocolate, coliflower, any caffiene. So basically good-bye to cheese, milk, milk shakes, chocolate, spagetti, BLT's...and many more of my favorite foods!