Peter Rabbit

Today we started off with story time- we did arrive on time! They read Peter Rabbit and a Bunny without a BOX! Archer shared a little bench with another little boy until the little boy tumbled off with excitement! After we finished listening to the story we made bunny ears! Archer and I colored it brown and blue and then had to cut it out! Archer went up to the story teller and asked for the scissors- she showed him how to carry them and once he got to me, which was only a few steps away I took them from him! He wanted to cut, so I attempted to show him, but then realized that my big boy needs lefty scissors and that was not an option and he was getting frustrated, so I had to cut and tell him that the scissors were broken! After I cut the ears out and went to tap the band together while measuring it against his little head- I found out that the band was not BIG enough, so I had to make a makeshift one! It was perfect and he loved it! He actually wore them out and only took them off that day for nap time!



That afternoon we went to the Galleria to take a picture with the Easter Bunny and I told Archer if he smiled for him that I would get him a cookie! He was excited about it ALL, until we got to the bunny and he turned into some child I did not recognize! Archer was SO scared of the bunny that he was screaming and crying out of control, so Andrew and I agreed to sit down with him and Ashton! We took maybe 12 pictures and this was the best! The girl taking it informed me that they were really only allowed to take 2-3! Well...what can I say?!

Storytime!

Barnes and Noble in the River Oaks shopping center has every Thursday story time for the children, so Archer, Ashton and I decided to go not knowing what to expect...
It started at 11am, but we arrived little late and gathered around with the other children as they were already listening to the story! Archer sat so patiently and listened with great eagerness! After the story was over we did a craft that was related to the book we read! Our first craft was a BLUE monster with googly eyes! So you can guess what the book was about! :)

Anniversary

Andrew and I celebrated 6 years of marriage today! Andrew had to work during the day, so the boys and I headed to my parents for some fun! We enjoyed sitting out on the back patio with the beautiful weather! It was about 72 degrees outside...

Archer played ball with Pops while Ashton hung out in Nana's arms! I just sat by the pool and enjoyed the sun and view of my boys playing! Archer wanted to ride Pops' tractor, but for some reason it would not start, so of course my Dad took it about and started working on it! Archer was very curious and wanted to help Pops fix it! ...so together they worked on it! Pops walked inside the house to get something and Archer stood next to the project while Nana watched over him! Archer bent down to pick up a tool and Nana said, "Oh! No- we don't want to play with Pops tools unless he is here with us!" Archer put them back down and Pops walked back out and asked Archer what he was doing! Archer said, "I'm just standing right here doing nothing!" Mind you his arms were up in the air like what is your problem! LOL!

After a short nap and snacks we headed back home to meet Andrew with our dinner! He brought home Pappadeux's, which was what we ate on our first date 10 years ago! As a family we all sat down to eat and then realized that they left out our dessert, so after wards we all loaded up into the car and went to get our cheesecake! Umm...

As our love continues to grow, so does our faith in GOD and we are so BLESSED with a happy marriage!

I am so happy...

words from a little two year old after arriving at his Mimi's house! Yesterday we went to go see Andrew's Mom and Dad for a visit, they live in Sugarland! Mimi recently had surgery to remove cancer from her pancreas and part of her colon last Tuesday and is at home recovering before they start chemo and radiation...Once she starts that the boys will not be able to see her since they are little germ bugs and Mimi can't afford to catch those!

So we planned a short little visit, but before we got there I had to run an errand, which Archer was not happy about! Each time I would stop at a stoplight Archer would inform me that I needed to drive and he wanted to go see Mimi! That was the longest errand for a little boy eager to see his MIMI!

It was a pure blessing to see Mimi's face light up once her boys walked in the room! I pray that seeing them gives her more strength! May God please watch over her and keep her well!

He is HERE...

Ashton Creed Fuller is born!

After going to bed the night before around 11pm and having to wake up at 3am- there was NOT much sleeping involved prior to his arrival! Andrew woke up very chipper and full of smiles were as I on the other hand was a little nervous, therefore I was quite! I had just about an hour to get ready, so I fix my hair, put on my make up and prayed that God would give me the strength to trust in HIM with everything! We left our with bags packed and head to Texas Women's hospital with NO traffic on the road! It was a little weird walking into the hospital asking someone where do I go I am having my baby this morning! They directed us to the c-section holding room- that is right a holding room! Andrew was able to sit back there with me while they filled out my paperwork, hooked up my IV, and I changed into my designer gown- thanks Jodie! Andrew was so wired with all the excitement he was pacing the little 6x6 room if that calling everyone to make sure they were on their way and if anyone could please pick him up a coffee! I had to remind him that this was not about him and that no one was going to stop to get him coffee with the chance of missing the arrival of Ashton due to some unforeseen mishap! So the wait began- the nurses were ready, but Doctor was no were to been seen! I kinda slipped and told them my lovely doctor was perfect in every way, except she was always late! Finally she arrived after 6:30am, which is when he was suppose to be coming into the world per c-section world! I walked into the OR and got up onto the table, so they could prep me for Ashton's arrival! It was so odd...I was lying there on a table with the bottom half of me uncovered and people all around me moving about to prepare for the c-section! Finally they brought Andrew in and about 10 minutes later I could hear the sweet voice of Ashton as they pulled him out! His little feet were tucked up under my rib cage, so they had to actually lift my RIBS and pull him out! Ouch! TIME moves so slowly after they get him out until I am able to see him- it feels like hours, but really is only 5 minutes! They bundle him up and weight him prior to me holding him! Finally I held the little angel in my arms and realized again how GREAT our GOD is! I held him for awhile and then Andrew and the nurse took him to the nursery and down the hall for the family to see him! Nana, Pops, Mimi, Devra, Brett, and Archer were all there waiting with BRIGHT eyes and open hearts! They were so pleased to see him, per Andrew! :)
So I continue to stay in the OR as they sew me up and then bring me to the recovery room! As I was listening to everyone discuss what they were getting their significant others I glanced over to the cabinets and realized I could see my reflection and watched them sew me up! I was wheeled to the recovery room, which I was alert and going crazy, because I wanted to see my little boy and kiss all over him! FYI: when I had Archer I didn't remember anything they had me drugged because I was so weak and tired after labor! Less than an hour later they brought me to my room and I had to wait another hour to see Ashton- they were doing his shot and cleaning him up!
I was determined to get home ASAP and not stay a week this time, so I was alert and up as soon as I could completely feel my legs! There really is not much sleep at the hospital due to the nurses coming in and out taking vital signs and temp. Poor Andrew slept every night at the hospital on the little bed that really would work only for a two year, because it is so short! I joked with Andrew that was his torture for the pain I went through having his son! :) He didn't laugh too much! We celebrated Valentine's Day at the hospital where I received my "push" gift, which was a cushion cut amythest surrounded by diamonds! I LOVE it! Andrew, Archer, Ashton, and I are all February babies, so it is VERY special to me as well as the month! So many gifts that month from GOD HIMSELF!

Prior to Ashton's arrival

Pictures were taken by Jason Mier Photography in January
check out his website: http://jasonmierphotography.com
We had lots of fun and it will surely be a great memory!
At first we were not sure that Archer was going to cooperate, but with Christmas candy still in the pantry and blocks to build- he was a GREAT little model after the bribes!

Tiffany

Daddy and Archer playing bumble bee...

Archer's favorite pose- standing between your legs and smiling!
"Peek and Boo"
After we were done- Archer pulled the stool out and start to smile and was posing in different positions for about 15 minutes- then stood up and said, "Archer all done!"
Jason caught some on film and they were great!
Archer's a natural or just a cheese!
...a natural, so I think!

Family picture: Mommy, Daddy, Archer, and baby Ashton in the belly!

Pure LOVE!

Archer giving baby Ashton kissy!

Too precious! Daddy and his boy!

I love black and white!
Thanks Jason!

September 21, 2009

It's a BOY!

Check out the proof...

His little head is facing us with his little arms beside his head!