Sadie & Coleman Tales

Time flies

2011-03-28T15:39:00.003-06:00

It's hard for me to believe that Coleman is 6 months old already. Life is feeling "normalish" with two kids. I certainly cannot imagine life without Coleman. I can't think of anything as sweet as his smile and Sadie's laugh.

Cole's pictures

2010-10-06T21:46:00.001-06:00

Cole's birth story

2010-10-06T21:43:00.000-06:00

On September 11th, 2010 we went to the farmers market and grocery store in the morning as we often do on Saturdays. I started feeling minor contractions about 1pm but didn't say anything to Chad until I had a few contractions in a row. They were about 20-30 minutes apart and we didn't know if he was really coming or if they would stop. I was a week past my due date at this point and words cannot express how ready I was to have this baby. Sadie laid down for her nap and Chad and I watched a movie in the afternoon. We finished packing our hospital bag in hope that we would need it soon. We decided to go for a walk about 7pm that I hoped would speed things up a bit. We got about two blocks from home and the contractions got much stronger quickly and went from 15 to 20 minutes apart to 5 minutes apart. We walked back home and I called the midwife on call. Mary instructed us to come to the hospital. We called Chad's mom to come and get Sadie and packed up the car, we left home about 8pm. We arrived at Swedish Medical Center at 8:30pm and checked in at the Emergency Department. Chad and I walked up to the 5th floor labor & delivery and our nurse oriented us to our room. I needed to get two doses of an antibiotic before delivery so I had to lie in the hospital bed while an IV was attempted and failed. The contractions were getting much stronger and felt continuous, Mary told us I was 6cm and it would probably be another 3-4 hours of labor. As the contractions strengthened I became less aware of what was happening around me, I remember several more IV attempts and bright lights. I didn't feel able to open my eyes or verbally communicate anything. Things happened really fast, when I had to start pushing the staff gave up on the IV attempts. Coleman Thomas was born at 9:38pm. He is perfect and healthy and the rest of our hospital stay was pretty uneventful. We are very grateful for all the family that came to visit. We came home on Monday September 13th in the evening. Pictures to come…

Coleman Thomas

2010-09-12T10:32:00.003-06:00

He arrived September 11, 2010 at 9:38pm. 7lbs 2oz and 20 inches long. We are all very healthy and doing well.

Still waiting...

2010-09-09T14:30:00.002-06:00

Still no baby. Today is 5 days after my due date and we are still waiting. I know I'm in good company because lots of women deliver past their due date but I still hate it. We should somehow get bonus points for being pregnant past 40 weeks.

These are a couple of pics from this past labor day weekend. Sadie's new favorite thing to do is have a tea party - it's very cute. And we went to Dinosaur Ridge on Labor day and walked a bit. We went into the gift shop and bought Sadie a little 99 cent dinosaur whose name is "Reggie". He accompanies us frequently.

Packing in the fun

2010-08-30T10:58:00.002-06:00

While waiting for our new baby we have attempted to do as many fun things as possible with just the three of us. Sadie purchased her first ice cream treat from the ice cream truck. We took her to see Toy Story 3 - very cute I'd recommend it. And Sadie did really well sitting through the whole movie. We went to Bellview Park in Englewood this past Sunday and went to the petting zoo, rode the train, and played in the creek. It was a great park we plan to visit again.

Estes Park August 6-9th

2010-08-16T10:46:00.001-06:00

Hot

2010-07-19T14:34:00.002-06:00

This past Saturday was 102 degrees so we did our best to keep cool. Chad had his company picnic on Saturday at Clements Park. We had some tasty BBQ and Sadie really enjoyed the snow cones which required a bath when we got home. We also have a new favorite park called Cornerstone that has some great water squirty things next to the playground equipment. Sadie is very much learning to play from watching other kids. It's funny to watch her at the park learn how to play on the playground equipment by mimicking other children - not always a good thing but overall it's great to watch her learn. And I love that she is starting to be more independent. It's a little tough for me to go down those slides at 8 months pregnant I prefer to just wait at the bottom. Up until the past week or so I really haven't minded being pregnant, I've kind of enjoyed it. But now that it's hot and I'm much bigger I'm really ready for the beginning of September to get her and have this baby.

Backyard pool fun

2010-06-28T09:36:00.003-06:00

Chad and Sadie played in the pool yesterday before nap time. Sadie is a fan. Her favorite game is motor boat when Chad pulls her in a circle by her feet.

Sadie is Two Years Old!

2010-06-27T22:03:00.002-06:00

This is the birthday dress my mom made for Sadie for her second birthday.
We had family over for BBQ on sadurday evening to celebrate Sadie's birthday. We can't believe she is two already.

strawberry harvest

2010-06-27T21:51:00.002-06:00

There are no plans to make anything with our strawberries because between Sadie and I we eat them all (and save a few for Chad).

Oh Bierstadt you are my Everest

2010-06-24T11:38:00.002-06:00

Chad and I joined a couple of his coworkers over Memorial Day weekend to hike Mt Bierstadt. We left Sadie with Chad's mom on Friday night and left early Saturday morning. I started out fine (26 weeks at this point) it wasn't too cold out and we had a nice slow pace. But by the time we hiked to about a 1/2 mile from the peak I was feeling the effects of the altitude and Chad and I decided to turn back. It's painful to be so close to the peak and turn around. But I don't think the mountain is going anywhere...

Meghan's Pictures

2010-05-16T21:04:00.002-06:00

These are a few pictures of Sadie that Meghan took. She loves playing with her cousins.

Easter pictures

2010-04-08T14:40:00.002-06:00

Tea anyone?

2010-04-08T14:32:00.002-06:00

While getting ready for a bath one night Sadie decided she must have some tea. And all she needed was her new apron and headband my mom made her to go with her kitchen. Clothes are not really essential to the tea drinking process.

Baby #2

2010-03-25T15:33:00.003-06:00

We're expecting in early september. I'll be 17wks tomorrow and feeling pretty good. Tired, but what better excuse is pregnancy to nap as often as possible. We've told Sadie and she can repeat back to you that she's going to be a big sister but I don't think it will really sink in until there is a crying baby in the house to stay. I'm not quite big enough for the maternity clothes yet but too big for my normal clothes, I'm in the stretching pants and pajamas phase. And no crazy cravings yet although I love to eat Chad's fresh baked cookies - like the napping the pregnancy may just be an excuse. :)

Catching up

2010-03-08T08:29:00.006-07:00

Between working and chasign a toddler around there has not been much time for posting the past few months. But in an effort to catch up here is our update. I have been watching Aubri and Rylynn on thursdays while Meg is working. Sadie loves the cousin time, and Aubri especially is really good with her. This picture is them watching a movie together.
As a late anniversary date Chad and I went to a place near Winter Park called Devils Thumb Ranch. We cross country skiied and had a really good time. It was our first full night away from Sadie and the sleeping in was pretty nice. I would recommend it for you skiers here in CO they have lots of trails and really nice rooms.This picture is Sadie on the way to my parents house after spending Christmas with Chad's family. She was worn out. Our Christmas went really well, we had a good time with family and Sadie was very aware of all the presents this year. If you wanted to open your own present you had to be fast or she'd do it for you.

She's trouble

2009-12-23T21:41:00.002-07:00

We have discovered that the baby proofing does not end.

Debbie's Favorite Hot Chocolate

2009-12-10T13:18:00.002-07:00

Hot Cocoa Mix

1 Cup powdered non-dairy creamer

1 Cup nonfat dry milk

3/4 Cup sugar

1/2 baking cocoa (Hersey's make a delicious dark chocolate one)

1 tsp cinnamon

Combine all ingredients; mix well

Add 3Tbsp mix to 1 Cup water, milk, or coffee

Halloween 09

2009-12-06T14:05:00.003-07:00

Here are some pictures from Halloween in Swink

Park and Zoo

2009-10-20T20:37:00.001-06:00

We had a fun weekend with all the nice weather - the park and the zoo.

Learning to Color

2009-10-06T14:40:00.003-06:00

Our new favorite thing is coloring. Sadie does really well keeping the crayons on the paper and not in her mouth (most of the time).

Summer update

2009-09-10T16:09:00.005-06:00

The past month or so has not left much time for blogging. I went back to work at Denver Health the end of July and am working part time in one of the outpatient clinics. Sadie is going to her Aunt Meghans three days a week and has adjusted very very well to the change. Her favorite word to say is Aubri and she is always very happy to play with her cousins. It has been an easy change for all of us knowing she is happy and well taken care of.
Sadie has been an official walker for awhile now and the new territory has come with a fair amount of bruises. We have also had to take baby proofing to a whole new level now that she is mobile. This has also been an adjustment for Jake because now Sadie can follow him everywhere. Can and does, she loves Jake and despite my best efforts she is always covered in dog hair from all the hugs she gives him.
We have tried to enjoy the end of summer as much as possible. I think this is my favorite time of year in Colorado with the cooler temperatures and leaves changing. Here are a few pics.

Estes Park

2009-08-10T21:24:00.001-06:00

1st Step

2009-07-12T21:21:00.003-06:00

Sadie took her first step without help on July 9th. Life is about to get a little crazier.

Sadie's First Year Video

2009-06-27T14:18:00.003-06:00

Birthday Girl!

2009-06-26T23:00:00.002-06:00

Our baby turned one today

Strawberry

2009-06-13T22:06:00.002-06:00

So Mom and Dad woke me up to try some strawberries from the garden.
I am not happy about being woken from my nap.

But Mom is pretty excited about it so I'll humor her and try it.

Hmmm, what do I think?

They are delicious! I want strawberries every meal!

Last Weekend

2009-06-11T13:19:00.002-06:00

We had a busy weekend. My friend Amy from college came to CO to run the marathon in Steamboat Springs. So another roommate Michelle and I drove up to watch her on Sunday while Sadie stayed home with Chad. Amy did a great job despite crazy Colorado hail and rain and I had nice day "off". Sadie got tooth #3 a few days ago and has been crawling everywhere. I thought our house was child proof but she finds new things to get into daily.
Sadie & Michelle at this fun Tea shop in Belmar

Rainbow outside our front porch yesterday afternoon

Hiking

2009-06-01T22:52:00.002-06:00

11 months

2009-06-01T11:26:00.001-06:00

Our baby turned 11 months old last week

Grand Junction

2009-06-01T11:01:00.002-06:00

Uncle Matt officially graduated from Mesa State and Sadie went swimming for the 1st time.

Spring

2009-05-06T12:57:00.006-06:00

It finally feels like spring today. It's fun watch Sadie discover things for the first time.

Jake

2009-04-29T14:14:00.006-06:00

We love our dog Jake. He was an impulse buy back in December 2006. We had just purchased our house in November 2006 and had moved in about Thanksgiving. Chad and I were out one Saturday when Meghan called and told Chad about some cute puppies in front of the Sportsman’s Warehouse. I don’t think she actually thought we wanted one. We were close by and decided to “just go look”. Those are dangerous words for two people who love dogs, very dangerous words. Jake was the first one I picked up and I was in love. That puppy smell and his cuddliness were irresistible. I think we were planning on coming home with some Christmas gifts that day, but instead we came home with a puppy.
Unfortunately he did not stay a puppy for long. And it wasn’t long until we came home to scenes like: toilet paper all over the house, the furniture chewed on, the siding on the house chewed on, mud prints on the ice maker on the freezer that he figured out how to work, entire planters destroyed, etc. I don't really want to think about the money we have spent fixing things he has destroyed.

Fortunately, time seems to be the key in surviving our pet. We have not at all arrived but his behavior has improved and we are able to enjoy him. He is really good off leash and loves the outdoors. And Sadie loves him. I would occasionally tie one of his cookie’s on her jump up. And just him standing next to her would make her happy. He also loves to fetch things...

If you read the paper at our house it may have a few holes and some slobber.

10 Months Old

2009-04-28T19:47:00.002-06:00

Sleeping Baby

2009-04-21T08:47:00.002-06:00

Lover not a fighter

2009-04-20T08:39:00.001-06:00

Sadie loves to give kisses. The process usually goes something like this – she will make a “mmmmmm” sound, close her eyes, lean in, suction herself onto the closest thing to her mouth, suck on the lucky object for a second, release, and grin. This show of affection is usually given to me, Chad, Jake’s nose, and Jessica. Jessica is a little girl I watch two afternoons a week. She is just a day older than Sadie but unlike Sadie she is able to crawl very well. When they are on the floor playing together Jessica will often decide she wants the toy Sadie has. So she will crawl over and grab it, Sadie will hold onto the desired object for just a minute but not usually because she still wants the toy. She will keep a hold of the toy to get Jessica closer, leans in…and suctions onto her head. Jessica doesn’t seem to notice and just takes her toy and goes on her way. I keep trying to get this event on camera but have yet to capture it.

Introducing Lucy

2009-04-14T18:47:00.003-06:00

I finished her this afternoon, Sadie does not seem to be aware of her existence. Maybe someday she will be played with. Other news...Sadie has her first tooth! She has been super drooly the past week and we finally felt a little tooth on the bottom.

Cracker

2009-04-12T21:28:00.004-06:00

I recently bought a box of teething crackers for Sadie and she loves them but I think there should be a warning on the box that the baby consuming the crackers will need a bath immediately afterwards. This cracker that deceivingly looks like a graham cracker magically turns into an adhesive that is darn near impossible to get off with a paper towel. But it does keep her occupied for a good thirty minutes.

Before eating the cracker...

Post cracker = happy baby!

Happy Easter!

2009-04-12T21:21:00.002-06:00

leg warmers

2009-04-07T08:30:00.002-06:00

I finished Sadie's leg warmers in time for church this week. She doesn't care for them much, along with her socks she pulls them right off almost immediatly. This kid doesn't like things on her feet at all.

9 months old

2009-04-05T16:31:00.002-06:00

Sadie turned 9 months old last week. She had her doctors appointment and everything looks good. She's a big 17.4lbs. Some days it feels like the past 9 months have flown by and other days I don't remember what life was like without her.

March Snow

2009-04-05T16:25:00.003-06:00

Last weekend we had our biggest snow of the winter so far. Since I just learned to knit in February all I want to do is knit and I have not at all been motivated to start working in the yard. So I was pretty happy about all the snow. And Chad got to work from home on Friady so that was nice. Sadie got to help Chad look over his waste water treatment plans...lucky girl!

Cheerios

2009-03-23T11:15:00.003-06:00

Sadie had cheerios for the first time this weekend and she's hooked
She will do whatever it takes to get more of those delicious round things even if it means climbing out of her crib.

St Patrick's Day

2009-03-18T11:17:00.001-06:00

No teeth here

Bath Time

2009-03-17T08:38:00.005-06:00

I feel a little bad having so much fun at the poor Sadie's expense but she really doesn't seem to mind. She has had cradle cap for months and months and we finally got some shampoo like stuff that clears it right up (thank you Tracie). However it does make her hair a little greasy and thus moldable.

And I'm afraid despite lots of brushing her hair still looks like this. This little girl has a strong attachment to her hair brush. She will sometimes hold onto it for hours.

So Tasty

2009-03-15T12:16:00.003-06:00

This is a deal I think everyone should know about. If you sign up for Jamba Juice emails they send you notices of deals - the current one is for their organic oatmeal for a buck for the whole month of March. We went this morning and I had the banana and brown sugar one. It was so good I might go every morning for the rest of march.
I also got an add for free coffee at Einstein's on Mondays and free breakfast at Chick-fil-a on Fridays. So you know where I'll be. I love free stuff.

Cousins

2009-03-12T10:13:00.003-06:00

Sadie loves it when her cousins come over to play. I can picture her following Rylynn around the way Rylynn follows Aubri when she starts moving. We set up the tent in the basement last night and watched a movie in the tent. It kept all of their attention for about 10 minutes.

My new addiction

2009-03-09T13:29:00.002-06:00

One of my struggles with staying home with Sadie is feeling like I’m not learning anything new. I also missed adult interaction and meeting new people. So last month I took a beginners knitting class at this cute little knitting shop near my home called The Cottage Yarn. I love it, I want to knit all the time. I like the feeling of accomplishment when I finish a project and it is just nice to have something that I can do while playing with Sadie on the floor or while she is napping. But I did find that yarn is not cheap nor is the cost of needles to get you started. So I sold a few things on craigslist to pay for my new habit. It seriously is like someone selling their possessions to pay for a drug addiction, I have been looking at my stuff wondering how much money I can sell things for. I may need to start going to knitters anonymous. But I’m sure I can stop whenever I want to… oh wait that’s what addicts in denial say.

I finished this hat Sadie is wearing this weekend.

Trail Completion

2009-03-02T21:45:00.006-07:00

We live 10 or 15 minutes from Deer Creek, one of the Jefferson County Open Space parks. It has lots of great trails and it's so close to home we don't get there as often as we should. And we actually finished a trail this weekend. Sadie is getting pretty close to growing out of her Bjorn but it has been worth every penny.

Sadie turned 8 months last week. We have been taking pictures of her every month in the chair in her room with the bear to compare her growth. Here is the first one taken when she was one month old in July 08:

And this was taken at 8 months on February 26, 2009

Trails & Giggles

2009-02-24T22:22:00.003-07:00

“You can’t say we didn’t try…” is a phrase we often say to make ourselves feel better recently. In my pre-Sadie life it was a rare thing for me to turn around and go back down a trail before reaching the top of the mountain or marker for the end of the trail. I can remember being on several miserable, wet, and sometimes dangerous trails all for the sake of finishing the route. Things are so much different now that I have a tiny little person with me. I really want for Sadie to respect, feel comfortable in, and enjoy the outdoors so we try to get out as often as possible but I don’t think we have completed a trail yet. The most recent attempt was last Thursday – Chad took a much needed day off and it was a beautiful, sunny Colorado day. We went to St Mary’s Glacier with our gators and polls and left the snowshoes at home because it was so nice and we have not had much snow. We bundled Sadie in several layers of clothing until she wasn’t really able to move and I was sure she would be fine. We started out on the trail…it started snowing, the wind was blowing, the snow was so packed it was slick, and poor Sadie looked miserable. About 10 or 15 minutes up the trail we turned back uttering the phrase, at least you can’t say we didn’t try. We have recently discovered Sadie’s ticklish spots.

Valentine's Weekend

2009-02-16T14:27:00.001-07:00

Fleece and rice bags were the mantra of this past weekend. We watched a few movies and I attempted to knit, which often looks more like piles of knotted yarn on the floor. I don’t like to be outside with the baby too much when it’s so stinkin cold. I’m not complaining though because spring will come soon enough and we’ll be spending all our time working in the yard and I will be wishing I was cozy inside with my sweater and rice bag and not much to do.

Chad got me some flowers for Valentine’s Day and the lily is so amazing I can smell it all over the house.

We went on a date Sunday night and ate at Bubba Gump’s downtown. There is actually something on the menu called “Bucket of Boat Trash”. Who would order that you may be thinking to yourself… We walked around downtown for a while and got some coffee. It’s funny, I still look at the homeless people kind of expecting to see someone I knew from Fat Boys and I feel a little guilty that is no longer something I think about very much.

Blogging...

2009-02-13T18:57:00.000-07:00

In an attempt to not fill up everyones inbox with Sadie pictures and videos I am going to try my hand at blogging. Sadie is also taking longer naps and I have not yet found a job so I have a little time on my hands. So without further ado, Sadie Tales...

Sadie has discovered that Daddy is a big jungle gym so Chad is getting a work out these days.