Happy Birthday Ryan!

Here is our little cutie! It seems like he has changed so much already! He is getting those chubby little cheeks that we love so much. The older he gets the more he looking like Aden. He has been such an easy going baby-something new for me. We are loving having him in our family.

Here are a few pictures of the kids with there little brother. Brynn has gotten used to him and is actually trying to play with him. I will put Cannen in his swing and she will try to push it and makes the cutest "weeee" sound. It is very sweet, especially since she can't talk. Aden is our big helper, and loves any chance he get get to hold his little brother.

Happy Birthday Ryan! We celebrated Ryan's birthday last night with his family. Some friends came over for desert and some sad news. They are moving back to UT. All of our good friends have moved out of TX in the last year or so. We are sad and jealous at the same time!

We hope everyone is having fun getting ready for Christmas. It has been a little busy around here and I am still hoping to get cards out (something I happen to be terrible at!). Take care!

He's Here!!!!

Well, he's finally here!!! Cannen Lee Piekarski was born on Wednesday, November 28th at 1:09pm and weighed 7lbs 11oz and was 21 inches long. He's a happy and healthy baby boy.

We weren't sure of his name until the nurse pressured us for a name, we initially chose Afton, but then rethought it and ended up on Cannen.

Mom is feeling good besides being tired. Brynn seems to be the only one struggling with the new arrival. She's pretty jealous!!! Aden can't stop telling us how "Cute" his little brother is. He's so excited to share all of his toys and he wants Cannen to move in to his room.

Happy Fall Ya'll

Our little girl turned 3! She got to wear her Birthday Princess crown from Aunt Kristin. Of course Aden had to have a turn in it as well. They both look beautiful! Brynn also got to wear her cap and gown in honor of graduating from the Early Childhood Intervention program here. She is now officially in school. This has been her first first full week. She is slowly adjusting. She cried the first two days, but her teachers are great and say she is doing better. Now for the next big change...Monday she goes on the bus. I really didn't want to put her on the bus, but her teachers think it will help her to make the transition from home to school . I have to admit it will be a little easier for me as well. Her schedule is a little off from Aden's schedule and dropping them off at very different times was becoming a chore.

As you may have guessed, no baby yet. I am starting to feel really irritated with pregnancy. I see my D. on Tuesday and am hoping he will let me be induced. Still no definites on names. Suggestions anyone?

Poor Baby!

So this is how I spent my 30th birthday... In the ER. Brynn fractured her wrist by "falling" out of her crib.----I think a well meaning older brother was helping her out. I have to say I was relieved when I found that her pain was coming from her hand, not her legs or hips. She has started walking so well on her own and at first I thought her legs were hurt and I started to cry, thinking she would be set way back. Actually this is forcing her to walk even more because she can not crawl. Poor thing though, she is such a skinny minny, that the temporary cast looks mondo huge. She will get a hard cast on Monday morning assuming everything looks OK. Not fun stuff.
I am still getting ready for baby. The name this week is Cade Spencer. We'll see if it changes. We have gone through about 20 different names so far. Today I registered at the hospital. Yikes this is coming way too fast!!!

Pictures

Here are a few pics of the kids. Aden is enjoying soccer and Brynn loves to be outside cheering him on....

Aden had his 5th birthday! He had a Super hero birthday party. His friends came dressed up in different costumes. He of course was Spider man. They had hero sandwiches, played hero games and painted capes that my mom so kindly made for them all.

This is the super cool, one of a kind cake my mom decorated... She was my hero while she was here!

The house looks great after my moms very productive visit. Ryan came home from Chicago and couldn't believe all that she had done. I need to take some pictures. It finally feels like we have moved in. I love it. I am lucky to have such a creative, talented and giving mom.

Time Flys

What, is it already the middle of September??? Someone needs to slow things down just a bit! We are hanging in there down here in TX. We are missing the season changes pretty bad. The news reported a "cold front" here last Tuesday. It was about 85 that day. Yes a bit cooler than before, but a cold front???

The kids are getting bigger and funnier. The other day Aden decided he was jealous of my current condition, and put a small rubber basketball under his shirt. He was a very good mommy, talking to his tummy and all. He kept it in for a good half an hour or so. The best was when he was playing Lego's and was unconsciously rubbing his belly, just like there was something "real" in there. What a kido. He started Pre-school last week and is loving it so far. I have a pic of him leaving the house with his backpack on. He was up early that morning and got completely dressed himself, without any nagging from me or anything. He was a bit excited.

Brynn started horse back riding therapy today. She isn't a fan yet to say the least. She was pretty fussy the whole time. The therapists were so good with her though. She rode for a good 20 min. Poor thing was so tuckered out. Nap time was nice and long today.

We are busy getting ready for my mom to visit next week. I am glad she will be here. Ryan is going to Chicago for a week with work, so the timing is great.

OK so this is a random picture I accidentally added it to the blog and can't erase it for some reason. Or move it or turn it for that matter. Anyways these are some flowers my sweetie brought home the other day. What a nice surprise.

Take Care Ya'll!!

ATTENTION!

This is a public service announcement: The state of Texas has failed to teach any of it's drivers how to use a blinker!!! My pet peeve of all pet peeves!!!!! Unlike Ryan, I am not usually a honker. He has no problem honking, because he has no fear. I am always paranoid someone will chase me down or shoot me. But this no blinker thing has driven me to honking.
Anyways. Things are going good on the home front. We have just been very busy getting ready for all of the changes coming up this fall. Both kids are going to be going to school, so I have been filling out forms and getting Dr. releases signed. Aden is also playing soccer-his first time at organized sports. Brynn is going to be doing horse back riding therapy. My mom is coming to visit and to help decorate the house. Then we have all of our birthdays, the new baby and the holidays to think about. Time goes too fast! Hope ya'll are doing well!

A few things...

Brynn with her walker. She loves it, it makes her look so much bigger than just crawling around.

This is what happens when you leave your children unattended! I asked Aden what he was doing and he said he had to shave so he could fight some bad guys. Then he said, "do you want a piece of me?" Who is this kid???

Yes I realize that my children are both only half way dressed. We have a clothing optional rule at our house! Don't worry Ryan and I won't take any pictures of us! :)'

OK so you know it has been a long time since you have blogged, when you can 't remember your password and have to reset everything! So sad. Being pregnant seems to eat away at brain cells for me as well. Speaking of which, It is a boy due Nov 25th. We are trying to decide on a name Ryan and I can't agree. I like Liam, he likes Chase. So let us know what you all think.

Other good news, Ryan started a new job with Tetra Technologies last week. He is really enjoying it. We have been very blessed. We have no doubt it is because we started doubling our fast offerings. Now I can quit the front desk at the YMCA ! Yippie, Fridays nights are free again!! I'll still teach classes though.

Brynn went to the geneticist today. The appointment we waited for for 6 months. They are as clueless as everyone else. They say she has a few distinctive characteristics, but nothing dramatic enough for them to pin point any one thing. They ordered some blood work to be done and they are going to look at her chromosomes again. So once again, we wait.

Aden is getting to be a silly kid. I need to blog more oftent so I can remember all of the funny things he says. He did ask me if he could borrow some money the other day. I started to laugh--he is only 4! He wants a gameboy so bad. I am in no hurry to get him one. I'm not a fan.

I just keep getting bigger. I hate it. I really don't enjoy being pregnant. Especially in the summer!! I tend to turn into something resembling a woolly mammoth in the end. It is lovely. I'll make sure there aren't any pictures of that !!!

Hope everyone had a good fourth will lots of fun and fireworks. We stayed home and BBQ'd, tried to do a few fireworks, but they turned out to be duds. I'm sure the humidity had something to do with that.

Hugs and kisses from Texas

Some pics of the kids at Ryan's mom's company picnic. I had to work so I missed the whole thing :( I tried to add them to my previous post, but blogger was being picky. They are so cute!!!

Long Time No Blog

You know it has been awhile when you try to sign on to blogger and had to re-enter your password 5 times! There has been a lot going on here and quite frankly I have not really been in the mood to blog. I have been staying up to date with all of your blogs out there.
So a short run down of things around here. Two weeks ago I ran over a big piece of concrete and busted out the oil pan and screwed up the rear axle of our car. In my defense, it was the safest thing to do at the time. I could have dodge it and ran into traffic head on or side swiped the guy next me. It was around a curve so by the time I saw it I could not stop. So I ran it over. Reminded me of 4 wheeling. Only problem was I wasn't in a truck or a jeep , I was in a little Lancer. I got to drive Ryan's dads old Chevy Caprice for 2 weeks. The thing must be 20 years old. It rides like a boat. We have named it Big Pimpin. So I am grateful to have my little car back.
More news, Brynn just got a walker. She is standing by herself now-Yippie for Brynn!! She is so cute pushing the walker. I will have to get some pictures. It looks just like an old persons walker, but her size. She loves sometimes and hates it others. I am determined to get her walking, since we have a surprise addition to our family coming in Dec! Yes that is right we will change from a family of 4 to a family of 5. I have just started telling people, because I was so shocked myself I did not know what to think about it all. I am getting excited though. I am about 12 weeks along.
Poor Aden had scarlet fever this weekend. When the Dr. announced his diagnosis, I was shocked I immediately pictured a hospital hallway of 19th century people clinging to life. Apparently it isn't that dramatic nowadays. He said it is from a certain strain of strep. Antibiotics cleared everything up in a couple of days thank goodness. The boy is known for dramatics. It is good to have him well.
Well that is it for our little family for now.
Chow for now

So we are officially moved in! Un-packing , now that is another story. It is amazing how we have so much more space and are managing to fill every bit of it. How we fit all of this stuff into a space half the size is a wonder. Everything is just spreading. I need to play the need it, use it game and throw half of it away. Ryan took a few pics before the offical move in. I only like a couple of them- I'll take more once we are not bombarded with boxes:

The kitchen is by far my favorite of all the rooms. I love the backsplash. I love the space. I can actually turn around without running over someone. The kids are enjoying all the extra room as well. We already have a new time out spot and everything.- One of the first arrangements to be sure! Aden is getting to know it well. All of the changes have been hard on everyones schedules and we have all been a bit grumpy. It is sad when your four year old has to come to you and say "mom, I'm really sorry you got angry with me." Or has to ask, "are you mad at me." He is too big for his own britches.

It will be just lovely when we have everything in it's place. We even got hit up by the vacume door to door salesman the other night. This really is official. That is a story for another time..... Ryan thought he was funny by keeping the guy here until 12:30 in the morning. He figured if the guy was going to bug us, he was going to make him his audience. He made him sit there while he played the guitar and tell silly jokes. It was pretty entertaining.

Sick

We have been sick, sick and more sick at our house- the flu bug has hit home! Aden was sick for a week two weeks ago and we all seemed to dodge it for the time being. Last week I was sick for three days then Brynn got it and has been sick for the last 3 days as well. Poor baby She is miserable. Ryan even got it and he had a flu shot this year. So needless to say we have been inside for days now I am a feeling a bit of cabin fever.
I have a new job at the YMCA. I will now be teaching the CPR and First Aid classes. I went through my certification throught the American Heart Association at the Fire Station last week. I am a bit nervous, but also really excited. I think it will be fun. I think I am the official Jack of all Trades at the "Y" now. I will still work with the kids there and in Member Services. It will give me something to do especially since both of the kids will be in school next fall. Brynn will start special ed preschool through the school district and Aden will go to a private preschool somewhere. I am still deciding where. They are growing up way too fast! It is fun though. Adens personality is so cute and Brynn well she is something else! Ryan has taken the term "daddy's little girl" to a whole new level. They are cute together!! I just have a cute family, what can I say!!!

Growing Up!

You would think I was talking about our kids growing up in the title. I am actually talking about Ryan and I. We are finally entering the world of home ownership! This is our cute little house. It should be done at the end of March, right when our lease is up. We are so excited. The extra space is much needed! The house is much bigger than it looks on the picture. It is long in the back. The kids will finally have there own rooms, which hopefully means I will get to sleep through the night soon!-- Brynn still wakes up and I get her in fear of her waking Aden and all the neighbors up. We keep counting down the days. This picture is already old. I drove by yesterday and the brick is all up already. I'll have to get a new picture next time we are over there. We feel so grown up!!
Aden is conviced that he is going to have a Spider Man room and that grandma Spencer will come down from Utah to paint Spider Man coming out of his wall... We'll see. It is a good thing his room is already red and blue- not much to change.
Other than that we are all doing about the same. Life is good. Hope ya'll are good

Hello

Yes Brynn is still in her pj's and Aden has no pants on in this picture. Are anyone else's mornings like this?


Were still here. I have actualoly tried to blog a few times in the last couple of weeks, but have had a hard time getting on. Ryan helped with with a few computer problems and now were back in business. We are doing good. Life has been going on as normal. I have been working more shifts at the YMCA so we are stretched a little more for time.


Aden is getting so big. It is funny how there are moments when you look at your child and realize they are becoming little big people. Aden has informed me that he wants to be a YMCA worker when he grows up. Hmmm. We'll see. The YMCA is great and all but he's going to have a hard time making a go at it on $7 an hour! His new thing is listing all of the things he wnats (e.g. Video games costumes, etc..) He is always sure to mention that they aren't expensive, since he already knows what my reply will be.


Brynn is so tall. She is getting closer and closer at walking. They have a mini walker at her therapy place and she loves to cruise around the halls with it.. She loves to be a big girl. we had our visit with her Dr. and we still don't have an answer. All of the tests came back negative. So she ordered a few more and refered us on to genetics. I have mixed feelings about it all. On one side I think it would be nice to have an official diagnosis. But at the same time it isn't going to change anything. I wonder if it is worth all the running around and the blood draws and the emotional ups and downs of what she might possibly have. She is still the cutest girl to us and has such a big happy smile no matter what.


Ryan is doing well at work. He might be traveling starting in a couple of months. He is excited for the opportunity.


That is our little family update. Take Care

The Worst Feeling

I think I actually felt the worst feeling of my life this week. We had quite the scare with little Brynn. She had a fever for a day or so and we were out of Tylenol so I headed to Walgreens to stock up. I was browsing the isle and when I turned around Brynn was convulsing like crazy. Her head was thrown back along with her arms. I picked her up and tried to get her attention with no luck. I had no idea what was happening, but I was in a total panic. I ran to the clerk with Brynn still going crazy. Suddenly she stopped shaking or even moving and her eyes rolled to one side she was totally limp and turning blue. The clerk called 911 and an ambulance was on it's way. I was totally blank and couldn't remember a thing about CPR. She finally came too and was totally drowsy. Anyway the Dr at the ER said she had a febrile seizure. Apparently there is absolutely no harm to the child and they usually grow out of it. Chances are that she will have one again in the future when she has another high fever. So in short I was totally freaked out for nothing. I am glad there are Two Walgreens in The Woodlands since I can never go back to "that one" and I hope that someone else is around in case of a "real" emergency since I totally froze. In my defense I trully thought Brynn was dying and that was the WORST feeling in the world. I felt totally helpless. I just wanted to hold on to my kids all night.
Anyways that is the big story for the week. We are still fighting off viruses. Aden is the lucky carrier right now. I hate it. We are home bound for weeks when a bug gets into our house. On a happy note. Ryan and I celebrated out 5 year anniversary this week. We went to the Cheesecake Factory for some yummy grub. He is still my sweetheart and I am still his. It is a good feelng. Hope everyone is happy and healthy.

Still Alive!

In case anyone was wondering...I know I haven't been a faithful blogger. No real reason, just lazy!! We have had a great holiday season at our house. We tried to keep things as stress free as possible this year. We didn't even get cards out in the mail. Thanks to all of you that remembered us. We remembered you too. I was again- just lazy. Here are some pictures from Christmas morning at our house and then at Ryan's mom's. Aden seemed to think everything was for him. His all time favorite was a Darth Vader voice changer helmet. He asked for it for weeks before Christmas. It worked great on the box, but as soon as we got it out it wouldn't work--so sad. We can't find another one either. But he has gotten over it. He has two new costumes (Teenage Mutant Nija Turtles& Power Rangers) and he is happy with them. He also got his first game system. We got him a V-Smile. Apparently he inherited our talent with video games because he gives up after about 5 min. of playing. He will get the hang of it. We got Brynn a little ball pit. The ball pit at the physical therapist is her favorite thing. So we got a little one for home. She loves it the only problem is that Aden thinks it is his too. As soon as she starts to play in it he is there to push her out! She also got a dolly from grandma that she loves. She just giggled and giggleds when she got it. It was very cute. Ryan and I had a good holiday as well. We feel so grateful for our family and everything else good in our lives. We hope everyone had a great Christmas and a Happy and safe New Year!! We love you all.