This Christmas was a lower key one that we usually enjoy, everyone in our home has had Bronchitis so we were all still on the mend. Since Jason had to work on Christmas, the girls let him open their present to him on Christmas Eve and they opened their stockings. Then off to bed. On Christmas day we visited Station 7 for a little while and the girls enjoyed playing with some of the other firemen's children. After a wonderful meal of fried turkey, smoked ham and all the fixings...some of the guys headed behind the station to play horseshoes...while the batallion chief rode down a nearby hill on a cardboard box! LOL The girls enjoyed playing on the rescue truck for a few minutes and then Jason took Emma on top of the truck and while she loved it,mommy almost had a heart attack. It is nice to see a fun side to these guys and after all the families left the girls and I hung out for a while to visit with the firemen. It's nice to get to know them better, helps me understand Jason's connection to them and puts me more at ease knowing he's got a great group of guys looking after each other when they're out working.
Thanks for the hospitality Station 7, we enjoyed it!
Happy Birthday L.E.!
Such a pampered pooch
Kailyn
Pretty Girls
Kailyn and Mel
Kailyn age 7 Tybee Beach
Emma and Meenah age 5, Best Friends
Kailyn's 1st grade project
Saturday, December 27, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving!
We enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving around our home. The girls were over the moon excited to get to go up to Atlanta and spend time with their father and his family for the holiday weekend. They enjoyed playing with their big brother.
Jason and I spend our first holiday together at his mom's house with his brother Eric and Eric's wife and daughter. Everyone was super sweet and it was nice to start understanding Jason a little more. We laughed, we ate, we cried...well only tears of hysterical laughing as Susan (Jason's mom) told the story of him almost falling our the side door of the car when he was an infant. Tori, Jason's daughter was sick so she only visited with us for a few minutes, but it was cute to see her playing with her cousin Olivia.
I'm thankful for new beginnings.
Jason and I spend our first holiday together at his mom's house with his brother Eric and Eric's wife and daughter. Everyone was super sweet and it was nice to start understanding Jason a little more. We laughed, we ate, we cried...well only tears of hysterical laughing as Susan (Jason's mom) told the story of him almost falling our the side door of the car when he was an infant. Tori, Jason's daughter was sick so she only visited with us for a few minutes, but it was cute to see her playing with her cousin Olivia.
I'm thankful for new beginnings.
Friday, November 14, 2008
October Fun
We had a whirlwind of fun this October that began with daddy coming and continued thrugh Emma's birthday on the 23rd! Emma turned four and celebrated many times. She took cupcakes to school and got "to wear a special birthday hat." She also celebrated with just the immediate family and got so many presents. I've been telling both girls that once Emma turned 4, they could try chewing gum. So when I took Kailyn shopping to buy presents for her sister, gum was at the top of her list. She also bought her a barbie for the bath tub, bubbles, craft papers, a jump rope etc.
Check out the cute pics of Emma's birthday on the Birthday slideshow!
THEN....GRANDMA CAME!!! Grandma came down the weekend of Halloween and we took her to our church for the Fall Festival. They had a wonderful, free program including bounce houses, trunk or treating (which was so cool!) and a comedian entertainer man. Emma wouldn't stop dancing the whole night which was hilarious when the man on 10 foot stilts walked by, cuz he was trying to dance too! And Kailyn just couldn't get enough of her Grandma. She is such a grandma's girl! They both enjoyed face painting too, done my the husband of my best friend Amy from high school...she lives her too now...small world. :)
To complete our month we went to a local wildlife center called Oatland Island where they did a nighttime, slighly lit, creepy trick or treating trail. We could hear the wolves howling, which was only slightly creepy. But the girls loved it and Jason's fire department was out there with the trucks so the girls got to climb all over them again, which they adore.
Check out the cute pics of Emma's birthday on the Birthday slideshow!
THEN....GRANDMA CAME!!! Grandma came down the weekend of Halloween and we took her to our church for the Fall Festival. They had a wonderful, free program including bounce houses, trunk or treating (which was so cool!) and a comedian entertainer man. Emma wouldn't stop dancing the whole night which was hilarious when the man on 10 foot stilts walked by, cuz he was trying to dance too! And Kailyn just couldn't get enough of her Grandma. She is such a grandma's girl! They both enjoyed face painting too, done my the husband of my best friend Amy from high school...she lives her too now...small world. :)
To complete our month we went to a local wildlife center called Oatland Island where they did a nighttime, slighly lit, creepy trick or treating trail. We could hear the wolves howling, which was only slightly creepy. But the girls loved it and Jason's fire department was out there with the trucks so the girls got to climb all over them again, which they adore.
Monday, October 6, 2008
Daddy's Here!
Daddy came to visit for the weekend and both of the girls were excited to see him. The first day he was here we went to a fall festival at a local church where the girls BOTH rode on a white pony named "Rainbow" (they dyed her mane colorful like a rainbow) and also rode on a hayride with Daddy. Emma didn't like this too much...was "itchy and poky" but sat on Daddy's lap. The girls also got their faces painted...a butterfly on their cheek and got to play games, jump in a Moon Bounce and even got cotton candy!
On Sunday they enjoyed the b-e-a-u-tiful weather we had and played outside with daddy flying their kites, playing ball and coloring with chalk.
Thanks for coming daddy!
On Sunday they enjoyed the b-e-a-u-tiful weather we had and played outside with daddy flying their kites, playing ball and coloring with chalk.
Thanks for coming daddy!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Saturday, September 20, 2008
Poor Baby Grace
Please keep Emma in your prayers...we had to go the the PEDS ER last night because the poor thing just cannot fend off this horrible cold...after a chest x-ray we learned she has Bronchitis. She's such a trooper, and is still full of smiles, but is obviously not her normally happy self. Hopefully the meds the Dr prescribed will knock this thing out and she'll get back to feeling like herself soon... she's counting down the days till daddy gets here...
Friday, September 12, 2008
Settling In
Hey to all! So our Angel Baby Kailyn started school last week and is doing great. Her teacher Ms. Collins said that she is super sweet and is using great manners. She has talked about a new friend she has made every day and she seems to be loving school. Mommy is glad to see that her once, oh so clingy baby girl, is growing up to be an independant little girl. Chalk one up to Dr. Sears...the attachment parenting works so far!
Emma has been attending a day care part time and is enjoying the structure time with friends her age. Her best friend, Taylor, is a sweet little brunette. She and Emma can't get enough of each other and are constantly hugging each other all throughout the day. :) Her teachers (mommy is one of them) are all very hands on and active with the children. They have a very structured day and this of course is great for Emma.
Both girls are loving their new home so far and have adjusted far better than mommy ever hoped.
The past two weekends we have taken a family trip to what is called "River Street." It's a walkway with stores and restaurants along the Savannah River. There is a ferry that will take you across the river and that has become the girls favorite thing to do. (See picture to right.)
We miss everyone and welcome visits anytime!
Emma has been attending a day care part time and is enjoying the structure time with friends her age. Her best friend, Taylor, is a sweet little brunette. She and Emma can't get enough of each other and are constantly hugging each other all throughout the day. :) Her teachers (mommy is one of them) are all very hands on and active with the children. They have a very structured day and this of course is great for Emma.
Both girls are loving their new home so far and have adjusted far better than mommy ever hoped.
The past two weekends we have taken a family trip to what is called "River Street." It's a walkway with stores and restaurants along the Savannah River. There is a ferry that will take you across the river and that has become the girls favorite thing to do. (See picture to right.)
We miss everyone and welcome visits anytime!
Friday, August 29, 2008
Kailyn and Emma Grace
So Kailyn met her teacher, Ms. Collins yesterday. She was greeted by the super sweet Para-pro Ms. Parnell, who quickly told her that the first day of school Kai and the rest of her class were supposed to bring their favorite teddy bear. Kailyn is over the moon excited to share her pink bear with her class and cannot wait for Kindergarten. The previous day, as we left the office after registering her at school, she looked at me and said, "Ok, mother, that's it. I'm a big kindergartener now."
How is it they can make you want to laugh and cry at the same time??? It's so unbareably hard to believe that my little angel baby is going to school...without me.
And Emma got to meet her teacher today, for her 3 year old class at the childcare center here on the Islands. Emma was excited to see that her class was having a birthday party for someone and now wants to do the same. I spoke with her teacher about my concerns for Emma, specifically how she'll handle the chaos with 13 other children in the same room with her. The teacher took her hand and walked her to a corner of the classroom with a kid size couch, fluffy pillows and a bookshelf. That's her calm down corner and the teacher also said they're totally willing to work with her to help her learn to tolerate the environment. We've also gotten a good lead of a program here that could send a special needs teacher to the day care once a week or so for a little while to spend time with her and help her learn to adapt and cope with the craziness that is a preschool toddler room.
Many of you are still asking for more info on her condition, Sensory Integration Disorder. Check out this website....http://www.spdfoundation.net/aboutspd.html
How is it they can make you want to laugh and cry at the same time??? It's so unbareably hard to believe that my little angel baby is going to school...without me.
And Emma got to meet her teacher today, for her 3 year old class at the childcare center here on the Islands. Emma was excited to see that her class was having a birthday party for someone and now wants to do the same. I spoke with her teacher about my concerns for Emma, specifically how she'll handle the chaos with 13 other children in the same room with her. The teacher took her hand and walked her to a corner of the classroom with a kid size couch, fluffy pillows and a bookshelf. That's her calm down corner and the teacher also said they're totally willing to work with her to help her learn to tolerate the environment. We've also gotten a good lead of a program here that could send a special needs teacher to the day care once a week or so for a little while to spend time with her and help her learn to adapt and cope with the craziness that is a preschool toddler room.
Many of you are still asking for more info on her condition, Sensory Integration Disorder. Check out this website....http://www.spdfoundation.net/aboutspd.html
Thursday, August 21, 2008
New Beginnings
We arrived in Savannah yesterday with hearts full of sadness for the family and friends we've left 300 miles behind us, but hearts happy and excited for what the future holds. And we're all glad to have Jason so close, the distance has been so hard.
Kailyn will start school at Marshpoint Elementary the first week of September, a kindergartener already! Hardly seems possible. She's becoming quite the little grown up. Her newest phase is this little head tip to the side and a spoken "mother..." It's borderline sassy, and full blown hilarious.
And Emma is excited at the mere thought of attending a preschool so she can interact with other "3 years old like me." She has been released from her occupational therapy and we are hopeful that mom has the smarts to continue to help her make great progress at home without our beloved Ms. Colleen, PT.
Mel will be interviewing for a position as a pre-k parapro soon, so fingers crossed! Jason is excited to have us here....guess the reality of having 3 women in the house hasn't hit him yet. lol Such a sweet patient man!
And we can't forget L.E., jason's black lab. The sweet "pampered pooch" was so excited to see us walk through the front door, but isn't sure what to make of the thousands of boxes piled up in the corner.
So now that we're here, we're overwhelemed at the to-do list that comes with moving to a brand new city...dr's, schools, church, etc. We've all been working on getting over a sinus infection the last few weeks and I told Kailyn last night that she might have to start an antibiotic to get rid of hers. She got a panicked look on her face, and cried "but how will we get it? they don't have pharmacies here, mama!" I laughed, then composed myself and reassured her that even though this is indeed "podunk" in comparison to big city Atlanta that we're used to, they have all the modern day conviences...On that note....hold on gotta go see if we have running water too.....Be right back...
:)
Kailyn will start school at Marshpoint Elementary the first week of September, a kindergartener already! Hardly seems possible. She's becoming quite the little grown up. Her newest phase is this little head tip to the side and a spoken "mother..." It's borderline sassy, and full blown hilarious.
And Emma is excited at the mere thought of attending a preschool so she can interact with other "3 years old like me." She has been released from her occupational therapy and we are hopeful that mom has the smarts to continue to help her make great progress at home without our beloved Ms. Colleen, PT.
Mel will be interviewing for a position as a pre-k parapro soon, so fingers crossed! Jason is excited to have us here....guess the reality of having 3 women in the house hasn't hit him yet. lol Such a sweet patient man!
And we can't forget L.E., jason's black lab. The sweet "pampered pooch" was so excited to see us walk through the front door, but isn't sure what to make of the thousands of boxes piled up in the corner.
So now that we're here, we're overwhelemed at the to-do list that comes with moving to a brand new city...dr's, schools, church, etc. We've all been working on getting over a sinus infection the last few weeks and I told Kailyn last night that she might have to start an antibiotic to get rid of hers. She got a panicked look on her face, and cried "but how will we get it? they don't have pharmacies here, mama!" I laughed, then composed myself and reassured her that even though this is indeed "podunk" in comparison to big city Atlanta that we're used to, they have all the modern day conviences...On that note....hold on gotta go see if we have running water too.....Be right back...
:)
Thursday, May 29, 2008
The Winds of Change
Good morning. So I have had the oppotunity to take a week off of work and travel down to Savannah, GA to visit with the man that has captured my heart! The girls and I enjoyed our week in the coastal area, with warm, wonderful climate before the intense summer heat. It has also been nice to begin solidifying our plans to move here.
Jason and I have been dating a long time, and at this point in our relationship we're ready to try being in the same zip code! Lol, but he's currently 300 miles away from us in Atlanta.
The girls are excited to be starting life in a new city, we've gone and looked around the area to spot local dr's, playgrounds, schools, job, etc.
And while it's somewhat terrifying to think about starting life over in a new city, it's a new adventure for us and we couldn't be more excited...Mel :)
Jason and I have been dating a long time, and at this point in our relationship we're ready to try being in the same zip code! Lol, but he's currently 300 miles away from us in Atlanta.
The girls are excited to be starting life in a new city, we've gone and looked around the area to spot local dr's, playgrounds, schools, job, etc.
And while it's somewhat terrifying to think about starting life over in a new city, it's a new adventure for us and we couldn't be more excited...Mel :)
Monday, March 31, 2008
Hello Family and Friends!
Life here at the Keeton house is busy, but we are loving every minute of it!
Kailyn, who turns 5 years old tomorrow, is a beautiful little princess of a girl! She has learned to write her letters and numbers! Throughout the day she'll write some letters on the page and say "does this say anything mommy?" She loves to play Barbie dolls with her sister and adores everything Disney Princess!
Emma, is now 3 1/2 years, and is still my little reminder of God's grace. Emma is talking in full sentences, when she wants to- lol. She adores her big sister and loves to play outside. Most of you know that her doctors believe that she has autism. She is currently in therapy to help her learn to cope with life when things are overstimulating and overwhelming...hmmm, couldn't we all use a little of that?! :) She has also learned to write her name, though she prefers to paint instead.
I am still working with the same family, providing housekeeping and companion care services for their disabled daughter. This job has allowed me to keep the girls out of day care and fulfill my "wanna be 50's housewife and mom" dream.
Life here at the Keeton house is busy, but we are loving every minute of it!
Kailyn, who turns 5 years old tomorrow, is a beautiful little princess of a girl! She has learned to write her letters and numbers! Throughout the day she'll write some letters on the page and say "does this say anything mommy?" She loves to play Barbie dolls with her sister and adores everything Disney Princess!
Emma, is now 3 1/2 years, and is still my little reminder of God's grace. Emma is talking in full sentences, when she wants to- lol. She adores her big sister and loves to play outside. Most of you know that her doctors believe that she has autism. She is currently in therapy to help her learn to cope with life when things are overstimulating and overwhelming...hmmm, couldn't we all use a little of that?! :) She has also learned to write her name, though she prefers to paint instead.
I am still working with the same family, providing housekeeping and companion care services for their disabled daughter. This job has allowed me to keep the girls out of day care and fulfill my "wanna be 50's housewife and mom" dream.
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