Monday, December 28, 2009


On Sunday we went to church (John Piper delivered a great message) and then went out to eat. Copeland had been in a weird mood for 2 days and thought a huge fit sounded like fun. So we put him in his crib to cry it out while we fixed him a bottle (man it takes forever to warm a bottle when your child is screaming their head off) While the bottle is warming Josh gets a call from our friend Sam who says "Is Copeland in his room crying?" JH "yes why can you hear him?" SR "Yes in our daughters monitor." Thats right our friends who live 2 streets over could hear my son in their daughters rooms better then I could hear him in my own house. Then Ashley (Sam's wife and my sweet friend) said "would you and another lady have been talking bout someone named Denise the other day?" Crazy bc a family member named Denise had just brought over tons of clothes for Copeland. She heard my moms and I whole conversation. So beware friends people with baby monitors in your neighborhood can hear you.

How it works: when the Ritter's turned off the monitor in their daughters room but left on the receiving one in there room it looked for the signal that it was not getting from the one in their house and picked up the one in my house. So it only works if they turn off their child's monitor but still freaky that someone could hear what you are saying in your baby room. My mother in law told me she heard about this and that some people have even heard someone making love... gross and who makes love in their child's nursery. BE AWARE SOMEONE IS LISTENING.

PICTURE: above is us on christmas morning it was Copeland's 1st christmas and so so special. We had everyone at our house and that was neat. We are so blessed to have such a great family.

Monday, December 14, 2009

2 Months old


My sweet little man is 2 months old... how did this happen. He is already becoming mister independent. He will sit on his mat and play for like 45 mins. While this is a VERY nice break for mommy its also sad bc he is needing me less and less. I still enjoy him snuggling up to my chest and rocking at night before bed. Copeland please never grow out of that.


I cant believe how much I love being a mom and how every little thing he does seems like it makes the world stop spinning. Next week will be his first time to go to church. I am so excited to go to church as a family.

Lord-
I pray for my sweet little man. I ask that I dont put him above you and remember that he is yours first. I ask for salvation and a really understanding of who you are for him. Guide us as parents and help us to be quick to apologize when we are wrong. Both to you and him. Thank you for my husband and how I am falling more in love with him as I see him as a daddy. Thank you for Copeland's sweet sweet smile.


Sunday, December 6, 2009

Just a few of my Favorite (baby) things...

Dear Pregnant Friends-

As a new mom these are a few of my favorite things so far...

Fisher Price Precious Planet Deluxe Auto Mirror with Music


Born Free Bottles




Fisher-Price 2-In-1 Precious Planet Projection Mobile


Inch Bug bottle/Cup labels http://www.inchbug.com/1a1.html

Lansinoh Breast Milk Storage Bags (cheapest ones out there, 50 for $10.00 at wal-mart and target)

Rocking chair
sling- a must have if you ever want to get off the couch and do something. Baby will be happy and so will you.
Mylicon Gas Relief- have it before baby comes home. You will be thankful
Oxiclean stain remover... the best.

Baby Magic 2X Detergent- cheaper then Dreft and smells great

For my Denton Friends- Carrie Jones is a Great pediatrician
I would recommend taking a robe to the hospital
Nursing tank top... it is all you will wear the first week or two. Makes life easy!

I dont like the Pampers swaddler wipes they did not have enough moisture to wipe with, in my opinion


Tuesday, December 1, 2009

To celebrate the cold weather...

Great soup recipe... I did use turkey this time but will use chicken next. (serves 4)


2 teaspoons olive oil

1/3 cup minced onion

2 cloves garlic, minced

1-1/4 teaspoons chili powder

1/4 teaspoon cumin

1/4 teaspoon oregano

2-2/3 cups water

2/3 (10.75 ounce) can condensed tomato soup

2/3 (28 ounce) can diced tomatoes

2/3 cup salsa

2-2/3 cups shredded cooked turkey

2 teaspoons dried parsley

2 chicken bouillon cubes

2/3 (14 ounce) can black beans, rinsed, drained

1-1/3 cups frozen corn

1/3 cup sour cream

2 tablespoons and 2 teaspoons chopped fresh cilantro

Toppings:

4 cups corn tortilla chips

1/2 cup chopped green onion

2/3 cup shredded Cheddar-Monterey Jack cheese blend

1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

1/3 cup sour cream

Directions

Heat olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add minced onions and cook until onions begin to soften, about 4 minutes. Add garlic, chili powder, cumin and oregano and cook, stirring, for 1 minute.

Stir in water, tomato soup, diced tomatoes, salsa, shredded turkey, parsley and bouillon cubes. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes or until bouillon cubes dissolve. Add black beans, corn, sour cream and cilantro. Simmer for 20 to 30 minutes.

Serve soup with crushed tortilla chips, chopped green onion, shredded cheese and additional cilantro and sour cream

Saturday, November 21, 2009

What can I say my son is a stud, attracting the ladies already.


On Wed. Josh and I will celebrate 3 years together. Today I watched our wedding video and I feel like I dont know those people anymore. It was fun being newlyweds and all the first that come with that. But I have to say a lot has happened in 3 years and I like the I can finish your sentence, there not much that is new phase better. There is a comfort in our relationship that is so nice. I fall more in love with my husband ever day and I love doing life with him even if it is just the normal, boring life. He makes it amazing.

Copeland gets more and more fun everyday. I am starting to "learn" him and it is really neat. He is in a I only want mommies phase which could be hard but I am trying to be still and enjoy this time with him.

Looking forward to turkey day with family... bring on the food!