Hinckleyville

Family Pictures May 2010

2010-05-28T14:49:00.000-05:00

Sadie 6 Months

2010-05-28T14:41:00.002-05:00

More DisneyWorld Pictures

2010-03-22T14:50:00.002-05:00

Just some more Disneyworld Pictures!

Disneyworld

2010-02-15T11:28:00.003-06:00

We have been home from our trip for a week and thought I would get the pictures posted! We had alot of fun on our trip - DisneyWorld is huge and fun but for the ages of my kids I would have just rather gone to Disneyland! I am sure we will go back one day but we have gotten our Disney fix for the time being.

Highlights -

Addison's face meeting all the princesses - it was really fun
Miles and Jackson got to do the Jedi training and fight Darth Vader
Sadie being part of the Monster Inc Laugh Floor presentation

Kids all got their swords - can't leave without the sword!

We enjoyed the rides - Addison is our dare devil - she did them all - except that at some rides she was 40" and at some she was not - she would scream when they said she is not tall enough. I was like um she just did Tower of Terror and was 40" and she is not for the Big Thunder railroad? Jackson on the other had would not try anything and was scared on Snow White's great adventure.

The parks were empty - weather so so - dealt with a little rain but overall it was a good time and I am glad we went! Also - Sadie was an angel - she literally did not cry once! She just ate, slept and loved to ride in the front of the stroller taking in all the sight!

Lastly - huge thanks to my parents - we could not have pulled it off without them - if we hadn't had their help we would have probably come home with only 3 kids instead of 4!! Thanks so much - we love having you with us!

Snow Day!!

2010-02-12T11:52:00.003-06:00

We got lots of snow and being Texas they cancelled school! (Being from Idaho this is just a skiff of snow) I know why I live in Texas - I hate the in and out tracking in water - wet clothes! Probably would help if we owned some "snow gear!" My kids were soaked but enjoyed playing in the snow, building a fort etc. Best part is the hot chocolate after!!

Miles is 8!

2010-01-06T12:57:00.004-06:00

My little baby turned 8! Can't believe how fast the time has gone - We had lots of fun with Grandpa and Grandma Hinckley and Grandpa and Grandma Miles. He still has his friend birthday to go! His baptism was very nice. I am very proud of Miles - he has turned into a very kind, smart, all-around good kid.

Christmas!!

2009-12-25T19:29:00.001-06:00

Nice relaxing Christmas - everyone was pleased with what they got!

Famous Baby!!

2009-12-05T23:36:00.004-06:00

So tonight David was given tickets to the Mavericks game. We knew they were pretty good tickets but when we got there we found out how good they were. We were on the third row on the FLOOR! Yes we could read the players tatoo's that is how close.
Basketball games are really fun when you are that close. In the fourth quarter they put Sadie on the Jumbo Tron! I have been to a lot of games and never made the Jumbo Tron - she does it on her first game!!! Then with about 1:30 left Mavs called a time out and the Mascot came and asked to take the baby - so we handed her over - he took her to the center of the court and danced around with her and again she was on the Jumbo Tron. Of course everyone thought she was adorable - who can blame them! The guy behind me was like are you ok with that - I said sure if he drops her I will get lots of money!! As we left the game we had about 20 people aske if she was the famous baby! So for one night our baby was the famous baby from the Mavericks Game!!

Pictures

2009-12-02T18:35:00.002-06:00

Not much going on - football and baseball are over. Basketball is starting.
Sadie is 8 weeks today - it has flown by! Here are just some pictures of what we have been up to!

There are some pictures taken by Mandie McMurdie - makes me wish I would have had someone good take some pictures of the other kids when they were newborns!

Sadie

2009-10-10T12:12:00.006-05:00

After a very long pregnancy, Sadie was born Wednesday, October 7th at 10:49 am. I had really wanted to go into labor by myself but at my appointment on October 1st I just looked at the Dr. and said I'm done. I was physically, mentally and emotionally done! We scheduled the induction for the 7th. I went in for one more appointment on the 6th which verified the need to take her - she still hadn't gained any weight.
They started the Pitocin Wednesday morning around 8 and off we went - doesn't take much to get me going. It didn't take long until I wanted the blessed epidural. Of course it didn't work on the left side. I got to a 6 and was in pain on that left side - it was 10:15 they got the anesthesiologist up to my room and they checked me again and I was an 8 it was 10:30. As he was trying to get me numb on the left I looked at David and said I need to push. David just looked at me and again I said I need to push. David still just stood there. I said you need to get someone I need to push. The anesthesiologist ran opened to door and yelled for the nurses as David called for them. They all came running in - telling me not to push. They said Dr. Jacobs is coming. Dr. Jacobs came in out a breathe as she was sprinting. They got her gown and gloves on right as I had the next contraction - finally I got to push. One push and she was here. Not hard to birth a 6lb - 19.5 inch baby!
We found out why she hadn't been growing - the cord was double knotted - something they had never seen and it was very thin in a section. The Dr. Jacobs just looked at me and said this cord is really bad - good thing we got her out! We are very grateful that she was born healthy!
I got an upper respiratory infection while in the hospital so I didn't get to spend much time with Sadie but we have been home for 24 hours now and she is a very sweet, beautiful baby.

Jackson's Birthday

2009-09-21T15:45:00.004-05:00

This one is way overdue but Jackson had his 5th birthday while we were in Utah/Idaho. He wanted a Transformer birthday - we kept it simple with a pinata and cake!

One Year Ago

2009-09-21T15:41:00.002-05:00

It has been one year since we lost our little Zachary. Part of me doesn't believe it's been a year and another part feels like it has been the longest year of my life. A day still doesn't go by that I don't replay in my mind being told - "your baby doesn't have a heart beat" and coming home looking at David and saying - "he's gone." I cherish those moments from his delivery and the hour we spent holding him - but I can't help but think what our baby - who would be 8 months now - would have been like - his little personality, who he would have looked like etc. But I am grateful to know that one day we will hold him and be with him again.

First Day of School!

2009-09-21T15:29:00.004-05:00

Long overdue but I haven't really been on top of things!

Miles started 2nd grade and is doing really well! He loves going to school and has an awesome teacher Mrs. Hall.

Jackson is an old pro at pre-school as this is his 3rd year. We held him back as he just wasn't quite ready for the big Kindergarten - some days I do question this decision but know it was the right one for him!

Addison wasn't too sure about starting school. She calls it "princess school". She quickly decided it was fun since she gets to paint, play with playdough and lots of other messy activities that Mom doesn't let her do at home!!

Last Day of School

2009-07-03T16:09:00.006-05:00

Better late than never - here are a couple of the boys on the last day of school! Miles did really good this year - he earned 100% attendance and never, never later gator - I'll give myself a pat on the back for that one - getting your kid to school on time by 7:30 everyday is an accomplishment! Miles had a fabulous teacher - she really worked hard with him and his reading has improved leaps and bounds. We have been reading lots this summer and I have been really impressed at the hard books he is reading!
Jackson really started opening up towards the end of school. In March, he finally started talking to his teachers! He is going to do one more year of pre-school - he isn't quite ready for Kindergarten.

Addison's 3rd Birthday!

2009-07-03T15:58:00.002-05:00

June 30th Addison turned 3! She wouldn't be talked out of a princess cake - We are beginning to run out of princess toys to buy! We kept it low key - all she wanted to do was go to Chuck E Cheese so we spent an evening with the family there - she just ran from thing to thing didn't cost a dime - the boys on the other hand really enjoyed playing the games!

Addison has gotten really funny and demanding - she definitely knows what she wants. She is very excited to have a baby sister (I haven't posted that - yes it is a girl - David is still praying for a boy but as of the 2nd of July it was still a girl!) Addi talks a ton, likes to give hugs and kisses, and loves her princesses! She has brought a lot of love and happiness into our family!

This and That

2009-04-23T14:53:00.008-05:00

Not much has really been happening but here is a short update for the grandparents!

I was finally going to let my kids color Easter eggs this year - I had told them we had Star Wars and Princess die, stickers and the rest of the kits and they were excited! Saturday morning at 2 am Miles came down holding his stomach - David gave him some medicine and sent him back to bed. I was a little concerned so I went and told him if it hurt again to come and get me. About 45 minutes later he showed up again - when asked what his pain was between a 1 and 10 he said 9. I do not like having to go to the ER (just ask David how long I made him wait when he had Kidney Stones and I still didn't want him to go!) but I also have learned better safe than sorry. So - David loaded Miles up at 3 am and off to the ER they went. Seven hours later and the most expensive suppository we will ever buy - they came home! Needless to say we were all tired - we got a couple hours sleep and then had a ballgame. After the ball game we decided to go to the cemetary - we went to the store and the kids helped me pick out flowers, a balloon and a stuffed rabbit to put at Zachary's grave. All the kids fell asleep in the car on the way home - Needless to say we never got those eggs decorated - maybe we'll die Memorial Day eggs or something! We aren't big into the "Easter Bunny" but the kids all got a little candy and a small toy.

David started his new job and really likes it - it should be good experience and should include some free golf so you can't beat that!

Miles had his first grade program and did very well - he really isn't into singing so I was impressed that he sang all the songs.

Jackson and Miles are both playing ball. They are doing well - Jackson is playing up a league and is holding his own. Miles is beginning to hit better. David has taken them twice to a private lesson with Coach Sam - he used to play professionally. They really enjoy going and have learned a ton.

I have finally started feeling a little better. I still puke in the morning and most nights but from about 11 to 8 I feel pretty good. My last appointment was Tuesday - it was my first without having a sonogram. When the DR walked in she said I looked nervous. Honestly - everytime I go to the DR - I go expecting the worse. There really is no excitment just nerves. She looked nervous when she went to look for the heartbeat. Luckily she found it in just a couple of minutes. We find out for sure on the 12th of May if it is boy or girl. The sono tech at 12 weeks thought it looked like a girl but said it was pretty early - so we will see!

Spring Break and More -

2009-03-25T13:14:00.004-05:00

Here is an update on the happenings around the Hinckley House -

Spring Break was last week. We really wanted to have some fun with our kids but all we really ended up doing was spending a day at amazing Jakes. The kids really liked it though and had fun. The rest of the week everybody took a day getting the flu! Addi took Tuesday night, David Wednesday, Jackson Thurday and Miles Friday. I puked everynight because the sound/smell! What an eventful week. David was home most of the week and it was good for him to have some down time before he started his new job.

David's last day at EY was Friday - he had some mixed emotions about leaving. He really did like his job and especially the people he worked with. We feel however, that this new job will bring lots of opportunity. Probably the biggest reason for the move was travel. David was gone all of January and most of February and we saw no end in sight. His new job at Lockton Dunning will require some travel but mostly day trips to see clients in places like Austin or Houston. We couldn't beat that more money - no travel - sign us up!

Baseball season has begun and David has taken on the task of coaching both boys' teams! He didn't actually mean to do this but the director of T-ball really likes him and convinced him to coach Jackson's team because they were short coaches. Miles is playing coach pitch so it should be a grueling season of watching kids strike out! Jackson is actually playing up - He is only 4 and should have spent another year in PeeWee but we thought he could handle it. He actually is one of the better kids on the team of 5 and 6 year olds.

Addison is currently potty training. It is amazing what a pair of "princess shoes" can do. I bought a pack of princess shoes. It has four pairs - one Cinderella, one Snow White, one Belle, and one Sleeping Beauty. Plus a bag of $1 princess things from Michaels. She only earns the shoes when she goes number 2 - she has earned 2 so far but seems to have caught on. It would be really nice to go a few months without buying diapers. The sad thing is I should have done this a long time ago she was ready - mom was lazy.

As for me - I am completely miserable. No one really wants to be around me including me. I am hoping that the sickness does let up but when I do feel good I just have major anxiety that something is wrong. It will be nice when I can feel the baby and know that he is well! Next appointment is Monday the 30th - she is having me do another sono just because the sono picks the heartbeat up so fast and I won't have to worry about he trying to find it with the doppler but after the sono she still wants to find it with the doppler. Hopefully everything is still good.

Here are a few pictures from the last little while. Some are from Amazing Jakes, some from Jackson's singing program at school (which he actually sang) and others are just random!

Only 80% effective!!

2009-03-07T18:04:00.003-06:00

According to my doctor condoms are only 80% effective - don't be deceived by that 98%effective written on the box! We recently became part of that 20% that got a surprise. Yes we are having a BABY!
We were going to start trying in February but as I sat waiting and waiting for the time we could try - nothing came. I finally bought a pregnancy test - and yes there was a line - very light but a line - I was shocked! We are very excited! I have learned these past few months that I am not in charge and Heavenly Father does things in his time - I am grateful for the surprise!!
It is going to be a roller coaster ride - I am already a mess. The first week I took 5 pregnancy tests - couldn't wrap my head around it and was so scared. A week later I called my doctor in tears - I had so much anxiety. She had me come in and do blood work. All my numbers were multiplying so things looked good. A week and a half ago we went for our first appointment - We had a sono and saw our tiny baby and a heart beat which has calmed me some. She said everything looks perfect. I have alot of anxiety but my doctor is having me come every two weeks so I go again this Wednesday and will get another sono and a better due date - she had a hard time measuring last time!
Something I hate but am grateful for is morning sickness!! This last week it really set in - I am trying really hard not to complain because I know it is a good thing! David even came in the bathroom this morning and rubbed my back as a lay over the toilet and said I know you hate it but I am glad - means good things!
It is going to be a long 40 weeks! All we can do is pray for the best!

Valentines

2009-02-19T12:39:00.004-06:00

So we had a nice quiet Valentines. We actually went out Friday and Saturday - thanks to the YW fundraiser!! We hit Outback Friday night and Saturday we actually hung out with our friend Travis and the missionaries!! Travis made awesome Fajitas.
David got me this picture - I had wanted it since September - when I first saw it I thought of Zachary and wanted it as our reminder of him.

It came with a poem that the artist uses to describe the artwork -
TAKE MY HAND
Take my hand and follow me.
There are things ahead for you to see.
Little wonders are all around,
And tender mercies to be found.
We'll take our time, no need to run,
Breathe deep the air and feel the sun.
The grass is soft beneath our feet,
Sounds are soothing, the air is sweet.
Sometimes we'll stop and just be still,
Our hearts will tell us God is real!
Small graces along our path appear,
They let us know that Heaven's near.
So take my hand anew each day.
The walk is lovely and I know the way.

The picture and the poem just brings me peace.

Miles Basketball

2009-02-10T09:53:00.008-06:00

Miles played basketball this year for the first time. Our team ended the season in a four-way tie for second place! Last night was our first tournament game - we won so we are in the semi-finals! Miles has gotten better - he almost even scored last night!

Happy Birthday Miles!!

2009-01-01T11:17:00.001-06:00

Our baby boy is seven today! Can't believe how time flies. He wants to go to Texas Roadhouse for his birthday dinner - at least he has good taste! More pictures to come!!

Christmas

2009-01-01T11:08:00.003-06:00

Christmas was very good this year. It gets better and more fun as the kids get older and really understand. This year Santa wrapped all the gifts - past years he hasn't - then we opened one at a time. Christmas lasted about 2 hours opposed to 20 minutes. The kids were very pleased and happy. Lots of Star Wars and Princess!! Both Grandparents pitched in and got the kids a trampoline which they have loved. The Christmas tree was down by five and all Christmas put away by that evening - I was done with the clutter!
We have had a good Christmas break - hanging out with the kids and playing. David has had three weeks off - we will call it a working vacation but it has been good to have him around. All the chores have not gotten done but we are enjoying time together.
New Year's Eve was quiet - our friend Travis came by and had dinner with us and then the boys played Wii all hours of the night - David and Miles did not go to bed until after 2!! David couldn't believe that Miles lasted that long.
Only a couple more days and real life will be back!!

Thanksgiving

2008-12-10T19:44:00.004-06:00

I know this has taken forever but at least I got it up before Christmas! We decided to take the long trip across to the south to Atlanta to see David's brother who conveniently is married to my cousin Suzy! It was a long drive but we had fun and it was good to be with family. We spent the first day at a bounce house that had huge slide inflatables and we were the only ones there - we spent over 3 hours and had a blast. Then we went to the Atlanta Aquarium which is huge. The kids liked seeing it. Lost Miles at the end which freaked me out but that is another story. Had a great Thanksgiving feast, did a little shopping, and David and the boys golfed with Marc and Luke. The kids liked playing with each other and all my kids love baby Sara!

Jackson Music Program

2008-12-10T19:40:00.001-06:00

Jackson had his first Music Program of the year. He actually sang this time but he still his very shy! He sure is cute though!

Halloween 2008

2008-11-04T10:07:00.002-06:00

The kids had a fun Halloween - of course it starts three weeks early it seems with all the parties - I kind of find it out of control and opted not to attend everything. The kids love to dress up - Addison was all decked out in her Belle attire thanks to Grandma Hinckley and the boys loved being Clones. Miles couldn't carry his gun and candy bag because he broke his elbow two days before. I love the warm Texas evenings - alot of people on the street just pull out lawn chairs and sit on their driveways which makes it fun and easy!

Zachary

2008-10-25T18:14:00.005-05:00

They laid Zachary's headstone this week. We also got the results of the genetic tests. He was perfectly normal which is good in the sense that we don't have increased chances of chromosome abnormalities next time. I tested positive for CMV which is probably the reason he died. There were abnormalities in the cord which the doctor thinks was caused by the infection. We can't be 100% because we were unable to do an autopsy but most likely it was the cause. The good thing is we know that can't happen again. Again we want to thank all of you for you thoughts and prayers it really has meant alot to us.

Last Tee-ball games

2008-10-25T18:11:00.002-05:00

Tee-ball has finally ended - today was the last games. Both boys did very well. Jackson is stopping balls and throwing good. Miles is hitting pitches balls and hit a triple today. It was a fun season. Both boys really improved which will make spring more fun!

Daddy and Jackson Rodeo

2008-10-25T18:05:00.003-05:00

Jackson's preschool had another Daddy and Me rodeo this year! Jackson loves having his dad go to school with him and had lots of fun playing the games! Here are the answers to his Dad questions -
My dad is special because he loves me.
My dad's favorite thing to eat is apples. (Don't think I've ever scene him eat one!)
My dad is as handsome as me!
I like to play baseball with my dad!

Pulling teeth

2008-10-25T17:56:00.004-05:00

Within a week Miles lost four teeth. He lost his two top middle teeth and two on the bottom next to his big ones. He wanted to try and have David put the dental floss and shut the door unfortunately we could never get it to work so mom just grabbed some tissue and twisted - popped right out! As you can see he is going to need braces!

State Fair

2008-10-25T17:48:00.003-05:00

We made our annual trip to the state fair. It was fun to have David's parents with us. It is always fun especially when you get free, close parking and free entrance. Makes buying $4 corndogs not so bad. It was a really hot day! We went to the petting zoo, rode a couple of rides, ate, and saw some bull riding and called it a day.

Zachary Enoch Hinckley

2008-10-08T13:31:00.002-05:00

We had a small graveside service for Zachary on October 5, 2008. David did a wonderful job bearing his testimony and then dedicating Zachary's grave. It brought a peaceful closure to losing Zachary. Even though the loss has been painful and heartbreaking, we feel a little closer to heaven. We truely have felt the Savior's love during this time and are so grateful for the Gospel. We are also thankful for all those who have sent notes, flowers etc. and for your love, prayers and support. We feel grateful to have such kind, loving family and friends.

First Day of School / J T-Ball

2008-09-24T09:53:00.002-05:00

Well school started a month ago and here are the picture. Miles started 1st grade and is doing very well - they have a spelling test every week so we have lots of homework preparing but he has done very well so far. He has really gotten big and grown up. Last night at t-ball I was talking and they were waiting for me at the car when I came around the corner I said I'm sorry you were waiting - Miles sais "it's ok mom - we all make mistakes" I got a laugh out of that! Miles has really picked up on t-ball getting outs and even hit a homerun last game!
Jackson has had a harder time with school this year but is starting to get back in the swing of things and enjoying learning his letters. He already knows most of them and makes their sound - he just needs to pick up writing them. Jackson is very cute playing t-ball - he is the only one that stays in his position and doesn't run for everyball - if it comes to his area he will but the rest of the kids looks like a herd of sheep! He hits the ball well and is picking it up fast.
What can I say about Addison she is a mess. All she does at t-ball games is play in the dirt and climb fences! She drives me crazy. We have also started the war on what she can wear - last Sunday it was shoes to church. I told her the ones she picked didn't match. She looked at me and yelled they match! (brown and pink shoes with a navy dress) She also now tells us "don't say that" mostly when we say is it naptime or bedtime! She had a new love for sour cream and salsa.

Loss of Baby

2008-09-18T07:21:00.002-05:00

No farewell words were spoken,
no time to say goodbye,
you were gone before we knew it,
And only God knew why.

We just thought this might be a good way to let everyone know that on Friday, September 12 that at a regular appointment, our baby did not have a heartbeat. He was delivered Stillborn on September 16th. Everything with the delivery went as good as it could have which was a blessing. We appreciate everybody's prayers and thoughts during this time.

Other happenings!

2008-08-11T19:01:00.004-05:00

Here are just some random picures. Miles sprung his foot on a scooter so he was on crutches for a few days. It was a pretty bad sprang. Other pictures are just of the kids and our pioneer primary activity!

Jackson Birthday!

2008-08-11T18:52:00.002-05:00

Well Jackson is 4! We had a really fun family birthday. He wanted a Kung Fu Panda Cake, a trip to Chuck E Cheese and a new, bigger bike. He picked out a spiderman bike and now he can go really fast. We had a good time at Chuck E Cheese as we went at 2:00 on a Tuesday so there were hardly any people. He also got lots of Star Wars guys which he loves. He starts preschool again this fall and also starts t-ball which he is excited for. Unfortunatly he had to get four shots at the doctor which didn't thrill him and he couldn't walk the rest of the day but he survived!

4th of July

2008-07-07T12:50:00.002-05:00

4th of July was kind of uneventful but that is good in that we just took it easy and did whatever we wanted. Wylie does their fireworks on July 3rd so we went to Jeff and Camilles and watched them. July 4th we woke up and went to the Ward Party - David is over activities so he was helping cook etc. While cleaning up Addison got in the car and wrote all over the leather seats with pen! KIDS!
We took the kids to the PGA store as David has continually talked about taking the kids golfing. I was talking with Suzy and she had told me Marc had Luke out on the course and that got David thinking he should really start acting instead of talking! We got the kids each a set of clubs and we found out they offer free lessons for kids over 7 so Miles can start in six months or they even offer 30 minute lessons for $20 - not bad.
We then went and ate at the Cheesecake Factory - they just built one near us - actually it is just down the street from my parent's townhome! Jeff and Camille came over for a BBQ and then we went swimming. The kids where so tired we didn't even try to go see fireworks that night - they were sound asleep by 9 and slept through all the neighborhood noise! David took the kids to the driving range Saturday and they loved it - Miles was even pretty good - I love it because now David can go and take the boys and Addi and I can go do girl things!!
David has Monday off too so we will hit a movie and he is taking the boys back to the golf course!

Happy 2nd Birthday Addison

2008-07-07T12:19:00.002-05:00

Addison is two - can you believe it. We can't. All David and I remember is this little baby and then this little girl running around. It really is fun having a little girl. I think it has been night and day between boys and girls. She has so much attitude but is really funny and sweet. She knows what she wants when she wants it! We love her to death! We went to Build-a-Bear for her birthday and she chose a pink bear and dressed her in jean capris with a pink shirt that in sparkles says I'm Fabulous! She loves pink - in a store she grabs anything pink and brings it to me. She loves to shop with mom - she already realizes it is for her and likes to hold all the clothes. We will have fun with that! She loves princesses. She got a purse, a princess set that included a phone, play make-up, sunglasses etc. She just loads everything in the purse and she is off. She also got a princess dress-up set - she loves the shoes. She wears them all over the house and even tries to wear them in stores. We also had people over Sunday the 29th for cake and ice cream. She celebrated well!
She is already 35 inches tall - which they say double your height at 2 and that is how tall - so she should be 5'10" - we will see. She only weighs in at 23.5 pounds so she is really skinny especially when she is so tall.

Jackson Pre-school Program

2008-07-07T12:13:00.002-05:00

Jackson did wonderful in pre-school this year. He started out really shy and would not talk but by the middle/end of the year the teachers said he really came out of his shell. They said out of no where he would say really funny things and they always looked forward to it! He learned lots and even sang in the last program. He is really looking forward to next year!

Kindergarten Graduation

2008-07-07T11:53:00.002-05:00

Well Miles is officially graduated from Kindergarten - The day of graduation the teacher invited us to the classroom and all the kids wrote stories and read them. Miles story was called T-rex Eats. Here is what he wrote -
I see a big t-rex watching trooper guard wyrs. The wyrs keep T-rex from easting good dinosrs. The dinosrs eat green leafs. The t-rex ascaps. The t-rex ate troppers. He ate a raptr. T-rex went hom to bed.

Pretty good - keep in mind they get no help. He sounds everything out himself. He did a good job reading in front of lots of people!

Swimming Lessons

2008-07-07T11:43:00.004-05:00

I enrolled the kids in swimming lessons since they are wanting to be more independent in the pool. They both did really good - Miles loves to swim. Jackson is a little more timid and stiff but he did start putting his head in the water and loved retrieving the rings! It was really convinent because they are offered at our pool.

Hello Again!

2008-06-16T18:04:00.002-05:00

Well it has been awhile since we have updated the blog and alot has happened. Most of you know but I have been MIA because of that dreaded morning sickness. Yes - we are firing up number #4! We went to the doctor today and for the first time she didn't move my dates which made me happy because usually I get moved 2 weeks according to the sonogram. The big date is January 11th (Katelyn's birthday) but the doctor was already talking days with me since I do like to be induced and said December 30th would be great - after the heartbreak of tax breaker Miles (1/1/02) how will I resist but we have 6 months to decide! Everything looks great - I will scan the sono later. I have been really sick this time and I am betting on a boy but we will see! I am excited - for some reason the idea has had a little harder time growing on me but the kids are all really excited!

Mothers Day & Anniversary

2008-05-15T19:38:00.004-05:00

We have had lots of events to celebrate lately around here. Mother's Day was really nice. First because most of David's meetings were cancelled so he didn't have to leave so early and helped me get the kids breakfast and ready for church - I didn't know what to do with all the time. Then he got home only 30 minutes after me and made dinner and let me relax. The kids gave me fabulous gifts that they made at school. Jackson gave me a book from his year at preschool that had his handprint made for different season/holidays. Miles gave me a tile that he made a flower with his handprint and a book about me and him. You gotta love the things kids think - Question How tall are you Answer Miles 12 feet - Mom 55 feet tall. Question How much do you weigh Answer Miles 12 pounds - Mom 55 pounds (At least he is consistant) Question What do you like - Answer Miles to play with toys Mom - to wear shoes! It was a wonderful day!

We also celebrated our 8th anniversay on Monday the 12th. David so lovingly told his work he could not travel that day! He took me to Outback and stayed home and helped with the kids. I can't believe in 8 years what we have accomplished. Mostly that we have these three little people that we are responsible for and to see how much they have grown up.

Food Storage

2008-05-15T19:30:00.002-05:00

Well my major project the last couple of weeks was food storage. I have really been working on this for the last year and I still am not even close. A year for a family is ALOT of food. I have been going to the cannery every 2-3 months but I had an opportunity to have the Stake Canner and I was able to do food you can't get at the Church's cannery. We canned 172 cans between Camille and myself! David even helped :) It feel good to be getting closer but I still have a long way to go between the time and cost of food who knows when I will get it all done!

This and That

2008-05-15T19:27:00.002-05:00

Just some random pictures! ENJOY!

Pedicures

2008-05-05T12:13:00.003-05:00

Well it is a first. David went and got a pedicure with me on Saturday night! I had a gift certificate and he reluctantly went! He finally decided it couldn't be all that bad getting your feet rubbed. One thing we did find out though is David has really ticklish feet. He would jerk is knee up when she would rub the bottoms and his toes. He got laughing and some ladies in the salon got a kick out of it! Before you all make fun of him picture this - sitting in a massage chair, reclined back, getting your feet rubbed watching the basketball game. He was in heaven! I wish I had a picture!

Family update

2008-04-29T21:08:00.002-05:00

Well the school year is about to wrap up and we are ready for summer. The pool opens this weekend and it is all the kids can talk about. It should be a fun summer since all the kids like the water and can swim with life jackets - so I won't have to worry as much and can enjoy it to. I am going to have Miles begin swimming lessons - they are offered at our pool so it is easy. Baseball season is almost over - we are 5-3-1. We have 3 more games and then the tournament. Miles has improved alot. I have been playing catch with him and he is getting more consistent at catching and fielding the ball and he has gotten good at hitting. Jackson can't wait until he can play this fall! Miles brought home his report card and has a "M" (Mastered)in every category! I guess this means he has Mastered everything that Kindergarten has to offer and is ready to move on to the first grade - time flies. Jackson loves preschool and has even come out of his shell and began talking to his teachers. He talks non stop at home but is shy at church and school! Addison is talking a ton and beginning to potty train herself. If mom was motivated it would be done. She gets on the toilet herself and has started to tell me. I bought some pull-ups and am going to begin - it would be nice not to buy diapers! She is still running the house but is so dang cute it is hard to say no to her. David has been traveling quite a bit but should slow down after next week. He has been in Minneapolis MN and got to go to the Mall of America! Since my days seem to drag on and on - (time slows down when your parents are on a mission only three months seem like eighteen!)I am concentrating on projects especially food storage right. I have access to the stake canner this next week and have been buying every kidney and black bean from the stores. The cashier asked me if I liked beans when I bought 100 bags (they only come in 1 pound bags)! David wants to can ding dongs imagine that!! That is about all that is happening here in the great state of Texas - We will have more pictures soon!

Addison Look-alike Meter

2008-04-29T21:02:00.000-05:00

MyHeritage: Look-alike Meter - Historical photos - Family roots

Jackson Look-alike Meter

2008-04-29T21:01:00.001-05:00

MyHeritage: Family tree - Genealogy - Celeb - Collage - Morph

Miles Look-alike Meter

2008-04-29T21:00:00.000-05:00

MyHeritage: Look-alike Meter - Family photo sharing - Vintage photos

Addison

2008-04-16T16:03:00.002-05:00

Here are some pictures of Addison. She is loves to play outside in the dirt and the other day she came in very messy - had dirt all over her PJ's and in her mouth. The other pictures is her bite wound - it was actually the same kid who bit Marcus (she Jeff and Camille's blog) and I think it is the exact same place!

Weather

2008-04-16T15:57:00.002-05:00

It was a week ago but since the kids keep talking about it I thought I would share our experience last Thursday morning. I awoke at a little after 4am to the sounds of tornado alarms. I quickly ran upstairs and woke up the kids and brought them downstairs. I went in and woke up David (he sleeps through everything know that he wears his oxygen mask!) We put the kids in the hall closet and turned on the TV - we waited about 30 minutes until the storm past by. We did get lots of wind and rain but luckily no tornado here. Although the next day they did confirm 5 tornado's around the metroplex even one in Allen which is only 5 miles or so actually not for from Mom and Dad's condo! The kids were calm but pretty funny as they sat in the closet. Miles talked about how he was going to write a story about it, Jackson was the most concerned just sat there, and Addison ate Cheetos! The next day Jackson's teacher said they heard all about it and he swapped stories with another kid who was hanging out in the bathtub. Jackson also only want me to draw tornado's for him! Hopefully we really never have to experience one!

Grandpa & Grandma Hinckley's Visit

2008-04-16T15:45:00.002-05:00

Grandpa & Grandma Hinckley came for a visit over conference weekend. They were able to see Miles play two t-ball games, go have lunch with Miles at school, visit Texas Roadhouse (since Miles favorite food is now steak), and a trip to the aquarium downtown. The kids really enjoyed the aquarium since they have expanded it and there are lots of sharks. They have build a tunnel to walk through where the sharks are all around you. We had lots of fun during their visit!

Girls are Sugar n Spice and everything nice - NOT

2008-04-03T09:49:00.003-05:00

So Addison just turned 21 months on Sunday and the power struggle between mother and daughter has already begun. She is one strong willed little girl who thinks she know everything and can do everything. One Sunday I dressed her in a cute blue gymboree dress which I had actually splurged and bought the matching shoes - which yes cost more than the dress! Addison would not wear them - she had to wear her black Sunday shoes - I finally gave up and let her - so much for cute shoes. Addison loves to follow mom around the house and try to do all the chores mom does - which actually isn't a help at all - so usually tears up everything I do - I have found she hates the vacuum so when I need a break from her - I turn on the vacuum and she runs and hides! Mom and Dad won't believe this one - she takes her clothes off and changes them 3-4 times a day. I grow very weary of constantly changing her clothes - not to mention most of it ends up going through the laundry again! She is a very high maintenance little girl but also has the cutest smile in the world, has dad tied around her little finger (and we wonder why she is spoiled),and gives the best hugs and kisses in the world!! She is a handful but we still love her!

PS I have also almost got her weaned - I cut it back and won't let her nurse at all except when she wakes up at 5am and I want her to back to sleep and even then - she stops and grabs her sippy of water! Almost done!!

Baseball season

2008-03-30T17:50:00.004-05:00

Well it is baseball season again. This year we are playing competitive t-ball as opposed to non-competitive. The difference being is that we keep score this year and we count outs -so not everyone gets to bat each inning. Miles has improved especially his batting - we are still working on throwing and catching - but he seems to be enjoying it. We won the first game 20-16 so we are off to a good start. We will see how many games get canceled due to weather as last year over half are games were changed because of rain/lightening storm - you gotta love Spring in Texas!

Bowling

2008-03-19T13:16:00.000-05:00

Easter Dress

2008-03-19T12:45:00.010-05:00

It's Easter which means time for new Sunday clothes. I couldn't wait til Easter - we broke
them out early not to mention that Addison has a couple of Easter dresses that I picked up last year in NYC on clearance. Face it - it's all about dressing up the princess!

Miles School

2008-03-14T08:30:00.005-05:00

Miles had an open house at school yesterday. He was able to show us all around his classroom and all the things he does during the day. His favorite thing is writers workshop where he has written a couple pretty funny stories. He really listens in school he comes home everyday with lots of new knowledge. He has really been big on the nutrition thing - I am glad someone has been able to teach him - you can actually reason with him now to get him to eat things (most of the time!) As you can see he wants to be an Astronaut when he grows up. Miles has really grown up this past year. He has gotten very responsible and is a very big helper at home for his mom!

Cool Rider

2008-03-14T08:22:00.007-05:00

Addison loves to be outside and especially loves to ride her train. She takes it to the top of the driveway, puts her feet up and flies down the driveway across the street to the neighbors driveway (don't worry we watch for cars!) She picks up some serious speed but has no fear!

Funny things they say!

2008-03-09T18:39:00.003-05:00

As we continue to try to "wean" Addison from nursing - I realized today by a comment Jackson made that they have seen and heard way too much. Jeff and Camille were here this afternoon and when their two month old starting crying Jackson asked what was wrong. Camille told him she was hungry and asked if he wanted to feed her - his reply was quite funny. As he lifted up his shirt he said, "my boobs aren't big enough - they are just little." We got quite the chuckle!!

Tea Party

2008-03-06T12:29:00.004-06:00

Miles came to me yesterday to invite me to a tea party! When I came out they had all the food set up. He has been learning about nutrition in school so he had the food divided. He had all the fruit/vegetables in one bowl, a hot dog and some cheese in another bowl and then in the last bowl he had the chips, a donut, and cookies. He told me we couldn't eat the sugar food because it was bad for us and would put black spots on our teeth. Then he grabbed the tea pot and said we don't drink coffee or tea it is bad for our tummies we only drink milk, orange juice, and water - Sprite and Rootbeer also have sugar so we shouldn't drink them. I am hoping with all this new information he has gotten that I can get him to eat more fruit and vegetable. He really listens in school - always has new information - the more he knows the easier it is to reason with him!!

They do Listen

2008-03-05T08:13:00.003-06:00

Last night we were driving home from a baptism when we heard this conversation. Miles told Jackson, "Jesus is right here next to us and he is around us all the time, but we can't see Him because we have earth eyes that won't let us see him." Jackson said, "yeah our earth eyes can't see him but he his here." It was really cute - we are thankful they are listening and learning from us and their teachers!

Snow in March?

2008-03-04T08:19:00.005-06:00

It is true what they say - you don't like the weather in Texas just wait a few hours. In the last few days we have had a little of everything. Saturday was mid 70's, Sunday was 60's with rain, then last night (Monday) at about 8 pm it starting snowing - at first it wasn't sticking but we woke up to the sight of snow. Jackson wanting to have a "snow fight" and build a snowman but the snow was really hard. The kids loving seeing the snow. It took David 15 minutes to clean the snow and ice off his car - not used to that!! Anyway it is supposed to be 56 degrees today so it will be gone soon!