IT'S A .........????????

BOY!!!!!

So Merry Christmas.....hope you all had a great one. We were blessed with a beautiful baby boy!

I got to the hospital on Dec. 23 at 3:20AM and at 4:36AM had a new baby. It was quite the experience....is all I can really say.

So introducing..........TRENT MONROE ELMORE DEC. 23 2007 4:36AM 7lbs. 9oz. 20in.








Sorry I haven't called anyone I told I would call about the birth....I have been so busy and it just went sooooo fast. Today was the first chance I got to call anyone but didn't want to bug anyone on Christmas.

We were able to make it home on Christmas Eve for my family celebration and Kacey had a blast. We were determined to make it home to see her open gifts with the family. She got way to much stuff and loved every minute of it. With Mark being home she hasn't even really noticed the new addition but I know that will change when Mark goes back to work next week.

Great baby so far.....sleeps a lot...barely cries.......opposite of Kacey.

ChoooChooooo!!!

Mark took Kacey to target this last weekend....and of course had to buy her something....oh...and definitely not girly so......dududud...da.......Thomas the Train sippy cups.
Anyway I do have to admit she loves them and points at them and hasn't even noticed the princess one's I got her a few weeks back. So we got her going chooo chooo when she uses the cups ....it is so cute.

BUSY!! BUSY!!

I have been so busy with school that I haven't gotten anything outside of that done! I have been trying to pack my hospital bag for about 2 weeks now and still not done. I think maybe if it's not packed the baby won't come....at least not until I am ready!!!!....that's how it should work at least! I have finals this Tuesday and can't wait to be done! I just want to sit around and relax...perhaps wear sweats all day every day possibly the same ones. Around my studying Kacey has managed to have some fun.



Olivia and Kacey at the Allen Christmas tree lighting.

Aunt Shelly giving piano lessons???!!!

Fun with Olivia and Isa.

Ya...yogurt on the couch......what was I thinking.....obviously not......it was a lazy pregnant moment! NEVER AGAIN!


These 2 are to funny together. Kacey was feeding her marshmellows

34 WEEKS!!

So.....almost done.....and officially miserable! I don't really think about it until I try to do something I can't. Like lately I have had such a hard time tying my running shoes, walking up the steps at the gym, carrying Kacey around, scrubbing the bath, getting up off our couch, but worst of all, I can barely fit in my desk at school. I am going to have to start sitting sideways.....it is not very comfortable to say the least. I am starting to go a little crazy not knowing what it is.....I haven't cared until just lately because Harmony keeps getting me to go to these great baby garage sales and I could be getting a ton of stuff for real cheap if I knew! I am sure waiting will be fun though...I am pretty anxious. Although I would have to say I am almost convinced it is a girl because Mark and I just can't agree or even come up with any boy names......it's a sign!

Oh and it is getting hard to stand for long periods of time which is so hard for Kacey's new love! The swing.....she loved it at 5 months then hated it until now and will not get out of it without a fit. The worst part is that it is in the front yard so it's hard to go a day without standing out there for at least 30 min but more like an hour swinging her. I wouldn't mind if my leg didn't go numb after about 5 min.


This toy below is also new to Kacey and she just has to be such a daredevil on it. She does no hands, stands on the back, fake falls, and flips it over herself.....she is one crazy girl.

New Toy!!

Kacey's favorite candy is a sucker! Definitely gets that from daddy otherwise it would be chocolate!! She gets them all the time from the gas station and Dr. office and a ton on Halloween! She was doing this cheesy smile so I had to get a picture.




She found a baby broom in Oma's closet and now sweeps our carpet....what a big helper!

Thank you Kathy Barrett for this awesome slide!!!! Kacey loves it so much. She was a little shy in front of the camera. She usually squeals and screams when going down. We are going to stop by this week to help with your blog! (I'll call ya)

SO SPECIAL!!!

I've been tagged for the first time.....I am not sure if that is good or bad! It does require thinking and typing! Thank you Brianne!!!!????


The rules:
A. The rules of the game are posted at the beginning.
B. Each player lists 6 facts/habits about themselves.
C. At the end of the post, the player then tags 6 people and posts their names, then goes to their blogs and leaves them a comment, letting them know that they have been tagged and asking them to read your blog.

1. I have to workout every day. It is awful! I have committed to not workout until after my six week visit after this baby and am afraid I will not be able to stick to it. I want the break so bad but I just can't do it. I took 2 days off after Kacey and I think it did more harm than good...to my recovering body! I am obsessed and hate that I am. Being a personal trainer surely didn't help this nasty habit....in fact since that job I think the obsession is worse. This is the worst habit when pregnant!!!! It just doesn't go!

2. I am crazy about saving money. This has just become a new habit. I listen to Dave Ramsey everyday and cry when people tell their stories of being debt free and screaming it on the phone. I just recently downgraded our cell phones, cable, canceled netflix and Mark's 24 hour membership(he's been 2 times in the last 4 years) just to save more for our house. I would love to be debt free of a house 15 years after we purchase it. Speaking of 24 hour fitness if anyone is reading this that wants coupons they are yours! I have 2 and they are for my rates I pay now $25.95 a month...that's with kids club included. No other fees involved...they expire at the end of November. Let me know.

3. I chew Sonic ice constantly especially when pregnant. I love it and need it. In fact, Mark and I got in an argument tonight because I ran out and was upset it wasn't replenished immediately. Kacey has also picked up on this habit and tries to chew it like me....pretty funny...since she doesn't have many teeth but she still manages to crunch!

4. Doing laundry and leaving it in the basket all week! I hate this habit.... by the end of the week they are all wrinkled and then I have to iron or just wash again.

5. I love to be a mom but I also miss going to work. I wouldn't trade raising my kids for anything but I miss the adult interaction and friendships made, so I am going to try and pull off both when they are in school.

6. I am super paranoid about locking the doors and making sure the garage is shut! I check about 3 or more times just to make sure. I am always scared someone is in the house or trying to open the doors. I watch crime shows too much and when pregnant this paranoia increases tremendously.....I drive everyone in the house crazy!

I don't think I know 6 bloggers that haven't been tagged so we'll try these.....Becki J, Ashley C, Aleshia G, Kuulei, Kathy B and Emily L. If you've already done one of these you're off the hook!

Trunk or Treat

We went to trunk or treat and Kacey had so much fun! She doesn't quite get the going to each car thing but it was still fun. She would stop after each car and try to eat the candy she got. She would have been happy with one candy.....I guess that's not such a bad thing! She did get tired of wearing her hat....so Mark took a turn....she thought it was pretty funny and it made her want to put it back on.


Stopping after each and every trunk!

Moving on to the next one after taking away her pumpkin...temporarily.

Daddy's turn to wear the hat!

Hanging with Olivia

Following Super Chicken!

FUN FILLED WEEK

I have been trying to get Kacey used to her Halloween costume so she will wear it on the big day. So we have had a few trial runs! She seems to like it in short time periods.




We also went to the state fair this week and had a blast. Kacey liked the car show and had to climb in all the cars she could get to.

We also got to see cows getting milked by machines and I had to get a picture of Mark and Kacey by the huge milk.

Kacey wasn't sure about the carousel but Mark insisted she go another time and she warmed up a little.



The highlight of the day was Kacey playing the duck game....we paid twice just so she could keep playing with the ducks. She was so proud of herself when she finally caught one....it was priceless!!!!


We really thought she would like the petting zoo but she was so afraid and held on to her daddy tight.

Oh and of course we hit the pumpkin patch for the first time ever. It was fun but she fell asleep before the hayride the only part I thought she would like. Oh well there is always next year.

Little Miss Independent

Now 14 months....Kacey just wants to do everything herself. She is now trying to eat with a spoon. She is pretty good and gets a lot in her mouth but just as much outside of it. She has even started pulling up her pants, trying to put her shirt on and the other day she put on one of her older cousins swimsuits with very little help from Oma!



We also went to a birthday party for one of her friends Nate at the Little Gym and she loved it. She was such a big girl....and already embarrassed of her parents! She sat so good with all of the other kids at the table to eat pizza and when Mark came over to tear her pizza up into smaller pieces she pushed him away like "oh my gosh how embarrassing" look on her face, it was to funny. It's so fun to see them grow into their own but sad for us parents. I know it 's a broken record but time goes way to fast!



Oh this is an outfit Mark got for Kacey. He was pretty proud of himself for getting to pick it out without my help or criticism's!

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse

Kacey has really gotten into Mickey Mouse Clubhouse! I was against it at first (TV ya know) but as I get bigger and more tired....it is a nice break to relax for an hour after we wake up. So I figure if it's only an hour it won't hurt her....I hope. Anyway I catch her dancing to the hot dog song they do. She will drop everything and just go crazy. I was able to catch a little clip today....you know she doesn't perform well with the camera out.

Daddy's little GIRL!

This week has been so busy....I had my first practical exam in A & P tonight....so I am taking a break from studying to post a blog! Kacey has been enjoying me being in this class because she gets to hang out with her Aunt DD and 5 cousins. Oh and they get to go to the park the two times a week she watches her for Angela's soccer practice.....so she is loving it. Today she was so worn out she fell asleep standing up after Mark brought her home.



New shoes.....Kacey loves shoes....seems kinda early but she picks out what shoes she wants and drags them in the other room for me to put them on. She loves the converse. I think they just fit really well or something because right when I put them on she just starts running around everywhere.


With Mark's new job we get to see him a lot more which is great. Kacey always gets some good quality time with daddy and I got to capture some of it. She loves her naps with him....check out their legs....like father like daughter.



We are trying to get her used to the toothbrush and she is getting pretty good....well as long as you brush with her. She is getting better...but we still have to hold her down to get them good.




She is a daddy's girl for sure!

Mr. and Mrs. Adam Bass

Sorry copy of a picture.



Adam and Leah got married yesterday! The ceremony was beautiful. President Wright married them and his words were a reminder to us of what marriage is about. Sometimes we just get to caught up in life and forget about the important things. Congrats to the happy couple. They leave for Hawaii on Monday and I am so jealous! I got a few pictures but my camera was acting up. I didn't get any of Adam and Leah but the photographer got plenty.

Family photo


Mom, Adam and Dad

Olivia and Kacey






Angela and Kacey

Heck of a WEEK!

Well Kacey is doing great!!! Except for her new toy! She loves the plunger.....this is an old one...you can see the dust....I swear it's dust! Anyway she loves to suction it to the ground and walk with it as a cane. I have hid it but she is always looking for it!


As far as Mark and I we have had a heck of a week and it is only Wednesday! Mark has been sick for about 2 wks now. To the point that I was getting so frustrated doing everything and was beginning to be mean and finally made him go to the doctor again.....and well he has

Pneumonia....that's right...I feel awful for being mean!!

Oh and I went to the ear doctor today to get further results on a CAT scan I did a month ago and they discovered another cholesteatoma.....I had 2 surgeries in the past like 15 years ago to get rid of them after they had caused 90% hearing loss in my right ear and now I need surgery again. I am going to another specialist to see if the surgery can wait till after the new baby is born.


I also started school tonight and it is going to be really hard! We will be dissecting a cat....I don't know that I can handle that being pregnant. It is just going to be hard not getting behind while Mark is getting better because both him and Kacey need my help all day! Oh and I am going to be wrestling Mark to stay home from work enough days to get better.

Anyway it has been a rough half of a week but can go nowhere else but up! Especially with Kacey to brighten up every day!

My Princess!!!

Dress up already????!!!!! Kacey got a tutu and baton for her birthday and just let her cousins put it on. When I tried to put it on she cried but apparently other kids have magic powers and can get her to do almost anything. In fact she is now shaking her head no at me when I try to take her from her cousins.....can you believe it????? What a spunky little girl!!!!! She definitely knows what she wants.
Thanks for the cute dress up stuff Aunt Lanette!!!

1st BIRTHDAY!!!!!

Saturday 8/11 was Kacey's birthday! A year....I can't believe it. She had fun but of course she had to be extra clingy that day and not go to anyone but mom and dad and not do her smash cake. Isn't that how it always works out???? So .....we did the cake the next day without all the extra people. She got so many cute things. Oh...and thanks to Aunt Lanette I have finally changed out her earrings! They are so cute....little pink flowers with green in the middle. She was half asleep so it wasn't as hard as I expected.

She didn't really eat that much....Mark and I helped!

Her birthday crown from Aunt Lanette...the only time she would let me put it on.


Phone from Adam and Leah.....lots of lights and music too.


Red wagon with big wheels....Mark just had to get her this with GG's help.....she loves it....they go for walks almost every night.

She got so much but I could only download a few pic's.

She also had her year check up and 4 shots. It was way to many and she wasn't happy with me all day. She weighs 19lbs and is 30 1/2 inch. So still in the 25% weight and 75% height. She eats a lot but apparently has her dads metabolism....LUCKY GIRL!