Sunday

Today Isabella went to church for the first time, she looked so pretty. Then, we all went to eat at Texas Road House…she never made a peep. We got to load her in the car while Casey takes Kylie top the restroom. Somehow…someone hit the lock button as they backed out of the “front” as she was getting loaded in the back….the car was running and the air on. Now, oh boy….let me just say….it’s a good thing Papa was not there because a window would be missing in that car.   Bart, CJ and I were like who do we need to call. I asked, do the police come for situations like this? They used to have the tools for such! No, don’t think so. CJ called Ace lock and key and I decided to call my (brother) Rocky. I can not tell you how many times he has unlocked my car for me!!!! (Ace lock and key said it would take 20 minutes)….in the mean time Casey comes out. Do what??? Yep, its true…but she is asleep and not crying and it is cranked and the air is on…all though it does not work real well. I told her that Uncle Rocky was on the way!!! When I told Rocky….he said…I will be their in 10 minutes!!!  

We checked under the car, because WB (since living with me) has learned to keep a spare close by! We found that magnet, but no key in it! Oh well, I loaded Kylie up in my car and put a movie in for her….she was good! It took about 10 minutes for Rocky to get it open, but he did….once again!!!

He is simply the best and I love him dearly. He will do anything for anyone, a heart of gold! Yep, I think it is time to cook him a steak…or take him and Robbie out to eat!!!  

And oh, btw (by the way) their car ran hot on the way home!!!

Grandma…btw stands for …..by the way! LOL----means laugh out loud!!! LOL!!!!!!

Basically, an all nighter!

Casey and her family spent the night last night so I could help her with Izzie. Casey was so tired, I told her I would take her for the night if they wanted to stay at our house. Well, the poor thing is just not comfortable. She will relax for 15 to 30 minutes at a time before she starts squirming and then she will burp or toot! She scared me twice last night..she got choked on her milk and sounded like she could not get any air….this is when she is trying to get up the junk from the reflux. All the patting and rubbing on her back does not really help. I even tried to suction her, but there was nothing their. Now, how are you supposed to rest and let her sleep by herself with all this going on??? Not!!! I gave her a bath, she sat in her swing for about 30 minutes. I put her in the pack and play, she stayed there about 30 minutes. I put her in her car seat in our bed…that was not happening, but it was time to feed her again! We rocked for a while. Then, we got on the couch and I propped her on a big pillow and we slept there for a while. At 7:00 I got her Mom up and I went to bed and slept until about 11:45. Kylie came in more than once to try and wake me, Cole and WB were in and out….I got up and slammed the bedroom door at one time…LOL….I did….I could not help it…..sleep deprivation, that is what I will blame it on! And that’s my story and it is the truth!!!

Casey was very thankful and that makes it all worth it. She said that Izzie woke up only once last night….lets hope the zantac is working!!! And the gas drops!!!

2 week check-up

Our little Isabella went for her 2 week check-up today. She weighed in at 8-6. Still 21 inches  long and now her head is 14 in. She has really had us worried at times. When she eats, it is like she gets choked and makes this raspy sound. When she spits up it even has a thickness to it. They took her to YPAC one night and they did not hear her sucking her bottle, listened to her and said she sounded good. Now, look people….we have had many other babies at our house and ain’t none of em sounded quiet like this!!! I just knew something was not quite right. They did change her milk earlier because of her tummy and she seems worse. SO TODAY….DR. Shuck walked in the room when Mom was feeding her and he did not like what he heard. WEll, duh all you other doctors…..she has acid reflux! Poor thing! We were all very close to calling our old Dr. MeGow back to let her have a look, I love her so much! So changing formula again and giving her zantac……I hope this works!  Say a little prayer for this to handle her problems, and oh we hope this is why she is acts like she is not comfy and the rest is not colic!!!

My First “Pay” for Photography

Yes, believe me when I say it was a small shoot. This young lady really did not want maternity pictures taken, but her Mom wanted her to have some. So we kind of did a family shoot. I told her that 25 years from now she would look back and be glad that she had a few for her child to see. They were so sweet and kind and it really helped me learn things that I can improve on.  Thanks Sayward for being brave enough to call and allow me to assist you! They turned out so sweet, you are a kind and pretty young lady. Hope you have a safe delivery! I am going to post one of the pictures I took. Ok…Ok, I had to do three!

 

 

 

 

Busy Thursday!!!

This has been a very busy week at the Stephenson’s residence. First of all, a newborn and a toddler in preschool….need I say anything else? Sleepless nights, school by 7:50!!! Oh boy, make the bed, wash the bottles-sterilize the bottles, fill the bottles, feed the baby, change the diapers, wash some clothes, sweep the floor…..rock the baby, get the 4 year old from school, visitors coming…call Cayla---call Great-Grandma Bridges…cook some supper, wash the dishes, wash the toddler, wash the baby, wash some clothes..LOL

Great-Grandma Blanton came to visit Isabella today 

 

Then the Great Aunts came and brought supper and showered the new baby!

  

They did not forget little Kylie and she was so excited.

They brought Isabella this caterpillar with gift cards attached to every leg, one from each person in the family, how sweet! And the supper was nice too!

Sara came by to visit.

 

Career Day

Yesterday Great Grandma picked Ky up once again. Casey was hurting in her back and I did not want to leave her there with the baby alone. Kylie comes in and takes a strip of paper off her book bag.

Mom, caweer day tomorrow, she said. I want to be a teacher.

Mom asked, well what kind of teacher? A recess teacher? First she wanted to, then she said no…one that learns kids! 

I finally got her to go in and pick out something to wear. A dress and jewelry were great ideas and we have that! This is what she picked, but it had to be something no one else had seen before!

Check out the eyes and bunny got a ballerina dress!

You got mail!

Today, Kylie and Isabella got mail from a very special, Christine. Kylie was so excited!!! Thank-you Christine!  

Heading Home Today

I took Kylie to school this morning and filled the car with gas. Called Casey and she needed a few things from Walmart and I needed to get some groceries to cook supper with. Then I went to the hospital to take a few pix of them leaving to come home! It took forever for them to dismiss them! Then I wanted to get her some flowers so I went to Winn Dixie!

A few pix as the day progressed!  

 

The dress for Isabella!

A blanket hand made by her Great-Grandma Blanton!

And these booties, Scarlet Cooper gave these to her and they matched the dress perfectly….and I just love them!

 

 

  

Dressing the little rag doll!

And a hair bow!

Snack break!

Just before I spit on my dress!!!

Well, we are ready…what is the hold-up???

Then….they bring in her lunch and Bart and me are very hungry!  

Bart smelling the food….and Casey is telling him not to eat it…but she let him have the mac and cheese!!!

He told Casey he would get her tea ready for her…we are just dying laughing…because Casey is hungry also!

Bart getting her silverware ready for her…yeah right!!! She ordered him cheese cake because she thought he liked it….not really, great then I will eat that, I said!!! Tooo funny!

They finally came to take the alarm off of Kylie’s leg…who would have ever thought you would need an alarm on a baby!!! Thanks to all the crazy peep in this world and our judicial system for not punishing crazy peep enough! Oops refocus!

Daddy standing by to lend a hand!

Buckling her in!

      

She is ready!

Home after a long day!

And this was one happy girl when she came home and found everyone back at home where they should be!

Congrats Mom, you did a fine job!

And a big thank-you to Great-Grandma for all of the help this week. Several times, we have called on her to pick Ky up from school and she has, gratefully! Oh, and the supper was great too!!! Thank-you!  

Isabella’s Visitors

Those who came to share the new addition:

Big Sister---Kylie

Papa and Momma J

Papa Buddy and Nana Laura

Uncle Ryan and Aunt Cay Cay

Emmett, Martha and Jenny Bridges

Tripp Stephenson, John,  Lisa and Tatum S.

Fiveash Family, BJ Wilson Family, JB and Meagan Wilson

Phillip Walker Family

Nikki

Dee King

Some came the night before, but I did not see all of them.

Nana Claudette and Aunt Buffy

Gross Family

I am sure I prob missed someone…sorry!

Sunday, September 12th

WB did not get to go to the hospital. It is extremely dry and he is having to keep everything watered so it will live…not that he wanted to go and sit and wait any how!!!  So, Casey had asked that I bring Kylie back up to visit in the morning before all the crowd arrived. I told Papa that Kylie wanted to show he sister to him and not to go up without her with him! He did as she wanted and waited for us to go up with him. (he left before we did of course) We went up together and……

 

   Isabella is checking them out right here!!!

  

 

she showed her Papa her new baby sister!!!

Isabella just opened her eyes so wide and gazed at them.

Kylie also took her a stuffed elephant!

  

 

Daddy checking out those “big” foot prints!

Mom with her girls!

Mom and Isabella.

I must say that something about the hospital makes Kylie hyper…oh boy! Winston, Bart and Kylie went down and ate a bite. He said that she was all over the place in there!!! I thought tell me about it!

Bart and his family.

 

 

Many people came by to share their love with us and we thank you. At one time the charge nurse came in and ran some out. I left with Kylie, we went down stairs and ate and played so other peeps could visit.

Kylie got so hyper that Cayla took her to G-ma’s  for a while. Bart left and got all the things they needed to take Isabella home, I stayed and helped Casey.

Cayla and Kylie came back and Kylie and I came home early tonight! Gave her a bath, washed her hair….which she did not want to do, so I had to let her wet mine too!!! Got her in bed by 9:00.  I had to bribe her to get her to leave the hospital…..I had to go home and make a book for her to take to school so she could show everyone her new sister….but hey, it worked!!!