1 month
Newborn
Monday, May 9, 2016
Sweet Kaitlyn- Growing like a weed
I would like to try to keep a monthly picture of Kaitlyn like I did with Blake. They grow so fast and I dont want to forget how precious she is.
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Blake
I am amazed (most recently) how much my little Blake has grown. Not only is he having a growth spurt right now, but he is just like a sponge. He copies and is actually starting to listen to me. We are having more conversations, and he knows there are consequences if he doesnt do what I ask... so he minds well. Of course I allow him to make mistakes -but we are bonding more. Tonight we were watching the super bowl and Brad asked him if he wanted to sit with him, and he said "no, mom". I feel like our bond is strengthening. A year ago he would have chosen Brad in a heartbeat.
I have heard his teachers at church tell me how great it is to see him mature since Kaitlyn was born. He really has. He cares for her so much. He gives loves, and is protective of her when we go to the store. When she cries, he says "mom, baby cry" because he knows if she cries, she needs help. He likes share his toys with her, but not let her have hers- ha. He can make her laugh so much more than Brad or myself. Its fun to see their relationship grow.
I am grateful for Blake tender heart. He loves his family and he is such a good boy. He says please thank you, and excuse me. He wants to have mamas attention all the time- and I love it. He makes messes, and plays in the dirt like a boy. He can count to 10, and knows what a b looks like. He loves trains, and dionsarus, and pirates. He loves to play rough with dada and have piggy back rides from mama. Mama and dada love you little man.
I am just so grateful I get the chance to stay home with my kids. I would never be able to experience the closeness I have with my kids if it wernt for Brad. I am so grateful for his hard work.
I have heard his teachers at church tell me how great it is to see him mature since Kaitlyn was born. He really has. He cares for her so much. He gives loves, and is protective of her when we go to the store. When she cries, he says "mom, baby cry" because he knows if she cries, she needs help. He likes share his toys with her, but not let her have hers- ha. He can make her laugh so much more than Brad or myself. Its fun to see their relationship grow.
I am grateful for Blake tender heart. He loves his family and he is such a good boy. He says please thank you, and excuse me. He wants to have mamas attention all the time- and I love it. He makes messes, and plays in the dirt like a boy. He can count to 10, and knows what a b looks like. He loves trains, and dionsarus, and pirates. He loves to play rough with dada and have piggy back rides from mama. Mama and dada love you little man.
I am just so grateful I get the chance to stay home with my kids. I would never be able to experience the closeness I have with my kids if it wernt for Brad. I am so grateful for his hard work.
Wednesday, January 20, 2016
Fishing
Today we went fishing for the first time in a long time. It was alot of fun and Blake was a champ. Ha ha.... its our first board game we have played as a family. Sooo fun!
Sunday, January 10, 2016
Christmas 2015
Christmas this year was fun. We have a tradition that we would go to grandpa Meyers house on the weekend before Christmas. We still carry on this tradition and still meet at now Janets house. I am grateful that we still continue to do this. We dont get together enough and I miss hanging out and bonding with my dads family.
Christmas Eve we went to Rockland. There was just a few of us out there. Mom, dad, Tina, Greg, and us. It was really enjoyable and we had such a fun time spreading out all of Blakes toys to play. We played with the gifts Santa brought Blake for the first 15 min or so.
I was trying to feel the Christmas spirit, but have struggled with it for the last few years. I am grateful for my family and all our blessings. I love my husband and kids with all my heart. I am amazed how easy the transition has been for our family for Kaitlyn to come, and I feel like she has and was always meant to be in my family. My baby girl. I couldn't be more grateful that Blake loves her and is very gentle with her. I have been reflecting on the birth of Jesus and imaging what it would have been like for Mary. The joy, love, fear, and all the other feelings that come along with having a baby. I will be forever grateful for her sacrifice and faith to bare, deliver, and nurture baby Jesus. I cannot wait to meet such a selfless person. Merry Christmas everyone!!
Christmas Eve we went to Rockland. There was just a few of us out there. Mom, dad, Tina, Greg, and us. It was really enjoyable and we had such a fun time spreading out all of Blakes toys to play. We played with the gifts Santa brought Blake for the first 15 min or so.
I was trying to feel the Christmas spirit, but have struggled with it for the last few years. I am grateful for my family and all our blessings. I love my husband and kids with all my heart. I am amazed how easy the transition has been for our family for Kaitlyn to come, and I feel like she has and was always meant to be in my family. My baby girl. I couldn't be more grateful that Blake loves her and is very gentle with her. I have been reflecting on the birth of Jesus and imaging what it would have been like for Mary. The joy, love, fear, and all the other feelings that come along with having a baby. I will be forever grateful for her sacrifice and faith to bare, deliver, and nurture baby Jesus. I cannot wait to meet such a selfless person. Merry Christmas everyone!!
Meyer Christmas party
Christmas Eve
Christmas morning
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Dad
Question 3. Tell me about your father (his name, birth date, birthplace, parents and so on). Share some memories you have of your father.
My dad is one cool dude. His name is Benjamin Meyer. I think he was born in Idaho Falls, ID on January 15. He has always been the silent- but there type. If I needed anything and asked he would help. My parents divorced when I was 13. We stayed primarily with my dad. Its interesting- I later learned that the majority of kids from a split family went with their mother. I gained a greater respect for my father after the divorce. I had to rely more on him for support and when given the chance to be there, he was. He cared for his girls deeply, and wanted nothing but the best for us. He let us make our decisions- good or bad. And he let us pay the consequences- good or bad.
When I got my drivers licence I had a new found freedom and loved the speed. I got pulled over multiple times and got my licence suspended for having to many tickets. It was only for a month but that was a long time because I had sports and school (I drove to school). It would have been easier for him to allow me to drive without a licence but he absolutely did not let me. I resented him for that at the time and made life hard, but looking back I respect him for it. He did the right thing, upheld the law and showed value in it. In turn I do too.
He loves his family and makes an effort to come around. This picture is him with Blake.
4 generation picture. Blake, me, dad, and Grandpa Meyer
Rafting and camping in Salmon, ID
I always thought my dad was a little nerdy... okay, a lot nerdy. He has a different personality. But I find value and uniqueness in it. When I was in collage I took a class and became scuba certified. He and I would go diving together a few times a year, and he always had friends who enjoyed his company and had a good time with him. We went every year to Blue Lakes, Nevada to dive. It was over Memorial weekend and for 5 days in the middle of no where. No toilet, running water, electricity... nothing. It was a time for us to have a good time camping and bond and play together. We would go with a group of divers who he was good friends with. Watching him in that social setting was fun.
Our truck LOADED and ready to go to Blue Lakes.
Liz and Dad
He always wanted the best for me. Talked to be about school and found interest in my interests. When I was a teenager and the youngest, I didnt have much to do and wasnt to active, physically. He and I would go rollerblading around the greenbelt or go mountain biking in Freeman park. He would take me to do laps at the swimming pool (which I loved) with him. I later went onto swim in a league and excelled. I am grateful for this because I learned to enjoy being active.
Some of my favorite memories of him are of camping and skiing/snowboarding. He loves to be outside. I can remember being really young 6, 7, 8 and we would go camping. It couldn't have been easy with 5 young kids but we did it anyway. I loved the campfires, and bike riding, sleeping in the sleeping bags. We were camping in Yellowstone and it was super early in the morning. He woke us all up and told us not to move or make any noise until he told us to. There was a big moose that wandered into our campsite and was right next to our tent. We would fish and he and Liz would clean the fish- I hated that part. I love those memories and will treasure them forever. Brad and I both love to camp and I hope my children have the same great memories I had.
My dad is one cool dude. His name is Benjamin Meyer. I think he was born in Idaho Falls, ID on January 15. He has always been the silent- but there type. If I needed anything and asked he would help. My parents divorced when I was 13. We stayed primarily with my dad. Its interesting- I later learned that the majority of kids from a split family went with their mother. I gained a greater respect for my father after the divorce. I had to rely more on him for support and when given the chance to be there, he was. He cared for his girls deeply, and wanted nothing but the best for us. He let us make our decisions- good or bad. And he let us pay the consequences- good or bad.
When I got my drivers licence I had a new found freedom and loved the speed. I got pulled over multiple times and got my licence suspended for having to many tickets. It was only for a month but that was a long time because I had sports and school (I drove to school). It would have been easier for him to allow me to drive without a licence but he absolutely did not let me. I resented him for that at the time and made life hard, but looking back I respect him for it. He did the right thing, upheld the law and showed value in it. In turn I do too.
He loves his family and makes an effort to come around. This picture is him with Blake.
I always thought my dad was a little nerdy... okay, a lot nerdy. He has a different personality. But I find value and uniqueness in it. When I was in collage I took a class and became scuba certified. He and I would go diving together a few times a year, and he always had friends who enjoyed his company and had a good time with him. We went every year to Blue Lakes, Nevada to dive. It was over Memorial weekend and for 5 days in the middle of no where. No toilet, running water, electricity... nothing. It was a time for us to have a good time camping and bond and play together. We would go with a group of divers who he was good friends with. Watching him in that social setting was fun.
Our truck LOADED and ready to go to Blue Lakes.
He always wanted the best for me. Talked to be about school and found interest in my interests. When I was a teenager and the youngest, I didnt have much to do and wasnt to active, physically. He and I would go rollerblading around the greenbelt or go mountain biking in Freeman park. He would take me to do laps at the swimming pool (which I loved) with him. I later went onto swim in a league and excelled. I am grateful for this because I learned to enjoy being active.
Some of my favorite memories of him are of camping and skiing/snowboarding. He loves to be outside. I can remember being really young 6, 7, 8 and we would go camping. It couldn't have been easy with 5 young kids but we did it anyway. I loved the campfires, and bike riding, sleeping in the sleeping bags. We were camping in Yellowstone and it was super early in the morning. He woke us all up and told us not to move or make any noise until he told us to. There was a big moose that wandered into our campsite and was right next to our tent. We would fish and he and Liz would clean the fish- I hated that part. I love those memories and will treasure them forever. Brad and I both love to camp and I hope my children have the same great memories I had.
I love you dad.
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