Thanksgiving - Landing Strip for the Near by Airport.

Well Thanksgiving was fun -- and cold. But we had a good time out in Perrin, TX with some friends/family. Sable had a good time as always running wild in the outdoors.... Colby fell off the high bed in the camper.... nice! But he survived. We all got full on Turkey and rain! We ended up coming back early-- it's hard to keep to children entertained in a camper. After one episode of The View and another episode of The price is right -- mommy couldn't handle it anymore.

We came back and got busy doing our Christmas decorating -- I don't typically do it this early but I had the time so- what the heck! Of course it began with everyone of the Erdmiers saying they would help -- at 5:00 when mommy finally finished (by herself) it looked pretty good. Brandon had a good excuse not to help -- he was making our house into a landing strip for the near by airport --- we have red lights everywhere -- you could turn off all the lights on the inside of the house and guide yourself with the pink glow that is flooding into the windows!

Of course they are straight and better than anyone else's on the block!

What can I say --- She is her daddy's girl!

Life has been pretty busy as normal.... Colby has a new babysitter that we just love and Sable has been doing wonderful at school and Brandon, well he has kept his cool through most of it.
You know how there is an instances in your life that you just wish you could hold on to forever but you know you will somewhat forget.... well we had one of those on Saturday.
I was inside playing with Colby while Sable was outside playing. We have had an ongoing issue with Sable not wanting to learn to ride her bike. "I don't want to! or I will just walk! or I will try tomorrow." -- have been her normal replies.
Well all of the sudden she runs in from outside saying, "Mommy mommy the most wonderful thing in the world just happened to me! Come outside - quick" So I ran outside and that little rascal was flying down the street on her bike with no fear. Of course I start hooting and hollering like a fool -- but she had gotten over her fear and tried it on her own. We called her Daddy and told him.... he could just hear his chest swell up (even more than it already is).
Later Sable asked if she could have something to drink or something and Brandon said, "Sure because I am so proud of you for learning to ride your bike." Sable says, "Well Daddy all I needed was a little time to practice, I mean my schedule has just been so busy!"
It will never be dull in the Erdmier house.

Picture Day

Every mother has to love getting pictures taken.... well after yesterday this mommy remembers why she is behind on that activity. Getting the actual pictures taken was a breeze with two non camera shy - love myself - please take another and give me more attention - children. I mean you would think Colby was made to have a camera flash in his face.

The Real Drama of the whole ordeal was getting everyone ready.... Sable didn't want to wear what mommy had picked out... you had to time Colby's feeding and poopy diapers around getting dressed and then try and find their daddy. Mommy was plum worn out by the time we were leaving the house. Then mommy had to deal with, "What time do the Cowboys come on -- what do you mean 12:00 -- we are going to miss the game" -- Most of you know he didn't miss anything!

Of course there is always the wait --- but at least Sears got "Smart" and put the picture studio next to the big screen TV's and the tool section. So again mommy had to look for daddy. So all of you that have said worn this mommy out about pictures hope you enjoy them because it might be awhile before we do that again!

Fall is in the Air

Not a lot to report at the Erdmier house. Fall is in the Air. Baseball is still going on. . . . Sable is still the drama queen. She carries around our old phones pretending like they are full service.

Last night she asked mommy if she could go for a walk. Of course! What mommy did not know was that she would dress herself up in a leopard shirt with this black high heel shoes, torquoise glittery hat singing the whole way down the street only to stop to answer her "phone". When she got back she said 2 people called her and they wanted her to come over.

Life could get difficult by the age of 10!

Enjoy the pics-- Colby is now 6 months old!

Our Little Leaguer

Sable has had two baseball games now. Remember how she was suppose to be in girl's t-ball ages 6-7. We now find ourselves in Boys baseball - coach's pitch with 7-8 year olds. First couple of practices were rough. She didn't want to run and got hit in the hand with the ball. Last night we got our first Hit!!!! Yea! But of course there was still drama. She left her baseball glove at practice the night before and we couldn't find it and then somehow she got eaten alive by ants on the back of her neck while she was playing outfield. Now how does that happen? We know it wasn't diving for a ball as we watched our little princess watch a ball as it rolled past her in left field and she just stood there. The short stop had to run and get it. Funny in a way but daddy erdmier wasn't too happy.

Baseball might not be our fortey - but we will see how it goes. She has been getting in trouble at school also. Talking, playing in the bathroom...... so everyday the question is not how was school what did you learn--- it is did you get your color changed today. And don't get me started on the whole color change thing -- what ever happened to the good ole get your name on the board? Anyway. Never boring at the Erdmier house.

Enjoy the pics!

Drama Queen -

Well -- life at the Erdmier house has definitely changed over the past month. School starting has had an affect on all of us. Dinner is earlier, Bath time is earlier, and our Drama Queen has had a rude awakening. Of course like all parents we blame the other one for the acts our children begin in order to get attention. But we all know it is Brandon.
The first 2 weeks Sable didn't want to take a bath, she wanted to be outside with daddy, she wanted to do anything except what she was suppose to. And of course the good ol' question -- what did you do at school today? is answered with Nothin'.
We had to pull out the Love and Logic after two weeks of crying, throwing fits, and slamming doors. It has worked rather well, we have had a few interesting conversations circumment for instance:
We were at the grocery store and Sable was already upset because she wanted to be swimming at her friends house. We told her she could go when we got back. She then starts saying she is too tired to walk and she wanted to ride in the buggy. Love and logic extraordinaire mom speaks up and says, "Sable, you have two choices, one you can ride in the buggy but because you are too tired to walk it must mean you are too tired to swim. The other choice is to walk like a big girl and swim when we get home". Okay, so mom thought she had it under control.
Sable then says, "Mom, I think that those are your two choices not mine!" So much for the extraordinaire part.
Other than that -- our little dramas -- life has been pretty good for the Erdmier's. Colby is growing like and weed and his head has been correcting itself. He can sit up by hisself now and is into touching your face or earrings or hair.... whatever he can get his hands on. And for any of you who thought he was puny and a little wryly at birth -- not so much anymore.
Brandon has his foot in many doors right now and we are very excited and blessed about them.
So I think I will keep him around for a little longer.
We got to spend a wonderful little vacation in Santa Monica, CA this past weekend. Visited some family, ate some shrimp, etc. The vacation was good for us -- time together. It did remind me of something my grandmother said a while back. When you start getting old all you do is plan your day around when you eat. On Monday of our trip we had several dining locations we wanted to visit so we ate lunch at 10:30/2nd lunch at 3:30 / appetizers at 7:00 / and dinner at 9:00 -- "here's to getting old!"

Rolling Ducks

Who ever thought someone could have a large stuffed duck with wheels on it to lounge on -- well Colby now does. He just lays back and lounges on the thing -- absolutely adorable.

Well-- we have made it 4 months with two youngsters in tow. We are still alive but daddy's receding hair line went back another two inches and mommy has no more fingernails. No, life is great -- we couldn't be happier.

Sable starts T-ball this fall. Well we thought it was t-ball but apparently she is too old for it and will now be playing coaches pitch. Mommy and daddy got a little nervous about the sudden "Oh my gosh my little girl is growing up -- will she get hurt, will she like it, will she throw her new temper tantrum and cross her arms and hate mommy and daddy for ever. Well, it gets worse -- it is not coaches pitch anymore but is machine pitch. So out with the barbies and pull out the clets - it is do or die time.

Colby on the other hand is pretty laid back. He has one of those doorway jumper things now. We didn't have a doorway that was low enough unless you put him in the laundry room. So daddy spent 3 hours on Saturday rigging this thing to hang down low so he could bounce from there -- he even stained it. Colby got in the swing and low and behold he passed out -- the 3 hours of waiting took all he had!

Well that is about it from the Erdmiers-- just busy busy! School starts in 3 weeks and we will have a drama queen first grader- wish us luck!

No One Ever Said Motherhood was Easy - And who invented the Free Pass

Well as you can see motherhood is not easy. I have been carrying around my camera with pictures to download for the last month. Pitiful. So I hope everyone forgives me-

Let see how are things going? We had are first major outing, Sable, Colby, & Mother. We had a Sable day last Saturday - whatever the girlie girl wanted (at least that is what she thought) When she woke up on Saturday morning she said, Mommy, mommy we have to do the girl dance -- Wasn't sure what that was but by the 20th time we did it -- I got the picture. She got her hair done, make-up, & fingernails done. Watch out daddy Erdmier -- start cleaning that shot gun! We then went shopping, then tried to go see a movie - but that ended up being a bust. Thank goodness Princess Diaries was on regular television. After 4 hours of "Girlie Day" with a 3 & 1/2 old and a 6 yr old going on 25- motherhood took on a whole nother meaning!

And who ever invented this "free pass" thing Daddy's thing they are owed - Bull doodoo. Mother's don't get a free pass - they don't even get a shower without a 6 year old pressing her face against the glass asking where her flip flops are or 30 year olds asking where his nose clippers are? Free pass my foot -- Mom's don't go to bed without wondering if there children are safe in bed or if you need to go to the store tomorrow for more formula. Free Pass -- I hope Daddy Erdmier enjoyed his free pass -- it won't be until Colby is walking and I have a leash on Sable he gets another one!

Enjoy the pics!

Our Sunshine Bears

Well - let me say it is interesting. End of the year stuff with your child is crazy, early dismissal awards ceremony, losing our lunchbox (which was probably on purpose) and T-shirt signing day-- Mommy is tired and she didn't even do anything. ..... Today is Sable's last day of school -- she is so excited - but still wouldn't get her out of bed this morning. We started singing Schools out for the summertime -- that didn't help.

Sable will be staying with a neighbor for the summer, hopefully that will work out because she will be right there close to home. She is also going to the beach with my family -- she can't wait for that! And hopefully we can go camping a lot and spend some time together that way.

We took the kids camping last week at Fort Richardson in Jacksboro. It was a fishing lake so there was really no where to cool down/swim. Our camping buddies brought a small pool and Sable would run through the misters but that was about it. Colby did awesome-- all that fresh air made him sleep like a bear in hybernation-- He also enjoyed licking the mister water from his face. All in all it was a good trip -- I think I spent more time packing than camping-- you can never be prepared with a 6 year old, a 2 month old and a 30 year old!

Well we got some news yesterday- Colby had to go in for his two month old shots -- he got three of them (poor baby) the doctor was very concerned with his head shape. He has a flat/soft spot on one side. We are scheduling an appointment with a specialist and he will have to wear a helmet to fix the problem area. Mommy didn't handle it so well, but at least it is caught early and he probably won't have to wear it for too long - cross our fingers. They say it could be from early delivery, passage on his way out, or from being too long on his back and not enough tummy time. Whatever the cause may be we just feel blessed that they want to correct the issue before it gets worse or before he gets older where a helmet could be more of a nuisance for a year+ old. Mommy forgot to tell the doctor he hates hats -- so this could be interesting.

Please keep us in your prayers as you all are always in ours. At least we can start early (Matt you will appreciate this) on his football skills. Enjoy the pics!

Hey Dude! Is the magic words!

I know it has been too long since I have written -- it has just been crazy around our place. Sable is finishing up school, Brandon is busy as ever, and Colby-- well he's personality is coming out. "hey dude" seems to be the magic words to make him smile -- that and taking off his diaper and fanning it over him. I guess boys will be boys. He also makes this clicking sound with his throat to get your attention. I guess it is better than snapping his fingers or stomping his foot which is what my 6 year does.

Sable, Sable, Sable. . . we got in trouble at school yesterday because of a necklace. We wouldn't stop taking off, putting it on, passing it to others, blah blah blah. So of course I got the wrath from the teacher. Sable has been pretty busy in the neighborhood... her bike breaking has only slowed her down a bit. Actually Brandon ran over the training wheels so she would have to learn to ride it. So what does she do? She walks-- with her purse over her shoulder she walks down the street..... Stubborn just like her daddy.

We will try out our first weekend of camping as four next weekend. Pray for us. It could be interesting!

And then there was 4

Well I am a little behind on updating you on the Erdmier family. When there use to be only a load of laundry to do a day now there are 2. But that is okay we have two of the most beautiful children in the world!

Colby Thomas Erdmier was born on April 2nd at 6:38am. He weighed 6'4" and was 18 inches long. Absolutely beautiful. The doctor broke my water on April the 1st at 11:00pm.... Brandon then fell asleep-- about 4:00 we had some complications with blood pressure -- but a little oxygen and we were good to go. Brandon went back to sleep. At 5:30am the baby was ready to go. At 6:15 I was told to push-- then told to stop and wait for the doctor. I pushed about 6-8 times and Colby was here. Of course during this Brandon almost passes out, has to sit down, & fell asleep -- not just kidding... he did almost pass out though and he did sit down. Tough guy turned soft on me.

Sable loves his new baby brother. She has turned a little drama queen (like she wasn't already). We went to the store the other day -- whole family in tow. Brandon and I are having a discussion and all of the sudden Sable yells, "If I don't go to the bathroom in 5 minutes I am going to start screaming like a little girl". We were so shocked -- we couldn't help but start laughing -- of course we got home and she didn't even go.

It has been interesting. Having a new born isn't the same at 31 as it was at 25. My wonderful mother is in town right now to give me a little break and help me get Colby on a schedule.

He is the spitting image of Sable when she was a baby besides his chin.

Brandon was told the other day that he looks just like him and Brandon's response was, "What is the world going to do with two sexy hunks to deal with". He used some other words but we won't go there.

Mommy and daddy Erdmier are hanging in there. My mom came at the right time as we were about to kill each other. If any of you wonder if there will be anymore Erdmier's running around in the future -- ABSOLUTELY NOT! We are done -- when you have two perfect children and one other (Brandon) who needs anymore -- better yet I can't handle anymore!

I promise to keep this more updated now! We hope to see everyone soon!

Yeah, Yeah, I have gotten behind

So I know you have all noticed I am a week behind on my latest blog -- been a little crazy down this way. We have MOVED! Well, not only have we moved, but we are all unpacked & decorated! Pretty amazing huh? And after all that - Colby is still snug as a bug in a rug.

The house is great! We moved in on Monday, the 17th-- in the rain. Mucho thanks to all those who helped- -couldn't have done it without you! Brandon's mom flew down on Wednesday and was a work horse helping me get stuff done! She decorated Sable's room to a tee--- Sable brought in one of her new friends, a boy, and said, "My room is better than yours". So much for meeting the neighbors! We have met some of the the neighbors though and they are great-- of course there is always one obnoxious one--

We also had a little birthday party for Sable - mostly family. She got spoiled rotten as always -- thank you all for the gifts...

We also had a doctor's appointment this morning. And of course like every pregnant woman, they just know their baby is coming early..... yeah, whatever. Colby is now 6.2 lbs - head down - and snug as a bug. There was no talk of dilation, or thinning, or anything. I wanted to cry. His head is big though -- about 2 weeks ahead of the rest of this body. My grandma says this is heritary in my family -- kind of makes you want to look in the mirror if you are a family member huh? So next week we go back and we will go ahead and schedule an induction around the 15th and pray -- please pray it is before then.... if it is another 3 weeks this baby will be huge!

Snow, Rain, Contractions

Snow & Rain are delaying us right now on our house... we've had great weather up until the last week-- now it has snowed twice and rained last night. Fun! Fun! Everything looks great though, just a mud arena outside. But it will happen-- probably later than sooner now.

Baby Colby has decided to start some trouble already. We had contractions this past weekend and were so close to a hospital visit last night -- until my thoughts of having Sable in a hospital until after midnight.... trying to get into the doctor's this morning to find out what the story is... will keep everyone informed.

Sable won her Soccer game on Saturday -- at 7:30 in the morning! So they get a bye for the first round of the championship tournament next weekend and only have to win 2 games to win the championship -- Very exciting! She really got after this weekend - even though the early hours.
She has a new song-- "I am ready for baby Colby to come out" la la la. ---Me too, sister! Yesterday we went to a crawfish boil (don't worry I stayed clear of the mercury bowl) -- Sable had on these jeans and her cowgirl boots. Her legs looked about ten miles long -- so all you family with long legs -- thanks!

The other night Brandon was on the phone calling on some tires for his truck. Sable was nearby, of course listening in to what Brandon was saying. He told the guy "I am balder than balder" of course referring to his tires. Sable chirps in "He sure is -- he is balder than balder" talking about his head--- it was such a moment wish you all could have been there.

She is growing up so fast with a birthday just around the corner. Of course she reminds us everyday -- We will keep you posted on birthday plans --- it matters where we are (if the house gets finished) and how many of us there are (if baby Colby makes his debut!)

Will keep you posted!!!!

March Madness

Well, March is here - and a crazy month it is! Sable won her soccer game on Saturday -- YOU GO GIRL! She has become quite the goalie-- of course we had issues with our hair because it kept getting caught in the net! She has one more game 7:30AM this Saturday and then next Saturday the 15th she has a tournament all day long. Of course that is the weekend we are suppose to be moving! It snowed last night so a couple of things have been delayed on the house but it is still suppose to close next week.
Brandon did some painting this weekend to avoid painting conflicts once we move in--so Sable and I went out there on Sunday to help tape everything off. Well, Sable REALLY wanted to help so what harm could a almost 6 year old and a roll of tape get into. By the time I thought to check on her, I was surprised to find she had managed to tape off all the baseboards in the living room, the bedroom, the hall, the other hall... and so on and so on. It wouldn't have been so bad except she did it with 1 inch long pieces of tape..... There was little pieces of tape everywhere! But she did help! She also managed to inform Brandon and I of all the things she plans on teaching "her baby brother" she calls him.
1. She is going to teach him to walk.
2. She is going to teach him not to chew on her toys like her aunt KK did.
3. She is going to teach him to be nice.
You know... all the important things in life.
Sable also mentioned last night -- kids are so smart - what does "matter" mean? I thought for a minute-- hmmmm. Well, she had an answer. "Mommy, matter means your family, you love your family-- that's what matters. So how can you get upset about the tape with that kind of answer. The real question is where did she learn it? from her mother and father or that commercial she has memorized with bailey's liquor --" My family are my friends and my friends are my family". Whichever she has got it right.
Well, hopefully I can keep everyone informed over the next couple of weeks -- with Sable's birthday, Easter, moving, Brandon's mom coming for a visit, soccer, oh-- and a baby-- so we shall see!

Our First Lost

Well, Sable's team suffered their first loss this morning.... Sable played goalie the whole game. She did pretty well until the other team would have a penalty kick and Sable's team of boys would break their "wall" not wanting to get hit---- boys -- what can you say?

Well, they have the sheetrock done on our house and it looks like they will begin plastering and texturing the beginning of next week... and I have two boxes packed! We have started on some "cleaning house" as far as getting rid of stuff we don't need... between Sable and Brandon I can't get rid of nothing!

We go to the doctor on Thursday for a checkup. We will be 32 & 1/2 weeks, or 65 days, or however you want to word it... MY terminology is fat, swollen, and grumpy-- let's get this show on the road! HA-- just kidding but we are getting there!