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!