What a Friend

A few weeks ago my awesome friend Stephanie came to visit me from Grand Rapids, Michigan. We were roommates in college and she was a bridesmaid in my wedding. I hadn't seen her since my wedding which will be 4 years in August. We had such a great time while she was here, it was like it hadn't been almost 4 years. I wish we lived closer because she is just one of those kindred spirits that I love to be around. I'm sure you have all found in life that there are some people that you just really connect to and have a sisterly or brotherly bond with and that these people are few and far between. Well, Steph is that friend to me. Why does God have us in two different states across the country from one another? I'm not sure but I'm sure there is a reason.
Anyway, Stephanie is a professional photographer who has taught herself and she is one of the most amazing photographers I have ever seen. Her website is www.miraclesphotography.com
Check it out if you can, you'll see how awesome she is. I hope you don't mind me sharing that with everyone Steph but I like to brag about you. Steph created Olivia's baby announcement that we sent out and got lots of great comments on. While Steph was here to visit she took some wonderful pictures of Olivia playing in her bedroom and I'd like to share them with you. Check them out at http://teslaa.typepad.com/photos/olivia/collage.html
The pictures I have included today are of Stephanie with Olivia then Steph and I touring the Coors Factory in Golden, CO. I love you Steph and I'm sure you all would too if you could meet her. I thank God for putting such a wonderful person in my life.

I'm Back!

Hi all! I know it's been over a week but heck I can't keep up! Steve's parents came to visit us from Oklahoma City Thursday afternoon and they left yesterday afternoon. We had a great time with them and Olivia loved spending time with her Mamoose and Papaw. She was calling them Popo and Mamee. Saturday we took a trip to Colorado Springs and road the Cog Railway to the top of Pike's Peak (a well known mountain west of Colorado Springs). It was really neat and I think Olivia thought so too. It was very warm at the bottom of the mountain and very cold and windy on top. While here, Mamoose and Papaw bought Olivia her first pair of red cowboy boots, wranglers, and a darling cowgirl outfit. The pic attached is of her in her boots with an outfit we already had. The cowboy hat they wanted to get her, well, she wouldn't keep it on so we took it back. It was darn cute though.
Now we are just getting back in the swing of everyday life so hopefully it will slow down for a few days. Oh yea, we had our house painted brown and cream last week too and it looks a lot better than the pasty light blue before. I'll try and take a pic soon and post it.
The pictures here are of Olivia and her red boots and our trip to Pike's Peak on the train. And the face she is making with her Papaw, that is her new face. Whenever something happens that is loud or an uh-oh she makes that hilarious face.

Life Is So Busy

I hope I didn't lose you all already since it's been almost a week since I've blogged. I knew it might get like this though so hang in there with me. So basically life is just busy and I feel like I need a lot more hours in my day. I'm sure many of you feel that way too so I hope you can relate. Anyway, since my last blog, the following has happened. I watch my friend Vicki's baby twice a week on Wednesdays and Fridays so those days are just busy trying to keep up with Olivia and Paityn. I am getting practice for when my baby comes and there will be two munchkins running around here. Thursday was a great day because my friend Shannon watched Olivia all day long so I could get some scrapbooking done, which is nearly impossible to do with Olivia. I want to get her baby book done before the baby comes and by the time Steve can watch her at night so I can scrapbook I am too exhausted or have other things to do. I did get a lot done because I just made myself stay in one room and just work on it, no other distractions.
Saturday was fun because my mom and grandma Forsgren came down and we went and had a 3D-4D ultrasound done of the baby. They were here last time with my dad when we did Olivia's ultrasound so it was fun to have them there again. The baby was so adorable and with the 3D-4D pictures you can really see her features. She was so cute. It's definitely a girl, we could see those parts very clearly and there was no doubt. She was opening and closing her mouth a lot and her feet were up touching her forehead. The sonographer is sending us the CD of the still pics so when I get those I will send them out to you all. So anyway, the rest of the day was shopping at the coolest consignment kids and maternity store ever and we bought Olivia a toddler bed. We won't put her in it for awhile but we couldn't resist the price and it was very cute. Sunday was church and then a long day at the zoo with my brother Mike and his girlfriend. Then today we shopped and shopped and shopped at the mall. We are all plum exhausted and can't go much more. My mom and grandma leave tomorrow and then Steve's parents are coming to visit Thursday for awhile. So if you don't hear from me it's because we have company. Will life ever slow down? I don't see it happening anytime in the near future.
The pics are from the zoo and one from the car sucking on her blankie. Steve's mom sent her this blanket when she was first born and she sucks on the corners and has since she was small instead of a binkie. This is the only way she will fall asleep. Since then she has sent us 4 more blankies so one is always in the wash. I couldn't resist the zoo pic of her looking at me with that look. So funny.

Very relaxing!

I had my massage yesterday and it was extremely relaxing. I almost fell asleep. The sad part about it is that I thought my appointment was at 1:30 p.m. I realized that it was at 1:00 p.m. before I left home and still thought I had plenty of time to get there. But NOOOO! My appointment was in Boulder which took me a little over 45 minutes to get there. (Yes, most everything here in the Metro Denver area takes 30+ minutes to get there, at least where we live.) Anyway, I arrived exactly at 1:00 p.m. or a few minutes after but I forgot they wanted me a few minutes early for paperwork. What is wrong with me? I never forgot all these things before kids. Is it the mommy mush brain? Anyway, I apoligized for not showing up early and explained why and the receptionist was like, "No problem, there is time after your appointment because you're her last client so it will work out." Well, to me that meant that she would still give me an 1 1/2 hour massage that Steve paid for even if we started late. By the time I got the paperwork done, went to the bathroom, changed and got on the table, it was probably 1:15 at least. Well, the massage ended at around 2:25 p.m. About 1 hour, 10 minutes. I didn't say anything because technically my time was from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. and I was late so I guess it was my fault. The therapist's hours went until 3:00 p.m. so since I was her last client, I thought maybe she would be nice and give me my full 1 1/2 hour massage that we paid for. Oh well, I learned my lesson. Leave the house earlier next time so this doesn't happen. Steve and my mom said I should have said something, what do you all think? Would you have said anything or just realized you deserved it for being late? 20 minutes extra of a massage is a lot especially when they are not cheap so Steve was disappointed that we paid for 1 1/2 hours and didn't get that. Anyway, it's over and I'll know if there is a next time.

My brother Michael moved here from Texas around Easter and tonight he babysat Olivia for the first time. I was nervous because she hasn't warmed up to him very well when I am around. She won't let him hold her and she cries when she sees him. He said she did great and didn't even cry once. They played and he said she even reached out for him to hold her several times. I knew that if I wasn't there that she would bond with him so I'm glad that he watched her and that things went so well. Alright, on to bed, I'm exhausted. Goodnight.

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day to all the mommies out there. It has been a nice Mother's Day for me. We went to church and had a great meal after at our pastor's house. Then onward to our casa where Steve and Olivia gave me a card and a big heart-shaped cookie with frosting on it that said MOM. Steve also gave me a gift certificate for a pre-natal massage that I am going to get tomorrow!!!! He's probably tired of me asking him everyday to rub my back. Anyway, Yippee!! Every pregnant woman out there needs to get a pre-natal massage if possible. I cannot wait. My back has been killing. I am carrying extra weight with the baby and my 23 pound daughter wants to be held a lot so that is not helping. Anyway, thank you honey, I needed that! I'm going to try and upload a picture of Olivia and I that we took today for Mother's Day after I finish this. If it's not there, well then, I couldn't figure it out. Wish me luck. Also, there will be a pic of me at 6 months pregnant because many of you have asked for me to keep you updated on my growth. For those of you who don't care, sorry.

We bought a turtle sandbox for Olivia recently and she just LOVES IT!! She'll play forever in there if I let her. She is really growing. She'll be 16 months this coming Wednesday. She loves to dance, pretend to talk on the phone as she carries the phone around, or the cell phone or the remote or the calculator. Whatever it is she puts it to her ear and babbles like she's talking to someone. She cracks me up. My mom says I must talk on the phone too much and she's imitating me. Oops, I better get off the phone.

My First Blog

Ok, Ok, Ok! My very good college friend Stephanie has urged me for awhile now to begin a blog so she can read about what goes on in my life since we live far apart. She has what I call a "mommy blog", I guess I just call it that because she is a mother of four. Anyway, it is an excellent way for me to go to her blog and read about what is going on in her life. I view pictures of her kids and other stuff she puts on there. I love it because I feel like I am watching her kids grow up and that I know them from what she writes. So, here I go! It's just a way for you to read what's going on here at the Lee household and stay connected with us. (I hope it doesn't get too boring!) I am kind of nervous about it because I would rather read on the internet than type, so if I go many days without posting keep checking back because I'll be back. I would love to read about your lives too so if you're interested go to www.blogger.com and set up a blog for yourself. I promised Steph if she sent me some pictures that she took of Olivia while she was here last week for a visit that I would begin my blog today, NO MORE EXCUSES. Ok, Stephi, I did it! Are you proud?
If I can figure out how to post pictures then I will send you all some of the pictures she took of Olivia. She is an awesome photographer and I am proud to show off her work.
Anyhoot, that's all for now. I will update more about the highlights of my life in days to come.