tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-42761098591340723572024-03-19T06:57:51.283-04:00Rippels LifeWhat's going on in our lives.Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00573124637183829638noreply@blogger.comBlogger110125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276109859134072357.post-90383138242030902572010-10-01T13:28:00.002-04:002010-10-01T13:41:54.642-04:00LUKE'S 1st HAIRCUT 9/29/10<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAyHoHZqnaygPYniOyMVRAFE4Gm2ttyTEutnOK0XbH0m5wiVwXDK-Ks5Z5glzgezn_3m852TNaRYtCYAHxumoGjbqq3bY6iwIvtUaP4CfnmUwXPBgQRxoo-5dK7d9izUKAuT9V_RDVeIre/s1600/023.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAyHoHZqnaygPYniOyMVRAFE4Gm2ttyTEutnOK0XbH0m5wiVwXDK-Ks5Z5glzgezn_3m852TNaRYtCYAHxumoGjbqq3bY6iwIvtUaP4CfnmUwXPBgQRxoo-5dK7d9izUKAuT9V_RDVeIre/s320/023.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5523134154812720450" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaoX60TUFM7KbSQ67npiE9lzdVsU6Z-gY3iwYw1KNo3pLTeqMbnfzby2yvy1Z8DIWHOlausTWjped1mqCY50FFwDn-zSuvhk7y5iMnITCJH99_HO_QKEARV6J4YoKcC8i-ykoe_SrgpUcr/s1600/024.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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They had a blast!!Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00573124637183829638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276109859134072357.post-72957126685008156502010-07-07T13:15:00.003-04:002010-07-07T13:20:27.368-04:00IN MEMORY OF MOM<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjniruJb5EPhg7LU9FW4WUKs_fOLvuw6RZyjUCdggiXynqEBChkZZj8VMpdcUSoJdZ_I2Oma6JmQdG8XwxhaKtRUvuHvi_awUlB6nzRjjjAxA9RbNRbsDvbutY2NzgsPTLcFx0m23eJpMzO/s1600/Scan1.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjniruJb5EPhg7LU9FW4WUKs_fOLvuw6RZyjUCdggiXynqEBChkZZj8VMpdcUSoJdZ_I2Oma6JmQdG8XwxhaKtRUvuHvi_awUlB6nzRjjjAxA9RbNRbsDvbutY2NzgsPTLcFx0m23eJpMzO/s320/Scan1.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491215203522800370" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja339cMh8S0fwSgjz-hs7OHG0BHdg70gBLYqrEtkeKCxByGXcjnuy4c6b6RfyUQMhHule56mvx35dztw45nuSa0YiF2CUdZ0bGGuhgai8Vw983dveqrcbeDWFWIHFjkYNMLCSfi8jHJA8S/s1600/Scan2.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 215px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdrGrSS2Q3OprnlLpOMYzERt8q_x1jNIf7VtahtQGp807rGDyOIIao6Gx-9g_L9zpF8rcV7eOwB92Ocw-l2jC1lo9s8uFBImzx7jG9VlSMGy9tvmwRg9OMP6nrhXXsKLUWobk9TA83MZwk/s320/Scan8.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5491214709712593794" /></a>Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00573124637183829638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276109859134072357.post-7974153700785190492010-07-06T09:17:00.002-04:002010-07-06T09:24:27.344-04:004th of JulyWe took Matthew to see Toy Story 3. It was his first movie. He had a blast! I think he thoroughly enjoyed his first movie experience.<br />We had dad & Hazel over for a cook-out in the afternoon. Thank goodness we have the back patio because it was pouring rain almost the whole time they were here. Sadly, even with as much rain as we had, it didn't stop people from doing their fireworks all day/night. They've been doing them for over a week now.Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00573124637183829638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276109859134072357.post-66107640807671313752010-06-16T15:54:00.002-04:002010-06-16T16:28:37.147-04:00EXHAUSTION, ETC, ETCI hate not knowing why I am completely exhausted all the time. I'm guessing most of it is due to the fact that I don't sleep well at night. It could have something to do w/the fact that I'm up til 11pm or later every night & that my internal clock goes off about 5:30am. Being addicted to certain shows & trying to stay awake thru them could be part of it as well. Then, Luke still nursing some thru the night contributes to it as well. I'm sure all of the above contributes to it.<br />I know some of you as you are reading this & thinking...she still nurses Luke? Yes, yes I do. The doctors said it was/is fine. Luke hasn't really acquired the taste for real milk. Plus, everyone you talk to, etc; says that I should wean when he's ready...& he's not ready. Right now my goal is to try to wean him by his 2nd birthday...if he doesn't self-wean himself before then.<br />I hate the new policy of having to go into the DMV to get your license & not being able to do it online anymore. What a pain! Now I have to call & try to set up an appointment for next Friday after Carter's mom picks him up. UGH!!! I hope that Wayne's parents can get here before or right at the same time as her so I can go right away. I hate that I have to do it on a Friday afternoon(messes w/my soap opera time....lol).<br />Sadly, I think it's getting close to being time to put my Angel down. A few weeks ago, I had to take her for her shots as well as get proof of her old age for Animal Control(someone called in on her for looking "bad"). The vet said she's old & has arthritis. She also said that she probably won't last another year. Sadly, I've seen her going further down hill since then. The poor baby has a hard time walking in the house but can run like mad out back. But she has lost control of her bowels...she has started pooping in her sleep now. I'm guessing this is a sign of the end being near. It will be a sad, sad day for me when it comes. She is the 1st dog I've ever had that took to me over anyone else in the family. My Angel is so precious. I've been blessed in having her w/me these last 14 years. Without her, I don't think I would've gotten thru the "mourning" period after my mom passed away. My Angel was there for me to love & hug on & tell all my feelings, etc.<br />Well I better close for now. It's almost time for Carter to be picked up & Luke istelling me I'm all done & to come on.Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00573124637183829638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276109859134072357.post-2748405474546564632010-03-15T14:40:00.002-04:002010-03-15T16:24:57.560-04:00FEELINGS, ETCSo many feelings running thru my head. Anger, resentment, pity, thankfulness, love, etc, etc. Who knew you could have so many feelings all at once. All these feelings are the result of what happened while I was pregnant w/Luke & the problem that arose w/Wayne's family. They've been brought back to the surface because of Wayne's brother's upcoming wedding. They have made it kid-unfriendly as well as the fact of having it spread out over the span of 6-8 hours. Dad & Hazel are going to watch our boys for the wedding portion but there's no way they can handle the boys for the "dinner" portion too. The wedding's at 2:30pm(will most likely be done by 2:45) & then dinner doesn't start 'til 6pm. This is a big gap of time etc for our kids to be watched by anyone(even grandparents). Due to all that went down that day back in 2008, I have mixed feelings about this whole situation.<br />I told Wayne the weekend after we got our invitation how/what I was feeling. I still have anger & resentment at being told that I was not a member of the family & that I was F-ing, white trailer trash. It made me know where I stood(at least w/1 member of his family). So, on that note, I told Wayne I wasn't in too big a hurry, etc to find someone to watch the boys for the dinner portion of the day. He understands. Other stuff has gone on regarding the wedding but on her side. I was telling Wayne what I'd found out & said he'd probably catch grief over me not going to the dinner(or hear about it thru the grapevine). When I told him this; he said he'd tell them why should she come when she knows how you really feel about her & also that they were lucky he was even there....This is where my thankfulness & love comes in. The pity is for Wayne being put in this circumstance.<br />Am I wrong for having these feelings? I don't know BUT what I do know is; I can't help having them!!!Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00573124637183829638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276109859134072357.post-10071454851845584582010-03-05T16:07:00.002-05:002010-03-05T16:21:10.104-05:00WEEK 1This was my first week "working" since I had Luke. I'm watching Wayne's helper's baby. His name is Carter. It's been a little bit of an adjustment but not too bad. The boys & I just have to get used to not being able to run out for an errand, etc whenever we feel like it. I thought Luke would be jealous of Carter but he hasn't been. He was fine....seemed to like having him around, even looked for him when he wasn't here. Matthew thinks Carter is his baby & that his older brother is his kid....this is literally what he calls them...my baby & my kid. LOL<br />He also told us he wanted his own baby. We told him no way but maybe in a few years when a couple of our dogs pass on, he can have another puppy....lolMelodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00573124637183829638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276109859134072357.post-21769659958266623092010-02-12T10:57:00.004-05:002010-02-12T11:23:34.974-05:00Thanksgiving weekend 2009<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQAxIjnuxRJ2N_7NQB1ypwYGs-R8ScJVwUiGBJwNwLhiHxJOJ6f8oHDz9NwkONU63Zp9Iymwyh65E32VH8e0TvHlpld5euHT2wAfUEJi0WDJ3JF6DdrjhVmUsDSp39UlubQcNIT1ImhCZg/s1600-h/Rippels+590.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQAxIjnuxRJ2N_7NQB1ypwYGs-R8ScJVwUiGBJwNwLhiHxJOJ6f8oHDz9NwkONU63Zp9Iymwyh65E32VH8e0TvHlpld5euHT2wAfUEJi0WDJ3JF6DdrjhVmUsDSp39UlubQcNIT1ImhCZg/s320/Rippels+590.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437392837956717698" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaxJM53JmwyfVRcdVln0nnuyss1VEG5Z9PmvNyYYVNWQkW07TQErD4oxVxTS9y4Z2xsTbe_5NCjKD3WRoniS_MocOdbVfjFCelpO5yDYOLFx89O1xmz7s42LU_LBH-ZgBfsYUQL_J9lmxt/s1600-h/Rippels+591.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEit5mSR-UAhgL5mIVlLN7WfmNzFmoT_e5kGtRTIkmU1zZU9RadtPd20xgyjzCTaEU25kGDUdDrgJnejkLVX1hIiwDDc-4K6GYGA_lp6YwcA0Prb70qqlpv2XiE34pSTCZYfjV2hfPX5NtlX/s320/Rippels+601.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437388996348680434" /></a><br />We went to breakfast at Dune Deck. It's a little restaraunt right on the beach. We wanted to do something a little different w/the boys. Of course the weekend we decide to do this it's "cold" out. Oh well, we enjoyed it anyways!Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00573124637183829638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276109859134072357.post-64255653649968505612010-02-12T10:25:00.006-05:002010-02-12T10:52:54.147-05:00End of Luke's B-day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBWuX6Bu1MjMT5sA8uEZkQgWKxfatmtPxfBzZyQTVYWtap-MgpFJZDMSwVew-emrKtpLRYtv9-07vdfcxgsLzzSVWkCLIVm0zlXgMLGvMwVHaYqtRjOrl4lAJAM6Cb0BliEqvolJYn8B29/s1600-h/Rippels+777.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBWuX6Bu1MjMT5sA8uEZkQgWKxfatmtPxfBzZyQTVYWtap-MgpFJZDMSwVew-emrKtpLRYtv9-07vdfcxgsLzzSVWkCLIVm0zlXgMLGvMwVHaYqtRjOrl4lAJAM6Cb0BliEqvolJYn8B29/s320/Rippels+777.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437383612371173122" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjM2_I0sICOzd0U_v1L85N35Y1BF8L84Qj4OSCoU-SEb_Bis7HHC6hZ8efTIHtBQwYX1QBQGfJhz94Zjtofs91dvKbkgssxqts-_4KLdLE3EUeJaYFmzVY8oH4Ip5udaVfsRDzYQL2jtct/s1600-h/Rippels+778.jpg"><img style="display:block; 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margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkpmLXSeNLHsRlHknA7M7vHEb1Ef24KktfKxR9X-LMRsFbkw08EvxAP7VG45mxsayzGgJhahVsE-uNAsNfOXqg-sgGN3OP6RsIktcxV3x979T0KkTrux0YDUkptJxrnqhMa5l-5h2zCN9P/s320/Rippels+733.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5437380366792874098" /></a><br />For the rest of Luke's birthday, we took them to the zoo. Afterwards, we parked down by the airport & watched planes take off & land. The boys had a blast! The pics w/Wayne & Matthew walking next to a "bird" were funny. This white peacock followed us thru the whole zoo.Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00573124637183829638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276109859134072357.post-4179903373918009482010-02-10T15:15:00.002-05:002010-02-12T10:51:23.326-05:00NOT AGAIN!!!Once again, Matthew is sick. He has a cold. He had a fever on Sunday night to Monday morning. It broke after his first nap on Monday. Sunday & Monday night he did not rest at all. Both nights he may have slept 2 hours each night. Last night, however, he did sleep the entire night thru...Praise the Lord!!! BUT,now Matthew's snotty nose(that was clear) is no longer clear....eeeewwwweeee!!! If it doesn't clear up by tomorrow I guess we'll be making a trip to the doctor's office.<br />Luke is well(or at least I'm trying to keep him that way....preventitive medicine...lol). He's walking around like he owns the place. It's funny to watch him....I'm glad I have the chance to be around for him during this stage of his life. I didn't realize how much I really missed of Matthew's first year by having to work.<br />A few days later....<br />Luke is sick now too. So are Wayne & I. UGH!!! I hate being sick!!Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00573124637183829638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276109859134072357.post-41856101597669305052010-01-22T13:20:00.003-05:002010-01-22T13:36:30.358-05:00LUKELuke thinks he's hot stuff(& he is)since he can now pull himself up onto the sofas. His walking is getting better each day. He goes further each time...soon it'll be all walking. <br />I'm afraid he's going to be upset in the next few weeks(or month or so) when I start taking care of Wayne's helper's baby. I'm not looking forward to Luke's jealousy but I am looking forward to the added income. They are in the same boat as us(financially) & adding a huge daycare cost doesn't fit into the budget. I'm only charging them $125/wk...very reasonable. Before I ended up staying home, I looked into daycare for the 2 of ours. It's outrageously priced(at least down here in South Florida). The "cheapest" I found was like $435/wk. I guess it's not bad if you have a great paying job. However that was not the case w/mine. I was lucky if I was bringing home $750/bi-wkly....therefore I'd have been working just to pay for daycare & still end up not making enough. Thus why I became a stay at home mom.<br />I love my boys! They can get on your "last" nerve sometimes BUT for the most part they are the sweetest. The best is Luke's precious smile that can melt away all your "woes" & Matthew's unexpected(not asked for) hugs & kisses. I truly love & cherish every moment I have w/them. I love them so very much!Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00573124637183829638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276109859134072357.post-65223125644427942862010-01-19T12:02:00.000-05:002010-01-19T12:03:11.982-05:00Luke's 1st B-day Party<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" bgcolor="#ffffff"><tr><td><a href="http://smilebox.com/play/4d5451304d7a63324d6a553d0d0a&blogview=true&campaign=blog_playback_link" target="_blank"><img width="386" height="303" alt="Click to play this Smilebox slideshow: Luke's Big Birthday" src="http://smilebox.com/snap/4d5451304d7a63324d6a553d0d0a.jpg" style="border: medium none ;"/></a></td></tr><tr><td><a href="http://www.smilebox.com/?partner=smilebox&campaign=blog_snapshot" target="_blank"><img width="386" height="46" alt="Create your own slideshow - Powered by Smilebox" src="http://www.smilebox.com/globalImages/blogInstructions/blogLogoSmileboxSmall.gif" style="border: medium none ;"/></a></td></tr><tr><td align="center"><a href="http://www.smilebox.com/slideshows" target="_blank">Make a Smilebox slideshow</a></td></tr></table>Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00573124637183829638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276109859134072357.post-88853207713212938022010-01-15T15:34:00.003-05:002010-01-15T15:45:43.811-05:00Luke's B-day Cake<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBFQucbwWf2l6AaxWZgPiLlXVCnLz9rbDWHDrnduLBJEnutLUjNLaAoqrHfKuC1-aCC75k6GvlFCY9CPZbRD5fHX0bD1oXrV05iW7j8shuK0kKQA5rauFo0FtDAGh0q-OsCF8wfPB9V3gY/s1600-h/Rippels+710.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427068337789288818" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBFQucbwWf2l6AaxWZgPiLlXVCnLz9rbDWHDrnduLBJEnutLUjNLaAoqrHfKuC1-aCC75k6GvlFCY9CPZbRD5fHX0bD1oXrV05iW7j8shuK0kKQA5rauFo0FtDAGh0q-OsCF8wfPB9V3gY/s320/Rippels+710.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKvhumjrGdhOnBVrhq7D4Wsq_bO32wDBFK2gZJgv-HQAIMXKwRIJ50kMWNUQ7Xec8JtR4B5lkI2nPqXk5d-YNL0nlgnXAXCCPSEJWKnXW1p_NTPGUHIjwUcuqlcVuxUaKLTJXZwoxdfZhn/s1600-h/Rippels+708.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427068329675522690" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKvhumjrGdhOnBVrhq7D4Wsq_bO32wDBFK2gZJgv-HQAIMXKwRIJ50kMWNUQ7Xec8JtR4B5lkI2nPqXk5d-YNL0nlgnXAXCCPSEJWKnXW1p_NTPGUHIjwUcuqlcVuxUaKLTJXZwoxdfZhn/s320/Rippels+708.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc-vS53kG4l6Mt8LQs94veDpBYJpyF5jYQUrd0coxGAmBIgPI0_UT2bJzh5XTGdx9DA2_Lom76BAHJfzFwRV5hjlR70mZhiej-DoDtho3zsMxqao5yNVlJMAvisMG1ykZ_JlQ6hbxSF0Dw/s1600-h/Rippels+709.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5427068326153282882" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgc-vS53kG4l6Mt8LQs94veDpBYJpyF5jYQUrd0coxGAmBIgPI0_UT2bJzh5XTGdx9DA2_Lom76BAHJfzFwRV5hjlR70mZhiej-DoDtho3zsMxqao5yNVlJMAvisMG1ykZ_JlQ6hbxSF0Dw/s320/Rippels+709.jpg" /></a><br />The little bitty cake is his "smash" cake. I took the "bubble" part of the cake(that had to be cut off) & used it to make a little cake so he'd have something to "smash". Not to "toot" my own horn but I think I did a pretty good job....lol<br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00573124637183829638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276109859134072357.post-32666956388380816622010-01-15T14:43:00.003-05:002010-02-12T10:56:03.099-05:001 YEAR AGOI still can't fathom that it's been a year since my little Luke was brought into this world. He is such a blessing to me; to all of us. At this point a year ago, I was getting ready to be wheeled into my private room....still waiting to see & hold my baby for the first time. I can still remember the whole thing; being prepped for surgery, realizing I could see everything they were doing(looking into the lights & seeing my "insides"...gross), not being able to breathe when they were trying to manipulate him to get his head out, seeing him briefly before they "jetted" him to the nursery, finally being able to hold him for the first time, etc, etc. Luke Austin is such a wonderful blessing. He can melt your heart when he smiles. I love him so much!<br />Luke walked about 15' last night w/out falling down....YAY!! He's doing so good. He's doing this much faster than Matthew did. They both are sweet, sweet boys but yet different as night & day. I love them so much! My life became complete w/both of them.Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00573124637183829638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276109859134072357.post-76098886172262915982010-01-11T19:42:00.003-05:002010-01-11T19:54:59.257-05:00Christmas 2009<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9mSEe_SrK52-ASOzE_uNIoT3XJO7sEzaLfXvQLUF09tQsRz2T8FwdpMAcr6XS9BEueR3QAH8INUyI0lIzjNX8Xn5OoBLLyVEJ57vh8ixRmX6y2Pr9xHAbSUBlp05UK-Wea53TGu0Mdkbu/s1600-h/Rippels+676.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425649973580993026" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9mSEe_SrK52-ASOzE_uNIoT3XJO7sEzaLfXvQLUF09tQsRz2T8FwdpMAcr6XS9BEueR3QAH8INUyI0lIzjNX8Xn5OoBLLyVEJ57vh8ixRmX6y2Pr9xHAbSUBlp05UK-Wea53TGu0Mdkbu/s320/Rippels+676.jpg" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgtCPCmFzJQNdNtnSVLNhTZrpc3bVmcFeNLBBsCzeLwseuQlPl9i4_Ckfd2TW1STCTtDj1sFEM6twcMnGe_SWEUDCMQ9KcoE6NhFTkXT9QKD5gLvP4tcSMw45L-WZ90ChbAMTp2NrMRS3P/s1600-h/Rippels+666.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425649970299905010" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgtCPCmFzJQNdNtnSVLNhTZrpc3bVmcFeNLBBsCzeLwseuQlPl9i4_Ckfd2TW1STCTtDj1sFEM6twcMnGe_SWEUDCMQ9KcoE6NhFTkXT9QKD5gLvP4tcSMw45L-WZ90ChbAMTp2NrMRS3P/s320/Rippels+666.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4KAWn9LeQ7gX-PdeALfASNSMtit8bUtX7ZJfoYJsdqKPCmYYrm7K50SnK7l-rBSmBRFt_QPWGEZoy-kQdr0ZUJfoaUyReSyJYZw8cNh73tymCJPa5MH66_LdnhhSNJNuoM-lieJc8xtHU/s1600-h/Rippels+662.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425649962004083042" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4KAWn9LeQ7gX-PdeALfASNSMtit8bUtX7ZJfoYJsdqKPCmYYrm7K50SnK7l-rBSmBRFt_QPWGEZoy-kQdr0ZUJfoaUyReSyJYZw8cNh73tymCJPa5MH66_LdnhhSNJNuoM-lieJc8xtHU/s320/Rippels+662.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRMM80h3Wq0R2LxlS1jh69Kwlcy5H1kw_WQpSXt9DQ2O1E15iZl-9-YFTcU8Y7uhp8Lp1LnmeY2Kak3Ju0_0TMmABFVw7ONQUFxR894756DbqYbqkJMKRa2g7bHTul0hqNZkjUjt4Sb7xM/s1600-h/c3.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425649956392221970" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRMM80h3Wq0R2LxlS1jh69Kwlcy5H1kw_WQpSXt9DQ2O1E15iZl-9-YFTcU8Y7uhp8Lp1LnmeY2Kak3Ju0_0TMmABFVw7ONQUFxR894756DbqYbqkJMKRa2g7bHTul0hqNZkjUjt4Sb7xM/s320/c3.bmp" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9WViXw-GSN-8Md6eRzSOZQZ1DOdnmqE1X-Zb9iNmci_8ZW1vG05KEx44CyzdWuEiaeX6oB99U508Cbylty-A9K7E4BXw82Ea9kkJai4ZJMWcof43s-7TLyHUWPXBUJYF8G9MINoi98t54/s1600-h/c4.bmp"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5425649949180317250" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9WViXw-GSN-8Md6eRzSOZQZ1DOdnmqE1X-Zb9iNmci_8ZW1vG05KEx44CyzdWuEiaeX6oB99U508Cbylty-A9K7E4BXw82Ea9kkJai4ZJMWcof43s-7TLyHUWPXBUJYF8G9MINoi98t54/s320/c4.bmp" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Our church played "Santa" to our family this year. What a wonderful surprise that was! They are so wonderful to us.</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>We spent Christmas eve at Wayne's parents. PaPa Rippel plays Santa every year. At age 2(almost 2 1/2), Matthew figured out it was PaPa. Sad :(</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Christmas day found Melody cooking her first Christmas meal ever. It was an experience! An exhausting experience...lol....but one I would repeat.</div></div></div></div></div>Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00573124637183829638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276109859134072357.post-37113257118289823142009-11-25T18:55:00.003-05:002009-11-25T19:04:38.150-05:00SICK of being SICKI'm so sick of being sick. Both boys have a little of it(Luke's got a runny nose & Matthew has some congestion)....mine started w/a sore throat & now it's in my nose....UGH!!! It never fails....I'm either sick on Thanksgiving or Christmas....sometimes both.<br />Luke's working on his 4th tooth. And he's still getting very close to walking....soon!! Matthew is talking up a storm...new words every day.<br />I started watching the old Christmas shows w/him. He loves Frosty the Snowman. BUT he also loves all the Santa's in every show(yet he's scared of the 1 in the mall)...lol!!<br />I have a wonderful church family. They provided us w/the food to make a Thanksgiving meal. It was sweet of them! They know we are struggling & they decided we needed their help. We are truly blessed to have such a wonderful church family.<br />OUCH!!!! I'm starting to get body pains...UGH!!!Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00573124637183829638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276109859134072357.post-3504255088167163742009-11-03T08:33:00.002-05:002009-11-03T09:06:43.269-05:00October 2009It's been a long month. Too much stuff going on this past month that kept me from being able to update our blog.<br />Luke turned 9 months on the 15th....went & had his check-up....he was not real happy getting his shots though. Wayne went w/us...he wasn't too happy w/needles being in the same room as him...lol<br />Luke started saying "mama". Now that's how he wakes us up every morning. SWEET!!! He also started clapping(on his own) on the 28th of October. We were over at Wayne's parents & PaPa was holding him & he just started clapping. Luke is so close to walking. He wants to do it...you can see it in his face. He has mastered pulling up....has had that down for a long time now. He was doing that way early...according to the info I've seen on the internet as well as in books & the info given from the doctor.<br />Luke wants to be everywhere his big brother is.....follows him everywhere.<br />Matthew is talking so much now. He makes so many different sentences. It's amazing! He picks up words fast now...gotta watch what is said..lol!<br />The other day, we were headed over to Wayne's parents & Matthew saw McDonalds....he said I want chicken & fries...lol He also will ask for fries when we do the drive thru at the bank...lol Now don't get me wrong....we don't eat junk/fast food all the time. He just has a memory like an elephant. He will remember that you told him yesterday what he/you would do today. Smart lil' booger!!<br />I took them to Little Blessings Fall Party last Thursday. They got to dress in their costumes. Too cute!! We went even though dad & Hazel weren't there. Dad stopped by but only long enough to say "hi" & take a picture. Of course this threw Matthew off. He refused to do anything. He stuck by my side the whole time...total opposite of what he did last time we went. It was rough on me because I also had to deal w/Luke. Usually dad & Hazel watch him while Matthew & I "play" but w/them not there, I had to "play" w/him too. There was only 1 of the usual grandmas & grandpas there & she had her hands full w/another lil' one.<br />Hard to believe Christmas is not far off. Sadly, we can't afford even a "meager" Christmas for the boys. I know they won't remember it BUT you never get to have your 1st Christmas ever again.<br />We were looking at letting our house go & rent a house instead. It's sad but we can rent a bigger place for way cheaper than our mortgages(& thats w/them both being modified). We stopped looking for a place after our little mortgage got modified. Thats also when the work slowed way down for Wayne as well. Plus we are still trying to get assistance from the Dept. of Labor in getting his last check from Aztil. It's been 2 months since he quit there & they refuse to release his check...cuz he left them "high & dry".<br />I'll post pics from Halloween in another blog.Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00573124637183829638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276109859134072357.post-14349053054553192372009-10-08T13:58:00.003-04:002009-10-08T14:18:13.655-04:00AMAZED!!We went to Little Blessings at dad's church. Matthew had fun. He actually went over on his own to get whatever item was needed for the activity; as well as put it away when told to do so. His behavior amazed PaPa & Ninnie as well as mommy.<br />Have to laugh....the other day, dad & Hazel came over. Matthew was very set on getting the hand sanitizer. Dad thinks it's very abnormal for a child his age to be so into hygiene. Matthew loves to wash his hands, use hand sanitizer, etc, etc.<br />I pulled a dress-a-like thing today w/the boys. Matthew has 2 identical shirts(same sizes as well) & 2 pairs of shorts(2 sizes). I dressed them both in them. It was too cute!! I hope to get a picture of them before the day is over. Yes, they can pretty much wear the same sizes now...lol.<br />Today is the first day I've left the house "alone" since all the break-in attempts. Praise the Lord...He kept it safe while we were gone. I feel a little better now about being able to run out every once in a while....I probably still won't do as much running as I used to do.<br />I love my little men! They are such a blessing! I especially love when they wrap their arms around my neck & give me their biggest bear hug. And the kisses!! These little actions melt my heart!! I praise the Lord each & every day for my darling , little boys!!Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00573124637183829638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276109859134072357.post-86402819737433554562009-10-01T16:34:00.002-04:002009-10-01T16:38:04.646-04:00WOW!!Just went over about 36 flashcards w/Matthew. Out of those, by sight he knew what 26 were but could say all 36. TOO COOL!!!<br />I'm starting "school" w/him next week. I've tried before but have gotten lazy in it. BUT, I will try again. I figure we'll concentrate on a letter of the alphabet every 2 weeks....that way after a year he's covered the whole alphabet. Just hope I can keep myself focused on doing it. Better since as of now I plan on home schooling both boys.Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00573124637183829638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276109859134072357.post-76662229080820287332009-10-01T15:18:00.003-04:002009-10-01T15:37:04.143-04:00PRECIOUS ANGELS<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9PlvVprFy-wJi7N9EeFpI4qD1MYNFZhO93oP6TQiC_DgDlKm26byChbBNNL3vRNfxNUw_dU7uvB3EWRAhlyRA_Sz-ji4Weatt-v71AuLff3pjzQfxDMC55ppwRNPPECBdNDWPHw48ZEhV/s1600-h/Rippels+517.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387716385344194946" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9PlvVprFy-wJi7N9EeFpI4qD1MYNFZhO93oP6TQiC_DgDlKm26byChbBNNL3vRNfxNUw_dU7uvB3EWRAhlyRA_Sz-ji4Weatt-v71AuLff3pjzQfxDMC55ppwRNPPECBdNDWPHw48ZEhV/s320/Rippels+517.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtMzJrIXME_ROkRMLDDQN_THlDW6sdPPlGVY6_BBQGQgHkiW84Gyl1Bel7z3waf89o_rPirCHH-Oum95V_i9gcc-9vP9ZaSaOiVXs25zAL8twhbyA9-NLrCo3L__DYHQNmNgQBP-xU_-PN/s1600-h/Rippels+530.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387716395557035154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtMzJrIXME_ROkRMLDDQN_THlDW6sdPPlGVY6_BBQGQgHkiW84Gyl1Bel7z3waf89o_rPirCHH-Oum95V_i9gcc-9vP9ZaSaOiVXs25zAL8twhbyA9-NLrCo3L__DYHQNmNgQBP-xU_-PN/s320/Rippels+530.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4rSk5Qe37RMqm8-WVUbM0Hh0jkSCYgux6Wpvc5vk3iGuLGMCG3Xn0JCrmWK2RM2J68zJtJkZq68GMkiTeGSSNN7ZZ3S893LOoQ0LzDu4IPNyWJDUh80eAynXhNjrEcqqxosNgBnqCa60k/s1600-h/Rippels+519.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387716387856837618" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4rSk5Qe37RMqm8-WVUbM0Hh0jkSCYgux6Wpvc5vk3iGuLGMCG3Xn0JCrmWK2RM2J68zJtJkZq68GMkiTeGSSNN7ZZ3S893LOoQ0LzDu4IPNyWJDUh80eAynXhNjrEcqqxosNgBnqCa60k/s320/Rippels+519.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggJnNRDW9RBrA6rW7erbrkOZfO73EqieBD3zt6y-FB6t0JZzJ6PFP-L6W2u4Rgru_50Xjipn6Iq_i1NFcOtDqYVmD2TR2l7Q9sNB9Z0psyjg9J_qklxXSVqmHVJy7jua29CrsH645D9k2K/s1600-h/Rippels+514.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387716374879017170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggJnNRDW9RBrA6rW7erbrkOZfO73EqieBD3zt6y-FB6t0JZzJ6PFP-L6W2u4Rgru_50Xjipn6Iq_i1NFcOtDqYVmD2TR2l7Q9sNB9Z0psyjg9J_qklxXSVqmHVJy7jua29CrsH645D9k2K/s320/Rippels+514.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ-hjJMP6IbPJyr5m6B16bxRNKaIpayso2iWvb3_ldOPdsD0wsRM170ic9_o2vF8pPFipNbUfIHnUJk9Cm9m2Y2pvH5VUciRtT6-vmI-Z0oO8_2_y0A8vQ5mjJY4BFnr6KcWaO1QwJQpoa/s1600-h/Rippels+510.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5387716368397051042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ-hjJMP6IbPJyr5m6B16bxRNKaIpayso2iWvb3_ldOPdsD0wsRM170ic9_o2vF8pPFipNbUfIHnUJk9Cm9m2Y2pvH5VUciRtT6-vmI-Z0oO8_2_y0A8vQ5mjJY4BFnr6KcWaO1QwJQpoa/s320/Rippels+510.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>My little boys are such precious angels!! They are growing so fast. Luke can actually now wear some of his big brother's clothes....WOW!!!</div><div>Matthew is talking up a storm...new words daily...even some spanish he learned from watching Handy Manny. Speaking of Handy Manny....yesterday he watched as daddy "tripped" over the threshhold 'tween our bedroom & our bathroom. It came off & he said; "uh-oh! Handy Manny, tools!" It was too funny!</div><div>Luke is learning to pull himself up now. He's really good at pulling up onto his knees...but yesterday he pulled up to his feet a couple of times. It won't be long now before he's walking. WOW!! Time flies! He also loves his big brother. He follows him around like there's no tomorrow. </div><div>My sweet & precious little angels!! I am truly blessed with/by these two wonderful little boys of mine.</div></div></div></div></div>Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00573124637183829638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276109859134072357.post-6812491209644392682009-09-22T19:15:00.002-04:002009-09-22T19:52:13.401-04:00NERVESNerves have had me "on edge" the last few days/nights. First, Matthew has been watching this one Mickey video(old school Mickey). Every time one of the shows is over he calls me to restart...so I have to say no keep watching, here comes another one. This has been going on all afternoon today as well & is getting really old....ARGH!!<br />Secondly, the stress/nervousness of knowing someone has tried to break into the house. Wayne's dad looked at the door today. He said the deadbolts we have, once in locked position, can NOT be pryed open. This is a little reassuring to me. He also went w/me to Lowes to find another form of locking mechanism for the patio door. I also got alarms for all the doors & windows. We also are going to get rid of the hedges around our backyard/fence. It sucks that we have to do that because then we lose our privacy BUT it'll open it up so our friends across the street(on the right side of our house) can see if anyone enters our backyard. And we are going to invest in security cameras(ones you can hook up to a vcr & record)....this way we have "proof" if needed(praying it's never needed though).<br />Luke started waving last week.....so CUTE!!! He'll even be nursing, catch me looking down at him & he'll pull his hand away & start waving at me. TOO CUTE!!! He is getting better at pulling up...he's gonna walk soon I think.<br />Matthew is finally learning how to say his own name. He has always called himself me...but now he's getting Matthew down. He's learning so many words....a sponge....lol. Watch what you say now...lol!!!<br />We are all better this week. Last week, Matthew woke up w/a fever one day. The next day, I woke w/a cold; then Wayne got it the next day. But now we are all better.Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00573124637183829638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276109859134072357.post-13036612122005822892009-09-02T14:18:00.002-04:002009-09-02T14:38:26.897-04:00DECISIONS! DECISIONS!We are in the midst of making a decision regarding Wayne's job. Right now, he's working for this one a/c company. He went to it a little over a year ago in order to make more money(especially since we were expecting another baby). I hate to say it, but he doesn't seem happy anymore....especially lately. He seems upset & stressed a lot more. It can get unnerving!! Well now, the company he worked at before this one....wants him back. They've been trying to get him back for the last month or so. The boss from that company finally got to talk to Wayne yesterday. He told him what he had to offer. They have switched how they pay the guys. Wayne would make more per job there than where he's at now. The only downfall is winter time w/the company wanting him, is slower than w/the one he's w/right now. BUT, the boss used to always find things for the guys to do(even if it didn't have anything to do w/doing a/c). I thought a decision had been made last night but when I asked him this morning ,he said he didn't know yet. I'm not sure if he meant he wasn't sure he was switching or if he wasn't sure how he was going to quit(just up & quit or give 2 wks notice).<br />I haven't heard from him all day, so I don't know if they've ticked him off anymore like they had yesterday. The installers were yelled at collectively(for the mistakes of just a couple); then they were told that from now on they too would be on-call on the weekends; & then informed that they do NOT get paid holiday or vacation pay(which he was told when he was hired that they did get). If he goes back to his "old" job; the boss said he'd hire him back right where he left off.....it'll be like he never left....2 wks vacation(right off), eligible for insurance right away, etc, etc.<br />We ask for prayers from everyone regarding this situation.Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00573124637183829638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276109859134072357.post-26192030845022235072009-08-24T12:43:00.002-04:002009-08-24T13:14:33.677-04:00Things that make you go hhhhmmmmThings that make me go hhhhmmmm.....I realized this weekend, after something was mentioned about this time last year(that I couldn't remember)...<br />that I had blocked out everything after the one "life-changing" day I had last August. It has been a year since I learned that all important lesson. A year of learning how some people truly feel about me. A year of pretending that it didn't hurt being called "white trailer trash" by a "family" member & being told I'm not really family cuz I'm not blood. That one day changed my life forever. It could've changed my life even more if the stress from that situation had caused anything to happen to my precious Luke. I have to say...I don't think I could've forgiven anyone involved if something would've happened to him. Honestly, I even think Wayne would've been angry & unforgiving as well. What a difference a year makes! I still go & "pretend" I don't know the things I do.....takes a LOT of my acting skills sometimes(which would make my cousin Barry proud...lol)...I just go, grin & bear it! Some of my friends are amazed that I can do it at all. I just say, sometimes it's not bad; others requires a little more "tongue-biting" etc on my part. Now don't get me wrong, I can get along w/those involved BUT I'm always, constantly "on my guard". I don't say everything I'd like to say...for fear it comes back to bite me(how everything started last year...said something, words were twisted, re-told totally wrong , & thus the literal day from hell in my life). I guard all my thoughts & words now, no matter who I'm around...this is kind of sad(in a way) but it seems to be the best way for me to handle it.<br />I can finally say(@ least on this subject); LESSON LEARNED!!!Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00573124637183829638noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4276109859134072357.post-57361329109076099982009-08-19T16:20:00.005-04:002009-08-19T16:39:30.540-04:00THE BOYS<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEPQaXOtPXTyKUCsVGXRM_NfU2yk36m1hZ9iwarVfT4hrK_ECUFqYg61mh-WsxBhSh2OJLV1S2S-YJTIQxxficbRykChKpm-mTbOjhMrg5D-FSNYESWdbo_P4s9251WkmFv0C7nE-8DiM9/s1600-h/Rippels+441.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371774570309635762" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEPQaXOtPXTyKUCsVGXRM_NfU2yk36m1hZ9iwarVfT4hrK_ECUFqYg61mh-WsxBhSh2OJLV1S2S-YJTIQxxficbRykChKpm-mTbOjhMrg5D-FSNYESWdbo_P4s9251WkmFv0C7nE-8DiM9/s320/Rippels+441.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWqt9L_EMOxk876JdulBXxC4F4HqOy3VBUBNwcbXtCp4g1Xv2-LU9CJkNe-VRfNJKOjds2hCaB0cFHgOQ116zBTIXq_NfsGgNgFbwkPkxV5kXJewYYKuOd3ekXNxxTih3xo08ZpXoIjLVY/s1600-h/Rippels+440.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371774563429902594" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWqt9L_EMOxk876JdulBXxC4F4HqOy3VBUBNwcbXtCp4g1Xv2-LU9CJkNe-VRfNJKOjds2hCaB0cFHgOQ116zBTIXq_NfsGgNgFbwkPkxV5kXJewYYKuOd3ekXNxxTih3xo08ZpXoIjLVY/s320/Rippels+440.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>sitting up all by his self crawling thru the "playhouse"<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgb9pj-7TdwVmAbDuZQA1K1DTi_gKCMcLZ9fh-fj79gqyRYhfTVwSK8pJoOCRR4hqDXjsFQoI9dxUzN9D6KJDGFdCcl5WzWdXa6y93HueLraylUIgl75pOwKwki-qtKf-ZHlX3k-G-5y4M/s1600-h/Rippels+432.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371774553817587010" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgb9pj-7TdwVmAbDuZQA1K1DTi_gKCMcLZ9fh-fj79gqyRYhfTVwSK8pJoOCRR4hqDXjsFQoI9dxUzN9D6KJDGFdCcl5WzWdXa6y93HueLraylUIgl75pOwKwki-qtKf-ZHlX3k-G-5y4M/s320/Rippels+432.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy0EPUNrcmEmPGeMwXVLaO01HsHneE4LMAOPActgZtIxfLxtmZ1MfM3GnTxyCwADmdNontdSp0Zfz48_mpjHBZs4uwQ_7kMvK3UyaKG940_U7d9mve_sCLTtMOf9vxdq4FLl-jz-x0r5NK/s1600-h/Rippels+430.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371774544003519650" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjy0EPUNrcmEmPGeMwXVLaO01HsHneE4LMAOPActgZtIxfLxtmZ1MfM3GnTxyCwADmdNontdSp0Zfz48_mpjHBZs4uwQ_7kMvK3UyaKG940_U7d9mve_sCLTtMOf9vxdq4FLl-jz-x0r5NK/s320/Rippels+430.jpg" border="0" /></a><br />up close & personal trying to escape<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUlXiXWgA4mdgh9szpPZPZU07csKAm-xIJ3JXWHyTrGcDuUyZrFYo_3Q2wkuf2O7Hx5yjvvnSf-oi9s2eEtnxvMBKm3D63eRz9Xdb2h4_kLArxnyGUaRD6764IBu4jo15-m6NU6sXn1P5B/s1600-h/Rippels+428.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371773437935378482" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUlXiXWgA4mdgh9szpPZPZU07csKAm-xIJ3JXWHyTrGcDuUyZrFYo_3Q2wkuf2O7Hx5yjvvnSf-oi9s2eEtnxvMBKm3D63eRz9Xdb2h4_kLArxnyGUaRD6764IBu4jo15-m6NU6sXn1P5B/s320/Rippels+428.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_sBBNFQJrdHKzzSTjNmaj0tFOWCBiRnQfuGDEPWe0stCoKZqvvOPkz0GVXQWVcOZy9IgjTli83IV2q4PhKgBaGmjoTgDOEL-yG8Evv7n25ICQ3Chzdb6p3KM0miP8Zc4uCiBqmH__8XVH/s1600-h/Rippels+431.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371773434095068082" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_sBBNFQJrdHKzzSTjNmaj0tFOWCBiRnQfuGDEPWe0stCoKZqvvOPkz0GVXQWVcOZy9IgjTli83IV2q4PhKgBaGmjoTgDOEL-yG8Evv7n25ICQ3Chzdb6p3KM0miP8Zc4uCiBqmH__8XVH/s320/Rippels+431.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />watching tv in the playroom ready for his close up<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1TN7z0eO664AY1N9nUG1TdxmbquchzGz91vURtPGL9GaOWvcVUiMD5AOhp718fMFT3cSGw87lhjufqcJMSaFt8t12nCcY_VbbUJlq1gy6EDr3n_RnfjXJsCeyupV9nMIxzkST6LXjkCnP/s1600-h/Rippels+439.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371773429123809090" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1TN7z0eO664AY1N9nUG1TdxmbquchzGz91vURtPGL9GaOWvcVUiMD5AOhp718fMFT3cSGw87lhjufqcJMSaFt8t12nCcY_VbbUJlq1gy6EDr3n_RnfjXJsCeyupV9nMIxzkST6LXjkCnP/s320/Rippels+439.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371773423508367170" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1pxT-HgYDASYO6SrTkaS0WgLUPxu2F6Gizw7aqdqErrq241X_LYR-3BpBfO2OBG0usEN92SZDZkGGwF5xxqGS70KjQSID6WIcdGZuT_DAprAScUciA-trjfLm6URVRYeRDXxUSp9PKpxp/s320/Rippels+437.jpg" border="0" />distracted by tv program day 1 put self down for nap<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj637w-AtP7jsiYyO8Xuejxt28b7YQfWoALRRVYttSXne2KpLZ5UWkYdFyPANzT7vEY7BE4UHewdiKDoLoyJUzar1HP7iR33cKbUXfc9T3MuMaTp4MZj8KymG_AkebV3G1bq1SOhOWxh8xL/s1600-h/Rippels+438.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5371773415063884466" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj637w-AtP7jsiYyO8Xuejxt28b7YQfWoALRRVYttSXne2KpLZ5UWkYdFyPANzT7vEY7BE4UHewdiKDoLoyJUzar1HP7iR33cKbUXfc9T3MuMaTp4MZj8KymG_AkebV3G1bq1SOhOWxh8xL/s320/Rippels+438.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />day 2 putting self down for nap...also put self to bed that way....sweet!!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>These are the latest pics of my darling, sweet boys. They play fairly well together. Luke loves to be wherever his big brother is & will follow him all over. Matthew loves to play w/Luke but sometimes forgets that he is still "small" & fragile.</div><div>We are laying odds that Luke will surpass Matthew size-wise in the next 6-9 months. Right now, he's 7lbs lighter & 7" shorter.....& growing like a weed.</div><div>I'm so glad I was able to stay home after having Luke. I see how much I missed of Matthew's first year. BUT...I'm getting to see it all w/Luke & also watch both my boys change & grow from day to day. I love it!!!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Melodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00573124637183829638noreply@blogger.com