Heather and Brett's Blog

Update

2011-06-30T19:22:00.000-05:00

I haven't had a chance to update for a while. The Schultz family has been very busy lately! Bentlee turned 1 month old a week ago, Landen is 2 1/2 and Brett and I celebrated our 4 year anniversary yesterday. The boys are growing and are very healthy! Landen is 28 lbs and Bentlee is 9lbs 14oz now. The doctor was impressed with Landen's language and said he was completing tasks a 3 year old+ could do. He does say the darndest things!! He loves to talk about the tornado that was very close to our house about a month ago.

I have been selling Pampered Chef for a little over 10 months now. I can't start to tell you how much I have LOVED it! I really enjoy getting to go share my excitement with others and meeting new friends! I also have been very sucessful and have goals to keep my success going! Here is a link to my personal website so you can check it out and learn more about Pampered Chef. www.pamperedchef.biz/heatherschultz

Brett hit his 1 year mark at Hill's days before Bentlee was born, giving him 3 weeks off to be with us. That was awesome! It was hard when he went back to work, but we are starting to get a routine going. Brett really seems to enjoy his work and most of the people he works with. He has several friends that he likes to hang out with. He got a raise the day he went back to work after Bentlee was born! He was really excited. Making the move from Menu to Hill's was definitely a good move for our family!

Stationery card

2011-06-29T14:17:00.001-05:00

Initially Baby Sage Birth Announcement

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Bentlee is 1 Month Old!

2011-06-27T19:08:00.000-05:00

Little Brother, Big Brother

Cheese!

Stretching out at Nani and Bopi's!

Baby Bentlee!

2011-06-17T20:18:00.000-05:00

Bentlee Carter Schultz is here! He arrived May 26th at 1:17 pm. He weighed 7lbs 15oz and was 21 inches long! He is beautiful and doing well!
Landen LOVES being a big brother and is often too helpful and loving!
Here are a few pictures of Bentlee and Landen! Enjoy!

I am an AUNT!!

2011-03-24T21:53:00.000-05:00

This is Kyndal Berlynn! She weighed 9lbs. 4oz and is 20 inches long! She has TONS of dark brown hair! She is absolutly precious and the most beautiful little girl! (kinda proud!) Can't wait to go back and see her in the morning!

Again....sorry!

2011-03-15T21:45:00.000-05:00

I haven't posted anything for a while. My blog was being watched and now I think I can post without my previous employer trying to make up things that I put on here...AHHH!

News:
I won my unemployment appeal!!
Ashley still hasn't had her baby, but it could happen any time! We can't wait!!!!! Kyndal Berlynn will be here before we know it and the spoiling and snuggling can start! (as if the spoiling hadn't already!)
We got to see Bentlee again yesterday! He was drinking and yawning!! We got some really cute looks and a few pictures! I am 29 weeks today! So Bentlee Carter will be making his grand entrance soon too!
Landen is doing great! He is starting to sleep better in his big boy bed! He also learns about 1-3 new words each day! Which is SO much fun!
Pampered Chef is going great!! I promoted 2 times in the last 2 months! I am basically a Team Leader now! I just have to keep the sales up! I LOVE this job!!!

I hope you have enjoyed my short update.

Bentlee Carter Schultz

2011-01-22T23:03:00.000-06:00

Brett and I finally decided on a name for baby boy schultz! :)
He will be Bentlee!
We are so excited to finally have made a decision!
I also got the crib last week and have decided on some bedding! This baby will be here before we know it!
Tomorrow we are painting Landen's room, then we will be able to work on Bentlee's room! :)

It's a BOY!

2011-01-16T21:32:00.000-06:00

I am a little late on this post, but better late than never! The sonogram Friday shows that we will be having another boy. His name has yet to be determined... I will let you know what we decide. :)

15 more days!

2010-12-30T10:31:00.000-06:00

In just 15 more days we will be able to tell if we are having a boy or a girl! I am so excited and nervous!! I can't believe how fast this pregnancy has gone. I feel great! I don't remember ever feeling this good while I was pregnant with Landen. I remember many phone calls to mom in which she said "this is what you wanted!" .

Landen and Mommy before Church on Christmas Eve.

Landen with all his b-day presents and his cake that I made.

Cheese!

Releasing the balloons from Landen's B-day

Santa at the train station.

Landen being his ornery self.

Schultz Family Update:
Landen had a great birthday and Christmas! He really gets the whole concept, it is so much fun! He was obsessed with Santa and was not afraid of him when we went to talk to him at the train this year! :)
Brett is going to be going to 2nd shift soon, which is awesome! We miss having him here at night! Bella even gets nervous without him here!
I have been watching 2 kids for the last few months. A 3 1/2 year old and a 6 month old baby. It has not been what I expected and I hate it! I feel lazy and trapped in my house. I have done a lot of soul searching and thinking and I plan on going back to school in the fall. I want to be a nurse. I am very excited! I want to work on the OB floor and teach mothers and hopefully nurses. It should take me about 3 years to finish. I need to call ESU and get everything all set up!

News!

2010-10-05T20:35:00.000-05:00

If you are an avid follower then you are probably disappointed in my lack of posting lately! Sorry! But, you will be shocked and the first online to know that....Landen is going to be a big brother!!! Yes, it's true! I am pregnant and due May 31!!
Also, my sister is pregnant and due Mar 23 and is having a girl!!
BABIES BABIES BABIES!!

I am a stay at home mom!!

2010-09-20T22:13:00.005-05:00

Landen's 18 month photo shoot!

I am so sorry I have not been blogging lately. There has been a lot of turmoil in our lives and I have been very busy. Long story short, I am not longer teaching kindergarten anymore. The whole thing turned out to be a blessing! I am able to stay home with Landen and I am in the process of opening a daycare and I have started my own business! I am a Pampered Chef Consultant!! It is the best job!

Landen's Summer

2010-08-09T22:12:00.000-05:00

Sorry!

2010-07-07T20:27:00.003-05:00

Paging Dr. Schultz, Dr. Schultz to surgery!...Ok, maybe not, but these are Landen's cute new jammies!

Landen LOVES corn on the cob!!!

I have been very busy packing and getting things ready for the big move!! If I haven't seen you for a while, you may not know that Brett and I sold our house and bought a new one! We got the keys today and we will be starting painting very soon! I will try to get some updated pictures soon for you!

Hopefully these will hold ya over until then!!

Spring Break!! A few of My Favorites

2010-03-22T20:07:00.008-05:00

March for Adequate Yearly Funding!!

2010-03-22T20:01:00.001-05:00

My Little Monkey!

2010-02-23T20:25:00.002-06:00

What can I say?? He is a goof!

Landen eating with a fork!! What a big boy!

Landen's First Hair Cut

2010-01-21T20:10:00.003-06:00

Look at all that hair! Say Bye Bye curls! :(

There they go....

What a big boy!

Look at my little man!! Not a single tear!!

Starting to look like a big boy!

There he is! A big boy!

Teeth Update

2010-01-17T21:07:00.003-06:00

Landen has been busy! He still has yet to cut those 4 teeth, but another one poked through! He got a back tooth, maybe a molar!! It is just a corner of the tooth but you can definitely see it and the bottom one is getting close too! So in total that is 6 teeth trying to come in all at once! YIKES!

Teeth are coming!

2010-01-11T22:08:00.002-06:00

Landen has 4 teeth, count them....4 teeth starting to poke through! Poor little guy is finally sleeping after crying for about 20 minutes tonight. I would guess at least 2 of those pearly whites will make their grand entrance very soon!! Let's cross our fingers!

Christmas 2009

2010-01-03T11:39:00.001-06:00

Landen's First Birthday Party!

2009-12-13T20:30:00.007-06:00

The t-shirt that Mommy made.

The cake!

Landen's cake!

We plan on saving this part of his cake for his b-day on Friday.

It was so cute, Landen would hand me everything he ripped off his gifts!!

Lookin' good Mommy!

The first bite of cake! I barely got the candle out of the cake before he drove in!!

YUMM!

He was getting sleepy, but what a trooper! He did GREAT!

Landen diggin' into the cake!

The aftermath of the cake!

Heff in his robe after the cake eating fiasco!!

Check out the haul!! Now, where on earth are we going to put that in our 900 sq. ft. house??

Landen and Mommy at the party!

We decided that we should release the balloons.

Landen and Mommy getting ready to let his balloons go. I think this may have to be a b-day tradition!!

Landen Walks!!

2009-12-08T19:50:00.002-06:00

Sorry it's sideways!

New Landen Pix!

2009-12-06T20:41:00.002-06:00

Enjoying some BBQ pork!
Telling Papa good game!

Walking in the auditorium

Relaxing in the highchair.

Landen 10 months

2009-11-04T22:00:00.004-06:00

Finally figured out how to get him in his car seat!!
Getting ready to go "Trick-or-Treating".

Getting ready to put on his costume! He is SOOO happy!

Lookin' good!

A day with Auntie Ashley!

Giving high fives!

OH NO!! Toothpicks can be so much fun....not good fun!

Spaghetti Night!!

First time to eat real spaghetti. He LOVED it!

It was only a HUGE mess. You know spaghetti in the kitchen, living room and bath tub!

But worth it.

Pumpkin Patch/Fall

2009-10-27T22:42:00.000-05:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

It's Pumpkin Time!

2009-10-24T21:39:00.001-05:00

This one is mine!

Mommy carving the pumpkins. FYI: White pumpkins are about 4 inches thick!! NOT EASY carving!

Landen watching Mommy carve the pumpkins.

Sneak Peak!

2009-10-20T20:13:00.003-05:00

Here is a sneak peak of Landen's Halloween Costume! Isn't he "As Cute as a Button!" ?

My baby!

2009-10-13T20:53:00.000-05:00

Yumm?

It begins...boys and their remotes!

HOUSTON...we have TEETH!

2009-10-03T15:29:00.002-05:00

Landen sprouted 2 teeth early Friday morning! He seems to be in a better mood, but still having some pain. They are just barely peeking out. I sure hope that we continue on the 2 at a time route! I will keep my fingers crossed!

Landen...what else do I post on here???

2009-10-02T23:21:00.004-05:00

I guess Aunt Ashley lets Landen run around without pants on...
Hello!

Big boy in the big boy tub!

First time for real peaches...no more of that pureed stuff!

First time for saltine crackers! YUMMY!!

HELP! Get me out of here!!

OK...I am having fun!

Finally...

2009-09-21T21:02:00.004-05:00

Landen is talking on the phone with Grammy! He was holding the phone!
Playing with Daddy!

What? I have to wear clothes?? Fine....

I am not sure what is happening here...maybe wearing a diaper hat and eating the bum cream?

Playin' under the sea...

Landen is 9 months old and ornery!!

2009-09-20T21:45:00.004-05:00

This video is of Aunt Bradi trying to get Landen! He is trying to hide from her! He was first hiding on his mommy, but as usual I have to give him up to get it on film!

Saturday was Landen's cousin Jaxson's 1st birthday. He came home from the party wound up! He had a blast playing with the other boys! Landen was much bigger than the other kids including the birthday boy, so when he was trying to love on and play with them he actually tackled them! It was pretty funny! Landen didn't even mind sharing his binkie with them! Unfortunately mommy forgot her camera...grrr! So all I have pictures of is the after party at our house!

And apparently Blogger is being stubborn tonight and will not upload my pictures.....please stand by.

The Adventures of Landen Bradlee!

2009-09-03T20:45:00.006-05:00

Who needs toys?? Boxes and wipes will suffice. :)

New Smilebox

2009-08-29T17:07:00.001-05:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

News From the Tooth Front...

2009-08-27T21:47:00.003-05:00

No news is good news I guess...Still no teeth. Which means less pain for Mommy! But, no chompers means terrible rash, sleepless nights and one grumpapotomus!! We have had a little reprieve the last couple of weeks, but seems to be bothering him today. He also is going through a bit of a growth spurt too.
We'll keep ya posted...

2009-08-26T22:23:00.003-05:00

YUMMY!!
New Toy! Landen likes to push the swing..

Growing Up Much Too Fast For Mommy!!

2009-08-26T21:49:00.005-05:00

Supermodel...

Sporting the horsey slippers "Aunt" Crystal got him.

So studious already!!
Went down under to find a binkie that had been there for a couple days!
Finally enough hair for the fauxhawk!

Hanging with Daddy on Mommy's first day of school!

The Big Boy Show

2009-08-04T13:14:00.000-05:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

Mommy Funny

2009-08-02T01:14:00.000-05:00

Something new!

2009-07-31T22:36:00.001-05:00

Make a Smilebox slideshow

New Landen Pix

2009-07-29T16:16:00.005-05:00

Look Mommy, I can see out!!

I can see out!!

Busted!!

What will Landen look like him 16 years? Probably pretty close to this! He looks like such a big boy here...

He finally did it! He pulled himself up!

I want to stand up!!!

My teeth hurt! Ouchie!

Life is good!!

Hi mommy!!

Who needs pants?

We went to visit our friends Jennifer and Brady. Brady is showing Landen his new doggy, Carter! Landen loved him and Carter is a good doggy, he didn't mind the boys playing rough!

Mommy Funny

2009-07-21T22:50:00.000-05:00

Landen's First Royals Game

2009-07-18T20:42:00.005-05:00

Sorry Brett...but Landen looks WAY TO CUTE in this picture!!

Brett and I decided to take Landen to his first Royals game since the weather has been unseasonably cool. It was a perfect night to go to the game! Landen seemed to have a great time, although he was a little fussy whenever Mommy had to be out of sight. (Which is something new that he has started in the last couple of weeks) We sat very very close to home plate. They were the best seats that I have EVER sat in at a Royals game. Since it was Friday we stayed for Friday Night Fireworks, Landen LOVES fireworks, I hope that doesn't mean we have a little pyro on our hands! He sat on Daddy's lap for the entire display without moving, barely blinking!!

Someone is growing up!

2009-07-14T22:20:00.003-05:00

Practicing crawling.

Landen outgrew his baby tub... He has now moved up to the big ducky tub. Which he loves!! It quacks!

Only problem is our tub is SOOOO deep. Good thing Mommy has long arms!

The 4th of July

2009-07-14T21:40:00.003-05:00

Landen talking to Great-Grandma Schultz.
Watching the fireworks! He LOVED them until he fell asleep. I tell ya this kid could sleep through anything!

The family at the "parade"....the 7 minutes that it lasted!

Landen and Mommy!

Loving the cars in the parade!

Our First Family Vacation!!

2009-07-04T15:35:00.002-05:00

This is the beginning of a lot of family vacations! Landen was an awesome traveler! What a trooper, we made the 10 hour drive to Minnesota with only 1 breakdown. He only had a couple of breakdowns on the way home. And while we were there, he was OUTSTANDING!! He slept through the night both nights!

He also loved swimming in the pool before bedtime! (That wore him out!)

The next few posts are some of the photographs from our trip. Enjoy!

The Minnesota Zoo

2009-07-04T15:25:00.003-05:00

Here are some of the pictures from the zoo. I spared you the animal pictures. Face it, we only want to see the people (Landen!)

At the end of the day!! Cute!

Mall of America

2009-07-04T15:20:00.001-05:00

Hee Hee! What a face!!

That's better!!

Brett riding the rides!

Minneapolis Sculpture Garden

2009-07-04T15:12:00.001-05:00

Landen with Melvin his new moose from Build a Bear!

Warm Towel Anyone?

2009-06-29T12:31:00.002-05:00

I think this is Chloe's hiding spot from Landen...She slept in here for several hours!

Mommy Moments

2009-06-26T13:25:00.000-05:00

You Lil' Stinka!!

2009-06-26T10:50:00.002-05:00

Hi mommy!!!

Summer Fun!

2009-06-24T22:04:00.002-05:00

Swimming at the wading pool in Mr. Crab. "Ah...mom!"
Swimming at the wading pool.

Landen watching Uncle Brock's team play baseball. It was HOT HOT HOT!!

Landen and Uncle Brock. Landen thinks he is HILARIOUS!!

Landen really likes to play in his bed in the morning. Too bad he doesn't stay in there more at night!! But, look at that face, who could deny him what he wants???

First Bite of "Real" Food

2009-06-24T21:55:00.002-05:00

Landen's first bite of sweet potatoes was yesterday. It may not look quite like it in the pictures but, he LOOOOVED them even more today.

Happy Father's Day, Daddy!! I love you!

2009-06-22T17:56:00.002-05:00

Landen took his daddy out to lunch for Father's Day!!

Playing with Grandma!

2009-06-22T17:45:00.006-05:00

Supper Time!

2009-06-22T17:31:00.002-05:00

Landen loves his cereal!!
But he also loves his tv!!

Oh good! They got Brett's Father's Day gift here just in time!!

2009-06-20T21:41:00.001-05:00

11 yellow Corvettes. I just thought that was too good not to take a picture of!!

First Bruise...

2009-06-20T21:38:00.001-05:00

It's very tiny...but it's his first! While rolling around on the floor last night he bumped his cheek on the coffee table leg!

Snoozin'

2009-06-20T21:34:00.002-05:00

Nap time...you better hold on, it could be a rough one!!

Still sleeping once we got inside!!

Videos!!

2009-06-20T20:52:00.007-05:00

It won't be long now!! Landen is itchin' to move!!!

Swimming for the First Time!!

2009-06-17T21:32:00.003-05:00

A lot of Firsts

2009-06-15T15:57:00.003-05:00

In my previous post I mentioned that Landen had been having a lot of firsts, but mommy also had a first or two! Last week I went on my first trip without my boys. Daddy and Landen stayed at home while Mommy went to St. Louis for a teacher convention. It was a rough couple of days but we made it! We also learned that Landen DOES NOT like formula. He took one sip and spit it out and then screamed for about 3 hours. We also learned that he WOULD eat Malt-o-Meal...which is NOT a baby food! But, you do what you have to when Mommy is not there to feed ya! And we learned that it DID NOT give him a tummy ache!! Thank God!
Mommy did have to come home one day early so that my baby didn't starve! Luckily one of the other teachers from my building drove up separately and was planning on coming home early anyway, so I just tagged along!

Summer Time!!

2009-06-15T15:24:00.005-05:00

Summer has just begun and Landen has already been busy!! He has been making new friends and trying new things! What a fun age. I am so glad that I am able to stay home with him during this time!

New Friends!!
Okay, maybe Chloe is not as excited!!

First time eating cereal!

"Let me do it!!"

Sippy cup...once again, "Let me do it!" What a big boy! So much for the blanket for you to lay on!!

"Look at me!! I can sit up!" This blanket won't contain me for long!!!

"Look out Mommy here I come!"

Ashley's Wedding Day!

2009-06-01T13:20:00.003-05:00

Mom getting her hair done!

Ashley waiting to get her hair done. And getting songs ready for the dance.

Ashley getting her hair done.

The back.

Some of the bridesmaids/maid of honor/matron of honor with the bride!

Ashley ironing out some details!

The sisters! (chin down Heather!!) :)

Ashley and Brock cutting the cake.

How sweet!

A toast to the happy couple!

First dance!

The bouquet toss! Oops, it hit the fan,but it truely went to the next to be married!!

Brett and Me at the end of the night!

Ashley at the end of the night! Do you think she was ready to go? :) Lookin' good sis, lookin' good!

Landen and Mommy at the end of the night! What a trooper! He was such a good boy all day long! One fit all day! Landen slept through the ceremony and most of the reception! Check out his totally cute tux!

Bath Time with Daddy!

2009-05-26T22:30:00.004-05:00

Just look at that face! How could you not love that little guy!! Our little stinker!!

Brett has been helping out more lately, he has finally gotten brave enough to give our little guy a bath!! And Landen LOVES it! And so do I!!! I get a little break once and a while and it's more bonding time with Daddy! Lately Landen has decided that only Mommy can make him feel better. Which hurts Daddy's feels a little and frustrates him. I am going on a trip in a couple of weeks for school and Brett is a little nervous.

Landen helping me pack up my classroom

2009-05-24T15:36:00.004-05:00

UPDATE

2009-05-24T15:15:00.002-05:00

Just in case anyone was worried. I am fine! I know it has been a while since I posted anything! I have been pretty busy lately. School has ended, thank goodness! And summer has begun. Which means getting wedding stuff finished up, putting everything away in my new classroom and getting Landen to sleep in his own bed all night.

So far I have gotten Landen to sleep in his bed for several hours 2 nights in a row!!! I am so proud of him. He has got to be more comfortable there.

As far as the wedding, I will be making some of the food and helping mom paint trees and make pretzels tomorrow. I think I am doing more for this wedding than my own, but I guess that's the way it should be. That way Ashley can be stress free that day.

And my classroom remains a mess! We moved everything on Friday and then we moved it again...Yes you heard me correctly. We moved all the stuff into the room and then the janitor came in and informed us that nothing could be on the floor; they would be cleaning next week!!!!!!!! So we moved everything out into the hallway. I did get to leave early, there was nothing else I could do that day!! It sure does pay to get things done ahead of time.

Landen rolled over from his front to his back and then only a day or two later he also perfected rolling from his back to his front. Our little log roller!!! I am predicting that he will start crawling soon. He is already frustrated that he can't get to his toys!

He continues to be teething, still no pearly whites yet...I sure hope that he wakes up one day with a full set of teeth! :) And SOON!!

He also is getting close to being able to go swimming! He is going to LOVE it. I gave him a bath today and he couldn't stop smiling. He is a little fish in the tub.

More Baptism

2009-05-04T19:36:00.002-05:00

Landen and mommy!

Happy family!

Preparing for the dip!

Fr. Tim and Landen...tornado sirens wailing!

Good lookin' crew!

At the resturant, long day. But, but what a good boy all day!

Aunt Ashley-Godmother and Landen.

Mommy and Daddy.

I am trying out my video posts! This is Landen watching TV

2009-04-28T20:06:00.002-05:00

Don't bother this boy when he is watching his tv!!

New Toys

2009-04-28T20:00:00.002-05:00

Landen got a Be'be' pod this weekend and we pulled the exersaucer out of the garage! He loves both! I can't believe how big he is getting! Just yesterday we were at the hospital deciding what new outfit to put on him...It is so bittersweet.

Baptism

2009-04-28T19:49:00.003-05:00

Courtney and Rhyz came.
New mommies and daddy and cute baby cousins.

One of my favorite pictures!

Not really sure whats happening!

Ok....figured it out....not liking the pictures!

HAPPY EASTER

2009-04-12T11:40:00.002-05:00

Happy Easter Everyone!

LANDEN!

2009-04-10T18:09:00.003-05:00

School has been keeping me pretty busy and very tired. So here are some of my latest pictures of my little darling! Enjoy!

DaDa Da Da Da.....Landen!!!

Hugging Bearington! He loves that bear!

SUPER BABY!!

Bath time!

Sleeping in his new favorite spot. I think he likes the swing a lot better now that he can see out!

Getting ready to take a bath again...poor Daddy had to change his shirt, again...

We are getting there!

2009-04-08T18:02:00.001-05:00

Getting closer to holding my head up!

Snowy day...

2009-03-28T14:16:00.001-05:00

Landen didn't seem to mind the cold snowy weather.

He is getting closer to being able to sit up by himself...

Last night Landen was loving on his lovey...Bearington. He loves that bear!

Working on some tummy time. He really hates being on his tummy and on the floor, so I figured out that on the bed in his boppy he is pretty happy!

Landen

2009-03-28T14:06:00.002-05:00

Sleeping in the swing!
Yep, that is spit up all over my boy's face...He loves to rub his face on the burp cloth...

Hanging out while Mommy and Daddy do some cleaning! (Check out the Star Wars shirt!)

Watching the ball game!! He is for sure ours! :)

More Lessons in Being a Mommy!

2009-03-25T22:07:00.008-05:00

See #25

Well...I knew it would happen, I have come up with a few more lessons that I have learned in the 3 months of Landen's life.

21. Sometimes Mommy is the only one that can calm a cranky baby...and on the flip side sometimes Mommy can cause a baby to cry just by walking into the room. Mmmm food!

22. AHHHH showers...They were refreshing before, but now...they are the few moments you have ALONE.

23. Don't get too excited...you have to have a plan even for a shower! Car seat, kick and play chair, or a swing is a great plan depending on the size of your bathroom. In mine tiny bathroom it's a kick and play chair with the door WIDE open!!

24. Police officers are more than willing to help you put in a car seat...no matter how many times you go! They want to protect your little one just as much as you do! (pretty cute really!)

25. Resourceful you ask...ordinary things turn into baby supplies! A cookie cooling rack with a kitchen towel underneath is a quick fix for a bottle drier. (lots cheaper)

26. You become a "professional" photographer! Hundreds of pictures fill up your memory card as well as your hard drive before they turn 6 months old!!

27. Don't forget your vitamins! I thought I was done taking prenatal vitamins...oh no! Not as long as you are breastfeeding! YUMMY...

28. Diaper packages stay the same size, but they have less and less in them as you go up in size!

29. Sam's Club member.

30. Even if you loved stormy weather before...the first storm will be terrifying. Especially if you are home alone and it's the middle of the night!

Stay tuned...I am sure there is more to come.

My new car continued...

2009-03-19T16:15:00.000-05:00

I finally got my car washed!! Here are the pictures.

Happy St. Pat's!

2009-03-18T22:15:00.002-05:00

Happy St. Patrick's Day!

Going for a walk. Look quick, because seconds after I took this picture he insisted on being carried the whole way!!

Landen was having a grouchy day yesterday! This is pretty much the face he wore all day...

Blogger was having some issues yesterday, so Happy Belated St. Patrick's Day!

That's my boy!!

2009-03-17T12:00:00.000-05:00

Riding in the car going to Grandpa's game!

New Car

2009-03-17T11:58:00.002-05:00

Please pardon the dust! I had to drive to Hartford the 2nd day I had the new car and with that darn bridge closed I had to drive GRAVEL!! There will be more pictures after I wash it today!

YEP! That's my hubby!

2009-03-17T11:56:00.000-05:00

Trying on a raincoat at Target! Enough said....

Spring Break Here I Come!!

2009-03-07T11:11:00.002-06:00

With only four days next week with kids and this beautiful spring weather we have been having the last couple of days my mind is think of nothing but SPRING BREAK! What will I do for that week?? Well, I plan to go visit the breastfeeding clinic to check in and weigh Landen. I also think if the weather is still nice I will try to walk with Landen every day. Other than that...I have no plans and I like it that way!

As for next week... Dad's team is going to state!! So Brett, Landen and I will be traveling to Topeka on Wednesday and hopefully a day or two after that to watch the team play. GO GRANDPA!!

We have four days with the kids at school. I need to get some grade cards started so Friday I can come home after our 1/2 day inservice. Which what we will be discussing is and will be a mystery.

Today, we are going to the car dealership. My lease is up on my Altima and we need to decide what to do with it. I am pretty sure we are going to keep it and try to get rid of the Jeep. I love driving the Jeep, but I hate writing the check each month. Here's what I would like to have!

Lessons in Being a Mom From a First Timer

2009-03-03T21:31:00.005-06:00

See #'s 10 and 11

Today I realized I have learned A WHOLE LOT in the last 2.5 months.

1.First of all staying up until 4 am and partying is MUCH different than staying up with a baby.

2. You must take care of yourself to take care of a baby. It is NO fun to take care of a sick baby when you are also sick.

3. POOP happens! And sometimes it is a fountain!

4. Speaking of fountains, little boys will shower you!

5. The badge of motherhood...a little white glob on your black sweater!

6. Vaccums, hairdryers, and vibrating chairs are GOD SENDS!

7. Just because the clothes say 3 months, doesn't mean he will wear them when he is 3 months. (Landen has been wearing 3 months size clothes since he was 1 month!)

8. A car ride alone can be a self esteem pumper, or a terrible terrible NIGHTMARE.

9. You can't be afraid to get out of the house. (Says the lady with the baby with RSV)

10. Cease the little moments you have.

11. Be resourceful.

12. A picture a 1,000 words, but write it down anyway. You won't remember what day they first cooed or smiled at you unless you do!

13. Pregnancy brain doesn't stop immediately after delivery.

14. Nursing is painful at first...but it is worth it if you can suffer through the first few weeks or months.

15. The breastfeeding clinic was my favorite place to go. I actually looked forward to whipping out my boob and feeding my little guy in "public"! :)

16. Do it! Ask for help! No one will think less of you. If they do, they aren't parents!

17. Just because the door is locked and there is a sign on the door doesn't mean the janitor won't unlock your door and invite the whole fire department into your room while you are PUMPING!

18. NO JURY DUTY!

19. A sleeping baby is not hungry! Don't wake them up, you can't anyway!

20. Finally going back to work is TOUGH, but having a sick baby and not being able to stay home and cuddle is the worst feeling in the world.

I am sure there are more things that I have forgotten.

Gosh Darn You RSV

2009-02-27T21:55:00.002-06:00

My little baby is sicky...We noticed that earlier this week he wasn't feeling very good and then yesterday he woke up and wouldn't take a bottle so we called the doctor. At his appointment today she said that he had RSV. So our little Angel has to have breathing treatments 4 times a day. They didn't bring an infant mask for the machine so he is just breathing through the mouth piece until we can get a mask. He doesn't seem to mind it right now.

Daddy giving Landen a breathing treatment.

Did I catch you off guard Daddy?

Moments with Mommy

2009-02-25T19:25:00.001-06:00

Getting ready to take a bath.
Trying out the new sling...it's a success!!

Kinder Times

2009-02-25T19:09:00.002-06:00

Lunch recess is over and time to pick up the children. I am met at the door by the on duty aide...I know what that means...someone is in trouble. She informs me that a child in my class has been calling another child "chocolate boy"...my head falls...oh boy!

student: "Mrs. Schultz, you are skinny!"
teacher: "I am keeping you forever!" *hugs*

Looking at a picture at a picture of Landen...
student: "Mrs. Schultz, I like your baby!
teacher: "Thanks me too!!"

Life and Times in Kindergarten

2009-02-22T14:17:00.003-06:00

During a lesson given by the SSS person (Student Support Specialist...aka counselor) on being good friends and bullying....A little girl in my class raises her hand and says "You shouldn't kill teacher and cats...you shouldn't shoot them, teachers and cats."
Sorry dogs, hamsters, moms, dads, principals, SSS people, and all the other people of the world. Only cats and teachers will be spared!

Oh to be back to work!

I Did It!

2009-02-22T14:13:00.002-06:00

I went back to work on Monday and I managed to do it without any tears! That's not to say that it wasn't the hardest day of work ever! Luckily Landen is in good hands while I am at work, so there is no need to worry!
I am not looking forward to going back to work again tomorrow, but it must be done! It was great to see my kids at school and they sure did miss me! "Mrs. Schultz, you are so skinny and pretty" doesn't hurt either!! :)

My Big Boy!!

2009-02-14T17:38:00.002-06:00

Working Woman

2009-02-13T22:47:00.005-06:00

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!

I baked Brett a cake for Valentine's Day. I didn't realize it but I had never baked one before. It turned out to be pretty darn good and it looked decent too!

In other news I got my wedding ring back on today!! I may not be able to get it off, but it is BACK ON!!

And...the inevitable has happened. I have to return to work on Monday. The thought brings me to tears every time I think about it. I know that once I get back things will be fine, but I really hate leaving my baby and going back to taking care of other people's babies.

Landen's Photo Shoot and More...

2009-01-31T22:46:00.003-06:00

I got a wild hair the other day to take some pictures of Landen. Here are my attempts at professional photography!! :) I think they turned out pretty good!

He will love me for this one in a few years! Oh well...

I really like this one in black and white, but the color one is pretty cute too!

With his "bink".

And once again in color!

We went last weekend to visit Great Grammy and Grampy. Landen had a great time SLEEPING!

Landen in his favorite spot...his Boppy!

Early Morning Post

2009-01-22T05:51:00.002-06:00

Well...I am up might as well do something productive!! So here I am blogging! Landen screamed for about an hour at midnight and then slept until 5:00 and isn't the least bit sleepy now! So, Brett and I are up watching VH1 and being entertained by Landen practicing to lift his gigantic head! It looks like he is bobbing his head to the music. Of course now he has decided that it is time to start screaming again....and heavy eyes... maybe there is some hope for some more sleep.

Landen and the Royals

2009-01-19T18:11:00.002-06:00

Today Landen and I went to Planet Sub to meet the Royals Caravan. He got autographs and his picture taken with them! He was so excited it knocked him right out! :) Steve Stewart-Royals Broadcaster, Brian Bannister-Royals Pitcher, Landen Schultz-Future Royals Pitcher, Kyle Davies-Royals Pitcher, and John Mayberry-Former Royals 1st Baseman.

Landen with the Royals Pitchers. They were really great, they were excited to hold him!

The Truth in Parenting!

2009-01-18T15:02:00.001-06:00

More Pictures of My Baby

2009-01-16T00:09:00.001-06:00

A Busy Momma

2009-01-08T17:35:00.004-06:00

This momma has been a busy lady! Mostly busy feeding, burping, and changing Landen! I haven't had much sleep in the last 3 weeks. But, what a great 3 weeks it has been! It is amazing to me exactly how much and how fast you love your child. It actually brings me to tears when I think about how much I love this little guy! It probably helps that he is the best baby ever! :) Look at those cute little toes!!

Our family on New Year's Eve! Happy 2009!

Landen's first New Year's Kiss.

That's one proud Grandma!

Grandpa Markowitz even came from from Ohio to see Landen! (Oh yeah and that whole Christmas thing too!)

Jaxson and Landen sporting their new "lil' jayhawk" hats. In case you aren't sure which one is Landen. He is the one on the right all slumped over! Jaxson is 4 months older.

Hanging out with Aunt Ashley at Christmas.

Poor child, you'd think I never feed him. Landen likes to "eat" Daddy's nose!

Our First Days at Home

2008-12-22T22:40:00.004-06:00

Mommy and Landen taking a nap.
Justin and Raine came to visit.

My first ride in the swing.

In front of the Christmas tree.

Hanging out with Daddy.

First bath.

Loving every minute of it....

Before the bath....blogger and their posting pictures backwards.... annoying!

Oh look...mommy and Landen taking a nap again.

Daddy changing his very first poopy diaper!! We needed to record this event.

We have had a very eventful first few days. Lots of learning and lots of needed rest; mostly for mommy!I think tomorrow we might make our first outing, we would like to take him to the mall to have his picture taken with Santa. Then it's MANY Christmas's for the next couple days. Hopefully it won't wear us all out too much. Friday will be Landen's first doctors appointment.

Landen Bradlee Schultz

2008-12-18T23:41:00.004-06:00

Landen was born today at 6:25 pm. He weighed 8lbs. 1oz. and was 20 1/2 inches long. He is sleeping right now and so is daddy. Brett got about 2 hours of sleep today after getting off work at 6 am. Labor was pretty quick and I feel pretty good, after getting to finally eat at about 7:30-8:00. (Only 12 hours since I ate breakfast) I am starting to get a little tired and think its about time to lie down!!