Catch up on Oct and Nov now that it's Dec!

Halloween 08. Looks fun huh?!
My sweet spider

Donald Driver and a baby spider

Abram LOVED Santa! So funny!

He loves him some Addyson

Trapped!

Hayride at the pumpkin patch

And again but with Daddy!

Swinging at the pumpkin patch

He thought a duck cleaning itself was the funniest thing!

A big pig at the pumpkin patch.

We can be so mean to this poor boy.

He got caught eating dirt! Ahhh! If that was only the worst thing he'll ever do!

So here are some more pictures, mostly from October while Isaac was home. We, of course, had a great time while he was here and with he didn't have to leave, but I honestly cannot believe how quick this deployment is going! I hope that doesn't mean that the time in between when they come back and deploy again doesn't fly by. I really wish they went back to the 6 month deployments. That would be such a breeze! Ohh well I guess. What are we going to do?

Abram went in for his 9 month appointment last week. We found out that he weighs 23 pounds and is 29 inches. We also found out that he had RSV and double ear infections! Real nice mom. He got over the RSV once he got on some steroids for his lungs but the medicine didn't help him with his ears this time, so he's on the 3 days in a row of the shots. I forgot what they're called, but I couldn't believe how quick he was in such a good mood! I miss this happy sweet child! I'm not sure why they won't just refer us to the ENT already. I had ear infections like crazy when I was a kid and he's already on his 4th ones in each ear in 7 months. It doesn't seem to me that this problem is going to go away on it's own. I had 3 sets of tubes in my ears. I know they're in our future, so I'm getting frustrated that we're still dealing with these ears. But we'll survive.

Sorry it took so long to post again! I've warned you though. I'm not good at this nonsense! Have a good day! Until our next post....

Love,

Christina, Isaac, Abram, Bill, and Kimber.

He's Gone.

Isaac left back for Iraq yesterday. Leave was really great and I'm so glad he got to come home. It sucks he had to leave so soon, but we'll be just fine. While he was home we bought a new computer. desk, car seat for Abram, irrigation system for our lawn, and sod for the back yard. So any money we had saved up from the deployment so far is now gone. So I'm sure someone will be on my butt about saving money. I think I'll be able to do it though. Today is Halloween and I'm not sure what we're up to yet, but I'm sure we'll figure something out. He was going to be a mobster, but Isaac wanted him to be a pumpkin and I said hell no. So instead of those, he's going to be a spider. It's cute and good enough for his first year. We're changing cable providers today and he should be here soon so I should probably clean up my house a little. I'll be back with pictures and whatnot soon.

Abram!!!

Abram at almost 2 weeks old at his very first birthday party. A dog birthday party!!!
Abram and Dad spending some quality time together.
June 2008
Sometimes he can be the sweetest thing!
Couch potatoe!
We were visiting Shamu in June 2008.
Abram at 1 week old getting ready to go to a gun show! What a crazy rascal!
4 monthes old at his brother's T-ball game in Wisconsin! It was so cold that day!
This is still a newborn onsie!! I don't believe he was ever this small!
Abram and Dad. Aw, make me cry!

I finally had to put some pictures up so that someone doesn't bite my head off! I'll have a bunch more in a little while. I probably won't post for a few weeks. So, Robin, don't worry! I'll be back!

I Am Going Insaaaaane!

Ok, so I just might die pretty soon. I am veeeery spoiled with how much I get to talk to Isaac. Not counting these last couple of days, I've talked to him every day except for maybe 10 this whole deployment. So first, it's really strange not to have talked to him since Tuesday (today is Thursday). I would be totally fine with that fact if I would know what the hell is going on!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He was supposed to be here on leave this past Monday, but then a few days before he was supposed to leave Iraq, things got changed. This is the Army, I've come to expect that, so no biggie. But I have no idea of where in the world, literally, he is. I keep waiting for him to walk through my front door and surprise me. Not a good surprise. I would like to look half way decent when he comes, not unshowered, no makeup, and in PJs. Not to mention I need a few hours notice to make my house perfect for him. Ah!!! I'm just going a little crazy at the moment. I would like to say thanks to my mom, Bern, and Celia though for the help. This place would probably still look and smell like the dump if it weren't for their motivation. I procrastinate so much it should be illegal.

If You Didn't Know...

Just a little FYI for anyone who doesn't know. But if you look at our World Clock thing, it says our dream time in Fiji. Well, Isaac and I had our honeymoon there and would go back in a second if it didn't cost so much and wasn't so far away! We went to this little island called Nukubati where they had accommodations for up to 14 guests, or 7 couples. No kids were allowed on the island or anything! When we were there, there were only 2 other couples. And the 6 of us had 44 staff to ourselves. We hiked all over the island, went snorkeling, fishing. Everything. It was so great. They caught our food for us daily, so everything was always fresh and soooo amazing. Some things were very very different, but I tried it anyways and ended up loving it! They had some cow and chicken roaming the island just in case they didn't catch anything that day, lol. But anyways, that's our "Dream Time."

2 Days in a Row!!

Second day in a row. I wouldn't get too excited yet though!

Abram went to the doctor today for his 6 month check up. He's 7 months, but we couldn't do his 4 month until he was 5, and they just waited 2 months for this appointment. No biggie. What is big though is my son. Biggie Smalls as Bern calls him. He weighs 22 pounds 3 ounces. But that's also with a diaper and his clothes on. He is also 28 3/4 inches long. He's in the 90% for his weight and 80% for his height. His height has been pretty consistent every time, but I guess he's finally growing into his weight or something, because normally he's in the 95%, but not today! Today he was in the 90%!!!! Must be all that crawling he's been doing. Speaking of crawling, who really wishes for their kids to get mobile? All he does now is get into trouble. He's knocked over the dog water more than once and gotten into the dog food a bunch of times. He's even managed to eat some of the dog food! A pretty big downfall to him crawling is that he might end up a little mentally challenged because he falls and hits his poor head so much!!! He's got a pretty hard head though. Not only is it solid, but he's stubborn too. Sooo stubborn. I don't know why I'm surprised. That's the trend in this family. Husbands, dogs, why not kids?! It's not all bad to have him crawling though. I have to chase after him more, so that means some exercise! I can always use that. And it's really cute to see him get excited over something and haul ass across the room to get it. It just means he's growing up, and so fast too! I never really had time with him as a little baby, he hit so many milestones so fast and grew even faster! I can't even believe he's 7 months old. He's closer to a year than birth, as Bern has said. Crazy! Something that just won't go away though are these damn ear infections! We found out at the doctor today that he has a pretty bad one in his left ear and the beginning of one in his right ear. These are his third for each ear. I had them like crazy when I was younger. I ended up having 3 sets of tubes put in because of them. I predict the same fate for this little boy. Poor thing.

But moving on to something pretty serious. My name is Christina, and I'm an addict. I'm addicted to Diet Dr. Pepper. I didn't have any at my house today and I really wanted some on our way back from the doctor, but Abram was sleeping, so I went to Arby's drive-thru and got 2 huge cups of it. I had planned to save one, but junkies don't save, and now I'm already almost done with the second cup. Do they have rehab for this kind of thing?

Ok Ok Ok Already!

So I've been MIA for a couple of monthes. I don't know why anyone is suprised?! But I'm here now, and don't shoot me if I'm not back for another couple of monthes! Things are going ok. I just stayed at Bernadette's house for the past two weeks because of surgery on her hand. Let's just say I for sure know that I don't want any more dogs. I'm even thinking pretty seriously about getting rid of my dogs. Kind of. Maybe if I didn't just spend our whole bonus on Bill's legs. But anyways, things actually went really well, and it's not like I'm really even gone. We're still together 24/7. This coming Thursday, my mother will be here for 5 days. She's going to help me clean my house. I think we're all pretty aware of the condition of that, but that's what mom's are for. Right? Oh, and she wants to see Abram. But the reason she is coming to help, is because a 6 days after she leaves, Isaac will be here! We don't have any crazy plans. None that you want to know about at least ; ) Just stay home and try not to get pregnant. That's the main goal of this leave, no more babies. Not for a few years at least. And I think I actually have Isaac hooked for another one down the road because he said that if I get my tummy tuck and boob job now, then he's not going to pay for it again in the future when we have more kids. Although if Abram keeps being Abram I won't have time, energy, patience or money for another kid! But anyways, Abram has a doctor appointment tomorrow sometime. I have to wake up early and call on that! Have a good night all.

Damit Wilson! I got tagged.

Thanks to Bernadette Wilson, I have been forced to add another entry. So far I'm doing better that I ever though I would have!


A: Attached or Single? Attached
B: Best Friend? Isaac of course, but then I need a best girl friend who I talk about all of those girly things with and that is always changing.
C: Cake or Pie? Warm Apple Pie with crumblies on top with ice cream. Lol.
D: Day of the week? It's really weird because I don't really like the weekends anymore since Isaac left and I don't like Th or Fri because I work all day. Mondays are by far the best day of the week! Do you have any idea of how good TV is on Monday nights?!!??! If not, you really need to see me so that I can slap you.
E: Essential Item? Hair tie!
F: Favorite Color? I go back and forth on this all the time, but I think it's orange.
G: Gummy Bears or Worms? Worms, especially from Menards or the sour worms!
H: Hometown? Rothschild, Wisconsin.
I: Indulgence? Um, call me retarded, I don't know what that means.
J: January or July? July in WI....Jan in TX- Good answer Bern
K: Kids? Naughty Abram Mikey who is 5 1/2 months and I have a step son Bryse who will be 7 in Oct! That's insane!
L: Life isn't complete without? Diet Dr Pepper.
M: Marriage Date? August 18, 2006
N: Number of Brothers and Sisters? 1 Brother and 1 Pain in the ass sister.
O: Oranges or Apples? Yum!!! I love oranges. They're just such a pain in the ass. It's always fun when Isaac's here and we peel them for each other.... ok I peel them both for us because I have nails and smaller fingers, but I guess I'll take it.
P: Phobias or Fears? People breaking into my house. Bill isn't exactly the best attack dog anymore!
Q: Quote? "You shut your mouth when you're talking to me!"
R: Reasons to smile? Abram is so silly, when Isaac calls, and our bonus for signing away our life. I love money :D
S: Superman or Wonderwoman? Ohh goodness. I better say superman because if Isaac finds out I went against one of his main men I'll be in deep shit.
T: Tag five people: Wow, my list of friends on here is so long, where do I begin?
U: Unknown fact about me? I used to be a very naughty teenager. Isaac straightened me out! And I have a reallly bad temper.
V: Vegetables? Broccoli!!!! I don't even know if that's how you spell it, but I love it!
W: Worst Habit? Ummm?! I don't know if you can consider these habits, but procrastination and my temper are two things that get me in trouble a lot.
X: X-ray or Ultrasound? You're usually hurt with x-rays and preg with an ultrasound.... and right now neither sound very appealing.... I think it would still be an ultrasound.
Y: Your favorite food? I'd say it's probably a tie between broccoli, bourbon chicken and 2510 Cake! Yum Yum Yum!
Z: Zodiac sign? Scorpio

The First of Many....Maybe...

We'll see if I actually do this. Maybe I'll keep this as a diary type thing. Maybe I'll use this to let people know what's going on. But being realistic, I probably won't do it at all. This this could be the first of many, but this could also be the first and the last. Tune in to see....