Life With The Link's

Friday, June 25, 2010

Fort Wayne Children's Zoo

Before Uncle Ryan and Aunt Kelli's wedding, we decided to take extra time to visit the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo. Addysen had such a good time, she loves to look at the animals, but she is also a little like her Daddy... She did not dilly dally, we'd look at an animal, then she was ready to move to the next one pretty quickly. This was good, because it was hot and it left more time for her to do the things she really enjoyed, getting up close with the animals and feeding them.

checking out the baby goats.

She was a little nervous about touching them as she saw one of them try to eat Daddy's shirt.

I think we spent the most time feeding the ducks and the fish.

Checking out the seals.

They were really cute and later we got to see them swim!

My favorite part was the giraffes. We weren't allowed to touch them, but Addysen and I got to feed them some lettuce - it was very cool!

Addysen's favorite part was riding the miniature horses.

She picked this sweet little horse to ride on, her name was Sadie.

Daddy walked with her around the trail, but Addysen did just fine by herself.

These horses were very well trained. As it was their turn to go out, they'd back up out of their "parking slot" and take two trips around the trail and then they'd go right back into their "parking slot" without anyone guiding them. Aaron and I were impressed!

And to top it off, she got to ride the marry-go-round!

WHAT A FUN DAY AT THE ZOO!

Friday, June 4, 2010

Memorial Day

When I was growing up, Memorial Day was the first unofficial day of summer, the first day of swimming. Most of the time it was raining and we didn't get to, but that was the plan. So it was awesome that we got to do it this year. Our Addysen is a little fish and loves the water.

We got the boat in and she is ready to swim!!!

Testing out the water at Great Grandpa Vince's dock.

Couldn't wait to jump in.

Jumping off the back of the boat to Uncle Nate.

loving life!

Hunter's Birthday at Chucky Cheese!

This was Addysen's first experience at Chucky Cheese, needless to say, she loved it!! She was given token's at the party and was free to do with them as she pleased. My heart melted as she used her last token on cousin Morgy. She enjoyed the party, the pizza, the games and fun, but she did not like "Chucky Mouse" She was terrified of him (it was kind of sad but kind of funny) and she lived through it!

enjoying pizza

the one thing Addysen told me on the way there was that she wanted to ride a horse. I'm glad we got that accomplished! She was a serious rider!

in her eye's, she won the game.

riding the fire truck

My very own little mouse!

Addysen and her best buddie - Morgy

Playing at home!

Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Baby Girl #2 update...

A couple of weeks ago, I was diagnosed with gestational diabetes. I took the 1 hour blood glucose and my sugar levels were borderline. So I went to St. Mary's a couple of days later and had the 4 hour blood glucose test and my levels were a little higher than they like, so they diagnosed me with gestational diabetes. I am now seeing my regular OB doctor and I am also seeing a specialist in the Maternal Fetal Diagnostic Center. The first time I went, Aaron and I received A LOT of information. They first explained to us that I have done nothing to cause this to happened. Two big factors that cause this are family history and age. I wouldn't consider myself old, but I am older than last time. Plus diabetes is in our family, so I guess that makes me a candidate for this. The first thing that they try to do to control this is alter my diet - so my "I can eat whatever I want because I'm pregnant" card just expired:( I now have completely changed my diet and am checking my sugar levels 4 times a day. Yesterday, I went to the specialist again. This time I got to meet with the sonographer and the doctor. They looked closely at the baby and measured EVERYTHING! So far she looks good and healthy. She weighs 2 1/2 pounds now - which is right where she should be. Her heart, kidney's and lungs all look really good and so does the fluid around her... Me on the other hand, had some high sugar readings. They gave me a few suggestions and we are going to try another week on this new diet with some modifications - to see if the levels go down. If they do, great, I'll keep doing what I'm doing, but if they are high, they will have start me on insulin:( I am going to try really hard to stay away from that. Unfortunately, I don't have all the control. As the pregnancy continues, I will produce more and more hormones which can cause my sugar levels to rise. So all I can do at this point is to try to eat healthy for me and the baby. I will be trying my best and praying for good health for both me and baby.

Oh yeah, because of this complication and stress she has put on us - Aaron and I have already decided that once she comes out - she is grounded!

Mary's Baby Shower

On Saturday, May 8th, Kelli, Lindsay and I threw Mary a baby shower! We had a really good time planning the party and I think everyone had a good time! Mary got a lot of nice gifts and now we are just waiting for that baby to arrive!

(i am not thinking the best these days - as i think my baby is sucking out all of my brain cells that Addysen left me - so unfortunately, i did not get many pictures)

I kept our tradition alive and decided to make Mary a fancy hat to celebrate this occasion!

(i think she liked it! - he he)

the set up before the party

The yummy cake!

Kelli, Lindsay and I decided to make Mary some diaper cakes. They were fun to do, create and decorate! We all used different themes and different kinds of diapers - so they can decide which they like best for their new little bundle of joy!

Girl? or Boy? cake by Katie

Bath time cake by Kelli

Rocko cupcake by Lindsay

Illini cupcake by Lindsay

John Deere cupcake by Lindsay

the guests...

(and the only picture I got of Addysen in her cowboy boots - from Uncle Nate and Aunt Mary)

more guests...

and more guests!

opening gifts

Mary in the back ground opening gifts, while Baby Peighton shows me her best modeling pose!

Hanging at home

In May, I started my new summer work hours - I now work Monday - Friday 8:00-12:00. So Addysen and I get to spend a lot more time together before baby number 2 arrives. I love it and so does Addysen.

on one of the first days we came home early, Addysen decided she wanted to spend some time with her cows. I bet she probably stayed out there for 20-30 minutes, just hanging out and talking to her cows! She's such a farm girl!

Addysen has also been enjoying lots of time outside - when it's not raining!