We're just so thrilled to finally have this little boy in our home. He's been wanted, prayed for and hoped for, for a long 5 years. Thanks for joining our family, baby boy!
Saturday, December 4, 2010
He's Here!
>Liam Tobias Summerhays arrived on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 at 6:35pm - weighing in at a hefty 9lbs. 6oz. and 22" long. His delivery was very quick, after a very lengthy and somewhat difficult 10 hour labor. I was having some Preclampsia symptoms the last two weeks of pregnancy, but they wouldn't induce labor until 39 weeks. This made labor a bit of a challenge and the after-birth even more challenging. Postpartum Eclampsia wasn't pleasant, but boy am I glad that's over with. And sweet little Liam had Jaundice, just like his brothers before him. He was under the Bili lights for 4 days and endured far too many pricks in the heel. What a champ.
We're just so thrilled to finally have this little boy in our home. He's been wanted, prayed for and hoped for, for a long 5 years. Thanks for joining our family, baby boy!
We're just so thrilled to finally have this little boy in our home. He's been wanted, prayed for and hoped for, for a long 5 years. Thanks for joining our family, baby boy!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Sunday, June 21, 2009
HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!
Ok, so we're a little behind...alright fine, alot behind! I've got many posts in the works (holidays, Caiti's BFF weekend in SA, Caiti's other BFF weekend in NYC, more holidays)...and I'll be gettin' to them soon! Promise!
I'm also thinking of going private or changing our blog address. I'm seeing way to many people visiting our site from international locations and I don't love that...since I don't know them! I'll keep you posted.
Until then...my boys showing love for their awesome Daddy-o! He is the man! :)
Wednesday, March 25, 2009
See How They Grow...
When I was pregnant with Gavin, a friend of ours asked me if he could one day invest in our child. Huh?! Yeah, that's right, invest! You see, this friend of ours wasn't as tall as Kurt or me, for that matter. He was just about 5'7"; not short by any means...but short if you're a Curran or a Summerhays! ;) This friend also married a lovely lady that happened to be 5 inches shorter than he! They had a few children; all on the small side. But this friend put those kids immediately into sports: soccer, football...whatever was coming up next! They did have some speed, that is true; but they didn't have the one thing their Daddy wanted: height!
So you see, he knew that since I am 5'10" and Kurt at 6'4"...we'd for sure grow some tall ones. And by tall, he was thinking 'professional football or basketball player' tall. So he wanted to invest in these future all-stars! :) Well, so far the boys have stuck to family tradition and kept the height thing going.
Here are their latest stats:
Gavin - 6yr.6mo:
Height: 51.25" - 97th%
Weight: 51lbs. - 59th% (we all know this fluctuates week-to-week for him; poor Gav) :(
Ryan - 5yr.3mo.:
Height: 49" - 97th%
Weight: 53lbs. - 85th% (we all know this does NOT fluctuate week-t0-week) :)
Wow...the "little" brother really isn't so little anymore (Not that he ever was little). In fact, these boys resemble their Uncle Connie and Uncle Seanie so much as kids. Conn was tall and solid (Ryan); Sean tall and thin (Gavin). And my boys kind of fight like Sean and Conn used to! :)
Hopefully these boys will grow up to be all-stars; but in whatever field they choose. They are good boys and I love them. I just won't love it so much when they pass me up in height; and we know that'll only be a few years away.
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
SNOW DAY!
So a few weeks ago, we heard on the news that there was a snow storm headed our way. They even dubbed it a "Winter Blast"! Boy were we ever excited to wake up and see mounds of snow on our lawn. But sadly, that was not the case. What we saw outside was green grass with a few specks here and there of something that looked kind of, maybe, possibly like snow. But that was it! It was merely a light dusting of snow. But the silliest part was that school was canceled! Because the school district we are in covers the entire county {it's big}, and some of that county had a few inches of snow, it was a done deal. So the boys enjoyed a day off of school, and I pulled my hair out.
Fast forward to last night...
I get a text message from a friend in my neighborhood asking if school would be canceled tomorrow. I was confused... I asked her why it would even be canceled. She then mentioned that it was SNOWING outside! {Mind you it was 10pm and the blinds were all closed.} I opened the back door, and sure enough there was snow softly falling from the dark sky. It looked heavenly. I wanted to bundle up in a snow suit {don't have one}, get a cup of Stephen's hot chocolate {from the Cocomotion, of course}, and sit on the deck. But instead, I got my jammies on and watched it from inside my warm, heated home. Kurt and the boys were asleep, so it was just me...enjoying the quiet {and the snow}! I went to bed with high hopes of seeing snow covering the outside of our property in the morning.
When my alarm went off at 5:30 this morning, I quickly turned on the TV and first thing I see is "School Canceled". Again?! It was for real, once again. I jumped out of bed and ran to the window only to find white...no green! I was so excited that I jumped back into my warm bed and slept for another 30 minutes. When Gavin woke up {always at 6am on. the. dot...with no alarm clock...crazy kid}, he came in my room to tell me he was awake {does this every morning}. I told him to go get dressed for school. Then I remembered...no school! I yelled down for him to go look out the window. I wish I could have gotten his response on tape. It was too cute. He cheered and cheered for the white stuff. This boy has wanted snow for so long. And now he has it. I asked him if he wanted to go and play in the snow; his response, "well, maybe after breakfast...and since there's no school today, I can play flight simulator all day!! So I'll play in the snow later." Yeah, I don't think so, buddy. This is where the fun part comes in for me. The boys sure love each other, but they really love each other more after they've been apart all day at school.
Uh oh, the sun is starting to really shing. We better get out and make a snowman before it all melts.
Fast forward to last night...
I get a text message from a friend in my neighborhood asking if school would be canceled tomorrow. I was confused... I asked her why it would even be canceled. She then mentioned that it was SNOWING outside! {Mind you it was 10pm and the blinds were all closed.} I opened the back door, and sure enough there was snow softly falling from the dark sky. It looked heavenly. I wanted to bundle up in a snow suit {don't have one}, get a cup of Stephen's hot chocolate {from the Cocomotion, of course}, and sit on the deck. But instead, I got my jammies on and watched it from inside my warm, heated home. Kurt and the boys were asleep, so it was just me...enjoying the quiet {and the snow}! I went to bed with high hopes of seeing snow covering the outside of our property in the morning.
When my alarm went off at 5:30 this morning, I quickly turned on the TV and first thing I see is "School Canceled". Again?! It was for real, once again. I jumped out of bed and ran to the window only to find white...no green! I was so excited that I jumped back into my warm bed and slept for another 30 minutes. When Gavin woke up {always at 6am on. the. dot...with no alarm clock...crazy kid}, he came in my room to tell me he was awake {does this every morning}. I told him to go get dressed for school. Then I remembered...no school! I yelled down for him to go look out the window. I wish I could have gotten his response on tape. It was too cute. He cheered and cheered for the white stuff. This boy has wanted snow for so long. And now he has it. I asked him if he wanted to go and play in the snow; his response, "well, maybe after breakfast...and since there's no school today, I can play flight simulator all day!! So I'll play in the snow later." Yeah, I don't think so, buddy. This is where the fun part comes in for me. The boys sure love each other, but they really love each other more after they've been apart all day at school.
Uh oh, the sun is starting to really shing. We better get out and make a snowman before it all melts.
Friday, January 30, 2009
A Give-Away!!
Who doesn't love something free?! I mean, come on! Go to www.campbellcreations.blogspot.com and check out my friend, Alison's blog. She's the craft, creative gal that I put her etsy site (www.alisonscrafts.etsy.com) on my blog a while back. Remember? Yes? No? Well, go check out the give-away. You'll be glad you did!
Thanks!
Thanks!
Sunday, January 25, 2009
Ryan is "A Promise"
Hey y'all...yes, it's me...and yes, I'm waaaaay behind on this 'lil bloggy blog. I'll get to it sooner or later. But in the meantime, enjoy this cute video of the dudes; including Ryan singing some new songs he's leaned in preschool. I love the school he attends; it's a Methodist church preschool and he loves it! Mainly he just loves having something to do without his brother nearby. But he really does love school; especially his teacher, Miss Shae!
Enjoy the cuteness that is Ryan...and Gavin in the background making music!
Enjoy the cuteness that is Ryan...and Gavin in the background making music!
Monday, December 22, 2008
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Thanksgiving Fun
In honor of this great holiday that is upon us, I give you my favorite FRIENDS episode...Enjoy!
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
NKOTB
*Edit* I have no idea why blogger won't let me insert all these sweet pics! I'll figure out a way - oh yes I will!*
Fun. Pure fun. Pure childish fun. Pure 'I can't believe I'm acting like a 10-year old' fun. Walking down (or dancing down) memory lane. Remembering their concert 18 years ago. Wow. So Fun. Oh yes, and we were 10th row on the floor. Incredible. Amazing. Thanks to a ticket broker who got weak when i begged him to lower the price; not once, but 7 times. We scored the seats for $50 each...the girls next to us paid 5 times that amount per ticket. Lucky fun for us.
(Oh yeah, click to see larger pics. because you know your inner past-NKOTB-obsessed self wants to see them too!)
And thankfully I didn't act like a 10 year old by myself. Thanks for sharing the fun with me, Alison.
Fun. Pure fun. Pure childish fun. Pure 'I can't believe I'm acting like a 10-year old' fun. Walking down (or dancing down) memory lane. Remembering their concert 18 years ago. Wow. So Fun. Oh yes, and we were 10th row on the floor. Incredible. Amazing. Thanks to a ticket broker who got weak when i begged him to lower the price; not once, but 7 times. We scored the seats for $50 each...the girls next to us paid 5 times that amount per ticket. Lucky fun for us.
(Oh yeah, click to see larger pics. because you know your inner past-NKOTB-obsessed self wants to see them too!)
And thankfully I didn't act like a 10 year old by myself. Thanks for sharing the fun with me, Alison.
Sweden...in captions.
Sweden...It really was an awesome experience to be able to go with just Kurt, for our 9th anniversary. We were so blessed to be able to spend so much time with Kurt's grandparents (Mormor and Morfar- swedish for the mother's mother and mother's father). We miss them tremendously and love them immensely.
And on to the photos...with a few captions. (click on pic to blow up and read)
And on to the photos...with a few captions. (click on pic to blow up and read)
Friday, November 7, 2008
Free Publicity
Check out my friend Alison's new etsy site. She has some seriously cute birthday/holiday banners (which you can see pictures of the "Give Thanks" one on my fireplace mantel). She also has some adorable Tie Onesies for little baby boys. She can do all things embroidery (hint, hint...christmas is right around the corner!) and has such great talent. She welcomes (and loves) custom orders! So go and give her site a looksy!
www.alisonscrafts.etsy.com
www.alisonscrafts.etsy.com
Friday, October 24, 2008
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
Blog Worthy
Ryan napping...seldom does this happen in our home (sadly)! Wow, that trip to Michaels & PetSmart must have really worn him out! ;)
Monday, September 8, 2008
Number SIX!!
I have a 6-year old. I do. No seriously, I do. I know, I know...how can that be? I can't believe it either. But his shirt told me so; so I believed it.
So what does a 6-year old boy do on his birthday?! Follows birthday tradtion, of course. At least the breakfast-in-bed part. This year was a hard one for Gav - he couldn't decide between Biscuits 'n Gravy at Hardee's, or a Sausage/Egg/Cheese Biscuit and hashbrowns from McD's. Ultimately, he chose McD's. I think he was happy with his choice. Though I happen to love Biscuits 'n Gravy from Hardee's...but that's a whole 'nother post.
Kurt woke up especially early (see previous post about how early kindergarten is!) to get the yummies for Gavin, even though he wasn't feeling so well that morning. (Thanks babe. I owe you. I'll be sure to get your breakfast-in-bed yummies on your birthday in November. I know, I know...so nice of me.)
Because it was Gavin's 6th birthday, we did what all cool parents do - took donuts to his class during lunch. That was an experience, let me tell you. 22 kids trying to quickly eat lunch, but their chatty mouths, need for help opening their string cheese and Capri Suns distract them. Then we, the cool parents, bring in donuts. What a great treat for them! Gavin was the cool kid for the day - which made us even cooler parents, right?! Yeah, thought so.
Gavin was so excited to have us there in the Cafeteria (not lunch room, according to Gavin) on his special day. He was so excited, he couldn't think of anything but his favorite gal pal...TORI! Now this Tori happens to be the daughter of our dearest friends, Mark and Alison. We've already given Gavin the "go ahead" on a future marriage to Tori, if he so chooses. Gavin adores Tori. No he really, really adores Tori. He made us stare at the door to watch when Tori would make her grand entrance into the Cafeteria. If we turned our heads even the slightest bit away from the door, he'd quickly yell, "Mom, Dad...watch for ToRI!!!" So we did. And she came in. I think fireworks went off inside of Gavin when he saw her. (Did I mention his deep, deep adoration for her?!)
A few minutes after Tori came in, she walked over to Gavin (and us) and said, "Happy Birthday, Gavin!" in the sweetest, only-Tori-like voice. Gavin smiled and with that smile came the first appearance of that big open space in his mouth. Tori had to take a double look on that one. Gavin insisted on taking a birthday picture with his gal. So I took it. As soon as I did, he said, (and I'm not even kidding) "How 'bout we take a picture like this (as he put his arm around her)...that's much better." Thankfully Ryan joined in the photo, otherwise it would have been an engagement photo op - twenty years down the road.
Later that afternoon, we picked up Gavin from school and headed to the "Happiest Place on Earth!" Disneyland? Heavens, no. The airport, silly!
We were there for one thing and one thing only: to watch Lufthansa Airlines' A340 land. Yes, I know it's much too exciting for most of you - but really; wow, it's fun! And what more could a airplane-obsessed 6-year old ask for?!
Ok, the night was ending and we asked Tori's family to come over for the best homemade cheesecake ever (Gavin's request -- he has great taste in desserts). They came, we opened presents, ate yummy cheesecake, felt sick from eating all that cheesecake, and played with the coolest birthday presents!
Can you see Ryan's excitement in GAVIN'S gifts!? Yeah, apparently these boys (or at least Ryan) still think that a birthday is for both of them...lesson to be learned later, I guess.
Happy Birthday, Gavi boy! We sure love you!
So what does a 6-year old boy do on his birthday?! Follows birthday tradtion, of course. At least the breakfast-in-bed part. This year was a hard one for Gav - he couldn't decide between Biscuits 'n Gravy at Hardee's, or a Sausage/Egg/Cheese Biscuit and hashbrowns from McD's. Ultimately, he chose McD's. I think he was happy with his choice. Though I happen to love Biscuits 'n Gravy from Hardee's...but that's a whole 'nother post.
Kurt woke up especially early (see previous post about how early kindergarten is!) to get the yummies for Gavin, even though he wasn't feeling so well that morning. (Thanks babe. I owe you. I'll be sure to get your breakfast-in-bed yummies on your birthday in November. I know, I know...so nice of me.)
Because it was Gavin's 6th birthday, we did what all cool parents do - took donuts to his class during lunch. That was an experience, let me tell you. 22 kids trying to quickly eat lunch, but their chatty mouths, need for help opening their string cheese and Capri Suns distract them. Then we, the cool parents, bring in donuts. What a great treat for them! Gavin was the cool kid for the day - which made us even cooler parents, right?! Yeah, thought so.
Gavin was so excited to have us there in the Cafeteria (not lunch room, according to Gavin) on his special day. He was so excited, he couldn't think of anything but his favorite gal pal...TORI! Now this Tori happens to be the daughter of our dearest friends, Mark and Alison. We've already given Gavin the "go ahead" on a future marriage to Tori, if he so chooses. Gavin adores Tori. No he really, really adores Tori. He made us stare at the door to watch when Tori would make her grand entrance into the Cafeteria. If we turned our heads even the slightest bit away from the door, he'd quickly yell, "Mom, Dad...watch for ToRI!!!" So we did. And she came in. I think fireworks went off inside of Gavin when he saw her. (Did I mention his deep, deep adoration for her?!)
A few minutes after Tori came in, she walked over to Gavin (and us) and said, "Happy Birthday, Gavin!" in the sweetest, only-Tori-like voice. Gavin smiled and with that smile came the first appearance of that big open space in his mouth. Tori had to take a double look on that one. Gavin insisted on taking a birthday picture with his gal. So I took it. As soon as I did, he said, (and I'm not even kidding) "How 'bout we take a picture like this (as he put his arm around her)...that's much better." Thankfully Ryan joined in the photo, otherwise it would have been an engagement photo op - twenty years down the road.
Later that afternoon, we picked up Gavin from school and headed to the "Happiest Place on Earth!" Disneyland? Heavens, no. The airport, silly!
We were there for one thing and one thing only: to watch Lufthansa Airlines' A340 land. Yes, I know it's much too exciting for most of you - but really; wow, it's fun! And what more could a airplane-obsessed 6-year old ask for?!
Ok, the night was ending and we asked Tori's family to come over for the best homemade cheesecake ever (Gavin's request -- he has great taste in desserts). They came, we opened presents, ate yummy cheesecake, felt sick from eating all that cheesecake, and played with the coolest birthday presents!
Can you see Ryan's excitement in GAVIN'S gifts!? Yeah, apparently these boys (or at least Ryan) still think that a birthday is for both of them...lesson to be learned later, I guess.
Happy Birthday, Gavi boy! We sure love you!
For Tooths Sake!
On Thurday, the 4th of September, Gavin's top right tooth finally let go. We had tried everything to coax it to come out. Many, many bribes were made, but the darn thing wouldn't budge. Ok, maybe it had alot to do with the owner of that tooth - but seriously, that thing was nasty. It had been there dangling around long enough. It couldn't hang any longer. I knew my boys were stubborn, but man...that tooth took stubborn to the next level!
(See how gross and twisted that thing is?! *extreeeeme close up!*)
And so that morning, Gavin, confident about his choice to keep it in there (grossly hanging by a thread), decided to for go the pull and go to school. We thought about placing bets on whether or not that thing would fall out at school, but darn...we didn't. I would have been rich if we did though. When we walked to the bus stop to get Gavin, there was a definit change about him. No, it wasn't the glowy "I'm almost 6", it was the BIG HOLE IN HIS MOUTH! I thought for sure that two teeth had fallen out, given the size of the hole! But alas, he just has cute spaces between his teeth like I did as a child.
The Toothfairy was totally nice and left $1 for him. Wow, that Toothfairy sure is generous.
(See how gross and twisted that thing is?! *extreeeeme close up!*)
And so that morning, Gavin, confident about his choice to keep it in there (grossly hanging by a thread), decided to for go the pull and go to school. We thought about placing bets on whether or not that thing would fall out at school, but darn...we didn't. I would have been rich if we did though. When we walked to the bus stop to get Gavin, there was a definit change about him. No, it wasn't the glowy "I'm almost 6", it was the BIG HOLE IN HIS MOUTH! I thought for sure that two teeth had fallen out, given the size of the hole! But alas, he just has cute spaces between his teeth like I did as a child.
The Toothfairy was totally nice and left $1 for him. Wow, that Toothfairy sure is generous.
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