Nathaniel is home again...

Nathaniel has been gone for ten days with his grandpa, camping and fishing, up in the fish lake area. He really wasn't sure that he wanted to go for so long, but he had a great time. My dad told us that he was like a "coo-coo clock every hour on the hour, reminding him that he was very homesick and he wanted to come home. When he got home on Saturday he had some tales to tell. First he told us of how many fish he caught, four to be exact, then he continued to tell us the size of them, they seemed to grow in leaps and bounds each one he told us about, the first being small and by the end it was the size of a whale. :) He also informed us that he cooked and ate them. On to the next tale, he saw big foot at least three times, and Annie who lived with the wolves? I was laughing about big foot but was clueless to Annie. Nathaniel went on to tell me that she was a young girl who was raised by the wolves and she still roams the mountains, she has white hair, if you are watching close at night, sitting around the campfire you might see her rushing by. He was certain that he saw her, I think that my dad must of been telling him stories around the campfire. Next he told us that it snowed and snowed, at least a foot, so they were stuck in the trailer for some time, can you believe that it was snowing in June, crazy weather! He thought that not having something to do was so boring, I thought man I wish that I was there just relaxing, to be young again and enjoy those moments. How often can we say we don't have anything to do? All in all he had a great time camping with grandpa, I am so glad that he is able to go and do things with his grandparents, and thanks to them that they are willing to spend time with the grand kids. Thanks dad, although he reminded you every hour that he was home sick, I know that he will treasure the time that he spent with you.

Tagged

A-Attached or Single: Married for over 10 wonderful, exciting years!
B-Best Friend: James Mom, Sisters
C-Cake or Pie: both, Raspberry pie, Cheese cake, and strawberry short cake!
D-Day of Choice:I would have to say Tuesday and Wednesday because my hubby is off those days. We actually see each other.
E-Essential Items: Computer, cell, hair care. No question about it!
F-Favorite Colors: Burgundy, Navy Blue, Forest Green ....
G-Gummy Bears or Worms? Umm anything gummy!
I-Indulgence: Sleeping in past 7am, and eating a piece of chocolate.
J-January or July: Both I have to say January because that is my birthday month, but July because of the holiday and it is warmer, I definitely like the heat better than the cold.
K-Kids? two boys one nine and one almost two, both full of life.
L-Life isn't complete without? Family
M-Marriage Date: October 7Th, 1997
N-Number of Brothers and Sisters: 2 brothers, 2sister; now counting my married into brothers and sisters since they are also my brothers and sisters. brothers6 Sisters9 .
O-Oranges or Apples: I do LOVE oranges. Apples are good too especially with peanut butter:( ).
P-Phobias or Fears: Fears.
Q-Quote: Try a little harder to be alittle better!
R-Reason to Smile: My economy stimulation check just stimulated my bank account!have to agree with Elisa
S-Superman or Wonder Woman: Wonder Women, I always wanted to have powers like her.
T-Tag four people: I tag anyone who would like to participate.
U-Unknown fact about me: I clean my house when I am stressed, makes me less stressed
V-Vegetables? I love Vegetables but my favorite is tomatoes
W-Worst habit My husband would say cleaning up after he has cleaned up something. I really don't think that I am that bad :).
X-X-Ray or Ultrasound? Last x-ray at the dentist one month ago, last ultrasound was last October
Y-Your favorite food: Chocolate. (my weakness)
Z-Zodiac Sign: Aquarius. I think that it states that we are vain. I guess that could be true when it comes to hair.

Random Pics

Your probably wondering why I am putting a photo of mom laying on the bed, I had to show you the shirt that she was wearing, and tell you what my little boy Caleb did, he was playing with grandma on the bed, he was tickling her, he asked what was on her shirt, she told him that they were Poka dots, he got this look on his face and he proceeded to poke her belly, and he says "Poka Dots" it was quiet comical.

cute photos of caleb

Caleb loved the water at the reception center, he sat on the bench for a long time just watching the waterfalls, and he kept saying "Wow Pretty" I think that he wanted to play in the water, but it made him happy just to sit and relax. When we said that it was time to go he threw a fit, but as we were leaving he said "fun." The photo of Caleb laying on the bed was cute, he had brought the book to daddy and asked him "daddy please read me a book" with those puppy dog eyes, how could you resist.

Shirelle & Gifford Wedding

We went to Shirelle and Gifford Wedding Reception, just thought that I would put some photos up so you could see. It was a beautiful Reception.

Poor Caleb...

Caleb will enjoy going with grandpa camping when he is a little be older.
This photo is of the ground cover in my front flower bed, I took a pic, because it was so pretty, I love that everything outside is so green and the flowers are in bloom...


This past week has been a bit challenging, Caleb got sick on Monday evening, he had stomach problems all day Tuesday, and fever all day Wednesday, and he has been sick since then, he keeps dumping everything, I took him into the doctor on Friday, the doctor told me that he had rota virus, and that he will have dumping for four to six weeks and will be sick for about six to eight more days, I feel so bad for him. Every time that he eats of drinks anything he cries and tells me that his stomach hurts. I will be glad when he is feeling better! I makes me sad to see him this way. Nathaniel had rota virus when he was about the same age, but they had to hospitalize him for a few days, I am glad that Caleb hasn't had to be in the hospital!


Nathaniel went with his Grandpa camping for awhile, Grandpa said they would be gone about three to four weeks, but I don't know if it will really last that long, probably about a week or so, Caleb is really missing his big brother, every morning he runs into his room and looks everywhere for Nathaniel, but unable to find him he gets a little bit said and says "Where Nano?" and gives you a look that is so sad. Nano is his way of saying Nathaniel's name. I have really missed him also, I am not used to not having him here with us, it is very unusual to have him gone for a long period of time, although it is good for him to spend some time with Grandpa and go fishing and camping. I love him and know that he will learn a lot while he is camping, and I am sure he will treasure this time with his grandpa. It brings back memories of me spending time up in the mountains with my family and my grandparents, I always loved it , we had a lot of good times, I have of love for the outdoors and camping thanks to my parents who took us camping every summer, and my grandparents who were always there with us. Family camping continues, although not all of the family can't be there since they live so far away, I'm sure that will change when schooling is over. I love all of my family, thanks for all of the wonderful times we have had with each other, have a great week.

Nathaniel's Day...

On Wednesday the 28Th Nathaniel will celebrate his ninth birthday, we decided to spend today how he would like too. First he wanted to go to the store and pick out his birthday gift, he decided that he wanted a bicycle. So he went through all of the bikes and picked out a bike that is red and black, he also wanted a pump for the tires, (good idea) then he wanted to go to lunch, his choice was to go to Red Robin, we went to eat, it was fun they brought a mud pie out for his birthday, he enjoyed it. Then back home we came, finally the rain slowed down, Nathaniel got his helmet on and rode around for awhile, Caleb wasn't very happy, he thought that Nathaniel should share his bike, Nathaniel stoped riding and let Caleb sit up on the bike, it made Caleb's day. Happy Birthday Nathaniel, We Love You So Very Much! May your day be full of fun and excitement!!!!!!

Nine years ago was one of the most treasurable moments in my life, I gave birth to a two pound 15 oz little boy, Nathaniel Deloy Pratt, after many problems the doctor told us he had to be taken Cesarean, I wasn't ready but Nathaniel was, he was born twelve weeks early. We were very blessed, he was born early but didn't have any major problems, just that his lungs weren't quiet developed, he had to be on a ventilator for about two weeks, and was in the hospital for seven weeks. I remember after the c-section I wasn't able to see Nathaniel, because they had to rush him in to the NICU and stabilize him. The first memory of seeing Nathaniel was a photo, I wasn't able to see him in person for about a day, it was an emotional experience, not knowing if I would see him alive, the doctors told us that he had a 50% chance of survival. When I was able to see him it was one of the sweetest, most unforgettable moments in my life, I was a mom, I felt like the luckiest person alive, the lord blessed me with the most perfect little boy ever. Although we knew that the next few weeks would be scary, they were all worth every moment! When we decided to name him Nathaniel we didn' t know the meaning of the name, I looked up the names meaning, it meant "Gift from God" He was definitely a gift from god. Nathaniel has such a sweet spirit, a little more full of life then most children, I believe that is why he thrived as a preemie, he is one of the best gifts in my life, I am so happy that he choose me as his mother! Happy Birthday Nathaniel I love you!!!!