Kylynn Sue Bishop

Wow, where does the time go? I really need to keep up with this so we have something to look back on in the years to come...

Kylynn Sue Bishop was born on January 31st, 2012 at 4:57pm. She weighed 7lbs 10oz and was 20 inches long.

Kelsey flew here on Wednesday, January 25th. We figured Kylynn would be born SOME time before she planned to fly out on February 6th. I was dilated to 2cm for the longest time so we scheduled to be induced on the 31st. It was a really hard decision for me since Case came on his own...I just wanted to her to make her on appearance. I went into "false" labor on the night of the 26th, went to the hospital and all that, only to be sent home in tears. I felt so foolish but it happens, I guess.

We went in on the 31st at 5am. I of course did not sleep that night worrying but at least could be at peace knowing Kelsey was home with Case to take care of him. It was a LONG day, well 12 hours, to be exact. Little stubborn girl did not want to enter this world but finally did. I was never in any pain and was relaxed the entire time. What am amazing experience it was again for Ryan and I.

We only stayed ONE night because I do not enjoy being at the hospital and begged to go home. The one night we did stay, Ryan was over there on his little pull out couch just a snoring away and woke up after about 8 hours of sleep refreshed and ready for his day. Seriously...he said it was like a hotel stay. We went home on Wednesday, February 1st and were greeted by Grandpa Vern, Great Grandma Hoskin, Aunt Kirby and Great Aunt Lori. It was so great to have them here for 5 days.

Kylynn Sue Bishop has a guardian angel who watches over us at all times. Cindy Sue Neill is in heaven watching down on us and I am sure wishing she were here. If she only knew how much I wish she was here...Kylynn will never have the opportunity to know such an amazing Grandma but I will be sure to tell her as often as possible how wonderful my Mother was and how I can only hope to be as good as a Mom myself...

Holidays

It sure has been a busy time of year, just as it is for everyone. We are finally settled back into a routine and just awaiting the arrival of baby girl. I went to the Dr on Tuesday and she said she was measuring about a week ahead of schedule. She is 6.9lbs already and head down so that's a blessing :) I don't want her to be TOO early, but am ready whenever she is! We had a nice Christmas back in Iowa. We flew there on Wednesday, December 22nd and stayed through the 30th. We enjoyed time at Bishop's and in Bloomfield. Case was SO good and loved presents this year :) We hope you all had a blessed holiday season as well and will keep you all updated on the arrival of Kylynn Sue Bishop :)

Case LOVES reading the "Goldbug" book with my Dad...

Didn't seem to mind Santa at all...

Happiest child on the block...Merry Christmas!

Before a Christmas Party...35 weeks pregnant :)

Mom's Birthday

Would have been tomorrow...she was truly the most amazing person on this earth. Never a negative thought about ANYthing or ANYone in life which makes me really stop and think when I am complaining about the little things...Sure has been a hard time of year for all of us. WE MISS AND LOVE YOU SO MUCH MOM!

Fall Family Pics

Mamie Woods does an amazing job with our family photos. Here are a few from our recent photo session. We went to a ranch in McKinney early one Sunday morning. Case did SUCH a good job and we had tons of fun!



Mamie Woods does an amazing job with our family photos. Here are a few from our recent photo session. We went to a ranch in McKinney early one Sunday morning. Case did SUCH a good job and we had tons of fun!

Trick or Treat

Case was an adorable golfer for Halloween. He LOVED eating a tootsie pop sucker the ENTIRE wagon ride going from house to house. We had a blast going to a few fall festivals leading up to the big day. Case was definitely a fan of riding the ponies. His expressions when we do something new are priceless. He is such a blessing to our family.

Mamma's and the loot!
HAPPY FALL EVERYONE!

Case Mathew Bishop

My Sweet, Adorable, Loving, Energetic 20 Month Old...

* loves to talk, we call him a parrot because he repeats everything we say. He is starting to put 3 or 4 words together and it just amazes us daily what he can say
* is such a happy, bubbly and busy toddler, his disposition is amazing, even when he isn't feeling 100%
* loves to talk about driving. My Dad let him sit on his lap back in Iowa to drive his truck and now he wants to drive all the time. I tell him maybe in 14 years he can drive. He talks about how so and so is driving, how Daddy drives his truck every morning, Mommy drives the car, etc.
* has pottied in his potty chair multiple times but we aren't being consistent yet with it
* LOVES his girlfriends, Emery and Lindley. He talks about them non-stop and gets to see them at least 4 days out of the week
* runs to me with the BIGGEST smile and open arms when I pick him up from Mother's Day Out, it is the most precious moment of my day
* loves Wrigley, he says "Hi Wrigley" all the time and I catch him petting Wrigley randomly a lot
* wants to be outdoors constantly, now that it is nicer, I can leave the back door open some for him to come in and out
* is outgrowing his clothes and shoes so quickly. I tell Ryan this is going to be the story of our lives until the kid moves out
* has to wear one-piece jammies to bed at night and a onsie during naps so he doesn't dig in his poop when he wakes up. Such a fun, interesting past time :)
* still LOVES books, he can sit for a long time just looking through books and says "I read it"
* has to sit in time out probably once a day and sits there with this ridiculous cheesy grin on his face like, "what, Mom?"
Case is just a blessing in my life. After everything we have been through the past few years, he is a constant joy to have around. I can't even imagine not having Case to get me through my days. He makes me smile constantly and the love I have for him is indescribable. Love this 20 month old crazy kid :)

Lately...

Well, every time I post I say it has been awhile, and this time...it has been awhile. We have been enjoying Case to the fullest. He is an absolute JOY and a blessing in our lives. He is 20 months old going on FIVE. The kid talks from the moment he wakes up, basically narrating my day to the extreme. He loves life...just full of energy and smiles all day long.
We were back in Iowa most of August. Most of you know, my sweet Mom passed away on August 17th. Such a difficult time we all have been going through. My sister, Kirby, got married on the 27th just 10 days later. It was a beautiful day despite everything going on. She looked amazing, as to be expected. Case was the ring bearer and just a doll.
Things we have been doing....
* going on lots of walks and to the park now that it is nice out
* Case is in Mother's Day Out on Tues/Thurs and LOVES it. He just walks right in and says bye bye Mamma. He even sleeps on a nap mat, who would have thought?!
* going to the Y so Mommy can attempt to workout with this enormous belly
* going to Target for our weekly grocery trip...Case actually loves the place :)
* Mommy went to the Taylor Swift concert with her 30-something year old friends this weekend
* Daddy has been golfing at the Country Club and Case gets to join on the golf cart once in awhile
* My Dad and Grandma came to visit a few weeks ago and Case was in heaven! He enjoys being with my Dad.
* Getting ready for baby Kylynn. We are naming her Kylynn Sue, Sue is my Mom's middle name. She is a LOT bigger than Case was (maybe not her, but my stomach is). My Grandma is going to make the bedding for her room so we are excited about that. She is so amazingly talented!
* Case is going to be a golfer for Halloween so we are working on gathering stuff for his costume.

and...many many more fun activities have been going on but I won't bore you. We hope this fall has been great for y'all :)