tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244586439451614965.comments2023-04-28T00:41:11.873-07:00Joe and December's World'Cembers Thoughtshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17083440624134440230noreply@blogger.comBlogger210125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244586439451614965.post-55397450538171155872015-08-17T11:55:25.638-07:002015-08-17T11:55:25.638-07:00Good luck. I think I am happy buying fresh eggs fr...Good luck. I think I am happy buying fresh eggs from my friends who have to put up with all of this, lol!Stacy Pettersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09540161127787705705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244586439451614965.post-59251477054633716122015-08-17T11:53:54.594-07:002015-08-17T11:53:54.594-07:00That is great! We basked in the deliciousness of f...That is great! We basked in the deliciousness of fresh raw honey this summer when Jon's friend brought some of his bees' honey to our reunion... amazing! I don't want to go back. Luckily, I scored some honey from friends in our ward recently who keep bees, but it won't last long. Beekeeping has peaked my interest!Stacy Pettersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09540161127787705705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244586439451614965.post-86962681360036011252015-05-18T18:37:10.372-07:002015-05-18T18:37:10.372-07:00Cute video... I am so copying this idea with our P...Cute video... I am so copying this idea with our Primary kids next year! (I'm in the presidency)<br /><br />I am with you on feeling strong again, though the gym is just way too expensive. Me and the jogging stroller (with a fun book on cd) is the best I can do right now. :)Stacy Pettersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09540161127787705705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244586439451614965.post-40359934937782646742015-03-06T12:50:49.318-08:002015-03-06T12:50:49.318-08:00Such a cute family! I'm glad to see that 5 kid...Such a cute family! I'm glad to see that 5 kids work in a van (we're on the fence with 4 vs. 5, and one thing that worries me is that it will be cramped fitting 3 in the back row). Do you think you'll have to upgrade to a bigger van when they are older? <br /><br />As someone who nurses for 6 months and then bottle feeds for 6 months, I can attest that they are both just fine! I personally prefer the bottle; it feels more intimate to have them looking up in my eyes than smashed against my breast, ha ha!Stacy Pettersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09540161127787705705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244586439451614965.post-85583845846518405912015-02-24T08:57:04.377-08:002015-02-24T08:57:04.377-08:00I love seeing pictures of your family and all the ...I love seeing pictures of your family and all the updates! This is so great!!! Ella is doing those same reading lessons as Ella, it's sometimes like pulling teeth but I think Webber finally gotten over the hardest part and it's not too bad. Love the picture with you and the kids in the van, looks familiar! Wish we lived closer so we could commiserate in our big families together! Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14830369285271138799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244586439451614965.post-58007587825508875322015-01-26T21:01:49.461-08:002015-01-26T21:01:49.461-08:00Stop it, stop it right now! It is not your fault a...Stop it, stop it right now! It is not your fault at all. Frankly, I am amazed that you are doing all of those things to attempt to keep nursing. Way to go, I sure as heck wouldn't. I wean my babies around 6 months because it is what works best for us... and I am a cream maker, so I have no "good" excuse (not that anyone needs an excuse to do what is best for them and their baby). You are doing great! Also, I wonder about those birth weight things, too, because I am tiny and have fairly large babies with large heads. Bonus: it must be a lot easier to carry and push out an average baby with a small head, ha ha! Oh, catching up on your blog makes me miss y'all; I wish we could come out to CA sometime, but with Jon's parents moved out of state it is not likely to happen for a while. :(Stacy Pettersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09540161127787705705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244586439451614965.post-49977530327925887632014-11-13T21:17:25.722-08:002014-11-13T21:17:25.722-08:00Awesome! The Lord does know the intimate desires ...Awesome! The Lord does know the intimate desires of our hearts and sends us sweet tender mercies to help us stay sane.;)Merileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13906736992167460322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244586439451614965.post-71359597549199147152014-11-13T21:15:37.936-08:002014-11-13T21:15:37.936-08:00Hang in there December! You are an amazing wife, ...Hang in there December! You are an amazing wife, mother and woman. This too shall pass . . . eventually.;)Merileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13906736992167460322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244586439451614965.post-59541852205259177502014-08-25T23:21:24.743-07:002014-08-25T23:21:24.743-07:00Congratulations December! Your children are so be...Congratulations December! Your children are so beautiful. I'm sorry your labor was such a challenge this time around. I've never made it to the hospital in time for an epidural.;) I LOVE the name Zachary Caleb!!!Merileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13906736992167460322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244586439451614965.post-77705789867116138382014-04-16T18:14:47.355-07:002014-04-16T18:14:47.355-07:00Loosing teeth already?! Crazy! And Sean looks so...Loosing teeth already?! Crazy! And Sean looks so grown up! I don't know if I've seen a picture of him standing/walking around! And that appliance cabinet looks amazing, I wish we could see all your updates, I remember when you brought the plans to Brooke's house on a scrapbook night and I thought it was so cool that you were adding a second floor...man time flies! Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14830369285271138799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244586439451614965.post-65924666127302509902014-03-12T13:54:31.907-07:002014-03-12T13:54:31.907-07:00Congrats!!! You are amazing! Even here in Mormon c...Congrats!!! You are amazing! Even here in Mormon central, people are surprised when I say 4 kids. I can only imagine that if we were still in Pleasanton! I hope you guys are doing well and that the kids are nice so you can get some rest!!Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14830369285271138799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244586439451614965.post-68429202580538073672014-03-04T10:38:06.011-08:002014-03-04T10:38:06.011-08:00I can totally picture the looks you must get being...I can totally picture the looks you must get being pregnant with #5 in Bay Area California, ha ha! Really, though, it's getting like that everywhere (my brother had 4 in a small town in NC and they had the largest family in town). Five was always my preferred number, but I don't know if I can handle that many pregnancies. I'm willing to try one more down the road, but we may be forced to be done. :(Stacy Pettersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09540161127787705705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244586439451614965.post-64214408174728684842014-03-04T10:34:13.411-08:002014-03-04T10:34:13.411-08:00You are our second pair of friends to start beekee...You are our second pair of friends to start beekeeping, and it really peaks my interest too! Mostly, we like honey a LOT and it is super expensive (our other friends call it their "liquid gold"). I haven't done any serious research, though, since we seem to move every year... the downside to any farming options ever happening in our house. :( Super cool, enjoy them!Stacy Pettersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09540161127787705705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244586439451614965.post-91361111793429023442014-01-25T07:35:23.450-08:002014-01-25T07:35:23.450-08:00I hear so many people talk about the chaos of Chri...I hear so many people talk about the chaos of Christmas, and I have never really experienced that. Then, I realize I only have two children, and the chaos grows exponentially with more. I'm glad you survived!Stacy Pettersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09540161127787705705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244586439451614965.post-70753778407503738582014-01-25T07:33:17.804-08:002014-01-25T07:33:17.804-08:00Holy cow, that would be terrifying! I am so glad s...Holy cow, that would be terrifying! I am so glad she was okay. I guess you'll be getting a high lock on the back door, too. :) It really is crazy what a person can do sleep walking.Stacy Pettersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09540161127787705705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244586439451614965.post-90319377109676168822013-12-30T02:12:50.957-08:002013-12-30T02:12:50.957-08:00I'm so glad you survived your Christmas season...I'm so glad you survived your Christmas season! I just barely finished blogging about ours.;)Merileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13906736992167460322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244586439451614965.post-73415098226840509682013-10-25T18:56:08.847-07:002013-10-25T18:56:08.847-07:00Oh my goodness, they are all getting so big! Love ...Oh my goodness, they are all getting so big! Love the pictures!Stacy Pettersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09540161127787705705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244586439451614965.post-68181114075656237232013-10-23T13:02:59.740-07:002013-10-23T13:02:59.740-07:00That IS super frustrating! Technology is wonderfu...That IS super frustrating! Technology is wonderful when it works, but beyond aggravating when it doesn't.:( That's awesome that Cassidy was able to learn how to ride her bike w/o training wheels. Way to go Cassidy!:)Merileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13906736992167460322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244586439451614965.post-65643940521349221272013-10-16T13:24:43.535-07:002013-10-16T13:24:43.535-07:00Great pictures! My name is Heather and I was hopin...Great pictures! My name is Heather and I was hoping you would be able to answer my question regarding your blog! My email is Lifesabanquet1(at)gmail(dot)com :-)Heatherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04104895709983001125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244586439451614965.post-828946395332371072013-09-02T20:57:43.930-07:002013-09-02T20:57:43.930-07:00You are an amazing momma December. We are so bles...You are an amazing momma December. We are so blessed to have precious little ones in our lives.:)Merileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13906736992167460322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244586439451614965.post-75645621612565405872013-07-23T18:25:20.262-07:002013-07-23T18:25:20.262-07:00You nailed it, it is definitely from not eating di...You nailed it, it is definitely from not eating dinner. Annabelle is the same way. We used to make her go to bed hungry if she refused to eat dinner, and it took three times before I connected the dots that is was making her physically ill (and magically better by noon). I get very ill from not eating, too; I can't even fast. We started giving Annabelle a PB sandwich if she utterly refused to eat, but still she couldn't qualify for treats since she didn't eat what the family was eating. Sometimes, if we know it's something she likes, we give her the choice of time-out or eating, reminding her that her body has to have food or she will throw up. It seems to work well for her. Good luck!Stacy Pettersenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09540161127787705705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244586439451614965.post-73431617968791954252013-07-17T12:13:28.325-07:002013-07-17T12:13:28.325-07:00Your family just keeps getting cuter and cuter. I...Your family just keeps getting cuter and cuter. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting your Grandma on Sunday. She's in our new ward.:)Merileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13906736992167460322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244586439451614965.post-67444163882901620322013-03-27T23:22:25.311-07:002013-03-27T23:22:25.311-07:00Love the pictures of all 4 kiddos together! Adora...Love the pictures of all 4 kiddos together! Adorable family!Melissa Savagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13204423449019108111noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244586439451614965.post-72176613190023786972013-03-24T14:56:28.125-07:002013-03-24T14:56:28.125-07:00Your kids are so stinkin' cute! You never cea...Your kids are so stinkin' cute! You never cease to amaze me December. Keep up the great work.:)Merileehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13906736992167460322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7244586439451614965.post-53999911050538959232013-03-22T06:45:26.564-07:002013-03-22T06:45:26.564-07:00Super curly, mild curls, super straight. I love it...Super curly, mild curls, super straight. I love it! Your girls are adorable, wish we still lived close and could get all those kids together! Dianahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14830369285271138799noreply@blogger.com