Leland Reed

This is my last picture before delivery. I think we were in like hour 12. Yes you read that right. Baby Schriever #3 took 23 hours to make it into this world. It was a long hard labor but we made it and it was an awesome experience just ask Lee. And Like always my pictures are out of order soemday I will figure it out but until then you get the idea.

This is my favorite picture my sister always get the good angles.

Man we are a good looking couple. My mom and Sis brought us food from Cafe Rio and you can't beat a pepsi after labor.

The nurse said he looks like Lee I don't know if I see it :)

Lee calling people with the big news.

The next day the girls were really excited to meet the little guy.

My mom flew in and almost made it for the delivery

My sister surprised me and flew in with my mom.

Man he was a cheesy baby.

Not to bad for 23 hours of labor.

I jsut think this picture is so cute.

less than a month

I don't know why it is so small but it is. I am officially less than a month away! I can't believe I am sharing this photo either but hey it is what it is. This is actually an 8 month picture taken during our trip to the beach which was amazing I hopefully will post about that soon also. I have really enjoyed this pregnancy for the most part. I haven't had diet restrictions and for the most part have felt great until a week ago. I had my Iron checked yesterday and it is LOW!!! Which isn't like me at all. Thank goodness I have a mother in law who had this once because I knew when I started craving ice that something must be wrong. And when I say craving I would stop at the Sheetz just for a cup of ice and chew the stuff for ever, mmmmm. Anyways Can't wait to meet this little guy and see my other babies enjoy the addition to the family.

6 years of Bliss!

I love my Farm Boy! This past week we celebrated 6 years of adventures and it was great. We went to a movie (which was AWESOME) and dinner. Let me tell you why he is so great, we went to Ross while waiting for our movie to start and when we met up at the front of the store Lee is carrying toys for the girls. That is the kind of Dad he is, always looking to give them more joy. Then instead of going to Border's Books (where he could spend hours just looking at magazines) we head to Toys R Us to buy stuff for Junior. He never complained even once and almost got into it. Now for some pictures :)

This summer was full of firsts for us including NYC! It was awesome. I was really nervous to go being that I was starting my 8th month of pregnancy and wasn't sure about all of the walking. Because of this we opted for the Bus tour which was awesome. This is us on the top of the bus. Megan loves my glasses.

Who knew my sister was such a photo taker? Maybe I would have worn some make-up? This is us on a train headed into the city.

Time square was crazy! This was one of 2 places Lee wanted to go to.

This is my favorite picture of Us in a long time! We are at my Cousin's Wedding.

Happy 6 years honey and can't wait to see what the next 6 bring.

Email addresses are GONE!!!

So I am really sad! I went into my email today to send Aunt Diana an email and ALL of my addresses have been deleted. How did this happen? I am guessing when my account was hacked they deleted everything??? Anyways the only one I have is Jeni G.'s so everyone please shoot me an email, you don't even have to write anything just send me one so I can add you again!

Pre K completion

It is hard to believe that just 4 years ago I was taking care of a 2 month old. Flash forward to present day and my baby has just finished her first year of Pre-K. Lee and I struggled with the idea of sending her, should we or shouldn't we. It didn't help that we had mixed reviews from both sides of the family. We decided that it was where Lily needed to be after all Grandma Belva started kindergarten when she was 4 and she turned out great! This year has been wonderful. Lillian has learned to write her name, wait her turn, she recognizes all of the children's names in her class, and can spell her dad's name. Mid year we attended Parent teacher conference and Ms. Galson asked if we had goals that were met or ones to set. Lee said it perfectly when he stated that he is just happy she is excited to go.

Lil's luau costume

Lil recieving her Diploma

Here we are at the Completion Luau

Ms. Galson had plenty of fun activities and Norah loved participating also.

Who doesn't love a giant parachute? The kids enjoyed almost as much as the parents

Lil was obsessed with this Hula outfit

Daddy waiting patiently for the parachute to begin

Gardening

Lee and I have planted a garden since we were married. The first 3 years I had no clue what I was doing but was glad for the few thing we grew. Over the years as our family has grown from 2 to almost 5 now are garden keeps getting bigger and more diverse. I am learning what tomatoes I like for canning and what isn't worth my time to grow (watermelons even though every year we plant some and every year we don't reap anything). I have also noticed the years that we are blessed with the most are the years that are the busiest (Norah was born in July and #3 is due in mid Sept). This year I know we will need the food with the rising cost of everything so this year we went all out again knowing it will be work and knowing we will be blessed for the work.

This picture is of the majority of the garden. on the bottom is part of my tomatoes (I think 40 plants) and my peppers I planted like 18 I think and 6 jalapenos for salsa)

This part is what Linda calls an early garden on the right in light green is lettuce and radishes

The next row to the left are my onions and then 3 rows of potatoes

On the left are the peas and the big blank brown spot is where the watermelons cucumbers and squash are planted past the buckets are my tomatoes and peppers and eggplant again.


Doesn't it look pretty past my garden in the field and valley this is one of my favorite views.

Ok so seriously I am excited to report to all of my friends how awesome we have done this year. So far we have had a late frost that killed most of the eggplant. I tried to cover them all but must not know what I am doing there. It is all trial and error folks remember I grew up in the city and am learning as I go. No matter how much I complain to Lee about it I really do enjoy this. Especially since I discover mulching. With such a large garden plot it is a must. It keeps the moisture in the ground and the weeds to a minimum. I have actually weeded this year more than ever I usually jsut let them take over and hope for the best. and I am sure that is how it will be come mid July when squating will be unbareable.

Eeyore or Tigger?

Are you a Tigger or an Eeyore?

This past weekend we had a class at a Women's Conference called finding Joy in everyday (I think that is what it was called). It was AMAZING!! A licensed therapist came and talked to us about being Eeyores (always focusing on negative and bringing others down with you) or Tiggers in life (always focusing on positive and having high energy and lifting those up around you). I don't know about you but I know a bunch of Eeyores, people who are constantly complaining about spouses and children, even though neither or bad.

These people cause me to:

a- Be thankful that I know my life isn't bad and my children are wonderful (play well together and really enjoy each others company) and Lee is amazing even though he works too much :)

b- Start focusing on the negative things that we all have in our lives (the girls fighting constantly over Rosa the baby doll).

I love the A answer and that is what I strive for. My children are amazing they are beautiful caring girls who are so excited to welcome a new child to our family. My husband is the best. He provides for us. I know that our marriage isn't typical and sometimes his chosen profession is trying BUT he has a career and a passion for it. I see him take care of animals and play vet and am amazed. How many men do you know can Artificially Inseminate a cow and diagnose them with life threatening illness and treat them with large needles and IV bags? I know amazing right?

Something else that I am happy about I am 24 weeks!!! I still have ankles and my garden is IN!! I know pictures aunt Colleen they are on the way. Today is Lil's Pre-K completion ceremony. My baby is graduating her first year of school and we survived. That is my next post so stay tuned for pictures and stories you will love :)

P.S. Sorry about the different sizing I couldn'ty get it to change.