on this day in history...

1565 - The city of Rio de Janeiro was founded.

1692 - The Salem witch trials began in Salem Village, Massachusetts.

1781 - The Continental Congress adopted the Articles of Confederation.

1836 - A convention of delegates from 57 Texas communities convenes in Washington-on-the-Brazos, Texas, to deliberate independence from Mexico.

1845 - President John Tyler signs a bill authorizing the United States to annex the Republic of Texas.

1867 - Nebraska becomes the 37th U.S. state.

1872 - Yellowstone National Park is established as the worlds first national park.

1936 - The Hoover Dam is completed.

1995 - Yahoo! was incorporated.

Hopefully this baby comes before the end of the day today or I just wasted a lot of time.

We've Only Just Begun...

We are officially here at Trinity Mother Frances! Upon arrival, a woman almost had a baby in the lobby. That's no joke. Mandy is all snug in her new bed. It's an "Affinity 4 Birthing Bed" for those of you scoring at home. The nurse informed us that it is the only one on the floor of it's kind and that it just arrived days ago in time for our birth.

Mandy looks as beautiful as ever. The Pitocin is dripping and we're just waiting on Dr. Fanning to come tell us what number we will be starting the day at. We will give you an update once we know. Thanks for your texts and prayers today. It is such a blessing to be surrounded by friends on such an exciting day for our family.

riley turns TWO!

Sweet Riley had to be flexible on birthday traditions this year. Lucky for us, he didn't really know the difference. Lance had to be gone on his birthday (eliminating our birthday breakfast tradition) so we took him out for pizza the night before. he couldn't have been happier! pizza is his favorite food on the face of the earth.

he spent the whole night relishing his meal and saying, "hap birday me, PISSA!" :)

the next morning we woke him up with the birthday song and balloons... he had the same response as allie did on her second birthday...

he eventually warmed up to the idea...

Because we also weren't certain if i might go into labor i opted to make him cookies instead of a cake. it was my first time to do royal icing and they turned out better than expected (just don't look too close at those soccer balls... it's harder than it looks)!

we waited to celebrate until daddy got home around 8:30 so we were in pjs, ready for bed, and eating sugar! it was GREAT! :0

i LOVE this picture.... riley thinks his daddy hung the moon! (and i agree)!

i included several pics of opening gifts, not because i think that is the focus of bdays, but because he had the GREATEST expressions...

opening a movie from aunt jeni-

loving his shirt from grammie and poppy-

really excited about his light saber!

impressed with his wooden robots-

thrilled with his chick hicks and trailer (he picked this one out the last time we were at the store).

riley has been such a blessing to our family. i can NOT believe that he is two. every year goes faster and faster. he is becoming such a big boy.... talking like crazy, coloring, potty training, AND he LOVES LOVES LOVES giving kisses... really sweet KISSES!

we love you riles.... HAPPY birthday sweet BOY!

HUGE DISCOUNT =

SISCO SANITY!!

I believe that the Lord purposefully discounted this playset with mommy and daddy sisco in mind. oh, and maybe the joy of the children too! :)

this is ALL that they want to do these days!

best blessing EVER... when God gives gifts, he gives BIG!

"Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights who does not change like shifting shadows." -James 1:17

wednesday -

not sure what this is?

maybe this will help...

we must be getting close b/c i can not find my toes most days! :) Doc said that not much has changed since last week so we are thinking it will be march 1st with an induction!

nothing but time

i've simply never had this many contractions this early and it made me think that griffin was coming sooner rather than later. however, i've had plenty of time on my hands while i wait around. so here are a few of the small griffin projects i've done in the mean time!

a blanket
(tutorial here... super easy, but time consuming)

burp rags to match... just b/c i had left over fabric
(tutorial here...quick nap time project)

and some wall decor b/c the mobile didn't turn out how i had hoped
(tutorial here)

that's what i've been up to. although, i'd rather have a baby! come on griffin!

PCM in the News!

our fabulous pediatrician and his family are making a difference in Uganda. if you have always wanted to help others outside of the US, but didn't know how, this is a trustworthy way to do so. Lance and i would LOVE to be able to make a trip with them sometime and see the work the LORD is doing there. we joke that our contribution right now is to keep having babies and bringing him more business in the states so that he can use the finances there.... that is JUST a JOKE! :) but seriously... you could sponsor a child, pray for this ministry, or make some small purchases that go a LONG way! great cause, great people! check it out here...PCM in the News!