the Projector

Grace likes to snuggle with Eden in the morning when we let her.

Thanksgiving

ONE OF THE MANY BLESSINGS OF THANKSGIVING!

Blogging Blues

I've decided it's a good thing I'm not a journalist. I would probably be fired. We've been busy and I haven't been motivated to write. Rustin has been at his new job of hauling combines/tractors for Amundson Peterson in Benson for a month now. He likes it best when he's in the truck. I like his hours ALOT better. And he is gone overnight very little. The girls and I vacationed in IL for two weeks in October. It was a lot of fun and unrushed, but of course I took no good pictures. Greg and Mary and fam came up the other weekend. Wii had a lot of fun playing Rustin's new Monopoly game. The only px I took was of the kids in the tub. As you can see Eden was not impressed. Soon after it was taken Grace tried to pawn her off on Max. Eden's bathtime was done:)

Starting January 1 I won't be working any more. I am excited to spend more time at home with the girls but am also a little nervous how the winter will go. I have never not worked! The girls are interacting more each day. Usually it is short-lived with Eden crying and Grace in timeout but I will leave you with a video of our entertainer.

CAN YOU GUESS OUR MOST RECENT NEWS?

3 days to Tremont!!!

August Days

Grandpa and his girls

Grandma and her girls

Wow! I can't believe that Eden is 1 month old already. I also can't believe that my Mom has been gone for 2 weeks. She did so much for us while she was here and we really appreciate it. Thanks, Mom! She and Grace read ALOT of books. Grace's favorite one was the 'Grocery Store' book. They read it multiple times a day. Since Mom has left we have only read it twice. Nothing is quite as fun unless it's with Grandma. We also froze corn and peaches while Mom was here. One night it stormed through the night so the next day, the three of us picked up sticks in our yard and our neighbors' yards. I don't think my house has ever been so clean, (and probably won't until the next kid:))

The day Mom and Dad were leaving Grace happened to be spinning around in church. She went to her dad and promptly puked all over him, her, and the assembly floor. I got the cleanup duty and we made a fast exit. Thankfully she wasn't sick, but unfortunately the Koch stomach lives on.

Grace has been riding her bike around alot lately. If we are outside, all she wants to do is go on a bike ride. This works out great for me since I need the exercise. We have also been working on potty training which is going okay:S Feel free to let me know if you have any great advice. I've noticed lately that although it may be hot during the day, the nights are cooling off quite a bit. This saddens me a little that winter is coming. Seasons come and seasons go

Summer Days

Nothing beats Summer days like fresh corn on the cob!


Grace loves feeding Eden, but I'm not sure the feeling is mutual.

Matching dresses that Aunt Jenny made.

So Cute! They wore them to church for Eden's first Sunday and received many complements.

Today we went to the Splash Park in Morris with the Grandmas and the Cousins and Jody. It was a good, hot day for this.

Eden cashed out in Jody's arms.

Tiff and Grace - typical girls sunbathing

Tory Tiff Grace and Luke

My mom is here for another week. We sure are getting spoiled by having her here. It has been so nice though, and much has gotten done. Rustin left for Colorado last night so we are extra thankful that Grandma is here. Reality will hit next week when Grace won't have undevided attention and I won't have a 24 hour nanny!

Eden Rose Schmidgall

Eden Rose
7/26/10 7:58 am
8# 2 oz.
20.5 in.
strawberry blonde/brunette hair

What a stud in scrubs!
The week before the due date we decided to have a C-section due to complications from Grace's birth. It went pretty good besides the fact I couldn't swallow and was having drainage. (Notice the suction tube in my hand.)


We think she looks like Rustin and a little like Grace did.



Grace is such a ham! She loves being a big sister and holding Eden as much as possible.



Grace smothers Eden with kisses quite frequently.

This is my little homie! We skyped my parents and my Dad caught this at the perfect moment. This shows that my girls can have hair at birth!

Life at home has been going slow but well. Rustin has been having short loads and is able to help out. Each day the pain is less and I am looking forward to the next couple of weeks when I can do stairs alot more comfortably. My Mom and Dad are coming up today, and Mom is going to stay for two weeks. This will help out a ton! Life is different with an almost 3 year old and newborn, but hopefully we will all adjust in time.