Happy Birthday Christalynn

Friday, March 4, 2005 (3/4/5), Christalynn Denise was born. Due to her thick head of hair in the womb, caused her to turn her head wrong where I was trying to put her through the birth canal ear first! Since her progression wasn't satisfactory for the doctor (or me!!!), Christalynn was my first C-Section.

Christalynn to this day, still lolly-gags along in her own little world to her own little beat of her own little drum on her time alone! She is goofy with her stories and quick comebacks or sayings. She likes to play, as long as it doesn't require breaking a sweat! As I have mentioned before, she is our artistic child who would rather draw than perform much physical activity.

Christalynn has contagious smile! Has a free spirited attitude. Still has a thick head of hair (but not curly of course!).

Christalynn is 5 years old now and her biggest wish for her "mommy and me" time for her birthday was to go ride horses! Thanks to some fellow co-workers, we will be making that wish come true tomorrow afternoon before the birthday party!

For now, Happy Birthday Christalynn! Momma's baby girl is growing up, yet is still my little girl! Love you!

Half a Year OLD

Ryan is 6 months old today...Momma's baby is growing up too fast!
The 6 month check-up with the physician will be Tuesday so I can update everyone regarding his weight and height at that time.
What is Ryan up to these days, or the better word is what is he into these days! Ryan is a very mobile baby, doesn't sit still unless he is really sleepy and even then he is "rooting" around to find the right spot!

Ryan loves his walker...

his Johnny Jumper...

I had never seen the springs bouncy so fast and hard before as he does constantly when in this thing! Raelee enjoyed it quite a bit too, but Christalynn and Jack wanted no part of it!

and last but not least...floor time where he can crawl and almost sit up by himself. He will sit up if set up...

Ryan is a very active baby as mentioned above, can't turn your head for a second with him because he can get from point A to point B in seconds and he's a human vacuum cleaner. Everything that hits his hands goes to his mouth..yummy! Yet he is loved and loving as he allows you to cuddle with him for a few moments of the day. Has a great heart warming smile when he sees you. Absolutely love the way he watches his older siblings with great concentration, just soaking it all in, then cracks a smile when the kids play with him.

It is so amazing how God blesses each child with their own personality and abilities! It is all together amazing how God made each and every one of us from two cells and knows us while in our mother's womb! He is an almighty, awesome God! Thank you Lord for your beautiful miracles that you blessed me with...continue to grow and protect each one of my miracles!

Half way there Ryan, coming up 1 year old! (Boo, hoo for mommy!) Love you!

Happy Valentine's Day

This young man (he just had a birthday February 11th turning 33) is my God given soulmate, lover, and friend! Chris Green walked into Timothy Baptist Church 8 years ago, while visiting with his sister who was attending at the time, and God said, "There he is, your man!"

Who would have thought that in May 5, 2001 we would have our first date, be engaged on July 14, 2001 and married August 23, 2001? You are probably thinking, "they must have been expecting!" In deed not, seeing as how Raelee was born in November 2003! It all boils down to a GOD thing!!!

My Valentine is a God fearing man who leads his family spiritually as Biblically instructed too, an excellent father who loves his children and doesn't care to be silly with them, and a loving husband who spoils me endlessly.

My husband is unlike most men when compared to my lady friends' men! My husband...
* cooks
* cleans house
* cares for all four children - dressing, diapering, feeding, shopping
* works full-time evenings
* tells us (me and the kids) he loves us
* attends church regularly, teaching a boys class on Wednesdays; even after coming home from work at 1am
* prays for his family & our decisions in life to maintain our home

Now, don't be jealous ladies...any men reading, please take a lesson; again it all boils down to a GOD thing! Yet, I am truly blessed and don't mind to brag about him (of course, not boastfully!).

Happy Birthday & Valentines Day Chris...I love you indefinitely!

Hello, Anyone Here!

I was pleasantly reminded that it's been awhile since I last posted. I, of course, kept up with reading everyone else's blogs, yet didn't keep up with my own. It has just been put on the back burner I suppose. So here I am to update everyone, all four of you, what's going on in the Green Family!

Not much! Just the usual grind and routine! Work, school, play, church, and family!

Raelee - has started gymnastics in November & absolutely LOVES it. Requests to go everyday, yet we don't have enough money for that nor enough babysitters to keep the other kids while I take her to practices! She is doing well in school...just had her teacher conference last week and was informed that she is reading and doing math at a first grade level already! Go Raelee!

Christalynn - she is still just her goofy self at this time. Really hasn't found much that interests her yet. She is showing progress in her preschool as evidence by her work brought home & her doodling that she does.

Jackson - on the verge of talking...gibbers non-stop at this time. Will come up to you gibbering like you are to understand what he is saying & his facial expressions are priceless. Of course, he still gets his point across. Have been half attempting potty training, yet not consistently. Bought six pairs of underwear & that wasn't enough! He shows some interest, yet it is hit & miss.

Ryan - is growing up way too fast! He is almost crawling, if he could figure out how to move his hand or knee instead of face plant. He is a very independant baby too, would prefer to be in the floor or walker than to be held. Unfortunately & a blessing that he isn't a baby that likes to be held. He's growing up makes me sad because it is the last infant that I would be having of my own...makes me want another (isn't that crazy)! I have already got the baby fever again! :)

A friend of mine was attempting to do her own photography of her kids & commented on how difficult it can be to get her kids to cooperate to take a good pic....I totally understand & here is my attempts as well. Of course, it is after eating lunch & my babies run around half dressed!

Wouldn't have this life any other way!

Hope all you are having a great year so far & have enjoyed keeping in touch with you all! Sorry for my delay in posting! Just in case....Happy Valentines Day early wishes!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year to all...
Sorry no pictures this time (which is such a bummer) because my camera battery was dead and I had left the charger at my sister-in-laws during Christmas, but there were some candid pictures to obtain New Year's Eve night!

My day started with a slight scare in my cousin who is 27 years old, rushed to St. Francis with possible brain aneurysm. Thank God, she is doing okay. It was a brain clot causing a sinus of blood in her brain due to birth control. (one reason why I didn't use it long, 4 kids later...just kidding)

I stopped and got dinner, came home to a house full of 6 kids (two nephews in addition to my 4) and my father and mother-in-law...all playing our new family gift the Wii. It was a very competitive yet joyful night! The kids were outstanding in taking turns and playing without arguing or whining even at midnight.

At midnight, it was a full moon, apparently one that only happens every 19 years according to Chris...we served our sparkling grape juice stood out on the porch and toasted for family and 19 more years to come. Of course, hugged and kissed running back into the house where it was warm and to finish our bowling game!!!

To think, this night is the biggest "party" night, but this night was the best party I had without the "party". To have those dearest to you...family...to see you through another year! Those family and friends that weren't there, attending their own party...love you guys too and look forward to many more years with you as well!!

Welcome 2010, may God bless us all above all measure!

White Christmas Comes True

Wow...when is the last white Christmas that you remember, especially in surrounding areas of Muskogee, Oklahoma? I can't remember, but we sure had fun enjoying the snow, most of us did anyway!

I don't think he knew what to think of the cold, mushy substance under his feet & on his hands after he fell. But the girls, (Audrey, Christalynn, and Raelee) had no problem getting in it and being the angels that they are! ;)

Of course, there isn't any fun until the four wheeler is out and a make shift sled is made! Chris gave rides to Granddad (Jody who thought he was 12 again), then all the kids including Crystal and James' children. They all had fun!

Hope you all enjoyed the White Christmas and had your memorable moments in the beautiful rare snow!

Merry Christmas

What a great, fulfilling, complete Christmas it was for the Green Family! Had fun with both sides of the family! Starting with the youngest to the oldest, here is how our immediate family enjoyed Christmas...
With Ryan being so young and just now on the move, this is what he found enjoyable.

Jackson received a CozyCoupe from his Grandma and Grandpa Green, which was a hit. He has even been found playing in it after being told to go to bed. Sneaky little boy!

Here the girls received these cute gifts in their "stocking" and of course made for a cute pose!

I was surprised with my family ring here...Chris always does a good job of getting good gifts for me. I was expecting something different since he claimed that the family ring I had requested was more suited for a Mother's Day gift. I was well pleased!

I on the other hand didn't too to well in hiding the gift that I had gotten Chris (I left the receipt on the computer desk after printing it and having to run after a kid, therefore forgetting about the receipt left for Chris to see). Either way, he was happy to receive the gift regardless.

Our Christmas Eve started early with opening gifts from our immediate family, then off to my sister-in-law's for the extended Green family gathering, then off to my grandmother's for my side of the family gathering. The church candlelight service was of course cancelled due to inclement weather, but all together we had a very blessed Christmas!!!

Hope you all had a great Christmas as well!!! Now wishing everyone a Happy New Year!