Okay,I was gonna upload pics from Chesney's first birthday party and from Christmas, but honestly, Im too tired today. Hopefully this week I'll get back on here and get that done.
However, I will update you on the latest news in our lives. I wanted to keep it a secret until after the holidays were over, but if you know me, you know I SUCK at secrets!!! So, Im happy to announce that come August, we'll be welcoming a new addition into the Van Tornhout family. Yep, Craig and I are expecting a baby!!! OMG!
Totally unplanned and unexpected. Im excited, but also scared. The craziest part, my blood clots that were a factor in my last two pregnancies, is GONE!! As of now, not blood clots! OMG!
So yeah, IM PREGNANT!!!
We'll keep you posted!!!!
Merry day after Christmas!
Monday, December 26, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Trick or Treat
Can you believe its November already??? Holy balls batman, where has the year gone?
I took Chesney trick or treating on Monday at the nursing home in Bremen. Every year they have the residents pass out candy to trick or treaters and since its inside, I thought it was the perfect spot for Chesney. I didn't take her a candy bucket, lets face it, she can't eat the candy anyway, and we dont need it, so she just walked around saying HI to the residents and made them smile. She was adorable and I think the residents enjoyed it!!! Jillian, Stephen and Cael went with us. Cael was a dinosaur, I wish I would have taken pics of him, but I didn't. What a bad aunt I am!!!
Below are some pictures of Chensey.... enjoy!!!
Bundled up going out to tailgate at the Notre Dame game vs. Navy
Sitting in Aunt Emmys truck at tailgate because a hail storm came through!!
Mirror mirror, whos the prettiest one of all??
Snow White
I took Chesney trick or treating on Monday at the nursing home in Bremen. Every year they have the residents pass out candy to trick or treaters and since its inside, I thought it was the perfect spot for Chesney. I didn't take her a candy bucket, lets face it, she can't eat the candy anyway, and we dont need it, so she just walked around saying HI to the residents and made them smile. She was adorable and I think the residents enjoyed it!!! Jillian, Stephen and Cael went with us. Cael was a dinosaur, I wish I would have taken pics of him, but I didn't. What a bad aunt I am!!!
Below are some pictures of Chensey.... enjoy!!!
Bundled up going out to tailgate at the Notre Dame game vs. Navy
Sitting in Aunt Emmys truck at tailgate because a hail storm came through!!
Mirror mirror, whos the prettiest one of all??
Snow White
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Time for an update.
Well, I promised you last week, I would post an update, and once again, I got sidetracked. Have no fear, Craig is home playing with Chesney so Momma has time to post an update!! HURRAY!
Lets see, the last official post was in May and I guess lots has happened. I dont remember everything that has gone on, but I will update you on the important parts!
In July we took the kids to Disney World. It was totally spur of the moment but we had a blast. We had three weeks to plan and pack, and all in all, it was fabulous. Cole is such a great help with Chesney. So it was nice to be able to have that extra pair of hands. Crazy that we need six hands sometimes to keep her corralled! Chesney did awesome on the flight. She bounced around from my lap, to Craigs to Coles but she loved to fly. We stayed at the Pop Century Resort and it was okay. By the time we parked her stroller in the room and set up a play pen for her to sleep, we could barely walk around. The room was small, but we made it work.
We did the Magic Kingdom 1.5 days and Hollywood Studios for half day. We also took time to go down to the Disney Village. Our best part was the Magic Kingdom. Chesney LOVED the rides. Omg, she was a hoot. We took turn sitting out with her when we wanted to go on the bigger rides. Surprisingly, she could ride just about everything... except like Space Mountain, Splash Mountain, etc. She loved the Dumbos. I was a little freaked out when it went high in the sky, but she would just giggle. It was awesome.
We waited in line to see Mickey & Minnie and the Princesses, and I can't believe how excited she got when she saw Mickey. OMG it was crazy. She was in Craigs arms and when it was our turn, she made this OMG face and got soooo excited. It was like she wanted to tell us, LOOK THERES MICKEY!! It was pricess. Crazy how a 7 month old baby knew who they were. Guess watching endless Mickey Mouse Clubhouse made her a real fan!! LOL
We did a character breakfast with Minnie, Goofy and Donald. Cole really enjoyed that and Chesney was standoffish until Minnie came to our table. She kissed her on the nose. Super cute.
In August we had Chesney baptized. We had a big open house for her afterwards up at Maxi's, and I must say, it was quite a hit. My best buddy Jen and her family came up from Lexington to be part of Chesney's big day. Jen and my brother Stephen are Chenseys godparents. Jen has two little kids and they are a riot. Grace is 5 and Holtz was one in January.... he and Callie were only a few weeks a part. I really cherish the friendship I have with Jen and her family. Craig and her husband Evan get along really well too, so thats a bonus.
Cole, our niece Allison and I took Chesney to the Fort Wayne zoo. What a good time. We met up with my brother, his girlfriend Jillian and their baby boy there since they were living in Fort Wayne. It was a hot day, but it was a good time.
Speaking of my brother, he and his girlfriend welcomed Cael Benjamin into the world on June 4. Hes soooo stinking cute. Craig, Chesney and I drove to Fort Wayne the morning she went into labor. I didn't want to miss the chance to see my brother come out of the delivery room and tell us what the baby was.... since they didn't find out what the sex was before he was born. She delivered Cael at 329pm and to hear Stephen say ITS A BOY and see the look on his face was priceless. So glad we decided to drive over there.
OH!!! In July Craig and I went down to the Brickyard 400 in Indy. We left Chesney with my parents and went down for the day. We ran into Jeff Gordon and got to say a quick hello. Hung out with his PR lady, Debby and just had a great day. It was hotter than hell so we left halfway through and watched the last 20 laps or so at a bar outside of town. Great day.
Earlier this month Craig and I went to Washington DC to attend a black tie affair with an organization called Every Child By Two. We have become really good friends with the Executive Directior, Amy Pisani, and we appreciate all they do for us in helping us with Callies Mission. The dinner was FANCY!! It was at the Smithsonian Art and Portrait Musuem. It was so nice. We met a lot of new people, including Dr. Richard Besser from Good Morning America who was the one who aired Callies story on GMA back in April of 2010. FABULOUS man. Such an honor to have been at that dinner. Chesney stayed with my parents the two nights we were gone. We missed our flight and had to fly into Chicago so my mom and Chesney drove up there to get us. Seeing her at midnight totally made our long night so much better. We missed her sooo much, knew she was in good hands tho!!!
I haven't talked much about Cole..... lets see, hes a freshman now and he's doing great. First report card came out and he's got all A's and one B. Im so proud of him. He's also involved in basketball. He's the manager for the Varsity boys team. The coach really took him under his wing, and that makes me so happy. This is Coles first year in a public school so I was worried how the transition would go, but much to our delight, hes accepted the challenge VERY well. One proud momma here.
Craig and I are still very much into promoting the Tdap and sharing Callie's story with anyone who will listen. It has become a huge part of our lives.
OH!! And its Notre Dame football season!! Granted, they're not off to a very good season, but Chensey has had a blast tailgating every homegame!! We dress her in ND gear and people just eat her up!!! Shes soooo darn friendly and flirtatious, wonder who she gets that from???
Im gonna try to attach some pictures for you to enjoy!!!!
OH!!!! Her stats..... 23lbs as of 10/26 and shes WALKING AND TALKING!!!!!!!!
Until next time.....
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
FINALLY!
OMG, we finally have the internet back at home.
Chesney isn't cooperating today but I promise to get back on here this week adn give you all an update...and post some pictures. Hard to believe she's 10 1/2 months old. Shes walking and talking!!!!!!! More to come!!!!
Chesney isn't cooperating today but I promise to get back on here this week adn give you all an update...and post some pictures. Hard to believe she's 10 1/2 months old. Shes walking and talking!!!!!!! More to come!!!!
Thursday, May 26, 2011
Been a long time.
Sheesh, I suck at updating this thing!!! Its been almost two months since my last update. Yikes... bad momma!! But have no fear, Im here today with an update and recent pictures!!!
Lets see... whats been going on?
Chesney mastered the Easter Bunny! It didn't even phase her!! She just sat on his lap and looked all around. She was adorable!!! Im sure next year she'll pitch a fit, but for this year, she was a champ.
Chesney got her first tooth on Mothers Day and then a second one popped through two days later!! She's so cute with them! But they HURT!!! They're like razor blades but yet she likes to bite us!!! That child!
She started rolling over on April 1. She can go from her back to her belly but not from her belly to her back. She wants to crawl but so far, she can only scoot backwards. Too cute!! She gets all over the place though by scooting.
We went to New York city May 14 - 16. We had a meeting with American Baby magazine and did 6 radio interviews. All went really well. It was hard to do without tearing up talking about Callie, but Im glad we went!! And yes, Chesney went with us!! Her first time in the big city! SHE LOVED IT!! Craig and I never want to go back... too congested for us and too many rude people!!! But we did get to see our friends Chris, Anna, Brian and Carter! Always awesome to see them!!!
Lets see, what else is new?? Cole had surgery on the 18th for his left hip. His growth plate was slipping so he went in for surgery. He had the right side done last September and now they did his left side.... and I can say that I HATE HIS CRUTCHES!! Cole isn't graceful without the crutches let alone with them. YUCK!!!! Sucks that he'll be on them for the majority of the summer. UGH!
We did the March of Dimes Walk back in April and it went really good. We were one of the top teams in the state!! Thank you to EVERYONE who walked and donated. Truly means a lot to me... and Callie G!!!!
I'll attach a bunch of pictures for you!! ENJOY!!
Oh.. Chesney will be in 6 months in just over a week and at last check, she was 17lbs. Im guessing she'll hit 19 or 20 at her next dr appointment!! MOOOOSE!!! Love it!
Til next time.... Enjoy the pics!
Lets see... whats been going on?
Chesney mastered the Easter Bunny! It didn't even phase her!! She just sat on his lap and looked all around. She was adorable!!! Im sure next year she'll pitch a fit, but for this year, she was a champ.
Chesney got her first tooth on Mothers Day and then a second one popped through two days later!! She's so cute with them! But they HURT!!! They're like razor blades but yet she likes to bite us!!! That child!
She started rolling over on April 1. She can go from her back to her belly but not from her belly to her back. She wants to crawl but so far, she can only scoot backwards. Too cute!! She gets all over the place though by scooting.
We went to New York city May 14 - 16. We had a meeting with American Baby magazine and did 6 radio interviews. All went really well. It was hard to do without tearing up talking about Callie, but Im glad we went!! And yes, Chesney went with us!! Her first time in the big city! SHE LOVED IT!! Craig and I never want to go back... too congested for us and too many rude people!!! But we did get to see our friends Chris, Anna, Brian and Carter! Always awesome to see them!!!
Lets see, what else is new?? Cole had surgery on the 18th for his left hip. His growth plate was slipping so he went in for surgery. He had the right side done last September and now they did his left side.... and I can say that I HATE HIS CRUTCHES!! Cole isn't graceful without the crutches let alone with them. YUCK!!!! Sucks that he'll be on them for the majority of the summer. UGH!
We did the March of Dimes Walk back in April and it went really good. We were one of the top teams in the state!! Thank you to EVERYONE who walked and donated. Truly means a lot to me... and Callie G!!!!
I'll attach a bunch of pictures for you!! ENJOY!!
Oh.. Chesney will be in 6 months in just over a week and at last check, she was 17lbs. Im guessing she'll hit 19 or 20 at her next dr appointment!! MOOOOSE!!! Love it!
Til next time.... Enjoy the pics!
Sunday, April 10, 2011
4 months... and a something new!
Wow, can you believe Miss Chesney is 4 months old??? Holy moly is time flying!!
As you all know, we have kept Chesney in a "bubble" the first four months of her life. She was only "allowed" to leave to go to the doctor or to Grandma Barbs or Grandma V's house. She wasn't allowed to go anywhere in public due to germs, but now that shes gotten her second dosage of shots, shes MOBILE!!! Her first trip out consisted of Target and dinner at Wings!! And she did amazing!!!
She had her shots on Friday, the 8th and did really well with them. She did scream but within a minute she was okay. Cole went with us to help me out and he even said how good she did!! She impressed her big brother!! Alright Ches!!!!
Shes up to 15lb 13oz and is 25inches long. Shes in the 75th percentile in length and 85th for weight!!! Dr. Bala said that in a month we should start her on Stage 2 foods. This will be baby food like Turkey & Gravy, mixed fruits, etc. So we'll see how she does with a spoon!
OH!!!! On April 1st, Chesney rolled from her back to her belly!! I was sooo proud of her. She's done it a few times but won't do it for Craig. Whats up with that???
Oh and a funny story.... on a Thursday afternoon, Cole was lying on the floor and had Chesney sitting on his chest. She kept leaning forward and they were so cute to watch. I walked away to come to the computer and all of a sudden, Cole yells OH MY GOD OH MY GOD!! So I rushed back into the living room only to find them in the same position but Cole had baby puke in his eye, nose and ears! She puked all over his face!! OMG, I laughed but felt bad for Cole. Had that been me, I would have puked! But he was a champ, just cleaned it off and then laughed!!! Only my kids!
Enjoy the assortment of photos!!!!
Chesney can't wait to meet all of you!!!!
This is a dress that my Auntie Emmy sent Chesney from Florida... isn't she cute?
Chesneys first trip to Maxi's!
My Flower Child
This could be my favorite picture of her to date!!!
In her Maxi's onsie!!! Our future Hostess!
Cole & Chesney... right before she puked on his face!!! (I still laugh when I think of her puking on him... it was pricess!)
My kids at the doctor office.... right before her shots! Love how she hanging on to his string on his shirt.. looks like she has LOTS to tell him!
Chillin on the couch in her Rose jeans!! This outfit was a gift from our friends Larry & Carolyn Gardner!! Love the Roses!
Picture of Chesney looking at herself in the mirror!! Her new thing these days is laughing at herself in the mirror.. its a riot!
This one was taken in her room. Yep, her walls are that bright yellow!!
This was her in her carseat just before we left to pick up Cole. She loves her Minnie Mouse!
I came home from work last week and this is what I found... how cute!
And last but not least... look at her EARS!!! Yep, she got her ears pierced today!! She did amazing!!! She screamed for a few seconds but then we gave her some sweet juice and she was good to go!! How cute is she!!!!!
As you all know, we have kept Chesney in a "bubble" the first four months of her life. She was only "allowed" to leave to go to the doctor or to Grandma Barbs or Grandma V's house. She wasn't allowed to go anywhere in public due to germs, but now that shes gotten her second dosage of shots, shes MOBILE!!! Her first trip out consisted of Target and dinner at Wings!! And she did amazing!!!
She had her shots on Friday, the 8th and did really well with them. She did scream but within a minute she was okay. Cole went with us to help me out and he even said how good she did!! She impressed her big brother!! Alright Ches!!!!
Shes up to 15lb 13oz and is 25inches long. Shes in the 75th percentile in length and 85th for weight!!! Dr. Bala said that in a month we should start her on Stage 2 foods. This will be baby food like Turkey & Gravy, mixed fruits, etc. So we'll see how she does with a spoon!
OH!!!! On April 1st, Chesney rolled from her back to her belly!! I was sooo proud of her. She's done it a few times but won't do it for Craig. Whats up with that???
Oh and a funny story.... on a Thursday afternoon, Cole was lying on the floor and had Chesney sitting on his chest. She kept leaning forward and they were so cute to watch. I walked away to come to the computer and all of a sudden, Cole yells OH MY GOD OH MY GOD!! So I rushed back into the living room only to find them in the same position but Cole had baby puke in his eye, nose and ears! She puked all over his face!! OMG, I laughed but felt bad for Cole. Had that been me, I would have puked! But he was a champ, just cleaned it off and then laughed!!! Only my kids!
Enjoy the assortment of photos!!!!
Chesney can't wait to meet all of you!!!!
This is a dress that my Auntie Emmy sent Chesney from Florida... isn't she cute?
Chesneys first trip to Maxi's!
My Flower Child
This could be my favorite picture of her to date!!!
In her Maxi's onsie!!! Our future Hostess!
Cole & Chesney... right before she puked on his face!!! (I still laugh when I think of her puking on him... it was pricess!)
My kids at the doctor office.... right before her shots! Love how she hanging on to his string on his shirt.. looks like she has LOTS to tell him!
Chillin on the couch in her Rose jeans!! This outfit was a gift from our friends Larry & Carolyn Gardner!! Love the Roses!
Picture of Chesney looking at herself in the mirror!! Her new thing these days is laughing at herself in the mirror.. its a riot!
This one was taken in her room. Yep, her walls are that bright yellow!!
This was her in her carseat just before we left to pick up Cole. She loves her Minnie Mouse!
I came home from work last week and this is what I found... how cute!
And last but not least... look at her EARS!!! Yep, she got her ears pierced today!! She did amazing!!! She screamed for a few seconds but then we gave her some sweet juice and she was good to go!! How cute is she!!!!!
Sunday, March 6, 2011
3 months
Holy moly, my Moose is 3 months old! Where has the time gone?? Seems like just yesterday we were bringing her home!! Sheesh!
Lets see, what is new from the last time? The spot on her nose is called a hemangieoma.. or however you spell it. Its pronounced He Man Gee O Ma. Its a cluster of blood vessels. It might get worse, but then it will completely go away. And from what Im told by her doctor, its fairly common! Only most babies get them on their arms, backs, scalps, etc. So yea, its normal and nothing to worry about it. Other than that people are gonna think I abuse my kid. Yeah, I flick her in the nose repeatedly to see if it'll change colors! Boooo! She'll be FINE! =)
Shes up to 13lb 2oz!! HOLY MOOSE!!!!! Shes becoming more of a little girl instead of a newborn! I love it!! Shes so stinking cute!
Shes smiling ALL THE TIME and starting to become her own person. Shes got an attitude but I love it!! Shes starting to giggle a little here and there but when she goes it, she scares herself!
She recently got to enjoy her Johnny Jumper and she loved it. She just hangs out in it and makes it sway and swing, not really jump, but she loves it!!!!
We've become addicted with Mickey Mouse Clubhouse! The colors of that cartoon really catch her attention! And I have to say Momma Kate likes the HOT DOG song at the end!! LOL!!!
Im attaching more pictures for you!!!
All in all, things are going well!!! She'll get her next set of shots on April 7 and then we'll take her out a bit. Not overly a lot but here and there slowly she'll start wandering out of the house!! YAY!! Mommas ready to get out more!!! Lots of walks in our future!!!
See you all soon!!
Til Next Time.... xoxoxo
Hanging out with Daddy after a bath..... you might remember seeing a picture similar to this of Craig and Callie. Bathtime holds a near and dear place in Daddys heart!
This is an outfit my Grandma bought for Callie... But Callie never got big enough to wear it. I wish my Grandma was here today to see Chesney wearing it!
GO IRISH!!!
I think she's ready to start working at Maxi's!! She'd make an adorable hostess!
Shes a happy baby!
In the Johnny Jumper
In the onsie Cole bought for her!
So cute
Shes my ROCKSTAR!
I just love this one!!!!
Smiles
She looks AMISH!! This is Chesney in the outfit I wore home from the hospital 31 years ago!!! I was 2 days old when I wore it.. shes 3 months!!! Yeah, Momma was a Moose herself!!!!! Tooo stinking funny!!! (and I was 10lb 1oz when I was born!! )
Lets see, what is new from the last time? The spot on her nose is called a hemangieoma.. or however you spell it. Its pronounced He Man Gee O Ma. Its a cluster of blood vessels. It might get worse, but then it will completely go away. And from what Im told by her doctor, its fairly common! Only most babies get them on their arms, backs, scalps, etc. So yea, its normal and nothing to worry about it. Other than that people are gonna think I abuse my kid. Yeah, I flick her in the nose repeatedly to see if it'll change colors! Boooo! She'll be FINE! =)
Shes up to 13lb 2oz!! HOLY MOOSE!!!!! Shes becoming more of a little girl instead of a newborn! I love it!! Shes so stinking cute!
Shes smiling ALL THE TIME and starting to become her own person. Shes got an attitude but I love it!! Shes starting to giggle a little here and there but when she goes it, she scares herself!
She recently got to enjoy her Johnny Jumper and she loved it. She just hangs out in it and makes it sway and swing, not really jump, but she loves it!!!!
We've become addicted with Mickey Mouse Clubhouse! The colors of that cartoon really catch her attention! And I have to say Momma Kate likes the HOT DOG song at the end!! LOL!!!
Im attaching more pictures for you!!!
All in all, things are going well!!! She'll get her next set of shots on April 7 and then we'll take her out a bit. Not overly a lot but here and there slowly she'll start wandering out of the house!! YAY!! Mommas ready to get out more!!! Lots of walks in our future!!!
See you all soon!!
Til Next Time.... xoxoxo
Hanging out with Daddy after a bath..... you might remember seeing a picture similar to this of Craig and Callie. Bathtime holds a near and dear place in Daddys heart!
This is an outfit my Grandma bought for Callie... But Callie never got big enough to wear it. I wish my Grandma was here today to see Chesney wearing it!
GO IRISH!!!
I think she's ready to start working at Maxi's!! She'd make an adorable hostess!
Shes a happy baby!
In the Johnny Jumper
In the onsie Cole bought for her!
So cute
Shes my ROCKSTAR!
I just love this one!!!!
Smiles
She looks AMISH!! This is Chesney in the outfit I wore home from the hospital 31 years ago!!! I was 2 days old when I wore it.. shes 3 months!!! Yeah, Momma was a Moose herself!!!!! Tooo stinking funny!!! (and I was 10lb 1oz when I was born!! )
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