Thanksgiving at the Commons

Thanksgiving at the Commons

Anaya at the hospital

I really want to go home!!!!!
Anaya had croup on a Monday night by Tuesday morning she was in respitory distress. We went to St. Mary's and were there for 24 hours which doesn't seem like a long time but when no one sleeps it seems like forever. Everything turned out okay and a few days later she was almost back to herself. We all ended up with this really bad virus that lasted 3 weeks. I'm just getting over it. It pretty much wiped me out, Renee also had it bad.









Get me out of here!

Renee and her new do

Here is Renee with all of her hair in a bun. It was very long, down past her waist








They put her hair into two ponytails and then cut them off. It was a sad day for du momma






The final product and both girls on their first day of school this year

Renee's first haircut

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Anaya likes her high chair....for now...

Anaya's bad hair day

Here is a picture of Anaya after her bath last night. I thought
her hair was rather scary....
This week is crazy for me. Renee has orchestra practice, and
chorus concert tonight. Justin is doing a creative writing course
after school, has detention this week, jazz band practice, and
something else I can't remember. Barbara and Renee have talent show practice on Friday. Anyways, with gas prices the way they are mom's taxi service is going to have to raise the prices.

Renee is such a big help with the baby. Curtis has been working 12-14 hour days the last couple of weeks which is great because we are coming off of a slow winter. Which is great because I think we'll be able to get all the adoption stuff paid for so we can finish the process. We kinda ran out of money for a bit there. But, on the flip side I've been crazy busy with the kids and pretty tired at the end of the day. I'm trying to learn to do some creative time management. The kids have been good at helping out so I can't complain. Last night Justin helped Barbara with her homework!

Ian and Anaya

This is the little boy I watch.
He got Anaya an Easter gift.
(the ears) So, I needed to take
a picture. Anaya was pretty forward
grabbing his hand .....

It's a full body workout

The Latest in Maine weather

Well, Curtis has been gone for a couple of days and wouldn't you know we had a huge snow and ice storm. We didn't lose our power, but lots of others around here did. My yard is a mess and our storage shed in our yard collapsed. What a mess. Notice the birch tree in the center of the picture actually touching the ground. You could hear tree's snapping all over the place last night. Anaya was cute yesterday. So I guess that made it all okay...

Isn't she soooo cute. Renee was trying to get her to smile while I snapped a dozen pictures. She's wearing an outfit given to her by my aunt. She's a very happy baby.

Anaya and Ian eating

Well, here we have Anaya and Ian both enjoying a bottle. This was my first attempt at feeding both of them at the same time. I'm holding Ian's bottle and I propped up Anaya's with a blanket. They are pretty cute, today they talked to each other. I wonder if they have any idea as to what they are saying........

Anaya's milestones

Renee and her cello

A video of Renee playing her cello.
Guest star: Mr. Boardman (her instructor)

Not a very good video but if you listen you can hear her.

ruby playing

Christmas tree decorating

Curtis' "new" ministry.....

Curtis has a new hobby. It's much worse than the last hobby. Sorry mom Roundy this tank is right next to the kitchen table. Hopefully it won't spoil dinner the next time you come for a visit. I know how much you loved the other tanks we had. Just kidding =) If you listen closely you can hear Renee practicing her cello. She has a concert on Thursday. Hopefully I'll get something from that to post also.

12 days old.....

Anaya is now 12 days old. My life has been a blur. Mostly because I'm rubbing my eyes due to lack of sleep. But all is well in the Roundy house. Anaya likes to sleep all day and stay up at night. Funny since she was born on Halloween..... She is beautiful and we all love her. The kids are doing well. I caught Justin sitting in the rocker with her a couple days ago.

Today was her first outing. Justin's school band played a song at the Veteran's Day celebration. Anaya wore an outfit Pippy got her. She was adorable and all the ladies had fun watching Curtis take care of her....The blanket was knitted by Britnee Ward. Thanks Britnee!!!

The video isn't all that great but Justin is the 3rd in from the left.

Name change: anaya grace

Anaya joy

Winds of Change

Well, here we are again at a crossroads. I guess that I'll never be able to experience what it would be like to bring a baby home at a time when things were not in chaos. I guess what is , is.

Today marks another day of testing for the birthmom. An ultrasound and Non-stress test will be done hopefully all this morning. If all goes well today than they will induce on Thursday if she doesn't go into labor before that day. I think I'm ready but also a bit nervous.

Life continues, business as usual: clarinet lessons, cello lessons, possible basketball for Renee, did I mention Renee is part of the gifted and talented class at school. Renee likes to be very busy, she didn't get that from my side of the family........Justin's starting a discussion group at school for topics relevant for teen's today, the purpose is to bring it around to relationship with God. GO JUSTIN!!!

That's all for my ramblings.....

Baby room

well it's not much but I think we're ready. It's more than my other kids ever had, and I'm not sure I was able to fit a rocker in their rooms. We have a little blue, a little purple, and a lot of brown.....

Baby room

The Roundy Baby

Well here he/she is....... God has met us in so many ways during this process. We are just praying that everything goes smoothly both for the birthmom, hospital, adoption proceedings etc.....

10 days or sooner...

Well, if we don't have a baby by the 1st, I guess it will be next Thursday. (Nov 1st) Here are my name choices so far:
Girls' Names:- Kyria- Lily - Anaya - Sophie
Boys' Names:- Josiah, Elijah,
Unisex Names:- Aliah- Ariel- Jaden- Jadon
Right now we need prayer for health of the baby. There may be an issue with a kidney, something about a dialated kidney and get a sonogram after the baby is a week old. This week there will be another sonogram and non-stress test to make sure it's okay to stay inside another week.
I'm going to try and post from my phone tonight. Maybe the sonogram pictures... Hopefully I can figure it out so I can send a picture over the blog as soon as the new Roundy meets the world.....
I'm up for cool Bible names if anyone wants to put their two cents in, just no hurt feelings please.

The countdown begins!!!

Well, I guess we are three centimeters. I know, that could mean days, but given previous history I don't think so.... I'm cramming 9 months of thinking about this into a month and my head is spinning. I'm not ready yet but hopefully by tomorrow evening I will be. Barbara's birthday is tomorrow but we can't celebrate until Saturday, we are going to a concert tomorrow night, party on Saturday, and then the baby can come. Still getting input for boy names. Crazy days ahead. I've been sewing baby diapers, I'm still going off my green theme. In honor of my recycle, reuse policy I only had to buy a little extra material. Mostly just to be cute. I've made 6 diapers so far out things from goodwill, my own sewing bag , cupboards, and old receiving blankets. They are kinda cute. Maybe I'll post a picture sometime. Well, that it's for now. I'm going to start waking myself up again in the middle of the night so I can get conditioned. =) Good night!

Adoption

HI all,
I'm posting this information so you can pray for us. Our family is in the process of adopting a baby. This baby is due Nov. 3rd. We have a lot to do to prepare for this and yes, money is involved. Can you all please pray for us during this time.
1. Healthy baby!!!!
2. That it wouldn't be early
3. For the health of the mom, healthy weight gain for her and baby
4. We need health insurance, I'm trying through the state but haven't heard back yet. I need this to bring the baby home!

Thanks so much for your prayers.

Would you like to get in on the name picking?? I like Anaya for a girl. It's a Hebrew name that means God remembered. (I prayed for a few years that we would be able to adopt a baby) I have nothing for a boy.

Dragon's Descent

Dragons Descent

Here is a picture
of the worse
amusement park ride
I've been on in a while.
It was great the first time
a little sickening
the second.
But, still fun.....

reid state park with the kids

I took the kids to the ocean the other day
and thought you'd enjoy the pictures and
video clip. Barbara wanted to pose in her
suit so I'm hoping she's not looking for a
career in bathing suit modeling.
Right now Barbara is at a nature day camp.
(courtesy a grant from a rich person...)
and Renee will go to Maine Fiddle camp
next week.
Enjoy the pictures....

Kids at the beach

Justin's graduated from 8th grade!!!!

Renee and Barbara at the Farwell Variety Show

Renee sang a song from Annie. "The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow" For those of you who would like to hear them sing you can view the videos below.

Barbara sang "Dumb Dog" and they both sang "Sandy"

Renee singing "The Sun Will Come Out Tomorrow"

Renee and Barbara singing Dumb Dog and Sandy

My first flowers of spring

May 17th strings concert

Ain't I Pretty

It's a communist plot.

I'm taking over.

Don't worry, no

one else is......

Maine in April

Whatever happened to snow on

Christmas????

This is our second snowstorm in April
and we have the possibility of another on Monday.

Hey Ma, Look at me!

ON THE WHOLE JUSTICE THEME......

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Please look for the fair trade symbols on things you purchase.

Justin's art

Can you see the resemblance?

Contradance video

Contradance

Do you know what a contradance is? I didn't know until tonight. Renee and the beginner strings played 2 songs at it. It was a blast. If you ever get a chance to go to one I recommend you put aside any aversion you may have to dancing and go for it. Justin even danced with Barbara.

Another snow storm

We had another snowstorm on Friday.
The kids had another day off from school. Saturday was a good day to play and play they did. Justin built a fort. Renee a snowman, and Barbara just played with the dogs.