Rollin rollin Rollin!

YEP!! She did it!! Last night after our Panda Express Mystery shop date :) we were playing with Ari in the living room and I was showing Brett how she could REALLY push up and well.. she rolled over!!! YEA!!!! It REALLY scared her... lol.. she was shaking, but we did it again and she rolled right over!! She was NOT up for a third time, two was enough. Yea for Ari!!! On a not as good front she has really stopped eating much at all, I think the meds are making her sick to her stomach and her dihareea is getting worse :( poor little one!! She is taking it better though and not spitting it all all. Keep her appetite in your prayers, it makes her Mommy worry when she doesnt eat much, other than that shes in REALLY good spirits as always!!!

Love
Brett, Michelle and sleeping Ariella


MOre new pics!!

Ari at home

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Cloudy Days..

Well I would rather be writing better tidings than this, but this post finds us a little unwell in the Bayer household. Admist all this rainy weather, Ari hasn't been eating much lately (and her diapers smell sweet???!!?? not diabetes..and not MSUD) and I took her to the Dr Monday, it turns out she has a UTI!! Not fun... We took her back today and the urine looks much better but they are still going to keep her on antibiotics for 8 more days and then maintenance antibiotics until we get test results..

What tests you may ask? Well more NOT fun stuff, we have to get a renal ultrasound done on her (not so bad, just a ultrsound of the kidneys), and then a VCUG(google it)- thats the not fun one. I recently had one done to find out my kindey issues and lets just say its pretty uncomfortable. We have to schedule it for 3 weeks from today after this infection is hopefully gone. Ari woke us up at 4am this morning, and the Dr said she may start doing that, just catching up on her growth and eating. I hope so! I like sleep, but I rest better knowing my little one is well fed, shes still not eating like she was, and HATES the medicene- every time we give it to her she spits it out!! They said it tastes like bubblegum.. well that must be some nasty bubblegum then!! You should see her face!! We got some cute pics of her in her bath tonight- she loves to lick everything ... you will see!! LOL.. washcloths must taste good?? silly baby :)

Ive had a cold as well, thankfully it seems to be running its course quickly PRAISE GOD!! We can only have 1 person sick at a time in the household. I was feeling pretty miserable Tuesday though and really missed having family close, it reminded me of how GREAT I had it over Christmas when I got sick and my wonderful Mother-in-law took great care of me and Ari.. ahhh.. family....

They're still working on the house, hopefully.. THANK YOU for your prayers, I know I asked Sherrie (mom in law) to pray for Ari and I know God is answering them! Please keep her in your prayers as we try to figure out everything and get her back on track.

Brett is doing good, he got the promotion as a Qualified Machiene Operator and is teaching his first class this week, hes teaching a pre-class for his boss tomorrow just to show him what hes going to be doing. :) We are so proud of him!

As for me Im looking into joining some play groups, I really want to get Ari around other kids and babies, its so good for her social development, our church has MOPS (kinda expensive) but theres some free groups online...

Please pray for Haiti and our friends that are over there helping (especially Eric Johnson Navy helicopter pilot and his wife and kids while he is gone)

Anyways- hope this finds you all well!!
Love you!!
Sleeping Brett and Ari and Awake Michelle

Pictures Pictures Pictures!! Get your Ari Pictures!!

Drop Box

More Ari pics by popular demand!! I finally found my camera :) Last night was her second night in the nursery and shes doing soo good :) Mommy misses her though..

These pictures include:
A picture with papa Bing in the SAME chair Brett was rocked in when he was a baby, Ari holding her bottle!, Ari playing in her bouncer today YES TODAY- its that new!, Ari and her Kansas cup.. and more!!!

Love you all
Michelle and Ari

Tummy time

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NOO!! Not a teenager already?? They grow up sooo fast!

Thursday was a night to remember, somehow I convinced Brett to go see the Twilight movie (really I just wanted out of the house with him:) ) so we loaded up the fam and went to the movies on Pendleton. I LOVE going there, 3$ to get in and concessions are CHEAP, its the only place I dont see the need to BYOC- bring your own candy, but with this trip I was a little apprehensive. I had NO idea how Ari would react to setting in a theater for hours...
well..
The little Angel proves her name once again!
She was asleep when we arrived but woke up after about 20 minutes, Brett sat her on his lap and the little lady just perched there ENTHRALLED in the movie!! The only break was when I had to take her to change her (lost the paper rock scissor challenge LOL!!) and then she was right back in the movie. At some points Brett tried to cover her eyes (boys had their shirts off!! oh nooo!!lol.. protective Daddy) and she would get angry and kick her little legs!! Towards the end she got tired and curled up in my arms and slept.. What a fun little baby!!

Friday we had an awesome dinner at our house with Kyle and Nikki from our church group- they are fun and it was great to see their new little guy Zane again. Saturday was low key, McDonalds and Blockbuster mystery shop :) and Sunday church and The Counter mystery shop!! Some yummy hamburgers there, and fun again with Kyle, Nikki and Zane :) Its so great to start to make friends and connect, it just takes soo long in a new place.

Brett got qualified as a machine operator by the way!! VERY EXCITING!!! We are so proud of him...

Hope you all are doing well!

hugs and kisses
Brett, Michelle and baby Ari

PS Ari has found her mouth (see pictures)!! Shes starting to put toys in it which is so neat for me! Just last week it seems like she found her hands.. things are moving so fast!

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Ari laughing at her moo cow

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Awwww Shots!! :(

Well yesterday our little angel got the remainder of her 2 month shots :( not a fun time!! Especially since she was hungry before and fussy, lets just say TOTAL baby meltdown when the shots came, I thought it was just one but she had to have 2.. Poor baby!! She's not quite her happy self today and is still in pain around the areas. Can you believe that shes 3 1/2 months old now??? CRAZY!!

On another note Ari is 12 lbs 6 oz, 23 1/4 inches long (yes that is almost 2 feet!) and in the 75% for head and height and 50% for weight. As her Grammy says "she's going to be a model!!" :) well as her mother I would have to agree, shes one cute baby! Shes making more noises every day, she seems quieter than with her grandparents (guess they're more fun to talk too) but is still noisy. We went on a McDonalds secret shop on Monday and I was ordering and hear this NOISY baby, surely not my angel right?? LOL Imagine me surprise when I walk to the table and shes yelling at Brett!! LOL... so funny! She was in her carseat so I took her out and set her on my lap while we ate, she settled right down- just wanted to be in the mix!! Shes making the funniest face these days, she sucks her lower lip all the way in- its HILARIOUS!! I will try to catch it on camera.

Life is beginning to return to some type of normalcy, Im still trying to figure out how to balance a household and baby LOL- I admire any woman who does it, especially with MORE than 1 child.. My hat is off to you- and if you want to send some advice my way I will take it. My biggest struggle is how to play with her and still clean, organize, etc. How much stimulation do babies need at this age? Im still playing catch-up from when she was born and consider it a small miracle when I actually get 1 room done.

Brett is doing good at work, he just did a walk through with one of the guys at the plant and is on his way to be a qualified machine operator :)! Which is a promotion for him and makes him feel good to be moving forward. Brett has been an AMAZING help around the house, Sunday was a day of rest for me and Brett and Ari hung out all day. We had some friends over for game night and dinner Saturday and it was much needed :) and I am sooo thankful for him!!

PRAYER REQUEST:
They JUST started working on the house in Memphis, and as you can imagine the mortgage payments are causing quite a problem, please pray they will get it fixed soon, listed on the market soon and SOLD!! USAA helped cover a couple months of mortgage payments but now its caught up with us with all the delays.

We are still working on selling the business....


Anyways- hope all is well with everyone, and I hope to get some pictures up soon- just gotta find that camera in this mess!! LOL

Love you all!
Michelle and Ariella (Bretts at work..)

Daddy Dressed Me...

Well, we enjoyed the long weekend home as a family- Brett "helped" me out by dressing Ari, as you can see. I asked him what made him think the outfit matched, he said theres pink on both and theres flowers- so there ya go!! LOL The picture really doesnt do the outfit justice, lets just say it definately doesnt match, but I appreciate the effort.

We all got home safely, unfortunately a unwanted guest tagged along- a cold! :( Ari has been congested for a couple weeks while we were in Missouri, we thought from the dry heat, but now I have it too. We think she's getting a little better but will probably take her to the doctor Monday to check her ears.

Brett starts work Monday and I will miss him, I got spoiled with all this time together and visiting people, it will be different to have a quiet house to myself. I miss everyone already, and hope everyone is well rested fr this new week and new year!!

Love
Brett, Michelle and Baby Ari (3 months and 1 week monday!!!)

Such a sweet baby!

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