Matthews Family

I love it when Heather comes to visit.

2010-03-07T08:58:00.000-08:00

We sure do love our Grandkids!

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Almost Thanksgiving

2009-11-11T17:55:00.001-08:00

Looking forward to the holidays. It will be wonderful to spend some quality time with the family.

Fun at Disneyland!

2009-08-15T21:59:00.000-07:00

Bob, Amber, James, Heather, Crystal, Si and I went to Disneyland! We had so much fun!

Xzavier is getting big!

2009-08-15T21:54:00.001-07:00

Xzavier is now 5 months. He is so cute. He has big blue eyes and the cutest smile!

Memorial Day

2009-05-24T16:22:00.000-07:00

Spent the day today putting flowers on my loved one's graves. I sure do miss them.

Friday Fun With Si

2009-05-16T17:29:00.001-07:00

Finally.... Chipmunk Cheeks!

2009-05-16T17:05:00.000-07:00

Xzavier is so cute. He is finally starting to fill out some. His eyes have turned from brown to blue and his hair is a dark strawberry blonde. Heather had red hair as a baby and Jeff's Mom has red hair, too. He is sure a cutie.

What a great big brother!

2009-04-29T21:25:00.000-07:00

Fun at the Mall

2009-04-24T22:35:00.001-07:00

Si and I had some fun this weekend. He stayed the night last night, we snuggled and played. Then, today we spent some time together at the mall. He is such a cutie.

Random Baby Pics of Si

2009-04-24T22:31:00.000-07:00

Si and Xzavier

2009-04-16T17:44:00.000-07:00

Grandma got to Babysit!

2009-04-11T22:27:00.000-07:00

I've been waiting and waiting for the opportunity to spend some time with the baby. He is so sweet and cuddly cute. I can't believe how tiny he still is. The preemie clothes still swim on him. He is such a good baby. We are so blessed.

More Xzavier Pics

2009-04-05T19:29:00.001-07:00

Xzavier is home!

2009-03-28T10:02:00.000-07:00

Xzavier got to come home yesterday. We are all so excited!

4lbs 7oz!

2009-03-25T19:22:00.000-07:00

4lbs 6oz!

2009-03-24T18:12:00.000-07:00

Xzavier is up to 4lbs, 6oz and the doctors are talking about sending him home soon! We feel so blessed!

2009-03-22T11:01:00.001-07:00

More Baby Pics!

2009-03-22T10:59:00.001-07:00

Xzavier gained more weight. He is almost back up to his birth weight of 4lbs, 3oz.

Eyes Open

2009-03-20T21:27:00.001-07:00

This is the first photo we were able to get with X's eyes open. Teeny, tiny little guy. We sure love him.

The Baby

2009-03-19T21:31:00.001-07:00

Xzavier lost 6 ounces yesterday. Please keep him in your prayers...

2009-03-15T20:08:00.000-07:00

Things have changed in the NICU in the past 4 years. With Silas only parents and grandparents could go in to the NICU. Now siblings and other family members are allowed to visit the baby. The above is Heather and the baby having some kangaroo time. Chrystal, Jeff's daughter, also got to meet her new little brother. Silas gets to meet him tomorrow. I am sure they will be good friends. Xzavier is doing good. He is off oxygen now. He is still learning to "suck, swallow, breathe" during his feedings. All in all though we feel really blessed. He is doing well.

The Baby Is Here!

2009-03-11T12:53:00.000-07:00

Heather's little guy made his way in to the world this morning at 7:43am. He weighed 4lbs, 3ozs and he is 17.5 inches long. I am so proud of Heather. She worked so hard to keep him inside as long as she could. In the past few weeks she has spent multiple days/ hours at the hospital trying to get the contractions to stop. In spite of the doctors best efforts they just couldn't stop the contractions this time. He is doing good, though. He is on oxygen right now but he should be able to come home in a couple of weeks. I will keep you posted. Heather is doing good, too. The baby's name is Xzavier Edward Gray. Congratulations Heather and Jeff!

Si at the Wedding

2009-03-08T15:34:00.000-07:00

Silas is too cute. He was so excited. He kept asking me when the preacher was going to announce his Mom and Jeff "boyfriend and girlfriend". Too cute!

Still Pregnant!

2009-03-08T15:27:00.000-07:00

Just a quick update to let everyone know that Heather is still expecting.
She will be 34 weeks on Tuesday. Only 6 more weeks to go! She also got married last week as well. Congratulations Heather and Jeff!

Heather's Baby Shower

2009-02-25T18:01:00.000-08:00

Heather's baby shower is on Saturday at 2pm. It will be at her in laws house. 560 Bastanchury in Henderson. We'd love to see you there. She is still hanging in there. She was 32 weeks on Tuesday.

St George

2009-02-25T17:38:00.000-08:00

We got a chance to get out of dodge this weekend and go up to St George for a little bit of rest and relaxation. We had so much fun!

Heather

2009-02-13T20:12:00.001-08:00

The doctors were able to stop Heather's contractions Thursday with medication. After 24 hours of no contractions the doctors sent her home on bed rest. The FFN test came back positive, though. We are still praying she can keep the baby in as long as she can. She will be 31 weeks on Tuesday.

Heather is in labor

2009-02-11T20:05:00.001-08:00

Heather is in labor. She is only 30 weeks. Please keep her in your prayers...

Heather Update

2009-01-28T21:35:00.000-08:00

Heather saw the Maternal-Fetal specialist this Monday. The news was a little bit alarming. Her cervix shortened by 3.5 cms. That isn't good. I feel so sorry for Heather, bless her heart. The doctor put her on procardia to keep her from going in to labor. This is a medication that is usually used for cardiac issues. It makes Heather feel dizzy and tired. She is also on progesterone to maintain the pregnancy. And, finally, the doctor is going to put her on steroids to help the baby's lungs develop. She is now at 28 weeks and 2 days. She delivered Silas at 28 weeks, 4 days. We are all trying to give her as much encouragement as we can. I can see in her eyes that she is scared and I wish so much that I could take that fear away. Please keep Heather and the baby in your prayers.

Donny and Marie!!

2009-01-23T23:16:00.000-08:00

Amber got Donny and Marie tickets for her birthday from her in-laws and she took me with her to see the show! It was awesome!! We were both so excited! Am is so cute, you wouldn't think that someone her age would be an Osmond fan, but she is. I think all of the years of listening to how much I love them just rubbed off on her!! It was a wonderful experience that Amber and I will always remember. Thanks so much Scott and Linda!

Happy 23rd Birthday Amber!

2009-01-23T15:57:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Am! We love you!

Memories

2009-01-18T21:23:00.001-08:00

When Randy and I went through my Mom's house I found that she had saved a skirt that my Step-Mom, Jean, had made for me when I was 16. I was touched when I found it, I carefully wrapped it up and took it home. Today I went to see my Dad and Mom. Mom's face lit up when she saw the skirt. She remembered it too. Thank you, Mom, for saving that skirt, and thanks to my wonderful Step-Mom for making it. This brought back some wonderful memories.

Heather and Baby Boy Update

2009-01-12T20:38:00.000-08:00

Heather saw the doctor today. She is doing okay but the doctor noticed some changes in the cervix. Heather is on strict bed rest. She is 26 weeks along now. Silas was born at 28 weeks. We are praying that she can keep this new little guy in for as long as possible. Please keep them in your prayers.

Our Nephew Aaron and his Girlfriend

2009-01-11T20:38:00.001-08:00

I asked my sister-in-law, Nette, for a picture of our nephew, Aaron. He is so adorable. We haven't seen him for several years, but think of him often.

Si-Man- The Caped Crusader!

2009-01-10T19:02:00.001-08:00

Okay, I know that Batman is the Caped Crusader, and Batman's cape is black. Si is a big Batman fan, but his Grandma only had red material--- so we improvised! Si spent the afternoon jumping off of the couch and saying "I can fly!!!"

Am's Wedding Pictures

2009-01-03T18:51:00.001-08:00

Amber

2008-12-31T19:36:00.001-08:00

Amber had surgery today to remove some polyps from her nose. Bless her heart, this is her 3rd surgery this year. I told her that the motto for 2009 is "No more surgeries!" She is home and doing well. Take care, God bless, and Happy New Year!

Heather

2008-12-30T19:18:00.000-08:00

Thanks for all your prayers. Heather saw the specialist today. The Doctor said that Heather's cervix lengthened 5 cms. That is really good news! She told her to continue on bed rest. Heather is at 24 weeks now.

Feeling Melancholy

2008-12-28T22:16:00.000-08:00

This has been such a tough year. My mother passed away in March, and my Step-father passed away in July. I hope they are happy and at peace. I miss them...

Heather, Jeff and Family

2008-12-24T18:26:00.000-08:00

2008-12-23T22:36:00.001-08:00

Heather

2008-12-22T17:36:00.000-08:00

Heather saw the Maternal Fetal Specialist today. She found out that her cervix is beginning to open up a bit, she is only at 22 weeks gestation. The specialist put her on bed rest. Depending on what happens at her appointment next week she may be getting a cervical cerclage, which is a fancy term for a stitch that holds the cervix shut. Please keep Heather and the baby in your prayers.

Snow in Henderson?

2008-12-19T21:48:00.000-08:00

Yes, it snowed in Henderson It was really fun! We hunkered down, drank hot chocolate, and watched the snow fall. I have to admit I was relieved when it melted. I've lived in Henderson all of my life and I've never driven in the snow!

Silas and Santa

2008-12-19T21:25:00.000-08:00

We took Silas to see Santa. He was so excited, it was really cute. He was under the impression that Santa was going to give him all of his Christmas gifts after he sat on his lap. He was a bit disappointed so Grandma just had to let him open a few of his Christmas gifts when we got home. After seeing Santa Silas built a koala bear at Build a Bear. Silas is so funny, he chose the r-o-a-r sound box to go in his bear. It was a really fun day.

Amber and Silas

2008-11-23T20:29:00.001-08:00

I took the day off on Friday and had some fun. Am and I got a haircut. When Silas heard about it he said "Grandma, I want a haircut too!" I don't know about you, but any time one of the kids willingly suggests a bath or a haircut I jump right on it. I took him to the hairdresser and he was so cute. He smiled and smiled. He looked at himself in the mirror and turned his head from side to side admiring his new haircut. Finally he said "Man, I look cool!" He sure did. Then, we went to his favorite place (McDonalds!) to play and have a bite to eat. He met some new friends and played for about an hour. Thanks, guys, it was a really fun day.

Josh with his first Truck!

2008-11-23T20:27:00.000-08:00

Josh with his first truck.

Happy 20th Birthday JOSH!

2008-11-16T18:09:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday Josh. We love you!

Think BLUE!

2008-11-10T17:47:00.000-08:00

We found out today that the new baby is a BOY! We are very excited! We say prayers every day that the pregnancy will continue to go well. So far, so good. :-)

Happy Birthday Silas!

2008-11-01T22:00:00.000-07:00

Happy Birthday Silas! We love you!!

The Surgery Went Well

2008-10-29T21:47:00.000-07:00

Am's surgery went well. I felt so sorry for her. Bless her heart, she has been through a lot with that knee. I hope that she will have a somewhat easy recovery. On a different note we are getting ready for Halloween and our Silas' 4th birthday. I can't believe it has already been 4 years. He has been so much fun and is such a blessing in our lives.

Amber

2008-10-22T18:24:00.001-07:00

Amber had surgery on her knee a few months ago. On Monday she was in a minor car accident. There was just a little bit of damage to the car, but a lot of damage to her knee. She has to have surgery on it again to repair the damage caused by the car wreck. Her surgery is on Wednesday of next week. Please keep her in your prayers.

Crazy 8's

2008-10-19T16:03:00.000-07:00

8 TV Shows I love to watch:
Extreme Home Makeover
Jon and Kate Plus 8
Say Yes to the Dress
Dr Phil
Oprah
Ellen
NCIS
Greys Anatomy

8 Favorite Restaurants
Sizzler
Macayo
Marie Callendars
Broadway Pizzeria
Macarooni Grill
Olive Garden
Red Lobster
Fazzolis

8 things I did yesterday
Went to the Mall
Cleaned the house
Did laundry
Put away summer clothes
Searched Craig's list for a new recliner
Took pictures of my Mom's house
Talked to my brother
Worked on the dishwasher

8 things I look forward to
Fridays, Fridays, Fridays
Weekends with Bob
Spending time with Silas
Finding out the gender of the new baby
Meeting the new baby :-)
Shopping with the girls
Talking with Josh
Lunch with a friend

People I am tagging:
Heather
Amber
April
Kim
Theresa

Our Baby at 12 Weeks

2008-10-12T13:26:00.001-07:00

Check out this ultrasound image of the baby at 12 weeks. It is just amazing!

Heather's Appointment

2008-10-08T20:42:00.001-07:00

Heather got good news at her appointment with the Center for Maternal- Fetal Medicine. Everything looks good so far. They did an ultrasound and the baby looks great. Heather said she was even able to see the baby's fingers. She is 12 weeks along. We are going to find out the baby's gender in 3 more weeks. We are so excited.

New Vans

2008-09-28T12:28:00.001-07:00

I took the day off from work on Thursday and Silas came over to visit. He informed me that his shoes were getting tight so we went over to Mervyns to get him a new pair. He is really in to "Iron Man" right now so I really thought he might choose "Iron Man" shoes over his usual "Vans" favorite. Although he thought the "Iron Man" shoes were "cool!" he still chose his Vans. Spending time with this little guy just lights up my life.

Our New Baby

2008-09-25T13:28:00.000-07:00

This is our new baby at 10 weeks gestation. The baby is due on April 21st. We are so excited! The doctor said that Heather is doing well. She will be going to see the specialist on October 6th. So far, so good. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.

Special Memories

2008-09-20T15:30:00.000-07:00

This was Silas sitting next to the "eyeball punch" last Halloween. My friend, Dawn, taught me how to make eyeball punch. She helped me to find joy in holidays again. She has been such a blessing in my life. I was able to have dinner with Dawn and April last night. I really had a good time. I love you guys. By the way, Silas will turn "4" on Halloween. I can't wait to celebrate this special day with him.

Dad, Mom, and Amber

2008-09-16T22:08:00.000-07:00

We spent some time with my Dad and Mom last weekend. I made a scrapbook for my Dad of pictures of my brothers and I when we were very young. It was so much fun to put this together for him. There were a few people in the pictures that I didn't recognize and Dad was able to tell me who they were. I sure do love my Dad and Mom. Dad has such a good sense of humor, he always makes me laugh.

A Picnic to Remember

2008-09-14T22:47:00.000-07:00

I love this picture of Kim, Kaleb and Silas at the park. Kim and her kids are so cute with Silas. They love him and he loves them. I can't imagine what life would be like without family and close friends to help each other through the difficult times and joyously celebrate the good times. This picnic is a special memory. The past few months have taught me to really appreciate the special times in life.

Silas at the Park

2008-09-13T15:31:00.001-07:00

Our little guy at the park. Isn't his smile contagious?

Silas and Grandma

2008-09-10T21:32:00.000-07:00

I was looking back through my pictures and found this one of Silas and I. This was the day we brought him home. What a miracle he was (and is!) I feel so very blessed to have him in my life. He is so much fun and such a blessing. I love you so much Silas.

1st Appointment

2008-09-06T14:48:00.000-07:00

Heather invited me to go with her to her 1st OB appointment. The doctor decided to do an ultrasound to determine the baby's size and the due date. It was so fun and exciting to see the teeny, tiny heart flashing on the ultrasound screen. I can't wait to start buying baby clothes! Maybe we will get a little girl this time. :-)

New Baby on the Way

2008-08-30T10:28:00.000-07:00

We found out today that Heather is expecting.

Congrats Heather and Jeff!

We love you!

(This picture is of Heather and Si)

Forever Friend

2008-08-27T23:34:00.000-07:00

I've been thinking of my wonderful friend, Kim, tonight. How would I have gotten through the past few months without you? Thank you for your love and support. You are the sister of my heart.

Check out Skinny Me. Oh, those were the days

2008-08-25T21:26:00.000-07:00

Rickie, Randy and I

2008-08-22T14:44:00.000-07:00

Talk about a wonderful walk down memory lane. I love my brothers.

Cathy at 4 years old

2008-08-22T14:40:00.001-07:00

Me at 4. I loved puppies even then. :-D

2008-08-19T12:28:00.001-07:00

Isn't this a beautiful picture of my Mom?

1969

2008-08-17T20:26:00.001-07:00

This picture is a bit fuzzy, but this is Mom, Rickie, Randy and I in 1969. Rickie and Randy were my protectors. Every girl should be so lucky to have 2 brothers that love her so much. I love them, too. I miss you, Mom...

My Dad and Mom

2008-08-14T15:42:00.000-07:00

I spent some time with my Dad and Mom today. I waited with my Mom while my Dad had a surgical procedure done at the Surgery Center. Mom and I visited while Dad was in surgery. We talked about special memories-- days spent at the lake, picnics at the mine, summers in Illinois. The times we shared are the best memories of my childhood. I love you, Mom and Dad.

Si and Grandpa at the Mall

2008-08-09T18:34:00.000-07:00

Doesn't this picture just make you smile? Grandpa loves his little Silas and so do I. Life doesn't get much better than this.

Am and James

2008-08-09T13:43:00.001-07:00

Amber and James