~The Hendrix Family~

Happy Fall!!!

2009-10-27T19:45:00.001-07:00

I have been scolded for not updating this blog...so here goes! We're busy! It's Fall...what do you expect?!?!

School is -well - it's school! BUSY BUSY BUSY! My class is wonderful and super cute! Yet, I keep comparing them to last year's dream class!

Kyle has started basketball season again! Seems to be enjoying his team - even though he is with them at 6:30 am! He doesn't enjoy much at this hour of the day - so I guess this is a good thing! He is still in grad school and will be finished in March-ish! I am so proud of him.

Holton is being a typical three year old boy. We bring home far more sad faces from school than happy faces - which is really making me crazy! I do not want him to be "that kid"!!! He knows exactly what he should do to make good choices, he just chooses not to do them ;) Gotta love his personality! NAUGHTY - yet so precious - and super SMART!

Koleman is doing great! He is such a WONDERFUL baby. Very easy to love! Holton is extremely proud of him and wants to show him off to everyone we meet. He will be 4 months old next week and we will be having a "Happy Cereal Birthday Party!" This boy LOVES to eat!

That is it for now~and at this rate, I will be posting again in February...ha! Happy FALL!!!

Meet Mr. Koleman Lane Hendrix...

2009-07-13T19:00:00.000-07:00

Thursday, July 2nd was a bitter-sweet day for the Hendrix Family. While we knew it would be the last day as a family of three, we decided to take the time to cherish H and adore our last remaining minutes with just him. We had a great morning at Legacy Play Village and had a family picnic. It was a nice time...for me anyway!!! I had all of this planned, not even thinking about how obnoxiously HUGE I was! I sat in the shade because it was blazing HOT and I was not be able to do much playing or chasing. But, Kyle being the great daddy that he is, stepped up like always and made it super special for H! That evening, we celebrated the 4th of July so I could pop some firecrackers with him - being that I would in the hospital on the actual day. It was fun - if you like firecrackers...they pretty much make me a nervous wreck! Too many days as a child being chased and tormented by them - thanks to my crazy cousins! Where was my super-protective mother during these escapades? J/K mom! We left H with my parents that night because we knew the next morning would come way too early for him to be with us. Bitter to leave my first born, yet sweet to know what was about to enter this world!

So here we are July 3rd, 5:30 am...not an ounce of sleep the night before...too many nerves! I had thrown up before we left...partly nerves, but mostly b/c I was STARVING!!! I don't do well without food! Don't worry, Kyle had his Whataburger in the car...smelling so yummy...as we drove to the hospital! Before you call him a jerk, it was initiated by me. Kyle is the type to "pass out" during my surgeries - so I was willing to smell his breakfast then not have him by my side.

Finally, we are admitted. Gown on - check, no bra - check (I HATE THIS!!!), IV in - check, waiting - check, check, check, check! We were supposed to deliver at 8:30 - but we got bumped back 4 times due to emergencies! Yes, frustrating, but I just kept thinking about the other women. If I were in that situation, I would want to cut in front of someone who was not in any state of emergency - which would be me. I was very patient - even though I am STILL starving!

We go into surgery at 11 ish (I think). Spinal in - check, catheter in - check, on the table - check, Kyle with me - check, me throwing up in the OR - check, doctors talking about cars while cutting me open - check, anesthesiologist answering his cell phone during my surgery - check,

Finally, at 11:30, Koleman Lane Hendrix born - CHECK!!! He looked smaller than Holton to me, but she weighed him in (after 2 t-t's) at 9 pounds, 3 ounces - 22 1/2 inches! Just perfect!

I begged to have my baby with me during recovery, and they let me - after I took meds to make me stop throwing up. It was the most precious time I have EVER shared with anyone. He was wide awake and knew it was me...his momma! TEAR!!!

Back to our room we go! We had lots of family and friends to share this time with us and we will always be grateful for this.

Recovery has been not so fun! I lost lots of blood during the surgery, which made me anemic. I look like a vampire and Kyle blames it on the Twilight series I have been infatuated with...whatever!!! I have no blood in my face and look rather pale - especially my lips. I threw up the entire first day of Koleman's life and have a spinal headache from the spinal tap I had for surgery. It is the WORST pain of it all. I don't see how you migraine people do it!!! I feel like such a weenie b/c I am not a complainer - but this sucks! I finally feel better, but have to constantly rest or my headache comes back with a vengence...not fun! Oh and did I mention I am doing all of this without pain meds b/c I cannot tolerate them - they make me CRAZY! I would rather hurt than feel loopy...

Here are some pics of our newest addition! He is a great baby so far! Holton absolutely loves him and so do we! Did I mention he and Holton are basically identical twins - 3 1/2 years apart??? It is really weird - I will post comparison pics later:)

Thanks to everyone who has helped us out! We couldn't have done it without all of you! Most importantly, thanks to our Heavenly Father who has made this miracle happen. We are blessed!

Delivery Date Set - Again...

2009-05-04T17:46:00.000-07:00

Since our last doctors appointment, we have been laughing about the whole "schedule" of my delivery situation. I have also been a little concerned that it was scheduled for 10-15 days early (depending on which due date we use)....just because. I just want him to be ready for the world and it always scares me to think about what could not be developed with him, just because I selfishly wanted him out early?!?!?! Being said, we changed the date from July 1st to July 8th. This makes me feel a lot better for development purposes, but scares me because I don't want to go into labor and have to have an emergency c-section. You could seriously what-if yourself to death - but I have to remember it's out of my hands - and the schedule's for that matter! Sweet Koleman will come when he is ready and we will go from there!!! So, tentatively mark the delivery day for 07-08-09 at 11 am! Kole and my dad will share a birthday. So special!!! I know my "tough" daddy is secretly thrilled!!! Love you dad! For those of you that haven't seen me...I am huge!!! We go see the specialist on Wednesday, so we can know a little more about Koleman. He is definitely growing and my kids tell me everyday how big my belly is getting! SO SWEET!!! I also love the random comments from the general public - like, "How many days do you have left?" Ummm....try 63...HA!!! Moral of the story - don't ask mommies how much they have left, but how far along they are...I love being pregnant! Really - I do!

Let me check my schedule...

2009-04-27T18:42:00.000-07:00

So, we had our 29 week appointment today for Kole. He is still looking big, but we will know more next week when we have our 3D with Dr. Hales. Dr. Killeen told me to go ahead and schedule the d-day!!! It seems like so far away - but really only 9 more weeks! I know time will fly....

When we check-out, the nurse says, "When do you want to have him?" Such an odd question...I kind of laughed and said, "Let me look at my calendar...REALLY!!!" It's not like I could say, "I have a hair appointment on Tuesday, so that won't work." So we decided to go with Wednesday, July 1st at 9 AM. I am so excited, but that nervous feeling has definitely come back.

Now to my list of things to do before he arrives...AAARRRGGHHH!!!

Poor Kyle...his honey-do list is growing quickly! Love to all!!!

Easter 2009

2009-04-12T18:32:00.000-07:00

Easter 2009 has come and gone. It was such a great day to remember - JESUS IS ALIVE!!! This was the talk out of the mouths of the four year olds that I help with at church. It is great to hear this remarkable story from a four year old!!!

Brynlee and Carter (our neice and nephew) got to come stay with us yesterday and spend the holiday with us today! We had SO much fun!!! Their mommy and daddy (and Grams - of course!) are dying to see the Easter pics...so here goes...We love you Grams and we pray for you every night! I know you are one strong woman!

Here we are coloring Easter Eggs...somewhat chaotic...but it turned out ok. Thanks to all the help from Nina and Nanny!!! Who spilled the dye? That would be me...not the kids! SURPRISE SURPRISE!

Hard at work decorating the eggs

Getting ready for bed - I love bathtub pictures! Holton absolutely ADORES his cousins and will follow Carter anywhere. Guess we need a DS?!?!?!

The Easter Bunny came while the kids were asleep. I could have mistaken him for Santa! The kids were so excited to see their goodies and hunt the color-coded eggs! (That must be the teacher in me...sorry!) Look at their sleepy faces...love it!

Church - I never thought it would be such an ordeal to get 5 people ready for church! WOW!!! How do Jon and Kate do it? The kids looked adorable and I was so proud of myself for fixing Brynlee's hair! The little toot...before I got her picture - she already had it ripped out! Sorry Amy - at least she is holding the bow! Now I know your frustration...

How sweet!!! Little snooze before the hunt! She is in LOVE with her Uncle KyKy! It really hurts my feelings! She really wants nothing to do with me.....UURRRGGGHHH!!! (Maybe I will try M&M's????)

The annual Easter Egg Hunt at the Kirk's house - My family has been a part of this hunt ever since I can remember. It was fun to see these kids hunting eggs in the same spots I did!

We love you Smith kids!!! This was the best Easter yet :)

March Madness

2009-03-02T18:33:00.000-08:00

We had a day full of doctor's appointments - but GREAT news in all!

Mom has no malignancies! We had the lump removed on Thursday of last week, and the follow-up was today. Great news for us! Now poor mom has to recover from her stitches and her softball size bruise! OUCH!!!

Baby Kole (aka...Koleman Lane Hendrix) is BIG!!! I am officially 20 weeks, 5 days and the femur length measured 25 weeks, 3 days!!! That would be 5 weeks ahead of schedule! Holton was a big boy, but never measured this big-this early! Everything else also measured large - including his head and his lips!!! You could see his mouth opening, which was so sweet! Then, Dr. Killeen says, "Look at the lips on this kid!" That always makes you feel good...or not! I can't believe I am already over half-way finished! I am VERY sad - but loving every minute!

Off the doctor appointment topic, but I have to share a Holton funny - which are always great in number! We had our first $100 circus visit - thanks to mom and dad! Who ever thought the circus could be so expensive??? Holton LOVED it! Of course we had to eat hot dogs, popcorn, M&M's, brownies, and cokes - and of course we had to buy all of the CRAP the crazy drug heads are selling - because every other kid is getting these toys and I would be a terrible mom if my child had to sit and watch all of the other kids play with their $12 sword while he sat and watched!!! But, back to the story - of course, he loved the elephants. Not their tricks, or their costumes, or their all around cuteness - but he LOVED how they pooped in a bucket in the middle of the ring! Don't think that wasn't the first thing out of his mouth as he greeted his teacher this morning - "I saw the elephant poop in the bucket!" Yeah...this is the rest of my life of boys...pooping, tooting, boogers, etc., etc., etc.! But I have to admit...I love every minute of it!

It's a ....

2009-02-18T17:49:00.001-08:00

BOY!!! I knew it all along! Kyle really thought it was a girl, but mommy knows best! It is still measuring big (1 to 2 weeks ahead of schedule) ~ just like his 9 lb, 23 1/2 inch long - 2 week early brother! Everything looked great - except for the frightning 3D picture of his face! It is still way to early to look at this jumbled yellow blubber mess! Frightning....

Thanks to everyone who has been praying and thinking about us! Tried to go shopping Chey-Anne and Tracy, but Hollyhocks was closed by the time we left the dr....bummer!!! I will be going soon! Love you guys!

Well...

2009-01-27T19:08:00.000-08:00

Where do I start?

1. My baby is three! This fills me with SO many different feelings. It is such a fun time to be his mommy, but it is also very challenging - like any of you moms don't know this! It also makes me super sad to think the past three years have flown by - and are only going to go faster with a new one on the way! Happy birthday Moose! Mommy loves you! Now, what do I do with all of the millions of toys he received from Christmas and his birthday????

2. New one...well, lets just say "it" is stubborn already! At my 16 week checkup, I had full intentions of finding out what it was. Everything worked against me doing so! It was breech, legs were crossed, umbilical chord was right in between the legs, and it was squirming like crazy! Needless to say, no boy parts were spotted, but we could not rule anything out! We don't care what we have and will be excited with either a boy part or a girl part, but the planner in me is going crazy!!! The good news...heart rate was great, it was growing, and it was moving all around - which I can feel sometimes! SO GREAT! I love being pregnant...even when I have to throw up!

3. Kyle has only 5 games left! We have had a great season - other than all the tally marks in the "L" category! Great meaning...the team has shown lots of improvement, Kyle has learned so much, and we sat through many of the games without drama (Holton and I, that is)!!! He did a great job, but I must say, the DVD player sure helps out the matter! I am proud of Kyle for showing integrity, teaching his kids life long lessons, and for persevering through a lot of difficult situations. I am proud to be the crazy wife, who screams at the refs, and supports the team at the games!

4. I DREAD uploading the pictures from the camera...so words will have to work for now! I will post later...

5. Thanks be to God who has answered so many prayers for our family...my mom in particular! The lumps in her breast do not appear to be breast cancer...big sigh!!!

Thanks to everyone who has been praying for us! Hooray for the snow delay tomorrow!

"I have two babies in my belly!"

2008-11-17T18:05:00.000-08:00

These are the words Holton said after mommy told him she had a baby in her belly. Yes, that's right, a baby in my belly!!! Holton can have two if he wants, but mommy and daddy are pleased to have just one more coming (hopefully)!

We found out on November 3rd, when I came home to a postitive pregnancy test I had left on the side of the tub! I have taken so many lately that I didn't even check it before I left for school. When I returned home and went to the potty, I was pleasantly surprised to find two lines! Holton and I rushed to Target for more tests to confirm the confirmed pregnancy test before Kyle got home from work. The next day, I went to have my blood work and urine test done and it was verified on Wednesday. Then it was time to spread the news to all of our family members - and now hopefully everyone knows! It has already been a whirlwind!

We wanted to let Holton break the news, so we had him dress as a construction worker -thanks to the Glover family in my class who gave Holton the cutest apron!!! Then, his name tag said "Big Brother Holton" and the work order said:

Job: Hendrix Family Add-On
Job Site: Lubbock, TX
Completion Date: July 15, 2009

It was pretty cute and he had fun doing it!

Now, I ask for each of you to pray for me and my growing baby - that we will be healthy, safe, and rested!

We are SO thrilled though to have another addition into our family!

Black Out Texas!!!

2008-11-02T18:17:00.000-08:00

GO RED RAIDERS!!!

Can you believe this football season? I have always been a HUGE Tech fan, but this year, even more so! Kyle and I had so much fun rooting our favorite team beat Texas! BTW, I loved dressing in black - go figure!!!

Tailgating Fun ~

Inside the Jones...

We love the Madrid's!

This still gives me the chills! We were emotionally drained!!! WOW!!! GO TECH!!!

Happy Halloween!!!

2008-11-02T17:22:00.000-08:00

Holton finally understood what Halloween was about this year~Trick-or-Treating. We had SO much fun! If you know Holton, you know he is CRAZY about golf and we found the cutest costume for him. He was Payne Stewart and loved every minute of it! We traveled all over west Texas, but it was great to see all of our family and share some Halloween spirit with everyone! Enjoy the pics...

Grandma Dell and Grandpa Hugh (Abernathy)

Nina and Papa with Payne Stewart (Slaton)

Brynlee and Carter

(cousins from Slaton)

Little Granny Beard

GG Threet

Aunt Rie Rie

Nanny and Papa

WE LOVE OUR LITTLE PAYNE!!!

My Husband's Favorite Things...

2008-10-07T18:28:00.000-07:00

I was tagged by Kori (thanks!!!) - so here goes...

1. Being with Holton and me

2. Duke Bluedevils

3. Coach K

4. texting

5. Dr. Pepper

6. adidas coaching shirts

7. adidas tennis shoes

8. adidas wind pants

9. adidas jackets

10. adidas socks...(get the picture...it is seriously his wardrobe everyday...Tough I know! Yes, dear, you look so attractive in it!)

11. ESPN

12. the remote control (I don't even know how to work it!!!)

13. our toilet...it kind of reclines (Put it in reach of the tv and remote and he is set!)

I love you honey!!!

Now I tag...

Kristin, Rachel, "Mrs. Willard" and Ginger

Finally...

2008-10-05T18:25:00.000-07:00

Finally I am going to post another entry! Where do I start???

Well, this weekend, I ran in my first 5K! I had the opportunity to run with Cooper vs. Cancer in Race for the Cure. My goal was to finish without walking (which I knew would be somewhat challenging since my running buddy off and left me this summer). But, I did it!!! It was such a great feeling to cross the finish line! I will have to admit that I was rather nervous about this for many reasons. One, I am SO out of shape and 10 pounds heavier since the last time I ran this far. Two, I haven't competed in a running event since eighth grade track...WOW!!! And last, I am so clumsy that I just knew I would end up on the news falling on one of the other 7,000 runners!!! But I didn't even fall ~ surprise! It was a great accomplishment for me!

Next, we have been extremely busy since school started. I am sure we are the only ones... ha ha! It just seems so much worse this year. We are never home, yet when we are home, I am so busy picking up after my little whirlwind. Why even have a house cleaner? My house is wrecked 30 minutes after she leaves. Sorry Yolanda!!!

Back to school...it has been SO great! I have a precious class of 24 kindergarteners. That makes me exhausted just to think about. But they really are the cutest kids ever! Kyle is getting geared up for basketball season, which means...so am I! I will be a single mommy again for another 5 months. But, we really enjoy it. I mean, how can you not enjoy watching your husband turn 87 shades of red, pace up and down the sideline, and yell at the top of his lungs? All the while, chasing a two and half year old in the bleachers and taking him back and forth to the disgusting bathroom. (And did I mention, when he gets home, he recaps all the things that frustrated him?) Thank GOD for all of our family fans that come to help out! Truly, I really do like being a coaches wife...seriously! I am so proud of Kyle!

Holton has been doing GREAT!!! He is officially potty trained ~ which makes me SO proud! Everyone always said boys took longer to get potty trained, but he has done so good! We went to the fair, which he LOVED! He is a thrill seeker and rode everything - for little kids that is! He also ate EVERYTHING!!! Which brings me to his new favorite food...SHRIMP!!! Who would have thought that a 2 year old would want to eat shrimp? He eats everything! He is doing great in school (other than putting pom poms and rocks in his nose and Kung Fu'ing his classmates). His teachers seem to love him, but I think it is because I have to spoil them for putting up with his craziness! He is such a punkin'!

Speaking of pumpkins, I am so glad Fall is here!!! LOVE IT!!!

Now...somebody better leave a comment after all of this ranting!!! Bye for now ;)

Papa Jack

2008-09-07T19:37:00.000-07:00

Papa Jack left us on Friday night. He had a blood infection that ended up shutting down his system.

Papa and I were very close! I will cherish the many memories I have of him. In particular: the denim overalls he wore everyday as he cared for his farm animals, the many tractor rides we took, fishing in his ponds, swimming in his pool, his wild stories from WWII, his undying love for my Granny, and his adoration of my son - which he nicknamed...BRAT!!! He taught me so many things and I believe he and I share many personality traits! I am so grateful we had him in this world for 86 years, but it is never a good time to lose your papa!

To add to my memories, I was able to be with him as he took his last breath, which I will never forget.

I know you are in Heaven now, but we sure miss you down here!

Please pray for my family!

First Hospital Visit!

2008-08-04T19:12:00.000-07:00

July was a very accident filled month! In mid July, Holton fell into the wall at school and got his first black eye. He asked everybody, "What happened to my poor wittle eye?" Of couse, he milked it for all it was worth!

The following weekend, Holton was at Harley's birthday party and fell off the ladder on the playset. He cried for about 10 minutes and then continued playing - but he was really giving to his left arm. Kyle called me (I was at Kori's house with the girls) and we decided to go ahead and get it checked out at the ER. Holton was a ham and had way too much fun for being in the hospital! Two and a half hours, and a whole lot of laughs later, we left with a buckle fracture in his left radius. Yes~he is left handed, but he has learned to use his right arm pretty good! When we went to see the pediatric ortho, he decided it would be best without a cast (thank GOD!) and gave us a removeable brace that he will be wearing for 4 weeks! Poor Holton!!! He has been spoiled rotten for the last couple of weeks!

Thanks to all of our family and friends who have SPOILED our little guy! The ER trip would have been a nightmare without Nanny and Papa! He loves the bowling set Nina and Papa got him, the book from Alesha and Cameron, and the nerf ball gun from Steph, Andy, and Maggie Claire! But even more, thanks EVERYONE for visiting and checking on him daily! We love you guys!

For some reason, my pictures won't upload, but I will try to get them up soon!

Summer Fun

2008-07-24T19:01:00.001-07:00

We have had the best summer! Many times, we caught ourselves going through our second childhood...like the Slip and Slide! Holton loved it!

Run Nanny, Run!

Yes...mommy had fun, too!

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Jumpin' Jungle is GREAT!

Holton and Hunter

This is their second play-date. They were so tired and ready to come home at the end! I loved getting to visit with you Ginger! Hunter is a doll!

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We got to play golf at Runaway Bay. Holton does a great job and can smack the ball farther than I can! Kyle really like to rub that in! Kyle is a pretty good coach, too! Holton had so much fun playing and driving the cart!

Like father ~ like son!

I love to play golf with Dad!

My favorite part of golf...the water jug!

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I love my Nanny and Papa!

The family in Branson, MO riding the train

I LOVE YOU GUYS!!!

Big Boy Room

2008-07-24T18:39:00.000-07:00

It is really hard to believe Holton is big enough to be sleeping in his big boy room. The first night was heartbreaking as he climbed into this huge bed with his little body! He is growing up way too fast!

It took Kyle and I two days to get it finished, but we thought it turned out pretty cute! Holton is very proud of it, too!

He loves his new "wed wockers" ~ so much he climbed in a went pee-pee and poo! SICK!!!

Basketball (Kyle painted it!)

Baseball, bat, and base (I painted it!)

Football and Boxing Gloves (Kyle painted them!)

Soccer Ball (I painted it!)

Golf - his favorite sport (I painted it!)

Dallas Trip

2008-07-24T18:26:00.001-07:00

Kyle had a coaches clinic in Arlington and I decided to go with him. We had a great time and Kyle spoiled me! We played, ate, and shopped the whole trip! He even took me to Sambuca, which I highly recommend for a romantic evening with your honey!

Kyle and I at our favorite Ft. Worth spot~Joe T. Garcia's! We never miss a chance to dine and sip the margarita's! MMMMmmmm!

Joey, Heather, Hollie, and Kyle at the Ranger game....HOT - literally! We had a blast!

I need to go potty!

2008-07-07T19:09:00.000-07:00

This is all we have heard for the last week! He is doing really well, but doesn't want to poo-poo in the potty! Any suggestions moms?

He is too cute in his big boy underwears! We bribed our child with m&m's - obviously his favorite!

Swim Lessons

2008-07-07T18:56:00.001-07:00

Holton had the opportunity to take private swimming lessons this year at my dear friend Stacy's pool. It is truly amazing to watch him in the water! Mrs. Amy was WONDERFUL! He is now able to go underwater, holding his breath, and swim about 6 feet!

4th of July

2008-07-07T15:37:00.000-07:00

The Fourth of July was a fun day for all of us! We started off in Abernathy at the parade - or "Farade" as Holton called it. It lasted about 15 minutes max - but it was fun! Holton and Carter caught lots of candy and we got to see the family! Holton loves his Great-Great-Grandma! He calls her "Triple G"!

Next, we went to my Uncle Johnny's house for a good old fashioned fish fry! It was great! Holton played baseball with his Nanny and Papa!

That evening we had our 2nd annual Fireworks show with the Madrid's! I think the fireworks show at Frenship malfunctioned because it was way shorter than last year! It was very close up and "too loud" (from Holton)! We closed the night with some sparklers in the Madrid's front yard. What an eventful day!

Finally!

2008-06-30T19:59:00.000-07:00

We did it ~ we have started our blog! We love to keep track with friends, family, and random people we don't know - so here is our attempt at blogging! Hope you enjoy!