Just for you Onie

Cody talked to our friend Onie the other night and I got in trouble for the lack of blogging. So...here are four in a row! I will try to keep at it, but I said that last time. :)Lizzie's Grammie came over last weekend and taught Lizzie how to make an awesome dessert. Grammie got down on Lizzie's level so that she could see what was going on. Lizzie then tried to eat all of the evidence.

She was supposed to be sharing some with her mom and dad, but never made it all the way to us without eating it first. She will hopefully learn to cook better than her mommma!!!!

The Silver Lining

Many people keep asking how Cody likes staying at home with Lizzie every day. Well there is good in every situation. Cody and Lizzie have bonded like no other. Each day I come home to a happy husband and a cheerful child. She is learning so much from her daddy and she is attached at his hip.

They go to the park each day and ride bikes and even do yard work. Sometimes I come home to both of them still in their pajamas and other days I come home and they have run all of the errands.



Cody taught Lizzie how to slide at the park. She does it on her own now. When she gets to the top of the stairs she pushes her daddy away and does it all on her own.

She turned 18 months this week and is doing wonderful. She is talking tons and loves to talk on the phone. Her biggest word so far is elephant. It cracks me up that she can say that. She likes to whisper when she learns new words. She has even learned a couple that we wish that she didn't know like 'dang'. Our neighbor taught her that...I know that you all thought that it was Cody, but you are wrong. She learned it from our neighbor while playing slots! Yes...my child says 'dang' when she loses at slots. Imagine that!!!!!

Aunt Courtney's wedding

Cody's sister got married on Valentine's Day. She was a beautiful bride and it was a very fun day. I can't wait to get some better pictures since I did not take many, but I thought that I would share a couple of what I did get.
Miss Elizabeth was the cutest flower girl ever. She did make it down the aisle holding the hand of the other flower girl and she refused to look up. I think that she may be a little shy! I was the most prego bridesmaid ever and Cody was the proudest brother ever. We had lots of fun.


Lizzie ran around the reception hall and danced with her daddy as much as she could. She was very full of energy.
She ate all the candy that she could find with some help of others.
The weekend was a long one and Lizzie slept a lot the next day trying to make up for the night before. She will be a flower girl again in April. Here she is only 1 year old and already in weddings. Hopefully I will not cry this time when she walks up the aisle!

The Baby Room

We just recently started on the baby room. One Saturday morning my mom called and said she was on her way with paint to get it done. At first Lizzie and I were only allowed to peek through the door because no one wanted the three of us to be around the fumes.
After my mom left and Cody got tired of painting I was finally allowed to do some work in there as well. I am going to wait and post the final pictures later! There is still a lot to do.

Lizzie learns to play Wii

I went to work today and Cody and Lizzie helped my parents clean up from all of the roofing. It is finally done! When I got back to my parents I laid down to take a nap on the floor. You know they say that boxer's attach themselves to the youngest member of the family, well, Roxy (my brothers dog that is staying with us) has attached herself to me and not Lizzie. When I asked why, I was told that dogs can hear the heartbeat in the womb. Well, I guess that this proves it. She wants to be as close to my belly as possible.
Lizzie woke me up from my nap and the next thing I knew my two darlings were playing uncle Matthew's Wii. Cody was the one that was really playing and Lizzie thought that she was playing. It is so funny to see her try to play a video game. I am really glad that we do not have one of these at home. Cody enjoys it too much and we would never get anything done at our house if we had one! :)

God is in control

This weekend has brought lots of new things to the Riedel house. When one door closes many more open. The biggest change is that as of Thursday, Cody is officially Mr. Mom. That was the text that I received anyway. Then on sunday night, of all things, that movie was on tv. Perfect timing.
We are praying and waiting to see what God's will is in all of this. Cody was layed off and the biggest issue that we have right now is insurance. I am up for suggestions on this part. We all went on a new insurance on Jan 1st and I can put us on my insurance, but don't know yet if pregnancy is going to be a pre-existing condition. I have heard many opinions on this, but have yet to figure out the facts. I plan to contact some people tomorrow regarding the issue.

Another big change in our house is that we had our first flip on Saturday night. Lizzie always bends over and touches the floor, but finally flipped over and has not stopped since. She is making herself dizzy and Cody and I are getting dizzy just watching her.


Lizzie has also taken some time to play on the tractor this weekend. She has been full of energy and ready to go, but best of all...she went potty like a big girl today. It has only happened once so far, but we are very proud regardless. She has been in pull ups and training panties since Thursday and is doing very good.
With all the changes in our world, the next few weeks should be interesting. :)

On a weekday

I often wonder what my darling does at home all day with my mother while I am at work. Then I get an email with these pics. Lizzie loves dogs. She is attached to this one which is Roxy. We recently watched Roxy for 2 weeks while my brother was out of town and they are now best friends. I guess Lizzie sits in the recliner all day. I wonder who she sees doing that? If only I could put a nanny cam up at my mothers house!