Happy New Year!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Wow, Tomorrow starts 2006! Amazing. Meghan had a great check up yesterday. She is now 11 lbs 5 oz and 22 inches long. So since her birth she has gained over 4 lbs and 3 inches. Pretty good numbers. She had 3 shots.Standard vaccines. She has also started smiling and cooing at us. Which just makes me melt everytime. We have done a lot of cleaning today. The apartment needed it badly. And our buddy Brian came over for lunch and to just hang out.Unfortunatly Natalie stayed at her parents because she is a bit under the weather. Jason made some killer sandwiches.And we watched Kronk's New Groove and played Life.(I won ;-p)
Other then that we will most likely stay up to watch the ball drop or something like that on t.v. But it will just be a quiet New Year's Eve for us. Happy 2006 all.

What a Christmas

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We are back from our Christmas trip. It sure was busy, but alot of fun. Meghan and Sydney got tons of new things. We got see the whole family. Celebrated Great Grandpa Bob's 80th birthday at a lovely Italian resturant.We spent Christmas Eve over at Mike and Diana's house. And then had a nice more relaxed Christmas Day at my Mom's.We have all been fighting colds and are now just trying to recoup from everything. Meghan is now 2 months old.She has her check up on Friday, and I am anxious to see how big she has gotten. Lots of rain here. Looks like it might be a record for the month of December. We also had some fraud activity with our checking account.Some jerk stole $600 from us. So it has been quite an ordeal, but hopefully can get resolved soon. After this experience I can say you can never be too careful.Anyway I think that's the news for now.I will try to post again after Meghan's appointment. Bye for now.

Is that my hand?

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Here is little Meghan staring at her new found hand. I wanted to show everyone how pretty Meghan's new blanket is.Thanks to Aunt Robin,Uncle Ken and cousin Mhari.The only thing she has right now with her name on it. We are getting packed for another great "Expedition" to Grandma and Papa's for Christmas. We sure to pack our trailblazer to the gills. It's a good thing we only have 2 kids or we would need a bigger car.All our baking is finally done. Red and green spritz cookies, chocolate fudge and peanut butter fudge are what we made for this year.So we will be heading out friday afternoon and coming home monday afternoon. So exciting!I sure do love Christmas. A white Christmas once would be nice though. Hope everyone has a great Christmas. I don't think I will get another posting before Christmas.Just way, way to much to do. Besides caring for 2 little girls. Later, Jess

Sydney's new desk

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Here Sydney is a her new desk from Grandma and Grandpop Rivers. Cute huh? I love how she is smiling for the camera. All is pretty good here. Just trying to keep warm.It has been very cold. Had snow a few times, but just a light dusting in the morning. We plan on doing some baking this weekend to get prepared for our trip up north for Christmas. We leave friday and will be coming home monday.We are very excited. Looking forward to seeing everyone again. Meghan is now 7 weeks old. It has been going by so quickly. That's it for now.Merry Christmas.

What a beauty!

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Here is Syd with her hair up after a bath.I must say I have two beautiful daughters.I know I am a little bias.
;-) Not much going on today. Playin the new Age of Empires 3 on the computer, doing laundry, puttin up more xmas lights up on the balcony, sitting by the fire and watching the Survivor Finale. Just thought I would put up another pretty picture. Hope everyone had a great weekend. Git R Done, Jess

Meghan is 6 weeks old today!

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I know haven't posted in a week. But not much has been going on here.Here is a new picture of Meghan having some floor time.She is 6 weeks old already.Time sure does fly.When she went to the doctor on monday she weighed in at 9lbs 9 oz and has gotten an inch longer.So she is growing well. Although most of her clothes are still really big on her. Sydney is well. She goes in for her 2 year old check up tomorrow. She is talking up a storm these days. And we are working on potty training with her. We are looking forward to spending a few days up north for Christmas.That's about it for now. Later, Jess

No Snow

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Here is a shot of Natalie feeding Meghan at dinner last week. Boy we had a good time with our buddies and hope to see them again when we go up for Xmas. But in other news. Gas prices continue to lower. Last time I was out it was down to 2.15 a gallon. Pretty good huh?The Av's lost yesterday, Bummer.But my topic for today is Snow.
So for the last 3 days or so, the news stations here in the Vancouver/Portland area have been on so called"Storm Watch".The top news story every time the news is broadcast. Saying that we should be getting some snow.Trimet is putting chains on some of it's buses.Power outage hotlines are mentioned. Schools are ready to make the call at 5 am. The whole 9 yards. Now, being the 1st of Dec. and being a lover of all things winter.I love the snow. SO it could dump a whole foot on us and it would be okay with me. But what happens this morning of course no snow but rain. Something pretty darn routine here in the Great Northwest. I wish the media here would stop making such a big deal about the weather. Especially since the are usually wrong. I want my Snow.;-(

Wet,Wet,Wet

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Boy it sure is wet here today.I am glad I don't have to go anywere in all that rain. Here is a great photo of Miss Sydney when we went out to Ixtapa's with Brian and Natalie. Except for the red eyes. Look kinda scary huh? Not much going on here today.I am trying to start posting more frequently again. I don't know if I spelled that right. Anyway, Have a good day all.

What a weekend

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Meghan sums it up in this picture.We got back from a visit up north yesterday.It was a busy few days. We had a great time. Meghan,now a month old was the center of what attention Sydney wasn't getting. They both did great. Although Syd I think ate too much, Because on the drive home she threw up on herself and all the blankets in the back. So I have been doing a lot of laundry today.We are all doing pretty well. It has been cold and windy here. It's 35 degrees currently. So we are trying to stay warm. I am glad we have a fireplace. I think it will be getting a lot of use this winter.I better go take care of the little ones. Check out all of our new pictures in Flickr. Just click on this photo.Oh,What a great hockey game last night. Colorado kicked Vancouver's butt 6-2.Beating them for the 4 straight time.Sorry Rhiverson's.

It's been a while

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It's been a while since I posted last.There hasn't been a lot of excitement lately.We are now all fighting colds.Not fun.So needless to say the apartment doesn't look it's best right now.Trying to take care of two little ones as well as myself while sick is a bit of a chore.We are looking forward to trip thursday. Meghan will be a month old sunday.It's amazing how time flies. Happy Thanksgiving all.

Miss Meghan is 3 weeks old today!!!!!!!!!

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Hard to believe huh? Not too much excitement happening today.Other then the fact Miss Meghan turned 3 weeks old today.Jason is busy working.Syd said the word "towel" for the first time.I have been trying to get a handle on the family laundry. It seems to never end.I have also created a webpage on this thing called MySpace.So check it out:
http://www.myspace.com/jbriggsrivers Bye all.

Dad left

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My Dad left this morning. It was very hard to see him go. I am a bit sad now. We had a good time. Here is a shot of Grandpa with his girls. Meghan will be 3 weeks old tomorrow. It is super foggy today.I can't believe Thanksgiving is only a week away.Sydney seems to have forgotten about using bottles. She doesn't drink as much milk as she used to.But no longer cries for a bottle.The fact Meghan gets bottles doesn't bother her.It is weird seeing all the Christmas stuff in the stores now. It is like the holidays run together.From one to the next without a pause in between.We like watching the gas prices fall. Now down to 2.25 a gallon. Cool beans.Have a good day all.

Bath time with Grandpa

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Here is Sydney getting a bath from her grandpa have been having a great time.It will be hard to see him go tomorrow morning will be 3 weeks old on thursday.Time goes by so fast these days. Sydney is talking up a storm. Saying new words everyday.It is getting cold around here. Currently in the mid fifties during the day and 30 degrees at night. I am looking forward to our Thanksgiving trip. I have so many people to show off Meghan to.I am a proud Momma.What can I say?Plus I can't wait to see the pets. It looks like my dear Shelby won't be around much longer. So I want to make sure and see her one more time.It is almost dinner time. Bye for now.

2 weeks old now

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Meghan is now 16 days old. She is up to 7lbs 9oz. 20 inches long and doing great. She got a clean bill of health at her first doctor's visit. My Dad is here. Very cool. Syd is talking up a storm and loves her little sister Meghan.Fall is here.The leaves falling are causing flooding issues, because the keep clogging the storm drains.It has been raining a lot.And I mean a lot.Sorry I haven't been posting as much lately.I am still attempting to find my groove.Lots to do. Bye for now.

It's hard work being a big sister

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A couple days ago Syd fell alseep on the couch. Since it rarely happens anymore I just had to get a picture.I also thought I should post a picture of her, since Meghan has been getting all the picture posting spots. Not too much going on around here. The Av's lost their game last night. Bummer. They are doing better then they had been. My Dad comes next Saturday. We can't wait. We will be going to my Mom's for a Friday Thanksgiving. Jason has to work on turkey day. We also hope to see our pals Brian and Natalie while we are up there. It has been very, very wet here. Rainy everyday.This is fall in the Pacific Northwest, so you can't really expect anything less.Meghan is now a week old. And basically just sleeps, eats and poops.I am still trying to find some sort of routine. But haven't yet.

Sitting with Papa

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Her is Miss Meghan with her Papa.It still amazes me how tiny she is. She swims in her clothes. I know that won't last long though. Sydney seems to like her little sister. Still rebeling a bit.Okay, a lot. And talking more everyday.My Dad will be here in 9 days. Yeah!!!!!!! Well, I am actually going to attempt doing laundry and dishes. Sorry floor, you will have to wait another day to be vacummed.I did have a baby 6 days ago, so I don't think anyone would expect much more. And if they do. Tough.I don't know when the next Av's game is. But GO AV'S!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Day 5

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Meghan is now 5 days old. She is doing great.I took her to a check-up last night and was told she is doing good. No problems. Right now she is 6lbs 7 oz.A lose of 7%. Right on track. My Grandma Dolly just left. I am sad about that. It was so wonderful to have her here.Such a big help and good company.My Dad will be here in 11 days though. I haven't seen him in a year and half so, we are very excited. And then it will be Turkey Day.Yeah!Meghan basically just sleeps right now. Barely keeps her eyes open to even nurse. I am very happy the breast feeding is going good, with a little supplementing of formula.And I am healing up pretty well.Actually feel good most of the time. Bye for now.

She's Here!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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No more waiting,our beautiful Miss Meghan Ann Rivers is here. After about 14 hours of labor and 40 mins of pushing she arrived. Born at 8:21pm on thursday Oct.27th at Southwest Washington Medical Center here in Vancouver. Weighing in at 7lbs an 19 inches long. We went into the hospital late weds night and got home early this afternoon.Boy, I was sure ready to get out of there.It is time to eat a pot roast made by my Grandma Dolly, so I will post more tomorrow. Have a great one, A very relieved and tired Jessica.

Birthday's and Gas Prices

Happy Birthday to my little sister Emily. Happy first 3 months of life to our niece Mhari. 11 days left on the Meghan countdown.Another mid-wife appt. tomorrow morning. Unless I get lucky and go into labor.One can always hope.I haven't been having as much contractions or movement lately. So I want to find out what's going on in there. While I was driving Jason to work this morning, we couldn't help but notice the lowering gas prices. We saw 2.49 a gallon twice. Of course that is the lowest grade. Heck, the only grade we can afford these days. Another thing I am noticing is all the lovely leaves changing color. It's so pretty. By for now.

My new shall

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Here Sydney is showing off her new shall. A birthday gift from the Rhiverson's.She likes it a lot. And won't leave home without wearing it or her jacket from Papa.Not much going on today.12 more days on the Meghan countdown. I am anxious to see if I have made anymore progress at wedsnesday mornings mid wife appointment. Still trying to be patient and leave it in God's hands. But it sure is hard. At least I know if she doesn't come on her own, I will get induced eventually. I am hoping the won't make me go all the way to 41 weeks. And would induce on my due date. I will ask at the appointment. Have a good week everyone.

No Meghan yet

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It's confusing because the ultrasound I had said I was 5 days farther along, with a due date of Nov.1st and not the 6th. But of course the doctors want to go with the other due date. So that leaves me at 38 weeks still. And 14 days to go. I wish things would hurry up. It is so frustrating. Syd is doing well.Jason's schedule has changed yet again.He now works 1pm-10pm on sunday and 10am-8pm monday-thursday.The nice thing is it should allow for a normal sleep schedule again. Which he really needs.It looks like Grandma and Grandpop Rivers should feel some of the effects of Hurricane Wilma. But should be okay.At least the winds have slowed down.The Av's got beat saturday by the Canucks. Bummer.Hope you all are well.We will continue to wait for Miss Meghan.

Meghan update

Today was another check-up. The doctor said I am currently 2 cms. dilated and had a soft cervix. Baby is down in position for her arrival.At least all the contractions I have been having are doing something. The thought is it won't be too much longer before labor starts. I am hoping it will be before Monday. Sometime this weekend would be just fine.If not next wedsnesday is another mid-wife appointment. In fact she is moving as I write this. Grandma Dolly has her bag packed and gas tank filled to come up as soon as things start. It is about a 2 and 1/2 hour drive for her. It is assumed my labor should be about 4-5 hours this time. At least that is what the docs has told me.Grandma Dolly is going to stay with us a few days and help with Syd so I can get adjusted to my new little one, etc.Plus I don't want Syd in the room for the delivery. I feel it would be too traumatic for her.It appears Hurricane Wilma is headed for our family in Florida so please keep them all in your prayers. It's time for CSI, So good night all.

Bottle Blues

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I love the ponytails. Just ingore the mess in the background.;-)The house is actually cleaner now. I don't know if I am nesting or what.So Sydney had been getting milk in bottles, but everything else in sippy cups. Well, sinceshe has turned 2,we decided no more bottles. We are on day 3 of this crazy mission.I even bought some different cups that have a soft silicone spout and not the hard plastic kind. In hopes it would be more bottle like. So between not giving in to her crying spells(so far so good) and my frustration(wanting to cry)with the fact I feel I will be pregnant forever.When is labor going to start? That is the question.Life has been a little tense you could say around here. Not to mention that Jason has been working 10-12 hour days lately.I am so curious to see what Dr.Watt has to say tomorrow. I plan on asking him "How much longer to I have to wait to be induced?" We shall see. At least everyday is one day closer to the actual due date. I think 13 days left. This baby has to come out sometime.Oh, trying to be patient, not nearly as easy as it sounds.

No Meghan news yet

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Everyday I wake up hoping this will the big day. I have been sleeping alot. Well, As good as I sleep these days.So I guess it is my body storing energy for the big debut. 16 days left on the due date countdown.The Av's aren't doing so hot right now. But the season is still young.They did lose a lot of their big name players. Happy to see the White Sox going to the Series. I mean it has been 45 years, since the last one.Happy Monday All!

38 weeks today

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Here is Syd showing off her new dress. A birthday gift from Grandpop and Grandma Rivers. Pretty huh? Yesterday we had our tour of the birthcenter.Wow!What a huge place.With 45 rooms. 32 of them include whirlpool tubs. Sweet.They are very big, with lots of room to move around. There were 2 baby's born while we were there. Ahh, the excitement.All my pre-registration paperwork is done.It was funny, our tour guide kept telling me to sit down. Like I was going to drop the baby out right there. I have been having lots, and lots of contractions.It's getting to be a regular evening event. So I hope we won't be waiting too much longer.I keep telling her to start at anytime.Syd has recovered nicely from her virus. And is back to her destructive self.So will see what the lastest news is on thursday's doctor's appt. Providing she doesn't come before that. I wish she would.;-)