Rainy Day (or more like hour)

                                                                  Well here's our thumb-sucker.  This picture seems to be his go-to position when he's tired.  The majority of the time after he wakes up from his nap, he is doing this.  Also as he's going down for a nap, he tends to do this.  It's so cute, especially because he doesn't put his fingers in a fist, he fans them all out! Gotta love it! :)

On Wednesday, James' sister Hannah came over and helped me make strawberry-rhubarb jam.  It was so much fun and it turned out wonderful! I think I'm going to have to make some more! Today we're headed to my mom's for a scrapbooking day.  I suppose it's time to start that. I'm already almost 4 months behind! :(  And Ashton gets home from Travel Camp today; very excited to see her!

Yesterday we got rain! Not much, but it was a nice shower.  Trevin and I went to the garage and sat inside the opened door. I took the opportunity to put his boots on for the first time. Obviously, they are too big, but I thought it made a cute picture.  The rain helped cool the day, so we were able to stay outside for a while without overheating.  

Trevin didn't really react to the rain much.  We stepped out into it for a few seconds as some big drops landed on our heads.  He didn't care.  He must have discovered his shorts at this point because all he did for the next 10 minutes was stare at them.  

 The rain stopped and the clouds made for a perfect time for outdoor pictures.  The grass was a little wet so I grabbed a bucket from inside and plopped him in it.  (And Trevin plops.  He's almost 15 lbs now! Chunk-a-munk!)

He really liked those shorts.  He wouldn't look up at all.  James' uncle Dan drove by as this was happening so he pulled up and tried to get Trevin to look up. He tossed his muffs towards the bucket...nothing.  He clapped and talked...nothing.  He even started up the four-wheeler and revved it...nothing.  Only when he drove away, did Trevin look up. :)

First time touching the grass! 

 He reached down and started playing with the grass.  New experience! 

Ooo look what I found!

And then the sun came out and it was nap time.  What a day! 

I love this little man! No rolling yet... stinker. :)

We discovered grass...growing on the farm. :) 

Rolling, Rolling, Rolling...

 We're rolling! Well sort of... Sunday morning (7-22-12) before church we had Trevin on our bed on his tummy.  All of a sudden he started turning up on his side.  James and I watched in awe as Trevin grunted and rolled the rest of the way onto his back.  It's official. Trevin is rolling.  We were so giddy, we put him back on his tummy and I got the video camera.  Trevin rolled, over and over again. I think he rolled about 10 times before we left for church that morning.  We were so excited, we told everyone at church what he'd done.  We brought him home later that day and tried again....nothing. We thought, "Well maybe he's all rolled out for the day."  So we tried Monday....nothing.  And Tuesday....nothing. And I've tried a couple times this morning...nothing.  He forgot how to roll. Either that or, he is just testing our patience! Thankfully we got it on camera, so now people don't think we're losing our minds.





Trevin also smiled at himself in the mirror for the first time on 7-20-12.  It's funny now, how excited he gets when he sees that baby give him a grin. :)








Yesterday (7-24-12) I took Trevin to the chiropractor to adjust his back and neck. He's been having issues looking to one side.  While we were waiting, the secretary started talking to Trevin as I held him.  Believe it or not, he got shy! He cuddled his head into my chest and looked at her pathetically. Trevin is not a cuddler at all, so this was hysterical.  He wouldn't smile for her or talk.  He just dug his head into me.  Too cute. This proud mamma soaked it in!

Such a character!

I also took Trevin to a wedding this weekend.  He did so well, except he filled his pants twice during the ceremony.  (At the last wedding we were at, he had a complete blow-out during the ceremony.)  At this point, I'm glad he can't talk and tell us how he really feels about weddings, because there seems to be a trend... :S









You're probably wondering why, suddenly I'm able to update my blog at a respectable time.  Well I finished my summer classes, and it feels awesome! I start my fall semester on August 20th.  It will be tough, but God will give me the strength to get through the next year.

Love this face! :) 

 I realized that I haven't posted any of his newborn photos yet... Yikes.  Well I haven't gotten them all back, but here's a few! This was when he was 3 weeks old.  Hope you enjoy!

Now we're ROLLING on the farm...

One year later.

A tribute to a wonderful lady.  Tuesday, June 12th, Ruth Moore was welcomed into Heaven with a, "Well done, Thy good and faithful servant." As I recall the last day with her, it brings a smile to my face.  Monday, June 11th, Trevin and I spent the day at the my in-laws.  Some relative were visiting so we hung out all day. Bonnie (James' Grandma Ruth) shared a special moment holding Trevin, little did we know it would be the last time.  She held him in the kitchen and her face was glowing.  Nothing can compare to the bright smile she gave whenever she saw us walk in.  She was a woman full of joy.  Trevin laid on the floor for an hour kicking and smiling.  Bonnie watched him from the couch and soaked up every bit of it! As the day came to a close and we got ready to leave, she grabbed my arm and looked at me and then to the precious boy in my arms and said, "He is so beautiful." She had said it many times before, but that time will always be remembered.  I'm so very thankful that she was able to meet Trevin. Unfortunately, Trevin will not remember her, but we will tell him that she was a treasured grandma.

The first time I met Ruth, she treated me as if I was already family.  I was greeted with a hug and a kiss.  I remember her specifically telling me right before this picture a few years ago, that I was considered her granddaughter.  She was so welcoming and I will always remember the kindness she showed me.  She will be greatly missed!

This is my favorite picture of James and Grandma Ruth.

We found this picture here and saw resemblance to Trevin.  This is James at 6 weeks.  I handed the picture to a few people without saying anything, and they would respond in a similar way, "Aww, how cute! (pause) Wait! That's James!!!" It was pretty funny. So he does look a lot like Daddy, but there are certain characteristics that are mine. Trevin is now 3 months old! It's insane how fast it's gone.  He changes everyday in appearance and personality.  He's so much fun!  We've been saving money because we no longer need to find entertainment, he does it for us! :)  Last week he discovered his thumb. I'm not that excited about it, though.  A thumb is a lot harder to break the habit with than a pacifier.  He likes his pacifier, but he likes to play with it and chew it, so it never stays in.  That's why he loves his thumb so much.  Not going to lie, it's stinkin' adorable. haha.  

This week he's been staring at his feet quite a bit. I'll put bright socks on him and sit him up, and he will just stare at his feet.  It won't be long before they find there way into his hands (and mouth!)  

The older Trevin gets the more we are revealing his personality.  He is not a cuddler.  He doesn't like to lay in your arms like a baby, he wants to sit up and see the world.  He has certain times of the day where he talks a lot, and this week he's gotten more adventurous in his words and pitches.  All of a sudden he'll let out a squeal or a grunt.  He also fake coughs. When he's in a talking mood, he won't let you get a word in, but when he's not in the mood... You can't get him to talk at all! He also deliberately avoids eye contact.  When you are holding him up, he won't look you in the eyes.  His head literally turns back and forth so he 

doesn't have to look at you.  So funny!

Trevin is certainly responding to people.  He recognizes me, and when someone else is holding him, there's not greater feeling in the world than catching his glance and making him give a huge grin and start to squirm.  He knows how to tug at Mom's heartstrings already! I can usually get him pretty excited, but no laugh yet. We've been close, but I can't wait until he gives his first real giggle. 

He also has started to grab for things, and he loves to scratch his fingernails on anything possible.  They are claws! It seems like I clip them every week, and they are still so long! I've already gotten some battle wounds from him. 

Trevin is growing incredibly fast.  We're outgrowing clothes like crazy!  He's getting so big that the changing station on his pack-n-play is getting too small.  He touches from head to toe.  He end up pushing with his feet, and his head ends up in the corner because there's no room for him to lay straight.    I'm not quite ready to give it up yet though! It's been too convenient!
Trevin got a cold a couple weeks ago and started waking up a couple time through out the night.  For a couple weeks after that, even when he was over the cold, he would still wake up a few times. It was depressing! He had gone from sleeping most of the night, to up every few hours again. It was rough going back! Then last week, he slept 8 hours, and hasn't gone back since! WOO HOO!!! He goes down between 8 and 9, and I feed him quick before I go to bed after 10, and then he doesn't wake up until 6 most mornings.  The other day he slept until 8! I didn't know what to do with myself!  :)

I know how over-due this post is. I just looked at the last post and realized how much has changed since then! I've been rather swamped with my classes the last couple weeks.  One class was due on Wednesday and the other is due next Monday.  I'm in much better shape than I was, but I still have a few hours left in my last class, so most of my free time has gone to that. 

I still seem to be recovering from Trevin's arrival. I've seen the chiropractor 7 times in the last month for my tailbone.  We've done acupuncture 4 times. There has definitely been improvement though! I no longer suffer all day.  I had some terrible pain after 2 of the adjustments and the Dr thought it to be scar tissue tearing.  That meant that I should be back in place.  Sunday's are probably the worst for me because of sitting all through Sunday school and church.  It seems like the rest of the day is lousy.  Otherwise I usually just have pain in the evenings after long days, or after longer car rides.  If this continues for much longer without relief, I'm going to check into X-rays to make sure the bone isn't cracked.

James and I celebrated out one year anniversary on Monday, July 16th.  We are so so so grateful for the year we've had.  God had blessed us with provisions we couldn't even fathom.  Trevin has truly been a joy to us.  God's plan for our first year was unexpected, but somehow it was perfect.  He knew exactly what he was doing.  While I may have given up a "normal" college life, I may be considered a "teen mom," and my life may be questioned by others, I know for a fact that this is what God had planned for me and there's no better place to be than in God's will.  I've never loved two people more than I love my husband and my son.  God has transformed this girl into a 

wife and mother, in the matter of a year.  

How blessed am I!

We chose to take a relaxed evening in Grand Island to celebrate our first year of marriage.  We tried out the new Olive Garden, which was delicious.  Then we went mini golfing, where James somehow beat me by 10 strokes.  Anyone that knows us well, knows that I'm the competitive one and James could care less if I beat him.  I ended up going 8 strokes on 2 different holes.  It was awful! James made me smile when he tried coaching me, (since I was the one that taught him how to golf.)  I very much enjoyed just being silly together and doing something fun! We topped off the night with seeing the new Spiderman movie, which we hadn't seen the previews for, so we were completely confused until we realized it was a new story.  We didn't take Trevin with, but by half-way through the movie I was so ready to hold him. On the way home, I was just itching to give him kisses.  I realized that a night out is great, but coming home to be with Trevin is even better.  

What a blessed year, growing on the farm...

A full night's sleep?!

Mr. Trevin is already 6 1/2 weeks old! It's insane! He is about 10 lbs now and getting much longer.  People have said that he's starting to look more like me. His head is getting bigger and his hair hasn't gotten thicker, so it looks like he's thinning out! He's also started to get the famous bald spot on the back of his head from turning his head when he's laying down.  He's been much more responsive in the last two weeks.  He will look at faces and smile back occasionally! It's so fun! He has also started to talk a lot more.  He already has tones of his voice that you can tell when he's really happy, content, or complaining. It's been great to see a personality form.  Although, I'm afraid that he has quite a temper. He can get himself going when he wants to be held. He's pretty ornery! :)

This last week has been awesome. Trevin has slept through the night! I've got a anywhere from 5-7 hours of sleep straight each night!!!! Do you realize how long it's been since that's happened?! Well, Trevin is almost 7 weeks old...and before that I was pregnant for 9 months.  I was up at least twice each night to use the bathroom.  So it's been a LONG time since my bed and I have spent so much uninterrupted time together!  We've missed each other so much! haha

Another funny story about James sleep talking... A couple weeks ago, I came back from feeding Trevin in the middle of the night and snuggled up close to James.  He was burning up! I asked him why he was so warm and he replied, "Oh it's probably just the pepper spray..."  HA! He cracks me up!

First tractor ride with Daddy!

Laundry has multiplied by a million.  I always thought that a little baby would have a "little" laundry.  Oh boy, was I wrong! We sometimes go through 4 outfits in a day.  Sometimes I've left him in his pajamas and James will come home for dinner or supper and ask why he's still in his PJ's.  I respond, "Oh, well I guess I thought that he'd dirty this one earlier and didn't figure I'd waste another outfit."  He sometimes surprises me and goes the entire day without needing to do a costume change! He's also grown out of a lot of his newborn clothes, especially anything that had pants attached.  He's gotten way too long for those! While I'm doing all this laundry I apparently lose track of some things.  One day I heard James say from his bathroom, "How did these get here?"  They were Trevin's socks, and they had been in a pile with Daddy's socks.  :)

Trevin loves it when we are out and about.  Our first all-day outing (besides at relatives' houses) was at Ashton's district track meet.  He slept all day long.  I had to wake him up to feed him, and he fell right back asleep! He loved all the noises, being outside, and the motion.  He's also slept through all-day shopping trips.  That makes this momma happy! We also took him to the lake over Memorial weekend and he enjoyed every minute of it! Now, if only I could get him to be that happy when we're at home alone... haha

I experienced my first Mother's Day this year! James got up and made me breakfast. Pancakes, eggs, and bacon.  They were even chocolate chip pancakes! :) What a sweetheart! It was a ton of fun just being able to spend the day with my own little "family."  Still hard to believe that we are a little family now! Baby dedication at church was also on Mother's Day, so that was special.  Trevin did very well and slept through the whole thing! ;)


To keep you posted, my tailbone is still bothering me.  This last week the pain has been much more severe.  At my appointment a couple weeks ago, my doctor said that the muscles may have been stretched or (not likely) my tailbone cracked.  She said either way there's not much they can do about it.  Physical therapy may be something to consider though because the pain on my tailbone causes me to sit in strange positions and it puts stress on my back and may have potential negative effects in the future. Today I had my sister Brooke work on it (massage) and we'll see if that'll help.  I also tried icing it today, so hopefully it will start healing, whatever is wrong.  Brooke thinks my coccyx (curved part at the bottom of the spine) may be out of place. Please pray for some relief from this and some answers to what's wrong.  It's beginning to get frustrating.

I've felt like a terrible mother at times. Like when I'm holding him and I'm trying to eat, and I drop food on him. Bad mom, bad bad mom.

I left Trevin for the first time on Tuesday.  Paul and Kathy Nauman are hosting a college-aged bible study this summer and I was hoping to go. James needed to work late that night so I knew he couldn't watch him, so I called up Dori (his mom) and asked if she'd be around.  She was thrilled! So I took him down and got her set up.  As I kissed that little man good bye, my throat started to constrict.  I turned around and left as fast as I could because I knew if I would have taken one more look at him, I'd decide not to go.  I got to the car and drove out and was bawling by the time I got to the end of the driveway.  I had to take the long way around to pull myself together.  I enjoyed the couple hours out, but it was definitely great to get back to my baby!

We're loving baby life and looking forward to the days ahead!

Our little family, growing on the farm...

Trevin Trimble

I gave that last big push and I felt instant relief from pressure.  I looked down and saw the most beautiful baby.  He was quickly placed on my stomach and that moment proved that love at first sight is possible.  Suddenly all the fear of the unknown was gone.  Peace swept in and joy overwhelmed me. He was perfect.  It was a wonderful moment that words cannot begin to describe.  I pulled him up to my chest and tried to soak in every second.  His cry brought a smile to my face and I couldn't take my eyes off of him.

Trevin Trimble Huenefeld was born at 2:06 p.m. on Saturday, April 14th.  He weighed 8 lbs 5.5 oz, and was 19 3/4 in long. Yeah, he was a little larger than expected. We were so blessed to have such a healthy baby boy.  He had lots of hair (his mother's son!)  Even some on his back and shoulders! The hair on the back of his head is longer than the hair on top of his head, so I'm pretty sure he'll have a mullet in a few months.  He's awesome already! He also came out with all sorts of rolls.  Right away the rolls on his neck were pretty irritated because it was skin on skin and it wasn't able to get dried out.  The nurses said that he didn't have a very long neck and so that's why those rolls were even bigger.  He was 6 days early, so if he would have gone full-term, we would've had almost a 9-lb baby. Yikes.





After they had taken him from me to weigh him, I remember thinking, "Oh no, I didn't check for 10 fingers and 10 toes. Surely someone would have noticed already and broke the news to me. Right?" I tried to glance over to see if I could count, but there were too many bodies in the way.  As soon as I got him back, I made sure.  They're all there! haha.

Trevin has impressed us from the get-go.  The first time he was up on my chest, he lifted his head up.  That doesn't usually happen for at least 1 week.  His short neck may be part of the reason he can hold his head up so well.  He gains more control of his head every day.  He moves it to look at things in every direction.  He also is able to throw himself back when you have him up.  He certainly requires two hands, otherwise he would end up on the floor.  (Don't worry, it hasn't happened! But he has caught me off-guard and scared me a couple times.)  He's also very alert for his age.  When he's awake, he's awake.  He has bright eyes that seem to be taking in everything! Last week I had him kind of squatting on my lap and talking to him. That silly boy pushed up on his legs and stood! Now, he was wobbling like crazy, but I couldn't believe it! At two weeks he was able to push himself up with his legs.  He's getting really good at it now.  It's starting to scare me. I keep telling him that he needs to slow down and be a baby for a while!  Before I know it, he'll be pulling himself up and taking steps... Oh boy. We took his pictures yesterday and I was trying to hold him out on my hands with his bottom against my stomach.  He was not having that! He pushed his legs and locked them tight.  My arms were out-stretched, I was barely able to hang on.  He's a stinker already. :)  He has an interesting temper, too.  Generally he is very patient and content even when he's in need of food, changing, etc. BUT, when he decides that he has waited long enough for you...he'll let you know.  It's usually an instant scream, he doesn't always work up to it to give Mom a warning.  Nope, the timer just goes off.  He also is starting to realize that he's spoiled.  The last couple weeks have been pretty busy.  Very few days are we just home alone with no visitors or nothing to do.  So, that means he's been held. A lot.  And the days when we are home all day by ourselves, he reminds me that no one is holding him and he would rather be held.  How do you start child-rearing a 3-week old? haha! It's hard not to spoil him though, he's too stinkin cute.  He's been smiling more and more.  Not necessarily at anything imparticular, but when he's content or sleeping.  He makes all sorts of faces.  He's got his Dad's expressions, for sure!

Now the story on his name: If you've read my previous blogs you'll know how we came about choosing Trevin, but Trimble is a whole new funny story.  James' Grandpa Moore's middle name was Trimble, and that's why we choose it. (Now, Trimble is also the name of an Ag company that makes GPS systems for farm equipment.  Did James have double motives?  Most likely, but who knows for sure. haha.) We assumed that Trimble was just a family name.  It turns out that it is, but not our family. We heard the story of the name after Trevin was born and named. -- Grandpa Moore's father was a traveling pastor that essentially lived on scams.  He would go to churches all over with his 10 kids and wife and ask for money.  That's how he "supported" the family.  One way he would attempt to get more money was to name his children's middle names after wealthy families in the churches they were at, in hopes that those families would be impressed and give them money.  Interesting concept, but that's how the name "Trimble" came into our family.  Trimble was the last name of a wealthy family in a church they visited.  So, now we have quite an interesting story to tell and pass on! haha!

I have a couple more hospital stories for you.  I mentioned last post that I've lost all sense of privacy and modesty.  Well, a couple of friends were visiting us in the hospital and right before they came I was needing to use the restroom.  This was only the second time I went after the birth, so I pressed the call light to get some assistance.  (The first time, I almost passed out when I got to the bathroom.) A new nurse came in and I explained that I needed help.  She helped me to the bathroom and got me squared away.  Our friends came into our room in the middle of all this and over heard the following.  As she was just about to open the door to leave she said, "Oh, by the way, my name is Brandy."  When I came out a couple seconds later, they were laughing.  She was helping me use the bathroom and I didn't even know her name until she was done. haha. I would have never thought anything of it and I couldn't have cared less...

First bath!

I had asked my mom to take pictures with my camera and record a little right after he was born.  So she did.  The next day in the hospital, James turned on the video camera and watched a little bit.  After a few minutes he said, "Um, I think your mom left the video camera on."  I wasn't too concerned, but asked him to show me.  She had set the camera down on my table next to my bed, and it was still recording.  The camera was pointing directly at me, so it really had a good shot of things, maybe too good.  James said, "Well, we have a good view of the first feeding..." haha yikes. It was a direct shot of my chest, minus my gown... We had a good laugh, thinking that would be the worst of it.  Then I remember that I had tried to eat a little bit after the delivery and thrown it up...all over myself...  I laughed in terror, hoping it got shut off before then.  Sure enough, a few minutes later I hear myself say on the tape, "Someone grab me a bag, I'm gonna throw up!" And then I did.  Right there on tape.  James and I turned it off after that, and we haven't seen the rest of it still. I'm going to have to edit those majorly! But it made for a good laugh!

One other thing, last post I mentioned that epidurals don't take away all of the pain.  Well, they do. Either mine didn't work completely or I was given a smaller dose (if that's possible.)  Anyways, mine did not reach its full potential.  I was still able to feel the pressure and also was able to feel everything when she stitched me up.  Thankfully, it was my first delivery, so I had no idea that it would be any different.  I'm grateful for my ignorance.  And I'm glad that it did what it did.  I was able to be in control of pushing, while being able to focus since I didn't have the severe cramping with each contraction.

James has been loving parenthood.  It's a whole new world, but it's been incredible.  He comes home and just holds him.  The first week we were home, he told me, "It's not fair that you get to stay home with him all day."  James also has modified his own pacifier for Trevin.  His nose.  It sounds disgusting, but it is pretty funny.  If Trevin starts crying, James will put his nose to his mouth and Trevin sucks away! Sometimes he likes it better than his actual pacifier!  Crazy Dad... He loves every second with him.  Even if he's screaming.  The first couple nights at home, I began to get annoyed getting up every 2 hours.  Each time we'd hear that little squawk from the monitor, James would start to laugh.  I asked him what was so funny and he replied, "He's just so cute!" Cute if you're getting more than 4 hours a night... haha It really hasn't been that bad.  That was obviously the first week.  By week 2, and now 3, James sleeps through it all.  He's adjusted well. I do get some good laughs in the middle of the night sometimes, though.  I wear contacts usually, so when Trevin starts crying in the night I can't see the clock to tell what time it is.  One night I asked James what time it was (This helps me know if it's time for another feeding, or if maybe he has a burp...) James sat up, looked at the clock and said, "It's Valentine's Day.  Do you want me to give him some water?"  I tried not to bust out laughing.  I don't know what he was dreaming... I chuckled a little and said, well let's try the pacifier instead.  The next morning I mentioned something to him about it being V-Day.  He had no idea what I was talking about. :)  This week the same scenario was played out except his response was, "As long as his wheels are still spinning, he'll be alright."  Oh brother! I didn't even bother responding that time. I just laughed as I headed down to the nursery.  I told him about it the next day and he insisted that I'm making all of these stories up.  I told him there's no way I could make up something that random.  I'm looking forward to the nights of funny quotes ahead!

11 Days

Speaking of night-time, Trevin gave me a 5-hour stretch last night! Woohoo! We're generally on a pretty close schedule through the nights.  He eats about at 10, 2, and 6. Give or take.  I hope that last night was a sign that we're working towards one LONG night stretch.  The first couple weeks were a little rough, there were nights that I saw every hour of the clock.  Somehow I survived.

12 Days

So baby's doing well, growing fast and getting loads of kisses from every one around.  But how's Mom?  Well, post-natal hormones are real. Stupid songs on the radio, or a certain look from that sweet baby face will either send me bawling or brighten my entire day and I just can't stop smiling.  Emotions are such a funny thing, aren't they?  I'm also starting to think that my tailbone is damaged.  I'm still having quite a bit of pain.  If I sit too long in a position it hurts, but especially when I go to get up from sitting.  The first couple steps after standing up, I feel like I need a walker.  I'd never heard of tailbone pain after birth, but apparently some women even go in for x-rays because their tailbones have cracked.   I go in for my appointment next week, so we'll see what the doctor has to say.  But on the positive side, I hardly spend any time in my bathroom now! Sometimes I panic thinking something is wrong because I haven't used the bathroom in hours! And then I realize that I'm just not pregnant anymore!  :)

2 1/2 Weeks

Trevin had an appointment when he was 9 days old.  He had gained back all of his weight and a little more, and had grown a little longer, too!  She said he looked so healthy that he didn't need to come back for his one-month appointment.  Atta boy!

Trevin has his baby dedication this Sunday, Mother's Day.  Very exciting! :) It's also my first Mother's Day.  How crazy!

I got the rest of our maternity pictures. Man,
I forgot how big that belly was!!!

One beautiful boy, growing on the farm...