A Plane Family Story

Just A Funny Story

1 comments Posted by A Plane Family Story at 2:13 PM

I can't believe I forgot to post this funny little story....

When Izabella falls down and scrapes her knee I tell you what my parents told me, "Well it looks like we may need to cut it off!" Then I act like my fingers are scissors and starting cutting her leg off, or whatever else is injured.
So the other day when we were helping Mark and Katrina move, Izabella fell down when she was running around out side (I was inside preparing dinner for everyone). Daddy thought he would try and make her laugh like mommy does. So he told Bella something along the lines that her owe was so bad she was going to die. Unfortunately, she has seen more death then a lot of kids her age, losing two great grandparents with in six short months. Bella lost it. By the time she got inside she was in complete hysterics.
"I'm going to Die Mommy, Daddy Says I'm going to DIE!!!"
"That means I won;t live with you any more!"

To make a long story short, it took us about 30 mins to calm her down and talk her out of the idea that she was dieing. Now we just have to watch what we say to her, and how we say it.

"What's up Wednesday?"

3 comments Posted by A Plane Family Story at 9:35 AM

Will my husband ever learn that vanilla ice cream and a double chocolate chip chocolate brownies in not a suitable breakfast for our 2 1/2 year old daughter. For the last two mornings I have come out to the kitchen table to see the two of them chowing down before we leave for the day. Mike excuse is when you have Celiacs and someone makes something good, you enjoy it as much, and as often as you can!!

"What are people going to think when my little girl is covered in Chocolate at 8:00 am in the morning!!" Me

"You have one very happy little girl!" Mike

Bella just smiles from ear to ear.

"What's Up Wednesday!"

3 comments Posted by A Plane Family Story at 7:22 PM

Two Years Old and Driving!!

So this week our friends the Surbaugh's had there entire family home for a little family reunion. So we spent a lot of time over there this week playing games and eating great food!! We were hoping to get out on the water a little in the boat or to go swimming in Cole's pool, however, Mike and I were always at work when they did this. With the whole family there we were all out numbered by kids, eight in all ranging from age 8 to 8 months. It was a lot of fun to see Amanda and Erin and their families, along with meeting Mark and Mimi and their beautiful little girls. I hope they all come back for a visit soon.

Well on with the story. On Wednesday night all the adults were inside talking, and preparing dinner while Nicole and all the kids were running around in a the back yard. Then out of nowhere we heard a large "BOOM!" and I heard the cry of Izabella. Before I could even react Mark was out the door and came back in with Bella in his arms. I sat in the rocking chair trying to settle her down as one by one each parent came in to ask me if she was OK. Then I heard Fred say that they needed to move the golf cart of the rock it was high centered on. No one had seen what happened, and I needed to know. So after a lot of coxing this is the story I got from my little Izabella:

All the big kids where playing on the golf cart pretending to drive it and they wouldn't let her on. When they all decided to go find sticks to play swords, Bella climbed on the golf cart to pretend drive. But it wasn't as much fun with out all the other kids. So she decided to get off and go play with them. The key to the golf cart was in the ignition and left in the on position, so when she tried to get off she sat on the gas peddle and off she went, across the yard through the garden and high centered onto a large rock before she was thrown 20 yards into the dirt.

Thankfully no one was hurt, Izabella has a couple bruise on the knees, chest and cheek, but mostly I think she was just a little scared of here first driving experience.

The funniest thing is that when Mike first met Fred he had to come in and tell Fred that he had wrecked his truck. So that means there has been two generations of Plane's that have wrecked one of the Surbaugh's vehicles. Watch out world...Bella is already 2 and starting to drive!!

"What's Up Wednesday!"

2 comments Posted by A Plane Family Story at 9:49 PM

A sad good-bye to such great friends.

We spent the evening helping Mark and Katrina load up their U-haul. On Friday they will be leaving Twin Falls for their new home in Montana while Mark attends law school. Mike and Mark have been friends since they were about 10 years old. They have been best friends ever since. I met Katrina about 8 years ago, and we became instant friends. Before long we were roommates. So it was only natural that Mark and Katrina should meet when Mike and I started dating. You see, Mike lived with Mark and his family. So roommates meet, date, and marry.

We are really going to miss you guys. I am going to have find someone to come over and eat my experimental dinners, and my left overs. And I only hope I can find someone to keep Mike out of my hair in the evenings. We love you both and will always consider you friends and family. Remember if you ever need anything we are only a phone call away. Take care in Montana and remember to keep in touch. You may be moving but you will never be to far from our hearts. We wish you all the best in the adventure that lays before you and we are already antiously awaiting your next visit home.

Good-bye to friends!! Good-bye to family!!

We love you...Mark, Katrina, and Whitney

Love,

Mike, Stefanie, Izabella, and Abigail

"What's Up Wednesday"

3 comments Posted by A Plane Family Story at 1:58 PM

So after some persistent messages from Anika I agree that I need to post more frequently. Today is Wednesday and as suggested by the above this will be my first “What’s Up Wednesday” post.

I have so much to post about our families adventure to Royal City, Washington this last weekend that I will have to post again this weekend. So today I just want to post this beautiful picture of my girls. While we were home this weekend, a friend of mine from high school took the girls photo. She has started her own little photography business and was so willing to help me photograph my growing babies. I just want to thank her and tell her how much I appreciate her time and her talents. All the pictures I have seen so far have taken my breath away!! What do you think?

What's UP!!

4 comments Posted by A Plane Family Story at 1:06 PM

I know I am really slacking when it comes to Blogging. I am amazed at how busy life is when you have 2 little girls, a husband, a dog, a church calling and a full time job. I always thought that life would be easier when I grew up. Now I wish I was 2 and a half again. I really wish Izabella didn’t think life was so hard at her age. She is in for an awakening when she’s may age.

It feels like so much has happened in that last couple of months, even though none of it has been very exciting.

I hate working and having to take my girls to daycare every day. I feel like I am missing out on so much. However, I do love my job and just received a promotion and a raise…so I really can’t complain. My housework is falling further behind and I never have time to do what I want or just spend time with Mike, yet we always find time to laugh and play as a family and that is so much fun.

Izabella is now 2 ½ years old, and don’t forget the half. She is full of so much energy and is learning to much way to fast. “Bella DO IT!!” is her favorite phrase and she never wants help doing anything. Except for, “Mommy Bella done!!” that comes from the bathroom when she is done after she has told me to leave. She always refers to herself in the third person. Bella loves going to day care. Every morning when she wakes up the first thing she asks me is “Mommy, Bella go to Kelly’s today?” On Saturday’s when I tell her she gets to stay home with mommy she asks if daddy will be home too, then it’s ok to stay home with mommy. She is has learned most of her colors, can count to 6 and can put together her alphabet puzzle even though she will not say them to me yet. Drawing and coloring are her favorite past time if she can’t play outside. I think she is going to be quite the artist someday. And her Pappi (my dad), her daddy, and her little sister, A-Bee-Gaaail are the loves of her life. Her biggest complaint about her sister is usually on the way home from day care when she sops out, “Mommy, sister won’t hold my hand!” I hope that their friendship will only grow with time.

Izabella’s celiac blood test came back positive and we need to have her scoped to get a biopsy and confirm the diagnoses. Mike and I have decided to wait till just before she goes to school to have this done. So for now we just keep her on the same Gluten Free Diet as her father, even though we do let her cheat a little here and there. She is learning very quickly what she can and can’t eat. If you offer her Mac and Cheese or Pretzels she will now tell you “No, that makes my tummy hurt. Bella can only eat mommy’s”.

Abigail is really getting big. She is going to eat me out of house and home when she’s older if her appetite doesn’t slow down. I can’t believe how big she is. She’s twice the size Izabella was at 6 ½ month, but she’s still only in the 30th percentile for both her height and weight. She holds her own bottle now, even though she would rather eat cereal or her veggies. Yes Veggies, she is really not a fruit girl. Abi is sitting up on her own, and rolling all over the house. In fact, yesterday I caught her doing the WORM a crossed the living room floor. Yes, I mean the dance move. She looks so funny and cute all at the same time. It’s not going to be long before she is crawling and then I will be in trouble. She’s going to be into everything I just now it!!

Mike is still job hunting and we are really hoping he hears from someone soon. We love Twin Falls, and don’t want to leave, however, we are ready to move on. We are anxious to get a house and to start settling down a little. Izabella already has her new room all planned out. There will be something Tinker bell covering every inch of her room. Mike is getting anxious too. He really loves his job and doesn’t want to leave, but I think he’s ready for me to stay home with the girls.

So that is what is up with the Plane family. We have had some family pictures taken and will be having more taken this weekend while we are in Royal City on vacation. So I will fill you all in on that adventure later, with lots of pictures to include as well. And I am going to try harder to post more often. I might have to try what Anika does and make a day that I will be sure to post weekly. That might be the best idea.

Take care, Love you all,

Mike, Stefanie, Izabella, and Abigail Plane

My Girls...Do They Look A Like Or Not??

5 comments Posted by A Plane Family Story at 8:48 AM

So I have been told by a lot of people that my girls look nothing a like. I'm not so sure. Sometimes I look at Abigail and I see Izabella when she was that age. Then there are other times I look at her and she is distinctly her own person.

So I'm going to put you all to the test!

Following are 5 sets of photos of the girls (for some reason I couldn't get them all side by side). I want you to tell me which one is which. Have fun!!!

Here is a picture of each of the girls when they were in the hospital.

These where the girls baby photos. Do you know who is who?

Both of my girls love sitting in their bouncers!

Just laying in their cribs!

Both girls love to play...look at them smile!!

I think when they were first born the girls had many similarities. However, as they grow they do look different. You can tell they are sisters, but they do have their own looks. And I hope Abigail's hair keeps growing, she already has as much as Bella did on her first birthday!

Love you all,

The Planes