The Feitl Family

Sydney's New Looks

2010-01-10T17:46:00.000-08:00

Sydney had to get glasses this week and started cheerleading. Both pictures make us wonder where our little girl has gone.

First 1/2 Marathon

2009-10-04T18:51:00.000-07:00

Dayspring runners. It was so fun to be out there with friends!

Almost done...I am as tired as I look.

Fun Around the House

2009-09-18T18:12:00.001-07:00

Girls in their feetie PJs.

Eating ice cream cones.

Ashlyn's new favorite toys.

Princess Party

2009-08-26T08:29:00.000-07:00

Here ye, here, ye, the King and Queen of Feitl Land would like to announce that their first born has turned 5. The royal celebration took place on Saturday. Five local princesses gathered to celebrate the occasion. Fun, cake and ice cream were had by all.

Grandma's Visit

2009-08-26T08:24:00.000-07:00

Bathing Beauty

2009-07-31T15:35:00.000-07:00

Now you can't tell me that's not cute!

Swim Day

2009-07-03T17:35:00.000-07:00

We took the morning and took the girls swimming. Since swim lessons, Sydney has become a fish and Ashlyn went in the pool for the first time today. She didn't seem to care too much so we are hoping that is a good sign.

Life at the Feitl's

2009-06-28T18:05:00.000-07:00

Car wash anyone?

Ashlyn's favorite playtime activity. She also loves being naked, which isn't very often.

First rice cereal this week!

Tumbling Tower game. Ashlyn won!

Two gorgeous girls. Check out Sydney's short hair.

Raising Readers

2009-06-28T18:02:00.000-07:00

Sydney above

Ashlyn below

Cooking for Camp

2009-06-20T19:56:00.000-07:00

Scott, Ashlyn and I just came home from a week of cooking for 50 at youth camp. It was awesome cracking 120 eggs at 7:00am. We had a great time getting to know our fellow cook Stephanie. Who knew cooking was such hard work!?

Tired cook!

Dinner anyone?

Sweet Girls

2009-06-20T19:47:00.000-07:00

Camping with Friends

2009-06-01T17:52:00.000-07:00

Buddies walking together!

Post of the crew...Ashlyn was in her front pack. Rhonda and I went hiking and fishing with all six kids. Awesome!

The men!

Ashlyn is Growing

2009-05-16T05:10:00.000-07:00

Wait...that's not Ashlyn!

Sleeping on her tummy for the first time.

Crib all set up!

Look at that face!

Ashlyn is Growing

2009-05-16T05:05:00.001-07:00

Live Fire on Post

2009-05-16T04:58:00.000-07:00

Watching a live fire on post was amazing. The picture below is of a rocket launch.

End of Year Program

2009-05-05T17:56:00.001-07:00

Sydney was frog #3 in her school program tonight. It was too dark to get pictures on stage, but we did get this one of her coming in for her performance. How could you not love that face?

Easter Baby

2009-04-08T18:24:00.001-07:00

Too cute for words!

First Smiles for Ashlyn

2009-04-08T17:59:00.000-07:00

Some of Ashlyn's first smiles caught on camera. Two months old- weighing in at 11 lbs. 7 oz.

Sydney Paige at 61/2 months old.

Are these two sisters or what?

Ashlyn Grace at 2 months old.

Family Fun

2009-04-08T17:48:00.000-07:00

Cousins together at last!

Scott Feitl the Beaver Man

2009-03-16T08:47:00.000-07:00

After 17 days, 3018 miles, and a number of McDonalds visits we have returned home from a family vacation to Michigan. We had a great time catching up with friends and family and enjoyed a good time of rest. Enjoy some of the pictures below.

Sydney, Grandpa Bob, and Gramme D at the Kalamazoo Valley Museum.

This is what we all felt like after two days in the van.

What a great looking bunch!

Lake Michigan

Sydney in front of the St. Louis Arch. Scott and Sydney went to the top.

Ashlyn at 2 Weeks

2009-02-16T10:21:00.000-08:00

Daddy and his girls on Valentine's Day!

Proud Grandpa!

Doctor visit today... 8lbs. 7 oz. Back to birth weight, just as she should be! Healthy baby!

What a Good Looking Bunch!

2009-02-16T10:12:00.001-08:00

One Week Old

2009-02-08T13:45:00.000-08:00

Enjoying time with Grandma!

What a sweet big sister!

Shirt says "Hello I'm a miracle"

First Family Photos

2009-02-03T06:50:00.001-08:00

Mom and Ashlyn are both doing well, and are looking at coming home possibly on Wednesday.

Ashlyn Grace has arrived!!!

2009-02-01T17:57:00.001-08:00

At 2:45am Carrie's water broke, and at 8:15am Ashlyn Grace Feitl arrived at 8lbs 6 oz! Mom and baby are doing well, and both Mom and Dad are still trying to figure out why they are letting the baby stay with us and with out any monitors. Very different than last time. More to come in a few days.

Baby's Coming!

2009-01-28T10:16:00.000-08:00

As of today, I am 2 centimeters dilated and we are scheduled for the c-section on Tuesday morning, Feb. 3 at 7:30am. Doctor didn't think I'd make it till next Friday. I asked if he thought I'd make it till Tuesday and his response was, "If you don't, you don't." Less than a week!

ICE DAY!!!!

2009-01-27T11:08:00.000-08:00

OK, so it may not be like Michigan, but we will take what we can get here in Oklahoma. Everything was shut down today because of 1" of sleet& snow through out the day. Sydney and I decided to treat it like a snow day. Here are some pictures.

The New Family Van

2009-01-25T14:07:00.000-08:00

Through a totally amazing work of God, we got our dream used mini van yesterday. Our old van needed a new transmission, praise the Lord it was still running, but we sold it on Wednesday to a family that could replace it themselves. This, plus savings left us with x number of dollars and a real desire for a used Toyota or Honda mini van to replace the old one. Well, after much homework, Scott and a good friend set out at 5:30 am on a 3 1/2 hour drive to Tulsa to see a privately owned Toyota that was "in great condition". Well, it was a piece of junk. The first thing Scott asked about was the missing door handle. Evidently, it had been pulled off by someone in the trailer park they were living in a few years ago. Then when he started it the guy mentioned that "a few sensors" were lit, and he didn't know why.

Scott's call home to let me know they had just driven 3 hours for nothing prompted me to do one last computer search for anything in Oklahoma City that they could look at on their way home. I made several calls, but nothing looked hopeful. I called on the 2001 Honda Odyssey pictured here, even though I was I called on Wed and they told me it went to auction. I ended up with the new car internet manager. He said people were working on a deal right now and they wouldn't know till Monday if the financing would go through. I, the desperate and pregnant woman, explained that we had cash and could take it today... We both agreed that would really not be fair, but 5 min later he called back and said it just might work. So, Scott and his friend waited around in OKC, eating free Chipotle at a new restaurant that was just practicing for their upcoming opening until the other people were done looking at the van. It was priced $1500 over what we had and Scott was hoping to bargain big time. When he told the guy how much cash we had, he countered lower than his offer so that we could be out the door for Scott's offer. With phone calls to department heads off site it all came together. Scott was in shock! It really is the van that we wanted, but didn't think we could get in our price range. It even has TV! Yea God! And, we got it all done before the new baby arrived!

Still Pregnant!

2009-01-21T12:41:00.000-08:00

Praise the Lord! Baby and I are still doing great. Next Wednesday the doctor will finally schedule the c-section. We should be meeting our new girl the first week of Feb.

Baby Update

2009-01-07T11:28:00.000-08:00

We heard words today we thought we'd never hear. "Your cervix is very soft, and I'd say you are 1 cm dilated." What!? Wow! Baby and I are doing so well that it looks like we're back on track for a normal, scheduled c-section (7-10 days before due date). But, of course, I could actually go into labor first... Wow, this waiting stuff is crazy!

I think baby girl Feitl has a name waiting for her now. Any guesses?

Happy New Year!

2009-01-01T04:29:00.000-08:00

I guess you know you are getting old when your New Year's Eve celebration used to be Monopoly until 2:00am, but this year was Jr. Monopoly until 7:30pm and in bed by 10:00pm hoping to see the ball drop at 11:00pm in New York. Kids do change everything :)

Merry Christmas!

2008-12-27T13:58:00.000-08:00

New nightgown that Grandma LaRue made.

Sydney's new Leapster. The best babysitter ever!

Sydney all dressed up for the ball.

We had a wonderful Christmas Eve with friends and a quiet Christmas Day with just the three of us. Sydney really understood Santa and gifts and everything for the first time this year, so it was incredibly fun and exciting. She decorated our tree and a good part of our house this year with all the great things she made with friends who have been caring for her.
We are blessed!

2008-12-15T05:52:00.000-08:00

This is life in the Feitl house with mommy on bed rest. Art, crafts, games, animals, TV watching, etc. all take place from the bed or couch. It's a party!

Baby Adventures

2008-12-03T18:28:00.000-08:00

Today is week 29 and 5 days in the pregnancy. After a number of days of high blood pressure and significant protein showing up in Carrie's urine she has been placed on bed rest. We hope this will slow the process of what we believe to be preeclampsia again. She is not allowed out of bed except to eat and go potty.

Help! - Scott

Trip to the zoo

2008-11-28T05:39:00.001-08:00

We went to the OKC zoo the day before thanksgiving because it was FREE!!! We had a great time and all the animals we saw were awake and playing.

These two grizzly bears were the highlight of our visit. Amazing to watch these two animals wrestle together.

Happy Thanksgiving!

2008-11-27T08:54:00.001-08:00

Baby Shower

2008-11-20T16:29:00.000-08:00

Several ladies from church hosted a beautiful baby shower for me Sunday. So many cute things! Hard to believe we will have another little one soon! We are so blessed!

Here are the lovely hostesses. On top of all the shower gifts I received, these lovely ladies got us a new Sit N Stand stoller and a bassinet. We're ready now!

New Dog

2008-11-07T18:30:00.001-08:00

Yes, we did get a dog, and yes we know we are crazy. Her name is Pixie, she is 2 1/2 year-old maltipoo. She has already gotten well adjusted to life in the Feitl home and everyone is having fun.

Our Harvest Ballerina

2008-10-31T12:14:00.000-07:00

Sydney got to wear her costume to school today! I'm am surprised the excitement didn't keep her up all night. She even stayed still long enough to get her hair done. Off to the church Harvest Party tonight!

Another Busy Weekend

2008-10-26T17:46:00.000-07:00

Is it really possible to sleep like this? How is she always so cute?What was once pink trim with a cream base is now a beautiful cream trim with a tan base. Wow! Scott worked endlessly the last two weekends on painting. He discovered the pink required primer first, so he made several trips around the house. Praise the Lord! He sent a different friend to help on Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
-Before-
-After-

Who's afraid of heights?

Fall Break

2008-10-23T10:28:00.000-07:00

Yes, Oklahoma has this awesome fall break (one last hunting trip before winter). So, Sydney had 3 days off of school. Our camping trip was canceled due to Sydney having a cold, so Scott decided to engage in a little "weekend" house painting project. The garage is re-framed and we will soon no longer have pink trim! Sydney and I focused on sprucing up the inside on the house.

Baby Belly

2008-10-07T10:34:00.000-07:00

Okay, here's a picture of the baby belly. The doctor thinks miracle #2 is a girl. We will confirm at our appointment Tuesday, Oct. 14.

My Birthday!

2008-09-12T10:46:00.000-07:00

I had the most wonderful birthday yesterday! Scott and I headed out for a day in Oklahoma City. Our adventures included Incredible Pizza (tons of food and fun games), the Oklahoma State Fair (where we watched a baby chick come out of it's egg and I received a little chain-saw carved wooden chair at a logger show), and Dairy Queen on the way home! I also arrived home to 8 birthday phone messages. I truly was the princess for the day!

Look Who's 4!

2008-08-25T17:23:00.000-07:00

Sydney, Scott and I had a little family party the night before Sydney's birthday. She opened all the wonderful gifts from family and we had a blast watching all of her reactions to things. She is really growing up!

Sydney and I made cupcakes to bring to her school on her special day. We were shocked with how well behaved the 17 4 year olds were.

On Saturday we had the real party. The pink Care Bear was the theme. This was my first character cake. A good friend did the decorating this time. Isn't it adorable!

Sydney had 4 friends from church over to the house. We decorated these tote bags, played pin the rainbow on the bear and other fun games. The girls were soooooo cute together!

Here's the big breath to blow out the candles!

Sydney's First Day of Pre-K

2008-08-15T05:52:00.000-07:00

Sydney went to public school today. Lawton has a Pre-K school with 250 4 & 5 year-olds. She loved it and so did we.

Camping on the Arkansas Border

2008-08-12T13:26:00.000-07:00

In spite of the 2 week stretch of 105+ degree weather here in Oklahoma, we decided to seize the opportunity to take a couple of days away. We found a cute little KOA Kabin with A/C near Fort Smith, Arkansas and headed out for some fun. We had a great time and as always, built a great trip around free tourist activities. We even drove through the town where Carrie Underwood was born!

Our lake pond front view.

Sydney and Scott building a fire.

Canoing

Our Tolley bus that took us through downtown Fort Smith.

2008-07-07T11:44:00.000-07:00

We are expecting another Feitl in February! We received doctor confirmation of our pregnancy as we stepped off the airplane in Hawaii. Here is one of the ways we shared the news.

Hawaii

2008-07-07T11:35:00.000-07:00

These are way overdue...
Here are a few of the many incredible pictures we took on our Hawaiian vacation. Scott's parents arranged for us all to meet in this tropical paradise for a week long celebration of their 40th anniversary.

Scott "teaching" Carrie how to snorkel!

2008-05-27T03:17:00.000-07:00

Sydney's end of year school program was great. She was so excited about being a monkey in the jungle. She sure has been growing up!

We had a wonderful week long visit from Carrie's parents last week. We enjoyed yet another hike in the refuge, playing Wii, and just being together! We also drove right through the middle of the largest herd of Buffalo we have ever seen.

Mother's Day

2008-05-14T18:06:00.000-07:00

Mother's Day was an incredible experience this year. It started with a makeover at Sydney's school. She sang three precious, tear jerking songs, then gave me a makeover. This spa treatment included nails, hair and make up. We shared a lovely lunch together and I received several gifts. Sydney had even written (with the help of a teacher), that I was so smart, I even knew her daddy. On Mother's Day itself, I was treated to BBQ steak, and opened my terrific gift and card from Sydney and Scott. Sydney loves my gift as much as I do!

Spring Break

2008-03-22T18:15:00.000-07:00

Sydney and Carrie had Spring Break this week. Scott took a few days off to spend time with his girls. We had fun cleaning, painting, sewing, and playing. We also spent a wonderful morning hiking in the wildlife refuge. Scott grilled some turkey dogs for our lake side picnic. It was wonderful. Not a cloud in the sky or a care in the world.

Scott in the Lawton Constitution

2008-01-26T09:58:00.000-08:00

Thought you all might like to see this newspaper article that came out today in our local paper. Sydney was disappointed my picture wasn't in there, but she was excited to see my name.

Christmas in Oklahoma

2007-12-30T18:17:00.000-08:00

Our little angel actually got to be an angel in the Christmas program that "her own school" did this year. She did a terrific job!

She also had a special visit from Santa at school. We were so excited to see that she actually talked to him and even got a little hug.

Christmas day was a wonderful time for the three of us to relax, play, and eat our 4 lb. turkey. Sydney got her own computer this year and is loving it!

Merry Thanxmas

2007-12-08T17:18:00.001-08:00

After three long years we were able to get the Feitl Family Clan back together again for two days. We brought Hawaii, Oklahoma and Michigan together for the first time. The drive only took 20 hours (one way, straight through). In that two day period of time we did Christmas, Thanksgiving, Sunday church, Wii tournaments (which was paused briefly to clean up and repair a broken lamp that was struck by a flying remote), and a game of Texas Hold'm. Fun was had by all and we treasure the time we had with the whole family. Hope you enjoy the pictures. Do you think there is any resemblance between Sydney and Aunt Jenni?

2007 World Series Game 3

2007-10-27T16:55:00.000-07:00

I had the awesome opportunity to attend the first World Series game to have ever been held in Denver, CO thanks to some wonderfully generous people in our church. The Rockies might not have won, but I got to see their first World Series home game in history, and attended the longest 9 inning World Series game in history. Lots of fun!

Here I am sitting in the Purple row at Coors Field which represents exactly one mile high.Coors Field is still my favorite ball park, can you tell?

This is a picture of the very first pitch of the game.

I came home with a few souvenirs from the game. Half were "free".

Camping @ Red Rock Canyon

2007-10-27T02:52:00.000-07:00

Camping at Redrock Caynon over Fall Break was a 3 day, 2 night adventure in our new tent.

Sydney was quite the little hiker on this camping trip. She took the the trail like a pro with her water bottle strapped on the whole way.

Sydney downing one marshmellow and "cooking" another at the same time.

Sydney's Big Girl Bed

2007-10-05T17:08:00.000-07:00

Well we made the transition and Sydney is now in a big girl bed. Since she now knows the days of the week, how to spell her name, and the Pledge of Allegiance we thought she probably shouldn't be in a crib anymore.

Camping Now!

2007-09-22T14:22:00.001-07:00

This weekend we tired camping for the first time as a family. We went to Camp Doris in the Wichita Mountain Refuge just 20 min. from our house. It may not be the Redwoods in CA or the Aspens in CA, but it was away from life and in nature.

Sydney was VERY excited to be in the tent the first day. We finally got her out the second day.

Sydney and Carrie on the bridge that lead to our hike.

Daddy and Sydney at the Prairie Dog town.

A deer that literally walked through our camp site. I took this picture about 4 feet away from the deer right before it attacked... Just kidding.

The lake that was just down the road from our site.

Chisholm Trail Crossing

2007-09-15T14:17:00.001-07:00

As part of Oklahoma's Centennial celebration, 450 Texas longhorn are being lead through the historic Chisholm Trail. The trail runs from north Texas through southern Kansas. It was passing through near our area last night and we went by to check out the herd and Cowboys. It was a fun experience. Enjoy the pictures.

Carrie's Birthday

2007-09-11T14:13:00.000-07:00

Sydney & Mommy at her B-day DinnerSydney after making Mommy's cake

Sydney watching mommy open all her cards and gifts

Sydney's 3rd Birthday

2007-08-25T16:17:00.001-07:00

Today we celebrated Sydney's 3rd birthday for the last time. After celebrating in Michigan when we were on vacation, then on her actual birthday, then on Friday at school, and then with her friends today at home. She probably now thinks everyday is her birthday. Her Mom did a great job making it a fun day for all and made one of the best Elmo cakes, from scratch, I've seen. Enjoy the pictures.

Sydney's First Day of School

2007-08-20T16:12:00.000-07:00

Today was Sydney's first day at Pre-School at Kids Academy. She was very excited to be able to go to her OWN school and not the one mommy works at. Below you will see her sitting at school with her first homework assignment, a poster board replica of Sydney. There is a more clear picture at the bottom of the good work Mommy and Daddy did, I mean that Sydney did.

Visit to OR

2007-07-29T18:09:00.000-07:00

Grandpa LaRue and Sydney digging holes at the beach.

Grandma LaRue reading Sydney a ni-night book.

Sydney and Carrie at a beach in southern Oregon.

Sydney with Great Grandma Sue at cousin Chris's wedding.

Sydney and Carrie left Scott behind in Oklahoma only 1 week after surgery. We headed out to OR to visit my parents and extended family. Sydney got to attend her first baby shower, wedding, and even visit the ocean (the "big" water) for the first time. We had a terrific trip as you can see from the pictures.

7-10-07 Surgery

2007-07-16T18:07:00.000-07:00

Well after nine months of almost constant pain in Scott's right leg and under the advisement of numerous doctors we decided to get Scott the surgery he needed. We had one of the best doctors and hospitals in all of Oklahoma. Scott had a laminectomy and micro-discectomy on the right side of is L4 L5 disk. When they went in the doctor found some bone spurs and fractures so they had to take out more than was expected. The surgery was successful and Scott is on the road to recovery. If you want to see a picture of the scar click here, if you don't have a strong stomach I would not look.

Floods in S.W. Oklahoma

2007-06-29T16:59:00.000-07:00

At the end of June we had some major flooding here in Lawton. We received over a foot of rain in less than a month. We had 18 straight days of rain! No one can remember flooding like this ever before. Here are some pictures we took of our river that rose another 5 feet and shut down our highway after we took these pictures.

Too cute for words

2007-06-15T11:12:00.000-07:00

Look at our "little" baby.

Dad & Mom Feitl visit in May

2007-05-30T08:30:00.000-07:00

We had the joy of visiting with family here in May when Dad & Mom Feitl came to visit. The highlight of the trip was a visit to the zoo.

Sr. Pastor Resigns

2007-05-26T11:08:00.000-07:00

As you know we have been here in Lawton, Oklahoma for two years now working at Dayspring Community Church. Our Sr. Pastor resigned May 26 and leaves for a church in Florida in two weeks. I have been named the Interim Pastor in the transition. So we ask for your prayers for both our selves, and the church.