The Family



Howdy! My name is Courtney :)

I was born in northwest Missouri, lived in southwest Arkansas for 8 years, and have lived somewhere in Oklahoma for the last 26 years. {I do question why I still live in this state every spring because I loathe tornadoes and severe thunderstorms.} I am definitely a southern girl who loves manners, Coca-Cola, college football, fall, sweet tea, red velvet cake, and southern accents. I have so many other likes and dislikes that you could be reading for quite awhile. For some more insight, you can read my long winded about me I wrote when I first started blogging in 2009. I am a stay-at-home mom who will most likely go back to school someday.


This is Phil - my better half :)

Even though he has a PhD, he does not like to be called Dr. Phil, (so don't even think about it!He is a native Oklahoman and proud of it. He enjoys the more sophisticated parts of life, but can definitely let his hair down once in awhile. {And no, that's not a mullet reference} Phil could read most fictions, (preferably sci-fi), or play RPG games and be a very satisfied man. He works at a local start-up company doing research on medical devices.


Together, we started dating when I started college back in 2004, and he became my best friend. We were married in May 2008, then honeymooned in Jamaica. We've been through a lot since our wedding day that has made our relationship stronger. I love him with my whole heart and I'm proud to be his wife. 


This is Jillian - our little Jay Bird :)

Born in December of 2011, she is our little, but fierce and beautiful girl! She loves books, animals, Pokémon, puzzles, drawing/painting, and swinging. Jill has quite an adventurous spirit that keeps us on our toes. Jillian does have unilateral hearing loss, but she does not let it hold her back! She is the apple of our eye and gives me plenty of stories to blog about. As a budding preteen, she will be deciding just how much is said about her.
You can read about her birth story with photos here, as well as my pregnancy updates & highlights and her monthly updates here.


This is David - our little tomato!

Born in December of 2013 in a slightly dramatic fashion, he is our sweet cuddle bug. David loves food, reading, Harry Potter, comics (especially Garfield and Peanuts), being tickled, and hanging out. He is a sensitive kid that cares about others. He lost his curly hair, but he's still a cutie. He has epilepsy in the form of absence seizures, but the doctor is hopeful he will grow out of them before he starts driving. His love language is most definitely hugs. I'm so proud to be his mama. 
You can read his birth story with photos here, as well as my pregnancy updates & highlights and his monthly updates here.


This is Lottie - our Lottie Dottie!

Born August 1, 2016, we are loving our little tie breaker. She is our sweet girlie girl, and we love how much she loves others! Lottie likes unicorns, Pokémon, anything cute and sparkly, drawing, and being with her big siblings. She cries easily just like her mama, but she can definitely throw a punch in Taekwondo if she needs to!
You can read her birth story with photos here, as well as my pregnancy updates & highlights and her monthly updates here.


This is Lexie - our Leximus Rex!

We were surprised to learn that I was pregnant again when Lottie was only 4-1/2 months old. After the initial shock wore off, (and the doctor confirmed all was well), we began to get very excited for our last baby! Lexie is the cherry on top, and she is such a blessing! She loves running, tennis, reading, keeping up with her siblings, and just being the funniest girl in the world. The way she makes up words or just tells the silliest stories makes us all crack up. She loves to cuddle, and wants everyone to feel loved and important, (like her!) We just love our precious baby!
You can read my pregnancy updates & highlights here.


These are our cats - Nile and Daphne!

Adopted by us from a local rescue in July of 2018, they grew up with the same foster mom but from two different litters. Niles is a grey tabby, and Daphne is a black cat. Originally we were going to adopt Niles and a brother of his, but the brother unfortunately died due to a heart defect. The foster mom told us that Niles was good friends with Daphne, and so we got them together. Both had different names, so Phil and I chose them due to our love of Fraiser. Niles is a scratchy, grouchy cat who thinks he is a dog. He will constantly paw at Phil while he works, and likes his belly rubbed. He's not a fan of the kids, and sometimes he's a little mean to Daphne. We still love our grouchy old man cat. Daphne is the sweetest, softest cat in the world! I honestly haven't heard her meow more than twice, and it is so soft! She does seem to have sensitive skin, but she doesn't let that get her down. She is the best snuggle buddy, and she and Jill are the best of friends. Born in 2018, we celebrate both of their birthdays on April 1st, and we love our cats!


This is Zeke - our doggy!

Adopted by us from a local rescue in December of 2019, he is a mixed breed that we think is part Mastiff and part Labrador. We decided not to change his name when we adopted him, and I call him Ezekiel when he's in trouble! He has quite a bark, but he assumes anyone in the house is his new best friend! He doesn't have a lot going on upstairs, but he's sweet and gentle with the kids. He is getting more and more anxious during storms as he gets older. Zeke loves walks and meeting other people. He also has an arch nemesis in a cheeky squirrel at our house. Born in 2018, we celebrate his birthday around June 1st. We love having him around!

I am a face of PCOS. I was diagnosed in November of 2009 and took Metformin with every meal until July of 2015. After changing my eating habits, and losing some weight, (35 pounds in 4 months), the doctor's decided I no longer needed the Metformin to regulate sugar. I was still having ovulation issues, but would require a different medicine if I hadn't gotten pregnant with my third child when I did. For now, on a mostly low-carb carb-cycling diet, (and "diet" being my day to day way of eating), my sugar is under control for the time being. Since PCOS is more than just sugar regulation, I know I need to take my health seriously. I know also take medicine to help with stomach acid as well as a low dose for high blood pressure as of July 2023. I did suffer an early miscarriage in June of 2009, an ectopic pregnancy in June of 2010, and two chemical pregnancies in 2015. If you need someone to listen if you are going through any type of PCOS diagnosis, fertility issues, or carb-cycling journey, I'm more than happy to be there!

Most of the time, I blog about my little family; the things we do, and what we experience. I try to post other interesting things like recipes, crafts, and the like. With young ones in the house, most of my blogging is about Jillian, David, Lottie, and Lexie.

If you ever have any questions, feel free to email me: mrs.c.ondemand {at} gmail {dot} com. I hope you enjoy my little blog about my world :)

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