February 1: Your view today (chasing my little man)
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| Woke up from his nap fever free and ready to play |
February 2: Words
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| The perfect Christmas present for a public health, history nerd that I'm reading when E doesn't mind. |
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Photo a day challenge...
I'm going to try to take and post a photo a day during February. Obviously, I didn't post one yesterday, but I take one yesterday. I just didn't have the chance to post it.
February 1: Your view today (chasing my little man)
February 2: Words
February 1: Your view today (chasing my little man)
February 2: Words
Celebrating the big ONE...
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| The invitation designed by my super-talented husband. |
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| Checking out the decorations with Aunt Krista |
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| The amazing cupcakes that Lindsey made for E. |
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| More yummy cupcakes |
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| The birthday boy wasn't sure why everyone was looking at him. |
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| Clapping in approval of his cupcake. |
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| Enjoying every last crumb. |
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| Ready to celebrate. |
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| Getting the hang of unwrapping presents. |
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| Happy 1st birthday, Evan! |
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Profile of a 1 Year Old
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| Celebrating the big ONE |
Evan
Age: 1
Height: 30 inches
Weight: 26 lbs 5 oz
Eyes: blue
Hair: blonde
Teeth: 4 (two on bottom, two on top)
Nickname: E
Favorite foods: sweet potatoes, turkey, eggos, grapes, cherries, apples, oranges, mixed vegetables, cherry pie, cookies, pretty much anything you give him that he can feed himself
Least favorite foods: Baby food
Loves: taking a bath, eating, walking, bouncing, cuddling, reading stories, taking everything off the shelf
Dislikes: taking medicine, being told no, and having to take naps
Favorite sayings: mom-mom-MAMA (when he's upset), did-did-DADA (when he's excited), baba (when he's ready for his bedtime bottle)
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Welcome to the world...
Dear Evan,
Welcome to the world! You surprised Mommy and Daddy by arriving four weeks early, and you've kept us busy ever since. It's taken me2.5 12 months and several naps but I've finally had the chance to write down the story of your arrival.
Friday, January 14, 2011
Daddy took the morning off to go to the doctor with me. Dr. M surprised both of us by saying we needed to pack our bags because you would likely make your grand entrance in the next week or two. She told us if I went into labor from that point forward she wasn't going to try to stop the labor. I smiled at Daddy and then started to laugh when I saw how shocked he looked. On the way back to work, Daddy and I agreed I wouldn't walk the dogs for the next week--or at the very least until after your baby shower on Saturday--so you would have more time to grow (and we would have more time to get your room ready).
That night Daddy and I went to the mall to have dinner and buy me pajamas for the hospital. A little bit later Miss Lindsey came over to help Daddy move the extra couch out of your room and into the van. We had been planning to donate the couch for months and over Christmas break Uncle Matthew asked if he could have it. We were finally planning to meet him the next morning in Birmingham to hand off the couch and then head to Huntsville for your baby shower--but it turns out you had other plans.
9 p.m. I announced to Daddy that we wouldn't be going to Huntsville after all. He gave me a puzzled look knowing that I had been looking forward to your baby shower and couldn't imagine why I suddenly wouldn't want to go. I explained that my water just broke and then watched Daddy quickly call the on-call doctor to say we would be on our way to the hospital soon. After hanging up, Daddy frantically started packing but I told him I wasn't in a hurry to pack because I still wanted to do a load of laundry before we left.
9:30 p.m. We started calling family and friends to say we weren't going to make it to your baby shower.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
12:05 a.m. Much to the on-call doctor's amusement and your Nana's frustration, we really did finish a load of laundry before checking into the hospital.
About the same time, your Nana, Grandpa, and Aunt Krista were on their way down to take care of Jinx and Ceazer. We tried to tell them they could wait until the morning, but they were too excited about meeting you.
Later that afternoon Your Grandmama, Uncle Kyle, and Uncle Andrew drove to town as well as Miss Jaclyn and Miss Laura. They decided since we wouldn't be having your baby shower in Huntsville, they would all just bring your presents straight to you.
5 p.m. It was time to push.
8:46 p.m. Daddy delivered you--our beautifully healthy baby boy--and handed you to your very tired and happy Mommy to hold for the first time.
We're so excited you decided to join us for your baby shower, and you continue to let us know that you don't want to miss out on any of the excitement by refusing to nap unless we lie down with you.
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
Welcome to the world! You surprised Mommy and Daddy by arriving four weeks early, and you've kept us busy ever since. It's taken me
Friday, January 14, 2011
Daddy took the morning off to go to the doctor with me. Dr. M surprised both of us by saying we needed to pack our bags because you would likely make your grand entrance in the next week or two. She told us if I went into labor from that point forward she wasn't going to try to stop the labor. I smiled at Daddy and then started to laugh when I saw how shocked he looked. On the way back to work, Daddy and I agreed I wouldn't walk the dogs for the next week--or at the very least until after your baby shower on Saturday--so you would have more time to grow (and we would have more time to get your room ready).
That night Daddy and I went to the mall to have dinner and buy me pajamas for the hospital. A little bit later Miss Lindsey came over to help Daddy move the extra couch out of your room and into the van. We had been planning to donate the couch for months and over Christmas break Uncle Matthew asked if he could have it. We were finally planning to meet him the next morning in Birmingham to hand off the couch and then head to Huntsville for your baby shower--but it turns out you had other plans.
9 p.m. I announced to Daddy that we wouldn't be going to Huntsville after all. He gave me a puzzled look knowing that I had been looking forward to your baby shower and couldn't imagine why I suddenly wouldn't want to go. I explained that my water just broke and then watched Daddy quickly call the on-call doctor to say we would be on our way to the hospital soon. After hanging up, Daddy frantically started packing but I told him I wasn't in a hurry to pack because I still wanted to do a load of laundry before we left.
9:30 p.m. We started calling family and friends to say we weren't going to make it to your baby shower.
Saturday, January 15, 2011
12:05 a.m. Much to the on-call doctor's amusement and your Nana's frustration, we really did finish a load of laundry before checking into the hospital.
About the same time, your Nana, Grandpa, and Aunt Krista were on their way down to take care of Jinx and Ceazer. We tried to tell them they could wait until the morning, but they were too excited about meeting you.
Later that afternoon Your Grandmama, Uncle Kyle, and Uncle Andrew drove to town as well as Miss Jaclyn and Miss Laura. They decided since we wouldn't be having your baby shower in Huntsville, they would all just bring your presents straight to you.
5 p.m. It was time to push.
8:46 p.m. Daddy delivered you--our beautifully healthy baby boy--and handed you to your very tired and happy Mommy to hold for the first time.
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| Meeting Daddy |
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| Holding Mommy's hand |
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| Our first family photo. Taken just minutes after your arrival |
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Comments turned back on...
I just realized I did something strange and wasn't allowing comments going back through December. I think I've fixed things and everyone should be able to comment again.
Thursday, February 24, 2011
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