My Harper is a smart, funny, beautiful toddler! We are almost at the 15 month mark. She's walking, tumbling, talking, signing, laughing and exploring.
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
Harper's a TODDLER!
My Harper is a smart, funny, beautiful toddler! We are almost at the 15 month mark. She's walking, tumbling, talking, signing, laughing and exploring.
Saturday, February 5, 2011
Thursday, January 20, 2011
IT'S A GIRL!
Our level 2 ultrasound was today with Dr. Simms and she is pretty sure that we are having a little girl! I had a hunch it was a girl because I first felt her move while I was watching all the movie stars in their lovely dresses and expensive jewelry walk down the Golden Globes red carpet. We got to see the baby's brain, heart with all 4 chambers, spine, feet, and other organs. We got an excellent report on the baby's health and it looks like everything is going perfectly with the pregnancy. My mom got to go with us to watch the ultrasound so that was very special for us. Michael and I went for ice cream after our big appointment and started working on the baby's room. We can't wait to meet our daughter! Here are some pictures of our little lady bug.
And here is a picture of me today (21 weeks, 1 day), getting ready for our appointment.
We are headed on a cruise through the eastern Caribbean on Saturday morning and more than ready for some sun and warm weather. We are cruising with my mom and dad, my brother and my grandma Pat for 7 nights to the Dominican Republic, St. Thomas, Tortola and the Grand Caymans. It's our first cruise and we are super excited!
And here is a picture of me today (21 weeks, 1 day), getting ready for our appointment.
We are headed on a cruise through the eastern Caribbean on Saturday morning and more than ready for some sun and warm weather. We are cruising with my mom and dad, my brother and my grandma Pat for 7 nights to the Dominican Republic, St. Thomas, Tortola and the Grand Caymans. It's our first cruise and we are super excited!
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Home, Sweet Home
Home from a nice Christmas with my grandma, my brother and Michael. We had a good time. Michael ate his first casino Christmas dinner. Sad to say, we didn't have any good luck while we were playing the slot machines. Oh well. Two holidays down, one to go.
My grandma made us a beautiful baby blanket and gave it to us this weekend.
Louie doesn't quite understand that it wasn't made specifically for him.
I told him he could borrow it for a couple of months.
We came home to tile on our bathtub walls! Here are some pictures of the progress being made on our spare bathroom remodel.
Last but not least, here is an updated "belly bump" picture taken on Christmas Eve at 17 weeks, 2 days. We have our ultrasound appointment scheduled for January 20th and hopefully we will be able to tell if we are going to have a boy or a girl!
Happy New Year everyone!
My grandma made us a beautiful baby blanket and gave it to us this weekend.
Louie doesn't quite understand that it wasn't made specifically for him.
I told him he could borrow it for a couple of months.
We came home to tile on our bathtub walls! Here are some pictures of the progress being made on our spare bathroom remodel.
Last but not least, here is an updated "belly bump" picture taken on Christmas Eve at 17 weeks, 2 days. We have our ultrasound appointment scheduled for January 20th and hopefully we will be able to tell if we are going to have a boy or a girl!
Happy New Year everyone!
Monday, December 20, 2010
'Tis the Season
We've been busy preparing for Christmas. We are leaving on Thursday to fly to Las Vegas to visit my grandma Pat. She lives in Bullhead City, AZ, about an hour south of Las Vegas. We will be staying until Sunday morning, then heading back to Grand Junction to spend Sunday with my parents and brother. Michael's parents plan on traveling to Grand Junction around that time and we will see them sometime on Monday.
I am looking forward to the end of the holiday season. For me, it's just not "the most wonderful time of the year." I always feel stressed out about dividing time between both of our families. I don't like Christmas shopping and strive to get it done before Thanksgiving but some shopping after Thanksgiving can't be avoided. I made my last trip to the mall on Friday, right after it opened, and while it wasn't terrible, it's not my idea of fun. I always try to make the best of the time but if I'm being honest, I feel relieved every year when it's over. I hope next year, when we have our own child, we can start some traditions of our own as a family of 3.
Speaking of Baby W, our baby loot has increased:
In fact, I am now cut off from internet shopping for baby stuff (okay, internet shopping in general - I may have a problem). My mom even told me I have to slow down! Every time I see something "buggy" I want it for our nursery. We are also trying to decide what to do about sleeping arrangements for the period of time when the baby will sleep in our room. I have been looking at bassinets, Pack 'n Plays, and the adorable Moses baskets. I've gotten a lot of good advice from good friends who are moms. One thing is for sure, everyone is willing to give advice to a pregnant lady!
As for our spare bathroom, definite progress is being made. The first layer of drywall mud is up and the walls around the tub are ready to be tiled. My dad has been working on the weekends and occasionally in the evenings. Here are some pictures of the bathroom, as of yesterday:
Here is the tile plan as of now as well as the paint color on the bottom right. The paint color will be the same as one of the walls in our kitchen: "Sand Fossil." The decorative border will go all the way around the tub and be about 5 tiles up from the tub. I can't wait to see the finished product!
Belly pics to come next time.
Everyone have a wonderful Christmas and happy New Year celebration!
I am looking forward to the end of the holiday season. For me, it's just not "the most wonderful time of the year." I always feel stressed out about dividing time between both of our families. I don't like Christmas shopping and strive to get it done before Thanksgiving but some shopping after Thanksgiving can't be avoided. I made my last trip to the mall on Friday, right after it opened, and while it wasn't terrible, it's not my idea of fun. I always try to make the best of the time but if I'm being honest, I feel relieved every year when it's over. I hope next year, when we have our own child, we can start some traditions of our own as a family of 3.
Speaking of Baby W, our baby loot has increased:
In fact, I am now cut off from internet shopping for baby stuff (okay, internet shopping in general - I may have a problem). My mom even told me I have to slow down! Every time I see something "buggy" I want it for our nursery. We are also trying to decide what to do about sleeping arrangements for the period of time when the baby will sleep in our room. I have been looking at bassinets, Pack 'n Plays, and the adorable Moses baskets. I've gotten a lot of good advice from good friends who are moms. One thing is for sure, everyone is willing to give advice to a pregnant lady!
As for our spare bathroom, definite progress is being made. The first layer of drywall mud is up and the walls around the tub are ready to be tiled. My dad has been working on the weekends and occasionally in the evenings. Here are some pictures of the bathroom, as of yesterday:
Here is the tile plan as of now as well as the paint color on the bottom right. The paint color will be the same as one of the walls in our kitchen: "Sand Fossil." The decorative border will go all the way around the tub and be about 5 tiles up from the tub. I can't wait to see the finished product!
Belly pics to come next time.
Everyone have a wonderful Christmas and happy New Year celebration!
Monday, November 22, 2010
Thanksgiving Preparations
This year we are spending Thanksgiving with Michael's family. His entire family will be together for the holiday, which will be a nice treat. This will be the first year that I'm not with my family for at least part of the day, but we will be spending Christmas with my family this year. We are traveling to Bullhead City to visit my grandma Pat for Christmas and then spending time with my mom, dad and brother when we get back.
Thanksgiving is one of my least favorite holidays. My grandpa Frank died suddenly the night before Thanksgiving, 10 years ago today. It always brings back sad memories for me. I know I have a lot to be thankful for and I try to concentrate on that. I got to spend 19 years with him but I do still miss him a lot and it's especially hard around this time of year. He was a wonderful grandpa and a wonderful man overall. He really took good care of my grandma.
This will be our first Thanksgiving as a married couple and our last Thanksgiving as a family of 2.
I will be making a pumpkin cream pie (recipe courtesy of The Pioneer Woman - if you haven't checked out her blog, you must!). I'm also in charge of the rolls and deviled eggs. Michael also has requested that I make guacamole; even though I argued that it doesn't exactly fit in with the Thanksgiving dinner, he insists that Thanksgiving is not only about the traditional dinner but it's also about having snacks to eat while you watch football.
We have our next doctor's appointment on the Monday after Thanksgiving and I'm hoping Dr. Simms will feel generous and do an ultrasound for Michael to see!
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
Thanksgiving is one of my least favorite holidays. My grandpa Frank died suddenly the night before Thanksgiving, 10 years ago today. It always brings back sad memories for me. I know I have a lot to be thankful for and I try to concentrate on that. I got to spend 19 years with him but I do still miss him a lot and it's especially hard around this time of year. He was a wonderful grandpa and a wonderful man overall. He really took good care of my grandma.
This will be our first Thanksgiving as a married couple and our last Thanksgiving as a family of 2.
I will be making a pumpkin cream pie (recipe courtesy of The Pioneer Woman - if you haven't checked out her blog, you must!). I'm also in charge of the rolls and deviled eggs. Michael also has requested that I make guacamole; even though I argued that it doesn't exactly fit in with the Thanksgiving dinner, he insists that Thanksgiving is not only about the traditional dinner but it's also about having snacks to eat while you watch football.
We have our next doctor's appointment on the Monday after Thanksgiving and I'm hoping Dr. Simms will feel generous and do an ultrasound for Michael to see!
Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Twelve Weeks!
Today marks the beginning of the 12th week of my pregnancy! Twelve weeks is an important milestone because risk of miscarriage goes down and the 2nd trimester starts in 1 week. (Some doctors mark the end of the 1st trimester at 12 weeks but most mark it at 13 weeks.) I don't look pregnant yet, only like I eat too many donuts for breakfast each morning (although 1 donut per morning is probably too many). I'm hoping to start showing here soon.
Our next doctor's appointment is the Monday after Thanksgiving and Michael will be coming with for the first time. My doctor said that we will be able to hear the heartbeat with the doppler. I'm anxious to see Michael's reaction because he is so very excited to become a dad. I'm hoping that we can also schedule the appointment for our next ultrasound, when we can find out the sex!
I also have an appointment on Friday evening with a doula that we are considering hiring. A doula is a birth expert (although not considered medical personnel) who helps make a birth plan and assists through the labor and delivery process. Since neither Michael or I have ever been through this experience before, I think a doula would be helpful. There are a couple of big reasons (other than never doing this before) for considering a doula. First, doulas support and help assist a woman through a natural childbirth experience. Although I'm not going to get too attached to one idea about giving birth, I would like the process to be as natural and drug free as possible. I believe our bodies are designed to give birth and that it's most beneficial to do so without medical intervention if possible. I think about my grandma Pat, who gave birth 5 times with no pain medication and I know it can be done. And frankly, the idea of having a large needle inserted in my back and not feeling my legs creeps me out. I imagine things get pretty intense during the labor process, and the doula (Sara) will be there to remind me that I can do this and to provide a calming influence. Second, many of you know that Michael works in the natural gas fields of the Piceance Basin. He leaves the house at about 3:30am and doesn't get home until about 6:30pm. He will most likely be working when I go into labor and best case scenario, it will take him at least an hour to get home. Most likely, it will take much longer depending on who is on his location at the time. Sara would be on call for us starting 2 weeks before my due date and she would come to my house and help me through the laboring process until we have to leave for the hospital. Even if Michael is with me at this point, having Sara with us will increase the amount of time we (I) feel comfortable laboring at home and decrease the time spent at the hospital (decreasing the need for labor-quickening drugs like Pitocin). Anyway, I am anxious to meet Sara on Friday and see if we "mesh."
Here are some websites for more information on doulas and specifically Sara.
DONA International
Gentle Spirit Doula
Our next doctor's appointment is the Monday after Thanksgiving and Michael will be coming with for the first time. My doctor said that we will be able to hear the heartbeat with the doppler. I'm anxious to see Michael's reaction because he is so very excited to become a dad. I'm hoping that we can also schedule the appointment for our next ultrasound, when we can find out the sex!
I also have an appointment on Friday evening with a doula that we are considering hiring. A doula is a birth expert (although not considered medical personnel) who helps make a birth plan and assists through the labor and delivery process. Since neither Michael or I have ever been through this experience before, I think a doula would be helpful. There are a couple of big reasons (other than never doing this before) for considering a doula. First, doulas support and help assist a woman through a natural childbirth experience. Although I'm not going to get too attached to one idea about giving birth, I would like the process to be as natural and drug free as possible. I believe our bodies are designed to give birth and that it's most beneficial to do so without medical intervention if possible. I think about my grandma Pat, who gave birth 5 times with no pain medication and I know it can be done. And frankly, the idea of having a large needle inserted in my back and not feeling my legs creeps me out. I imagine things get pretty intense during the labor process, and the doula (Sara) will be there to remind me that I can do this and to provide a calming influence. Second, many of you know that Michael works in the natural gas fields of the Piceance Basin. He leaves the house at about 3:30am and doesn't get home until about 6:30pm. He will most likely be working when I go into labor and best case scenario, it will take him at least an hour to get home. Most likely, it will take much longer depending on who is on his location at the time. Sara would be on call for us starting 2 weeks before my due date and she would come to my house and help me through the laboring process until we have to leave for the hospital. Even if Michael is with me at this point, having Sara with us will increase the amount of time we (I) feel comfortable laboring at home and decrease the time spent at the hospital (decreasing the need for labor-quickening drugs like Pitocin). Anyway, I am anxious to meet Sara on Friday and see if we "mesh."
Here are some websites for more information on doulas and specifically Sara.
DONA International
Gentle Spirit Doula
Monday, November 8, 2010
Bun in the Oven!
Michael and I are expecting our first baby, due June 1st, 2011!!!! I will be 11 weeks along on November 10th. We were both surprised that it happened this fast; when I told Michael that I was pregnant, he said, "That was easy!" We are both very excited to be parents and looking forward to a new chapter in our lives. It's also a special time for my family, as this will be my parents' first grandchild. (That's not to say that Michael's family is not excited; this will be his parents' fifth grandchild.) I am very anxious to see my parents as grandparents. I have so many great memories of both sets of grandparents growing up and am still very close to my dad's mom, my grandma Pat.
We have already been busy preparing. Our "office" will become a nursery. I painted it yellow, green and blue last year and so we've decided to do a bug-themed nursery. Michael is going to put his artistic talents to use and paint caterpillars, grasshoppers, bees, butterflies, etc. on our walls. We have some crafty ideas for painting an old dresser once we find one at Habitat or Goodwill, and we're going to ask my grandma Pat to make the bedding for us once we find fabric we like. We already found a crib at the used baby goods store in town; a solid wood beauty for less than $200! What a steal!
Our first ultrasound was around 8 weeks and we'll get another one around 20 weeks to find out the sex of baby Withouse. Here is the first picture of our bundle of joy!
We have already been busy preparing. Our "office" will become a nursery. I painted it yellow, green and blue last year and so we've decided to do a bug-themed nursery. Michael is going to put his artistic talents to use and paint caterpillars, grasshoppers, bees, butterflies, etc. on our walls. We have some crafty ideas for painting an old dresser once we find one at Habitat or Goodwill, and we're going to ask my grandma Pat to make the bedding for us once we find fabric we like. We already found a crib at the used baby goods store in town; a solid wood beauty for less than $200! What a steal!
Our first ultrasound was around 8 weeks and we'll get another one around 20 weeks to find out the sex of baby Withouse. Here is the first picture of our bundle of joy!
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