tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-39130179115381411972024-03-14T00:06:28.177-04:00Rings N ThingsJamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04374264823373395709noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913017911538141197.post-65083181471003719182011-07-31T23:19:00.001-04:002011-07-31T23:20:08.005-04:00The Best Summer<div style="text-align: center;">mmm....watermelon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dbwivLfstag/TjYGvbGX32I/AAAAAAAABJM/d6hTdh4jQqc/s1600/Summer+2011+031.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-dbwivLfstag/TjYGvbGX32I/AAAAAAAABJM/d6hTdh4jQqc/s320/Summer+2011+031.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> Owen 'graduated' from his first class at the Little Gym. He takes a tumbling class there that is absolutely awesome and we look forward to it every week. We've decided to continue taking him to classes there at least through the end of the year... this place rocks! Anyway, Matt was able to attend the graduation class and join in on a little fun.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's a video of Owen getting his medal. So stinkin' cute!!</div><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxpUNmu6zO5sYTLFaLOlTl-nYOSmiwQf-kZDp7hOvmtmlaGH1WBJex8ioSechXBQWej9T2W_Is-IuPYWHBqFA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br />
This boy would live in his sandbox if he could. He absolutely loves it. We have to make sure the back door latches every time we let our dogs out otherwise Owen bolts straight for the sandbox!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He also LOVES playing in water. It doesn't matter where it is or how he gets to it, if there's water Owen will find it and manage to soak himself. ...and loves every single minute of it. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fqG1NdEU1Vw/TjYHfKJRsjI/AAAAAAAABJg/zL0ENpXUJmQ/s1600/Summer+2011+111.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fqG1NdEU1Vw/TjYHfKJRsjI/AAAAAAAABJg/zL0ENpXUJmQ/s320/Summer+2011+111.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">different day, but oh so funny!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qzBIz7Lk_b4/TjYSPkYkYvI/AAAAAAAABKo/1RFcHL103RI/s1600/Summer+2011+027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qzBIz7Lk_b4/TjYSPkYkYvI/AAAAAAAABKo/1RFcHL103RI/s320/Summer+2011+027.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Owen and I took a trip to Pittsburgh to visit Matt's brother and family. This picture cracks me up because it totally sums up what these boys are like together...Owen = crazy, Max = (looking at Owen) who is this wierdo?! :) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--eYNnKDsSSY/TjYIHs5c2LI/AAAAAAAABJw/BYGvGzqoM8c/s1600/Summer+2011+184.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--eYNnKDsSSY/TjYIHs5c2LI/AAAAAAAABJw/BYGvGzqoM8c/s320/Summer+2011+184.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">breaking out the wrestling moves already!</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Playing in the water again!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Twyj1Fo8Zhk/TjYHyny3nBI/AAAAAAAABJo/GhOZLSkna9A/s1600/Summer+2011+150.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Twyj1Fo8Zhk/TjYHyny3nBI/AAAAAAAABJo/GhOZLSkna9A/s320/Summer+2011+150.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Owen first time on grandma and grandpa Rings' boat! He loved it, for the most part. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is Owen's 'all done' look. I love it! Also notice his diaper is hanging all the way to his knees...we ran out of swim diapers! haha. :) We had the best time!</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"> We've also been spending many days at the local Splash Parks. They are AWESOME! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">this photo just makes me laugh... :) that's my boy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">And finally the most recent awesomeness was going to the NKOTBSB concert!!! It was SO MUCH FUN.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">Oh and our seats? amazing!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and Mr. Littrell :)</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Such a FUN concert and I'm so glad I was able to finally see my favorite band from elementary school! how crazy is that that I can even say that!?! just awesome. :)</div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04374264823373395709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913017911538141197.post-88582226355753451612011-07-13T12:16:00.000-04:002011-07-13T12:16:58.481-04:00Pictures galore<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Finally got Owen's 1 year pictures back. I've been dying to see them and am so happy we have so many good ones to choose from...at least of Owen! Family shots on the other hand, not so much but what do you expect with a 1 year old? So here are some of my favorites. :)</span><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This one just makes me laugh! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Xa_XHooRYFM/Th3ELi7Ge1I/AAAAAAAABJE/3ZFknZQWN94/s1600/0083.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Xa_XHooRYFM/Th3ELi7Ge1I/AAAAAAAABJE/3ZFknZQWN94/s320/0083.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><br />
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</span>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04374264823373395709noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913017911538141197.post-58414987522879924442011-06-03T13:25:00.000-04:002011-06-03T13:25:42.896-04:00Firsts<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Owen has had many firsts lately... they are too fun not to share! Last month we made a trip to Pittsburgh to visit Matt's brother Ben and his family. So what's more cute than two little cousins taking their first bath together? They were soooo fun. Here's Owen trying to brush Max's teeth while in the tub. It was HILARIOUS!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2xM0TzJjmj8/TekVTDDb0rI/AAAAAAAABH8/6ruAh7Jympc/s1600/May+2011+058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2xM0TzJjmj8/TekVTDDb0rI/AAAAAAAABH8/6ruAh7Jympc/s320/May+2011+058.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Here's Owen's first time using chop sticks. :) He was quite good at it actually.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gipuVHB-vb8/TekVIWrbOoI/AAAAAAAABH4/JbQpVSYnYTo/s1600/May+2011+030.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-gipuVHB-vb8/TekVIWrbOoI/AAAAAAAABH4/JbQpVSYnYTo/s320/May+2011+030.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Owen's first encounter with the sprinkler! He loved it!! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5nFYjzJ8RF4/TekVeUfWUgI/AAAAAAAABIA/TXblcdAL3iU/s1600/May+2011+127.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-5nFYjzJ8RF4/TekVeUfWUgI/AAAAAAAABIA/TXblcdAL3iU/s320/May+2011+127.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><br />
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</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">His first trip to an outdoor pool. We went with our friends Shawn and Meredith who have a daughter, Reese. Owen and Reese get along so great. They had a blast together!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--l8nrDx6TMs/TekV7OiWZjI/AAAAAAAABIM/GubK4UWV6nA/s1600/May+2011+145.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--l8nrDx6TMs/TekV7OiWZjI/AAAAAAAABIM/GubK4UWV6nA/s320/May+2011+145.jpg" width="320" /></span></a></div><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">And finally Owen's first 'official' haircut. (I trimmed the back of his hair right before his birthday) I took him to a place called Cookie Cutters which specialize in kids haircuts. They have all sorts of fun stuff to keep the kids occupied while getting their hair cut. Owen did great! I absolutely love this picture of him. Who knew we would have a little blondie! :)</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XybCiI50p6s/TekU0nsjKMI/AAAAAAAABH0/YBNqrbZfH08/s1600/scan0002.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XybCiI50p6s/TekU0nsjKMI/AAAAAAAABH0/YBNqrbZfH08/s320/scan0002.jpg" width="279" /></span></a></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04374264823373395709noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913017911538141197.post-29822178171442328422011-05-12T13:44:00.000-04:002011-05-13T16:23:07.988-04:00Aloha!<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">May 1st through the 7th we had the amazing opportunity to vacation in Maui!! Matt's employer has a recognition program called the President's Club and when someone reaches that level they get a free trip to an unnamed location. Well Matt achieved the President's Club status and got the trip!! This time it was to beautiful Maui, Hawaii. We were stoked!! What an awesome surprise! We had a blast and we were even more excited about the location because our great friend Timara lives in Honolulu so she was able to visit us for a few days as well! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">So not only did we get this incredible vacation for free but we stayed the the Four Seasons..... it was sooooo luxurious! This is the Serenity Pool that overlooks the beach and mountains. </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We spent a day in Lahaina and did a little shopping... </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q-2XEh2kkiE/TcwicUCfuKI/AAAAAAAABHM/k9bSL_1NtvA/s1600/hawaii+050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="201" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q-2XEh2kkiE/TcwicUCfuKI/AAAAAAAABHM/k9bSL_1NtvA/s400/hawaii+050.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This is the popular Banyan Tree...it sprawls about 1 or two blocks along the Lahaina coast</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uCUAa6mTsKI/Tcwio5yAskI/AAAAAAAABHQ/Bx8drbPrTYU/s1600/hawaii+057.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uCUAa6mTsKI/Tcwio5yAskI/AAAAAAAABHQ/Bx8drbPrTYU/s400/hawaii+057.jpg" width="300" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Timara and her boyfriend Nate, aren't they a cute couple? :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-07w1eIDxEe4/TcwkUZAHXKI/AAAAAAAABHk/jgdmIVVb7Ag/s1600/hawaii+067.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-07w1eIDxEe4/TcwkUZAHXKI/AAAAAAAABHk/jgdmIVVb7Ag/s400/hawaii+067.jpg" width="400" /></span></a></div><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">And lastly this is part of a huuuuge lava field we visited on the last day... it was very impressive. This would be a blow hole in which the ocean water shoots through and looks like a whales blow hole. </span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oY0StL56yjY/Tcwk8ygYDzI/AAAAAAAABHw/XMvFt-F6Dos/s1600/hawaii+084.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-oY0StL56yjY/Tcwk8ygYDzI/AAAAAAAABHw/XMvFt-F6Dos/s400/hawaii+084.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It was such an amazing trip and I'm so thankful to my husband for doing such an amazing job so that we could enjoy this amazing vacation!! AND thanks to our family for taking care of Owen while we were gone... we obviously couldn't have done it without them!!</span></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04374264823373395709noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913017911538141197.post-16737714014629821192011-04-06T11:33:00.001-04:002011-04-06T11:33:45.791-04:00Birthday time!<div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I don't think I've been this excited for a birthday in a loooooong time. I know Owen has no clue what a birthday even is but I still wanted to make sure it was a fun and special one. On Friday April 1st (his actual birthday) we spent the day as a family and had so much fun! I fed Owen his usual oatmeal for breakfast then he opened the presents we got him. He LOVED them!! I was so happy he had such a great time opening them and playing with them!</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here's the birthday boy sitting down for breakfast.... little does he know the fun he's about the have... ;)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GvMQ9RdTeyo/TZx95InQ96I/AAAAAAAABEg/o-sUCfn_6D4/s1600/DSC00005.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-GvMQ9RdTeyo/TZx95InQ96I/AAAAAAAABEg/o-sUCfn_6D4/s320/DSC00005.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> It's present time!!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-elH01zkGEXk/TZx-F2HKc2I/AAAAAAAABEk/dbgbd2JaSsM/s1600/DSC00012.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-elH01zkGEXk/TZx-F2HKc2I/AAAAAAAABEk/dbgbd2JaSsM/s320/DSC00012.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J9_6guTuNWs/TZx-STN0krI/AAAAAAAABEo/wwAzJ0chepE/s1600/DSC00015.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-J9_6guTuNWs/TZx-STN0krI/AAAAAAAABEo/wwAzJ0chepE/s320/DSC00015.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Loves the first present! Fridge Phonics!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5nLdOIStk7U/TZx-fbbOPtI/AAAAAAAABEs/pc5pSeVSGUg/s1600/DSC00024.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5nLdOIStk7U/TZx-fbbOPtI/AAAAAAAABEs/pc5pSeVSGUg/s320/DSC00024.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> Next up, a choo choo train!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RPtuo6ddJUI/TZx-r3HPzaI/AAAAAAAABEw/fN7XQTPFtIY/s1600/DSC00029.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-RPtuo6ddJUI/TZx-r3HPzaI/AAAAAAAABEw/fN7XQTPFtIY/s320/DSC00029.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V1V6oubJH3E/TZx-4x0FU1I/AAAAAAAABE0/sKGxsNVn2OY/s1600/DSC00032.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-V1V6oubJH3E/TZx-4x0FU1I/AAAAAAAABE0/sKGxsNVn2OY/s320/DSC00032.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>So cute... he also loves to just push it around the house. After playing with his new toys for a bit the birthday boy was getting sleepy so we put him down for a nap and started preparing for the party! Once Owen woke up we decided it was such a beautiful day outside so let's go to the zoo! It was PERFECT too. Not too crowded and not too cold. Owen had a blast, he loved the wolf exhibit because they were 'doggies' or 'ga-gees' as he calls them, and the polar bear exhibit is always a blast, and and the petting zoo was a hit as well!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We had the best day!! Saturday was Owen's birthday party and it was such a blast. So many people came to celebrate the little guy I was truly touched by how many people love and care for this little guy! 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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Ok, so Owen's birthday party is coming up and we're having a party for him, of course, but the trouble is who do we invite. Our family is wonderfully huge and for the most part a lot of them are local. So JUST family would be 26 people (not counting kids). We would like to invite some friends to his party as well but where do you draw the line?? I mean 26 people is a lot in itself! Of course I don't anticipate everyone coming but still I want to invite like 10 more friends (or more??) on top of that! I know, such troubles right? It's a big deal turning one and I just want all of our close friends to be there to celebrate. To be continued...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I'm also on the hunt to find things to do during the day. Today was a new day, we went to 'Babytime' at the library. It was so freaking cute. There were a ton of kids there, and basically everyone just sat down in the room and sang songs together. How funny is that? So simple yet Owen was mesmerized for an entire 1/2 hour. He just sat on my lap as we sang and I made his arms move around with whatever the song was that we were signing. Then it was over. There really should be more indoor play rooms available so there's something to do in the winter. Seriously it's FRIGID outside and so very little to do (that doesn't require money) and what does every other stay at home mom do???? I need ideas!!</span>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04374264823373395709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913017911538141197.post-89153332749747381962011-02-08T07:24:00.002-05:002011-02-08T07:26:32.831-05:00uh oh...<div>Things are about to get a lot crazier in the Rings house...</div><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwmOqPnu8dAfzug4eynCihwV78yCjYBzDo7SGabLnosqJcFVB7NzQROleWrK4yEuY6aAAFSTyxKJaHctHiqYA' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12828953592316702814noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913017911538141197.post-31372299428181068292011-01-27T13:48:00.001-05:002011-01-27T13:50:30.663-05:00Happy 2011<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It's very hard to blog after being MIA for so long... where do I start? What do I say? I think it's best to start small so on that note...</span><br />
<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Owen is enrolled in swimming lessons and absolutely LOVES it. The boy is a fish. He get so excited when we reach the parking lot of the rec center. It's so cute to see his little face light up when we recognizes where we are! Sadly there are only 6 weeks of lessons (once a week) so it's going by quickly (already 3 weeks have passed). Every time we we do the same thing. Gather in a circle, sing three songs, then separate and have the babies kick and splash and just enjoy the water. It's really simple and only lasts about half an hour but it's something that Owen and I both look forward to and I'm so thankful we have the rec center to go to whenever we want! This pool has been a God send for us! It gives us something to do as a family and get a little exercise. That's pretty hard to do when it's freezing cold outside! Anyway, so Owen and I go swimming a lot... we went today actually. :) </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I can't believe Owen turns one in just a few short months. Seriously?? I feel like he was JUST born yesterday. He is literally all over the place these days... crawling, standing, pulling, climbing, he is thisclose to taking a step. Why is it so hard to watch your child grow up? It's just happening so fast. I have a whole new admiration for full-time working mothers. I'm so thankful I get to stay home with Owen and work from home as well! I'm so lucky... in many ways, and definitely don't take it for granted either! </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Well I think that's a good start for now. :) Hello 2011... let's all just enjoy ourselves shall we?</span>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04374264823373395709noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913017911538141197.post-65343894392069967042010-08-27T15:52:00.000-04:002010-08-27T15:52:05.724-04:00Click, Click, Flash!<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Check out the link on the right to see our recent family photo session! :)</span>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04374264823373395709noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913017911538141197.post-86795488191242426702010-07-10T22:17:00.001-04:002010-07-10T22:21:09.731-04:00update anyone?<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Good Lord there's a lot to update. Well first of all Owen is THREE MONTHS OLD now. I know I don't need to say it but time is flying way too fast. My little boy is growing up! He's huge too... I haven't weighed him in a couple of weeks but I'm guessing he's about 17lbs now. Isn't that crazy?! I just want to kiss him and cuddle with him all the time. It never gets old. He is just too precious! So some major milestone updates on the little man:</span><br />
<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-He loves 'tummy time,' which is awesome! </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-He slobbers like crazy</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-He chews on his fists constantly</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-We believe he has a tooth poking through already... one of his k9 teeth. I think that's what you call them?</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-He kicks his legs and swings his arms all the time! He's an active little guy!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-He LOVES the swing.</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-He also loves to be outside. This is another good calming agent for him. If I walk outside while he is upset he immediately quiets down. It's amazing!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-He loves our new hammock.... again with the swinging and being outside!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-He loves baths!</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-He loves Michael Jackson and Lady Gaga. no joke! One day he was fussy and couldn't be easily consoled so I came upstairs and popped on some Human Nature by Michael Jackson and he was instantly quiet! He has good taste. :)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-He's only slept through the night twice. He gets up sometime between 2 and 4, then again between 5 and 6, depending on the first time he woke up. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-He loves to go for a walk</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-He smiles A LOT :)</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">-He's sleeping right now and I honestly miss him...</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I just can't talk enough about him. He's an absolute joy to be around and I'm so thankful to be his mama. </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I recently went back to work, thankfully only part-time. It's bittersweet really. On one hand it's nice to be challenged and needed for my brain but on the other hand I miss my baby and I want to be there when he's upset or happy or being silly or just sleeping. I want to teach him new things everyday and I want to be the first face he sees when he wakes up. I know I'm only gone from him for a short time while I'm at work but I just can't help but wonder... is it really worth it? I worry daily about my decision to go back to work. Not only that but we only have a babysitter through the end of August then I need to find a replacement. Matt's cousin is watching him now and when she goes back to school I have no idea what we'll do. It's so incredibly hard to call a complete stranger and ask them to potentially watch your child while you're at work. I feel awful about it. It honestly makes me sick with worry and the decision just tears at me. Ugh, what to do!!!! </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">When we left the hospital Owen weighed 7lbs 9ozs, he now weighs 11lbs 11ozs! The boy loves to eat!! He now no longer fits into his newborn clothes, which is sad that my baby is growing so incredibly fast and that soon I'll have to go back to work and won't be able to be with him all day everyday anymore. (at least it's only part time!! and it was totally my choice by the way) We'll see if I can stand to be away from the little man. :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Other than him growing like a weed he is doing everything a newborn should be doing... eating, pooping, sleeping, being absolutely adorable, melting our hearts, wrapping us around his little fingers, making us proud to be called his parents. :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04374264823373395709noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913017911538141197.post-80759005687851439062010-03-25T09:31:00.001-04:002010-03-25T21:03:56.278-04:00What do you think???<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><br /></u></span></div><span style="Times New Roman", serif;font-family:Georgia, ";">I'm just interested to know what everyone thinks. :) So I created a poll! (check it out in the right corner)</span><br /><br /><span style="Times New Roman", serif;font-family:Georgia, ";">Do you think we'll have a boy or girl??? Hopefully in about a week we'll finally find out!</span><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="Times New Roman", serif;font-family:Georgia, ";"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CI9v70reHmo/S6wHwnkxTWI/AAAAAAAAABU/pog6EhtcWDw/s320/38+weeks.jpg" /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="Times New Roman", serif;font-family:Georgia, ";">38 weeks... c'mon baby!</span></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04374264823373395709noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913017911538141197.post-4181990076006099402010-03-22T08:55:00.000-04:002010-03-22T08:55:13.878-04:00Thankful<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">As my pregnancy is coming close to it's final days (11 days and counting!!) I can't help but think about I lucky I am. I think about the journey we took to get where we are today... all of the fertility treatments, heartache, stress, hope, fear, amazement... and then I remember where we are today. In just a few short days we will have a baby. A little tiny human being who will be ours to keep. The joy is so emotional and overwhelming. At a few points in my life I never thought that would happen. It seemed unreachable and foreign. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I'll never forget the day I found out I was pregnant. It was a Sunday morning and I couldn't sleep because I was too anxious and nervous. Once I took the test my heart skipped a beat. Was this for real? It was like I was dreaming. I was shaking with excitement, hesitation, precaution, joy.... awe. The past nine months have flown by but I feel like I remember each month so clearly and destinctly. (which is amazing because I can't seem to remember which side the gas tank is on for my car! haha!) Of course with your first pregnancy you do tend to document everything. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">I guess the reason I am thinking about these things is because I see my close friends going through the same battle I went through when trying to conceive. I see the hesitation and hope in their faces when they've just completed a treatment... trying to stay positive but don't want to get their hopes up for fear of another disappointment. I feel for them so strongly I can't help but hold back the tears. I want this for them so badly it hurts. I can't do anything to help them but I hope they know that I felt the same way, and I'm living proof that it can happen and sometimes you just need the right tools in order for it to work. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Fertility is an amazing and unpredictable science. Hopefully some day in the future couple's will not have to go through the pain of wanting a child so badly only to have hurt and disappointment every month that it hasn't happened for them. Just don't give up...</span>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04374264823373395709noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913017911538141197.post-88090427010103425142010-03-09T10:32:00.000-05:002010-03-09T10:32:09.783-05:00tick tock, tick tock<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I am so tired these days. I'm having a really hard time focusing on work when all I want so badly is for this baby to arrive. I know, I should enjoy this time while I have it because once this baby comes the silence will be gone forever! I had my 36 week doctor appointment yesterday. No progress has been made as of yet... meaning I'm not dilated. The baby's heartrate was 155. He or she has definitely dropped at least a little bit which is so very nice because I'm able to breathe a little easier! :)</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Over the past couple of weeks I've been so lucky to have had two baby showers! One thrown by some very dear friends of mine and another was a dual shower at work with my friend Meredith who is due a week before me. How lucky we are! Here are a few pictures from the first shower on 2/28. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">This is my friend Michelle, she made the cute tiered cake with the little pregnant lady on the top!! It was so delicious too. She is so stinkin' talented... love this girl!</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S5Zm06FPHQI/AAAAAAAABA0/zt1YXhggsy0/s1600-h/michellecake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S5Zm06FPHQI/AAAAAAAABA0/zt1YXhggsy0/s320/michellecake.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Everyone was encouraged to decorate a onesie. Oh my gosh they are priceless!! It was such a great idea and it will be a wonderful memory from the shower each time the baby wears one. How sweet! :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S5ZnL7j4mwI/AAAAAAAABA8/x6uSd9jX4MQ/s1600-h/onesies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S5ZnL7j4mwI/AAAAAAAABA8/x6uSd9jX4MQ/s320/onesies.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S5Znle8hLZI/AAAAAAAABBE/0ZMyNR79D1Y/s1600-h/onesies2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S5Znle8hLZI/AAAAAAAABBE/0ZMyNR79D1Y/s320/onesies2.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Ah yes, the belly string game... let's guess how big you are! This is Ellie, my cousin's daughter, trying her string on for size. She did a good job guessing! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S5ZnpX75peI/AAAAAAAABBM/TfKdlS6ho80/s1600-h/bellystring.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S5ZnpX75peI/AAAAAAAABBM/TfKdlS6ho80/s320/bellystring.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">My wonderful friend Valerie made a cute-as-can-be diaper cake! We will definitely be using those here soon! Thanks Val, you're the best! :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S5ZoAGSMNyI/AAAAAAAABBU/pD4c70Gitv4/s1600-h/valeriediapercake.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S5ZoAGSMNyI/AAAAAAAABBU/pD4c70Gitv4/s320/valeriediapercake.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">And last but not least, are the amazing party planners! I know these girls put a lot of work into making it a beautiful shower and I can't thank them enough!! I am so incredibly lucky to have such great/amazing/sweet friends!!! :)</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S5ZoTfs6bCI/AAAAAAAABBc/DGEN7ofSokA/s1600-h/shwerpartyplanners.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S5ZoTfs6bCI/AAAAAAAABBc/DGEN7ofSokA/s320/shwerpartyplanners.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04374264823373395709noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913017911538141197.post-91720001999483628402010-03-05T09:05:00.028-05:002011-02-09T21:38:52.237-05:00What's in a name?<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Matt and I are having the hardest time picking baby names. We just can't seem to find one we both love. AND it's so much harder to have to pick one boy name and one girl name... it would be so much easier if we knew the gender! Oh well too late now! I just have to laugh because we're so indecisive.... here's an email chain we've been working on for oh, about 5 days now...</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><em>Me:</em> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Do you like?? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Boys: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Alec </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Benson </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Girls: </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Juliana (I think I mentioned before but can’t remember what you said about it) </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Brenna </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Calista </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Eden</span> <br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><em>Matt:</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">I like Alex better than Alec, but I'm sure that is off the table because of Mr. Stoermer <em>(FYI-a friend of ours) </em></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I like Bennett better than Benson. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I do like Juliana... what do you think about Julia? </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Of the last 3, I like Eden the best. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">What do you think of Caelyn? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><em>Me:</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Well I thought I would suggest Alec BECAUSE you like Alex. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I like Juliana better than Julia. </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I like Caelyn. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><em>Matt:</em> </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">What about Dillon or Vanessa? </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><em>Me:</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Not really a fan of either. For girls, I don’t really like names that end in –issa or –essa, that’s why I don’t like Alyssa either (sorry no offense to anyone!!).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><em>Matt:</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Do you like:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Hannah</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Pheobe</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I'm liking Owen more and more... </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I really like this website: </span><a href="http://www.nymbler.com/"><span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">http://www.nymbler.com/</span></a><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">Try it out!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><em>Me:</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">That website it not helping. It keeps showing me the same names over again even though I have blocked them!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><em>Matt:</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">It works awesome for me...found a few more names to try on for size:</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><strong>Girls</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Elise</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Avery</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Hope</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Clara</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Olivia</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><strong>Boys</strong></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Vaughn</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Graham</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Grant</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Caedyn</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Quinn</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><em>Me:</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">Oh my God I'm going to smack you... I asked you about Elise a long time ago and you didn't like it!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><em>Matt:</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">We've discussed a million names at this point! You also loved Bennett and have since changed your mind. Do you like any of the other ones?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><em>Me:</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">I still like Bennett... I just want to give our child his own name and feel like Bennett is maybe a little too close to Benjamin. I'm on the fence.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">And no, I'm sorry I don't like the other names.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><em>Matt:</em></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia;">What about Owen?</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia;">This is just hilarious to me! This doesn't include all of the countless conversations we've had about names up until now... Who knew picking a name for your child could be so hard!! haha! It's all in good fun though and hopefully we'll be able to agree on something soon! :)</span>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04374264823373395709noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913017911538141197.post-75762722024353012232010-02-23T22:15:00.006-05:002010-02-23T22:26:13.968-05:00much ado about baby<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It's about time I update this thing! So here goes... We never did get the 3D ultrasound. Due to the atrocious Ohio weather the office called and cancelled the appointment just 2 short hours before we were due to arrive. Matt and I were SOOOOOO bummed, to say the least. :( The office said they could reschedule us for late February/early March. whaaaa?? Oh I was mad. But what are you going to do? At this point the baby will be here in less than 6 weeks anyway so we'll just save the money and see our little babe then. </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">We're having a blast putting the nursery together. It looks wonderful! Here's a little preview so far...</span><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S4SRZHJiTOI/AAAAAAAAA_s/UzQ_miG2BRk/s1600-h/baby+rings+023.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S4SRZHJiTOI/AAAAAAAAA_s/UzQ_miG2BRk/s320/baby+rings+023.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">It's exactly what I imagined! Is it weird to be in love with a room?? Well then I'm guilty because I loooooooove it! It's so calming and beautiful. :)</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">This past weekend my step-mom Angie threw me a baby shower for my Dad's side of the family. It was kind of a couple's shower. The guys were invited to come and participate in a poker tournament as long as they brought a package of diapers. We are definitely good on diapers for a LONG TIME! Well until the baby reaches about 15 pounds... which might not last as long as we think. Anyway, while the guys did that the girls did the baby shower thing. It was so much fun! We got SO MUCH wonderful stuff. More importantly stuff we need! :) Of course we need absolutely everything so it was all appreciated! We are so thankful!</span><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My parents are HUGE Harley fans so this little onesie was quite appropriate. :) It says </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">From Cradle to Chrome</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S4SSw4HVEmI/AAAAAAAAA_0/MO4NdZMGEUY/s1600-h/baby+rings+043.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S4SSw4HVEmI/AAAAAAAAA_0/MO4NdZMGEUY/s320/baby+rings+043.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My cousins Kylie and Kenlea</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S4SS_hUzpEI/AAAAAAAAA_8/mGkSCKttO-U/s1600-h/baby+rings+059.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S4SS_hUzpEI/AAAAAAAAA_8/mGkSCKttO-U/s320/baby+rings+059.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My cousin Kenlea is due exactly one week after me!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S4STMf7yDGI/AAAAAAAABAE/S8_2CcY3bL4/s1600-h/baby+rings+060.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S4STMf7yDGI/AAAAAAAABAE/S8_2CcY3bL4/s320/baby+rings+060.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S4STMf7yDGI/AAAAAAAABAE/S8_2CcY3bL4/s1600-h/baby+rings+060.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S4STm2R3BGI/AAAAAAAABAU/mH6eGfSk7Do/s1600-h/baby+rings+064.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S4STm2R3BGI/AAAAAAAABAU/mH6eGfSk7Do/s320/baby+rings+064.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">My wonderful parents!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S4STm2R3BGI/AAAAAAAABAU/mH6eGfSk7Do/s1600-h/baby+rings+064.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S4STaHPhztI/AAAAAAAABAM/wkRF5MLpgp0/s1600-h/baby+rings+062.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S4STaHPhztI/AAAAAAAABAM/wkRF5MLpgp0/s320/baby+rings+062.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S4SXIutQ_lI/AAAAAAAABAc/0zEiKLeBfyE/s1600-h/baby+rings+032.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S4SXIutQ_lI/AAAAAAAABAc/0zEiKLeBfyE/s200/baby+rings+032.jpg" width="200" /></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">I have another shower this weekend with my Mom and Matt's side of the family. Then we should be all set for baby! I've also been working on a few projects of my own. I've been 'trying' to make baby bibs... 'trying' being the key word here! Here's a few that I've done.... I've actually made all of them by now I just haven't taken a new picture. They are quite cute if I do say so myself but I'm just not sure how they'll hold up. The thing is my sewing machine only sews in zigzag mode so it's a little tricky to make the stitching look pretty as well as make sure the fabric stays put. If they fall apart, oh well! I've really wnjoyed making them and they were made with love so that makes them even cuter, right?! :) </span><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">and here's few random cute pictures... Matt putting together the pack n' play. Good job babe!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S4SZHOjl2lI/AAAAAAAABAk/feH3vFr6Ejo/s1600-h/baby+rings+066.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S4SZHOjl2lI/AAAAAAAABAk/feH3vFr6Ejo/s320/baby+rings+066.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;">and how funny is this picture of Cricket?! haha! Someone's going to be a little jealous when the baby gets here!</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S4SZd1qVStI/AAAAAAAABAs/i6mS-WCI5s0/s1600-h/baby+rings+067.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/S4SZd1qVStI/AAAAAAAABAs/i6mS-WCI5s0/s320/baby+rings+067.jpg" /></a></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', serif;"><br />
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</span>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04374264823373395709noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913017911538141197.post-77487462733394545312010-01-06T13:00:00.000-05:002010-01-06T13:00:00.776-05:00Time Goes By...<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I cannot believe that it's 2010 already. Every year seems to fly by faster and faster. I'm sure it gets worse the older you get. I am so so ready for this year though. There are SO many wonderful things to look forward to! </span><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">So to start off... things are going great with the baby and my pregnancy in general has been smooth sailing. Thankfully I didn't gain a crazy amount of weight during the holidays (like I thought I would!). My weakness these past few months have been buckeyes. Oh those sweet delicious rounds of peanut butter dipped in chocolate... I just couldn't resist them... and I didn't.</span> <span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Thankfully they are completely gone from our house so they won't be tempting me anymore. Otherwise the baby's heartbeat has been pretty steady at 145. I'm starting to see my doctor every two weeks now which means I'm in my final trimester! (or will be at the end of this week) How exciting! I've been feeling a ton of movement from the babe in the last couple of months. He or she is very fond of my ribs. I haven't noticed a pattern as far as when I feel the most activity... whether it's day or night, but I do cherish every movement. I love it! I feel as though if the baby is moving then it must be doing ok in there. It still absolutely amazes me how far we've come and that this is actually happening to us! We've slowly been preparing the nursery... it seems like it's taking forever. People ask all the time if the room is ready or what kind of things we've bought so far and so far, nothing. In which I get a super surprised face saying -Really?! You better get going! Nope, we don't have the furniture yet, nope, I haven't bought a single thing for the baby... wow this baby is coming in roughly 3 months, maybe I should get busy?! We've finally registered though, does that count?? I guess I haven't quite hit the 'nesting' period yet because otherwise I'd probably be going crazy stressing about it. </span><span style="font-family: Georgia;">Anyway, without further ado here is the most recent belly shot at 27 weeks. It's getting huge!!</span><br />
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</div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04374264823373395709noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913017911538141197.post-58557270923139688522009-12-26T16:52:00.035-05:002009-12-26T21:24:55.465-05:00Babymoon! :)<div style="text-align: left;">Can I first just say if you've never taken a cruise in your life you are missing out. I LOVE to go on cruises, you get to see soooo much without having to worry about how you're going to get there and what you're going to do. It's definitely an awesome way to travel. So this last cruise that Matt and I went on was no exception. We had such a wonderful time together and it was so incredibly relaxing and fun! We met some great people, saw some beautiful beaches, ate delicious food, did a little shopping, enjoyed some wonderful entertainment on the boat, got a little sun on our pale white skin, and just had the best time. :) And then to top it all off how lucky are we that we were departing from Tampa Florida and my Aunt, Uncle, and cousin live in Cape Coral, which is about 2 hours away. So we flew into Tampa a day early and got to spend the night with them then they dropped us off at the ship the next day. It was SO great to see them. Thanks Cindy, Rick and Nate!! :)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our first stop was San Juan, Puerto Rico. We visited this beautiful fort called Castillo San Felipe Del Morro and took a ton of pictures... it was really beautiful!</div><div style="text-align: center;">The boat! Grandeur of the Seas - Royal Caribbean</div><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SzanwXjKQuI/AAAAAAAAA_M/_Fg_m0FUqew/s320/Caribbean+Vacation+2009+038.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419703650984018658" /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SzaI1RVUAkI/AAAAAAAAA70/xLFwT2ECp_M/s320/Caribbean+Vacation+2009+033.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 203px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419669650354209346" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SzaHctWwAfI/AAAAAAAAA7E/vkePq-TDQXI/s320/Caribbean+Vacation+2009+008.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 144px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419668128868073970" /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SzaHdFbfSiI/AAAAAAAAA7M/rz9CQxjnW1k/s320/Caribbean+Vacation+2009+016.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SzaI0jFuxXI/AAAAAAAAA7c/H8yNbgtB7Gc/s320/Caribbean+Vacation+2009+025.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 225px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419669637940823410" /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SzaHdQmH8uI/AAAAAAAAA7U/eN1oaa_52EU/s320/Caribbean+Vacation+2009+007.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 181px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5419668138327798498" /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SzaI05-YimI/AAAAAAAAA7k/qguJ6IyeUPg/s320/Caribbean+Vacation+2009+026.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SzaI1DgdC3I/AAAAAAAAA7s/pa1Ve4phqw4/s320/Caribbean+Vacation+2009+024.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SzaKMhOjoDI/AAAAAAAAA78/cLgXJPLmluw/s320/Caribbean+Vacation+2009+036.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Next up was St. Maarten where we took a little tour of the island (did you know that one half of it is Dutch and the other have is French??), did some shopping, then went to the beach. This is also where we discovered these AWESOME coconut smoothies (which we are holding)... OMG they were delicious!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SzaLKHunTzI/AAAAAAAAA8E/Sgg5nc15FTE/s320/Caribbean+Vacation+2009+051.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SzaLKjah8-I/AAAAAAAAA8M/3_IWV9CmYi8/s320/Caribbean+Vacation+2009+044.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SzaLK7J9O6I/AAAAAAAAA8U/C80K1fNgFlM/s320/Caribbean+Vacation+2009+048.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Next up, St. Kitts-Basseterre! We took a fun scenic train ride through the countryside and got to see almost the entire island. (it's a VERY tiny island... only about 80,000 people live there)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SzaNCK-j0EI/AAAAAAAAA8c/ih2d-Kl0sxc/s320/Caribbean+Vacation+2009+053.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SzaNCaVWO-I/AAAAAAAAA8k/Unb25WyicEg/s320/St.+Kitts+5.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">did I mention it was an open train ride?? So awesome! (loving the windblown hair!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SzaNCofHmlI/AAAAAAAAA8s/SlLNZ2123lY/s320/St.+Kitts,+Basseterre.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SzaNDP8EkaI/AAAAAAAAA88/fABo2X3_0yo/s320/St.+Kitts+3.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SzaNCw08KII/AAAAAAAAA80/Sfs3dkT8yo4/s320/St.+Kitts+2.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SzaPDRqxmRI/AAAAAAAAA9E/bxAYX8EV7Kw/s320/St+Kitts+6.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">black sand beach...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SzaPDjN1SoI/AAAAAAAAA9M/B-GxB4myMLo/s320/St.+Kitts+4.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">It actually started to rain really hard while on the train ride but only last about 5 minutes (still managing to get us pretty wet though) Everyone on the second level of the train fled to the bottom where it was enclosed but we decided to tough it out. So I think that's why we're laughing here?? :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SzaPD32UsOI/AAAAAAAAA9U/Bx1ro21dIgQ/s320/St.+Kitts+Basseterre.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SzaPEG91gWI/AAAAAAAAA9c/z1JnoA-39rs/s320/St.+Kitts.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Our third stop was in St. John, Antigua where we went sailing on a catamaran, enjoyed some snorkeling, and soaked up the sun at 2 of their 365 beaches.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SzaethPHRMI/AAAAAAAAA9k/P7lx8eqMycE/s320/St+John+Antigua+3.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SzaeuMC138I/AAAAAAAAA9s/nlAX96NsjHw/s320/Antigua.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SzaeubUOZsI/AAAAAAAAA90/cq3o-Kbd6Pc/s320/Antigua+2.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SzaeuptxtgI/AAAAAAAAA98/wbssP2B5o_8/s320/Caribbean+Vacation+2009+073.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SzafoCESoHI/AAAAAAAAA-M/GExOqMbhilQ/s320/St.+John+Antigua+4.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SzaeuyJjuWI/AAAAAAAAA-E/beR2oh4LX2g/s320/St.+John,+Antigua.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">...and finally our last stop was in Tortola, British Virgin Islands where we took a crazy 90 degree drive to get to a beach on the other side of the island! (no kidding! 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We had a really great group of people sitting at our table. It's so fun to meet new people on cruises.... hopefully we'll be able to keep in touch with some of them throughout the upcoming years. Here's a group picture with our wonderful waiter Lee in the middle. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/Szaj2luYuDI/AAAAAAAAA-8/pSeBf3UTSLY/s320/Caribbean+Vacation+2009+108.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Thank you to my wonderful husband for planning this vacation for us. I love you babe!!!</div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04374264823373395709noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913017911538141197.post-83626885590839117522009-11-30T13:14:00.006-05:002009-11-30T13:47:38.406-05:00Goodbye Thanksgiving!Oh my Gosh I'm so glad Thanksgiving is over so I can STOP eating so much food!! I think I outdid myself this year. We had a total of 4 Thanksgiving's to attend to this year. That's just crazy in itself I think. And oh yes, I proceeded to have two helpings of food at each location... well scratch that I only had dessert at Matt's Aunt's house, BUT STILL! And the whole 'eating for two' deal... no that does not count. I don't think people realize I'm going to have to step on a scale the next time I go to my doctor's and she's going to say... looks like someone enjoyed the holiday's a little TOO much! It's really no fun that my pants don't fit in the first place but now, it's just really a loss cause to even try and zip them up. It was quite amusing though to have my Dad try and push his belly out to try and match mine. And look at that, I don't even have to try. :) It was also VERY amusing when I made myself a turkey sandwich last night for dinner and Matt was just astounded that I had any room left because we had just had a huge Thanksgiving lunch with family at around 2:30. Oh yes, I aim to impress. :) So yeah, I am very glad to have said hello and goodbye to Thanksgiving this year.<br /><p><br />Now I MUST be good and workout every day this week before we leave for vacation on Sunday!!! Have I mentioned that yet? Matt and I are going on a 10 day cruise to the Caribbean! This is our '<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Babymoon</span>'... soaking up the sun, relaxing and of course, eating lots I'm sure. I can't wait but I'm also a little <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">teensy</span> bit nervous. I'm not technically supposed to be on the boat after I enter the 24<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">th</span> week of pregnancy. Well I'll be 24 weeks right smack in the middle of the cruise. I'm hoping no one will ask how far along I am.... maybe they just won't even notice I'm pregnant and just think I ate too much food on Thanksgiving?? I also fear I won't be able to do much... like the activities and excursions they offer. Seriously my lung capacity has gone downhill, and fast. I can no longer breathe through my nose (except on a few rare occasions) so that makes <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">breathing</span> all that much harder. I've now started a new ritual before I go to bed to help me sleep (and hopefully breathe) better. I try not to watch T.V. an hour before I go to bed and focus on reading a book (thank you Lise for that idea :) ). Hopefully this will help relax my mind so I won't lie awake at night thinking about who knows what. I've also borrowed a humidifier from my friend Beth (thank you Beth!) that I've placed on the night table next to me to also help me breathe. It also holds a <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Vicks</span> vapor release thingy so that there's a cool menthol scent in the air. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Aww</span>, so relaxing. Then there's the cup of tea that I also try to drink on a nightly basis.... also relaxing and soothing. <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">Ok</span> have I turned into a complete basket case yet?! Oh and I can't forget the extra pillow I have to put between my legs otherwise I wake up with <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">excruciating</span> back pain. So I wonder how I'm going to be able to keep up that ritual while we're on our cruise.... <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">hmmmm</span>.</p>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04374264823373395709noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913017911538141197.post-87645796837610341512009-11-18T20:40:00.007-05:002009-11-18T21:19:58.988-05:00Pop!<div style="text-align: left;">Wow time has flown, I've thought about posting about so many things these past few weeks but never got around to it. Unfortunately I only feel like doing the minimum!</div><div style="text-align: left;">This week I had the big 20 week ultrasound. What an awesome, amazing, surreal, experience. I never wanted it to end. At the first ultrasound way back around 7 weeks when I first heard the baby's heartbeat I immediately signed up on a few websites to get weekly update emails that tell you the baby's growth, development, all that fun stuff. The day I hit 20 week I got the standard email telling me the baby is around the length of a medium size banana and will weigh about 10 1/2oz. So imagine my surprise when the sonographer tells me the baby weighs 13oz!! Holy crap! This is going to be a big baby! I was also surprised to learn the heartbeat had changed drastically from my last doctor's appointment. It was at 147... interesting. All is well though and the baby looks good! Here's a good look at the little guy or girl. :)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I know it's hard to see but you get the idea! The second picture are of his/her tiny feet!</div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SwSo8HzQXDI/AAAAAAAAA6s/1hTKiaZs3wY/s400/scan0002.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 161px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405631203591085106" /><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SwSoXE9wNoI/AAAAAAAAA6k/al2ayvECRHU/s400/scan0001.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 162px; height: 400px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5405630567174649474" /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SwSn4obaXiI/AAAAAAAAA6c/7A6gIjHcAL0/s320/Baby_Hello.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">and here's the belly shot. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/SwSqRk9htMI/AAAAAAAAA68/CBkYGi9nMAA/s320/20+weeks.jpg" /></div><div>Have I mentioned that I CAN'T WAIT for April!?!</div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04374264823373395709noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913017911538141197.post-50470787691937421952009-10-27T18:35:00.013-04:002009-10-27T19:16:02.505-04:00Welcome baby Max!<div style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: left; display: inline !important; "><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CI9v70reHmo/Sud355GGEdI/AAAAAAAAAAU/jaUcclS0pBw/s1600-h/max3.jpg" style="text-decoration: none;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000000;">We have a new baby in the Rings family!!! Meet Max Benjamin, isn't he the cutest little thing?!</span></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CI9v70reHmo/Sud35uEn0OI/AAAAAAAAAAM/EYrtZw7uZkM/s320/max.jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 286px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5397414511930495202" /><div style="text-align: center;">One proud papa!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_CI9v70reHmo/Sud4Qtu7aiI/AAAAAAAAAAk/4sP1zajqzII/s320/max3.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CI9v70reHmo/Sud36Bb4eCI/AAAAAAAAAAc/jsogzVpgLTg/s320/max2.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: center;">He found his thumb already! :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">He weighed a whopping 6lbs 15oz! Tanya had just about given up that this baby was ever coming out. Her due date was 10/16 and had to go in to be induced on 10/22 (late at night). Luckily there were no complications and little Max was born at 6:07am on Friday 10/23. I'm bummed we haven't gotten to meet the little guy yet but look forward to a weekend with the family in just over a week. You better believe I'm taking a TON of pictures. :)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I had a doctor's appointment this past Monday for our own little baby Rings. Everything is going great so far. I've been feeling pretty good lately, eating like a horse, still having trouble sleeping and catching my breathe at times but otherwise great! :) Baby's heartbeat is 160. Last time it was at 150... seems to be climbing! I will have my 20 week ultrasound on November 16th. We are so excited to be able to see the baby!! Finally! Normally at that point we would find out if the baby's a boy or girl but sorry to disappoint because we aren't finding out! It's a surprise for everyone! :) Although I have a strong feeling, at this point, that it's going to be a girl. Could be the heartbeat that's leading me to believe that... could be that I feel karma is going to come back and bite me in the butt for being such a rotten hormonal teenager to my parents! Never-the-less we will be happy either way, boy OR girl! </div><div style="text-align: center;">So without further ado, here I am at 17 weeks...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_CI9v70reHmo/Sud7hacrl7I/AAAAAAAAAAs/s9ZwBcyL9P8/s320/17+weeks.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">No fat jokes, please! haha, just kiddn':)</div>Matthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12828953592316702814noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913017911538141197.post-51331839313591741392009-10-21T21:30:00.009-04:002009-10-21T21:55:47.390-04:00Birthday's are fun!<div style="text-align: left;">This past weekend was a great weekend filled with lots of friends and family! Saturday was my best friend Kathy's 30th birthday. I wanted to make it a very memorable birthday so I planned a few surprises for the big day. First off I showed up on her doorstep to sweep her away for a few hours of pampering! Our friends Amanda, Des were in on the secret as well and joined us for manicures and pedicures at the Aveda Institute in Columbus. We had so much fun!!! Who doesn't love getting pampered?! :) So the plan for later that night was that Kathy would think her and her fiance Jonathan were just going to come over to our house for dinner. On the way over Jonathan was planning to stop at a wine shop in Worthington to pick up a bottle of wine to bring over. When they came in the shop, SURPRISE! There was a party of friends waiting for their arrival. She was totally surprised. Yay, my plan worked! What a fun night! :) </div><img src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/St-4o7u1LHI/AAAAAAAAA58/OTANjkiswrY/s320/Kathys+30th+(6).jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395233891981536370" /><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/St-4UTEYplI/AAAAAAAAA50/Asqg0l68nN8/s320/Kathys+30th+(4).jpg" style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 195px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5395233537468704338" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/St-460XPIuI/AAAAAAAAA6E/ZK1XrSs_IH4/s320/Kathys+30th.jpg" /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I hope you had a wonderful birthday Kathy! Love you! :)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I am sad, however, that we missed the wedding of our dear friend's Jim and Jenn. They planned a destination wedding in Vegas and we were unable to make it... not for lack of want but funds and the baby bug bit us. :) (but I do love that little baby bug) I hope you had wonderful, amazing, gorgeous wedding Mr. and Mrs. Russell!! </div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04374264823373395709noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3913017911538141197.post-52965455108087150542009-10-12T22:21:00.013-04:002009-10-13T19:55:42.577-04:00Life comes at you fast.<div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">I had my doctor's appointment last Monday for the breathing thing, she gave me an aerosol treatment at the office and sent me home with an inhaler. Not quite sure what's causing this problem but it could be stress induced. Who knows... maybe it's just physically and emotionally hard for me to just let go at the end of the day and not care if the dishes get done, or if the floor has shoe tracks all over it, or what's the first thing I need to do when I get to work tomorrow. It also doesn't help that my husband yells at me for ACCIDENTALLY breaking the chain on our new ceiling fan in our bedroom. I mean it was an accident, it hangs low, and I ACCIDENTALLY bumped it while ruffling the blanket. It's not unusable and can be fixed... I feel horrible as it is. oopsey!! Anyway, so the inhaler has been helping, but my mind keeping me awake at night is not.</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><br /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">As far as the pregnancy goes, I've been feeling pretty good! I am very happy to report that I have more energy, food no longer makes me sick to my stomach, and I can stay up longer at night. yay! :) Actually my appetite has been out of control... hello baby weight! I have however been experiencing major sinus congestion, apparently this is totally normal. It's amazing what is 'normal' when your pregnant... nose bleeds, sensitive to smells, acne - oh I've got loads of that, insomnia, forgetfulness, etc. I've got it all! :)</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center">...and this is me at 14 weeks.</div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391905989634527490" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 189px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/StPl7hZ3kQI/AAAAAAAAA5c/ikkFRoqythc/s320/Baby+Rings.jpg" border="0" /></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left">So I believe Matt and I have decided on a nursery wall color and overall look. I'm so excited! We're going to paint the walls a color called Nightfall. It's a pastel silvery bluish color. Don't worry it's beautiful. :) The instant I saw it I loved it. Then I'd like to add some bright green accents, things like curtains, a lamp, bedding... stuff like that. I also kind of want to do a nature sort-of theme, something simple though. I found this gorgeous wall decal on etsy.com and I'm so happy that Matt likes it too! </div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#383b3e;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="LINE-HEIGHT: 15px;font-size:13;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:100%;color:#383b3e;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="LINE-HEIGHT: 15px;font-size:13;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,0); LINE-HEIGHT: normalfont-family:Georgia, serif;font-size:16;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5391909555068753154" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 238px; CURSOR: pointer; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dntlewVRUJc/StPpLDroVQI/AAAAAAAAA5k/KMheAxonUHo/s320/Wall+Art.jpg" border="0" /> <div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">LOVE IT. It's the little things that make life fun. :)</span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">Well unfortunately life isn't all paint swatches and awesome wall decals... Matt's car got crunched this past weekend. Thankfully is is A OK but the poor Nissan is not. He got rear-ended which completely took off his back bumper and the trunk hood is totally smashed. The guy behind him was not paying attention and rammed into the back of his car which then caused Matt to lightly tap the car in front of him. I cannot begin to say how incredibly happy I am that he, and everyone, is OK! No one was injured and luckily everyone had insurance. So until the car gets fixed he has a fun little G6 to jet around in. </span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;">I feel like I was going to write about something else but I just can't seem to remember! Go figure!! Until next time...</span></span></div></span></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: left"><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:small;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:georgia;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:medium;"><br /></span></span><div style="TEXT-ALIGN: center"></div></div></div>Jamiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04374264823373395709noreply@blogger.com3