Monday, June 20, 2011
Saturday, June 18, 2011
On How to Wear a Bandana
Today, Mom and Dad introduced me to bandanas. They weren't sure how to put it on, so they tried a couple ways.
First, they turned it to the front...
Then, they tried it at the side...
They even tried it turned backwards!
First, they turned it to the front...
They even tried it turned backwards!
Mom says this is my "Pope" look. I don't know what that means.
Finally, they decided to go with this look. Honestly, all I really cared about was being able to chew on my hand!
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
On Taking Pictures
I used to take a million pictures of our cats Luke and Niobe.
Now I take a million pictures of our cats with Colleen. Here is a sample of Colleen with Luke!
Now I take a million pictures of our cats with Colleen. Here is a sample of Colleen with Luke!
On The Truth
Actually, we don't know what is the truth.
A few weeks ago, Tom and I mailed out our beautiful birth announcements for Colleen. They were designed by my sister's good friend Dara who makes invitations and stationary at her company, Blessed Ink. We've gotten many compliments on the announcements and were very happy with how they turned out.
However, the information on the announcements may or may not be correct. We were all quite surprised with Colleen's "specs" when she was born. A 10 pound 15 ounce baby (let alone, a girl baby) is quite big! And the fact that she measured 24 inches was pretty impressive. All her baby items including the card from her hospital bassinet and I'm sure her birth certificate will have these numbers printed on them.
When we took Colleen to one of those first doctor's appointments, her weight had dropped. This is pretty typical for new babies I understand. However, she only measured at 21 inches long. I looked wide eyed at the nurse and exclaimed, "What? My baby is shrinking?"
We don't (and won't ever) know the truth. While 24 inches does seem quite long for a new baby, at her 2 month appointment, she measured in at 25 1/2 inches. So if she wasn't 24 inches at birth, does that mean she grew 4 1/2 inches in two months? That also seems a little crazy to me.
So, when we went to let Dara know what was to be printed on the announcements, we went with the hospital's numbers. It may not be the truth, but it sure sounds more impressive!
A few weeks ago, Tom and I mailed out our beautiful birth announcements for Colleen. They were designed by my sister's good friend Dara who makes invitations and stationary at her company, Blessed Ink. We've gotten many compliments on the announcements and were very happy with how they turned out.
However, the information on the announcements may or may not be correct. We were all quite surprised with Colleen's "specs" when she was born. A 10 pound 15 ounce baby (let alone, a girl baby) is quite big! And the fact that she measured 24 inches was pretty impressive. All her baby items including the card from her hospital bassinet and I'm sure her birth certificate will have these numbers printed on them.
When we took Colleen to one of those first doctor's appointments, her weight had dropped. This is pretty typical for new babies I understand. However, she only measured at 21 inches long. I looked wide eyed at the nurse and exclaimed, "What? My baby is shrinking?"
We don't (and won't ever) know the truth. While 24 inches does seem quite long for a new baby, at her 2 month appointment, she measured in at 25 1/2 inches. So if she wasn't 24 inches at birth, does that mean she grew 4 1/2 inches in two months? That also seems a little crazy to me.
So, when we went to let Dara know what was to be printed on the announcements, we went with the hospital's numbers. It may not be the truth, but it sure sounds more impressive!
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
On Max's First Birthday Party
Collen has been a real party goer lately. In her ten weeks of life, she has been to two baby showers, two wedding showers, and two first birthday parties!
The most recent party was for our good friends Kim and Don's son. He turned one on May 27th and we were glad we could go and celebrate with them!
The most recent party was for our good friends Kim and Don's son. He turned one on May 27th and we were glad we could go and celebrate with them!
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
On Meeting Haven Grace
On May 9th, Dana (a co-worker) and her husband Jason welcomed Haven Grace Swayze as the newest member of their family. She weighed in at 8 pounds 3 ounces and was 21 inches long...not to mention she had a full head of black hair!
Tom, Colleen, and I were excited to meet Haven soon after she was born.
The students that Tom and Dana teach are convinced that Colleen and Haven will grow up to be best of friends.
I hope so, but Colleen may need a little convincing!
Congratulations Dana and Jason!
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