On our vacation we did a little maternity photo shoot out by the water...in the cold and wind!
-Megan
Adopt a Puppy
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Tuesday, March 6, 2012
28.5 Weeks
28 and a half weeks. So crazy. I am very excited and anxious to meet Theo! Only about 2 more months, yea! I'm still feeling good for the most part. Pretty tired nonstop, but I think that'll be life for awhile. Eating lots of fruit and dark chocolate. But I did pass my glucose test so I guess I'm not eating too much chocolate! ha! We're still working on his nursery. Almost there!
On our vacation we did a little maternity photo shoot out by the water...in the cold and wind!
On our vacation we did a little maternity photo shoot out by the water...in the cold and wind!
Port Ludlow
This past weekend our family went on a mini-vacation before Theo gets here over to Port Ludlow. We left the doggies with babysitters Tina and John. Thank you for watching them! Port Ludlow is a tiny, tiny town across the water on the Olympic Peninsula..on your way to Forks..where the vampires live. We stayed at a resort there. Pretty much the only place in the town. It was very quiet, which is what we needed. Tim took a week off work to get caught up on some school work and hang out with us before life gets even crazier. I had to work on Thursday and Friday so we left on Saturday and got home yesterday (my bday! =)
Madelyn had her first ferry ride. It was a little cold so we didn't stay out in the wind too long, but she loves being outside in the wind sticking her tongue out. She also enjoyed looking out the window watching the waves go by. We were hoping for a relaxing trip, but with an almost 1 year old...that doesn't quite happen. We think she liked getting away and hanging out with mom and dad for the weekend, but she is very much a homebody. Loves her own bed and doggies. When we brought her home from the hospital we immediately put her in her own room. Our rooms aren't very far away from each other and I wasn't nursing so we thought it be best just to bite the bullet and start this way from the beginning. So glad we did. She has been a fabulous sleeper...we are extremely blessed by this. We've only slept in the same room as MJ twice since she's been born. This was when we were visiting my parents down in Arkansas for my brothers wedding. We stayed at a friends house in the town where the wedding was and MJ stayed in a port-a-crib at the foot of our bed. She's a very loud sleeper, talks in her sleep...and needless to say I could not sleep at all. It happened again this weekend. The hotel provided a crib for her, but she talked/squeaked again all night so it was really hard for me to sleep the first night. It also took her awhile to get to sleep since she knew we were in the same room with her. We're those parents that let her cry for awhile when we first brought her home. Again, so glad we did because now she can put herself to sleep and doesn't need us to hold her until she falls asleep. So when she wouldn't go down we really didn't know what to do since we haven't had this problem before. She cried a little and eventually fell asleep, but I'm sure our hotel neighbors didn't like it. It's just a good thing her bedtime is at 7pm and not 10pm! Or they really wouldn't like it! ha!
During the day she did great. We were traveling to and from places during most of her naps so she slept in the car and this morning she slept great for her nap in the hotel while Tim studied and I read a little....and watched HGTV. We don't have cable at home anymore so I was taking advantage of it! MJ is such a good kid. Has eaten all the food we've offered, is pretty well-behaved at restaurants, and can for the most part play well by herself..unless she's super tired...then she gets a little cranky. But don't we all.
It was a nice weekend away and so glad we did it.
However, we've decided we won't be traveling much with the kiddos...just day trips! We want to take a relaxing trip with the two of us after Theo is born and Tim has finished up his first semester of seminary =). We'll travel some more when the kids get older...and can walk, ha!
Now, here are some pictures...
And as I mentioned earlier yesterday was my birthday. All I asked Tim to get me was a big cookie cake...that I didn't have to share..ha! Remember, I am pregnant! =) So he and Madelyn ran to the mall while I taught a lesson and picked this up for me...so yummy...
We had nice weather the whole weekend...and then this is what we came home to...
Madelyn had her first ferry ride. It was a little cold so we didn't stay out in the wind too long, but she loves being outside in the wind sticking her tongue out. She also enjoyed looking out the window watching the waves go by. We were hoping for a relaxing trip, but with an almost 1 year old...that doesn't quite happen. We think she liked getting away and hanging out with mom and dad for the weekend, but she is very much a homebody. Loves her own bed and doggies. When we brought her home from the hospital we immediately put her in her own room. Our rooms aren't very far away from each other and I wasn't nursing so we thought it be best just to bite the bullet and start this way from the beginning. So glad we did. She has been a fabulous sleeper...we are extremely blessed by this. We've only slept in the same room as MJ twice since she's been born. This was when we were visiting my parents down in Arkansas for my brothers wedding. We stayed at a friends house in the town where the wedding was and MJ stayed in a port-a-crib at the foot of our bed. She's a very loud sleeper, talks in her sleep...and needless to say I could not sleep at all. It happened again this weekend. The hotel provided a crib for her, but she talked/squeaked again all night so it was really hard for me to sleep the first night. It also took her awhile to get to sleep since she knew we were in the same room with her. We're those parents that let her cry for awhile when we first brought her home. Again, so glad we did because now she can put herself to sleep and doesn't need us to hold her until she falls asleep. So when she wouldn't go down we really didn't know what to do since we haven't had this problem before. She cried a little and eventually fell asleep, but I'm sure our hotel neighbors didn't like it. It's just a good thing her bedtime is at 7pm and not 10pm! Or they really wouldn't like it! ha!
During the day she did great. We were traveling to and from places during most of her naps so she slept in the car and this morning she slept great for her nap in the hotel while Tim studied and I read a little....and watched HGTV. We don't have cable at home anymore so I was taking advantage of it! MJ is such a good kid. Has eaten all the food we've offered, is pretty well-behaved at restaurants, and can for the most part play well by herself..unless she's super tired...then she gets a little cranky. But don't we all.
It was a nice weekend away and so glad we did it.
However, we've decided we won't be traveling much with the kiddos...just day trips! We want to take a relaxing trip with the two of us after Theo is born and Tim has finished up his first semester of seminary =). We'll travel some more when the kids get older...and can walk, ha!
Now, here are some pictures...
Tim and MJ on the ferry
Megan and MJ on the ferry
Hanging out in Port Ludlow-it was really cold and windy!
The Resort
And as I mentioned earlier yesterday was my birthday. All I asked Tim to get me was a big cookie cake...that I didn't have to share..ha! Remember, I am pregnant! =) So he and Madelyn ran to the mall while I taught a lesson and picked this up for me...so yummy...
We had nice weather the whole weekend...and then this is what we came home to...
SNOW! (this is after it was mostly melted)
-Megan
Monday, February 20, 2012
11 Months
11 months! Holy cow, you're getting so big!
-We're guessing you weigh about 19.5 lbs and are getting longer and longer everyday. Your belly is getting much smaller.
-You are in size 3 diapers and 9-12 and 12 month clothes.
-You LOVE to stand up. We walk around with you and you're so proud of yourself.
-You're eating everything we feed you. Eating and nap time are your favorite times of the day.
-You are still eating 4 oz. four times a day. We'll try switching your formula to a sippy cup soon and eventually adding whole milk.
-You've continue sleeping about 12-13 hours with 2 naps (morning and evening). Going to bed at about 7pm and waking up at about 8am.
-You helped daddy celebrate his birthday and also celebrated your first Valentine's Day.
-Only 2 bottom teeth still. But drooling like crazy, so I'm sure there are more on the way.
-You found out your brother's name will be Theo!
Monkey from Pops for Valentine's
Playgroup friends
Getting ready for your 11 month pic
11 Months
Love you kid!
-We're guessing you weigh about 19.5 lbs and are getting longer and longer everyday. Your belly is getting much smaller.
-You are in size 3 diapers and 9-12 and 12 month clothes.
-You LOVE to stand up. We walk around with you and you're so proud of yourself.
-You're eating everything we feed you. Eating and nap time are your favorite times of the day.
-You are still eating 4 oz. four times a day. We'll try switching your formula to a sippy cup soon and eventually adding whole milk.
-You've continue sleeping about 12-13 hours with 2 naps (morning and evening). Going to bed at about 7pm and waking up at about 8am.
-You helped daddy celebrate his birthday and also celebrated your first Valentine's Day.
-Only 2 bottom teeth still. But drooling like crazy, so I'm sure there are more on the way.
-You found out your brother's name will be Theo!
At work with dad
Before the Fitch's Chinese New Year Party
Bath fun with your ducky
Eating lunch with Auntie Heather
At Sparta's for dad's bday dinner
Valentine's
Eating dinner-carrots first-that's my girl!
Standing up-such a big girl!
Monkey from Pops for Valentine's
Playgroup friends
Getting ready for your 11 month pic
11 Months
Love you kid!
-Mommy and Daddy
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Theodore Joseph
We have finally decided on a name for baby boy:
We'll call him Theo.
Theodore was not originally on our baby name list, but it was suggested from a close friend. After we found out we were having a boy, we looked up the meaning of the name Theodore. We found that Theodore means "Gift from God." The more we thought about that name, the more we thought it would be perfect for our new baby boy. We know he will be a precious gift from God and we can't wait to meet him. Joseph is after Tim's Dad and we wanted that name to show Theo that his family, near and far, will always be an important part of his life. We also love how Joseph is a strong name to partner with Theodore.
So there you have it. Now time to decorate his room. 3 more months! Yea!
Theodore Joseph McCarty
Theodore was not originally on our baby name list, but it was suggested from a close friend. After we found out we were having a boy, we looked up the meaning of the name Theodore. We found that Theodore means "Gift from God." The more we thought about that name, the more we thought it would be perfect for our new baby boy. We know he will be a precious gift from God and we can't wait to meet him. Joseph is after Tim's Dad and we wanted that name to show Theo that his family, near and far, will always be an important part of his life. We also love how Joseph is a strong name to partner with Theodore.
So there you have it. Now time to decorate his room. 3 more months! Yea!
-Megan
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Valentine's
Monday night Tim and I were able to go out to celebrate Valentine's Day after I taught my lessons. Tim had class at 7 so we only had about an hour an 1/2. But that was plenty of time to eat. We were planning to take little bit with us, but our friend Michelle volunteered to come over after work and watch her. We took her up on it! Tim and I went to Emory's in Silver Lake. It was good and we had a coupon! Gotta love discounts. Kind of pricy so I don't think we'd go back without another coupon, but it had a very nice atmosphere.
Yesterday morning, Tim had a very sweet card for Madelyn and we put her in her first Valentine's shirt. Such a cutie.
Yesterday morning, Tim had a very sweet card for Madelyn and we put her in her first Valentine's shirt. Such a cutie.
-Megan
Monday, February 6, 2012
I have a new addiction. Pinterest. If you haven't heard of this website, it has all sorts of crafts, recipes, "projects", etc. that you can learn. I got started on this about a month or so ago. I'm not very crafty, but decided to try a few projects. Here are some of the things I've made so far:
Chicken Enchiladas-Madelyn loves these!
Cilantro chicken in crockpot
Eggplant Parmesan
Garlic Brussel Sprouts-and Yes, Tim ate them!
Kale Chips
Pizza Calzone
Ranch potatoes in crockpot
Homemade salsa
Sweet and Sour meatballs in crockpot
Pizza Casserole-made this tonight-yummy!
Thai peanut chicken in crockpot-Making this on Thursday
Kitchen Table decor-I'm going to put some tall candles in a couple of them instead of the flowers
On our bedroom door "T" for Tim and "M" for Megan
On Madelyn's door
On the front door
These are some meals/snacks I've made. These are not pictures of mine...
Oatmeal/Banana smoothie
All of these food recipes have been very yummy. My favorite has probably been the eggplant parmesan. Which Tim ate as well; he said he just pretended like it was chicken. His least favorite was the enchiladas because they have a lot of sour cream, but these were MJ's favorite. Tim's favorite snack was the homemade salsa and meal was the cilantro chicken. Good on tortillas and in a taco salad.
I have several craft projects I'd like to do for baby boys room such as making a mobile, canvas art and a magnetic ABC board for Madelyn's room.
-Megan
Thursday, February 2, 2012
The good and the bad
The Good-they just built a new Panera Bread down the street from my work AND it's a drive-thru. I love their food and I can get healthy choices.
The Bad-they just built a new Panera Bread down the street from my work AND it's a drive-thru. Meaning-it's close to church and all our doctor's. I can easily drive thru with Madelyn in the car. I've been there at least 4 times since it opened. It opened last week.
That's it.
The Bad-they just built a new Panera Bread down the street from my work AND it's a drive-thru. Meaning-it's close to church and all our doctor's. I can easily drive thru with Madelyn in the car. I've been there at least 4 times since it opened. It opened last week.
That's it.
-Megan
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