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Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Sunday, June 26, 2011
Happy 2nd Birthday Addy!!!
Today, Miss Adelyn turns 2! She is so precious and so full of life! Her mom planned the cutest zoo party and it was so much fun! Of course the food was yummy as well!
Proud momma getting the food ready!
opening gifts
She loves her trampoline
the cutest tent nana and grandpa made her
Happy 2nd Birthday Adelyn Lane!
Iris enjoyed her time at the party =)
Doug in the giant ball
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hxgCaWnThho
So much fun!!! Kate, we need one of these at your house to roll down the hill! =)
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Iris telling stories
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C5e0EU6y50Q
Iris loves to tell stories! She's telling on dadda today!
Monday, June 20, 2011
This is what I made Doug for Father's Day!
Chicken Fajita Bowls
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
1lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bit sized pieces)
1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
2 cups crushed tomatoes
½ cup green pepper (diced)
¼ cup onion (diced)
3 teaspoons chipotle in adobo sauce (minced)
½ teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 corn tortilla chips (broken into pieces)
2 cups cooked hot white rice
lettuce, sour cream, and cheese
Cooking Instructions:
Step 1: In a large saucepan over medium high heat combine chicken, black beans, tomatoes, peppers, onions, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, cumin and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.
Step 2: Divide the hot cooked rice into four bowls. Place chicken mixture on top of the rice in each bowl, and top with chips, cheese, sour cream and lettuce.
Yield: (4 Servings)
Recipe from blog chef!
This was so yummy!!! And so easy =)
Prep time: 15 minutes Cook time: 20 minutes
Ingredients:
1lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (cut into bit sized pieces)
1 can black beans (drained and rinsed)
2 cups crushed tomatoes
½ cup green pepper (diced)
¼ cup onion (diced)
3 teaspoons chipotle in adobo sauce (minced)
½ teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon garlic powder
4 corn tortilla chips (broken into pieces)
2 cups cooked hot white rice
lettuce, sour cream, and cheese
Cooking Instructions:
Step 1: In a large saucepan over medium high heat combine chicken, black beans, tomatoes, peppers, onions, chipotle peppers in adobo sauce, cumin and garlic powder. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 20 minutes or until chicken is fully cooked.
Step 2: Divide the hot cooked rice into four bowls. Place chicken mixture on top of the rice in each bowl, and top with chips, cheese, sour cream and lettuce.
Yield: (4 Servings)
Recipe from blog chef!
This was so yummy!!! And so easy =)
Sunday, June 19, 2011
Happy 1st Father's Day, Doug!
Thank you for being the best dad!!!
Iris is lucky to have such a wonderful dad who helps out and isn't afraid to be peed on or puked on =)
Friday, June 17, 2011
This is what I get to do every morning!
Snuggle my baby girl!
Can I just say that I absolutely, 100% love every minute of mommyhood!
This child makes my whole life whole and I don't think life can get any better than this!!
My cup runneth over! =)
Thursday, June 16, 2011
Back to work for this momma!
This week I went back to work and it has been a hard adjustment! It was so hard leaving Iris on Monday! Doug was lucky to change his hours a bit on Mondays and Thursdays so he can be off in time for me to drop Iris off at OSU so I can get to work by 3pm. I think I cried all weekend leading up to Monday and definitely all morning on Monday. I just couldn't hold her enough. When I put her in her car seat, I just cried and Iris kept looking at me so sincerely! She's too cute! Then I was strong until Doug put her into his car, then the waterworks began again *lol* I tried to collect myself but everyone at work was asking about her and then I started crying at work!!!! Finally, I was able to collect myself and carry on with my job! I was so busy and trying to focus on my job that it helped keep my mind off my sadness a bit!
But each day gets better! I'm feeling more comfortable with the job! It's like riding a bike! I was lucky to have 3 great days so far and I was even lucky to get 2 pumping sessions in on the first 2 days. Today, I was offered to take on-call (go home but have to come back if they need me) from 7pm to 11pm and I jumped at the chance so I could see Iris a bit more and tuck her into bed! That's what I miss the most. I enjoy rocking her and humming a lullaby to her! I think Doug was happy I was home too so he could get a little break and get to bed early. He goes in now at 6am on Mondays and Thursdays to be off by 2:30 to get Iris.
Iris on the other hand, has been having hard evenings just like momma! Apparently, both days she has cried most of the night and was having trouble taking a bottle. Each day she improves and today has been the best! I think it's because she slept for 8 hrs last night and she was happy the entire day!!! I know it's a hard adjustment for her too b/c we messed up her schedule and what she was comfortable with. I'm sure with each passing week, we will all adjust to it!
I feel a bit empowered to be able to do both. As much as I would LOVE to stay home with Iris all the time, I also have a passion to be a nurse so it's wonderful that I have the opportunity to do both!
But each day gets better! I'm feeling more comfortable with the job! It's like riding a bike! I was lucky to have 3 great days so far and I was even lucky to get 2 pumping sessions in on the first 2 days. Today, I was offered to take on-call (go home but have to come back if they need me) from 7pm to 11pm and I jumped at the chance so I could see Iris a bit more and tuck her into bed! That's what I miss the most. I enjoy rocking her and humming a lullaby to her! I think Doug was happy I was home too so he could get a little break and get to bed early. He goes in now at 6am on Mondays and Thursdays to be off by 2:30 to get Iris.
Iris on the other hand, has been having hard evenings just like momma! Apparently, both days she has cried most of the night and was having trouble taking a bottle. Each day she improves and today has been the best! I think it's because she slept for 8 hrs last night and she was happy the entire day!!! I know it's a hard adjustment for her too b/c we messed up her schedule and what she was comfortable with. I'm sure with each passing week, we will all adjust to it!
I feel a bit empowered to be able to do both. As much as I would LOVE to stay home with Iris all the time, I also have a passion to be a nurse so it's wonderful that I have the opportunity to do both!
Maybe Iris will be a RN just like her momma =)
Fun at the park
Sunday, Doug and I planned a picnic at the park in Dublin to spend my last day with Iris before I went back to work. It was a bittersweet day and we wanted to fill the whole day with quality family time! It was a perfect day! The weather was perfect so we loaded up the car with blankets and subs from Grinders and headed to the park! Iris slept some of the time so we were able to nap relax a bit too!! =) I think we spent over 2 hrs there! It was so nice!!!
Here are some pictures of our family time!!!
Here are some pictures of our family time!!!
burping with dadda
No doubt that this dadda loves his baby girl =)
Love this one!!
Love her blue eyes!!
momma just can't stop kissing those squishy cheeks
best buds!!!
Wednesday, June 15, 2011
Iris sucking on her hands
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pjbqfk8R3TA
Iris has always loved to suck on her hands but now it's more purposeful! She is beginning to have her oral fixation where everything is starting to go straight to her mouth! Also, the drooling has begun as well haha
I love the part where she tries to suck on Doug's hand and gets the biggest grin!!!
Enjoy the video!
Iris has always loved to suck on her hands but now it's more purposeful! She is beginning to have her oral fixation where everything is starting to go straight to her mouth! Also, the drooling has begun as well haha
I love the part where she tries to suck on Doug's hand and gets the biggest grin!!!
Enjoy the video!
Monday, June 13, 2011
Thursday, June 9, 2011
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
Iris's 2 month check-up!
Today Iris had her 2 month well visit today! Today was a tough one because it was her shot day! boo! She did surprisingly well! She cried when she received her shots but fell asleep on the way home and smiled when she woke up! Shots forgotten =)
Her vitals:
Weight is 10lbs 0 oz (24.54%)-she gained 1 lb and 7 oz since last month
Height is 21 1/4 inches (9.86%)-she grew an inch
Head is 38 cm (26.43%)
She's a full 10 lbs of love and smiles!!!
Her vitals:
Weight is 10lbs 0 oz (24.54%)-she gained 1 lb and 7 oz since last month
Height is 21 1/4 inches (9.86%)-she grew an inch
Head is 38 cm (26.43%)
She's a full 10 lbs of love and smiles!!!
In the waiting room talking to daddy!
With momma in the exam room waiting to see Dr. Brill
snuggles with daddy at home after!
Her battle wounds!! =(
You are growing so much, Iris!
Each week, you change and learn new things! This week, you have began to move your hands purposefully and have been playing with your toy a bit on your swing!
We love you!!!
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Saturday, June 4, 2011
Happy 2 Months Iris!
Could 2 months be any cuter????
Clothes: You are in 0-3 month & 3 month clothes. There are a few newborn things that you can wear but the list is getting smaller. We try them on you since you mostly have sleepers and they are tight on your legs and you can't stretch them out. It's sad to see some of my favorites get taken off the hangers! Most of the 3 month items are still big but you have room to grow!!! =) You have some of the cutest 3 month outfits so it's been great to see you in them! You are in size 1 diapers now as well!
Food: You love your momma's "ma" milk =) You eat every 3 hrs. Our schedule is 8, 11, 2, 5. Usually, in the morning we get off schedule due to sleeping in but we get back on track by 2pm! If you drink pumped milk, you take 3 oz and have been since about 1 week old!
**on a side note, nursing is going MUCH better!!! The pain of nursing has pretty much subsided except when you first latchs on (you're a hungry girl!). We nurse for about 10-15 minutes on each side and that's it!!! No more hour stretches! Woohoo!**
Sleep: It's hit or miss how long you'll sleep but we're getting on a schedule!!! We put you to bed between 8-9PM. Our nightly ritual usually consists of eating, a bath (every 3rd night), then pj's and swaddle blanket. Sometimes we read but usually we rock you to bed since your eyes are mostly heavy after eating. Especially after bath night! We usually get the best sleep stretches! Most of the time you sleep for about 5 hrs, nurse, then get up around 6am to eat again. We have smile sessions with daddy while he gets ready for work. Then we snuggle in momma's bed until 9 or 10am!!! However you did SLEEP 8 HRS on June 2nd!!!!
We found the key is to swaddle you in your swaddle blanket! You hate having your hands in but you sleep so much longer and better if we do! Sorry peanut!
You are also still sleeping in the napper that's in your pack'n play in our bedroom. You won't be in your crib for some time since momma likes you close to her when you sleep! You also need your vibrator turned on because that helps you sleep as well!
Activity: Boy are you moving and a shaking now!!! You kick and scoot while on your play mat. You have begun to like your swing! I put you in it while I shower and if you get fussy, I turn the hair dryer on and you get quiet and sometimes sleep!!! You seem to like to play for a few minutes after eating and then want to nap until the next feeding. You are definitely more awake though during the day b/c you take quick naps and seem to want to be held. If I lay you down to nap, you wake up! Little booger!!! You seem to like to snuggle with momma!! We have also started putting you in your bumbo seat on Memorial Day! You seemed to like it. You like to look around at things. We also spend time chatting. You like to smile and talk!!! So precious!
Likes: You still love to suck on your hands which are always in fists!!! You like music and kicking on your changing table. You also love to watch the owls on your mobile when we put you in your crib after diaper changes (momma washes her hands while you are in there). Lights really get your attention as well! You love to sit and watch the light in our closet while I nurse you!
Dislikes: Burping in the middle of eating, diaper changes, having shirts go over your head. Being put down to nap. Swaddled with your hands in (but momma does it anyways!). Lately, you seem to like only mommy and daddy! We have gone to a few outings where people want to hold and snuggle you and you have been very fussy! You quiet down when we hold you. Also, you love your sleep and if we interrupt it, you do not like that either!!!
Personality: You are one particular girl! It's all about you and we wouldn't have it any other way!!! =) You love your routine and get fussy if we interrupt it. You are becoming such a happy baby though! You have begun to smile and coo so much! You have smiled at daddy lots and he just melts when you do. There is nothing better than when you see me and you smile big for your momma!!! Melts my heart!!!
Friday, June 3, 2011
Thursday, June 2, 2011
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
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