Friday, March 19, 2010
Saturday, March 6, 2010
The Zoo!!!
Today we had a fun morning at the Zoo with Eric, Angela, and Shelby. Check out the new photos in our photostream.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
The Big Girl Room
So yesterday Carolyn spent the night at Grandma and Grandpa's, and while they spoiled her today Jen and I put the finishing touches on her big girl room.
Friday, January 29, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Ahhh, the best of intentions (oh, and some happy news!)
The thing is, we had very good intentions this year of writing a New Year's letter to go with our New Year's cards. And then our lives exploded with busy and we just didn't get to it. So the cards went out with no letters.
That would be fine, except that we have very exciting news that we wanted to share in an official capacity. So, we'll share it here. (And this is not going to be a shock to many of you.)
We are expecting another baby in August! I am 12.5 weeks along as of today. On Monday, we heard the heartbeat for the first time and everything sounded great. Very strong and very FAST! The heart rate was 168 bpm. That's exactly what Carolyn's was at 12 weeks. So.....it seems like there's a good chance this little kiddo is another sweetie pie! (But really, this is not a science by any means -- predicting gender based on heart rate -- so who knows.)
While the only thing we truly want is a healthy, happy baby, I must say that we both are hoping for a boy. We've even taken to referring to the baby as "he," even though we won't know the sex until 20 weeks. That glorious day will come on March 22. So, some time in the fourth week of March, we'll get our answer!
This pregnancy has been quite different from my pregnancy with Carolyn thus far. I was more nauseous and MUCH more tired. However, I'm not sure if the more tired was because of the pregnancy or just due to the fact that I had a 2-year-old to chase after during those fatigue-filled early weeks. I'm happy to say that my energy is coming back, just in the last week or so. And I'm FINALLY kicking the nasty, horrible, no-good cold I've had ever since I got pregnant. Looking forward to energetic, healthy days ahead!
Oh, and I'm absolutely huge this time around. Already. I really throw people off when I tell them how far along I am, because they're easily expecting me to be two or three months ahead of where I am. What can I say, second pregnancy! And I really think my body loves to be pregnant. It knew exactly what to do and was more than eager to go right back to being big and belly.
In addition to the baby, Brian had some great news of his own with his project debuting at the NAMM show this month. Read his post right below this one for the exciting details and an awesome video.
Anyway, we hope all our friends and family had a wonderful holiday. And we wish you all a healthy, happy New Year.
That would be fine, except that we have very exciting news that we wanted to share in an official capacity. So, we'll share it here. (And this is not going to be a shock to many of you.)
We are expecting another baby in August! I am 12.5 weeks along as of today. On Monday, we heard the heartbeat for the first time and everything sounded great. Very strong and very FAST! The heart rate was 168 bpm. That's exactly what Carolyn's was at 12 weeks. So.....it seems like there's a good chance this little kiddo is another sweetie pie! (But really, this is not a science by any means -- predicting gender based on heart rate -- so who knows.)
While the only thing we truly want is a healthy, happy baby, I must say that we both are hoping for a boy. We've even taken to referring to the baby as "he," even though we won't know the sex until 20 weeks. That glorious day will come on March 22. So, some time in the fourth week of March, we'll get our answer!
This pregnancy has been quite different from my pregnancy with Carolyn thus far. I was more nauseous and MUCH more tired. However, I'm not sure if the more tired was because of the pregnancy or just due to the fact that I had a 2-year-old to chase after during those fatigue-filled early weeks. I'm happy to say that my energy is coming back, just in the last week or so. And I'm FINALLY kicking the nasty, horrible, no-good cold I've had ever since I got pregnant. Looking forward to energetic, healthy days ahead!
Oh, and I'm absolutely huge this time around. Already. I really throw people off when I tell them how far along I am, because they're easily expecting me to be two or three months ahead of where I am. What can I say, second pregnancy! And I really think my body loves to be pregnant. It knew exactly what to do and was more than eager to go right back to being big and belly.
In addition to the baby, Brian had some great news of his own with his project debuting at the NAMM show this month. Read his post right below this one for the exciting details and an awesome video.
Anyway, we hope all our friends and family had a wonderful holiday. And we wish you all a healthy, happy New Year.
Friday, January 22, 2010
NAMM 2010 - My project is demo'ed
It's been a while since I've posted anything, but after tons of hard work this past year(and lots of longs days) I'm pleased to say that my work project was finally unveiled and demo'ed last week at NAMM (our Musical Instrument Industry trade-show) in Anaheim. I was actually out there for 5 days assisting with everything and was so pleased to see a smooth showing. You can find more info about the G-DEC3 on www.fender.com or from me but on Wednesday USA Today actually ran a big article talking about the amp. Fun Stuff!!!
Friday, December 18, 2009
Carolyn's second birthday
Today, our baby girl turned 2! So hard to even believe! But here we are, parents of a beautiful, healthy, head-strong 2-year-old.
I took the day off work to spend with Carolyn, and my mom took the day off to spend with us, too. It was so nice to have her along for all the day's festivities.
We started out at the doctor for C's two-year checkup. OK, this wasn't exactly a highlight, but it was good nonetheless because we learned that she is healthy and growing like a weed! She remains in the 90th percentile for height, in the 50th for weight and the 25th-50th for head circumference. (I was very grateful for that small head on this day two years ago.) :-) She did have to get one shot, but took it like a champ and didn't even have time to cry before it was over and she was demanding a sticker!
After the doctor we headed to the zoo for the Farm Tots program. It's an early childhood program that the zoo puts on. We played in the zoo's schoolhouse and learned about sheep. Then we played on the playground next door and cleaned up the sheep's stall (pictures to the right). Then we got to see some real sheep and feed them tree branches. Carolyn liked it, and even was brave enough to pet one of the sheep!
After the zoo we went to lunch at Red Robin where Carolyn got her very own pink balloon. Unfortunately, the balloon didn't come home with us as she developed an aversion to it halfway through our meal. So I left it with the hostess and told her to give it to someone else. :-) After lunch it was home for a much-needed nap (for C and for me).
After her nap we went out to get C her first haircut! We ended up taking her to this rock-and-roll place called Floyd's Barber Shop. She loved it, and did so well! No tears or meltdowns. And the new cut is adorable. Most importantly, her bangs are now shorter so that Daddy can't do the Donald Trump comb over on her anymore. Always a plus.
After dinner we had birthday ICE CREAM! I capitalize that because Carolyn. Loves. Ice cream. It was mint chocolate chip, which we think is probably her favorite (we know it's her godmother's favorite). When she was all done she demanded more, and the only way we got out of that one was to entice her with presents.
Presents were plenty! From her Auntie Niser and Jeffrey, she got the quilt for her new big-girl bed and an owl pillow, and the cutest little Christmas dress (complete with faux fur collar). From her godmother, she got sheets for her big-girl bed and another owl pillow (which is great because I want to pad her new headboard with lots of pillows). From Melissa, Luke and Jeremy she got a really big doll, which she calls her Barbie (more on this below). Aunt Gina and Uncle Danny sent her a card and some money, and our neighbors gave her a book and a gift card to Gymboree. We gave her an owl purse (do you see a theme here?). I tucked her birthday letter inside. Here is what it said:
Our dear sweet Carolyn,
Happy 2nd Birthday! What an incredible, amazing, joyful year it has been. Daddy and I have had so much fun watching you blossom into a little lady. We learned this year that you are stubborn and have quite a mind of your own. You get that from both of us. :-) Your curiosity has bloomed, along with your language and your sweet personality. You've just recently become quite the little hugger, and there is nothing we love more than getting sweet hugs from you. You are an endless gift of laughter, smiles and joy. We are so blessed to be your parents. We love you so very much, sweetie.
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
On a sentimental note for just a minute, I spent this entire day just watching Carolyn, absolutely amazed at how beautiful, smart and full of life she is. She is a miracle, and we are so thankful for her every day. *tear*
Shifting gears now, I want to share one of the funnier (perhaps the funniest) moments from C's birthday. It involves the big doll that Melissa got her. Needless to say, Carolyn was instantly enthralled with the doll and began carrying her around everywhere. This is what ensued:
We are having a birthday party for Carolyn on Sunday and will have more to share and more photos to post after that. But for now, we're calling the second birthday a huge success! Hope you enjoy the photos.
I took the day off work to spend with Carolyn, and my mom took the day off to spend with us, too. It was so nice to have her along for all the day's festivities.
We started out at the doctor for C's two-year checkup. OK, this wasn't exactly a highlight, but it was good nonetheless because we learned that she is healthy and growing like a weed! She remains in the 90th percentile for height, in the 50th for weight and the 25th-50th for head circumference. (I was very grateful for that small head on this day two years ago.) :-) She did have to get one shot, but took it like a champ and didn't even have time to cry before it was over and she was demanding a sticker!
After the doctor we headed to the zoo for the Farm Tots program. It's an early childhood program that the zoo puts on. We played in the zoo's schoolhouse and learned about sheep. Then we played on the playground next door and cleaned up the sheep's stall (pictures to the right). Then we got to see some real sheep and feed them tree branches. Carolyn liked it, and even was brave enough to pet one of the sheep!
After the zoo we went to lunch at Red Robin where Carolyn got her very own pink balloon. Unfortunately, the balloon didn't come home with us as she developed an aversion to it halfway through our meal. So I left it with the hostess and told her to give it to someone else. :-) After lunch it was home for a much-needed nap (for C and for me).
After her nap we went out to get C her first haircut! We ended up taking her to this rock-and-roll place called Floyd's Barber Shop. She loved it, and did so well! No tears or meltdowns. And the new cut is adorable. Most importantly, her bangs are now shorter so that Daddy can't do the Donald Trump comb over on her anymore. Always a plus.
After dinner we had birthday ICE CREAM! I capitalize that because Carolyn. Loves. Ice cream. It was mint chocolate chip, which we think is probably her favorite (we know it's her godmother's favorite). When she was all done she demanded more, and the only way we got out of that one was to entice her with presents.
Presents were plenty! From her Auntie Niser and Jeffrey, she got the quilt for her new big-girl bed and an owl pillow, and the cutest little Christmas dress (complete with faux fur collar). From her godmother, she got sheets for her big-girl bed and another owl pillow (which is great because I want to pad her new headboard with lots of pillows). From Melissa, Luke and Jeremy she got a really big doll, which she calls her Barbie (more on this below). Aunt Gina and Uncle Danny sent her a card and some money, and our neighbors gave her a book and a gift card to Gymboree. We gave her an owl purse (do you see a theme here?). I tucked her birthday letter inside. Here is what it said:
Our dear sweet Carolyn,
Happy 2nd Birthday! What an incredible, amazing, joyful year it has been. Daddy and I have had so much fun watching you blossom into a little lady. We learned this year that you are stubborn and have quite a mind of your own. You get that from both of us. :-) Your curiosity has bloomed, along with your language and your sweet personality. You've just recently become quite the little hugger, and there is nothing we love more than getting sweet hugs from you. You are an endless gift of laughter, smiles and joy. We are so blessed to be your parents. We love you so very much, sweetie.
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
On a sentimental note for just a minute, I spent this entire day just watching Carolyn, absolutely amazed at how beautiful, smart and full of life she is. She is a miracle, and we are so thankful for her every day. *tear*
Shifting gears now, I want to share one of the funnier (perhaps the funniest) moments from C's birthday. It involves the big doll that Melissa got her. Needless to say, Carolyn was instantly enthralled with the doll and began carrying her around everywhere. This is what ensued:
We are having a birthday party for Carolyn on Sunday and will have more to share and more photos to post after that. But for now, we're calling the second birthday a huge success! Hope you enjoy the photos.
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