Lazy blog post again
Things we've done in the past couple weeks...
1) Lunch and ice cream at the historic Bob's Drive-In. Loving their chocolate & banana milkshakes.
2) Missouri Botanical Garden. Carter LOVES the children's garden there and I got to play with my new camera snapping shots of the flowers in bloom.
3) Date night for the parents! Yay! Mike and I tried the deep dish pizza at the Blackthorn Pub. Top notch! We'll be going there again.
4) Hike at Babler State Park. While it was great to stretch our legs, I had forgotten how miserable mosquitoes can make a walk in the woods.
New pictures added to the Summer 2010 album on Facebook. Click the link below to see them.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=214942&id=1012296258&l=c0623b2cda
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Photo Switcheroo
Wow...time seems to be going by so fast these days. I can't believe how far behind I am in blog posts and picture uploads. It took me a couple days but I think I am finally caught up for the moment. I recently bought a new camera and I've been happily snapping away, but I've been a bit lax in getting the pictures off the camera and onto the computer. I've decided to simplify things as far as picture posting goes. You may have noticed that the clever-looking photo album thingy on the left is gone. I will no longer be putting photos on the Flickr website. Since I am (and some of you) are active on Facebook, I will only be posting photos there from now on. I was trying to post photos on both Facebook and Flickr but I had trouble finding the time to keep up with both sites. Those of you who do not have a Facebook account, don't worry! Each time I post new photos, I will put a direct link in the blog here for you to see them. Here are the newest additions to my photo album:
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=214942&id=1012296258&l=c0623b2cda
Nora is growing so fast these past couple weeks. I am trying to make sure she wears all of her cute little outfits at least once before she outgrows them. Every day I try a new one on her and take some photos...it's like our own little fashion show.
Carter is adjusting to life as a big brother. He often whines with impatience when I can't do whatever he wants me to do when I'm feeding Nora. But he gets the biggest smile on his face when he gets a chance to touch her little toes or pat her on the head. He loves to hold his foot up against hers to compare sizes. It melts my heart (and almost makes up for the constant whining).
Mike and I are hanging in there...most days we're half zombies after waking up with Nora in the night, but things are sort of falling into a regular schedule. We are definitely looking forward to sleeping through the night again, but until then, we'll keep rocking in the rocking chair with a warm, snuggly baby girl.
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=214942&id=1012296258&l=c0623b2cda
Nora is growing so fast these past couple weeks. I am trying to make sure she wears all of her cute little outfits at least once before she outgrows them. Every day I try a new one on her and take some photos...it's like our own little fashion show.
Carter is adjusting to life as a big brother. He often whines with impatience when I can't do whatever he wants me to do when I'm feeding Nora. But he gets the biggest smile on his face when he gets a chance to touch her little toes or pat her on the head. He loves to hold his foot up against hers to compare sizes. It melts my heart (and almost makes up for the constant whining).
Mike and I are hanging in there...most days we're half zombies after waking up with Nora in the night, but things are sort of falling into a regular schedule. We are definitely looking forward to sleeping through the night again, but until then, we'll keep rocking in the rocking chair with a warm, snuggly baby girl.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
2 Under 2
I can't believe Nora is almost a month old already. The time has really flown by! We've had so much help in the way of grandparents and neighbors (thanks!). I've only actually been on my own with both kids for one day, mind you it was a very challenging day!
Nora is doing really well. Her face and body are starting to fill out and look chubby. She seems to be going through a growth spurt right now as she powers through bottle after bottle. So far she's been fairly predictable with her sleep/eat patterns. While we feel sleep-deprived after getting up with her in the middle of the night, at least we know what's coming most every night.
Carter has taken to Nora like a good big brother. He's tries to "help" when I change her diaper and he seems concerned when she cries. I think he's most interested in her little features like her tiny hands and feet. He pats her head and tickles her feet, all with a big smile on his face.
Pictures will be up on Flickr soon!
Nora is doing really well. Her face and body are starting to fill out and look chubby. She seems to be going through a growth spurt right now as she powers through bottle after bottle. So far she's been fairly predictable with her sleep/eat patterns. While we feel sleep-deprived after getting up with her in the middle of the night, at least we know what's coming most every night.
Carter has taken to Nora like a good big brother. He's tries to "help" when I change her diaper and he seems concerned when she cries. I think he's most interested in her little features like her tiny hands and feet. He pats her head and tickles her feet, all with a big smile on his face.
Pictures will be up on Flickr soon!
Sunday, April 11, 2010
She's here!
Welcome to the world Nora Elizabeth Bunn! Our new little girl entered the world on Thursday April 8, 2010 at 12:03 pm. She weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces and measured 20 inches long. Everyone is healthy and happy.
We returned home from the hospital yesterday and our family is still adjusting to life as a foursome. Carter, while happy to have mom and dad home again, isn't sure what to make of this new addition. But he's curious about the bundle of blankets we carry around and hopefully he'll show some signs of affection soon.
Some photos were taken at the hospital and are now available online for purchase if you are interested. Visit http://www.bellababyphotography.com/ and click on View Photos. Enter the password "0408norabunn" to see a small slideshow. We will be posting more photos of our own in the coming days. But for now, we are exhausted and will be going to bed!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
3 Weeks to Go!
Today I received a bit of a shock when I looked at the calendar. My C-section is scheduled for 3 weeks from today! 3 WEEKS!! Yikes! For some reason I had it in my head that the big event was 4 weeks away. I can't believe there's only 3 weeks before our new little girl will be in our arms.
Sometimes it seems this last trimester has gone by fast and sometimes slow. The signs of early spring have definitely made things go by faster. We've had some really nice weather here and it's been wonderful to take Carter outside for a change. He never seems to tire of stomping around the yard. I even took him to watch a bit of the baseball game at the community college by our house. He looked so cute in his baseball hat watching the big boys play.
The warmer weather has inspired me to finally fill the birdfeeders on our deck. I always love watching the variety of birds that visit, especially in the spring. Our deck has had more traffic than a social networking site the last two days and the feeders already need to be refilled. Hmm. Too bad Carter isn't old enough to have that job as a household chore. In addition to the birds, we've got some greener grass cropping up and new buds on the trees. Daffodils are blooming everywhere. Mole activity has increased 100-fold. While Carter is quite good at smashing their tunnels with his feet, it's really getting out of hand. I'm afraid we may not have much green grass in the backyard this year.
The new baby's room (formally our guest room) is nearly finished. My mom made all of the bedding for the new crib and it looks great! Pictures to come soon as I am still waiting to put a few finishing touches in the room. I love the way everything came together though. I smile every time I walk in there, which I do frequently to admire it all.
Hope everyone is well! It's likely the next post will be after the "birth" day so stay tuned!
Sometimes it seems this last trimester has gone by fast and sometimes slow. The signs of early spring have definitely made things go by faster. We've had some really nice weather here and it's been wonderful to take Carter outside for a change. He never seems to tire of stomping around the yard. I even took him to watch a bit of the baseball game at the community college by our house. He looked so cute in his baseball hat watching the big boys play.
The warmer weather has inspired me to finally fill the birdfeeders on our deck. I always love watching the variety of birds that visit, especially in the spring. Our deck has had more traffic than a social networking site the last two days and the feeders already need to be refilled. Hmm. Too bad Carter isn't old enough to have that job as a household chore. In addition to the birds, we've got some greener grass cropping up and new buds on the trees. Daffodils are blooming everywhere. Mole activity has increased 100-fold. While Carter is quite good at smashing their tunnels with his feet, it's really getting out of hand. I'm afraid we may not have much green grass in the backyard this year.
The new baby's room (formally our guest room) is nearly finished. My mom made all of the bedding for the new crib and it looks great! Pictures to come soon as I am still waiting to put a few finishing touches in the room. I love the way everything came together though. I smile every time I walk in there, which I do frequently to admire it all.
Hope everyone is well! It's likely the next post will be after the "birth" day so stay tuned!
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Carter Cracked Corn!
We're experiencing a real heat wave (ha!) here this weekend...highs in the low 40s! Yay! Mike and Carter are outside exploring the yard as I type this update. I hope this is a sign of things to come. We are definitely ready for spring.
I'm counting down the weeks to the end of this pregnancy and I can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel. Despite our best efforts, Carter's entry into the world required a C-section. For baby #2, we've opted to follow our doctor's advice and perform another C-section. The official date has been set...April 15! This ends up being 6 days before the actual due date. However, I have a feeling that this baby, like Carter, will make her entrance before then (Carter was 10 days early).
I'm hoping tomorrow we will finally be able to assemble the new crib. We've finished phase one of the furniture makeover...the dresser is complete (well, except for the new knobs)! See pictures below. Work will begin on the matching chest soon. It still seems like we have a ton of things left to buy and do before the baby comes, but one way or another, we'll get it done.
Carter's latest milestone happened yesterday. I was beginning to think this kids might forever eat his food with his fingers. In his opinion, utensils simply get in the way. We've had a breakthrough though! I put a piece of corn on a spoon and he picked up the spoon and ate the corn. I nearly threw our own parade in the kitchen. It seems silly to get so excited about one piece of corn, but after bending down to pick up thousands of pieces of corn on the floor over the last few months, that one piece that made it from spoon to mouth really IS worth celebrating. Yay for Carter!
I'm counting down the weeks to the end of this pregnancy and I can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel. Despite our best efforts, Carter's entry into the world required a C-section. For baby #2, we've opted to follow our doctor's advice and perform another C-section. The official date has been set...April 15! This ends up being 6 days before the actual due date. However, I have a feeling that this baby, like Carter, will make her entrance before then (Carter was 10 days early).
I'm hoping tomorrow we will finally be able to assemble the new crib. We've finished phase one of the furniture makeover...the dresser is complete (well, except for the new knobs)! See pictures below. Work will begin on the matching chest soon. It still seems like we have a ton of things left to buy and do before the baby comes, but one way or another, we'll get it done.
Carter's latest milestone happened yesterday. I was beginning to think this kids might forever eat his food with his fingers. In his opinion, utensils simply get in the way. We've had a breakthrough though! I put a piece of corn on a spoon and he picked up the spoon and ate the corn. I nearly threw our own parade in the kitchen. It seems silly to get so excited about one piece of corn, but after bending down to pick up thousands of pieces of corn on the floor over the last few months, that one piece that made it from spoon to mouth really IS worth celebrating. Yay for Carter!
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Welcome February
Well, so much for New Year's resolutions. I'm still not updating this blog as often as I would like.
After a busy December, we've been taking it easy this month. The time at home has given us a chance to get odds and ends done around the house. And while I'm still recovering from the Vikings loss, we are excited to watch the Superbowl this weekend with Mamaw and Papaw.
Carter continues to amaze us every day. He's learning things so fast! Ask him to point out his belly, mouth, ears, feet, or hair, and he will do it most times. He'll even stick out his tongue if you ask him. It's so rewarding to see these new levels of understanding unfold. Our one-way conversations are finally starting to feel more like two-way ones. He still doesn't talk much in the way of recognizable words, but that's not to say he isn't vocal! He loves playing with blocks and trucks and trains...a classic boy. I can't wait for the warm weather so he can get outside and play more.
My pregnancy is going well. I just found out I passed my gestational diabetes test. Horray! The little girl seems to be constantly on the move. I think it might be getting crowded in there. Not only are her kicks becoming quite hard, but my clothes are getting a lot tighter across the belly. I've had to start rolling myself out of bed (literally) in the mornings just to get upright. Starting in a couple weeks, my doctor appointments will increase in frequency until the big day. We're finally making some progress in the baby's room...we bought a crib and I've been working on painting a dresser and chest (thanks Grandma!) to match it.
Hope everyone is well! We miss you all.
After a busy December, we've been taking it easy this month. The time at home has given us a chance to get odds and ends done around the house. And while I'm still recovering from the Vikings loss, we are excited to watch the Superbowl this weekend with Mamaw and Papaw.
Carter continues to amaze us every day. He's learning things so fast! Ask him to point out his belly, mouth, ears, feet, or hair, and he will do it most times. He'll even stick out his tongue if you ask him. It's so rewarding to see these new levels of understanding unfold. Our one-way conversations are finally starting to feel more like two-way ones. He still doesn't talk much in the way of recognizable words, but that's not to say he isn't vocal! He loves playing with blocks and trucks and trains...a classic boy. I can't wait for the warm weather so he can get outside and play more.
My pregnancy is going well. I just found out I passed my gestational diabetes test. Horray! The little girl seems to be constantly on the move. I think it might be getting crowded in there. Not only are her kicks becoming quite hard, but my clothes are getting a lot tighter across the belly. I've had to start rolling myself out of bed (literally) in the mornings just to get upright. Starting in a couple weeks, my doctor appointments will increase in frequency until the big day. We're finally making some progress in the baby's room...we bought a crib and I've been working on painting a dresser and chest (thanks Grandma!) to match it.
Hope everyone is well! We miss you all.
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