Posts from ‘September, 2008’

There’s just something about both of these fellows that makes me happy…always.

While we were at the apple farm Jacob noticed a small section on the ground where pumpkins had been placed….it’s definitely no pumpkin patch but Jacob still tried with all his might to lift those heavy pumpkins from the ground! I hope he gets excited when we go to the actual pumpkin patch this year!

Well my niece Sofia is officially a toddler now which I’m sure brings mixed emotions for her mother and father but it was so much fun to see her at the apple farm on Saturday toddling around.  In true tradition we had to “attempt” to remake the photo from last year with Jacob (little blonde [...]

So here we are…22 weeks pregnant!  Another week has passed and I continue to trudge along with the every day routine we are accustomed to.  I have a very full work week this coming week but I have the week off so if I can make it through the next 5 days then all will [...]

Dear Jacob… Yesterday when we were at the apple farm there were a few moments where your dear old mom was really overwhelmed. I stood back watching you roam and play so independently and I wondered how the past two years could have gone by so quickly. I’m not sad that you keep getting older [...]

Over the next couple of days I am going to be posting some pictures and fun stories from our day at the apple farm yesterday!  It was really a fun day and we got some great pictures but so many of them have fun stories that go along with them.  The weather started out pretty [...]

Here it is folks!  Week #4 of our meal plans! Sunday – Homemade (of course!) Cheddar Corn Chowder, Mystery Veggie (not sure what to have yet) Monday – Honey Garlic Meatballs over Rice with Tomato,Cucumber, Red Onion & Feta Cheese Salad Tuesday – Chicken Shwarma (whole wheat pita, chicken, tzistiki (yeah, I can’t spell) sauce, [...]

My mother and her husband arrived home safely from their European vacation tonight and I have to say I’m very relieved that they are back and safe.  I confess that I have a small (hmm…what should we call it) anxiety “issue” that I’ve pretty much had since I was a teenager and I constantly worry [...]

In my efforts to maintain healthy food choices during pregnancy and hopefully always I have decided to start blogging my food for the next day, hoping that each day I can reflect on how I did and on any indulgences!  Here’s what I propose for tomorrow…. Breakfast – 6am 1 Blueberry Bran Muffin, Yogurt and [...]

Today was the follow up ultrasound to our anatomical scan gone wrong!  At our last appointment (around 19 weeks) we were unable to get any of the measurements we needed so we were asked to come back around 21 weeks to try again.  Thankfully, this time we were able to see all the bits and [...]