Some images from the first baby shower, held in Michigan for my dad's side of the family. Hosted by my Aunt Nancy.
Thursday, October 16, 2008
weekend escapades
I did an abysmal job of taking photos. Really.
Here we are on the way up.
I took no pictures at the shower...so I'll post some when I get them from others.
We bought a dresser for the baby's room while we were up there. I love Ikea!
Assembly went well. We only dinged the dresser in one place - it was my fault, and, unfortunately, it was right on the front. Oh well. I'm sure the dresser will see much more action to come.
We also got drawer organizers at Ikea and another Spoka light. Here they are together.
The lights turn on and off when you push on their head. And they're portable like a flashlight, but they recharge when you plug them into the wall. Amazing!
AND - they match the curtains!
Dandy decided that the dresser was just a stair for him to get onto a new windowsill.
That's all for now!
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
more nursery photos
New photos of the baby's room are here! I finished hanging the owl prints tonight.
the cats had a visitor
A friend came to see the cats the other morning. We've seen this one around the neighborhood. Once, I actually called Dennis after leaving for work to make sure that Mister Bungle hadn't gotten out after seeing this cat.
The neighbor cat was sitting about 4 inches away from our sliding glass door (outside). Dandy was chatting away, and Mister Bungle came into the bedroom to see what was going on. He went crazy and kept pawing at the glass.
Monday, October 6, 2008
weekly visits begin soon
We had another doctor appointment today. The baby is measuring right on date, and the heartbeat was a steady, and very strong, 130.
Next appointment is Monday, October 20 - the beginning of the weekly appointments. That will probably make it seem like the baby is REALLY coming. Right now I think we're still in the "sometime soon" state of mind...not really comprehending just how soon "soon" is.
We also had the tour of the hospital yesterday. There were 5 other couples with us. We started the tour on the labor/delivery/recovery floor (floor 6 for those who are counting). That floor also houses the NICU. The whole floor very much had a hospital smell to it. I'm going to see about bringing in some sort of non-offensive, not-too-strong, good-smelling thing. I just can't imagine smelling like that, and having all of my things smell like that...yuck!
We then moved up a floor (floor 7) to the postpartum area. I thought that we would be staying in the same room the whole time, so I was caught off guard and bummed when the nurse said that we would be moved to this other area 1-2 hours after delivering. However, the rooms were equally nice and less clinical. Also, floor 7 doesn't smell hospital-y. There are larger rooms that are first delivered-first served. I'm hoping for one of those as they have a larger pull-out bed and additional chairs, a table and generally more room to have visitors during visiting hours (10-10).
More on baby's room and applesauce soon!
Next appointment is Monday, October 20 - the beginning of the weekly appointments. That will probably make it seem like the baby is REALLY coming. Right now I think we're still in the "sometime soon" state of mind...not really comprehending just how soon "soon" is.
We also had the tour of the hospital yesterday. There were 5 other couples with us. We started the tour on the labor/delivery/recovery floor (floor 6 for those who are counting). That floor also houses the NICU. The whole floor very much had a hospital smell to it. I'm going to see about bringing in some sort of non-offensive, not-too-strong, good-smelling thing. I just can't imagine smelling like that, and having all of my things smell like that...yuck!
We then moved up a floor (floor 7) to the postpartum area. I thought that we would be staying in the same room the whole time, so I was caught off guard and bummed when the nurse said that we would be moved to this other area 1-2 hours after delivering. However, the rooms were equally nice and less clinical. Also, floor 7 doesn't smell hospital-y. There are larger rooms that are first delivered-first served. I'm hoping for one of those as they have a larger pull-out bed and additional chairs, a table and generally more room to have visitors during visiting hours (10-10).
More on baby's room and applesauce soon!
Friday, October 3, 2008
a day of adventure
After I was done at work and Dennis finished band practice, we headed out to the apple orchard. We first went to the corner store, where I chose a stellar pumpkin. We grabbed two baby ones, too...and a peck of Honeycrisp apples that were already picked.
Then we headed over to the U-Pick area to get some Jonathan and Jonagold apples.
Yum!
We left the orchard with all of our spoils.
Then we went to Kohl's. At Kohl's we checked to see if we had a balance on a gift card. We didn't, so we went to JoAnn etc. to get some envelopes for thank you cards. (That was boring, so I didn't take any pictures).
Then we went to Cheesecake Factory for dinner, utilizing another gift card. While waiting to be seated, we stood next to the cheesecake case.
"This is what's wrong with America" - Dennis
"too many cheesecakes" - Kate
Dinner was satisfying...to the point that we didn't have room for dessert.
Then we headed home and were greeted by the cats.
Here is a picture of our new computer desk for good measure. It formerly occupied Ellorie's den.
Here is a picture of our neighbors, baby raccoons, climbing up onto our neighbors' roof. They look slightly demonic with the glowing eyes...but I assure you, they are quite adorable and the objects of our cats' affection.
Stay tuned for more adventures, probably having to do with applesauce-making and haircuts.
Then we headed over to the U-Pick area to get some Jonathan and Jonagold apples.
Yum!
We left the orchard with all of our spoils.
Then we went to Kohl's. At Kohl's we checked to see if we had a balance on a gift card. We didn't, so we went to JoAnn etc. to get some envelopes for thank you cards. (That was boring, so I didn't take any pictures).
Then we went to Cheesecake Factory for dinner, utilizing another gift card. While waiting to be seated, we stood next to the cheesecake case.
"This is what's wrong with America" - Dennis
"too many cheesecakes" - Kate
Dinner was satisfying...to the point that we didn't have room for dessert.
Then we headed home and were greeted by the cats.
Here is a picture of our new computer desk for good measure. It formerly occupied Ellorie's den.
Here is a picture of our neighbors, baby raccoons, climbing up onto our neighbors' roof. They look slightly demonic with the glowing eyes...but I assure you, they are quite adorable and the objects of our cats' affection.
Stay tuned for more adventures, probably having to do with applesauce-making and haircuts.
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