Weekly Photos Update

As I mentioned in this post, I have been taking weekly photos of Braden.  He changes so much in a short amount of time!  Here is a little video of Birth to 16 weeks!

Favorite Time of Day

There are of course, many things during the day that I enjoy - especially being home with Braden.  But, one of my many favorite moments is when I hear that he is awake in the morning and I go in to get him.   If only I could get him to wake up from nap time just as happy!  We'll get there.

Sorry about the quality - not as good with the ipod!  I'll have to try with the camera some day.

This is how I get to start my day!

I ♥ Pinterest

Pinterest is great!  For the last two months I have been pinning away, storing ideas like craft projects, organizational tips, kid activities, and some pretty delicious treats to try "someday".  This week I have successfully used three of my pins:

1. Homemade Samoa Bars.  

These sweet treats were pretty delicious, however, not really worth all of the work.  It takes too much time to toast the coconut (20 mins), caramel is really sticky to work with, and then to have to dip each individual bar in the chocolate.  Not as easy as whipping up some dough and throwing it in pan to bake.  

2. Marker Board.

Mike and I are always starting grocery lists and misplacing them or looking for paper to jot down a quick note.  So, when I saw this idea I thought it would be great for in the kitchen. I was originally going to do four individual frames...

But, then I found this frame at the Christmas Tree Shop, which was a much better deal.  When you add the cost of the paper it was probably a total of $11.00.  Now we have a place to start a grocery list, write down meals for the week, and a space for nice little notes!

3. Chicken & Cheese Lasagna Rollup.

     I thought it tasted pretty good, but I would add a little more sauce.  Depending on what kind of cooked chicken you decide to use it can be pretty easy to prepare.  Mine took a little longer, because I used split breast and had to shred it off the bone.  But, I would definitely try it again sometime!

If you haven't done so already check Pinterest out, and if you decide to use it let me know - I would love to follow some of your ideas!

Three Month Birthday

A little summary of this month:

     * more engaged with people and my surroundings

     * coo and smile in response to people and toys

     * follow objects & people - ceiling fan, mobile, people passing by

     * love my hands - looking at them, sucking on my fingers & thumb

     * swat at objects & toys, swing arms & kick my feet when excited

     * 2 month check-up - shots (cried, slight fever):
               Stats: 99% for height, 55% weight, 56% head
     * fights sleep and napping during the day

     * first long car ride to NY to see Sr. Kelly make her first vows

     * first trip to Littleton to visit the Oslin's while Sr. Kelly was home

     * Baptized on September 25th at St. Maximilian Kolbe

     * Marshwood football games - ticket taker

     * first family BBQ labor day weekend

     * mom's field hockey game - slept right through it 10/3

     * 12 lbs 6 oz, 26 inches

Reaching Your Goals

     As I have mentioned in a few of my previous posts, I do not consider myself a runner.  I have NEVER liked running/jogging, even in high school when getting ready for a season.  But, two summers ago I found the "couch to 5k" program and decided to try it.  Whenever I attempted to do the program I would make it to about week 3 before stopping, either due to injury or lack of motivation.
      This summer my sister posted on Facebook that she was signing up for a 5k race, so I decided I would join her.  My thought was that having someone else to race with and actually signing up for the race would be the motivation I needed.  This of course all happened BEFORE I had Braden - what was I thinking?!  As a result, after my recovery period I really only had 4 weeks to train and get ready for the race.

     I was really dreading the race, because I did not feel like the training went well and I did not run or walk the week before the race.  But, I am happy to say that it went much better than expected.  I was happy to have completed the race and I was able to run more than I had to walk.  I am very proud of our little racing group.  We all accomplished the goals that we set for ourselves and it was awesome to share that with our little cheering squad: Mike, Braden, Jon and Eva!
     The only downside was that 15% of the B-tags did not register (which included myself).  So, my name and results were not able to be posted!  Call me crazy, but I guess I am just going to have to sign up for another race!

  

Two Month Birthday

Look at me grow...

A little summary of this month:

     * longer periods of happy belly time

     * started a new schedule/routine - still working on it

     * smiles in response to people or his toys (mobile)

     * will follow moving objects or people for short periods of time

     * can hold his head up pretty steady for a little while

     * sleeping in the crib 

     * sleeping through the night!!!! (9 hours)

     * first trip to MMS

     * first trip & overnight on Peaks Island

     * first trip to Hampden - cousin Eva's birthday party

     * 12 lbs (approx.), 25 inches

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