Sunday, March 9, 2008
It's time...
We are off to the hospital! Contractions started at 11:00 pm last night and now they are every six minutes so we are off to have our baby boy! We are so excited to see his face and meet this new little person. Welcome to the world little one.
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Friday, March 7, 2008
Our little princesses...
On Wednesday night, Rocia (thanks for the great idea), Mindi, Ladonna and I took our little princesses on a date. Before Audrey's nap, I told her when she woke up I was going to take her on date. The first thing she said after her nap was, "Date!"
We didn't tell the girls where we were going until we got there, and I told Audrey we were going to see Princesses on ice skates. She totally understood the princess part, but had no idea what ice skates were. We dressed the girls all up in their princess dresses and took them to see Disney on Ice: Princess Wishes. It was so fun, and the best part for me was watching Audrey's little face.
She wouldn't stop watching the show for a picture...
Audrey was so excited when Ariel came out. I really liked the show as well. That is her little hand in the corner pointing to all the bubbles. This picture doesn't do it justice.
During intermission. Do these lovely ladies look sleepy? They should, the show started at 7:30 and Audrey is in bed by 8:00. She did great though. She was sitting on my lap and kept turing around and giving me big smiles. When Cinderella came out, Audrey took her own Cinderella dress in her hand and said, "Cheers". It was hysterical. When the show was over she looked at me and did sign language for "more". Every day she asks me if we can go on another Princess date. Being the sucker I am, I bought a very over priced Ariel cup so I would always remember our last mother-daughter date before our little guy comes.
My very own Princess
We didn't tell the girls where we were going until we got there, and I told Audrey we were going to see Princesses on ice skates. She totally understood the princess part, but had no idea what ice skates were. We dressed the girls all up in their princess dresses and took them to see Disney on Ice: Princess Wishes. It was so fun, and the best part for me was watching Audrey's little face.
She wouldn't stop watching the show for a picture...
Audrey was so excited when Ariel came out. I really liked the show as well. That is her little hand in the corner pointing to all the bubbles. This picture doesn't do it justice.
During intermission. Do these lovely ladies look sleepy? They should, the show started at 7:30 and Audrey is in bed by 8:00. She did great though. She was sitting on my lap and kept turing around and giving me big smiles. When Cinderella came out, Audrey took her own Cinderella dress in her hand and said, "Cheers". It was hysterical. When the show was over she looked at me and did sign language for "more". Every day she asks me if we can go on another Princess date. Being the sucker I am, I bought a very over priced Ariel cup so I would always remember our last mother-daughter date before our little guy comes.
My very own Princess
Keeping Busy...
Audrey and I have had so much fun together these last couple of weeks. With my due date approaching (this Sunday) I thought I had better take advantage of the beautiful weather (and the ease of only having one child) and take my little Audrey out and about. Last Wednesday (Feb 27) our playgroup took our little ones to the Japanese Tea Gardens (thanks Kate for the pictures!).
Dave has been working extra hard at school so when this little guy comes he won't be so busy. Audrey and I went down to Crissy Field for a little dinner picnic last Thursday night. Some dog came and tried to eat our food (the owner was oblivious as to what was going on) and poor Audrey was freaking out. I just told Audrey that her mom makes the best quesadillas in the whole world and the dog wanted some. I want Audrey to think her mom is a great cook, so sometimes I have to brainwash her.(Feb 28-sorry, I am obsessed with knowing the dates of things)
Girls Day-Saturday March 1
Dave had a conference in the morning, so Audrey and I did some organizing and cleaning of the house. He came home and during Audrey's nap, Regan, Jocelyn and I went and got manicures and pedicures. I was very particular about the color of my hands and feet...my fingers had to be a nice soft color so when I was holding the baby all attention wouldn't be on my fingernails (unlike Jocelyn's orange/red fingernails), and my toenails had to be something festive...blue, of course.
After naps, we loaded Audrey and Maggie in the car and the five girls headed up to Napa to do some shopping, and of course go to Wendy's. Our husbands had a big test on Tuesday, so we let them study while we shopped and ate frosty's (as in two for me!), cheeseburgers, chicken nuggets and french fries. What kind wives we are.
After we got home from Napa, Audrey went to the table and started coloring on Dave's school work. When we asked her what she was doing, she said, "studying".
Legion of Honor - Tues, March 4
Annie Leibovitz's work is at the Legion of Honor right now so we decided to take our kids to free day so we could enjoy her photography. Big mistake for me. Audrey was NOT impressed with Ms. Leibovitz's work and cried to be taken outside. Once we got outside, she was great, but how could she not have fun with all her friends at this beautiful place?
Wednesday we went to the zoo, but I don't have any pictures. Today Addi and I took the kids to the Discovery Museum but it was PACKED. Instead of trying to brave the crowd, we had our cute kids play by the parking lot (it was safe, I swear). They loved just running up and down in the grass trying to get each other, and then watching the water hit the rocks.
After a while we packed up and drove up to the mall. Audrey and Max loved playing in the fountains and we appreciated that they knew of their dads student status and got their own money out of the fountain themselves.
Then we mosied on over to the playground where we had a picnic and Audrey "helped" Max up the slide. Audrey, if and when this baby decides to come, you will make a great big sister.
Dave has been working extra hard at school so when this little guy comes he won't be so busy. Audrey and I went down to Crissy Field for a little dinner picnic last Thursday night. Some dog came and tried to eat our food (the owner was oblivious as to what was going on) and poor Audrey was freaking out. I just told Audrey that her mom makes the best quesadillas in the whole world and the dog wanted some. I want Audrey to think her mom is a great cook, so sometimes I have to brainwash her.(Feb 28-sorry, I am obsessed with knowing the dates of things)
Girls Day-Saturday March 1
Dave had a conference in the morning, so Audrey and I did some organizing and cleaning of the house. He came home and during Audrey's nap, Regan, Jocelyn and I went and got manicures and pedicures. I was very particular about the color of my hands and feet...my fingers had to be a nice soft color so when I was holding the baby all attention wouldn't be on my fingernails (unlike Jocelyn's orange/red fingernails), and my toenails had to be something festive...blue, of course.
After naps, we loaded Audrey and Maggie in the car and the five girls headed up to Napa to do some shopping, and of course go to Wendy's. Our husbands had a big test on Tuesday, so we let them study while we shopped and ate frosty's (as in two for me!), cheeseburgers, chicken nuggets and french fries. What kind wives we are.
After we got home from Napa, Audrey went to the table and started coloring on Dave's school work. When we asked her what she was doing, she said, "studying".
Legion of Honor - Tues, March 4
Annie Leibovitz's work is at the Legion of Honor right now so we decided to take our kids to free day so we could enjoy her photography. Big mistake for me. Audrey was NOT impressed with Ms. Leibovitz's work and cried to be taken outside. Once we got outside, she was great, but how could she not have fun with all her friends at this beautiful place?
Wednesday we went to the zoo, but I don't have any pictures. Today Addi and I took the kids to the Discovery Museum but it was PACKED. Instead of trying to brave the crowd, we had our cute kids play by the parking lot (it was safe, I swear). They loved just running up and down in the grass trying to get each other, and then watching the water hit the rocks.
After a while we packed up and drove up to the mall. Audrey and Max loved playing in the fountains and we appreciated that they knew of their dads student status and got their own money out of the fountain themselves.
Then we mosied on over to the playground where we had a picnic and Audrey "helped" Max up the slide. Audrey, if and when this baby decides to come, you will make a great big sister.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Baby Shower
"There is only one happiness in life, to love and be loved."
-George Sand
Thank you so much for all those who made my baby shower so special for me. It was such a great day and I felt so loved.
My beautiful family. My mom, mother-in-law, sister and sister in laws (and of course Savy, Audrey and Jason)
The people I love...
(I'm so sad, this is the best picture I got of the food, was which not only delicious, but so beautiful! Thank you Mom, Melissa, Ritz, Alli, Andrea and Marianne)
My beautiful mom and sisters
My beautiful sister-in-laws
My beautiful Regan, and the nautical decorations she put up all over her house. Notice the "pier" behind us.
My baby boy to be.
38 weeks
Thank you to everyone who came to support our little family during this exciting time. I feel so blessed to have such an amazing support group.
-George Sand
Thank you so much for all those who made my baby shower so special for me. It was such a great day and I felt so loved.
My beautiful family. My mom, mother-in-law, sister and sister in laws (and of course Savy, Audrey and Jason)
The people I love...
(I'm so sad, this is the best picture I got of the food, was which not only delicious, but so beautiful! Thank you Mom, Melissa, Ritz, Alli, Andrea and Marianne)
My beautiful mom and sisters
My beautiful sister-in-laws
My beautiful Regan, and the nautical decorations she put up all over her house. Notice the "pier" behind us.
My baby boy to be.
38 weeksThank you to everyone who came to support our little family during this exciting time. I feel so blessed to have such an amazing support group.
Friday, February 29, 2008
Nesting
Why the plethora of posts? Because it is on my "to do before baby comes" list and I am obsessed with getting everything crossed off my list. I have a few more posts to do, but I need to eat and the dryer just buzzed so I have to go change the laundry. I have done 11 loads of laundry in the last two days and I LOVE doing it!
Oh, and so much for having a leap year baby. I wouldn't chose to be induced on this day, but if it would have happened naturally, I think it would have been funny.
Oh, and so much for having a leap year baby. I wouldn't chose to be induced on this day, but if it would have happened naturally, I think it would have been funny.
Maggie and Monterey
We were lucky enough to have Audrey's best little friend Maggie (who Audrey lovingly calls Mags) come spend the night with us over President's Day weekend. Maggie's parents were celebrating their five year wedding anniversary, and Audrey was so thrilled to have her first real sleepover.
Midnight snack picnic style (no highchairs)! More like 8 pm snack, but whatever. These girls were livin it up.
On President's Day Memor and Fafa come to town and we went to Union Square to buy Dave a new suit. Well, Memor and Fafa bought Dave a new suit. Thank you! Audrey and Maggie were perfect angels.
Last week Audrey and I packed up and headed off to Monterey for the day to visit my cousin and her family. We had such a great time seeing them and going to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. I thought I was going into labor on the way there, but this little guy cooperated and I didn't have to deliver him on the side of the freeway.
On the trip there...
Audrey and Neal
Audrey and the otter (I think that's what that is) that she really seemed to like.
Thanks for a great day!
Midnight snack picnic style (no highchairs)! More like 8 pm snack, but whatever. These girls were livin it up.
On President's Day Memor and Fafa come to town and we went to Union Square to buy Dave a new suit. Well, Memor and Fafa bought Dave a new suit. Thank you! Audrey and Maggie were perfect angels.
Last week Audrey and I packed up and headed off to Monterey for the day to visit my cousin and her family. We had such a great time seeing them and going to the Monterey Bay Aquarium. I thought I was going into labor on the way there, but this little guy cooperated and I didn't have to deliver him on the side of the freeway.
On the trip there...
Audrey and Neal
Audrey and the otter (I think that's what that is) that she really seemed to like.
Thanks for a great day!
Day(s) of Love
I love Valentines Day. I love the treats, I love to wear pink (obviously something a 8 1/2 month pregnant woman should NOT do...see below pics) and any reason to celebrate any kind of anything, I'll take it.
This year we were able to celebrate Valentines Day for three days. We ate enough conversation hearts in those three days that we probably had a very confusing love novel going on in our bellies (plural as in Audrey's belly, my belly and Brother's belly, poor kid).
The day before V day, our little playgroup had a very festive party at Jennie's house. Audrey and all her men...she really wanted to hold baby Jack. Thanks Jack for being such a good sport.
Last years Valentines playgroup picture. Audrey is doing sign language for "more"... more candy please!
On actual Valentines Day, we had all intentions of going to see Dave for lunch, but the Dean called a mandatory meeting (really?) during lunch. That night we got take out and went and ate it on the beach. Audrey loved the couple in the background. She kept yelling, "Getting married!" at them.
I love how much these two love each other...
After dinner we came home and opened presents. This is the best present ever...
Audrey waiting for her gift from her Valentine...another package of conversation hearts and princess clip on earrings. She was in heaven. We put the earrings on her, and she kept shaking her head ever so slightly so that her dangling earrings would touch her neck.
Audrey modeling my gift from my Valentine. Good job Dave, you made both of your girls very happy!
Since we didn't get to see Dave on Valentines Day during lunch, and no Valentines Day is complete without a trip to the school to see Dad wearing lots of pink and red, we went the next day and just pretended it was still Valentines Day.
Audrey loved the heart on her bum bum.
Can't wait until next year!
This year we were able to celebrate Valentines Day for three days. We ate enough conversation hearts in those three days that we probably had a very confusing love novel going on in our bellies (plural as in Audrey's belly, my belly and Brother's belly, poor kid).
The day before V day, our little playgroup had a very festive party at Jennie's house. Audrey and all her men...she really wanted to hold baby Jack. Thanks Jack for being such a good sport.
Last years Valentines playgroup picture. Audrey is doing sign language for "more"... more candy please!
On actual Valentines Day, we had all intentions of going to see Dave for lunch, but the Dean called a mandatory meeting (really?) during lunch. That night we got take out and went and ate it on the beach. Audrey loved the couple in the background. She kept yelling, "Getting married!" at them.
I love how much these two love each other...
After dinner we came home and opened presents. This is the best present ever...
Audrey waiting for her gift from her Valentine...another package of conversation hearts and princess clip on earrings. She was in heaven. We put the earrings on her, and she kept shaking her head ever so slightly so that her dangling earrings would touch her neck.
Audrey modeling my gift from my Valentine. Good job Dave, you made both of your girls very happy!
Since we didn't get to see Dave on Valentines Day during lunch, and no Valentines Day is complete without a trip to the school to see Dad wearing lots of pink and red, we went the next day and just pretended it was still Valentines Day.
Audrey loved the heart on her bum bum.
Can't wait until next year!
Happy Birthday Fafa!
Thank you for all your love and support. Thank you for taking us to dinner where "the monkeys shake the trees" (Rainforest Cafe). We love you.
You get what you pay for...
Even though it about kills me to write our rent check each month, I really, really love San Francisco. 
Park Day at the beach
Park Day at the beach
Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Baby
I am going to have a baby. I am due in a week and a day. This is all suddenly starting to become a reality to me. Until Monday, I did not own baby diapers or any baby essentials. Yesterday morning I woke and started to think I should start crossing things of my "to do before the baby comes" list. These are the places I went yesterday morning (Thank you kind Rocia for watching Audrey so this could be posible!)
2 different Targets
Old Navy
Bed Bath N Beyond
Costco
Trader Joes
After Audrey's nap I was still on the "nesting" kick so I packed her up and we went to:
Salvation Army to drop off things
Post Office
Safeway
Baby Gap
The Donut Shop (we needed a little energy kick) and finally
Blockbuster
Now all I need to do is get organized...
2 different Targets
Old Navy
Bed Bath N Beyond
Costco
Trader Joes
After Audrey's nap I was still on the "nesting" kick so I packed her up and we went to:
Salvation Army to drop off things
Post Office
Safeway
Baby Gap
The Donut Shop (we needed a little energy kick) and finally
Blockbuster
Now all I need to do is get organized...
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