One Cat, Two Dogs, and A Baby

Well, I know Christmas isn't for another month or so, but I already have it on the brain. I have been Christmas shopping and thinking about holiday cards. I am debating which of the many cute designs from the Shutterfly site will suit my picture the best. There is so much to choose from and the quality it remarkable!!! As many of you know, I have always been huge Shutterfly fan. I am constantly making photo books chronicling Alexa's toddler adventures. The cards I have ordered from there have always been great quality. Not to mention this one I made for Tim for Father's Day that is quirky and hilarious with the dogs in their superhero costumes:

Dad's My Hero Father's Day 5x7 folded card

Unique party invitations and greeting cards by Shutterfly.

View the entire collection of cards.

Here are some links to all the great cards at Shutterfly. Check them out:

· greeting cards to http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/5x7-folded-greeting-cards

· photo Christmas cards to http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery

· personalized mug to http://www.shutterfly.com/photo-gifts/photo-mugs

· birthday cards to http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/birthday-cards-stationery

· invitations to http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/invitations

· Valentines cards to http://www.shutterfly.com/cards-stationery/valentines-day-cards-and-stationery

I plan to use this year's card to get in touch with all of my family and friends and show them a picture of my beautiful family!

Alexa's 3 month Pics

2009-06-29T06:24:00.000-07:00

Alexa is doing well. Despite her first cold (Thanks, daycare!) she is very happy all of the time.

2009 Stanley Cup Champs

2009-06-15T19:43:00.000-07:00

It was a hockey night in Pittsburgh, or actually Detroit. It only took 17 years but Lord Stanley's cup has come back to us. Alexa stayed up and watched the amazing game with Mommy and Daddy. Here she is partying into the night wearing her Pens hat and celebrating sweet victory.

Alexa's baptism

2009-06-10T06:15:00.000-07:00

Alexa was baptised last Sunday. It was a very nice event. She did not like having the water poured on her head and our A/C broke right before the party but we still enjoyed the day.

Alexa at 2 months

2009-05-29T08:43:00.000-07:00

Alexa says Go Steelers

2009-05-07T09:53:00.000-07:00

Yes, I know that football season is not for a few months but we took these pictures for Daddy.
Alexa was supposed to model her Pens hat, too, but she thought it would be bad luck before they played on Friday. Good luck, Pens!

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More Alexa pics

2009-05-06T16:04:00.000-07:00

Miss Alexa at 7 weeks

2009-05-06T16:00:00.000-07:00

Baby Update

2009-03-04T10:07:00.000-08:00

So, I am only one centimeter dialated. Which means I won't be receiving an induction this week. I have another ultrasound and doctor's appointment next Tuesday. Then, some decisions will be made. I could be delivering as early as 3/11 or as late as 3/18. She is head down, at least. I hope she stays that way!

It's time to be born, Baby! My whole body is in constant pain.

Gigantor

2009-02-04T04:37:00.000-08:00

The baby's head and torso are measuring 2 weeks ahead of schedule so they are estimating that she already weighs 6 pounds! The doctor was surprised, to say the least. I could be delivering a giant baby. What a scary thought.

The third trimester...good times

2009-01-30T10:57:00.000-08:00

I am so ready for this baby to be born. First of all I tried on a dress today and I felt like a parade float. I haven't gained a ton of weight, but my belly is huge. Second, it feels like she's stabbing me from the inside. I believe that she has fashioned a shiv out of one of my ribs and she is poking me with it. For those of you that don't know what a shiv is, here is a definition:

A shiv (from the Romani word chiv) is a slang term for a sharp or pointed implement used as an improvised knife-like weapon. The shiv is the favored weapon of inmates in prisons across the world. It is infamous for its versatility - a shiv can be anything from a glass shard with cloth wrapped around one end to form a handle, to a razorblade stuck in the end of a toothbrush, to a sharpened spoon. Some inmates have even sharpened the ends of pork chop bones to make them into weapons.

On a another note, we bought a baby doll and we have been carrying it around to acclimate the dogs to the baby. They seem very, very interested in this doll each and every time we hold it but they haven't done anything to it. I will try to post pictures soon. Next, week we have another ultrasound, so I will provide another update then.

Happy 4th Birthday, Duce!

2008-12-21T10:55:00.001-08:00

I can't believe it's been four years since Duce was born! Happy Birthday, Ducie! Here he is as a puppy:

Christmas Card Outtakes

2008-12-09T19:17:00.000-08:00

Christmas is coming and that means it's time to send out Christmas cards. I know everyone either loves or hates photo cards. I happen to love them, so I took another one this year. I can't wait to be able to add Baby to the one next year! We tried to take a picture ourselves with the dogs but that didn't go so well, as you can see. Bob doesn't like to look at the camera.

Awesome Baby Gift!

2008-11-11T10:26:00.000-08:00

I received the most amazing baby gift in the mail today. My old friend, Christie, sent me one of her Blooming Bouquets in a Snoopy theme. It has blankets, socks, bibs, and onesies folded to look like a charming bouquet. The detail is remarkable, and it is beyond adorable. She also included a stuffed Snoopy and a Snoopy costume for baby to wear. I can't say enough to convey how much I love it! If you are looking for a fabulous shower gift contact Christie. And Christie, if you are reading this, thank you so much! You made my day! You are very talented!

Snoopy, the bouquet, and the costume. You can't tell, but there are little Snoopy and Woodstock barrettes scattered in there.

The dogs didn't know what to make of Snoopy. I consider it a small victory that they didn't want to make him into a dog toy and destroy him.

Bob and Snoopy

Duce and Snoopy

Baby's First Picture

2008-11-04T10:28:00.000-08:00

I just returned from my second ultrasound and everything looks good. I managed to get a good picture this time, so here is it is:

21 weeks

Happy Halloween!

2008-10-31T05:37:00.000-07:00

Happy Halloween, everyone! Since life has been very crazy lately, I decided not to make the dogs dress up this year. So, I am sharing the photo from last year when Bob was Spiderman and Duce was Batman. They will dress up with the baby next year.

IT'S A GIRL!

2008-10-27T07:02:00.000-07:00

I had a feeling very early on in my pregnancy that I was having a girl. On Friday, my suspicions were confirmed at my first ultrasound. She refused to turn over to get a good view of her heart no matter what prodding the technician tried. Ah, she's stubborn already, just like her mom and dad. I think we are in trouble.

The nursery, part one

2008-10-27T06:53:00.000-07:00

After much debate, I decided to paint the nursery blue. I will post a picture of the color later. I also decided that I was going to make the theme Baby Snoopy. This is what I have for the room so far:

Baby Snoopy Quilt for the wall

Baby Snoopy plaques for the wall

Baby Snoopy Boxes

How I spent my first trimester

2008-10-24T19:42:00.001-07:00

Some of you may be wondering what I have been up to lately. Well, currently I am in my second trimester and I am feeling pretty good. However, I spent 95% of my first trimester in a pregnancy coma. I have these pictures to prove it. The dogs and cat liked to join me for naps often. In the first picture, Bubba, the cat, has a prime spot next to me and Bob is at my feet. Duce is on the top of the couch trying to find a space. In the second picture, Duce took no chances and took a spot opposite my head.