pregnancy

Monday, August 30, 2010

Do Fun Stuff!!!

So today is a big day. Back when I was first pregnant I found this blog called Pacing the Panic Room. I followed Ryan and his wife, Cole, through their pregnancy thanks to his incredible "Maternity Series". I have continued to follow his blog because he is hilarious and extremely talented and I just like his family. Creepy, I know. I don't know him or his family but I feel like I do. Anywho, his stepson who they call LB (Littlest Buddy) was diagnosed with Smith Magenis Syndrome and they have been doing the best they can to learn what that means and how to best help LB. This is not a well known condition so the information has been scarce and the caregiver how to book has yet to be written. So, in true Pacing the Panic Room style, Ryan took matters into his own hands and put together an album to raise money for SMS research. I signed up over 6 months ago to join in a social networking tidal wave to promote this album and to build hope for this family and others. Please check it out and download the album. You'll love it. It's for kids, yes. But it's for parents too. It's kids' music that parents will love. Or parents' music that kids will love. It's hard to say. My point is, it's for your kids and for you AND for a good cause! So Do Fun Stuff!!

Want to learn more about this family and this plan? Go to pacingthepanicroom.blogspot.com

Do you want to join this social networking tidal wave and add this super cute green monster widget to your blog? Go to www.dofunstuff.net or click "Share this widget" on the monster above for the code.The album's available to buy on itunes, right now. So do it. Seriously, buy it. Go.



Monday, August 23, 2010

Happy Birthday!!!

Here is our version of a "low key" party for Cole's 1st Birthday. A great time was had by all... especially the birthday boy! Please take a deep breath before scrolling; there are a LOT of pictures! :)





















In case you would like to recreate this fantastic event for yourself... here's a list of my vendors.
VENDORS:
- Favor baskets & dishes from the dollar tree
- Colored paper for circles and pinwheels from AC Moore
- Signs, labels, cupcake toppers - created by me, punched and stuck by Chris, Phoebe & mom
- Pinwheels by Mom & Phoebe
- Food by me & my MIL, Linda
- Duck cake by Phoebe!
- Bday shirt from Target
- Precious children provided by Me & Wyatt, Brandon & Jen, Dave & Kristi, Monica & Doug
- Fire Truck from Uncle John
- House full of great gifts provided by awesome family and friends
- Happy 1 year old passed out on the couch from a great day with the people that love him the most

Sunday, August 15, 2010

It's happened...

Our precious little baby boy...

has become a walking, talking 1 year old!



Happy Birthday my sweet baby. Even when you are taller than me, you'll still be my baby boy.
I love you to the moon and back.
Oh, and on a side note... how hot is my husband?!? :) tee hee