Ok, so I survived Cole's first ear infection. He seems so much better today. He's had a fever since Thursday. I was beginning to think that it would never go away! While he was sick, he didn't want me to put him down and he whined for hours at a time. It really broke my heart; although, I did enjoy the cuddle time.
November 22, 2010
October 24, 2010
The Pumpkin Party
Joey and I love sharing all the fun things about fall with our family and friends. Here are our top 10 memories from this year's Pumpkin Party (in no particular order):
1- The weather was perfect. There were even red and yellow leaves falling to the ground.
2- The game, "Walk the Plank," with the spiders and web turned out to be scarier than intended. That fake spider web was really sticky. Poor Bug had to find out the hard way.
3- Mom and JP bobbing for apples. So funny!
4- Victoria's pumpkin won "Best In Show." Her reaction to winning the prize was priceless!
5- Megan and Matthew showed absolutely no fear in the "Fear Factor." They're growing up too fast. Uncle Joey and I had better step it up a notch when it comes to the spooky activities.
6- Oh, the costumes! We had a witch, spooky fairy, werewolf, scarecrow, ninja, astronaut, Dorothy (from The Wizard of Oz) and two bananas (and a were-witch at some point).
7- The pinata was no match for Matthew, as usual.
8- We ate "cookie monsters."
9- I think we all remembered our cameras this time. Speaking of which, send me your pics please!
10- Joey and I were very excited about hosting the party with Cole for the first time. Although, the funny thing is, we were so busy we barely got to see him. Good thing we had lots of hands to help us out with our little scarecrow.
BTW- If you're looking for Cole's new picture with the monkey, I'm posting it in The Lance Family Web Album link.
October 2, 2010
Cole at 2 Months, Finally...
September 26, 2010
F&L Chili
September 8, 2010
Mean Mugging It
August 24, 2010
Growing Like a Weed!
August 1, 2010
Cole
July 2, 2010
Gramps Comes for a Visit
June 27, 2010
Doggy Day
June 21, 2010
Slow Summer Days
June 1, 2010
So Happy to be Blue
May 29, 2010
Feeling the Love
I had a good time today sorting through all Cole's goodies from my baby showers. It took me over three hours to organize things! I'm overwhelmed by how loving and giving my friends and family are. I appreciate everything.
Joey, on the other hand, wasn't having nearly as much fun as I was. He finally began painting the room today. Doesn't he look thrilled?
May 17, 2010
April 24, 2010
Nursery Progress
April 16, 2010
Baby Shower
March 29, 2010
A Real Princess
I was surprised by a few things I learned on that trip. For example, I didn't know that Prince Charles' proposal was so, well, boring. I figured she'd have a grand story to tell. I mean, she's a princess for goodness sake! Shamefully, I must admit that I've spent 8 years wishing that Joey and I had some elaborate engagement story to tell instead of our true story (Joey simply asked me to marry him, I said yes, and we went to the jewelry store to pick out a ring). I've always been jealous of the girls who received surprise proposals... on top of the empire state building... video recorded for future generations to witness... with the man proclaiming his undying love to the entire world... Now I just feel stupid (and way out of touch with reality).
Furthermore, did you know that her gorgeous wedding gown and all of the bridesmaid's dresses combined only cost $1,900? REALLY? Yeah, yeah, I know that was in the 80s, but come on, still, even with inflation, that's nothing compared to what I thought the cost would have been.
Reality really slapped me in the face at the end of the exhibit. There was a huge, I'm talking like 20 feet or so wide, bookshelf containing hundreds of books of condolences written just for the princess. It left me wondering, if I died today, would anyone have any reason to even write one of those books for me? What have I done to deserve the title, "Princess," as Joey often lovingly calls me?
February 12, 2010
January 18, 2010
We Just Want To Tell The World!
As of today, I am 14 weeks and 4 days pregnant! This is the best picture of Baby Lance that we've gotten so far; it was taken 3 days ago. The due date has been changed about 4 times, but the latest is set for July 15th. Joey and I get to go back to the doctor for another ultrasound February 12th, and he assured us that we should be able to find out whether we're having a boy or a girl. Joey jokingly hopes for a boy because he says having a boy will save us a lot of money, but the truth is we don't really care either way as long as we have a healthy baby.
My pregnancy so far has been the most amazing experience of my life. Sure, I've had the nausea but it's not been as bad as what I hear some pregnant women go through. I think I may be through the worst of it. My nose has been my most irritating problem; I'm super sensitive to even the slightest odor (actually, smells are often what trigger my nausea). Right now, I'm focused on every little thing I feel in my belly. I don't think I've felt the baby move yet, but I know it's coming soon.