Ohio November 12, 2009

We had a great time visiting Pook’s grandmother in Ohio. We planned on making the trip relaxing and as chilled out as possible, and that it was. We made a point to not make any plans before we left, and that was the best decision we ever made. It was great not trying to live up to any expectations we had of the trip. The one and only plan we did make was to spend as much time as possible with his Nana. Spending time with his Nana really made me miss my own. I know it’s selfish of me, but it’s true. Deep down I’m sad and jealous that my Nana never got to meet my son; but at the same time I’m overwhelmed with joy getting the chance to see Pook share this time with his grandmother. As I sat in his Nana’s kitchen watching her interact with Cole, I couldn’t help but to think to myself, “How would my Nana have reacted to me being a mother? “ First of all, I’m sure she never thought that I would be capable of mothering a child, as I was a child myself in her eyes; but I also think that she would be proud. She always adored the great-grandbabies more than the first set of grandchildren. You think I’m making that up, but really though, she would even tell me how much she loved the second set. I’m sure that was her way of being that hardcore grandma that she wanted to be, but I always though to myself, whatever with the great grand babies, let’s talk about me! Honestly, I think she would be pleased to see that I am actually half-way surviving as a mother. Most of all I know she would totally adore Cole to pieces!

 

Back to Ohio … overall it was a great trip and I had a great time getting to know the fabulous woman whom Pook is lucky enough to call his Nana. One can never predict when things are going to change, so we all need to make a point to take advantage of the time we have with one another. Today, I have a goal for you guys. No, I’m not asking you to go out and smother the elders that are in your family, but I challenge each and every one of you to reach out to someone in your family. Let it be someone in your extended family, immediate family, the brother or sister who is the black sheep or hell let it even be someone who you wish was in your family. Inform this person the love that you have for them, that you care for the, and most of all thank them for being in your life today. At the same time, part of this challenge is for me too, so I intend to give 100% of my full participation in this little activity as well.

 

Ok, I’m for real now … back to the Ohio trip AGAIN! As you might imagine, the pictures are not too exciting, but I’ll still share. For some reason I haven’t really been in the mood for taking pictures lately, especially on this trip. Weird, I know! I’m starting to worry that I have the pregnancy blues again, but that’s a whole other post in and of itself. So … well … here are some of the pictures from the trip.

On our way to the airport  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

Cole loved exploring the airport  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

He was half-way decent on the plane and behaved himself (somewhat)

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

A nice lady moved so we had our own row on the way there. We had plans for him to lay down and take a nap on that middle seat, but it never happened.  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

We chilled in the kitchen the majority of the trip. Here is Cole and I, well duh, in the kitchen chillin!  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

We carved pumpkins  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

My masterpiece. Pook thought his pumpkin was the greatest pumpkin carving in the world, I think mine looks pretty darn good. I’m just sayin!  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

Bob Evans is my new favorite chain restaurant. Holy shit they have a mean omelet. I loved it so much I made them go back for three meals. Sure wish they had this yummy goodness down South.  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

THE.BRIDGE.

Pook was so proud of the bridge that he and his father made when he was in highschool.  I mean look at it people, that takes talent. I told him he should seriously look into bridge building as a profession.

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

Three generations  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

It was faaareezing!  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

Baby cakes all bundled up  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

The foliage was beautiful, and that’s coming from someone that hates the fall. I know it’s crazy, but really though, fall is my least favorite season. I always seem to get in the worst funk come the first day of fall. I’m a summer lovin’ kind of girl.

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

Father & son  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

Blurry, but I still love  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

Way overdressed, but the scarf was adorable.

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

We decided to bite the bullet and give Cole his first hair cut. Bye, bye little rat-tail. Weep! Weep!  

 

 

  

 

 

   

 

 

Us with Nana … can you guess where we are? In the kitchen! Always! Not that I have a problem with kitchens or anything … but sometimes I would go and sit in the living room in hopes that they would follow me, but nope, it never happened. They prefered the hard kitchen table chairs and not the plush recliners in the living room. Damn, I sound old, but when you’re carrying extra baby weight a girl needs a soft place to rest her large ass.  

 

 

  

                                      

Random Photo Wednesday : My Have Our Lives Changed A Shitload Since This Picture Was Taken Two Short Years Ago Edition November 11, 2009

POP! November 10, 2009

What A Difference Two Weeks Can Make

 

19 Weeks

 

 

21 Weeks.

 

With my neighbor, Jen.

 

My tummy and face … POPPED!

 

I have officially pasted  the stage where my boobs are bigger than my tummy. Dear jugs, it was great enjoying you while you lasted, now y’all are nothing but extra weight that I must lug around. Maybe we can be friends again in four months or so.

xoxo, Melon Mama

Weird & Random Question … November 9, 2009

Does anyone else own this Boon Frog Pod? It’s a cool little contraption that scoops up bath toys. It’s a great thing to have and makes cleaning up after bath time much easier, but I can’t seem to get it to stay put on the wall. I’ve tried that sticky stuff that came with it and it fell like a day later. I’m not about to drill a hole in the tile, so how else can I get it to stay? Anyone out there have any luck with keeping this bad boy in place on your shower wall?

Birth Announcements, Birth Announcements, Come and Get Your Birth Announcements November 8, 2009

If you’re anything like me, then birth announcements and cards in general are a huge deal. To me they are fun to pick out and I feel like they portray ones sense of style. Yes, some of you could care less about the damn things (Pook), but for those of us whom receive great joy by picking these type of things out, just let us be. Recently I have gone nuts with Photoshop and taught myself how to design more birth announcements. I thought to myself, why let my hard work go to waste when there may be other expecting mothers out there looking for cute announcements as well. Especially those that don’t feel up to paying the price for www.tinyprints.com. I must admit that I used Tiny Prints with Cole’s announcements and was extremely happy with the results, but I feel like some of the designs that I have below are somewhat comparable. Not to mention that I can get them made for almost half the price. Let me know if you’re also searching for birth announcements because I’m more than happy to hook you up with a good deal.

 

 

Since I’ve been in the girly-girl, foo-fooy mood lately I decided to stick with all girl announcements for now, but I plan to work on little boy announcements in the near future. Just so you know…none of the colors on the cards are set in stone. Any color, design or wording can be changed and mixed matched so keep that in mind.

 

 

p.s. I had a difficult time with coming up with names and pictures to put on the examples below. I thought it would be boring if I used the same picture and same name for each announcement, so I decided to switch it up a bit. Some of the names are completely random, while others are names that we considered for our own little baby cakes, and some are straight up the most common names in America that I typed in without even thinking. Can you guess what names and middle names we really liked?

 

 

p.s.s. Oh yeah one more thing, for some of the announcements I used Cole’s newborn pictures, just so you guys can get the entire announcement experience …you’re welcome!  Believe me, so far he is 100% boy and I doubt that he will look back one day and feel like a fruit because of this. Not that there is anything wrong with fruity dudes; I have a few homosexual friends myself (you know who you are, hi boys!). Anyways I didn’t want to confuse anyone so yes, that’s my son on a girl birth announcement, deal with it. But not all of the pictures are of my little Cole; thanks for being my model Baby Eloise!

 

 

p.s.s. Does anyone have a favorite from the selection below? If so, I’d love some feedback.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Name Game November 6, 2009

I think we are officially down to two names for baby Birtha. I thought I would put up a poll just for fun, and to see what everyone was liking. Ultimately it’s a decision that Pook and I are going to make no matter others opinions but I thought this would be something fun and different for the time being. I’m already leaning towards one of the names, but I will keep it to myself until we have made up our mind. So please, go and vote.

p.s. If you absolutely hate both names, please do me a favor and keep it to yourself. Thanks, and gig em.

On a side note, I spent not last night but the night before in the emergency room for 9-10 hours with an excruciating headache. We think it’s just hormones, but I’m planning on getting checked out by a neurologists just to make sure everything is working up there the way it should. Is there anyone else that had pregnancy headaches?

Newborn Session : Baby Elle November 5, 2009

Check out this beauty of a baby. She was only seven days old when I took these pictures. This was by far the easiest and most laid back newborn session thus far. Either the babies keep getting better and better, or I am getting used to being around newborns and understanding their schedules a little better. Maybe it’s a mixture of the two. Warning! This post contains a buttload of pictures. I had a hard time deciding on my all-time favorites, so I posted all of my favorites. Enjoy the sweet preciousness!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Random Photo Wednesday : Sneak Peak Of Birtha’s Nursery Makeover Edition November 4, 2009

Quack! November 1, 2009

Cole had a great Halloween. He tried on a couple of outfits and decided to go with the duck. He looked so cute, especially when he would crawl and his little ducky tail would shake. It would be even more adorable if he were walking, but no pressure or anything dude. Take your time.

 

Cole loves his Groucho

 

 Clownie baby

 

 Tootsie’s crazy!

 

Anyone remeber this? I must admit it was much more precious on him last year when he was not able to squirm around in the whoopie. 

 

Love him

 

  Waddle. waddle, waddle

 

 

Our little family

 

 He loved trick or treating …

 

But he loved his goodies much more and threw a fit when we took them away.

 

 

Hope everyone had a great Halloween.

Random Photo Wednesday : Splishin & A Splashin Edition October 28, 2009