A first

Something happened this morning that has not happened ever.... not that I wasn't anticipating that it would, because I was, ever since Mark and I got married. I just got 'comfortable' I guess and let my guard down.

I. fell. in. the. toilet.

I was distracted, baby was crying, I was hurrying, and SPLASH.

You see, Mark and I decided this was a non-issue for us a while ago. I don't automatically put the seat up after I am finished so why should he always put it down? I was fine with that and so was he. I checked, put it down, and went about my business so to speak. Again, non issue.

Until today.

Well, it is still a non-issue. There are much bigger things out there and this is not even in the realm of stuff to care about.

but it is kinda funny : )

Sip n' See 1 & 2

We had a wonderful time in Atlanta - it just went by too quickly!!! Saturday we had a great time with some of my mom's friends at a lovely shower given by Mrs Schultz. Zane was a doll and such a good sport allowing everyone to hold and play with him. He was all smiles and coos! On Sunday my sisters and mom hosted another shower at my sister Liz's place. It was so fantastic, I was able to see so many of my Atlanta friends. I must admit it was slightly bitter-sweet; I truly have come to realize how deeply I miss all of them and how many thoughtful kind people I have been blessed with and honored to call friends. Many of them have little ones of their own - or are expecting. Zane got to play with Ashlyn who was born three week before him:

Ashlyn's mom Radha and me - we are friends from the glory days at UGA:

The DELICIOUS cake that the fabulous Layne made, from Sweet and Sinful Bakery:

I wish I would have gotten more pictures with friends - but here are a few more of the star from the weekend:

The bathroom remodel continues....hopefully will be finished next week. (fingers crossed) the dust and disarray is making me a little spazy!

we're a-"head"

Just a little update - Zane's head is just fine..... his Dr assured me. My measurement was a centimeter off and that makes a HUGE difference. So, I probably shouldn't get bored and decide to measure Zane's head is the lesson learned here.

We are headed to Atlanta tomorrow for 2 parties for Zane - one Saturday with some friends of my mom's (Sip n' See #1) and then Sunday with some of my girlfriends (Sip n' See #2)

Can't wait to see the family and my wonderful friends!

We are in the midst of renovating our master bathroom - tiling, new countertops, painting, etc as well as enclosing the railings on either side of the loft- so the whole house is of course in disarray and DUSTY. Thanks to Grammy and Great-Grandpa for letting us hang out there this week!

he'll grow into it I guess.....

We are two weeks into 2010 already - and so much is going on. Praying for the Haitians and those in Haiti - I am sure I cannot even begin to understand the catastrophe that has occured though the pictures on the online news wires are a glimpse. Still holding tight to the Garners who are trying to figure out how life continues without sweet Molly - one day at a time. Mark's grandmother had hip replacement surgery on Tuesday and thankfully all looks good from my updates. I have only had the pleasure of meeting her once, at our wedding, but from the stories I hear I know she is a strong resilient woman and we are looking forward to heading to California to spend time with her.

A little of what has been happening on the home-front:

Well, Zane is now 3 months old and growing growing growing - with emphasis on the growing of his noggin'. I kid you not, at his two month appointment he was in the 75% for head circumference so just on a whim today I measured it again - and plotted in on the growth curve - AND IT WAS CLEAR OFF. So, while I am not too concerned as his father has a rather large head himself, I did promptly leave a message on the nurse line at his pediatrician to convey these findings. Then proceeded to call my mom (unavailable, and then I remembered you were in south FL at a memorial service, I hope your phone didn't go off there - Sorry!) and then called my mother in law, Nancy. She assured me that all her kiddos had these large heads as did Lorie and Rusty's children. Again, I am not overwhelmingly concerned, he is a bright interactive baby who his hitting and exceeding his milestones but still - OFF THE CHART??!!!

Picture of aforementioned head:

Obviously housing a large brain, right??

Evidence of large brain inside aforementioned large head:

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Zane is reading!!!! He enjoyed finding Spot - and we are really loving the tummy-time contraption from Grammy and Papa.

Here are just a few more cute pictures of Zane:

On the tiger he received from his cousins for Christmas - it is delightfully cushiony and cuddly and I can foresee it being a favorite already.

and flash back to the early days (ha!)

Welcoming 2010

As my lovely husband pointed out to me, Zane is in fact not "three months old" until the 6th - obviously. I have been counting the weeks...which leaves for only a 28 day month - a fact that was beyond me apparently : )

Zane is changing so much every day it amazes me. He is a really fun little guy but definitely needs his sleep. When we are off on nap time he just seems to ache with tiredness. Otherwise he is a smiling laughing little guy that loves to 'talk' to you.

It is New Year's Eve - Mark and I are sitting at home, playing online trivia, watching Zane on the monitor (the little stinker is fighting sleep tonight) and there is no where else I would rather be. If I make it to midnight is still debatable!

My blessings abound and I am so very thankful for them all, however, my heart is heavy this evening. One of my best most dear friends lost her 18 year old sister this week unexpectedly. The depth of their grief is unfathomable - Please keep the Garner family in your prayers. Molly was a beautiful young lady who loved the Lord with all her heart - while we can tell ourselves she is in a 'better place' all our hearts feel is the pain of loss.

Please love on your family and friends whenever you get the chance.
Blessings to you all in 2010

Christmas in Amelia

We had a wonderful week with my family in Florida. The first couple days were rough, I flew into Jacksonville Saturday (Zane was just perfect on the plane) and Mom and I drove down to West Palm Beach Sunday and picked up Liz and Cat at the airport there. We then visited my Grandma and saw a lot of the Conover clan that we haven't seen in a long time. Zane, unfortunately, did not appreciate the upset in routine and not being in his bed. We had a really rough first night there and he just seemed to cry off and all the whole next day. Even getting back to Amelia he took about a day to calm down to his normal relaxed self - or at least a little more close to it. (he still seemed to cry more than usual, without a reason). It helped a lot when Mark joined us Tuesday I think.

It was just so great to be with my sisters and parents, I miss them incredibly being out here in Texas and seeing them so infrequently. Thankfully, I am headed to Atlanta in January for a weekend and will see them all again then!!

Some pictures of Zane and the family and the Gingerbread village we constructed (that my sister's weimeriener later ate....)














The crib shot is Zane's first nap back home - after some acrobatics (and a 180 degree turn) he went to sleep and slept like a champ.

We are glad to be home - but I miss my family!! I hope to see you all soon.

Well, here we are already at ten weeks old! (btw, I am not really sure why the lilypie ticker is off, but today Zane is 10 weeks). He is just doing wonderfully and changing so much every day. We are headed Saturday to Jacksonville/Amelia for Christmas with my family and I cannot wait to see my parents. Even more so, I cannot wait for them to see Zane!!

Some pictures from today:







We are driving down to West Palm Beach on Sunday to see my Grandmother and cousins for a few days. Two of my cousins have had babies in the past year as well - I am looking forward to introducing the babies and hopefully some good pictures!

Safe travels to all!