Nap Time
Mom, I forgot to tell you that lately Ava has really been loving that rabbit you made her. I think it's the funny texture because I find her sucking her thumb, with sleepy eyes, rubbing Mr. Rabbit's ears gently across her face. I went in to check on her during her afternoon nap today, and this is how she was →
Ok, Yep, apparently keeping a blog is difficult after babies. NO excuses, but I will attempt to catch up a little here. My main obsession is Ava, so of course there will be lots of pictures of her. I can't help it, I never EVER thought I would be one of those moms who only writes about their baby, or →
House Projects
Chris and I have come to terms with the fact that we'll live in our house so long... we'll probably DIE in this house. Sooo... we are going to do a few projects that we have wanted to do that we know are frivolous, but it's something that we will enjoy so whatever. We're doing them. The project we did →
Random Photo Update
I haven't been super fantastic about taking pictures, but on the times I make a conscious effort, I feel like I get a few cute shots. I don't know what I'm supposed to do with them now, so I guess I'll post a few. They are a few random moments of our day.... Sleep Time.... Bounce Time... Play Time... Bath Time.... Chair Time...
A Photo A Day
Sooo.... I don't know if any of the other mothers do this.... but I have gotten into the habit of taking a photo a day on my cell phone and then sending it in a text to Chris while he's at work. I am so lucky that I get to spend all day every day with her watching her hit →
Picnic At the Park
So On Monday I had planned a Picnic at the park with a few of my Lady Friends and their children. Well, we decided to also incorporate an Easter Egg Hunt since Easter is right around the corner. It turned out to be the best activity!! Everyone pitched in with the food, and there were no tears or fights amongst →
Catching up….
This is a picture of my Cute little Grandma. It is a photo from a few years back, but every time I see it, i can't help but crack up. She was miserable in that outfit. She was forced into it for a float in a parade, and she would be absolutely mortified if she knew I posted it for →
Life Goes On…..
It's been a few weeks since I posted anything, so I figured I better get something up here. Life has been crazy. Ava is cute as heck, and growing more and more everyday. I love being home with her, and I'm lucky she's such a good baby. Of course she has her moments of grumpiness.... but that usually only occurs →
Ava’s Blessing Day
Yesterday was Ava's Baby Blessing. I don't know, but I had been nervous about it, so when we finally did it... I was totally relieved! Chris did a fantastic job. Ava did good until the very end. The men were all saying how slippery her blessing dress was. Chris says that she started out in his hands, and by →
Ava’s Video
This is my first attempt at making a video. I know it's a little rough, but I've had my computer for about a year now, and I'm just now learning how to use it. So please bear with me as I piece everything together. This video is of my pregnancy, and birth of our baby girl Ava. Don't worry, there aren't →
My poor Baby…..
I've been really worried about Ava this week. Last Monday morning (almost a full week ago) she had developed a rash overnight. It covers her entire face and upper chest. I don't know what triggered it, or why it's sticking around... but it is. On Thursday I took her to the pediatrician to have her take a look at it. →
I am a Marsupial
THanks to some helpful advice, I have decided to get out the old Baby Bjorn and try it on Ava. SUCCESS!!! So far she seems to like it, and I am able to accomplish a few things around the house... HANDS FREE!!!! Woohoo!!! This simple Marsupial like device may temporarily change my life as we know it. I hope it lasts.
Babies should come with instruction manuals.
Why is it that just when I think I'm beginning to get things figured out, this little creature of a baby knows just how to throw me a curve ball? Forget sleeping for more than 3 hours at a time, who needs sleep? Forget eating on anything that resembles a schedule.... she eats when she wants. Forget the thought of →
Life after Baby
Ava is about 11 days old now, and I have literally barricaded myself inside my home, refusing to leave unless ABSOLUTELY necessary. I know it's unrealistic to think I'll be able to spend the rest of my life in the luxury of my own home.... but it's so peaceful here!! I don't like leaving, and I'm so nervous that she's →
Happy Birthday Marta – 28 years old
Today I woke up to a little baby girl screaming in the next room... and also to my 28th birthday. It's so crazy that I have an 8 day old baby. It's probably the best birthday present I've ever received, but it's also the most work! My mom has been here for the last week, and sadly I had to →
Hanging in there!
This isn't a super exciting video, but I just think she is so cute! Plus, I think it's easier for our families to see what she looks like on video as opposed to photos. Enjoy!
Wecome: Ava Coleen Tyler
Wednesday evening, Chris and I checked into St. Rose Sienna Hospital for my induction at 7:30pm. I began my Cervidil at about 9pm and let it work through the night. At about 2:00am I got Dilaudid for pain, after that, I didn't feel a thing! I got my epidural at about 4 or 5am, and I literally couldn't feel it →