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Meet the newest member of our family

Elise Marie

It's a GIRL!!!

Yesterday, November 21st, 2008 we were blessed with our 2nd baby girl. She was born at 9:18am and weighed 8lbs 7 1/2 oz. She is 21 inches long and has a full head of dark brown/black hair. The doctors say she is doing very well and looks great!

Big sister Addie loves her new little sis and is eager to hold her any chance she gets. Last night she didn't want to set her down. Addie even wore her very own pair of "Big Sis" scrubs to the hospital. It was so neat to watch how she cared for her new little sister so delicately.

Many of you have asked about her name. We think we have decided, but we are going to try it out one more day to be sure. When we know I will post it!!! Sorry to keep you all waiting.... In the meantime, enjoy these pictures!

Ribbit Ribbit!

This is one of my 1st knitting creations. The frog's eyeballs need a little help, as Addie has tried to pull them off, but at least they are still attached. Addie really likes wearing this hat too, which makes me happy. Everytime she puts it on she makes a really deep cave-woman like sound...such as to sound like a frog I guess. Anyhow, stay tuned for more knits by Julie Tabulie! I am almost finished with a set for the new little guy or gal!

Atlas Steel, how may I help you?

Addison is such a great employee. I don't know how anything gets done when she is away? This is a picture of Addison working hard at the helm of Atlas Steel. Addison is always watching what everyone is doing, even down to the smallest detail, so it was funny to see her imitating a little bit of everyone: Grandpa with the glasses, Grandma working hard on the laptop with cup of coffee close by, and Uncle Russ with his signature "annoyed look," that says...what could you possibly want now?

Look what we found!

Grandma Z, Addie and I went to a Pumpkin Farm in Omaha, NE. Although most of the farm was disappointing, I enjoyed getting to snap a few pictures of an old Volkswagon van. Addie seemed interested in it too.

New Layout!

So after looking at some friends' blogs, I wanted to change mine. It is just too plain.
Stay tuned for updates!!!

Okay, got some color finally. What do you think?

What do you think?

Are gifts appropriate for your pregnant wife?

I recently spotted a pair of Armani sunglasses that I am in love with for the moment, possibly for longer if I don't find anything else that I decide I need more in the meantime. I was just thinking that since I have given up alcohol, allowed my body to be morphed into an unrecognizable shape, and endured morning sickness and other pregnancy symptoms with very few complaints that maybe I deserve a little "something special" from my wonderful husband. I think he has it pretty easy compared to what other pregnant wives make their husbands do or listen to. What do you think?

Total # of times DH has had to run to the store: once for Ginger Ale, Emetrol and Vitamin B6
Total # of mommy meltdowns endured: two
That is about it!!!

At least that's all coming to mind right now.... I guess lots of "Pregnancy Brain" too!

No Baby Yet!

So at my appointment on Friday, things were sounding like they were moving along pretty quickly. I was guessing to have a baby in my arms by now, but I was wrong. I have an induction scheduled for the 21st (this coming Friday), so if not on his/her own we will force that baby to come out and meet the world soon!!!

Here is the latest picture of me! I am exactly 38 weeks!

Add a comment and tell me if you think this baby is a boy or girl and write in a guess as to his or her weight at birth. You could receive a special gift from me if you are right!!!

K-Fed and Britney...together again?

Our friends had a Rockband Party the day after Halloween and we were supposed to come dressed as music stars. Being 8 1/2months preggo limited my costume choices somewhat, but Dave and I managed to pull it off. We had a lot of fun at the party and there were lots of great/funny costumes. My favorite part was getting to put lots of black eye makeup on, and the major "score" we found for Dave's costume were the "K" diamond earrings. Thanks Nate and Beth for a fun night!!!

"Ti - Teat!"

Addison dressed-up as a bumblebee this year for Halloween. I was not feeling up to going out, but Dave took Addie around the neighborhood with some friends. She had lots of fun adding candy to her pumpkin. She calls her candy "chew toys" for some reason...not sure where she came up with that? The dark lighting made for some pretty red eyes in the pictures...sorry about that. I posted them before fixing that.