Updates from Georgia

Dear all,

I can't believe it but this semester is already coming to a close!  Student teaching has gone by so fast, I only have two weeks left until I am done!  Graduation is still 4 weeks away but education majors submit portfolios instead of taking finals, so I have 2 weeks off before graduation.  I sent out the graduation invites so please be on the look out for them.  I put the RSVP as the house phone but feel free to RSVP anyway you want, you can call, e-mail or text.  I am so happy to announce that Roy will be starting a new job tomorrow!  He is so excited, his commute is only 4.8 miles away!  He will also have an hour lunch now (his old job was 30 minutes) so he can even come home to have lunch with me.  His new company, Coyote Logistics, is actually based in Chicago so if he is ever given the opportunity to move up in the company we might be heading to Chicago!  We are excited about that prospect but that is still a few years down the road.  Another bit of news, not only am I middle school certified but I just recently passed another state exam that certified me to teach high school.  If I take a high school job I would be looking for biology, which in Georgia is taken in 9th grade which works out great for me because I prefer younger students (especially since I still get confused for one!).  I don't think I could handle 12th graders!  Some of my sixth graders are already taller than me!  Another important update: Shawn has a new car!  She is now driving an ocean blue Nissan Leaf.  It is very cool and surprisingly spacious!  I am super jealous, it is very fun to drive and she never has to go to a gas station ever again!  You can check it out when you come down for my graduation or for Christmas.  Just an end note reminder: my graduation is May 10 at 2:00 in the Georgia Dome (where the Falcons play).  The party will be directly after in our home with lots of food and music.  Looking forward to seeing you all but I understand if you can't come, life is busy!   

4 months today...

Today is March 25th which means I am 4 months old.

I'm a pretty happy baby these days!  It seems the medicine is really helping.  I had a follow up appointment with the tummy doctor on Friday.  The bummer is I'm not gaining weight the way he would like.  He wants me to have formula on the days I drink bottles when Mommy is at work to add some extra calories to my diet.  Too bad I haven't learned how to spit up less.  :)  However, Mommy just discovered the main ingredient of the formula is corn syrup followed by vegetable oil; that has GMO written all over it.  She has a call out to the doctor to see what plan b might entail.  Mommy just wants to feed me more, so we'll see.  

I'm smiling nonstop and "talking" a bit more lately. 

I'm doing well with tummy time and on Sunday I rolled over!  I'm super close to rolling over from my back to my tummy.  It will be any day now.

I've been on 2 stroller rides which I have really enjoyed.  I would like to take more, but the weather isn't cooperating. 

Thanks again to all of you who made it to my Baptism.  What a fun time!    

Baptism Memories

My Godparents

A very big THANK YOU to all who came to my baptism.  I appreciate you making my day so special.  I hope you had fun!  :)

3 months old...

Today marks my third month of life.  I saw the stomach specialist a week and a half ago.  He increased the dose and frequency of my medicine and I seem to be feeling better.  I'm awake more during the day without crying.  I like to swing in my swing, play in my pack n play, or on my activity mat.  There's so much to look at.

I've learned how to smile, and it's quite charming.  I found my hands and like putting them in my mouth.  Sometimes, I even hold my rattle.   I'm beginning to interact with people, even coo a bit.

I love, love, love watching Evelyn and Isaac.  I can't get enough of them.

I'm drinking 5 times a day and continue to be a great sleeper averaging 9-10 hours a night.

Mommy went back to work last week, so I'm adjusting to life when she's gone.  Lucky for Daddy and nanny Donna, I'm a champ at drinking from a bottle. 

Love you all...

Double Snow Day!

The weather has gotten crazy down here in Georgia!  People have been referring it to "Snowpocalypse" with only about 1 1/2 inches of snow.  Yesterday the offices and schools let everyone out at the same time, 1:45, and the roads were instantly grid locked.  Nobody here knows how to drive in snow!  Pretty soon our roads turned icy and the craziness hasn't stopped.  It took Fred 8 hours to drive home from work and it took Roy 6 hours.  Luckily it only took me 45 minutes, but that was because I got a head start and left early.  Coming from the same school, my mom wasn't as lucky and it took her 2 hours to get home.  Thank goodness we had enough gas!  Most of the school buses couldn't make their routes so many students spent the night in their schools.  Now that we are safe at home we are starting to enjoy the snow, but we are one of the few families that made it home.  Many people spent the night at their jobs or wherever they happened to be when this started (grocery stories, restaurants, etc.).  Thankfully it will be in the 60's this weekend.  For my mom and I school is closed today and they are also closing for tomorrow, so it's a double snow day here!  Roy and I have been spending it outside enjoying the snow.  Blue loves it!  We played in the yard with her for a long time and then walked the neighborhood.  We took tons of photos that will be great for Christmas cards next year!  The rest of the day we will probably watch tv, play cards and play boards games because the roads are still to dangerous to drive on.  I still can't believe that all this has happened, I didn't even know we had a chance for snow!  One things for sure, I know I'm in Georgia now because our weather prides itself on being unpredictable. 

2 months old...

Today I am 2 months old.  Other than me growing out of newborn size diapers and clothes, not much has changed. 

I'm still  having tummy issues, but am a little happier.  My appointment with the stomach specialist isn't until the 15th of February.  How crazy it is that I have to wait over a month just to see the doctor. 

I've been sleeping in my crib for a week now and think it's pretty comfy.  My Illini mobile is keeping me quite entertained.  I'm averaging 8-9 hours a night which Mommy and Daddy are pleased about.  

Stay warm!

Happy 2014!!!

I had a fantastic time at Uncle Don's on Saturday.  Once again it was awesome catching up with my stellar family.  Thanks again for all the goodies for my munchkins.

Uncle Don, I heard your foot is fractured?!?  No more carrying tables by yourself. I hope your orthopedic appt went well. Keep us posted.  Thinking of you...

Happy Birthday Mrs.Serna.  Anything special planned? 

We have been digging out of the snow for the past 2 days.  I have to admit, it is quite pretty!  Evelyn and Isaac are grinning from ear to ear.  They love to play in the snow and go sledding. 

Enjoy the first weekend of the year...