Megan and Mark always seem to be playing peek-a-boo but during this game, I had to get it on video because she was so excited. Plus I haven't posted a video in awhile. This will make Grandma laugh and now she can watch it whenever she wants to get her mind off of things.
A more detailed look into our everyday life. With 2 kids, 1 dog and an adopted turtle, we never really know what interesting things will happen, but we wanted to share them.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Play Date with the Ringmans
9 Month Check-up
She is:
27 inches long 25th percentile
17 inch for head size 25th percentile
and 15 lbs 12 oz for weight 10th percentile.
Yes, that right she gained 10 ounces in 3 months! Dr. Hunter isn't concerned because she eats everything we put in front of her. She said that Megan is just burning more calories that is why she hasn't gained much weight. So at this rate, Megan will be 2 years old before she can sit in a front facing car seat (you have to be a year old AND 20 pounds to sit facing forward)
Monday, May 26, 2008
Super Tuesday
As I was thinking about all of the things that I have to do on Tuesday, I realized that this is going to be a big day.
- Megan has her 9 month well baby appointment. My guess for her weight is 16 lbs 4 oz and length 28 1/4 inches. I don't know if she has shots, but I assume so because what would be a doctor's appointment be without shots!?!
- Then Megan will get to meet Riley and Brenden Ringman. Brenden is 10 days older then Megan and I haven't seen Angie (their mom) in a long time so it will be a fun afternoon of watching kids play.
- Mark and I took a major step and put a bid on a house (see here) and we should hear back from our Realtor by 6:00. I'm guessing that we will hear what the counter bid is, but it will be good to finally hear something.
- And most importantly, we will hear what Grandma's doctor has to say (cross your fingers for good news)
So there are a lot of things going on Tuesday, I'll keep everyone informed on how things go and take pictures along the way. Oh and the picture above was taken about a month ago and I needed a new picture for this post. I just love seeing Megan take a nap in Mark's arms, so naturally I took a picture!
Moving to the BIG Tub!
And I know it looks like she doesn't have any bath toys but she does. I don't want to have to worry about bath toys while we are selling our house so the second we move she will have one heck of a "pool" party with all of her toys. Plus we have a cool frog to keep them in, but he is still in his box waiting to move to a new house (some day)
Friday, May 23, 2008
Why won't her clothes fit???
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
We Finished!!!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
"For Women Only 5K"

To Michele and Wes,
Both of you have been so strong and positive through all of this. Mark and I feel lucky to be your friends because you are an inspiration to us. You guys push through the tough times with love and laughter. We can't wait to have a huge celebration once Michele has kicked cancer's butt! Rock-n-roll!


Monday, May 19, 2008
Pre- "For Women Only 5K"
The 5K was on Sunday so Mark, Megan and I headed to Ann Arbor Saturday night and had dinner with Wes and Michele and other friends. It was so fun we walked in and saw 3 other babies/toddlers to play with. Above is a picture of Max (10 months old) and Megan. Max is Wes and Michele's nephew. They loved playing with that basket and pulling out all of the toys inside.
9 Months Old Today!!!
I don't know if I can even remember everything Megan has done in the last month. She has learned so many things. Here are the new things that I can remember:
- She has finally set her sleep clock on a definite schedule, during the day and at night.
- She can grab puffed cereal with her fingers and place them in her mouth.
- She can climb stairs (only once all the way to the top)
- She will eat anything I feed her (right now she is slowly trying meats)
- She loves crawling from window to window to watch things.
- She hates going in her car seat, but settles down quickly.
I only got one picture from this angle because she wanted to look out the window. She is so cute I can't stand it. Mark and I are still amazed at how wonderful Megan is and how much we love her. She is such a "people person" that she loves going places and meeting new people. She has loved all of the fun trips and experiences we have done so far and we have lots of things planned for the summer so she will get her fill. I love that she just takes in all of her surroundings, it is fun to watch. Can't wait to see what happens next.
Eight Month Photo

Thursday, May 15, 2008
Mother's Day
Wednesday, May 14, 2008
Pass the Baby!
Megan is into feeling everything with her cute little fingers, so of course Grandpa's mustache is the first thing she examines every time he holds her. She just woke up from a nap (during dinner) so she was extra cuddly with Grandpa.
Okay so not the best picture of either Tim or Megan but you get the idea. This was at the church before the wedding. Megan wanted to destroy Tim's boutonniere but since he needed to sing in the wedding we had to stop her. But she liked Tim anyways, how could you not he is just so funny, Sweet Buddy!
Megan was trying so hard to eat Ann's necklace but her forehead kept getting stick on Ann's chin. So just picture Megan's mouth wide open but stick 2 inches away from the necklace, straining to get it in her mouth. Very funny. Ann is married to Tim and they are the funniest people you will meet, it was great to see them again.
Monday, May 12, 2008
Wonderful Weekend Wedding
Friday, May 9, 2008
Happy Mother's Day
M is for making it through all of the stressful moments.
O is for the one on one time with your child.
T is for timing everything around nap time.
H is for the many hours of entertainment babies bring to you.
E is for the excitement you feel when your child does something new.
R is for remembering to relax and enjoy everything.
S is for sharing stories with friends and family.
D is for countless diapers changes with a wiggly baby.
A is for allowing yourself to take a break.
Y is for writing this with a sleeping child on my lap (too tired to think of anything that starts with "y")
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Baby Proofing
Another baby proofing issue we sort of have to think about is our stairs. Yes, that's right our tiny 8 month old climbed all the way to the top of our stairs on Sunday (Mark was right behind her the whole way) She normally doesn't pay any attention to the stairs but I was at the top of the stairs and she was on a mission! And for those of you who have been to our house knows that our stairs are not child friendly! Steep and narrow. The stairs, for me, are probably the biggest reason that we need a new house. So I am very proud that Megan can climb stairs but not ready for the world of baby gates.
Monday, May 5, 2008
How Does She Do That!?!
You might have to watch this video twice to catch what Megan does but it's funny and odd at the same. Lately, when Megan laughs or smiles she will stick her tongue out but with a twist, literally! When she sticks her tongue out it looks like it bends 90 degrees at the end. It's funny. Of course we then stick our tongue out and the whole things repeats itself. You've got to love free entertainment.
Beautiful Weekend
Thursday, May 1, 2008
Papa's "Helper"?
Papa bought a new set of nautical flags and now has to figure out what he wants to spell, but there is only one of every letter so it makes it tough to think of something.
Megan wants to use the letter "F" at least that was the flag she grabbed after she saw all the colors. After thinking about what to spell with the flags the only we came up with was "MUSTANG" only because Papa now has 2 Mustangs, one for Florida and one for Michigan.
We are still working on what flag should represent our family. Somehow I think it might look funny if Papa hangs a "Adrian Maples" flag next to a Swedish and Canadian flag.