Friday, March 23, 2001 -
Last weekend was a busy one!
Zachary, our baby-sitter's little boy, got the chicken pox from the vaccine, and has been spotted all week--poor little guy! So, we have had lots of quality time with Annah this week, as we kept her home to try to avoid her getting the spots!
On Thursday, Annah and I had lunch with Jeremy's HU Unit at SF, and then went to work with him so everyone could meet Annah. She was her usual happy, smiley self and was a big hit with all of Daddy's co-workers.
Annah turned 20 weeks old on the 20th, and had her first meal of rice cereal from a spoon this past Monday! She likes it! Yesterday I caught her managing to scoot forward in a desperate attempt to crawl. Hopefully it will be a while longer before she's that mobile. She's just growing too fast! Does anyone know how to make it slow down???
Monday, March 26, 2001-
Jeremy has been very busy these past few weeks studying diligently for the second test towards receiving his Certified Life Underwriter designation. However, on Friday he took the time to accompany friends in a celebration of Pam Beeson's receiving her bachelor's degree. Congratulations Pam!! Jeremy will take his exam this Wednesday. Annah and I appreciate his hard work very much, and will be glad when he's able to emerge from the den and become a part of the family again! ;) (A joke, a joke.)
Yesterday Annah and I were treated to lunch at Max and Erma's with Suzanne and Matt Smith. It was so nice to see them, especially since we hadn't since November!
Back to work this week. Thankfully for Zach, the chicken pox are gone!
Wednesday, March 28, 2001-
Jeremy passed the test with flying colors!!! Hip-hip-hooray!!
Wednesday, March 28, 2001
Sunday, March 18, 2001
An afternoon at the Hartzell's
Julie and Taryn were barely overcome by Andy and Jeremy in a game of Trivial Pursuit. Next time the women will be victorious! We discovered that Julie makes the world's best manicotti and Andy whipped up some killer cheesecake!
Tigger is tasty!
Grrrrrrrrr!!!
Julie and Annah
Jeremy and Andy deep in thought about trivial things...
Saturday, March 17, 2001
Grandma and Grandpa Mc visit
Today Grandpa and Grandma Mc came down to visit. We went to Easton Towne Center and introduced them to the Cheesecake Factory! Yummmm! We had a nice relaxing evening at home.
Sunday morning Grandma and Jeremy finished hanging the rest of the curtains Grandma made for the house. Now we have every window covered, and they look so nice! Thanks so much Grandma!!
Grandma and Grandpa McEowen came to visit!
Grandpa sang hymns with Annah
Grandma Vonda and Annah
Friday, March 16, 2001
Lowry family visit
This evening, Annah's cousin Aidan and his parents Wendy and Jim came up from Kentucky to visit. We had a nice dinner at Bob Evan's and got some cute pictures of the babies!
Aidan and Annah getting ready for bedtime
Whose baby's are whose?
Wendy and Annah, Taryn and Aidan
Did the daddies get confused?
Jim and Annah, Jeremy and Aidan
New Babies
There are two more new babies in our families!
Welcome Charles Walter Lopshire!
Born at 7:58 a.m. on Friday, March 16, 2001
8 pounds, 9 ounces and 21 inches tall!
Congratulations Eric and Marti!
Jeremy's brother Eric and his wife Marti just had a baby boy this morning! Thankfully Marti had an easy labor/delivery compared to her first experience! The report is that mommy, baby and all are doing well!
Welcome Caitlin Elise Kreider!
Born on Thursday, March 8, 2001
7 pounds, 7 3/4 ounces and 21 inches tall!
Congratulations Debby and Rusty!
Taryn's cousin Debby and her husband Rusty also had a new baby last week. She's a cutie!
Our little one continues to do well. We had a great time when Grandma Mc visited and when we went home to Indiana two weeks ago.
Taryn is actually not working this weekend, for once, and we're looking forward to seeing the Lowry's, G'pa and G'ma Mc, and the Hartzell's. Hopefully we'll be able to catch up with some of the rest of you soon too!
Monday, March 5, 2001
Check-ups
This has been an interesting week for us. Taryn was home with Annah for two days because she (no, not the baby) had some kind of crazy allergic reaction to something and had hives from head to toe. We still haven't figured out what caused it, and it's still trying to come back, but it seems to be under control for now.
Grandma Vonda is here now watching Annah. The two of them have been having such fun together. Apparently Grandma speaks the baby language very well! Annah has even started a couple new tricks this week. She's getting very good at holding onto toys and putting things into her mouth. We're thinking teething time may not be far away...
Annah visited her pediatrician on Tuesday for her four month check-up. She now weighs 14 pounds and is 24 1/4 inches tall. She got four more vaccinations and didn't even cry! Dr. Heinmiller was amazed and said he's never had a baby not cry at all when getting shots. He even played his guitar and sang "'Till There Was You" for her!
Saturday, February 24, 2001
Engagement
Congratulations on your engagement, Travis and Erin!
We're so happy for you!
Visit their wedding website to send a message of congratulations or learn more about their wedding on October 20, 2001!
Growing through winter
the music and lights on her gym come on.
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"I can't quite reach those toys!"
"Daddy makes such funny faces!"
Can I go with you next time?"
An ornery smile
"Wow, that flash was bright!"
Annah is now a pro at thumb sucking!
"I think I need a new hair stylist!"
I'm growing so fast!
Friday, February 23, 2001
Feet
What's new? We have been busy and are still computerless at home. It's still being worked on, but it sounds like it might not be salvageable.
Annah has made a new discovery this week--her feet! What fun!
Last week she had her first little cold, but handled the sniffles, stuffiness and sneezes well. She's learned to turn herself around in her super-saucer too.
Mommy made an amazing discovery today too...If you sing a note while Annah's "talking", she will match the pitch with her voice! Sounds like we may have a little diva in the making!
Grandma Vonda is coming to visit and watch Annah for a couple days next week. Then we are planning to visit family in Indiana for a few days. We haven't been home since Christmas, and everyone is anxious to see how Annah has grown!
Tuesday, February 13, 2001
Scrambled Computer Brains
So sorry it's been such a long time since we've updated the site! Our computer at home has been out of commission, and may be completely kaput! It's quite a big mess, but we'll spare you the details. Hopefully we'll get it figured out soon, but we may be without a computer for a long, long time.
Annah is doing very well. She visited the doctor on January 30 for her 3-month check-up and weighed 13 pounds, 7 ounces and was 23 1/2 inches tall. Dr. Heinmiller said she is very strong for her age. That must be because she's been working out with Daddy every morning at the gym. (Just kidding.)
Annah has also started rolling from back to tummy and also from tummy to back. The first tummy to back roll was even caught on video tape!
We put together the Super Saucer she got for Christmas, and she's played in it a few times. She is a very happy, smiley, talkative girl!
We are looking forward to a trip home to Indiana in a few weeks!