Proud Daddy

I had a request for pictures of John and I. Unfortunately (for you), we don't really have any pictures of myself and Maggie, because I'm usually the one with the camera (and the few we have I will not share!).





But here are some pics of Maggie and her proud Daddy...

(John, copying her pose)

(Awww, Maggie is giving Dad a hug!)
(This is what happens during most Brewer's Game.)

Naked Time!

Maggie now loves baths, ever since the umbilical cord fell off and she gets to take real baths instead of sponge baths. Yesterday, she was so content she almost fell asleep during it. Afterwards, she enjoyed some naked tummy time. Here are the first Naked Maggie Pics...

As for John and I, we had a realtor come over yesterday, and she'll be getting back to us with price and competition and marketing. We have some projects left to do, but we're on our way to putting the house on the market.

More Pictures (of course)

Well, she keeps getting bigger. It's amazing! At her 2 week appointment on the 17th, she was up to 8lbs, 9.5oz (60th percentile) and 20 3/4 inches (75th percentile-she's going to be a giant!). That being said, I took this next picture, because I thought it would be fun to remember that at one point she was smaller than a throw pillow....




Now, more pictures...

This is how she always sleeps, her hands are ALWAYS at her face or above her head.

Thank Heaven for little girls!

We found Maggie like this one morning. I think she looks like she's posing at the end of a big Broadway production number.

Sorry, the program only let's me load 5 pictures at a time. I'll have more to come.

Just more pics

Since I've been getting requests, here are a few more pictures...

More News...

So on top of a new baby, John and I have more on our plate for this summer...

In August, our new little family will be moving to Nebraska. Yes, you heard me right, middle of nowhere Seward, Nebraska.

Why? John was offered an amazing opportunity at Concordia University - Nebraska. In the fall he will be working on his masters and assisting the baseball coach as a graduate assistant. So, not only will John have his masters completely covered, but he will also be working towards his dream job, which is coaching at the college level.

So, we need to get the house ready to sell (and sell it) by August. If you know anyone looking for a VERY CUTE house in Milwaukee, with a great location just minutes from both 45 and 94 - very convenient, send them our way. Let's make a deal!

Also, if you have any job leads for me in the Lincoln area, let me know! (I'd prefer not to stay at Starbucks, but if it comes down to insurance I'll have to stay there.)

As for Maggie, she's doing very well. We're all slowly getting used to the new schedule (which isn't much of a schedule at all). Feedings are a little rough, but hopefully we get it one of these days.

I'll be home until the beginning of July, so if you're in the area, give me a call! I think everyone is so worried about bothering me, that NOBODY comes to visit! I'll keep you updated on Maggie and the move.

Welcome, Maggie!

Maggie Anne

May 3, 2007 - 1:02AM

7 lbs, 11 oz - 20 in.

We are excited to announce the newest addition to our family, Maggie (no, not Margaret). We were a little surprised to see her full head of black hair, seeing as both John and I were bald when we were born. As of right now, her big, gorgeous eyes, according to Andrew, are cobalt, though I doubt it will be long before they are brown like ours.

The labor was a little long - 25 hours from the time my water broke until we finally heard her first cry. She had a little trouble breathing at first, which I guess is common after the 2 1/2 hours of pushing, and had to be given oxygen. It was more of a kick-start for her than a serious emergency, and she was weaned off the oxygen around 4am and brought to our room.

I was very proud of John, the guy who gets queasy when he sees someone get a paper-cut, he watched the entire birth. You can ask him what he thought of that.

Maggie and Hardy met today when we came home from the hospital. I think it will take a little while for the transition, but so far Hardy has been pretty good (besides one attempt to jump into the pack and play with Maggie).

I also apologize in advance. I'm already turning into that crazy mom who feels the need to have her camera around her neck for all those cute faces.