So I had my bubble burst last week. I did a search for 'Vienna' on Amazon just to make sure the girls' list was searchable, and lo and behold, there were pages (and pages) of the name Vienna.
Here I thought I was being original by naming her after the city (of Virgina and Austria).
In Eric's words, 'Hello, the (European) city has been around for thousands of years'. Still....I've never heard of anyone named Vienna before. Well, at least it's not a common name!
On the upside, I did find our niece's wishlist under Deterding/Virginia. Lotus (speaking of unique names) was born the day after Anna, so her bday was also last weekend. Perfect timing!
Monday, June 25, 2007
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Happy 3rd Bday Anna!
Do ya think she's having a BLAST?!
Anna even got her own reserved parking spot and princess throne. It was def her special celebration day.
Party photos at the house of bounce. The kids couldnt get enough of slipping and sliding--- the loud rock-n-roll music couldnt drown out the shrieks of glee.
Even the parents dove in and challenges thrown down at the obstacle course. Who can resist a challenge?
Pssst, Eric had to put some heat pads on his back this morning---me thinks he may have bounced too hard. Fun times!
Even the parents dove in and challenges thrown down at the obstacle course. Who can resist a challenge?
Pssst, Eric had to put some heat pads on his back this morning---me thinks he may have bounced too hard. Fun times!
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
SAVE the Date
since the kitchen is being remodelled---ETC in three weeks, we decided to move the girls' 1st bday party back a month.
save the date for saturday, August 4th at 11-2PM. the theme will be Beach Splash Party- BYOT (towel).
ONE already?! hope to see you there!
PS, in case you need gift ideas, the girls have a wish list on Amazon, under Vienna and Laurel Deterding. This should also cut back on any duplicate gifts and necessary returns. Of course, please dont feel obligated or limited, the girls have soooo much already!
save the date for saturday, August 4th at 11-2PM. the theme will be Beach Splash Party- BYOT (towel).
ONE already?! hope to see you there!
PS, in case you need gift ideas, the girls have a wish list on Amazon, under Vienna and Laurel Deterding. This should also cut back on any duplicate gifts and necessary returns. Of course, please dont feel obligated or limited, the girls have soooo much already!
Sunday, June 17, 2007
Father's Day Recap
for eric's first father's day, he got a niffty blue shirt and a book. the 'dangerous book for boys' is a father's guide to teach his son, all that a boy needs to know.
i know eric will have a ball showing the girls how to identify a fossil or a bug, age of a tree, recite famous battles---you get the idea. the girls will learn how to build a lean-to AND host grand tea parties for the stuffed animals!
one of eric's fav pastime is hiking---we even got engaged on a nature trail in finger lakes, ny. so for his day, we headed out for a morning hike at hidden pond nature ctr in springfield.
you'll see from the pics, we started out backpacking the kids. i actually wore vienna in a ergo on my side (much much more comfy than a bjorn). but once we saw the paved trail, out came the stroller---yes, we're out of shape.
hidden pond boasts of a one-acre pond. no longer fit for swimming since it's completely covered by algae. thou, there were a couple of families fishing. and with miles of of pristine trails, it's quite lovely.
i forget how peaceful hiking is. and how clean the air can be. AHHHHHHHHHHHHH.
the nature center is a small room filled with tanks of pond life---toads, turtles, and so on. kids can even touch and hold a snake. loads of fun for curious eyes and free for the parents!
the slide show has a couple of pics of eric's dad with the girls. he & his boys havent celebrated their father's (fishing) day yet, since he's out of town this weekend.
and thou we saw my dad at lindsey's party yesterday, i (of course) totally forgot to click a pic of him with the girls.
to all the wonderful men in our lives, happy father's day!
i know eric will have a ball showing the girls how to identify a fossil or a bug, age of a tree, recite famous battles---you get the idea. the girls will learn how to build a lean-to AND host grand tea parties for the stuffed animals!
one of eric's fav pastime is hiking---we even got engaged on a nature trail in finger lakes, ny. so for his day, we headed out for a morning hike at hidden pond nature ctr in springfield.
you'll see from the pics, we started out backpacking the kids. i actually wore vienna in a ergo on my side (much much more comfy than a bjorn). but once we saw the paved trail, out came the stroller---yes, we're out of shape.
hidden pond boasts of a one-acre pond. no longer fit for swimming since it's completely covered by algae. thou, there were a couple of families fishing. and with miles of of pristine trails, it's quite lovely.
i forget how peaceful hiking is. and how clean the air can be. AHHHHHHHHHHHHH.
the nature center is a small room filled with tanks of pond life---toads, turtles, and so on. kids can even touch and hold a snake. loads of fun for curious eyes and free for the parents!
the slide show has a couple of pics of eric's dad with the girls. he & his boys havent celebrated their father's (fishing) day yet, since he's out of town this weekend.
and thou we saw my dad at lindsey's party yesterday, i (of course) totally forgot to click a pic of him with the girls.
to all the wonderful men in our lives, happy father's day!
Saturday, June 16, 2007
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Oh what a night
Vienna was a tad fussy last night. She woke up, crying a couple times. We rocked her back to sleep; then around 1AM, she would wake up every few minutes.
We tried the baby motrin and orajel, guessing it must be teething. We tried the swing. She used to love the swing, letting it lull her back to sleep, but now she fights being strapped in.
We even let her sleep with me, thinking she might be comforted (co-sleeping is a very rare 'treat' around here since momma needs/likes her space) but nope, she just tossed and turned, whimpering.
She was like this about a month ago and only after the bottle did she settle down--they both stopped taking the bottle throughout the night when they hit 12lbs (at 3-4mos), which is enough sustainable body fat, instead they have their paci & bears for comfort.
So by 2AM, gave her the bottle and she drank 6oz on the first gulp. Then out like a light and not a peep after.
And this morning, she drank her regular 7AM, 7oz breakfast bottle. Chalk it up to a growth spurt!
We tried the baby motrin and orajel, guessing it must be teething. We tried the swing. She used to love the swing, letting it lull her back to sleep, but now she fights being strapped in.
We even let her sleep with me, thinking she might be comforted (co-sleeping is a very rare 'treat' around here since momma needs/likes her space) but nope, she just tossed and turned, whimpering.
She was like this about a month ago and only after the bottle did she settle down--they both stopped taking the bottle throughout the night when they hit 12lbs (at 3-4mos), which is enough sustainable body fat, instead they have their paci & bears for comfort.
So by 2AM, gave her the bottle and she drank 6oz on the first gulp. Then out like a light and not a peep after.
And this morning, she drank her regular 7AM, 7oz breakfast bottle. Chalk it up to a growth spurt!
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