Monthly Archives: October 2008

Pump it up

My new mission in life. My new mantra. My new goal and the standard by which every day is measured…how much did I pump today? OK, maybe that’s an overstatement, but it’s not completely untrue. Let me explain. It dawned … Continue reading

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Making things “official”

Avery got her first piece of mail today…her Social Security Card. I know this sounds wierd but staring at that card with her name on it was a big reality check for me…no matter how many diapers I change, I … Continue reading

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Dear Mom and Dad, by Avery Howe

I thought I should speak up since my mom and dad have already made a habit of speaking for me, and well…I have things to say too…mostly to them. So here it goes. First of all, Mom, I’d like to … Continue reading

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Photo Update

Avery’s first trip to church…or should I say, to anywhere that wasn’t a dr’s office: I call this one “Brian’s new accessory.” Last winter, it was scarves, this time, it’s all Avery…he wouldn’t put her down or let her mama … Continue reading

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Big baby steps

Yesterday was a day of big accomplishments. Things that may seem miniscule to you but they are changing my world back to have some semblance of what it once was! Ladies, you will appreciate this more than the guys. Preggos, even … Continue reading

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One big happy family

So if you’ve talked to us about it lately, you’re probably aware that Brian and I had about as much anxiety about integrating Avery into our life with Posh as we had about integrating Avery into our life period. Let’s … Continue reading

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What are you watching this fall?

Or should I say, what are you DV-R’ing? I recently set all the shows I plan to follow (or at least give a chance) this fall to be recorded, anticipating that I might get distracted by something like, I dunno, giving … Continue reading

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Baby Paraphernalia

So I was reading this little booklet about nursing this morning (while nursing) and came across an interesting statement. It said not to get caught up in all the “stuff” that goes along with having babies, because all babies need … Continue reading

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Avery’s first photo shoot (of many)

Check out highlights from our recent photo shoot. Now I fully understand why digital cameras were invented…for overzealous parents like us! And we’re soooo glad they were, or we would go broke buying film.

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Big Day

Yesterday, I felt like I conquered the world. I accomplished such a feat that I felt unstoppable; like I could do anything. What happened to make me feel this way? Avery had a 9am dr’s appt. And we got there … Continue reading

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