Confetti

Alex and I brought home some treats from Italy when we were there in October. They have been safely stored in the cupboard, waiting for a special occasion. We broke out one bag of them today - these ones were all different - some had nuts, some had chocolate, some seemed to have licorice. I wish we could find them here too!

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Gladiolus

Surprise! When these opened I found out they were pink and purple...they came closed from Stacey, but they look super next to our fireplace!

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Auntie Rebar

Auntie Rebar came to visit and was super happy to spend time with her new niece. Auntie Team Hard Core just needs to come see us now!

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Out Cold

Baby J helped me with some computer work tonight. She wasn't interested for long. She is already a multitasker - while she helped me, she also modelled her new hat from Auntie Rebar.

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Flowers

Flowers arrived today from Mama...it was so nice to get them at home and not at the hospital. They really brighten the house up!

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Visitors

Baby J has had a lot of visitors since she arrived...Stacey came tonight to see her...she was upset that Baby J decided to arrive while she was out of town and she didn't get to come visit us in the hospital.

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I'm Cheap

A birthday present from Team Hardcore arrived while I was in the hospital. The Australian CD came with this "I'm Cheap, Buy Me Now" label. Baby J and I listened to the CD today and quite liked it!

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Sleepy Time

Don't they look cozy!

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Going Home

Yay! We get to take Baby J home today...Finally!

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Milk Machine

The nurse asked me if I felt like a milk cow when I hook myself up to this contraption, and you know what, I kind of do...I can't wait until it's just a fading memory!!

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Working Lungs

Baby J's lungs work...we had a bit of a long night with her last night...and it continued this morning while she cuddled with Daddy. But at least we know her vocal cords work.

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Testing The Water

Daddy gave Baby J her first bath today (with some help from the nurse). Here he is testing the water to make sure it's not too hot!

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First Flowers

Auntie Rebar's flowers were the first to arrive for the shell shocked parents and their new cub, Baby J. She made it safe and sound!

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Here We Go

Daddy is ready...not looking too stressed. Now we both just wish the cub would arrive soon...how much more waiting?!?!?!

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Surprise...

Well, this one technically isn't from the 17th and since it's of me, I obviously didn't take it, Alex did, but since we were in the hospital and not really in the mood for taking pictures while they were trying to figure out what was wrong with me and what the next steps were, this will have to do. It was taken just after midnight when they decided that I
(a) wasn't going home
(b) wasn't going to be put on bed rest until the baby came and
(c) was going to deliver, whether I liked it or not, in the next 48 hours.

For someone who's life has just changed drastically, at this point I was coping pretty well! Bring on the cub...

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More Bling

Yes, I bought two pieces of bling. And this one is a bit crazy, but when else will I get to wear crazy jewelery?

And yes, I still need to dust! And yes, this one is blurry too.

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Bling Bling

Alex and I went to dinner tonight and while he was in the bathroom the server came by and asked if my "friend" might want another drink. I haven't been able to wear my wedding ring for a few months, so after dinner, we stopped at a shop and picked up some cheap-ish bling for me to wear until my fingers aren't as swollen. Bling a whole TWO sizes bigger than my wedding rings...sigh....

PS this sure is blurry and I *really* need to dust!

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Staying Hydrated

What with the hot weather and the cankles, I really need to stay hydrated...it's interesting how the more water you drink, the less water you retain! Anyway, here's to the pint glasses that make my daily water intake a bit more bearable!

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Frozen Dessert

So, we've noticed this summer that ice cream is harder to find. Most of the stuff we've found is actually called "frozen dessert" and we're not sure what the difference is. I would expect it might have something to do with the additives and preservatives and all that, but I'm not sure. It kind of freaks me out...although, maybe I've been eating "frozen dessert" for years and I just never knew!

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Mmmmm...Summer Fruit

I love summer fruit and vegetables. Peaches are definitely one of my favourites (along with berries, melons, apricots and plums). I also can't get enough of the peas, beans, carrots and other wonderful veggies. BUT I am also a big fan of winter foods...stews, soups, casseroles. Sigh...in my world...but I'll just keep reminding myself that I need to enjoy the summer food and winter food will be here soon enough....because when I'm enjoying the winter food, I will be wishing for the summer food...

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Yarn Spit-Up

I've been warning Alex he needs to get ready for some spitting up in the next few months, but I didn't think we'd be contending with yarn spit up!

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More Essentials

Small things are finding their way into our house...and samples too...we're planning to use cloth or Gdiapers, but for the first few days, a number of new moms we know have suggested we'll be much happier with disposables (oh and the diaper company seems to be suggesting it as well!).

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Here Comes The Stuff

We decided not to pick up too much stuff for the cub before the move - less things to move from one place to the other...so, this weekend we decided it was time to get the essentials...today we got the car seat so that the hospital will let the cub come home with us when the time comes.

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Moving Up In The World

So, I moved from the Hobbit Hole to the Blue House to the ghetto Pink Palace to our new place and we've been joking that each move has moved me (and eventually Alex) up in the world, all based on the kitchen sink. In the Hobbit Hole I had one sink. The Blue House had two sinks - one full sizes, one half. The ghetto Pink Palace had a double sink. This place, it has a double sink too, but it's super deep and wonderful and there's a dishwasher too...moving on up! Not sure what comes next...maybe a person who washes the dishes for us?

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Sunset From The New Deck

There it is...our west view.

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Shoes

I know, I said no more feet, but I got shoes that adjust to my feet, so it's not really feet...yay for velcro!

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Starting To Look Like Home

It's getting there...slowly, but surely!

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Kelsey Plums

We found a great little grocery store about five blocks from our house today - it's got a bakery, a deli, a butcher and great produce (and grocery stuff too) and it's prices are pretty much like everywhere else in town. I found these tasty plums...and was surprised when they rang up as Kelsey plums.

It's a sign.

Kelsey come home soon!

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Deck Cleaning

Alex, vacuuming the little deck...the last of the big cleaning! Yay...now we can unpack boxes!

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Scrubbing Pals

These were a house warming gift meant as a bit of a joke...but we need them...to scrub...scrub lots. They are very cute though!

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Unpacking Necessities

Coffee is needed to get the unpacking crew ready for the day's work. I had to look in I don't know how many boxes to find the four key things to make coffee - the coffee maker, the coffee scoop, the coffee beans and the grinder. Of course they were in four separate boxes...next time we move (which better be a long way off) there will be one "next day" box just for coffee and other essentials!

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