HAPPY BIRTHDAY COACH!

I know I'm very late in posting this, we've had a busy weekend, but I REALLY don't want to forget to wish my dad a very Happy Birthday! We love you Coach...or Grandpa...whichever you prefer:)

Happy One Month!

Today was a VERY busy day for Rowan's One Month Birthday. We went to lunch with my friend Allison downtown and then went to visit Josh at work to show off the kiddo. While we were there, we had to stop at Macy's a few times to feed Rowan, and we ran into a good friend of mine from high school working there. Then after a long day walking all over the city, Riley even took a nap! Tonight we're off to a party at a some friends' house...this is their last big shin-dig at their place before they move on to separate apartments. My parents are coming to watch the kids so we can get out for a little bit. Yikes! Who needs sleep anyway?

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I'm thankful for one month with our Little Guy. More "One Month" pictures to come from our adventure downtown today. Stay Tuned!

AHS Adventure

Yesterday, Riley, Rowan and I met our friends Emme, Izze and Shannon for a very busy fun-day.

We started at Ridegedale for some play time at the indoor play park. After all the kids were good and tired, we headed up to the food court for lunch. And after that we headed out for what was the main plan of the day to start with...a trip to the Animal Humane Society to visit the cats, dogs and bunnies! I so wish that Riley was potty trained because Lucky REALLY wanted to come home with me:( But we can't have a puppy until we get the toddler trained! And it would be nice of the newborn was sleeping through the night too...UGH!

And since we had our little adventure to the AHS, now seems like a good time to mention that we are once again collecting for the AHS Walk for Animals, May 1st at the Golden Valley Shelter. We'd love for you to join us on the walk from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., or donate to a worthy cause. The Walk raises 10% of the annual budget for the organization and we have a personal goal to raise $1500 again this year! Click HERE to help us reach our goal!

More from Rowan

Rowan is outgrowing newborn stuff already. He's in Size 1 diapers and Size 3 month clothes already. Did I mention he laready rolls over...just about every time you put him on his tummy...I guess Tummy Time is goin to be a challenge! Riley is still super at the Big sister routine, although she is getting louder... Maybe she thinks she has to get our attention by speaking up?

What's in a Name?

First, I apologize, I'm getting yelled at for not posting enough, especially photos of Rowan. Josh keeps unplugging the camera cord from the computer, and while that's no excuse because I do know how to plug it back in, I just don't do it because it's putsy. Sorry...I'll try to do better. I'm also trying to figure out when to do things with two kiddos, which will probably work itself out a bit more when we're getting more sleep and I'm not going to bed at 8 p.m. while Josh stays up with Rowan so I can catch up. This lull is temporary, I assure you!

That being said, I have explained where the name Rowan came from in previous posts, but I don't think I mentioned where James came from. James is after "Crazy Uncle" Jimmy...Josh's best friend since very young childhood. He wanted to be "The Godfather" but instead, he had to settle for namesake:) We love you Jimmy!

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So many things this week to be thankful for. Last night Josh and I went on a date while the in-laws watch both kids, big thanks to them for that! It was nice to be out with my hubby and enjoy a nice dinner and a drink...yeah Sangria! Don't worry, I waited the required amount of time before feeding Rowan, and i only had one drink so he's not hung-over:) I know there are varying schools of thought on drinking during the time you're nursing, but I am always careful not to do anything that would harm him, even if that means he gets formula on occasion!

Second, I'm thankful that I'm mostly back in my normal clothes. Ok, so my "skinny" jeans aren't there yet, but I'm close! No more maternity clothes EVER!!!

And last, it's March. Here's my thoughts about March: The weather is warmer, the snow is melting, I can step on the ice and crack it in the puddles, St. Patrick's Day is coming soon and MARCH MADNESS is right around the corner. Go Duke! Not to mention my Dad's birthday (I'll get in trouble if I don't say that!) and we're also going to a wedding for some good friends next weekend and we have lots of fun stuff planned all month. I love March!!!

Happy Friday!