Julianna video 1

So I tried to upload a few videos of Julianna, but they take FOREVER to load, so here is one for now. I think I'll load one a day. I gotta figure out how to fix this problem. (Maybe convince to the parents to get faster internet??)

This isn't the most interesting movie but at least you get to see the little one in action!

3 Month Pictures

Julianna got her 3 month pictures taken today. They are SOOO cute! I can't wait to pick them up on the 6th! I am a very impatient mama. She did so good and we even managed to capture a smile or two. I can't believe how big my peanut is getting!

Hopefully I'll be able to post some videos of her on her website today. I've been trying all week long, but every time I have some down time, something else comes up. Like, right now, my mother is calling down to me to come up and help her organize a closet. Guess I better go help!

MUCH LOVE!

Craziness in Pittsburgh

This morning I realized how boring our blog is becoming. The problem is there isn't much going on. Julianna is growing, I'm working full time, and Jon is in school full time. All that makes for a pretty dull blog. Sure I could post pictures of Julianna all the time and talk about her newest accomplishments, like her rolling over for the first time on Saturday and doing it three times, not just once, but I have a blog just for her so she doesn't need to take over this one.

So I was trying to decide what to write about and update you all on and I thought, why not talk about the one thing that is driving me nuts! The G20 Summit!

For those of you who are unaware, the G20 Summit has decided to grace the good 'ole city of Pittsburgh with its presence. Now to many this might sound like its an honor to have the president of the United States and other big name people here, but its not! It's probably one of the more annoying things in life. For starters, this is how the local news stories go on tv:

G20 Summit
Something about a Shooting Somewhere
G20 Summit
Weather
G20 Summit
Steelers
G20 Summit
H1N1 Virus Updates
G20 Summit

It's been like this for MONTHS! There is nothing new for them to report about the G20 Summit! We have heard for months about how they are closing down the city, so people are off work for 2 days and colleges are closed for 2 days, of course I don't care since I still have to go to work, give me 2 days off and I might be happier with the G20 Summit being here. They put in a $400,000 security radio system thing so all security on the rivers, in the air, in vehicles, and on foot can communicate with one another, which as of yesterday, was NOT working properly and they are unsure if they will continue to use said radio system after the Summit. Now I would say that was a BIG waste of money. On top of all this, turns out the government isn't coughing up the money ahead of time for the security they have pulled into the city, which means the city has to pay the bill and wait to be reimbursed. Some how the tax payers are going to end up paying for something related to this G20 Summit which NONE of asked for to be here. Oh yea, and it looks like we are at war since they pulled all the local National Guard units in to patrol. It's insane and if I remember correctly, you better stay off the rivers or you'll be arrested!

Saturday could NOT come fast enough. But sadly, I realize that for the next week or so the news will continue how it has with stories after stories of how the Summit went, what was discussed, where they stayed, how the visit was...etc....The news channels really know how to make you sick of events in your area.

But in other news, Julianna does get her 3 month pictures taken Friday. Hopefully all goes well! And Julianna is finally sleeping through the night. It's wonderful!

Flu Season

Seeing that flu season has arrived, we have decided to keep Julianna at home. The only time she is going out is to doctors appointments or if we are just taking a ride. It may sound ridiculous that we are being over cautious, but with the rise in the swine flu and no vaccine available at the moment for it and since she can't get a flu shot until she is 6 months old, we are playing it safe.

So we have signs all over the house about washing your hands and all of us will have a flu shot by the end of the week. No one is able to come to the house if they are even the slightest bit sick and we are still debating if we will allow anyone to visit who has not had a flu shot. I'm sure people think I'm nuts, but I'm protecting my child as the flu can be very serious in little ones. Next year at this time, I probably wont worry so much because she will be so much older, but right now her immune system is still very young and I would rather not test it out.

So, if you want to see us, please do not come while you are even the slightest bit sick. Be ready to wash your hands when you arrive. And please get a flu shot.

Israel Reunion Party

Jon, Julianna, and I are getting kicked out the house tonight so my parents can have a party. There is something wrong about this picture. It should be the other way around. You would think anyways.

My parents are having, what they call, an "Israel Reunion" party. They have invited everyone who went to Israel back in March to the house to have dinner and catch up. This is probably the most eclectic group of people you have ever seen. The last "Israel Reunion" party was at a half a million dollar home and catered. Needless to say, my parents are bringing it down a notch. (Many are grateful for this.) So things are kindof crazy! My parents have been busy picking up everything and cleaning like crazy and we have been banished from certain rooms in the house "because they are clean!" Needless to say the food looks good and Grandma and Grandpa are taking us out to dinner. Hopefully Julianna does alright at dinner because we are going right at her prime fussy time.

Well back to cleaning and making food for the parents! More later!

Wedding Weekend

(Leslie Gilbert Photography)


What an awesome weekend we had!!

This past weekend my little brother got married! They had their wedding in Mt. Joy, PA at a beautiful bed and breakfast. They had reserved the entire Inn for the wedding party and immediate family to stay for the weekend. It was so nice being all together. Jon, Sarah, and I lucked out and had the room directly across from Kelly's so on Saturday I was able to float between the two rooms all day while we got ready. Kelly looked gorgeous and everything she had chosen for her big day fit together beautifully! It could not have been a more perfect wedding!

A big THANKS goes out to Sarah for coming with us to watch Julianna! It made it so much easier for Jon and I to do our wedding responsibilities and to enjoy ourselves to the fullest! Plus it was great to spend time with you!

We returned Sunday afternoon and enjoyed a nice dinner beside the pool with my aunt and uncle, grandparents, and Sarah. On Monday, Sarah returned home and I returned to work. I felt a little lost having been gone for 4 days. Jon returned home to a lot of school work he needed to do and studying for an exam or two. He is feeling a little overwhelmed at the moment with all his class work. I think missing a day of classes and then not having any study time this weekend because of the wedding has thrown him through a loop. This is Jon's busiest and hardest semester yet. There is little time for him to do much else (which is why he quit Target for the time being). Jon will definitely be looking forward to his breaks this semester.

Julianna is growing like a weed. She went to the doctor a week and a half ago and weighted 13lbs 3oz and is now 24 inches long. To me, she looks older than a 3 month old. She is holding up her head beautifully and even tries to sit up on her own if she is in your arms. She loves sitting up and looking around. Julianna is not a snuggler. She is so curious about her surroundings. She is still sucking her thumb and she smiles a lot. She is even using her bumbo seat more. Before we know it she will be sitting up all on her own.

Well that's about all that is new with us. We are very busy working and doing school and taking care of the peanut! Bye For Now!

MUCH LOVE!