Sunday, September 27, 2009

and they called her...

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Friday, September 25, 2009

thank you!

We asked for nickname suggestions and you delivered! Andrea and I will take this weekend to choose our favorites and I hope to have a poll up on this website by late Sunday or Monday. In the meantime, enjoy your weekend!


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Monday, September 21, 2009

No. 6

We visited the doctor for the 6th time and are happy to report that everything went well again. The doctor "officially" informed us that we are now on cruise control, whatever that means. I think it means that we are through most of their doctorly to-dos and just need to check in for the next few visits. That is the sense I got from the doctor today but I know that our next visit includes the diabetes blood work to make sure that isn't an issue so I am not 100% sure what she meant by 'cruise control.' Semantics aside, the appointment went well and we're doing well.

Also, we had a great suggestion made by my cousin, Alison, that we come up with a nickname while we are deciding what her real name will be. In the spirit of democracy we have included a form below we want you to submit nickname suggestions. Once we have some good options we will then VOTE on it in this blog. So this is where this particular social media will become a bit more social and interactive. Please submit nickname ideas!

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Friday, September 18, 2009

Ladies & Gentlemen.....



I introduce to you the first pictures of our little girl! Indeed, these photos are a little bewildering to look at because you, along with me, wonder what is actually being shown. I'll walk you through one.

The first picture on the left (with "NOSE/LIPS" on written on it) is, as stated, a view of her nose and lips...and...other stuff. If you tilt your head to the right, and squint your eyes, you can see that the bright spot in the photo is part of her face. The rest of her face is shrouded in shadows like the emperor from Star Wars, but you can at least see a part of her. The picture to the right is apparently her 4-chambered heart (just the right amount of chambers). I'm guessing the dark spot is the heart and the lighter ring are the ribs. Again, this is mostly guess work from my untrained eye. Here are a few other pictures that you can try to decipher.


I suppose this is also an appropriate time to show a picture of the baby from a different angle as well. Now, before you think to yourself, "She isn't showing at all! Lucky!," realize this picture is a wee bit old. Her belly has grown more...but yes...she still isn't showing THAT MUCH.

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Next Appointment Coming Soon

Yes, Andrea and I will find ourselves in the doctor's office this upcoming Monday. All indications are that this will be a very routine and very short visit. I don't know if there will be much to report after it but I will certainly tell you either way!

I am still working on trying to get photos to post here so I ask for your continued patience.

Have I mentioned Andrea's blog yet? Baby Steps to Mom
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The Alleys: Est. 11/11/2007

Andrea is a mom to two "fur-babies," an amateur seamstress and homemaker a la Martha Stewart and Rachael Ray, a connoisseur of imported beers, an upcoming barista and restaurant manager, a Petlane Pet Advisor, an Icelander at heart, an occasional vegetarian, and a self-proclaimed correcter of grammatical errors (a.k.a. "grammar Nazi"). The intensity of her beauty is matched only by the passion she has for life. And she loves her husband more than life itself (yes, Cody wrote that part).

Cody is 100% lovable nerd and a budding musician. He is a thoughtful theologian, cultural critic, artist at heart, movie trivia buff, and fellow dog lover. He loves adventure, travel and seeking out everything that God has planned for him, which may or may not be his day job as an Academic Advisor at ASU, but it's a good way to pay the bills for now. His biggest desire is to go to seminary (although this really depends on the day) and his sense of humor is one of many things that others love most about him. He takes amazing care of his wife and their "fur-kids" (though he prefers to be called a "dog owner." Whatever.). He loves his wife more than life itself (he wrote that all on his own).

Together, the Alleys are navigating this thing called life by seeking out the Lord's guidance and wisdom. They love getting to know each other more and more every day. There is so much to learn and experience and this is where you'll find their journey.


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