We took our full bellies and headed home to open presents! Blake loves to open presents only because he gets to eat the paper, right now this is his favorite food! Blake made out like a bandit, he got toys and clothes and sippy cups and oranaments and all kinds of neat things! I know this child will end up with way more than he needs this year but it sure is fun! Went for breakfast Sunday morning and Blake had his first pancake and egg. More ended up on the floor then in his mouth! But he loved it all the same!
Monday, December 6, 2010
Blake's #1 First Christmas
My dad ,brother Jordan and my younger brother Jake all came to visit us since we will be in FL for Christmas. They got here Friday night and we just hung out till early morning,chatting and eating! Then Saturday we got up and hung out for a bit, got breakfast from dunkin doughnuts and then dad and Jordan hooked up our new washer and dryer( new to us anyway)! Then we headed out for a family trip to Wal-Mart. We wasted about an hour or so there and then it was off to an early dinner. We went to GT Souths Rib House on emerson, it was delicious!
We took our full bellies and headed home to open presents! Blake loves to open presents only because he gets to eat the paper, right now this is his favorite food! Blake made out like a bandit, he got toys and clothes and sippy cups and oranaments and all kinds of neat things! I know this child will end up with way more than he needs this year but it sure is fun! Went for breakfast Sunday morning and Blake had his first pancake and egg. More ended up on the floor then in his mouth! But he loved it all the same!
We took our full bellies and headed home to open presents! Blake loves to open presents only because he gets to eat the paper, right now this is his favorite food! Blake made out like a bandit, he got toys and clothes and sippy cups and oranaments and all kinds of neat things! I know this child will end up with way more than he needs this year but it sure is fun! Went for breakfast Sunday morning and Blake had his first pancake and egg. More ended up on the floor then in his mouth! But he loved it all the same!
O Christmas Tree, O Christmas Tree!
So two weekends ago we decided to go cut down our own tree. This has become a tradition of mine and Randy's since we moved to IN, probably because we were deprived of this opportunity all those years in FL. We really enjoy it and have a great time, even thought its usually way too cold we have tons of fun doing it!
Let me start out with telling you about our time last year. It was freezing cold windy and dark,looked like rain. And of course the farm we picked had been picked over with the trees that were close, but had found the perfect one. Randy insisted it was to big and I whined and complained that it was the only one I liked ( I know you are shocked right?). So we claimed on the wagon and rode across the street in the muck to the other side of the farm. While there we did not find our tree so after it poured on us freezing rain for about 20 minuets, we were back to the other side to cut down our tree all the time still arguing about the size. But being the wonderful man he is or maybe it was just to prove me wrong he cut it down and dragged it in! We get it home and what do you know, the stupid thing was wayyyy to big! Not only that but it was wide! So my punishment was having to put all the lights on myself which took years and having to look at him an know in his head he was screaming " I told you so!" and probably sticking his tongue out as well!
So this year we decided to try a different tree farm. We drove east to Fortville,IN to Piney Acers Tree Farm. We found it on google and liked the prices and look so off we went. Originally Randy said he wanted to leave Blake with someone this year cause he was too little. I objected and of course won so Blake was bundled up in 5 layers and off to pick out or tree with us! We got there and they give you tickets for the hot cocoa after your done, and they give you a map and price list so you can have an idea of what and where to go! So on the wagon we went! We got off at the first stop and were off in search of a scotch or white pine. Now let me preface this as well by saying these are the trees I like the best they have long soft needles and I think look like a beautiful Christmas tree , they don't poke you and if you were a literal tree hugger these are the trees you want to hug! Not to mention they are 3.50/foot cheaper! But Mr. Opposite on the other hand likes the blue pine and etc., these are the really sharp trees that run 10.00/foot but I have to give it to him do smell so much like Christmas! We found one within the first 5 min of being off the wagon. But you know us that was impossible to settle on the first one so on we went, we found a second one we liked better, we marked it with a MacDonald's cup and went back to compare the two. We decided on the McTree! Blake had fun I think he was reaching out and touching the trees and just enjoying the day. So randy got the tree cut fairly quickly and we were off to the wagon,perfect tree in tow! When we got back to the front office, Blake and I went in to drink our cocoa and meet with Santa! Blake looks like he didn't love it but he really did,there were things hanging from the ceiling and he was extremely fascinated with these! So we drank or cocoa and took pics with Santa and even ate a candy cane!
After we were done we walked out to the car where one of the workers was helping Randy tie the tree to the car. I was looking at the tree when the helper guy says "what kind of tree did you all get?" "I replied wither a scotch or white pine" he says "no it looks like you all got a blue pine." Blank stare, at this point I realize he is tying the wrong tree to our car. I am a bad person ,but let me validate it first, when I told Randy he was so excited we were getting the kind of tree HE wanted, Blake was beyond tired and was screaming in his car seat with the doors closed, the guy tying on the tree was slow as molasses and all I really wanted was to leave and he was just dragging it out, so I am a bad person cause I didn't say anything and drove off with someone elses tree tied to my roof! On a good note the tree is beautiful and smells delicious but is pokie as heck! Hopefully one of these years it will be easier!
I was a bad mom though and unfortunately my little man ended up with wind burn on his cheeks! It got better pretty quick but I still felt bad!
Mommy & Blake
The Christmas Tree
The "right" Christmas Tree
Let me start out with telling you about our time last year. It was freezing cold windy and dark,looked like rain. And of course the farm we picked had been picked over with the trees that were close, but had found the perfect one. Randy insisted it was to big and I whined and complained that it was the only one I liked ( I know you are shocked right?). So we claimed on the wagon and rode across the street in the muck to the other side of the farm. While there we did not find our tree so after it poured on us freezing rain for about 20 minuets, we were back to the other side to cut down our tree all the time still arguing about the size. But being the wonderful man he is or maybe it was just to prove me wrong he cut it down and dragged it in! We get it home and what do you know, the stupid thing was wayyyy to big! Not only that but it was wide! So my punishment was having to put all the lights on myself which took years and having to look at him an know in his head he was screaming " I told you so!" and probably sticking his tongue out as well!
So this year we decided to try a different tree farm. We drove east to Fortville,IN to Piney Acers Tree Farm. We found it on google and liked the prices and look so off we went. Originally Randy said he wanted to leave Blake with someone this year cause he was too little. I objected and of course won so Blake was bundled up in 5 layers and off to pick out or tree with us! We got there and they give you tickets for the hot cocoa after your done, and they give you a map and price list so you can have an idea of what and where to go! So on the wagon we went! We got off at the first stop and were off in search of a scotch or white pine. Now let me preface this as well by saying these are the trees I like the best they have long soft needles and I think look like a beautiful Christmas tree , they don't poke you and if you were a literal tree hugger these are the trees you want to hug! Not to mention they are 3.50/foot cheaper! But Mr. Opposite on the other hand likes the blue pine and etc., these are the really sharp trees that run 10.00/foot but I have to give it to him do smell so much like Christmas! We found one within the first 5 min of being off the wagon. But you know us that was impossible to settle on the first one so on we went, we found a second one we liked better, we marked it with a MacDonald's cup and went back to compare the two. We decided on the McTree! Blake had fun I think he was reaching out and touching the trees and just enjoying the day. So randy got the tree cut fairly quickly and we were off to the wagon,perfect tree in tow! When we got back to the front office, Blake and I went in to drink our cocoa and meet with Santa! Blake looks like he didn't love it but he really did,there were things hanging from the ceiling and he was extremely fascinated with these! So we drank or cocoa and took pics with Santa and even ate a candy cane!
After we were done we walked out to the car where one of the workers was helping Randy tie the tree to the car. I was looking at the tree when the helper guy says "what kind of tree did you all get?" "I replied wither a scotch or white pine" he says "no it looks like you all got a blue pine." Blank stare, at this point I realize he is tying the wrong tree to our car. I am a bad person ,but let me validate it first, when I told Randy he was so excited we were getting the kind of tree HE wanted, Blake was beyond tired and was screaming in his car seat with the doors closed, the guy tying on the tree was slow as molasses and all I really wanted was to leave and he was just dragging it out, so I am a bad person cause I didn't say anything and drove off with someone elses tree tied to my roof! On a good note the tree is beautiful and smells delicious but is pokie as heck! Hopefully one of these years it will be easier!
I was a bad mom though and unfortunately my little man ended up with wind burn on his cheeks! It got better pretty quick but I still felt bad!
Mommy & Blake
The Christmas Tree
The "right" Christmas Tree
Monday, November 29, 2010
Thanksgiving
We had a pretty low key thanksgiving. We went to Lisa and Troy's house for dinner and then I had to work :(. Blake was not feeling himself the whole day and was a little clingy and fussy. He also got sick all over after Aunt Lisa tried to feed him banana pudding! So I went to work Daddy took a nap and then him and Blake went home and to bed! Randy, Blake and I braved the crowds after I got off work for some black Friday deals! Warning for anyone going black Friday shopping: a kid in a stroller is a bad idea! Now we would have left him with family but unfortunately we don't have that same luxury that many others do, we have no family close! So of course Blake goes where we go! I only almost got into one fight cause this stupid girl almost ran into Blake in the stroller and then when I said something she gave me a nasty look! My mom asked me if I jumped the cart ,but dont worry I was setting a good example and behaved in front of Blake! Other than that pretty un eventful! Randy says that was his first and last Blake friday experience ever! But we were in and out in an hour! Not to shabby if I dont say so myself and if I want him to go again next year, 10 bucks says he will!
Happy 3yrs and 6months!
That is Happy 3 yr Anniversary to Randy and I! And Happy 6months to my lil Blake-man!
I can hardly believe it has been 3 yrs ago we were married! It seems like just yesterday! No actually it feels like we've been married for about 20yrs. But I enjoy almost every moment of it! We didn't do anything big for our anniversary this year. I made Randy so funfetti cupcakes with rainbow chip icing and he totally beat me out! Randy and I both work nights so I'm usually in bed when he gets home,well we did the text thing of happy anniversary @ midnight, and then I was OUT! So he gets home about 3 or so and I wake to him hovering over me with a big grin on his face, I'm a little startled but do the whole " I love you happy anniversary" ,kiss, "goodnight" thing.
So the about 5am that wonderful noise fills the monitor and its time to go get Blake a bottle. I leave a light on till Randy gets home and he turns it off when he comes up. So anyway the whole way from the stairs to the fridge , I am stepping on something, of course my thought is " what did that darn dog do! or What did randy track through my stinking living room that I'm gonna have to clean up!" Well much to my delight when I turn on the light it wasn't the dogs fault but my amazing husband's! He had sprinkled rose petals from the stove to the stairs! I was so totally impressed I could hardly stand it! Also there was a makeshift vase with a paper 3 on it with ribbon and 3 long stem red roses on the middle of my clean kitchen stove! (I'm such an old fart now I think the clean kitchen part was almost the best part!) He did such a great job! Now my hubby is no romantic so this is a huge step,in the right direction! I went back upstairs and woke him up to tell him thank you and he just had a huge grin on his face he was so proud,and so was I!
We did have a little date night that Saturday. One of my girlfriends agreed to watch the lil monster for the night! She text me warning me it had been 12 yrs since she had babysat and it was a good thing I lived right around the corner. I told her she needed the practice because she will be having Blakes BFF in January! We went to Teds Montana Grill in Clay Terrace ,and ate bison. It was very tasty, much more so than hamburger! Then we walked around Best Buy, ate ice cream at Coldstone and rented a movie and went home! It was such a simple night but so much needed. It was our first night alone since Blake was born! I texted Beth later that week and told her when Collin is here we need to take each others kids once a month it will be healthy for all parties involved!
And now on to Blake-mans 6th month! He had his check up on the 17th and is of course doing great, he weighed in at 18lbs5oz and was 27in ! Hes a monster! Developmentally hes perfect and he got 4 shots and took them like a champ! He is eating new foods whenever we let him and pears and kiwi are two of his new favorite. He's not full blown crawling yet, but gets where he wants to go! Hes started rocking on his knees and its so cute! He still loves his walker and is getting the hang of it, currently his favorite game in that is chase the dog!
Were looking forward to Thanksgiving and our Christmas trip to Florida!
I can hardly believe it has been 3 yrs ago we were married! It seems like just yesterday! No actually it feels like we've been married for about 20yrs. But I enjoy almost every moment of it! We didn't do anything big for our anniversary this year. I made Randy so funfetti cupcakes with rainbow chip icing and he totally beat me out! Randy and I both work nights so I'm usually in bed when he gets home,well we did the text thing of happy anniversary @ midnight, and then I was OUT! So he gets home about 3 or so and I wake to him hovering over me with a big grin on his face, I'm a little startled but do the whole " I love you happy anniversary" ,kiss, "goodnight" thing.
So the about 5am that wonderful noise fills the monitor and its time to go get Blake a bottle. I leave a light on till Randy gets home and he turns it off when he comes up. So anyway the whole way from the stairs to the fridge , I am stepping on something, of course my thought is " what did that darn dog do! or What did randy track through my stinking living room that I'm gonna have to clean up!" Well much to my delight when I turn on the light it wasn't the dogs fault but my amazing husband's! He had sprinkled rose petals from the stove to the stairs! I was so totally impressed I could hardly stand it! Also there was a makeshift vase with a paper 3 on it with ribbon and 3 long stem red roses on the middle of my clean kitchen stove! (I'm such an old fart now I think the clean kitchen part was almost the best part!) He did such a great job! Now my hubby is no romantic so this is a huge step,in the right direction! I went back upstairs and woke him up to tell him thank you and he just had a huge grin on his face he was so proud,and so was I!
We did have a little date night that Saturday. One of my girlfriends agreed to watch the lil monster for the night! She text me warning me it had been 12 yrs since she had babysat and it was a good thing I lived right around the corner. I told her she needed the practice because she will be having Blakes BFF in January! We went to Teds Montana Grill in Clay Terrace ,and ate bison. It was very tasty, much more so than hamburger! Then we walked around Best Buy, ate ice cream at Coldstone and rented a movie and went home! It was such a simple night but so much needed. It was our first night alone since Blake was born! I texted Beth later that week and told her when Collin is here we need to take each others kids once a month it will be healthy for all parties involved!
And now on to Blake-mans 6th month! He had his check up on the 17th and is of course doing great, he weighed in at 18lbs5oz and was 27in ! Hes a monster! Developmentally hes perfect and he got 4 shots and took them like a champ! He is eating new foods whenever we let him and pears and kiwi are two of his new favorite. He's not full blown crawling yet, but gets where he wants to go! Hes started rocking on his knees and its so cute! He still loves his walker and is getting the hang of it, currently his favorite game in that is chase the dog!
Were looking forward to Thanksgiving and our Christmas trip to Florida!
Monday, November 8, 2010
A walker
No I don't have a full blown walker or kid who needs to be put in the Guinness book of world records for the youngest walking baby! Blake got a walker from his Oma while she was here. He absolutely loves it! His favorite thing to do in it is sit in front of the T.V.,imagine that, wonder where he gets that from (ah huh, daddy)!
He has also started to eat those little degradable puff things and they are a big hit with him, He prefers the banana to the organic apple but well keep trying. He likes to eat them while gliding around the house but his favorite thing to do with them is feed them to the dog! He has discovered that when he has these Copper doesn't leave his side, and since Blake is totally fascinated with Copper its like the coolest thing ever!
He has also started to eat those little degradable puff things and they are a big hit with him, He prefers the banana to the organic apple but well keep trying. He likes to eat them while gliding around the house but his favorite thing to do with them is feed them to the dog! He has discovered that when he has these Copper doesn't leave his side, and since Blake is totally fascinated with Copper its like the coolest thing ever!
A week with Oma
Randy's mom, Doris, was in town for the week. After a 19hr drive and 4 new tires she arrived safely on Tuesday. She completely adored her grand baby and both her boys truly got a taste of what it's like to not matter to your mom anymore! Randy handles it like a man only being slightly jealous and I haven't really gotten any impression from his brother, Danny. She took both boys shopping and got the equal amounts of goods,and Blakeman got a new toy, a walker!
We enjoyed her time here and she helped out tremendously by taking over the evening shift of babysitting for us!
We enjoyed her time here and she helped out tremendously by taking over the evening shift of babysitting for us!
Monday, November 1, 2010
Update 11/01/2010
OK so I realize I havent bloged on here in way to long, with my extremely boring new job though I have nothing better to do so here goes!!In a nut shell Blake Alan Dugan was born on May 22nd 2010 @ 414am, he weighed 8lbs 5oz and was 22 in long! I was supposed to have a little baby but he certianly wasnt and will never be again!
Randy did the stay at home dad thing for a few months after Blake was born and tried to do an e-bay business. It unfourtnatley didnt work out and he is now employeed for Fastenal. Its a big distrubution company here in Indy and he really enjoys it. I decided to make a carrear change as well and moved within the Clarian system to a position downtown as a customer service rep. I pretty much answer the phone and answer lab questions all night.It is really boring but I think it will be a good oppertunity to go back to school.Thats all that is really going on with us for now!
Randy did the stay at home dad thing for a few months after Blake was born and tried to do an e-bay business. It unfourtnatley didnt work out and he is now employeed for Fastenal. Its a big distrubution company here in Indy and he really enjoys it. I decided to make a carrear change as well and moved within the Clarian system to a position downtown as a customer service rep. I pretty much answer the phone and answer lab questions all night.It is really boring but I think it will be a good oppertunity to go back to school.Thats all that is really going on with us for now!
Friday, January 29, 2010
24 weeks...
So yesterday we hit the 24 week mark! Oh my! This means I only have 16 more weeks of enjoying my lil soccer player on the inside! It's crazy to think about this. I started taping the brown stripes in the nursery last night and Randy told me hes going to try and finish it today, well see if that happens.
Nothing else is really new on our end. Just counting down the days till spring only 52 left!!
Nothing else is really new on our end. Just counting down the days till spring only 52 left!!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
First Timer...
Ok so here goes the blogging world! I am trying this out because I think this will be a great way to keep family and friends updated! Without repeating myself thousands of times! So here goes nothing...
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