Enjoying coffee with dear hubby in downtown Asheville… what a vegan haven!
Posted on June 6th, 2009 by tonya
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Coffee with Chris
It’s a …
BOY!
I think Mother’s Day is the perfect day to announce that our new little one is another boy 
We had our 18-week ultrasound two weeks ago, and the baby looks absolutely perfect. He is measuring right on schedule, and our due date- according to this latest ultrasound- is September 24 (Mom’s birthday).
Emma Kate isn’t particularly thrilled about the prospect of another baby brother, but I think she will come around. Jack is super excited… I can only imagine he thinks baby brother will come into the world ready to play Star Wars
One day, baby brother will not be too thrilled about these pics! Can you see how this baby is another little Chris?! He looks just like Emma Kate and Jack did in utero… funny.
Posted on May 10th, 2009 by tonya
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Happy 7th Birthday, Emma Kate!
My baby girl is now 7… wow! We actually spent Emma’s birthday in route to Hilton Head where we celebrated with cupcakes and a weekend of beach fun. The weekend prior, Emma Kate had a few little girls over for a slumber party. It was lots of fun (even for me)! The girls and I went to see the new Hannah Montana movie, followed by pizza at Brooklyn South and a trip to Target to purchase the new Hannah Montana CD. When we arrived home, we wished Emma a ‘Happy Birthday,’ followed by gifts, jewelry making, and pedicures. The girls were great, and Emma Kate had a blast. Thanks to all the little ones who were able to celebrate with us
Posted on May 7th, 2009 by tonya
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Dream Big!
As noted in earlier posts, our family (Chris and I included) just loves Roger Day. Jack, in particular, is a big fan of his newest CD- Dream Big! Although reluctant to participate in the music and festivities, the kids had another opportunity to see Roger Day perform at a kids’ carnival a couple weeks ago. Here is Mr. Day making one of his famous “terrible taste” faces:
And, here are the kiddos posing as a pirate and a mermaid:
Posted on May 6th, 2009 by tonya
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Announcing… Baby #3!
In late January, we were *surprised* to learn that we would be adding to our little family! Baby #3 is due late September, and we are all excited about this new addition to our family. Chris and I told Emma and Jack on Valentine’s Day, and they quickly embraced the idea and became excited. Emma proceeded to go to school the next day and turn our announcement into a show-and-share moment!
We are almost 16 weeks along, and I am finally on the other side of the 24-7 nausea stage. I am looking forward to being pregnant in the spring/summer and to meeting our new little one in September! We have another ultrasound scheduled in 2 weeks and should be able to find out baby’s gender at that time. Here is a picture of our little one at 12 weeks (notice the little fingers above baby’s head):
Posted on April 12th, 2009 by tonya
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Happy Easter!
Here comes Peter Cottontail, hopping down the bunny trail…
We spent Saturday of Easter weekend in Pinehurst with Grammy, Annie, and Wink. Chris and I hid Easter eggs outside, and the kids enjoyed competing to see who could find the most jelly bean-filled eggs! It was a beautiful day and we thoroughly enjoyed our visit.
Easter morning, Emma Kate and Jack rushed downstairs to see if the Easter bunny had paid them a visit. They were delighted to find their baskets filled with candy and other goodies. We look forward to another beautiful Spring day together.
Posted on April 12th, 2009 by tonya
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Spring break at the beach
The kids and I just returned from our second annual girls (plus Jack) weekend at the beach. Mom and I drove down with the kids and met Malinda and Jocie (and Josh for one night) at North Myrtle. The weather was horrible (windy and cold), but it was wonderful to get away and to spend time together. The hotel’s indoor lazy river was a big hit with Emma Kate and Jack (and gave us something to do despite the weather). We actually never stepped foot on the beach (too cold… brrr!), but we will make up for that in a few weeks when we head to Hilton Head! The highlight of my trip was bonding with Baby Jocie… who, for some reason, really seemed to take a liking to me. Of course, I ate this up and will be terribly disappointed if her stranger anxiety kicks in next visit and she wants nothing to do with me! Emma and Jack really enjoyed Jocie, and we were all amazed by her big girl accomplishments… she is crawling, pulling to standing, and quite a little busy body! The trip downer for me was somehow managing to run Mom’s van into the pole in the parking garage (matching the scratches and dents Malinda had previously added to the other side!). I feel blessed to be able to spend time with family, and I look forward to doing it again soon!
Posted on April 12th, 2009 by tonya
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Happy 4th birthday, Jack!
My little guy celebrated his 4th birthday this week! It’s so hard to believe Jack is now 4, in preschool, and into big guy stuff like Star Wars and Batman. To celebrate, Jack had a few friends over for a Scooby Doo movie night, complete with a popcorn machine and an evening showing of Aloha, Scooby Doo! Jack and his party guests played outside, ate cupcakes and snacks, and watched Chris pop popcorn in the popcorn machine. Afterwards, the kids settled in to watch the movie, and some actually made it until near the end. Overall, it was a successful night and Jack thoroughly enjoyed the special time with his friends. Thanks to everyone who came and a special thank-you to Joanna for helping out!
At age 4, Jack is a smart, funny, and compassionate little guy. He is strong-willed, determined, and full of life. Jack loves to play with Emma Kate and his little friends, is thriving at preschool, and is always full of hugs and kisses for his family. He is a one-of-a-kind, special little person
Some of Jack’s “favorites” at age 4:
Favorite toys: Star Wars figures, Batman toys, building blocks, lasers, the Wii, and his imagination!
Favorite books: Frog and Toad, Scooby Doo, Curious George, anything we check out from the library
Favorite foods: Pancakes, bagels, waffles, and peanut butter sandwiches
Favorite TV programs: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Magic Schoolbus, Curious George, Scooby Doo
Favorite movies: Scooby Doo, Star Wars, Kung Fu Panda
Posted on April 12th, 2009 by tonya
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Matt, Monica, & Mia visit
A couple weekends ago we enjoyed an impromptu visit with Monica and family. They were in town for a wedding and stayed with us, giving us the opportunity for some babysitting time with Baby Mia. Emma Kate absolutely loved Mia’s smiles and kisses, and used the weekend to prove what a big girl helper she can be. We all enjoyed watching Mia contentedly play, and it was wonderful to catch up with Monica and Matt. I look forward to visiting them in Fuquay-Varina sometime soon!
Posted on April 12th, 2009 by tonya
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Married to a geek
** UPDATE **
Here is a list of the other news coverage Chris picked up with his Twitter project:
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17852_3-10202196-71.html
http://www.wral.com/news/state/story/4794364
http://www.wsoctv.com/entertainment/18993002/detail.html#-
http://tinyurl.com/djndpp
http://www.myfox8.com/news/sns-ap-nc–people-wozniak,0,5079718.story
My dear geeky husband has made it his mission to support Steve Wozniak on Dancing with the Stars! A social networking guru, Chris has started an online movement among the geek crowd to support the fancy footwork of Apple’s own Woz. With over 54,000 followers, http://twitter.com/votewoz has even made the “To Follow” list for new Twitter subscribers. Chris will follow Woz as he dances tonight, and we will be watching for another donning of Woz’s famous pink boa!
Charlotte Observer write-up: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/local/story/616804.html
Posted on March 23rd, 2009 by tonya
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