Simon’s 1st Bath
We typically wait a few days post birth to give our babies their 1st baths. I have document both Jude and Noah’s first baths so we had to make sure to take pictures of Simon’s first bath. Simon’s First Bath
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Chocolate Chip Cheese Cake Bars + Food Lion Holiday Bake Off
I love baking at the holidays. I especially love baking with my family. And nothing could be easier and yummier than these Chocolate Chip Cheese Cake Bars. In fact, they are so simple to make my 4 year old helped. Jude loves to help me bake and I love to have him in the kitchen…
Give a Gift that Gives Back – World Vision Giveaway
This holiday season give a gift that gives back Gifts to the World Vision Gift Catalog Maximum Impact Fund are used where resources are most desperately needed, to help children and families in struggling communities around the world. With a financial contribution, the gift giver can select one of 36 Maximum Impact items like the…
The Seventh Generation Clean House Challenge
With 3 boys in my house I am always cleaning. I like my house to be clean but I don’t want to use any harsh chemicals, especially around the little ones. I love using Seventh Generation products because they are committed to making products that are safe for people, pets and the environment. They list…
Choosing His Name
We put a lot of consideration into the names we give our children. Most specifically we care about the meaning of the name. Obviously we want it to sound cool too but meaning trumps coolness. Jude Aidan means “Praise” & “Fire” Noah Asher means “Peace” & “Happy” Simon Edward means “To be Heard” & “Wealthy…
Our First Trip to the ER
Yesterday we took our first ambulance ride and trip to the Emergency Room. Baby Simon had some trouble breathing after choking on reflux and when an 8 day old has trouble breathing you call 911. He was sound asleep in my arms when he suddenly vomited a large amount all over himself and me. He…
Simon’s Birth Story
Simon Edward Lieb November 3, 2012 10lbs 2oz 22.5in At 10 days past my due date you could say I was more than ready to have this baby. At my last OB appt we scheduled an induction for Tuesday, November 6th, the last possible day before I hit 42 weeks. I really didn’t want to…
Welcome Baby! Simon Edward
Simon Edward joined our family on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at 5:08 am 10lbs. 2oz. 22.5 in. Everyone is home and doing well. Birth story to come.
Pregnancy Update: Wednesday Should be a Good Day
I have an induction scheduled for this coming Tuesday morning, election day. So hopefully by Wednesday I will be holding my sweet little babe in my arms… and all the election campaigning will be over! I went to my 41 week appointment this week, they did a non-stress test on baby 3 and he appears…
Marbles Kid’s Museum New Enrichment Programs
Marbles Kid’s Museum in Raleigh is offering several new enrichment programs for young children. I’m very excited because we just signed Jude up for one of the upcoming Little Kids Classes. Little Kids Learn is a new series of classes where preschoolers can explore art, science, music and more—the Marbles way, through PLAY! Make scientific…
Making Taco-roni with Jude + Chef Boyardee Cook-Along
The other day for lunch Jude and I made Taco-roni. Taco-roni is Chef Boyardee Beefaroni combined with tomatoes, black beans and corn, topped with cheese and crunchy tortilla chips for a taco-inspired dish. He loves pasta and he loves tacos so I thought he might like this recipe. To be honest I was a little…
Neighborhood Toy Store Day
We love our local toy store. It’s our go-to location when we need to get out of the house. I love that the store is small and intimate with friendly customer service. It’s our neighborhood toy store and we love it. That is why I’m excited about the upcoming Neighborhood Toy Store Day on Saturday,…