Adventures of cricut

Hello! A lot has happened in the last few weeks. We went on a hike at Mt. Knittany and did the whole thing! Close to 6 miles. Jocelyn and Butters were such troopers.







Jocelyn facts:
1. I am 11 weeks and 2 days old (as of July 6, 2011)
2. I weigh 10 lbs.
3. I'm really good and eating my fingers.
4. I now sleep in my own room.
5. I have a silky long mane that is reminiscent of the 80's.

Recently I got a paper cutting machine called the "cricut". Note the wood glue! I have a glue stick now. Meet the life jaws:





Ryan even made his mom one! Some successful cards:







Fourth of July was great. We went to Levittown and saw lots of friends and family. Here is Jocelyn in her outfit:







We went on a walk to catch some fireflies and fireworks:













Now we are home! Happy birthday to Grammy Cheryl!

More soon.

Location:State college PA

Inspired by Julia Child ....

I now vow to become a regular blogger, as inspired by the movie Julie-Julia. I'm a decent cook, but a horrible baker! So maybe I'll work on that  :)

Here are some links to the facebook random photos of miss Jocelyn in case you don't use FB.
1. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.922902249433.2643282.10211634&l=4443433333

 

2. http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10100265225148573.2721984.10211634&l=24546bc474

Jocelyn is 2 months old in 2 days. She now smiles and makes the cutest coo-ing noises. She holds her head up and has this adorable way of looking like a bobble head.

Her and butters are great friends. He says hello with his customary snort and sneeze.

There are a few things we have concluded are ESSENTIAL with a baby from 0 - 60 days old:
1. Swaddlers
2. White noise maker/Sleepy Sheep
3. Baby 411 book
4. Plenty of your favorite beverage: mine is cabernet wine.
5. A hobby that gives you the excuse for one hour far far away from the crying

** recommended goodies: the 'breast-friend' baby pillow, binkies/pacifiers, the ability to shamelessly sing and dance for baby




Project #1: I have also embarked on my "fear factor" project to sew. I will sew something!!!
I am making a purse: http://www.simplicity.com/p-5265-bags.aspx   (right hand bag)

Project #2: Knitting birdies... I figured out that the pattern wasn't the best because my birds look like whales... what do you think?
http://store.knitting-warehouse.com/455010.html

Most Recent Project: Finished!

It is a cabled beret... in lieu of Julia Child and France.


More projects coming soon....

More pictures of Jocelyn and the Family!

Hello!

Here are more links to pictures: (just copy and paste into the browser)
Jocelyn album #2
https://picasaweb.google.com/fernandez.alisha/JocelynAlbum2May2011?authkey=Gv1sRgCMWW8JzK29T8Xw#

Jocie is now one month old!

Jocelyn is Born!

Hello!

So Jocelyn Rose McKeown entered the world April 18th at 5:12pm at Nittany Medical Hospital, State College PA. She weighed 6 lbs 6 ounces, 19 inches long and a FULL head of hair. Here is the link to an album we will be updating with more photos.

Link: (just copy and paste in the browser)
https://picasaweb.google.com/fernandez.alisha/JocelynBirthVisitFromMomGrandmaCathyVisitFromDadEricAndDiDiAprilAndMay2011?authkey=Gv1sRgCIX7uuHq4dDGWA&feat=directlink


Love to all the families :)
Ryan, Alisha and Baby J.

Happy April :)

Hello!

March and April have been very busy months. Thanks again to everyone for the incredible (surprise) baby shower. Baby J is full grown and ready to come! Here are some pictures from visiting Point Pleasant beach, Philadelphia, Levittown and back home in good ole State College.

Molly all grown up going to the dance :)

Molly, Butters and I at Point Pleasant

Butters looking debonair on the beach

Ryan tricked me into going into the water. It was freezing!

Later in the month we saw more family and good friends....

Beautiful baby shower:

Cake made by Gayle!

Wonderful designs from Molly

Baby J and the girls:

Baby J at 36 weeks (start of 9 months)

Here is Ryan making us a lovely dinner :) All for now...

<3

We got our honeymoon trip!

Wahooooo :) Ryan and I dusted off the passports, and we are going to Riviera Maya Mexico for our honeymoon! Ole!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riviera_Maya

 We are going to purchase lots of suntan lotion and big hats :) Can't wait.
Baby J is doing great and is hanging out sideways right now. She is on her great migration to flip upside down, ready for her big debut: APRIL 22!!!!

We love and miss you all.

Ryan grows a beard!

This month has been absolute nuts :) Today we are 31 weeks and 2 days. Baby J loves to dig and get stuck under the right rib... oh joy!

Here is a shot of our fondue Valentines Day dinner. It came out really well, and we feasted on it for two days.

Thanks everyone for helping with all the preparations with Jocelyn. Her room is slowing shaping up. We learned about the wonders of google reader linked to craigslist so we have managed to snatch a free baby changing table :)

Here is a close up of Jocelyn at 20 weeks. She moved around a lot so it's a bit blurry.

Here I am at 27 weeks:

28 weeks:

29 weeks:

30 weeks:

and....

31 weeks = 7 months and 3 weeks

more soon!