tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44826762788904335352024-03-05T04:40:23.519-08:00Little Girlie PantsTiny footsteps...Jennifer Phillipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13668323141814274096noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482676278890433535.post-45933042911690061232012-03-22T10:35:00.001-07:002012-03-22T10:45:04.328-07:00Welcome Avery Lynn Phillips!<object classid="clsid:d27cdb6e-ae6d-11cf-96b8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab" height="425" width="425"><param name="movie" value="http://images-community.shutterfly.com/flashapps/flashslideshowphotobook/slideshow_pb.swf"/>
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Guess I have been a little busy... being a new mommy for the past couple months. I just haven't fallen into a habit yet of making time for myself, let alone maintain my baby blog.<br />
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So as you can see (and most of you know by now) that we have had our little girl already! January 12th to be exact! A whole nine days early! So since then, we have been learning our way through parenthood with little sleep and loving every moment!<br />
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These days, thanks to my iPhone 4S, I am able to spend short stints of time "social networking" online and sharing photos daily on my Facebook page of my daily adventures with Avery. Due to my limited time, it is just easier... I hope to be able to post more to this blog as she grows but until then please follow me or friend me on Facebook (if you havent already) to see more of our little girlie pants! <a href="http://www.facebook.com/JenniferPhillipsArt" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/JenniferPhillipsArt</a><br />
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Until next time, I am posting this little book I made of a collection of Avery's photoshoot the day she was born at the hospital in Seattle. Enjoy!<br />
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Today as I write, I am officially 38 weeks along now... what does that mean? Welp, if she was born today, everything would be ok - though it is better that she stays in there until the January 21st due date. (for many selfish reasons) But at this point it really could happen whenever Mother Nature decides it's the day!</div>
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I had my last ultrasound last week to check her size and position and everything looks great! She's head down and ready to do a swan dive (with toes pointed just for you mom) into the world soon! They approximate that she is 6.9 lbs at this point, which amazes me they can actually even tell you that information anyway! </div>
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So at this point in the pre-parental waiting game, we... welp... "sit"(not really) and wait. Wait for her to grace us with her cuteness! And we so much look forward to seeing who this little person is that is going to bring such amazing joy into our busy little lives! </div>
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<br />Jennifer Phillipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13668323141814274096noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482676278890433535.post-9575592227532558692011-12-17T15:57:00.000-08:002011-12-17T15:58:24.306-08:0034 Weeks & Packs a Real BIG Punch!<br />
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So, I realize that this may be a bit TMI for some of you... but THIS "too much information" video clip is something that I could watch over and over and over and over (oh wait, I already do!) - and can't wait to share with my kid when she gets old enough to understand how cool it really is.</div>
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You don't really have to watch closely, because it sticks out like 4", but watch for the flinging foot and karate chop kick! She almost kicked my eye out!</div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Yup, November 13th was a day to remember indeed! My baby shower date had arrived and tea drinkers were out in full force! I was so touched by how many family and friends came out to celebrate this little miracle in my tummy - and for all the creativity that went into making such a perfect day. These are just a few pictures from the tea party... there were so many that I couldn't post them all, so </span><a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/jenniferphillipsart/sets/72157628297916995/" target="_blank"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"><b>click HERE</b></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> to view the rest of the photos from THEE most memorable baby shower ever!</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The beautiful tea cup keepsakes that I took home from the party... to be used with future girlie baby, doing girlie things, wearing girlie dresses, to our girlie tiny tea party for two.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A little prep work at home making party favors for the guests... My dad misunderstood the "tie a bow on it" concept. Bow goes on the BAG dad, not yer lady's hair! - still never heard if anyone won any big money!? Leave a comment here on this blog post and tell us if you did!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My daddy even showed up later to join in the silly girlie fun!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Grandma Connie filling out some helpful future advice cards for the mommy to be! Thanks for putting on such a wonderful party purdy lady!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Surrounded by friends and family... and PRESENTS! Lots 'o presents! Thanks everybody!<br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR2PFIdWO2aEQp0XHarz9arWuC2AjTGCTn9Ms3hUvTJcHUIYR44AARz9sydPGAaEY5tPM9AmqHpGKPRq7pN55G2ZPH1WCl2O2-8PhdSmbK1OCZ9bXXEL-cFz8ZN_dcCc1hjlpbn7OWupI/s1600/Baby+Shower.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR2PFIdWO2aEQp0XHarz9arWuC2AjTGCTn9Ms3hUvTJcHUIYR44AARz9sydPGAaEY5tPM9AmqHpGKPRq7pN55G2ZPH1WCl2O2-8PhdSmbK1OCZ9bXXEL-cFz8ZN_dcCc1hjlpbn7OWupI/s320/Baby+Shower.jpg" style="cursor: move;" width="320" /></a></span></td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">It has proven to be quite the challenge to keep posting news in November... sorry for the delay! But I can imagine that it's only going to get worse. SO much to do before baby arrives ~ More November stories to catch you up on soon - don't wanna overwhelm your inbox! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">The day after we found out we were having a little girl, I went on a road trip to an art show in Portland. After checking into my hotel, I opened a window, laid down on the bed to rest, and began daydreaming of little girlie things... shortly thereafter, three little ladybugs flew into the room and were running around on the ceiling above me. Yes, three... not just one, THREE! And we all know very well that ladybugs are lucky! So, of course, I saw it as a sign and even a symbol, and the nickname "ladybug" stuck to my baby belly like glue...</span></div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"What a strange place for a ZIT!?"</td></tr>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Over the past few weeks I really have started to show a lot more. It seems like I blinked and BLAM! - there was the baby belly... but it's ok, it's kinda fun being all prego-lookin'-n-stuff.</span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">But WILL tell you what is NOT fun. When the baby in your tummy sits on your kidney wrong causing you to go to the hospital and suffer in tremendous PAIN for three days!!! </span></div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Yup. It happened. And I will never forget how frightened I was that my little kiddo was in trouble. But it turned out she was very okay... and after some good (and safe for baby) drugs, I was okay too. </span></div>Jennifer Phillipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13668323141814274096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482676278890433535.post-27097866107120215312011-11-02T00:30:00.000-07:002011-11-02T00:30:46.940-07:00It's Official, the Crib has Arrived!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">On October 7th, 2011, the mailman delivered our first piece of furniture for the nursery. It also came in a million pieces... but I love a good project! Sent with love from Grandma and Grandpa Slack. Thanks parentals! The baby loves it. I know cuz' she kicked me. </span></div>Jennifer Phillipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13668323141814274096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482676278890433535.post-40123259086301176972011-11-02T00:12:00.000-07:002011-11-02T00:12:18.198-07:00A 3D Sneak Peek!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">September 22nd Travis, myself and my growing belly, took a trip back to Chicago to visit Grandma and Grandpa Slack... and to go to our 20th year high school reunion.</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">During this visit we treated ourselves to an extra ultrasound appointment so that my parents could see what she looks like. They didn't have ultrasounds available for my mom when she was pregnant with my brother and I, so this was sure to be a treat!</span><div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> Thursday, Sept. 1st, 2011 was the next big milestone in our pregnancy adventure... We had waited a month or more since we last told our everyone about the new addition to our family. This moment was certainly filled with anticipation... We could not have been more on time for THIS appointment with Dr. Wilber.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> </span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">It was the longest ultrasound appointment EVER. At least that is how it felt! She waited until the very end to reveal the news... And then she showed us on the monitor... </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">We discovered we had a little baby GIRL growin' in my tummy!</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Seeing her on the screen brought on a flood of emotions... so much love for this "little girlie" person. Now we could start dreaming up names and colors for the nursery and plan for our new little addition to arrive very soon.</span>Jennifer Phillipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13668323141814274096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482676278890433535.post-39932333771541157782011-10-27T00:45:00.000-07:002011-10-27T11:45:39.565-07:00The BIG Announcement!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">July 20th, 2011 - The Phillips' family opens their cards with our "special delivery" message...</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">A double birthday celebration turns into a surprise celebration for THREE! It was Travis & Grandma's birthday, and now we could look forward to the future birthday of one very special baby! Yipee! We are all so very excited...</span></td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">After a quick Facebook entry to get the word out when we got home, that was it - our secret was out!<br /><br />Side note: Being the girl that I am, I needed my mommy to talk to as I went through my pregnant girlie stuff... PLUS, I just couldn't keep my mouth shut...So earlier in the weeks I had "leaked" our news to MY parents! My dad opened a very special card on Father's Day announcing that we were pregnant - and of course they were very excited too! I just don't have any pictures to show for it due to long distance. </span></td></tr>
</tbody></table>Jennifer Phillipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13668323141814274096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482676278890433535.post-42800264488430520862011-10-20T22:20:00.000-07:002011-10-20T22:25:09.701-07:00First Signs of Life<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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June 7th, 2011 it's confirmed... we are definitely pregnant! We got to see this little precious life and even it's teeny tiny little heart pumping on this day. Totally amazing.<br />
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Also totally amazing that this little one was still attached to me even after doing so much scuba diving!!!<br />
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Now it begins - the days ahead... daydreaming, planning, worrying, reading, journaling, waiting, saving, eating, wondering, anticipating, laughing, sleeping, sleeping, and sleeping... and holy crap... SLEEPING! Boy was I tired.<br />
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In the days ahead, Travis and I decided that, like some couples, we were going to keep this a secret until it was safe to say that everything was healthy and progressing like a normal pregnancy should. We would share with family and friends next month... a long wait ahead to share such amazing news, but we wanted to be sure. So, that we did... let the daydreaming begin!Jennifer Phillipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13668323141814274096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482676278890433535.post-19990053872913817072011-10-20T21:56:00.000-07:002011-10-20T21:57:46.890-07:00The Exciting News!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I KNEW IT! I am sooooo pregnant! I mean these little sticks you pee on don't really lie do they? June 1st I broke the exciting news to Travis as he woke from sleep... rubbing his eyes, he had a big ol' grin and we shared a dorky, but loving, "high-five" as I skipped across the bedroom. Holy shmoly, WE're gonna be parents! Whut?... SO cool...<br />
<br />Jennifer Phillipshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13668323141814274096noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4482676278890433535.post-28992906603365559912011-10-20T17:39:00.000-07:002011-10-20T17:39:57.911-07:00A BIG Discovery...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;"> "Once upon a time, on a little vacation to a fantastic place called Belize..." that's how it all began. A new adventure in our life, a new chapter unfolds...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">And I am not just talking about all the wonderful things we experienced on our vacation together. Like all the amazing scuba diving we did... Swimming with gentle nurse sharks, eels, and gigantic sea turtles seemed like heaven, until we topped that with diving down to 130 feet in the Blue Hole only to discover we were swimming with submarine size reef sharks! We took a ride on zip lines through the jungle and inner tubed through underground caves... mingled with the friendly locals while sipping lots of sweet sugary drinks...</span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">And then something started to feel different. With a grin on my face, and a little wink to Travis, I put down my last Pina Colada on May 28th, 2011 and never looked back. I had a hunch that we were in for a very special discovery as soon as we got home...</span><br />
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