...and baby makes THREE
PitaPata Dog tickers

Friday, December 30, 2011

Eden's first Christmas

First Christmas tree

Christmas card picture (hat by Grandma Panter)

5 months old this month!

Showing off her fluffy butt

Baptized on December 11th

Starting her first foods!

First lights at the Columbus Zoo!

Helping Daddy open gifts

Opening a gift with Grandpa Panter

Beautiful award winning quilt by Grandma Panter!

PREEEEEEEEEESENTS!

I know I'm cute!

Kisses from Great Grandma Stutzman!

Grandma Nancy gives me kisses too!

Grandpa Lance trying to hang me over a fireplace!

Eden and her 2nd cousin Bryce (15 months) and 1st cousin once removed Shelli :P

Grandpa Lance got me my first Barbie and My Little Pony!

I had blueberries on Christmas for the first time!

First swim with Daddy.  Signed up for lessons next month!

The month's not over!  I'm sitting up!

Sunday, October 30, 2011

We Like Beer and we don't care who knows, IPAs, Lagers, Stouts...

So to continue on with our recent run of beers. We tried the Southern Tier Double IPA recently. Tiffany didn't care too much for this beer, but I thought I was pretty good. I found it to be quite hoppy, we a bit of a crisp kick at the end. (not sure how else to describe it). It was a bit strong. Not my favorite Southern Tier beer, and not my favorite IPA, but it was good. I would drink again.

Friday Tiffany said that we should go get some beer, so naturally I said "I'll be right back" I went down to Weilands Gourmet Market and looked through there selection. I stumbled across a brewing company I haven't heard of, Saranac, It was a 12 pack sampler of 6 different beers. We tried the Lager the first day and with all Lagers I found it to be a bit disappointing. I guess I am just not into that type of beer. I think it is better than your average domestic brew, but nothing I would go out of my way to drink. Tonight we are drinking Big Moose Ale which is an English Pale Ale. This one is much better. Similar to most IPA's that I have had, but perhaps not quite as Hoppy. I feel like it has a bit of a burnt Caramel flavor to it, but I could be making that up.

Sunday, October 9, 2011

We.like.beer

James and I have been enjoying a nice cold beer quite regularly since having Eden.  She is an absolute joy in our lives, but after her bedtime, mommy and daddy just need a beer.

I've been really enjoying beer since attending some tastings over the past few years, and finally realize that I actually have a favorite!  IPAs (India Pale Ale) always hit the spot with me.  Funny, because I came to this conclusion independently of James, who also loves IPAs.

As we are sitting here enjoying our 'free' time with some beer and Sunday night football, James mentioned that we should be takings some notes on the different brews we've tried recently.  So here it goes...

Great Lakes Brewery, Commodore Perry, IPA -- We tried this last night and wow was it good.  Very smooth finish.  James described it as having a good amount of hop.  One of my top 5 IPAs so far.

Bell's Brewery, Two Hearted Ale, IPA -- This is our FAVORITE.  Mine for sure, and James said it's definitely his favorite IPA.  James said he doesn't have enough adjectives to describe this one.  Great hops.  "Crispy, very hoppy, I don't know"

Harpoon, IPA -- This is what we are trying tonight.  There was a good sale on it at Giant Eagle, and what inspired us to just start trying all of them.  It's "okay".  We both don't have a strong opinion on it.  James said it has a good aroma and a tart taste.  A good bite but I don't care for the aftertaste as much.

We need to develop some more descriptive terms if we're going to learn anything from our experiment!  Looking forward to seeing what's next!

Happy 3 Months, little Eden!

and GO BUCKS! (they need all the help they can get)

Friday, August 5, 2011

Eden Elizabeth is here.

Our hearts are so full.  Miss Eden Elizabeth came into this world on 7/7/11.  Born 7lbs. 11oz.  She loves her prime numbers!  She is a handful and is keeping us very busy.  Growing so much every day!  




Kangaroo-ing with my girl

Daddy kissing baby feet
First bath!

Pretty girl and her pink ruffles

(Photo by: Crystal Jo Foto) Welcome to the world little Eden!

Friday, May 6, 2011

Baby Bump Pictures

We haven't had a post in months.  Things have been so busy with school, work, and getting the house ready for the baby.  I just wanted to post some pictures documenting the growth of the ever-loved baby bump!

11 weeks (first evidence!)

16 weeks

24 weeks

26 weeks

28 weeks

30 weeks

And today we are 31 weeks along... here's to 9 more uneventful, healthy, and comfortable weeks!  We can't wait to meet our little boy or girl!

Wednesday, January 5, 2011

First baby pictures

Ultrasound pictures at 13 weeks, 5 days
Heart rate of 158 beats per minute
Measuring perfectly!

Little one sucking his/her thumb


"Hi!  See you in July!"