Thanksgiving 2006

Well, we just got back from a long week at home (in Baltimore). It was really great. The baby did very well and no one fell ill!!! I am heading to bed...but here are some pictures. You can click on the picture for a larger version.

Raking Leaves

We finally got outside yesterday and raked some leaves. I am sure our neighbors are happy about that. We just don't have much time for household chores right now. Needless to say, the house is looking a bit rough....but I guess that is how it is with a new baby.

Anyway, here are some pictures of Ben helping in the yard.

We didn't get the job done because there were SO many leaves. I guess it was a bad idea to leave all the raking to one day. We should have raked a little each weekend. Oh well.

Chef

She's here!

So, I know I have been away for awhile....but with good reason. Madeleine Shea arrived early on September 14th. I had been in the hospital due to the preeclampsia when the doctors decided it was time to deliver her. She was delivered at 34 weeks and weighed 5 lbs 3 oz. A pretty good size for as early as she was. Luckily, she didn't really need any NICU support and came home with me when I was discharged. Here is our birth announcement:



She has been doing really well...gaining a ton of weight. I am still in the fog of round the clock feedings, but I am hoping that starts to slow down soon.

I really miss being online and hope to get back soon. I am sorry I have been incommunicado for so long.

Well...more later....

Chef