Friday, August 6, 2010

MIA

Sorry I haven't posted to this blog in forever. We have been getting adjusted to beinga family of four. Little Joshua will be six weeks old on Tuesday. I can't believe how much we have done since his birth, including a week long trip to my home state of Iowa just a week after his birth. He is a super good baby. He sleeps really well and is a pretty good nurser. He loves being carried in my Sleepy Wrap. I am so happy that he likes it because it makes life a little easier for me. Philomena is, well, let's just say, still getting adjusted. Today I found her trying to climb in his bassinet with him. Ahhh! She loves him so much and it shows. She almost smooshes him daily! She is almost four years old and thinks she is his little mother. Any tips on how to deal with older siblings and a new baby, I would gladly take into consideration. Here are a few recent pictures...

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Jumpstart: Get Moving: Family Fitness (Review and Giveaway)

I was given the opportunity to review Jumpstart's newest game for the Wii, Get Moving: Family Fitness. We loved it! First of all, we had only played on a Wii once before so that was still a new experience for us. The game was very easy to navigate through and I think it is perfect for all ages of the family. I liked how each different sport used some different muscle in the body to work out, or at least a different movement was required. I actually felt sore after playing so you know that's a good sign!

My husband and daughter loved playing too. In this picture they are sitting down, but that definitely wasn't always the case. The game really does get you moving!

After each sport activity, the game gives you little tidbits about how to be and stay healthy. Perfect for kids who are playing along. My three year old liked the game but since she has never really played on a Wii system, found some of it a little difficult to understand. Still, I believe most children would do well with this game. As for you adults, my husband and I had a ball. You can play one or two player which can make for some friendly competition in the many skill challenges of the game. They also allow you to pick your skill level of easy, moderate, or hard. We started easy and found the challenges still engaging but not too hard.

Here are a few screenshots of the game...

I enjoyed playing a lot of the games but my favorite had to be football. I don't know if it's because of the fact that I LOVE football or if I just loved the workout of this game. What I can tell you is that it's really fun. I say get out and try it...Get moving!

A few details:
The game hit stores on June 15, 2010
It's being sold for $29.99
It's rated E for Everyone with Comic Mischief by the ESRB



Jumpstart is generously giving away one copy of Jumpstart Get Moving: Family Fitness for the Wii game system to one of my readers!
To enter simply reply in the comment section about who you would like to win this game for... yourself, your kids, friends, whoever! This will be the mandatory entry. You may then get an extra entry for tweeting about this contest and linking back to this post, blogging about it while including a link to this post, and posting on Facebook with a link. The cntest will end on August 13th. Thanks and good luck.



Disclaimer: I was provided with a copy of Jumpstart Get Moving: Family Fitness at no cost by Knowledge Adventure in order to test the products' abilities and give my own personal opinions on it. The opinions I have given are my own and may differ from others but were not influenced by the company or the free product provided.

Thursday, July 1, 2010

He's here!




I have been without Internet at home for two weeks. I wanted to get a post written about the labor and delivery of little Joshua David while I was here in the hospital but that just didn't seem to pan out. We are being discharged in a few minutes so I only have time to post a few details and pictures. I will be writing a much more detailed report soon. Just know we are all doing well and are looking forward to getting back home today.
Joshua David
7pounds 9ounces
20 inches long
Natural Delivery (not on purpose, but sooooo worth it!)
Joshua is nursing great and he is a super sleeper (so far!)

Monday, June 28, 2010

Fathers Day


Here are a few pictures of Mena and Daddy on Fathers Day. They have been best pals this summer!

39 weeks!



INDUCTION

The date is set!!!! They are going to induce me on Wednesday at 6pm with a prosteglandin gel or pill. I should have baby Joshua in my arms by Thursday late afternoon! Hooray! We are so excited! Please pray for a safe delivery and a healthy baby. I would have updated earlier and more frequently but my internet is down. I am at the library writing this and will bring my laptop to the hospital.
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!

Monday, June 14, 2010

Daddy/Daughter time



Now that my husband has been out of school for the past few weeks, Mena and him have been best pals. They spend lots of time outside together and mornings are their bonding time while I sleep in. I love these recent shots of Mena and her Daddy and wanted to share them with you.

Philomena Ballerina



PHILOMENA BALLERINA!

38 Weeks




I am now 38 weeks pregnant. My hospital bag is packed...car seat will be installed today...room is ready...clothes washed. I feel good. I am now ready for this baby to come out. I am not sleeping well at night anymore and am so excited to meet the little tike who constantly moves around and wakes me up! I have been having some braxtin Hicks contractions and the other night I think I felt a few of the real thing. They weren't long enough or consistent enough for me to go in to the hospital but at least something may be happening. At my appointment on Friday I was still only dilated to one and have no effacement. Hopefully by my next appointment on Monday I will be showing some more signs of readiness. Of course, I wouldn't complain if Josh decides to come before that appointment either!

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

37 weeks

Well, I am 37 and a half weeks along in this pregnancy! I am so ready to have this baby. I have been feeling a lot of Braxtin Hicks and a few regular contractions lately and had some other signs that delivery is eminent! I hope Joshua chooses to come sooner than later though as I am not comfortable sleeping and leaving the house is just not on my list of favorite things to do anymore. I am so excited to meet the little fella! Mena is ecstatic about having a new sibling and can't stop talking about him. I hope all goes well with the two of them after he comes out.
I am dialated to one cm. I have my next OB-GYN appointment on Friday and am looking forward to seeing how much progress has been made. Hopefully some!

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