I've been tagged with the 123 book tag! I can't resist posting anything about books so here I go:


Here are the rules:
*Find the book closest to you with at least 123 pages.*Turn to page 123.
*Find the fifth sentence.*Post the next 3 sentences.


"Like Lily, there were certain things I found hard to face on an empty stomach, and Con Ed was one of them. La Galette was the local French bistro, half a block from my apartment at the end of Tudor Place. It had checkered tablecloths and pink geraniums in pots." From 'The Eight' by Katherine Neville. So far, it's a pretty good book. And I'm sure after reading those lines, you are just dying to read it too.


I tag Stephanie B., Stephanie S. and any other people who read this blog and are named Stephanie. :)


Speaking of tags, picture of the day is Eden when she was just a couple minutes old. Obviously this is before they removed her tag.

Under penalty of law, this tag is not to be removed except by consumer. 100% Baby. Hand wash warm, towel dry. Do not iron.

Did your baby come with a tag?

Random Photos from the week

Well, we have had a busy week going on, what with finding out we are moving to Nebraska and all that. Eden had a doctor's appointment on Monday and she weighs in at 26 pounds 9 oz. which is in the 80% for weight and she is 33 inches long which is in the 85% for height. So we know we aren't starving her despite the fact that she is always asking to eat. And now I know why my arms are always sore after I've been lugging her around. Her doctor was also impressed that she knows all her letters and they had a nice little discussion about Ernie vs. Elmo. It was all going well until the doctor took her diaper off and then wanted to poke her belly and look in her mouth and nose. It all went downhill from there and Dr. Wegner is probably glad we're moving and won't have to see Eden again.
So far Andy's residency is treating us very well. Andy got a call from the program director just a few hours after we got home on Match Day to welcome him to the program. The next day we (okay, Andy,) got a big 'candy bouquet' delivered from a florist shop that was from the ER residency program in Omaha. He's also gotten at least one email from them as well. It makes us feel good to know that they are excited to work with us because we are excited to be there.

As far as the other pictures go, Eden loves her Ernie and the other night she decided she needed to change his diaper and got all set up to do it with stuff she pulled out of her diaper bag. She was even thoughtful enough to put down the changing pad first. She hardly shows any interest in the baby doll she got for her birthday, but she's a great mommy to Ernie. She even takes him for rides in her little car.

The Easter bunny came to our house yesterday morning and Eden thought that was really cool. She got another Pez dispenser, which she loves (and please don't tell her they come with candy) and a little book about a duck. She also got her very first Peeps (to share with mommy). So we had to take a picture of her first peep experience. She loves them and she keeps asking for "more marshmallow rabbits". She also looked super cute in her Easter outfit. She looked nice and springy. Too bad there are 18 inches of snow outside.

Eden also gave herself a new nickname this week. I told her she was a stinker for not taking a nap and when I told her to tell daddy what she is, she said "Stinkerbell". So Stinkerbell she became. She makes me laugh so much. I don't know what I did before she came around.

Residency!

Well, after numerous sleepless nights, we have finally found out where we are committing the next 3 years of our lives. Today was Match Day at the med school. It was fun to go and see where we are going and where all of our friends are going. Andy matched at the University of Nebraska in Omaha in the Emergency Medicine program. We're really excited to go there. The program is really nice and although we didn't make it to Utah, we got closer. We're going to continue to miss being close to our families but we're excited to start this new adventure! Look out Omaha, here we come!

Our Big Girl

Yesterday Eden turned 18 months old. I can't believe how fast the past year and a half has gone. It seems like Eden is still al little baby but she isn't anymore. In a way it is sad to see her growing up so fast, but it is so fun to see her learning and growing each day. She continually amazes me with things she knows and says. Every day with her is a new adventure. The most exciting part of being 18 months is that Eden got to go to nursery yesterday. She seemed a little hesitant when I dropped her off but once they brought out the toys she was enthralled and she hardly noticed when I left. When I picked her up after church she didn't want to leave. She talked about nursery the whole way home and told me what she had done. Then she asked to go again next week. It was a success! Now we're both happier in church!

Here's a little trip down memory lane...

Ode to Bea

We have a history of pink blankets in my family. Each one had it's own special name, from Blankie to Pinky the 'Loved. Eden got her blanket from aunt Jeffi for Christmas in 2006 and was excited from the get go. She named it Bea and she loves it so much I had to do a post about it.

Bea is always there for nap time and bedtime and any time Eden is feeling sad. She's supposed to leave Bea in the crib (or at least her bedroom) but lately she's been sneaking Bea out of the room to cuddle. She tried to smuggle Bea to church with her last Sunday. We have a Mini Bea to take around with us but it just isn't quite the same.
Eden gets worried every time Bea has to take a 'bath' and she asks about her constantly while she is in the washer and dryer. Fortunately, there is always a happy reunion when she is done, and just like Eden, she is cleaner and softer and smells better. What would we do without Bea?

Miss Potato Head does a Sommersault

Yesterday we had mashed potatoes for dinner. Eden is usually a pretty tidy eater but we looked over at her and this is what we saw:

I don't know why she felt the need to smash dinner onto her forehead but she acted like nothing was wrong. It was funny but we were trying not to laugh because we don't want to encourage this. Taking pictures probably didn't help. She had crunchy hair for the rest of the night.

She also learned how to do a sommersault this week. She's been practicing for a while and she finally was able to do it without help from us. We're so proud. She's obviously proud of herself too.

On another note- we found out this winter is the fourth worst winter Milwaukee has had since they started keeping records. We've had over 85 inches of snow. So far. With more on the way. We're accepting offers for tropic vacations.

Always winter and never Christmas

I really shouldn't be complaining today because the sun is out but I'm really sick of winter. I feel like we live in pre-Aslan Narnia. I'm so tired of ice and snow. And right now, I'm really really hoping we are not going to go to Minnesota for residency. I don't think I could handle their winters right now. I don't have a good wintery picture that is recent but I found this one from last winter. Eden isn't as enthusiastic about going out this winter. She doesn't like her coat. So we stay inside a lot. I don't like being cold.

The big news from WI right now is that Brett Favre is FINALLY retiring. He's been promising to do it for a while now. This is a HUGE deal to 99.9% of the people in Wisconsin. Out here the Packers are a religion and Favre seems to be their god. It's really pretty sad. The local news channels have even interviewed grief counselors to help the fans through this time. Seriously. Nothing more to say on that, except to say, GO 49ers!

This week I found out that Eden knows all her letters. She's learning behind my back again. She also tried to get out of going to bed by saying she had to go potty. We didn't buy it.

She's such a hoot.

How to Dress (or not to) and Major Accomplishments

Eden loves beads. They're sparkly and they swing when she walks. They're also fun to put on and take off over and over again. She has accessorizing down to an art form. She is rarely without her jewelry on and it is the first thing she asks for after naps. Clothing seems to be optional, but accessories are a necessity.




Big Accomplishment #1


Eden has enough hair for pigtails. Not just little ones on top like whale spouts, but pigtails that involve all her hair. This is a big deal. Partly because that means she is outgrowing her mullet but mostly because it makes her about 10 times cuter than she already was. Her cuteness factor is off the charts. I just can't say no to her now. Well, usually.




Big Accomplishment #2


Walking. She's been decidedly against it for the last 16 1/2 months but then she decided it was okay after all. So now she doesn't stop moving. Ring around the Rosies all the time. She tells me she wants to run around. She pushes the stroller through the library (I wish I could get in and relax). The video highlights 3 things she loves:


Walking (Especially "Rosies")


Her Bea (and she loves big pink Bea even more than yellow Mini Bea)


Her books (you see them spread all over the floor behind her)


You can also hear her say her name at the end "Eda Crava"




Various other accomplishments include saying nursery rhymes with me, singing songs and learning the alphabet (she knows well over half the letters now). Pretty soon she'll be reading to me!