Happy Thanksgiving

New Pictures of cutie-pie

I uploaded pictures to her two month album. You can comment on individual pictures now too.
Link: 2 Months

Melanie's 2-month appointment

Sorry it took so long to post this. Melanie had her two month appointment on Thursday. She got three immunizations. I almost cried when they stuck the needles in her legs. She screamed. She is now at 9lbs 7oz and 22in. She is still at the low end for other girls her age, but I don't have a problem with that.
I didn't like the pediatrician so much, but thats what you get with military health care!
I had my appointment the same day, so I'm taken care of now to avoid having another little Melanie too soon!
Hope everyone has a good weekend.

Marni's eulogy

For anyone interested: http://www.kitsapsun.com/news/2008/nov/19/marnie-lougheed-67/
If I was in the states I would be going to her memorial.

Mrs. Lougheed

I'm not sure that many people who read my blog know Marni Lougheed. She was my third grade teacher from Silverdale Elementary. Recently she attended my wedding and I sent her Melanie's birth announcement just a few weeks ago. I received an email from my grandmother this morning telling me that she lost her battle with cancer. She was diagnosed 20 years ago. My prayers go to her family.
Thank you for being such a great teacher and person Marni. You will be missed.

Sankeien Pictures

Melanie and I went to Sankeien Garden today with Amy & the twins. Here are the pics: http://s132.photobucket.com/albums/q19/rainsongs/Sankeien%20Nov%2008/

Here are pics Amy took. There are some beautiful ones of Melanie and I. http://flickr.com/photos/amy_spurgeon/sets/72157609263186869/

Story Time

Another Video!



Yes, I forgot to add that this is the cutest thing I've ever heard and I could listen to her talk to me all day long.

It's nearly that time of year

Some people have already started to talk about Christmas, so I wanted to get this out there.
First, I wanted to say that Danny and I are not buying Melanie gifts. We are going to put money into a savings account. I know other people wanted to buy her things, so I wanted to give ideas. We don't need any clothes. We have enough and it is something I enjoy shopping for anyway.
Obviously she isn't too interested in toys right now, but she really likes anything with lights and music. Oh, and mirrors. Typical baby thing, but I have a really hard time finding stuff. We are collecting books, but I don't want to get something we already have. If all else fails, there are still things on the amazon registry.
hope that helps.

Letter from the President & First Lady

Melanie got her first letter in the mail today!!

http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q19/rainsongs/Melanie/P1040266.jpg

The Bush Family isn't stalking us. I requested it. Pretty cool in my opinion. Now I just need to find a frame for it.

Dancing with Daddy

Melanie had a good time last night. :)
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q19/rainsongs/Melanie/1%20month/P1040236.jpg
http://i132.photobucket.com/albums/q19/rainsongs/Melanie/1%20month/P1040235.jpg

Halloween pictures

As promised, here they are. I am becoming obsessed with iMovie...

That beautiful smile

I caught a little video of her smile. She was a little smiled out, but still terribly cute.

Melanie's First Bath

Here's another one of Melanie's first bath! And for the inquiring minds, both videos were done on a Macbook Pro...

Enjoy the video of Melanie's playtime!