Finnegan's Downfall

So far, Finnegan has been a pretty easy going little boy. I joke that he has his daddy's personality and temperament. And even has daddy's appetite... He could eat what ever he wanted and never gain a pound. Well, up until recently, Finnegan hasn't really ever put up a fight for something (or to get away from something). He's been a great eater up until now and loves formula. Yesterday, I began the switch from formula to whole milk. And let me tell you... He HATES it!! I attempted to just make the switch, and he wasn't having it... So, I mixed 2oz of whole in with 4 oz of forumla. He wouldn't touch it. So last night I thought perhaps part of the "tantrum" was because he was teething and didn't want anything. So I refrigerated it, and brought it back this morning. Just looking at the cup made his skin crawl and I couldn't do anything to get the cup near him. He wouldn't take it, he wouldn't have anything to do with it. Finally, Ken got him to drink about 3 oz of it out of the cup. I was ok with that... at least he's getting something. Then I mixed it into his cereal this morning. He ate the cereal with no problem.

So, as I've been preaching all along... Just because a child is good at one thing, doesn't mean he'll be good at everything... Case in point... Just because Finnegan has a good temperment or has been a "happy baby", doesn't mean he will be always pleasant, and we are seeing this first hand :) And I can hear all the other mothers say, "Welcome to toddlerhood" :)

Pregnant??

Ladies (sorry to be exclusive), do you have those days that you wake up and you think... I haven't had my period in a while.... And I felt really crappy yesterday... And I'm SO hungry... And all I want to do is sleep...and then it occurs to you "Could I be pregnant?"

I had that moment several times this week. And the longer the feeling lingers on and on, the more the cards stack in one particular corner, rather than the other.

I was even confronted with the request that I not be so scared this time around when I find out that I am... Poor husband had to deal with an anxious wife last time, as it can be frightening at first, because there's no turning back, and everything happens at once! But back to the subject... I must say that this time I wasn't as scared to have those thoughts of "could I be pregnant?" I had a few moments of panic, and then I realized that I did it once and was very much blessed and, I can do it again and be just as blessed.

But then, after 6 days of waiting (yes, I know that's a long time, but that is what stress will do to a lady), the negative pregnancy test results were confirmed by a visit from "the Aunt". :) I must say that I was mostly relieved, because I don't think I was ready, but am definitely looking forward to when the test comes back positive with positive results. In a few months time, perhaps, if the Lord deems it right!

We'll keep you posted!! xoxo :)

(For those of you who skimmed through the post to find the answer... NO, I'm not pregnant...yet) :)

Calm after the storm??

It has been one full day since all of our guests left and I must say that my house is still a reck! I tried to clean as much as I could before they left, as I knew that I'd still be working on it after they left! Yesterday, we pretty much just relaxation and a quick doctor's appt for Finnegan (his one year appointment). He is now 22lb 10oz heavy, and 31 inches tall... (not much of a growth since coming in a 21.3lbs and 30 inches at 9months). And he also got his MMR shot. He's actually been doing pretty well. He cried as always, cause this one is said to sting pretty bad. But was fine the rest of the night, no fever, no crying, no fussy eating. Today, he is a bit but I think its more teething than anything. We'll continue to watch him over the next week or two and I've marked my calander to remind me that I might see other side effects later.

Today, although we've had gymboree, we've just been playing with toys. I haven't really been working or cleaning (sorry, hubby). When you don't have people over very often, you forget how much it takes to prepare and entertain. And although I LOVE it, it also is very tiring to my spirit. I don't sleep well and although I've planned fully, I still get concerned that I've missed something. I need to entertian more, and then I won't feel like this.

Jenney asked how I made the cake... It was pretty simple (and I did have some cake construction help from my mom). We baked two cake mixes into a angel food cake pan and baked them until they were cooked (about an hour). We also baked 1.5 cake mixes in a metal bowl, for the top. We cooled them over night, and then frosted them with a Hungarian frosting recipe that my mom used to use for our cakes when I was a little girl. Yummy!! We frosted the bottom and put a layer inbetween the two layers. Then put the top on and frosted it. The cupcake foil is just a long piece of foil that we crimped back and forth and cut to size. I used Mike and Ike's for the sprinkles. I was gonna take a cupcake and smoosh it into a ball and frost it red, for the cherry but thought that I'd add a cupcake instead. Easy enough!!! I was really afraid that the cupcake theme was gonna be too girly, but I think that it turned out very nice for a first birthday, for a boy or girl. It would have been cute to frost the whole top blue or whatever color to match a theme, but I think it turned out cute.

Finnegan got some wonderful toys for his birthday and a few clothes items. He's not walking yet but still cruising everything. Hopefully he'll walk in a couple of weeks. We keep gently encouraging him, but we know he'll walk by the time he goes to college, so no worries :)

Have a great week everyone!

Happy Birthday Finnegan!!

This weekend was the much anticipated Birthday party for my sweet Finnegan. The theme was cupcakes, cause he's our little cupcake. We served Chili to our guests, and it proved to be helpful on our rainy and blustery day. The kids enjoyed some toys and the adults had a good time chatting. Finnegan loved his cupcakes and all the frosting. He got some great toys and loves each of them. He is such a spoiled little boy and it is great to see him grow and reflect on the past year. It's been a great year and my little baby is now a toddler. **Sniff** Enjoy some photos from our fun weekend, with both sets of grandparents from MI


Our sweet family at the party.
The cake is everywhere!!
All of us together!


Finn and Daddy, having fun!Finnegan at Snoqualmie Falls. Chillin' with Moosey.

With Dad at the falls. Enjoying the toys after the party. This is the slide from Mana and Papa (Stepleton).


The bike from Grandma and Grandpa Morgan

Babysitter??

So for all you mom's out there, here are a few questions I've been toying with. Do you have a babysitter for you little one? If so, how old is she? What qualifications do you use in choosing a babysitter?

Here's my reasoning, and perhaps you can comment on these as well. I have found a gal that goes to our church who works in the nursery. Finnegan is 1 year old and pretty mobile (although, not walking yet). The gal from our church is 12 years old and interested in watching Finnegan from time to time. Most likely, she would only watch him for an hour or two (and then put him to bed), while Ken and I go out to dinner or a movie. How do I know that she'd be ok with him at our house for a while? I'm not so much worried about him, but her. Can a 12 year old handle a one year old?

What are your thoughts?

Ace of Cakes

So, I have a reputation for wanting to make my own cakes for loved ones birthdays. I made two guitar shaped cakes in college for fellow classmates, and that was super fun. A couple of years ago, I made a laptop cake for Ken.





So, this year, I'm taking on two cakes. One for Ken and one for Finnegan. The cake for Ken is of the same vein as the first one that I did... It is a set of controllers for the Wii. Actually, it is controller and a nun-chuck. I'm carving them out of pound cake, and covering them with whipped cream. Then, on birthday day, we'll top them with strawberries, Ken's favorite.

For Finnegan, I'm taking this idea and making it my own. I'm doing the same shape, but not using angel food cake, but real cake in the shape of angel food cake. And then the top will be cake as well, but baked in a metal bowl so it will be taller and rounder. I am then gonna make cupcakes and spell out "Happy Birthday" on them. Finnegan's little cake will also be cupcakes (one stacked ontop of three others). I think they should turn out pretty cute. And if the big cake doesn't turn out, we'll at least have the cupcakes for everyone to enjoy!!

And as I write this, Finnegan is taking his first taste of cake, but not by my wishes. Tonight, I've carved the pound cakes for Ken's cake and have small pieces left over. I took the small pieces to Ken to munch on and Finnegan has now found them next to his daddy on the coffee table. I have some photos, I'll post later... Boys!!

That's another mystery solved, my dear Watson!

So, as many of readers have noticed, I've had one thought for the past week... Where the heck is my landscaper and why does it seem that he just skipped out of our job?? Well, the mystery has been solved and he's been found. It's a long and involved story and really none of my business to air his dirty laundry among the internet (although he told me the full story without any prodding). And he may not be here today to work on the job, but his co-worker will be here later in the week to work and complete the job for us. And although it probably won't be done before our guests arrive, or before Finnegan's birthday party, I am just glad to know that Matt (our landscaper and neighbor) is safe and well.

If you think of it, be praying for him, Matt, as he is going through a bit of a rough patch in his life.