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Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Ian's Nursery
After 6 months of work, Ian's nursery is finally finished. Joe did all of the woodwork in the room, including the custom built-ins, wainscotting, and all of the mouldings.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Introducing Ian!
We are officially a family now that Ian has arrived. He was born on July 16, 2009 at 1:43 pm. He weighed an even 6 lbs and measured 18 1/4" long. He is already our pride and joy, and even the dogs seem to like him. Here are some photos from his first two weeks - check back here often for updates.
My favorite photo from the first day at the hospital.
Hmmm, I think I might like riding in my car seat.
Trying out tummy time.
Tiny baby feet.
Surveying his surroundings.
Napping on Grandma.
Sleepy time - no more swaddled arms please!
Ducky feet!
Ian loves his activity gym.
Clipper thinks Ian is very interesting, and possibly delicious.
Mommy makes the best pillow.
My favorite photo from the first day at the hospital.
Hmmm, I think I might like riding in my car seat.
Trying out tummy time.
Tiny baby feet.
Surveying his surroundings.
Napping on Grandma.
Sleepy time - no more swaddled arms please!
Ducky feet!
Ian loves his activity gym.
Clipper thinks Ian is very interesting, and possibly delicious.
Mommy makes the best pillow.
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Babymoon
Joe was mad that this post only made it to my pregnancy blog, so I'm posting it here too. "But it was my babymoon too," he said. I don't see him complaining when my posts whine about how little progress he's made on the nursery.
This weekend we went away to Chesapeake Beach for a mini-babymoon. While the resort and the town itself left much to be desired, it was so nice to get away and relax without feeling like we should be doing something else. On Saturday we got massages, and were surprised with a spa gift certificate from Mom & Dad for our anniversary, so that was a nice treat. We spent a lot of time lounging on our balcony enjoying the view (pictured above) and did a little sight-seeing, but were disappointed at the lack of lounge chairs on the actual beach. I don't think we'll go back to Chesapeake Beach anytime soon, but it was a very nice getaway, and the last one we'll have for a while.
This weekend we went away to Chesapeake Beach for a mini-babymoon. While the resort and the town itself left much to be desired, it was so nice to get away and relax without feeling like we should be doing something else. On Saturday we got massages, and were surprised with a spa gift certificate from Mom & Dad for our anniversary, so that was a nice treat. We spent a lot of time lounging on our balcony enjoying the view (pictured above) and did a little sight-seeing, but were disappointed at the lack of lounge chairs on the actual beach. I don't think we'll go back to Chesapeake Beach anytime soon, but it was a very nice getaway, and the last one we'll have for a while.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
2nd Wedding Anniversary
We celebrated our anniversary today with a dinner of buffalo wings and french fries at the neighborhood Wing Factory. We'll be celebrating for real this weekend with a trip to the bay, complete with massages, a nice dinner, and hopefully an afternoon of delicious crabs on Kent Narrows. But for now, the buffalo wings will suffice.
We were even able to do some good in the process, as the restaurant was having a benefit event for a local family whose house burned to the ground on Mother's Day. They had auctions and face painting and raffles, and they collected all of the dinner receipts and are giving a portion of the night's proceeds to the family. The place was completely packed with kids in sports uniforms too, so we're debating whether this is just a regular Tuesday night occurence in Ashburn or if all of the people were there for the benefit event.
We were even able to do some good in the process, as the restaurant was having a benefit event for a local family whose house burned to the ground on Mother's Day. They had auctions and face painting and raffles, and they collected all of the dinner receipts and are giving a portion of the night's proceeds to the family. The place was completely packed with kids in sports uniforms too, so we're debating whether this is just a regular Tuesday night occurence in Ashburn or if all of the people were there for the benefit event.
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
A Date Downtown
Saturday afternoon, Joe and I went on a "date" downtown. The plan was to have brunch at my favorite restaurant, Cafe Atlantico, then tour a museum or two. I had forgotten all about Rolling Thunder, so it was an interesting trip into the city.
Brunch at Cafe Atlantico was good, but not as wonderful as I remember. I think the highlight of the restaurant is its cocktails, which obviously I didn't get to enjoy.
Pictured here are the cocktails and mocktails we enjoyed with lunch. On the right is the drink I wish I had, Joe's "magic mojito," which, instead of sugar, is made by pouring the drink over freshly-spun cotton candy in the martini glass. On the left is the drink I actually had - frozen lemonade, with an umbrella for good measure.
After brunch, we toured the Smithsonian Portrait Gallery and Museum of American Art. The portraits didn't hold our attention for very long, but the art museum had some really cool stuff. As we were browsing, we realized the new Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum was just a few blocks away so we headed there. It was overpriced and underwhelming, but the wax statues are so realistic they are creepy. Joe did get his picture taken with Richard Nixon, so the experience wasn't a total loss.
We were museumed out at this point, so we found an ice cream shop and a park bench and enjoyed the beautiful weather for a while before heading back home for a nap.
Brunch at Cafe Atlantico was good, but not as wonderful as I remember. I think the highlight of the restaurant is its cocktails, which obviously I didn't get to enjoy.
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| From 2009-05-23 Wax Museum |
Pictured here are the cocktails and mocktails we enjoyed with lunch. On the right is the drink I wish I had, Joe's "magic mojito," which, instead of sugar, is made by pouring the drink over freshly-spun cotton candy in the martini glass. On the left is the drink I actually had - frozen lemonade, with an umbrella for good measure.
After brunch, we toured the Smithsonian Portrait Gallery and Museum of American Art. The portraits didn't hold our attention for very long, but the art museum had some really cool stuff. As we were browsing, we realized the new Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum was just a few blocks away so we headed there. It was overpriced and underwhelming, but the wax statues are so realistic they are creepy. Joe did get his picture taken with Richard Nixon, so the experience wasn't a total loss.
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| From 2009-05-23 Wax Museum |
We were museumed out at this point, so we found an ice cream shop and a park bench and enjoyed the beautiful weather for a while before heading back home for a nap.
Monday, April 13, 2009
New Family Blog
Fernsroth.com is no more. Since we never update it, and Blogger can do the same things for free and doesn't require any special skills to use, it's a much easier and cost-effective solution. The theory is that Joe and I both can update this blog with details from family events, baby pictures, woodworking projects, book reviews, etc. It will be THE place for everything Ferners, and hopefully we'll keep this space more current and interesting. Enjoy!
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