Month: October 2012

Getting closer

Dan

This weekend I was able to get all of the front end accessories onto the car, work on some odds and ends electrical items, modify the battery tray to fit with the new motor, drop a new battery in,  clearance the distributor to miss the lower intake and fill the motor with oil.  I thought […]

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Hailey

Hailey – Six Weeks

elaine

If you would have told me I wouldn’t even  be able to keep up with the blog while home on maternity leave I would not have believed you.  I can’t believe how much time it takes to take care of a little baby.  I think I thought they slept a lot more, or at least […]

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A major milestone… of sorts

Dan

Today, on October 17th, 2012, just 5 days after Hailey’s 1st month birthday, Hailey achieved  a major milestone. While this week was that of her first medical appointment, when we found out that she had grown nearly an inch and put on a full 2lbs (a 28% increase over her birth weight), these feats were not […]

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The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest

elaine

I finally finished the Millenium series.  The Girl Who Kicked the Hornet’s Nest was consistent with the first two books and finally tied everything together.  I did most of this reading in the late hours of the night while trying to get Hailey to sleep.  You know you’re hooked when the baby is obviously sleeping […]

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Lime Vinegarette

elaine

Ingredients 6 cups mixed lettuce greens 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1 teaspoon dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper Directions: Mix it all up and serve. Source: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/robin-miller/mixed-greens-with-lime-vinaigrette-recipe/index.html

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Hailey

Hailey – One Month

elaine

Yes, everyone was correct: time flies like crazy!  Here are some highlights from Hailey’s first month on the outside. Metrics Weight: 9 lb. 1oz., 50% Height: 21 in., 50% Head Circumference: 14.5 in., 50% Hailey loves to stretch.  We know she has no idea what she is doing, and we swaddle her often so she […]

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Hailey

Hailey’s first happy hour

Dan

After a more than successful first night dining out with Hailey, Elaine and I decided it was time to try for a happy hour.  So off we ventured to walk around the Highlands. We decided stop by an old favorite, O’Shea.  Luckily our friends Chris and Heather were able to join us. Haley decided that […]

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