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We've Moved!

2009-09-23T14:01:00.001-04:00

No, not locations just yet, thank God!

But I will no longer be blogging on this site anymore. I have created a Meyers' Family blog to include all of our adventures. Eric and I are co-creators, so this should be fun.

The new site is Team Meyers, http://www.ourteammeyers.blogspot.com. We are just getting it up and running, but expect more from us soon. Thanks for all your readership over the last two and a half years on this site, and we look forward to continued patronage on the new one!

Playing Catch-up

2009-09-23T13:56:00.000-04:00

I know I have been extremely delinquent in blogging. Suffice it to say 2009 has been a crazy year for us. Good news is now I am playing catch-up.

This album covers February through April of 2009, including our February visit to Cleveland, her 2nd birthday celebration and party (with our surprise guests), a ship visit to see daddy on duty, Easter, our family trip to Great Wolf Lodge, and other backyard fun and just general silliness.

This album captures the summer months or trips, visits to the beach, and more silliness and fun!

These are officially all the pictures of 2009 to date and I am caught up! Whew! Enjoy all of our craziness!

Couple of Conversations

2009-04-13T23:06:00.002-04:00

2 funny conversations that I had with our favorite 2 year-old.

her: mommy, hurts.

me: what hurts, honey?

her: hurts me, mommy. (pointing to her back/butt area)

me: ok, tell mommy what hurts you.

her: mine tail.

(her diaper was folded over in the back)

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her: me wants some lotion. (this is new, usually she speaks in 3rd person)

me: okay, but say "I want some lotion"

her: you want some lotion.

A hard concept to understand, even harder to explain! She got her lotion, don't worry!

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I am sure there are a million other funny stories, but it occurred to me that I should post them here for all to enjoy. 2 years old has hit us hard - definitely in a stage of "NO's" and hitting, of which I am not a big fan at all! On the other hand, she is incredibly polite, saying please, thank you, bless you, excuse me, etc. She is also lovey and affectionate, but then 1.3 seconds later she is having a meltdown and acting like something from the Exorcist. Who knows? This too shall pass, not quickly enough for me!

Lots of pictures to come SOON! Stay tuned! (teaser: they are adorable!)

March for Babies

2009-03-25T22:47:00.001-04:00

Hello family and friends! It’s that time of year again. I am walking in support of March of Dimes’ March for Babies – with the hope that someday all babies will be born healthy. Eric and I were blessed to have our wonderful, funny, smart, active and most importantly HEALTHY daughter; and our dream is that every parent should be so lucky. Unfortunately, the sad reality is, they are not.

So, we are walking again this year. Our whole family! 5 miles. I have set up a Team from the breastfeeding support group that I started. Please consider donating. Anything – sponsorship, walk with us, spread the word, etc. I realize times are tough for everyone in this economy, but Eric and I raised a lot of money last year and we were very proud of that. And we would love your support again!

Please click on the sidebar to be directed to our website. Thanks in advance for all support and encouragement!

Catching Up

2009-03-16T20:47:00.004-04:00

Okay, this post is going to have MULTIPLE web albums (where you have to click the link to view) so I can finally (!) play catch-up. As I have heard from MANY of you, I am sorely behind. First I will get the pictures and then tell you how she is progressing!

THIS ALBUM (click that to view) is of Christmas 2008 - Daddy's ship party, Christmas decorations, hanging out, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

THESE were the nice pics that got sent out as gifts. For those who did not receive them (sorry, this is a BIG family!), feel free to download, print, and enjoy - they came out so cute! THIS was the photo shoot we had at a friend's house with her nice camera to get those cute ones - see what we went through! Hilarious!

THIS album is from January including pics of her new favorite activity with daddy - building tents! Also some bath-time fun, general silliness, and her lovely face and expressions!

I still have some on my camera from the last 6 weeks or so, but it is getting late. I will work on those sometime soon! Enjoy the hundreds that are on here. She is getting so big and fiesty! Such a little girl now! Until then...

They are coming!

2009-02-16T22:22:00.002-05:00

I know I know, resolutions never work out that well for me. But a ton of pics to come, hang in there. She is worth the wait!

Resolution

2009-01-04T23:37:00.003-05:00

Don't worry, I will be back to blogging, hopefully more regularly in 2009. And it will be the old way. But I was so far behind, this was the only way I could think to get you the pics you are wanting in a timely manner. I have Christmas and some random ones left, but until then, enjoy the other hundred or so!

Cleveland Visit, Take 2

2009-01-04T23:31:00.002-05:00

This album covers her first experience playing in the snow with her shovel (thanks Aunt Roberta, and Granny, thanks for the snow suit and boots!). She LOVED it! There are 2 videos of her dancing to my dad's cell phone ring, just click on the "picture" to play it. And the rest are of her on our last night wearing her Japanese PJ's from B-Pa (grampa). Although she calls pj's "blue-jays" even though we have corrected her. Too funny! Enjoy!

Cleveland Visit, Take 1

2009-01-04T23:13:00.003-05:00

This is from my solo drive home to Cleveland for Thanksgiving with Emmy and the two dogs - goodness, it was an experience, let me tell you. One I am not ready to relive!

This album covers Thanksgiving, our lunch the day after, playing in the toybox and dog cage, a failed Santa visit, some cute outfits, a trip to the mall, and the Army/Navy Game.

Note: Her red eyes are crazy in some shots, but my corrector on the photo software makes it look even crazier when I try to fix some of them! Her eyes are just so big!

Missing in Action

2009-01-04T22:39:00.003-05:00

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

Whew! These have been a very busy past few months and I fully realize how neglectful (yet again) of this blog that I've been. I am going to attempt to get caught up on the literally hundreds of photos by creating web albums that you all can view through here. The first are some shots from November 2008 . Enjoy! (for those who are internet challenged, click on the hi-lited words to get there:))

Sleeping like a baby

2008-11-17T22:19:00.000-05:00

Napping on mommy's lap while she visited with Auntie Cynthia!

Harriet Potter

2008-11-08T22:55:00.001-05:00

Some Halloween funny glasses that came in her bag from the sitter's. Too funny, this one you just can't help but smile at!

Relaxing in the Recliner

2008-11-08T22:52:00.000-05:00

Family Photo minus daddy. Well, who would take the picture? And besides, its usually me that's missing anyways!

"Dite"

2008-11-08T20:06:00.000-05:00

Emily taking her first "dites" of Halloween candy. This was much regulated because she has daddy's sweet tooth!

Happy Halloween

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Trick-or-Treat

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Emily running home with her candy to show her daddy. Helping to pass out to the other kids. She would not wear her costume at all, for some reason the thought of being the baby elephant sent her into fits of hysteria. Ah, there's always next year! She did have fun, but after the first house when they gave her candy, she thought she was done and ran home excitedly! Little did she know we still had the whole cul-de-sac to go!

Indian Corn

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Another attempt at a festive picture

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Our little Punkeen

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Jack-O-Lanterns

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Night shot of Fall Decor

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with our newly carved "punkies"

Horsey, other side

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On the "sings"

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How Fast?

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Was daddy pushing her? Check out those faces amidst the blur!

Horsey

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Peek

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Peeking on the bridge, out of the "tunntol", and down the "side" (pronounced with a very long "eye" sound).

At the Karck (Park)

2008-11-08T19:42:00.000-05:00

She thinks she is a big deal, check out her proud face. She loves to drive and "scootch" down the big stairs.

Carved Punkies

2008-11-08T19:38:00.001-05:00

Pleased to Meet Ya, Mr Scarecrow

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Our Tree

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Fall Leaves

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The usual suspects

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Here is the crew - Owl, Hant (elephant), Bunby (bunny, in this case 2, one of which is a bear in bunny pajamas), and Emily as the Queen of Them All!

Waiting for daddy

2008-11-08T19:29:00.000-05:00

Patiently waiting for daddy to get up so she could show him her babies.

Rocky Rocky

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Rocking with her brothers watching a "show".

Herself

2008-11-08T19:22:00.000-05:00

Which "sippy" is she going for in the second shot (hello, my side of the family!)? The third is baby Erica, I swear!

"Go! - Oh no, I just can't look!"

2008-11-08T19:20:00.000-05:00

More Cute Stuff

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Cute Stuff

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Tailgate Sweater

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My little model showing off her new sports wear.

Her heritage

2008-11-08T19:14:00.000-05:00

Wearing this season's new tailgate sweater made by Auntie Beth (of course).

Head Huggie

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Daddy's Shoulders

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How cute are they?

Fun Skirt

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The middle face is her cabbage patch face.

My Sweet Emily

2008-11-08T19:06:00.000-05:00

Don't you want to just kiss those sweet cheeks of hers. And her big ole saucer eyes - gives Auntie Beth a run for her money!

Harley and Me

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Curly Sue

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Check out those ringlets after swim class!

Our Photo Shoot

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Cute dress

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Laundry

2008-11-08T18:59:00.000-05:00

Emily helping daddy with the laundry!

Fall Decor

2008-10-26T22:07:00.000-04:00

How cute is our house!

Daddy and a Pony

2008-10-26T22:05:00.000-04:00

Only posing on the pony for a pic, she loves to "ride" horsies!

Our little Pumpkin

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Pumpkin Patch

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My attempts at a scenic fall picture

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King of the Haystack

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The last one is Em saying "Cheese!" for mommy. Love that face!

More Goats!

2008-10-26T21:54:00.000-04:00

Emmy loved the "Toats" and was running after them and then calling them "puppies". This one she named Oscar, and said it in her own special Emmy way, "OOOOOscar". (You have to hear it to appreciate it!)

Goats!

2008-10-26T21:51:00.000-04:00

Duckies

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Hayride

2008-10-26T21:48:00.000-04:00

Just Because

2008-10-26T21:47:00.000-04:00

I know it's not Em, but this was too cute to post. We came out from a nap and this was how I found these two!

Rocky rocky

2008-10-26T21:45:00.000-04:00

Em, the boys, and Flat Stanley rocking in the chair.

Awaiting Dinner

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Our Babies

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More Zoo

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I love the last pic - too cute!

At the Zoo

2008-10-26T21:34:00.000-04:00

Em's new friend Olivia ("Sayah") and her monkeying around at the Zoo!

Fall Princess

2008-10-26T21:26:00.000-04:00

Okay okay, I know I have been neglectful - but we have been busy! More on all that later, but for now, pictures...

Giddyup, Cowgirl!

2008-09-20T22:40:00.000-04:00

She is so thrilled with our garage sale find, because she is so into riding things and saying"Hoese". Too funny!

Ready to Go

2008-09-20T22:36:00.000-04:00

Didn't have her purses, but she wanted OUT!

Bath Giggles

2008-09-20T22:34:00.000-04:00

Her whole face lights up when Daddy makes her laugh, and you should only hear her say in her little voice "Daddy" like 'you are sooo silly'. It is too precious!

Our Little Imp

2008-09-20T22:33:00.000-04:00

Bathtime fun with our favorite gal!

Bubble Beard

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Pajama Pants

2008-09-20T22:29:00.000-04:00

Auntie Mel, in collaboration with Auntie Beth, made these for our little princess. The best part? Libby has a matching pair!

New Tevas

2008-09-20T22:28:00.000-04:00

Check out her new Tevas in Pink Parfait! Adorable! Grandpa and Uncle Mike will be so proud!

Strawberry Shortcake

2008-09-20T22:26:00.000-04:00

Thanks, Grammol, for this adorable outfit (and shoes)!

These shoes are too much

2008-09-20T22:25:00.000-04:00

She kept running away from me, but check out these shoes - don't fit her that well, but you know I had to get the picture! Her legs look like giraffe legs in the top 2 pics!

More Pics

2008-09-19T22:47:00.000-04:00

Auntie Stacy and the girls, a cute profile of Libby, and an extreme close-up of Charlie Bear.

Jumps

2008-09-19T22:44:00.000-04:00

What Emily yells when she jumps! The kids had fun jumping, Levi would jump off the couch onto his knees (ouch)!

Circus

2008-09-19T22:42:00.000-04:00

Auntie Beth and Libby playing Circus, while Emily tries to join in.

C'Mere, Big Boy!

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As she appears to be wrangling him!

Kissy Kissy

2008-09-19T22:28:00.000-04:00

The last one just makes me laugh. She just kept kissing him. Too funny!

2 Buddies

2008-09-19T22:26:00.000-04:00

Levi in his cool shirt and pj pants (made by his mom of course)! No other boy will ever measure up to "Ayah" (Em's version of Levi), every one she sees, she calls for him. She also talks about him and Libby (Ib-Bee) all the time, still (since Labor Day). Levi has quite the charming "Emi-lee" which would melt your heart.

I Moo for Milk

2008-09-19T22:21:00.000-04:00

This was Emily's shirt (obviously) made by Mel. I LOVE it! (Mine says "Milk Mom"). Now if only I could have gotten her to smile...

The only pic of the 3 of us the entire weekend

2008-09-19T22:19:00.000-04:00

And its dark! None with us and our kids either. We didn't do so well without the hubbies manning the cameras! This was our Girls' Night Out to celebrate Mel's Bday. Although, it ended early with us yawning. The kids never get the memo that we wanted to party, so we decided to be responsible. BOO!

Cool Shirt

2008-09-19T22:16:00.000-04:00

This is the coolest shirt - Auntie Melissa got it for her. Don't mind the bruise in the center of her forehead, it was healing! Middle shot shows her playing with a highly coveted toy, and the last two show off those BIG eyes of hers, and that oh, so serious expression. This was after the waterpark, so I think she was simply pickled!

After the Indoor Waterpark

2008-09-19T22:13:00.000-04:00

These pics speak for themselves. Levi has a pb&j smeared all over his face, and my girl is slumped so low she looks like she hung herself in the carseat straps.

Indoor Waterpark: Before

2008-09-19T22:11:00.000-04:00

Only the most fun, EVER! Em LOVED these sprinkler things, but the humidity fogged up my camera. It was so cool. We also did the lazy river inner-tube ride, and the baby pool. She even went down the slide all by herself, on her belly, with Uncle CJ and Libby to catch her at the bottom! What a big girl!

General Silliness

2008-09-19T22:07:00.000-04:00

Check out the FABULOUS skirts from Auntie Beth! Libby would have worn those 700 beads all day if Mel let her, but she graciously shared one with Em. The kids loved playing the piano (what BIG noise), and if you could have only witnessed Baby Elephant Walk (on record by Lawrence Welk). There are no words to describe that scene:)

The Best Kids Ever: One year later

2008-09-19T22:02:00.000-04:00

Pics from last and this year's Mommy Mayhem weekend of Libby, Levi, and Emily. This year we have the addition of baby Charlie. All the kids are bigger, of course, and have a lot more hair (look what little cue balls Em and Levi look like last year, and she was so plump)! Every year they (and we) get custom shirts courtesy of Mel (with CJ's help). Apparently, also, a plaid couch is a necessity for the kid shot! We'll make sure to have one for next year!

Daddy's Funny

2008-09-14T22:31:00.000-04:00

Laughing at her daddy yelling at the TV.

Gooo Bears!

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Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?

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Daddy and she-mini-me watching Da Bears.

Daddy and Em, One year later

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Flashback: Bears Cheerleader

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One year later and still wearing the same outfit!

Helping Mommy

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Boony Cover

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Looks

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Her and I trying to get a shot of us, didn't really work, but her faces are too funny. The last is after the "photo shoot" her relaxing with Harley.

Harley Girl

2008-08-26T22:41:00.001-04:00

Posing with her brother - and she had to get her "babies" in there with her too! So cute!

Huggy

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Emmy showing Harley how much she loves him!

Behind Bars

2008-08-26T22:33:00.000-04:00

Just love that face!