I am not one of those people that likes to share articles, re-post facebook messages or tweet. I feel there is enough noise that the world doesn't need me making more noise of noise that has already been made. But every once in a while I will come across something that is just the right message at the right time - and that is what this article was for me today! It was exactly what I needed to hear.
Whether you are a parent or not, I think there is some interesting truth in here about taking some stress off of yourself and being real about life. And even though life can be a climb, it sure is beautiful.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/glennon-melton/dont-carpe-diem_b_1206346.html
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Sunday, January 22, 2012
We made it...
We made it through Alex's first week at daycare and he did great! I have to admit, I think I did pretty great too considering I thought I was going to lose my marbles on the first day.
His teachers are fantastic and they take pictures of him and email them to us throughout the day. They have even called me just to let me know everything is going great. So our new routine is coming along nicely.
Here is one of the photos that I recieved in my email inbox on Wednesday from his teachers. As you can imagine, I stared at it far too long and I am sure my productivity at work went down for a bit (sorry Trail Blazers!).
His teachers are fantastic and they take pictures of him and email them to us throughout the day. They have even called me just to let me know everything is going great. So our new routine is coming along nicely.
Here is one of the photos that I recieved in my email inbox on Wednesday from his teachers. As you can imagine, I stared at it far too long and I am sure my productivity at work went down for a bit (sorry Trail Blazers!).
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
First Day of Daycare...
Alex turned 4 months yesterday and today is his first day of daycare...he is getting so big and time is going by WAY too fast!
We had a busy morning preparing for Alex's first day. We put on his first-day of school outfit, took a photo, packed his lunch (and brunch and linner and everything else in-between), pulled together all of his toys and we were out the door. Alex was all smiles when we arrived at daycare but me...not so much! The teachers had to pry him out of my arms and with David's help I was able to put one foot in front of the other to walk myself out of the infant room. But we made it! Another milestone down and a lifetime more to go.
I love you little man...be a good boy at school!
We had a busy morning preparing for Alex's first day. We put on his first-day of school outfit, took a photo, packed his lunch (and brunch and linner and everything else in-between), pulled together all of his toys and we were out the door. Alex was all smiles when we arrived at daycare but me...not so much! The teachers had to pry him out of my arms and with David's help I was able to put one foot in front of the other to walk myself out of the infant room. But we made it! Another milestone down and a lifetime more to go.
I love you little man...be a good boy at school!
Monday, January 2, 2012
*30* before 30 - REFRESHER
**Thanks to many dear friends near and far, I have been reminded that I am actually farther along on my list than I thought. I have made some updates!
The start of this New Year has me reflecting on the many blessings I have in my life and looking towards all the journeys I hope to experience one day. And it got me thinking..."Oh crap, I am one year closer to 30! So little time and so much to do!" So I have decided to revisit my *30* before 30 list to post an update and hopefully motivate me to keep this concept going strong. After all, I have 20 left to go and I am balancing being a new mom, a good wife and working full time... But no harm in trying to squeeze every drop out of life, right?!?!
As a refresher, here is my list with some brief updates to get us back on track!
1.) Take a photography class (DONE)
2.) Go on an international vacation (DONE- BALI SEPT. 2010)
3.) Russo/Thompson/Rice trip
4.) Go to Jazz Fest in New Orleans
5.) Go Sailing
6.) Go fishing, catch a fish, clean it, cook it and eat it (DONE)
7.) Visit a Southern state (DONE- I have been to Miami. That is definitely pretty far south. Thanks for the reminder Sabs.)
8.) Buy a Michele watch (DONE)
9.) Run a 10k race
10.) Read another Ken Follett novel (DONE - WORLD WITHOUT END)
11.) Make a piece of jewelry I will wear
12.) Go to a Trail Blazers away game (DONE - I went to the Phoenix Suns/Trail Blazers game many years back and I almost completely forgot. I would still love to go to another away game but at least I get to cross it off the list.)
13.) Watch a sunrise (DONE - My last couple days of pregnancy I had the hardest time sleeping. One morning I was up at 4:00am. David heard me stirring and being the amazing husband he is, he offered to get up with me and suggested we go on a walk. We walked around Gabriel Park until the sun came up and then went to one of our favorite bakerys "Baker and Spice" for some oatmeal scones. It is such a wonderful memory I have of some quality time just the two of us before Alex came into this world. It was a beautiful sunrise!)
14.) Learn to drive a stick shift
15.) Go camping (for more than 1 night)
16.) Get a par in golf
17.) Spend a day at the Portland Art Museum
18.) Swim in the pool of a waterfall
19.) Take advantage of an all-you-can-eat buffet
20.) Go to a Rodeo
21.) Hire a personal trainer for at least 4 months
22.) Go to the Sundance Film Festival (DONE)
23.) Redo our Master Bathroom (DONE)
24.) Go to a concert at the Gorge
25.) Run/Walk a half marathon
26.) Raise $25k for Morrison Child and Family Services
27.) Have a campfire and smores on the beach (DONE - We had a family reunion trip at the coast a couple of years back and my cousin Jenna reminded me that we had a campfire and we think smores were involved so I am going to count it! Thanks Jenna!)
28.) Go on a Glider Plane (DONE)
29.) Go surfing
30.) Get a promotion at work (DONE)
The start of this New Year has me reflecting on the many blessings I have in my life and looking towards all the journeys I hope to experience one day. And it got me thinking..."Oh crap, I am one year closer to 30! So little time and so much to do!" So I have decided to revisit my *30* before 30 list to post an update and hopefully motivate me to keep this concept going strong. After all, I have 20 left to go and I am balancing being a new mom, a good wife and working full time... But no harm in trying to squeeze every drop out of life, right?!?!
As a refresher, here is my list with some brief updates to get us back on track!
1.) Take a photography class (DONE)
2.) Go on an international vacation (DONE- BALI SEPT. 2010)
3.) Russo/Thompson/Rice trip
4.) Go to Jazz Fest in New Orleans
5.) Go Sailing
6.) Go fishing, catch a fish, clean it, cook it and eat it (DONE)
7.) Visit a Southern state (DONE- I have been to Miami. That is definitely pretty far south. Thanks for the reminder Sabs.)
8.) Buy a Michele watch (DONE)
9.) Run a 10k race
10.) Read another Ken Follett novel (DONE - WORLD WITHOUT END)
11.) Make a piece of jewelry I will wear
12.) Go to a Trail Blazers away game (DONE - I went to the Phoenix Suns/Trail Blazers game many years back and I almost completely forgot. I would still love to go to another away game but at least I get to cross it off the list.)
13.) Watch a sunrise (DONE - My last couple days of pregnancy I had the hardest time sleeping. One morning I was up at 4:00am. David heard me stirring and being the amazing husband he is, he offered to get up with me and suggested we go on a walk. We walked around Gabriel Park until the sun came up and then went to one of our favorite bakerys "Baker and Spice" for some oatmeal scones. It is such a wonderful memory I have of some quality time just the two of us before Alex came into this world. It was a beautiful sunrise!)
14.) Learn to drive a stick shift
15.) Go camping (for more than 1 night)
16.) Get a par in golf
17.) Spend a day at the Portland Art Museum
18.) Swim in the pool of a waterfall
19.) Take advantage of an all-you-can-eat buffet
20.) Go to a Rodeo
21.) Hire a personal trainer for at least 4 months
22.) Go to the Sundance Film Festival (DONE)
23.) Redo our Master Bathroom (DONE)
24.) Go to a concert at the Gorge
25.) Run/Walk a half marathon
26.) Raise $25k for Morrison Child and Family Services
27.) Have a campfire and smores on the beach (DONE - We had a family reunion trip at the coast a couple of years back and my cousin Jenna reminded me that we had a campfire and we think smores were involved so I am going to count it! Thanks Jenna!)
28.) Go on a Glider Plane (DONE)
29.) Go surfing
30.) Get a promotion at work (DONE)
Sunday, January 1, 2012
Happy New Year!
2012 is here! And if the year is half as fun as our New Years Eve was then it is sure to be another amazing year for the Thompsons. Our dear friends, The Drakes, hosted a party and Alex was a trooper and slept through the entire thing. So Mom and Dad got to have a little fun!
All I had was a leftover disposable camera so the photo quality of these aren't the best but it still captured some amazing memories with wonderful friends.
I hope you all have a wonderful 2012!
The Matts and David
Just Dance on the Wii - my new favorite game
Carynne, the hostess with the mostest! We both went sparkly for the festive occasion.
Girlfriends! Kristin, Sabs and me.
Kristin and I enjoying our ring pops...yes, I did say Ring Pops! And there were Pop Rocks too.
Feels oh-so-good to be on a dance floor again! It has been a while since little man, Alex has joined our party :)
Happy New Year from The Thompsons!
All I had was a leftover disposable camera so the photo quality of these aren't the best but it still captured some amazing memories with wonderful friends.
I hope you all have a wonderful 2012!
The Matts and David
Just Dance on the Wii - my new favorite game
Carynne, the hostess with the mostest! We both went sparkly for the festive occasion.
Girlfriends! Kristin, Sabs and me.
Kristin and I enjoying our ring pops...yes, I did say Ring Pops! And there were Pop Rocks too.
Feels oh-so-good to be on a dance floor again! It has been a while since little man, Alex has joined our party :)
Happy New Year from The Thompsons!
Christmas #2
Christmas #2 was fantastic! And how lucky are we that we get to celebrate Christmas more than once. We flew down to Tucson and Alex was awesome on the plane. I was really nervous that he would have a hard time with the change in air pressure because he had a cold but he was a joy and even flirted with the flight attendants.
CHRISTMAS EVE
The Christmas Eve feast of the 7 fishes is a long-standing Russo tradition. It is my favorite meal of the year! So many people spend so many hours preparing, making it a true labor of love. Alex is too young to enjoy it to its fullest, but having him be part of it this year made me feel so happy complete. He is the first of a new generation to enjoy and carry on this tradition...so cool!
Dinner...YUM!
Norbert, Chris and Michael scrubbing the clams
Grandma and I making the cannolis. This year we added the Bliss Cannoli to the menu (Cranberry, Orange, Ginger and White Chocolate). Great idea, Grandma...they were a hit!
Alex with Great Grandma
Oyster Shooters
Dad delivering the lobster sauce pasta to the table
My mom bought Alex this awesome lobster outfit for the dinner. We attempted to get a family photo in front of the Christmas tree with him in his great outfit but someone was sleepy. So this is the best we got!
CHRISTMAS DAY
Christmas Day was a beautiful day of relaxing with family and enjoying the simple moments - and a lot more food. We slept in to help our stomachs digest the huge meal from Christmas eve, Dad then made us lattes and we did gifts. Then we had a late brunch of lox and bagles with Grandma and Grandpa, Pozole for dinner and then over to Aunt Rose's and Uncle Jim's for Aunt Rose's delicious Christmas cookies. I'll tell you, the Russo family sure knows how to celebrate with food :)
Alex opening his first gift...
It's a hat the Uncle Michael made!!
Papa got him some great U0fA swag
Nona playing with Alex's new favorite toy.
More presents.
Our favorite gift this year is Alex!
Uncle Michael reading Alex his Christmas book during brunch
Nona and Alex
Great Grandpa and Alex
LOTS OF PEOPLE TO MEET AND PLACES TO SEE!
The rest of the trip was Tour De Alex! Alex got to meet lots of Tucson peeps and we had some great time with a lot of folks.
Aunt T.
Nana (Great Grandma). Alex also got to meet my Auntie Patti and cousin Emily.
One of my dear friends, Katie, had her little girl, Kylie, only a few weeks before Alex. But of course, Alex is bigger than Kylie...go figure!
Kylie and Alex
Oma with Alex - Oma took care of Michael and I when we were babies.
Christina and Anna - my dear friends from high school
Look at the brightness in those eyes! Christmas takes on a whole new meaning with a baby boy and knowing the joys of motherhood. We are so blessed to have Alex in our family and we continue to feel so happy to share him and introduce him to our wonderful family and friends. Merry Christmas everyone!
CHRISTMAS EVE
The Christmas Eve feast of the 7 fishes is a long-standing Russo tradition. It is my favorite meal of the year! So many people spend so many hours preparing, making it a true labor of love. Alex is too young to enjoy it to its fullest, but having him be part of it this year made me feel so happy complete. He is the first of a new generation to enjoy and carry on this tradition...so cool!
Dinner...YUM!
Norbert, Chris and Michael scrubbing the clams
Grandma and I making the cannolis. This year we added the Bliss Cannoli to the menu (Cranberry, Orange, Ginger and White Chocolate). Great idea, Grandma...they were a hit!
Alex with Great Grandma
Oyster Shooters
Dad delivering the lobster sauce pasta to the table
My mom bought Alex this awesome lobster outfit for the dinner. We attempted to get a family photo in front of the Christmas tree with him in his great outfit but someone was sleepy. So this is the best we got!
CHRISTMAS DAY
Christmas Day was a beautiful day of relaxing with family and enjoying the simple moments - and a lot more food. We slept in to help our stomachs digest the huge meal from Christmas eve, Dad then made us lattes and we did gifts. Then we had a late brunch of lox and bagles with Grandma and Grandpa, Pozole for dinner and then over to Aunt Rose's and Uncle Jim's for Aunt Rose's delicious Christmas cookies. I'll tell you, the Russo family sure knows how to celebrate with food :)
Alex opening his first gift...
It's a hat the Uncle Michael made!!
Papa got him some great U0fA swag
Nona playing with Alex's new favorite toy.
More presents.
Our favorite gift this year is Alex!
Uncle Michael reading Alex his Christmas book during brunch
Nona and Alex
Great Grandpa and Alex
LOTS OF PEOPLE TO MEET AND PLACES TO SEE!
The rest of the trip was Tour De Alex! Alex got to meet lots of Tucson peeps and we had some great time with a lot of folks.
Aunt T.
Nana (Great Grandma). Alex also got to meet my Auntie Patti and cousin Emily.
One of my dear friends, Katie, had her little girl, Kylie, only a few weeks before Alex. But of course, Alex is bigger than Kylie...go figure!
Kylie and Alex
Oma with Alex - Oma took care of Michael and I when we were babies.
Christina and Anna - my dear friends from high school
Look at the brightness in those eyes! Christmas takes on a whole new meaning with a baby boy and knowing the joys of motherhood. We are so blessed to have Alex in our family and we continue to feel so happy to share him and introduce him to our wonderful family and friends. Merry Christmas everyone!
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