Stroller and car seat separately
My favorite: The car seat
Update: Dustin strolled the travel system back out for the picture, and he ran into the wall down the hallway!! YIKES!! I'm getting nervous about his driving!
January 08, 2009
Travel System
The car seat sitting in the stroller
Stroller and car seat separately
My favorite: The car seat
Update: Dustin strolled the travel system back out for the picture, and he ran into the wall down the hallway!! YIKES!! I'm getting nervous about his driving!
Stroller and car seat separately
My favorite: The car seat
Update: Dustin strolled the travel system back out for the picture, and he ran into the wall down the hallway!! YIKES!! I'm getting nervous about his driving!
The Stroller/Car Seat Arrived Today!!
The wheels of the stroller
The MAN in Dustin telling him he doesn't need the instructions
We have been shopping around for a while to find the perfect stroller/car seat combination. We have looked at many online, in stores, and even taken down several displays to push them around the store to see if we really like it or not. Because Dustin will be gone much of the time during the day the next few years, I wanted a way to go for hikes, walks, and even runs with the baby. So we decided on a Jogging Travel System. The stroller is a jogging stroller, which has shocks and large wheels to eliminate the baby bouncing when we go over rougher terrain. It also has just one wheel in the front for the sharpest turn in tight spots or quick turns. The car seat matches the stroller and fits nicely into the stroller so we can take the baby out of the car while she is still sleeping and start strolling around the mall without waking her. Also, the car seat is super light....but will be about 7 pounds heavier in a few months!! The only bad thing about a jogging stroller as opposed to the traditional stroller is that it doesn't fold down as small. However, during one of our store visits we folded down the jogging and traditional stroller next to one another and there was very little difference.....and when we took the front wheel off (which can be done with one hand very easily) it was just as small!! I think we got the best of both worlds.
Anyway, Dustin did get it put together and he discovered that those big wheels will come in handy. He rolled over everyone of Cocoa's toys on the floor and even ran into the couch once on accident. (I am going to have to give him driving lessons before we put the baby in it!!) HA HA!! We are delighted with our choice!! I will put pictures of the finished product next.
The MAN in Dustin telling him he doesn't need the instructions
We have been shopping around for a while to find the perfect stroller/car seat combination. We have looked at many online, in stores, and even taken down several displays to push them around the store to see if we really like it or not. Because Dustin will be gone much of the time during the day the next few years, I wanted a way to go for hikes, walks, and even runs with the baby. So we decided on a Jogging Travel System. The stroller is a jogging stroller, which has shocks and large wheels to eliminate the baby bouncing when we go over rougher terrain. It also has just one wheel in the front for the sharpest turn in tight spots or quick turns. The car seat matches the stroller and fits nicely into the stroller so we can take the baby out of the car while she is still sleeping and start strolling around the mall without waking her. Also, the car seat is super light....but will be about 7 pounds heavier in a few months!! The only bad thing about a jogging stroller as opposed to the traditional stroller is that it doesn't fold down as small. However, during one of our store visits we folded down the jogging and traditional stroller next to one another and there was very little difference.....and when we took the front wheel off (which can be done with one hand very easily) it was just as small!! I think we got the best of both worlds.
Anyway, Dustin did get it put together and he discovered that those big wheels will come in handy. He rolled over everyone of Cocoa's toys on the floor and even ran into the couch once on accident. (I am going to have to give him driving lessons before we put the baby in it!!) HA HA!! We are delighted with our choice!! I will put pictures of the finished product next.
Rain, Wind, Sleet, Snow
Trying to stay dry under an inside out umbrella
As you can see from this picture, it was WINDY yesterday!! I was walking Cocoa and the wind was so fierce that it turned my umbrella inside out! I thought that only happened in the movies....until yesterday. I'm actually surprised I was even able to hold onto it! The day was filled with rain, wind, sleet, and snow all culminating in a SNOW DAY today!!
Thank you for all of the birthday wishes and cards!! I had a great day yesterday. Dustin made me chocolate cake, complete with chocolate icing and sprinkles to top it off!!
As you can see from this picture, it was WINDY yesterday!! I was walking Cocoa and the wind was so fierce that it turned my umbrella inside out! I thought that only happened in the movies....until yesterday. I'm actually surprised I was even able to hold onto it! The day was filled with rain, wind, sleet, and snow all culminating in a SNOW DAY today!!
Thank you for all of the birthday wishes and cards!! I had a great day yesterday. Dustin made me chocolate cake, complete with chocolate icing and sprinkles to top it off!!
January 04, 2009
Taking A Walk In January
Cocoa seemed to be a sad puppy today as it was our first day back at our house. Our house is not the sad part, but not having her three friends in Missouri to play with all day is the sad part. She LOVED playing with them! Because it was such a nice day today we decided to take her to the Greenbrier River Trail for a walk. I didn't even need a coat!!
In the first picture you will see Cocoa waiting for a treat. We taught her the command "up". When we give this command, she is to jump up on the nearest ledge, bench, or other high object. Well, we said "up" and she ran to this bench. You see in the picture that she is waiting quietly on that bench for her treat.
The second picture is a close up of her anticipation for the treat! She loves them!
The final picture is of Cocoa and Dustin standing on the rock looking into the water. Cocoa got her front paws in the water, but she didn't go any farther than that! It may have been nice walking weather, but certainly not swimming weather!
Cocoa seemed to cheer up after getting outdoors and just letting herself follow her overactive nose.
Cocoa waiting for her "up" reward
Getting anxious for her treat
Looking at the COLD water
In the first picture you will see Cocoa waiting for a treat. We taught her the command "up". When we give this command, she is to jump up on the nearest ledge, bench, or other high object. Well, we said "up" and she ran to this bench. You see in the picture that she is waiting quietly on that bench for her treat.
The second picture is a close up of her anticipation for the treat! She loves them!
The final picture is of Cocoa and Dustin standing on the rock looking into the water. Cocoa got her front paws in the water, but she didn't go any farther than that! It may have been nice walking weather, but certainly not swimming weather!
Cocoa seemed to cheer up after getting outdoors and just letting herself follow her overactive nose.
Cocoa waiting for her "up" reward
Getting anxious for her treat
Looking at the COLD water
January 03, 2009
First Bible Verse
I had mentioned on the previous blog that a friend was taking the challenge to memorize scriptures. You can find more information on Beth Moore's blog, but the scriptures are supposed to apply to each individual, so there is not one scripture that she is recommending for everyone. You are supposed to have a scripture that applies to your life. Thanks, Jen, for the challenge!!
So here is my first Bible verse for the year. To kick it off I thought I would have a verse about the importance of God's Word itself, so...
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws.
Psalm 119:105-106
So here is my first Bible verse for the year. To kick it off I thought I would have a verse about the importance of God's Word itself, so...
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path. I have taken an oath and confirmed it, that I will follow your righteous laws.
Psalm 119:105-106
New Year's Resolution
I think this year is calling for a New Year's Resolution! I can't talk Dustin into making one, but I think he will soon enough. Last year when he didn't make one, I made one for him....which was to take out the trash before it was overflowing and smelling rotten. I think he would rather make his own.
My New Year's Resolution is to competitively run a half marathon this calendar year. That means not to just run to finish, but to run with a specific time goal. I don't know what that time goal is yet. That part of the resolution will come after baby is here and I have trained for a few months. Also, a friend of mine whose blog I follow has set a resolution of memorizing Bible scriptures each month. I think that will be a great one to participate in as well!! I'll keep you posted on the scriptures I am selecting. I think there are two each month, so feel free to join with me!
Dustin's New Year's Resolution (until he makes one for himself) is to rub my feet when they are swollen, wake up in the middle of the night with the baby too, and change and wash those cloth diapers. I'll let you know how he does with his resolution....especially since he hasn't done one load of laundry since we have been married.
Happy resolution making!!
My New Year's Resolution is to competitively run a half marathon this calendar year. That means not to just run to finish, but to run with a specific time goal. I don't know what that time goal is yet. That part of the resolution will come after baby is here and I have trained for a few months. Also, a friend of mine whose blog I follow has set a resolution of memorizing Bible scriptures each month. I think that will be a great one to participate in as well!! I'll keep you posted on the scriptures I am selecting. I think there are two each month, so feel free to join with me!
Dustin's New Year's Resolution (until he makes one for himself) is to rub my feet when they are swollen, wake up in the middle of the night with the baby too, and change and wash those cloth diapers. I'll let you know how he does with his resolution....especially since he hasn't done one load of laundry since we have been married.
Happy resolution making!!
Christmas in Missouri
We made the 15 hour trek to Missouri this Christmas. To prevent blood clots, as recommended by the Dr., and because of obvious pregnancy bladder issues, we stopped every 1.5 to 2 hours!! I think Dustin was wishing I would go to sleep just so we wouldn't have to stop quite so frequently. I set a record for myself and only slept 2 hours the entire way!! The weather was not too bad, but we did have frozen icicles hanging from our side mirrors much of the time we drove through Indiana. Also, during one of our many stops, I went sprinting into the gas station and slid around the corner on the sidewalk. Luckily with my cat-like reflexes I managed to stay standing, but I looked like one of those cartoon characters spinning out on the ice. It was all happening in slow motion!! Needless to say we made it safely to Missouri regardless of a little wintery weather.
We spent Christmas with my family in the booming city of Thornfield. We spent Christmas Eve opening presents and being with the family, and the rest of our time there was spent traveling to neighboring cities to shop...one of my favorite past times!! It is safe to say that our child will come into this world with clothes to wear! I think maybe God planned it that way. Now that I do not enjoy shopping for clothes for myself because I have to go to the maternity section, which is NO fun, I am now shopping for baby clothes so she has something cute to wear, which IS fun! Yeah, I'm sure God was thinking about the shopping thing when He was planning the whole pregnancy thing. HA HA!!
I don't have any Christmas pictures here with me. I don't think we even took any pictures. But, if there are some out there...DAD, send them my way and I will add them. Well, of course all but that ONE picture...you know which one I am talking about.
We spent Christmas with my family in the booming city of Thornfield. We spent Christmas Eve opening presents and being with the family, and the rest of our time there was spent traveling to neighboring cities to shop...one of my favorite past times!! It is safe to say that our child will come into this world with clothes to wear! I think maybe God planned it that way. Now that I do not enjoy shopping for clothes for myself because I have to go to the maternity section, which is NO fun, I am now shopping for baby clothes so she has something cute to wear, which IS fun! Yeah, I'm sure God was thinking about the shopping thing when He was planning the whole pregnancy thing. HA HA!!
I don't have any Christmas pictures here with me. I don't think we even took any pictures. But, if there are some out there...DAD, send them my way and I will add them. Well, of course all but that ONE picture...you know which one I am talking about.
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