Boy (ha ha – pun intended), Baby McLaughlin is so lucky to be surrounded by so many loving family members and friends. He’s not even here yet and we received so many wonderful things from not one but two baby showers held in his honor – one in Boston and one in Los Angeles. Thank Continue reading
Mommy and daddy have been very busy getting my room ready for my arrival…which is very soon. They have the blinds up in my bedroom, my bookshelf is ready for my books and some shelves are ready for decorations. Oh yeah and since my walk-in closet has a window…that has blinds too! -Baby McLaughlin
It is with a heavy heart and tremendous sadness that I tell you all that Brian’s grandmother passed on Saturday, April 11, 2009. Josephine will be laid to rest this Wednesday (click here for details). May she rest in eternal peace with her husband, the late James F. McLaughlin. God Bless, Maureen
It’s amazing how fast time flies. It seems like just yesterday that I first took that pregnancy test and made that call to Brian. I’m now 25 weeks along although the above picture was taken at 24 weeks. I didn’t gain much weight during the first 5 months but I think I’m making up for Continue reading
Brian and I went to the USC Perinatal Women’s Diagnostics Center today for a FirstScreen test for Down syndrome and trisomy 18. Following the testing the doctor took the 3D ultra sound picture above. You can see our baby’s head at the top the picture. Our baby appears to be covering its eyes with its Continue reading
It has been over a month since we have last posted a house update. There has been quite a lot of progress. The exterior color of stucco has been applied, the roof tiles are installed, the driveway and walkway has been poured. The doors have been installed throughout the house, as well as the exterior Continue reading
Well, if you’ve been paying attention to our blog, you know that we got married at the Bellagio in Las Vegas today. Thanks to everyone who was able to make it on such short notice. Below are our official wedding pictures taken by the Bellagio photographer as well as some candids taken by family members Continue reading
Life sure does make some turbulent turns. A little over a year ago when my ex took off, a very wise man, not to mention a very dear friend of mine, said, “Man, sorry he really shook up your snow globe.” That’s the best analogy I have ever heard in my life and it Continue reading
After years and years of wanting to learn to scuba dive I finally got in the water and got my certification. For as long as I can remember I’ve been wanting to do this but there was always something that seemed to get in the way. Who knew that I would end up dating (and Continue reading
Sarah, Paula and I pose for a picture for Brian in front of what was one of our early beach scouting locations in Santa Barbara. We spent the day (with Brian) trying lots of cake and food, looking at hotels, looking for dresses and tuxes, and scouting locations for the rehearsal dinner. It was a Continue reading