all things family: me, the hubster, and the kiddos.
The Arup Los Angeles office had its annual summer picnic at Knott’s Berry Farm this year so Ethan got to meet Snoopy for the very first time today! I think Ethan is already discovering that there are some definite perks to living in Southern California. Brian and I started the day by introducing Ethan to Continue reading
Our doctor advised us to make sure that Ethan was 100% comfortable breastfeeding before we attempted to give him a bottle. He advised us not to start until at least 4 weeks had passed. So, when we felt the time was right we gave it a shot. I couldn’t imagine a more perfect day than Continue reading
Here are some pictures from Ethan’s first trip to Indio to visit his great-grandparents (Noni & Papa)!
By popular demand, here are some pictures from Ethan’s first days with us. There are pictures from the hospital and at home as well as pictures with friends and family and of his first bath. Ethan’s first bath.
Just four days after the birth of my son I had to say goodbye to my grandfather. We laid him to rest today following an emotional ceremony in Hollywood. Grandpa was just a few days shy of his 87th birthday. He is survived by wife, eight of his nine children (my mother passed in 2003), Continue reading
The best day EVER! Brian and I are the proud parents of a beautiful baby boy today. Baby McLaughlin entered our world at 4:45 p.m., he weighed 8 pounds 1.5 ounces, was 21 inches long. He captured our hearts from the moment he arrived. Life will never be the same again. Please check our website Continue reading
I never thought I’d be nine months pregnant on my 37th birthday but here I am. I’m nine months pregnant and days away from giving birth…or so I thought. My due date was supposed to be May 23rd. Little did I know that all day I was feeling contractions. I thought that “feeling” I felt Continue reading
I never thought the day would come that I would have reason to celebrate Mother’s Day again. I was born on Mother’s Day so it would seem that I would find this day to be very special. Life’s events have a way of reshaping our ideas sometimes though; my mom found out she had terminal Continue reading
Grandma would have been 83 years old today. Quite an accomplishment as far as I am concerned. The picture was taken at my first birthday party (I think) in August 1980. I cannot say that I remember the event, but I will always think of this picture when I think of my Grandma. It is Continue reading
I can’t believe it’s the beginning of my ninth month already. When I first found out I was pregnant I remember thinking that nine months seemed like such a long journey; now the due date is right around the corner. I went to see my doctor today and she said everything looks normal. Baby McLaughlin’s Continue reading