We're on Twitter!

@TeamAnneMarie is on Twitter!  I have never been on Twitter so this is all new to me.  Alex set up our profile today and we are up and running.  He has been spending the last hour answering my questions on all things in the Twitter-verse.  Don't forget - join our team for the March for Babies, here is a link to the Team Page  http://www.marchforbabies.org/team/t1508452

Hope to see you on May 1st in Payson Park!

Oops

So apparently, Anne-Marie's little cold packed a big ole punch on the whole family.  Sorry everyone.   Thankfully the reports are that everyone is on the mend.  Anne-Marie is finally off the nebulizer. I have moved back upstairs to our bedroom and we are even attempting a night out of the bouncy seat! I am not sure Chester is happy I am back upstairs however...

A GREAT report from the eye doctor

Anne-Marie had her eye check up today and wonderful news, her eyes are perfect.  This was a follow-up with the eye doctor who checked her eyes in the hospital for Retinopathy of prematurity.  Today he was checking to see if she would need glasses.  Often, he will have to see preemies a few times to monitor their eyes but he said there is no need for Anne-Marie to have to come back!  (Unfortunately she has me for a mother so she will likely need glasses at some point in her life.)

A new thing

Anne-Marie has figured out that if she "talks" while you are bouncing her on your knee, her voice will make funny sounds.  It is now my favorite thing to mess with her and get her bouncing and "talking" then stop and see what she does.  She usually stops and looks at me.  When I start up again, so does she!  She is so much FUN!

Baptism weekend

A great weekend had by all in New York for Anne-Marie's baptism.  We were joined by friends, family and cherished members of the North Granville United Methodist Church (who are really more like family) to welcome Anne-Marie into the church.  Uncle Wayne (Liz's uncle) and Tara (great friend of ours) were her godparents.  The weather timed it perfectly so we could all get there and home safely. 

Uncle Nate actually got a hair cut and trimmed his beard for the occasion

Pastor Meredith performing the baptism (they heated the water a little so it wouldn't be cold)

Uncle Wayne (Godfather) singing Jesus Loves Me

Auntie Tara (Godmother) showing Anne-Marie off to everyone

Now she has two sets of parents

Pastors Meredith and Ginny gave us a lovely baptism

Bella and her cousin!

In Great Grams arms is one of Anne-Marie's favorite places

Gumby giving her a little bit to eat, Mangia Mangia

Neither one of us really wanted to wake up

Auntie Gwen rocking Anne-Marie in a chair we have all been rocked in

Anne-Marie loves her new toys - Pig, Cow and Chicken

Anne-Marie's first of many rides on Daddy's shoulders

Hanging with Gramps, Anne-Marie is looking forward to being able to
spend lots more time with Gramps when he moves
back East! 

Weekend with Mimi

Anne-Marie had a great weekend visiting with Mimi.  The storm forced a little bit of a change in plans but a nice weekend regardless. 

 Auntie Christina came over to the house on Saturday, not sure who is copying who but they seem to be dressed alike.  

We are off to New Hampshire this weekend to see Auntie Gwen, Uncle David and Isobella then over to New York for Anne-Marie's baptism next weekend. Hopefully the weather plays nice!

March of Dimes 2011 Ambassador Family

I had a lovely time last night at the March of Dimes annual meeting.  It was great to meet the board and hear of all the great things March of Dimes is working on in Maine.  Alex, Anne-Marie and I were chosen as the 2011 Ambassador Family and we couldn't be more excited.  We will get several opportunities to tell Anne-Marie's story and how thankful we are for March of Dimes and MMC.  We will find out on Tuesday all that is involved and if we can still have our own team for March for Babies or if we will need to walk on the Chapter team.  Mark your calendars everyone, March for Babies is May 1st.  I hope you can all make it and walk with Anne-Marie.  I will send everyone information next week. 

Anne Marie is very excited to have her MiMi (Alex's mom) come visit her this weekend.  It has been a while and the peanut has grown!

Christmas Pictures

I think this is my favorite picture taken of her to date.  I think my girl is sooo cute however rarely does a picture give her justice.  This one does the trick, therefore, that is what we used for the holiday card.

Nice and toasty warm in the Jonanna (Alex's aunt) sweater

We can't forget Chester.  He did so well on the photo shoot. 

So this is one of my New Year's resolutions.  I am not the greatest about keeping everyone posted as to what is going on with Anne-Marie.  Hopefully this will help.  I have no expectations of posting everyday but I do hope to post something each week, even if it is just a photo or two.  Feel free to send this link to anyone you think might be interested. 

Happy New Year Everyone!