Munster Monster

My little Munster Monster sporting her Irish rugby shirt from Megan and Andrew

Day in the City

For our Valentine's Day celebration, Nicole and I took a trip into the city to meet Alex for lunch. Nicole loves the city - she's always staring up at the tall buildings, signs, and flags. We stopped at a sandwich shop for lunch, and then we went to our REAL destination - the Naked Chocolate Cafe. Alex and I split a cheesecake, bread pudding, and an aztec sipping chocolate. The sipping chocolate was sooo rich and delicious!

Girl's Day Out

Nicole and I went to lunch with our friends MaryAnn, Natalie, and Madeleine a few days ago. Nikki and Madeleine enjoyed themselves playing with car keys and munching on cheerios. Such cute little girls!

2008 in Review

Saw this on a couple of friends blogs and thought it was a great way to journal 2008!

Where did you begin 2008? At our friend's Marc and Natalie's, right after we flew back to Philadelphia. We told them we were pregnant that night - and due a week after them!

What was your status by Valentines Day? Pregnant and in love with my husband and baby

Were you in school anytime this year? Nope, and probably won't ever be again.

Did you have to go to the hospital? Yes, for Nicole's big arrival!

Did you have any encounters with the police? Yes, when the fire alarm went off at our apartment. I also was very lucky to not get pulled over for having expired safety and emissions for the last 4 months of the year!

Where did you go on vacation? Cape May, Palmyra, New York City, Washington DC, Virginia, and Utah

What did you purchase that was over $500? Um, a new house - and a baby if you want to really get technical!

Did you move anywhere? Yep, from Philadelphia to Glenside, PA

What sporting events did you attend? Phillies baseball game

What concerts/shows did you go to? I don't think I went to any

Where do you live now? Glenside

Describe your birthday. Alex's family was in town so we went out to Valley Forge and did the tour there. We ate a picnic lunch there, and then we went over to Longwood Gardens. It was so beautiful! That night we stopped at Larry's for dinner where they have the best cheesesteaks!

What has been your favorite moment? Obviously having Nicole was my favorite - not the actual delivery but just having her here. :)

What's something you learned about yourself? That I was not nearly as prepared to be a mom as I thought. I still don't know what I'm doing!

Any new additions? Yep - Obviously Nicole, and then Andrew joined the family when he married Megan

What was your best month? December

Made new friends? Yes, it helps when you move to a new ward!

What would you change about 2008? I would have gone into the city more often to go to dinner with Alex

What did you like most about 2008? Nicole joining the family was definitely the best. I also liked having family visit.

Other than home, where did you spend most of your time? At the local stores

Change your hairstyle? Yeah, I cut it to my shoulders (aka the mommy haircut)

Get a new job? Well, I guess being a mom was a new job, so yes.

How old did you turn this year? 27

Do you have a New Year's resolution? I haven't really had time to think about it...

What was your favorite purchase? My house

Did you get sick this year? I can't really remember, but I think the only REAL sickness was when I got a cold over Christmas.

What are you wishing for in 2009? Lots of fun watching Nicole grow, and traveling to new places!