What I've Been Up To

I have been really busy lately. The weather has been nice, sometimes. When it is, mommy and daddy make sure to take me out to the park. I really like the slide but my absolute favorite thing to do is spend time on the swings!
I love swinging!

Mommy says I am a great helper. I pick up after myself and I am able to do a lot of things that she asks me to do. I can go get my shoes and bring them to her so she can put them on for me. I can pick out pictures of animals I know in books, help put away my toys when asked (specific toys), and I make my parents' day when they as me for kisses and I dole them out happily!!!Putting my towels away after I played with them.

I have also been getting to try other new things:
Like a great picnic outside with mommy and daddy.
A fun ride on Marty's new boat -- thanks Uncle Marty ; ).Playing with some of my new toys I got for my birthday. I love my horsey!
Opening a package (thanks grandma), and of books of all things! YAY!Eating olives with daddy! I can hang ; )! (You can also see I got my first 'boo-boo,' it's okay, I'm it's almost all healed already.)

...and... Yup. That's right. My new baby brother or sister will be arriving at the beginning of November. I guess I haven't really gotten to experience this yet but I sure can tell that everyone around here is excited, including me : )!!!

Well, I'm going to get going now. Mommy will take a minute and fill you in on how daddy and she have been doing.

I love you! Bye-bye.

Hi there. James and I are both really excited about the new addition. Things have been different this time around. I have been much sicker, I think I threw up 3-4 times during my whole pregnancy with Aoife. This time I have managed as many in a single day. It has proved challenging taking care of a toddler and being sick on and off all day. Both of Aoife's grandmas have been out to help, and we loved every minute that they were here! Thanks ladies ; ). Otherwise, James has been really busy at work. Even though it means pretty late nights at least twice a week, and sometimes work on Saturday, we are grateful for the opportunity to get ahead. We are busy and tired, but really happy.

We hope to hear from you all soon and we'll keep you posted. In about 5-7 more weeks look for a post on whether it'll be more pink or blue (we do know that it will only be one or the other, thank goodness).

Love you,
James, Maggie, Aoife, & Baby Stuhan

Happy 1st Birthday, Aoife Roisin!

Well, we celebrated a little early. Grandma was in town and the weather was amazing so we opted for a celebration the weekend before my birthday (it's actually Thursday) instead of after. I had a fantastic time!!! We got to eat outside, and I ate the same kabobs as everyone else. I had fun hanging out with out with Mommy and Daddy, Grandma Bernie, Marty, Melissa, and their new baby, Cole! Thanks for coming to my party guys! I had more fun playing with my presents than opening them this time ; )! And, I had my first sugar. Mommy made me a sugar free banana cake but it had a cream cheese frosting that had some sugar in it! Yummy!

This is my cake. Mommy said she won't win any awards for cake decorating, not yet anyway ; ).Opening presents!
I love bubbles.
That looks delicious!Oh, it is!
Did I mention I like my cake?!?
Playing with my new puzzle from Cole -- way fun!
Playin' with Mommy.
Playin' with Daddy (I'm good at playin').Sharing -- something else I am good at ; )!

I had a fantastic day, and Mommy and Daddy did too. They said that now birthdays have a whole new meaning and they can understand why people get so darn excited about them. They also say to check back in a few days (Mommy will let you know when) to see what else I have been up to and because I have a big announcement to make! In the meantime, I hope you enjoyed hearing about my birthday!

I love you!

Aoife