Sunday, December 20, 2009
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
This and That
It's a busy time of year. Do I hear an "Amen"?
I've been so busy, I haven't even bought ONE Christmas present. Don't worry, I will. I'm a Grandma and "Auntie" I have four grandchildren and two little nieces that I would NOT disappoint!
Here's what I've been doing......
Cuddling baby Patrick.
Decorating my house, and getting it ready for Christmas. We will be having family Christmas at my house this year.
Taking pictures of the moon...(and the next door neighbor's house).
Walking Christmas Tree Lane and taking pictures.
But, for the last several days facial tissue has been my best friend. I have a horrible cold/bronchitis/pneumonia bug raging. (Well, ok, probably not pneumonia.) I really think I may sneeze or cough a lung up soon, though. I cannot go shopping until I get over this. If I have to, I will find some elves to help. I go to the doctor tomorrow to see if I'll live...
Hope you all are having a great Holiday Season! (Please pray for me.)
I've been so busy, I haven't even bought ONE Christmas present. Don't worry, I will. I'm a Grandma and "Auntie" I have four grandchildren and two little nieces that I would NOT disappoint!
Here's what I've been doing......
Cuddling baby Patrick.
Decorating my house, and getting it ready for Christmas. We will be having family Christmas at my house this year.
Taking pictures of the moon...(and the next door neighbor's house).
Walking Christmas Tree Lane and taking pictures.
But, for the last several days facial tissue has been my best friend. I have a horrible cold/bronchitis/pneumonia bug raging. (Well, ok, probably not pneumonia.) I really think I may sneeze or cough a lung up soon, though. I cannot go shopping until I get over this. If I have to, I will find some elves to help. I go to the doctor tomorrow to see if I'll live...
Hope you all are having a great Holiday Season! (Please pray for me.)
Saturday, November 21, 2009
HE'S HERE!
After 34 hours of labor, Patrick Aaron Doherty finally made his entrance into the world today at 6:09 P.M.
He weighed in at a whopping 9 pounds, 10 ounces and was 22 5/8 inches long. He has a head full of hair. At first his hair looked really dark, but after it was washed you can see that it is actually a light brown...for now. He is very alert and has had no trouble latching on for his food, for which he started begging almost immediately! (Just like his Daddy, this little boy.)
We are so thankful that Mommy was actually able to finally deliver this precious one, without tearing or even an episiotomy. They were being very careful with the pitosin, trying not to overstimulate her uterus since Nathaniel was born by C-section. That was one month away from being 10 years ago, so she really wanted to try having a VBAC (vaginal birth after Cesarean) this time. It didn't look good there for a while, but then finally, there he was. They will probably get to go home tomorrow. Baby and company are doing great!
We give a great big THANK YOU to all of you who were praying. We really appreciate the prayers. This Grandma is exhausted and is going to bed now!
One side note: This is rather special to me. Today would have been my Grandfather's 105th birthday, so Patrick and Rev. Jesse Hawthorne share the same birthday. I love it!
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Not Here, Yet
As the above ledger says, "I should be here by now", but he's not. Typical stubborn boy, don't you think?
At the last doctor's appointment, the decision was made to induce labor this coming Friday, 20th if he had not arrived before that. When talking to Aaron and Candice today, they may change that plan. They made an appointment to see the doctor tomorrow, and will decide then if they will go ahead and induce on Friday, or give the little bugger a few more days to decide on his own.
I sure wish he would hurry up!! I am so anxious to meet him!
At the last doctor's appointment, the decision was made to induce labor this coming Friday, 20th if he had not arrived before that. When talking to Aaron and Candice today, they may change that plan. They made an appointment to see the doctor tomorrow, and will decide then if they will go ahead and induce on Friday, or give the little bugger a few more days to decide on his own.
I sure wish he would hurry up!! I am so anxious to meet him!
Monday, October 26, 2009
Baby Shower
He's due in about 3 weeks, but we all know that he'll be here when he decides he's ready to see this world.
His name will be Patrick Aaron Doherty. When his Daddy, Aaron, was a little boy, he would say that when he grew up this was the name he would name his son. He is getting his wish. I like it and I can't wait to meet the baby who will receive this name. Another grandson. It's a good thing I like boys!
We had his baby shower this weekend. It was exciting to think of him actually using all of the goodies that he got.
Mommy (Candice) is feeling ready anytime he is....
The cake was sooo cute! It was actually a lot of cupcakes.
G.G. (Great Grandma) made him several blankets, hats and booties and a bunting. They were adorable.
He received a lot of wonderful gifts. We are all anxiously awaiting his arrival!
His name will be Patrick Aaron Doherty. When his Daddy, Aaron, was a little boy, he would say that when he grew up this was the name he would name his son. He is getting his wish. I like it and I can't wait to meet the baby who will receive this name. Another grandson. It's a good thing I like boys!
We had his baby shower this weekend. It was exciting to think of him actually using all of the goodies that he got.
Mommy (Candice) is feeling ready anytime he is....
The cake was sooo cute! It was actually a lot of cupcakes.
G.G. (Great Grandma) made him several blankets, hats and booties and a bunting. They were adorable.
He received a lot of wonderful gifts. We are all anxiously awaiting his arrival!
Thursday, October 8, 2009
The Wedding
She was from the West Coast, he from the East Coast.
She from the North, he from the South.
She from Canada, he from the United States.
But, God in His divine providence brought them together in a land of paradise.
The most important page in this storybook union of Joyce McCoy and Tim Smith will be turned on September 19, 2009.
This is the way their wedding invitations read.
It all began in June, 2006 on the Single Adult Ministry trip to Hawaii. This is where they met, and long distance dating began. She visited him, he visited her, many phone calls and computer conversations happened.
In November 2008, on the beautiful coast of Florida, he proposed, and she said yes! They immediately applied to immigration for the proper paperwork for her to move to South Carolina. It took until July 2009 for everything to be approved. She moved to South Carolina with just a month to finalize the wedding plans.
Because Tim and I had been best of friends for several years, I was asked to be a bridesmaid in the wedding. It was my honor to stand up with two of the best people on earth.
The wedding was beautiful. The reception was "Hawaiian" themed since that is where they met.
Enjoy the pictures of the wedding.
She from the North, he from the South.
She from Canada, he from the United States.
But, God in His divine providence brought them together in a land of paradise.
The most important page in this storybook union of Joyce McCoy and Tim Smith will be turned on September 19, 2009.
This is the way their wedding invitations read.
It all began in June, 2006 on the Single Adult Ministry trip to Hawaii. This is where they met, and long distance dating began. She visited him, he visited her, many phone calls and computer conversations happened.
In November 2008, on the beautiful coast of Florida, he proposed, and she said yes! They immediately applied to immigration for the proper paperwork for her to move to South Carolina. It took until July 2009 for everything to be approved. She moved to South Carolina with just a month to finalize the wedding plans.
Because Tim and I had been best of friends for several years, I was asked to be a bridesmaid in the wedding. It was my honor to stand up with two of the best people on earth.
The wedding was beautiful. The reception was "Hawaiian" themed since that is where they met.
Enjoy the pictures of the wedding.
Thursday, September 3, 2009
Great Doctor!
This has been around for a while, but I think it is still funny, so I'm posting it for those who may not have seen it.
His practice has no room for new patients! Now, he's a medical wizard!
Q: Doctor, I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true?
A: Heart only good for so many beats, and that it... Don't waste on exercise. Everything wear out eventually. Speed up heart not make live longer; that like say you can extend life of car by driving faster. Want live longer? Take nap.
Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables?
A: You must grasp logistical efficiencies. What does cow eat? Hay and corn. What are these? Vegetables. So, steak nothing more than efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables to system. Need grain? Eat chicken. Beef also good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable). And pork chop can give 100% recommended daily allowance of vegetable products.
Q: Should I reduce my alcohol intake?
A: No, not at all. Wine made from fruit. Brandy is distilled wine. That means they take water out of fruity bit; get even more of goodness that way. Beer also made out of grain. Bottoms up!
Q: How can I calculate my body/fat ratio?
A: If you have body and you have fat, ratio is one to one. If you have two bodies, ratio is two to one, etc.
Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program?
A: Cannot think of single one, sorry. My philosophy: No Pain...Good!
Q: Aren't fried foods bad for you?
A: YOU NOT LISTENING!!! .... Foods fried in vegetable oil. How getting more vegetables be bad for you?
Q: Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the middle?
A: Definitely not! When you exercise muscle, it get bigger. You should only do sit-ups if want bigger stomach.
Q: Is chocolate bad for me?
A: You crazy? HELLO ... Cocoa beans! Vegetable!!! Cocoa beans best feel-good food around!
Q: Is swimming good for your figure?
A: If swimming good for figure, explain whales to me.
Q: Is getting in-shape important for my lifestyle?
A: Hey! 'Round' is shape!
Well, I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had about food and diets.
AND.....
For those of you who watch what you eat, here's the final word on nutrition and health. It's a relief to know the truth after all those conflicting nutritional studies:
1. The Japanese eat very little fat
And suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat
And suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
3. The Chinese drink very little red wine
And suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
4 The Italians drink a lot of red wine
And suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
5. The Germans drink a lot of beers and eat lots of sausages and fats
And suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
CONCLUSION.......
Eat and drink what you like. Speaking English is apparently what kills you.
His practice has no room for new patients! Now, he's a medical wizard!
Q: Doctor, I've heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true?
A: Heart only good for so many beats, and that it... Don't waste on exercise. Everything wear out eventually. Speed up heart not make live longer; that like say you can extend life of car by driving faster. Want live longer? Take nap.
Q: Should I cut down on meat and eat more fruits and vegetables?
A: You must grasp logistical efficiencies. What does cow eat? Hay and corn. What are these? Vegetables. So, steak nothing more than efficient mechanism of delivering vegetables to system. Need grain? Eat chicken. Beef also good source of field grass (green leafy vegetable). And pork chop can give 100% recommended daily allowance of vegetable products.
Q: Should I reduce my alcohol intake?
A: No, not at all. Wine made from fruit. Brandy is distilled wine. That means they take water out of fruity bit; get even more of goodness that way. Beer also made out of grain. Bottoms up!
Q: How can I calculate my body/fat ratio?
A: If you have body and you have fat, ratio is one to one. If you have two bodies, ratio is two to one, etc.
Q: What are some of the advantages of participating in a regular exercise program?
A: Cannot think of single one, sorry. My philosophy: No Pain...Good!
Q: Aren't fried foods bad for you?
A: YOU NOT LISTENING!!! .... Foods fried in vegetable oil. How getting more vegetables be bad for you?
Q: Will sit-ups help prevent me from getting a little soft around the middle?
A: Definitely not! When you exercise muscle, it get bigger. You should only do sit-ups if want bigger stomach.
Q: Is chocolate bad for me?
A: You crazy? HELLO ... Cocoa beans! Vegetable!!! Cocoa beans best feel-good food around!
Q: Is swimming good for your figure?
A: If swimming good for figure, explain whales to me.
Q: Is getting in-shape important for my lifestyle?
A: Hey! 'Round' is shape!
Well, I hope this has cleared up any misconceptions you may have had about food and diets.
AND.....
For those of you who watch what you eat, here's the final word on nutrition and health. It's a relief to know the truth after all those conflicting nutritional studies:
1. The Japanese eat very little fat
And suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
2. The Mexicans eat a lot of fat
And suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
3. The Chinese drink very little red wine
And suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
4 The Italians drink a lot of red wine
And suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
5. The Germans drink a lot of beers and eat lots of sausages and fats
And suffer fewer heart attacks than Americans.
CONCLUSION.......
Eat and drink what you like. Speaking English is apparently what kills you.
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