tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2710971586487352342024-03-05T06:35:16.368-05:00McEldowneysA day in the life of our family of four!McEldowney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580066962872160noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271097158648735234.post-78800773103950028512009-09-06T22:18:00.003-04:002009-09-06T22:40:10.826-04:00Summer 2009<div><span style="color:#cc0000;"><span id="SPELLING_ERROR_0" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">OK</span>...so it's been a long time. I know, but I do have some excuse. It's been a busy summer around here. Let me update you....</span></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOR6MyeTcITHOMmVh6Fox3Y6Ge2P06se2J8qoy8wzwslfyP-rM2Znp9H11Jf3jTmUy9TR_YYulAZvVmQjJfdRG-ZMAIJ-KBhrmTD2jR91nnj9hBBsMXIGAHA0ZSfN0hICjovNcYldQWNo/s1600-h/antique+rose+bedding.jpg"><img style="WIDTH: 257px; HEIGHT: 163px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5378545472487738050" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOR6MyeTcITHOMmVh6Fox3Y6Ge2P06se2J8qoy8wzwslfyP-rM2Znp9H11Jf3jTmUy9TR_YYulAZvVmQjJfdRG-ZMAIJ-KBhrmTD2jR91nnj9hBBsMXIGAHA0ZSfN0hICjovNcYldQWNo/s320/antique+rose+bedding.jpg" /></a><br /><div><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span></div><br /><div><span style="color:#cc0000;">Jamie and I spent June getting baby Jillian's room ready for her arrival. It turned out so cute. Here is a pic of her bedding...very girlie! Jamie's work at Frito Lay always keeps him busy, especially in the summer. We are thankful that this summer was not as bad as last summer (<span id="SPELLING_ERROR_1" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">work wise</span>). I, of course, was very pregnant for half of the summer so I feel like I didn't do much else. I was so ready to have the baby and was happy when she was born! The weather this summer has been, well, weird! It was either too cool or raining. We only got out in the pool twice as a result.</span></div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;">Jesse is now 2 1/2 which has been fun but very challenging. We have plenty of discipline issues to deal with. He is also so smart and learning so much. I was excited when we signed him up to start Mother's Day Out once a week starting this month. It has been good for both of us so far. He like his teacher, Mrs. Carol, and loves the structure the program provides. The other day, after his class, he told me that "B says <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_2" class="blsp-spelling-error">ba</span>". He has given us and his grandparents many "Jesse stories" to tell. For example, he went downstairs one morning while I was in the shower and got 2 cartons of eggs out of the fridge and a bowl and took them to the coffee table. He <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_3" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">proceeded</span> to crack the eggs into the bowl and also on the table. When I came downstairs I was shocked and he said "I make eggs". He got into my makeup one day, again while I was in the shower, and tried to put mascara on his eyes. I have pics of these incidents and will try to get them on here this week. </span></div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;">Jillian was born July 17, 2009 via c-section. She weighed 7 lbs 2 oz and was 19 in long. She is beautiful and we just adore her. She is a good baby despite her acid reflux issues. She is growing well and we look forward to seeing how her personality develops. Jesse is a great big brother and very sweet although we have to watch him because he can be rough (all boy). Again, I hope to get pics on here this week.</span></div><div> </div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;">Our family has done some fun things this summer too. We got a family zoo pass and took a few trips before the baby was born. Jesse loves the animals. We had visits from Jamie's family too and enjoyed our time together. Jamie and Jesse had several fun Father Son Days out. They went to a vintage airplane show, Chuck E Cheese for the first time, and a car show to name a few. They always came back home with great stories and pics. We also made it to the KY State Fair again this year where we always enjoy seeing the animals and exhibits. The weather was great for that.</span></div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;">Well, we look forward to keeping you <span id="SPELLING_ERROR_4" class="blsp-spelling-corrected">apprised</span> this fall on all the fun things we will do as a family and on how the kids are growing and changing. God Bless!</span></div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span> </div><div><span style="color:#cc0000;"></span> </div>McEldowney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580066962872160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271097158648735234.post-66820172288575121072009-02-17T23:24:00.002-05:002009-02-17T23:26:46.096-05:00Jesus Loves MeToday, while we were riding in the car with LoLo, Jesse sang "Jesus Loves Me" all by himself. He was so cute and I was so proud! He also sang it for his Daddy tonight when he got home. He is just soaking everything up and repeats all of it. We think he's pretty smart!McEldowney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580066962872160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271097158648735234.post-12596529836246472432009-01-27T20:13:00.002-05:002009-01-27T20:15:37.941-05:00Ultrasound Pics<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSzjqeZQUqByvbh1bNylyXUJdHWd5-UeO9_NbR7KqBFMd7WIxsxZmzj136jc5ajBr2uo01_npD78rPfbYN_o5nZvt6d23EmEP0TJwu3_cTWb9hv60RF777hb6rAB3llfVJBfthmvzcka8/s1600-h/Ultrasound+Jan+14+2009+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296146991592242866" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 262px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSzjqeZQUqByvbh1bNylyXUJdHWd5-UeO9_NbR7KqBFMd7WIxsxZmzj136jc5ajBr2uo01_npD78rPfbYN_o5nZvt6d23EmEP0TJwu3_cTWb9hv60RF777hb6rAB3llfVJBfthmvzcka8/s320/Ultrasound+Jan+14+2009+2.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEillyCgc3TteDE7rwTyAHZjj3UP1t2oYQhAbQtlsCP2teZdLVFuBnhys3-wBOtIYnUGXk3x_GhmH0HZ_SMcl0lvnZVLcUA5vdsr9b_qsvN0NBoZC3mhpocxGnc69hn6DfKDxbUrLRorMfI/s1600-h/Ultrasound+Jan+14+2009.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5296146985521801938" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 262px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEillyCgc3TteDE7rwTyAHZjj3UP1t2oYQhAbQtlsCP2teZdLVFuBnhys3-wBOtIYnUGXk3x_GhmH0HZ_SMcl0lvnZVLcUA5vdsr9b_qsvN0NBoZC3mhpocxGnc69hn6DfKDxbUrLRorMfI/s320/Ultrasound+Jan+14+2009.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><div>I am finally putting my ultrasound pics on here. This is our baby boy or girl. We find out on February 19th which one it is.</div></div>McEldowney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580066962872160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271097158648735234.post-84470971603560691042009-01-17T18:53:00.004-05:002009-01-17T18:58:11.204-05:00Update on Life in the McEldowney HouseI have not done a good job of updated our blog for a while now. My intentions are good, I just never get around to it. My first trimester of pregnancy was rough. I was sick at night and have been exhausted. I'm still pretty tired but the nausea has gone away. We had an ultrasound on Wednesday that showed the baby is doing fine. The heartbeat was 150, which is normal. The baby was moving around right away so I was very relieved to see that. We could see the heart beating and it's mouth moving around. I am amazed everytime! I was so nervous going in because of our past experiences. Even though Jesse was healthy I don't think I'll ever get over those past ones! We are thankful and blessed that this baby is doing well. We'll try to keep you updated!McEldowney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580066962872160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271097158648735234.post-81186688181858413452008-11-14T16:07:00.003-05:002008-11-14T16:08:59.742-05:00I'm Pregnant!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivy8xw9d1Mg7QOj__jrlw-4KDHhB1dCK759FnPMrPW7hBDOIeKpPvKQg_ymADjmUUGu1zMkM0GLOaeCKbPrerrrnNaKtVv3w5GAXYgrnxPL-9MgsSqRUxveSjubpxhRCSAx81rC3SoIwo/s1600-h/100_0409.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268623165895796546" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivy8xw9d1Mg7QOj__jrlw-4KDHhB1dCK759FnPMrPW7hBDOIeKpPvKQg_ymADjmUUGu1zMkM0GLOaeCKbPrerrrnNaKtVv3w5GAXYgrnxPL-9MgsSqRUxveSjubpxhRCSAx81rC3SoIwo/s320/100_0409.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>We found out last Wednesday night after church that I am pregnant with child #2. We are very excited that Jesse will have a brother or sister. I will be due some time in July.</div>McEldowney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580066962872160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271097158648735234.post-45495670347838853242008-11-14T16:04:00.002-05:002008-11-14T16:07:03.323-05:00Carving Pumpkins<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9kGsnMYlMwPic8x-Uemd34adHAfz9wAjgUvVjNiupUbFfjyGwtLmslltlzfoLYCA7trdG0SvJOV-3sPyeme-eKIfZVP9VMrn1UYhjzNcU5mEPvPtdE2jUuJjT69Br44fsTo0nzJMFKL8/s1600-h/100_0392.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268622649241324274" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9kGsnMYlMwPic8x-Uemd34adHAfz9wAjgUvVjNiupUbFfjyGwtLmslltlzfoLYCA7trdG0SvJOV-3sPyeme-eKIfZVP9VMrn1UYhjzNcU5mEPvPtdE2jUuJjT69Br44fsTo0nzJMFKL8/s320/100_0392.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9zWJgfP6D8VcB3YxhKexdoDVXDiezm-hIdjviMEFBg_79IT2ZNOdXBkU1Rw1yltLthGQ5yBb9HeA8ZvBXoFO3U_IM1j8FQBPDNN3sbgoigjXsfgbiQqph8T2hgDB7SJbSnl8x7J2Bils/s1600-h/100_0390.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268622639795731730" style="WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9zWJgfP6D8VcB3YxhKexdoDVXDiezm-hIdjviMEFBg_79IT2ZNOdXBkU1Rw1yltLthGQ5yBb9HeA8ZvBXoFO3U_IM1j8FQBPDNN3sbgoigjXsfgbiQqph8T2hgDB7SJbSnl8x7J2Bils/s320/100_0390.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHm5XQZy2eO9Uv8o-8BmEXk-YrpgVcqJ4hud3ivDiNG1AXvUR1z7AIWCTb5Epdxooeaw_QY77Z3BmD9kg4sFXXwkoGP1TyxoYQ7UGU-jRbk_VT57Z3MmhgwK463FHWP1hoMhyphenhyphenv0LHtoVQ/s1600-h/100_0391.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268622637744042754" style="WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHm5XQZy2eO9Uv8o-8BmEXk-YrpgVcqJ4hud3ivDiNG1AXvUR1z7AIWCTb5Epdxooeaw_QY77Z3BmD9kg4sFXXwkoGP1TyxoYQ7UGU-jRbk_VT57Z3MmhgwK463FHWP1hoMhyphenhyphenv0LHtoVQ/s320/100_0391.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Jesse and I carved pumpkins before Halloween. Unfortunately, Jamie couldn't be there. At first he didn't like the way the inside of the pumpkin felt but then he got the hang of it. We had fun!</div></div></div>McEldowney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580066962872160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271097158648735234.post-88067866151029928602008-11-14T15:56:00.003-05:002008-11-14T16:04:03.065-05:00Trick or Treat<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmXjztMedjvwgnRIiFZ9J-5oSWLftcgDJaaevI-MIXpInOCNBEgZRHwBiGrOj9TAebU9YzCFufhswGy0EXwdu5XZUHKjwtrxLYnwigW1yEf1QO2X30fB9zsIJw1Tct4GJbVmExopgFazA/s1600-h/100_0396.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268621668082691202" style="WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 200px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmXjztMedjvwgnRIiFZ9J-5oSWLftcgDJaaevI-MIXpInOCNBEgZRHwBiGrOj9TAebU9YzCFufhswGy0EXwdu5XZUHKjwtrxLYnwigW1yEf1QO2X30fB9zsIJw1Tct4GJbVmExopgFazA/s200/100_0396.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTpm1rU78202HtROVmup202s3uIm0SHi5Zajfz96hlp3uyF0QxtVeY7VBZzzECs8SQd2AwFEbzaEemrTIJHoBxTG2nAykEgtHbzkCp6YbX0P6HAD0gNhiUCVXNqPVLwuKExBQaPrkyRhs/s1600-h/100_0399.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268621660929726354" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTpm1rU78202HtROVmup202s3uIm0SHi5Zajfz96hlp3uyF0QxtVeY7VBZzzECs8SQd2AwFEbzaEemrTIJHoBxTG2nAykEgtHbzkCp6YbX0P6HAD0gNhiUCVXNqPVLwuKExBQaPrkyRhs/s200/100_0399.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br /><br /><div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAGaHYqNhHyGtxQCcifjWxw76H6y8FOSYDRceV4PYW7Q7AvIhyphenhyphenHjtk8ilTfx3kisq1wW_lvPk_flJHkozqVLgPvkPWGk45JbSyKhOJyeV_0U5GFeB0h38yFZv26UTiiC1GUbcgXRGdAyY/s1600-h/100_0402.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5268621647660328722" style="WIDTH: 175px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 211px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAGaHYqNhHyGtxQCcifjWxw76H6y8FOSYDRceV4PYW7Q7AvIhyphenhyphenHjtk8ilTfx3kisq1wW_lvPk_flJHkozqVLgPvkPWGk45JbSyKhOJyeV_0U5GFeB0h38yFZv26UTiiC1GUbcgXRGdAyY/s200/100_0402.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;color:#cc0000;">Here are some pics from our fun night of trick or treating in our neighborhood. Nana, Papaw, Lolo, Uncle D, Seth, Kiersten, Benj and Tali all went with us. We taught Jesse how to say trick or treat and thank you to everyone. We had a great time!</span></div></div></div>McEldowney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580066962872160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271097158648735234.post-79136051390537219402008-10-20T11:05:00.003-04:002008-11-03T20:40:42.826-05:00Fall is here!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNsWJNkcOr06imEuT7sypLiFx6JStfCFoAOp1uUVHEV5A3OLunQsBH_kpI3RBdRkWRlro2uM5ZeFpljuLOI0VStdMle6JZpwfDGk-3RN-rwZVLWB-xIvXWpYgBxqo0Xa-I-NPNDL6puGU/s1600-h/J+and+Daddy.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5264611268562226818" style="WIDTH: 200px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNsWJNkcOr06imEuT7sypLiFx6JStfCFoAOp1uUVHEV5A3OLunQsBH_kpI3RBdRkWRlro2uM5ZeFpljuLOI0VStdMle6JZpwfDGk-3RN-rwZVLWB-xIvXWpYgBxqo0Xa-I-NPNDL6puGU/s200/J+and+Daddy.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><div><span style="font-family:verdana;color:#990000;"><strong>I love fall! It is my favorite time of year. I love the colors, the cool air, the pumpkins, all of it. A few weeks ago we took our annual trip to Huber Farm in Starlight, Indiana. My mom, sister and brother-in-law went with us. Unfortunately my dad was sick and couldn't go with us. The weather was unseasonable warm the Sunday we went. Jesse had a great time soaking it all in. We took some cute pictures to remember the trip. Have a blessed fall season!</strong></span></div><br /><p> </p><p> </p>McEldowney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580066962872160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271097158648735234.post-27033654849928295742008-08-28T14:27:00.004-04:002008-08-28T14:38:11.418-04:00Summer's Almost Over!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5DQuv-VPBmVfC3WtDJhj4zy7owdMtl4i8AeCAzzVy8pAuAM7RDiim0DqcD1pmwA88Wvw8B-RFNKQc6zTkjtO7LS2Zn4-W6sm3d-kXlWxHgKtxhbk2hoA-IVMaxW6Db3YY6416SVr_ELM/s1600-h/My+boys.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239639482719617042" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5DQuv-VPBmVfC3WtDJhj4zy7owdMtl4i8AeCAzzVy8pAuAM7RDiim0DqcD1pmwA88Wvw8B-RFNKQc6zTkjtO7LS2Zn4-W6sm3d-kXlWxHgKtxhbk2hoA-IVMaxW6Db3YY6416SVr_ELM/s200/My+boys.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw2XBM8E2TsY40RmA0RV0bAQ4cTqwHd-C71zIX2X2BZuUpxo5YvzTtwloaEh2KIg6cBeVtP9-CRHbyej6pRiCcTTbKC48up55k0bnIfmRtRMEPKumh2at0T99SMjLmp0wM2XU5mbaQ8cs/s1600-h/Third+haircut.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239639486688645730" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw2XBM8E2TsY40RmA0RV0bAQ4cTqwHd-C71zIX2X2BZuUpxo5YvzTtwloaEh2KIg6cBeVtP9-CRHbyej6pRiCcTTbKC48up55k0bnIfmRtRMEPKumh2at0T99SMjLmp0wM2XU5mbaQ8cs/s200/Third+haircut.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnPn07AO1pOGzGMFIn71GhRthNS9EWOwyR1fGp3PC3DOBUyc_9i-GYXWRdeEHaU5ki6YdNXAP1Mzxd830BggnxJWJi9jN3kTMB5TQeMvpe2UVm7VD4nMKqNkl5Har26BYZDBanJT2_tpc/s1600-h/Benj+and+Jesse+in+pool+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239639494776441986" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnPn07AO1pOGzGMFIn71GhRthNS9EWOwyR1fGp3PC3DOBUyc_9i-GYXWRdeEHaU5ki6YdNXAP1Mzxd830BggnxJWJi9jN3kTMB5TQeMvpe2UVm7VD4nMKqNkl5Har26BYZDBanJT2_tpc/s200/Benj+and+Jesse+in+pool+2.jpg" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR0QG7n6WbGiyymwx0b-FKgnWptxvEYEugjaJRAOOZpND7w8hbr974tp3TWI3ogtan7uHyBYfJdwy8f1Xay-26stOIxIf67Zav3cEVr6XMjsX-IVLgEXCuBNFOlJFpWjb8wgh8XObognE/s1600-h/Asleep+in+high+chair+2.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5239639502603758914" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjR0QG7n6WbGiyymwx0b-FKgnWptxvEYEugjaJRAOOZpND7w8hbr974tp3TWI3ogtan7uHyBYfJdwy8f1Xay-26stOIxIf67Zav3cEVr6XMjsX-IVLgEXCuBNFOlJFpWjb8wgh8XObognE/s200/Asleep+in+high+chair+2.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Well, summer is almost over. I can't believe it. Time sure does fly by. It has been a long time since I have posted anything but things have been crazy around here. Jamie graduated on August 16 and I hope to post pics of that soon. Jesse is so big now. He is into everything and can be very stubborn. I look forward to his nap time because he wears me out. He is our busy bee and is constantly on the move. He'd rather be playing outside than inside but it's too hot most days to be out there. We tend to either go out early or at night. He's learning new words and repeats things which means we really have to watch what we say. We don't use foul language in our home but there are still words that aren't necessarily bad but I don't think a 1 year old should be saying. One word in particular is "ewe". That's not a word that I do not want to hear, for example, when I give him his dinner, but it's hard not to laugh when he says it. He thinks it's so funny! Here are some miscellaneous pics for your enjoyment!</div>McEldowney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580066962872160noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271097158648735234.post-7233452820465725102008-07-09T14:51:00.002-04:002008-07-09T14:59:58.275-04:00Fourth of July<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr11Dq3F-2Af54PozfIe2kfFToQVtMQQRXz16K5zUed5cVqSHPsVuYYdsYVnYoJUPz_Sg3DzEVcldCu_Dc3S1NvwUOrNzJjvXeBIngZzIz3xHPCzfxVlHz3Vb4aXuR3oOUoToxTLjUfUc/s1600-h/100_0335.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221091016367839586" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr11Dq3F-2Af54PozfIe2kfFToQVtMQQRXz16K5zUed5cVqSHPsVuYYdsYVnYoJUPz_Sg3DzEVcldCu_Dc3S1NvwUOrNzJjvXeBIngZzIz3xHPCzfxVlHz3Vb4aXuR3oOUoToxTLjUfUc/s200/100_0335.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcD3Qq2XqWx55h_q02d3iZQZO5MJwcyJi9gMe218C9HI4K_wkNuBeMnJmhMH78n5LC888FdxC-JnFnKtJzExTQWVqYVeAN_zq0Pau7ko3kk4qrCZflDWaD9RVfZGPaX5kP4HvCrhb098c/s1600-h/100_0366.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221091021299796802" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcD3Qq2XqWx55h_q02d3iZQZO5MJwcyJi9gMe218C9HI4K_wkNuBeMnJmhMH78n5LC888FdxC-JnFnKtJzExTQWVqYVeAN_zq0Pau7ko3kk4qrCZflDWaD9RVfZGPaX5kP4HvCrhb098c/s200/100_0366.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1QtXiHkXX5TxoAkpqGETIHoACUR0q4U6eEsDBFxIyhF6h6o63MqnVjG0qcGJh-PuqoH57PlJvVEpSW_FilIt5-3EoMLEuffBm9kCHq-6PGKnK3URFguNulBwQMFszTj8qE9M0REYiIds/s1600-h/100_0367.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5221091029154822738" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1QtXiHkXX5TxoAkpqGETIHoACUR0q4U6eEsDBFxIyhF6h6o63MqnVjG0qcGJh-PuqoH57PlJvVEpSW_FilIt5-3EoMLEuffBm9kCHq-6PGKnK3URFguNulBwQMFszTj8qE9M0REYiIds/s200/100_0367.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>We had a good 4th with our friends the Rodriquez family. We had originally planned to go downtown to the waterfront festival but the rain made us decide to stay at our house. We played cards (Nertz) instead. What else would we do? At least we took a few pics of the kids in their patriotic outfits. When our neighbors started setting off their expensive fireworks that night we stepped outside to view the live show. And best of all - it was free! The next night we went to the Smith's house to watch their fireworks. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>I am also including a cute pic of Jesse in his first Mickey Mouse ear hat that Jamie's sister and family sent when he was a baby. He looks so cute!</div><br /><div></div>McEldowney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580066962872160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271097158648735234.post-70423883850309021532008-06-30T23:10:00.002-04:002008-06-30T23:16:13.352-04:00The Zoo<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh34COLGa3GtGBA2AWeHwcm8D-iOijmODtbYL5HfAfTYwBi0wEQuzfdG7hM93J9XgbGqEs7nbVl20sYLj9Mlq3Qv6b5FwQYvMJwL8aC1Ut13x0Gv3qsoNcksC2jooD7dtBEXqkFMYiauJo/s1600-h/100_0337.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217879070200825618" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh34COLGa3GtGBA2AWeHwcm8D-iOijmODtbYL5HfAfTYwBi0wEQuzfdG7hM93J9XgbGqEs7nbVl20sYLj9Mlq3Qv6b5FwQYvMJwL8aC1Ut13x0Gv3qsoNcksC2jooD7dtBEXqkFMYiauJo/s200/100_0337.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5f37brFZOgM5yvOlN_0uNIrRXSKvKSBPQ9WMDHTzp8stZIHxGK_Xpu3KopW_bdAqPBP8k3x3W4NQUz-Tb_l2OAA2t3uzsli2jCeNaV4mIxvrk-GtVYMk1QhNgp8RIgrQekuHbfAOqxdI/s1600-h/100_0339.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217879073414139906" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5f37brFZOgM5yvOlN_0uNIrRXSKvKSBPQ9WMDHTzp8stZIHxGK_Xpu3KopW_bdAqPBP8k3x3W4NQUz-Tb_l2OAA2t3uzsli2jCeNaV4mIxvrk-GtVYMk1QhNgp8RIgrQekuHbfAOqxdI/s200/100_0339.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7KH6MIEdIoBBwm5-HmQ975WEKmY-MO1IlzHJQvWaCk0t3btRGaOgv95rx-q9ga_eGip-e5TUJ2qeT3hX0-8zWZPrlG5or7vsWCYMRHgV8m-uE1f3oXRcOaTS7sio6vl23dfWvr3JibdU/s1600-h/100_0349.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217879098125062754" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7KH6MIEdIoBBwm5-HmQ975WEKmY-MO1IlzHJQvWaCk0t3btRGaOgv95rx-q9ga_eGip-e5TUJ2qeT3hX0-8zWZPrlG5or7vsWCYMRHgV8m-uE1f3oXRcOaTS7sio6vl23dfWvr3JibdU/s200/100_0349.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhahaespWI2ZX-QW7LZyOF6fB3vyxbuw7ohDLf9O8IOuP7596Y8vU7O4WjdAdZwHYjViB0OGh7j95Mspn_tm-kgKMkUIgBoXkEyrLhi-8ptcHQryrvaHfVp62JaOWip8Zmuo8HcsjUxmYI/s1600-h/100_0357.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217879099470108370" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhahaespWI2ZX-QW7LZyOF6fB3vyxbuw7ohDLf9O8IOuP7596Y8vU7O4WjdAdZwHYjViB0OGh7j95Mspn_tm-kgKMkUIgBoXkEyrLhi-8ptcHQryrvaHfVp62JaOWip8Zmuo8HcsjUxmYI/s200/100_0357.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1G9xayPeZYIaAUJ29Xey53fZkh5Pqvr3tnMfIXvkxd1KxZj1hyphenhyphenQSsybGnUJ-zF1hf4ws2Kq8Tbtcvu3ySHGQh5OGYAa07BQtHaz3bQUC7R7LlwjgAH4JN6RyU4gV2Pts97rR6Eeur42Y/s1600-h/100_0342.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217879099884446818" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1G9xayPeZYIaAUJ29Xey53fZkh5Pqvr3tnMfIXvkxd1KxZj1hyphenhyphenQSsybGnUJ-zF1hf4ws2Kq8Tbtcvu3ySHGQh5OGYAa07BQtHaz3bQUC7R7LlwjgAH4JN6RyU4gV2Pts97rR6Eeur42Y/s200/100_0342.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Jesse and I went to the Louisville Zoo today with Cindy Smith. The weather was perfect and we had a great time. Watching Jesse's expressions was the most fun. He loved looking at the animals and he especially liked the fish. We bought home a stuffed turtle for Jesse (his favorite in the shop). We only wish that Jamie could've come with us.</div>McEldowney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580066962872160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271097158648735234.post-27708220305458872142008-06-30T22:59:00.004-04:002008-06-30T23:10:26.974-04:00Texas Trip<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZxwHVQYfdD5lvcaeuCzCAX219HB35i2yyZeeWf1dpCJ3uy2hMIU1lC9UseaPE0ao_U6aJyyVTQyU9B9yIPTLxXsIti_DBdPQuz7tK6Ta0duyF9p_mjEEUo7DvL6iCwufSoDxh2J-jgoo/s1600-h/100_0333.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217877618090477890" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZxwHVQYfdD5lvcaeuCzCAX219HB35i2yyZeeWf1dpCJ3uy2hMIU1lC9UseaPE0ao_U6aJyyVTQyU9B9yIPTLxXsIti_DBdPQuz7tK6Ta0duyF9p_mjEEUo7DvL6iCwufSoDxh2J-jgoo/s200/100_0333.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgilEAgR8iaWDRb72onDwWqDJtxBx06n3tRns8xe7m6mOVtV4EvCUg7V5ZmmQhDlXyRbs1Hnn824b-V-dKJ22fUPhygNXiwGecRuytwYClFepZXK4teKgD2iLbEu6uK-lkbS7mgu42Kt-c/s1600-h/100_0315.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217877408258019426" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgilEAgR8iaWDRb72onDwWqDJtxBx06n3tRns8xe7m6mOVtV4EvCUg7V5ZmmQhDlXyRbs1Hnn824b-V-dKJ22fUPhygNXiwGecRuytwYClFepZXK4teKgD2iLbEu6uK-lkbS7mgu42Kt-c/s200/100_0315.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-R-lQTBJT5CIBsQLbLfi5KjMk5abomMbTJIM5HsffePkGH_c5xPSeLgNZvyTbp4dqt871nRKRgISy3fYArYTiLk7qepaECHaoqgwwof4n4jVkoW9zLvYlmIW2wbbT7CTSPUquAznsJ90/s1600-h/100_0323.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217877415951262098" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-R-lQTBJT5CIBsQLbLfi5KjMk5abomMbTJIM5HsffePkGH_c5xPSeLgNZvyTbp4dqt871nRKRgISy3fYArYTiLk7qepaECHaoqgwwof4n4jVkoW9zLvYlmIW2wbbT7CTSPUquAznsJ90/s200/100_0323.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div> <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp4VwSE5vLH2_cM_catd4Xb5Adtdz6S9u2qtA0YUN7NnCZjduWftHLJXHDaIoM08zRteXxLtfCAByY0NZNgcmGComi3uSDpuICz9HLXyhhnIj0Wiote-Qv6TFvxLAiblGeW2xg0KylnOs/s1600-h/100_0324.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217877419558072338" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp4VwSE5vLH2_cM_catd4Xb5Adtdz6S9u2qtA0YUN7NnCZjduWftHLJXHDaIoM08zRteXxLtfCAByY0NZNgcmGComi3uSDpuICz9HLXyhhnIj0Wiote-Qv6TFvxLAiblGeW2xg0KylnOs/s200/100_0324.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzm0NKdvztDMEIqwWPpAEUxGRDn-5rVgB7Nkk2nreMKa4mZUwPdLpwwLsHeOZxSGGgMuMdz7kRUrRn61KgDV2xNy30jvTZD0OY2m8h_P6n8gnF59uzneA8KR_Ju4y9uBb86lswJGQbnTk/s1600-h/100_0330.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217877431963372818" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzm0NKdvztDMEIqwWPpAEUxGRDn-5rVgB7Nkk2nreMKa4mZUwPdLpwwLsHeOZxSGGgMuMdz7kRUrRn61KgDV2xNy30jvTZD0OY2m8h_P6n8gnF59uzneA8KR_Ju4y9uBb86lswJGQbnTk/s200/100_0330.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh2_8qGYjKXFaLx7HbrLjLoqysm7J2YW7BV6kvraIc72iHz6okMooAxilyvXZFwaGyrbpU0M7UPpJNnoAA2kTawFEl5Oq6k40iQFK3E_Cw-ibPBmRgsxiPBivLNwmJylImsS3Iwb9MlSA/s1600-h/100_0327.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5217877433883532498" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjh2_8qGYjKXFaLx7HbrLjLoqysm7J2YW7BV6kvraIc72iHz6okMooAxilyvXZFwaGyrbpU0M7UPpJNnoAA2kTawFEl5Oq6k40iQFK3E_Cw-ibPBmRgsxiPBivLNwmJylImsS3Iwb9MlSA/s200/100_0327.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div>Sorry that it's been so long. I am finally posting pictures from our trip to Texas a few weeks ago. We went to Houston to visit our good friends Travis, Keri, Haley, Brayden and Kyle Duke. Travis is the Childrens pastor at Pearland Baptist Church just outside of Houston. We had a great time hanging out with old friends. We mostly played cards and Wii but we did take a day trip to San Antonio where we saw the Alamo. Funny, it's not as big as you would think. Anyway, we hope to go back again some day.</div></div>McEldowney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580066962872160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271097158648735234.post-19276800629644203602008-05-27T22:00:00.003-04:002008-05-27T22:04:46.058-04:00Memorial DayWell, we had a good Memorial Day and hope that you did too! We went for a cookout at my parents' house and got to visit with family. We managed to make it through eating and playing some games before the rain sent us inside. Unfortunately, I forgot my camera and failed to take any pictures on my phone. Jesse had a great time eating everyone's food and playing with his cousin Cassidy. We rarely get to see her so that was great. She always takes good care of him and he loves her. Well, next week Jamie is off of work and we will spend part of that time in Texas. I'll make sure to blog about our trip complete with pictures when we get back.McEldowney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580066962872160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271097158648735234.post-83832401513884828062008-05-15T22:12:00.009-04:002008-05-15T22:33:04.141-04:00Cute pics!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgerPeKYkLdmGzOEHxrj5f3M_WYWNX7VeyVqjR6L-I3GXgM1BMtIKKR63nnvE634W3yWB9YRaXKGDYSKeykw0CgFThiFLTtbm69CMHSTfyZ_8hMDWa8T4B95s4e_Wla4OCAAawqq89Drts/s1600-h/051508++3.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200795524655732674" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgerPeKYkLdmGzOEHxrj5f3M_WYWNX7VeyVqjR6L-I3GXgM1BMtIKKR63nnvE634W3yWB9YRaXKGDYSKeykw0CgFThiFLTtbm69CMHSTfyZ_8hMDWa8T4B95s4e_Wla4OCAAawqq89Drts/s200/051508++3.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Here is a cute pic I took of Jesse tonight while we were waiting for my parents to pick him up. He is spending the night and all day tomorrow with them. I will LOVE the freedom but miss him so much. He's so cute! I know, I'm biased.</div>McEldowney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580066962872160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271097158648735234.post-73514961494192777452008-05-15T22:01:00.003-04:002008-05-15T22:11:52.194-04:00Mad TVOk, let me start by saying that I'm a little addicted to TV. These are strictly my opinions and some of you may not agree. And yes, I know that there are way more important things in life than TV shows.<br /><br />So, My sister texted me tonight to tell me that one of our fav shows, Men In Trees, has been cancelled. I then verified that it, in fact, was true. ABC kept moving the day and time and would put other new shows in its place for weeks at a time so it's no wonder. I am also tired of all of these ridiculous "reality" shows that have taken over the networks (Sorry to my friends who watch them). The only reality shows I watch are on TLC. That's enough reality for me. I'm even getting tired of American Idol. I only like to watch the first half of the season now.<br /><br />On a happier note I am looking forward to the game show Password. I'm not much into game shows but this one looks like fun. I guess the moral of my story is that I watch way too much TV.McEldowney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580066962872160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271097158648735234.post-10505314840942483212008-05-13T22:06:00.000-04:002008-05-13T22:07:31.327-04:00Jesse<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPa63kiowE2QfLYgydcSdULzB86y49xwq23DaXHtgrRPGHxuBI5ml0t-4SxreLoHYgUitVIKX4hJ0HQMSI9BIBKrdEin-L7pf8Ce0vDLllxXOc5P067fd_SUsnLJr8c6-NwYt5kP8XiDo/s1600-h/051208"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5200049265498117938" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPa63kiowE2QfLYgydcSdULzB86y49xwq23DaXHtgrRPGHxuBI5ml0t-4SxreLoHYgUitVIKX4hJ0HQMSI9BIBKrdEin-L7pf8Ce0vDLllxXOc5P067fd_SUsnLJr8c6-NwYt5kP8XiDo/s200/051208" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div>McEldowney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580066962872160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271097158648735234.post-5832726191045938242008-05-13T15:33:00.002-04:002008-05-13T15:53:05.728-04:00We had a great Mother's Day on Sunday, except for the weather. Boy was it a nasty weather day. We originally planned to go to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Hubers</span> in Indiana but had to change our plans. I got the ferns for the front porch that I've wanted for 4 years. When we first built the house I wanted to hang ferns; I love that southern look. Jamie hated the idea, though, and it never happened. This mother's day I told him that I would settle for some nice flower hanging baskets unless he decided to get me the ferns I've always wanted. Well, low and behold, he got me 2 ferns and I was very happy!! On another note, I want to give God thanks for the wonderful Mom that I have and all of the wonderful moms he's placed in my life. Especially since I've become a mom I have been more thankful for their love, prayer, help, and direction.<br /><br />On a funnier note, Jesse has been a little mischievous lately. Friday morning I had to get ready for us to go to <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Shelbyville</span> for the day. Normally I just lock the gate at the top of the stairs and let him run around so I can get my shower. I also leave the spare bathroom door open because there's nothing in there that can hurt him. (See old blog) Anyway, I get out of the shower and go looking around for Jesse but I can't find him. Then I realize that the spare bathroom door is closed. I try to open it and I can't except for a tiny bit. Jesse had closed the door on himself and then he opened the drawer under the sink which meant that I couldn't get the door open. I try to reason with a one year old to close the drawer to no avail and when I talk to him he doesn't respond. I then to use a hanger to try and close the drawer through the tiny crack in the drawer but that won't work. I look under the door to see him sitting on the floor and I notice that he has scissors. Of course, I have thoughts of cut hair or an accidental stabbing of himself. I then call Jamie hoping he has a brilliant idea but he just says to "try a screwdriver". I throw my robe on and run down to the garage, get a screwdriver only to find that it won't fit through the tiny space in the door. I realize that I'm starting to panic so I just sit on the floor in front of the door and talk to God. I said "Lord, I don't know what to do to get him out, but I know that you do. Please either make him shut that drawer or show me what to use to get it closed so I can open the door." Then I think (God's work) to go into our water heater closet and see what I can find. I found two putty knives so I tried the metal one first and it worked! Praise God for getting Jesse out of that bathroom. At least we can laugh about it now!McEldowney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580066962872160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271097158648735234.post-42333704088653761852008-05-07T13:08:00.002-04:002008-05-07T13:14:10.142-04:00StressJust writing to update you on our life over the past week. I hope to have some new pictures to add soon. Jesse is great but has started throwing very mild tantrums when he doesn't get his way. We just ignore him and he stops. I have been mentally exhausted lately for some reason. Maybe it's the ridiculous hours Jamie has been working. I feel bad for him too because he needs rest. He really makes an effort to help me out especially when I've reached my limit. I must give him credit for being the great provider for our family that he is. Last night he took Jesse until it was Jesse's bed time. That meant a lot to this stressed out mom. Anyway, enough of that for now.<br /><br />We officially have our plane tickets for our trip to Texas to visit our friends the Dukes. I can't tell you how excited we all are to see them again and to see baby Kyle for the first time. We desperately need a family vacation.McEldowney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580066962872160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271097158648735234.post-72093249351195052042008-04-29T15:37:00.002-04:002008-04-29T15:53:03.161-04:00Nothing much!Well, not much new is going on here in the McEldowney household. Let's see, what can I tell you? Jesse is fast and furious; he's into everything. He's also a great hugger. Sometimes, though, I think he's working us to get things like food. That kid loves to eat! He's a very sweet kid. I think that he will grow up to be a very caring young man.<br /><br />The weather has turned colder the last 2 days, so we haven't had much outside time. I think it will warm up in a few days. We are looking at new vehicles, in particular crossover vehicles. Jamie's Blazer has been on the fritz lately and we will probably have to do something soon. I hate the whole process of buying a car but am excited about the possiblity of driving something with more room.<br /><br />We're also planning a trip to Texas in June to visit some of our best friends, the Dukes. We have missed them since they left us and can't wait to visit. Well, I guess we had more going on than I thought. Until next time...McEldowney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580066962872160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271097158648735234.post-6571703834763370612008-04-16T21:45:00.000-04:002008-04-16T21:56:05.174-04:00It's been so long!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMYkMf__1CdLXEwldBci67FE7PyQrJTwtO9P4KOKT-H5GS9MQXOuGqQQkO8ubCzbZR9NxlPRRQgvDlqQaEVRFaiDOgz8MVq_kk_EO_7X0O4-djXpcuZkqEfzlAQn_qovs6-oCI2_JS2yQ/s1600-h/cutie+pie.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190026933418963826" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMYkMf__1CdLXEwldBci67FE7PyQrJTwtO9P4KOKT-H5GS9MQXOuGqQQkO8ubCzbZR9NxlPRRQgvDlqQaEVRFaiDOgz8MVq_kk_EO_7X0O4-djXpcuZkqEfzlAQn_qovs6-oCI2_JS2yQ/s200/cutie+pie.bmp" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXj4V1Pxf6tJHbwzmS3_u5Of4fOH8Ygf4G8TrfTXS-mtNGh0fm9CVvOgIR69o7PwK2by95ogvrDOkGlLSrtwKsufVMWUgBZQJNWBch5Mbm1Ew2F4-u1qMYLCAk0xWUEsM0HaDYA2LvM3s/s1600-h/ice+cream+kid.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5190026937713931138" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXj4V1Pxf6tJHbwzmS3_u5Of4fOH8Ygf4G8TrfTXS-mtNGh0fm9CVvOgIR69o7PwK2by95ogvrDOkGlLSrtwKsufVMWUgBZQJNWBch5Mbm1Ew2F4-u1qMYLCAk0xWUEsM0HaDYA2LvM3s/s200/ice+cream+kid.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>I thought I'd write a new post since it's been a while. So what's new? Well Jesse is an expert walker now and into everything. He stole a roll from his daddy the other night when Jamie put his plate on the table to get something. Jesse just reached up and grabbed it. We laughed so hard. The little thief!!</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Jamie has enjoyed his "business trip" this week to Kiawa Island, SC. I think they did more celebrating than business but he deserved it. I'm a little bit bitter that spouses couldn't go. Jamie says he would rather be there with me and Jesse anyway. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Last night we ate dinner with my sister and brother-in-law at their new apartment. Jesse had a blast just walking around checking everything out. He also loved that his Uncle Danny fed him ice cream. That kid is so spoiled!</div><br /><div></div>McEldowney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580066962872160noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271097158648735234.post-25429641429390247672008-04-15T15:06:00.001-04:002008-04-15T15:06:24.175-04:00My Review of 3-in-1 Sit and Store Tub-Side Seat<div class="hreview"><div class="item"><p><a href="http://www.onestepahead.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=427776">Originally submitted at One Step Ahead</a></p><div><img style="margin: 0 0.5em 0 0" align="left" class="photo" src="http://images.powerreviews.com/images_products/02/71/177031_100.jpg"><p style="margin-top:0">You'll be supervising hundreds of baths in the years ahead, so make yourself comfortable! No kneeling and bending: our tub-side seat lets you sit in comfort. And what value: it doubles as a step-stool and storage bin. Air-vented, so it's perfect for bath toys. With two-height positions and a skid-r... </p></div><a class="url fn" style="display: none;" href="http://www.onestepahead.com/catalog/product.jsp?productId=427776"><span class="fn">3-in-1 Sit and Store Tub-Side Seat</span></a></div><br clear="left"><p><strong class="summary">I love this seat!</strong></p><div>By <strong>Mom21</strong> from <strong>Louisville, KY</strong> on <strong><abbr style="border: none; text-decoration: none;" class="dtreviewed" title="2008415T1200-0800">4/15/2008</abbr></strong></div><p><div class="prStars prStarsSmall" style="margin: 0.5em 0; height: 15px; width: 83px; background-image: url(http://images.powerreviews.com/images_merchants/stars/10067_stars_small.gif); background-position: 0px -180px;"> </div></p><div style="display: none"><span class="rating">5</span>out of 5</div><p><strong>Pros: </strong>Lightweight, Easily Assembled, Dries Quickly</p><p><strong>Best Uses: </strong>Toddlers, Washing, Bathroom Safety, Bathing</p><p><strong>Describe Yourself: </strong>First Time Parent</p><p class="description" style="margin-top:1em">This solved two problems for me. First, the tub toy net we had wouldn't stay put. Second, I was tired of sitting on my knees to give my son a bath. This stores all of his bath toys and makes bathing him a lot easier on me. My son also sits on it to get his teeth brushed and will be able to use it as a step stool when he's older. It's the perfect solution!</p><p style="margin-top:0.5em">(<a rel="license" href="http://www.powerreviews.com/legal/terms_of_use.html">legalese</a>)</p></div>McEldowney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580066962872160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271097158648735234.post-77636427129425103332008-04-02T14:52:00.000-04:002008-04-02T14:56:30.716-04:00Coloring Eggs<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXxxlqfo3FMx6VXT4_1HGdw2xyMZBGGBplti6YcYJ3M_2EYkza2h6XsBC4aBxVD2mg802iveKo48ntffnfVFauckSwmVnU5T2uFARCFj9ldBZ7DcJdwByTqVYtewlFFdSJ8Kc6bWJ3_s0/s1600-h/100_0290.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184723727662439026" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXxxlqfo3FMx6VXT4_1HGdw2xyMZBGGBplti6YcYJ3M_2EYkza2h6XsBC4aBxVD2mg802iveKo48ntffnfVFauckSwmVnU5T2uFARCFj9ldBZ7DcJdwByTqVYtewlFFdSJ8Kc6bWJ3_s0/s200/100_0290.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6A13OYbLvz2NogJez945XncCmqvHOn482CtQQDsa12l6M0r_IS2RJyq7HYSAVNi_qTCEWHYsnJgqeePUSVAmbgmysmDZ8s692AvVebh6ns8Chtg3M2_mu50cOb0tXqADoRGg5OryF9VU/s1600-h/100_0292.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184723736252373634" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6A13OYbLvz2NogJez945XncCmqvHOn482CtQQDsa12l6M0r_IS2RJyq7HYSAVNi_qTCEWHYsnJgqeePUSVAmbgmysmDZ8s692AvVebh6ns8Chtg3M2_mu50cOb0tXqADoRGg5OryF9VU/s200/100_0292.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl_ztp-aIUR9kgFUdNvbdYVU7YKJj19K1dVFcanLr8n58KpiEr5DjJMpQ_JHEHS7JAuQU0LhHTbvQXpjk18V33FVRbP3qXVz0jDjB0rSDZs394e-XHt1OL-NN6tx2_P0ncsg2L-0hv0-E/s1600-h/100_0295.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184723744842308242" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhl_ztp-aIUR9kgFUdNvbdYVU7YKJj19K1dVFcanLr8n58KpiEr5DjJMpQ_JHEHS7JAuQU0LhHTbvQXpjk18V33FVRbP3qXVz0jDjB0rSDZs394e-XHt1OL-NN6tx2_P0ncsg2L-0hv0-E/s200/100_0295.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn5z9T2sYeCqqhtOhiqIFyz_6ZqqkN7GHMnuWJrzexs_iHMnsF14-w36K-uUo-2Gfb3-8BmL2vU1nUE0CUo_ydhXW8czQMdbp-hGor9nk4OswA9LDhlPhPfaEYMUfKrG7ZJS0k4eb5XX8/s1600-h/100_0306.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184723749137275554" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn5z9T2sYeCqqhtOhiqIFyz_6ZqqkN7GHMnuWJrzexs_iHMnsF14-w36K-uUo-2Gfb3-8BmL2vU1nUE0CUo_ydhXW8czQMdbp-hGor9nk4OswA9LDhlPhPfaEYMUfKrG7ZJS0k4eb5XX8/s200/100_0306.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>I decided that we would try coloring Easter eggs this year. And, as you can see, it was an adventure. Jesse had a blast sticking his eggs in the colored water. He liked to stick his whole hand in it. At one point he spilled the yellow all over his high chair tray. They turned out great and we all had fun as a family.</div>McEldowney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580066962872160noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271097158648735234.post-40815174613675255052008-04-02T14:42:00.000-04:002008-04-02T14:57:00.191-04:00Easter<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8LODry29gW9HemDmNLaGoy3QZ8YMHX_pGA5kW9m3mHXteErZhy6mr-4u9q8TufLHQmfF9kp5AbewhslZd06L2bSC4BB2PPLJmcZw08wjkjv9qaqMTq0Z6ZQUI8TgaQkeUlXvdXHEFJNk/s1600-h/100_0302.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184722404812511778" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8LODry29gW9HemDmNLaGoy3QZ8YMHX_pGA5kW9m3mHXteErZhy6mr-4u9q8TufLHQmfF9kp5AbewhslZd06L2bSC4BB2PPLJmcZw08wjkjv9qaqMTq0Z6ZQUI8TgaQkeUlXvdXHEFJNk/s200/100_0302.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBvzqpLcvLSezK7jsFwjhyphenhyphen1SkkiE9SEgWJbciyK8X9qYyaCHuqEvcXcZ6kqQBQj6L96wXotFw_Wftfh4N9f-zrIscbE9uO8BkL9MQlzVlmuf-C9YJRwkF-SI89ztG6yJTnGxU0A7PoY5o/s1600-h/100_0301.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184722413402446386" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBvzqpLcvLSezK7jsFwjhyphenhyphen1SkkiE9SEgWJbciyK8X9qYyaCHuqEvcXcZ6kqQBQj6L96wXotFw_Wftfh4N9f-zrIscbE9uO8BkL9MQlzVlmuf-C9YJRwkF-SI89ztG6yJTnGxU0A7PoY5o/s200/100_0301.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZJJzwEJfh74kunSH5gr1W0qlXfNCBSD0Ce-hxYwe7HYB4FgiBP13w3AtZfzTYfN4iDJgLKK_BdDaeeMhm_tER0bxFiAgFjlfZjxkN-BOyh_Rts33pF2msqfoWcZZQPdWtNYJI_v8yFvw/s1600-h/100_0299.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184722417697413698" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZJJzwEJfh74kunSH5gr1W0qlXfNCBSD0Ce-hxYwe7HYB4FgiBP13w3AtZfzTYfN4iDJgLKK_BdDaeeMhm_tER0bxFiAgFjlfZjxkN-BOyh_Rts33pF2msqfoWcZZQPdWtNYJI_v8yFvw/s200/100_0299.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIzohp-sR5C_2fCSuw4Q2V_vBrXD47VoCQAH4mbIGGnQRyxitFZGBOdnRhla2jogOleAXVcrt1TpvS0wIjXdTYJr7BcXbcg7lapVXZ4lebKAHPYIffUqRzZCMCzvnXUXw4gFbapMtJMf8/s1600-h/100_0309.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184722421992381010" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIzohp-sR5C_2fCSuw4Q2V_vBrXD47VoCQAH4mbIGGnQRyxitFZGBOdnRhla2jogOleAXVcrt1TpvS0wIjXdTYJr7BcXbcg7lapVXZ4lebKAHPYIffUqRzZCMCzvnXUXw4gFbapMtJMf8/s200/100_0309.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY3OaN6NODmSw7ACh6AAhPeIx47DKjjtu950LUgklaoflUzJbGylEGtD0le4S03DFotH3HVSyljGrwqE-CtOusxdonxBdGB0N2KwjDxtBLkUR41E65xA9AoxWOMujywlxr8i_gkMgfi-0/s1600-h/100_0312.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5184722430582315618" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY3OaN6NODmSw7ACh6AAhPeIx47DKjjtu950LUgklaoflUzJbGylEGtD0le4S03DFotH3HVSyljGrwqE-CtOusxdonxBdGB0N2KwjDxtBLkUR41E65xA9AoxWOMujywlxr8i_gkMgfi-0/s200/100_0312.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Well, I am finally getting our Easter pics on our blog. We had a great Easter even though it was cold. I am so thankful that our Lord and Savior died and rose again so that we could have eternal life. May we remember His sacrifice every day, not just on Easter.</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>We went to my parents' church and house on Easter Sunday. Jesse looked so handsome in his suit! We enjoyed a great meal, time with family and an indoor Easter egg hunt. Nana and Papaw stuffed the plastic eggs with cookies just for Jesse. There were a few chocolates in there for us adults too!</div>McEldowney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580066962872160noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271097158648735234.post-21815436412032507292008-03-18T15:43:00.001-04:002008-03-18T15:45:46.946-04:00Easter Cookies<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG4SUPDnGzKOIzg5hSx3fFbKyrXYMXxVd61LpUpOkseMpAdTIFctmet3zOJRbu-COPyidPENMZrYncSPWxWEGewcyLsqYtr9ZS7joX39tyjkjDP9oqdaCjsVm-a4MGOGtyQvU4wzVd-aQ/s1600-h/100_0279.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179170184881561298" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG4SUPDnGzKOIzg5hSx3fFbKyrXYMXxVd61LpUpOkseMpAdTIFctmet3zOJRbu-COPyidPENMZrYncSPWxWEGewcyLsqYtr9ZS7joX39tyjkjDP9oqdaCjsVm-a4MGOGtyQvU4wzVd-aQ/s200/100_0279.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5iL3pSWLYU2-8SX_Xrvg7OPUMgbLfmGBElaYnaR2kqk5ZnT6hM8CJKpDJwTlQXaDc7ueI9ZSsnFC9GQGMQgjbM0o-CqW6zNiaLnQZ3eg_eQzXiegL1OAFvm7zxuXtb0L1xf_h3GpzaUg/s1600-h/100_0276.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179170193471495906" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5iL3pSWLYU2-8SX_Xrvg7OPUMgbLfmGBElaYnaR2kqk5ZnT6hM8CJKpDJwTlQXaDc7ueI9ZSsnFC9GQGMQgjbM0o-CqW6zNiaLnQZ3eg_eQzXiegL1OAFvm7zxuXtb0L1xf_h3GpzaUg/s200/100_0276.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmGN-ixv_9uTY62839a-oYrYM634PF9UKklu6ubVrmkpZ_PQM0ffreF_mpaSksNkvOx4cTIXa0jCo_uncCD2Y5wwU3qUcNIahBUeSLfn5tlOxrbCFVy0yqUjNrenuTsmy_tLvpvxSTFzk/s1600-h/100_0278.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179170197766463218" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmGN-ixv_9uTY62839a-oYrYM634PF9UKklu6ubVrmkpZ_PQM0ffreF_mpaSksNkvOx4cTIXa0jCo_uncCD2Y5wwU3qUcNIahBUeSLfn5tlOxrbCFVy0yqUjNrenuTsmy_tLvpvxSTFzk/s200/100_0278.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>I decided to make Easter cutout cookies yesterday on a whim when we were in the store. I bought premade dough and a few cookie cutters and Jesse helped me cut out the cookies. The icing was my handywork. Jamie came home and we all ate cookies after dinner. As you can see, Jesse enjoyed his very much! </div>McEldowney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580066962872160noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271097158648735234.post-71920514699941481172008-03-18T15:35:00.000-04:002008-03-18T15:42:27.235-04:00Jesse's First Haircut<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1QXP8aH2sBZEWj6jQaE1uHOlEsKYNjCcuVOmypfi86fr4eyHipn3zLdiAFecOBnOJkt6yvRhi9vqfFqFj3bQzCiTcHYG7LDhkZHxBWPr2qqgN151lz0P8GZkAmAIlfzFGINE-U3bv1-Q/s1600-h/100_0271.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179169278643461794" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1QXP8aH2sBZEWj6jQaE1uHOlEsKYNjCcuVOmypfi86fr4eyHipn3zLdiAFecOBnOJkt6yvRhi9vqfFqFj3bQzCiTcHYG7LDhkZHxBWPr2qqgN151lz0P8GZkAmAIlfzFGINE-U3bv1-Q/s200/100_0271.JPG" border="0" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhARpNqZG2nlaue9YFKT0Aoe6UAdDp6bXBNBnlkkaLVzyFVHAX2kgPKmeG7HL_Ik0FkjDj02NAnCjUmmOkIUXb5ztQDYhDct4rYhD4C8FDp-3Dw5U5GmF61Yj6fRldc_3lYkKC0YlfTHHU/s1600-h/100_0272.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179169291528363698" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhARpNqZG2nlaue9YFKT0Aoe6UAdDp6bXBNBnlkkaLVzyFVHAX2kgPKmeG7HL_Ik0FkjDj02NAnCjUmmOkIUXb5ztQDYhDct4rYhD4C8FDp-3Dw5U5GmF61Yj6fRldc_3lYkKC0YlfTHHU/s200/100_0272.JPG" border="0" /></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJqkuTPP2KvBAQ8NQtzib79m2-Sn4fn-vDWAB5j_yP-kPopSWQynwfRbuLASdKyS02K7I5bByYfAq9VwSGZBfDYPHgzapmOo5VXuWA83sbJ9KMmsHAchjrzrYDfAiHnBO7XBc2Eq-AGt8/s1600-h/1st+Haircut.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5179169300118298306" style="CURSOR: hand" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJqkuTPP2KvBAQ8NQtzib79m2-Sn4fn-vDWAB5j_yP-kPopSWQynwfRbuLASdKyS02K7I5bByYfAq9VwSGZBfDYPHgzapmOo5VXuWA83sbJ9KMmsHAchjrzrYDfAiHnBO7XBc2Eq-AGt8/s200/1st+Haircut.bmp" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div>Jesse had his first hair cut on Friday and he looks so cute! I was putting it off because everyone would tell me that he would look so grown up. He does look more grown up but oh so cute! He was an angel while Kathy at Cookie Cutters cut his hair. Check him out!</div>McEldowney Familyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05587580066962872160noreply@blogger.com1