I will have limited internet access while we are in CA but I will do my best to update while we are gone.
Our agenda is as follows...
We begin our trip in Los Angeles for my dad's 75th Annual Conference of Mayors meeting then we head to Disney, Lego World, Sea World & the San Diego Zoo. :-) Wish me luck...I am going to be a single mom during this trip as Tom has to stay in VA and work- what a bummer!!!
Time to finish up packing!
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Cherish each smile, each laugh, and each tear...You blink your eyes and one day becomes a year.
Wednesday, June 20
Tuesday, June 19
1year stats
Our little women is in the 75th percentile across the board.
Weight: 22 pounds 2 oz.
Length: 30 inches
Head: 18 1/4 inches
Weight: 22 pounds 2 oz.
Length: 30 inches
Head: 18 1/4 inches
Monday, June 18
Crocs = Crayon Holder
If you ever need a place to store your crayons just use your croc! Isn't it interesting how kids manage to entertain th
emselves, when
bored, at a restaurant?
emselves, when
bored, at a restaurant?Photoshoot Gone Bad...
Sunday, June 17
A timeline of the day Abigail was born...
I often wonder how we would communicate if we didn't have e-mail. I guess, I would have to actually pick up the phone! Which I am terrible at doing.
During my delivery Papa was in charge of sending updates to everyone via his BlackBerry. As I look back one year later...I am so glad Papa e-mailed everyone because I now have a timeline of the day Abigail was born! I'm sure Abby will one day love reading about it!
- Sent: Sat Jun 17 02:32:27 2006
Subject: Havalynn headed to hospital
We are meeting there to pick up Samuel. - pain every 6 minutes. We are back home with Samuel
He told me "Papa it's time.
And I asked--
Its time for what?
He said "papa its time for it to come out".
It is 305am. - Water broke at 530 am. Epidural but no prtsn.
- Dr arrives at 745. No prtsn. Going to "rock" her every 15 min.
Dilation now from 4 to between 5 and 6. - Sent: Sat Jun 17 09:10:35 2006
Subject: Re: havalynn in hospital
Dilation over 9. We are headed to hospital. Me Carlotta and Samuel. Later. - Sent: Sat Jun 17 12:53:30 2006
Subject: Re: havalynn in hospital
The "pushing" started about 10 min ago. It is 1250pm . Dr says she wants to decide within hour as to whether there a C-section.
Papa carlotta samuel and ansleigh in lobby waiting. - Sent: Sat Jun 17 13:10:30 2006
Subject: Re: havalynn in hospital
Dr decides c section. Stay tuned - Sent: Sat Jun 17 13:42:43 2006
Subject: Re: havalynn in hospital
Slight delay. CSection not started yet. She is still in her room. It is 140 pm - Sent: Sat Jun 17 14:41:44 2006
Subject: Re: havalynn in hospital
Baby here. Six pounds over 20•
Inches. Saw her no name yet Samuel wants to
Take her home.
Dr says mom and baby girl fine. No name yet.
Subject:Abigail has touched down
Pleased to report the our eleventh granchild arrived giving me the greatest gift for Fathers Day--a baby girl---my third grandaughter to go with the eight grandsons.
New girl named--ABIGAIL ELIZABETH ADAMS
Weighing in at 7.10oz. And 20.4 in
At 214 pm on Saturday June 17 2006
She will be called "Abigail"
Labor pains started in 45 minute intervals as I Jetblued home Friday evening from ONeill's retirement dinner in Long Beach California
Carlotta and I met family in front of hospital at 3am Sat morning as they arrived with dog Isabelle and son Samuel to give to us to take to our house .
Daughter Havalynn in pain said to me---"I told you I would wait til you got home from Long Beach!!!!"
Grandson Samuel Adams age 3 said from the car seat of our car in the darkness of the morning said calmly--"Papa-its time."And I asked-"time for what Samuel?" And he replied--"Its time for her to come out"He was right. Abigail has touched down to join us.
We are blessed and thankful to God to report that daughter and grandaughter are well.
Tom Cochran----Papa.
Saturday, June 16
364 days ago...
This picture was taken as we were heading to the hospital.
Has it really been that long! I can't believe that our little women will be one tomorrow. I went into labor on a Friday. In fact, when I woke up that morning I felt different. I did have a few signs that morning, I'll spare you the details, but trust me it was obvious something was happening! My OB said I should come in for a quick check since I was 4cm dilated at my last apt. so off I went to the doctors....only to have them tell me that I was not in labor--that's not what you want to hear when you are 39 wks 2 days pregnant! This made me even more determined to prove them wrong because I just had a feeling. My mom and sister came over to help me get things ready, just in case I was right. :-)
Late afternoon, I decided it was time to go to the mall...I needed to WALK! (I was having contractions every 15-20 minutes!) So off we go...my mom, Samuel and I. (Tom was at an office happy hour convinced I was not in "real" labor) We walked several laps around and then decided to get something to eat. The Dulles mall food court was the place to be...we ran into Marc, Hannah & Ashley, Deborah, Chris, Liam & Garrett, Kelly, James, Caitlin & Megan (Megan was just a few days old.) I ordered my food ate two bites and was done... By the time we left, I could barely walk through my contractions.
When Tom arrived home he was sent straight to bed to sober up....I think he was in denial that I was in labor! I finally called the doctor around 11pm since my contractions were very painful and about 10-15 minutes apart. We decided it was best to labor at home---around 1:30 I couldn't take the pain so I woke Tom and called my parents. We got to the hospital around 2:30 am.
Has it really been that long! I can't believe that our little women will be one tomorrow. I went into labor on a Friday. In fact, when I woke up that morning I felt different. I did have a few signs that morning, I'll spare you the details, but trust me it was obvious something was happening! My OB said I should come in for a quick check since I was 4cm dilated at my last apt. so off I went to the doctors....only to have them tell me that I was not in labor--that's not what you want to hear when you are 39 wks 2 days pregnant! This made me even more determined to prove them wrong because I just had a feeling. My mom and sister came over to help me get things ready, just in case I was right. :-)
Late afternoon, I decided it was time to go to the mall...I needed to WALK! (I was having contractions every 15-20 minutes!) So off we go...my mom, Samuel and I. (Tom was at an office happy hour convinced I was not in "real" labor) We walked several laps around and then decided to get something to eat. The Dulles mall food court was the place to be...we ran into Marc, Hannah & Ashley, Deborah, Chris, Liam & Garrett, Kelly, James, Caitlin & Megan (Megan was just a few days old.) I ordered my food ate two bites and was done... By the time we left, I could barely walk through my contractions.
When Tom arrived home he was sent straight to bed to sober up....I think he was in denial that I was in labor! I finally called the doctor around 11pm since my contractions were very painful and about 10-15 minutes apart. We decided it was best to labor at home---around 1:30 I couldn't take the pain so I woke Tom and called my parents. We got to the hospital around 2:30 am.
And the rest is history!!!
Friday, June 15
Daddy Samuel
Mommy: Samuel, what do you want to be when you grow up?
Samuel: Ummm, I think I want to be a daddy.
Mommy: How many kids do you want to have?
Samuel: Fourteen!!
Wowsers, it sounds like I'm going to be one busy grandmama in the future. :-)
Samuel: Ummm, I think I want to be a daddy.
Mommy: How many kids do you want to have?
Samuel: Fourteen!!
Wowsers, it sounds like I'm going to be one busy grandmama in the future. :-)
Guess What Abby did today...
I left Samuel and Abby downstairs for literally 3 minutes this morning while I checked my e-mail. As I was sitting as my desk typing, I heard someone playing with the upstairs gate. Hmm, it wasn't Samuel he was still downstairs, guess who it was? Yep, Miss Abigail! She climbed up our back staircase all by herself, something she's never done before! I almost had a heart attack when I realized what she had done. Thank goodness our little women didn't fall. Afterwards I asked Samuel if he watched her climb the stairs, his reply- "yes mommy, aren't you proud of her!".
Thursday, June 14
Wednesday, June 13
Chuck E Cheese
It started storming about an hour before our pool playdate was scheduled so we had to think fast...Chuck E Cheese seemed to be 
the perfect place to take the kiddos. 
Great idea, Ms. 
Jen!
the perfect place to take the kiddos. 
Great idea, Ms. 
Jen!
Dream
Samuel: Mommy, I had a dream last night. Do you want to know what it was about?
Mommy: Of course, tell me.
Samuel: I lifted up a manhole and I saw a mean drainer.
Mommy: What's a drainer?
Samuel: A drainer is a guy who looks for stuff that's green and has a gun that shoots green stuff out of it.
Mommy: Is this drainer guy someone you saw in a cartoon or movie?
Samuel: No Mommy, it's just a dream!
Mommy: Of course, tell me.
Samuel: I lifted up a manhole and I saw a mean drainer.
Mommy: What's a drainer?
Samuel: A drainer is a guy who looks for stuff that's green and has a gun that shoots green stuff out of it.
Mommy: Is this drainer guy someone you saw in a cartoon or movie?
Samuel: No Mommy, it's just a dream!
Tuesday, June 12
Tape
I'm clearly rubbing off on my child! Tonight when we were upstairs playing, I heard Samuel yell "mommy quick get your camera" so of course I ran as fast as I could to get it. He said "look mommy, I have tape on my sock, take a picture!" So here it is...Samuel with tape on his sock. 
Learning the meaning of "NO"
I think it's time to start teaching Abigail what the word "no" means! Tonight, every time Samuel and I would say it to her, she would get this innocent look on her face as if she was saying " who me, I'm not doing anything wrong." You could tell by the look on her face that she knew she wasn't supposed to be touching the outlet- I think she was just testing us!
BTW- Don't you just love this cute little outfit? Thanks Casey, you can go shopping for Abby anytime!!!
Sunday, June 10
Abby's 1st Birthday Party!
My very own birthday cake.
This cake is yummy!
Now I'm getting the hang of it...
This cake is yummy!
Now I'm getting the hang of it...
Look, no hands!!!Thursday, June 7
Abby has a new tooth!
She has a new pearly white...for a grand total of four on the top and two on the bottom!:-)
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