Today is Kathy and Bill's Birthday. That's right the Malic household before me only had two days a year to celebrate birthday's for 4 people!. Kathy and Bill were also born the same year so they are the exact same age. Its actually quite freaky and weird. :) Last night I was searching my computer for a picture of the two of them to post and it turns out we don't have a single picture of just the two of them together!! That is insane to me so I plan to solve that problem immediately. In celebration of their birthday tomorrow my parents, Louis, James, Kathy and Bill are all going to go up to Lake Geneva, WI to eat at Gordy's. Kathy and Bill have heard many things about the Unti family love of Gordy's so they are excited to see what all the hype is about (hopefully we didn't over hype it).
Happy Birthday to the greatest Mother-in-Law and Father-in-Law on the planet! Can't wait to see you tomorrow!!
Friday, May 13, 2011
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
Strike a Pose
With baby Malic's arrival, Louis and I know that there will be many pictures taken of our awesome baby. Unfortunately the camera's in the Malic household are less than stellar. My camera is from college and is a simple cannon camera. It can take video but honestly the quality is better on my blackberry camera than this thing. I think my camera has like .5x zoom....worthless. Louis' camera is definitely better but while his takes video- it won't record sound, making the video a silent film :) Since my birthday is coming up (July 3rd, write it down, and send me presents :) ) I thought that if I asked everyone to give me some money towards a new camera that I can get that as my present. My parents just got a new camera and my mom was showing it to me on Sunday and man, technology has clearly advanced since 2005 when I got my camera. The quality and capabilities are awesome. I was searching online and came across this Nikon camera that is around $260 bucks at Best Buy. It has received awesome reviews and is in a price point I find acceptable. The features that I wanted were:
1. Video capability
2. Lots of options for different settings (i.e. sunset, portrait, outdoor etc)
3. Sports mode (to take a lot of pictures quickly)
4. I didn't want an SLR cause lets face I don't have a super interest in learning to take different pictures and setting up every shot.
5. Not something super huge and bulky-- heck with a baby and diaper bag and my purse I don't have room for a ton more
I don't really have a preference for the type of battery (a card that is rechargable vs regular batteries) but it would be more convenient with a baby on the go to just keep a few extra batteries in the case and call it a day instead of remembering to charge the camera.
(sorry for the slightly blurry pic)
1. Video capability
2. Lots of options for different settings (i.e. sunset, portrait, outdoor etc)
3. Sports mode (to take a lot of pictures quickly)
4. I didn't want an SLR cause lets face I don't have a super interest in learning to take different pictures and setting up every shot.
5. Not something super huge and bulky-- heck with a baby and diaper bag and my purse I don't have room for a ton more
I don't really have a preference for the type of battery (a card that is rechargable vs regular batteries) but it would be more convenient with a baby on the go to just keep a few extra batteries in the case and call it a day instead of remembering to charge the camera.
(sorry for the slightly blurry pic)I am willing to take any reviews, suggestions, tips etc for camera shopping.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
The 411 on Baby Malic
I have been slightly hesistant to talk a lot about the details of baby malic on this blog because I didn't want this blog to be ALL about babies, although I am sure my 7 readers wouldn't mind that too much. I have decided I will write about fun and key things throughout the pregnancy and definitely have the blog filled of the little one once they arrive-- after all the blog is about my life and clearly the baby will be a large part of it.
How we found out:
It was a Tuesday night and Louis was at class and I was home by myself. I was concerned because I was a little late and I decided to take a pregnancy test. The test was a digital CVS brand. I was honestly expecting it to say "Not Pregnant" and then I could stop having an internal freakout. When that stick flashed "Pregnant" I thought it was a joke. In my crazy head I thought, well maybe its wrong because its just a CVS brand test (not to insult the place my husband works at but you never know) so I raced out of the house and went to Walgreens to get the EPT (Error Proof Test) brand. Then I jugged a bunch of water and took it again....sure enough two pink lines appeared. I then realized that I had the biggest news of Louis and I's life and I was sitting alone at the house and Louis wouldn't be home for 4 hours. I decided to do laundry and watch Glee to get my mind off of things-- which of course did no good. When Louis walked in the door he saw me on the couch folding laundry and I said "Guess What" and he replied "What? Is someone we know pregnant?" and I said "Yep, me!". He had the same look on his face as I did when I looked at the first test, but then I rushed him up the stairs to show him the test as proof. He explained that he knew we would get pregnant super fast, I guess he has great confidence :)
The next day at work I snuck into a room to call the doctor and make an appointment. The appointment wasn't for a week and half and that week and half was the longest of my entire life! At the doctors office he did a quick exam and said "Yep, you are DEFINITELY pregnant". Louis and I knew that we wanted to wait to tell anyone until it was closer to the end of our first trimester and keeping it a secret was beyond difficult.
How we broke the news to family:
I was honestly SUPER SCARED to tell my dad that I was pregnant. For some reason I reverted back to my 15 year old self and didn't want to tell him, haha. We were going to my parents house for dinner one night and as we walked in the door my mom had asked what is new and I simply blurted out "well I am pregnant". At first they thought I was kidding but then I explained that I indeed was not. My dad seems very cool about and his only concern seemed to be around if I could still go on vacation...haha. There was no cute way in which we told them or some elaborate plan to break the news-- I just blurted it out and I felt so much better once they knew. We wanted to tell Louis' parents in person as well but due to the fact they live further away and we wanted them to know around the same time, we called them later that night to share the news. Of course the entire family was happy and excited. It is the first grandchild on both sides and first great grandchild on my side. Both my mom and Kathy were annoyed though that I made them swear to not say a word until I gave the green light at the end of my first trimester....this apparently proved to be the hardest task for both of them :)
Also, the entire family except for James thinks we are having a girl....why I have no idea. My dad also has given our child the name Danielle (his name is Daniel) and it is starting to stick with the family which isn't good cause I am pretty sure its giving my baby a complex already :)
How we found out:
It was a Tuesday night and Louis was at class and I was home by myself. I was concerned because I was a little late and I decided to take a pregnancy test. The test was a digital CVS brand. I was honestly expecting it to say "Not Pregnant" and then I could stop having an internal freakout. When that stick flashed "Pregnant" I thought it was a joke. In my crazy head I thought, well maybe its wrong because its just a CVS brand test (not to insult the place my husband works at but you never know) so I raced out of the house and went to Walgreens to get the EPT (Error Proof Test) brand. Then I jugged a bunch of water and took it again....sure enough two pink lines appeared. I then realized that I had the biggest news of Louis and I's life and I was sitting alone at the house and Louis wouldn't be home for 4 hours. I decided to do laundry and watch Glee to get my mind off of things-- which of course did no good. When Louis walked in the door he saw me on the couch folding laundry and I said "Guess What" and he replied "What? Is someone we know pregnant?" and I said "Yep, me!". He had the same look on his face as I did when I looked at the first test, but then I rushed him up the stairs to show him the test as proof. He explained that he knew we would get pregnant super fast, I guess he has great confidence :)
The next day at work I snuck into a room to call the doctor and make an appointment. The appointment wasn't for a week and half and that week and half was the longest of my entire life! At the doctors office he did a quick exam and said "Yep, you are DEFINITELY pregnant". Louis and I knew that we wanted to wait to tell anyone until it was closer to the end of our first trimester and keeping it a secret was beyond difficult.
How we broke the news to family:
I was honestly SUPER SCARED to tell my dad that I was pregnant. For some reason I reverted back to my 15 year old self and didn't want to tell him, haha. We were going to my parents house for dinner one night and as we walked in the door my mom had asked what is new and I simply blurted out "well I am pregnant". At first they thought I was kidding but then I explained that I indeed was not. My dad seems very cool about and his only concern seemed to be around if I could still go on vacation...haha. There was no cute way in which we told them or some elaborate plan to break the news-- I just blurted it out and I felt so much better once they knew. We wanted to tell Louis' parents in person as well but due to the fact they live further away and we wanted them to know around the same time, we called them later that night to share the news. Of course the entire family was happy and excited. It is the first grandchild on both sides and first great grandchild on my side. Both my mom and Kathy were annoyed though that I made them swear to not say a word until I gave the green light at the end of my first trimester....this apparently proved to be the hardest task for both of them :)
Also, the entire family except for James thinks we are having a girl....why I have no idea. My dad also has given our child the name Danielle (his name is Daniel) and it is starting to stick with the family which isn't good cause I am pretty sure its giving my baby a complex already :)
Monday, May 9, 2011
The Vacation Countdown has begun
In exactly 31 days Louis and I with my parents and Sean leave for Hilton Head Island South Carolina. Anyone who knows me or my family knows that this has been a family favorite spot for the last few years, heck I can't even remember if this is my 4th or 5th time going back! This place is also known as my Dad's version of heaven on earth. I am pretty pumped for a vacation, I definitely could use a break from work and our normal weekly routine. Not to mention the beach and sun do wonders for my mood. As always, we will be driving down, spreading it out over a two day drive. The drive isn't that bad and I find ways to pass the time by sleeping or reading. Every once and awhile my mom feels the need to wake us up to tell us we are going through the mountains and look out the window. Typically Sean and I ignore her but last time was Louis' first time with us and he was very nice and looked out the window :) This year will be interesting as I will be 22 weeks pregnant and probably require a few more stops and a little more space in the car. It will also be a total bummer to not be drinking on vacation but hey-- at least I get a vacation. Some of the things we plan to do on our vacation are:
1. Lots of beach and pool time
2. Family photo (this will be interesting since we did a family vote yesterday and voted Sean out of the picture- haha)
3. Lots of seafood dinners
4. Renting a boat to cruise around the ocean looking for my mom's dolphin
5. Tennis/Crabbing/Biking
6. Eating a LOT of Salty Dog Birthday Cake ice-cream
7. Louis and I celebrating our 1 year wedding anniversary
1. Lots of beach and pool time
2. Family photo (this will be interesting since we did a family vote yesterday and voted Sean out of the picture- haha)
3. Lots of seafood dinners
4. Renting a boat to cruise around the ocean looking for my mom's dolphin
5. Tennis/Crabbing/Biking
6. Eating a LOT of Salty Dog Birthday Cake ice-cream
7. Louis and I celebrating our 1 year wedding anniversary
(I stole the pic from Google images) it is the view of Harbor Town at sunset
The best part is 11 days after we get back from this vacation we are going on vacation to the Wisconsin Dells over my birthday weekend with Katie, Eric, James and Sean. WOOHOO
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Happy Mother's Day
This year Mother's Day has a slightly different meaning for me. For the last 25 years it has always been about celebrating my mom and all she does for me. This year since I am pregnant, I am considering myself a mom to be, which in my book qualifies me to celebrate on Mother's Day. While I have only been pregnant about 17 weeks, I have already experienced the thoughts of wanting the very best for my child, and making sure that the life Louis and I give this baby is the best one. I can only imagine 26 years from now how I would feel towards my child. Needless to say--- I have a much deeper appreciation for my mom today (and Kathy-- god bless you for giving birth to two babies at one time!!) Happy Mother's Day to all of the amazing mom's out there!
Yep, that is me! You can ignore the 80's hair and glasses my mom was rockin!
Proof that my brother can be cute and sweet!!
Kathy and Barb- two awesome mom's!
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Man U
On rare occasions I have been impressed with the place I work. Sometimes they surprise us with ice cream days or a key chain etc. Well now that Hewitt is officially now AON (AON bought Hewitt in the fall of 2010) we are now one big AON family. AON is the sponsor for Manchester United. For those of you have live in a cave (and yes Katie Kramer I am talking to you!) Man U is the most widely known sports team in the entire world. They are the premiere football (soccer to us in the USA) team and they have over 333 million fans. This is the team that David Beckham started off on before bouncing around and landing in LA. I find it strange that soccer and NASCAR are really the only sports I know that encourage sponsors on their jersey/car. It is weird to see a team jersey and it not boldly show the team name or logo. AON LOVES LOVES LOVES that they sponsor Man U so they decided to share that love in the form of free Man U jerseys for everyone who works at AON. In addition we got an AON bag to tote around (inside the tote was a coloring book and stickers!!) These jerseys retail for at least $80-90 bucks a pop so I was impressed. In addition, Man U is coming to America to play a few games in the MLS. In July they are coming to Soldier Field to play the Chicago Fire. As an AON associate I get a chance to get tickets in a block of seats that AON has reserved for us.
I decided that Louis will get the jersey because the other week at work I won a Man U t-shirt (looks exactly like the jersey but just a t-shirt). Now we can go to the game and rock out in our Man U gear!!
I decided that Louis will get the jersey because the other week at work I won a Man U t-shirt (looks exactly like the jersey but just a t-shirt). Now we can go to the game and rock out in our Man U gear!!
Monday, May 2, 2011
Cube Makeover
At my office we have the most boring and standard office cubes on the planet. They are this khaki crap color and frankly make work more depressing staring at the walls. When my team moved desks about a year ago, I decided to take matters into my own hands and add some cube wallpaper. I hung black and white flower wrapping paper to give my cube some flare. Well in doing that I got a lot of questions, compliments etc so I left it up all year. Over the weekend, we once again moved desks so I took the opportunity to change up the black and white flowers for something a little more cheerful. Enter the striped tissue paper! I found that it was actually cut much better to size and easier to put up so that was an added bonus. Now I have something fun to look at (well besides the great pictures of Louis and I) and it is cheerful. With the move I also took the opportunity to de-clutter my desk so now I have an empty corner that is screaming to be filled with something. I am thinking maybe a plant-- cause well I have had such good luck with the one at my house, maybe I should branch out here as well. Not to mention, I am pretty sure this office could use some fresh oxygen!
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