just remember "sleep when the baby sleeps"

......right. and if I do sleep when the baby sleeps, assuming that when she is awake she wants to be eating, or paid attention to, when do I do anything else...like unpack my new house?

We're in...and loving it. Look forward to what life, in a house that we could possibly live in for a LONG time, is like.

I CANNOT WAIT!

I can't lie and say that I have always loved to read, but I definitely do now. When I was younger I read all things related to gymnastics or ice skating and my mom was always very encouraging of it, because at least I was reading something. As I got older I read a little more, but it wasn't rare for me to stop halfway through whatever book my english class might be reading. I am very glad now that I've grown out of that...so much so that I have a hard time not finishing a book, even if its terrible. When I got pregnant with Natalie I started reading constantly, and I just haven't stopped. My sisters all read a lot, so I rely on them for the best book suggestions, and within all of the books they've told me I read, came The Twilight Series. I read all 3 books in 6 days and they absolutely overtook my life....I LOVE THESE BOOKS! My love is probably a bit unhealthy, but I just can't help it. I visit the authors site often. So for those of you that are as anxious as me, for the fourth book, and the movie in December, GO HERE!

And if you haven't read the books....what's wrong with you?

when you're out and about

A friend of mine at church had a baby in January and a little while after, I saw her nursing her little boy, with this lovely invention as her cover. Of course there is the standard, cover yourself with a blanket, but it falls down and when you're not an seasoned veteran at it, it can be a little awkward....but now I have this, and all worries are gone. It doesn't fall off, and you can even see the baby without having to lift up the blanket. WOOHOO!

I highly recommend to all nursing mothers, but especially to those of my friends who are new moms like myself.

Alright, now I'm done.

back in the 22153

From the day I was born, until August 20, 2001, I lived in the zip code of 22152, and now after 6 plus years, I'm living in 22153...very close. Its hard to believe that I have lived in this area for all but 3 and 1/2 years of my life, and I doubt I ever would've guessed it. It doesn't seem like we'll be leaving anytime soon either, a weird realization for me and Benjamin, but a happy one.

So anyway....this is where we live

And this is where we're moving to

p.s. Today was Natalie's due date, and in honor of that, she did decide to start gaining weight....tons of it actually. Also she's awake all the time now which is super crazy, so there will be lots of video to come!

a little bit of something very cute

emily....that title is for you

do you know who's playing right now?

At Natalie's 2 week check-up we were informed that she's not gaining weight fast enough. I feel like she's getting huge, but I guess I'm wrong. So, she an I have been eating, eating, eating, and while she and I work on fattening her up, Benjamin has been working, working, working. That's frustrating, but there is always hope when I know there is a DC United game on tv....and not just any game...its the first leg of THE BEN CUP!!!!! Are you out of the loop? Well, find out all about it at http://www.edgellsupporters.com/

The second leg of the cup is going to be played 2 weeks from today (here in D.C.)...the same day WE'RE MOVING!!!! Natalie and I won't be in attendance, but it is not even a question that Benjamin WILL be going.

We really know what's important here in the Edgell household. All life stops when the black and red are playing! Especially when I get to see my new love...."Tino".

And while I sit at home each day (not able to drive for another 2 weeks) I am looking for the "end of the internet" in search of any DCU gear for Natalie....how cute would that be!

seriously

a little of this...a little of that

So it seems like everyday Natalie tests out a different pattern in which to sleep, as well as different positions. Yesterday, this is how she spent her naps.

And the day before that...it was this.

And this is all when her highness isn't on her feather pillow.

In non-Natalie news, I think I'm back on the reading horse. I have missed my books over the last 2 weeks, and I'm anxious to get back into the wonderful world of fiction.

rub-a-dub-dub

Daddy got to give Natalie her first bath, a few days after we came home. She since has had a second, and it went much better than the first, but we only felt photo conformation was needed for the monumental first.

nice to meet you...my name is Natalie

These are currently my two favorite pictures of her. We take about a million a day (and that's with her Omie on vacation) so I'm sure these will be ever changing.