I just checked my email and got the Spa Certificate! How is it you all know exactly what I need?
You are amazing! I really appreciate it and will use it someday soon when Sean can watch the little one!
Love you guys!
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
Happy Birthday Turner
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
The past three weeks
Hello again! I wanted to take a bit and let you know what has been going on in our lives since Rebecca's arrival.
Things have been nuts at times and peaceful at others.
We had some nursing issues while still in the hospital and we found out one reason was Rebecca was tongue tied. We did a lot of research and had several doctor's appointments and specialist appointments to see what to do. Come to find out there is a membrane that connects her tongue to the bottom of her mouth was too tight. It was preventing her from latching on properly. We decided to have the membrane clipped and it was done very quickly in the Pediatric surgeon's office. The surgeon was concerned that if we didn't clip the tongue now it might lead to speech problems and speech therapy. Also if we waited to have the tongue clipped we would have to put Rebecca under anesthesia. The clipping was a painless procedure as the membrane has no nerve endings. I cried more than Becca did! Thank God my sister was here to go with me.
Rebecca was also jaundiced but now she is all better! We had to have her on a special lighted blanket. She was only on the special blanket for a few days.
Due to the latching issues, Rebecca lost almost too much weight after leaving the hospital and her doctor was concerned. We had to supplement with formula. She started gaining weight and as of Tuesday she was over her birth weight. Thank goodness! As you know I tend to worry and I was a basket case! Since she is older now and her tongue is better, the nursing has become much better but we are still working on perfecting it! I am pumping too so we have a freezer stash.
I had a touch of the baby blues and started feeling better about 10 days after Rebecca's arrival. My parents, my in-laws and my sister probably think I am nuts! I cried at the drop of a hat--I even cried when the receptionist was super nice to me! I was told it was normal but sh*t, no one warned me about it!
My parents have been lifesavers as were the Allen's for the first few days. With the c-section, I needed people to drive me places and carry the baby up the stairs. My parents are loving life--holding the baby and talking to her and even changing dirty diapers! The have been great in running to Publix, doing dishes and cooking dinner. They are even starting to help us pack up what crap we will not use until we move. I seriously have asked them to move in but Sean is hesitant. HA!
My parents have been helping me during the day as Rebecca had her nights and days mixed up. Plus they give me an hour to get a nap! It is funny to go to bed to so early so I can get up in the middle of the night--I haven't gone to bed at 8PM since I was little! Sean and I have been handling the night feedings. Sean has been great and not complaining when he has to work the next day! We will be handling this weekend alone as my parents are going to Naples to visit family.
Rebecca is amazing. She is already starting to hold her head up during tummy time. My parents are amazed! Plus she is such a wiggle worm! So funny. It is great to interact with her and sing to her and watch her make eye contact with me. I am really looking forward to her first smile.
For Christmas, my parents got us a video camera so I will figure out how to post one soon!
Things have been nuts at times and peaceful at others.
We had some nursing issues while still in the hospital and we found out one reason was Rebecca was tongue tied. We did a lot of research and had several doctor's appointments and specialist appointments to see what to do. Come to find out there is a membrane that connects her tongue to the bottom of her mouth was too tight. It was preventing her from latching on properly. We decided to have the membrane clipped and it was done very quickly in the Pediatric surgeon's office. The surgeon was concerned that if we didn't clip the tongue now it might lead to speech problems and speech therapy. Also if we waited to have the tongue clipped we would have to put Rebecca under anesthesia. The clipping was a painless procedure as the membrane has no nerve endings. I cried more than Becca did! Thank God my sister was here to go with me.
Rebecca was also jaundiced but now she is all better! We had to have her on a special lighted blanket. She was only on the special blanket for a few days.
Due to the latching issues, Rebecca lost almost too much weight after leaving the hospital and her doctor was concerned. We had to supplement with formula. She started gaining weight and as of Tuesday she was over her birth weight. Thank goodness! As you know I tend to worry and I was a basket case! Since she is older now and her tongue is better, the nursing has become much better but we are still working on perfecting it! I am pumping too so we have a freezer stash.
I had a touch of the baby blues and started feeling better about 10 days after Rebecca's arrival. My parents, my in-laws and my sister probably think I am nuts! I cried at the drop of a hat--I even cried when the receptionist was super nice to me! I was told it was normal but sh*t, no one warned me about it!
My parents have been lifesavers as were the Allen's for the first few days. With the c-section, I needed people to drive me places and carry the baby up the stairs. My parents are loving life--holding the baby and talking to her and even changing dirty diapers! The have been great in running to Publix, doing dishes and cooking dinner. They are even starting to help us pack up what crap we will not use until we move. I seriously have asked them to move in but Sean is hesitant. HA!
My parents have been helping me during the day as Rebecca had her nights and days mixed up. Plus they give me an hour to get a nap! It is funny to go to bed to so early so I can get up in the middle of the night--I haven't gone to bed at 8PM since I was little! Sean and I have been handling the night feedings. Sean has been great and not complaining when he has to work the next day! We will be handling this weekend alone as my parents are going to Naples to visit family.
Rebecca is amazing. She is already starting to hold her head up during tummy time. My parents are amazed! Plus she is such a wiggle worm! So funny. It is great to interact with her and sing to her and watch her make eye contact with me. I am really looking forward to her first smile.
For Christmas, my parents got us a video camera so I will figure out how to post one soon!
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
I haven't forgot about you all
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Happy Thanksgiving
So, what are you doing for Thanksgiving?
As you may know, Reagan, Brian and I are heading north to TN to see the Bunn clan. We are really excited and can't wait to leave. I wish we were already on the road. I just checked the weather and it is going to be nice and chilly up there, which will be a nice change from HOT down here.
I am so thankful for the a healthy family, beautiful and smart daughter, the best friends, a great business and a pretty decent life. Thank you all for being a part of our life.
As you may know, Reagan, Brian and I are heading north to TN to see the Bunn clan. We are really excited and can't wait to leave. I wish we were already on the road. I just checked the weather and it is going to be nice and chilly up there, which will be a nice change from HOT down here.
I am so thankful for the a healthy family, beautiful and smart daughter, the best friends, a great business and a pretty decent life. Thank you all for being a part of our life.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Induction tenatively scheuled
As you all know, I have a big ol baby in my belly! Last week they estimated the baby to be about 7lbs 5oz--last week! I believe my Dr. is afraid of "Gigantor". I hope if it is a boy, that nickname doesn't stick!
I saw the Dr. again today and I am doing well. He doesn't want me to go past my due date so we scheduled the induction for Dec 2nd/3rd. The plan is--if labor and delivery isn't full, I will go in the night of Dec 2nd and start the drugs that I need to induce. I will start the Pitocin on Thursday and hopefully be a mom before the day is out!
My parents are so excited as they already have a flight arriving on the 2nd! Alanna is scheduling her flight now.
We are going to pack the hospital bag this weekend, just in case he/she comes early.
It is really getting close. I am excited, nervous, anxious and happy all at the same time.
I saw the Dr. again today and I am doing well. He doesn't want me to go past my due date so we scheduled the induction for Dec 2nd/3rd. The plan is--if labor and delivery isn't full, I will go in the night of Dec 2nd and start the drugs that I need to induce. I will start the Pitocin on Thursday and hopefully be a mom before the day is out!
My parents are so excited as they already have a flight arriving on the 2nd! Alanna is scheduling her flight now.
We are going to pack the hospital bag this weekend, just in case he/she comes early.
It is really getting close. I am excited, nervous, anxious and happy all at the same time.
Friday, November 13, 2009
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Halloween Hauntings!

WOW! The past few weeks have been a whirlwind of insanity in the Bunn household.
We've been SUPER busy with Ghost Story Tours for our Bus Tour Company that we haven't had time to do much else.
I am excited to report that we did pretty well. The last two weeks of October were pretty full and we even SOLD OUT one night!!!
Halloween night we had a private charter for some high school girls. Our task was to take them from Johnson City out to a party in Piney Flats (yes, it is every bit of the middle of nowhere that it sounds).

Whitebread played the part of the dutiful bus driver charged with saving us all! In the middle of the attack, he pulled a chain-less chainsaw out from under one of the bus seats and set out to desecrate the souls of the undead!
It was really well scripted. By the side of the bus two zombies ate the guts out of another zombie (which just happened to be my dad). The guts were panty hose filled with cherry jello. It was rather realistic!
At the same time a VERY frightening zombie kept trying to get the door of the bus open - I nearly wet my pants trying to keep it closed and one of the girls in the back of the bus DID wet her pants! It was HILARIOUS!


As noted above, Loki is talking up a STORM. It's RIDICULOUS. He's also getting into "parrot mode" where he repeats anything and everything he hears. It's rather amusing, until Whitebread or I forget that he's listening and blurt out a curse word. We've really got to watch our language. I'm sure the daycare teachers would not approve of our toddler cursing at them.
We hosted my Grandma's 85th birthday party on Sunday. It was such a rockin' good time that she passed out and we had to call the life squad! She stayed in the hospital for a few days but is home now. They think she was having a reaction to some of her meds. It makes us all very happy that she moved down here.

The package was GREAT! 30 little black Lost State Tour buses! I may put this picture up on our Facebook page! And a secret message to boot!

Elora got the CUTEST tutu EVER (there will be many more pictures of her in this)! Stay tuned...


Saturday, October 24, 2009
Vegas
Here are pictures from our Vegas trip. We had such a good time, spent quality time together (much needed) and didn't lose any money! I actually won $200, and then treated myself to the spa at the Bellagio. We saw Bette Midler and the Cirque show, Mystere. We walked to all the hotels we could get to and they were all so awesome. I think we will definately go back. It would be fun if we could all go together some time. It was a great trip.


This is our view from the Bellagio. The Bellagio was a newer and nicer hotel, we liked both, but I liked Bellagio better.

This is taken at the top of the Eifel tower at the hotel Paris. It is 1/2 the size of the actual Eifel tower. I was not a fan of being up that high. The whole thing kinda moved every once and a while. No thank you!


Night shots from the top of the tower.
This is our room at Caesars Palace. We stayed here one night, mostly because they had a package, get a night and 2 tickets to Bette.
And this is our view. Pretty awesome!
This is our view from the Bellagio. The Bellagio was a newer and nicer hotel, we liked both, but I liked Bellagio better.
Here were are on the strip, looks like it's Paris behind us, but it's actually the hotel Paris. I would stay there next time. It was really cool inside and actually looked like you were walking on Paris streets.
This is taken at the top of the Eifel tower at the hotel Paris. It is 1/2 the size of the actual Eifel tower. I was not a fan of being up that high. The whole thing kinda moved every once and a while. No thank you!
Night shots from the top of the tower.
Saturday, October 17, 2009
Sick, Skin & Skates

The fall colors are definitely starting to pop in our neck of the woods and there is a serious chill in the air up here. I seriously LOVE fall.
What I don't love is sickness! Loki came down with his first REAL sickness last week. Overall, I would call Loki a pretty healthy kid. In fact, he didn't come down with a cold until he started daycare. And then (SIGH), he became one of those snot nosed daycare children. The kind with the eternal runny nose. I know it's good for him (especially since he's not vaccinated), but it's annoying that it NEVER seems to go away.
The cold wasn't a big deal and he seemed to deal well with it, but then he developed this weird seal like cough - we figured it was just Croup. He seemed to be fine during the day. So, we took him to daycare Monday and they sent him right back home again by 11 AM with a fever. We kept breaking the fever, but the damn thing kept right on coming back for a couple of days! The trickiest thing about this virus (aside from it's persistence and the fact that it was the first REAL virus Loki's gotten), was that I couldn't cuddle with him every minute of the day because I had to nurse Elora. There is nothing sadder (or more stressful) than watching your sick child cry and try to climb on top of his little sister just to get lap access which he was denied. But I am happy to report that we all weathered the storm and life is looking a little brighter on this side of things!
In other health related news, our children seem to be host to a variety of skin related ailments. Elora has had a nasty combination of baby acne and cradle cap. My midwives suggested that I give up dairy to see if that makes a difference. Well, her skin has cleared up (there is a chance that it would have done this on it's own - so it's difficult to say if the two are related) but we have also noticed that she is less gassy and uncomfortable when I don't eat dairy. So, I don't eat dairy. And let me just tell you - it is VERY difficult to give up dairy. You wouldn't believe how many products have dairy in them. I figured it would be pretty easy to give it up (except for the ice cream part). Well, I have developed a serious respect for people with dietary restrictions - imagine not being able to eat gluten! Whew! I'm counting my blessing!
Loki's skin issues are FAR more minor - just a touch of diaper rash that in more persistent cases, we treat with nudity! (Whitebread does not approve of the attached photo - but did not forbid me to include it - :D - personally, I find it HILARIOUS and GREAT ammo for any future tormenting with girlfriends!)
I seriously didn't intend for this to be an all health post - but it's what's going on in our world right now. I'm becoming quite the herbalist.
FYI ~ our doctor recommended Elderberry extract, in case any of us come down with the flu. It's supposed to be VERY effective - so, we've stocked up and we're trying to make sure that we're all strong enough to avoid a debilitating episode.
We've started our Ghost Tours and they're going pretty well. We haven't done many of them, yet. We do have alot scheduled for the weekend before Halloween and the weekend of Halloween. In fact, we've got a charter Halloween night for a group of 15 & 16 year old girls. We're driving them out to a party WAY out in the country and just to spice things up a bit, we're organizing a zombie attack of the bus! I'm excited and nervous. It should be a good time.
Since we don't have a tour this evening, I think I'm going to take the kids to a Roller Derby Scrimmage. This is seriously one of the coolest things to do in our town. I'd LOVE to be a roller derby girl. I even picked out a name - "Rainbow Fright"! Unfortunately, there just isn't enough time in the day for me to get involved...YET! :)
We're wishing you all a happy and HEALTHY fall.
Bunn Lovin's to ALL!!!
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Baby Bump--and other tidbits

I had a great time at my family baby shower--my Aunt Linda went totally overboard! We played fun games, eat a lot and got too many gifts...I have a ton thank yous to write!
It was so great to spend time with my family all together. We had such a good time that I want to move back to Ohio--then I remembered it snows there....we will be rethinking that! HA
Had a Dr. appt this week--all is well, even the swollen ankles! Hee hee. I now go every 2 weeks to the Dr. My weight is good and my blood pressure is normal--good news! The baby loves to stay on my right side and sometimes hide under my ribs.
We have been house hunting and found one we like. It is a town house but we have a few more we are going to see. I am pretty nervous about buying...it is a big step!
Sean is still loving his job. He just got transferred to a smaller office for a few months. This is standard and he starts there on Monday.
Sunday, September 20, 2009
5 years
Today marks 5 years since we lost my Dad. I have tried to keep myself busy, but I keep thinking about it. I miss him everyday, but the "special" days make it even harder. I know I have said that 100 times, sorry. I wish he was here to see Reagan and laugh with her and to agree with me that she is a "genius." I wish he was here to see the new studio, I know he is proud.
On a brighter note, look at what our family has done over the last 5 years:
I got engaged, then married
Beth got engaged, then married
Sarah graduated from high school and started college
I had Reagan
I bought and opened the second studio
All of this without him, but all of it because of him. Because of the guidance and structure and love that he gave us. Because of the values and morals that he taught us. But most of all, because he taught us how to laugh. I know I have said it before, but almost everyday, I am sitting in my car and an old song will come on and I can almost hear him singing in my head. It makes my heart happy, but then it makes me laugh. Because, sometimes when he would sing, he would do it in this goofy way and we would just laugh (or as teenagers, say "Daaaaaaddddd"). When he would really sing, he had an amazing voice and I wish he was here to sing to Reagan. One of the hardest parts about not having him here with me, is not getting to "hear" him. I miss his voice, I miss his laugh, I just miss him. Carol told me today that she is turning off the answering machine that has his voice on it. I know it's time, it's been time, but I will really miss calling just to "hear his voice." She made me a copy and it's in the mail, but it won't be the same. Sometimes when I would call and get the machine, it would take me a minute to realize that he wasn't actually going to pick up the phone or call me back. It's been 5 years, it's time.
On a brighter note, look at what our family has done over the last 5 years:
I got engaged, then married
Beth got engaged, then married
Sarah graduated from high school and started college
I had Reagan
I bought and opened the second studio
All of this without him, but all of it because of him. Because of the guidance and structure and love that he gave us. Because of the values and morals that he taught us. But most of all, because he taught us how to laugh. I know I have said it before, but almost everyday, I am sitting in my car and an old song will come on and I can almost hear him singing in my head. It makes my heart happy, but then it makes me laugh. Because, sometimes when he would sing, he would do it in this goofy way and we would just laugh (or as teenagers, say "Daaaaaaddddd"). When he would really sing, he had an amazing voice and I wish he was here to sing to Reagan. One of the hardest parts about not having him here with me, is not getting to "hear" him. I miss his voice, I miss his laugh, I just miss him. Carol told me today that she is turning off the answering machine that has his voice on it. I know it's time, it's been time, but I will really miss calling just to "hear his voice." She made me a copy and it's in the mail, but it won't be the same. Sometimes when I would call and get the machine, it would take me a minute to realize that he wasn't actually going to pick up the phone or call me back. It's been 5 years, it's time.
Monday, September 7, 2009
A Birth Story (in Pictures)
DISCLAIMER: I have worked hard to edit out any nudity (meaning that some of the coolest pictures aren't included or have been edited to cover any peeping privates). I have still included one potentially gross picture that, in my opinion is just TOO cool to leave out - you'll know it when you see it!
And now for the moment you've all been waiting for...introducing Evelyn Elora Bunn (a photographic adventure)!










She weighed in at 7 lbs 9 oz & was 20.5 in long! Which is almost exactly the same size as Loki was at birth.
You know - it was pretty cool having Loki. And he's GREAT - but it hit me hard, once we had Elora, too. It's not just me & Whitebread & this cute little boy...we're an actual family now. In fact, we're one puppy shy of being completely "nuclear". WEIRD. And COOL.
I LOVE having a little GIRL!!! :)
And she can't wait to meet you all!
And now for the moment you've all been waiting for...introducing Evelyn Elora Bunn (a photographic adventure)!


You know - it was pretty cool having Loki. And he's GREAT - but it hit me hard, once we had Elora, too. It's not just me & Whitebread & this cute little boy...we're an actual family now. In fact, we're one puppy shy of being completely "nuclear". WEIRD. And COOL.
I LOVE having a little GIRL!!! :)
And she can't wait to meet you all!
You know how I like to update...PICTURES!!!
We arrived at Sesame Place very early, just in time for Breakfast with Cookie Monster and Abby. Reagan was very excited. I have never in my life seen so many small children.
Family photo with Cookie himself. She kept asking if he had a cookie in his hand.
"Grover, want to share my apple?" What a good sharer she is becoming.
Aunt Bear, Abby and Reagan. What a cute bunch of girls.
Speaking of girls, here is a shot of all of us. Makes me sad because that is all my dad's "girls". He used to call all of us "his girls," too bad he never got to meet the newest girl.

Reagan was NOT a fan of this ride. She rode all of the rides in the entire place, this one and the roller coaster, not a fan. But, she did it and didn't even cry.




Always a favorite, the merry-go-round.

And, we're done for the day. I don't think she made it out of the parking lot. She was POOPED! You know how I love to take a sleeping baby in the car shot!

Reagan was NOT a fan of this ride. She rode all of the rides in the entire place, this one and the roller coaster, not a fan. But, she did it and didn't even cry.
And, we're done for the day. I don't think she made it out of the parking lot. She was POOPED! You know how I love to take a sleeping baby in the car shot!
Aunt Sarah and I took a road trip to visit this amazing pottery studio near Rockville. In their shopping center, they had a train. We wish we had a train in our pottery shopping center.

We were at my Aunt and Uncles house for dessert and Reagan started talking about how she wanted to be a ballerina, so Caroline (my cousin) went and got her toe shoes, then Aunt Pam went to get the wings and tutu and it was all over from there.
This crazy shot just had to make the blog, she loves corn on the cob.
Gardening with Mimi. You wish you looked this cool when you garden. Stylin'
First day of school. If you haven't heard the drama about her class, well, give me a call and I'll tell you how I have officially turned into "that Mom."
Very excited to be on the big kid side after 2 years of being on the baby side. This is just what she needed and she fits in really well with the other kids. I think it effected Momma more than Reagan.
Playing with her new friends. Everything is better with a sand table. This is how I left her, playing and making friends. Where has my baby gone? I can't believe that she is about to be 3.

So, that is about our summer in a nut shell. It's not as exciting as giving birth or anything, but at least I have posted pictures (cough cough cough (Howie)). Love to you all. Hope to get together soon.
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