Summer 2013 Recap

It was quite the memorable summer for the Noneman family with moments both big and small.  Here is a quick recap of our summer.

Arizona
Jesse and Carolyn headed out to Arizona to visit family for Memorial Day.  She absolutely loved the airplane ride.  In the words of Carolyn "airplanes go up high and come back down" and she thought it was so cool.  She got to spend lots of time with Grandpa Tom and Grandma Judy, her cousins, and great-grandma Anne.  Between reading lots of books with librarian Grandma Judy, going to grandma's work, playing with cousins, and traveling to the petting zoo it was a visit full of fun and adventure.
(Pictures to be added later- they are on Jesse's phone)

Chicago
While Jesse and Carolyn where in Arizona I ventured to Chicago for part of the weekend to visit my sister and good friend Becky.  Since I was quite pregnant and the weather was ridiculously cold for late May we spent the majority of the time eating but I was so glad to have the chance to visit with both of them before things got more hectic with the arrival of Calvin.

Beach Vacation
We ventured to Myrtle Beach, SC the beginning of June for a vacation with my family.  It was the first time that we had all been able to go on a vacation together in quite awhile so it was a wonderful time to reconnect and make new memories as a family.  The weather didn't always want to cooperate but luckily there was ample room in the house for people to spread out and for Carolyn to run around and burn some energy.  Carolyn had a great time at the ocean, playing in the sand, searching for alligators, and playing with family.  As a bonus she got to fly on another plane for the second time in two weeks and she was very excited to fly with my mom and Jesse enjoyed getting to sit by himself and relax for an hour or so each way.

Dinner out- We ate in the other nights but it was nice to have one night out as a family.

 Carolyn was not in her most cooperative mood... 

Beach time

Alligator!

Summer Camp
Carolyn went to summer camp for 8 days this summer from 9-1.  The topic for her age group was animals and each week had a theme.  She had a blast and with all of the focus on the new baby it was nice to have something that was just for her.  She also had to switch schools this fall so going to the camp helped ease the transition to the new school.  She loved that she got to take lunch each day in her lady bug lunchbox.  She also loved going over the speed bumps in the high school parking lot and seeing the big kids at camp on the way to her camp.  We feel so blessed that a student of mine told us about her mom's preschool camps this summer and we are so glad that Carolyn got so much out of it.

Fourth of July
We had a low key holiday weekend but were lucky to be able to spend it surrounded by family.  Carolyn had a blast hanging out with her cousins and we were blessed to have the Pierce crew provide us with two wonderful meals and company.  We are so blessed to have family close by.  Neither Jeffy nor Carolyn are big fans of fire works so we spent a lot of time inside during the evening/night hours.

The summer also included trips to the Farmer's Market, Conner Prairie, the pool, walks, and lots of good time with family and friends.  We are truly blessed!

 Park playing and concert in the park! 

 Conner Prairie!

Shopping buddy

 Farmer's Market (She stole that carrot from a farmer...)

She choose her outfit

Welcome to the world Calvin Thomas

 8 pounds 4 ounces

19.25 inches

8:16 am

We had eagerly been awaiting the arrival of Calvin for a while and since he was a scheduled c-section his arrival was not nearly as stressful or draining as his big sister's.  Typical of the second child syndrome, we were still putting the finishing touches of his room together, installing the car seat, etc. the day before the scheduled c-section.  In fact, we didn't even pack our hospital bags until 9:30 the night before the c-section.  My doctor assured me that I was not going into labor early and she was right.  We arrived at the hospital bright and early at 6 am and by 7:30 am I was getting prepped for the procedure.  It was quite a different chain of events from the 24 hour induction that we had with Carolyn.  Since it was planned I was lucky enough to be able to have my friend Camille request to be my nurse and I was also guaranteed my own doctor which with the size of medical practices anymore is not always guaranteed.  So anyway, after a few bags of IV fluids, some blood work, and paper signing I was off to the operating room.  (it was a little odd walking into the room all on my own)  The surgery went well with the only hiccup being that they had to use the vacuum on Calvin's head not once but three times to try and get him out.  Needless to say, he seemed to be in no hurry to enter the world. 

Like any good Smith family member I deal with big events by cooking a big meal.  So for the last supper I prepared chicken, sliced potatoes, fruit salad, and tomatoes and mozzarella. 

Bright and early and ready to meet lil' man.

 I have been so lucky to have both Camille and Dr. Hughes there for both of my delivery days. 

 

 

 Finding out what a big boy he was! 

 Proud parents! (Looks like I was getting some more of the good stuff in my iv in the background)

 Laying in the warmer

First bath- He had quite the audience for his first bath. Nursing students, residents, and lots of family!

Proud grandparents and big sis

Getting to know big sister and Grandma Judy

His upset face is so pathetic!

Proud papa and his mini me

This guy loves to cuddle on mommy.

Car ride home!  He was about 7.11 at discharge time and on his first car ride home we made a detour to get food for mom and dad at Moe's and to pick up big sis from her last day of camp!

 

We are totally in love with this little guy and think that he makes the perfect Calvin Thomas and the perfect addition to our family!  Even though it's only been 7 weeks we feel as if he has always been a member of our family.