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By Jennifer, August 26, 2012 7:07 pm

Thank you to everyone who has given us all the super cute outfits for baby Kat. She’s stylin’!

Katerina Smiling

Katerina Crying

Katerina Yawning

Katerina Sleeping

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By Jennifer, August 5, 2012 8:36 pm

Hard to believe my little kit kat is 1 month old!

Katerina Smiling

Sleepy Time

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By Jennifer, July 9, 2012 3:55 pm

Welcome Katerina Grace Arnett! Born Friday, July 6th at 3:05pm weighing 8 pounds 9 ounces and measuring 21.5 inches long!

Katerina at the Hospital

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By Jennifer, May 20, 2012 1:21 pm

For our first family vacation, we stayed at the Villa Roma Resort near Calicoon, New York in the Catskills. It was pretty much in the middle of nowhere. There were some small towns nearby which were sort of interesting. I couldn’t imagine living in a small town at all. We had pizza from one of the small town restaurants which was pretty good. We also walked around and explored. It rained a lot the first few days we were there and since we were near some major waterways there was a bit of flooding in the area. We were disappointed to drive out to this place called Sonoma Falls Farm only to find that it was closed indefinitely.

We visited two parks both with unique bridges. The first was Stone Arch Bridge Historical Park which featured a 3-arch stone bridge which was built in 1880. There was grass growing on top of it. The river that ran beneath the bridge was overflowing its banks from all the rain. I did get some nice HDR photos of the bridge.

Stone Arch Bridge in HDR

Stone Arch Bridge in HDR

Stone Arch Bridge in HDR

The second park was Livingston Manor Covered Bridge Park. I’ve never seen a covered bridge in person. Apparently, the founder of the YMCA lived in the house next to the bridge. So, that was sort of interesting. Alex enjoyed running around in the grass that was there and playing with the rocks.

Livingston Manor Covered Bridge

Nick & Alex

Rock!

We also spent some time swimming at the indoor pool, playing at the playground, enjoying the game/play room, and eating at the dining hall at the resort. I tried Cornish hen for the first time which was pretty tasty. Unfortunately, the outdoor pool and water park at the resort wasn’t open yet for the season, which we didn’t know when we planned the trip, but it was too cold to be swimming outside anyhow.

Alex on the Slide

Alex on the Swing

More photos from our trip can be seen here.

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By Jennifer, May 18, 2012 9:49 pm

This week I am 32 weeks pregnant. Most of my pregnancy has been pretty easy thus far, but now I am really starting to feel uncomfortable and large. Despite that, we are currently on vacation in New York having a good time.

Arnett Family

More about vacation when I return…

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By Jennifer, April 26, 2012 11:05 pm

So, I guess there was some confusion about my due date when I talked with my doctor this morning. I thought my original due date was 7/12/2012, but my doctor has 7/13/2012 written down based on my cycle. The first and second ultrasound said due date was 7/12/2012 which is what was communicated to me. The third ultrasound said due date was 7/10/2012. So, I guess my official due date is 7/13/2012, but baby will probably come earlier based on his/her growth.

People keep asking if I know if baby #2 is a boy or girl. We’re pretty sure baby is a girl, but we don’t know for sure since at the second and third ultrasounds baby’s legs were crossed and we couldn’t view the gender. The doctors didn’t see anything “extra” so they think girl.

Anyhow, all was well at today’s doctor appointment. I took the glucose test for gestational diabetes. I should have the results next week. Baby’s heart rate was 142 bpm. My belly measured just right as far as baby’s growth. I’ve gained about 11 pounds so far since I became pregnant which is pretty good, too.

Thank you to all who have been praying for my pregnancy. I really appreciate it!

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By Jennifer, April 8, 2012 1:32 pm

While family was visiting from out of state, we took a trip to the National Zoo. Alex really enjoyed himself!

Alex

Zebra Through a Fence

Elephant

Lions

Tiger

More photos can be seen here.

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By Jennifer, April 7, 2012 2:09 pm

Family is here visiting for the Easter holiday and we decided to take a trip to Frying Pan Farm Park yesterday. Alex loved petting the farm animals and exploring. The baby pigs were super cute!

Baby Pigs

Sleeping Pig

Alex Driving a Tractor

More photos can be seen here.

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By Jennifer, April 3, 2012 2:44 pm

We enjoyed our last day in Tennessee visiting family. Alex loved the dogs, especially Peaches.

Three Generations

Peaches

Alex Getting Licked by Peaches

Alex Chasing Peaches

More photos can be seen here.

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By Jennifer, March 31, 2012 9:49 am

Yesterday we took Alex to the park. He really enjoyed the slide and throwing the big ball that was left at the park by another child, but I think he was a little scared of the swing. It’s been a good time in Tennessee thus far!

Alex on the Slide

Alex on the Slide

Alex on the Slide

Alex on the Swing

Alex on the Swing

Alex Playing with the Ball

More photos can be seen here.

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By Jennifer, October 2, 2010 9:59 pm

Alexander Luke

The photo above was taken September 16th when Alex was 1 week old!

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By Jennifer, September 13, 2010 11:52 pm

A lot of folks have been asking how I am feeling after having the baby. I’m feeling pretty energetic and happy to be a parent, but I have some pain from where the doctor put in some sutures after the delivery. I like the phrase that someone else mentioned to me to describe the pain… my baby shoot hurts. Haha! So, it’s difficult to sit properly on hard chairs and standing up from a sitting position hurts a little. My belly is very jiggly, too, which I am not that used to. Alex hasn’t been very fussy except for when he’s hungry, needs his diaper changed, or is a bit cold from our A/C. He’s a joy to have in our lives!

Our goal has been to try to have Alex feed about every three hours, but haven’t been super strict about it in the first couple days home. The longest he’s slept in one interval has been about 4 hours. We’ve got lots to learn. I’m still trying to figure out breast feeding. It seems weird to me and my boobs hurt. I’m going to try pumping and see how that goes. Nick and I made a run to Target today while Nick’s parents watched Alex to buy the breast pump and some other baby things. And then we went grocery shopping. I was pretty tired when we got home and took a nice nap before dinner time. It’s been really nice to have Nick’s step dad and mom around the last couple days to help out while we learn how to care for Alex.

Alex also had his first visit to the pediatrician this afternoon and everything checked out excellently. He’s lost a little bit of weight since birth which is to be expected, but not as much as the average baby. In just 4 days I can see he has filled out in his cheeks, but he seems like a long skinny baby to me. his hands and feet are still pretty wrinkly, too. Alex has some birthmarks on his head. One on his forehead and eye called “angel’s kiss” which should disappear by the time he is two or three years old. And one on the back of his head near his neck called “stork bite” which he will have for life, but it’ll be covered by his hair.

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By Jennifer, September 10, 2010 7:36 am

We are very excited to introduce our baby boy, Alexander Luke Arnett, to you! Alex was born September 9, 2010 at 7:09pm weighing 7 pounds and 6 ounces and measuring 21 inches long! We are all doing well and looking forward to new adventures together! Thank you all for your prayers and support!