Whew, talk about withdrawals! For me as well as you. :) I appreciate the calls expressing concern over the neglecting of the blog. :) We had some modem issues and Comcast issues, and finally just went out last night and bought a darn modem instead of waiting on Comcast. So now we're up and running! Yahoo!
Check out the Photo A Day for lots of pictures I just added. I didn't keep up every day with it, but I did pretty good. :) I'll try to start that back, and I'll try and get some photos of the house up here as well.
Things are going well. We are getting settled in, boxes are slowly leaving the house (only to greet you in the garage) but at least the house is getting more liveable. Our house was painted before we moved in, and it looks great. Ansley has a pink room, and a huge green playroom, and she loves both of them. We have lots of ideas and projects, of course - we wouldn't be the Greiner's if we didn't! - but we'll get to them over time. Our first project is Ansley's room, and we are having our kitchen remodeled as well, so I will post some pictures from all that as soon as it gets underway.
We are enjoying our neighborhood. We try and go for walks every night, and Ansley rides her tricycle, which she is getting really good at. We have new neighbors right across the street who just moved in from Alabama. They have a little boy, Ethan, who will be three on September 4, so very close to Ansley's age. Next door is a 14 year old girl who has already expressed interest in baby sitting for us, so we think we will take advantage of that pretty soon as well. :)
Ansley started gymnastics this week, which she is really enjoying (see Photo A Day).
My brother Jonathan and sister in law Missy are coming in for a visit this weekend, so we are looking forward to that. Ansley keeps telling me "JonJon and Missy are coming on Saturday, Mommy." :)
It is a little challenging unpacking and getting everything in order with a two year old, but overall she has done really well with the move. I can hardly call her a two year old anymore, though. I can't believe in just over two months she will be three, but her actions and vocabulary definitely show it. She says the funniest things nowadays. She has started reading stories to me, opening books and moving her finger along under the words. She wants to know what everything says when she sees a word. The other day John and I were having a discussion - not loud, just in a different tone than usual, and Ansley walks in and says "Wait a minute! Wait a minute! What's all the fussing about??" Oh, my, it cracked us up so much we forgot what all the fussing was about! She has told me she's very excited about her pink princess birthday party, and tells everyone we meet that she will be three in September. Of course, my mind is starting to turn with the whole pink princess idea!
I think that's about all from here. I'll definitely try to be more consistent on here now that it's up and running! Looking forward to staying in better touch as well - I do love my email!
Hope you all are doing well!
**Almost forgot - had my ob/gyn appointment before I left Atlanta. The doctor told me it seemed I was a little bigger than what is typical at 9 weeks, so she wanted to do an ultrasound to rule out twins. I was freaking out! Fortunately, the ultrasound revealed only one healthy little baby. I heard the heartbeat, which was really cool. Now I am almost 12 weeks, so I'm starting to feel better, and definitely looking forward to that energy filled 2nd trimester! :)
Yea! You're are back. We have Comcast also. They can really be a pain, but they are the only show in town.... yuck!
Posted by: Wendy | June 30, 2006 at 02:46 PM
I hear the angels singing - I have check the blog and there is a post! :) I left you a message earlier today. So good to hear from y'all. I'm about to check out all the cute pics. How are Avery and Cota doing? Adjusting well too? Have y'all been able to check out the church yet? So glad that Ansley's already meeting friends. Love and miss you guys...
Do I get some sort of prize for the being the first to post since the break :) HA!
Posted by: Mark and Ashley | June 30, 2006 at 02:49 PM
Wendy and I must have posted at the same time - that's funny...her's wasn't there while I was typing...oh well. Just posting again to say 'Kota' - I apologize. So glad that you are able to meet some nice mom's - it will be so much easier I assume having Ansley meeting friends for you to meet some great gals too. Not as cool as Jacquita or Laverne, but you knew that would never happen. :)
Posted by: Mark and Ashley | June 30, 2006 at 02:54 PM
Yeah. the BLOG HAS RETURNED. Even tho I have talked to you I reall like seeing all the pictures etc. Keep em coming...
Posted by: MiMi and PopPop | June 30, 2006 at 04:22 PM
Hooray!!!! It's so glad to "hear" from you! I've been pathologically checking your blog for the last few days... worring that you were stuck in cyberspace! Glad to know that the move is complete, that everyone's doing well, and that you are feeling better! Your photos were great...can't wait to see one of the house too - the yard looks amazing! Congrats :)
Posted by: Christina | June 30, 2006 at 04:56 PM
Yahoo! A new blog! Don't feel bad Christina - I've been pathological too. =) Megan, it was great to catch up yesterday and fun to see all your pictures. Keep 'em coming!
Posted by: Sara | June 30, 2006 at 08:46 PM
You're back! So glad you all are well and are getting settled, and are back online again! I was really beginning to worry! You'll have SO much fun with the princess theme party! We did that for Paige's first bday(thus where she got the nickname 'Princess Paige' from thanks to Grandma, which has stuck since!) and I had so much fun with it. There is so much out there for Princess parties- it's just too fun and Ansley will just love it!
Posted by: Desta | July 01, 2006 at 01:56 PM
So glad to hear you are all enjoying your new home! We thought of you while driving through your new home city on our way to Ohio to visit family.
Posted by: Angie | July 02, 2006 at 05:49 PM
Whohooo for 12 weeks! and new houses! and neighbors and gymnastics classes and all good things! : )
Posted by: Harper | July 03, 2006 at 08:53 PM
Glad you are getting settled in your new home, enjoying your new neighborhood, meeting folks, having family visit. Enjoying your blogs again. Derek said, "You know. She does a real good job with it." Your second trimester second wind is just around the corner. So amazing to see your child on the ultrasound and hear their heartbeat!
Posted by: Renee | July 06, 2006 at 03:23 PM