Happy Holidays!

We went to Salem to be with Grandma JuJu and Papa Andy for Thanksgiving and it was such a nice time. Great company, wonderful food and Magnus' first picture with Santa! He's sitting on his own with the occasional tip, he's got a new high-pitched squeal that amuses him. Here are some recent pictures and a new video! Merry Christmas!

Holidays!

LOVE this time of year and this is the first year our tree has gone up before Thanksgiving. And guess what? I don't care! It's so cozy. Prince Magnus is 4 1/2 months old already and he's close to sitting completely on his own! Halloween came and went and Magnus wore his penguin costume all of 5 minutes. Just for pictures. My mom was in town so Josh and I went out for Halloween as Ron Burgundy and Veronica Corningstone from "Anchorman." It was a lot of fun. Donut Junkie's private events have been picking up and we're learning more and more every day! Here's some pictures for you! Love, The Stooges

4 Month Check-up

Believe it or not, Magnus just had his 4 Month Check-up and here's how things panned out!

He's now:

15.8 lbs. (78th percentile)
25 3/4" long (89th percentile)

He's been having some rice cereal in his bottles but the doc said he's old enough to start eating with a spoon!! Whaaaaahhhh!?!?

He's started this "fake cough" thing which makes Josh and I laugh all the time...he's so dramatic! Wonder where he got that from? He's rolled over from his stomach to his back 3 times and once from his back to his stomach! His favorite thing to play with are wrappers from my protein bars, his best buddy is our pug Jack and he's sleeping pretty much through the whole night! Typically he's in bed by 8:30PM and will wake for food anywhere between 4:30 and 7:30AM! Super cool kid. =)

Two weekends ago, we headed South to visit Grandma Judy and Papa Andy. We drove along the coast for a spell and drove through Astoria, OR, home of The Goonies!!! We stopped in Seaside, OR and let the pugs run along the ocean and they absolutely LOVED IT! Jack didn't know what to do with the sand at first and then when we'd throw something out into the water, they'd both go to fetch it and eventually, when the water came crashing in, they'd put their "turbos" on and start running around in circles like freaks! Good gawd it was hilarious! We got to see Aunt Shelley and her two daughters Mykayla and Mariah! So much fun.

Today, Magnus and I will pick up Grandma Pam from the airport. She'll be here for two weeks and this will be the first time she's seen Magnus since he was about 1 week old. Oh, the changes!!

Love you all and thanks for reading! Pictures above!

Magnus dances the Irish Jig

Just some recent pictures!

Magnus is already 13 weeks old!!!!!

Magnus loves Chloe. No, really, he does!

We sat Magnus on Jack like he had his own personal "ride." He decided to "play" with Chloe instead. Thank Gawd she's so patient!

The Buffham's Throwback 1950's Style

Josh and I took the time one Sunday a couple weeks back to take some photos of our family 1950's style for our Donut Junkie Website. So I thought I'd share some of those fun pictures with you! Enjoy!

Week with the Buffham's!

P & T Buffham came for the past week to meet their newest Grandchild, Magnus. We didn't slow down one bit! Farmer's Markets, great restaurants, mini-donut events, a trip to Wine Country. We had a wonderful time. Thanks for the great memories!!

Milk Coma

If babies get drunk off of milk, this is what it looks like.

Strutzfest 2010

This past weekend we spent in Darrington, WA working a mini-donut event! Hardly seemed like work though because we were camping and listening to wonderful music! Our vendor neighbors were wonderful people and they fell in love with Magnus. We could've had a baby sitter all weekend if we wanted!

Here are just a few pictures from that!

Videos

I know to most this video isn't very exciting. HOWEVER, to Grandma's and Grandpa's who haven't met Magnus yet, or who miss him already, these will have to due until you see him again!!

Magnus the Man

Josh is back at work and I'm slowly getting into the daily routine with a new baby!! Nighttime is a different story, however. But we're adjusting and we absolutely LOVE MAGNUS! We are also loving the way the pugs are adjusting. Jack, The Protector. Although it's cute how he stands up for Magnus, we've had to watch him recently because he gets a little snippy. I was walking with Magnus and the pugs the other day and someone in the neighborhood wanted to say hi. After Jack sniffed him out, he started barking at him and going at him. After the man left, Jack put his front paws onto the stroller and checked in the seat to make sure Magnus was okay. I have to admit, it was absolutely darling. Chloe gets really excited when we ask her to check Magnus out. Her tails gets-a-waggin' and she will usually give him a kiss or two. She's probably more laid back because she's "been there and done that" with her own litter!

Here are a few photos. Magnus is a little piggy and he must be going through a growth spurt because he eats like a horse. And very frequently. At his two week check-up, he was up 1 pound from his birth weight. Now we've just passed the three week mark and he's definitely bulked up!

We'll get some videos soon and get those posted as well. The last weekend in July our family heads up to Northern WA for a mini-donut gig. We'll spend the weekend camping and making mini's while listening to great rock cover bands surrounded by the mountains, pines and rolling rivers. Woot woot!

MAGNUS!

So now Josh and I understand this busy parent thing. We have a two-week old and this is the first time I'm blogging about our son's birth!

I'm typing with one hand at the moment and holding a full, sleepy baby with the other so I will keep this short today and give you a link to some beautiful pictures that were taken by a very talented photographer, Amy Ballard.

Magnus was born June 3oth, 2010 at 6:46PM. He weighed 7lb. 12oz. and was 20 1/4" long. He's stolen our hearts and he has so far been a very content and joyful baby.

Thank you all for you love and support.

Pictures of Magnus HERE

Molly, Josh, Magnus and The Pugs

39 Weeks!

This family picture is about to change! Soon we'll be adding one more. =)

Nursery!

Thought I'd add these pictures before we move the changing table down to our bedroom! The only thing missing is the rocking chair, and bassinet which are already in our bedroom. The futon cover will be changed and decorative pillows will be added.

We decided on the color and the surfing theme before we even knew what we were having!

Come on Magnus, we're ready for ya!!

Gettin' Close!

About 2.5 weeks until the due date and we're gettin' excited!! My doc appointments have been going well and she figures Magnus is about 6 pounds. I am still feeling really great. Sleeping is more uncomfortable and I've got some Braxton Hicks contractions (the practice ones) but it's more of a dull cramping feeling. I'm still working out and lifting on my upper body and I really feel that helps a LOT. I'm officially finished with Home Instead Senior Care until further notice but still working the mini-donuts. Of course because of the summer, events are picking up which is great! So I've hired some help and they've been training for the days when I won't be able to work. Magnus, we're ready!!

In other news, JOSH IS HOME!!! He came back last Thursday from a month long stint in Louisiana for JRTC. He got to fly a lot so he was really pleased with that and came back refreshed.

The pugs still don't know how to react to a crying or babbling baby. I've played some videos for them and they do the classic head tilt from side to side, and huff and puff. It's pretty cute, but I want them to get used to it so they realize it's a good thing!

Hope you're all well and we'll keep the updates coming!!

The Stooges

4 Weeks and Counting!

We're officially in the last month of our pregnancy!!! Things have definitely started to get uncomfortable but my excitement overcomes it all.

Nursery pics will be up soon but there are still final touches.

Love ya!

33 Week Picture!

7 Weeks to go 'till I'm full-term! Fingers crossed Magnus doesn't make an early appearance, Josh is training in Louisiana the month of May!

Almost Can't See My Toes!

30 weeks!

28 week Check-Up

Josh and I are anxiously going along this journey together and we're SUPER excited about meeting our Magnus. Our "big guy." Our "buddy." As usual, he's been extremely active and I can tell from movements and rolls that his position has turned down. I recently decided to push him back when he kicks or punches me and while I can't really say if he's responding or if it's just coincidence, I usually get some type of movement back in the same spot!

I'm 29 weeks and 4 days today, and last Friday we had our 28 week check-up. When I stepped on the scale, a number didn't even show up, it just read, "Horse." So as usual, that made my blood pressure sky rocket. I mentioned the BP number made me nervous and that it's never been that high, so after the doc and I chatted a while, she re-took my BP and it had dropped 16 points. We're sitting at 116/65 these days. Magnus' heartbeat was 140 BPM and my belly size (fundal height) was 29 cm. which is right on target. And the results to my glucose test were great. That just means at this point I'm very unlikely to develop gestational diabetes.

I still hit the spinning classes and overall I'm getting to the gym 5 days a week, but I can definitely see a difference in what I CAN'T do anymore. However, I have two other pregnant gals (due about the same time as me) who continue to go, so I use them for inspiration!

Josh and I took our first birth class last week and it just basically went through the stages of labor and what to expect at our hospital and the one thing that stuck out was how quickly a woman's uterus shrinks back to size!!! It goes from being the size of a watermelon and back to normal just several hours later!

EASTER: Judy and Andy came up Saturday morning to spend Easter weekend with us. It was a wonderful time. Saturday we went to a winery just down the road so they could do some tasting (I stuck my tongue down Josh's glass a couple times like a parched dog), then we hit the casino for a couple games and lunch, and our evening was spent playing some cards and chatting. Sunday morning we had a wonderful Easter Brunch at a nearby golf course that overlooked the Puget Sound. I ate like a pig. But it was worth it. (It wasn't until later I realized my stretch pants had a run going right up my butt crack). Afterward we went to the hanger at Josh's work to see the Blackhawk up close and personal. Those things always amaze me and makes me a proud, braggart of a wife because, "My husband flies Blackhawks...no big deal." Here are some pictures from Easter! Love you