Blessing Way

Rowan and Janea
Grandma Allord and Grandma Weisensel

Rowan and Janea (wearing blessing way necklace)

Stringing the necklace.

Blessing Way Album
Thanks to everyone that contributed all of the supportive and inspirational messages.

Patten Lake/U.P. Vacation 2007

Rowan and Andy are hunting for agates near the shore of Lake Superior.

Rowan had a little too much fun in the sand. She got back in the car wearing only a diaper.

Janea pushing Rowan on a swing in Houghton, MI.

Rowan was quite hesitant about the slide. She chickened out.

Vacations can be exhausting, but Elmo's make good pillows.

Andy, Rowan and Grandma W. are enjoying time on the couch at the cabin.

As usual, Maverick spent many hours cuddled on his favorite recliner.

One afternoon, Rowan just zonked out. She took her nap on the couch.

Rowan was very good at helping Grandma and Janea shuck the corn.

Rowan and Andy....
two happy hikers out at the falls.

Mid July 2007

Here we are having fun watching TV and eating pretzels.

Andy and I both think that Rowan looks a lot like Grandpa Dennis in this photo. I think it has something to do with her eyes?

Fourth of July 2007

Fourth of July Fun!


Rowan holds tight to Grandma A during the waterski show in Janesville. Rowan actually did quite well the entire time we were there. However, she did kick another spectator in the back a few times. He didn't seem to care very much.









Rowan and dad had some fun in the blow up pool in our back yard. Here Rowan is discovering that if you squeeze the duck hard enough, it will shoot water at your face. She found it fun until she shot herself in the eye (don't worry - no damage done, no crying).










This is when she first stepped into the pool. Since it was in the shade, the water was fairly chilly. She played in the pool for a good 45 minutes though.

Birth Art
At the end of our Birthing From Within classes, we were asked to make a picture that represented my interpretation of labor and birth.
I chose to make a heart because a birth is an experience created out of love. Labor and birth isn't always perfect (whatever we think perfect is) and it can be downright messy. The black smudges indicate that, during this experience, there will be times of doubt and fear.
Next to the heart is my handprint. This means that no matter what happens with my next birthing experience, I will take ownership of that experience. It will become a part of me.

Patten Lake early July 2007
Mom tries to show Rowan a new game.

Rowan and her dad at the falls (near the cabin).

Now that I put my shoes on, I'm ready to go outside!

Rowan, Grandma W, and cousin Katie Cummings

Grandma W, Rowan, cousin Katie, and Aunt Anne Marie

Rowan and Katie sittin' on the steps.

This is Rowan's movie star look.

Computer Room Progress

The color looks different depending on how much light is in the room.

Rowan's new thermal swimsuit.

I'm so glad I bought it. It has helped her stay warm in swim class and we can actually get more learning acomplished....instead of shivering the whole time.
I got the suit on the cheap from swimoutlet.com

Meier Family Picnic

Climbing the big, tall slide.

I can do it!

Taking a break, half way up.

Pretty painted toes (can only be done while she sleeps).

I love walking the dog.

Still find comfort in my thumb.

I'm ready to eat!

About to walk through the mud.

Summer Fun

Hello bright sun!

Dreaming about home decor....

Love my swing!

Please don't make me rake up dog poo mom! I'm not even 2!

26 week belly shots

Tame shot in tank top.

Straight on belly.

Profile Belly 1

Profile Belly 2
Sorry some photos are a little blurry.

Ultrasound May 4 2007

Here's the foot. Heel is at upper right with toes pointing down diagonally.
The face- top of head on right, chin to the left.
Profile of baby's head. You can kind of see the baby's hands near it's nose.

Ultrasound went well. Baby looks healthy and normal. Placenta appears to be attached in the back of the uterus...well away from previous cesarean scar tissue.

Simple Blue Dress

This is a simple dress that I made for Rowan in a couple hours. It's long - but I think I like it that way.