My first Mother’s Day was very special. I had already received my new AppleTV and have been enjoying it ever since. I use it more for music and pictures than movies but we have watched quite a few of those as well. We went to Calypso Cafe for lunch (my favorite) and I enjoyed a fruit tea and Tuna Salad. When we came home, Thane had bought me some very colorful flowers and a matching card.

We spent a rainy Memorial Day at Vince and Annette’s. Since it was rainy, we got to enjoy their newly built patio room. When the clouds broke, we also got into the hot tub. I use the term “we” loosely because pregnant me just put her feet in while Jay, Annette, Thane, and one of the other little girls there (she was 3) enjoyed the bubbles. Annette was pretty impressed with how well he did in the water. He was standing on the ledge, holding on to the wall, and even putting his face under water of his own volition. She made us promise to come back for more pool time. Considering that we start swim classes on June 2nd, we will definitely take her up on that.

Thane is rapidly approaching his first birthday. He is a very curious little guy. Put him down anywhere and he is quickly racing all over the room, looking at everything, playing with toys, climbing, and being an all-around little boy. Still no walking but he can stand (sort of). He is going through another round of teething. Jay compared him to a baby shark, he has so many coming in. He is eating a vast variety of foods, almost exclusively on his own, including toast with jam, mom’s yogurt pancakes, stir fry veggies, tilapia, and lots of watermelon!

And, in Stephanie news. Last month, I applied for a Director’s job. A bit of a lark but it seemed like a great opportunity. I was one of the final 2 candidates and although I did not get it, I impressed the VP, who asked me to come to his side of the organization. With that, I have been promoted to Senior Manager in Technology Delivery. I started a week ago. I was not looking to leave my current role but this looks like a great move for me.

Finally…drumroll please…I have been accepted to the Auburn University College of Business for their MBA Program. I have decided to defer admission until Aug 2009, probably best with the pregnancy and the international trip in March. I called the admissions office and I am enrolled!

Here are some pics from the last couple of weeks.

Walking on the hot tub ledge










My mother’s day flowers, chocolate and card



Crazy Hair Baby



We gave Thane one of his birthday presents early. An outdoor water table.








My little chef likes to help mommy when she cooks.



Learning about Oranges with Apple Pear Orange Bear