The Buerglers

Eric took two days off from work so with Grandma and G. Daddy in place to watch the girls, Eric and I hit the road early on a Thursday in October Nashville bound.  The only two things set on our agenda was that I had to teach my science class, which I do from my laptop, and be at the Grand Ole Opry for a Dave Ramsey event. We stopped in Chattanooga which is not quite halfway.  We walked the city, had lunch, did a little shopping, ate some Moon Pies, and popped into Panera so I could teach and then off we went. We called the girls since we knew they'd be in bed before we finished with the Dave Ramsey events.  They were eating dinner at Chuy's.  Ironically enough we were eating dinner at Chuy's in Nashville! (Can't beat the Happy Hour cocktail special and Nacho Car, amiright?) The Dave Ramsey event was so fun!  We've taken the course, taught the course, and lived the course.  We really enjoyed seeing him live for the first time.  The new r...

Back in April, Eric, Evie and I drove to Nashville for a long weekend with two sets of friends.   In those pre-baby days we decided to run another half marathon...but in the days leading up to our trip my sport bra didn't fit, my shoes were too small, and I had the flu.  Oh and on the drive out to Nashville, Evie pooped in the carseat.  Read all about Part 1 here . After the nutty trip through packet pick up and the race expo, we packed out little nugget back in her still-wet carseat and drove out to our friend Kathryn's house where we met up with her and Ashley. We had a great time letting Gabe and Evie play.  It was love at first sight.  What do you think? And Eric and Gabe played with buckets on their heads.  It's what the cool kids do, ya know? We took the clan of husbands and kids and went to our very first vegan restaurant (they did have one item on the menu with real dairy sour cream [thank god]...

Somewhere back in my delusional pregnancy-brain I decided that I wanted to run another half-marathon .   Ashley , Kathryn and I had been talking about the half in Nashville for about a year and finally got serious about planning the trip.   We each signed up and paid for the half-marathon.  All our talking was FINALLY becoming a reality. Then I had my baby. Then I realized how difficult it is to run with 38 K lactating chest. Then I realized my size 8W running shoes were Way Too Small. Then I came down with a 10 day viral infection that kept me from even doing my 2-3 mile walks. But we paid over $100 for this race, we already had the days off work and a free place to stay.  Eric and I decided we were going to Nashville regardless. We headed out first thing on Friday morning. I spent over two hours Friday morning at my doctor's walk-in hours, waiting on a steroid shot and prescriptions for cough medicine, antibiotics, and an inhaler. ...

Measurements: Weight: 19lbs 14oz Length/Height: 26.8 Eats: 750-950mL of breast milk / formula + 4-6 oz of pureed fruits, veggies, rice Diapers: middle snap or unsnapped on cloth, size 3 in disposables Clothes: 6-12 months (gap & old navy)  9 months (Carters, Target, & Gymboree) 12 months in any one piece sleepers Firsts for Evie April 12-15 Trip to Savannah April 16 Sick Visit - Viral infection April 26 Two Bottom Teeth! April 27-29  Trip to Nashville May 3 Swing at the Playground May 4-6 Trip to the Cabin May 5 Used a sippy cup for water May 6 Tried a Nilla Wafer Milestones Rides in the stroller without carseat Outgrew baby bath tub Rolls over from back to front (finally, we have a roller!) Eats: pears, apples, sweet potatoes, brown rice, and peas Passes toys from hand to hand Holds bottle for a few minutes Can find pacifier in crib, though she gnaws on it instead of sucks Mor...