Kate's Nursery

Just wanted to post some pictures of Kate's room. I have dreamed of creating this room for our little princess, and had a lot of fun making this dream come true. It's perfect!

Put Me In Coach...I'm ready to play!

Here is the Littlest Red Sox Fan! It was too chilly to head in to Fenway today...soon enough! My Dad Katie's Papa is already talking about taking her to her 1st game! We are hanging out watching the game...thought I would put Kate's cap on for Good Luck!! GOOOOO SOX!!!!!!

Katies Getting Big!

Kathryn is such a sweet baby...to hear her cooo and see her laugh melts our hearts. We have yet to capture enough of her sweet smiles on film...we are too busy smiling back at her to remember to grab the camera. We have started to put her in her Bumbo seat...which is great since it allows her to sit up a bit more. Soo cute.. I will set it on the table with me while I scrap. I look forward to the days when Kate and I can craft together!

Cardic Appointment 3/27

We went to see Kate's cardiologist Dr. Marx on Thursday. He said Kate looks Terriffic! He said that there have been no real changes since her last echo GREAT NEWS! He thought that we might be ready for another cardic catherization UGHHHHH....but nope she is doing great. Her left heart is still funky (his word not mine) but is doing the job. She weighs.... 8LBS 12OZ!!! Yup thats my girl!!!!!!!! We are blessed!

Easter Pictures

Katie & Her Basket
The Murphy Family
Kisses for Katie
Soooo pretty
Beautiful Baby
Finally finished uploading our Easter Pictures! Kate looked beautiful in her dress from Auntie Kris! Hope you had a wonderful Easter.

Katie & The Easter Bunny!

We took Kate to see the Easter Bunny on Thursday. While I could think of a 101 other things to spend $28 dollars on we had to do it...Its tradition. Its funny the pictures I took with my camera came out better then the ones we had to pay for. You can barely see our little peanut in his big fury arms, but sooo cute! Its amazing how excited I am for Easter this year even though Kate is 3 months old and has no idea whats going on. I had fun making her basket and can't wait to dress her up and take her to church and to visit with family. I'm so excited to start making our own memories with Kathryn.

Happy St. Patricks Day!!!

Just wanted to wish everyone a Happy St. Patricks Day!

Lots of Love,

The Murphy's!

Sorry...It's been so long since my last post!

EEEK!!! I just realized I haven't posted in 11 Days!!! Its been a little crazy here at The Murphy's. I will attempt to catch up to where we are.

I am back to work! Well kind of, I am not back in my classroom yet. I have been working in the baby room which is where Kate is. Before, everyone jumps in and tells me how lucky I am let me tell you I am not! It is very hard to be in the same room as your child, and be expected to take care of 13 other screaming babies. I give the infant teachers a lot of credit its a hard job and I am pretty much miserable. I am trying to stay positive and my boss assures me I am going back to my room. I just hope its soon. I am much better teaching the 4 & 5 year olds. I'm not sure how much more I can take being in Baby Land. For now I am just enjoying being with Kate, and trying not to go CRAZY!! On a more positive note Mike and I were able to finagle our schedules so we are each home with Katie one day a week. I am home on Tuesdays and Mike is home on Fridays. I am very happy with this schedule since I did not want Kathryn in childcare full time.

Kathryn has survived her 1st real cold! With Kate's heart condition we knew her getting a cold could be a bit devasting. She had a pretty bad cold with cough, but came through like a champ. I was terrified that her getting a cold would land us back in Children's...Nope she did great. Mom and Dad are still catching up on the sleep we lost those few nights.

Kathryn has found her voice...we are beginning to hear a lot of coooing and even getting some SMILES!!!! She is an amzing little girl who has certainly made our life complete as well as those around her.

Kate's 2 Month Check Up

Kate had her 2 month old appointment today! She is weighing in at 7lbs 13 oz. The doctor said she is gaining about and ounce a day!!!She is 20.5 inches ( she is actually in the 5th percentile for her length...I'm shocked she even made it on the board) She had to get three shots today. I don't know who cried more me or Katie.:( Doctor is very pleased with how well she is doing. We go back the end of this month for her 3rd and final RSV Vaccine.

Here are just some random pictures of Kate in her car seat. Just to show you that although she may not look like me...she certainly has my temper.

Kathryn Is 2 Months old ALREADY!

We are taking Katie's pictures monthly with her monkey to show her growth! She is so alert and might even be awake more then she is asleep! She slept in her own room last night for a 5 hour strecth ate and went back to bed for another 3 hours! Our little girl is growing up!

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Snow Fun!

We got hit with a ton of snow again! 10 inches! I couldn't resist taking Kate out into the Winter Wonderland to get some pictures of her in the snow! She even made a snow angel!

Happy Anniversary to us!! Feb. 16th

Hard to believe that Mike and I have been married 6 years! They have been an amazing 6 years with our share of ups and downs! But through it all we have laughed and loved and cried and taken care of each other. We have a strong marriage that I like to think is pretty unbreakable...after all our years of infertility we came out on top and with a beautiful little girl! I would marry Mike all over again! When we are apart... I feel lonely. When I am waiting to see him I sometimes still get butterflies . It's an amazing love that we have. He is my rock! I am proud to be Mrs. Michael Murphy!

Happy Valentine's Day

Well we spent our Valentine's Day with Kate's heart Doctor...how fitting! She had a follow up appointment with our favorite Dr. Marx! He is very happy with how well Kate is doing. She is now weighing in at 6lbs 13 oz almost gained a pound since we were last in 3 weeks ago!!! Her echo is showing no changes since her last echo...which is great! Her heart is doing what its supposed to. He did up her blood pressure meds (due to her increased weight) He was pleased that she was fighting her 1st little cold very well...still feeding well! He said little Kathryn is still stumping me, but I'm not complaining... we'll see you in a month! Go Kate!!! She is such an amazing little girl!

Interview Someone

This is the latest Blog Challenge I received. Most people interviewed their kids, but since Kate can't talk. I interviewed Mike!

(1) What is something that I always says to you?
WHAT? WHAT? WHAT?

(2) What makes me happy?
Our darling baby

(3) What makes me sad?
Finacial Stresses

(4) How do I make you laugh?
When you laugh...its contagious

(5) What was I like as a child?
Precocious

(6) How old am I?
27

(7) How tall am I ?
5'7

(8) What is my favorite thing to do?
Scrapbook

(9) What do I do when you're not around?
Do you really want me to say Sleep???

(10) If I become famous, what will it be for?
Having a famous daughter

(11) What am I really good at?
Making beautiful Babies... creating artisitic crafts

(12) What am I not very good at?
Housework

(13) What do I do for a job?
teacher

(14) What is my favorite food?
Roast beef dinner

(15) What makes you proud of me?
you're a good mother

(16) If I were a cartoon character, who would I be?
Wilma Flintstone

(17) What do you and I do together?
EVERYTHING

(18) How are you and I the same?
We both live for the here and now

(19) How are you and I different?
You're in Extrovert
I'm an Introvert

(20) How do you know I love you?
Because you constantly tell me

My 2 Favorite Girls

Long before Kate there was Merrie! Did I mention that I love MERRIE! I always hoped that we would get pregnant quicker so Merrie and our baby would be best buddies. Well I didn't and Merrie will be 6 in March (oh my gosh where does the time go?) So maybe she can teach Kate along the way. She is the sweetest little girl. Mike and I hope that Kate grows up to be as sweet, caring and kind as Meredith. I waited a long time to have a picture of my 2 most favorite girls!

New Mommy Hair Do!

Kate and I went to the salon today so I could get my hair cut! I needed something that was easier to take care of. My hair was soo long and curly and all I ever had time to do was put in a pony... I wanted a more put together look that wouldn't take a lot of time. I also got my eyebrows waxed...(much needed) Best of all... Kate slept through it all.