Oliver Clyde Strout

Here is our little man. Born July 17 at 11:57am. 7lbs 14oz. 19 inches long. Grabbed our heart strings instantly.

Today he went to his Well Baby check-up and got his first round of vaccines. He loved the flavor of the oral one, but HATED(what kid doesn't?) the shots. Poor little guy. Daddy calmed him down once we got out of the room. 

Stats are looking good! He's in the 75th percentile in weight at 12lbs and 8 oz, 25th percentile in length at 22 inches, and 50th percentile with his head at 16 inches. My chubby shorty has a little bit of eczema but nothing a little Eucerin can't help. 

He's asleep right now in my arms, but I'm sure that's just from the busy day we had. 

How to Start a Blog

Yes, I googled it. "How to Start a Blog" search came to mind when I was looking up recipes on Pinterest. Let me note, I did not read any "How To's" on this...

I am so bored with my Meat, Starch, and Veggies rut. I'm ready to take an adventure with my meals! I figured I'd Blog about it.... Since Momma and 10 week old (Today!) O are not busy enough in the day of play time and sensory stimulation! HA!

So, I'm right in the middle of my grocery list, while looking up recipes online, typing this. I'm planning on making Chicken Tetrazzini, Baked Spaghetti, Pad Thai, and Taco Cupcakes for starters. I have yet to explore my blog functions, so I don't have the links to attach to the said meals. 

I know I'm starting out with meal making on my blog, but I will be posting more about our little guy, and possibly the dog, some crafts I've done/will do... Maybe even life as a Merchant Marine Wife.... There seems to be so little of us or just so secluded that we feel alone... no [army] base or wives clubs to bring us all together.

Later today, if Baby lets me(he just got his 2mo shots), I will post about him!

What information do you guys have for me regarding my new blog? How do I make it pretty?