Our Bundle of Joy!

Well, well, well......Mr. Aidan DID NOT want to wait until 2012 to make his apperance!

On Dec. 4, 2012 at 3:19 a.m., Matt and I welcomed our precious son into the world. He was 7 weeks early! He was definitely our early Christmas present. :)

He weighed 5 lbs. 9 oz, and was 18 1/4" long.

He stayed in the NICU at Piedmont Medical Center in Rock Hill for 8 days. Immediately after birth, he had some minor issues with his lungs. Since the lungs mature during the last few weeks of pregnancy, Aidan missed out on that and his lungs needed a little help breathing. After 24 hours, his lungs were fine! He just needed to be able to regulate his own body temperature and he also needed to gain weight. In the few days after birth, Aidan lost 9 oz. and weighed in at only 5 lbs. The day he was discharged from the hospital (Dec. 12), he weighed 5 lbs. 6 oz.

At his one month check-up, Aidan weighed in at a whopping 8 lbs. 3 oz!! He was 20 1/4" long, too! He is continuing to grow into a very strong, healthy boy.

We are in love!

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Fall is here!

Matt and I took advantage of a beautiful Fall day to take a few photos in the backyard.

Nursery Beginnings....

We have officially started decorating the nursery!! Our theme is animals....mostly giraffes. Aidan will have to like giraffes. He has no choice. He already has like 5 and he isn't even born yet!

The cutest giraffe he has (purchased from the Smithsonian this summer):

Matt and I began painting this past weekend. Well, Matt began painting. I helped tape. We've gotten the first step of the 2 step process. Who knew creating a multi-colored stripe around the room would be so difficult?! Here's a preview of the first stripe. Two more will be added (different color than this one).

Some of Aidan's clothes are already hanging in the closet, and the rest are in need of being taken out of their bags. For now, they can stay put until we get the furniture in place.

Here's a photo of his mostly-Gamecock wardrobe thus far.

More to come as we finish up! Stay tuned.....

"It" no more!!!! A baby boy is on the way!

Baby Rohring can now be called Aidan Matthew Rohring!!! We (Molson included) are all thrilled to learn the news that B.R. will be decked out in blue!

There's no denying that he's a HE!

Below are some of Aidan's other images from our ultrasound.

He has nice long legs and toes (like his parents).
We also think he has Matt's nose. I guess we'll see in January or so......

He also knows that he must raise his hand to speak....the true son of 2 teachers! :)

2011.....thus far!

It's been WAY too long since we've posted anything on here.....and A LOT has happened!!

Here's a recap:

**We celebrated Christmas with the Rohring's in NY....it was cold and snowy! BUT....Fort Mill had its first white Christmas in a long, long time and we missed it!

**We rang in 2011 in Savannah, Ga! We enjoyed our time there, and the temperature even hit 72 degrees on NYE!

**We had a "major" snow/ice event mid-January. We missed 3 days of school (yay and boo). Molson LOVED, LOVED, LOVED the snow!!

Amy also got pink eye during the snow days and looked horrible!! (both eyes were RED!!)

**Molson continued to grow LOTS and eat everything in sight!!

**In April, we took Matt & Ashley to Tampa/St. Pete for Spring Break. We had a blast visiting John & Tina during our time in Florida.

**Mark, Dali and Maddie came to visit!!!! Mark & Dali got married on April 29 at Walnut Lane Inn. It was a beautiful Spring Day and a beautiful wedding.

Below is my amazing niece, Maddie, and my dad at the reception. He's a very proud Grandpa!! My favorite picture from the day!!

**Early May brought us great joy as we found out that we were expecting our first child!!!!! After 7 home tests, we confirmed our bundle of joy at the doctor's office. We learned Baby Rohring would be expected mid-January 2012. EVERYONE was excited to learn of Baby Rohring!! :) We even saw Baby R via ultrasound!

**Molson turned 1 year old on May 7th!!!! He's our "first baby!" We love him very much!!!

**In June, we celebrated 1 year of wedded bliss!! It went quickly!

**We heard Baby R's fast heartbeat for the first time. We had tears of joy in our eyes!

**We visited John & Tina again in Florida. We then ventured down to our favorite spot on Earth, Key West!!! We celebrated the 4th on the beach we took our vows just over a year ago.

We are looking forward to the surprises and joys 2011 has left to bring us!

100 things I'm thankful for....2010 edition

So, I've seen a lot of friends post their 100 or 50 things they're thankful for. I thought I'd give it a go.

100 things I'm thankful for:
1. The revival service I attended at 16 where I chose to let Christ into my heart....and just a few months later was baptized.
2. My amazing husband, Matt. He is my best friend. He's more than I ever imagined a husband and best friend could be. He's the only person that I can't stay mad at....that says a lot! :)He's my prince charming.
3. The 27 years I had with my mom. She was my best friend and helped me through some really hard times. She was the strongest woman I've ever known. Her life was cut short,but I learned so much from her. I'm just thankful I can call her Mom. She taught me everything I'll need to know when I become a Mom...one day....
4. My family. They are crazy, but they are blood! :) I love them dearly. Matt's family also fits into this one. I have GREAT in-laws! They feel like blood-family!
5. My high-energy, always going puppy, Molson. He loves unconditionally and keeps us laughing....and chasing after him. Like this morning when he found my bra and ran around the bedroom (and under the bed) with it in his mouth! :)
6. My best friend, Della. She's helped me through some hard times. Although she's in Virginia now and it's harder to see each other, she's still my bestest!
7. My job as a teacher. I love touching the lives of those 5 and 6 year olds. I love watching them grow as learners and as children. There are few jobs more rewarding.
8. My house. It's perfect for us. It's low-maintenance and so charming. We can't wait to begin our family in it. :)
9. My health. OK...so the last few months haven't been the best...but I recovered! I'm thankful for a body that can recover.
10. My car....it runs. It gets me from point A to point B.
11. My assistant, Ria. She's the best! She brings new ideas to the classroom, has a ton of patience with the kiddos, and (best of all) she brings in treats she's cooked a lot!
12. Our roommate, Ashley. She's great with Molson, and she's fun to hang out with! She also cooks, and helps us save money by living with us! :)
13. Running. When I can actually make time for it, I really enjoy it. It's "my time."
14. My iPod....which makes #13 much more enjoyable.
15. Key West.....where I married the love of my life.
16. Any beach. Seriously! I love the beach!
17. Charleston--for many reasons--but mostly because it's an AWESOME city.
18. My boots. I have like 12 pairs of boots! Love them!
19. My Chi. It helps me have not-so-crazy-woman-hair.
20. A TV in the kitchen. It's awesome to have as I'm cooking dinner or getting ready in the morning.
21. My mom's cooking abilities. I LOVE to cook and bake. I'm so fortunate to have inherited her ability to cook/bake. I enjoy making dinner for my family and serving them a dessert.
22. My camera. I love taking photos!
23. XM radio...it keeps me sane on road trips!
24. Facebook. I love that I can reconnect with people, and keep in touch with Mark, Dali, and Emilia in Germany.
25. Gamecock football--finally SEC East Champs! :) Enough said.
26. Gamecock baseball--NATIONAL CHAMPS!
27. The Bills for being so bad this year. They'll have a great draft pick!
28. My phone. It's helped me do lots! Gotta love the Droid!
29. Our backyard/patio. We've had many great nights spent around the firepit...and many afternoons playing Frisbee with Molson. I can't wait until we get to play with our children in the backyard.
30. The mountains. Our annual trip to the mountains in the Fall is always fun. This year, we went to Grandfather Mountain with Molson. He enjoyed (not really) the mile-high swinging bridge!
31. Blackout curtains. I can't sleep if it's light in my room.
31. Air fresheners...I'm all about smelling good! My house must smell good, too.
32. Christmas decorations. They make me happy!
33. Christmas music....also makes me happy!
34. Starbucks
35. A good glass of red wine...or two....
36. Friends I don't really see anymore, but still love: Victoria, Sherrie, Emily...
37. Magazines. I have like 8 subscriptions. I really love them!
38. Reading books on my Kindle app on my phone.
39. Nicholas Sparks. See #38.
40. Tennis. As much as I hate it takes Matt away from me, he really enjoys it so I am thankful it makes him happy. Plus, he's a great coach.
41. Christmas in NY. Yes, it's bitter cold and snowy...but isn't that what Christmas should be?? Not 80 like it is in SC.
42. Family vacations.
43. Dog parks....when mean dogs aren't there.
44. Netflix.
45. SouthPark Mall in Charlotte.
46. Chocolate milk.
47. Palm trees.
48. Aloe plants in the kitchen for when I burn my finger(s).
49. Heated seats in the car.
50. Squeaky toys that keep Molson entertained.
51. Naps.
52. Napping AND cuddling.
53. Comfy socks (the fuzzy kind).
54. Chick-fil-A.
55. Taco Bell.
56. My mom's recipe box.
57. When Matt does the dishes. :)
58. Good neighbors! We are lucky to have that!
59. Old Navy and Target being so close to my house
60. Sleeping in....when Molson lets us.
61. Making a fire in the fireplace...and sitting in front of it with Matt.
62. Nights out in Uptown.
63. Howl at the Moon. (goes with #62)
64. Fantasy football leagues.
65. Having interns from Winthrop. I love their passion for teaching and how excited they are to be in the classroom. :)
66. Our "spare cash" jar....for just in case....
67. Savings accounts.
68. Not having many bills to pay. :)
69. Field trips. They are exhausting, but fun! And we get to wear jeans. :)
70. Smiley faces. :)
71. Mexican food.
72. Chocolate.
73. Pillows.
74. Dentists and doctors. Even though I don't really like going to either.
75. Plays and musicals. I get lost in them for the hour or two I'm watching. :) Love it.
76. The stain remover that came with our couch. It cleans carpet, too! Thank goodness!
77. Sweat pants and hoodies.
78. Our storage unit. God knows we need that thing!
79. The lake nearby....Molson loves it!
80. The annual Christmas Bunco party....it's coming up!
81. Peanut Butter.
82. Summer break!
83. Fireworks
84. Hair color and my stylist who applies it and makes me look beautiful!
85. New Year's!
86. Vegas
87. birthdays
88. HGTV
89. Shutterfly
90. the excitement and anticipation on the first day of school
91. COUPONS
92. Pampered Chef items
93. sunsets
94. Reggae
95. the couch
96. diamonds :)
97. rainy days
98. DVR...when my husband doesn't accidentally erase everything on it!
99. warm North Face fleece jackets
100. having snowball fights in the freezing cold with my hubby