McDowell Family Blog (Chris, Debbie, Maggie)

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Saturday, November 8, 2008

Maggie got all decked out with Dad and sister for the Hokie's Thursday night game against Maryland. She's a good luck charm as the Hokies won 23-13 and Darren Evans ran for a school record 253 yards and a TD. The Hokies are now 1-0 during Maggie's 10 days of life.

Nana and Grandaddy Visit

On Monday afternoon and Tuesday morning, Nana and Grandaddy came to visit from the RIC. Aunt Dawn (who had visited in the hospital) came Monday afternoon as well.

Nana meets Maggie

Maggie and Aunt Dawn

Grandma, Maggie, and Nana

Nan, Daddy, Maggie, Grandaddy, Mommy

Saturday, November 1, 2008

Welcome Maggie

Margaret Ione McDowell was born 3:57 pm on Wednesday, October 29. She weighed 7 lbs 7 inches and was 2o inches long. Mom and Maggie are doing well and Dad is very proud of both of them.

Saturday, October 18, 2008

Baby's First Playlist

I've been meaning to do this for months, following Justin's lead. As with our entire respective pregnancies, Justin has been a much more prepared Dad than I, so his playlist came out 4 months ahead of time, and mine comes 12 days. His suggestions were, to summarize: 3 songs, classic band, suitable subject matter, good rhythm.

Badfinger: No Matter What
Great, underrated band that sums up all that Dad loves about pop-rock: three chords, great melody, catchy rhythm. And something I want her to know: "No matter what you are, I will always be with you" Also considered Baby Blue by the same band

Va n Morrison: Jackie Wilson Said
I had to check Wikipedia, but evidently "Reet Petite" is a suitable lyric for children. "I'm in Heaven when you smile."

Talking Heads: Stay up Late Well, it's about a baby boy, but it's a hilarious song with a great beat. If any of you try this with my daughter, there will be heck to pay. "Cute, cute. Little Baby. Little feet-feet. Little Toes."