Owl get together, Saturday, Feb 7th

Hi beautiful sisters. I am trying to arrange an Owl get together for February 7th. We have been debating back and forth between lunhc out and lunch in. But I wanted to entend the invitation to all of our sisters reading this blog:)

We are going to do a white elephant gift exchange... which is where you look around your house and find the ugliest most worthless item you can find and wrap it up all pretty... then we pick numbers and presents can be stolen or traded... it is pretty funny. We already have several yes's, so please feel free to emial be at beckydevaney@hotmail.com if you would like to come. It will likely be in the Columbus Area since there are a lot of us here. I have offered my house if we decide to stay in, if we go out it will be a kid friendly place (and I will make reservations) so those of us who have to bring kiddos can do so:)

Please email me with any questions, as of this moment the time will be around 12:00 noon and we will change it if needed if any out of towners can make it! Also - any out of towners are welcome at my house after the lunch if we decide to go out.

Love to see all of you!

Love and Hoots!
Rebecca (Devaney) Stapleton '98

Found some more Owl Stuff at Target!!!

Hey hooter chickies! I was at Target yesterday and not only did I find a bunch of Owl cmaping gear for kids and adults but the Valentines stuff is all Owl!!! So cute!!! and even some other great stuff....

Here are a few link (hope they work:) )....ok just had to edit, you need to cut and paste the links... sorry:)

An Owl wash mitt
http://www.target.com/Valentines-Day-Owl-Wash-Mitt/dp/B001L7WQ08/sr=1-25/qid=1231166303/ref=sr_1_25/181-8779489-3336300?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3AValentines&page=1

Adorable onsie
http://www.target.com/Avery-Addison-Owl-Bodysuit/dp/B001D12H60/sr=1-14/qid=1231166439/ref=sr_1_14/181-8779489-3336300?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3AOwl&page=1

SLippers!!
http://www.target.com/Nick-Nora-Scuff-Slippers-Owls/dp/B001ACPOX0/sr=1-26/qid=1231166518/ref=sr_1_26/181-8779489-3336300?ie=UTF8&index=target&rh=k%3AOwl&page=1

Latte Mug Set :P
http://www.target.com/Valentine-Owl-Latte-Mug-Set/dp/B001ELPFY0/sr=1-41/qid=1231166619/ref=sr_1_41/181-8779489-3336300?ie=UTF8&pricerange=&index=target&field-browse=1038576&rh=k%3AOwl&page=1

And of course some PJ's.. Em, LIzz and I all own these :P
http://www.target.com/Toddler-Girls-Long-Sleeve-2-pc-Pajama/dp/B001AWU0RU/sr=1-46/qid=1231166695/ref=sr_1_46/181-8779489-3336300?ie=UTF8&pricerange=&index=target&field-browse=1038576&rh=k%3AOwl&page=1

I know I am the biggest dork alive - but I love Owl hunting :) Hee hee. Happy New Year to all our wonderful sisters and friends!

Love,
Rebecca (Devaney) Stapleton '98

One adorable Owl Baby!!

Take a look at little Will, isnt he the cutest thing!?!?

This picture was sent to us by his proud Mommy and Owl Alum Kristen Sullivan Mantonvani '03, Will's full name is William Clayton Mantovani and he just turned three months old!!

Kristen also has a great website about her journey getting pregnant, being pregnant and having her baby boy. I cannot seem to get to link correctly on the side bar so click here to get to it.

http://www.babysites.com/sites/kms1999/

Love those pictures, keep them coming!!

Love N Hoots,

Emily

A new Infertility and Pregnancy Loss blog

Hi gals, due to several request, I have decided to start my own blog about infertility and pregnancy loss. I wanted to include the link so anyone can visit if they would want to. You can also leave comments and questions without leaving a name if you dont fell comfortable doing so. I am the only moderator, so please feel free.

Here is the address:

http://columbusinfertilityandpregnancyloss.blogspot.com/

Please feel free to send the address to anyone who might want to look at it or need some support. Thanks so much!

Rebecca Devaney Stapleton '98
Mulitple Miscarriage Survivor
Infertility Survivior

Our Resident Thespian Owl Shauna Huff Piatt has a show coming up!

Here is some info from Shauna on her latest project, break a leg my love!!!

I wanted to give the information for my (super hilarious and wonderful) fall play this coming weekend. As you know, I direct the shows at Jonathan Alder High School and this is my 6th show, called "Maid to Order." It's a farce about a mix up of maids. Picture Three's Company in the 50's - with 5 maids - and you have our show!!! I would love to see you all at some point over the weekend. You have 3 days to choose from!!! Thanks for supporting JAHS and your friend, ME! :) If you have theater friends or people you know that would be interested, please send the info. along!

"Maid to Order" - a farce by Tom Taggart
Directed by - Shauna Piatt
Jonathan Alder High School Auditeria
9200 St. Rt. 42
Plain City, Ohio 43064
(It takes about 1/2 hour from Cbus)

Friday - 8:00 p.m.
Saturday - 8:00 p.m. (OSU/ MICH game is at noon)
Sunday - 3:00 pm.

Tickets are $ 7 for adults
$5 for students/ seniors
First come, first serve

If you have questions, just ask!!!
Shauna M. Piatt
shauna_piatt@yahoo.com

Infertility and Pregnancy Loss support and information

Hey gals, this is a personal note from me. I have not had the pleasure of meeting all of you personally that follow this blog but I want to put this out there. I have been contacted by several wonderful girls that are going through the nightmare/rollcoaster of infertility and pregnancy loss. I just want to tell anyone who needs it, I am available to talk about anything at all concerning either subject. I am infertility and multiple miscarriage survivor and I know what a silent and lonely struggle both can be. I am putting this out there because since being in contact with several of our sisters about what they are going throw helps renew my strength after our long journey to parenthood! I always joke with people that used to ask Preston and I when we were having a baby already??? I would answer it is not as easy as it looks!!!

As information, Preston and I tried to have a baby for 5 years and endured surgeries, procedures, tests, losses and endless waiting before we finally got and stayed pregnant (with massive medical assistance) with our first, Kaiya, who's name means "long awaited child". Along the way we have lost three babies (before and after successful pregnancies)and also had our sweet Cassie with no medical help at all. I am saying all this to say - you are not alone, and I would be more then happy to help with questions or just discuss fears, or even just talk a bit, I also will add some websites to look at if you need them. But always feel free to email me about anything! Just email the blog directly and I will email you back, confidentiality assured.

Also - here are some websites that have been helpful for me in the past:

Infertility
http://www.ohioreproductivemedicine.com/

http://talk.sheknows.com/f83/

http://www.fertilitylifelines.com/

http://www.fertilityplus.org/

Pregnancy and Infant Loss
http://www.nationalshareoffice.com/

http://www.pregnancyandinfantloss.org/

I also have several book recommendations if you are intersted as well. Thanks for reading girls and God Bless.

Rebecca Devaney Stapleton '98

Look at this Little Hooter in training!!!

Here is Iris Love's daughter Molly modeling her Owl shirt with her Mommy, how cute are they!!??!?

Miss you Iris, you were the reason that I wanted to be an Owl...
Love N Hoots,
Emily