Sunday, November 29, 2009

Texas

Recently I was blessed to be able to travel to Texas for a long weekend with two of my very best girlfriends and their two itty-bitty babies. We went to surprise/visit another very best girlfriend for her Birthday! We had such a special time full of laughter, CHATTING( it was non-stop. Some of us~no names~ didn't even want to stop to take a shower for fear of missing a good talk), wonderful hospitality, amazing meals, encouragement and lasting memories. It is so WONDERFUl to be able to enjoy the girls without any awkward or dull moments. Thanks to all of our families who pitched it to make it happen!

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Monday, November 16, 2009

Giveaway!

The always talented, Ness, of the best nesst is hosting a giveaway of one of her small journals from her etsy shop. I LOVE my journal that she made & use it more often than any journal I've had in the past. I think it is because it's so pretty!


{Here is a sample of one of her small journals.}

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

I had no idea how kiddos under 2 years old were not actually babies, but tiny people. Even though we have a slew of nephews and nieces I was not around them much as they were this age and since I was the worst baby sitter on Drury Street I kind of feel like someone, anyone should have told me so I would be better prepared to handle this stage I am finding myself in. For instance I never knew that I would need to know multiple nursery rhymes and choreographed moves by memory, or that my knowledge of animal noises would require such diversity, or that I would need to be ready to go from coloring, to puzzles, to cars and back to coloring all within a 5 minute window.
Although I am living in a constantly surprised state I am loving it! Levi is doing so many fun things these days and more and more of his personality is emerging. He is really into driving cars, and hanging out with his pals: Bill, Bill, Bear and Froggie, He loves to dance around the living room and spinning so fast he falls down, He is constantly asking "This"? He wants to know what ever single thing is. When reading a book it usually takes about 3 or 4 times of telling him before we are able to turn the page. This? Flower. This? Flower. This? Flower. When he finally mutters the word under his breath and I know it is safe to move on. He thinks it is hilarious to call daddy by his first name. You'll hear him in his crib saying "Roy" over and over as he falls asleep. He also really likes to point out when his daddy or I get seconds at dinner time which although cute it is a little alarming how often he gets to ask "Moooooooore"?. He likes to count his snacks although he doesn't always get it right I am encouraged that he continues to try. He loves going places, seeing people and playing andI look forward to the many surprises that are certain to come.

Monday, November 2, 2009

Raking leaves is not my favorite way to pass the time, but it is much more bearable in the company of my fellas. We took advantage of some lovely fall weather this weekend and spent some time cleaning up the yard. The downside is that they aren't even our leaves. The trees are all in our neighbor's yard and I counted all but three leaves fall into our yard...and we will have to rake a few more times before winter, but on the bright side we are able to take advantage of their lovely shade in the summer time so all is well.Levi took his role very seriously. He is an awesome helper!

Levi must get his enthusiasm from his daddy.

Did I mention we only did the back yard? Much more raking to be done.