First Comes Love...

Happy 9 months, baby boy. Time is moving quickly and your birthday is fast approaching   (your FIRST BIRTHDAY!) You are growing more each day, really starting to play with and enjoy your sister, getting into everything, and keeping me on my toes constantly. Here are some Fun Facts at 9 months: We keep bathroom doors closed at all times; your favorite new activity is splashing in toilet water  :) You have six (SIX!) teeth You're on a 2/3/3 schedule We transitioned to your convertible car seat You're obsessed with Abigail's Potty book and actual potty (see above!) You're constantly pinch your fingers in the kitchen doors and drawers You have an odd habit of putting your hand in my mouth while nursing (luckily you don't nurse well in public, so we save ourselves the odd looks) You wear size 3 diapers and Abigail wears 5's, but since you wear her diapers at night anyway, I condensed the diaper order to all 5's.  Simplicity is golden. Dad...

Father's Day was one for the books this year, but not in the traditional sense. I had been sick the week before and was coming off a cold, so I wasn't much in planning mode.  Here's how the day went down: Kevin slept in (probably his highlight!) Abigail insisted on cake for breakfast (we kept talking about Dada Day, so she figured any good celebration should include cake), so at her request, we served her cake (a muffin), put a candle in it, and sang her Happy Birthday. Kevin vacuumed the living room I was exhausted, so Kev brought the kids to the YMCA while I stayed home and napped Kevin made lunch while I hung with the kiddos (See, not traditional Father's Day fun...) When they got back, we hung out for a bit before heading to Mamie and Papa's to spend the afternoon with them.  Mamie made delicious brats for dinner and strawberry pie for dessert, but right around 5 o'clock I started feeling sick...and it got worse. By the time we left, I was ...

Abigail came home from school today with her first frame-worthy art project and it's just too cute for words! She made it last week for the all-school Art Walk :) Now we just need a frame.... and a home to hang it in! Happy Friday, everyone  

Kevin and I escaped to Walla Walla last weekend for some much needed time away.  We devoured every (kid free) moment together while Abigail and George stayed with Mamie and Papa to enjoy a weekend full of sweet treats and fun outings. We stayed at Areus and were once again impressed with our gracious host, accommodations, and breath taking grounds.   We are pretty familiar with wineries in the West and airport regions, so we focused on the South this time and while we were charmed by the beautiful tasting rooms and breathtaking views of the Blue Mountains, our attempt to find new wine we love proved fruitless  (pun totally intended)  ;) We did however hit up a few old favorites: 3 Rivers, and Charles Smith (of K Vitner), and were delighted with a new discovery: Pepperbridge. Long Shadows tasting room and Chihuly glass Enjoying the sunshine at our belov...