Spit Happens

Annabelle learned how to make spit bubbles.  As you may already know, this is a valuable skill for every 11-week-old.  This is what we do with our Friday nights, and we wouldn't change a thing.

Plights of a Stay-at-Home Mom

 I have been blessed.  I have a beautiful baby girl, and an amazing husband.  He works so hard to provide for our family.  Because of him, I've been able to stay at home with our baby to tend to her needs and watch her grow.  Even though I wouldn't change a thing, I do miss him terribly while he's away.  When I worked outside of my home, I still missed him, but there weren't constant reminders that he was away.  At home, it feels a little empty.  Anyway, enough of this.  I'll be a blubbering idiot if I keep going.  I'll just share a song.  I can't wait for the end of the day to come.

Sunday Stroll

Today was such a beautiful day!  We decided to take advantage of the lovely weather, so we packed up the diaper bag and went for a walk.  It's only 1.3 miles from our house to Grandma and Grandpa's house.  Baby Belle enjoyed the ride there so much that she took a snooze.  We didn't stop and smell any roses.  We just trekked over.

She spent some time with Grandpa Phil.  She also played with Aunt Meg and Grandma Terci, but we didn't get any pictures.  We will next time!

We had a lovely time on the walk home...

...and then a neighbor tried to start her car.  Yikes!

I can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday than with family.

Sock it to Me

Yesterday, I grew up just a little bit more.  Do you know what I did?

Guess!  Come on, just GUESS!

Alright.  I'll tell you.  I matched my socks.  Yes, every single sock is now with its "proper" mate.  Any sock without a match went where all single socks go: in a sack, in the trash can.

My mother would be proud.

In a Nutshell

Well, since I'm such a TERRIBLE blogger, I must update with my life in a nutshell.  Here we go!

February 14, 2011 - Bryce, my boyfriend, became my fiancé.  He proposed, and I said, "Yes!"

This was absolutely NOT posed. They pulled me out of bed. :)

June 29, 2011 - I married Bryce, the man of my dreams.  It's was the most beautiful, perfect day.  We even got a little bit of rain.

My family!
(Little Sis, Mom, Me, Bryce, Dad, Little Bro)

WE'RE PREGNANT!  I'll spare you all of the pregnancy details.  It had its ups and downs, but it was SO worth it!

Ready to pop! 40 weeks pregnant.

February 13, 2012 - Today was my sister's birthday.  I gave her the best present ever, a niece!  Our princess, Annabelle, was born at 7:58 P.M.  She weighed 8 lbs. 2.5 ounces, and she was 19.5 inches long.  We were so happy to finally meet her, and she was absolutely perfect.

Just a few minutes old

February 15, 2012 - We had our first family portrait taken.

February 16, 2012 - We got to go home!

March 4, 2012 - We got to give her her first real bath in Grandma's sink.  She loved it!

April 6, 2012 - We caught her first BIG smile.

April 18, 2012 - She fits into 3-6 month clothing. Oye!

And here's me!

I promise to do better at blogging!  Now that I have more to blog about than just boring, ol' me, I think it will be easier.  I would love to have you along for the ride!