Our New House

We are SOOO excited to be in our new house! It was a much anticipated move... We were living in a tiny 2 bedroom condo that was very cute and cozy, but WAY too small for this growing family. It is so nice to have everything in it's place and to get all settled in, finally! Harlo has loved her new room and loved having carpet! (our last house had wood floors throughout, which is nice... except when you have a baby who's learning to sit up and crawl on it!) I am in absolute la-la land! I honestly could do cart wheels around this place, I have had so much fun putting everything together. Moving is always a nightmare, and with a 6 month old I thought it would be much worse, but I was packing and unpacking with a perma-grin! I can't believe we live here! The night we were moving in, Brady said, "I feel like we just moved out of our car!" It's honestly 2 1/2 times the size of our other place, so you can imagine us feeling like we live in a mansion! haha... Anyway, things are coming along.. our room I still haven't touched and there's still a few things that need to be done around here, but other than that, things have gone so smoothe.
A very special thanks to the helpful moving crew (at least the few of you that were there!)

• Ali, who I teasingly call "My Wife" because she's ALWAYS there to lend a helping hand, anyday, all day, with Harlo, with whatever!! I honestly have no idea what I'd do without this special lady! I love you, Al.. you're the best older-sister-right-up-from-me a girl could ask for!
• Chelsea, who is always helping me be a better mom and wife.. you're my inspiration! You always know just what to do! Thanks for the cute pictures and helping me hang stuff. You're the best older-sister-two-up-from-me a girl could ask for! (sorry girls, I had to get creative with the titles!)
• Pop, Oh my daddy.. we all know how crazy I am about this one, but REALLY... he's the best dad in the world. I Promise. Thanks for dropping everything for me no matter what. We appreciate you to no end!
• Scott, Brady's trusty partner... what in the world would we do without this helpful guy? Definitely not be moved in, in ONE day! We love you "Uncle Scotty"
• Brady, words cannot describe the level of fabulosity you obtain ;). We make a good team, huh? I think you're pretty amazing. LOVE, LOVE, love you.
• Oh, and of course HARLO lady.. Thanks for being so good while we were so busy this weekend! My little princess just played around on the floor and took naps in her pack-n-play like a champ... we were able to get so much done because of this!

So there. I just really felt these people needed special attention, because A. I don't do very good with Thank You notes, and B. I have moved an obnoxious amount of times in the last couple years, under very difficult circumstances (ie: Being 8 1/2 months pregnant, moving 10 times in one year... ) and I CANNOT begin to describe how greatful I am for all the help. LOVES TO ALL.

peace.

Dads are creative!

I've been working a few nights a week at Haven and unfortunately Brady does our night time routine all on his own... as sad as I am to miss out on the bedtimes and all, I'm glad Brady and Harlo are getting some quality "daddy-daughter" time =)
I have to admit, I was a little nervous about Brady being completley on his own for that long, with that much to do each night I'm gone (feed her solids, give her a tubby, lotion, jammies, bottle, and rock her..) He's doing so great and I'm so proud of him, but most of all I was worried about him not knowing how to keep Little Miss Diva busy for a few hours before all of that.. Well, worry no more! Turns out Daddy is way more innovative than Mommy is:

Well, well.. isn't this a fancy toy for a 6 month old? And who would have guessed, she LOVES it! Our goal is for her to learn her home row keys by her first birthday ;)

"Harlo, where's your nose? Good. Eyes? good. Shift key? good!" (can't you imagine?) Oh, I should add that Brady is seriously hoping that will happen, and google will pay for her college. No joke.

So yes, may all of you sleep easy knowing that Brady is doing fine on his own. This little nugget is having a blast! I don't even think she misses me...

First Anniversary!!

Sunday was Brady and my very first ever anniversary! I cannot believe a whole year has come and gone.

One year, one move, one new car, one more dog, one pregnancy, and one baby later.

And we're still goin' strong! It wasn't easy, I'll be the first to tell you that, but it was oh so worth it!! One year down. So exciting.
Brady and Harlo made me breakfast in bed and then Brady gave me a list of 100 reasons why he loves me. I was SO surprised, first of all, because Brady isn't what you'd call "romantic" in the common sense, and I'm very surprised he thought to do this. It was so fun to read, I have never cried and laughed so hard in my life!! It was by far the best gift I've ever been given, no amount of money could have topped that.

Harlo wasn't feeling too great so we just hung out all day and later that night Harlo went to play at Auntie Ali's while B and I got all dressed up for a romantic late dinner. Even though we didn't do anything too over-the-top, we had a fabulous day.

June 14, 2009

Auntie Carolyn

My one and only Auntie Carolyn came to town the other day and we met for lunch.. Harlo is teething right now and she's just a miserable lady. She is SO clingy and has barely let anyone touch her, let alone hold her.. But Aunt Carolyn loved her and was willing to take the chance, so I reluctantly passed Harlo over, awaiting the screams and already looking for the nearest exit out of this very lovely, soon-to-not-be-quiet-anymore restaurant. There were no screams...
Harlo loved her.

You may not be able to tell by this photo, but Harlo was grabbing her and smothering her with kisses!

I'm pretty sure Harlo found her favorite person (beside me of couse) Look how thrilled she looks =)
All us Sassy vixens after lunch!