Nick's Dinner Scenery

Here is the scenery Nick enjoyed while having dinner tonight....it's Niagra Falls.






 
Me, jealous???? Why would I be jealous?? I had a half a sweet potato and a bag of salad while watching Last Comic Standing....

Under the Table and Dreaming

Yesterday was just an easy day around the house....we made cookies, ran a few errands and just enjoyed mommy/blake time.

....under the table and dreaming.....



Blake watched the Project Runway marathon with me!  How fun it must be to be creative and flamboyant!!


And a new favorite, empyting drawers!!  Sooo fun!!



P.S.  We miss you Nick, come home quick!!!!!!!

For our children....

This song was a big factor in deciding we were ready for children......I tried to find a link from my i-tunes, but couldn't figure it out (if anyone knows how to post music let me know!!)




I hope the days come easy and the moments pass slow
And each road leads you where you want to go
And if you’re faced with the choice and you have to choose
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you
And if one door opens to another door closed
I hope you keep on walkin’ ‘til you find the window
If it’s cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile
But more than anything, more than anything

My wish for you
Is that this life becomes all that you want it to
Your dreams stay big, your worries stay small
You never need to carry more than you can hold
And while you’re out there gettin’ where you’re gettin’ to
I hope you know somebody loves you
And wants the same things too
Yeah, this is my wish

I hope you never look back but you never forget
All the ones who love you
And the place you left
I hope you always forgive and you never regret
And you help somebody every chance you get
Oh, you find God’s grace in every mistake
And always give more than you take
But more than anything, yeah more than anything

This is my wish
I hope you know somebody loves you
May all your dreams stay big

Butterfly Baby

Well my faith is partially restored in the blog community....

I took these yesterday, how sweet are they?
Thanks Emily for letting us borrow the fun dress up outfit...



Nick is going to help me take some more today (MUCH easier with two people)

Three Things

If you haven't watched the series "Hopkins" on ABC Thursday's at 9, you are missing out. It is realistic and moving. Last week I held my head in my hands crying over a little boy named Peyton...you can watch the episode at this link: http://hopkins.abcnews.com/episodes/4


Then, watch this video...and just try not to tear up...






Now...I thought I wouldn't have to have this talk with you all, but seriously leave a

Monday Pictures

here are your Monday Pictures!

When I get home from work I get cleaned up as fast as I can so I can play with Blake before bedtime. Lately we've been going out in the yard and just playing around.

Flying high!!



She is definately a daddy's girl. This morning she CRIED when he left for work....


She will be walking in no time..








yes, her t shirt say "1 Year" leave it to Daddy to pick out that shirt :) his defense...."she's so cute in it."   who can argue with that?????

B-I-G helper

Watch Blake help do the dishes

We're Back!!

After 5 nights in Arkansas we are home!! Nick was all alone Friday-Wednesday, but you should have heard Blake squeal when she saw him!!

Here are a few pictures from our trip....



Cousins....


Looking at the fountain with Grandma Brown



This is the face a baby give you when she is tired of going and going!




Oh, and don't get your hopes up that if you see us Blake will wave for you, I guess it was a one day fluke! She has not waved ONE TIME in a week!! Wierd.... But we're still working on it :0)

Wave Bye - Bye Blake!!!

Blake can wave bye bye!!!

It came totally out of the blue, I was leaving to run some errands yesterday and told her bye bye and she waved back!!! I squealed so loud she almost started crying, but I couldn't help it, it was so exciting!! We did it over and over and thank goodness I thought to get the camera...

Pay close attention to her little right hand.

Monday Morning Photos

This weekend we lowered Blake's crib....again.....and I'm sure you can guess why....she somehow got out!! Nick got up Sunday morning to find her playing by herself in her room.....SCARY!!! So, the crib is as low as it will go, if she gets out now we are in deep trouble..

Happy 4th of July!

Hope you guys had a great holiday!

We thought we were going to have a very laid back 4th of July just hanging out at the house, but at  the last minute we were invited to go to a few friends house and I'm so glad we did. We swam and just hung out and had an amazing dinner.  

Trevor showing Blake the horse and the puppy.






Enjoying the Horse with Daddy.


Fun in the Sun!!  






In other news...... Blake has TWO teeth, here they are, not the best picture (she is still shy with her teeth), but if you look hard you can see them, they are on the bottom front.

Just on a side note, I never knew motherhood could be so amazing.  I LOVE IT.  I love every minute of it, really I do. I love when she's sweet and give me kisses, I love to feed her, to sing "God made the round, round sun"  to her and watch her smile, I love changing her diaper and she's trying to roll over for dear life, I love seeing my family and friends interact with her,I love laying her down for naps, I love walking in and seeing her HUGE grin when her nap is over, I love taking her for walks, I love taking her to swim, I love watching her crawl and try to get into things she shouldn't, I love playing patty-cake with her, I love when she sighs when she finishes crying.

I love when I've folded clothes and she just wants to play in them, I love how
she lays her head on me when the sun is bright in her eyes.  I love her brown eyes, I love coming home for work and her letting out a squeal when she sees me, I love getting up at 6:30 and having some sweet morning time just me and her, I love giving her baths, I love picking out her cute outfits, I love seeing my parents faces light up when they see her, I love taking her picture, I love watching her chase Benson, I love how she loves Nick and I and will reach for us.  I love how she watches other kids with amazement, I love that I KNOW how to take care of her and what she wants and what she needs more than anyone else.   I couldn't make it without her now, and
I thank God over and over and over for the amazing gift of Blake.  

GIMMIE WATER

NOODLES!