"Spit Happens Ooh Rah"

Meme came to visit. She brought Haley a ear, a onesie and 2 bibs. All Marine style, to celebrate Aunt Christina, who's on her second tour in Afghanistan. Haley loves her new bear. And looks very cute in all her new clothes.

Haley got to try brownie batter for the first time (we got her a scoop before adding the eggs) I think she's hooked!

Thanks Meme! and Aunt Christina, we hope to see you soon (as in Skype us ASAP)! Love you both!

9 Month Photoshoot

friday favorites- May

Blogs

Stock your car seat and stroller like a pro- rookie moms.

The importance of YOU in photographs- The creative mama

cooking-themed birthday party- simple bites

5 ways therapy can help new moms -rookie moms

How to sneak more vegetables into your meals -Simple bites

Bringing our favorite indoor activities to the outside - simple kids

Is your family too busy to be a family? -Jonesbones5

Swagger Wagon- Life in a Nut Shell

A dozen tips for summertime fun- scene of the grime.

Simple elements for Backyard fun- simple kids

6 tips for surviving sleep deprevation - Zen family habits

Articles

10 tips for fabric painting- About.com

Easy Mother's day crafts for Dad's and kids - gather

In praise of lazy parenting- Wonder Time

Date Night on a Dime -

illusive decor

This weekend we went to my college roommate Anna's wedding. And we stayed with some friends in Huntsville. Dustin has been a great friend to be and I am so glad to have become friends with his lovely wife Caroline. -well done Dustin :) While we were there Julip kindly let Haley stay in her crib. These two are gonna be great buddies one day. They are exactly 6 months apart and have a promising future of summers at camp together.

More to come from the wedding and the weekend soon.

Fancy Nancy

My camera is no currently functioning, or at least not downloading. I don't know what happened to it but I'm going to be really upset if I can't get the pictures from it.

Other than that life has just been busy. Sorry to keep you all waiting.

Here are Haley and her friends getting ready for a "Fancy Nancy" birthday party at play group.

Road Trip III: St. Louis

St. Louis and the light of my life!

Lynda Finally Meets the Bean. Haley was pretty happy about it. Lynda didn't mid so much either...

Haley worked on her standing and pulling up skills when she was supposed to be napping, very sneaky Haley

Next she practiced on Lynda's futon

Then we took to the streets of St. Louis. I was a bit sad that we didn't get to play in the giant outdoor chess game, but oh well, next time I go to St. Louis it can be a top priority.

Love!

Haley was pretty exhausted after a very full trip. We got up at 4 in the morning to go home. Zach drove the whole way. Have I mentioned lately that my husband is wonderful (and that he drive a bit faster than me.)

Thanks Haley for being so patient with your crazy momma who took you on a 3 night trip through 5 states.

Happy Mother's Day

To all of the beautiful mothers, grandmothers, and great-grand mothers in mine and Haley's lives. We love you!