To my dear KB:
Yes, that's right. This gourmet and patriotic wonder is coming to your doorsteps tonight! Mike and I are so excited for you both! All your hard work has finally paid off! Congratulations!
Thursday, June 30
Thrift Store Adventure
Many thanks to my friend and neighbor, Shannon and baby Behr over the at the Scribble Pad, for taking me and Bella on our first crazy consignment warehouse adventure.
And crazy it was. We pilgrimaged almost an hour outside DC to join other crazy money saving mommas in the hunt. We got there so early that we literally had to stop and have a picnic on the floor of Panera... because how else do you kill two hours with two little movers and shakers? And yes, that means we literally threw out a blanket on the floor of the restaurant and ignored all looks from people who don't have babies and therefore can't relate.
As the hour drew near, we pulled up to the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, nursed both babies in the front seat of the car, laughed at the thought of what this must look like to a watching world that thankfully wasn't watching, secured a fresh change of diapers, and took our place in a long line of politely anxious mommas with babes strapped in Ergos.
I felt like one of those crazy brides on the hunt for a half price wedding dress that camps out the night before so she can mad dash in to some store and rip her wedding dress out of another bride's hands while tackling her to the ground lest she protest.
That feeling scares me. I'm actually not a huge fan of places that bring out the aggressive side of women and put them all together in one room.
But thankfully our hunt actually went without any big bumps, rips, or tears. No one ripped anything out of my hand, I didn't see anyone pulling anyone's hair out, and I didn't pull my own hair out. No, I maintained composure. And some moms even helped me find the right size I was looking for. Now, that's the spirit!
I came out with some great finds. Check it out!
1 Jacket, 2 dresses, 3 hard back books, 2 pairs of shoes, 3 footed sleepers, 1 set of 3 travel bowls for food (not pictured, in the sink), 1 table placemat (also in the sink), and a bathing suit for our Davis Family Beach Trip next week(!)... and all for the whopping low price of $48! That's 14 items for $3.43 each! Yes!
Thanks for all the money saving and fun memory making, Shannon! I think Bella and Behr are really starting to hit it off. The way they traded off screaming in the backseat on the way home leads me to believe that something really special is going on there. ;)
And crazy it was. We pilgrimaged almost an hour outside DC to join other crazy money saving mommas in the hunt. We got there so early that we literally had to stop and have a picnic on the floor of Panera... because how else do you kill two hours with two little movers and shakers? And yes, that means we literally threw out a blanket on the floor of the restaurant and ignored all looks from people who don't have babies and therefore can't relate.
As the hour drew near, we pulled up to the Montgomery County Fairgrounds, nursed both babies in the front seat of the car, laughed at the thought of what this must look like to a watching world that thankfully wasn't watching, secured a fresh change of diapers, and took our place in a long line of politely anxious mommas with babes strapped in Ergos.
I felt like one of those crazy brides on the hunt for a half price wedding dress that camps out the night before so she can mad dash in to some store and rip her wedding dress out of another bride's hands while tackling her to the ground lest she protest.
That feeling scares me. I'm actually not a huge fan of places that bring out the aggressive side of women and put them all together in one room.
But thankfully our hunt actually went without any big bumps, rips, or tears. No one ripped anything out of my hand, I didn't see anyone pulling anyone's hair out, and I didn't pull my own hair out. No, I maintained composure. And some moms even helped me find the right size I was looking for. Now, that's the spirit!
I came out with some great finds. Check it out!
1 Jacket, 2 dresses, 3 hard back books, 2 pairs of shoes, 3 footed sleepers, 1 set of 3 travel bowls for food (not pictured, in the sink), 1 table placemat (also in the sink), and a bathing suit for our Davis Family Beach Trip next week(!)... and all for the whopping low price of $48! That's 14 items for $3.43 each! Yes!
Thanks for all the money saving and fun memory making, Shannon! I think Bella and Behr are really starting to hit it off. The way they traded off screaming in the backseat on the way home leads me to believe that something really special is going on there. ;)
Wednesday, June 29
Splish, Splash, Bella's Taking a Bath
Bella is doing a lot of graduating these days.
Graduating to finger foods, to full out crawling, to pulling up, to lots of "da da da da da"...
And yes, to big girl bath time. For the past seven months, she's been using one of those little bath contraptions that really places a limit on one's fun in the water, especially as a certain someone's chub has begun to displace all the water in the tub.
So last night, we transitioned to the big bath tub. I suppose we could have just put her in the actual bath tub, but I've really enjoyed not having to bend over a tub to bathe her. So even though this means I have to disinfect the kitchen sink before every bath, I figure that's probably a useful habit to add to my life. Plus, when I plop my kid in the kitchen sink, it has this strange effect of making me feel more like I live on a ranch instead of the big city. And I need more of that feeling in my life.
So, here is Bella enjoying the world of water! Oh, and just to set the scene, Mike was singing "Under the Sea" before the camera started rolling. You know, just in case you need some music to put to this. Or you just want to laugh at the idea of Mike impersonating a crab.
Move over Michael Phelps!
Graduating to finger foods, to full out crawling, to pulling up, to lots of "da da da da da"...
And yes, to big girl bath time. For the past seven months, she's been using one of those little bath contraptions that really places a limit on one's fun in the water, especially as a certain someone's chub has begun to displace all the water in the tub.
So last night, we transitioned to the big bath tub. I suppose we could have just put her in the actual bath tub, but I've really enjoyed not having to bend over a tub to bathe her. So even though this means I have to disinfect the kitchen sink before every bath, I figure that's probably a useful habit to add to my life. Plus, when I plop my kid in the kitchen sink, it has this strange effect of making me feel more like I live on a ranch instead of the big city. And I need more of that feeling in my life.
So, here is Bella enjoying the world of water! Oh, and just to set the scene, Mike was singing "Under the Sea" before the camera started rolling. You know, just in case you need some music to put to this. Or you just want to laugh at the idea of Mike impersonating a crab.
Move over Michael Phelps!
Monday, June 20
Has Anyone Told You Today...
...what a terrific dad you are?
For all the ways you count it a joy to lay down your life for me and for Mom, we thank you.
Mike, since becoming a dad, you have grown so much in the way you model Christ to this family, and this weekend we celebrated the good work He is doing in you.
We love you, and we think you're terrific.
Sunday, June 19
A Special "Da Da" Day Message
Bella has something special she would like to share with everyone on this Father's Day:
Her communication skills are nothing short of amazing, yes? I think I heard "Da Da", don't you?
Perhaps I'll have something else to say about Bella's Daddy later on, but for now, this about sums it up.
Happy "Da Da" Day!
Her communication skills are nothing short of amazing, yes? I think I heard "Da Da", don't you?
Perhaps I'll have something else to say about Bella's Daddy later on, but for now, this about sums it up.
Happy "Da Da" Day!
Saturday, June 18
A Father's Day Wish, Round 2
It's time for our next honoree of the weekend... Papa!
That's my dad down there.
He sure does know how to hold his girls in his lap. This was always my favorite place in the house... Daddy's lap. It's the safest place in the world. And that's a fact.
Remember this special moment, Dad? I love the picture of a daddy handing off his daughter to her husband. At that moment, a lot of faith must go in to entrusting another man with the girl you once held securely in your lap. Bella has given us a whole new perspective on this front.
Dad, you truly stand out in the crowd of fathers. In fact, you could and probably should write a book on how to raise girls.
From the creative ways you told me you loved me by sneaking "I love you" in to any moment you could.
To your deliberate telling and display of God's grace.
To your humble servant's heart and the sacrifices you'd make just to see us smile.
To the way you loved mom.
To our bedtime prayers and stories told in your fun voices.
To jubee bugs.
To Father Daughter dates in costume.
To our first dozen roses.
These memories only scratch the surface.
Of all the dad's in the world, I still think you're the best.
I love you. Happy Father's Day.
Thursday, June 16
A Father's Day Wish, Round 1
We've got a couple rounds of Father's Day wishes coming down the shoot, so get ready for pictures of some good lookin' men.
Our first honoree for Father's Day 2011 is... Poppi!
Poppi popped in to town last week, and so we met up for a special breakfast date at the ever so popular Old Ebbitt Grill.
What a fine lookin' bunch! Thanks for being such a great father to Mike. We are all blessed to be loved and supported by you. Have a great Father's Day, and know you are loved!
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