Friday, May 18, 2012

WWhacked out Recipes

I am stealing this from my sweet friend Laura's blog. To all of my fellow WW friends out there, I dedicate this to you. Laugh on, people.

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Secret Garden

Isn't it the best when you find something practically in your back yard that is a nice little getaway? We noticed a new little park and trail heads off the Monon Center and checked it out. Since it is so new we don't think anyone knows about it yet...and like it that way ;)


 Trails lined with tree logs

 There was a little river stream that ran through the park so it had bridges every so often

 Paige's first trip hiking



 This photo doesn't do it justice but there were the prettiest purple flowers everywhere

 My 3 (of 4..sorry Vera) loves..no better way to spend a Friday night!


 Happy Pup!

 
Overlook to the little river bend...the sun spot-lit the rock...Kel said there should have been a golden chalice on it or something, ha


 Not sure if you can see the background but there was an old red barn that glowed through the trees






Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Beach Bebe

A few weeks ago Paige and I flew solo (gulp) down to Destin, Florida for our annual family vacay. Kel didn't have the PTO from work, so it was just a girls trip. I will admit it wasn't the most relaxing beach vacation I have ever had, but it was still nice to get away and sit on the beach.

 
 This was how she was all through the airport...she thought it was no.big.deal.

Flying solo with an infant was work, but doable. I was as prepared as I could be, even with some sweet-ease from work in my pocket ready to unload and disposable chucks for the changing tables. I even doubled up a size 2 and size 3 diaper in case of a blowout...haha! I am still proud of myself- I discretely nursed her every flight and we both did well. Window seats are the way to go, no questions asked.

 WE made it!

 
Beach Bebe


Traveling to the beach sure took some effort! We had quite the set up.


 
 This was how it was all week. My parents surrounding Paige...I could have not showered or eaten all week and they wouldn't have noticed. But I know they loved being with her 24/7 and I enjoyed watching their joy.

View from our balcony





 

 
 Paige was a little fish, she loved the water. I think she thought it was one giant bath tub

 Dry snuggles after swimming

 My little outlet mall shopper (with our first attempt at sandals; Mommy: 0 Paige: 1

 I think it was the combination of sunshine, sea salt, and my parents' kisses on her head...Paigey's hair finally sprouted! She even woke up one morning with bedhead!
{ps- who would have guessed I would have a blonde baby?}

 Paige and Grandpa are buddies


We had a nice time, but it was so nice to be back home and get back to our routine.
 
 Mommy and baby were both elated to be back home with daddy-man!






Thursday, April 26, 2012

Easter

Apology: way late post.
Hope everyone had a great Easter! Experiencing holidays via the eyes of children gives you a new perspective and are so fun.

 Watching the Easter Beagle Charlie Brown with Daddy 


Our little Easter Bunny Ready for church
We are so excited to raise Paige knowing the true meaning of Easter. 
The Lord has blessed us in so many ways!





  
  Paige's first Easter Basket:
Baby doll, Lion King, bubbles, pinwheel, and a blow up splash pool 
 It was so funny when we gave it to her. She looked at us with those big blue doe eyes like "for ME?!"
 

 sooo excited about her baby!

{Uncle Cameron came home from Purdue too}