Happy Spring!

John & I went outside after church on Sunday to get a few pictures of Hallie. John blew bubbles and I snapped away!

Last week, Hallie & I saw these cute white sparkly shoes at Target and couldn't resist.

Happy Birthday...

To ME!
Yep, another year older, I feel like my face is aging, at least.

Thanks for all the birthday wishes and gifts!

Bed Project

I had more family coming in to town so I thought I would start this project.

Here's the before:

(side comment: My mom always told us that there had to be a person in the pictures, so here ya go Mom!)

Here's the after:

I thought I could update this daybed a little--less little kiddish and more guest-beddish. I primed it, then spray-painted it with a black textured paint in the hopes that it would resemble a rod-iron bed. Special thanks to Lisa and Jenny! And to John, of course, for assemblage!

First Sunburn of the Season

We went to the park and it was nice and warm....ahhh. Hallie had so much fun and got some sun too! Here she is in the backyard.

I never put Hallie's hair in piggy tails because it's kind of a pain, and they don't last long. Her hair is growing out though, where did my little baby go!!!!???

Give your baby a hug!
Love the belly.

The wind kept blowing the ball down the hill and Hallie was quite concerned to get it back (apparently not too concerned because she would rather have me go get it than walk on the grass--not soft!).

Stats

Hallie is already 19 months old now, but here are her last well-visit percentiles:

weight for age: 42%ile

height for age: 78%ile

head circumference: 87% ile

She appears to be developing normally and growing well. It seems like she's getting pickier when it comes to food, but I realize it's normal and maybe she's not doing so bad after all in the food dept! Very curious and sweet little thing, and we love her to pieces.

I Love This Sort of Stuff

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/29735190/

The welcome mat surprised me. Did you know about all these? Check it.

Chili Child

Well, we finally are getting our roof replaced--it's been over a year ago that the ping pong-sized hail damaged our roof. So there was a bunch of guys on top of the house today banging away and tossing shingles all over the grass. Hallie was quite concerned and she was kinda whining and pointing. I explained that they're making a MESS, but they'll pick it UP, don't worry, it's ok. I had to discuss this over and over because she still seemed a little upset. Hallie watched them practically all afternoon out the window, and let me know when there was a MEH! or if there was a guy wearing a HA(T)! (just about everyone).






















Here's Hallie waving "Hi! Hi! Hi! Hi!" to the workers.

The roof guys were cleaning up til dusk. I fed Hallie dinner then started to make chili for John & I. Hallie wanted a bean so I spooned one from the can. Moh? Moh? So I gave her a few more. Moh? I let her grab a few more from my hand with her chubby little fingers. Moh?

I finally got a little bowl out and spooned a few more in there. By this time the chili is done.

Yes, she was trying to get every last bit. Every time she came over to the stove with her little bowl, it was reminding me of OLIVER (please suh, can I have sum moh)!