40 Weeks!

I can't believe you're 40 weeks old!  That's how long I was pregnant with you...and now you're here and moving all over the place.  You got your 6th tooth today, now that's a mouthful!

Cabelas

We were looking forward to going to the zoo today, but the weather didn't cooperate so we stayed home.  Ryan has a bad cold so it probably worked out for the best, hopefully next weekend the weather will warm and we will all be healthy.

Instead of going to the zoo we went to Cabelas and looked at all the "stuffed" animals.  Paige was very interested in everything, her head was on a swivel!  She really liked looking at the big animals and would let our her little high pitched squeal in hopes that they would respond to her.  She also loved the fish, they were HUGE!  There's a good chance that I'll have nightmares about them tonight and a good chance that you won't catch me in a MN lake anytime soon! 

Our last stop was the "general store" where Ryan and I enjoyed our free sample of fudge...it was a nice day.  Who would have ever thought that Cabelas could be so entertaining!

My Last Day

Today was my last day of work!  I was thrilled to know that I'll never have to pump at work again, never have to be stressed about not having enough milk for Paige...I won't have to wash bottles and pump parts or be stressed about being away from my sweet girl. I dropped Paige off at daycare like usual, and as I was leaving the neighborhood I saw a mom standing with her little girl waiting for the bus.  The bus pulled up with lights flashing and this little girl hugged her mommy and got on the bus, I watched her walk about half way back and sit in her seat.  She sat close to the window and waved excitedly to her mommy as the bus pulled away.  As I watched this unfold I got tears in my eyes, and I thought "I get to do that with Paige some day".  I'll be able to walk her to the bus-stop and give her a hug, and I pray that she'll wave to me like this little girl today.  It felt like a sign that I made the right choice to stop working and spend my days with Paige.  Life is short, and I never want to regret anything.  Paige gave me lots of kisses tonight before bed and it melted my heart, I feel like the luckiest mommy in the world!
I'm excited for this new chapter!

Warm Weather!

We finally have a couple consecutive days of warm weather!  Paige loves to be outside and is growing to love the grass.  She wasn't sure about the grass a week ago, she didn't like the way it felt on her legs...she would fuss and become very nervous.  That's not that case today, she crawled around and even walked (with the assistance of her mom).  We've been going for walks every night, she loves to be in her wagon and sits up like such a big girl...I can't believe how big she is getting!

Here are a couple pictures from the backyard tonight!

39 Weeks Old!

Andy's 5th Birthday

Lots to celebrate this weekend!  I honestly can't believe that Andy is 5 years old, it seems like just yesterday that I held his sweet little body for the first time at the Monticello hospital.  He was so little and cute and he has brought so much happiness and joy to our family.  He's my godson and I'm very proud of that, he's a born athlete and Ryan loves to play any sport possible with him.  He's all boy, and has a very kind heart he's so sweet and gentle with Paige, it almost makes me cry just thinking about it.  We love you Andy, you're an awesome little boy and it's been so much fun to watch you grow!

Paige was so tired after the party that she fell asleep within 5 minutes of leaving the house.  It's hard to see, but you can see in the mirror that she's crashed out!

My 1st Mother's Day

Wow, what a gift God gave us in Paige.  She is such a joy and the best thing that has happened to Ryan and me...we couldn't love her more!  I always wanted to be a mommy and my dreams have come true, I am one lucky lady!  We spent the day together and celebrated Andy's birthday, she didn't nap during the party so we snuck out early and she feel asleep almost instantly in the car.  The rain cleared and we were able to take a walk as a family, his is one of our favorite things.  Paige sits in her wagon like it's a chariot and absolutely loves it, she's very proud of herself and Ryan and I love to watch her.  We can't believe how she's grown.

 Thanks to Grandma and Grandpa for my beautiful plant!