I'm not going to talk about the house and renovations even though that has been consuming most of the day and my thoughts. It reminds me of when I was engaged and I was in "wedding mode" without an off switch. Well, I'm in "house renovation mode"...super annoying.
I've been soaking in the theologically sound teachings of Tullian in the flesh. Yes, I get to watch him speak from across the room now instead of listening to him on podcast in Egypt. I can't get enough!!
Annabelle has been keeping me busy. I've got a pretty good routine for her when we aren't running errands buying things like ceiling fans and insulation. She likes to sit up and enjoy the view. I hold her in a sitting position on my stomach and do crunches and every time my face meets hers she laughs!! I gave her a tour of a kitchen today and she really listened! I saw her reflection in things as I was pointing them out and explaining their use and her eyes were following as I pointed. She giggled when I turned on the water in the kitchen sink and she jumped when I opened the freezer. Tomorrow I will show her around the bathroom.
Pics of my sister's bridal shower will soon be making their appearance on the blog and fb. I can't wait to share those!
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Friday, May 27, 2011
Please no hurricanes!
Well, we are off to South Florida to move back near the beach. Annabelle has had quite the story to tell of her first four months of life: Being born in a blizzard in Texas to dodging tornados in Oklahoma...please no hurricanes in Florida! See what I mean?!!
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| Annabelle and me near the beach last month |
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Bath Time
Annabelle usually screams her head off during bath time, but not today. She seemed to enjoy the scrub down. This is her right after her bath. We made it with no tears...until I started dressing her. :(
Look at those chub-chubs!!!
Monday, April 4, 2011
April with Annabelle
Baby girl is asleep in my arms. Time for some one handed typing:) Annabelle is 2 months today. She can now track objects with her eyes, hold in her binky up to her mouth with her hand, and smile. She makes life sweeter, softer, and more beautiful! What an amazing blessing!!
I can already tell you that April has been quite a busy month. This weekend, we made a day trip to Dallas to celebrate my Nanny and Papa's birthday. It was great to see them and Annabelle loved spending the time in the presence of her great-grandparents!
We are back at the lake hosue and we've got a photo shoot in a couple days. Annabelle gets her first professional baby pictures taken. I can't wait to see what creativity Regan (photographer) comes up with.
Annabelle will also go on her first domestic flight (this time out of the womb) this month as we travel to Florida to find a place to live. I'm looking forward to the beach although I'm not sure how much time we will be spending just laying around. I do hope to go to Coral Ridge (our church) and hear Tullian preach in person again. The palm trees, incredible scenery, and warm, sunny weather will be a refreshing change to April showers.
Happy April:)
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| Annabelle smiling |
I can already tell you that April has been quite a busy month. This weekend, we made a day trip to Dallas to celebrate my Nanny and Papa's birthday. It was great to see them and Annabelle loved spending the time in the presence of her great-grandparents!
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| Me with Nanny and Papa on their birthday |
We are back at the lake hosue and we've got a photo shoot in a couple days. Annabelle gets her first professional baby pictures taken. I can't wait to see what creativity Regan (photographer) comes up with.
Annabelle will also go on her first domestic flight (this time out of the womb) this month as we travel to Florida to find a place to live. I'm looking forward to the beach although I'm not sure how much time we will be spending just laying around. I do hope to go to Coral Ridge (our church) and hear Tullian preach in person again. The palm trees, incredible scenery, and warm, sunny weather will be a refreshing change to April showers.
Happy April:)
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Time to diet, sort of
Yesterday, Jordan and I started the South Beach Diet to kick out some bad food habits that come along with traveling and being pregnant :). I'm not supposed to diet since I'm the supplier of milk for my darling daughter, but I started looking at what they have as a menu and it has more food than what I would normally eat and TONS of vegetables. The only thing I need to add are nuts and yogurt(more protein and good fat to keep my calorie count higher).
We bought a BMI scale the other day and I'm pretty happy with my weight(It's slowly going back to what I weighed before Annabelle), but my BMI is too close to the overweight percentage for me to be comfortable with. It's in the normal range, but still something to keep an eye on. I guess my muscle turned into fat when I stopped exercising 9 months ago. I've been taking walks, but the weather has been cold and rainy lately. I guess I will have to do what I've done in the past: SHOP!! No, seriously...have you walked the length of the mall carrying shopping bags and an oversized purse?! In heels?! It's hard work!
I hope to report back in 6 months of being on this diet and see if things have changed. I'm sure I will start to morph into a giant broccoli.
We bought a BMI scale the other day and I'm pretty happy with my weight(It's slowly going back to what I weighed before Annabelle), but my BMI is too close to the overweight percentage for me to be comfortable with. It's in the normal range, but still something to keep an eye on. I guess my muscle turned into fat when I stopped exercising 9 months ago. I've been taking walks, but the weather has been cold and rainy lately. I guess I will have to do what I've done in the past: SHOP!! No, seriously...have you walked the length of the mall carrying shopping bags and an oversized purse?! In heels?! It's hard work!
I hope to report back in 6 months of being on this diet and see if things have changed. I'm sure I will start to morph into a giant broccoli.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Annabelle-6 weeks old
Life with Annabelle has been amazing! She is such a sweet baby and makes the cutest squeaks and squeals. I'm loving motherhood :) I feel so blessed to have been given a beautiful daughter. I'm ready to get her new Florida nursery set up. We will be moving back to Florida in May. Another move-another home- I'm an old pro at this!
In the mean time, Jordan and I are staying at the lake house, enjoying time with family, and adjusting to as little sleep as possible. Annabelle is keeping me busy with her big appetite! She is growing so fast and is surprising us all with how strong she is. My buggie is 6lb 10 oz and she can already lift her head up and turn it from side to side. I need to put up a video of this. It's just too cute!
I need lots of grace during this time too! Annabelle cries every night starting from around 8pm-12am. It's her fussy time and pretty much no amount of milk, burping, or bouncing can calm her down. This is just a season and even through her crying fits, I'm still treasuring each moment because I know how quickly she will grow up.
Hopefully I can settle into a routine of blogging in my already hectic day. Since my parents have been visiting, I've been working out in the mornings and loving every minute of it! Annabelle goes on walks and runs with me in the stroller when the weather is good. It puts her to sleep :) My high blood pressure FINALLY dropped down to a normal, healthy level probably due to my increase in mobility. So thankful for that! I'm also avoiding salty and processed foods which helps a lot!
I make an awesome sandwich filler using chickpeas. Here is the recipe:
1 can chickpeas-mashed with a fork or potato masher
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped vidalia onion
juice from half a lemon
3 tbsp mayonnaise (I use the olive oil kind)
salt to taste (I go light on the salt)
Mix it all up and spread it on some toasted wheat bread (yum), crackers, or place into pita bread.
Enjoy!
In the mean time, Jordan and I are staying at the lake house, enjoying time with family, and adjusting to as little sleep as possible. Annabelle is keeping me busy with her big appetite! She is growing so fast and is surprising us all with how strong she is. My buggie is 6lb 10 oz and she can already lift her head up and turn it from side to side. I need to put up a video of this. It's just too cute!
I need lots of grace during this time too! Annabelle cries every night starting from around 8pm-12am. It's her fussy time and pretty much no amount of milk, burping, or bouncing can calm her down. This is just a season and even through her crying fits, I'm still treasuring each moment because I know how quickly she will grow up.
Hopefully I can settle into a routine of blogging in my already hectic day. Since my parents have been visiting, I've been working out in the mornings and loving every minute of it! Annabelle goes on walks and runs with me in the stroller when the weather is good. It puts her to sleep :) My high blood pressure FINALLY dropped down to a normal, healthy level probably due to my increase in mobility. So thankful for that! I'm also avoiding salty and processed foods which helps a lot!
I make an awesome sandwich filler using chickpeas. Here is the recipe:
1 can chickpeas-mashed with a fork or potato masher
1 cup chopped celery
1 cup chopped vidalia onion
juice from half a lemon
3 tbsp mayonnaise (I use the olive oil kind)
salt to taste (I go light on the salt)
Mix it all up and spread it on some toasted wheat bread (yum), crackers, or place into pita bread.
Enjoy!
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