Daddy Daughter Date Night

Last month our church hosted a "Daddy Daughter Date Night". Sophia was extremely excited to go. She told everyone she knew that she had a date on Saturday night, and waited to see their expression. She even told her teacher. Even though there was a terrible blizzard that night the turnout was good. As you can see from the pictures Sophia and Chris had a wonderful time.

You might be wondering what I did that night. I had a terrific Mommy Son Night that consisted of cuddling, going to sleep early, and a big bowl of ice cream (for mommy only) :)

men vs. women

This week I've been on vacation and it's been wonderful not having to do anything or go anywhere. The week has also revealed some shocking differences between men and women. My husband can clean like nobody's business. He could clean 3 rooms to my 1. I think it has to do with men's ability to focus on a single item. When I clean the kitchen I start on the dirty dishes... oh the milk needs to be put away... sweep the floor... did I turn off the water... Robbie's screaming and needs a toy...is Soph making her lunch for tomorrow...oh right I was doing the dishes. In this first year of marriage I think Chris and I need to focus on our strengths like his doing of the laundry and mine of folding it and putting it away in order to have a working house. Don't get me wrong, I totally know where women excel, kids. I could never take a picutre while my son looked like this.

Kinda pulls at your heartstrings doesn't it?

Messy baby

I don't know why I even bother cleaning up after Robbie....he get's dirtier, faster, everytime. He used to be a clean boy with nice clothes and soft hair. Last night after dinner I told Chris I just want to throw him in the tub. It reminded me of the boy I used to nanny for, Quinn. Thank goodness they had centralvac. Yesterday I had a clean baby to snuggle with and this morning, well I'll let the pictures speak for themselves. Let me just say this, it was our first goaround with animal crackers. I don't know how he knew they would taste good or be my worst nightmare, but the kid was screaming for them before I could even open up the container.

Notice the piece in his eyelash.....

Cali!!

In the beginning of January, Chris, Robbie and I went to California to visit my dear friend and old roommate, Lindsay. We were so blessed to have the warmest weather (in the high 70's low 80's). Even better we missed record breaking lows for the Midwest. No trip to Cali would be complete without a visit to Mickey. Of course with my pregnancy and Robbie's age actually going to Disneyland would be a waste of money so we settled for the next best thing: Downtown Disney.

When Lindsay and I were in Disneyworld we would always take crazy pictures. I'm so glad I have a son now who can take our place....plus he's cuter!

Ironically given his mother's past he's not that into Winnie the Pooh.

But once he found Mickey is was all ok again.



I think baby crocs are the cutest. Thanks Aunt Michelle for insisting he have those. I'm sure his new baby brother will enjoy them as well.