Househunting #3

Seller wasn't willing to deal with us on the first house we put an offer in. We really weren't very disappointed. The more we thought about it, the more we kept thinking the house was really too small anyway. Perfect for now, but we'd have to move again in a few years. And since the #1 thing on our list is to not have to move again, all's well that ends well. Now we are looking at a fabulous old house with tons of space but that also needs some work. It is a short sale so we are looking into the details of how all that works. We've got some more research to do, but perhaps we'll be making our second offer soon. In the meantime, we're having fun looking!

Girl Loves Her Bath + Major Milestone

And now, drumroll please, guess who slept through the night for the first time last night?!?!!? ANNIE (and Mama, finally)!!!!! 10pm - 6am. WOOHOO!!!!!!! I wonder how long it will be before she does it again? :D

Annie: Three Months

I know I say it over and over, but Annie is growing so fast! This month she has learned to tolerate tummy time and loves to practice sitting and standing. She has started napping in her crib, but is still sleeping in our room at night. She is showing lots of interest in her toys now, and especially likes ones with rattles or bells. She has fun looking at herself in a mirror, and enjoys being out of the house and having new people and places to look at. She is starting to express a definite preference for Mama and Daddy, but will go to others fairly willingly, as long as she is not being held like a baby! She likes to be up on your shoulder or in a front carry, where she can see what's going on in the world. She still loves her bathtime and likes to be outside when it is not too hot. She is wearing size 1 diapers and size 0-3 month clothes, but she's almost outgrown them. She'll be up to 3-6 months in another couple of weeks, I think. She weighs about 11 pounds now.

Annie's typical day looks like this: Wake up around 4am and 7am to nurse, then goes back to sleep till 9am. Nurses, plays, helps Mama around the house, nurses again, goes down for a nap around 11am and sleeps about two hours. Nurses, plays some more, maybe run some errands with Mama, nurses again, goes down for a nap around 2:30pm and sleeps for an hour or two. Wakes up, nurses, plays, helps Mama with dinner. Sits at the table with the grown-ups while they eat. Playtime and bathtime with Daddy, nurses, and goes to bed around 8pm.

Our three month essentials are:
toys that make noise
sleep sack
Rainforest bouncer

Househunting #2

The Gent and Annie and I looked at our two favorite houses on Monday, and we are putting in an offer on the cute and affordable bungalow today! We'll see how it goes. Unfortunately the owners are underwater on their mortgage and they want more for the house than it is worth. We're not sure if they are willing to be realistic about the true value of the house. For now we're waiting to see what happens, so fun!

My Jenn Girl

This weekend one of my best friends came for a long overdue visit. Jenn and I have been friends for a decade now, through sweet sixteen birthday parties, college road trips, the Gent and my first date, weddings, dogs, music, and so much more. I'm so glad she got a chance to come love on my sweet baby girl!

Picture Post

Lots of pictures today, finally got around to uploading them. :)

Annie and her Daddy






Playing in the nursery




Can't resist those baby feet!


Annie and her Mama




Annie and her Honey


People just can't resist those sweet baby cheeks!


Annie watching the live version of "Rock Me Mama" with Poppa. She was fascinated.


The Gent and I dressed up for our anniversary dinner out


Mama Rita and Papa Gene babysat, thank you!

Four Years Ago Today . . .

. . . I married my first love. And I'm still so glad I did. :)







(photos by Tina Rowden)

P.S. We look so young! And tan! And thin! And happy! Still happy, not sure about the rest, ha!