So inexperienced

This is a pretty random post but life seems to be pretty random these days.  While trying to decide on a paint color for the kitchen for the second time (the first color turned out to look neon green most of the time!), I decided to just use the color from Hannah's nursery in Mississippi (it is called Restful).  So off I went hunting through old pictures to find that color to show Aaron.  This led to browsing through lots of baby pictures and even our first video with Hannah in the hospital. 

First time to hold Hannah

First bottle feeding in the hospital- we have a video of this! I didn't burp her in time and it all spewed out of her mouth and nose!

First feeding- only 2 ounces!

So tired!

A little tummy time for my girl

How inexperienced we were!!  How and why did they ever let us out of the hospital with such a small child?  We certainly did not know what we were doing!  However, we were so very blessed to be staying with Andy and Carolyn Wells that first week and living so close to family and friends after we got home.

This was her room when we finally returned home!  "Restful" painted on the walls thanks to Dad and Morgan and Malorie

First Day of School

Aaron started school again yesterday- where did the summer go?  Here are a few pics of Hannah and Daddy taken during our "picnic" dinner the night before school started.  He didn't get home until 10 pm in an effort to get everything done.

In other news, Hannah has decided that she needs to wear a princess dress.  Good thing we have lots of princess dresses from our dear Chloe!  I don't even know where she has picked up information about being a princess :)

Colorado- June 2012: Rocky Mountain National Park

Aaron and the girls had a free day at camp and they wanted to explore Rocky Mountain National Park.  They invited us to come explore with them- and we had lots of fun.  Hannah was so happy to see her Daddy!!!

Colorado- June 2012: the park

Hannah and Nana at the park looking at the fish in the pond

All the girls and Aaron at the park!

Aaron and Hannah take in the view of Pike's Peak from the trails in the park

Hannah decided to "help" Nana push the stroller

Hannah asked Nana to push her on the swing a LONG time!

On the way home from the playground, Hannah got to hold Toby Dog's leash.  She giggled the whole time!

We had lots of fun walking in the park behind Nana's house with all the girls.  We even went to the playground at the park then next day.

Aaron the Elder

Aaron was installed as a ruling elder at our church this past Sunday.  The ladies put together a strawberry and champagne reception for the two new elders.

Backyard pool, marshmallows and a campfire

Summer arrived in Texas a few weeks ago, so it was time to get out Hannah's pool.  She loved playing in the pool and the sprinkler.  She played with her balls and climbed in and out, in and out.

When she grew tired of the pool, Hannah walked over and said, "I need marshmallow.  And campfire." What?  Where did that come from?  Oh yeah- she had been reading Curious George Goes Camping earlier that day and they roast marshmallows.  So what does Hannah's wonderful father do?  He fulfills his daughter's wish!  Aaron got out some marshmallows, toothpicks and a lighter.  Hannah's reaction: she thought the experience was very fun but one sticky mess was enough for her.

March Review

Since March is drawing to a close- and since the last posts were about birthdays in February- I thought I would just put together a quick summary of March! Maybe April blogging will be better. . .

Here is Hannah reading with Aaron in his office.  He had been gone for a few days and Hannah couldn't wait to see him!

Here is Hannah in her very retro excercise outfit :)  She loves being outside and going "around the mullberry bush."

 I bought Hannah some orange play-doh for those rainy days.  She loves it!

 Hannah helped me make a St. Patrick's Day wreath.  She was the Official Glue Helper.  She now feels it is her duty to apply any glue that has to be applied on any project in the house!

 We visited the Ft. Worth zoo again this Spring Break.  Hannah and Aaron really enjoyed feeding the birds.

 Hannah was thrilled to discover sidewalk chalk!

That same afternoon, Aaron discovered a nest that had fallen from a tree.  We named it "The Best Nest" (in honor of one of Hannah's favorite books right now).  Then we added some fluff [a.k.a lint] and put the nest back in the tree in hopes that another bird will make use of it.  Hannah has been asking the see The Best Nest ever since!

This pic is so funny to me!! It occured after I made her pose for the 5th time of putting the fluff in the nest :)

Birthdays 2012, part 2

Here are some pics from Aaron's birthday.  Aaron and I went out to Abeulo's for dinner-yummy!  Then we ate some banana pudding.

Birthdays 2012

Here is the first batch of pictures from Aaron and Hannah's birthday celebrations.  We had the Smith family birthdays on a Sunday evening to celebrate all the Smith birthdays [we are honorary Smiths!].  Lots of fun presents (mostly books and a sit and spin!) and a great time catching up with everyone.

Happy Valentine's Day 2012

Here are a few pictures of our Valentine's celebrations- we spread it out over a few days.  We took some pictures Sunday after church with Hannah in her cute heart dress.  On Monday we ate our Valentine's meal: ranch house pork chops, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, a little wine.  And the best dessert ever: cinnamin roll cake!  Tuesday brought in a host of gifts for Hannah: a Winnie-the-Pooh movie from Mimi/Papa (along with a skype call), an adorable heart shirt from Nana, and a book and a ball from Mama/Daddy.  Aaron got some special flavored coffee and I got a flower ring.  Pizza for dinner and off to a Cougar basketball game- hooray for Valentine's Day!