Up the Slide

Hannah has learned to climb up the slide!

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.

Colorado- June 2012: the zoo

We took lots of pictures in Colorado, so I will just start with one of our fun adventures.  Nana took us to the zoo on Cheyenne Mountain.  Hannah loved feeding the birds and riding the kiddie train!  We even fed the giraffes some lettuce- their tongues are pretty slimy.

Happy Independence Day 2012

Happy Independence Day from our house to yours!

The pictures of Hannah were actually taken in Colorado- it was just too pretty!  And our door decoration was our "project" for the day :)

Funny faces

While we were waiting for Aaron to finish talking to friends after church, I took these pictures of Hannah.  She has such funny faces!

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.

Swim lessons 2012

Hannah and I are enjoying a Mommy & Me swim class this summer.  Last week we mostly just played in the pool, practiced kicks and scoops, and even jumped off the side of the pool- super fun!  Yesterday I had to dunk Hannah's head under the water- I even did it with her- but she was NOT a FAN!!  However, today she went off the diving board! 
Well, more like dropped off and caught immediately.  Hannah had so much fun that she did it again. 

The verdict: swimming and jumping- Yes!  Blowing bubbles and head wet- No!

Life is not easy when you have to obey

Our life is not perfect, not even close.  And Hannah's life is particulary hard when she is really hungry and won't obey :(

Climbing the wall

Climbing on the retaining wall in the front yard is one of Hannah's favorite outdoor activities.  It is even better now that the flowers are blooming and she can play in the dirt :)

Jumping in puddles

Here are a few shots of Hannah jumping in the rain puddles we had a few weeks ago.  She had a blast!  I think we both had to change into dry clothes after this adventure, but it sure was fun :)

Mississippi Trip, cont.

Here are a few more pictures: Above- Mom and I put out new flowers at the Magnolia Cemetary.  We let Hannah roam around while we worked.
Below: We got to visit with Aunt Pat and Uncle Marcus for a bit- what a blessing to see them!

Just before we left on our 7 hour return trip to Texas, I asked Hannah and Daniel to give a hug and kiss and smile for the camera.  This is what I captured: 1. I missed the hug because it was so quick!  2. Hannah says "come on, Mama!" as Daniel walks away. 3. Oh- Daniel walked away to climb on a tree stump to pose for me!  Love that boy!