a lot has changed

she is so not ok with the bumbo and hasn't been for a couple months now. "do not confine me" is a popular theme with her, especially as of late.

she no longer wants to explore things from a seated position, but would rather move freely to and fro.

and that means no more crawling for her as well. she is walking! ok she does crawl sometimes as she is much, much faster at it. it's amazing how fast they grow up. seriously! (pics from julyish)

and i seriously wish this little girl izz was her experiencing it with us. i still miss her daily.

sealed with a kiss

he stole my heart, so i stole his last name.

happy anniversary.

adventure's out there

here is my sweet poundcake, always into something.

she is an explorer.

she reminds me of the line from up, "adventure's out there!"

just love that her diaper is half off and she has not a care in the world.

she looked up just long enough for me to snap a picture and then she is back to her ways.

last night I painted my fingernails instead of plucking my eyebrows

Really I should have plucked my brows, but somehow the nails sounded more fun. The Hubby was still at work and he hates the smell of nail polish so with the little lady finally in bed I painted my nails. On a side note, when I was pregnant bry would paint my toes for me. How sweet is that?! Any who a lot on my mind since I was able to listen to most of conference this past weekend. Just the pick me up I needed.
I am so blessed and my heavenly father loves me and my little family. I wouldn't trade my Hubby or poundcake for the world. The love they give me is all I need.
Poundcake is growing up fast. She is so close to walking. She will take a couple steps, get nervous and then sit down. She has started walking on her knees and it is adorable. She is the cutest little thing. Nothing makes me happier than when she smiles at me. Oh and I love when I get her to laugh.
I love my house. If you were to come over right now you would catch us in the middle of twelve projects. But I am happy I have a house that I can make feel like a home.
With the summer weather looking like it is coming to an end I am enjoying cooking more. Which is good cause the Hubby needs a lot of food to get him through the day. Huh now I'm hungry with no idea what to make tonight.
Oh and that will probably be the end of my trip posts. I'm relieved to have gotten most of it done.

Toodles friends!

scenes from a hotel room

Manito Park

here is my fam at manito park in spokane. it is a park full of lush beautiful gardens that are landscaped and maintained to perfection.

this was my favorite place we went on the trip.

my two sweeties.

love this picture of bry taking poundcake's picture.

love your face.

so cute of poundcake. just wish i had waited a moment to walk by.

beautifulness.

yummy ice cream.

at the japanese garden.

reminds me of sound of music.