I'm laughing!

My girl is laughing and we actually caught it on tape!

Some updated pictures

Well, Christmas was great, but New Years was kind of rough on some of us...


Bella's Resolution was to work out more,


Tummy time to work those neck muscles!


So Funny!!


It was so sweet of Grandpa Ron to send a box of diapers... bigger than Isabella!


Look at me...I'm getting bigger every single day!


I'm not.


AJ is an amazing big brother. Bella is so lucky to have such a wonderful Bubby!


We would like to thank Baby Einstein (lullaby edition) for this lovely slumber.


Good Night.

How was your day? Did you do anything today? My dear husband asks after his 11 hour workday. Now, I realize his job has a two part payoff. He not only single handily financially supports our family, but he can take a step back and look at the beautiful home he has built and take great pride in himself. It is much easier to visualize what he has accomplished all day. My job, however has hidden paychecks. Straight A's, wide toothless grins and healthy check ups at the Dr's office rate at the top of the list.

How do I answer this question?
There is the obvious: dishes, laundry, feeding, changing, bathing, puppy training and grooming, help with homework, tummy time, cooking, cleaning and sustaning an entire life with the nutrition provided by my own body..... I made my house a home and a welcome place for my family to seek refuge from the world....

So, in response to my husband's inquiry, yes, I did do something today. In fact, I am one step closer to one of life's greatest accomplishments. No, I did not cure cancer or figure out how to fix the economy, but I did hold a miracle in my arms. Two, in fact. My children are my great accomplishment, and the opportunity to raise them is my greatest challenge. I don't know if my children will grow up to be great leaders or world-class brain surgeons. Quite honestly, I don't care, as long as they grow up to be happy, well rounded (and of course polite). They are my greatest joys, even though I sometimes cry myself to sleep at night in frustration. The point is, that today I got to watch my children take another step on the great journey of Life, and I even got to point out some of the sites along the way. What an honor to be part of shaping these two beautiful human beings. So, what did I do today?



Not much sweetheart, how was your day? :)