Outside Fun!

It is finally getting warmer outside, and that means that Amelia can now play outdoors while we are in the yard! I have been waiting for this all winter! Mind you it still gets a bit cold, so we keep a jacket/sweater on her. Rob bought a new soccer ball so Amelia and I followed outside to play with him. This was the first time Amelia has felt grass between her toes...and she LOVED IT! I was amazed since I had heard that most babies hate the feeling. Well she did not. It was fun!

She also helped Rob with the soccer ball. She kicked it and the held on to it so it wouldn't roll away. I think that she did not know what to really think about the whole experience, but she did amuse us!

Rob took a photo of Amelia and I after all our fun!


Today, I needed to get some yard work done (as it looks awful after the winter). So, Amelia and I once again headed outside! Today, since the sun was out we put some sunscreen, shades and a hat on so Amelia wouldn't get burned. When I put her sunglasses on and laid her down on the blanket, she closed her eyes and acted as though she were just soaking it all in. She is an amazing little girl.



She decided that sun bathing was not that fun so, we pulled out her chair and she sat there playing. Obviously, things do not keep her attention for long, so we had to end our yard work a bit early...but at least we had some fun!

The Tag Game

Tag

Two names you go by:
1. Heather 2. no other name...
Two things you are wearing right now:
1. Khaki pants 2. Black sweater
Two of your favorite things to do:
1. Attend sporting events 2. Play with Amelia
Two things you want very badly at the moment:
1. Sleep 2. a vacation
Two favorite pets:
1. No pets 2. I have enough smells and hair w/o a pet
Two people who will fill this out
1. Jen 2. Cammie
Two things you did last night:
1. visit with my cousin 2. Spent time with Rob
Two things you ate today:
1. Fiber One Bar 2. Healthy Choice Pizza
Two people you last talked to:
1. Hollie 2. Janalee
Two things you're doing tomorrow:
1. working 2. watching the Office
Two longest car rides:
1. St. Louis to Rexburg
2. St. Louis to New York City
Two Favorite Holidays:
1. Christmas 2. Thanksgiving
Two favorite beverages:
after water...
1. Hot Chocolate
2. Chocolate Moo'd from Jamba Juice



I tag: Aryn, Cammie, Nichole, Monique, Anna, Lindsay and Jen

Month of Firsts

So Amelia has had a month of firsts this April. I know...she will continue to have firsts since she is so young. But It has still be a lot of fun. At the beginning of the month, Amelia and I went to get our first pedicures of the year. Yes, that's right, I had those Asian girls paint my 11 pound baby's toes! After having such a great time in getting pedicures we decided it was time to venture out. Amelia and I went on a trip with my sister Kelly to Philadelphia to visit our other sister Aaron. Aaron had her first baby a month ago and she turned 25 over the weekend, so we thought it was a perfect time to go and surprise her. Which we did!! Amelia, Kelly & I took the 11:45pm flight to JFK and had a great adventure trying to navigate through New York City rush hour traffic to find our way to Philadelphia. Luckily we own a GPS and it got us there with no hiccups. It did take quite awhile. We did not tell Aaron or her husband Chris that we were coming (Chris would have ruined the surprise and told Aaron). We showed up on her doorstep and she was very surprised!! We had a wonderful trip spending time with my sisters and getting to have Aaron meet Amelia and I meet Lilly. We went shopping in New Jersey and then we went to the Art Museum in Philadelphia to have our picture taken with the Rocky statue. It was so fun! We wish Rob could have gone with us, it would have been a great trip. But it was very nice to spend time just with my sisters and our two girls. I'm truly blessed to have wonderful family. I just wish Aaron, Chris and Lilly lived closer. Maybe one day! I've attached a slide show of our activities from the month!! Enjoy!

Landon's 2nd Birthday

Yesterday was Landon's second birthday. It is interesting how our lives change when we are faced with situations beyond our control. Last year I decided that I would always take his birthday off work and enjoy myself. Last year I went and got a pedicure and wrote in his journal. It was a wonderful day. This year, Amelia and I went shopping and then went to Rob's work to spend time with him. It too was a wonderful day. It is hard for me to imagine that it has only been two years. Some days it feels like a lifetime ago and other days it seems as though it were just yesterday. My heart still aches for him but I do have this beautiful little girl who helps to heal my pain. I know that he is mine and I will be reunited with him again where I will get to raise him. I look forward to that day with great anticipation. To all my friends who remembered me, I say Thank You. Sometimes the hardest time is when no one remembers with you and you face your pain alone. I have been bouyed up by you all and appreciate it. I got in to work today and turned my quote calendar for today, but for some reason I stopped it on yesterday's date and I find that it fits nicely. It says, "As you know, we consider blessed those who have perservered. You have heard of Job's perserverance and have seen what the Lord finally brought about. The Lord is full of compassion and mercy." Isn't that wonderful? That is how I feel. I miss my angel, but the Lord has had compassion and mercy on me and gave me my miracle. I am blessed.