yay for rain

I absolutely love cloudy days. I just wish the rain stayed a bit longer than five minutes here in this wretchedly hot state. Hallie is finally starting to feel better, and is able to breathe again. She is becoming more and more mobile by the minute. Playing with her BFF really motivates her, I swear it. This week for Family Home Evening we went out for the night (I know that depletes the meaning of family HOME evening, but we spend so many nights at home that it's a nicer change of pace for us to go out). We went to our favorite place, Chili's. It seems whenever I expect Hallie to act her worse, she surprises me and is on her best behavior. She had no nap that day, so I was hesitant. Our waitress was awesome and accomidated to Hallie perfectly. H has found her love for chicken, she absolutely devours it. So our waitress brought her out a tiny piece of grilled chicken that we cut up for her. She also got her own cup of water, and then another waiter brought her some animal crackers. She was in heaven. I was so thankful they were so willing to help make things easier on me and Tyler so we could enjoy our meals (margharita-lime chicken is my absolute favorite)

After dinner, we took Hallie to Toys R Us to get some ideas of what we are going to get her for her birthday. Yes..birthday. I know, its absolutely crazy to me that we're already planning that. My little baby has grown up so much. Of course her favorite toy of the night was the expensive camaro that Daddy put her in. I'm afraid that Tyler's blood runs deep in my sweet little one. That's all I need..two car fanatics. Tyler was more than happy to see her naturally grab the steering wheel and have the time of her life. Maybe when she's a little older :)

I also found this super cute chair at Toys R Us. It would be so cute in her room, yet I know her room is bound to change, she's growing at speeds of light, and the chances of her sitting in this thing for longer than 30 seconds is slim..so I couldn't justify spending the $80. She looks so cute in it though!

By the way, this baby girl is 9 months old today. Wow. She goes to the Drs tomorrow morning so we will post stats and everything on another day. Love her so much!!