PS..is she not the CUTEST beach baby you've ever seen? Ah I could die!
Friday, June 29, 2012
Back to Cali
This year, for my mom's birthday, she decided to go to San Diego with my brothers and her friend Amy. She invited Tyler and me, but Tyler had to work that weekend because he had been gone for AT for so long. A few days before they left, we came up with the idea that I would fly in and meet them in San Diego for the weekend and then drive back home with them, so I wouldnt have to drive by myself with Hallie. So just like that we booked a last minute flight. Hallie was so excited to be on a plane again. She is so happy flying. In fact, she got a little too excited. Five minutes into the flight I felt my pants get warm. I was soaked. I was relieved to find my pants dried when we started to descend, and then felt my leg get warm again. Seriously, isn't that why I spend a fortune on diapers every month? To prevent this from happening? Eh, I guess it could have been worse. Since our flight was super early in the morning on Friday, we went straight to the beach for the day. Hallie was unsure about the sand at first, but warmed up to it. We were at dog beach, so she also really enjoyed all the dogs. She even said doggie a couple of times! I got completely fried crispy. To this day, I still have burn marks and its been a week. Ouch. Hallie was pretty covered the whole time AND had sunscreen on, but I really think she was just blessed with that lovely olive skin color that just tans her when she's out in the sun. Friday night we of course went to Hodad's for dinner and had a yummy burger and an order of frings! I love that place, no trip to San Diego is complete until you've been there. The next day we ventured out into the sun again and went to the farmers market at Ocean Beach. Then in the evening when it cooled down we went back to the beach and enjoyed being able to be comfortable in sweatshirts! We left Sunday morning and drove back home. Um, Hallie slept the whole time! I don't know how this happened, or even if it will ever happen again, but I'll take it! She was once again, SO GOOD the whole trip. This girl is made to be on vacation. She absolutely loves it. Even walking around in her stroller, her legs are kicking, her fists are pumping, and she has the biggest smile. It cracks me up. I am so glad to have such a good traveling baby. It makes vacation so much more enjoyable!
PS..is she not the CUTEST beach baby you've ever seen? Ah I could die!
PS..is she not the CUTEST beach baby you've ever seen? Ah I could die!
Redding
Hello blog land..its been a while. I realized I need to back it up and cover some important things before we get into the here and now.
Back at the end of May we got to take a trip to Redding, CA (thanks tax return!) to show Tyler where I grew up! It was a quick weekend trip for Tyler, but I think I showed him everything I wanted to. Hallie and I were there for five days. She loved being out of the house, getting a lot of attention, and I personally think she liked being able to breathe in the nice mountain air instead of dry polluted heat. Getting onto the plane with her was completely nerve-racking. But, this child never fails to surprise us. Our little adrenaline junkie LOVED it. As we were taking off she got this excited look on her face and kept banging on the window laughing. She's a little crazy but we love her. She was so good the whole flight. I was completely impressed. She actually was perfect the whole trip. I could not have asked for a better baby. Even on the trip home (since Tyler had gone home early and I flew back solo) I was a complete mess, but Hallie was SO good.
While we were there we got to go to Turtle Bay, the Sundial bridge, Whiskeytown Lake, out to dinner with friends, the tour of where I lived/went to school, the mall, and just hung out with people I havent seen in years. It was a nice little vacation, and I am so glad I was able to share it with my family!
Back at the end of May we got to take a trip to Redding, CA (thanks tax return!) to show Tyler where I grew up! It was a quick weekend trip for Tyler, but I think I showed him everything I wanted to. Hallie and I were there for five days. She loved being out of the house, getting a lot of attention, and I personally think she liked being able to breathe in the nice mountain air instead of dry polluted heat. Getting onto the plane with her was completely nerve-racking. But, this child never fails to surprise us. Our little adrenaline junkie LOVED it. As we were taking off she got this excited look on her face and kept banging on the window laughing. She's a little crazy but we love her. She was so good the whole flight. I was completely impressed. She actually was perfect the whole trip. I could not have asked for a better baby. Even on the trip home (since Tyler had gone home early and I flew back solo) I was a complete mess, but Hallie was SO good.
While we were there we got to go to Turtle Bay, the Sundial bridge, Whiskeytown Lake, out to dinner with friends, the tour of where I lived/went to school, the mall, and just hung out with people I havent seen in years. It was a nice little vacation, and I am so glad I was able to share it with my family!
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Proud mama
As much as I hate Tyler being gone, I do love that it creates a special bond between me and my baby. She is growing up so fast, and I love all the time I am able to watch her learn and do new things. And it's all due to my amazing, hard working husband who has given me the ability to stay at home with her and help her grow and develop. Gah, I just love him.
Since Hallie will be one soon, I wanted to try to start getting her switched off bottles. It hasnt been the easiest process. I offered her a sippy cup when she was 5 months. Since then we've probably tried around 5 or 6 different styles, none of them doing it for her. Not only would she refuse it, but we would have at least 30 minutes of her crying and screaming because she was so offended that we gave her a sippy instead of her bottle. Silly girl.
Her BFF Hadley has been drinking sippy cups, and Hallie shows interest in hers when we are over there. I decided to try a cup that resembled hers. And I also put on my stern face, I was not going to give up. Usually after her screaming I would give in and just give her the bottle, but I realized I was going nowhere with that. She ended up crying for twenty minutes. The only thing that took her out of her tantrum was the fact that Yo Gabba Gabba came on. I despise that show, but it instantly calmed her down. I offered her the sippy again, and she drank the whole thing! I was so proud of her! She also had dinner with it, and today she had lunch and dinner with one! Such an accomplishment!
As I was rocking her to sleep tonight, a song came on. I have heard this song many times, but this was the first time since I have had Hallie. I was overcome with emotion. Tears ran down my face as I watched my little girl fall asleep in my arms, thinking about how much I cared for her and for her future. This song says it perfectly..I do wish for all these things for her, and so much more.
Since Hallie will be one soon, I wanted to try to start getting her switched off bottles. It hasnt been the easiest process. I offered her a sippy cup when she was 5 months. Since then we've probably tried around 5 or 6 different styles, none of them doing it for her. Not only would she refuse it, but we would have at least 30 minutes of her crying and screaming because she was so offended that we gave her a sippy instead of her bottle. Silly girl.
Her BFF Hadley has been drinking sippy cups, and Hallie shows interest in hers when we are over there. I decided to try a cup that resembled hers. And I also put on my stern face, I was not going to give up. Usually after her screaming I would give in and just give her the bottle, but I realized I was going nowhere with that. She ended up crying for twenty minutes. The only thing that took her out of her tantrum was the fact that Yo Gabba Gabba came on. I despise that show, but it instantly calmed her down. I offered her the sippy again, and she drank the whole thing! I was so proud of her! She also had dinner with it, and today she had lunch and dinner with one! Such an accomplishment!
As I was rocking her to sleep tonight, a song came on. I have heard this song many times, but this was the first time since I have had Hallie. I was overcome with emotion. Tears ran down my face as I watched my little girl fall asleep in my arms, thinking about how much I cared for her and for her future. This song says it perfectly..I do wish for all these things for her, and so much more.
My Wish
Rascal Flatts
I hope that the days come easy and the moments pass slow,
And each road leads you where you want to go,
And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,
I hope you never look back, but ya never forget,
All the ones who love you, in the place you left,
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
And you help somebody every chance you get,
Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake,
And you always give more than you take.
But more than anything, more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.
And each road leads you where you want to go,
And if you're faced with a choice, and you have to choose,
I hope you choose the one that means the most to you.
And if one door opens to another door closed,
I hope you keep on walkin' till you find the window,
If it's cold outside, show the world the warmth of your smile,
I hope you never look back, but ya never forget,
All the ones who love you, in the place you left,
I hope you always forgive, and you never regret,
And you help somebody every chance you get,
Oh, you find God's grace, in every mistake,
And you always give more than you take.
But more than anything, more than anything,
My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to,
Your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small,
You never need to carry more than you can hold,
And while you're out there getting where you're getting to,
I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too,
Yeah, this, is my wish.
Monday, June 4, 2012
Distance
Wow. They say distance makes the heart grow stronger. I have seen this many times over the years, but this time is different. A warning-if you're actually reading this, and don't like mushy stuff..you should leave. Because tonight my heart is amazingly full to the point where if I don't get it off my chest I just might explode.
Tyler left for annual training Saturday. He's in California this year for two weeks (no coming home a week early this year to become a father, darn) and I've been dreading it. Saturday and Sunday I was a wreck. I don't do well with my husband gone and only having limited communication. In fact, I hate it. I knew I would be ok and this would make us stronger and blah-blah, but those first two days are always rough. I HATE to admit this, but I pulled a Bella. All I needed was an empty forest to lay down in and cry. I felt empty, lifeless, depressed, missing, unmotivated..and it didn't help that I was angry with myself that I was feeling that way when I have a daughter to take care of. But it's hard without my best friend.
Today has been a great turn around. I have no idea why, but this distance has done more than make my heart grow fonder, it has rekindled a fire. And I mean like, some heavy amounts of aerosol hairspray, lighter fluid, and a bunch of other combustible things. I have completely fallen in love with my sweet husband all over again in the last 48 hours. I feel like I did four years ago when we first started dating. And it has completely consumed me. I have been floating on air. I laugh when I catch myself grinning ear to ear when I get a text from him. It makes me absolutely giddy.
I have so much in my heart right now, but I will save the rest for when I get to talk to my handsome best friend tonight :) I just love my sweet husband. He has given me so much happiness, and there is no greater feeling than this!
Just a trip down memory lane:
Tyler left for annual training Saturday. He's in California this year for two weeks (no coming home a week early this year to become a father, darn) and I've been dreading it. Saturday and Sunday I was a wreck. I don't do well with my husband gone and only having limited communication. In fact, I hate it. I knew I would be ok and this would make us stronger and blah-blah, but those first two days are always rough. I HATE to admit this, but I pulled a Bella. All I needed was an empty forest to lay down in and cry. I felt empty, lifeless, depressed, missing, unmotivated..and it didn't help that I was angry with myself that I was feeling that way when I have a daughter to take care of. But it's hard without my best friend.
Today has been a great turn around. I have no idea why, but this distance has done more than make my heart grow fonder, it has rekindled a fire. And I mean like, some heavy amounts of aerosol hairspray, lighter fluid, and a bunch of other combustible things. I have completely fallen in love with my sweet husband all over again in the last 48 hours. I feel like I did four years ago when we first started dating. And it has completely consumed me. I have been floating on air. I laugh when I catch myself grinning ear to ear when I get a text from him. It makes me absolutely giddy.
I have so much in my heart right now, but I will save the rest for when I get to talk to my handsome best friend tonight :) I just love my sweet husband. He has given me so much happiness, and there is no greater feeling than this!
Just a trip down memory lane:
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