I really want to...

update the blog. Maybe tomorrow?

PrettyPrettyPrincess/SillySillySchwendy

Audra with her wonderful work-day caregiver, Rhea.

Mothers Day

I am starting this post while I am exiled to our sunroom. Steve is being a secret chef and making something in the kitchen that I am not allowed to know about. He just brought in a wonderful iced coffee for me - what a guy! 

Audra has been a doll this morning, from sleeping in- to attempting to make her very own Mothers day brunch for me right before Church. In the future, I'd appreciate it if she didn't make it on the living room floor. See Below.

It's a week later and now I am finishing this post. After the lovely brunch made by Steve (mmmm Waffles & Melon), 

Bean woke up and we were off to run errands. We stopped at Lowes and bought some lovely flowers and I spent my time during nap #2 enjoying the weather and planting in the yard. 

The day was finished off with an incredibly tasty meal and a superb bottle of red wine. 

All in all, it was a superb day. The perfect combination of relaxation and productivity - filled with fine food and my loves.

Sunny Saturday

We had such a beautiful sunny Saturday today! Audra met our yard fully for the first time today and became a wild woman as you can see below....

 

After Daddy finished his yard work we headed down to the city for Ankit & Lex's housewarming party. We had a good time and Bean looked so cute in her new dress from Miss Katie. She also enjoyed her first taste of hot dog very much (upper left pic).  She signed "more" consistently to get more of the delicious dog.

All in all it was a great day, although quite tiring - she seems to like her new big girl car seat just fine. 

Craftastic

It appears as though I've become crafty. I decided to make hair barrettes/bows for Audra's 1st B-day party favors and I've been expanding on it since. Here's a sample of the things I've made in the past few days: hair things, woven headbands and earrings.

The First Birthday

I can hardly believe it, but yesterday marked one year since Audra blessed us with her appearance. I will be adding more to this post later, but for now - a quick pictorial of the day. For all pictures click here!

Here is Audra modeling one of the many hair creations I made for the girls' party favors.

Smiley Birthday Big Girl!

Even our sidewalk was decorated!

What an awesome party with awesome friends. We are so blessed!