1-31-12

helping

Ivy & Hadley cuddling on the couch.

Hello, who is it?



Sunday Funday

With Adam out of town for the weekend, Ivy and I had a girl's weekend. As you can tell from the recent posts we've had fun trying on cute outfits and taking pictures. I was able to do some cooking (Veggie Soup, Lemony Parmesan Pasta, Homemade Lara Bars) and sewing, and had a relaxing wine/chocolate/Bachelor night. Ivy is getting more and more smiley and interactive. I think she may have a goofy little personality coming out already!

Baby signs? 

This is how Ivy took her afternoon nap today



Overalls

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Bowling

Some friends invited us bowling this weekend. We are still somewhat hesitant to take Ivy out and about because we've had uncontrollable screaming fits or diaper blowouts that somehow cover her top, bottom, mom, and dad, but we said yes. I can't remember the last time we've been bowling. Ivy was an angel. I think she liked all of the noise in the bowling alley. We had fun singing along with the cheesy 80's music videos like Kriss Kross and MC Hammer on the big screens over the alleys, and I had my first Blue Moon in a loooong time. It was a great night!

No Autographs Please

Now Ivy is a model like her Daddy!



Dolly

Thanks for the new baby doll Grandma Debbie!

Easy Peasy Peanut Pasta

Ingredients:
8 oz linguine (I used Organic Ancient Harvest Quinoa Linguine)
1/2 cup chicken broth
3 tbsp. peanut butter
1 tbsp. honey
3 tbsp. soy sauce
2 cloves garlic
1 1/2 cups snow peas chopped
1 1/2 cups shredded chicken

Directions:

1. Cook noodles in water with a splash of olive oil
2. Combine chicken broth, peanut butter, honey, soy sauce, and garlic in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Whisk until smooth then remove from heat.
3. Toss noodles with sauce and chicken. 

Two Months Old!

Two Months

My friend Theresa

No WAY!

She sleeps in the strangest positions!

Dear Ivy,

My mom gave me a handwritten letter on the day she drove me to college that meant so much to me. It talked about how they'd chosen my name, a little about my childhood, and how very proud they were of me. This letter was part of my inspiration for journaling. The other part came from my love of sappy books, namely when I read Suzanne's Diary for Nicholas by James Patterson.

I just started a journal of letters for Ivy. My plan is to write to tell her about details of our family, my childhood, mom and dad's story (e.g., how we met, proposal story, fun dates, etc.), and moments and funny stories we want to remember about her growing up. I want this to be a very special keepsake that I give her on her graduation or wedding day. It's like me to have great ideas and not keep up with them, so please remind me to write!

Pretty in Pink

Using a homemade sling until mine arrives

It must be relaxing..



Totally Relate :-)

Right Side of the Crib

Unlike Mommy, Ivy always wakes up bright eyed with big smiles ready to start the day.

We love these brief moments before she realizes she's starving and wants to eat NOW! 

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Little flash of a smile and some cute squeaks

First day back to work

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Rolling around on the floor with Daddy

We took our first walk with the Ergo today and she loved it



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Ivy's 'Oh no she didn't' face

Getting that head up oh so high

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I love hats

Baby in a Bucket

photo by http://www.kslphotography.com/

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