After Savannah was born, many very nice people gave us meals to help ease our burden a bit. It was so helpful! My friend Beth actually came all the way from Birmingham and brought a meal for us! It was a Baked Ziti and soooo good. I asked her for the recipe, and I agree with her that it’s a really good option for bringing someone a meal. If you split it into two 8×8 dishes (an inexpensive aluminum pan…
Dear Savannah, Today you are 7 months old. This past month you have grown so much, definitely leaving “newborn” behind and entering babyhood! I can’t believe how alert and interactive you are now. You love to hold onto things. If we offer anything to you, you will take it and probably put it in your mouth. You like to turn it around with your hands and investigate it. Also, if you see an object out of reach, you will try…
Happy birthday to my favoritest person! The other day, we met Paul after work and I had him watch Savannah while I went to get a snack. As I was coming back, I saw this and couldn’t help but snap a picture. I thought it was so cute! I love what a wonderful father Paul is! Happy 28th birthday, Paul!
Beth and I have been best friends since middle school. She had a daughter in October of 2008, and when I found out I was having a girl too we decided that our girls would be best friends, too! Beth moved from Texas to Alabama last summer, and we decided that since we live only 3 hours apart we should meet halfway once a month for a few hours, to see each other again and to let our girls have…
A lot of people ask me how the house is. I usually sigh and say, “It’s okay.” I try to explain that I like the neighborhood, I like the POTENTIAL of the house, but I don’t love what it is right now. These past few months, I’ve learned that fixer-uppers can be fun, if you have the money. When I let myself dream, I get excited, but the realities bring me back down to earth. Even the $8,000 we’re getting…