Busy.

It's been hectic here. As a family we've seen a heaping dose of fussiness, teethingness, and ugly honesty. It's good for us and it will only make us stronger, but reality is setting in and things can only be the way they are for so long. I am no fan of change. I am just truly becoming aware of it and I find it funny that I cling to God for his consistency and I'm so enthralled with Melanie for her ever changing ways.

We are not going to sleep.

In the beginning we had no clue. While being new parents hasn't been a cake walk, it also hasn't been the worst. Almost all the advice we were given has been proven false for our babe. This has been nice, because now we can see it all for ourselves but it's been frustrating as well looking at our advisers with a face of "we've tried that." Our biggest defeat? Sleep.

Mel loves life. She wants to go. She has no time for nursing. She has no time for green beans, sweet potatoes, or bananas. She has no time for naps, or bath time, or small milestones. She just wants to be up on her feet, seeing her world. A world of Murray and Monkey, of Katiemae kisses, daddy's singing and mom's tickles. We love and share her enthusiasm for her world.. but really... how do you tell a baby that the world has little to offer at 2:45 AM? What a kid.

So she still wakes at night. But there is a small voice of determination inside us that says "tonight". Tonight is different... tonight is the dreaded beginning of a new routine and new ideas and new hope. Here's to sleep, my friends and family. Here's to a mom and dad clinging to the mear idea of sleep. Here's to Melanie sleeping. We are not going to sleep.

An assortment.

Just a few of my favorite pictures so far.
I've been very fortunate in this life. I married an understanding and beautiful man, we had an amazing little girl, and I suppose that our lives wouldn't be as colorful with out our foxhound and cat Katiemae and Murray. It has indeed been an amazing dance.

Away we go.

What a hectic weekend. Sickness followed by warm weather. Robert, Mel, a friend of ours, and I went to Fletcher Park.(of course I forget my camera!)We've(like the rest of the country) have seen so much icky weather that sun was more than welcome... I'm pretty sure the whole town was out and about. Something about warm weather provokes something in me, the sun, the smell of dirt, the yard work, disc golf... something or all of it I lay in and welcome. Here are just some pictures that I thought my husband might be fond of.... He personally is a fan of color as I am a loyal fan to black and white.

baby food.

This is a good time for me. Before Melanie, I worked and worked for nothing. I love being home with her... I love waking up to her and experiencing every giggle and messy moment. With some encouragement from my husband, I decided to give making her food a shot. Honestly, it's one of the most rewarding things yet. We are still all about the jarred stuff, but it's nice to offer her something fresh. I'm also aware this won't last long,as my cooking is awful....for now though.

Welcome.Welcome.Welcome.

I'm new. New and madly in love. My husband is my first love, my faith is my true love, and my daughter is my favorite love.