Tutu

I was totally going to wait to share this tutu but I just couldn't.  It's just way too cute.

These pics are from June.  I have no doubt you shall see it again.

Want one?  I found it through a review on Simple and couldn't resist.  Click here to get your own.

Summer Recipe

I love zucchini.  And the abundance of zucchini coming from a good garden like my parents'.  I love finding good zucchini recipes for all that summer zucchini.  This one just looks like summer to me.  Super easy and it's healthy too!  Pan-Grilled Veggie Pasta Primavera. Get the recipe here. So many other great recipes on this site too.  "Simple ideas for living healthier on a budget."  Got to love that!

sauté'

toss with pasta~top with parmesan

and the perfect kitchen helper

Every day, she's learning new tricks.  It is so fun to watch.  And too fast to catch on camera.
One day, I'm going to learn how to post a video.

This is our playdate yesterday at the pool....

before even making it into the pool.

Today we have no plans. :)
Tomorrow we go to a wedding. :)

Hair

When the light hits just right...she really does have hair. :) This is J's version of a baby mohawk.

Tigger

Audrey's sleeping buddy.

Some nights, we find Tigger in a headlock.  She loves him. Got him from GG Lee at Christmas.  Goes with the Winnie-the-Pooh themed bedroom.
The sleeping buddy all started at Grandma & Grandpa G's house a few weeks ago.  Only way she would sleep was holding on to a bear.  And, so it shall be.

Turtles

Checking out the turtles at the zoo...

although Adrian seems a little more interested in Audrey. ; )

kitties

I thought we would see less of the cats once Audrey became mobile.  I was wrong.  Sam stays away a little more, but Suri has been giving little "head butts" and curling up close to Audrey.  And, boy, does Audrey get a kick out of them for sure. Giggles and giggles.

KITTY KISSES

A FUN NEW GAME*

AWW SAMSON

HMMM what's this?*

*fyi : good reason to have cats declawed (and we did) and, no, she did not eat any of the cat food. ;-P

Something to Smile At

Don't ask me why, but this was Audrey's favorite spot to crawl to for a few days.  Maybe the sense of accomplishment at figuring out exactly how to get under there without bumping her head.  It was too funny to watch.

Church

I have a confession to make.  We have not been going to church much.  And I have missed it so much.  I love our church.  We never missed a week unless we were out of town up until December.  We have gone a couple of times since Audrey has been born, but not nearly as often as I would have liked to.  I have dreaded throwing her off schedule or we have gone, but, I basically missed the whole thing due to taking care of the babe. They have a great childcare program at our church.  I know because I worked it!!  I can't explain the hesitation in using it. But, the lack of church has been getting to me lately.
So, today...without even getting a bit off her schedule, Audrey and I went to church.  (J is at work) Me to big church...and Audrey got to make some new friends and play.  It went fabulously.  When I went to pick her up, she looked like she was having so much fun.  And very soon after...

then straight to her bed for a nap.  At her usual time even.  And my bones feel better having gone to church.  My mind and heart as well.
A happy, healthy Mommy makes a happy, healthy baby, right??  Then, why is it so hard to do things for myself??  Not just church, other stuff too.  I can't quite place my finger on it.  I know it's partially that I just want to soak her in as much as possible....especially since tomorrow is Monday and I go back to work. : (  And also some sort of guilt.  I call it my "Mommy guilt"  The kind of guilt that makes me feel like I should be able to do it all, but also knowing that I can't.
But, I also know she is good...she is SO good.  She knows I love her every minute of the day.  And she will be fine to hang out with someone else for an hour or so while I get a little "Mommy" time...especially when it's God time!  I guess that inner struggle will continue...I do hope it gets easier.  Days like today do help...when I finally give in and do it and then I always wonder....why did I wait so long?!?  :-)

Picnic

It's rare to get such a cute picture of Jason with Audrey.  Usually he is the one behind the camera...but, I really love this one.  Her hand on his neck...the intense look straight at the camera...
We were on a "picnic" last week...pizza to celebrate Jason winning Biggest Loser 2.0.  Then walking and swinging.  She still loves the swinging...as you can see here...

so serious. so intense. loving to eat.

Wordless Wednesday

Ok...I know....not completely wordless.  The idea is from a blog I follow so I can't take credit for the idea.  But, seriously...no words necessary, right??  :-)