dallas part one

Mimi, Presley and I had a great time in Dallas on our annual girl's trip. We had to make a few adjustments with an 8 month old in tow, but I am not sure either of our pocketbooks would reflect that. There were frequent stops for feedings and lots of carseat naps but we still came home with full suitcases. As usual, Mimi had to lug stuff back to Little Rock that I didn't have room for. She and Dad will be down for Thanksgiving but unlike in years past, they are flying rather than driving so she will have to get creative about how to get me the IKEA play tent I sent her home with. There was also the occasion of my 30th birthday while we were playing. It was a great day and now it's on to living my next 30 years. Here are a few pictures with lots more to come as Mimi sends what's on her camera.

On our way to Dallas we had our own row which was super nice.

Checking out the clouds.

Crashed with only about 5 minutes left in the flight.

Having a little dinner in the hotel.

sizing things up

It's a little weird to blog about things like toilet paper, but I thought I would go ahead and put it out there. A while back, Jon mentioned something about certain products seeming smaller. I hadn't really noticed but after opening a new package of toilet paper, I had proof for myself. Both of these are Quilted Northern purchased from Sams. Have you noticed this happening with any other products?

down, set, hut

Jon came up with a great Halloween costume and then turned it over to me to execute. A little rite fabric dye and some pillow stuffing and we have our very own football. She got lots of ohhh's and ahhh's. Happy 1st Halloween Presley!

step by step

Step 1: Maneuver under the endtable.

Step 2: Take a seat and examine the magazines.

Step 3: Pick a favorite page.

Step 4: RIP

Step 5: Chew

Who me?

the proof is in the pudding

Here is some visual evidence of Presley crawling. I have never seen a child move so quickly towards anything and everything she is not supposed to have. Her first word might be "no".

7 months and counting

In all the hustle and bustle surrounding the baptism, I forgot to mention that our not-so-little girl has two teeth and is crawling. She is busy exploring the house and tasting everything!

Running with mommy in the Lubbock Race for the Cure.

Trying out a mum-mum for the first time. Yum Yum!

Her new chew toy. Look at that belly!

Reading daddy's medical journals.

Swinging...again. Looks like we need to come up with something else to do with our afternoons.

Getting her car looked at by Poppy and Winston.

Presley's special day

Presley was baptized on Sunday at First United Methodist Church in Lubbock. What a special day for her and all of us. She did much better than I expected seeing as I had her in a dress that was close to 4 feet long. She was very quiet as the pastor asked Jon and I our commitment questions but as soon as the water touched her head, she let out a loud, dramatic cry. The congregation laughed and her bottom lip stayed puckered out until I had her safely back in the pew. I am so proud of our little girl and look forward to sharing memories of this day with her when she's older.

Getting her dressed. We waited until we got to the church to put her in the dress because there was no way she could fit in the carseat with it on.

All dressed up.

Out of that silly dress and into some comfy clothes.

Feeding herself at lunch. This was the first time she has ever done this.

Being funny with mommy.

Crawling around on the table after dinner.