Measuring Development

We've been able to measure Sally's development based on what she does when she's in her bouncy seat:

• This is where we could first set her down when she was awake and she wouldn't get mad
• She first started smiling and babbling when we would pull Frank (the frog)
• She was able to pull Frank herself
• She started leaning forward so she needed to be strapped in
• She was able to pull the snail and turtle off and throw them on the floor
• Now I think she may have outgrown it, as she uses it to practice her gymnastic moves...

Wake Up!

Sally is starting to learn to play games and to interact, so fun! Here's her latest...

What's wrong with this photo

The other day I was doing laundry and noticed a small puddle by the washing machine. I knew it was time to call Centerpoint to have a service man come clean our main drain out. For the first time that I can remember, an "extra," paid off. What I mean by this, is when Reid and I set up our account with Centerpoint we added on the Service Plus and to that added main drain clean out. Since we pay a small extra fee on our monthly bill we were not charged for the visit. If we had not had this extra on our bill we would have had to pay close to $300 to have our drain cleaned out! So, check your Centerpoint account, and I would highly recommend adding this feature, it pays for itself! Below, I have a picture of the service van that pulled up...

Some of you may have seen a segment on Ellen's Show called "What wrong with this photo, photo." See if you can see what's "wrong" with the photo below:

Need a closer look? I zoomed in for you...

I hope it at least made you smile :)

Giddy up!

Our good friends, Pat and Tiff, took us out for dinner for my birthday. We went to the Lone Spur Grill. It is one of those places that you drive past all the time and always wonder...it didn't disappoint! The food was very good. They also have great Bloody Marys, my favorite! Sally had some fun with the restaurant's decor! Thanks again Pat and Tiff for a great birthday dinner, we always have so much fun with the two of you!

I couldn't resist...

Lots of lotion is a must if you live in Minnesota during the dry winter months!

in good times and in bad

"Hooray, we get showers today!" Sally isn't pulling herself up quite yet, but she can stand and rock if she has something to hold on to. As you can see, she's a big fan!
Sorry for those of you with a weak stomach. It really isn't all that bad (easy for me to say, right?). His dressing came off yesterday and he took a shower. Actually, we all got showers and baths yesterday. Our marriage went to a whole new level!

in sickness and in health

Yesterday was an okay day. Even though no one showered or got out of their pjs, it was an okay day! Sally and I made Reid his favorite chocolate chip cookies! Sally had a "cookie" of her own. It's almost as though Sally understands what is going on because she has been very good. She's always good, but even better than she normally is! We'll see what today holds!