Wordless Wednesday

Memorial Day Weekend

Our Memorial Day Weekend didn't start off so great and I was soooo bummed about about the fact that everyone I knew was either going somewhere fun or at least about to have three days to spend with family. We initially thought Robert would have to work Friday 2-midnight, Saturday 2-midnight, Sunday 2-midnight, and possibly some on Monday. Fun holiday weekend right?! He did have to work Friday and then went in Saturday at noon and came home about 6:30 and was free until today (Tuesday) at 2:00 pm. HOORAY!!! So we had a great weekend after all. :)

Robert and Ellington were patriotic for church. I didn't have anything patriotic to wear! Ellington wouldn't really cooperate for the pictures, so this is the best I could get!



On Sunday afternoon after Ellington's nap we went to the river walk in Columbus. We had never been there, but always talked about going. I thought the weekend was a great reason to go to something new! We had a GREAT time and I'm so glad we decided to go!















It looks like she's waving at the boats!





We loved watching people water skiing and tubing. It was so fun!



On Monday we went to a Sunday School cook out and had a great time hanging out with everyone! Ellington had a blast just watching all of the action.

Happy Summer

We might not be able to kick off the summer like we were planning to this weekend at Pickwick Lake, but we are ready for the summer for sure!



I hope everyone has a Happy Memorial Day Weekend filled with LOTS of fun!!!

A Post in Which I Complain {And Some Really Cute Pictures}

Yesterday Reagan came for the afternoon/evening and it was SO great to see her! When we were taking this picture...



It made me think of this picture...




Ha! The same spot with the same two girls (one in the same shirt!). The first picture was taken on May 26, 2010 and the second on Oct. 28, 2009. It's crazy to think it's only been 7 months!

In other (more annoying) news, Robert's job continues to be so frustrating and hard on our family. I could write a ton explaining exactly why it's been bad, what exactly is going on, and how it effects us but I think it would probably get boring, be hard to explain anyway, and I fear it would come across wrong and we would be judged. So...I'll just say it's been really hard. I would actually say this is the hardest situation we've faced as a couple because right now it doesn't seem if there is anything we can do to fix it. Robert called me a little bit ago and said that after working a whole week (last week), the whole weekend, a whole week of 10 hour shifts (this week)...he will now also be working 10 hour shifts this Saturday and Sunday as well. We've given up A LOT in the last several months because he's worked on the weekends, but it was usually only one day and for 8 hours. Now it's 2 days for 10 hours. Blah. See, I told you this would get boring...and it's just the tip of the iceburg. Not to mention that they changed him to second shift (2 pm-10pm) and I will be working mornings in the fall so we'll see each other 45 minutes a day...and aren't guaranteed a weekend together. Blah blah. There's more to it, but there's no point in going in to it. I have learned something though - not to judge others even if you think you know what they are going through/enduring because you might not really know how it feels. (Ok....after writing and posting this I felt like I should take it down or clarify or something. I know everyone is probably thinking, "Well at least he has a job"...and you are RIGHT...we are SO thankful for that, but our family is what is most important to us and when you have no time together it is very stressful. I want to keep writing in fear of judgment, but that's silly so I'll stop now.)

So, enough of that for now. The evenings can get really long while Robert's at work so Ellington and I have been venturing out more on our own. Up until now we haven't done a whole lot on our own because Robert use to work nights, sleep in the morning, and be up at 2 pm...so when he woke up we would go run errands, go on adventures, etc. Previously there wasn't really any need in me going out alone with Ellington because we had the whole afternoon and evening together. After Ellington ate supper one evening this week I decided we would go to campus and play outside at the Junction. I took and a blanket and some toys and we enjoyed the changed of scenery!





These cups are Ellington's FAVORITE toy of all time!



Love this one.



Discovering the grass.

Wordless Wednesday

Ellington's Baby Dedication

This past weekend we dedicated Ellington to the Lord. It was a really special time and a reminder to Robert and I about what a big (and wonderful!) job we have. We were so happy that we could have some of our family there to celebrate with us.





After a quick nap after church Ellington played with MiMi for a bit before lunch was ready.



I made lunch for everyone after church. For most women this probably is no big deal and a no brainer, but I don't really cook. No really, I don't. It's bad I know...and it's something I REALLY want to change. However, I decided Sunday I would cook for the whole group! I made a double batch of poppy seed chicken, green bean bundles, crock pot corn, mixed fruit, rolls, and banana pudding. Not only did I not burn or ruin anything...it actually tasted pretty good! :) I was actually very proud of myself. I think the experience helped me not be so afraid of cooking! Hopefully 15 years from now I will read this and laugh at my 25 year old self because I will be an AMAZING cook!





Ellington played a little during lunch.



The grown-up table. :)



What a great and special day we had! We were also so happy that Robert had the morning free. He had to go back to work Sunday afternoon, but he got to be around for the good parts!

Crazy Hair and Diaper Change

Ellington has really crazy hair that is always standing up and I LOVE it! I know people probably wonder why I don't ever brush her hair, but you can't do anything about it! It's the cutest thing and I haven't ever managed to get a really good picture of it until the other day. It's usually kind of hard to tell in the pictures I take, but I got some good pictures of her precious hair!





Lately about half of the pictures I take of Ellington look like the picture below. She's a terrible blinker in pictures, but she's gotten GREAT at smiling for the camera! So precious.



Reagan hasn't ever changed a diaper before and I can't believe it took me almost 8 months to get her to try it out for the first time with Ellington. She did a great job and was lucky to get one that was just wet. :)