new addictions

Okay, so I decided to take a break from writing about our big move. Our house is a mess. The packing has finally begun:( But on a lighter note, I thought I'd share a few things I have recently been addicted to...good to get my mind focused on something else. This is completely random by the way.

Number uno:
SHELLAC! Have you heard of it? It is the nail polish that won't chip! I have had it on for 2 weeks without chips. If you like to have painted finger nails like I do, this is a wonderful product. I love having my nails painted. It simply makes me feel "pretty":) We all have our things that make us feel pretty. Nail polish is my thing.
How it works: You have to go to a nail salon to get it. It is a gel polish that sets with a UV light. It usually costs about $10 more dollars than a regular mani. It also stays shiny the whole time. I end up having to take it off because my nails grow out. Trust me, do it once and you will be addicted!

Number dos:
A touch of sea salt dark chocolate. Oh my oh my, this is delectable. I am eating a piece as I write this. If you are a chocolate lover, it is a must try!

Number tres:
Aranciata San Pellegrino. This has become my favorite beverage. It is a sparkling orange beverage. They also make a lemon flavor, but the orange has won me over. It is a little pricey, but oh so worth it. So refreshing!

Baby Dedication

Last Sunday we had the opportunity to have Hadley dedicated at our church. This is something that is so important to us. We are committed to raising Hadley in a home that believes the bible is the absolute truth. We as parents will do our best to demonstrate the love the God has for us. We give Hadley to God to fulfill his purpose and plan for Hadley's life. Crazy that God trusted us to be his parents-I'm SO glad he did. We will do our very best!!

Nathan and Chrissie also dedicated Delaney. I wanted a picture of the six of us, but somehow that did not happen. Oh well. Enjoy this beautiful day! Our last Saturday in Denver:(

House is Sold!

Yay! I mean I think yay? Ug...I have been on an emotional roller coaster. At the moment my eyes are filled with tears writing this. Our first home has sold. We put A LOT of work into it and it is finally getting to the point of where it's what I envisioned when we bought it. I remember it like yesterday, the excitement we had purchasing our first home. We had plans and worked hard to achieve our goals. We even lived in it for a whole year without a completely functioning kitchen-that was fun. We have had a lot of firsts in this house. Including the best first of all, Hadley. I am sad to say goodbye to our sweet home on Irving. We have many memories. I will even miss our nut-job neighbor, Nash, banging around outside in the wee hours "scaring the cats away" as he would claim. I just told Loren I didn't even want to start packing because I don't want it to not feel like our house. We are leaving next Saturday. We will shut the door for the last time and walkaway. I will probably cry for weeks...but deep down I know this is the right thing. It just doesn't necessarily make things easier. Wish it did.

8 Months!

Sorry it has been so long since I have posted. Life has been a bit crazy, to say the least.

Happy 8 Months to our little Hadley! Time is flying by. I really can't believe it. I know, I say that every time but I'm serious. Hadley, you are such a sweet part of out life. You are becoming a busy,busy boy!You are SO close to crawling. We have been trying to help you figure it out. Before we know it you will be all over the place. You have taken some ouchy face plants-definitely hurts on our hard floors. You can now go from your tummy to sitting up. We had to lower your crib so you don't fall out! You are starting to wave and clap. It's funny what amuses your dad and I these days. Food has been fun. We have loved introducing new foods to you. For the most part you have liked it. Last night I gave you chicken-you were not a fan. I then mixed it with apples and you loved it. You have been a bit crabby the past few weeks. Maybe you are working on some teeth?? You also got your first sickness (I won't count the minor cold you had around Thanksgiving). I took you to the doctor and you have a upper respiratory viral infection. Nothing they could do since it's viral. So, the snot sucker is getting lots of use, as well as the humidifier. Poor baby. To end on a good note- you are such a little blessing to us and we can't imagine life without you!
We love you to the moon and back!!

Things going on

1. We are ANXIOUSLY awaiting the arrival of Hadley's future wife, Delaney Kirkpartick...any day Delaney!

2. Grandma is coming out to Colorado to visit tomorrow one last time. Hooray for Mama's and Grandma's!

3. Our house has now been shown over 30 times in 4 weeks...this is good but someone needs to put an offer on it!! The whole "showing" stage is getting REALLY old.

4. Plans are moving forward with our move. We will be leaving Denver April 25th:( I am to the point now where I just want it to come. I want to deal with it and get over it. It is going to be a very hard/sad change. But happy too for new adventures. Weird to think we only have a little over a month left here:(

Hmmm...thats all I can think of at the moment. I have to go get a cavity filled...uhhh! I thought I was out of that stage considering I havent gotten one for at least 5 years-apparently not! poo!
What a way to ruin a sunny, 65 degree day-oh well.

Happy Thursday!

7 months and 2 days!

Happy 7 Months little buddy!

I cannot believe that we are now on the otherside of 6 months! Time flies when you are having fun! You continue to bring us so much joy! Each month brings on a little more of your personality. You are really liking the sound of your voice-lots of squaks come out of your mouth. And can it be? I am pretty sure you have started saying Mama!!! Although, your dad doesn't think you are doing it on purpose, I beg to differ! It is music to my ears. I love spending each day with you and can't wait to do it full time! You are still loving your Johnny Jump-up and trying new foods. We tried avocados last week and you were not a fan. Too chunky I guess?? Speaking of chunky I love those chunky legs of yours! We love you more and more each day and enjoy watching you learn and grow!

Love you to the moon and back!

First bites of food

Hadley has started solids. So far he has loved it all. He is still trying to figure out how to eat off the spoon-pretty funny and cute:) It's fun to introduce new things to him. It is just unreal how fast time is going. I really try to treasure everyday that I have with him, as he is growing too fast! I am more in love everyday!