Family Tree...kind of

My mom gave us a baby peony tree to plant at our new house. For now we planted it in a pot, then someday we can plant it in the ground if we want. It doesn't look like much just yet but it's supposed to bloom once this year and I can't wait to see it. As cheesy as it sounds, to me the tree is a symbol of our little family. We're in our new home, just starting out really just like the tree. It takes love and care to keep it going and we all have to put in the effort to benefit from the beauty of it's blossoms. Rob, Natalie, and I all planted the tree together. The first day after planting it Natalie woke up and ran to the back door saying "the tree needs water...it's going to grow pink flowers!" We had to buy a watering can for her to use because we gave her cups of water the first day and she just kept dumping them in the same spot. (pics to follow) Anyway, it is a wonderful gift and I know we will cherish it and love it for as long as we can keep it alive. Thanks mom.

Already behind...

Okay, so I already feel that I'm behind on blogging. So much has been going on the last couple of weeks and I haven't taken the time to do this...so, I'm going to post several blogs tonight and pretend that I did it in a timely manner, as events happened. :)

A new beginning.

I've decided to start this blog for a few different reasons. First, because I saw Lacey Newman's blog and enjoyed reading through the entire thing in one sitting. Later, I pulled it back up so my husband and I could read through some of the hilarious kid antics together. So much of it we could relate to with our soon-to-be 3-year-old daughter.
Secondly, I thought it would be a great way for family and friends who can't be around all the time to read about the funny little things that happen on a daily basis when you're raising a toddler. It's also a great way to share pictures bacause attaching them to emails takes sooo long and you can only send so many at a time.
The last reason I wanted to start this blog is because our little family just moved into our first home. We are beginning a new life in a new house and it all goes by so quickly. I find myself already forgetting little details about Natalie when she was first born, or the first time she started walking, etc. I hope that keeping up this blog with events and photos as they happen will give me something I can look back at and laugh, cry, and be right back in that moment...because each one is so precious, it's nice to be able to hang on to them for just a bit longer.
So, if you feel inclined to keep up with our family and see new pictures and probably laugh quite a bit, you are welcome here anytime. To all our dear friends and family...we love you very much and this is for you just as much as it is for us. :)