Raising Hands

Our scale is broken. That's okay because I don't need it to know my exact weight because some of my pants are falling off. I have another appointment with my OB/GYN in June where no doubt I will be weighed. Since that is the scale that has been keeping track of me for the last year I'm going to hold off on announcing any post baby weight loss numbers. I will post this picture I took of myself because I am starting to see a glimmer of my former self. No doubt the full nights sleep I have been getting (Go Bella) and the beautiful weather (save this week) which has allowed us to get outside more is helping for sure. Signing off for the weekend a little early. My parents are expected tomorrow afternoon. My Mom was here for Bella's baptism but my Dad hasn't been for a visit in three years. I've only seen him twice since then but that's another story. I am saying many prayers that we have a pleasant weekend and I am very excited for my Dad to meet our daughter.

Baby girl is three months old today. She's all smiles and pudge, giggles and cooing. Big plans for her three month celebration! Mommy is voting today! I have never voted with children in tow. It should be an adventure. For your viewing pleasure..........

The weather has turned cold again. Is it really almost May? I decided the kitchen needed a bit if cheering up so for $4.99 a new table cloth and some pretty yellow placemats are doing the trick.

So, I've been MIA for nearly a year. I hardly know where to begin so I start with the biggest change and the main reason for my absence from my fledgling blog. Isabella Grace Hand was born on Tuesday January 24, 2012 at 9:55 am. She weight 8lbs2oz and was 21 inches long. Not quite ready for her close up She was baptized two weeks later in Wilmington, DE on February 12, 2012. We were blessed to be joined by my Mother, Stephen's folks along with his brother and family. Her godparents were also present along with some family friends. As you can see the beautiful and talented Adriane Dorr is our dear Bella's godmother and Mr. Mark Gibson (a college friend of Stephen's) is her godfather. Bella and her awesome godmother, Adriane.  She is adored by us all and I will be happy to share more pictures soon. It is just my luck that the day I decide to update things here we are in the middle of some kind of crazy storm. The power keeps going on and off and I