Monday, April 07, 2008

home again

Well, I'm home! I got back from Houston at 1:30am on Sunday morning and after a full day of travel I was sooooo happy to go to sleep in my own bed! I had such a fun week with my sisters and their kiddies. I was sure I was just going to be so happy to be on my own with no children, but of course, I totally missed my girls. I kept wishing that I had brought them with me, but then I would just remind myself of the hassle of taking little kids on trips...the flying, the strollers, sippy's, bottles, naptimes, bedtimes, and just all of their STUFF...whew! I'm tired thinking about it.


So anyways, it was a very fun week. Niki was a good sport and took Karly and I shopping almost everyday. We had to hit those stores that us canadians don't have...Target, Pottery Barn Kids, Bath & Body Works, etc, etc, etc. We even went to this store and it was sooooo amazing! Of course I forgot my camera that day which is a total bummer 'cause this was the most beautiful scrapbook store I have ever been in. All pink, black and white with high ceilings and crown molding and just gorgeous, ornate frames that they displayed everything in. It was awesome. And the store owner came and chatted with me...she was in the "Year to Remember" class last year, too, so that was cool to talk with her. So much fun.




And I totally harassed my big sisters to take some pictures...they always complain about it and then afterwards they're both like, "Ooohh, make sure you email me all the pictures!" Haha!! Love these girls. We had some good laughs, let me tell ya. Poor Niki is still recovering from her C-section and Karly had us laughing pretty hard one night...fun moments to remember.







And me with Baby Harry...he is such a sweetie. And we referred to him as "Baby Harry" all week...that's just what everyone calls him! I just can't believe how tiny and sweet he is, there is nothing like holding a brand new baby. His little cries, movements and baby sounds were so precious...sigh. I got my baby fix for a week!!





And Baby Harry's big sister, Molly. This girl cracks me up...holy cow. This was the best pic I could get of her, she is constantly wiggling and on the move! She had us laughing all week, too...from getting stuck under her bed in the morning, then getting tangled up under her night table, running away from Mommy in the mall, wanting cold water poured on her face in the bath, her "time-out's"...there was never a dull moment!

Thanks for letting us crash your house for a week, Nik! Love you!




So now I am home and, once again, just trying to get back in the swing of things! I could barely function yesterday I was so tired. I'm looking forward to taking it easy this week. Actually this is a nice month...nothing major going on.



Hope everyone has a good week and I'll be back soon...lots to blog about!




And there's a new challenge up at the Goodie Box...our 1 year anniversary!



Tal:)

8 comments:

s a n s k u :) said...

Fun to read about your trip. Cute pictures! Wish I could have gone shopping with you guys... :)

s a n s k u :) said...

And... I love the "normal day" quote on the right.

And... Happy 1st!

Anne Thompson said...

Looks like you had a great time. I'm excited to check out the Goodie Box now! btw, your hair looks super cute in pigtails!

Anonymous said...

ahh - i miss you guys already. molly's been asking for you for the past two days. guess we'd better plan a trip up to you soon!! luvs, - niki

Kim said...

Sounds like you guys had a fun time! And lots of fun shopping!! Glad you're home though, I was a little bored :)

s a n s k u :) said...

You have a blog award to pick up in my blog if you are interested. :)

s a n s k u :) said...

You can keep the blog award going if you wish. I leave it up to the people. I usually don't have time to keep them going but I wanted to advertise those blogs so I did it today.

Ok, now... You have got to check out my blog again. I am so proud of my "baby" today!! Thank you sooooo much for getting me hooked on scrapbooking!! I'm having soooo much fun!!

Anonymous said...

So fun that you could go and visit with your sisters! Niki's little girl is soooo cute. Who could resist those big bright eyes! Nice to have a little man around the house, too. Baby Harry looks like a sweetie. He totally looks like your sister in those pictures. Glad you made it home safe and sound. xo, Jody