...8 Months Later

Last we spoke, the lovely Stella was just over two. Now, she is nearly three and her sibling to be will be here in about three and half months. She is thrilled! Also, we bought a house... which is actually a small trash hole in the center of Duluth. We are tearing it down and hoping for speedy rebuilding so that baby #2 can be born there... I'm worried to say it plainly. Otherwise, mothering is going well. I miss having a place we call our own, where Tinkerbell and I can be comfortable and invite friends over. But mostly, we are happy. The following pictures are in sequence... do enjoy.

September 2009 - Her first face painting.












October 2009 - Enjoying our last glorious month at Chester Terrace.









November 2009 - Helping Papa and Uncle Steve set up the concrete tables at Lake Avenue Cafe.











December 2009 - Posing in her new swimming suit. Yes, she chose it.



January 2010 - Going away party for Mama Amanda and Liona - a sad day for all. Also, Stella finds our she's going to be a big sister!






February 2010 - Photo shoot by the Mama. I had fun, she didn't.








March 2010 - Who doesn't love a good bubble bath?!








March 2010 - In Billings to visit her new cousin Liam. Stella falls in love with babies all over again.








April 2010 - Watch out boys, her Papa just sharpened the knives!




May 2010 - A cold day in May, but at the beach. Should be an awesome summer.

She's growing up so fast, but slow too. The pictures help me realize that I haven't missed anything. I miss my friend Amanda and her daughter every day. I miss hanging out with just Seth and Stella. I wish I could eat dairy products without getting a migraine. In my perfect world - our house would be finished, Amanda would be driving down for the birth of baby #2 and Rogan Josh would be simmering on the stove.

Life is good... or it will be soon.