Party of Three

Lexi has been in private swim lessons at Lifetime for 6 weeks. Lexi LOVES her teacher at Lifetime, but we just weren't seeing much progress. Jason and I had been researching other programs when my friend, Michelle told me about the class Addie is taking. Jason and I watched a video of Addie swimming and we were sold. The class is only 10 minutes a day/4 times a week. Yesterday was Lexi's first day. At first, she didn't know what to think and when she figured it out, she screamed and cried for me to get her out of the pool. Today before swim class Lexi came up with every excuse why she couldn't go...tummy ache, headache, boo boo on her foot, you name it, she said it. BUT, today at swim class Lexi did great! No tears, no screaming, all determination! I am so incredibly proud of her. I had happy tears in my eyes for most of her lesson. Thank you, Michelle for telling me about this program. Lexi is going to be a little mermaid just like Addie soon!! Since the girls did so w...

Lexi and I were talking yesterday and I said I needed to look up directions because I didn't know how to get where we were going.  Lexi said, "Just listen to the radio.  When he says "turn left," turn left and when he says "turn right," turn right.  Then you will get there!"  Think I use the GPS much?!?

Aunt Sarah and Preston came over last Friday for a play date.  Sarah and I enjoyed some adult conversation while Lexi danced, Preston napped, and then they played together.  They are so sweet together.  Lexi calls Preston, "Baby Preston" and Preston loves to look and laugh with Lexi.  We just know they will grow up to be great friends!!  I didn't get many photos this time.  Next time we'll take them outside together.  :)

I told Lexi last night today was going to be a mommy/daughter day.  Jason left for work & the NHL draft this morning.  We had a haircut appointment for Lexi at 11:00 AM and I promised to take her swimming and for ice cream after (she REALLY did not want to get a haircut).  We stayed at the pool for 1.5 hours, ate lunch there, ran a few errands, got her an ice cream cone and then had to come home to meet the plumber (we had a hot water heater leak).  The plumber was only here for about 30 minutes.  Lexi and I then fed the baby birds that have a nest in some low bushes by our driveway and made dinner for ourselves before bath time.  During Lexi's bath she said, "Mom, you said it was going to be a mommy/daughter day today."  I replied, "It was."  Lexi said, "No, it was a mommy/daughter/plumber day!" Haha!  Here are some "after" photos of Lexi's hair.  The curls at the end were pretty much gone.  I was nervous to cut them off in cas...

I started a separate blog called "The Sister Quest."  I only posted 4 times and now I have ended it.  Here are the posts: (1) Jason and I have thought and prayed long and hard about attempting to have more children.  Our desire for more children originated because we wanted a sibling(s) for Lexi; for Lexi to be a sister.  After a few years, our desire has grown significantly into wanting to love and nurture another child(ren).  Although it doesn't seem possible to love another little soul as much as we do Lexi, we know we will and we are more than ready.  We are praying for another miracle.  Lexi would be an excellent big sister and we would be honored to raise another gift from God.   Four years ago, we kept IVF a secret from family and friends because we were scared of it not working.  If it didn't work, we would not have to tell anyone that we had a failed attempt.  The truth is, we would have been so upset that everyone would have...

Last week (Monday through Friday) Lexi went to dance camp from 9:00 AM - Noon each day.  She loved it!  They did story time, arts & crafts, and of course danced!  The day after dance camp ended, I got this email from Ms. Ryan, Lexi's dance teacher: I didn't get a chance to tell you this yesterday, but your daughter had the funniest moment in camp yesterday.... on Friday I need a a little break from princess music all morning so we decided to stretch to the song "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepson.....and all the girls were following my steps and your daughter (who never talks in class) screams out oh yeah this is my song....sings alll the words while she shakes her little bootie.... I couldn't stop laughing and if I had a camera I would have video taped it.....HILARIOUS!!!! Just thought that you might appreciate hearing about that little moment. :-) Aunt Kim introduced Lexi to "Call me maybe" and it is by far Lexi's favorite song.  She li...

Lexi asks a lot of questions about God and heaven.  The things she asks make me smile.  Yesterday she wanted to know how people dance in heaven without any music.  I told her there is music and you can listen to whatever song you want to, as loud or soft as you want to.  She asked if God has a radio.  I told her that He has a big radio...big enough for everyone in heaven to hear.  She asked, "How do you know?  What if it is a small radio?" The other night she made a card for GiGi.  The next day (not even talking about the card), she brought the card to me and said, "Mom, when we go to God I want you to carry this." Yesterday in the car I had the AC on full blast.  Lexi said, "I wish God would make it even hotter outside because I'm cold."

I promise this is not going to turn into a food blog!  Lexi and I have been talking a lot lately about having "healthy hearts."  I try not to say, "I have to workout to get in shape."  Rather, I try to say, "I would like to workout so I can have a healthy heart."  My friend, Amy says this with her boys and I love it, so I adopted it.  Today, Lexi and I went to the grocery store and ONLY bought things that are healthy for our hearts.  For the most part, Lexi eats really healthy.  She likes the occasional chips or crackers, but is really not a fan of sweets...definitely not chocolate!  We made our lunches today and Lexi said we should take a picture...so we did!  Man, our hearts feel healthy this afternoon!  :)

Today we watched a friend after dance camp while her mom worked.  The girls had so much fun jumping off "the bouncer."  They laughed and played and thought this was the greatest thing ever!

I've said it before and I'll say it again, often times we wish we had more. Jason and I had a long talk last night about work, life, etc and both of us agreed we are truly happy.  Happy just where we are in life.  Our marriage rocks, our daughter is healthy and the apple of our eyes, and our home is happy.  We are happy and confident we are right where we are supposed to be.  I really don't know if life can get better than this.  :)

I really am enjoying cooking lately.  I seriously love making new recipes and then sharing with friends when they are a hit (we have made and love many, many recipes from www.mixandmatchmama.com ).  Tonight's dinner was a HIT and I LOVE that!  I absolutely love when my husband takes seconds.  Tonight though, he had thirds.  So, it's a no brainer that I have to share.  I got tonight's recipe from my photography friend (she is amazing by the way), Veronica Lola. Here is where I found it:  http://cookingtothegoodlife.com/post/568525146/simple-summer-salsa-salad .  I made the salsa and then cooked fajita chicken on the stove, cut it up, crushed up multigrain tortilla chips (brand: food should taste good), mixed it all together and viola, a new summer staple in this house! This was also a hit with Lexi...she loves dumping chopped ingredients into a big bowl for me.  :)

Yesterday at the grocery store we saw a woman with purple hair.  As we walked by her Lexi loudly said, "Mom, look at her hair.  It is so cool.  She is a rock star!"

Lexi and I had the best time at the park last Friday. The weather was perfect - it almost felt like spring! - Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone

On my Wildflowers Photography retreat, we were asked to write a list of 100 things we love, are thankful for, or where we are the happiest.  I finished my list.  Here are 100 things in no particular order...