Singing in the rain

A few weeks ago, we had a wonderful rain storm here. This happens so seldom, that it's something to celebrate in my opinion. Rain is definitely the thing I miss the most about Virginia. Anyway, so I went outside to watch, listen to, and smell the rain. Shortly thereafter, Dan and Hannah come to join me and we sat and watched for a few minutes. Eventually I decided to go back inside, but Hannah was NOT having it. She stood and the back door and screamed and cried until Dan couldn't take it anymore. He put on his swim trunks and took her to play in the rain, and let me tell you, she thought it was the best thing EVER. I took a ton of pictures, and they were all so cute that I couldn't pick just a few, so here they are...

I love this one-look closely at Dan's feet

She decided to beat on her chest like Tarzan. I'm not quite sure why..

Trying to decide if she wants more or if she's too cold.

Hmm... maybe just a couple more minutes...

Computer issues

So I haven't posted in a while, because our computer is stupid. For the last 3 weeks, I have not been able to sing in to the blogger website, and the website they use for uploading pictures would not work either. So frustrating! But finally today they're both working again, so I should have some pictures up soon.

12 month check up

Hannah had her doctor's appointment this week, and here's what we found out. She is 29 inches tall, which is only in the 25th percentile, I was totally shocked by this! My daughter seriously has the longest legs I've ever seen on a baby. But she weighs 24 pounds, which is the 81st percentile and her head circumference is like 41 or 42 inches (I can't remember that one as well) which is the 50th percentile. We went to a new doctor since I seriously disliked the last doctor we went to, and I'm so glad we did. They were so much nicer and more knowledgeable, and didn't look at me like I had 3 heads when I told them I had her with a midwife and was still nursing at almost 13 months. So that was a nice change. Hannah's doing really well and is totally healthy. I'm really getting down to business with the whole weaning thing. Today I'm taking it down to just 2 feedings a day, so we'll see how it goes. I just put her down for a nap without nursing for the first time in her entire life. Let me tell you, she was not impressed, but I did it and it didn't take her as long as I though it would to stop crying. Now we'll just have to wait and see how she does the rest of the day. Wish me luck!

Birthday Party Part 3- Presents!

Hannah definitely made out like a bandit. She got several new books- which she loves, along with a ball, an Elmo, a classic telephone toy, an original teddy bear, some Winnie the Pooh toys, a cute new outfit, a puzzle,  a bunch of bath toys, and probably a few other things I can't remember right at the moment. Hannah wasn't too interested in the whole opening presents thing, but once they were open she loved it. ..... Well, the toys she got to see anyway. Her cousins were hilarious. Dan's Dad, Russ started calling them the "conquering horde" because as soon as something got pulled out, one of them would run in, steal it, and run away with it. Hannah's cousin Isabelle, on the other hand, sat next to me the whole time and was a great little helper getting me things and giving toys to Hannah. A big thank you needs to go out to my sister-in-law, Natalie for taking these great pictures for me. She got lots of really good ones! We were pretty exhausted after everybody left, but it was a lot of fun!

All these toys, and what does she play with?? The paper, of course!

She sure does love bath toys!

The conquering horde

Birthday Party Part 2- Swings!

Hannah and her cousins had tons of fun playing on our swing set during her party. I don't really know why kids love to be outside when it's over 100 degrees, but hey. They had fun and that's what matters, right?

What a stud

These two were having way too much fun!

Hannah trying to figure out what's so funny..

I absolutely love this picture. They're so pretty!

Now Hannah wants in on the fun

Playing with cousins is the BEST!