Home is Where the Zoo is...

I think i took about 150 million pictures while we were in Indiana for my brothers wedding - so forgive me for the several posts that are yet to come. A lot changed when my parents moved from Chicago to Indiana, but I think the most noticable thing is the abundance of animals on my parent's property. Just as a side note - only one of these animals is REALLY their pet - the rest just sort of showed up.

Who says it's not easy being green?

These pictures of my parents house makes my "do do do looking out my back door" post look a bit silly. I can't believe how green it is - I'm already homesick! I love the picture of Johnny and Rob fighting with the oars. Rob didn't realize what a great shot he had at my Dad until he saw the pictures.

Not One More Bite

Easy Like Sunday Morning

What the...?

It's amazing to me how fast kids move. I was feeding Maddie when the screen door swung open. I got up, walked across the room, closed the door - and by the time I got back (less than 10 seconds later) she looked like THIS! She had enough time to grab the jar, put her hands in it, shove hands in mouth, rub hands together, spread on arms, rub in hair, and then ditch the evidence.. she chucked the babyfood onto the floor. I guess it's true: never turn your back on the ocean.

Where do you belong??

I stole this off a friend's blog, but found it interesting. Of all the cities I love - Rome is by far one of my favorites. For all of you looking for a cheap thrill, and don't subscribe to Cosmo, take the quiz and see where you belong...

You Belong in Rome

You're a big city girl with a small town heart Which is why you're attracted to the romance of Rome Strolling down picture perfect streets, cappuccino in hand And gorgeous Italian men - could life get any better?

What City Do You Belong In?

"Do-Do-Do, Looking Out My Back Door"

It's actually looking out my front door - but those lyrics pop into my head whenever I look outside. I think it's a lovely view.

She wasn't amused - but we were.

BUSTED

I love these three shots. It shows how Madelyn's little mind works: when in trouble, RUN!

Daddy's Little Helper

This will teach you...

Hey Rob, next time I try to take a picture - let me take one. This is what you look like while freaking out!!

Computer-less

Just thought I'd give everyone a quick update. Sorry to be slacking, but we don't get our internet installed until tomorrow...I HOPE! The move is complete, and I'm finishing up unpacking - a MUCH bigger task than our last move. We're all done painting and the carpet is down. There are still a million little projects that we can work on, but I think it looks fabulous as is. I'm so excited to be in my own place - although it doesn't feel real at times ( I still find myself trying to keep the noise down for the downstairs neighbors). I'll post some pictures of the house in a couple of days.
As for Madelyn - she's huge, and active. I can't keep a close enough watch on her. Yesterday she pulled the vacuum down on herself, pulled the entertainment center shelf on top of herself, and managed to eat a handful of Rob's hair (he had cut it the night before and left the remains in the garbage can). She pulls herself up on everything - and can stand without holding on to things. I almost prefer this stage, because she spends more time doing that than crawling. The girl is a rocket when it comes to crawling. She'll get her sights on a destination, then put her head down and charge - I often feel like a matador with the way she comes at me. Speaking of - here she comes. Hope all is well with everyone else - Welcome home Grandma and Grandpa - glad you had fun in Kuai!

The Busiest of Times

What a week! We closed on our house on Friday, and have been going crazy trying to get everything done before we move in. But as of today - the only thing left is getting the carpet installed. Here is a sneak preview of our first home!!

What A Mighty Good Man

Before I met Rob I had never even picked up a paintbrush. He has taught me so much about fixing things myself. I'm not sure where he picked up all these skills - but he can do ANYTHING: drywall, paint, roofing, coolers, sprinklers, gardening, plumbing, electric, and does it all with a smile. He has been a miracle worker since we bought our house. There's no way we could have paid to have all the work done on our home. Thanks Robby, I love you!!

SOOOOO Sleepy