1st Mother's Day....San Diego!

Jaafe took Jaaten and I to San Diego for Mother's Day! It was a little colder than we would have liked hence no pictures on the beach.......but we still had a great time! I always LOVE taking those quick trips to have some time with Jaafe and The Girl. ;) I love being a Mama and this is what it's all about. ;) Thanks, Jaafe! Love you!

We did swim in the heated hotel pool for a little bit though. This picture is right after we got out. After the pool, Jaaten was a little wore out from the sun AND her top tooth coming in. She laid on the bad with her Daddy and had her bottle. ;) We went to see Jarrod and Ashlee's new Frenchie, Bailey, while we were in SD too. Jaaten was uninterested at first.... Then they were friends.....

Then Jaaten grabbed her and Bailey was a little scared from then on....

We left for San Diego after I got off work so Jaaten slept the entire way. HOWEVER, we drove back Tuesday during the day and Jaaten did NOT sleep the whole way. She looks sweet here in her carseat but don't be fooled.....she was wild! Mom & Dad sent me flowers for my 1st Mother's Day. I got them before we left for San Diego on Saturday night. The flowers were even prettier when we got back Tuesday. ;) Thanks Mom & Dad!

Love Mom's Jewelry....HATE Headbands!

Jaaten LOVES to play with any necklaces I am wearing. I thought I could put a headband on her while she was into the necklace. That lasted about 2 seconds......

We found a Nanny!

After a ton searching and tears we have found a great girl to watch Jaaten. Veronica's last day watching Jaaten was Thursday. I had a sales banquet Thursday evening so I was not there to say goodbye....which is probably best. ;) Abbey's first day with Jaaten was yesterday and it seems like it will work out really well. ;)

Puffs, The Zoo & The Pool.....Does it get any better?

So we love puffs now! Brooke Payne (Hammontree) got us started on them and now she is hooked. She hasn't quite mastered getting them from the tray into her mouth yet though. She has started by getting them to stick to her thumb and then sucking her thumb. About half make it in her mouth..... Some even get stuck on her face for later. ;)

Tuesday Macdowell, Aunt Kiss and Aunt Shorty (Kensey) brought all the girls over to swim. It was Jaaten's 1st time in the pool and she LOVED it!Yesterday, Jaaten and I went to the zoo with Aunt Kiss, Aunt Shorty and 6 other kiddos....wow! Jaaten had such a great time outside in her stroller looking at all the trees and animals. Jaaten's little cousins are all so good with her too. Laynie (Kensey's 5-year old) held Jaaten's hand while I pushed her stroller. So cute!

And She Stands....with Help ;)

Jaaten is getting so big!! Veronica sent me this picture on Friday. Too cute! This week I am figuring out finding a babysitter is the absolute worst, most stressful thing I have had to deal with up to this point in my life. Veronica has decided to get a full time Monday-Friday job so I have been on the search. After getting over the initial shock of the price tag of a great nanny that I am comfortable with, I still cannot seem to find someone that will work. Jaafe and I have talked about me quitting my job as our final option so we shall see.....

1st Sprout! ;)

Jaaten finally has BARELY enough hairs for her little sprout. ;) Veronica sent me this picture this mornng after they got ready for the day.......

Church & Swing Sets

Jaafe took Jaaten to church with Norma (friend of ours) this past Sunday for the first time. He took her right during her nap time but he said Jaaten was good. This is the little dress she wore. When we were all home that evening, Jaafe put her first swing set together for her. I think she was a confused at first but now she loves it. ;)