Little Miss

Life has been pretty humdrum here at the Hamm household. We've had a lots of rain, lots of Sesame Street, lots of coloring and more "bubba time" than I'd like to admit. Let me just say... I AM READY FOR SPRING!!!!!!!! Or at least dry weather. Or warm weather. I don't even need both. Just one of those would be delightful. : )



Pleased with herself for eating "JELLOOOOOOOOO"!


Pleased with herself for climbing into the big chair. (And I thought her learning to walk was a challenge!)



Teaching Sleepy Baby how to color.


I've glimpsed some tulips through the rain splashed windshield, so I know spring is out there somewhere. Please Lord, please bring it soon!

XOXO
Melissa

Love and Laughter

A few weeks back my folks came into town just in time for one of my sleep deprived meltdowns. My sweet, sweet mother decided Jeff and I needed a night away. So she and Jeff connived and planned and on Friday morning I found myself laden with the instructions to pack for an overnight adventure. We spent our time at our favorite spot on the coast and came back happy, well rested and rejuvenated. Thank you Mom!!!

So here are some pics from our trip...

Our self portrait upon arrival:


Thinking of our wee one at home:


Our self portrait before the departure:


Some antics in town... if you are wondering "Is that a one legged seagull?", yes, you are correct. That is a one legged seagull.


We named him Bert. There is a story. Please ask if you are interested. : )

Some of McKinley's favorite things

Favorite thing #1: Using big people spoons
Favorite thing #2: Slurping
Favorite thing #3: Sitting on the stool by herself

Mommy's "oh my" moment: My little girl is growing up!

(P.S. Sorry about the sideways video.... I always, always, always forget that I can't "flip" videos.)

Happy Easter

I was just reminded of this cartoon, and seriously... it had me in tears. : )

What's going on with us

I've had another long absence from the blog and for that I apologize. I know there are a few of you who do like to see what we are up to and the fact of the matter is that lately we are up to not much! January and February we spent staying warm, dry and try to get healthy. McKinley ended up with a double ear infection... a big learning experience for mommy! She healed well and we are all healthy and happy again. Now we are just waiting for the rain to stop so we can get outside and play again.

McKinley is nearly 20 months and changes every day! She's talking in sentences, loves to dance, loves shoes, clothes and pony tails and is just the sweetest girl I know! She has stared to potty train herself, which is wonderful... I think in a couple weeks we'll try our first attempt at formal potty "training".

Jeff and I are well too, and don't do much other than hang out with McKinley. Weekday evenings consist of dinner, bath time, bedtime, clean up kitchen time, and sit on our keesters because we're exhausted time. Weekends are more fun because they often include donut time, and go to Target and spend some money time. : )

That's about all we're up to these days. Nothing overly exciting, but we are thankful for the blessing of McKinley and each other. Life is good! Below are some cute pics from the last couple months.

Blessings to you and your family!

Love,
Melissa