Penny's Blessing

Last weekend Chance's family came to spend the weekend with us. It was so nice that we finally have a house so we can host our family (albeit on blowup mattresses). Chance blessed Penny at church. My bff Erin and her family came too. Then afterward, my family came over too, and we all had lunch at our house. It was crazy, but fun!

On Saturday, we all went to my mom's house and hung out at the pool.
Heidi and the boys swimming

Chance's mom and Penny


Chance's Dad and brother Jackson




Then on Sunday we all went to church together. It was quite a task getting 12 people out of the house and to church on time (even if it was at 1pm), especially when our building is almost 40 minutes away. We barely made it! Chance gave an absolutely beautiful blessing. I got compliments and comments about it all day. I was a proud wife and momma. I'm so grateful to have Chance for a husband. I should work on telling him that more often.
Here we are outside of the church.

Of course I loved how cute Penny looked in her little white blessing dress.
My favorite part of the outfit...the shoes.


I love this one of of Penny and my dad!

Days of Summer

We are getting settled into our new neighborhood. Here are pics of me and Penny's first walk around the block...trying out the jogging stroller. She did good. I didn't dare go too far from home in case of a sudden meltdown. Since then we have had some successful and some unsuccessful outings. We try and get out and about the neighborhood everyday, but man has it been hot lately.


Trying to stay cool at the pool. Penelope has a swimsuit, but it is just for looks. I don't want her out in the sun, so she just looks cute in the shade while mom, Rachel and I hang out at the pool.

Last week we went to the doctor for Penny's 1 month checkup. She got her first shot. It was so sad, but she was so brave. I said to the nurse that administered it that this MUST be the worst part of her job. She concurred. She got this cute Snoopy band-aid, but that didn't seem to soothe her.

Most of the time we can't get her to sleep in her bassinet, but she seemed to manage here...looking ultra relaxed!

Life on Firewalker Lane

So our house is still DEFINITELY a work in progress, but here are some pics of what we've done so far.
Master Bath
Mess of a Master Bedroom
Craft/Office/Junk Room
Guest Room (waiting for our first visitor)
Penelope's Bathroom
Penny's Room
Loft with new carpet
Living Room and Dining Room (with new flooring, thanks to Chance and Brad)
View From Out the Back, an Elementary School. We put in the fence last week.
Kitchen
Family Room (my office is through the french doors