14 months ago

I was looking through Ingrid's baby photo album tonight, and as I concentrated on the photo's of us in the hospital, I felt as if I were actually there, holding her for the first time.  That feeling of pure euphoria overcame me.  Then I flipped to the page when that euphoria and been blanketed by sleeplessness.  I found this picture of Ingrid's first bath time.  She was 1 week old, and I had gotten a total of about 6 hours of sleep that whole week (which is a generous guest-imation).  It's hard to believe that she spent so much time crying, not eating, and not sleeping.  Today she is a happy, energetic, toddler-and it's so easy to forget the reality of that first week home.  The way I look in this picture pretty much says it all...

Family Update

Well...tis' the season I like to call Harvest (unfortunately potatoes don't dig themselves up).  I suppose that's the life of a "farm wife".  I eagerly anticipate it's end, maybe then we can start enjoying more than 1 hour of family time a day!  In the mean time, we are savoring every free moment together.  In fact, last weekend Michael and I celebrated a monumental step in our life's as parents.  We spent out first night solo.  Even though I cried as we pulled out of the driveway, and might have suffered a few mini panic attacks through out the weekend, it is safe to say the getaway was a success.  (More on our mini "trip" later).  In other news Ingrid has graduated to 1 nap a day (tear), speaking really well (new words daily!), running everywhere, and getting from a sitting to standing position with no help.  She is growing up so fast!

With Michael working so many hours, Ingrid and I have been trying to keep ourselves busy.  I'm starting to wonder if the people at Target know me by name now....anyway-this past week my grandparents came over for a little visit.  We miss them so much since moving away-and I think the feelings are mutual!  They had a great time with Ingrid, and I think she had a fun time showing off all her new tricks (speeding walking, talking up a storm..) Here are a few pictures from our time together...

Weird Fact Thursday

Winston Churchill was born in a ladies' room during a dance.

Worldless Wendesday

Zoneing out...

NEW PHOTO BLOG UP!!

Hey friends!  Check out my new photoblog!!  

http://laurademarsphotography.blogspot.com/2010/09/jessica-graduates.html

Exploring Red Wing

Yesterday we had a blast traveling to Red Wing with Michael's parents.  We ate lunch by the bay, went in lots of shops, and best of all-explored Red Wing Antique Mall.  I seriously had to choose between Ingrid's college education and buying everything in sight!  (college won!)  Here are some pictures of our day!

Ingrid with Grandpa D!

A garage for your boat...

Red Wing Antique Mall

Red Wing Antique Mall

Worn out....

New Family Pictures!!

We've been planning on getting family pictures done by our friend Carlie since there was still snow on the ground, and we finally did!  I love them all, but had to choose just a few to share!  It was so fun getting them done (even if Ingrid was HOT, tired, and antsy), and I couldn't help but feel a little teary at times because it still overwhelms me how lucky we are to be a family.  

For more of Carlie's work visit:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/carlieann/