Another beautiful day in Bellingham

We just got back from another wonderful trip to Bellingham WA. We were up visiting for about 11 days. We had a great time turning bowls and hanging out in the garage with grandpa. Oh wait- that was Kevin. I was upstairs shopping with Angie and taking care of the girls. The weather was crazy. From sunny, to rainy, to snowy, to windy. We had it covered. We love it up there and would consider moving there if they had any kind of big commercial builders. But they don't. In fact if they did, it wouldn't be the Bellingham we love. We also spent one day in Seattle with Kevin's brother. We went to the aquarium and out to lunch before we flew the rest of the way up.

Nasty Number 2

I guess Teagan has to copy EVERYTHING her big sister does. Another short bath today. I better have at least a few years of non-poop filled baths coming to me now since I got 2 in one week.

OH MY NASTY!

I have left out pictures for your benefit. Today I was enjoying my morning bath with my two girls. On my days off I love to have a hot bath with Elle and Teagan. Occasionally it is ruined by my sweet little Teagan making a little pee pee in the bath. But no big deal. We drain the water and climb in the shower. But today my special mommy and baby girls time was ruined for a completely different reason. I was just about to hand Teagan to Kevin when I smelled something stinky. (if you have a weak stomach you may want to stop reading) I asked Elle if she ..umm.. made bubbles :) but she just kept playing with her boat. Just then I noticed the color of the water changing to a smurky brown shade. I freaked out. I jumped up and handed Teagan to Kevin. Now, as most of you know I am a labor and delivery nurse. I can handle a little poop. But for some reason the idea of me laying in a pool of it made me almost throw up. I was screaming and acting completely ridiculous. Elle has been sick, so it wasn't her fault but that really didn't help. Elle and I jumped into the shower and scrubbed off. Then I got the pleasure of sanitizing my tub (3 times). Most mothers would say I was due if none of my kids have ever pooped in the tub. But trust me I could have gone the rest of my life without that experience. It may have ruined bath time forever. We'll see... But I am showering alone tomorrow. That's for sure.

A brag about my handy husband

So, woman are always telling me how lucky I am that Kevin can build and fix just about everything I need. I probably don't appreciate him enough. So here is a little tribute to my handy husband. A couple of days ago we were talking about how nice it would be to have a shelf under our TV to hold the receiver, speaker, XBOX, BlueRay, ect. We have a huge mantle that goes over the fire place and over a huge cubby hole. So a couple hours after a trip to Home Depot, we had a new shelf. It turned out great. He is now finishing a chest that he made to go under the shelf to hold toys. The chest is very rustic looking (just how I like it). I love when things look old. Here is a couple of pictures of my new shelf (before and after). Plus, here is a picture of another decorative cubby I have. I have 2 others to decorate and I don't like how they have come out- I would love some ideas if anyone has any cute ideas.

First Tag!

Kristi tagged me!!! I guess this means I must do what I am told. I am an official blogger now. I have to list 6 things about myself.
#1: I love my girls more than I ever thought possible and I feel guilty everyday I go to work and I am away from them.
#2: I love my job and hope that I never become like some of the crazy nurses I work with who complain about everything. I love to see the faces of my patients when they see their baby for the first time.
#3: I love my house and my neighborhood. I get sick to my stomach every time I think about moving to the bay area this summer.
#4: I love playing volleyball with Kevin. I fall in love with him all over when I watch him play. It reminds me of when we were sixteen and we would go to each other's games.
#5: I am lazy- I hate to clean. Kevin does most of the cleaning and laundry (when he isn't in his "shop" in the garage building something) he is usually cleaning. But I do like to cook. Sur la table is one of my favorite stores. They have everything you need and everything you don't but want anyway.
#6: I wish I was a better friend. I tend to be so involved with Kevin, Elle, and Teagan- I sometimes go weeks and even months without talking to some of my best friends.
OK- I guess I am now supposed to tag people now. So I am going to tag my friends who I rarely get to see or talk to. So I tag Becca Laing, Haley McCauley, and Brianne Seamons. Hope you are all doing great! I look at your blogs all the time!

New Favorite Photographer

My friend Rachel Boyer is getting started as a photographer. She came over a few weeks ago and took pictures of Teagan for her website. She sent me a couple of them today and I am in LOVE with them. She is going to do very well. She is so talented at catching cute little moments that look so natural. I can't wait for her to take some more. Her are just a few of our little baby Teagan.

Teagan 4 months!

When Elle was born I decided to take her every month to get her pictures taken. I wanted to be able to look back and see her grow. But when she turned 1 she decided she didn't want to sit and have her pictures taken anymore. I only take her now for big events like Christmas, 1 1/2 year pictures, Easter and things like that. So, when Teagan was born I knew I had to do the same for her. I know girls love to say how their sister is loved more, and we can't have that. For the first 3 months we have done pictures at other studios that don't put them on-line. So here are her 4 months pictures. She is so sweet. She is such a good baby who loves to laugh (especially at Elle). We love her so much!