Still Waiting

At this point we are still waiting to get our floor replaced. Meanwhile, we've decided that since we're getting a new floor we might as well take the opportunity to replace the fireplace tile with slate so, with that said, we've purchased slate to replace the dull, white, ceramic tile framing our fireplace. We'll see how this goes; pictures to come soon!!!

Water Damage

There are no words to describe this so here's a video!!

Summer Looms

We're now 11 days from summer vacation for students and I think we are all feeling it at our campus. Everyone seems to be a little run down but we're all still pushing through. Taylor became a college grad again over the weekend graduating from the University of Lamar with her Master's Degree in Educational Leadership and I couldn't be a more proud husband. It's been tough getting through it but she did and I'll be graduating in August and we'll both be a little less stressed. Well, we are anxiously anticipating Sebashtian's summer visit and we can't wait to see him. He'll be playing basketball this summer so we're really excited about that and I haven't told him yet but I might be his coach - that would be fun!!! Anyway, Piper can now say, "ball" and we have the whole thing on video:

Other words she's working on are "banana" "peek-a-boo" and "bottle." She understands so much language too. She follows simple commands as evidenced in this next video. Good thing Taylor and Piper aren't sick.

D.I. and the Bluebonnets

This weekend Bash was in town for the State Destination Imagination competition. His team from Lubbock qualified in February and we were so glad the state competition was here in Dallas. His team did a great job even though they didn't place. It was great to see Bash perform. He also had a fun time at the team mixer trading pins with teams from the rest of the state.

Last week we also took Piper to a pretty bluebonnets spot for pictures in her dress from Mimi. Piper felt more sure of the grass in our yard than being by all the bluebonnets, but oh well.

She wouldn't let me put her down so Chris had to do his best to capture pictures without me in them.

Also we had Piper's 1 year old doctor visist. She is 19 lbs. 10 oz., 29 inches tall, and keeping right on her growth track. We are starting to experience some tantrums, that don't last long but we are afraid it may mean staying home for awhile because in public she wants freedom and doesn't understand safety. Even with the tantrums, she is still the sweetest little girl and we love her so much. She has brought so much joy to our lives and continually makes us smile with her energy, explorations, and noises.

Birthday/Easter recap

Sometimes Chris is quicker than I am at updating the blog, but I like to use this blog as a scrapbook of sorts so I'm going back in time on some of these pictures.

For three days over spring break we went to Kerrville to see Mimi and we made a stop in San Antonio at the Alamo and the Riverwalk. Bash was kind enough to carry Piper in the backpack for a little bit. They also had fun playing with a ball in Mimi's driveway and watching some cartoons.

When we returned home Saturday night, DFW was covered in snow again. The boys had a snowball fight Sunday morning before Bash had to catch his flight.

We did a small group Easter Egg hunt at the school by our house. Of course once Piper had an egg in each hand that rattled when she shook it, she was done hunting.

Just looking pretty!

Here starts the birthday fun - she had a party at daycare and loved the cookie more than the cupcake or ice cream.

This is my new favorite pic of Piper. I made her a tu-tu and got her a fairy wand to go with it for her birthday.

On her birthday we went to the Arboretum. I loved it! The tulips were gorgeous and Piper warmed up to the place. This is such a cute father-daughter pic in front of the waterfall.

Me and gram by the snowball tree.

Pops and Piper - another fav!

Sitting in the grass

4 generations picture on my mom's side

Hunting eggs at our house with help from Pops. Of course Molly and Garrett really showed Piper how it was done.

This Dr. Seuss ABC book is her current favorite.

Easter morning with Grammy and Pops

Our Easter family pic (minus Bash, but we get to see him this weekend and cheer him on at the State Destination Imagination Competition!!!)

The ladies :)

One final pic with Grammy before taking her to the airport, at least we'll get to see her again soon for Memorial Day.

Being silly with Dad

Easter Weekend

Wow, what an amazing weekend! Piper turned 1, we visited the Dallas Arboretum, and we had family in town for the weekend. It was as always, lots of fun and Piper had the best time with everyone. I threw some pics together on Animoto and created this video, there are a couple of mistakes but I won't tell you where so enjoy :)

Spring Update

We've been busy playing - here are some photos to capture what we've been up to - Bash climbing the rock wall at a birthday party, Piper in pigtails - a very cute new way to style her crazy hair, and her 11 month shot with her lamb chair. On her 11 month birthday she finally cut her top two teeth and was running a 102 fever, then she caught a little stomach bug after that. I am so glad that week is over. The words she can say now are - mama, dada, uh-oh, and hi. She walks pretty much everywhere and climbs the stairs all the time. She can also stand up now without pulling up on something. She's a very good eater and does all adult food now, but we're still working on that transition to the sippy cup.

For Chris' birthday we surprised him with a little small group party. It was great because he truly knew nothing about it. Piper got to play with Mackenzie, David, Catelynn, and Kaleb. She loves being around people and as long as she's sure I'm not leaving will play and have a wonderful time wherever we go. I really hope this continues.

She really enjoyed eating black beans one night even though she ended up looking like Pigpen from Charlie Brown.

Smiling with Daddy

Piggyback ride

Oh such a sweet face to look at

Even though she can walk by herself it sure is fun to pull on mommy's pants as we walk around the house.

Napping

The faces of Piper - she is so silly

Evidence of her ability to crawl the stairs. She's really good at it, and she prefers to walk down, not crawl down, but I worry when she stops right at the top and pauses before finally making her way down the hall to her room. Also thanks for reading this long post and bearing with the crazy format. Chris tells me it's just the html code, but when I did my last post it wasnt' like this and he's done the previous three posts so I believe he changed some setting, but anyways :)