Counting Our Blessings

This weekend has already seemed extra long. Friday Lillian and I had a long day of shopping followed by a much appreciated long afternoon nap, and then Shaun and I had a date night!! Alli, Korey and Eli came over to babysit Lillian while Shaun and I went to an early dinner at John's City Diner. It is not often that Shaun and I take time for ourselves away from Lillian, but every few months we try to sneak in a quick dinner or lunch date. However, on our way to dinner I did suggest several times that we turn around, and at dinner I more than teared up after calling to check on Lillian and catching the sound of her sweet laugh in the background. We had a nice dinner and were still home in plenty of time to cuddle Lillian and put her to bed.

Today was Hays Family project 2009! Who ever lived in this house before us had the bright idea of removing the garage door to enclose it for whatever reason, but they did a poor job and it was a complete eye sore. So today we installed a new garage door; the first of many 2009 projects on our sweet home. A BIG thank to Ryan and Julia for coming over and helping us. And another BIG thank you to Alli and Korey also came over all day Saturday to help.

I am posting some pictures of the shopping spree that Lillian and I went on this past Friday. I feel like every time I turn around it is time to buy Lillian new clothes. She is growing up so fast, and it is so bittersweet. I do however wish she would just slow down a little bit; and so does our checking account.

she really loved her new socks the most!