News

So, if you haven't heard the news--we're moving!  Chris got a job in Temple, TX and starts Aug. 9.  We took a quick trip to Texas for "spring break" although Chris was only there for 4 days, he made the MOST of it!  Two interviews, one job offer, 24 hours--not bad, huh?  Anyway, needless to say we've been busy with preparation for moving.  Our house goes on the market today and it's been a long week finishing those projects we never quite wrapped up, painting, staging for pictures, dusting, planting, mowing, and dusting (that's right, I had to take a Claritin just to clean my own house!).  So, if you know of anyone looking for a house in beautiful Weaverville, NC, send them our way.  We are trying to sell it ourselves and are learning a ton along the way. 

Meanwhile, our trip to Texas was great one.  We were all there, which rarely happens.  Here's a picture from Easter after church.

Quick Easter photo shoot.  Thanks Mother and Aunt Elizabeth for cute outfit!

Practicing walking with Mom and Aunt Luci.  Apparently, it helped because she's now walking more than crawling!

Her favorite swing, thanks to the neighbors!

Before Chris left, we had a date in Austin and I had to show as much as possible.  We ate at the Salt Lick in Driftwood.  It was delicious and if you're a vegetarian avert your eyes now!

Then I whisked him off to the Oasis for sunset and an unbeatable view!

After Chris left, we took a drive in the hill country in search of the best wildflower/bluebonnet patch.  First of many for Charlotte I'm sure! 

Before leaving, I met up with a college roommate and her kiddos.  This is Belle and Jackson loving on Charlotte.

This is Belle and Jackson taking our picture (not sure which snapped this particular one).  I see lots of good photograhy training in their future!

It was really nice to by home for an extended period of time and so funny knowing that we'll be there soon enough.  We will most assuredly miss the mountains and our incredible friends here.  More on that later...I'm trying to live it up now while we can!

Happy Easter

Well, we're off to Texas for a few days.  Chris has 2 job interviews in Temple and also Pflugerville (hopefully he'll learn how to pronounce it before the interview!).  On Tuesday, he'll go to a job fair before flying out.

We're really excited as this trip has a lot of potential in determining our future plans, so we are waiting to see what happens.  Please pray for the Lord's hand in all of the details and that we'd be seeking Him and patient in doing so. 

Happy Easter!

This is Charlotte looking um, special.

Goofy Girl

Springy

Spring is here...I hope! It is SO nice to see some sunshine today. We went to the park AND played outside in the backyard already today. I've missed it and I'm really ready for a new season. Never thought that I was that affected by the changing of seasons but this year, I'm reconsidering. Hope it's sunny where you are!

Signs

Yea!! Charlotte is finally picking up some sign language. This is HUGE! It is so fun to watch her communicate with us by signing back to us or using her signs to tell us what she wants. So far, the signs she has used include: all done, more, hi, dog, and water. Her sign for water is super cute! Here is a picture of her signing for more cookie...


Unforunately, she's having an allergic reaction right now to one of 2 things, either peanut butter or her antibiotic. We're hoping for the antibiotic since it's a bit easier to manager her exposure to that. As you can see, she broke out in hives everywhere and pretty much looks like a lepor, poor baby! We're giving her tons of benedryl which means she/us are getting tons of rest :) We have an allergist appointment in a few weeks to help us determine what she's allergic to. Hopefully things will be back to normal again soon.

One Year

You're probably wondering why on Feb. 26 I posted something about fondue and Valentine's Day instead of something about the birth of our child a year ago (since all posts are about that now), and well...I'm behind, that's why. Well, sort of anyway. We did celebrate with a great visit from my sister Luci who graciously drove down from Baltimore (again) and only got to stay til Sunday morning. Since Charlotte was sick the week before with rsv (and I have a feeling I have now re-infected her as of yesterday) we postponed a little get together we were going to have with our friends the Womacks and the Jenkins. I was thinking a small little mexican fiesta complete with a pinata for the adults and four year old (what else for a one year old's birthday?!). Instead we did it this past weekend, only my desire for fajitas had been satisfied and I wanted something a little more classy (cause you know, that's really what we are). Anyway, we grilled some steaks and had Cara's can't-be-beat salad, roasted veggies, and homemade rolls along with some choice wine, thanks Womacks! Then it was time for Charlotte's moment where she would fully and officially enjoy processed sugar for the first time while we watched! Instead of getting her the goods from our local bakery though, I just whipped up some pumpkin muffins and slapped some cream cheese frosting on them. Classy, like I said. Enjoy the pictures...

Fondue, Fondon't, Fondle

...because each of those words starts with the same letters (thank you Kristen Neely, or was it Paulette?) :) For Valentine's Day, we had a delicious dinner with our friends Travis and Jessica and their little girl Petra. We enjoyed fondue with a cheese, bread, and veggie course followed by meat including chicken, beef, and lobster. Yum. The last picture is Jessica doing her thing--she went to culinary school afterall...and we're SO glad! Made me wish I'd gone to the Melting Pot here before it washed away, although I don't think it could touch this!

The girls. Notice Petra's gorgeous eyes (not that you can help it!) and Charlotte's sweet librarian outfit (turtleneck and cardie).

Smiley

She's mostly smiles these days...except for last night when she split her lip, bonked her head, and scratched her own face in about one hour. Instead of those pictures though, I thought I'd give you these...

Etsy

Come see me! It's a slow start, but I'm getting there. Thanks for all of your support! Go to: http://www.etsy.com/shop/dearcharlotte

Stuffing

I made stuff...and took some pictures of it! I downloaded Picasa 3, a free photo editing software from Google and LOVE it. You probably already have it, but in case you don't--get it! Anyway, we're kind of snowed in (or slushed in--I think there's more ice than snow!) so I feel like this will be a good day to keep on rolling things out for my etsy site! Happy Saturday and please leave a comment to let me know what you think about my "stuff"!