Happy Father's Day!

Chris's family came in town for the weekend. It was great getting all the Hartley's together for his 1st Father's Day!!! It was a great weekend. Mick got to spend time with his boys on this special day plus him and Bev got to get some much needed grandpa and grandma time!

Mommy and Me at the YMCA!

I signed us up for a mommy and me class at the Y. Reece is such a good student unlike her mommy. Apparently I missed the part of parenthood where you're supposed to learn all the nursery rhymes.

The Next Step Before Walking!

In the last week Reece has been testing her balancing skills. She will cruise then stop and let go. We all clap with excitement including Reece. Sorry I know it's a bit blurry but it's real hard to get a shot of her standing before she decides to sit. We don't think it'll be long before she starts taking a few steps! Boy we are going to be in trouble! Especially since she has become quite the climber!

The 2nd Cutest Baby!

Okay don't take offense to the title of my post. Of course I'm going to say Reece is the cutest baby of all. She's my daughter after all! I'm biased but really she is the cutest baby. So you're wondering who is this other baby. It's my nephew Jake. So in order to take a peek yourself you are going to have to go to his blog....www.thehodgeskiddo.blogspot.com... Sorry! My niece Ariel took the most adorable pics on her camera! One is of Jake tormenting Reece by trying to pull a chunk of her hair out. Thank goodness she was born with a head full of hair! Then there's a pic of Reece retaliating. I can tell the two of them are going to get into some mischief when they get older. Oh did I mention he will be 6 months old on the 8th and weighs as much as Reece. Also thanks to our friends Elizabeth and Andy for taking these fun pics of Reece!

Mommy's Night Off!

After many invites and about the same amount of declines, I finally had a ladies night out! I met a bunch of girlfriends at a wine bar near the house and then went to a lounge afterwards. It was nice to get out and have a few glasses of wine and some snacks without any interruptions except for the text from Chris asking "She needs more food now right?" Just as I sent a text back saying "Yes feed her" and thinking I can never leave her with daddy for an evening again, he sent a text back saying "I was kidding" What a relief. I have to admit I had a lot of fun and I realize Chris can do it without me! What I realized the most was that some people go out to get away from it all. Although it was a great time I came home thankful for what I was coming home to. I held out my cell phone to get just enough light to watch Reece sleep. Looking for the rise and fall of her chest...thinking there is nothing sweeter in the world. I am thankful to Chris for being such a great husband and even a better daddy! Thank you Chris for everything you do. Reece and I love you very much.

Passed Out!

Okay - how's a girl supposed to grow if she passes out during dinner?

Pool Time!