I'm Back!

SOOOOO, I know it's been a very long time since I have had a blog entry, but with good reason. We have moved, had a family wedding, celebrated Isaiah's 1st birthday, had the in-laws here, worked A LOT and to boot had internet problem and the hard drive crashed on our laptop, so to say the least we have been busy. (Don't worry Dan backed EVERYTHING up on an external hard drive so all of our pictures and files were saved. If you do not have your system backed up and your pictures saved in a different spot other than your computer... do it NOW! Do not wait or your hard drive might crash too!)

Since I know are all here to see pictures anyway, my comments will be brief, even with the long absence. But note, we are doing well. I am healthy, the new baby is growing like crazy-kicking lots, Isaiah is now a little BIG BOY and Dan is still amazing.

Ok, on to the pictures. Here are the pictures I promised from my last entry a month ago of my sisters wedding. It was beautiful and she looked radiant!! I was her photographer, so it was really fun to have a hand in helping her and her husband make these memories! Enjoy....
The beautiful bride and her gorgeous bouquet
The newly married Mr and Mrs Hargen

Isaiah's 1st Birthday!

We celebrated Isaiah's 1st Birthday with family and friends. He was given many nice gifts and loved the chocolate cake! The Mets baseball cake was mostly for Isaiah and a little for his daddy.

Who's birthday is it?? My birthday!

Mama, daddy and Isaiah

Isaiah in his new wagon that he got from mom and dad. He loves riding and playing in it!

Wedding Weekend

We were so happy to be a part of my older sister's wedding weekend. She married a great guy and had a fabulous wedding. I was their wedding photographer, so I didn't get a bunch of pictures with my camera, but when they send out more photos I will be sure to blog them for all of you to see. After walking so cutely down the aisle as a ring bearer, Isaiah zonked out on the pew bench next to Dan. He was a little champ!

A few pictures

11 months old!! Next month our little buddy will be one year old!

We realized that Isaiah loves puppies. We found this stuffed puppy that was Dan's when he was little. Isaiah loves it!

Dan's ever growing Iguana is still around and thriving. He takes care of "pops" and I stay away! Isaiah is now walking with us using one hand. It won't be long til he starts walking.

Moving again. Yes, we are moving again. It's almost as if we can't stay put for more than one year in a place. We are moving to the basement apartment at my parents by the end of May.

First Mother's Day

It was my 1st Mother's Day this past weekend and boy did I feel special! Dan and Isaiah were home finger painting this sign that you see below while I was working at church. When I can home I saw this adorable handmade card with my favorite flowers alongside them. What a great surprise (I love surprises!) Dan had made a pizza, so lunch was on the table and Isaiah was down for a nap. The two of us got to eat alone and spend about a 1/2 hour just relaxing together which ended up being one of the best parts of my day. Later in the afternoon we went to Dairy Queen for blizzards then visited my mom and dad. Overall it was a wonderful, special day. And just think, next year there will be baby #2 to celebrate with too! I love my mommy! (and Daddy)I really like eating with my own fingers now. Plus I like big chunks of food to munch on.

A weekly update

A few pictures to highlight our week so far. Lots of smiles for you. Isaiah's personality is really coming out these days, he is so cheerful and happy. More and more he is becoming a Daddy's boy, clinging to Dan, especially when he sensed Dan's getting ready for work. (Very cute!)

Sitting outside watching the cars go by on Sunday afternoon.

Look what Isaiah figured out how to do. I heard him fussing in his room and walked into him standing at the railing. Of course I had to snap a picture before picking him up. This is the begining of a whole new ballgame.

See my teeth

See my teeth! Hey, Nanny and papa, you'll get to see them in person in only 7 WEEKS!!! I can't wait!mmm....these cherrios taste pretty good.

Playing with my Dad is my favorite part of the day, especially when I tackle him!
I can play alone too. Sometimes that just what I prefer.

Turning 10 Months

This month has proved to be a month of growth-markers. Isaiah seems to be learning new things every week, even every day. He has figured out how to blow bubbles in his little drinking glass, he spits out his food, plays peek-a-boo from one side of a chair to the other, he does "so big" and "patty cake" upon request. He is learning things SO FAST!! I must say he is really becoming fun to play with because he can interact so much more. Here are a few photos from this week. This week he turns 10 months.

Playing Peek-a-boo with mom!

Oops, I guess mama poured my cheerios out too fast! Just love this picture. It's such a great glimpse into his little personality.

SO BIG (Looks a little like he's riding a roller coaster...)

WEE!!!!

Easter

Our little family on Easter Sunday morning.
The sisters Grandpa and Isaiah having a good time together

Fun times with Auntie Jane
Smiles for everyone!

Eating some Tonkatsu with Mom and Dad; trying out chopsticks for the first time.

I love my Cheerios (just like mommy!)

Weekend in Review

This weekend the three of us went to Fargo for a wedding of Dan's old roommate. We had a very nice time, celebrating with the bride and groom and catching up with friends. Isaiah ended up getting a cold on Saturday evening and it really settled in Sunday morning. Who knew it was so time consuming to have a sick child. He is a trooper though. Thank goodness for baby Tylenol to make him feel better! Dan and I at the wedding reception (Isaiah was sleeping at my sisters house)
My two handsome men (or handsome husband and cute son)
Playing horsie with Grandma
Watching the Mets game with Dad
Watching the Mets game intently (well, maybe, just Dan was watching intently...)
Taking a bath in the BIG tub for the first time. Isaiah loved it!

Cutie Pie

Recently Isaiah has been doing this scrunchy face look when he gets really excited to see someone,when something is really tasty or he's just in a silly mood. We think it's so cute and thought it would be worth sharing with the family and our friends. See how much of mommy's excitable personality is coming out in him! Pretty great!