Rough Week.....and its only Wednesday

So this week started with plans to actually get some things done. Those plans were thwarted a little. Many of you did not know yet that we found out we were expecting baby #2. We had only known ourselves for a week. Unfortunately, we miscarried on Tuesday. So yes, its been a rough couple days, but we're doing well. We feel that God knows what he's doing and we'll just have to try again for that little spirit to come to us. We know that He does what is best for us.

Luckily however, I do have a little one to keep me uplifted. Especially when she's nice and calm like this:



We set up a little reading nook in the corner next to our couch. This is where the shelves with her books and toys are too. She had fun sitting in her little chair looking at her books.


Issy also had fun with us watching the Opening Ceremonies for the Olympics a few weeks ago. Her Uncle Mike decided she needed to wear his Beijing Olympics shirt. It was just a little big.



She also enjoyed finding all the Isabella's on Aunt Linda's motorcycle. They were all over the place....the mirrors, the shiny gas tank, etc.

Isabella's First Birthday!

Can you believe it? My baby is one year old.

So, Isabella's actual birthday (Friday) was fairly uneventful. We hung out most of the day, visited with both sets of Grandparents. Then we went to Famous Dave's for dinner. She was fine and was being a flirt until they came to sing to her and Tammy. Then she wasn't too sure about it. She was the star of the show all day though. Some pictures of her and her "Princess" tiara are below.



We celebrated Isabella's first birthday with family and friends on Saturday. We set up at Cici's Pizza and had a great time. Here is a slideshow and a video from that event.





And here is proof that she enjoys cake!





Then there's the crash! She was out about 2 minutes after we got in the car.