Pennsylvania

We all went up to visit Tammy's Aunt Pat and Uncle Rich in Mechanicsburg, PA, a few weeks ago. Tammy moved Isabella in with Ken while she got in the shower, when she came out, this is what she found.

Isabella had decided to shove her Pooh bear in her Daddy's face and take over the bed.


On the way there, Isabella took a nice nap holding on to Aunt Pam's hand. A few miles before Rich and Pat's house, Ken decided to stop at this Western Wear store to look at their Cowboy Boots. Isabella got to ride a horse and meet a buffalo.




Look, Daddy made me look so pretty.


Look what I can do now!!




Unfortunately Ken had to go out of town for work on our Anniversary. So we celebrated our Anniversary this past Friday evening. Ken gave me roses before we went out to dinner. Isn't he sweet?



And here's a sneak peek of Isabella's Halloween costume.


And finally, I have to say on behalf of my husband: GO REDSKINS!!! They beat the Cowboys.

Isabella's One Year Pics

So we finally got around to having Isabella's one year pictures taken. We were at the mall and there was this place that had all these cute dresses and awesome props. Isabella did really well and we had an audience while the pictures were being taken (the studio is right in the middle of the mall walkways/halls. But I do have to say that the pictures turned out quite darling. Take a look for yourself.

Hurricane Hannah.

We must have an affection for Hannah or something. Yesterday, Ken saw Dr. Hanna about his knee and today we're getting hit with Tropical Storm Hannah.

So two weeks ago, Ken smashed his knee playing volleyball. This past Wednesday, he finally admitted that he should probably go see a doctor. So I called and made an appointment for him and we went and got x-rays taken. We saw Dr. Hanna yesterday. Luckily nothing is structurally wrong with Ken's knee. And all the fluid at his knee is not actually IN his knee. The doctor thinks that Ken probably tore a muscle in his thigh and since he's on his feet all the time, the blood all pooled at the bottom of that muscle and around his knee. He is starting to feel less pain and has more range of motion than he's had since it happened.

Thursday night was the opening game for the NFL Season. And the Redskins were playing. I wasn't sure if that was good or bad. It looks like it was bad since the Redskins lost. Ken has joined the Fantasy Football league that Tammy's brother, Kent, started up. We'll see after this weekend how things are going on that. Ken is definitely trying to make a little Redskins fan out of our little girl as you can see below.



Also lately, Tammy's sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Mike, have torn out the bathroom in the downstairs of the Dixon's house. They are working on installing all new fixtures and wallboard and tiles. Here's Isabella helping to install the new tub.



She thought it was pretty funny that she could see from the laundry room into the bathroom. She's enjoyed watching them work on this bathroom.

Thats it from the Gallahan clan for this week.


Side note - after Hannah blew through, it cleared up for the evening very nicely. Tammy's parents didn't have power for about 5 or 6 hours though. Linda, Mike, and Pam went to dinner, and Ken, Tammy and Isabella came along for dessert. They'd already eaten dinner. Then everyone except Pam went to get pedicures. Yup, even the boys got pedicures. They weren't too sure about it at first, but I think they now understand a little bit more why we girls like to get our feet done.

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.