A Change of Plans

On the 17th of June William got on a plane and went back to Shanghai after a whirl wind wedding week.
I was supposed to go with him.
But I didn't.

I changed my mind, and my plans.

Instead of taking a 14 hour plane right home to China Baby and I took a 7 hour road trip with my mom.

It was a really fun road trip and Baby Girl did SO well.

Coming over the pass from Kentucky to Tennessee I tried to capture the mystery and romance of the place. But pictures just don't capture it.

When I see the mist resting over the trees and the fire flies sparkling in the grass I just can't capture is pictures or words how magical it all feels.

Another 'magical' thing about this road trip was our stop at the Corvette Museum. I've always loved Corvettes and when baby needed a break from her car seat we stopped here to play in the grass. and on the car.

Steve and Annie

Papa and Baby

A few posts ago I shared with you about my new pink Ergo that I was waiting to pick up when I returned to the states.

Well the day has finally come and I am so so happy with my beautiful pink Ergo.
The Ergo is my favorite baby carrier for heavy babies. (I like wraps for infants and newborns). It's so comfortable and distributes the baby's weight on my hips and not just my shoulders. It's also really comfortable for the baby since they are in the sitting position with support instead of being dangled by their crotches.
PLUS. It's SUPER cute!
I've used it every day since we've been State Side and LOVE putting it on. It's the perfect baby accessory.

Even my Dad thinks so.
Papa and Baby Bonnie went for a walk today while I was getting ready for Jenny's wedding. Don't they look so cute!

Mama's Little Helper

Bonita Rose and I are currently Traveling. Before we left we had alot of packing to do. Here's a picture of my baby girl helping me pack. She's such a wonderful and happy baby.

What's a girl to wear

Bonita Rose has a problem.
She can't decide which bow to wear.

Stroller Frustration

What I want is a Mommy Facing Stroller!!

Why is that so hard.

I want it to be ONE PIECE.(non of this take the freaking seat off and turn it around).
light weight.
single hand folding.
adjustable seat for baby to sleep in.
5 point harness.
RUBBER wheels.
and not feel like it's going to fall apart if I drive on uneven pavement.
I live in a stroller UN-friendly city and I want a city stroller.

I want it to hold a baby up to 50 pounds.
I'm not looking for a travel system that the baby grows out of . I want this to last me a while. I want my toddler to face me... not just my infant.

I want it to fit in the trunk if a bit so big car and still have room for a suit case or two.

I also want it to be no more than $200

Why is that so impossible to find. Are there really no moms out there that don't want their children always in their sight?

It would also be grand of the wheels that are in the front could swivel so I can steer properly.

I want an attachment parenting stroller.

A warm Night's sleep

The other day my Mom posted THIS blog post celebrating our family's love for Star Wars.

After watching the Jib Jab video several times, explaining to William who each person was ("Every one has funny hair.. it's hard to recognize them" he says) and laughing my ass off. I came across ThinkGeek.com where you can buy your own Tauntaun to sleep in. (the creature that Han cut up and put Luke in to keep him from Freezing to death on the snowy planet of Hoth) That's right, a Tauntaun Sleeping Bag.



This is just too awesome. I think I need one. And do the Jedi Snow goggles come with?

Baby Steals

A few months ago I was tipped off about this site called Baby Steals. They offer baby stuff from hats, clothes, and even gear at hugely discounted prices.
But only ONE deal per day. And once the thing is sold out or the day is past the "steal" is gone.

It's a really fun idea and I now check their site every day. Even though I've only bought one thing from them it's still kind of fun to check and see what new and surprising thing they have on sale that day.

Most of the time I miss the steal. Everything is sold out by the time I wake up (they are located in Utah,USA and the "Steal" is posted at 9am local time). Sometimes the fact that I live on the other side of the world saves the pocket book.

Anyway, I WAS able to grab a "steal" when they had a huge Ergo sale. I ordered a brand new PINK ergo for the price of a used one. It shipped to my mom's house and I'm SO excited to use it... someday.
(I am literally counting down the days)

Last night William asked me what I wanted for my birthday. I didn't have to think about that one.
"A Pink Ergo"

Formula for a nap

A bath, a massage, a warm snack, a cuddle and a song... sleep.
Peaceful and lovely
Sleep