Hawaii with Kratz

I feel like I cannot keep my head above water with posts lately.  I am perpetually a month or two behind.  So here is our amazing, "Once in a Lifetime" vacation {that we have taken twice already} with my husband's side of the family.  My mother-in-law and father-in-law spent months planning and booking, and planning and saving, and planning and planning to give us this amazing gift of memories.

It was a great week of sun, fun, sand, shave ice, games, and aloha spirit.

Thanks, D&A!

 

Hattie - 12 months....1 WHOLE Year!

I hate saying: "Time Flies!"--mostly because EVERYONE says it.  But everyone says it because it is so stinking true.  This time, with Hattie, time flew faster than the with the first kid.

Hattie, I know it seems repetitive, but you are perfection.  You are sweet, loving, patient, funny, and beautiful.  Aside from the recent diva behavior when you don't get your way, you are almost without fault.

It seems like just a couple months ago that we brought you home from the hospital {after your speedy entrance into the world} and made us a family of four.  I remember thinking how complete you made us--instantly, as you were meant to always be with us.  You are a precious soul and it overwhelms me to think about the honor and pressure I have to be your mom and raise you right.  So far, you have made it pretty easy on me.  Keep it up!

I love you baby girl.

Hattie - 11 months

Hattie - At 11 months:

You won't sit still for your picture to be taken.

You won't keep your bows on.

You like your clothes off.

You still eat everything.

You walk everywhere and climb yourself into precarious spots.

You love hiding behind the curtains. 

You are snuggler of every pillow you see.

You love us so much.  And we love you more.