Um, at least we don't live in Louisiana??

Feast your eyes on this gem from the Louisiana House of Representatives. Yeah, I can't believe this happened in real life either.

Happy Father's Day to my Baby Daddy

Here's a shout out to Kev on his first Father's Day! You're the best, and I really couldn't do it without you! I've attached a little video H put together for you. We love you!

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Time Machines, New Routines

I can't believe that it is already that time. Work time. For all you working mothers...how in the hell did you go back to work after having the baby?? I have been dreading work for weeks...not necessarily because I don't like my job, although it is stressful sometimes, but because Helen has to go to daycare. Daycare. Daycare with caregivers I don't know. I can barely leave the girl with my mother without calling every hour, and I really trust my mother! How am I going to handle daycare??? Any advice/support would be greatly appreciated. She just seems too young for this (she'll be 9 weeks when she starts). I've already told Kevin we're not having another until I can stay home...he replied that we will probably not be having another then. Ha!

7 weeks, 11 lbs!

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6 weeks old!

It's so hard to believe that Helen made her debut 6 weeks ago. Wow. Things have defintiely changed, and girl is getting so big! The first few weeks were rough going...no sleep at all. Things are much easier now (don't get me wrong, it's definitely not easy--just easier), and Kevin and I are getting into the groove of having a baby. Although, I think for both of us it's still kind of surreal.
Anyway, H is finally starting to smile some when she's awake & she's always talking to us. Here are some pics of her today right before she pooped all over herself. Oh, the joys of babyhood!

"Live for yourself and you will live in vain; live for others, you will live again."

I have been struggling this week and last on just how to get this out. Last week my best friend's mother passed away. We're talking about a woman so full of life and joy, so eager to get to know you, and make you feel special. One of the best storytellers, and a hell of a chef. Best of all, she loved my blog. ;-) I feel blessed to have known Candee for 15 years of my life.

It's so hard to understand why things like this happen, but I feel like you have to know that for this to happen to such a special person, that there had to be some sort of reason. Until we figure out what that reason was...let's celebrate her life & learn from her ways.

Love and be loved. Let people know how you feel about them. Take care of your family and friends. Live for others!