Summer Rain

"How beautiful is the rain!

After the dust and the heat

In the broad and fiery street

In the narrow lane

How beautiful is the rain!'

Henry Wadsworth Longfellow, Summer Rain

He's made it a month! (Well... he's gotta make it one more day!)

Oh goodness! Look at that sweetness!

And he's VERY kissable!

We get to keep him?!?!

Well, little brother has made himself quite at home here in our little world. And it's wonderful. He's a really good little baby for Mommy, which means Elly and I can be just a little bit more naughty and it all evens out. At least that's how I look at it.

One of the best parts of the day is when...

... we let off a little steam before we go to bed.

Of course, that means taking it out on Daddy.

He doesn't mind... not one bit.

Baby JUDAH is here!!!!!!!!

And everything about him is wonderful.

Judah Michael Strain

9 lbs 5 oz 19 1/2 in. long

Born 6/30/2011

Being a flower girl is just as fun as it sounds!

So, after I took in all the sights of Florida, it was time for the main event.  The event I had been rehearsing for over and over for months.

It was my time to walk down the aisle in my beautiful dress and high heels and fill the world with flowers!

It was a pretty great time, I must say.

So, if anyone is in need of a flower girl anytime soon... I can help you out, because I'm basically a pro.

Oh yeah... did I mention that Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse showed up at the reception?!?!?

I had such a blast, but I was so glad to be home to my little green house... and my own little bed.