Ten tiny toes...Ribbons and Bows...We marvel at the wonder
as our sweet Tessa grows!

Tuesday, February 25, 2014

Just Some of What We've Been Up To...

Lots of Lovin:






Lots of Walkin:

seriously...look at her face! she loves every minute and so do I!! :)



the hard work is paying off - I'm down 16 lbs in two months
I can tell how much easier it is these days maneuvering Tessa around.
Getting healthier and stronger for my baby girl!! 
                                1/6/2014            2/8/2014             2/24/2014                              
here's a short video about my journey with Lose to Serve :)


and...
Lots of Silliness:



(daddy reluctantly let me take their pic while he was trying out the new kp ;)




~Whitney


Monday, February 3, 2014

Carrying in Style!

I mentioned back in early November about looking forward to new experiences carrying Tessa in our new Kinderpack.  It has been a blast!  We walk around the pond together, we jump in bouncy houses together, we swing & play on playgrounds together, we grocery shop together, we hike together, we walk on the treadmill together, and she takes naps, great naps, in her pack...even during Sunday morning church ;)











we even let our friends try it out :)  Carrying-fun all around!

And last week I was so excited to get Tessa the next size up!  A dear friend found her this preschool carrier (she's in a toddler size now).  I just love this print called "Going Places"....it's so appropriate since these kinderpacks open up a whole new world of 'going places' for us and Tessa!!

While Tessa was resting on Saturday, Parker was willing to load up and go walk a few miles with me.  I don't assume he'll make a habit of this, but it was super sweet to have him along for the ride.  Tessa is 30 lbs and Parker is 50 lbs....there was a huge difference carrying him, but I'm so thankful for the opportunities to continue to build up my core strength to carry Tessa for many years to come!

And this beauty arrived yesterday!  Tessa has been rockin the greens & blues, but life just wouldn't be complete without p.i.n.k!!  The preschool pack is a bit big for her right now, so I really needed another toddler size to alternate between and for backup.  As much as we've been using her pack, it will need to be cleaned a bit more frequently ;)


A precious friend gifted us with our first two kinderpacks.  She has helped change our lives in so many ways and we have been so blessed by her suggestions, encouragement, and support.  The investment she has made in our lives, in Tessa's life, has allowed for new experiences...and new experiences help keep life grand! :) 


~Whitney



Sunday, February 2, 2014

My Sweetnesses

One of the cutest pictures I've gotten of these 3 in awhile.  
Tessa is feeling better and acting much more like herself these days :)
Love them so much!

Tessa was highly entertained by Parker's new sword.  
My first thought was "armed & dangerous" and then I was like, wait...it's more like "armed and so not dangerous, but super cute!"

Thankful for a healthier household!  And praying it can stay that way for awhile :)
~Whitney