A Fish Out of Water

So long story short, our Lil managed to find a way out of her crib this am. I wasn't at home but per Eli's text he heard pitter, patter of feet after a big bang. She's fine. We're not, well we are just a little surprised. And recognize our baby is growing up.

Full Month

So as I was on my way to check out some friends' blogs I noticed the last time I posted on our blog was a month ago, oops.
Life has been full; full of learning, forgiveness, love, playing, work, family, friends...and some sleep in between.
Spring has arrived & I truly think its my favorite season here. We've made a couple trips to Duke Gardens, family was in town & Eli started a new job. We're learning how to juggle schedules & make the most of our limited time together.
Lil is over 20 months now & all I can say is she's full of it too. She's full of smiles, words (water, up pease, duck, wet, me, you, bus, -some new favs.), full of laughter, singing, stubbornness and adventure. She doesn't hesitate climbing things & exploring at the park. She's active & its fun keeping up with her spunk!

Here's our life in pics over the last month....






Duke Gardens:





Who says you can't play in the rain....



Helping dadda, be careful



Helping one of our favorite vendors @ the Durham Farmers Mkt.

Short but Sweet

Enjoying Duke's East Campus w/70 degree weather in February









A hike on the American Tobacco Trail on Valentine's Day




So February is the shortest month but so far we've taken advantage of the change in weather here. Don't get me wrong I'm pretty sure we started the month w/the heat on & temps of 30, but now we are able to open the windows and let the air breeze through & get ready for spring.
We've enjoyed lots of play time in the backyard, picnics, our first stroll through Duke Gardens this year, lots of time on the American Tobacco Trail & ice cream (ok too early for that but I think its coming soon).

We've been fortunate to be able to enjoy some great dinners at friends, from friends & beginning to get ready to put the house back on the market.


Another lovely Sunday, dig my new shades?