The quest for the holy.....sippy cup!

Ah yes, who would have thought that finding the "right sippy-cup" would be so challenging. I feel like Monty Python, but have not found Mia's "holy grail" yet. No one told me this would be so challenging. There are so many choices and apparently, your child ends up choosing the one he or she "likes." Maybe this is easier for some kids, but we've almost bought out every brand at babies r us. Of course everytime I'm in there, some mom comes and raves about one brand or another and tells me "this is the one my son fell in love with." Ridiculous, but yet necessary...

The quest is on, click clack, click clack...

Our contenders so far...
"The Nuk" - Mia loves the handles, but water doesn't come out fast enough.

"The generic" - top choice, but no handles. I have to hold it. Water flow is perfect!

"Born Free" - Nice soft texture, too heavy once it's full. Too hard to tilt back when not full enough.

"Tommy Tippy" - the best name by far. Wish it were smaller, it's also a frontrunner now. Love the retracktable cover that flips over.

"The Nubby" - the worst name by far. Handles are great, but Mia gets drenched after three sips

"The Nalgene" - definately the coolest, but can't handle the hard plastic sipper. Maybe one day when she's walking and wearing her hiking shoes...

"The Personalized Babies R Us Cup" - Ok, so I had a weak moment in Babies R Us. I couldn't pass up something with her name on it. Just like high heels: totally not practical, too hard, but stylish. At least she looks good while drinking out of it!

We'll let you know when we finally find the "right" cup, wish us luck...

My favorite commercial...

This is my favorite commercial entitled "being a dad." Great job sprite...

Mia's birthday: Splashville!

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One year old!

I can't believe our little baby is ONE already! We had the best time celebrating: birthday weekend with family including presents, dinner and ofcourse yummy cupcakes. Yesterday (her actual birthday, we took Mia downtown to "Splashville" since we know Mia LOVES to play in the water. It was the best birthday celebration and can't believe it's already been a year.

Beautiful cupcakes make by Aunt "Lee lee"
She's just like her mommy, loves sugar!

What a face!

Happy Anniversary!

I love my cowboy! Blair's actually the furthest thing from a cowboy, but I remember falling in love with him and getting to say "I do" just five years ago. I feel so lucky to get to wake up to my best friend every morning and live in my "dream" city. God has so richly blessed me, I don't deserve this life. Here's to five more years...

Getting ready at my parents house where we also had our reception...

Blair cried through the whole ceremony, I didn't shed a tear. The day before I was a basket case

Five years later....

Father's Day...

We had a great Father's day this weekend. We went camping with some good friends with Mia for the first time. She did great, though she got up with the sun (too early). We started the morning packing up the gear and then heading to a local coffee shop to grab hot coffee and a smoothie. We drove home, unloaded, did laundry, took naps, showered and headed to Blair's favorite: Carrabas. After dinner, we headed home, put Mia down, made some homemade ice cream, and watched "It's Complicated." I framed the two pictures below for Blair. The first is of his dad and him and the second is Blair and Mia. Looking forward to heading to California next week. Until then...

Sum sum Summertime!

I love this warm weather! We have had a busy spring trying to sell our house, wrap up school (Blair), and keep on top of a ten month old and all that comes with that. We had a great visit with Blair's sister and hubby in Charleston over Memorial day and are getting ready to fly to California to see Cara's family. Blair's parents are coming for part of the trip and we're planning to make it a full visit with friends and family. This week, Cara has been busy teaching a reed workshop every morning (one more to go) before we go camping for Father's day! Mia's first camping trip is sure to be exciting! Pictures soon to come...

A few favorites...

7 months!

7 month photo shoot on the bed. Can't believe Mia is 7 months already!

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What we've been up to lately...

We're so tired of this cold weather, but are getting through it with sweet little Mia. Her latest includes solid foods, finding her feet, laughing....a lot, rolling over, sitting up - sort of, and sleeping more (almost through the night)...here are some highlights...

LOVE this face...
Big girl in the Bumpo...

So curious...

First time eating rice cereal...

Looks like it's going to be a success....

No so sure....

I'm done...

Happy New Year!

Check out the big girl! 5 months old today!

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow!

Here's a look at the snow storm we got this past Friday, Mia's first snow! We've been enjoying the weather by making a snowman, baking cookies, and playing hours of cards. Looking forward to Christmas next week!

Talking up a storm!

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Porters take the trophy!

If you voted for house #4, you voted for Brad and Lee Anne's version of "Polar Express Depot." They not only won, they won by a landslide. For those of you in Charleston, you can see the official "Jenkins Gingerbread House Trophy" displayed at their house for the next year. Thanks for all who voted and tune in again next year when we take the trophy back! (We're not competetive at all...)