We Went On An Edventure

Yesterday we took Isabella to the Edventure Children's Museum in Columbia. We had a great time! I was a little worried that Isabella would be too young, but she was really into it. She got to do all kinds of things, like play music, learn about Africa, go grocery shopping, drive a firetruck, learn about building homes, and so much more! She even got to "ride" on a John Deere tractor which made her screech in delight. It was a very busy day, so busy she slept through the night. I think we'll go there more often if it can get her to sleep that well! ;)

Isa's New Shoes

Isabella recently got new shoes, they were on sale!

My Daughter The Fish

Isabella is IN LOVE with water. In June we are taking swimming lessons, and I'm sure she will do great. She isn't afraid of the water at all, a natural swimmer. Here she is playing in a pool when we were in GA for Easter.

Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

I'm a slacker, I have neglected my blog and for that I apologize. (Blame Facebook, seriously, I'm always on there.) There is no way I can recap everything that has happened in the past, we'll say "few", months. I don't even know where to start so I here is the Cliff's Notes of December - now.

• We spent Christmas in Florida with Jonathan's family, something we had never done. We had a great time seeing everyone and Isa got to meet a lot of her extended family. Isabella really enjoyed her gifts and got way too spoiled. A special THANK YOU to Aunt Rhonda and Uncle David for sharing their rented vacation home with us. We had a late Christmas with my side of the family after. Again, SPOILED!
• In January I had a chance to reconnect with one of my friends that I hadn't seen in 8 or 9 years! Jenny, her son and her boyfriend moved to SC about the same time we did, how cool! It was great to see Jenny again and to meet her baby and boyfriend. We had a great time playing. Isabella LOVES baby Alex and he loves her too. My Jonathan and Your Jonathan, as we have named them, have a lot in common, they have had a few good video game sessions since then. They have a lot in common, its almost scary.
• In February Jonathan had a lot going on at work so Isabella and I went to visit my family for a week. We had a good time visiting, I especially loved the naps! It snowed while we were gone and Jonathan didnt get to enjoy it because of work. Sore subject...moving on. In Febuary we also took Isabella to the zoo for the first time. She really loves the animals and being outside. She gets it honestly.
• March, oh March. Isabella was sick and on medication most of March. RSV followed by an ear infection. Two courses of antibiotics and 2 weeks of breathing treatments and we all somehow came out of it with our sanity. Isabella did not get her shots or have her 15 month check up because she was sick.  And finally in March we were very happy to hear that Jonathan's colonoscopy showed no signs of Colitis! Everything went fine with the procedure, there were no polyps, and the labs all came back normal. Great news! I've taken on yet another crafty hobby...sewing. So far I've made three adorable pillows. If I ever get a free second I'm going to start working on a little dress for Isabella. I have always wanted to learn how to sew, and I am finally working to make it happen. I'm teaching myself so I'm probably doing it all wrong, but I am determined to learn.
• Now it's April and Spring is definitely here even though it feels so much like British Summer. Isabella and I are spending time outside every day! We're in heaven! We are considering planting some strawberries or herbs, but I'd hate to get attached just to watch them die.We spent Easter in GA and out little eagle eye found 4  eggs that were hidden for the big kids and all the eggs that were for her.We don't have a lot of plans for the rest of this month, but we definitely have a busy summer ahead of us.

Since my last post Isabella started walking and promptly started running. She is always on the go and most of the time it's so much fun. She is a great "helper", and loves doing anything we're doing. She is talking now and always has something to say. She still babbles a lot, but she can say almost anything when she wants to. It's amazing when your child promptly repeats something that just came out of your mouth. Time to be careful with what we say! She'll be telling all our secrets soon. All in all Isabella is a sweet, energetic, social butterfly.

We have finally settled in here in Sumter, and into our home. ALL BOXES UNPACKED! We are loving life and feel so blessed to back in the states and so close to our families. I promise that I will do my best to keep this blog updated with stories, pictures and videos. I won't be here every day, but I promise it won't be months again.