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I have been holding on to summer. I am going to flat out say it- I am depressed at even the thought of snow. Usually, I don't mind the winter too much. But this year I don't even want to think about it. You know what I am talking about- cold, dark, yucky and don't forget that you have to constantly dodge germs! You know when February comes around and you think that you just can't make it another day? Sometimes I get jealous of bears- they get to sleep through the winter!

I do realize that there is no getting around my most loathed of all seasons. So I decided to come up with a solution to my winter-induced depression. I need a cold season hobby. I have turned my love of the outdoors, namely flowers, into something I can do indoors. My new venture is making accessories- headbands, rings, scarves, belts, etc. with flower flair. I am hoping to sell them, because what am I going to do with all dozens of little flowers? I am calling my little "keep myself busy" business-  blum.

Let me know what you think!

I have started a blum blog. Not much going on there yet, but you can still check it out at: www.blumdesign.blogspot.com

Family Pics

Last month our good friend, Cathy, took our pics! I am so in love with them! Oh, and you can see more of Cathy's work at www.cwallphotos.blogspot.com

Baby Steps...part 2

So my little Harrison is at a standstill with the walking. He will try for a couple days, then gives up. He reverts back to crawling. I think he thinks crawling is more a more effective way of transportation. It's faster, he doesn't fall down... who knows what he is really thinking.  All I know is that it is time to walk. He is now 14 months. Don't most babies walk by now? Am I doing something wrong? Should I be working with him more?

So, for all you moms out there- when did your little ones begin the walking and did you do anything to help?

Baby Steps

Harrison has begun to try out walking. I am so proud of him. Today he has been trying to get from point A to point B by taking baby steps. He takes a couple, regains his balance and then goes for a couple more. The big smile on his face tells me that he really likes it.  I love to see him experience new things. He is gaining confidence and it won't be long until he is walking all over!!

Domestic Diva- cupcakes!

A few months ago I posted about becoming a Domestic Diva. I promised to tell of my adventures of developing my skills as a homemaker. Well, I never posted. I am a slacker. I have done things to rise to my potential greatness at home, but never gave an update. But I will be better.

Yesterday I made cupcakes- and I decorated them!! I got a frosting decorator for my wedding, and yesterday was my first time using it (yep, in 3 years).  It was pretty fun. I know I have a lot of practicing to do, but I think they are pretty cute for my first time. What do you think?

Can it be a year already?

Wow! How time flies. Has it already been a whole year since I held my little boy in my arms for the first time? Since he wrapped his little hand around my finger? Since I looked into those eyes and knew that my life would never be the same again? Where does the time go? Looking at pictures of my newborn little Harrison is so bittersweet. He has grown and changed so much since he was so tiny. I miss holding that cuddly baby. We used to fall asleep together in the rocking chair. His head would be on my chest. I miss those days. But now that he is older, we have so much more fun. We talk, we giggle, we tickle, we hug, we chase the dog. Harrison is becoming so smart. He knows so many words. He is almost saying "bye-bye" fully. He isn't walking quite yet- he is a pretty fast crawler. All of the changes in him seem so amazing to me. I say to myself, "I created this perfect little person" and it is just unbelievable. It seems like such a miracle. I am so thankful to be Harrison's mommy. So thankful that I get to share all of these moments with him. I get to watch him experience the world for the first time, see new things. It's the most amazing thing that a person can experience. I thank my Heavenly Father everyday for such a wonderful baby boy!

So it's been a little while since I have posted. What can I say? There hasn't been much going on other than life with an 11 month old!!
I have been getting the garden ready.... I am a bit obsessed with it. We finally got our vegetables in yesterday. I can't wait to reap the benefits!!
Harrison is just doing more and more things everyday. It is so much fun to watch your baby grow and get smarter! It's the most amazing thing. I can't believe he turns one this month! Time sure flies. We have been planning his birthday party. It is going to be so much fun!
Well, I think I will just leave you with a few pictures for now... Enjoy :)


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