Under the Big Top

Jon received two tickets to the circus that came to town this week, so I decided to take Natalie for a little outing. She loved it. Her favorite parts were the music and watching the horses run around the ring. She also had cotton candy for the first time and wanted only the first three bites, so I got to enjoy the rest. She sat on the pony for a picture, but wasn't very thrilled about being that close to an animal. We had a fun time together.

The Little Black Dress

My sister is getting married in May and her colors are red and black. So in an effort to look like the cute new mom and not the frumpy married sister, I spent all day looking for the perfect black dress to wear. I found the dress at Talbots and I love it. The most challenging part of the day was not so much finding the dress, but keeping Natalie enthralled with every dressing room, trying to drag her back in as I am only half-dressed and getting after her for trying to peek under everyone else's door. Needless to say, my shopping days are over for a while now that I know what it is like to shop with an ever curious child.

Back from Oblivion

I know it has been almost a month since I have posted anything on my blog. We have been doing regular, everyday things lately. We did have a few exciting times though. Our friends the Rothe's came to visit for the weekend and my mom and sister came to visit for their spring break. All of this meant fun conversation and eating out. With my family, we also did lots of shopping, swimming and going to the park. I love having visitors come.

Jon and I are busy with our church callings, Jon with work and I taking care of Natalie. Natalie's latest antics including being just tall enough to reach inside the bathroom drawers and empty its contents and being mom's "assistant" and "helper" where ever Mom goes. She is getting better and faster with her walking, so I think she will start running soon.