I like it here

Florida, that is. It was in the 80's today. I guess that's not the only reason for liking it here.

The people are so friendly! Anytime I'm in the neighborhood, people wave. I have finally caught on and I wave back. I'm so polite, I know.

Bella loves being mauled every day after 2:30pm (when her 10-year-old Aunt Isabelle comes home from school)...and after 6:10pm (when her Grandpa Rowdy comes home from work)...and every few hours by her daddy who gets to see her as he pleases! Ty really likes that. So Bella stays happy.

Bella has only been in my life for 7 months now, but it feels like she's always been here. I can't believe I ever lived without her! She has 2 bottom teeth and now the 2 top teeth are pushing their way through. Bella doesn't appreciate those things and neither do I! Besides the disruption they are to sleep, she likes to grind them, and it's like nails on a chalk board for me! EEK!!! I get chills just typing about it.

Christmas is around the corner and it's hard to feel like it's that time already - especially without cold weather to prove it. I've been playing Christmas songs on the piano...and frankly, I think I'll be dreaming of a white Christmas forever! It's a little weird without the white fluffy stuff.

I miss Utah, and I like it here. I remain conflicted.

Palm Trees and Crocs

Wow. We're here. How did this all happen so fast? We were only just TALKING about moving here for fun...and look what happened. If you want something to happen, just talk about it aLOT!

Bella, Ty and I are loving it here!

Bella's favorite new hobbies include bike rides through the neighborhood, trying new baby foods (squash is not on her list of favorites), experimenting with a sippy cup (more like a new chew toy), and rolling around all over the floor. At her 6 month check-up last week, she weighed in at 19.9lbs and was almost 27 inches. She's at the top of her charts and I love all her chunky rollyness! More to love on, right?

Ty's been working from home doing freelance stuff, and the rest of the day works on getting his business going. He officially has a business! It's called pixelMEGA, LLC, and he's working on getting his website up. He loves having the creative freedom to work on his games, and we are incredibly grateful to my parents for allowing us in their home to make this happen!

The Longwood Ward has welcomed us with open arms and I have already met some really awesome people! I've been trying to form some kind of schedule, so in the mornings I bike or jog, sometimes with Bella, and the afternoon usually includes errands with mom, which is always fun. When my sisters come home from school, Bella is entertained with Isabelle (who's always trying to dodge doing homework), and after that, it feels like I never see Bella. Between Ty, my mom, Isabelle, Savanna, and especially my dad, Bella is almost always on someone's hip...And she loves it!

Yesterday there was a shuttle launch, and unfortunately I didn't see it, but Ty said he got a glimpse and that it was one of the most awe inspiring things he had seen in a long time.

Every time we see a lake or puddle of water, we look for an alligator...and so far, no luck.

The neighborhood creatures are awfully friendly...Some deer and big scary birds came up to me while I was jogging and I about peed my pants I was so startled!

We're headed to the beach house for Thanksgiving, and we can't wait. Our good friend Jake is coming out to visit us the week after Thanksgiving, so that will be totally awesome!! Can't wait!

Whelp. That's all.

Almost There

With his 26' Penske Truck and 4 days of driving, Ty made it safely to Florida!! The trip didn't come without it's mishaps, but we'll let Ty tell that story another day :0)

Church members and my family have helped unload everything, and Ty is finally getting settled in. I feel like I'm getting the better end of this deal - when I get to Florida, all of the back breaking work will be done! Woo hoo! THANKS Ty, Mom, and Dad!!!

Bella and I have been in Colorado visiting my dad, cousins and sister Madison the past week. Right now we're in Nebraska (my old stomping grounds), and tonight Bella met her Great-Grandpa Bob and Great-Grandma Marion! They were so cute and protective of her. I had a great drive out with my fabulous 2nd cousin Kerry and I am excited for everyone else I get to see tomorrow! Yay!

Can't wait to get the party started in Florida! There's no turning back now, Mom and Dad!! :0)

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My girl...

...is getting her first TOOTH!

That explains why she chews on everything...

I think I called everyone and their grandma to tell them my new discovery. It's not quite breaking the gums, but it's definitely there! AH!

It's kinda weird how a little tooth makes her seem more like a real person now and not just a little baby. She's graduated to the 'baby with a tooth' phase! Boy am I a first time parent, or WHAT!!