Marley's First Big Snow

March 2, we had 9" of snow fall in Stafford.

Marley loved playing in the snow!

Can you see a bit of the "pointer" stance that comes naturally to her? Clearly her form isn't quite right, but I was shocked to see her pulling her right leg up and freezing periodically - nature vs. nurture - clearly nature was taking over here.

Loved her cute nose with snow on it!The snow was so deep, she had to jump in order to get from one spot to another.

She figured out that if she dug near my me she would find a buried surprise in the snow...my boots.

Baby Shower

February 22, a few very dear friends got together to help me celebrate Baby Bear's soon arrival. The question of the day...

we do!

Friends from work, college, church, National Guard, and neighbors all came - it was so much fun!

So many great clothes!

Baby Bear's first Build-A-Bear from Grandma and Grandpa Lindley. The bear's guarding the crib until Baby Bear comes home.

A cute outfit from Grandma Peterson!

This diaper cake from my neighbor Leslie was ADORABLE! She's an amazing woman and so creative!

Michelle and I set up all of the gifts in the living room when we got home.

Jonathan came home from drill and was a bit overwhelmed - rightfully so!

Thank you so much to my friends and family for making the baby shower such a special event, and for your amazing generosity!

Marley's First Road Trip

Over the President's Day Holiday, Jonathan and I took a little leave and drove down to South Carolina to see fam ily. It was Marley's first real road trip - she did great!