Update

Last night I dreamt that Tayah was walking up the stairs at my Grandma's house all by herself. When I saw her on the stairs my initial reaction was- I can't wait to blog about this! Then I woke up! I thought I should write about it anyway because not very often does one dream of blogging.

My little wee below is not climbing stairs but she is rolling and inching herself all around the living room. She has her front two bottom teeth and loves to show them off (or maybe that's me?). She also had some squash last night which she devoured while simultaneously creating an abstract masterpiece all over herself and the kitchen. A very exciting life one leads at 6 months.

For all of you facebookers out there, you probably already know that it has made it's way into our lives. It is a very cool concept and I'm still trying to figure it all out however there is definitely a dark side. For one, it has turned my normally attentive and adoring husband into a pompous internet (WARNING: bad language alert!)whore! For him it's not about keeping in touch with people- it's a competition to see how many friends he can get. Feel free to boo him publicly on his wall. Secondly Kristin does not blog anymore... and this makes me very sad.

This weekend I am going to Calgary where I will retrieve my camera. I will post some pictures when I get home!

Dear Mom,

I appreciate you for so many reasons- even more now that I have my own little one. Thank you for insight and your gentle guidance. As well as for your unwavering support, no matter what my decisions. You have such a great sense of humor and I love that when I come home I know that I'll lose a pound or two laughing. This last year has been a tough one for you and you've shown such strength, always putting your family first. I love you so much and couldn't ask for a greater role model to look to as I raise Tayah.

Love,
Cory

P.S. You're pretty hott for a Grandma!!!
Happy Mother's Day!!!

New Addition

Friday May 4th
2:00- went to look at van possibility for Hoja (and inquire about leasing for us)
6:00- BOUGHT a car!!!!

I love our Elantra. It isn't mean looking, I love the color, and best of all it has a five year bumper to bumper warranty! No more trips to the mechanic, no more headaches, no more stress. I am so in love- I even peered out the window at it the first night, when I got up to feed Tayah (I know how lame that sounds but I couldn't help it!). Oh, and our salesman was possibly the best salesperson I've ever dealt with. AND his name is Edwin! Who wouldn't want to deal with a person with a name like Edwin?! The name makes me happy just thinking about it.

We took the new addition of our family to Edmonton this weekend. Trent had a show Saturday night so Tayah and I had a girly night at the hotel watching Americas Next Top Model & Britain's Next Top Model. I also devoured two bags of chips and a chocolate bar- had Tayah been old enough I would have shared. It was the perfect girls night in!

Sunday we spent the day at West Ed Mall, before coming home. Tayah lost one of her Robeez (the only pair of shoes she had that actually stayed on), so we bought a new pair for her except these ones are made by... wait for it.... Bebe Bean! How perfect is that! Plus they were cuter and cheaper than the Robeez,and they stay on just as well. It was a wonderful weekend.

I love just picking up and going, not having to worry about if it conflicts with my work schedule or not. My work comes with me. Now if only we could get rid of our Passat, life would be perfect.

Pissed Off Cars

Our car is cursed- not even kidding- not even a little. If not cursed then God is strongly signalling that he wants us to get rid of it. Either way-our car hating us, or God hating our car- it needs to go! Which raises the question; do we buy something old or lease something new?

We are leaning towards leasing at the moment. That leads to the question; what do we lease? Trent likes the Honda Civic- I think the Civic is too mean looking, or maybe just too serious looking. I want something that looks happy or at the very least content. Trent thinks this is ridiculous. Personally, after getting up three or more times a night with a teething baby and changing an infinate amount of dirty diapers, the last thing I want to deal with is a car that looks like it has P.M.S.. I don't think this is too much to ask.

Any ideas on happy yet cool looking cars?

Crazy in love?... or just plain crazy?

I woke up yesterday morning to discover that Tayah had cut her first tooth. My first emotion was excitement- I immediately called Trent at work to spread the news. After hanging up the phone I realized I was kind of sad- my little girl is growing up and she's no longer going to look like a new baby!!! Then as she smiled at me I was so proud of the little bean- she grew a tooth all by herself! I can't believe how many things provoke such strong emotions in me when it comes to Tayah. Tonight, after going to Canadian Tire, Trent started saying something about this cute little girl he had seen about the same age as Tayah. Immediately I'm grilling him, "cuter than Tayah?!?!". He reassured me, "No, not cuter than Tayah." "Are you just saying that because she's your daughter?", I pressed, before realizing how silly I must have sounded. Of course there were going to be other cute babies in the world- in fact I've met a number of adorable babies in the last few months- so i don't know why this allegedly cute baby in Canadian Tire provoked such jealousy. Have I gone crazy, or is this normal mom stuff?