Then and now

Writing this post brings a tear to my eye. My good friends Vanessa and Holly had there babies within weeks of Chloe. We have had so much fun getting the little ones together over the last year. All three are approaching their first birthday's which is so surreal to me. We have had so much fun watching the kids grow and play together. Looking forward to many play dates in the future!

Then

and now

River rat, or shall we say river Diva

Chloe helped mommy celebrate her birthday with a trip out to Laughlin! Chloe had her very first boat ride and she did great. She loved the water and hanging out on the shore. We were so excited to take her out on the lake, but we were also very nervous. It all worked out great though. We will probably not be going this summer due to the heat, so I am glad we got to enjoy the nice spring weather of 78 degrees. It was a perfect birthday weekend with my family!

Don't worry CPS. I literally took her bathing suit cover off for a second so we could get a picture of her in her bathing suit, lol. No sun burns for this baby!

Sneak peak...

A sneak peak on what I am working on for Chloe's birthday party. Only 2 months away!!

We are family!

My sister and her husband recently moved to New Mexico for a job promotion, which prompted a family photo shoot before their departure. My mom did a great job of getting us all together on such short notice, and now we have amazing family photos! I miss my sis already, but I am so happy they are doing so well out there! Here are some of my fave pics from the shoot!

We have this same picture when she was a newborn. It's cute to compare the two.

In other Salmon news, Chloe has been a busy little bee. She is pulling herself up on everything, and can even stand on her own without holding on to anything (at least for a second, haha), it’s just a matter of time before she starts walking. She enjoyed her very first Easter at Grandma and Grandpa Grable's house. She even hunted Easter eggs that mommy and daddy dyed!

This past weekend Chloe was FINALLY able to dawn her new bathing suit ensemble (it has been in her closet for a couple of months now) and take a dip in her Auntie Dianna’s pool. The water was freezing, but Chloe did not seem to mind. I think she liked it!! We are taking her on her very first river trip for mommy’s birthday in 2 weeks. I cannot wait to see how she does on the boat and in the water. Pictures to come!!

Chloe sporting her sunglasses and new outfit that her Nino got her for Easter.

As for David and I, we are trucking along in our careers. Thankfully with all of the pink slips issued, David has once again managed to stay clear from them! I just completed training for my new position and I am very thankful it is over! We are putting in a patio cover in the next couple of weeks in preparation for the big 1st birthday party! We are looking forward to our trip to Laughlin for my birthday and that's about it for now. Stay tuned for Chloe's first river pics!!

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Yee Haw!!

One of Chloe's BFF's, Sophia, turned 1 this past weekend and had a fabulous barn yard bash! We were looking forward to the pony and the petting zoo, but unfortunately the rain decided to make an appearance instead (seems to be happening at every birthday party we go to these days). Chloe still had a great time and enjoyed wearing her cowgirl hat that mommy had way to much fun bedazzling. Here are a few pics from the event.


Getting ready


Having fun with grammy pre-party

The face says it all, LOL!!

Hangin with Grampy

Pin the chicken in the barn (or something like that)

Enjoying the candy from the pinata that the big kids left behind (she enjoyed sucking the wrappers of course, not the actual candy).

I don't think the birthday girl liked the cake at all.

and since I have not posted for awhile, here are some updates on what's been going on with the Salmons. Chloe is crawling like crazy, all over the place!! Daddy has had his hands full while I have been training for my new position in Woodland Hills for the last 3 weeks (and as many of you know, being away from my baby has literally sucked the life out of me). However, David has done an AMAZING job, I could not have asked for a better husband.

Chloe also got her first tooth (FINALLY) last week and she turns 8 months tomorrow, March 2!! She is totally in love with her puppy, Lily, and starts laughing hysterically anytime Lily comes near her. She crawls to the sliding door and puts her hands all over the glass trying to get to her, laughing the entire time. It's really fun to watch.

David is still enjoying his teaching career, but has not been to excited for the furlough days (unpaid days). He has definitely made the best of it though. He takes Chloe and meets his friend and his daughter at Johns Incredible Pizza. They even go to the mall after, lol.

Gosh, this is starting to sound like a Christmas newsletter, LOL. With that being said, I think I have covered it for now!

My Angels

Oh man where is the time going?? I cannot believe our little angel is already 6 1/2 months old! She is scooting around everywhere, on the verge of crawling any time. And let me just say, I am not a big fan of teething. WOW, I wish her darn teeth would come in already. Sleepless nights and a very cranky baby is what our evenings have been the last couple of nights. I would think those suckers are ready to come in ANYTIME now.



On a sad note, these last couple of days have been rough. Unfortunately we lost my papa due to a tragic car accident yesterday morning. He held strong for a month, fighting as hard as he could, but his 88 year old body could not hang on any longer. I know he is in a better place now, but it has been really hard. I am so devastated that Chloe will never get to meet her great grandfather. I know he will always be her angel looking down on her. The funeral will be this Saturday in Arkansas, which I am not able to attend. It is tearing me up that I cannot be there. My mom and step dad are on there way out there now. They are driving, so please pray that they have a safe trip and beat the bad weather! Rest in peace papa, I love you!



Here are some of Chloe's 6 month photos. She's lookin cute as always :)!



Thanks Auntie Heidi for the tutu!