Third time's a charm!

I've tried (unsuccessfully) 3 times to get my blog up and running. Each time I have the same excuse....I'd just rather be playing with Hank! I've decided to start small and manageable and use this as a way  keep in touch with family and friends. Our life isn't all that exciting but we do seem to have fun adventures now and then.

Let's start with a 2012 recap!

• Hank turned 1 in January! We had a small party and enjoyed celebrating with everyone.  Even Grandma and Grandpa from Washington joined us. Hank was a pro at opening gifts since he had just had a lot of practice at Christmas.
• We've had a very mild winter so we have enjoyed working in the yard, bbq'ing and eating dirt. Well Hank eats dirt. I'm convinced he has eaten at least his weight in dirt already this year. Who wants to bet we can double that number?
• Todd and I had our first all night date night while Hank spent the night with my parents. It was hard at first but after a beer, or two, I was able to enjoy myself and have a ton of fun. It was great. We really needed a night off and we had a blast with our good friends Heather and John.
• This week we have had lots of rain. Boo! We really need it so it's hard to complain but it's not all that easy being stuck inside with a very active 14 month old. So instead of eating dirt we eat things off of the floor and cover ourselves in dog hair before we try to stand on the dining room table. Then of course we get mad :)
• We are getting ready for Easter....Hank will have all the tools to start his own gardening service once the bunny hops on over here.  Anyone want a estimate?  I can't promise he won't eat your plants and dirt but he will at least look cute doing it.  The holidays are so much more fun this year with Hank walking and understanding things.
• Hank walks and talks. Well he walks a little like Frankenstein and calls everything a "cow" but we are still a very proud mommy and daddy. It's hard work raising a baby genius and we take our jobs very seriously. He still smiles 99 percent of the time. The other 1 percent he is eating dirt (of course) and screeching. I swear that kid even smiles in his sleep.
• I am soooo all over setting up my etsy shop. looking into farmers markets and starting my own business. For reals, no more talking about it. It has become my mission because it is my ticket to being home with my baby. Who wouldn't want to be home with a kid as cute as Hank?

I'm sure this was boring but if you are reading this before bed at least it will help you get to sleep right? Let's keep things real. Please give me feedback and follow us on our journey as parents. If nothing else bug me about my plans and keep me accountable!

I know you are dying to see pics so here it goes....

Have a Happy Happy day!