Fourth of July...

We're feeding Reesie-Pie in hopes that we might go to the fireworks in town afterwards so this is an in-between feeding post and an explanation free post...just pics.

ENJOY and we'll add captions later.













Yesterday's lunch at the Varsity.








Reese's first try in a real pool. She loved it. More on this later.

Vacation Friday....ahhhh

THIS three day weekend couldn't have gotten here at a better time. Being home with Kim and Reese was awesome today and we covered alot of ground.....starting with me going for a 14 mile bike ride. I've got to do something about the weight. No more ya-ya-ing. I love my bike, it feels so much better than running does, and I sweat it out rather than having to walk 3 miles to feel like I've done something. Speaking of which...Kim is out walking right now trying to do the same thing. We're both through talking and we've got to start doing.

We also went down to the Varsity to meet with Kim's first boss from the company she works for currently. Kim really, really loved working for Julie and she didn't want to pass up the opportunity to see her since they had a layover in Atlanta. So....I ride 14 miles in the morning...and I ate two chili steaks and part (a large part) of a chili dog. Oh...and fries. But I didn't eat breakfast so that made it ok, right?

A couple of Kim's co-workers were there and it was a good little gathering. We don't tend to do a ton with her coworkers simply because we're so far removed from them....Woodstock and Gainesville are a trek from one another so yeah, we don't see alot of them outside of work hours.....for Kim, every hour is a work hour. (she's doing better....I'm very proud of her for the first two weeks.)

So the plan for the 4th is pretty open. We may cookout with neighbors....we may go see the big firework display in town....we may sun by the pool. Yeah, we got a pool. Check it out.











So this is a shade bigger than necessary but hey, Mommy and Daddy might get in too. Reese liked it for the few minutes that we had it out. We'll let the sun warm up the water Saturday and let Reese take a dip while we tan our pastey bodies.

Other items of note include the purchase of a completely necessary home appliance that we've done without for years - a waffle maker. Helllllll yeah. Waffles in the a.m. at the Hall house. Why I got crazy and bought a little Root Beer too. Tell him to calm down!!!! Stop it!! All this craziness.....calm down seriously.

Finally, we're asking for a little help for picking a convertible car seat for Reese. Everything but EVERYTHING says the Britax Marathon is like the cat's pajamas. But it costs $280. Not that I'm cheaping out on my baby but is it worth it? If it is, we'll buy the thing but are there equally good seats out there that we're not thinking about? Not everything that costs an arm and a leg is the best but it "appears" that in this case, the Britax may be the best. Give us a shout and let us know what you think.

A great day....

But the 800lb elephant sat ever present in the house all weekend long. This is it, the Sunday that we've both dreaded since we found out Kim was pregnant 11 months ago (July 21st). The last day on maternity leave. So here is the conversation that we/I have with ourselves....we are NOT the only parents to do this. We are in fact very normal and very average - nothing special outside of our own lives and this "drama" is very, very normal. We have a fantastic situation with Krissy watching Reese just right down the street....In fact we're walking her to Krissy's house in the morning. We have a great situation with Kim's work with her being home based largely and even when she does go in the office, she has a very flexible schedule...unlike mine. We have a beautiful healthy little girl and she will be fine. She'll be leaving home for years and years and coming back home each and every time.

Today was indeed a great day. My first Father's day...the whole crew down for dinner...and my two girls. I love them both so much.

Happy Mother's Day

I met Kim a long time ago...almost 18 years ago to be exact. In that time we've literally grown up together and faced so many things as a couple. But today we celebrated the fact that she is much more than my partner in life...she is my daughter's mother as well.

We both love our own Mothers very much but since this is Kim's first day dedicated to being Reese's mom, I'll keep it brief and just say that I love you very much Kim. If I'd only known that we would have had Reese....we would have done this a long time ago. I love you tremendously and can't say thank you enough for giving this little girl life.

Love to each of our Moms and to all of our family members. Enjoy the pics from the day.

Hanging with Dahddy on Saturday

My girls....

Both smiling....

And then something happened...and I got the look. Or maybe I just caught her at the wrong time

Another good shot of my girls

Reesie Pie

My Grandmother, my Mom, Kim and Reese

Kim, her Mom, and Reese

Our Easter "portrait"

I guess more accurately this is our first family pic period...outside of the hospital. Reese-pie is all styling in her little hat and trying to strike a pose for the camera.