Communication.

Mark and I have our occasional miscommunication....well, actually they occur daily. Like many married couples we are working to improve our communication and understanding of each other, but most days it feels like an uphill battle that will never be won. Today, however, we had an instance that made me think...maybe one day (when we're 100 years old) we'll be good at this. Our conversation went something like this...

A: "I just read something really cool. Can I read it to you?"

M: "Sure"

A: "Ok, but first I just want you to know that after I read it to you, I want you to be excited about it and tell me how enlightening it is, and not be skeptical and tell me all about how you disagree with it."

M: (laughing) "Ok, I'm ready."

(I read it to him)

M: "Wow, that is really insightful. There is a part that I'm not sure how I feel about it, and by that I'm not implying that I don't agree with it...."

Ok, so we probably didn't use words like enlightening or insightful, but we did have that conversation without either of us getting frustrated that the other wasn't responding the way we wanted. So maybe one day when we are very old, Mark will be able to read my mind and intuitively know what I want him to say, but for now I'll take this :)

Go Penn State!

Sunday afternoon fun!

My baby girl's birthday!

The day after she was born...

1 year old...

2 years old...

Today my sweet baby girl turned two years old, I can't even believe it! She's growing up so quickly! Happy Birthday, Cala!

Cala's new panties!

No, Cala is not potty trained unfortunately. I bought her these to get ready for potty training sometime in the near future and she LOVES them. Although, I don't know how ready she is since she peed in all 3 pairs of her new panties today...

Beach videos

Summer Vacation!

I love summer vacations! This year we went to visit family in Pennsylvania and packed our trip full of things we love to do in PA.

We rode bikes on a trail near Mark's Dad's house. Our trip included playing in the creek, riding through pouring rain, having to turn back eventually because the creek was covering the trail, being devoured by mosquitos, and loving the beautiful scenery.

Our next stop was Hershey Park, "the sweetest place on earth". Cala had a great time splashing around in the water and after she went home we had a great time riding the roller coasters. Or at least I did. As Mark put it right as we were getting on an especially scary roller coaster, "I'm only doing this because I love you!" What a sweetie.

Then we celebrated Cala's birthday a month early so we could have all our family there. Here's Cala licking a beater full of frosting.

The cupcakes (I definitely had beach on the brain).

Then last but not least, we went to the beach. It was heavenly! The weather was perfect, we got there early and stayed late. Cala loved it just as much as we thought she would!

Dave, the mer-man, wondering where his mermaid went...

We had a wonderful time. It was great to see our families! We'll be back soon!