Happy Halloween!

Last night after Kalianna went to bed, we carved pumpkins. It was so much fun! Here are our efforts:

Trick-or-Treat

Yesterday was Trick-or-Treating at daddy's office. Kalianna didn't enjoy it as much as mommy and daddy did. But she was very happy to have crinkling candy wrappers to play with, while we showed her off and visited with friends.

Hangin' with Daddy

Playing with (and trying to eat) her candy

Visiting Grandpa's office. He dresses up and decorates his office scary every year. But Kalianna was too young to be scared of him, like her cousins. (The picture is foggy cause of the smoke machine). And yes, you are seeing correctly. He is wearing red contacts.

Kalianna with her cousins, Josh and Ian

New Posts

Those of you who read my writing blog, I finally posted some new pieces! Please check it out and give your feedback! Start with number one, and work your way up. Thanks!

Our Tech Savvy Baby

Saturday afternoon Matt was doing updates on my computer and Kalianna was sitting on his lap. It became obvious that she wanted to play with the keyboard, so Matt pulled up a word document and let her go to town. She loved it! And then, I'm not kidding, she hit control S and wanted to save it. So, of course, Matt did. Most people have proof saved of their baby's fist steps or a first word. But how many of you have their first typed document? Cause we do! This is definitely a different world we live in!

Our First Date

Matt and I went on our first date last night since Kalianna was born. I know, it took us awhile! Its not that I didn't trust her with anyone, but with me breastfeeding and unable to pump very much, it just didn't work out. The last few weeks, we've started giving Kalianna a bottle of formula before bed, so now we can go out after she's had dinner. My mom came up to take care of her, and said she did great. Thanks again mom! First, Matt brought me two dozen red roses. They are beautiful! Then Matt and I went to Red Lobster for dinner (we still had a gift card from last Christmas). It was super yummy! Matt had all-you-can-eat shrimp and I had a combo plate with crab, lobster, and shrimp. Heavenly! Then we, of course, ended with their fabulous chocolate chip cookie and ice cream. After dinner we ran over to the mall so Matt could use his B-day money to buy some new pants. (He's been down to one pair for the last month! Sad, I know!) We found him some great jeans and a new jacket. Then we walked over to the movie theater and, using some movie passes, saw "Surrogates". It was really pretty good! Had some cool action scenes and the story really made you think. It was surprisingly clean too! We had a great time! It was the perfect date!

Happy Birthday Matt

Today is Matt's 26th birthday! He is the best friend, husband, and father a girl could ever ask for! Unfortunately, he has a super busy day ahead of him. School, then work, then he has a midterm tonight...so we won't even get to see him until late tonight. Not a very exciting birthday. But we will be celebrating tomorrow. So if you feel so inclined today, wish him a happy birthday!

Four Wonderful Years!

Today is our fourth anniversary! What can I say? I am married to the best man in the whole world! He is still my best friend, my confidant, my shoulder to lean on, my hero, my support, my love. He can always make me smile. We laugh together, we cry together, we work together; I never have to feel alone in anything I do. We have gone through many unexpected trials these last four years, but they have only brought us closer together. And even though money is tight and school is hard, he was still able to get me the most perfect present. I love him with all my heart and look forward to an eternity with him!