Home, Sweet Home!

We're back from New York!  Marissa and I had a relaxing week at the hotel while Danny worked.  We tried out a few tasty restaurants in Syracuse, visited Danny's co-workers, went shopping at the mall and did lots of cuddling!  On our way home we stopped at Cabela's in Hamburg, Pennsylvania.  It's the outdoor man's dream!  We spent about two hours in the store shopping around.  Our big purchase of the day was two training collars for Eli and Sadie.  We need to whip these dogs into shape now that Marissa is here.  They've been really great with her, but with visitors stopping by, we need to get them to calm down a little bit.  We're hoping that within a few weeks they will calm down a little bit and know how to act when we have company.  We'll see how it goes!

 

 Trying to catch a grin

 Marissa learned how to hold her rattle while in New York

 And she also learned how to chew on her rattle in New York

 Such a big girl!

Today we went to the Fall Festival as a little family of three.  We saw a few friends and did some shopping at the craft show.  I got a new apron for myself, which is exciting because I've never had an apron before.  Now I am officially Mrs. Betty Crocker!  =)  We also got Marissa a new winter hat, I'll post a picture of that tomorrow.  After spending a few hours at the Fall Festival, Marissa had a photo shoot with daddy, then zonked out for a little nap. 

 I still can't decide who I think she looks like.  I think she has features from both of us.

 Too stinkin' cute!

Passed out!

We arrived home to a few packages in the mail.  I ordered Marissa a jumperoo for Christmas.  We aren't going to get too crazy for her this year since she really won't remember or be able to participate in the festivities, but I think she will get a lot of use out of it.  I also received her monogrammed Christmas stocking to match the rest of ours.   Christmas over the next few years is going to be so much fun! 

We grilled out some BBQ chicken tonight since it was such a beautiful day.  I gave Marissa a bath while Danny cleaned up from dinner and now we're watching the Capitals game, drinking a beer and relaxing on the couch.  Marissa is asleep, for now, and life just feels so complete.  I love my little family of three and I love being a mom.  I know most people would think that this is a boring Saturday night, but I'm perfectly content.

Good night blogger world, see you soon!

~*Alicia*~