This is a pretty flower outside of my mom's house. Colin and I are really anxious to do some gardening in our new place, wherever that may be. :-)
Colin took this of Ella. I love her eyes in it. I also love that you can see Jackie in the background. It's like this little reminder of how different Ella's life is now.
Mid May in Tulsa was packed with fun things to do. With 20 or so straight days of rain, all of Tulsa was ready to be outdoors. Friday night we enjoyed a fun walk around Mayfest and the Blue Dome festival. We found Jackie's birthday gift from one of the wooden toy vendors. We enjoyed dinner in the Blue Dome district at a funky little spot called Dilly Deli. All of us enjoyed our sandwiches and definitely want to go back. It was relaxed, open and kid friendly. We quarantined the girls in a little section in the corner with couches, tables and kid toys and games. The other key to this little spot is the beer offering. That helped reel us in for sure after a busy week at work. 
Here is Jackie's friend Amara. She's the happiest kiddo around. The girls were feeding each other a turkey and cheese sandwich Friday night. So funny!!
This crazy sight was one of our weekend highlights. Saturday morning, after a short trip to the Farmer's Market, we went to the 15th Street Coffee shop and it was a stop for the Art Car parade. We saw some creative, crazy and intricately created art cars.
I heard a little boy say about this van, "Dad, it's the ultimate hippy van."
This was a dental theme. There were real pulled teeth on the windows!
I don't know how they did this, but it was cool! Parked in front of my grade school, Marquette. Go Meteors!!
Now that Jackie is walking I figure it is time to teach her to dance. So on Saturday Jackie and I had our first dance together. It involved lots of falling and swaying but it was one of the best dances I have ever had. I could not help but think that, in way too short of time, she and I will share a dance at her wedding. I know she is not even one yet but these thoughts run through my mind and I already want to hit pause and stop her from growing up. I love you baby girl!!
Here she is, taking a time out. Life as a baby is grueling at times. Everyone watching...waiting for your next developmental step. Sometimes you just need something to hang onto. 
And she's off! Those first few steps are critical. They can be the beginning of something great or the beginning of the end. Getting a little "topsy likewise" (insert British accent) never hurt anyone, just straighten up and keep on cruisin!
The key to real success is focus... and a funny facial expressions. 
And it's all going great until Mom and her camera get in the way. Watch out world - here comes Jackie!!
