The Fanning Four

There is a waterpark in Panama City and I plan on getting a season pass this summer so that Bethy and I can spend our days floating lazily down the lazy river. The reality of that may not be so lazy (10 month old, water, tons of other lazy drifters, sunscreen, bathing suits, you get the picture). Anyways, today was the day. After thouroughly sunscreening my fairskinned self and my just as pale daughter, putting on bathing suits, packing a bag, and grabbing a snack for the baby, we headed out. We pulled up into a prime parking spot (yes!!) but to my dismay there was no one in the park! It was not open today- come back Thursday the sign says! Dang it! Ok, on to plan B- there's a park near by with a fun kiddie pool area that Bethany loves. It's $10 total for the two of us but it beats dealing with the sand of the beach (I wasn't in the mood for sand today). So we drive the 15 minutes there, get out of the car, and head to the ticket counter. I hand her my credit card and she t...

Bethany had her nine month check up today. She's gained a whopping 1 pound in the last three months, weighing in now at 17 lbs. 5 oz. But she is up to 27 inches. She's a petite little girl to say the least. But the doctor didn't seem worried at all. She said she looks good and we could start giving her more big people food and even some whole milk. I haven't updated in a while so I'm not sure if you know that: 1. She can crawl. 2. She can babble. 3. She can pull herself up to standing. 4. She can take a few steps if she's holding on to something. 5. She continues to wave at anyone and everyone. 6. She has the cutest smile and laugh EVER! Ok, she's up from her nap so that's all for now

How finding a house is like finding a spouse: 1. There are many to choose from but few that seem livable. 2. You just want a place to call home. 3. You can't help but imagine your kids running around. Is it kid friendly? 4. Sometimes you like it instantly but when you take a closer look, it's just not the right one. 5. Some give you too much space, some not enough. 6. Sometimes you make an offer and get rejected. 7. Sometimes an internet search can be very helpful. 8. Sometimes you go back to tour a house you've already considered just to make sure. 9. A solid foundation on high ground means a lot. 10. A Realtor/Builder knows your needs and wants and can help you find/build the perfect house. We are trying so hard to find the right house for us. And I really can't help but compare it to finding a spouse. It's quite funny to me how similar it is, although not anywhere close to the same emotional investment. One of the first houses I found, I fell in love with instant...