A lot of changes!

My dad came in last week, so we spent most of the days exploring places Maddie might like. (Children's Museum, SF, parks, zoos). It was a lot of fun.

Here's a pic taken by him of Maddie and me~ I was greatful for it- because Steve never takes pictures, so it's always of Steve and Maddie.

Last week there were major changes on our house! The roof is done, the exterior walls are done, the interior walls are done! WHOO HOOO. I am so excited. The windows are hopefully going to be put in this week which is AWESOME. After the windows are in, the serious stuff can start (electrical, sheetrock, kitchen cabinets). YAY!

I haven't taken any pictures?! I don't know why. But- I'll post them soon.

Last week was also a big one for Maddie-- My dad brought her a baby doll. I didn't think she would like it, but she LOVED it. No- was ENAMORED by it. So much so, that her first two syllable word was BABY. (aside from the usual mama, dada ) It is so cute, I just can't get enough of it. I ask her all day to say Baby. This is what makes parenthood so great.

I also finished a book called "The Host." I started reading it because it's the second book series that Stephanie Myer wrote (the author of Twilight which I'm obsessed about). Let me just say, that I really wish I hadn't spent the $25 and the hours and hours that it took to read it. I should have stopped, but I thought it was going to get better. Oh, well. You win some, you lose some. I'm also reading "A new Earth- Awakening to Your Life's Purpose." I really like it.

I start my new job next Tuesday-- I'll be working on some immigration law stuff, which I am really interested in. The job is perfect for me. The firm is 1 exit away from my house, I can work mostly from home, and we're starting my hours around 10 hours a week. It is a huge blessing that I am greatful for everyday.

And, finally.... my new favorite song is "Starlight" by Muse. It's not a new song, but inspired by Twilight.... (I know, I'm obsessed.) I'm not really obsessed as much as I was... so I'm doing better!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q-c94VVU7zc