Daddy's home!

Eric was in Denver for a week on business. I can not believe how weird it was without him. Even though I am home with Bella most of the day, Eric is such an active parent in the house. So, needless to say, while he was gone, I sure did realize how much he actually did to help. I have a even deeper respect for hard-working single moms. Bella and I missed him like crazy. He was supposed to be home Thursday night, however he was snowed in. So, he got in Friday night, and when he opened the back door to the car to sit w/ Isabella, she went absolutely crazy! She kicked her legs, flapped her arms, and smiled the biggest smile EVER! He sat w/ her in the back, and she kept reaching for him , and trying to lift herself out of the carseat to him the whole way home. She was so upset that he could not hold her.

While Eric was in Denver, Isabella started to use the furniture to balance her as walks around! SHe also took an actual step all by herself. When he got home, he was shocked at all she had started doing in a matter of 5 days! It is so amazing how much she has started doing in the past month.

Today, we had a family/friend day. We went to breakfast together, spent a few hours at Eric's dad and Barbara's house and then went to our friends Annelle and Carlos' party. We enjoyed the day outside. We played volleyball, ate bbq, and put our feet in the jacuzzi. Bella had so much fun! It was a super family day, im just so thankful to have our family all back together! Here are some pics from the day...




Holding on


Now, NO HANDS!


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