Sunday, December 2, 2007

Happy 6 Month Anniversary Lilah!!!

This weekend, on December 1st, we have had Lilah in our arms for 6 months! She has now been with us longer than she was without us! What a wonderful milestone to reach!

On Friday night we headed down to see the lighting of Ivar's Clam Lights in Renton. Just this past week has been the first really cold weather us Hawaiians have experienced. And having to put so many clothes on a baby is new to me. Lilah doesn't even have any gloves yet, so i put my gloves on her. It was around 35 degrees while we enjoyed the lights and boat parade. But I must say, it wasn't quite as happening as the Hawaii Kai Boat Parade, no volcanoes or hula dancers on top of the boats. But all the pretty lights with cool weather and our coats made it easy to get into the season.
Good news, the house is ours! We finished signing everything this past saturday, with it all officially completed this coming monday. We're really excited, March can't get here soon enough. Saturday was Lilah's first snowfall and we thought it made the new house look great. We get to pick all the colors and stuff for the inside which I find exciting and over whelming all at the same time. We are meeting with our project manager this coming tuesday to get started on all the plans and we can barely wait. For those of you who know us well, know Bill and I always agree on big stuff like, should we marry, where to live, adopting kids, etc but little stuff like paint color and furniture selection...... we'll be duking it out for days! So come visit us and see what compromise looks like.
This is a pond right next to our house. Its in a cookie cutter neighborhood, but I think we have the best lot because all our windows look out to this very nice pond. It even has its own ducks, maybe we can even get Lilah her own duck, and don't worry, we'll have a fence around the house to prevent any accidents.
Here's a photo to show the house next to the pond so you can could a good feel for the place.
So Saturday was our 6 month anniversary with Lilah, it was also her first snowfall, and her first time meeting a celebrity..... and who did she meet you might ask?..... PAULA DEEN. Lilah and I went to Costco and there she was signing books, we had no idea she was going to be there, so what were two country girls like us to do... we got in line and got a book signed. Paula was very nice and of course said how cute Lilah was. We met her husband Michael too. For those of you who don't know, i'm originally from Brunswick GA, just 45 min south of Savannah, Paula's home town. And every dish of hers i've ever made has turned out great, unlike some other food network stars. And when we came out of Costco all excited after we met Paula, we got to enjoy a very big snowfall, Lilah's first snowfall. What a big day!

We leave this week for GA for two weeks, so we'll catch up again after we return.

10 comments:

Shantel H. said...

Wow that house is GORGEOUS Amanda! And you sure can't tell how big it is from the front but that side view, HOLY COW! LOL That is awesome! I love the little pond, Lilah will LOVE feeding the ducks :) Girl, WHERE IS YOUR coat out there in that snow?! :) :) That is so neat that you met Paula Deen! I love her. Well I hope ya'll have a good trip to GA and congrats on the house!

Anonymous said...

Amanda, Wow you have come such a long way since leaving south georgia. Congratulations on your new family, it looks like you have been blessed with a great family and everyone looks so happy. The new house looks amazing, Seattle is such a beautiful area. Someone told me about your blog and my family has enjoyed reading about your journeys. Lilah is lucky to have such a great mom. Haven't seen your Papa in years but he still looks the same. Hope your trip to Georgia goes well and don't forget to take Bill to eat at Grandy's. Take care and God bless Ronnie and Kim Kennedy

Lee said...

Congrats on the big 6 months! Lilah is awesome. Love your new home! Happy Holidays!

Carissa said...

I love your pictures! Your baby bump is so cute! Your house looks amazing, I cannot wait to hear more about the colors you pick! Hope you have a great time in Georgia! Baby Lilah is growing up so fast! Please continue to keep us updated!

Catherine said...

That house is HUGE!!! I saw the side view-WOW! Have a wonderful time in GA where it should be nice and warm.

Anonymous said...

Amanda,

I love the house! The cedar shakes are to die for; I can not wait to see the rest of the inside. I know that you both will have fun decorating it! I can not believe that you are in snow-how crazy is that. Is Bill coming home with you? See you soon. Give Lilah some sugar from me.

Love to you all,
Gayle

Anonymous said...

Lilah,

Happy Anniversary!

Love,
Aunty Gayle

Anonymous said...

wow that house is HUGE!!! I love it. Congrats on your 6 month annicersary with Lilah. She is so cute!!! I cannot believe how big she's getting!!

charisa said...

The house is beautiful and I bet the inside is amazing. Great location. I wish you so many happy years! Congratulations your 6th month anviversary. Time races by!

Melissa said...

I grew up in Madison, GA. I'm trying to remember how far Brunswick is from there, I know
I remember going through there once or twice. It really is a small world :)