SO much fun.

We have so much fun planned in the next few weeks. This week we are planning on going to the Science Museum and zoo because we are able to get free tickets (thank you, health insurance!). They have an exhibit at the Science Museum called Discovery, and it's all about the development and different stages of an infant's life- perfect for us! Lucy will also attend her first Twins game on Thursday! We are hoping for a little sun.

Jenni is planning a dinner for me sometime next week and I can't wait to catch up with her. She's so sweet and secretly planned a spa day for my birthday...so the two of us will be relaxing all day at a spa in Afton and then the guys will be joining us for dinner. Sounds like the perfect birthday to me. I am lucky!

We also planned a fun little vacation together. Jay, Lucy and I will be traveling with Jenni and Adam to the Cape this fall. We went to Boston last year, but there just wasn't enough time to make it over to Cape Cod. So we rented a beach cottage and will be spending a week there. We've been looking forward to traveling as couples for a long time. So much fun to look forward to!

Lucy's first Easter.

Jay had Friday off and is off work for the next 10 days (Easter and spring break) so we headed down to Bunny + Papa's for a long weekend. We had a fun day of visiting, thrifting, and dying Easter eggs. Lucy got her first Easter basket and some special gifts from Mimi and Bunny/Papa. Here are some pictures from our weekend.

Our little Easter Bunny!

Diaper time!
She loves daddy time.

Happiness.

I was watching Oprah the other day and her show was on happiness. I was surprised when she polled the audience and the majority of them either didn't know what happiness was, or felt like they rarely could reach it. The main question out of the show was, what is happiness? A feeling? A state of mind?

I believe happiness is a choice. I think it's a path you consistently and consciously choose for yourself. And I've learned {self guided} myself into that belief in the past few years of my life.

Most of the people on the show explained they didn't know how to find it, and some weren't even sure what true happiness was. They were so many people seeking out material things, using money for happiness, or just searching for more, more, more in their life-whether it be tangible or non-tangible. I find that there are so many people like that description in my life that I find it to be true. There is a constant search for something greater in their life, and no matter what they have or what they receive it's never good enough, and deep down they are never truly happy with themselves. They just don't allow themselves happiness {while they may say they are happy, you can always tell otherwise}. I feel so sorry for those people that just cannot get to a state of content with their life. I know for some people it can be a constant battle. Why is it so easy for some and so hard for others?

I feel so blessed that the Lord has instilled a sense of peace in my life, and I am very content. I cherish the ability to be happy, because I know it is a gift. I choose every day to wake up and try to have a positive attitude and bring happiness to my husband and baby girl, and while it's not always easy, it is always rewarding. I feel guilty when I let myself slip into unhappiness, because I've been given so much and I have so much to be grateful for. And when I catch myself becoming indifferent or I begin searching, I remind myself that thankfully, I am not in charge, and there is a much greater plan for our little life {and when I doubt that, I just look down at the precious baby girl sleeping in my husband's arms and all doubts vanish} and that is the most comforting thing of all.

3 months.

It's been far too long since I've posted, but man we've been busy! We are enjoying our little peanut so much and she makes every day so fun. She turned 3 months on Thursday and she is quickly growing. She smiles like crazy now and she's reaching out for her toys. We transitioned her to her crib last week and she's been doing awesome. Right now she is going to bed around 9 or 9:30 and sleeping until 6 am. Eventually once she can make it through longer periods we'll move her bedtime up earlier. It feels good to have somewhat of a routine established!Jay has been busy coaching and he is such a hard worker. I'm happy because I know he enjoys what he does and he is always so sweet and excited to come home and see his girls. He always tells us it's the highlight of his day. Can't get much better than that.

I'm enjoying every fleeting second with Lucy. She is an absolute joy and brings me so much happiness. Being a stay at home mommy is better than I ever thought it could be and I've already set a plan in place to not go back to work full time. I'm very lucky that I can do that and have the flexibilty with my job so I am thankful and feel very blessed. I've been able to work on some creative projects at home {which you all know I love} so I'll share those soon with pictures.

Just a quick update while I have a moment! xoxo