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the past few days

 So I thought one way we could save for the house would be to use cloth diapers.  Not all the time, but when we are home and I feel like I can handle the challenge.  I only just got them and am having to get the feel for them still.  So far I am liking them, I just wish we didn't have so many leaks.  Anybody got any pointers for me on what the problem could be?  It's not all the time, but it's more than I would like. 

On Thursday, we met with the architect of our house!  We talked through some ideas and he will come up with a final house plan.  I'm curious to see if he can change some things that I'm not completely satisfied with.  He said it could take up to two weeks...would love to get them sooner! :)

Thursday evening, I got the final word of my glasses being broken for good.  Thankfully though on Saturday, I was able to order new ones though and subscription sunglasses.  I've never had them before - so exciting!  I hope they get here before Thursday....

 Saw this ad today as I was out and about ... the circle says - Finally in Austria! 
 Lay's are finally making their debut here!  YAH!!!  Fun news!

she loves her animal books!



We had lots and lots of baths this weekend because we were outside a lot at various parties and then today we had Kanga training again {have I mentioned that before here?  It's an aerobic class for moms and the babies are carried by the mom in something like the Ergobaby or a some type of wrap.  It's' lots of fun and a great workout!}
 
Zoey has been pulling up on everything!  She's getting so strong.  Sunday she finally got to wear this super cute summer dress.  We've been having rain, rain, rain, and more rain.  Finally, this weekend it turned and we got beautiful blue skies and warmer temperatures! 


Every morning and evening we got some snuggles.  This evening she was a bit out of sorts, maybe from the stressful busy weekend filled with three different parties and church and lunch afterwards...we're taking things slower the next few days and tanking up energy for our next journey on Thursday!  We're Germany bound to visit my family.  Yes again, but for a wonderful reason - my sister-in-law and her two girls will be visiting, so we couldn't pass up the opportunity of seeing them.  I am so excited!!

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  1. LeannaJune 11, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    yay for a blog post! and cute pictures. Zoey is getting so big!!! sniff, sniff
    no tips about the diapers ... sorry! changing more often?? you got lots of covers! 12 or so??
    is that a new tub? haven't seen it before.
    exciting about the house plans!!! :)
    hope to talk to you before Germany, but if not - have so much fun!!

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