A Year Older

Let's just say that until I got an early birthday wish on FB, I had totally forgotten I had a birthday coming up.  I looked at the calendar and was informed that Saturday was my big day--32!

Graham and the girls didn't forget.  I was surprised with breakfast in bed...

a gorgeous cake...

...a Redbox and some snacks to enjoy.

 

Thanks for all the wonderful birthday wishes via Facebook, text, card, and phone calls.  I had a wonderful birthday!

1-2 weeks

I've rarely pulled out my actual camera over these past two weeks, but I've had my phone with me every step of the way.  Here's a look at our first two weeks with Miss Joy...

lovely flowers from our church, a little plate art welcome, Joy and me headed to my Dr.'s appointment, and the sisters enjoying time together...

gorgeous bracelet Graham gave me for Mother's Day, Daddy and babe, little smiles, and more sister time...

ahem...Edy feeding her baby, Joy and me headed to her first Dr.'s appointment, more sister time, and Joy's cutesy ear hair...

absolute perfection...

biggest sis and littlest sis

There you have it!  A very quick break-down of life over the past two weeks! 

*BTW, I can't believe Miss Joyful will be 2 weeks tomorrow!

sneak peek

Last week my friend and photographer, Ashley, came over to take pics of Miss Joy.  I just loved having an in-home photo shoot.  It made life, especially with a newborn, much easier.  Ashley sent me a few photos from our session so I could get started on Joy's baby announcement. 

{love the piano shot}

 

{perfection at one week old}

 

I am looking forward to seeing the rest of the photos from our session.  Of course, I'll share as soon as I can!

AG sings to Joy

One of the sweetest moments soon after Joy's arrival...

AG sings to Joy from Leslie Hale on Vimeo.

I'll stand by you...

I have not been a fair-weather fan when it comes to THE OFFICE.  I realize that it peaked years ago, but Graham and I have stuck with them--seen every episode.  There were several episodes over these past two years in which I literally didn't even crack a smile, but I've held on...

The past two episodes have been really good.  In fact, last week's episode was hysterical--old Jim was back and I liked it.  I cried and laughed.

I blame Steve Carell.  Why did he have to leave?  Seriously, what awesome role has he landed since leaving the show?  I draw a blank.

But, alas, it's over.  This Thursday marks the final episode of the series.  I'm sad and happy all at the same time.  I still think it should have ended with Carell's departure.  What's the office without Michael Scott?  I also think he could have at least shown some decency and appeared in the final episode.  But every source I've read says that he didn't.  I've got so many great possible endings running through my head, but they all include Michael Scott's return.

So...
Who's with me? Who'll be watching?  Who's stuck with them?