My Lovely Morning

I picked up Sawybean bright and early this morning because both her parents had to go to work. After our morning nap we decided to go for a walk while Erik went skating by the lake. Look at this little skating rink. Isn't it adorable?? It's free too, which is the best part.

I don't have skates so Sawyer and I went for a walk instead. Also, I am not stable enough on skates to carry a baby around with me. I tucked little bean into the sling and off we went!

It was so nice to be outside, snuggled up with a precious babe, while it snowed. Sawyer was so content to just look around and I enjoyed the cold as I will be begging for it in a couple days when I am sweating my buns off in Africa.

We were the only ones out walking and it was so quiet. I'm sure I won't have that opportunity for a long time. I am traveling with 16 other ladies so moments of serenity will be fleeting. All I could think was "I'm going to miss this". I don't know how many times I have said or thought that in the past couple weeks -- far too many to count. I am so excited for everything I will experience in Africa, but I also love my life here.

Sawyer went "skating" on the rink too. She was pretty proud of herself afterward. I'm surprised she could even move in that suit she was wearing. I love the little ears on the hood!

When Erik was done skating we went for a walk. I was so proud of my baby-wearing husband. He asked if I wanted him to take Sawyer in the sling and it warmed my little heart. She seriously adores him! She loves me for snuggles, but Erik gets the best smiles out of her.

And now (once the bean wakes up) we are going for lunch with my sis and her hubby. And then dinner at Sawyer's parent's house. What could be better?