more ear infections

 little lady had a cold for a while, and finally i decided to take her to the doctor.  i was holding off because i hadn't had the chance to really look for a pediatrician, so i spent sunday asking people at church and doing some research online.  i was nervous because i absolutely loved our pediatrician in virginia. luckily for us, i found a great one.  and yes, mae has another ear infection. so they put her on super anti-biotics.  usually mae is a good medicine taker, not so much with this stuff.  it's a fight to get it down. ugh.

we have had some cold weather, so we haven't been able to be outside as much as we would like.  but we've spent as much time outside as we can.  she loves exploring.

 

this girl cracks me up.  we have some pretty awesome toys. but things she always gravitates to are travel size bottles of things, tupperware, wash cloths, and this box.  if she isn't being pulled in it, she is pulling her dolls in it.

one thing that make me so happy is when mae sees her daddy.  seeing her reaction when he gets home, or when he walks in her room, makes being here so worth everything.  i missed seeing her with him while we were apart. 

 

 mae isn't the only one getting new stuff.  mama got a new toy!  at the beach we rented bikes and a trailer for mae, and she and i loved them so much, i've been wanting one since then.  cody's so sweet and put some money aside for me to be able to get a bike and a trailer for mae.  and here she is...it's a schwinn.  the admiral.  i've nick named her bad addie.  i did not waste any time taking that baby out for a spin.

 mae loved it.  i think she likes the wind in her hair.  heck i wouldn't mind someone pulling me around in what can only be described as a mini chariot.  (in this picture she is looking for the piece of cookie that she dropped.)

we took a ride around the lake.  i won't get tired of this view anytime soon.

 of course we had to take a pit stop and play on the "beach"

 

loves the beach and water...just like her mama.

we're settling in, this week was harder for me dealing with a sick little lady, and being a little homesick.  but, i'm trying to catch myself whenever i think that and remind myself that i need to try to make this my home.  hopefully i'll be able to convince myself!