Wednesday, October 7, 2009

The Tulip Fairy!

It's been a long while since I have posted, but I haven't been taking many pictures lately, and I hate to post a blog with not pictures -- what fun is that? So let's see...Duane's new job (if you haven't heard, he got a new job as Operations Manager, which was our big and exciting news!!) is going splendidly. It's fast-paced and a lot of work, but he loves it because it is on his own terms.
My job is a bit different. Right now, I am doing 100% of my old job, 100% of my new job, and 100% of a job that needs to be covered because someone else left. I have had one interview and I am hoping to have another for a different position. I love my company, but the work that my new job entails isn't thrilling me right now. So I am just feeling things out, trying to determine what I want to do with my life. If we had the money, I would stay home with Rachel every day. I have really enjoyed the days where I can stay home and spend time with her.
Speaking of Rachel, she is also doing very well. We went for her 15-month check-up and she weighs 20 lbs 7 oz (which is about the 20th percentile), she is 30 inches long (47th percentile), and her head circumference is in the 73rd percentile...my little genius baby! She has gone from walking to running and dancing. She has mastered it, and she is so proud of herself as she moves around. I can't imagine a time when she couldn't walk now!
She is enjoying her new sitter and all of the children there. She has a couple of favorites, and there are little girls for her to play with, which is nice.
On our most recent playdate, Lawrene had a Halloween theme for the kids, so they all wore their costumes and went on a scavenger hunt for candy and treats. It was really lovely. Rachel is a tulip fairy this year, and she looks darling. Her outfit, as you can see, is quite pink. Again, I use the excuse that she hasn't enough hair to make her instantly girly, so I have to put her in girly colors. Plus, she just looks so cute in pink!! She seemed to have fun with her Halloween basket, so I am hoping she will enjoy the real Trick-or-Treat here in a couple of weeks.