life is good

Life around the Lueth household has been good, in fact really it has been great. Nate's business is growing, I am settling into my new job, Minden is learning new things every minute and Cooper has settled into his role protecting the new house. The last 7 months since we made the move home have flown by. All my worries have been put to rest, and when I come home to our house at night I have the feeling of being at "home". And you can't beat that.

It's been nice having family so near by. Minden and her aunt Lisa are inseparable. The fits she will through when Lisa leaves make my heart smile. That's what I wanted. I wanted them to have that bond. Telling her that the grandparents are coming to visit brings a smile to her face and sends her running around the house like a crazy woman in anticipation of their arrival. And once anyone arrives she loves to show off for them all. She is a crowd pleaser that one. She loves the attention.

I am happy to say that the Lueth family is settling in quite nicely to our new home.

piggies

Minden's first pigtails. Worth documenting. Also, Cooper is always on standby in case for when she drops a snack.

my loves

 I know this is a little late, but I thought would share a few of the many things I am loving this year around valentine's day.

+ When Minden plays with my hair while I'm holding her.
+ Cooper snuggling up in my lap after a long day.
+ Nightly games of "pig" against Nate with a toddler basketball hoop.
+ Once we get to daycare I usually set Minden down to take her coat and stuff off. She will walk away to play, and then come back to hug and kiss me goodbye.
+ Nate surprising me with flowers and a coffee table made out of an old door. Love it!
+ Having more time with family and friends.
+ Minden talking a lot more. And praising herself by saying "good girl" when she listens to me.
+ Cooper and Minden having moments. I catch them all the time caring for each other with puppy kisses and soft head pats.
+ Walking into Minden's room in the morning and after naps. I usually sit outside and listen to her jabber to herself for a few minutes, but that smile once you open the door melts my heart.
+ My little family.