Wishing it would rain...

What is it now? The millionth day without rain? I haven't seen it rain since Endsley was two weeks old. And even then it was like a ten minute shower. I'm watching the news right now and the weather map is still blood red. It literally looks like we live in hell. The map was white when they were showing the highs from today... 61 days that we've been over 100 degrees.

And here is the main reason why this is terrible: today I saw a fire take out too many homes about 20 minutes from where I live. I was at HEB whenever we saw the smoke and fire. It was awful. The air was thick and smelled like smoke. A soldier was walking past us and let us know that we needed to cover Endsley's mouth and nose before we walked out to our car.

We saw helicopters and planes flying over the fire and dropping water over it. But the smoke was still black and thick.

Thanks to Virginia G. for the picture.

You hear stories about fires happening in other states or cities hours away, but it is so scary when you actually see it for yourself. Especially when you have your child with you. I can only pray for the families that have been displaced that their homes and family members are safe. Please pray for them as well.

On a happier note - I'm posting blogs again! This is due in part to Endsley finally taking naps again. Did you know that babies can go a very long time without sleeping? I sure didn't. And it sucked. I had a very crabby baby!

Over the weekend I finally got to see my best friend Megan. It has been way too long. I love that girl to death! She came with me to Babies 'R' Us and helped me buy a new pack&play that I am completely in love with. Endsley can now sleep on her tummy in our room! She has her own little bed that pulls up right next to ours. Yay! I promise to post pictures of it sometime soon.

Chris also bought an awesome new jogging stroller so my butt can get back into shape. I haven't gotten to try it out yet but he went on a run with Endsley last night and he really enjoyed it. What did I do while my family was away? I took pain killers for my shoulder and soaked in the tub. Yes, it was amazing. Aside from feeling incredibly out of it from the pills. Hopefully it wont hurt that bad again anytime soon.

I really want to sign up for a 5k soon. There are a bunch coming up in the Fall. I feel that I could get into shape by then. I mean 3 miles is nothing! I used to run so much more... I miss it. I need to do this. It's good to have goals right?

Favorite picture of the day (can you tell I'm ready for colder weather?):

Endsley and her new Winter hat at the mall.