Monica's Bachelorette Party

On Friday night we went to dinner with Sara & Jeff at Jac's on Monroe Street.  The food was delicious! We then went back to Sara and Jeff's house and played with Buster Posey (BP) and enjoyed some adult beverages.  We are so excited for Sara and Jeff to welcome baby girl Durston in July.  

On Saturday Scott stayed home and played the role of single Dad while I attended my cousin Monica's bachelorette party.  It was so much fun to spend time with my cousins and sister.  Our Mom's and the Middleton ladies crashed Monica's bachelorette party.  Here are some pictures captured on Saturday night...

Cara, Erin, Monica (the bride), Kate, and Bridget

 Bridget, MOM, and Cara

 The girls and their Mom's...

 Cousins - minus Monica!

On Sunday we spent the day with Bridget, Nana Rosa, and Gampy Mike.  When we got home Harper discovered Mommy's hair accessory drawer.  She had so much fun playing with all the head bands and clips.  

Hmm...this drawer looks like fun!

 You caught me red handed...with a headband on my head!

 Playing with the hair accessories...how do these things work?

Harper's FIRST Trip to the Dentist

On Tuesday, April 9th we took Harper for her first dental visit.  Harper has 16 teeth, the only teeth that haven't come in yet are her 2 year molars.  It is recommended that a child at the age of one goes to the dentist for their first cleaning.  With her Grandpa Jim being a Periodontist (dental specialist, oral surgery, teeth structure, oral diseases) it was highly encouraged :)  Grandpa Jim found a great pediatric dentist in Madison for Miss Harper.  We went to the Children's Dental Center of Madison and saw Dr. Dowd. I would highly recommend Dr. Dowd to other parents in the area.  We had a wonderful experience.  Harper's two front teeth haven't completed dropped due to her excessive pacifier use.  These teeth will fully drop when she gives up her pacifier habit.  The pacifier is acting as a retainer and her teeth gravitate towards the pacifier right now. When she gives up the pacifier her teeth will set in their genetic place.  In the meantime she is free to continue soothing herself with her pacifier until she is ready to give it up.  

Miss Harper getting her teeth cleaned...

 Brushing her teeth before bed...

Off to Grandma's House...

Hi-ho hi-ho it's off to Grandma's (and Grandpa's) house we go...

This past weekend we traveled to Minnesota.  We stayed at Grandma and Grandpa's house and had so much fun.  We took a trip to Daddy's favorite restaurant - Big 10.  We also went to cousin Ali's house and played with all of her toys on Saturday night.  We had so much fun exploring new places and playing with new toys.  It was a wonderful weekend with family.  

Playing with toys at Grandma and Grandpa's house

 Sitting in Great Aunt Carol's rocking chair...

All smiles while playing in the rocking chair...

 Cousin photo shoot...

 Cheeeeeeeeeese!

 It's so hard to get 2 toddlers to smile and look at the camera at the same time...

 Grandpa and Harper...

 Hey - LOOK AT ME - I can play the piano!

 Grandpa, can you play me a song?

 So happy playing on the piano...

 Serious music skills...

 Piano time...

Harper's new tricks...

Our visit to Minnesota was very special.  Harper LOVES her Grandparents.  She likes to sing, play, dance, and explore with them.  It appears that she is starting to remember Jim and Linda every time she sees them.  She has so much fun at their house and discovering new things.  She can't wait to spend more time in Minnesota this summer at the lake house in Alexandria.  Thanks for having us this weekend.  We can't wait to see you soon! 

When we got home on Sunday we took a walk outside and stopped at the park.  Harper had so much fun on the swings and slides.  We can't wait for more of this as the weather continues to warm up! 

Easter Weekend...

 This year for Easter we stayed in Madison.  My office was closed on Friday for "Spring Holiday".  During the afternoon Scott and I enjoyed a "date day" and went shopping, ate lunch, and got massages.  We met up with Caitlin and Scott and watched the Badger hockey game.  On Saturday I went to watch Caitlin try on wedding dresses at Vera's.  After wedding dress shopping it was time for the O'Malley Saturday tradition (only when Bridget's in town), a trip to the Village Green.  After lunch we ran errands and then Bridget came over for dinner.

Harper and Scott walking to the restaurant

 Harper's hair blowing in the wind and rocking out in her shades...

Getting into trouble in the bathroom...

Sunday was Easter.  We attended St. Thomas Aquinas at 10:00 am.  I was a little nervous that Harper would struggle with the 10:00 am mass because that is during her morning nap.  We were so impressed that she was a perfect little angel during church.  After church we headed back home to have brunch with Bridget and Casey.  We had yummy vegetable quiche and caramel rolls (Thanks to Grandma Linda).  Here are some pictures from brunch...

 An attempt at a family picture turned into a funny picture with Lola too! 

 This is the best picture (minus Kirby)

 Casey and his niece.  Casey bought Harper the dress she wore for Easter.  Doesn't she look cute? 

 Harper drinking out of her new bunny cup from Nana Rosa and Gampy Mike...

 Auntie Bridget and Harper...

On Monday I left for a quick business trip to New York.  I was only gone for 30 hours but it felt like much longer.  Scott, Harper and Kirby missed me like crazy.  I was so excited to get back home.  Thankfully, I was able to take an earlier flight home.  I arrived back at home just in time to give Harper a kiss goodnight.

Here is a view from my hotel room.  My room faced the Empire State Building.  We stayed off 35th and 6th in Midtown/Time Square.  

Until next week...

Runaway Saturday...

The house was full of boys, basketball, beer, and burgers...so we escaped...to Schaumburg! Nana Rosa, Gampy Mike, Harper Rose, and I jumped in the car on Saturday morning to visit with Bridget.  Our priorities were Portillos and shopping of course...and we did just that ;) 

Gampy Mike & Bridget

Happy Harper after falling in love with french fries!

 Nana Rosa :) 

 Playing with Uncle Casey's phone while wearing her "I LOVE MY UNCLE" shirt.  

 Hi Mom :) 

Harper, Kirby, and I are all excited that the opening weekend of March Madness is over.  The house is clean, the boys are gone, and we get a short break from basketball. Scott on the other hand, is in mourning today ;) HAHA

Until next week!

MARCH MADNESS!

For many people, including my husband, today is like Christmas morning.  It's the start of the NCAA Tournament - March Madness.  Our house is filled with men, wings, beer, and loud cheers.  Four days of chaos and excitement for these guys.  Enjoy your "Spring Break 2013"!

Harper is excited for the tourney.  She is sitting in her Daddy's recliner and she has control of the remote.  She couldn't be happier :) 

Rewards, Promotions, and St. Patrick's Day!

Happy St. Patrick's Day from the O'Hinrichs! 

Last week was an exciting week at the O'Hinrichs house.  All of Scott's hard work from January/February finally paid off.  He won a rewards trip to Savannah, GA at the end of April.  We will be attending the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf . This coincidentally is the week before my Birthday, thanks Scott for an awesome Birthday present :)  The same day Scott found out about his reward trip, I was promoted.  I will now be taking over the closeout business for Remington Products.  I will focus my time on Closeout Accounts while maintaining my previous position and responsibilities.  As a result I will be traveling more.  First trip - NYC!  

We had a wonderful weekend at home with our little family.  Scott is busy preparing for March Madness this week.  Harper and I are preparing to sneak out of the house and get away from the "madness" that will be taking place.  Hopefully there is little to no news to report next week from our house ;) 

Daddy's Lucky Charm

Walking around with the remote...

Harper and Mama...

 Walking with her magnets...

 Harper wearing her 5T shirt that her Uncle Casey bought her for St. Patrick's Day.  She still has 4 more years until this shirt fits.  HA! 

Wearing a hat and walking in the kitchen...

 Walking in the kitchen with her magnets...

Happy St. Patrick's Day from our kitchen  to yours :) 

Birthday Weekend...

On Friday night, Nana Rosa (Paula) and Grandpa Mike watched Harper while Scott, Adam, and I attended the UW Hockey game.  (Carissa was supposed to come but she was sick) This was a special series as it was back at the Coliseum for the first time since 1998.  When I was in High School college hockey was played at the Coliseum.  State Hockey was also held here along with my College graduation.  The Coliseum isn't located on the UW campus, so that means you can drink at the games.  The one downfall, you have to drink in a "beer garden" and there is no view of the ice.  So, we took full advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity during periods,  and then rushed back to our seats to watch the game.  It was a lot of fun.  

Scott, Scrots (Adam), and Cara

View from our seats...

 Cara & Kayla

Scott's family arrived late Friday night after the hockey game.  We celebrated Scott's Birthday and managed to have a very relaxing weekend.  To celebrate Scott's birthday he requested Tornado Room, we took Harper and she had a blast playing with the bread sticks and flirting with the other guests at the restaurant!

Amy & Scott (he always has trouble keeping his eyes open for pictures at the Tornado Room...see our  Anniversary post from October)

 The group - Cara, Jim, Linda, Amy, Scott, and Harper

 Jim and Linda

 Jim, Harper, and Linda

 Harper playing with her carrot...

 An attempt at a family picture...Scott's eyes are closed and Harper was a hot mess! HA! 

Thanks to everyone for helping to make Scott's Birthday extra special this year.  We love you all!