Nashville Bound!

Yes, it will be a logistical nightmare. Yes, we discussed it at length for weeks. Yes, the three of us will temporarily reside in three different states.

But it feels right!

I start a brand-new job in Nashville on July 6. Richard will continue working and finishing up school. Ella Kate will hang out with Poppi, Gigi and Sara for a few weeks until the dust settles. She wouldn't like hotel living.

I'm so thankful for Richard, who understands my obsessive-compulsive desire to
A) be successful in my career, and
B) love that career and feel like what I do matters.

Even if that means picking up and moving to another state. A state famous for the type of music he hates most. That is swimming with the color he hates most. That's love!

Wish us luck!

The price of victory is high, but so are the rewards. -Paul Bear Bryant

A Few Recent Pictures

What's better than playing with toys? Playing IN toys.



Why we can't take our eyes off EK for a second. No, this isn't the first time she's jumped in the tub in her pjs.



Running = Sweating = Crazy Curls


Daddy - Daughter Bonding

Dear Diary

Wednesday, June 3, 2009, 5:17am after a night of no sleep.

If I ever say that I want more kids, shoot me.

Proof That Laughter Is Contagious!

The camera shakes because I'm laughing so hard I could hardly breathe. Our favorite part is when she notices how hard Richard and I are laughing and takes time out to make sure we're okay. Coco had to quit because she couldn't see from the tears in her eyes. This is the BEST part of parenthood.

Slippin' and Slidin'

Mommy has been traveling quite a bit, which means I get to spend lots of time with Poppi and Gigi. Since I demand entertainment, they bought me a new slide! It's so much fun and doubles as a great seat for watching Barney.

Climbing the ladder is just as much fun as sliding.


WWWwwwhhhheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I found out that Mommy's socks help me slide faster.

HOORAY for Richard!

Once again, the Pullen's resident overachiever brought home all A's in his MBA program!

Sure, it would have been nice if he could have taken a work sabbatical to focus solely on school, but he wasn't willing to ask his family to sacrifice the little luxuries. It seemed a nearly impossible venture two years ago, but he has excelled in every class, every semester. And, of course, he's excelled at being a husband and a father.

Only two more summer classes to go! Then he can take a break and only work a full-time job and be a dad. That's all. :)

Fun Friday Pics

Nothing says Fun Friday like a dip in the sink.


When Mommy wasn't looking, this happened. CURLS!


"I love babies, and this one is particularly cute and charming."


"Poppi, I know you are tired from the chemo. I'll sit beside you and be a sweet girl. IF, you will open these Cheerios for me."


Singing Twinkle Twinkle in Gigi's floor.