House of Hurst: Memorial Day, Rolling and New Commitments

Blog posts 2 weeks in a row! This new found routine is awesome. I feel like so much has happened in the last week. I can't wait to look back on this in 10 years and see all the changes happening. I'm kinda bummed that I couldn't keep up with it during the first 6 months, but I have plenty of pictures that will have to do.

Loving Broccoli!

The biggest highlight of the week is that Henley finally figured out how to roll from his tummy to back! He's been rolling the other direction since he was 3 months old. He hasn't quite learned that he can roll to get places yet, so I'm happy about that. I have also finally begun nursing him to sleep in bed, and he will actually let me leave once he stops nursing! Alex and I have had 2 hours a night to ourselves which is very refreshing. To those who don't know, I have spent the last 6 months going to bed at 8pm with Henley. I don't really know what to do with myself once he's asleep! haha

We had a wonderful Memorial Day with the grand-peeps. Hal broke out the BBQ and cooked up tasty shrimp, pepper, potatoes, mushrooms and corn on the cob and blueberry pie for dessert. Henley ate some avocado, beets, and broccoli. After lunch, we headed out to pool and Henley had so much fun swimming. Tegan even jumped in after him. :) I love pool days because Henley sleeps so well afterwards.

Tegan and Henley enjoying the pool.

Lastly, I have had so much fun meal planning this week because we have officially recommitted to vegetarianism! It is something that I have always been very passionate about, but I always found a way to convince myself that it was too hard. I have been on and off since I was 16 years old (Holy Cow-12 years!) I'm thinking it will be easier this time since not only am I a better cook, but Alex has decided to make this commitment with me. I want to be able to teach Henley to be kind to all beings and to protect our environment, and I don't think I can do this while still eating meat. I am excited to get more creative in the kitchen and see what we can create. My favorite meal we had this week was this Roasted Butternut Squash and Black Bean Enchiladas recipe! So tasty and filling. I have also started drinking this Green Monster Smoothie every morning and I feel so good and full until lunchtime.