Our little girl is growing so fast....

Here's a couple pictures of her on Thursday playing with her toes and in her play pod. She can stand up like a big little girl:)

Amelia's crazy daddy!!!!

The fireworks were purchased and the location was picked, but who was going to set the fireworks off?.....Straty jumped in and went back to his childhood when he used to blow up his army men with explosives. He loves talking about how his dad was the fireworks pro and how every 4th of July Papou would have the best show on the block! He's so proud. He also brags about the story as a wee little man he ordered a box of explosives and had them mailed to his house. He was the neighborhood "dealer." Let's hope our little girl doesn't follow in her daddy's footsteps.

Happy 4th of July to you all!

God Bless America!!!!!! Today was a wonderful day full of many firsts for Amelia. She went to her first 4th of July parade, had her first solid food (avocado), had her first dip in the pool with daddy and her first homemade firework show in which daddy did the lighting of the fireworks (who would have guessed:)) It was a beautiful day in Sunny HB. Amelia enjoyed the parade, especially the floats with balloons! For some strange reason my child loves balloons! Mommy does not, but will do if it pleases the princess. She had her first taste of solid food today. At first she wasn't too sure about it, but after a few bites, she was like'n it. We'll keep her on avocado for a couple days then I think she'll try squash or maybe sweet potato. I'm still reading my book:) Amelia wasn't too into the pool. She loves the water, but I think maybe she was too tired or too cold to enjoy it. She did like fireworks! Not my child balloons? and now fireworks??? She's her daddy's girl. I'm sitting in her room pumping and she's making these sighing small cries. Is she now dreaming of the fireworks? Some many wonderful memories made today. I hope you all had a colorful day!

We're home!

Whew, what a trip. We had a wonderful time hanging out and site seeing. Amelia was such a good little camper. She slept a lot yesterday, as she always does after a big weekend. She's still fighting her sinus infection. She's really starting to show her different emotions, such as frustration, mad, happy, sad... Her different cries, faces and body languages are wonderful. Today she got off her schedule with eating. I think she's over oatmeal. It's time for the good stuff! I'm studying the food book. I'm hoping to hit the grocery store for her first veggie to be pureed. Hopefully I don't burn it! j/k We're heading to....where else...HB tomorrow for dinner at the Johnson's. The on the 4th we're taking Amelia to her first parade in HB. It'll be a fun day. Happy 4th!!! God Bless America and her beauty. I'm so thankful to live in the land of the free.

Still camping!

Yesterday the girls had fun shopping around Solvang and the Boys went golfing. Today Straty, Amelia and I went into town and walked around, then took a drive through Lompac. We stopped in to visit the 11th Mission in CA. It was beautiful. We followed this main street all the way to the end where there was an Amtrak stop right on the ocean. Pretty interesting but pretty:) We had dinner at a Chicago style pizza place, chatted with several lovely people and then made our way back to the camp site, where we sat around the campfire, had smores and chatted. It was a lovely day! Tomorrow we head back home. Amelia was so talented. She can balance her binkie on her face while she sleeps.

Happy Birthday Daddy!!!

We are here at Flying Flags RV Resort in Buelton, camping with Garth, Angela, Jack and Aubrey. We're having a wonderful time, celebrating Straty's Birthday. The big ole 38! Happy Birthday Babe! You mean the world to me! These past years have been wonderful and sometimes painful growing spurts but well worth it! Moving to Palm Desert, trying out camping, surviving a remodel, adopting some hounds, growing in our personal relationship as individuals and as a couple and most importantly the gift of life...Amelia. I still feel strong on my belief of us making a great team! I'm ready for our next adventure in life! Because life with you is a fabulous ride. You are a true loving and compassionate husband and daddy. You take care of our family with all your efforts. Thank you for being the man you are! You sexy, smart, sassy old man:) Love you!

Sick baby girl...

Amelia is still under the weather. She drugged up in her nursery sleeping it off. Poor baby. She got us up at 4am in a worry because she was choking on her snot. I moved her back into her crib and me and the dogs had a slumber party on the floor. I had to be close, just in case:) She choked again. She's so cute though. After breakfast this morning, she was full of words. She tried playing, but was too tired. I hope she's feeling better soon.

So, today I turn 36! My goodness the time flies. I have many wonderful memories from my childhood, to adulthood, motherhood and all the other fun roles I've played in my days. Life is a beautiful thing, one to be celebrated! I'm thankful for my loving husband and wonderful baby girl. I can't imagine life without them! I'm so excited for the years to come! Thanks everyone for the phone calls, emails and cards. I'm blessed. XOXO

She has her mommy's nose...inside and out

Oh no!!!!!! Amelia has Stinky burgers!!!!!! Doc says she has a sinus infection. GREAT!!!!! May have allergies, but too soon to tell. We're heading to the drug store, then to babies r us to return the graco video monitor. Don't ever buy it!!! It static ticks. I count and become crazy!!! Hopefully we'll find something else. After that we'll head to Red Robin for my birthday burger. Yeah tomorrow I turn 36. My goodness!!!! Time flies by so fast. No big plans. Hanging out at home work'n on the house:) Someday I'll actually clean the garage. I have every good intentions but I don't. I think 4th of July weekend I'll do it. I do know when I do it, watch out...EVERYTHING will go. I'm at the point in my life I don't need to hold on to every piece fabric, barbie toy, high school photo and so on. Amelia will enjoy me sharing my life and my memories, not a bunch of year books and old letters. It'll be spring cleaning in 104 weather!!!!

Coughing baby

Sorry, no photos:( Amelia has been a little camera shy. Ok, not really. Mommy is a slacker. I took photos of course, just haven't posted any. We had a great weekend. Nice and relaxing Saturday, laying around the house, avoiding the heat!!!!! Yesterday we were in HB for church and softball game. Yeah Green Machine won again! Next weekend we are camping near Solvang. Amelia though has caught a nasty cough. She's going to the doctor this afternoon. Hopefully it's nothing big. She's totally happy though! She's so great.

Our Baby Girl moves out into her own crib....:(

I'm sitting doing my motherly duty as my little Amelia sleeps. She just finished her 11pm feeding and is sweetly sleeping. She had woken up around 10:30pm crying due to a bad dream. Can babies have bad dreams? She first started whinning and we ran up to see if she was okay, but she was sleeping and frowning. Then as soon as we settled back downstairs she started crying again. She's so precious. We got the video monitor. Those things are a little loud!!!! I had to take the ticking clock out of her room, so I could sleep with the monitor on. I count to things that tick in my sleep. One of the photos is of her taking her nap. I think I better get her those things that cover your eyes when you sleep during the day:))))

So, does it just break your heart when you're eating your food and your baby reaches out for the spoon or glass? Amelia I think is ready for food. Yesterday over breakfast, while sitting on grandma's lap, Amelia reached for Grandma's spoon and her beverage. She's been doing that the past week. I was sitting on the couch with her and she wasn't even on my lap when I took a sip of my water and she opened her mouth and grabbed for it. Hummmmm I grabbed the book and it stated it wasn't a good idea to give water to a baby until they are 6 months old. But my baby I thinks wants the water. Better call doc. I did give her the cup. She held on tight, tipped it into her mouth and stuck her tounge in the water. We tried a couple more times and she actually took sips. During our errands today we picked up a sippy cup. She gave it a try. I think she likes the cold glass on her hands and water??? Tomorrow it's church and softball!