Amelia is 10 Months old today...

I can't believe 10 months ago today Straty and I were on our way to the hospital for the arrival of our baby. The excitement of what we were having as well as the fears of the unexpected were rushing through my body. Now we have a beautiful baby girl and my fears, if that's what they are called are still running through my brain. Maybe not so much fears but concerns like if she's getting enough learning, is she healthy, is she eating the right things, what will this world be like for her when she has a voice? Right now though, I'm living in the moment and enjoying every waking moment with her. Even when she's sleeping I love to go into her room and watch her. Last night I had to pull her foot out of the bars of the crib. She loves to prop her foot up while sleeping on her side. She's a really good baby girl, even with her fits. We're so lucky. Love you baby girl!!

Christmas is coming!!!!

Well I have the Christmas itch!!! It started last week when I got the call from Bill that Starbucks had their holiday cups out. This week, I'm taking down fall. Why you ask? Well, we leave next Saturday for Cherry Hill, NJ to spend Thanksgiving with Straty's family. We'll be gone till the Saturday after. Every Thanksgiving, I start my morning with my very first Gingerbread late. It puts me into Christmas mode. That evening I take down fall and decorate the house in Christmas, so Friday I'm off to Target to get our tree!!!!! This week while I'm going through my cleaning, I'm taking down the fall and putting in Christmas. I'm a little behind, due to other projects, but I will succeed! I'm also working on the computer/photo thing. So many wonderful shots have been taken, that I can't wait to share. Like election day and Amelia with her sticker and pamphlet. Or her first steamed milk from Starbucks in her holiday cup. Or today she sat in a big bin with stuffed animals! She's growing so fast!!!! She's been taken off of baby food, drinking milk, pointing to what she wants, throwing fits, saying "dog" "duck" "dad" and "dat (cat)" She loves saying SSSSS and has "sock" on the tip of her tongue. I love it when she's just plain tired or emotional and cries out "ma ma ma ma ma" She kills me! Speaking of traveling. This will be Amelia's first airplane ride. I've made many lists: what to pack in the suitcase, what to bring on the plane, her schedule the day of travel and how we'll feed her and where we'll get the food from. Depending on well she does, Amelia and I may stay a little longer in NJ. We have to be back though for the Drive Thru Nativity at Church and Auntie Krista will be having a B-day! It's been a long day, so I'm hitting the hay early tonight! G'nite.

Happy Anniversary Grandma and Grandpa!!!!

39 years ago our family started with two people who fell in love. That love has carried into two more generations. A love that is unconditional, forgiving, compassionate, fun and crazy, supportive through the good and bad times. A love that will never die, but will carry on and be cherished through many generations. Mom and Dad we love you so very much and celebrate the commitment you made 39 years ago! The family you have created and raised with the good Lord as our foundation, knowing that some day we'll have families of our own. You have instilled in us many values that we will carry on. You have always made home a place that is warm and welcoming for those whom we brought in. You made Straty feel right at home. I'm proud of the woman I am and the amazing child I have and I give credit to the two of you. Memories have been flashing in my head all day today of growing up with your love. Thank you! I love you both so very much and am so blessed to be so close to the both of you. I am so fortunate to have you as my mom and dad. Amelia is so blessed to have you as her Grandparents. WOW...Grandparents. That is another love that is so amazing to watch you have. My heart melts every time you're around her. Happy Anniversary!!!!

Trick or Treat!!!

Halloween in Bloom

Here's photos of our little Flower child. She LOVED her costume. You could see her face light up when she looked in the mirror. It's so amazing how she knows when something special is going on or when she knows she's doing a "grown up thing" like drink from a glass... We had such a fun night! I had camera issues and of course working on the computer issue:) I have a ton more photos, so I'll attach soon. Photos such as Grandma and Amelia carving her pumpkin, Hazel and Miller as hot dogs:) The family came over over a fall dinner. Miranda, LJ and Amelia went trick or treating with a crowd of "groupies" following them:) After dinner we watched Twilight Zone. It was so much fun having the gang over in our new home.

Amelia loves to grocery shop!

FINALLY....I have been trying to post pictures since Friday. Anyway the family went to the market, Amelia's favorite outing. She loves to touch everything. She holds the coupons for daddy. Last night we went to Target and she had clothing from both sides of the isle in her hands, holding on for dear life and laughing so loudly. Then we went to play with the toys.

Shopping for a door for our gate

Last weekend we went shopping for a door for our fence in the back yard. We found an old 8' salvaged door in Old Orange. It's going to look beautiful, once we get it hung. Amelia had fun looking at herself in the old mirrors, as well as playing peek a boo with mommy between all the doors.

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HAPPY 40TH BIRTHDAY AUNTIE CYNTHIA

We hope you have a wonderful day pampering yourself and taking time to celebrate the beautiful, smart, loving woman that you are! Amelia can't wait to meet you next month!!!! We love you!

Welcome Home Grandma and Grandpa

Yesterday we took a drive to the airport. We thought it would be fun to surprise Grandma and Grandpa! We thought they may have missed Amelia just a little bit. It was fun seeing their faces. Afterwards we went back to their house to play some WE where I kicked Straty's butt in bowling (not sure how.) Amelia tried on some of the presents Grandma and Grandpa brought home. They say there's a box coming too!!! She's well loved:) I took photos of her shoes, but my computer is once again full!!!!!!!! Crazy.