Wednesday, February 28, 2018

Livin


This month has been a rough one to be short. 
Especially the 23rd. We thought we were preparing to have another little life join our family but it was taken before we had a chance to truly understand what was happening. I've been left in a state of confusion and pain. I am truly blessed by loving family. But the loneliness of it all consumes me at times. This little quote brightened my day and reminded me that sometimes even though our trials suck us dry of ambition or energy, happiness and optimism builds us. So for now I truly felt challenged to put the smile on through the pain and look to the future ahead. Even if it feels like a fake face on me at times, this little family of mine needs building. 


And with that energy of happiness I decided to win that inner battle and throw away these painful reminders that this year would be another baby year. 
It felt so huge.
Like a burden had been lifted.
I still sleep with a literally heavy heart and my breathing seems so burdensome still like someone stepping on my chest continually but...
for now we will keep praying for baby. 

And concentrate on all the little things that truly make our lives great!


Birthday Daddy

We hosted my Dad's Birthday Celebration this year. 67!
I am reminded constantly of all the blessings of being close to home and family and sharing in little moments and milestones and BIG ONES!
Each year is a BIG ONE NOW!
Love you DAD!


Here is to 67 more!

Little Learner

This girl couldn't be more in love with school! 
And all that comes with it!
Homework, Art, Music, Reading Counting it is all the best and makes her burst with joy. 
Especially the special days in between...

100th Day of School

Wacky Day

Career Day

Veterinarian Bella



She loves creating things for school for projects or for her teachers or friends. 
I hope her love for school and learning lasts forever!

Wednesday, February 21, 2018

Growing


Little by little this little girl is growing up and recently she started sleeping in the toddler version of her crib. 

Although not very well...
It is a transition for sure.
And lots of nightly walks taking her to bed and sitting outside her door while she cries and finding her like this. 


But it beats hearing her crash from the fall of escaping the crib and ending in tears moments later.