Saturday, July 17, 2010
Monday, July 12, 2010
Moments
Sweet girl,
I was watching you walk to me in the kitchen this morning, and it amazes me to see what a confident walker you are becoming! I just want to save every moment with you...it was only a little bit ago that you took your first steps, and any day now I'll be chasing you through the house!! When you're sleepy before bedtime, sometimes we watch movies of you on my computer. You're fascinated by that cute little girl on the screen! I wonder if you know that it's you!?!
You also discovered the window by our front door. It's perfect Mia height and you were having so much fun hanging onto the windowsill. Maybe we'll watch that video tonight!!
Love you,
Mommy
xxxx oooo
I was watching you walk to me in the kitchen this morning, and it amazes me to see what a confident walker you are becoming! I just want to save every moment with you...it was only a little bit ago that you took your first steps, and any day now I'll be chasing you through the house!! When you're sleepy before bedtime, sometimes we watch movies of you on my computer. You're fascinated by that cute little girl on the screen! I wonder if you know that it's you!?!
You also discovered the window by our front door. It's perfect Mia height and you were having so much fun hanging onto the windowsill. Maybe we'll watch that video tonight!!
Love you,
Mommy
xxxx oooo
Friday, July 9, 2010
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
What...a weekend!!
Hey Cuteness!!
What fun we've been having!! First of all...you LOVE the slide at our park! At first you weren't too sure, but within a few minutes you were so excited to slide down (with Mommy's help...of course!), and I wish I had a picture of the excitement on your face!
On Friday night, you went to your very first Padres game with Mommy, Grandma, Auntie, Uncle Greg, Aunt Kristin, Uncle Rodger, and Filomena. Uncle Greg came to visit from San Francisco and he bought you your very first Padres cap...super cute! You looked adorable and had so much fun people watching from Uncle Greg's lap. Everyone was fighting over who got to snuggle you during the game...I know you already know, but you are loved by EVERYONE!! The best part of the night was when we got to go onto the baseball field to watch the fireworks show...another first! Your eyes got HUGE, but you snuggled with Bun-Bun on my lap to enjoy the show. Afterwards, you even took a few steps on the baseball field!
On the 4th of July, we had a pretty mellow time...shopping during the day, playing, bbq-ing, and fireworks at night...you even had your own 4th of July cake...yum!!
Mommy got to play with Uncle Greg's camera, and I think I took over a thousand pictures of you. I guess you could say I think you're pretty cute! :) Auntie, Uncle Greg, and I took you to the beach and you got to practice walking in the sand...and we took even more sweet pictures.
You had your first boo-boo this weekend. :( You were bear crawling on the tile floor and went down face-first. Your poor gums were bleeding and I was so worried. Mommy made Auntie mad because I was calling your doctor (and she's a NURSE!!), but I couldn't help it...I'm your MOM!!!
Now we're back to an almost empty house...just you, Charlie, Holly, Ga-a, and Mommy! Bun-Bun's cap is in your mouth and I think it's time for bed.
I love you SOSOSOSOSOSOSO much!
xxxx oooo
Mommy
P.S. You are becoming quite an expert walker!!! I'm so proud!!
P.P.S. Daddy didn't get gored by the bulls in Pamplona!!
What fun we've been having!! First of all...you LOVE the slide at our park! At first you weren't too sure, but within a few minutes you were so excited to slide down (with Mommy's help...of course!), and I wish I had a picture of the excitement on your face!
On Friday night, you went to your very first Padres game with Mommy, Grandma, Auntie, Uncle Greg, Aunt Kristin, Uncle Rodger, and Filomena. Uncle Greg came to visit from San Francisco and he bought you your very first Padres cap...super cute! You looked adorable and had so much fun people watching from Uncle Greg's lap. Everyone was fighting over who got to snuggle you during the game...I know you already know, but you are loved by EVERYONE!! The best part of the night was when we got to go onto the baseball field to watch the fireworks show...another first! Your eyes got HUGE, but you snuggled with Bun-Bun on my lap to enjoy the show. Afterwards, you even took a few steps on the baseball field!
On the 4th of July, we had a pretty mellow time...shopping during the day, playing, bbq-ing, and fireworks at night...you even had your own 4th of July cake...yum!!
Mommy got to play with Uncle Greg's camera, and I think I took over a thousand pictures of you. I guess you could say I think you're pretty cute! :) Auntie, Uncle Greg, and I took you to the beach and you got to practice walking in the sand...and we took even more sweet pictures.
You had your first boo-boo this weekend. :( You were bear crawling on the tile floor and went down face-first. Your poor gums were bleeding and I was so worried. Mommy made Auntie mad because I was calling your doctor (and she's a NURSE!!), but I couldn't help it...I'm your MOM!!!
Now we're back to an almost empty house...just you, Charlie, Holly, Ga-a, and Mommy! Bun-Bun's cap is in your mouth and I think it's time for bed.
I love you SOSOSOSOSOSOSO much!
xxxx oooo
Mommy
P.S. You are becoming quite an expert walker!!! I'm so proud!!
P.P.S. Daddy didn't get gored by the bulls in Pamplona!!
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Finally!!
Hey sweet girl!
FINALLY mommy has her computer back!!! YOU TOOK YOUR FIRST STEPS!!! Yay you!!! You were playing in the living room and I was talking on the phone to Aunt Kelli, then I looked over just in time to see you take one step and then another towards Charlie!! What a big girl!!
We've been having some fun around town, but some of the most fun we have is playing around the house. You are CRAZY about the box of Band-Aids...too funny! We also had a silly time eating dinner the other night and you giggled like crazy! You liked all the animals at the fair, but you really loved all the treats we gave you. You're such a happy baby, and I'm so lucky to spend my days with you. Right now you're all snugged up next to me with your leg practically across my computer. I love watching you sleep. Even though you're getting to be a big girl, I still have to put my hand on your belly during the night to make sure I can feel your breath...must be a mommy thing.
I love you bunches!
xxxx oooo
Mommy
FINALLY mommy has her computer back!!! YOU TOOK YOUR FIRST STEPS!!! Yay you!!! You were playing in the living room and I was talking on the phone to Aunt Kelli, then I looked over just in time to see you take one step and then another towards Charlie!! What a big girl!!
We've been having some fun around town, but some of the most fun we have is playing around the house. You are CRAZY about the box of Band-Aids...too funny! We also had a silly time eating dinner the other night and you giggled like crazy! You liked all the animals at the fair, but you really loved all the treats we gave you. You're such a happy baby, and I'm so lucky to spend my days with you. Right now you're all snugged up next to me with your leg practically across my computer. I love watching you sleep. Even though you're getting to be a big girl, I still have to put my hand on your belly during the night to make sure I can feel your breath...must be a mommy thing.
I love you bunches!
xxxx oooo
Mommy
Friday, June 25, 2010
Zoo Baby
Thursday, June 24, 2010
Q-Tips
Baby Boo,
A random title for this post, but I always want to remember the little things you do that bring you so much joy. A few nights ago, you were destroying the bathroom and I was sitting with you as you pulled out a box of Q-Tips. You dug into the box, and then one by one, threw them into the bathtub...each time looking at me as if you couldn't believe how much fun you were having! I wish I could freeze moments like that...something so simple as Q-Tips in the bathtub (over and over, because Mommy would pull them all out for you to throw in again), yet we had the best time. Your little smile warms my heart, and I feel so blessed that I get to share all of the little things with you. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE YOU!!!
xxxx oooo
Mommy
A random title for this post, but I always want to remember the little things you do that bring you so much joy. A few nights ago, you were destroying the bathroom and I was sitting with you as you pulled out a box of Q-Tips. You dug into the box, and then one by one, threw them into the bathtub...each time looking at me as if you couldn't believe how much fun you were having! I wish I could freeze moments like that...something so simple as Q-Tips in the bathtub (over and over, because Mommy would pull them all out for you to throw in again), yet we had the best time. Your little smile warms my heart, and I feel so blessed that I get to share all of the little things with you. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE YOU!!!
xxxx oooo
Mommy
Thursday, June 10, 2010
One Year Ago Today
Precious,
One year ago today, you were three days old...our tiny, precious little baby girl in the NICU, getting ready for surgery. Mommy and Daddy came early in the morning to read books to you and be with you before they wheeled you away. As they pushed you down the hallway, we walked behind you and watched as the double doors swung shut after you went through with the doctors. You took our heart with you through those doors, and the next few hours were the longest anyone has ever known. Thankfully, you were amazing during surgery, and Dr. Karen Kling was able to repair your CDH hernia...she moved your intestines from your lungs back to your tummy where they belonged. You are such a strong little girl. Did you know that half of babies who are born with CDH don't survive? And half of those babies that do make it have a VERY hard time? You are our little miracle, and I believe with all of my heart, that my grandma...who you are named after, watched over you from Heaven. She'll always be your angel, and you'll always be ours.
I'm so lucky to have you Baby Boo...
Love you forever and ever,
Mommy
xxxx oooo
One year ago today, you were three days old...our tiny, precious little baby girl in the NICU, getting ready for surgery. Mommy and Daddy came early in the morning to read books to you and be with you before they wheeled you away. As they pushed you down the hallway, we walked behind you and watched as the double doors swung shut after you went through with the doctors. You took our heart with you through those doors, and the next few hours were the longest anyone has ever known. Thankfully, you were amazing during surgery, and Dr. Karen Kling was able to repair your CDH hernia...she moved your intestines from your lungs back to your tummy where they belonged. You are such a strong little girl. Did you know that half of babies who are born with CDH don't survive? And half of those babies that do make it have a VERY hard time? You are our little miracle, and I believe with all of my heart, that my grandma...who you are named after, watched over you from Heaven. She'll always be your angel, and you'll always be ours.
I'm so lucky to have you Baby Boo...
Love you forever and ever,
Mommy
xxxx oooo
Monday, June 7, 2010
Happy Almost Birthday Baby Girl!
Hi Love,
We had your birthday party on Saturday and it was amazing!!! You had so many people there that love you...what a lucky little girl. Mommy went a little overboard...but it was completely worth it! (Taco bar, fun decorations, coordinating birthday dress and specially ordered bow...) I can't wait to tell you all about it one day...and show you all the sweet pictures! Everyone wanted to hold you, but you weren't so into that. :) Grandpa Moose flew in from Idaho, and Aunt Andree, Uncle Del, and Aunt Christina came down from Los Gatos. Your NICU nurse, Dani, came with her family. Of course Grandma and Auntie Tanya, all Mommy's friends like Auntie Amy (and your boyfriend Bodey), Auntie Lauren, Auntie Moo & Tony, Auntie Kelli and Uncle Rusty (and your other boyfriend Kade)...the list goes on and on! Daddy's friends and family were there too...and you had fun with all your cousins...especially Riley! Grandma's best friend Kamii's daughter Sara just LOVES you and was by your side the entire day!
You made a grand entrance to your party in the super cute new "coupe" from Auntie...and Grandma gave you a beautiful pair of diamond earrings. You have SO many fun new toys...it's like a toy store in our house!
Anyways Boo-Boo...I love you more than words can say. I cannot believe that tomorrow afternoon, at 1:41pm, you will be ONE YEAR OLD!!! I feel like I'm going to blink and my little baby will be all grown up. Please take your time!
Love you forever and ever!!
Mommy
xxxx oooo
We had your birthday party on Saturday and it was amazing!!! You had so many people there that love you...what a lucky little girl. Mommy went a little overboard...but it was completely worth it! (Taco bar, fun decorations, coordinating birthday dress and specially ordered bow...) I can't wait to tell you all about it one day...and show you all the sweet pictures! Everyone wanted to hold you, but you weren't so into that. :) Grandpa Moose flew in from Idaho, and Aunt Andree, Uncle Del, and Aunt Christina came down from Los Gatos. Your NICU nurse, Dani, came with her family. Of course Grandma and Auntie Tanya, all Mommy's friends like Auntie Amy (and your boyfriend Bodey), Auntie Lauren, Auntie Moo & Tony, Auntie Kelli and Uncle Rusty (and your other boyfriend Kade)...the list goes on and on! Daddy's friends and family were there too...and you had fun with all your cousins...especially Riley! Grandma's best friend Kamii's daughter Sara just LOVES you and was by your side the entire day!
You made a grand entrance to your party in the super cute new "coupe" from Auntie...and Grandma gave you a beautiful pair of diamond earrings. You have SO many fun new toys...it's like a toy store in our house!
Anyways Boo-Boo...I love you more than words can say. I cannot believe that tomorrow afternoon, at 1:41pm, you will be ONE YEAR OLD!!! I feel like I'm going to blink and my little baby will be all grown up. Please take your time!
Love you forever and ever!!
Mommy
xxxx oooo
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Happy Mother's Day
Baby Mia,
Happy Mother's Day! Thank you for picking me to be your mommy! I love you so much more than you could ever imagine. You are the sweetest baby and I'm SO lucky! This morning you woke up, laid your head on me, and said "ma-ma"...what more could I ask for on my first Mother's Day?!?
Love you Boo!
Mommy
xxxx oooo
Happy Mother's Day! Thank you for picking me to be your mommy! I love you so much more than you could ever imagine. You are the sweetest baby and I'm SO lucky! This morning you woke up, laid your head on me, and said "ma-ma"...what more could I ask for on my first Mother's Day?!?
Love you Boo!
Mommy
xxxx oooo
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Ma-ma?!?
Hey Baby Boo!
Last night you were crawling around all over me, and I thought I heard you say "ma-ma"...but I wasn't sure. This morning when we were getting ready together in the mirror, you started crawling around and saying "ma-ma" for sure!!! Hooray! You made my day little girl!
Love you more than anything,
Mommy
xxxx oooo
Last night you were crawling around all over me, and I thought I heard you say "ma-ma"...but I wasn't sure. This morning when we were getting ready together in the mirror, you started crawling around and saying "ma-ma" for sure!!! Hooray! You made my day little girl!
Love you more than anything,
Mommy
xxxx oooo
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Lucky
Love,
Right now you're snoozing away on the bed next to me, with BunBun in your arms. You were SO tired and fought sleep SO hard that I had to snuggle you to sleep like I always did when you were teeny tiny. So while you're sleeping, Mommy has been playing around on the computer next to you, and I happened to find some blogs about babies with CDH. Some had happy endings, but most were sad. It just made me think about how lucky we are that you are our little miracle baby! I can't believe that it has almost been a year. It seems like just yesterday that you were kicking around in my belly. I love you boo and I'm thankful every day for our little miracle baby!
Forever and ever,
Mommy
xxxx oooo
Right now you're snoozing away on the bed next to me, with BunBun in your arms. You were SO tired and fought sleep SO hard that I had to snuggle you to sleep like I always did when you were teeny tiny. So while you're sleeping, Mommy has been playing around on the computer next to you, and I happened to find some blogs about babies with CDH. Some had happy endings, but most were sad. It just made me think about how lucky we are that you are our little miracle baby! I can't believe that it has almost been a year. It seems like just yesterday that you were kicking around in my belly. I love you boo and I'm thankful every day for our little miracle baby!
Forever and ever,
Mommy
xxxx oooo
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Baby Update
Baby Bean...
Look what I found! An email to everyone about you (12/21/08)...
Love you!
xxxx oooo
Mommy
Hi Family!
Well, now that it is "officially" Winter Break...and we actually have a free moment, I figured it was time that I send a baby update! The first ultrasound pictures (in case you haven't already seen them) are from the first doctor visit in November when they told me I was almost 8 weeks along...Surprise!!! The baby looks like a little lima bean in those pics! :) That whole appointment I think I was in shock because all I kept saying was "wow."
The next ultrasounds are from our December appointment at almost 13 weeks, and this time we were surprised because the baby looks like a REAL baby! :) You can even see it's little hand up in the air...I told Jeff that's because the baby is still dancing from the New Kids on the Block concert I went to with the girls right before Thanksgiving!
The last picture is one of the baby's feet...so cute! At the last appointment they took all sorts of measurements from the ultrasound and blood work from me (NOT FUN) to make sure everything is going well and they've already let us know that everything looks great!
We won't get to find out if the baby is a boy or a girl until January 19th...which seems like forever away. We can't wait to find out!!!
I promise to be much better about the updates...I think I'll make it my New Year's resolution! :)
Love you!
Jen
xxxx oooo
P.S. Uncle Del or Greg...can you send me Aunt Andree & Christina's email addresses?
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Getting Ready
Monday, April 19, 2010
Google Girl
Mommy Can't Sleep
Hey Baby Boo!
Mommy can't sleep! :( At least you are all snug next to me. Do you know that sometimes I just stare at your sweet face while you sleep? (I also stare to make sure you are still breathing...I hear it's a mommy thing!) How cute are you in this picture? I don't know why, but this has become your new favorite naptime position...and you wake up with BunBun marks on your face!
You've been so busy learning and growing every day...I'm so proud! Really though, you don't have to grow up too fast. It is pretty fun though to watch you figure things out...like today when I put some Cheerios in a cup for you, you weren't sure exactly what to do. You slowly put your hand in and looked at me, then you were so excited to pull out a Cheerio. Next thing you know, I looked over and you were trying to "drink" your Cheerios...too cute!
Goodnight sweet baby!
Love you forever,
Mommy
xxxx 0000
Saturday, April 10, 2010
Sleepy Baby
My Sweet Boo,
Have I told you how much I love you? I love every minute with you, but especially when you're sleeping next to me, all snuggled up! When you fall asleep you stick your little thumb in your mouth and grab for something soft to hold. When you were a little baby it used to be the corner of my shirt, and sometimes it still is, but you'll also grab for Bun-Bun's ears or even your bib. Beyond cute. You also make a little grunting noise that means sleep is on it's way. I know you're getting to be a big girl, and I know everyone says you should sleep on your own in your crib, but the way I see it, when you're all grown up I don't want to wish that I had spent more time snuggling you and sleeping next to you. So, I'm making sure to get in all my baby time...even though you'll always be my baby. I think I'm going to go watch your sweet little face as you dream...
Love you always,
Mommy
xxxx oooo
Have I told you how much I love you? I love every minute with you, but especially when you're sleeping next to me, all snuggled up! When you fall asleep you stick your little thumb in your mouth and grab for something soft to hold. When you were a little baby it used to be the corner of my shirt, and sometimes it still is, but you'll also grab for Bun-Bun's ears or even your bib. Beyond cute. You also make a little grunting noise that means sleep is on it's way. I know you're getting to be a big girl, and I know everyone says you should sleep on your own in your crib, but the way I see it, when you're all grown up I don't want to wish that I had spent more time snuggling you and sleeping next to you. So, I'm making sure to get in all my baby time...even though you'll always be my baby. I think I'm going to go watch your sweet little face as you dream...
Love you always,
Mommy
xxxx oooo
Monday, March 29, 2010
Church
Baby Girl,
Yesterday you went to church for the first time with mommy and grandma. It was Palm Sunday. You were mesmerized by the windows and ceiling of the pretty church, and you kept smiling at the little boy sitting across the row from us. Before church started the priest came up and asked your name, and he gave you a blessing. Very special!
Love you Boo!
Mommy
xxxx oooo
Yesterday you went to church for the first time with mommy and grandma. It was Palm Sunday. You were mesmerized by the windows and ceiling of the pretty church, and you kept smiling at the little boy sitting across the row from us. Before church started the priest came up and asked your name, and he gave you a blessing. Very special!
Love you Boo!
Mommy
xxxx oooo
Park
Miss Mia,
We had so much fun at the park today! It was so beautiful outside! You love the swings more and more each time we go. I love to watch how your little mind is working everyday when you see new things...today you noticed the way grass feels between your toes. Adorable! You make me appreciate all the little things.
Love you forever and ever,
Mommy
xxxx oooo
We had so much fun at the park today! It was so beautiful outside! You love the swings more and more each time we go. I love to watch how your little mind is working everyday when you see new things...today you noticed the way grass feels between your toes. Adorable! You make me appreciate all the little things.
Love you forever and ever,
Mommy
xxxx oooo
Monday, March 22, 2010
Go Mia!
Hi Love,
Guess what?!? You "army crawled" for the first time this afternoon! You were determined to get your puffs...it was really cute and I'm very proud of you!
Love you!
Mommy xxxx oooo
Guess what?!? You "army crawled" for the first time this afternoon! You were determined to get your puffs...it was really cute and I'm very proud of you!
Love you!
Mommy xxxx oooo
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Turkey
Hey Baby Girl!
So remember how the doctor said to start giving you meat? Well, last night we tried to give you your first little bit of ground turkey. You were NOT a fan!!! I think it was because it didn't "melt" in your mouth like puffs and Cheerios. Oh well! We'll try another day...just means you can still be a baby for that much longer!
Love you!
Mommy
xxxx oooo
So remember how the doctor said to start giving you meat? Well, last night we tried to give you your first little bit of ground turkey. You were NOT a fan!!! I think it was because it didn't "melt" in your mouth like puffs and Cheerios. Oh well! We'll try another day...just means you can still be a baby for that much longer!
Love you!
Mommy
xxxx oooo
Monday, March 15, 2010
Beautiful Day
Hey Baby Bean!
We went to the park today! It was such BEAUTIFUL weather we just couldn't stay inside! You got to go down the slide with daddy, and on the big girl swings with mommy. You even went on the bucket swing by yourself...what a big girl!
Love you!
Mommy
xxxx oooo
We went to the park today! It was such BEAUTIFUL weather we just couldn't stay inside! You got to go down the slide with daddy, and on the big girl swings with mommy. You even went on the bucket swing by yourself...what a big girl!
Love you!
Mommy
xxxx oooo
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Valentine's Day
Dear Baby Girl,
Did I ever tell you about the first time I felt you kick me when you were in my belly? :) It was very early on Valentine's Day morning and I was just getting into bed, but I couldn't fall asleep. I put my hand on my belly, and I felt a little tap. At first I didn't believe it, but you did it again, and I couldn't stop smiling (but no one was awake to tell)! Thank you for the best Valentine's Day present ever!
P.S. I still miss feeling your little feet in my belly!
Love,
Mommy
xxxx oooo
Did I ever tell you about the first time I felt you kick me when you were in my belly? :) It was very early on Valentine's Day morning and I was just getting into bed, but I couldn't fall asleep. I put my hand on my belly, and I felt a little tap. At first I didn't believe it, but you did it again, and I couldn't stop smiling (but no one was awake to tell)! Thank you for the best Valentine's Day present ever!
P.S. I still miss feeling your little feet in my belly!
Love,
Mommy
xxxx oooo
Nine Months
Hi Baby Boo!
Today you had your 9 month appointment with Dr. de Frietas. You're such a big girl..I can't believe it. Right now you're snoozing away like a little angel. Can you believe that you're old enough to eat TABLE FOOD?!?!? And feed YOURSELF?!?!? You're growing up too fast...slow it down a bit for Mommy! :)
Love you!
Mommy
xxxx oooo
Today you had your 9 month appointment with Dr. de Frietas. You're such a big girl..I can't believe it. Right now you're snoozing away like a little angel. Can you believe that you're old enough to eat TABLE FOOD?!?!? And feed YOURSELF?!?!? You're growing up too fast...slow it down a bit for Mommy! :)
Love you!
Mommy
xxxx oooo
Saturday, March 6, 2010
Charlie
Dear Mia,
Hooray! Mommy just made you your own blog! We're snug in bed on a Saturday morning and Charlie WON'T STOP LICKING YOU!!! I think he loves you! :) I do too!!!
Love,
Mommy
xxxx oooo
Hooray! Mommy just made you your own blog! We're snug in bed on a Saturday morning and Charlie WON'T STOP LICKING YOU!!! I think he loves you! :) I do too!!!
Love,
Mommy
xxxx oooo
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