Her birth!!!

My baby is one!

So I changed the date to read the 7th so it looks as if I really posted on her birthday. Why did I just put this then? Well if you read my blog on a regular basis then you've noticed I've been MIA... Well can't a girl be busy? It's been a crazy couple of days. I stayed off the computer pretty much the whole day of Ms. Annalise's birthday... I wanted to spend as much time with her as I could.

She had a horrible crabby day and has been having horrible crabby days for well a while now. I don't know what is going on with her... but all is good in the hood. We love her anyway!

Now on to my birthday girl! What a year it has been, a lot of ups and a lot of downs. She is the most amazing little thing that has come into our family. She has added so much drama and so many laughs. To watch her and Jared start to become good friends, totally blows my heart up! Every single time she hears her brother her whole face lights up and she can't contain her excitement so she screams. It's truly amazing that I've been blessed with 2 beautiful children. I could never imagine how much Annalise would change me, but she truly has. I don't know of a single moment where I look at her and I don't thank my lucky stars for her, or for Jared.

I always think I'm going to be so emotional on these events but I'm not emotional just really really reflective. You know when you watch tv and the characters sometimes go into their thoughts on events in their life... you actually get to see those memories. Well that's what I do. I've caught myself on several occasions the past couple of days reflecting on so many things. I'll be rocking Annalise to sleep and realize that I've replayed her whole birth. I love love love it! I wish everyone (not always) could see what I'm thinking and just feel the love and warmth that goes through me.

I could never imagine though what a change it would be to add another child into the mix. And I never thought how completely different this child could be. Annalise is going to be the one that gives me the gray hair, she stresses me out so much because she is her own person. No one or nothing will stop what she has planned. And oh my gosh is she emotional. Is this payback for all my CRAZY emotions? But with all her attitude, crying and pure joy I would NOT change it for one single moment... I love you Ms. Annalise and Happy 1st Birthday! (pictures added next post)

Cute evening!

I thought I'd post some cute pics of the kids from the other night. They were watching tv and look at Anna, isn't that so cute. My kids are truly amazing, and not because they are watching tv... just because they are!

My husband is in the mob!

These flowers are beautiful. And do you know who I got them from? Mike's boss at his new job. Yeah I think he works for the mob, who does that? The pictures don't exactly do them justice, but they are so pretty and it was such a shock! I think that my husband really lucked out in the department of his job, I think he's going big and going places. I am so very proud of him!

Some long awaited photo's!

Here are some cute photo's from the last sunny/hot day for this year... It is now October, can you believe that? Obviously the next big thing coming up for us in October is Annalise's 1st birthday. I will be posting her birth story 1 year later! Every single time the thought of her turning 1 comes to mind, I have to hold back the tears. That girl has changed my world in so many ways... Enjoy these pics, I love them dearly. I love the sun, but I enjoy fall and all it's colors and smells!

28th Birthday part 2

So the 2nd part of my birthday was spent up north. The first part of the weekend was spent with my mother and Dennis. We got to my mom's house around 11 am and we relaxed a bit after the drive. Jared got to play Donkey Kong... Anna got to spread her legs and walk around. I think about 1 we finally left the house. We stopped for a quick bite of lunch and off we went to the mall. I really wanted to go shopping and my mom said I could do whatever I wanted for my birthday. So we went to Old Navy... and shopping we did. They were having this AWESOME sale and my mom and I went crazy. The crazy thing about it though was even after the good sale they were also having an additional percentage off, so we (I mean my mom) didn't have to spend that much.

The only annoying thing about shopping is when we bring the kids. We always say we aren't going to do it again, and this time proved why. Jared was a pain (he HATES shopping unless we shop for him...) and Anna did NOT want to sit in the stroller. Do you guys know how heavy she is? Ok so after Old Navy we went to a few other places in the mall and got a few more things. Then to my surprise we went to another store and Dennis got me a new IPOD. My 1st IPOD either got stolen or lost when I had Annalise. I had taken it with me to the hospital and have never seen it since. So I was VERY VERY VERY excited. My mom says I'm spoiled, I think I'm just loved. So after all the shopping we went to dinner. We ate at Black Angus and the food was great! It made for a very long day for everyone and after playing a few games on the Wii, we all went to bed. We woke up Sunday had some breakfast and headed over to my dads!

PART 2 of the b-day weekend... We went to my dads and spent the day there. I love going to my dads because he makes food and lots of it. It was just a chill day, relaxing and letting Jared play with his uncle Matt. Raquel and my dad made an awesome dinner and we watched the last season of... oh my goodness I'm at a loss of what the show was. My dad and Raquel got me two gift cards and I can't wait to use them. Around 7 pm we left for home.

I had a very wonderful weekend up north and the next time I head up I will (I promise) come see you Danielle and anyone else who wants to see us. I miss everyone up north and I think about you all often! Thank you everyone who sent warm wishes and beautiful cards. I really love going to the mailbox to see who sends the cards!

NEXT UP is Anna's birthday!

28th Birthday part 1

My birthday 2008! I had a great birthday this year. First part of the day I went out with Mandy and my mother in law... we went shopping and out to lunch. When they first arrived at my house they brought in this LOVELY birthday cake... an ugly picture of me. It was very cool though and Anna loved looking at it because it had my face on it!

When we got home I walked in to a sparkling clean house. Mike and Jared spent the day cleaning. The 2nd part of the birthday day Mike and I went on a date. It was great getting to go to dinner with my husband and not have the children. We were going to go to a movie but we didn't see any that we wanted to watch, so we drove down to the mall and walked around.

I had a great day and thanks so much to Mandy, Mom in law, Mike and Jared. 28 years old, wow!!! 2 more years and I will be 30, now that's scary! (2nd blog is gonna be about my weekend birthday up north with my parents!)