My Big Girl :]

I couldnt help but reminisce about the last year or so. Especially about the past 6 1/2 months; I just cant believe how fast time really flies. I plan on blogging about it all tomorrow night.

On a not-so-emotional note, Dev had his first entire weekend off for the first time in about 2 months... we just enjoyed each others company! I had to get a new phone cuz my blackberry was burnt out, and we visited with Tash, Josh & Zoe, but other than that we hung out at home, grilled out and watched movies. Alyvia is trying SO hard to crawl, walk, and anything else you can think of; it is entirely too cute and entertaining. I love watching her grow and learn new things, but I am terrified of how quickly it is all happening! She had her 6month check-up Friday; 13lbs 9oz, 25.5 inches long!!! Growin like a weed, but still a peanut. Thats ok with me!

We also went to my brother's first senior football game. It was nice weather and good seeing some familiar faces, but Alyvia was so sleepy so we headed home early and crashed! Mommy and Daddy caught up on some quality time, and we slept in til 11 Saturday, which was SO nice. It's been a long time since we had done that! Today, we went to look at wedding bands and decided on the ones we liked! We are still hoping to have a late June 2010 wedding...fingers crossed!

We have another long, busy week ahead of us, but a 3 day weekend to look forward to! Lets hope for some nice weather!

6 months have flown by...

Alyvia Grace hit the 6month mark on August 17th. I cried...okay, I bawled when I went thru all of the million pictures we have of her. I just couldnt believe it, and still cant. I remember the day we found out, when we got the news she was a girl, all my scares/faints, every single one of her movements, and every detail of her birth. It makes me so sad that time goes by even faster when you have your own children. But I'm excited about all the experiences and memories we are going to make in the many years to come. Christmas especially!! She'll be able to wake up to all the presents 'Ho-Ho' brought her and enjoy it like a lil princess should. :] I cannnnnooooot wait!

A few others I am super excited to share with her is the baby parades I'm putting her in (beware other babies! Alyvia is beautiful and has her own little personality!), Pumpkin Show, Thanksgiving, Sleepovers...which she is having her first this Saturday with all her friends!! And before I know it, I'll be plannin her 1st birthday, and as I'm typing this I'm getting teary eyed! I have a few themes in mind, but I'm not gonna give any hints too soon!

I get compliments about her constantly... no matter where we go, at least 3 people tell us she's the most adorable little girl ever. I would have to agree :] I'm one proud momma!

We miss daddy, a lot. Work, school and clinicals take up all of his time. He's only home on Sundays, but we definitely try to appreciate the time we do have together! Only 10 more months of hell and we will be set for life :]

Daycare update: Alyvia is getting more and more used to it by the day. She loves socializing with the other lil babies. And I am now teaching 3 & 4 year olds.. it wears me out, but its fun!

My brother is now a senior. I absolutely cannot believe it. This will be the last year I will ever get to see him play under the Friday Night Lights. He is hoping to play in college as long as his knees keep up with him! And my sister is a sophomore...She has a really nice boyfriend with a sweet ass car. The family likes him, surprisingly! She and I are actually really close, which makes me happy. And little Jacob Ray is a 2nd grader. He's not my baby brother anymore..but he's still so stinkin cute! He's playing soccer and loves it!

Life lately has been all I've ever wanted. I love my family :]

We Always Pull It Together <3

HAPPIEST GIRL IN THE WORLD!

Happy August!

So much has happened the past, well uh, MONTH since I've updated!

4th of July was GREAT; Alyvia LOVED the fireworks and of course she behaved like a princess! We went to Red White and Boom & my friend Lacey's house to watch Lancaster's fireworks and hangout with her and her kids! Of course, anytime we do something, it's always a good time as long as I've got my favorite people beside me! :]

I was grateful enough to get a job a at daycare!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you can't tell, I am so excited and thankful for that! I will be working with 16 month to 3 year olds, and Alyvia will be in the room right next to me!! Did I mention she gets to go for FREE!! I am so happy about that :]

My friends little girl turned 2 a few weekends ago; we went to her "tea party". She is honestly THE smartest 2 year old I have ever met!! We love you Kylie Mae!! Alyvia has many many friends: Alaina, Tanner, Alexis, Elle, Kylie, all her cousins on my side of the family -- her cousin is on the way, and a lot of my friends have babies her age too! She's gonna have so much fun growin up with all the little boogers :]

Lyvi Bug got her EARS PIERCED!!! You probably already knew that, but I am a proud momma so I have bragging rights!! She did great, and hasnt bothered them yet!

She is also rolling over both ways, sleeping TEN hours thru the night, just started on stage TWO foods cuz the stage one just wasn't fillin her belly up, trying to crawl, AND, yes, trying to pull her diaper off -- it is HILARIOUS. For now, lol!

AND...FOR THE BIGGEST NEWS OF ALL..

DEV AND I FINALLY GOT OUR OWN PLACE!! It happened suddenly, but we were looking anyways and had planned on being out by the 1st of August. It's in cville; 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath, basement...$529 a month!! We just couldnt pass up that deal! I am so so so so so so happy. My mom's boyfriend Gary helped us move all our things with his truck and trailer, which we were so thankful for, and for the most part the house is all together! I wanna get a few more decorative things, adhesive vinyl for Alyvia's room, a new dresser for her cuz the drawers always always stick in the one she has, and a new entertainment center (eventually). Money is actually not near as tight as we had planned on, which is so nice! And not having to pay for childcare helps TREMENDOUSLY! We're close to everything, and its gonna be so convenient for Pumpkin Show!!! I cant wait for all the things to come, especially Christmas! Alyvia will be the right age to enjoy it, and will get to wake up in her own home to all the gifts "Ho-Ho" brought for her!! :]

I'm just so excited that we finally feel like our own family. I am so incredibly in love with my life right now!

Friday night we had a little house warming party. Our friends came over for food and fun, and it turned out to be a great night! A few friends I dont get to see very often stopped by, which I was very happy about!! Alyvia was PERFECT, as always. She slept the WHOLE night; no need for a babysitter when I knew she would be just fine :]

And today, Dev worked at the Firehouse; the town is having go-cart races and he had to be there for it. He told me a sad story last night about a man who got very hurt, unfortunately. He did his job though, as always. I dont say it enough, but I am SO happy and proud of him. In less than a year, all this busy-ness will be over and we wont ever have to worry about money or not seeing him very often ever again! I love love love love him :]

My momma is cookin me dinner tonight, YAY! She always puts together a great dinner :]

See ya later!