Partyin with the Birthday Girl!

1st Birthdays are so Bittersweet!

Thats my princess! And yep, she's a year old! Wednesday the 17th she had her first birthday, and a great one at that! Despite daddy having class, we celebrated at the daycare with friends and cupcakes, then in the evening family came over for cake and ice cream! I did make the cake all by myself and it didnt turn out too bad! She devouered it, as you can see in the photo above! Sunday is her party; she's excited to celebrate it with friends and family! And of course, to eat another cake :)

She now has 4 teeth. 2 bottom ones are completely cut in and her 2 fang teeth are cutting through! The bottle is nonexistant...that was a piece of cake! She's drinks vitamin D milk and eats table food. And boy, does she eat! She hasn't turned down any new food yet. Being a peanut hasnt changed, but at her 1 year appointment, the doctor said she isnt worried, and her growth is just fine! She's walking along and between things, and loves her lion walker. I have a feeling she's going to take off within a few weeks. Lord help us all! She's such a booger.

She "blows kisses". Its so cute. She'll smack her little lips at you when you ask her for a kiss. I love it! She's also a spitter...she loves to blow out of her mouth while she sticks her tongue out. And if you say "Hello?", she'll put her hand up to her ear like she's talking on the phone :)

She can say "What's that", but it sounds more like a slur of the words..."wassat". And she points at everything. Baby signs are sinking in! She can sign more and all done, with her own little twist of course. We read every night, and she loves it!

I'm sure there are tons more milestones I'm forgetting. Something new happens almost everyday!

My new job is with the State unemployment office. I was lucky enough to have a family friend who referred me and I got the job! I start Monday! It's a change of environment and pace, but the money will be great! Alyvia will be spending her days with Tasha and Zoe. And some other friends too!

4 months from today I will be a MRS! Plans are coming together, thanks to all the help! Dev also graduates a week before then. Its been a long time coming!

Sweetdreams!

ONE YEAR ALREADY!

Yesterday was my princess' FIRST birthday!
She had an awesome day with family and friends...and definitely enjoyed her cake!
Pics will be up soon!

Sunday is her party! We are so excited!

I start my new, awesome job Monday. I will be working for the state. Prayers were definitely answered!

Life is great :)

Our little Model.

I've been wanting to get Alyvia involved in some modeling, but need to find the right agency. (If anyone knows of one, let me know!)

She loves the camera, is such a HAM, and has the best personality. Why not?

So we started out small. Thanks to our photographers LeAnne and Sarah posting a casting call, we had the opportunity for Alyvia to model with some other little ones for a lady who makes awesome bows!

They turned out great...and I've only seen a few and cant wait to see the rest!

10 things that make me happy :))

This will be hard...I can only chose 10!


1 - Alyvia Grace, she's more than perfect!
2 - Devon Jasper. Almost 13 years of knowing each other, and I still love seeing him everyday.
3 - My job. I love working with kids. Even though the pay isn't what it needs to be!
4 - Our future. We have so many things to look forward to.
5 - Devon's strive to make a life for us. He is doing so well in the classroom and busting is a** to pay the bills at the same time.
6 - He's the best daddy in the world, too!
7 - Knowing I will be getting married soon! Its been a long road, but I cant wait!
8 - Snuggling with my loves!
9 - Shopping! Especially for Alyvia!
10 - Ameretto Sours...mmmm.


Your turn...
Brittany