Our Love beginning


Our Love expanding


As I look back on this year, words can't even explain how amazing and fast this year was. When we were expecting Aleksandra it seemed like time stood still and time couldn't go by any faster. And then once the baby came in May I have no clue where time went. I look back and think what if baby would of never came to our little family. I would be skinny, I would sleep longer, I would have more time for myself, and more money. But then I look and think of the things I have gained since she has been her. I have gained a selfless attiutde towards things, I have gained weight, I have gained a true understanding of christ's plan as we begin our family, I have gained more appereiction for being with my husband (since it doesn't have very often), I gained tons of Mom friends with there cute babies, and best of all I gained my beautiful daughter. I see that the pros out weigh the cons and I am truly grateful that little one decided to come surprise us and be apart of our family. Now that we are hitting a new year and we are coming to an new and exciting year. In 2010 Mike will graduate from college and will official be thrown into the real world of finding a job with his degree. I am hoping whatever job he gets takes us outside of Utah and we can begin our new and exciting life as a family somewhere new. Life is quiet funny how fast it changes from one moment to the next, one moment we have a set of goals and then the next moment they are changed due to circumstances. Well our goals for 2010 are simple but attainable in our current situation.

Goals
1. Lose Baby weight, which in tails going to the gym and eating right.
2. Save enough money so we can buy Mike a car when he graduates.
3. Keep staying out of debt.
4. Build up saving funds for future.
5. I would really love to work on a food storage.
6. Go through all my boxes and get rid of a lot of junk.
7. Finish my schooling when Mike is done (1 1/2 years left)
8. Start putting Aleksandra on pre school wait lists (scary to think you have to do that starting now)
9. Continue to grow our relationship as a couple.

I heart Saturdays

Today baby and I didn't even get out of our PJ's today. We played. slept, and ate today, man out life is amazing. I couldn't put Aleksandra down all I wanted to do was hold her and look at her every second I could. I think these moments are so treasured because they don't always happen everyday, but we make up for it on Saturdays. We started by going to breakfast with our favorite friends aka Daddy, Finley, BJ, and Fae. And then came home and enjoyed ourselves. We made a cake together, we talked, we rolled on the floor, we took naps, and the best of all I took hundreds of pictures of her. I wish weekends were longer, but I am grateful we get 2 days all to ourselves.

Tonight I made a red velvet cake with raspberries and cream cheese frosting for our dinner party with friends tonight. It turned out really great. It's pretty much a chocolate cake with red food coloring. I love how beautiful the colors are, and so festive!! I'll definitely be making it again. Recipe at http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Red-Velvet-Cake-with-Raspberries-and-Blueberries-108256

Note on recipe: To make it more moist I added 3 T cup more butter and 1/4 cup sour cream. Because I hate dry cake. I used three smaller pans (6 inch?) as opposed to two big ones. Because I like tall cakes. I also added an extra T of cocoa powder. Because I like things chocolately.

So New York ended up being quite the blast! I enjoyed myself relaxing and just being with Aleksandra and family. I found myself bored at times because I am not use to not doing nothing all the time. I need to learn how to relax and not having to do something at every second. Maybe it's a good thing I have a job or I would go crazy staying home all day. Anyway our NY trip was ten days and we played in the city, we went to the Cake Boss in NJ, went to the diamond district got my rings adjusted FINALLY, we had an amazing Thanksgiving in the city, I ate tons of NY pizza and Dunkin Donuts ha ha, and all in all just enjoyed being with my family. Aleksandra and I had a great time hanging out with Grandpa and Grandma De Rosa. She loves them so much and we where both so sad to leave them. We where excited to see Mike but the sad we had to come back to reality. Aleksandra instantly clung to her Grandma I think because she looks a lot like Mike and of course she is amazing too. And ever time she saw her Grandpa she would light up with a smile. We really wish we lived closer to our family but life has placed us in Utah for now. One day we will return to the city! But we are so thankful for our family and the love they show us. What would we do with out them?

Good bye Utah, Hello Big Apple

On Saturday, baby and I are heading to NY for ten days and we are really excited. I really do love NY but I don't I love Yankees I just want to make sure know no one gets that confused. We get to stay with Mike's parents and enjoy ourselves. I know Aleksandra will love spending time with her Grandma and Grandpa De Rosa. And plus the east coast in the fall is magical! And running around the city and just enjoying our self will be a blast! See you soon NY we can't wait to see you.

BFF moments

You always need a friend that you can eat leaves with. Miss Fin and Alek playing in the leaves.

Too Fast

Here is Aleksandra now at 6 months


Here is Aleksandra at 2 weeks old

Aleksandra has gotten to big to fast and now weighs in at 14 pounds 4 ounces, and is 27 inches long. Her head is huge, she gets that from Dad and is in the 86% for her head ha ha love it. She never ceases to amaze me, she is smart and so happy and friendly. She is always smiling and giggling and it makes me happy she is so happy! Hey why wouldn't her life be happy. Someone feeds you when you cry and changes your bum and rocks and holds you. It sounds like a pretty sweet life, I am jealous! Aleksandra's new thing is trying to figure out how to crawl she gets up on all fours but hasn't figured out how to move her hands and feet. I am sure this girl will figure it out soon. I am truly blessed to have her in my life and me and Mike think the world of our little girl.

Finally new pacifiers from Nuk. I am so excited because there are so many new kids and they all seem to have the same pacifier so hopefully this way Aleksandra won't get her pacifier mixed up. We got the cute pink, and yellow animal faces. It's funny the simple things as a mother that make you excited.

Baby Play

So here are some photos from Halloween, the park, and the zoo. Aleksandra really loves to be on the go and sometimes naps get missed because she would rather be playing. She loves the park digging in the sand well actually eating the sand is really her favorite thing to do. The moment you take her away from the sand she gets so mad. She loves to swing the moment the swing is no longer in motion she cries. And I am one wiped Mom and i keep pushing her on the swing. When we go to the zoo she screams when we get into the giraffe house and it's probably because her voice echos. Next time note to self avoid the giraffe house. Our days are busy which is nice and then time flies faster and the week just slips bye. Life with Aleksandra is the best and make so day so much better.

Happy 28th Mike

Man time really does fly now days. And now my amazing husband is older and it reminds me how lucky I am to have him in my life. He has brought me such great joys, a cute healthy daughter, the most selfless and amazing in-laws in the world and the love for one another. He creates such a calm environment, a place were I can open up and tell him anything. He is a hard worker and dedicated to our family. I am happy I married this man.

Food & Friends

Here are some photos our from our crock pot dinner with our good friends. It's crazy how close in age all these kids are, a matter of weeks and months inbetween them all. And cute Malakai is the only boy and I am sure he will adventually realize how lucky he is. We are just hoping Katie Wasson has a boy so those two can have a chance against all these girls. Thanks for coming friends. And we are sad for the ones who couldn't make it! And Welcome Lyla into this world, you are so cute!

10 A.M tomorrow The Bliss Begins

YES, tomorrow Mike and I are getting a couples massage! I honestly, couldn't be more happier. I have been anticipating this for weeks now and can't wait! The massage starts out with a 30 minute foot rub, and then off to an hour massage. Then to sum it all up. We get to sit in a huge soaking tub and enjoy having cheesecake being served to us! And we get to be alone, I don't think that has happened since Aleksandra has been here. It will be weird leaving Aleksandra I probably will just think about her the whole time. Anyway let you know how it goes!