Peek-A-Boo with Gwen

This is the first time that Gwen used a blanket to play peek-a-boo with us. She did it for so long that I had a chance to find the Flip Mino and record it. It makes me laugh so hard. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

The Jurbala Visit

We moved into our new home a little over 2 weeks ago and we have already had a visit from the Jurbala clan. Denise came and watched Gwen for 2 weeks. It was wonderful having her. She thought I was joking when I told her she should stay until August............I wasn't. It was extremely helpful to us, having her here. We can't thank her enough! Tim and Bill came last Wednesday. They got some quality time in golfing, helping us around the house, and playing with Gwen. Gwen just loves her grandparents and uncle. As much as we love family, we are ready to get back to a routine and to slow down. It has been a crazy 2+ weeks!!!

Gwen is great. She is so close to crawling. She needs to have a routine again as she is up at 5:45 every morning...........including weekends. I can't complain too much because she does go to bed at 8:00 and sleeps through the night. She begins her new daycare tomorrow and I have been holding back tears. I know I have to work, but I hate that I don't get much time with her during the week. I really hope someday I can move to the 4 day work week and have a "girls day", just her and I.

Nothing much to report. Here are some pics from the Jurbala visit!

Her first swing that Grandma J bought.

Surfing the net with daddy

Happiest Baby on the Block

Here are some photos. You can find more in my "Summer 2009 Album". Enjoy!

Gwen with her daddy on Father's Day

Gwen's final "hot tub night" in the sink

Gwen's first "hot tub night" in the big girl tub

Gwen on 07/10 playing with Grandma J & Daddy

It's been over a month since I have posted last and I know my readers (all 4 of you......haha) are anxiously awaiting pictures and updates, so here it is:

We have moved. We are now suburbanites. The move went really well and Gwen has adjusted amazingly. I couldn't be happier with my new home. It is extremely expensive to furnish a house that is 3X (no exaggeration) our old one, so there goes any money we made on our old dump........um, I mean house. I will be sending out postcards with our new address and home phone.

Gwen now has 4 teeth and will be 9 months old next week. She is getting so big and can't believe in a few short months she will be 1. I find myself feeling really sad, but loving her more than anything in this world. She is really the happiest/laid back baby. She makes me not want to have #2 since I know I would have the worst labor (mine was very easy) and would give birth to Lucifer....haha

Denise (my MIL) is visiting us now and watching Gwen for 2 weeks. We really appreciate the help and Gwen just loves her grandma.

Other than all of that, nothing more going on. I am looking forward to my parents visit in October and then our big trip to Cabo!!

Spring is Here!

Well it has been almost a month since I have written. I had high hopes to keep this updated more often but working, taking care of an almost 8 month old, and selling our house has taken up all my time.

The spring has treated us well so far. We sold our house and purchased a new one. We move July 2nd. I am so excited to start shopping since our new house is 3 times the size of our current one. There are also rec centers with pools so I am excited to take Gwen into the pool.........but more importantly plop my butt on a chair and get some sun!

Gwen is amazing. She now has 2 teeth and is sitting up without support. She is eating a ton of different foods and I am enjoying watching her try new things. We even have a sippy cup for her too. She just loves to drink water. Daycare says she is quite the "talker". She is constantly making noises and blowing bubbles. I have to say there is nothing in the world like her laugh. She's had fun meeting/visiting her new friends (Gordon 02/2009, Kayla 04/2009, and Nico 05/2008). She is looking forward to the birth of more friends to come!

Here are some pictures. There are more in my Spring 2009 Album. Enjoy!!

Fun at the park


Gwen's new car seat (it's huge and looks like a throne)

The loves of my life!!

Photos

Here are some photos of Gwen. The rest can be found in my Spring 2009 folder. Enjoy!

She does smile!!


Hi!


She's starting to sit up!


Like father like daughter......

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!

My first Mother's Day was wonderful. Gwen got me a beautiful opal (her birthstone)/tanzanite ring and we all went out to a fantastic brunch at Panzanos (where our wedding was). Gwen had raspberry jam, mashed strawberries & blueberries, and cream cheese icing from a cinnamon bun.....so much for the rules on introducing food!! I drank far too many mimosas, but since Mike has been in charge of Gwen the entire day, it didn't matter. I had a blast!

Gwen has her first tooth. It has completely poked through! I can't believe it. On top of her first tooth she also has had her first ear ache which included a ruptured ear drum. Along with all of Gwen's "firsts" Mike made it through another round of layoffs. That is 4 rounds in 6 months for us (for the record we are 3 for 4). Needless to say the past week has been a rough one, but we have survived!

Happy Mother's Day to all moms and enjoy some pictures from today:

My family: