Hello....is there anybody out there?

Um....Wow! It's been over a freaking year since I've updated my blog you guys! 

I think it's time to dust it off and get back at it!! 

Ok so 2013 came and went. It was full of ups and downs. But most importantly we were blessed with a beautiful happy chubby baby boy!! 

Allow me to introduce to you Gavin Dean 

He was born Sept 18th 2013. He was  8lbs 8oz and 21.25 inches long. 

I found out I was pregnant Jan 12th 2013 after TTC for 6 months. It took longer than I thought it would and that took a toll on me,my marriage and ultimately my weight. I gained back all the weight I lost after having Kyla plus 15 extra pounds for good measure :/

My pregnancy was not easy this time around. I developed perinatal cardiomyopathy, so I was put on bed rest when I was 7 months along. 

Not fun! I had to go out on disability which was a huge blow to our finances. So we pulled Kyla out of daycare. Having a 2.5 year old stuck inside all day is no bueno. Luckily my family would take her places or even just to their houses to play and have a change of environment. I felt so guilty that she had to be trapped in the house with me it really tore me apart. 

But we made it thru! And I have my perfect baby boy to show for it! He completes our family and I can't imagine life without him !

Kyla turned 3 on Dec 17th - we had just a family party this year, because finances were super tight. But she loved her princess party!! She has become such a little lady. We have real conversations and real arguments. She has so much sass and personality !! When she tells me I'm her best friend my heart swells so much I think it will explode. 

So things are getting back to normal now. I'm back at work. Getting back into our routine with the addition of Gavin. 

 

I just started WW again. With Gavin I only gained 25 lbs. and I lost it on my own within a month after having him. But remember those extra lbs I was holding onto? Yea still have to lose those pesky buggers!! Around 60 of em! 

I cleared my weight history and I'm starting fresh. 

Ok well that should bring you up to speed for now. I really want to commit to blogging at least once a week! I just read back my old posts and I'm so happy I have them to look back on. 

Happy Birthday Kyla

Ok it was almost a month ago. I'm a bad mommy... Moving right along

My boogie boo turned 1 on December 17th. I can't believe a year has gone by already. She is so amazing. And I'm so honored to be her mama.

I had big plans for her party but seeing as my grampy passed away a week prior, things kind of fell apart.

Nevertheless, she had a wonderful party surrounded by everyone who loves her. And her great grandparents in heaven looking down on her.

Her big brother made a special appearance for the occasion!! She loves him so much

Her theme was minnie mouse hot pink zebra - and I loved her custom outfit!!! It was made by

they have AHHHDORABLE outfits, tutus bows, etc. They also made Kyla's dress when she did a local pageant over the summer. Love them!! www.sweetiepiestyle.com

She got not 1 but 2 fur coats !!! My friends know what a diva miss thang is !!! She got a ton of cute clothes and books, and toys - We are so blessed to have such wonderful friends and family.

Her cakes were made my cousin maria - She did such a great job - I swear she should go into business!!!!!

Thank you to everyone who made it possible - Especially Uncle John and Cheryl who lent us their home and Sanna - who helped us set everything up, Aunt Erin who made food and everyone who came for the festivities

Time is flying by

When I looked at Kyla this morning blabbing and standing and walking around the living room - I stopped and thought to myself - When did my little baby become this toddler??

It literally feels like she was just born - but yet in a little over a month she will be a year old. I cant beleive it!!

This year has been like a blink of an eye for me - and I feel like I havent stopped and smelled the roses, So I vow to take the remaining days of 2011 and cherish them

My life has changed so much and so quickly - I didnt take the time to stop and appreciate it.

Watching Kyla grow and learn and develop is so amazing - I still cant believe she is mine and that Michael and I created her.

I just wanted to write a quick note to get that out - When people say it goes by quickly they aint kidding!!!

As I am planning her 1st bday party I am thinking back on the 1st year of her life. It was such a beautiful experience and I am excited to see her grow into a toddler and all the new adventures she will have

Rolling With My Homies

This just in.....

Kyla can now roll from tummy to back AND back to tummy!!!!

She rolled from tummy to back the first time when she was 3 months old

She rolled from back to tummy on sat 4/30 - today she decided she really enjoys rolling around her daddy said she has been doing it all day!

video to follow!!!

PS - why is my baby girl growing up so fast :(