Happy New Year!!

2011 is going to be a great one...


This year is going to be alot of many firsts for us as a family for many reasons.

Our business venture will more than likely be expanding solely into professional painting. (long story.. but to sum it up, its Jon's area of expertise) We are hoping to (Lord willing) to purchase or build our first house this year. We're hoping to concieve our second child. Alot has to happen in order for us to actually start trying for #2. I want to lose 70+lbs so I can have a healthy pregnancy and not be high risk. I have ALOT of work to do. I'm also hoping to potty train Hayden at some point in our busy schedule. We will also be moving to the Cedar Park / Leander area at the end of June. It will more than likely be a rental property since there is no way we can repair both of our credit in that short of time.

So you see, there is alot that will be going on this year. I'm excited. I think we both are.

Hayden has learned so much in the past year. His hand/eye coordination is getting stronger and stronger. He is such a little dare devil. Earlier this afternoon, daddy flipped over the couches to vaccum underneath them and Hayden climbed right up the backside of it and slid down it like it was a slide. *note to self to buy some fun climbing things for the backyard* Hayden has been going to our dear friend (who I've known forever but lost contact over the years, and thank facebook for bringing us back together, well myspace too) Danielle's house the days that I work and that has been an absolute blessing. Hayden LOVES Danielle and her two gorgous boys. Hayden is partial to Beckham more than Cael but he still loves them both. I think Hayden is going to be that kid that pigs out at his friend's house that every mom gets annoyed at. LOL He seriously grubs at Danielle's house. When he's at home, he eats like a damn bird. Its hillarious! WE ♥ YOU DANIELLE!!!!! Hayden is FINALLY talking more and more. Words he says often include but are not limited to: mama, daddy, Sugar(Sugar, duh!), Duh, what, buu(blue), geeen(green), what's this, please, thank you, caca, poop, corn, cheese(sounds like please), weeeema(Lima), and keeekin(chicken). He's so funny. I'm constantly repeating things trying to expand his vocabulary and he seems to be content with what he knows already. So we'll see as time progresses.

Hayden already has his first illness of the year. We suspect its a cold or even cedar fever. He's got a temp and has been on and off all day long. It was the funniest thing. I was talking to my bestfriend earlier and Hayden walks into his room, grabs his pillow, places it perfectly on the couch, goes back to his room, grabs his blanket, crawls up on the couch, gets comfy WITHOUT his juice (this is huge because normally he needs his sippy cup to fall asleep), curls up, and falls asleep ON HIS OWN next to me. It was the sweetest thing. So proud of him. Everyday he's gaining more and more independence. Everyone always says to cherish all the small things because they grow up so fast. True. But no one told me that as they learn their independence it rips your heart out because they no longer need you for some things. :( None the less, I'm so proud of the precious boy he's become.

Thank you God for continuing to bless my little family. We continually hit all the potholes that are strategically placed in the road, but I don't doubt for one split second that we won't grow stronger because of it.

Here's to a great year filled with love, laughter, wonderful memories, great friends, beloved family, and good health! Amen!

♥ X's & O's! ♥

Goodbye 2010, Hello 2011!!

What is everyone's new years resolution?

Mine has and always will be to lose weight. I have said time and time again "I'm going to do this." I'm going to stop saying "I will" and just effin do it already. I'm not going to turn this blog into weighloss, but more importantly the amazing things we have to look forward to in 2011!

January will be a great month because my husband will offically become an old fart! I'm planning a big surprise birthday bash for his 40th birthday. (Please RSVP!!)

February is Valentine's Day and my bestie's birthday. Fun fun!!

March is Hayden's 2nd birthday. How has time slipped away from me so quickly? Just yesterday I was rocking him in my arms, mere weeks old.

April is Revels (girls weekend!!) and the start of busy season for our company. Guess I will figure out then how to keep my head above water.. and quickly.

May is our six year wedding anniversary. Somehow my husband has managed to put up with me for seven years and has stayed married to my ass for six. :) Lord love him!

June is going to be hectic with all the work.

July is another hectic month for us.

August will be even worse.

September is my 29th birthday. Wow, am I really almost 30??

October is Halloween and other fun festivities TBD.

November is Thanksgiving.

December is Christmas.

Somewhere in that mix, I'm hopeful I will have dropped 50lbs and have concieved our second child. I'm leaving everything and I mean EVERYTHING upto God!

2011 is OUR year! It's time for us to have a good year!! Here's to 2011 and not looking back!!

Birthday Season!

Now that Christmas is finally over, thankfully... it's time for mama to start planning three birthdays. First hubby's surprise 40th coming up on January 22nd. I've resent a reminder on facebook so I can get a headcount of who will be here. This is extremely important that I get who will be here!!!!!!!
(so if you're invited, please tell me YES or NO asap!!!)

Then in February my bestie will be growing a year older to catch up to me. Gotta throw a little something for my special bestie from the westie. Nothing huge just a little something to knock her socks off. :)

March, oh March... I've dreaded the month of March all year long. My baby boy will be TWO in Saturday March 12th. We will be having a semi big birthday bash for our little two year old. :)

As you can see, I'm going to be a busy mama ontop of working full time.

If any of my mommy friends has secrets or tips to more sleep and more energy, I'm all ears and would LOVE to be filled in!

X's and O's!

Happy New Year to all!!! See y'all in 2011!