2012, You Are So My Year

I'm not sure why it took getting married, buying a house, and having a baby to finally take control of my life, but that doesn't matter now. I have finally decided to get myself organized, and 2012 is going to be my year baby!
Not that this counts as 'getting organized', but making my home more pretty and/or home-y doesn't hurt. I got this for Christmas, and just got it put up tonight.
I love it! Although, it makes me kinda want to give my door a face lift. It could definitely use a stain? Some color? Something. Either way, I'm on it.
I feel like getting organized is a resolution I can stick with. Instead of something lame like losing weight. I'm comfortable in my fat girl jeans, for now. And so far so good. I've got an awesome friend who won't let me slack helping out. I had some great company Friday night, which forced me to actually clean my kitchen (at least it was clean for me).
I considered posting before pics of the mess, but decided against it, I don't want to offend anyone. That, and I don't want anyone calling hoarders on me. Wish me luck!

It's Quite Unfortunate

that I did not have this picture before I made my Christmas cards.

Priceless

Happy Birthday Baby Jake!

And Rebecca too, of course!

I can't believe my baby is already 1. It makes me sad, but happy too. This past year has gone by way too fast, I'm thankful I took as many pictures as I did. We have learned so much this past year, especially how to be patient. Well, I have, Mario is still working on that. We're getting there :)

After 1 year he's not only walking but running. He's got 6 cute little teeth, and is finally starting to sleep through the night, in his own crib. He's kind of a little guy, only about 22 pounds or so, but I think he's finally starting to get his growth spurt. He has been eating all day long, the Cheerios all over my floor is proof.
Today we're going to go to Toys R Us, since we still haven't bought a birthday gift yet. This way he can pick something out, or at least point & grunt. The Pocoyo birthday bash is tomorrow, so more pics to come...

The Cutest Monster

Happy Halloween! Better late than never. Since Jake is my little monster, it was only appropriate to dress him as a monster. At least that's what the costume tag said. It looks more like a dragon with horns.

Jake with cousin Addy

Trying to take her candy

Going to the neighbors house to get candy for Mommy & Daddy :)

Just went to a few houses. Jake had a really good time. I can't believe he actually wore his costume the whole time, but he didn't seem to mind.

Baby Doran

We just got back from visiting with Angela, Charlie & Baby Doran Joshua Pooley in Santa Rosa.

Isn't he so precious? Handsome like daddy.

Born 10/28 at 3:20pm

8lbs 9oz

All are doing great. Angela is a rock star, and is gonna be such an awesome mommy (she already is). He hardly made a peep while we were there, a good baby :)

I don't have any 'approved' pics of Angela with Baby Doran, so here's one with me & one of proud Daddy Charlie.

Great job you two, he's definitely a cutie! I'm so excited for our little guys to play together, and can't wait for you to get peed on ;)

Anyone Wanna Go Swimming?

Yea, I thought not. This is what happens when you inherit a piece of you-know-what pool. I was really wanting to get Jake in & start him swimmin, but I'm not fully convinced there isn't an alligator or something else living in there. So until next summer :( Maybe then we can have a pool party. I haven't forgot about you Melanie!

10 Months

Already 10 months old (tomorrow) and tearing down the house. At his doctors appointment a couple weeks ago he was 20 pounds & 28 inches. He's gettin' big! He's started to figure out he can kinda walk, but still would rather crawl. He already pulls himself up to everything, so I guess it doesn't matter much to me. He's got 4 teeth with one more starting to poke through, and he's already talking back & throwing tantrums. He's a very inconsistant sleeper, some nights he sleeps for hours, others just a couple before the crying starts, and by the morning has found his way to bed with me. He's a good eater & eats just about anything I give him. Lets hope it stays that way. Doctor says he's healthy & smart, the kind of kid that deserves a little sister. His words, not mine! But I must agree :) I need a good nights sleep first.

Here's Jake walking