17 and a half months old

1. Aila showing Gammy McGregor where her eye is. *Poke*

2. Aila sometimes has a funny way of picking up her cheerio's. Presses with her slobbery finger to get it to stick to it. *Sticks to her cutesy face as well*

3. I could stare at her all day, everyday! *eat that face*

4. Swinging at the park. She's more of a slide girl than a swinger. *Knows what she wants*

5. Just the two of us hanging out on a regular jolly wolly day. *STOP growing*

6. We went to Hobby Lobby and saw this cute couch with two matching chairs. [sold separately].  Perfect for a girls room or for my Photography. *Too bad it was way out of the ball park* 

7. Aila jumping on the couch at church. And no, I am not THAT mom that lets my child rome like an animal while I stand and watch. In this case...she was just so full of energy and so...I was tired anddd...OK I WAS THAT MOM THIS TIME! *Don't judge me*

8. Dinner and Alice in Wonderland at Aunty Winter's house on sunday. She looked to precious sitting on her knees and engulfed in the movie in a way I haven't seen before. *Aila in Wonderland*

9. My dinner buddy smiling at stranger's. *What's new*

10. Shopping with mama at Ross. I let her call the shots and she roamed all over the store.

 *Wore her out just in time for beddy bye*

11. Playing with her food that she is Obviously not interested in. *Bored*

Eventful Week

So this week was a full week for us, Todd left on Wednesday for Utah, Aila got to see her future husband Henry for a play date on friday {we joke and say they are getting married in the future} HA, wouldn't that be crazy cool! They colored, ate fishy crackers, painted and watched a movie. It was a lot of fun! Today we spent the day for some cousin fun time, lunch and shopping. Seriously, it has been a vacation around here. Aila has been such a dainty sweetpea lately. She is just so corky and lovable...UGH I eat her up every chance I get! It's been a real treat being a mom. I feel so spoiled and lucky to be a stay home mom. I'm sure I am not alone on feeling like that. Although I do only care for 1 child right now...Im sure i'll think twice with the more I have haha. Nah, I'll still feel the same of course! Being a mom is tough and it has it's up's and down's, but I LOve it and am very grateful to have this role in my life as a full time wife and mother. It sure beats measuring women's breasts at nordstrom! Haha good times, good times! Anyways just grateful I guess and happy at the moment where I am in my life. Lucky me, luckkky me ;)

Before bedtime wrestles & remote controls

Aila LOVES Daddy! She loves her Ma of course, but there is something about Daddy that just really gets her silly and joyful. Aila is a tough cookie, and well...she better be, she is surrounded by all boy nephews! Here is Aila and Daddy wrestling before bedtime and Aila is clearly kicking Dada's bootay! "GO A-A!!" We enjoyed as much time as we could with Daddy before he was off to Utah for 2 months. Which seems like along time not to see your husband, but there is some good news that comes with that. Aila and I will be traveling out there at the end of this month for my sister-in-laws baby shower AND he will try and make it out here if he can to see us, sooo It won't be to to bad. We are going to stay busy and enjoy California while we are still here. I miss Todd already though and it's only been 2 days...haha! Typical lovestruck wifey! ::sigh:: OK focusing on something else...Don't mind the mess in the photo's, we were still unpacking and getting situated. BUT now a few days later we are officially all moved in at my parent's house. It was a smooth transition for Aila, she is comfortable here and knows where everything is so that was good. Moving can be tough on a little toddler and sometimes very difficult on the parent's I imagine. I am just so glad Aila is pretty go with the flow for the most part with spending the night either at my parent's house or Grandpa and Grandma Walker's. I love my parent's and In-Law's! They all are so supportive of our situation and willing to help us in anyway that they can. Their so positive and happy for us, which eases my nerves on moving to a different state where we will not have the short distance of hanging out all the time. I know it is a good move for us and it not only feels right, I am feeling eager and happy about this new adventure underway! YAY!

17 Months Old

Just a few things to share about our 17 month old.

SHE...

LOVES taking baths, morning...noon...night! 

Just started liking chocolate. 

Loves to come up to Mommy and  Daddy and hug.

Is always happy when she wakes up from her naps and in the morning.

Loves to be around us at all times and follow us everywhere.

Loves to be around her nephews, friends and other kids. 

Loves shoes...like her ma.

Get's into everything BUT is well behaved when told no and is such a good girl.

Nicname: Sillypie- She is so silly! Smiles all the time.

BITTERSWEET

I'll just say it...Were moving to Utah. Yes...Utah. Todd got a great job offer. We have been talking about moving for some time now, but the opportunity hasn't been there for us. This time around it's meant to be for us to get out of California. It will be a better chance at getting ahead in our life. It's really sad to leave our home, but in a lot of ways a true blessing to get out of here. We're ready to move on...though Utah would not be my first choice, however I am happy and it feels right. The prayers and smooth transition so far on moving has been quite good and hard to ignore...PLUS we have a lot of family out there. SO I think we will be ok and visit as often as we can. Todd will be moving out there tomorrow, while Aila and I will be staying with my parents till he finishes the academy.[ #2 months.] We will be talking, skyping, visiting, you name it...cause we will miss each other horribly!! BUT yet it's a good little plan for the time being. It's funny how everything really does happen for a reason and works out just right. Aila and I will be enjoying California and hopefully seeing family + friends till the official time comes to say 

So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, Goodbye ;)

Merry Christmas from us

We went up to Oak Glen for the day and took our christmas photo's. My sister took mine and I took her's and I also took our good friends photo's as well. It was beautiful up there. Fresh air and green tree's with yellow and orange leaves all around. There is a big part of me that could leave California tomorrow to have scenery that breath taking outside my doorstep. Someday it will happen, but till then we are enjoying what cool weather California can provide us. Especially around christmas time...I mean who thinks its ok to turn on the air on at christmas time!? Sickens me haha. When I envisioned what I wanted our family photo's to be like, they came to life! I wanted green pine tree's, cold air, and a cozy woodsy feel. Well we got it and I am thrilled at how great they came out :)

15 months

Little Miss being her silly willy self ;)

Score

For years/months I have been searching for a vintage sofa or love seat. They go for so much money, even used there just down right expensive. Their so rare and vintage...they go like dogs on scraps! Gone-zo! I was beyond happy and lucky when I scored this beauty with a matching arm chair...in YELLOW for $150! WHOA! It is gorgeous and perfect for when we get a home or even for my photography. I give a huge thanks to the sweet boy that was helping his grandmother out on craigslist, putting them up and selling them to me :)

Day#5

Thankful for food on the table and shelter over our heads. It is so easy to take life for granted, I am grateful for the moments when I get that wake up call on how great our lives really are. 

And living in this great country! 

I am a proud american and I believe in the american dream...

not Obama's dream! 

V O T E

Be Thankful

November says it all...it surrounds Thanksgiving and being thankful all month! Although we do this all year riiiight!? ;)

Day#1-I am thankful for my heavenly father for sending me my husband and daughter. My husband always puts us first before himself...every time! Not a day goes by that I don't feel loved by him in every way. My daughter who is such a little sweetie girl. She always makes me laugh and cry with overwhelming joy. Our heavenly father loves us so much that he gives us the joy of family. 

I love my lil' fam!

Day#2- Being so close to re-election day {4 days}

I have to say that I am thankful for the opportunity to vote. Regardless of the outcome, I know that I voted for the best candidate that loves others and believes in america. An honest decision that will benefit everyone in the end. I have grown to really appreciate politics and understand the paths we need to choose for a better and brighter future. Our children are the future and I would love nothing more than to know what I made the best decision for them. I believe in the constitution and I know and believe in our founding fathers. I believe that they were guided by gods hand and inspired in building a great strong free nation. 

 God Bless America