As 2012 draws to a close and we look forward to a new year, there are things that I always want to remember. Especially years from now when my kids are grown.
I want to always remember
- the way Gianna says Mommy. With the sweetest little voice. Or when she wants something the way she says Mom-ME with a heavy emphasis on me.
- the way she does a little shimmy and dance when you ask her if something is good and sing yummy in your tummy
- the way she asks to watch Bubble Guppies by saying BuBuBub
- the way Ethan falls asleep, always with a big chunk of my hair in his hand. As if he can't bear to let go
- quiet nights at home cuddling wih my babies
- Ethan's gurgles and coos. And his smile and laugh when you tickle his chin
- Gianna's toothy smile. There is nothing else that brightens up my day more than her sweet little smile
-watching Gianna love on her baby doll. She's such a happy, loving little girl
- watching Ethan smile at his sisters antics.
- watching Gianna run around the house. There is nothing sweeter than hearing her little feet pitter patter around the kitchen
- the way Gianna runs to me and stretches out her arms to be picked up and her hugs.
- Ethan as a baby. Time flies by so fast and before I know it he will be a toddler like his sister
I want to hold these moments close and never forget them as the years go by.
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Monday, December 31, 2012
Saturday, December 29, 2012
A Year in Review
2012 was our best year yet. I look forward to seeing what 2013 brings
We rang in the New year with a relaxing night at home
My parents came to visit and Gianna had her first hotel visit along with her first time swimming
The hubs and I enjoyed our first night out since G was born and G loved playing with her Grandpa
February
The hubs was gone for training so it was just G and I
G went to her first princess party
She learned to pull herself up on everything
And we celebrated her 1st Valentines day
We also discovered G would be a big sister
March
We signed up Gianna for parent and tot swim lessons
And celebrated St Patricks day in style
We also put our first home up on the market
April
We spent many days at the beach
Met the Easter bunny
Went to the zoo for the first time with Grandma
Saw baby up close and personal
Moved into our new house
The hubs and I also celebrated 4 years of marriage
May
The hubs had a daddy/ daughter day with G shopping for my Mother's Day gift
We found out we were having a boy
G and I went to visit family in Wi. Great grandma loved cuddling with Gianna
And I got to catch up with my closest childhood friends
June
G grew up so much this month. She learned how to walk, started playing more independently, and also started to talk more.
The inlaws came to visit as well and she loved spending time with her grandma and grandpa
July
The hubs left for more training. This month for a five month stretch so we snuck in all the snuggles and quality time we could get
I hit the 25 week mark
Gianna's favorite toys became my pots and pans
And we couldn't go anywhere without her babies
We got Gianna's one year pictures done
And celebrated her 1st birthday
August- G and I spent a lot of time relaxing at home. It was a nice low key month with lots of quality Mommy and Gianna time
On weekends home Daddy helped get ready for baby
September- 36 weeks
I had my baby shower
Got maternity pictures taken
Squeezed in some girls nights
Went on a deployed spouses retreat
And spent the weekend with G at the Hilton
October
Took G to the pumpkin patch
Cuddled as much as possible with my two babies
Went on a hayride
Saw Sesame St live. Gianna was terrified
And on Oct 19th welcomed Ethan Daniel into the world
Gianna went trick or treating for the first time
And we celebrated Halloween
November
The hubby came home
Our first thanksgiving as a family of 4
Ethan's first thanksgiving
Ethan turned one month
December
We took family photos
Said goodbye to daddy again. This time as he left to go overseas
Made Christmas cookies with Gianna and friends
Spent a long night at the Er with little man
Put up our Charlie Brown tree
Celebrated Christmas without daddy
My two most precious gifts.
2013 will bring the husband home and more first and memories created with the kids. Bring it on
We rang in the New year with a relaxing night at home
My parents came to visit and Gianna had her first hotel visit along with her first time swimming
The hubs and I enjoyed our first night out since G was born and G loved playing with her Grandpa
February
The hubs was gone for training so it was just G and I
G went to her first princess party
She learned to pull herself up on everything
And we celebrated her 1st Valentines day
We also discovered G would be a big sister
March
We signed up Gianna for parent and tot swim lessons
And celebrated St Patricks day in style
We also put our first home up on the market
April
We spent many days at the beach
Met the Easter bunny
Went to the zoo for the first time with Grandma
Saw baby up close and personal
Moved into our new house
The hubs and I also celebrated 4 years of marriage
May
The hubs had a daddy/ daughter day with G shopping for my Mother's Day gift
We found out we were having a boy
G and I went to visit family in Wi. Great grandma loved cuddling with Gianna
And I got to catch up with my closest childhood friends
June
G grew up so much this month. She learned how to walk, started playing more independently, and also started to talk more.
The inlaws came to visit as well and she loved spending time with her grandma and grandpa
July
The hubs left for more training. This month for a five month stretch so we snuck in all the snuggles and quality time we could get
I hit the 25 week mark
Gianna's favorite toys became my pots and pans
And we couldn't go anywhere without her babies
We got Gianna's one year pictures done
And celebrated her 1st birthday
August- G and I spent a lot of time relaxing at home. It was a nice low key month with lots of quality Mommy and Gianna time
On weekends home Daddy helped get ready for baby
September- 36 weeks
I had my baby shower
Got maternity pictures taken
Squeezed in some girls nights
Went on a deployed spouses retreat
And spent the weekend with G at the Hilton
October
Took G to the pumpkin patch
Cuddled as much as possible with my two babies
Went on a hayride
Saw Sesame St live. Gianna was terrified
And on Oct 19th welcomed Ethan Daniel into the world
Gianna went trick or treating for the first time
And we celebrated Halloween
November
The hubby came home
Our first thanksgiving as a family of 4
Ethan's first thanksgiving
Ethan turned one month
December
We took family photos
Said goodbye to daddy again. This time as he left to go overseas
Made Christmas cookies with Gianna and friends
Spent a long night at the Er with little man
Put up our Charlie Brown tree
Celebrated Christmas without daddy
My two most precious gifts.
2013 will bring the husband home and more first and memories created with the kids. Bring it on
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