So literally the DAY after my last post Olivia was with Jordan at home and I was at work. My precious big girl started doing this….
Amazing right?? Clearly she is a genius. :) I’m guessing she didn’t like that I blogged about her not “babbling” yet. She has not stopped talking since! I just love her sweet voice.
love.
Well it has been 2 years since my last post and life has changed in so many ways.
First, I graduated from nursing school and have been working as a Registered Nurse in the Emergency Department at Cook Children’s for over a year and a half now. My job has its challenges, but I am blessed to work with some pretty incredible people, taking care of some pretty incredible kids.
Then, we bought our first home! We have enjoyed decorating and really making this house our home. We have a lot we still want to do but are so in love with it!
Most importantly however, on December 9, 2010 at 7:48pm Jordan and I’s lives were forever changed when we welcomed this sweet bundle of joy:
Olivia Kate May. 8lbs 2oz. 19 1/2 inches.
We are more blessed than I could ever say. Being Olivia’s mom has given me more joy than I ever thought possible. I cannot imagine a life without her.
Olivia is now almost 8 month old and looks like this:
She is happy, loving, dainty, studious, intelligent, and oh so beautiful! She provides much entertainment for her doting audience and is an extremely busy girl unless she is sleeping ( which she loves to do…..thank goodness!) Her hands and feet are always moving!
Right now she is sitting ( she has since 4months), pulling up on whatever she can and beginning to cruise the furniture. She army crawls pretty well but would much rather be standing and walking ( holding onto our fingers). I’m convinced she will take off running before she masters crawling on all fours. She is eating baby food and is able to finger feed herself pretty good! Olivia’s laugh is infectious and brightens my day. She talks but not quite babbling yet. She loves books, babies, Sophie the Giraffe and many other toys. Loves bath time, hates getting her face cleaned after a meal.
Basically we are totally, completely in LOVE with this girl!
Our most recent family photo…..on the fourth of July.
My plan is to actually continue to update this blog with Olivia’s milestones, family updates, party planning, crafting, recipes, and all other things that I find interesting.
Coming up:
Olivia starting preschool……late September/early October
trip to Disneyworld for Jordan and I…………….mid October
launch of our party printables business – Little You and I Designs……..late October
Olivia’s 1st birthday! (I’m already planning)…….December
with all other life happenings in between……..stay tuned
love.
July 1st was my 23rd birthday!
The day started out at the Four Seasons for a spa day with my mom.
Thanks to everyone who made my 23rd birthday so wonderful. I love you all!
Lately I’ve been doing some baking and some crafting and I am loving it!
Here’s one of the cupcakes that I made for a friend’s birthday. It was my first time to try homemade buttercream icing and I think it turned out pretty good if I do say so myself.
I’ve also discovered Mod Podge thanks to some of the other blogs I’ve been reading. I made this using a wooden frame that I found for only $1. I painted it brown and then used different coordinating pieces of scrapbook paper and used the Mod Podge to glue it to the frame. Then I did another coat of the Mod Podge on top to finish it off. I love it!
more to come……….
I just found out about live writer which is a program to write your blogs with. I’m testing it out to see if it makes posting easier.
On a side note….
I found this picture on hgtv.com and it is my dream kitchen.
Someday I will have it…
While Jordan and I were in Houston baby Presley was born!
5/3/09 7lbs. 7oz. 19 ¾ inches long.
She is absolutely precious and is getting bigger everyday!
School has ended for me for the semester and I couldn’t be happier. Only one semester left until I graduate with my Bachelors of Science in Nursing!!
Back in May we also went camping at Lake Ray Roberts. It was a fun time with family and friends.
I have started my job in the emergency department at Cook Children’s and I love it so much. It’s been so crazy and I have learned so much already. I already have tons of wild stories to share! It has definitely been an adjustment getting used to the 12 hour shifts; I’m exhausted by the time I get home.
Jordan and I are looking forward to celebrating our 1st wedding anniversary! I can’t believe that we have almost been married for a year, the time has flown by.
All in all our lives have been exciting, busy and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
Jana, Momoo and I after church.
God has blessed Jordan and I in so many ways and we are so incredibly grateful. We will continue to look to Him to guide us through our struggles and to praise Him for our successes. Easter Sunday marked 9 months since Jordan and I have been married. I couldn't ask for a better husband.
Jordan and I decided to dye easter eggs and we had a blast!
The finished product.
In other news:
Our dear friends Laura and Clayton got engaged the week before Easter. We are so thrilled for them. The excited face/holding up the engagement rings picture is coming soon!
