Jeff & Gina's Blog

2009-08-19T17:31:00.000-07:00

First time eating solids... She didn't like it so much!! haha.

2009-08-16T20:42:00.000-07:00

Okay so I know I'm really bad at updating this thing... So I am just going to post a bunch of pictures all at once. Scarlett is 4 months now and I really hope I can feed her solids. We'll see. She goes to the doctor tomorrow. She's growing so much I can't believe it.. She is such a blast to be around and Jeff and I hate being without her. She is the only thing that consumes our minds. And we cannot go anywhere without getting her something!!! Yikes! Anyways heres some pictures...

Trying to get up on her knees.
But instead she just goes to the feet.. Crawling soon?

Bath time!!!

Hiding them private parts!!! haha

Grandpa and Scar taking a snooze!

Relaxing in her raft!

Her own little chair!

Scar grabbing "Uncle" Richie's beer!!! Must be the red.

She is so intrigued by it.. Oh no!

Scarlett and her Great Grandpa!

Scarlett and her Great Great Grandma!!!

Scarlett is tottaly giving the punk rock symbol! That a girl!!!!

2009-07-31T15:07:00.000-07:00

Okay so I know I haven't posted in a while. I've been really busy with school and watching Scarlett grow up so fast!!!!! I can't believe she is almost 4 months old!!! She got an ear infection this last week. I felt so bad for her. She would just cry and that isn't our Scarlett. Poor thing. But she is much better now and back to her normal self. She loves to laugh and play with her spit bubbles. She grabs toys now!!! She actually grabbed my lip and tugged on it. It was adorbale. Her Grandma bought her the door jumper and she LOVES it!!! She lifts her legs up to spin around!! It's adorable. She is offically sleeping through the night. Goes to bed at 8:30pm and wakes up at 8am!!! We have it easy!! Here are some pictures!!

Sleepin' with mommy in the morning!!!

My little Sailor

2009-07-10T12:55:00.003-07:00

I'm super excited for mine and Jeffs date tomorrow to Knotts Berry Farm!!!!! Thank you Sue and Jim for watching Scarlett.

2009-07-07T15:58:00.001-07:00

Jeff Scarlett and I are staying at my sisters house while shes in Wisconsin! I miss her alot and am not going to lie am a little jealous shes up there with my mom. But our turn will be in Aug! Woohoo! here are some pictures of Scarlett while we are staying at my sisters. She is growing so much and caught her today standing up in her vibrating chair all by herself! She mangaged to push herself up!! I better keep an eye on her as if I don't already! She was super scared 4th of July becuase the dogs were barkign like crazy during the firworks. It was so sad!

Scarlett standing by herself!
This is what Jeff does to Scarlett when he has alone time with her.

She doesn't look to entertained! Haha

So True

Scarlett is proud to be Italian.

Scarlett trying to escape out of Uncle Devins arms.

Uncle Joe

I look like the only one ready for this picture .

Mine and my sisters Grandparents.

Taylin cut off Scarlett. Sad.

The grandchildren!

Dan and I have a loving relationship.

Taylin loves his cousin

Scarlett be very scared of Uncle Danny

2009-06-28T15:53:00.000-07:00

Today we took Scarlett in the pool. Jeff has been waiting anxiously for this day!! She wasn't too sure about it at first but towards the end she loved it. And with repition I believe she will get used to it and enjoy it more. She was pretty stiff and wasn't sure what to think about it. But regardless, it was still a blast and I hope she always enjoys it. Here are some pictures! First from this morning of her sitting up with the help of the boppy!

Yikes!!!!!

This picture would have been perfect if she was looking at the camera!

2009-06-26T11:45:00.000-07:00

I cannot believe how much Scarlett is growing and how eager she is to sit up and roll over. She can roll over on her side and is trying really hard to roll over to her tummy. And she loves sitting up and standing!!! I love how she gets so excited when she sees the bottle coming. And I love how she can sit there and watch cartoons while I get ready!! It makes my life so much easier! Here are some pictures of her trying to sit up. I laid her in her boppy on her back and she positoned herself like this!!

She always sleeps like this!! We love it.

Sleeping with Mommy in the morning!

2009-06-22T11:42:00.000-07:00

Scarlett went for her month check up last week. 11 pounds 1 ounce 23 inches long! The doc said she is in the 75%. Woohoo!! She is getting so big so fast. She talks so much now and is always so smiley!! She is intrigued especially by a deep mans voice.. Oh no!!! And she now tries to escape out of her car seat doing mini sit ups lifting her head up. I love it. The cutest thing happeend when we were in the car I was at a red light and I looked behind me and she saw my face in the mirror and smiled. She sure knows how to brighten my day when the day is blue! Scarlett is my life.

Cousin Taylin! Can you see the resembelnce?

Scarlett and Auntie Frederica!

Talk talk talkin' away!

she's always so smiley!!!

Aunt Kyles

2009-06-09T15:19:00.000-07:00

2009-06-09T14:29:00.001-07:00

I can't believe Scarlett is almost 2 months old!!! I finally got some pictures of her smiling!! Enjoy!

2009-06-04T18:29:00.000-07:00

2009-05-28T08:25:00.000-07:00

I cannot believe it's been an entire year since my father passed away.... I remember it just like yesterday- I thought it was a normal day going to school... little did I know my life will be forever changed. I miss you Dad like crazy everyday of my life... Everything I do I do for you and I hope I am making you proud... Our lives are forever changed sometimes for the better sometimes for the worse, and although I still think your on a work vacation and your going to be coming back, deep down I know the next time I will see you is in heaven. But your alive in our hearts. I miss you so much... Thank you for everything... Thank you for keeping us strong... Thank you for providing for our family the entire time. Thank you for watching over us. Thank you for my beautiful, healthy, and happy daughter.. I love you Dad..

Shower Time with Daddy!!!

2009-05-20T07:32:00.000-07:00

Scarlett offcially slept through the night on Monday- although I believe it was a tease because she didn't do it last night. I took her to the doctors Monday because I thought something was wrong- she just wasn't herself, but the doctor told me she was fine.. She now weighs a wopping 8 pounds 12 ounces! She gained 9 ounces in one week! My porkie pig!!! Yesterday Jeff and I decided to put her in the shower with Jeff.. She ABSOLUTELY loved it!!!! She is beginning to smile at me and Jeff espeically when we smile at her! And she giggles too!! Here are some pictures of our beautiful happy little Scarlett.

So precious.

Scarlett LOVES when her Daddy plays with her!!! All smiles!

My little porky pig!!! 8 pounds 12 ounces!!

She smiles when Daddy kisses her!!! So cute!

"Daddy, you're weird."

She would make the funniest faces when the water hit her head.

"0h- that feels good."

Scarlett lookin' up to her Daddy!

"hmmm... what's that on my butt?"

She's tottally smiling in this picture.

First getting into the shower!!!

2009-05-17T19:39:00.000-07:00

Nothing new has been going on with Scarlett. The cold in her eye has been getting worse- so now i'm really going to have to start using those eye drops- I just hate doing it becuase it's so hard. Her latest development is hearing her voice and occasionally a giggle and smiles! She is so strong at lifting her head and keeping it steady for a pretty long time!!! Not to mention she has a death grip!!! And she absolutely loves being naked. She calms down right away!! She has been sleeping better and better every night. She usually falls asleep around 8:45 or 9 pm and sleeps until about 2 or 3am now!!! Anyone say sleeping through the night soon?! HAha I hope so. Wishful thinking. Jeff and I decided to get tattoos on Saturday. Spur of the moment type of deal. We got such a great deal with them that they were basically free! I got Scarlett's actual foot prints (shurnken to size of course) with her name (Sorry Mom) and Jeff got a spiderweb on his elbow. He wanted to get Scarlett'sname but he settled for his web that he's been wanting FOREVER! Anyways here are a few pictures from the better half of the last week!!!

In Daddy's lap at Rich's and Laura's in her new dress!

check out those boobies! haha

Scarlett loves being naked! Oh nO!

Hmmm... What's that??

She is notrious for eating her hands when she's hungry!!!

Half of a smile? Maybe???

She is amazed by the butterfly, EVERYTIME!

Newest Tattoo- my daughters ACTUAL foot prints (shrunken of course) The detail is so amazing and I absolutely love the writing. Sorry Mom!

One Month Old!

2009-05-11T19:09:00.000-07:00

Scarlett is offically one month old today!! Where did time go?! I can't believe it. She went to the doctor today and she is a wopping 8 pounds 3 ounces and 21 1/4 inches long!! Geeze! She's getting so big-growing in front of our eyes littearly. She had her second series of Hep. B shot today. And she took it like a champ!!! It was sad watching the needle go in and listening to her cry one big yelp and that was that- but on the other hand it isn't so sad because in the long run I am protecting her from a life of pain.. I have came across the fact that she is an aries- right dead in the center aries- no way around it whatseover. Aries are the EXACT opposite of Libras. Aries are high strung. I am really curious to see if this is true with her and if it is I am in for it!! And if it is true I know it's my dad playin' a joke on me! Just kidding. She gets more beautiful by the minute. I love it. She is starting to look at herself in the mirror alot more. And I swear I heard a laugh come out of here ONCE- while I was crying. Probably telling mommy to stop being so dramatic. She loves the rattle too. Finally we get to bring toys into her life!!! Here are some pictures of today:

She has sleeping habits like her mommy! Haha

Happy Mothers Day Mom!

2009-05-11T18:57:00.000-07:00

Happy Mothers Day to the most amazing woman alive. I know this is a day late. She is the strongest person I know. And I thank her for that. I thank you mom for everything especailly for the gift of life you gave me. Thank you for being my mom, my friend, my crying shoulder, my listener, my support, my everything. Thank you for molding me into the person I am today, teaching me along the road, helping me correct my wrongs, for the endless nights of sleep you lost, being the most understanding person there is, and for being the mom that we all know we can go to. I hope I can be half the mother to Scarlett as you were to me. I love you.

2009-05-04T10:08:00.000-07:00

Here are some more pictures that I promised you from over the past 3 weeks.

Scarlett says "yay for Uncle Joe"

she's so peaceful.

Passed out.

Making faces at Grandma

Our Family. Just the 3 of us! :)

Scarlett's wavin'!

Hmmm.. what is our little booger bean thinkin' about?

Grandma, Scarlett, and me!

Nap time with Daddy!

More naps with Daddy!

making faces in the mirror.

2009-04-30T09:13:00.000-07:00

I completley forgot I even had veins let alone bones in my feet!! I can finally see them! Haha! After an easy 9 months of pregnancy and the easiest labor that fortunatlly I slept through all of it I had our little Scarlett Flesia McRae via c-section. She was born April 11th at 10:23 am weighing 6 pounds 8 ounces and a wopping 20 inches long. I cried as soon as I heard her two little cries she yelpt. I was amazed how beautiful she was and how alert she was! That moment to me seems just like yesterday. I can't belive she's already 3weeks old... It was hard for me having a c-section because I could not hold her right away and didn't see her right away ethier. The recovery went pretty smooth especially because my mom was here. Scarlett is one character and we love her so much. I laugh because she is deffinitly a baby full of surprises. i went into labor at 9:30pm on Friday night right after I got back from my sisters house. They immdeatly started being 5 mintues apart. finally after an hour I called my mom- she hopped in the car with my sister and met me over at hoag in her pjs thinking it would be another false alarm. sure enough it wasn't- i was already at 4 cm and fully enfaced. SURPRISE! the labor was moving really quickly so we all started making bets but i stopped at 6. then finally within an hour i went from 6 to 10 but the doctor still demanded a c-section. Boo. My dad was right on the dot with her weight. he would have been 68 this year. Thanks Dad. I consider Scarlett a gift from you. Here are some pictures- I'll post more soon!

In Labor.

Labor with my mom and sister

First Family Photo

The first time I got to hold my precious baby girl.

kisses from daddy!

Daddy and Scarlett

My little big person!

Going home- family of 3!

Princess swing for the princess!

When Scarlett sleeps, mommy sleeps.

My favorite

Look at those adorable big blue eyes

2009-04-01T14:27:00.000-07:00

I went to the doctor today and recieved some very disapointing news! She is pushing back my due date anywhere from a week to two weeks. She said since they based my due date off of an ultra sound it isn't always accurate. I haven't dialated or changed at all in 3 weeks not to mention my cervix is still pretty hard... She didn't give me an exact date- she had to cut me short because she had to rush to an emergency c-section. She is going on vacation so I won't see her until the 13th.. There is another doctor she has that will deliever just in case anything does happen. But until then if anything happens between now and the 13th I am suppose to go to the hospital.

2009-03-31T19:44:00.000-07:00

So as some of you might know Jeff thought I was in labor last night. The entire day yesterday I was having sharp pains in my lower abdemon (sp) and according to the books that is one of the signs of early labor. I on the other hand didn't think I was in labor but the idea of the possibility both excited me and scared me. Mom said it was probably because I was up the night before throwing up.. (Scarlett made me sick again.) :[

Today Becky took some amazing photos of me at the beach.. I cannot wait to see them. :] Thank you Becky!!!

2009-03-29T15:46:00.000-07:00

We finally went and bought a mattress so we could put the crib together.. I love it! The bedding is perfect. Thank you mom!

2009-03-25T14:04:00.000-07:00

I had my doctors appointment today- and yes i ripped the paper again!! I gained 4 pounds- which is better than I thought considering the other day when I got on the scale it said I gained nearly 10 in one week. She said it was because I have been retaining a lot of water. Anyways now for the good stuff: I am still not dilated but she did drop a little- not much. She can barely feel her head. She said the due date is the same: April 15th!!

2009-03-19T09:53:00.000-07:00

I can't wait for the day:

1. My converse actually fit.
2. I can fit into my jeans again.
3. I can Run!
4. I don't have to rub coco butter or any other kind of 'anti' stretch mark cream on my body.
5. I no longer go to bed at 9:30 pm.
6.. I can sleep anyway I want to!

2009-03-18T14:07:00.000-07:00

I had my doctors appointment today.. She started checking me..... Talk about AWKWARD! She said I wasn't dilated yet but her head was pretty far down (if that means anything). She also said that my blood pressure was a little high but not to worry because everything else is fine. Thank you! Then I went to go get my glasses. I can't even count how many times I've nearly fell because I am not used to them. I feel like a midget becuase they make me feel so close to the ground.. haha

2009-03-15T10:59:00.001-07:00

I am 9 months pregnant!! woohoo!

Things Nobody Told Me About Being Pregnant:

Nobody told me that:
1. Shaving would require the flexibility and stamina of a gymnast.
2. I would practically pee myself when I get a swift kick to the bladder.
3. My feet would swell up before I even put on my shoes.
4. A busy day out would wear me out before I finished putting on my makeup.
5. I wouldn't just gain weight in my belly, I would gain it in my face, arms and butt, too.
6. I would get sick of people asking me, "When are you due?" everywhere I go.
7. I would get sick of people looking at my stomach instead of my face when they talk to me.
8. My hands would swell so much that it hurt to wear rings let alone bend my fingers.
9. Jeff would be an expert on words like "dilated" and maybe just symptoms in general.
10. I would have to search online for an industrial strength maternity bra.
11. Chipolte, Mashed Potatoes, and fruit would never taste so damn good.
12. I would be up in the middle of the night several times, BEFORE the baby came.
13. I would long for the day I could wear pants that zipped up.
14. I would worry about the day my baby started driving, dating, etc. before I even saw her.
15. My nose would be constantly stuffy or running.
16. I would require naps, not just want them... NEED them!
17. I would spend hours staring at my stomach watching and feeling her move.
18. I would love her more than anything in the world, long before she was born

2009-03-11T13:59:00.000-07:00

35 more days until out goes 'Cosmo' and in comes the 'Parenting' magazines!!!!! I know Jimbo will be happy! Haha.

Anyways last night was very eventful. I soaked in the tub and then went into bed and fell right to sleep. Then at 1am I was awkaken by a terrible tummy ache. I laid there quitely trying to to wake Jeff up. That lasted until about 2am when I absolutely knew I was going to throw up at some point soon. So Jeff laid there half awake with me until I ran to the bathroom. That's when the mess started. He later told me this morning he got really hungry while I was throwing up. C'mon who does that? Anyways so after a half an hour of laying on the bathroom floor and my entire Chipolte burrito is in the toilit I wobble back into bed moaning, as Jeff is asking me if he should call the doctor or take me to the hospital. (seriously the cutest thing). And I lay in bed until 4 am awake not being able to move because my tummy hurts so bad! Last night sucked!

Then I had my doctors appointment today. I asked her what she thought was wrong becuase after all I felt pretty good this morning, besides a little queasiness in my tummy. She told me it was probably something I ate. She also told me I will be going to the doctor every week now! Whattt! My heart skipped a beat. It's coming oh so soon! I asked her what she thought about the HPV shot and she said it was fine but she wanted to look into it to make sure it wasn't able to get into my blood stream for when I am breastfeeding.

2009-03-10T20:11:00.000-07:00

My second post today.. I'm pretty hardcore about 'Blogger.' Anyways I've been thinking a lot lately... Not by choice, but by the simple fact I have a lot of spare time. (hard to believe I know!) And as the days go by then the weeks and sooner than I know it Scarlett will be here I get more scared everyday. The simple questions (like every first mother has) quiver through my mind.. "Am I going to be a good mother?" The more and more I think about it the more down I get. Perhaps it's the unknown that is bothering me. Or maybe it's the fact that at times I think or I know I'm too young to be a mother.. And how can I raise a little girl if i'm learning how to live on my own now? Which then leads me to this question: "Will I still be able to accomplish my dreams? Or better yet, will I have the strength, courage, and drive to achieve them?" I know all of this is just my mind running- the worst thing for an addict. I know that I can be a mother no matter how young I am.. I know I can still accomplish my dreams, althought it will be a hell of a lot harder now, I know it's still possible. And I know everything will be okay. God doesn't give us anything we cannot handle. And I am a firm believer in that. Sometimes it's just so hard getting the 'negative' thoughts out of your mind and replacing in the good ones. Maybe that's what I need to practice this week.

2009-03-10T15:47:00.000-07:00

I had my check up today and met my new doctor for the first time. I was very pleased. He really took the time and explained everything to me. He also informed me he could also be Scarlett's doctor although I am still debating if I want a family praticioner (sp) or a peaditricion (sp). He said in two months he wants me to come back in to do some tests and get the HPV shot.

2009-03-09T08:39:00.000-07:00

With about 5 more weeks to go, two more of my 'motherly' instincts have settled in.

1. Cleaning:
It's hard to believe this because just a few weeks ago I was too tired and lazy to do ANYTHING! Getting off the couch was a struggle enough so vaccuming and dusting seemed nearly impossible. And who would have ever thought all the stuff underneath the bathroom sing could EVER bother me? Well without warning it sure did hit me last week, as I went on a cleaning spree- empting out cubberts, going through drawers, organizing every thing in the entire apartment- and believe it or not even WASHING the cubborts and walls. And the worst part about it I had made a plan to do this once a week. (I dream big). Because once I know little Scarlett gets here all that is going out the window!

2. Sleepless nights:
The past two nights have littearlly been SLEEPLESS! I thought all the other times I've said 'I haven't been getting much sleep lately' was the worse of it all. Well that was a lie. Because I go to bed and sure enough at 12:30am give or take a few minutes I am up EVERY hour on the hour. And poor Jeff hasn't been able to sleep ethier. I think all my moving around trying to fall back to sleep keeps him up. I feel so bad. So today my goal is to think of something I can do for him- just to show my appreciation. At times he is so hard to do things for. He doesn't do sweets, so baking is completely out of the question. And he isn't much of Mr. Romantic ethier, so a candle lit dinner- is more out of the question then baking is. He'd settle for a video game or a nice cold beer- which both are out becuase that isn't putting much thought into this!

2009-03-06T10:24:00.000-08:00

okay so the cold has finally hit!! For the past week or so Jeff has been complaining that his nose is running or stuffy, he can't breathe, he can't smell, and he hopes he isn't getting sick. A few short days later, I felt the same way. I quickly blame it on allergies... But this morning we now know different. We woke up with sore throats!! Grrr. I feel like we're constnatly getting sick!!! It sucks.. Please cold go away...

And just so everyone knows:
1. There are traces of animal human feses on your purse, cell phone, and keys. As well as maringitis (sp) germs.
2. There are traces of E Coli on the shopping cart handles.

2009-03-03T14:24:00.000-08:00

So I went to the eye doctor yesterday. I have a stigmatism- which explains why I can't see at night!!! My glasses will be here in about 4 weeks!!! Psh. 4 more weeks without seeing. My left eye is far worse then my right eye. I really didn't realize how bad my eyes were until she put me to the eye test. But when I get my glasses I will have better than 20/20 vision. SWEET! The unfortunate part is I have to wear them ALL the time for a while. Grrr. I immedatly told Jeff and he was excited. How odd. He sent me a text message "you're going to look so cute." And I instantly replied: "Don't tell me you have a thing for girls in glasses." And he replied, "No I just have a thing for you." That made me smile and fill with butterflies. (gay I know). But it made me happy- knowing that being together for almost a year now, he still makes me smile with the flirtaious things he says to me, just like he did in the very first couple of months we started dating!!

2009-03-02T08:44:00.000-08:00

I had my babyshower Feburary 28th and I had a blast. I was seriously having the worst anxiety prior to it that I even recall saying "Jeff your going on my behalf." But I had so much fun and it was a lot easier then I had anticipated. (thank you God). I got so much good and useful things. But as I was done opening all the presents, I thought to myself: " Now all I do is wait for her to get here.. GRR! This is a tease. " Unfortunatly my mom couldn't make it, which was a huge bummer, but I understand and at least she will be here for the most important part: the delievery! I just want to thank everybody who came and my sister for putting on a perfect shower and Becky and Sue for help making it happen! I love you guys! Now here are some pictures.

All dressed up and ready to go!
Diaper Cakes By Aunt Linda

Cupcakes by Sue and Becky!

Sue.

What are Jeff and Sue looking at?

Sally!

Becky!!!

&&& Here's a slideshow my sister put together of some more pictures of the babyshower:

http://www2.snapfish.com/mmsplay/slideShowOid=2164322/ownerid=55411441/controllerType=mms/preview=true/t_=162078895

2009-02-24T11:57:00.000-08:00

Nothing new. She kicks a lot lately. Jeff likes to poke at her and make her mad so she'll kick more. He also said he was going to wake up an extra hour early every morning so he can play with her before he goes to work... (we'll see how well that'll go over. haha).

We went to Circuit City. They have some good deals but unofortunatnly nothing we absolutely need!! I got a few books at Barnes and Noble! (thanks hunnie). I love but hate going to the book store. I get really cranky if I cannot find a book! And I was heading on that track until I decided to look in the Bargin section- which I initally didn't think I would be able to find anything there becuase it's all the books ovbiously barnes and noble don't want, so they can't be any good. Well little did I know! I had 6 books in my hand but was luckly able to narrow it down to 2... all for the wopping number of 10$! Baby proof by Emily Griffin and From Binge to Black Out: A mother and son struggle with teen drinking! I'm reading Baby Proof right now and it has to be the best book!!! I love it and never want to put it down!

2009-02-23T09:55:00.000-08:00

I am happy to say that I grew. I was 5'1 and 1/2 a few months ago and now i'm a wopping 5'2 and 1/8th!!!!!!

Last night we saw Scarlett's foot poke through my belly!!! It was the most amazing thing ever. I'm thinkin' she loves ice cream. Ethier that or it's cold on her feet.

2009-02-21T20:19:00.000-08:00

2009-02-21T17:40:00.001-08:00

I'm a blonde.... I'll post pictures soon.

2009-02-20T14:54:00.001-08:00

P.S.

I can't believe only 7 more weeks and our beautiful baby girl will be here!

2009-02-20T14:40:00.001-08:00

2009-02-19T08:10:00.000-08:00

Valentines day was perfect. We went and saw Grand Trieno (sp) - pretty much the best movie ever!! When I read about it online I was dreading on going- it was just something I knew I wouldn't be into. Well I was wrong! I laughed so hard. The guy reminded me a lot of my Dad and a lot of my Grandpa! After we went to dinner at CPK. And got home really late. And I would just like to remind everyone, I am still pregnant! And if anything happens to change somebody will let you know. =P (I got yelled at for not picking up my phone by my sister and her husband and that when i'm pregant I need to answer my phone at all hours. Sorry I was on a date! haha). Anyways besides that everything has been going along well. Still nobody confessed about the stroller.. GRRR. And i've been getting enough rest lately. FINALLY! But along with that I've been having these really creepy dreams- people dying, or getting stuck in foreign countries.. It's really weird and I wake up thinking they really happened! They are very distrubing!

2009-02-16T15:25:00.000-08:00

So I woke up this morning clearly not on the right side of the bed due to the lack of sleep I got last night. It began with a on going battle of me waking Jeff up because I could NOT fall asleep for the life of me, no matter how many sheep I counted or good thoughts that passed through my mind and him always yelling: "Just close your eyes and you'll fall asleep." So finally somehwere in between all that commotion I finally fell asleep but not for long I was up again about every hour as I found myself listening to the rain. Then I had to get up and take Jeff to work in which I did not want to this morning, but I dragged myself out of bed anyways and went to pour my cup of coffee and I was all out of my creamer!!!! So those things along set my day off wrong. Then I finally got myself ready and mopped into not one but TWO grocery stores because the first one didn't have everything I needed for dinner tonight.

As I was hauling groceries up the stairs to the apartment I looked up and found a package from UPS that contained the stroller I registered for. Eager to find out who it was from I forgot about the groceries and started opening the box, only to find no note! A mystery sender! I called just about everybody I could think of that it would be. It wasn't my mom. Or my Aunt. Or my Grandma. Or Sue. And none of them have any idea who it's from!!! So whoever you are thank you very much. It is very appreciated and completley made my day! Please come forward so I can personally thank you for your very thoughtful gift!!!

2009-02-14T15:47:00.000-08:00

P.S. I'm 8 months pregnant!!!!!!!

And this picture is for you Jeff: Happy Valentines day!

2009-02-14T15:02:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentines!

Sorry I haven't posted in such a long time. I could sit here and think of a million excuses why: I've been sick with the flu, I've been getting ready for the baby shower, running errands, paying bills, and so on but not a single one of them would justify my actions. I could have taken the time to sit down and write.

Yesterday, in fear of not having a valentine I finally asked Jeff when he got home from work. I hid a little note that I knew he would find and the look on his face was priceless."Of course I will.. You don't need to ask babe." was his response! Of course my heart sprung with glee because I had a Valentine!!!! Haha.

I got a dress for my shower and my shoes came via UPS yesterday. I would post a picture but I have to keep the suspense!!

Last weekend Jeff and I finally made it to San Diego. It was very relaxing and an adventure. Scarlett has already been to another country twice!!!! We went to Old Town and walked into all the historic places they have there and then we took the trolly into the gaslamp district where we ate at Dicks Last Resort. Then we had a bright idea to go into Mexico. Well it wasn't exactly my idea it was Jeffs, I was compleltely against the whole thing. And after that it was time to head back to the train station to head home! Here are some pictures:

Boobies!!!! (Jeff made me take this).

He was clearly tired or I bored him with all my picture taking on the train.

The trash cans in Solonis Beach. (sp)

The sheriffs house!

Jeff loves his beer.

Yes! They make John Deer Cowboy boots for girls!

Jeff taking apart the building.

Wells Fargo beats First Bank!!

Jeff standing in the first Court House of San Diego.

How Creepy.

The First Jail Cell.

The First Dentist Office. How intimadating is that chair?

George W. Bush was on the trolly with us! (haha)

I love this sign.

The Border... Doesn't look too secure to me.

Tijuana, Mexico.

2009-02-05T15:54:00.000-08:00

Well as you all probably want to know I unfortuantly did not win the lottery. =/ Maybe I didn't believe enough, or maybe I had some doubts, or maybe somebody beleived more than I did. So no butterfinger, or a house where jeff can ride his dirtbike, or jeffs new car, or family members recieveing a big check any time soon... One day though. Sorry folks!!!

2009-02-03T18:58:00.000-08:00

Sorry I haven't posted in a while... AT&T sent us a defective router so I called to get a new one and I waited a week and never recieved it.. So I called back and they never even placed the order!!!! So they sent us a new one over night and credited us for half of the month. =) Anyways- things have been great!! Just getting ready for Scarlett and the babyshower... Jeff has been working a lot which is good. Unfortunatly, we didn't get to go to San Diego last weekend because he had to work, so we're going this Sunday. =) Woohoo!!!! Jesse came over on Superbowl and we had a bbq.

Today I hung out with my Grandma and Grandpa. We were going to Dennys because Dennys was gving away a free grand slam braekfast but the line was too long and Grandpa didn't want to wait. So we went somewhere else. We purchased lottery tickets.. 70 million. I'm going to win. I even wrtoe up a fake check and hung it on the bulliten board.. Seeing is believing. And the first thing I'm going to buy is a butterfinger. Followed by a house where Jeff can ride his dirtbike everyday... I feel it in my fingertips. Then when I dropped Jeff off at class tonight it was just convienent that the CALIFORNIA Lottery buisness was right in the same center... =) Ill let you all know when I'm a millionare. haha.

2009-01-29T09:41:00.000-08:00

Yesterday I had my doctors appointment but before I went I was sitting on the couch watching the news eatting breakfeast when I realized that the laptop was shut.. And I thought to myself that's really weird I don't remember shutting it last night. So then I got to thinking maybe somebody was in our house!!!! (A really absurd idea because realistically they would have taken the lap top and not just shut it.) So anyways I kept staring at it and thought to myself maybe I did shut it last night after all I was really tired. So I continued my usual morning and walked over to check my e-mail when I found a note!!! Jeff left me a note! It was so sweet and made me so happy.

My doctors appointment went really well. Everything is continueing to go smoothly. I am in absolute shock on how you gain weight by not even doing anything!!!!!!

Last night I had a dream about Scarlett but when she was born she was born already big. She was sitting inside her crib and all of the sudden she jumped out- and I freaked. But I saw that she could run!!! And Jeff and I took her into the pool and she was being really cranky. It was really werid. When Jeff woke me up this morning he said you won't believe who woke me up last night? I instantly go into panic mode? Who the heck can it be?? I didn't hear his phone ring.. This is weird. He said Scarlett! He was sleeping and his hand was near my belly and all of a sudden he feels this thump thump. So he wakes up and she continues to do it he said for like 15 mintues. And then he couldn't go back to sleep.Awh...

2009-01-27T09:17:00.000-08:00

Seven months pregnant!!! Jeff and I were talking last night how January went by so fast and if Feburary goes by just as fast then March and just a couple weeks in April and then Scarlett will be here!!!! I was putting away all her baby clothes yesterday (which by the way she does not need anymore) I just thought to myself now it's just a waiting game.... And I'm tired of waiting. Jeff asks me all the time what I think she will look like. Anyways- Jeff got a raise last week!!! Woohoo! A very hard and well deserved raise. I am so proud of him. He's made a complete 180 in his attitude and how he views things and I am so happy for him. This Saturday we're going to San Diego. We're going to take the train down there. I am excited for it.

Today I am going to go donate some clothes to the shelter. It's so sad. Everybody knows that they are there but none of us talk about it because it's so tragic. I am so blessed for what I have.

2009-01-19T15:19:00.001-08:00

Yesterday we discussed the babyshower. I am really excited for it and all the cute ideas!!! After I went and regiesterd at babiesrus. I was more anxious than overwhelmed. I liked looking at all the baby stuff and what my life will be like in just a few months!! I havne't finished regestring yet but I got most of it done. Jeff and I are going tonight to finish it up!! So far he has liked everything I picked out.

Today I had my doctors appointment. It is a relief to know everything is going right on track- the babys heart beat is nice and strong and she is growing just the right amount, not too big and not too small. The doctor also said she is moving a lot and that I will now start going every two weeks to my doctors appointments! And what you've all been waiting for it is for sure a girl!!! The doctor showed me how to tell on the ultra sound. That was a relief!!! I am just glad she is healthy right now and hope she remains that way. Sue wants to talk to me about autsim which is nerve racking... I want her to be fine which I'm sure she will be.

I've been thinking about going to church again for a while. It's just hard. I want to remain Catholic becuase that is what I was baptaized and although I am open to other relgions I want to remain it mostly becuase of my father. It is just so hard to go to church because of the strong feelings of my father that I get when I'm in the presesnce of one. I also really want God in Scarletts life. Although I hated chruch when I was a kid I am glad that my parents introduced me to it because if they hadn't I wouldn't really know about God or Easter or the meanings behind them or Christmas, etc. And I would really like to intrdouce her to it weather it stays in her life or not, that is her decision. I am jsut living in fear of stepping into a church again and getting involved. But I have to overcome that fear. My mom told me when she was my age and younger she was searching for something to fufil a hole she had in her life. And the hole was never filled until she found God. Right now I think I am in that stage. I've been through a lot in life and this past year. Graduating high school, battling drug addiction, my father passing away, my mom moving, etc. that I think I really need God.

Anyways- Scarlett is hungry now!!! I'm going to eat.

-Cheers-

2009-01-17T21:30:00.000-08:00

Hi everyone!!!
So I told myself I was not going to blog tonight but after sitting on the computer failing at trying to figure out how to befriend people on this thing I have chosen to blog, after all I have nothing else to do and need to unwind a little bit. Jeff is playing his video games as usual cussing at the t.v. (Grand Theft Auto has such a terrible impact on people) and I had already made the boys their sandwhiches for tomorrow.

Today was Riley's first birthday!!! Happy Birthday Riley! It was a lot of fun and the food was amazing! I found myself thinking about how I am going to be doing the same thing in a little over a year... It is exciting. My mind started pondering all the wonderful ideas for birthday parties! I cannot wait. Marky's Grandma blessed Jeff and I and the baby but during the blessing she thought Jesse was the father. (halarious yet awkward). I was sweating perfuesly. (spell check). Diana (Jim's sister- in- law) felt the baby move she was all excited and asking me all kinds of questions about how I am feeling. Logan felt her kick too. I think it's cute when people feel her kick for the first time especailly people who don't know what to expect. Precious. Tommorrow I am spending time with my sister. We are going to go regiester for baby stuff! I am excited but sometimes fearful that the date is going to be here sooner than I know it. I'm scared but at the same time know that God will never place something ahead of us that we are not ready for. So I know everything will be alright. As Markys Grandma said to me tonight- this is Gods doing not mine and Jeffs. You can try and try and try a million and one times but only God can make it come true. So I think this was his plan for us. Which I am thankful for. Somebody once told me if you wanna see God laugh tell him your plans. And right now I am deffintily not telling him my plans. Anyways I am kind of rambling right now. Oh and mom if your reading this Jeff and I bought a computer desk! I'll post a picture tommorow so you can see it! Anyways love you all. -Cheers-

2009-01-16T10:40:00.000-08:00

Hi Everyone!

So I have decided to make a blog to post pictures and updates on our pregnancy and how me and Jeff are doing and eventually our beautiful daughter, Scarlett. Hopefully this will make it easier to stay in contact with everyone since not everyone has a Myspace. (HaHa). And hopefully so it will be easier for my mom to see what her children are doing since she has moved to Wisconsinon. Hi Mom!

Sunday I will be 7 months pregnant!!!! The time is flying by and I cannot wait for the birth day. I think pregnancy is a beautiful thing but I just don't think it's for me. I hate all the hormones and emotions and the growing and just everything. But it truely is a blessing. She moves a lot in the mornings and after I eat. Jeff has seen her move a couple times- his face lights up like a kids on Christmas Day. I love it. I crave Chipolte all the time (thanks Sally) but right now I am concentrating more on eatting healthier so I don't gain a lot of weight even though all the See's Candy and In-N-Out are tempting I try to only induldge once a week. Monday I have my doctors appointment and I am making sure I bring my ultra sound pictures with me. I am scared I am going to have a boy instead of a girl so I want to make sure it is accurate. Lately I have come across 3 sources that says I am suppose to have a boy. So before I go any further I want to make sure the ultra sound is more accurate than the informaiton I obtained.

Other than that everything has been the same. Jeff is going riding Sunday which I'm happy about becuase he doesn't get to go nearly as often as he'd like and he needs time out with the boys as I do with the girls.

Here are some pictures from month 6th of being pregnant!

Happy New Year!!!!!

Our First Christmas!!!

Crystal Court