Thursday, December 31, 2009

the new year

2010
Funny thing... I don't hate the New Years like I have in the past, you think I would being that I am home by myself, well I have a dog a three year old and a 2 month old here, so yes I am still pretty much by myself.
Normally I have anxiety in the days leading up to Christmas, because as soon as it comes it's gone. All the get togethers the good food and various activities and traditions, they are over till next year. I haven't had that this year.
I have been looking forward to the new year. I suppose its because this last year has been ummmm, not fabulous??? I was pregnant for nine months of 2009, and for those of you who know me, my body does not do well when i am growing a babe inside me. I am so grateful that I am able to have children, don't get me wrong, but being pregnant was the pits, just imagine feeling REALLY CAR SICK for three months and then "just" kind of regular car sick for the last 6 months...not fun. But yes, worth my little Enoz.
Giovanni has been WAY busy with work and school and starting his business. I pray that 2010 will give us more time together. I miss him and he isn't even really gone. It could be worse so I am grateful that I have a husband and he is a hard worker, that he has work and that he is starting something that he loves and will (soon) start paying the bills (and then some!). But is it wrong to want to be with him more and not have to say goodnight on the phone every night???
The past year has been filled with good things too, I don't want to sound like a "debbie downer" (you should really click on that link. i promise you WILL laugh!!!) I had a healthy baby boy and a three year old who is healthy as well. So many wonderful people have blessed my life in ways they will never know. I am grateful for friends and family who are thoughful and kind and loving, you are what keep me going and brighten sad days. The Lord really does use us to bless the lives of others, so many of my prayers have been answered by the people around me.
With all that said. I feel excited for the new year, to set new goals and accomplish lots of...stuff (for lack of a better word, but truley, more or less it is just STUFF).
So everyone, goodbye 2009. It has been fun and hard and sad and happy and long and busy and sometimes crazy. Thank you for everything, I have learned a lot and grown even more and now I am ready for another NEW year.

cheers! to a new year!!!

(don't worry about it. it's just a shot glass full of "fick milk". that would be heavy cream.
yes my child is drinking heavy cream from a shot glass. doesn't your child???)

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!!
MUCH LOVE.

Monday, December 28, 2009

hello again

In the last year, more or less, I...

became pregnant and sickly(me trying to make easter fun, while being sick...the ears are a good look don't you think?)

Armani turned 3

I did this to the Jaguar...on Giovanni's birthday...not my fault...still scary though
poor car.
happy birthday?!?

We took our annual trip to Carlsbad
(a week at the beach left him tan and very very tired)

I put new shutters up (with the help of my man slave...aka: husband)

Armani started preschool

I remodeled Armani's room to make room for the babe and the bathroom too
I don't have final photos, sorry. However this is the mess I (and a wild 3 year old) created while in the process of beautifying.

My sweet husband surprised me with grass for the back yard for our anniversary.
You might think that is a funny gift but oh he knows me so well! This was a FANTASTIC surprise for me.

Alpine slides

FINALLY A BABY!!!
(1 day old)
Vincenzo Romeo Niccoli
8 lbs 8 oz
22 in

Halloween
Captain "Jackson" Sparrow
(armani and jane)
armani looks like he thinks he is mister cool guy here

My 26th birthday

More baby Enzo
how is that chin, i mean, those chins! yes, he is well feed, no worries there.don't you just want to kiss those lips??? i know i do.

Christmas
(limited because the battery in the camera died and the charger was at giovanni's shop...boo hoo)

Happy Holidays one and all!
Until next year!
(that way if I post sooner I will feel really good about my self!)