My Wish

Dear Bella,

Happy 2010 my beautiful 16 month-old! I cannot believe how much you have changed my life. My eyes are already welling up with bitter-sweet tears.

Your father and I have nurtured you since you were a newborn and each day it is a blessing to have you in our life.

We have already shared so much: Mommy talks, dancing in our pajamas, visiting Shi Shi and Popi on the ranch, trips to Sedona, sleepless nights, countless earaches, trips to the pediatrician, prayers, sippy cups, books read aloud, wiping noses and tushes, eating solids, saying no-no, walking in Nana's kitchen in our click-click's, hugs and kisses and lots and lots of laughs.

My wish for you this coming year is to learn more about yourself, the world, and why its so important to love Jesus Christ.

From the first moment I first held you I knew you would change my life. You have such a deep and loving laugh and when daddy tickles you my heart just melts.

2009 has been quite a year for your mommy and daddy. Not only have we both had to make some big decisions in our life, we have always kept you first and we hope those decisions will make you a strong and gentle adult someday.

I love you so much Bella Marie!

Blessings This Christmas

Christmas 2009 was awesome!

We had such a wonderful weekend at Ci Ci and Popi's home on the ranch. Christmas morning we opened presents (more than 1/2 which were Bella's). Then Oma arrived just before Breakfast and we had some yummy homemade cinnamon rolls. Shortly there after we enjoyed one another's company and fixed Christmas lunch. Of course it was all gone by 2pm. We then wrapped up the evening laughing at Miss Priss and enjoying the beautiful weather outdoors.

Another blessing in 2010. May it bring all of you healthly hearts, happiness and few fortunes along the way!

Cheers!

Mrs. Claus Wants Her Hat Back

Early Christmas morning the reindeer police called Shi Shi's house and wanted Bella to give Mrs. Claus her hat back! giggle! giggle!

This hat was actually mine when I was a baby and mom pulled it out of the closet and decided Bella should wear it Christmas Eve! What a cute little thang!

Bella Meets Santa

My mom and I took Bella to see Santa at the North Star Mall in San Antonio. Boy, was it a flop!
As you can tell from viewing the photo above, Bella didn't make nice with Santa. However, there's always next year.

She had a better time once she got off Santa's lap and started to run around a bit.

Merry Christmas Everyone

Gracias Bella

Bella is growing up fast these days, walking, talking and telling me gracias every time I hand her a cheerio. She's dabbles with her spoon and loves to play games inside and outside.

She points at her books and every time she grabs one for me to read, she snuggles right next to me and plops her bottom into my lap.
Our life has quickly changed these past 15 months.

I'm living here in San Antonio with Bella, while Chris continues to live in Tucson. We're crossing our fingers he gets a transfer to San Antonio soon as Bella misses her Daddy and I miss my husband.

Thanksgiving was a blessing though- Thanks to all our family and friends for sharing your time with us this past Holiday.

Warmest Wishes to all of you this Holiday season.