tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86259751462463733212024-03-04T21:31:43.773-08:00You & Me and Baby makes 3Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108196805751663355noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625975146246373321.post-3712163662564536522011-03-20T08:24:00.000-07:002011-03-20T09:00:39.172-07:00Life with a 3 year oldTwo years without an update. I don't know what happened. Oh, I got engaged, got married, bought a house and now am pregnant with a second little Murphy.<br />I've decided I want to keep up my block and post life updates for friends and family. So here is my first....some pictures of my little man over the last year.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIeBS8r-EJqMUr5kiqv67mMfcI6upjSpLhy3_Qp64c0gqh29QjiThkPzo813NDFGKudMORKCfq7SWqPWsLIdVNy-2D4wA1fCd2ZbXAiNiBphSpbBNAM67ts2OIoC15oS1-iE5L2ax22LaN/s1600/Natalie%2527s+Camera+114.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586190950761072210" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIeBS8r-EJqMUr5kiqv67mMfcI6upjSpLhy3_Qp64c0gqh29QjiThkPzo813NDFGKudMORKCfq7SWqPWsLIdVNy-2D4wA1fCd2ZbXAiNiBphSpbBNAM67ts2OIoC15oS1-iE5L2ax22LaN/s400/Natalie%2527s+Camera+114.jpg" /></a><br /><div> Making easter eggs! 2010</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHFxZLhywFHSlmmlGthAIQ9Sn2-F5uCmtCZMVMnCqbwMlpUbEkCo0H-Ngm7hzyhPWoWbie2M8G3eLHPSSLuTUMBL72BDjqo4Z28FxM9m-sj2TUFBvKEzXmELHjgoD8lcEmG6lzBJtIFFmc/s1600/Natalie%2527s+Camera+079.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 300px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586190943552257154" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHFxZLhywFHSlmmlGthAIQ9Sn2-F5uCmtCZMVMnCqbwMlpUbEkCo0H-Ngm7hzyhPWoWbie2M8G3eLHPSSLuTUMBL72BDjqo4Z28FxM9m-sj2TUFBvKEzXmELHjgoD8lcEmG6lzBJtIFFmc/s400/Natalie%2527s+Camera+079.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_2lxVi6q18GDM3HooF3D3fcvataxCHQfULezPP16Tj-h2ydld4sZ8OY-cHBUUzlCrddUcRfqejb4QlnZTsowaxpizWZ6Ri_9b-apqCUOPAqtgjzmphdHaPDerB4X7Hsb72_6n0spKpxfm/s1600/Natalie%2527s+Camera+006.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586190931887498306" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_2lxVi6q18GDM3HooF3D3fcvataxCHQfULezPP16Tj-h2ydld4sZ8OY-cHBUUzlCrddUcRfqejb4QlnZTsowaxpizWZ6Ri_9b-apqCUOPAqtgjzmphdHaPDerB4X7Hsb72_6n0spKpxfm/s400/Natalie%2527s+Camera+006.jpg" /></a> Annual egg hunt at the Shelby's house!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRpeCmfx9m_3GoHVyeuB__iUVsFx5XPxOFc5qzxwBCitnPoxz0AiHi3Eua6dt1nssXSIKO6hMuKW0Vy1lE40wYeLhdZ-WhbY9sm_eF9DwrbOtFBPicPyxORQ_hvkmZgWzyniPzieGipqdn/s1600/Natalie%2527s+Camera+618.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586190929351812802" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRpeCmfx9m_3GoHVyeuB__iUVsFx5XPxOFc5qzxwBCitnPoxz0AiHi3Eua6dt1nssXSIKO6hMuKW0Vy1lE40wYeLhdZ-WhbY9sm_eF9DwrbOtFBPicPyxORQ_hvkmZgWzyniPzieGipqdn/s400/Natalie%2527s+Camera+618.jpg" /></a> First time in the snow, Thanksgiving 2010 in Tahoe.<br /><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS61E-KYtR-0E57DiwhRAZjjdVJvxt6DAWfgpaID39lGuqTBl90awcL5ufN2FMoKF_mU8kOoDojQp_Vr40Kk56_E5Tu_sCY1M-9JT6Px2G4ebvKaGGy35gWwCluRweQ2ULdOHcHU_cCDNN/s1600/Natalie%2527s+Iphone+Pictures+020.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 300px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 400px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586190922973884498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS61E-KYtR-0E57DiwhRAZjjdVJvxt6DAWfgpaID39lGuqTBl90awcL5ufN2FMoKF_mU8kOoDojQp_Vr40Kk56_E5Tu_sCY1M-9JT6Px2G4ebvKaGGy35gWwCluRweQ2ULdOHcHU_cCDNN/s400/Natalie%2527s+Iphone+Pictures+020.jpg" /></a> August 2010. Yolo County Fair.<br /> <br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108196805751663355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625975146246373321.post-4542393240193025622011-02-22T17:32:00.001-08:002011-02-22T17:33:04.699-08:00It's been a while...WOW! Over a year since I last update our blog. Can that be true?? I will do an update post this weekend!<br />Hello blogging world!!Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108196805751663355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625975146246373321.post-70154052536431341702009-01-23T01:05:00.000-08:002009-02-22T10:51:54.460-08:00Thanksgiving....Yes...I know. It's way past November. But my computer was down and out for so long I didn't get to post my cute pictures.<br />Shawn's grandparents were visiting from Montana and it was the first time they got to meet Elijah. So it was really special. We split the day between my family and Shawn's (tough thing to master). I was so busy by the time we made it to my house I didn't take any pictures. But here are some from Shawn's mom's and one from the morning after Thanksgiving.<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEims0DeXMEr5JUQSPt4V-qBNCrXRF_m1wlp1RgGC8KjRM0iysc-zuqgs8iQ-TE0L-VYUsD9Ud9VxAh7agdP3sMbTTz3iSDmU_P1hw0egsnurZ_pVF05JYR7-QeWXiGjkSL52f5y2U-iHRzr/s1600-h/Elijah+049.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEims0DeXMEr5JUQSPt4V-qBNCrXRF_m1wlp1RgGC8KjRM0iysc-zuqgs8iQ-TE0L-VYUsD9Ud9VxAh7agdP3sMbTTz3iSDmU_P1hw0egsnurZ_pVF05JYR7-QeWXiGjkSL52f5y2U-iHRzr/s400/Elijah+049.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305683425255125426" border="0" /></a> Elijah, Uncle Steve, and Mav<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnnI8MtbtYaGfQgfDLoQzYVShvd2ixdAnC_tqCObdKZ-HUj8IGR0fzxcCl1e1HfRlIO_R_izoMgIVpzkwH-MSSTWhN1MbYTQBr7jwSNAyRRuD8lZQVZRO90ImHtlrmRO7OXr_3ovAI0mWZ/s1600-h/Elijah+043.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnnI8MtbtYaGfQgfDLoQzYVShvd2ixdAnC_tqCObdKZ-HUj8IGR0fzxcCl1e1HfRlIO_R_izoMgIVpzkwH-MSSTWhN1MbYTQBr7jwSNAyRRuD8lZQVZRO90ImHtlrmRO7OXr_3ovAI0mWZ/s400/Elijah+043.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305683411731713682" border="0" /></a> Making some music with the spoon<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizMRHXOfxMXbn9GMdoTWjW_jTsjy03rB3VXjpYan96OlvuDEct8VlC5utY-LK1rx7Xnx6If1Ibnz9MXpFPcMV5_ogYKvj-T7XnmDphXxWiBDmVM3Te2DK5lN8CjJCJQMhlMe7_A6ufCpNP/s1600-h/Elijah+042.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizMRHXOfxMXbn9GMdoTWjW_jTsjy03rB3VXjpYan96OlvuDEct8VlC5utY-LK1rx7Xnx6If1Ibnz9MXpFPcMV5_ogYKvj-T7XnmDphXxWiBDmVM3Te2DK5lN8CjJCJQMhlMe7_A6ufCpNP/s400/Elijah+042.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305683412192054066" border="0" /></a> Great Grandpa showing me how to make some music<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu38pA1TFmBb9lkTnmcShqKE8GkSg9_qVhtqFzIUV1q2sZGelUnMxy5JqjAyj9EKHfQ1YY6Lq4xyqlqup2Ytv_-DyKhDnVj0-DdlpRVUpLMn6SeRB9lsBx6oDq6qWKLxESAsU9-vdarZq8/s1600-h/Elijah+037.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu38pA1TFmBb9lkTnmcShqKE8GkSg9_qVhtqFzIUV1q2sZGelUnMxy5JqjAyj9EKHfQ1YY6Lq4xyqlqup2Ytv_-DyKhDnVj0-DdlpRVUpLMn6SeRB9lsBx6oDq6qWKLxESAsU9-vdarZq8/s400/Elijah+037.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305683404909361810" border="0" /></a> Givin' Gramps some lovin'<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTT_suOXXNSatJ-cpJsT6Jtox3KMMEonnBOwNJBUYaPtHRFmr-XUfkv6G_Z5X8mKtC9G2P1Mloxbzg2hKuKuxHXXWW9KZkVc6YzroAbfpqOoqIze32GS3FZ4bjdusybFUtLrPMSn8uAVlV/s1600-h/Elijah+034.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTT_suOXXNSatJ-cpJsT6Jtox3KMMEonnBOwNJBUYaPtHRFmr-XUfkv6G_Z5X8mKtC9G2P1Mloxbzg2hKuKuxHXXWW9KZkVc6YzroAbfpqOoqIze32GS3FZ4bjdusybFUtLrPMSn8uAVlV/s400/Elijah+034.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305670493175419298" border="0" /></a> Playin' hide and seek with Auntie Lacey<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9YDMNFTD2eZAsO74M-pvG2UbvLO73Jr2s1H36th-nS_1u179VHaKytUWUQV4OTUc39W-k1VJ57LRAJgoTyWPvgAQNOCnonJ3KAk-jcS0reBWb14vMMbKIIPdDGpu6yKIRhDtf1vvYFxzN/s1600-h/Elijah+032.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9YDMNFTD2eZAsO74M-pvG2UbvLO73Jr2s1H36th-nS_1u179VHaKytUWUQV4OTUc39W-k1VJ57LRAJgoTyWPvgAQNOCnonJ3KAk-jcS0reBWb14vMMbKIIPdDGpu6yKIRhDtf1vvYFxzN/s400/Elijah+032.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305670486917929938" border="0" /></a> Grandma and Great Grandma tryin' to get me to dance<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhicKKzcVQFsS887os34c4fGj5jSMGX4aqVSz8kqQh8pBTUXMxgZMzdNuaTAuokSa2sZaQeukJw8_Y0PeCCC_C20hNxDr2l7jun8x5G41Nd-5-z33RB5DpeAA1NK-KcXX4YXGE3RiGK1p92/s1600-h/Elijah+028.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhicKKzcVQFsS887os34c4fGj5jSMGX4aqVSz8kqQh8pBTUXMxgZMzdNuaTAuokSa2sZaQeukJw8_Y0PeCCC_C20hNxDr2l7jun8x5G41Nd-5-z33RB5DpeAA1NK-KcXX4YXGE3RiGK1p92/s400/Elijah+028.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305670483603946482" border="0" /></a> My chubby lil hands...Mommy loves them<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAl87EAx-zOK9UNrGFlY6PMWqxRR2HSnON37zPmMrIJ0HCwV55FawUW7eeEkzXu15hx86i3NkFUnBX-J5Vaq1wS17M71NPFpCODLZklfcUkZMV2cRu7cd0vA2WA2lhnFR61Rh-aMlqf5mb/s1600-h/Elijah+026.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAl87EAx-zOK9UNrGFlY6PMWqxRR2HSnON37zPmMrIJ0HCwV55FawUW7eeEkzXu15hx86i3NkFUnBX-J5Vaq1wS17M71NPFpCODLZklfcUkZMV2cRu7cd0vA2WA2lhnFR61Rh-aMlqf5mb/s400/Elijah+026.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305670474215913394" border="0" /></a> My awesome family....I needed some rest<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3y5PiZhOtjzwI9q97hE3Px_I7yTqKMgPWkpUTF-PViw-32wtW60BdraZVsPxNw5fQ7xQl5zBArv8GoEQ3WJIb4T1tMpXiGW05Fc4HuOMG98B3lsPAAvgtPj6apR614xKS03SvXM2xR0hr/s1600-h/Elijah+016.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3y5PiZhOtjzwI9q97hE3Px_I7yTqKMgPWkpUTF-PViw-32wtW60BdraZVsPxNw5fQ7xQl5zBArv8GoEQ3WJIb4T1tMpXiGW05Fc4HuOMG98B3lsPAAvgtPj6apR614xKS03SvXM2xR0hr/s400/Elijah+016.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5305670470905589842" border="0" /></a> Gettin' into some troubleNataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108196805751663355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625975146246373321.post-26438259153881277142009-01-15T09:34:00.000-08:002009-01-15T10:20:07.467-08:00One year ago, today!This time last year I was in the very painful and amazing process of giving birth to my son, Elijah. The past few days have been so emotional for me. When I look at him I still see that 6 lb 14 oz bundle of love that I met for the first time on this day, a year ago. He is getting to be such a big and independent little man. I love waking up to him and seeing the new things that he learns each day. Some of the things he does I wonder where he ever learned them. He never stops making me laugh or feel loved. When I am down he is right there to cuddle me or give me kisses.<br /><br />I am so overwhelmed with gratefulness that God would entrust this precious and priceless life to me. I am humbled that I am the one He chose to bless with Elijah's presence.<br /><br />So, on this day, January 15th, I want to say Happy 1st Birthday to my little monkey, Elijah. You have brought more joy and meaning to my life than you will ever know. I can't imagine my life without your giggles. And even though you still wake up every night, I wouldn't trade our quiet times together for a million sleep filled nights. I look forward to being a mommy that teaches you right from wrong. That teaches you to love Jesus and love others. To stand up for what is morally right and your convictions. To be a friend to those who others have rejected. To change the world and not apologize for it. To be a man who respects women and be an involved father. These are all the dreams I wish for you, my little one. You have many years to fulfill them...but I don't think it's ever too early to dream of your destiny.<br /><br />Mama loves you peanut. Thank you for changing my life, a year ago, today.<br /><br />P.S. you were worth every single painful contraction (that I threw up every single time with) back and front labor, 2 1/2 hours of pushing, and 36 hours of labor.<br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLZIKXW3PpEPp90-lYUmFiX-oIyObcPJTIG6ggPT-40GW_j_dAkrBr6NENFyDEmHuxH-KEgq0IQpEWbNgdH9LY_EzsDJo3w413tPwtPCgsAoAeV8gTFTgR_8wj3teQbg1hUucKcTN1X7xB/s1600-h/DSC00288_0364_028.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLZIKXW3PpEPp90-lYUmFiX-oIyObcPJTIG6ggPT-40GW_j_dAkrBr6NENFyDEmHuxH-KEgq0IQpEWbNgdH9LY_EzsDJo3w413tPwtPCgsAoAeV8gTFTgR_8wj3teQbg1hUucKcTN1X7xB/s400/DSC00288_0364_028.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291580630785796626" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU8eTRmi8Lbe3Ys5RJtAXoAtYiuAu8Vax3FiZa87-l0P1HcjAIXFxryhuU11bT9iqaCtEpTlUdYpHBNritsFPvrYN9JzBEuCbXsu8LZVyNfio_XON97tap7ozXD_G5Hg_Azf39nyaLjfIy/s1600-h/DSC00291_0362_026.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU8eTRmi8Lbe3Ys5RJtAXoAtYiuAu8Vax3FiZa87-l0P1HcjAIXFxryhuU11bT9iqaCtEpTlUdYpHBNritsFPvrYN9JzBEuCbXsu8LZVyNfio_XON97tap7ozXD_G5Hg_Azf39nyaLjfIy/s400/DSC00291_0362_026.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291580631131860882" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVEBj6oWTFcWwgJPwOF69EGVfmdjDToYmRe7qhF8LewRSC7B8mSS3nIyG8AaLw0AMPu63AULvQ1GCyZvVBNsLabkSpF-ur5E7SemDhQS7REqRpfyaKKNQ6Oz39GFTn2tQjcsqlQxIp7Ajh/s1600-h/DSC00301_0354_018.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 300px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVEBj6oWTFcWwgJPwOF69EGVfmdjDToYmRe7qhF8LewRSC7B8mSS3nIyG8AaLw0AMPu63AULvQ1GCyZvVBNsLabkSpF-ur5E7SemDhQS7REqRpfyaKKNQ6Oz39GFTn2tQjcsqlQxIp7Ajh/s400/DSC00301_0354_018.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291580642108785746" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHVfLuHRTz-kbaLI0g-i2_1tmdOjcvgYeRlUe6OMwpodyFt6YRdfC7pBZWucacyE6iMRrZbjIPqPze45-nElvVZYpajyK6yJaiVyyy7Z3pmFX3Yif7zrAALy1uwtOsct8cdKpoIn5zOdQM/s1600-h/DSC00313_0342_006.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHVfLuHRTz-kbaLI0g-i2_1tmdOjcvgYeRlUe6OMwpodyFt6YRdfC7pBZWucacyE6iMRrZbjIPqPze45-nElvVZYpajyK6yJaiVyyy7Z3pmFX3Yif7zrAALy1uwtOsct8cdKpoIn5zOdQM/s400/DSC00313_0342_006.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291580644545322162" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVJ_BIX6EURb3F3XqG-9IRxlOdNaEvvuNjH3EaF5qCvkpSn4yknK6jLOgn0tJQov88TFAXkrhyphenhyphenbZlEM77qpw4WL4HlFdrqm0mgUQtXTpID9AymWg7CVXa-LTv6qHBhMy9_PTACoczOBDqW/s1600-h/DSC00333_0326_074.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVJ_BIX6EURb3F3XqG-9IRxlOdNaEvvuNjH3EaF5qCvkpSn4yknK6jLOgn0tJQov88TFAXkrhyphenhyphenbZlEM77qpw4WL4HlFdrqm0mgUQtXTpID9AymWg7CVXa-LTv6qHBhMy9_PTACoczOBDqW/s400/DSC00333_0326_074.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291584985125164002" border="0" /></a>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108196805751663355noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625975146246373321.post-39448796723897030032008-12-30T07:08:00.000-08:002008-12-30T07:38:29.946-08:00I found it!!!!!!Last month my sister, my mother, and I made a day and went to House of Fashion in Sacramento. I was ready, and excited, to find my wedding dress!<br />Of course, I had a budget to stay with. I love Reeme Acra, Eve of Milady, Kenneth Poole, Simone Carvalli and Priscilla of Boston . Those designers are NOT cheap. Deep down, I knew what I was in for.<br />I decided to go straight to the Eve of Milady...and there,waiting on the rack, was the most beautiful dress. As soon as I saw the bodice work...I knew I HAD to try it on.<br />However, a little birdie, or maybe a huge lion, kept telling me NOT to try it on because it was out of my budget. But I told that birdie/lion to hush because their dress was over their budget and no matter what, I was trying on that dress.<br />I tried on a few other dresses I had picked out but, secretly, I couldn't wait to try on my dress. It looked exactly how I had always pictured my dress.<br />As soon as I tried it on and looked into the mirror, I knew. It was my fairy tale, once-in-a-lifetime dress.<br />Sure, it was over my budget. But to me, it didn't matter. I had found my dress! Everythine about it is what I have always wanted. It's perfect. I don't want to say anything about the details because Shawn reads this....but....I had to give detail about the first time me and my gorgeous dress met! Hahaha. Cheesy, I know!Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108196805751663355noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625975146246373321.post-90103014552928487902008-11-22T00:37:00.003-08:002008-11-22T00:47:07.139-08:00it's beginning to feel a lot like...the holiday season...<br /><br />It's time for hot tea by the fire, a good book and a warm blanket on the couch, holiday baking, traditions from when I was little and taking time to be with the ones you love.<br /><br />I can't wait for Elijah to experience his first thanksgiving and Christmas. I have waited for this time since he was born. I am so excited to start new traditions with my family and carry on some old ones. Silent night on Christmas eve, yeah, I am stealing that one.<br /><br />My family has been all about spending time together and making memories that will last forever. Tradition. And I am so happy my family has left us traditions and holidays that will always be in our hearts.<br /><br />This is the time when I stop and look at the world around me and am so thankful for my life. I have a wonderful life and have been blessed with so much love and an amazing family. I am thankful for this season in my life.<br /><br />It wouldn't let me post Elijah's cute new video! So...no update on his cute little habits now a days.Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108196805751663355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625975146246373321.post-59944307458796376862008-10-01T19:44:00.000-07:002008-10-01T19:56:06.496-07:00My fairytale.....I am getting married!<br /><br />If he would have proposed with a ring pop instead of a diamond I still would have said yes.<br />(I read that line the other day and thought it was hilarious, I love ring pops!)<br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCTRCAITKgBD_EkbDgPgWxkWaa3SUTJroNCNqfvYR5g453Z_jb_-x3wLnYoNcpHoAUi-swdrWyAUUn7vVnlx6mnlfLUD8h7bzh12pYJJe_I4PF832oOICJXBYkZC6PM63cuO-YhgNdte1e/s1600-h/Engaged+047.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCTRCAITKgBD_EkbDgPgWxkWaa3SUTJroNCNqfvYR5g453Z_jb_-x3wLnYoNcpHoAUi-swdrWyAUUn7vVnlx6mnlfLUD8h7bzh12pYJJe_I4PF832oOICJXBYkZC6PM63cuO-YhgNdte1e/s400/Engaged+047.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252384189332367666" border="0" /></a>My soon to be hubby....feeling manly so he ordered a steak<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3VooaoUcwvbNPu0cW2MqNrmSP8U3i_WKwNGv0RXZkBzIsy1LWBB6H3l1fKn9lcRDTQxZUSF3rdHE23d3MECMs_oyLZRweM-2I-3vlETt86Gxo5KeprQZIDJenO53ZWJ6jlP6tDGM1di2q/s1600-h/Engaged+044.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3VooaoUcwvbNPu0cW2MqNrmSP8U3i_WKwNGv0RXZkBzIsy1LWBB6H3l1fKn9lcRDTQxZUSF3rdHE23d3MECMs_oyLZRweM-2I-3vlETt86Gxo5KeprQZIDJenO53ZWJ6jlP6tDGM1di2q/s400/Engaged+044.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252383790845898882" border="0" /></a><br />Us at Pasquini's.....yum!<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcCNy-Cgy4g9PEh2S4A21zc6mKn18dKsEpmKhN835XTkENyiKtssJYdHvrhSeihLDvXecqHkq4sqnhV2bHE68PS402Eq0qFpqsQT47eInyNNs60isjDXrrfeLsTMN96Wh7gew7tlTO8Fp8/s1600-h/Engaged+027.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcCNy-Cgy4g9PEh2S4A21zc6mKn18dKsEpmKhN835XTkENyiKtssJYdHvrhSeihLDvXecqHkq4sqnhV2bHE68PS402Eq0qFpqsQT47eInyNNs60isjDXrrfeLsTMN96Wh7gew7tlTO8Fp8/s400/Engaged+027.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252382878477344114" border="0" /></a>A kiss at sunset at our bridge....<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkCMyAr1JMcvQpTa27WwSCXPRz-rkSfuXziZ8MMWbQQzofby01xC2SUx0iyLczjQzm1RNPSXfm95l0PxCzzDJ3Gaf2v9886UnLxl3pqV1CaJYsCpWTOHKgLhu4UPjtkZ337k0fJjuHDqHP/s1600-h/Engaged+029.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgkCMyAr1JMcvQpTa27WwSCXPRz-rkSfuXziZ8MMWbQQzofby01xC2SUx0iyLczjQzm1RNPSXfm95l0PxCzzDJ3Gaf2v9886UnLxl3pqV1CaJYsCpWTOHKgLhu4UPjtkZ337k0fJjuHDqHP/s400/Engaged+029.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252382884832333026" border="0" /></a>Shawn gave me a Willow Tree that says...You Will Always Have My Heart<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihsIV3BLs_J_a-F6n2lhazxHEaECpF_NVRxOZJWJsA3jSI_0ChApIDTmWj8HEGtKpqwq81GV3PFN9hIKthBF-X1-N1ZTqsbARwQHJNv_osaR6Xficug6zbIZ2iqPvcUgxB_i8ma-_eThXF/s1600-h/Engaged+032.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihsIV3BLs_J_a-F6n2lhazxHEaECpF_NVRxOZJWJsA3jSI_0ChApIDTmWj8HEGtKpqwq81GV3PFN9hIKthBF-X1-N1ZTqsbARwQHJNv_osaR6Xficug6zbIZ2iqPvcUgxB_i8ma-_eThXF/s400/Engaged+032.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252382883502991650" border="0" /></a>Surprise....will you marry me?<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNbqfufFExjLrq8YF9i_O4y-EVMyDfBc56a_TzAedXygH3jG3QWhK3S1PPqO2EX-8xVH0rb7DHOOWGgP354VLdzOU1P8JT-CZBr3IYHrjvgwpB7E6g8gml3M6J_Ry307KkRvotIpqEkONM/s1600-h/Engaged+039.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNbqfufFExjLrq8YF9i_O4y-EVMyDfBc56a_TzAedXygH3jG3QWhK3S1PPqO2EX-8xVH0rb7DHOOWGgP354VLdzOU1P8JT-CZBr3IYHrjvgwpB7E6g8gml3M6J_Ry307KkRvotIpqEkONM/s400/Engaged+039.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252382886820660114" border="0" /></a>Forever and Always<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8L_r7r3b2qNQ8GcyCBJX6X0zJIAuOVRZX4axHTAEBL6I3e9bBJfruNmn4BsRshwUXOu4XiAK-pG9XMiDwdLJJgjXWNkHu4UH_ZLVIKby51YP1X-W6GH28jtI3_8Qjsz0f5l4jmlHQ-Djd/s1600-h/Engaged+035.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8L_r7r3b2qNQ8GcyCBJX6X0zJIAuOVRZX4axHTAEBL6I3e9bBJfruNmn4BsRshwUXOu4XiAK-pG9XMiDwdLJJgjXWNkHu4UH_ZLVIKby51YP1X-W6GH28jtI3_8Qjsz0f5l4jmlHQ-Djd/s400/Engaged+035.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5252382886053903682" border="0" /></a>LOVE IT!Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108196805751663355noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625975146246373321.post-34212216414992099412008-09-06T21:15:00.000-07:002008-09-06T22:38:23.144-07:00I've learned some things over the summer...<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFby9twlnfh0dMDAjwLIpdyE43O7XuYO8QHsyUSU_rJmxej-m7yEXQQrTH2TcR0wWqRcrLjMQ1g-6sJZOOp7gpU70wDH-vjYlaEGhsRNpLSh00KllmgTnRLQs5poeGf_bPYkmyKO2XfcZu/s1600-h/Elijah+088.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFby9twlnfh0dMDAjwLIpdyE43O7XuYO8QHsyUSU_rJmxej-m7yEXQQrTH2TcR0wWqRcrLjMQ1g-6sJZOOp7gpU70wDH-vjYlaEGhsRNpLSh00KllmgTnRLQs5poeGf_bPYkmyKO2XfcZu/s400/Elijah+088.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243145305601705538" border="0" /></a> sitting with mommy at Kaffe T Latta<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgArJp5H5vOVX4SEEldYyNeXsTwdDG8zBAuAbT7tjROYbb05TCsFcDNIvnNSORN5BqYKBCj6-reVu7d14cN0H5omB4yhZtqyH-OPHP72dwugfzl07nA8-gKWf5ibMpfvUTfaScqIeaMjLIg/s1600-h/Elijah+093.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgArJp5H5vOVX4SEEldYyNeXsTwdDG8zBAuAbT7tjROYbb05TCsFcDNIvnNSORN5BqYKBCj6-reVu7d14cN0H5omB4yhZtqyH-OPHP72dwugfzl07nA8-gKWf5ibMpfvUTfaScqIeaMjLIg/s400/Elijah+093.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243145312830941666" border="0" /></a> At the water park....taking a break from the water and swinging<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7_1lU4x5vfi0C7S5hi1x8MTZ-daZ_EykcN6DgkhyphenhyphenYyozWCa9ucZHQNpIv_G5_-B4bnZq03YoxUtXEzdpv71Flm9zOs-jLcx7wNw0JNHGQKGBY29tW4ArvRiM00vXsUCJNQt6pWLU9nrbd/s1600-h/Elijah+095.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7_1lU4x5vfi0C7S5hi1x8MTZ-daZ_EykcN6DgkhyphenhyphenYyozWCa9ucZHQNpIv_G5_-B4bnZq03YoxUtXEzdpv71Flm9zOs-jLcx7wNw0JNHGQKGBY29tW4ArvRiM00vXsUCJNQt6pWLU9nrbd/s400/Elijah+095.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243145312640610018" border="0" /></a> Sitting with his little buddy Jordyn,...the kleptomaniac! ha<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtKkXAesd1mwqZ3JYtADc1oDZFfrAIGyq9eCnsl-0D9C8bypNGagFgyfqmJh8kHyXzFJrtKF20XMlkKkJ8UO5tUJ7yx8G1-o7LXXm6tq6uhEVD1xj3Vrvihutxu9hCWQPNXjyLfwi4mNXC/s1600-h/Elijah+098.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtKkXAesd1mwqZ3JYtADc1oDZFfrAIGyq9eCnsl-0D9C8bypNGagFgyfqmJh8kHyXzFJrtKF20XMlkKkJ8UO5tUJ7yx8G1-o7LXXm6tq6uhEVD1xj3Vrvihutxu9hCWQPNXjyLfwi4mNXC/s400/Elijah+098.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243145317167215010" border="0" /></a> "Excuse me, Missy, I think that is MY sippy cup! But you are cute...so it's ok!"<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjckBBwC7MStjyR1NGNN5B0g8u3kVt7I79ZyEhCKqfbjNEc1Ai89K2PHPsYZcimrbpE3JMNOgDIki1kJ1T7ejc8zi8VOzM7uOeapcP4RWloyNXi-A2Eh1ulYCPc-TSCLT1nCe1ThP17tJyN/s1600-h/Elijah+070.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjckBBwC7MStjyR1NGNN5B0g8u3kVt7I79ZyEhCKqfbjNEc1Ai89K2PHPsYZcimrbpE3JMNOgDIki1kJ1T7ejc8zi8VOzM7uOeapcP4RWloyNXi-A2Eh1ulYCPc-TSCLT1nCe1ThP17tJyN/s400/Elijah+070.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243144070656847074" border="0" /></a> Hi guys! I can pull myself up in my crib now!<br /><div style="text-align: left;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDUgKR_AlBp8o9CVe8cravENWkc0qdc_9axPxUy5TvxVT7yC4IhG8xc4h5T0reFnOqhkFFINnAGm1EGQaoBZuIxvd2PiW9_uKoXrvwTP8xB0nLyHx9w1_JHbgGw1aUAsXGORxDIFp0S8KM/s1600-h/Elijah+074.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDUgKR_AlBp8o9CVe8cravENWkc0qdc_9axPxUy5TvxVT7yC4IhG8xc4h5T0reFnOqhkFFINnAGm1EGQaoBZuIxvd2PiW9_uKoXrvwTP8xB0nLyHx9w1_JHbgGw1aUAsXGORxDIFp0S8KM/s400/Elijah+074.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243144079044860578" border="0" /><span style="font-weight: bold;"></span></a> I'm hiding something!<br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizcWd7KXIILNwnOJFIX8N4kndR0PD8cHVvmPL-S7KgJLQ-4Pus5ZJoWJLIYnl3216xBRBBnJTUXZPcr7W0bJHLTY-0uDCBHusvE2NHpW95CjHSSNnRxKsprLAU_bwpVqqR5ZQa-Hn6SQKL/s1600-h/Elijah+075.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizcWd7KXIILNwnOJFIX8N4kndR0PD8cHVvmPL-S7KgJLQ-4Pus5ZJoWJLIYnl3216xBRBBnJTUXZPcr7W0bJHLTY-0uDCBHusvE2NHpW95CjHSSNnRxKsprLAU_bwpVqqR5ZQa-Hn6SQKL/s400/Elijah+075.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243144084041199714" border="0" /></a> My little heart breaker in training!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ-CoKd-s-yAHqgjVCxu_4SYv4rs6P7e4Us6G4utqoLorz3wjUAelDTteLSRf0Uy3HNGSRLHWkYtfmHYAG9EZnKHKmeqzRH4hUeNp7RW1boIpkK7VGykpaHhTyAHEz-9jcJwtncCCu6-Az/s1600-h/Elijah+086.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQ-CoKd-s-yAHqgjVCxu_4SYv4rs6P7e4Us6G4utqoLorz3wjUAelDTteLSRf0Uy3HNGSRLHWkYtfmHYAG9EZnKHKmeqzRH4hUeNp7RW1boIpkK7VGykpaHhTyAHEz-9jcJwtncCCu6-Az/s400/Elijah+086.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243144086871539778" border="0" /></a> Sitting with Grandpa ...having some man time!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtF_8ywSW-WoLIJWvWbqefSKQzLbxIRPN7OVGQpWnLHeD30vUWp3KhLZR4czzgttP0gj6t32ppIpKjvPyHsw_ruhjdL_YQtFa__GWZ2WCsvBRjLLZpkP-5Pru_vaxvK_dnFsXqMl1Dnwtg/s1600-h/Elijah+032.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtF_8ywSW-WoLIJWvWbqefSKQzLbxIRPN7OVGQpWnLHeD30vUWp3KhLZR4czzgttP0gj6t32ppIpKjvPyHsw_ruhjdL_YQtFa__GWZ2WCsvBRjLLZpkP-5Pru_vaxvK_dnFsXqMl1Dnwtg/s400/Elijah+032.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243143075816237138" border="0" /></a> Me and my Daddy make funny faces at each other!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwM0zTSIE6YtpYHCC-CAIr0z29N0TJj3sdvKHqnq0U_Ldvr1LphjYugdm2T5KLIMzaFCAAez6ujTK4mtvIJwD_Mq9K7343KiR4W-FgYFsNae64VXEAsOJY3hquH2motZAlfxL_rusT_HxM/s1600-h/Elijah+033.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwM0zTSIE6YtpYHCC-CAIr0z29N0TJj3sdvKHqnq0U_Ldvr1LphjYugdm2T5KLIMzaFCAAez6ujTK4mtvIJwD_Mq9K7343KiR4W-FgYFsNae64VXEAsOJY3hquH2motZAlfxL_rusT_HxM/s400/Elijah+033.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243143081041745474" border="0" /></a> Mommy came in to get me from my nap and I suprised her by sitting up all by myself.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFNk76xnvRPstZR7xDLQ-NJjhPfvOYjGg7JnY34FyN032-pF2aJnHqeg15W6vUkiA7HpKs6EspqN3Fk6SBV8_YxPn5Lyq0gscPEX3lWWnA4irBZdUvn2WiGVzAzTEq9PueCSfLOxKQMDkg/s1600-h/Elijah+056.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFNk76xnvRPstZR7xDLQ-NJjhPfvOYjGg7JnY34FyN032-pF2aJnHqeg15W6vUkiA7HpKs6EspqN3Fk6SBV8_YxPn5Lyq0gscPEX3lWWnA4irBZdUvn2WiGVzAzTEq9PueCSfLOxKQMDkg/s400/Elijah+056.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243143085792015650" border="0" /></a>My daddy and I have a special thing that I do only with him...we head butt! I am his billy goat!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh94PDvLxsx6X8z51zTdCzwiz2mWfTb268JIkKlmlL6g4rYYoDCuLC6tkY3afST98H-lHwIqglPTbMJH7NLzsUaCrdRIqXnTwyjB_s7z5V0eYaPinTnHIki3dcqTeJe_AV_-8Xx-7C3PkK0/s1600-h/Elijah+059.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh94PDvLxsx6X8z51zTdCzwiz2mWfTb268JIkKlmlL6g4rYYoDCuLC6tkY3afST98H-lHwIqglPTbMJH7NLzsUaCrdRIqXnTwyjB_s7z5V0eYaPinTnHIki3dcqTeJe_AV_-8Xx-7C3PkK0/s400/Elijah+059.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243143088704675202" border="0" /></a> Everyone gathering around for my bath....I am so fun to give baths to.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLxUcKljwqMWZuVUa3zZQbrB9LtpW40nTDDTqhOfiqNgeI6WH5lcU97kFU64PVfEzY3hkll5n_VJypZZgs7KlryIhD2qWSZCmzivf8Om9lWRHv5lM3drwlC4vdYGqV7yBVF4rc0k5sF8T/s1600-h/Elijah+067.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLxUcKljwqMWZuVUa3zZQbrB9LtpW40nTDDTqhOfiqNgeI6WH5lcU97kFU64PVfEzY3hkll5n_VJypZZgs7KlryIhD2qWSZCmzivf8Om9lWRHv5lM3drwlC4vdYGqV7yBVF4rc0k5sF8T/s400/Elijah+067.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243143093691820802" border="0" /></a> Mommy gave me my first taste of California Yogurt...Mango Tango...Yum!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmoR9oDpjgSdnw6fwc0WNweNkcxAXpP60j2d-JITwV4w9HvDiJ9mjXPYIlsK5b5HCFyMkRGwVRDSTL1k9lxcOmtwrS38o19xKmtNRY3FbWypxy0EkdRjATQengeT4QfNrO_bTi_zmdUq_A/s1600-h/Elijah+066.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmoR9oDpjgSdnw6fwc0WNweNkcxAXpP60j2d-JITwV4w9HvDiJ9mjXPYIlsK5b5HCFyMkRGwVRDSTL1k9lxcOmtwrS38o19xKmtNRY3FbWypxy0EkdRjATQengeT4QfNrO_bTi_zmdUq_A/s400/Elijah+066.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5243144063956288450" border="0" /></a> Hey! Where do you think you are taking that Mango Tango?<br /><br />So....that is my photo update for the past few months! I lost my camera in May...I am now on my 3rd camera. I was making up for lost time.<br /><br />In 2 weeks Elijah and I head to WA to visit Auntie Alie, see Carrie Underwood, So you think you can dance, and the Pyuallup fair.Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108196805751663355noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625975146246373321.post-61417172835447712672008-09-05T15:03:00.000-07:002008-09-05T15:04:13.668-07:00VOTE 4 ELIJAHhttps://www.greatamericanphotocontest.com/voter1/index.aspx?referid=EmailFriends&p=730551&x=.jpgNataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108196805751663355noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625975146246373321.post-58244808762072768052008-08-17T16:23:00.001-07:002008-08-17T16:26:40.213-07:00The Sisterhood...Okay...so I totally feel cheeeesey when I tell people that I want to see. "The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2". I mean, come on, doesn't that name just make you want to start busting up laughing? Well, everytime I try to tell someone I want to see that movie I can not, for the life of me, keep a straight face.<br /><br />Today my mother, sister, grandma and myself went to go see it. I have to say, with guilty pleasure, I loved it. Alexis Bledel is my favorite actress ever. And not because of Gilmore Girls. Okee, I lied it is because she was so amazing in that tv show.<br /><br />Anyways, it has been amazing having my sister here so much! 3 times in the last month and a half. How did I get so lucky?<br /><br />Ohhhh, and we are going to see Carrie Underwood AND So you think you can dance in WA next month for a late bday celebration! Waaaaaaaaa hooooo!!Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108196805751663355noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625975146246373321.post-67810661391068732002008-07-29T15:07:00.000-07:002008-12-09T09:25:10.152-08:00A Woman of faith.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4-PL_YNcngZLjJitV4g3tCIWnAKRlKgxhez7cg5OyUhQBbdeE9BZWXAnlhSfkM_cAFAEMe1kJr8IXXXLujPzlIu4Cr1e84l6UCBD3X6g9aW4sBTEfkd4N24MZDYIPnPMUR12RBhxGIR8R/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+1024.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228563413187656178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4-PL_YNcngZLjJitV4g3tCIWnAKRlKgxhez7cg5OyUhQBbdeE9BZWXAnlhSfkM_cAFAEMe1kJr8IXXXLujPzlIu4Cr1e84l6UCBD3X6g9aW4sBTEfkd4N24MZDYIPnPMUR12RBhxGIR8R/s400/Baby+Elijah+1024.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUm9SmtKRsNDBk41Y2LSDkH15XyGyl1742R1J3y_eyILGVd0fFiPe1213lAIoUEtFw0pidWMsclLzC92OFXh3TPTn8p9OlcVbyz8Z35vITFUPg0vrnQ4-C_XRWuZLMmFSp_sHB6Nw4of5A/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+1101.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5228563419739355058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUm9SmtKRsNDBk41Y2LSDkH15XyGyl1742R1J3y_eyILGVd0fFiPe1213lAIoUEtFw0pidWMsclLzC92OFXh3TPTn8p9OlcVbyz8Z35vITFUPg0vrnQ4-C_XRWuZLMmFSp_sHB6Nw4of5A/s400/Baby+Elijah+1101.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Grandma, </div><br /><div>The past few months have been a whirl wind of trips to the hospital. It was hard to see you suffer but it gave me peace knowing that you were ready to go and be with Jesus. Nothing would have made you happier. No more suffering or waiting, no more fighting your old body to work another day.<br />You have been an ever present and sweet Grandma, a grandma of faith. I am so blessed that Elijah got to meet you. He was the apple of your eye and the highlight of your days. Thanks for loving me and loving him. </div><br /><div>I am happy you are in a better place with a new body and your Jesus by your side. You will be remembered and loved forever Grandma. </div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108196805751663355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625975146246373321.post-32545859900370880422008-07-08T15:47:00.001-07:002008-12-09T09:25:11.233-08:00Feeed Me!<div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220781992307423042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4xQRFwo0vkJm42Ct9b6ovG5D9mRF10BoEkEdDC02noUchhmXbmjs3uCdkVygSu3kLqyi3Z3iLs-6pP2bR8xRkDSZmNKpIPxYqz2JFu_vDlDF3Dr_Ng0Io16qZJZZT_CxyTFIKU42LM1lu/s400/Baby+Elijah+1157.jpg" border="0" /></div><div> First time in my highchair and ready for my food...where is it?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPGM7dIGl9rb3xStERC9x6Hir3-zoTVFqGekpjA0skEK0706RIcymQtwu4QSP7pbr-wXg_qns_NYko8yQeEralgrzSINvgOk7X4COnbH1X_ILlfREwLHxiX68fPuFj0pVh2F7zSf88cM0t/s1600-h/elijahsmile.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220779679975159714" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPGM7dIGl9rb3xStERC9x6Hir3-zoTVFqGekpjA0skEK0706RIcymQtwu4QSP7pbr-wXg_qns_NYko8yQeEralgrzSINvgOk7X4COnbH1X_ILlfREwLHxiX68fPuFj0pVh2F7zSf88cM0t/s400/elijahsmile.jpg" border="0" /></a> Waiting for my first bite of real food...well, baby food!<br /><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKwxOhDkB2ViINahbCqjh7xFiOgG3Atp3YUGFrtQw-_XoPq__8Kpa_hn4Lybw1F2vcOZFHIoqetyfbRqWqVMJUx6q9hAED3kUPgctuk4PJCoYAHqI2mkr5MZaCVaQM-lvjNBo2KLGi0saC/s1600-h/elijahrice.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220779536495966162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKwxOhDkB2ViINahbCqjh7xFiOgG3Atp3YUGFrtQw-_XoPq__8Kpa_hn4Lybw1F2vcOZFHIoqetyfbRqWqVMJUx6q9hAED3kUPgctuk4PJCoYAHqI2mkr5MZaCVaQM-lvjNBo2KLGi0saC/s400/elijahrice.jpg" border="0" /></a> I like it! Rice Cereal!<br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220779320233838194" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg16lyboUY50hE5HixjntDqY8bpOfodee5ifjQjnntpFso4aYoK-ZGrJu-95UYPXkW4J2knp114_O2mIH93eG0xX453UuRUev7fjG6gvcsYu5GpKAfYPQDm9nHWAT_nNEHT2VSPFA01gkce/s400/elijahpeas.jpg" border="0" /> Hmmm...I don't know if I like these things you say are peas!<br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Shawn and I gave Elijah his first taste of baby food on Father's day. Peas! Well, it was more like not even a half spoon full. But it was fun to see his reaction. The rice cereal he liked but the green beans are his favorite so far...next comes the yellow and orange veggies and then fruits! Of course we waited 3 days between each new food to look for reactions and he is doing great so far. He is getting to be such a big boy and is really showing us his personality (not that it was ever lacking from day one).<br /></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220784005546265330" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhanm4lxU3QJYtaMgmEZxXMFbW5tJGXIyYC8hpleooKC4OrzsJNri-khX_1IPFbe-jDS0b54P9kvSy6GqCue5beR_l5r0mOm-aP7LOFgV5brNrZ85B2J-tEqgwjkqzy1MZbJu7HGXUvhbhi/s400/Baby+Elijah+1200.jpg" border="0" /> A spoon full!<br /><div></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5220784912836515682" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6b8rlT21rkjPrP6T9RqmkGNtCPtAkCD2YCQ063AgpzE0RbMlpozShnlCqFlpMM7EtI0sQisviyuFzLyTHnkmbJdFb_TrB4HEs0z8mgnI1VaODPAzlkJK64124fp85MynCPmh1Bn4Mw-Zp/s400/Baby+Elijah+1209.jpg" border="0" /> All done!<br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAY5HAA358QBT0d-pVo5y7cybKyTfiWqav4K8wcAfP87Zwbk1tioAJjCyjM92iFIgs-6VKZ5QPSrpaYXVg74IlbawBgp3UAqc4GmuejxZiUtkHIZnVmNhLdY4UDnz-p7ricogGU-H9xZzk/s1600-h/elijahbirdie.jpg"></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108196805751663355noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625975146246373321.post-1470648064558332302008-06-15T21:47:00.000-07:002008-12-09T09:25:14.115-08:00Thankful on Father's Day<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihOqc9bBlqL_6hwz1NwhyphenhyphenLFAXq8gDxjuJDeF9cguKqJ_YnCh1oAutrTGQSXmL_KxKUHmUNBkBqBNO5RTTBRXWyQR8IWWiUqb8qvYU29luKDceTDUhbmjiytG6LkcZbOJ10Cg4ODkIWzmH1/s1600-h/Elijah+005.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212337315895223778" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihOqc9bBlqL_6hwz1NwhyphenhyphenLFAXq8gDxjuJDeF9cguKqJ_YnCh1oAutrTGQSXmL_KxKUHmUNBkBqBNO5RTTBRXWyQR8IWWiUqb8qvYU29luKDceTDUhbmjiytG6LkcZbOJ10Cg4ODkIWzmH1/s400/Elijah+005.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEindT-AJfkL1rr7mkqXNaX_nmUhKu8HkVCCZLqdhxq6mEZe8mur7LVKzbrKJnFzhjFLQ3KTShxkFDPVJsYJapjaQIbPYmy5UYNzXPbrvy3wLakFZ1lloqENm57YzqwORvs8bR9FpK8XCsKw/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+030.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5212337337047437122" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEindT-AJfkL1rr7mkqXNaX_nmUhKu8HkVCCZLqdhxq6mEZe8mur7LVKzbrKJnFzhjFLQ3KTShxkFDPVJsYJapjaQIbPYmy5UYNzXPbrvy3wLakFZ1lloqENm57YzqwORvs8bR9FpK8XCsKw/s400/Baby+Elijah+030.jpg" border="0" /></a> Happy Father's Day, to two of the most amazing fathers I have ever known. I love and cherish you both.<br /><br />Daddy,<br /> If God were to take the love of all of the fathers ever created and put that love into one heart, it would be your heart. You have such a huge father's heart and I am so blessed, everyday, to be able to call you my father. Not only have you been an everpresent figure in my life but you have been a father figure to those you aren't as blessed as I am, to those that don't have a loving and stable father in their lives.<br /> I have more memories than I could ever count of days spent "on the job" with you, or when you would pick me up for our special dates together, or the time that you bought me a corsage for prom and you made sure it matched my dress perfectly. I remember early mornings waking up to a big hug and a prayer before I was on my way for the day. And sometimes, I remember waking up to you sitting on the edge of my bed praying a blessing over your last born child. Even though not all of our memories are great ones, I do remember you fighting for me and praying for me and even when I thought I knew it all and you couldn't tell me otherwise...you quietly and faithfully prayed and trusted God....and through it all you were still there to listen to me in my time of hurting and pray for me.<br /> Today, I want to honor you for the father you are and the father that you have been. I want to display my gratefulness and admiration for you. Thank you for being faithful to Mom for 33 years and being a living example of a committed husband and father. Thank you for being my Daddy, for being you.<br /><br /> Your LBC,<br /> Woodstalk<br /><br /><br />My love,<br /> This last year of our lives has been the most intense year throughout our 3 and 1/2 year relationship. We have grown closer to eachother, our families, and to God.<br /> You have been by my side through the fun times that we have had laughing together and goofing off and through the times of sadness and heartache, but most of all....the time of SUPRISES. From day one, you have been active in Elijah's life and excited to become a father. You went to every doctor's apointment with me and took care of me when I didn't feel well. I have to admit I used the "pregnant" card quite a bit, but you didn't care, you were happy to fun around all over town for my latest craving. You labored with me throughout the night and made sure that every single detail was just the way I had wanted it. And when our son arrived...you were there to rejoice with me.<br /> When I got up with Elijah throughout the night, you did too. If I needed a break or some sleep, you were there. It's been a life changing experience seeing our son get bigger and bigger and to see you active in your role as a father and from the beginning you have blown me away at your commuitment, patience, and excitedness. Thank you for being my best friend and Elijah's daddy. Thank you for being faithful to me and a support system. I love you.Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108196805751663355noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625975146246373321.post-88219137961877489642008-05-26T13:25:00.000-07:002008-12-09T09:25:16.049-08:00Splish Splash<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibExD6IDwEsEs-94bcme3Z05gHapP2xoNn4BV-lXKD8xVAhP47xkAnq6zPCGDd8_ApPIxSxRb8K_oFykwedwCQ-JoIfBae_c7q-TmluiR0kL2suu88ozVWqURtUw2xraDLSqtB3uUN2eJJ/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+1130.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204792137414744690" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibExD6IDwEsEs-94bcme3Z05gHapP2xoNn4BV-lXKD8xVAhP47xkAnq6zPCGDd8_ApPIxSxRb8K_oFykwedwCQ-JoIfBae_c7q-TmluiR0kL2suu88ozVWqURtUw2xraDLSqtB3uUN2eJJ/s400/Baby+Elijah+1130.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd6-mSc2-8zaDB3388XHftcoF4iqvP92lB2sjBa4uyWq3mA3WSuKA-glqx3GkOX2276915BTYNq4AkA9ydU1GBtfD03oeFZfBuq8gHBEEDZB_ZIR0QPSYcwKjfXq5fXYRf7kPqAwTgGyEi/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+1131.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204792146004679298" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd6-mSc2-8zaDB3388XHftcoF4iqvP92lB2sjBa4uyWq3mA3WSuKA-glqx3GkOX2276915BTYNq4AkA9ydU1GBtfD03oeFZfBuq8gHBEEDZB_ZIR0QPSYcwKjfXq5fXYRf7kPqAwTgGyEi/s400/Baby+Elijah+1131.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuewFOlYHIGfwhyljDiwRoneNpFqOPoQcsXLzaB9_JWDF7jFIrUq_E0VZH2o0rtx6Xw2cK9vF6fM2xf3sBiKGYMOLJUL5A9Se1ZVs7912i0nYRFI_4NVCkV6g8Db71Wx2vcSVDrFlUA4WN/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+1124.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204792176069450386" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuewFOlYHIGfwhyljDiwRoneNpFqOPoQcsXLzaB9_JWDF7jFIrUq_E0VZH2o0rtx6Xw2cK9vF6fM2xf3sBiKGYMOLJUL5A9Se1ZVs7912i0nYRFI_4NVCkV6g8Db71Wx2vcSVDrFlUA4WN/s400/Baby+Elijah+1124.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7TbvN2MwDI5Wj3aJ05UxTWTp5TFg4GRN32Va9FliZz2-udf_zZu28bcvYxd5Ieob-HzB_XZAaEebU56GpdUojaPW0hx8rO_juxX8u39yRBgxSAC5kw5LzCFcLRTEv31dPOTKaUZmNa-yg/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+1126.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204790707190635042" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7TbvN2MwDI5Wj3aJ05UxTWTp5TFg4GRN32Va9FliZz2-udf_zZu28bcvYxd5Ieob-HzB_XZAaEebU56GpdUojaPW0hx8rO_juxX8u39yRBgxSAC5kw5LzCFcLRTEv31dPOTKaUZmNa-yg/s400/Baby+Elijah+1126.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinVvlaQfJGfss4QtsoYWxHV5vzs3isFAgrHgVfzgysE1vNvK-opFqzyC8VPKqI0cS1x9ekqrvOFEQ7M6gUKsRt-47EwK-1iWgeMG8dullfzFVoILrsJW3n7w4FYHAEtP8YI-wp2Y-n3Nv8/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+1102.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204790715780569650" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinVvlaQfJGfss4QtsoYWxHV5vzs3isFAgrHgVfzgysE1vNvK-opFqzyC8VPKqI0cS1x9ekqrvOFEQ7M6gUKsRt-47EwK-1iWgeMG8dullfzFVoILrsJW3n7w4FYHAEtP8YI-wp2Y-n3Nv8/s400/Baby+Elijah+1102.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguMJOA66b7UvG7-gI1ca978R6HO8ozyvmFUtBH96qgBnCu6hgB-Y_g-nSZEORcLF4ATe0ErcyrCQGvVd1ORO8tSQOJQlO6Fw_-ImVoNrn7ZfFOaL1tc8eFi2QBI6Emf8djQf2w4ahjjUex/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+1098.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204790724370504258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguMJOA66b7UvG7-gI1ca978R6HO8ozyvmFUtBH96qgBnCu6hgB-Y_g-nSZEORcLF4ATe0ErcyrCQGvVd1ORO8tSQOJQlO6Fw_-ImVoNrn7ZfFOaL1tc8eFi2QBI6Emf8djQf2w4ahjjUex/s400/Baby+Elijah+1098.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgruH1AJLuGjtFlMddC18vekw6A20n7AJ98UjmH1-wiOrCppiHJGbF5-1ZPOe_OqR0kNxgeVduC6-7-PqhqRzXzxkeMKCdRg9TJJljiDBJ5XhwhdHFWBphlABvuCE2sBTBqffTqzfSMwlu1/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+1122.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5204790732960438866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgruH1AJLuGjtFlMddC18vekw6A20n7AJ98UjmH1-wiOrCppiHJGbF5-1ZPOe_OqR0kNxgeVduC6-7-PqhqRzXzxkeMKCdRg9TJJljiDBJ5XhwhdHFWBphlABvuCE2sBTBqffTqzfSMwlu1/s400/Baby+Elijah+1122.jpg" border="0" /></a> <br /><br /><div>Last Saturday it was about 102 degrees here in California so Shawn and I decided that we were going to take Elijah over to Grandpa and Grandma Fox's for his first swim of the summer.</div><br /><br /><div><br />He absolutely loved it! He floated for about 45 minutes without saying a word, just relaxing and having a good ol' time! He was so relaxed....he feel asleep! Ha!</div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div><br /></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108196805751663355noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625975146246373321.post-2312735341637858412008-05-02T10:33:00.001-07:002008-05-02T19:11:11.927-07:003 1/2 months and learning new tricksLast night Shawn and I were playing with Elijah on the floor and I put him on his tummy and he was loving it (rare). He was laying his head on the floor and just relaxing and then all of the sudden...he rolled over onto his back! I screamed and then I cried. Haha. And Elijah just looked at us like..."What? What did I do!?"<br /><br />We had to make sure it wasn't a one time thing so back he went on his tummy and he flipped onto his back right away! And I tried it this morning and he did it again! We have a flipper! Yay!<br /><br />Okay...I am done with my proud mom post!<br /><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='320' height='266' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dxaMcY6JjwpkjIh7B5qRcr2N19s2-2zbufO6poaNiQJk0AXN-eE0vuKtIQPI9INjDGZKAm3yFNFC2trH6KS0A' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108196805751663355noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625975146246373321.post-25566171809242706612008-04-27T09:13:00.000-07:002008-12-09T09:25:17.674-08:00Summa Summa Summa Tiiiime<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisahCHDE1Qmt3a-0ncVxp2NwcSRsBhKAMW1cnN4Es10li9aHDrd6UtJ7wrajv7vXBK16k3Lt9fjuBmgDyXJHq0mgfz3QxCIMe7JjjEbCdP5TZaaChjpVoz7FfnM76qIX6It84Q_i3YO2ye/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+937.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193964184300101234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisahCHDE1Qmt3a-0ncVxp2NwcSRsBhKAMW1cnN4Es10li9aHDrd6UtJ7wrajv7vXBK16k3Lt9fjuBmgDyXJHq0mgfz3QxCIMe7JjjEbCdP5TZaaChjpVoz7FfnM76qIX6It84Q_i3YO2ye/s400/Baby+Elijah+937.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfq1AYWgISQZPTmXrSQpd668SotCLWQHuBAbGBnOPQzYkRKrAG92Obeiljjr6txOsMtioaJFWO0evDAMHb6N8bgRxDB8e1lfTXwtbkK_L5Syj6Pr0EiECLUEjaa-sZIFr5yc8-8wKUZ_P9/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+971.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193963093378407970" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfq1AYWgISQZPTmXrSQpd668SotCLWQHuBAbGBnOPQzYkRKrAG92Obeiljjr6txOsMtioaJFWO0evDAMHb6N8bgRxDB8e1lfTXwtbkK_L5Syj6Pr0EiECLUEjaa-sZIFr5yc8-8wKUZ_P9/s400/Baby+Elijah+971.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHb8kw-Nm2MBMaqUzO3IztS2EKK_ooqHUykFc8NvXjcTkFWMbi7dWgRZWa9Pvv7mg2E5pd9Lbo3Xmp7rPE28r5LT4N-cuHq01DYPJl0445CUp_A6VF37tGafFyvjox5qhvgALjOpm6DXEs/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+962.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193963110558277170" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHb8kw-Nm2MBMaqUzO3IztS2EKK_ooqHUykFc8NvXjcTkFWMbi7dWgRZWa9Pvv7mg2E5pd9Lbo3Xmp7rPE28r5LT4N-cuHq01DYPJl0445CUp_A6VF37tGafFyvjox5qhvgALjOpm6DXEs/s400/Baby+Elijah+962.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwlPEMUjGKhXd2xq7DzTwz_Pprbzw_IG3cERkk2uPJe10i4yxws0dEd3cycaO1ZibfkFCdhTyXf747g5fwKNicRoLgy-yd6XxW1x6DjpLpRfa0qwqJVjOmjqJlESwozSTEGKAgiSOCXyKw/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+958.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193963114853244482" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwlPEMUjGKhXd2xq7DzTwz_Pprbzw_IG3cERkk2uPJe10i4yxws0dEd3cycaO1ZibfkFCdhTyXf747g5fwKNicRoLgy-yd6XxW1x6DjpLpRfa0qwqJVjOmjqJlESwozSTEGKAgiSOCXyKw/s400/Baby+Elijah+958.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYszOvY4QrNrVIzJVPNwan-DehSuG6pzCmosXUurAW5QZkXmvbP8KxbftAdg6zEjVm2rThT9YDBY7EMcCxMVT4QuWWmOUWpglILbpbN2rkRev57S1WPc9uylS3WsgGUegoiOvZnMuDV_2o/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+948.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193963123443179090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYszOvY4QrNrVIzJVPNwan-DehSuG6pzCmosXUurAW5QZkXmvbP8KxbftAdg6zEjVm2rThT9YDBY7EMcCxMVT4QuWWmOUWpglILbpbN2rkRev57S1WPc9uylS3WsgGUegoiOvZnMuDV_2o/s400/Baby+Elijah+948.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgktigng0fQR80TP73I8JQRodcRVVM1BvTD9GwE4lles6nIy0lM6-QgcBBHc53IbZrZLVlAvPV0hRYo-VxU4CxF6kSVz7NxjHFHAJ8GnXqsf0bHLC4BJ7GIFWhVW0o3-PhjV3CO-jyknfaa/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+947.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5193963127738146402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgktigng0fQR80TP73I8JQRodcRVVM1BvTD9GwE4lles6nIy0lM6-QgcBBHc53IbZrZLVlAvPV0hRYo-VxU4CxF6kSVz7NxjHFHAJ8GnXqsf0bHLC4BJ7GIFWhVW0o3-PhjV3CO-jyknfaa/s400/Baby+Elijah+947.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Well, not really, but it sure does feel greating having 85 degree weather here! Elijah got his first sunburn! I know...I feel like a horrible mother! They say not to put sun screen on babies under 6 months because their skin is so thin and absorbs the chemicals in the sunscreen. SO....I just kept him outta the sun...or so I thought. But he was a trooper and LOVED it when I rubbed the aloe on him. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>Shawn has been working long long hours so it is a little hard adjusting to being alone with Elijah for such a long period of time...but I treasure the moments I have with him.</div><br /><br /><div><br />Elijah is grabbing everything now and putting it in his mouth and he smiles so big! He is close to giggling and turning himself over...but not quite yet. I think I will cry when he does turn over. </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div>It has been so warm here I haven't been able to put him in my favorite outfit of his. I put him in it in Washington and 20 minutes later he pooped through it. So one day was pretty cold and windy so I got to dress him in it....and here is my lil copilot! </div><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><div></div></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108196805751663355noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625975146246373321.post-47387823318279934842008-03-28T18:21:00.001-07:002008-12-09T09:25:19.167-08:00More Washington<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-irn2WetXazN4DJn4zDwiPwOkrAwsaJm9bskZWJl9tKURMD7V5udJ-txsBRWCKmtFCHa7t3pTtAxbp9f2L4IJeXFfjlkesAzMd1I6iGrOwqbs-wIKnqwTsaxmxSibuXSK1QfGdmmO8wa4/s1600-h/Nat"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182979531731686066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-irn2WetXazN4DJn4zDwiPwOkrAwsaJm9bskZWJl9tKURMD7V5udJ-txsBRWCKmtFCHa7t3pTtAxbp9f2L4IJeXFfjlkesAzMd1I6iGrOwqbs-wIKnqwTsaxmxSibuXSK1QfGdmmO8wa4/s400/Nat'sCamera+067.jpg" border="0" /></a> At Maggiano's for Grandpa's 59th birthday.....we love grandpa (daddy had to go home boo)<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_W2Tye62Nhhgze3gssqoZguxxJ6y44lt7dlwF3G0WhJh0DtSw8-2TjVWlQqcexG2bFMKx0KqDfRF4m4cAZ8j3ATAg1zlcP6KJHGbKhe0clN6HlwI-xwDrYHpgKxJxHMOoQ7lxyLcXJPc7/s1600-h/Nat"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182979072170185378" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_W2Tye62Nhhgze3gssqoZguxxJ6y44lt7dlwF3G0WhJh0DtSw8-2TjVWlQqcexG2bFMKx0KqDfRF4m4cAZ8j3ATAg1zlcP6KJHGbKhe0clN6HlwI-xwDrYHpgKxJxHMOoQ7lxyLcXJPc7/s400/Nat'sCamera+055.jpg" border="0" /></a> Showing daddy his new moves..<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKbIIG60tWvEkXWAu6JB6i9enZFg5yosxXgyt1TBs4ND8C3BcOovBOJMT5j93U-IVcL4XE-xtDrdqG_yd0iQx8ir4nk1TPQzIqlpwk83cHKjMkDdHsUAj3JC7FwgE2kwMCwKqGrsls_e-K/s1600-h/Nat"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182978762932540050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKbIIG60tWvEkXWAu6JB6i9enZFg5yosxXgyt1TBs4ND8C3BcOovBOJMT5j93U-IVcL4XE-xtDrdqG_yd0iQx8ir4nk1TPQzIqlpwk83cHKjMkDdHsUAj3JC7FwgE2kwMCwKqGrsls_e-K/s400/Nat'sCamera+052.jpg" border="0" /></a> Yummy fingers....<br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7hrKnE0FjDV5JNIxzQp4ImqCM8WAyPg-RX2Bky7Ev_LZw7xztF-fqZ38rQjJzU_pv4DUHJ5_n81XCpW8qFBn2VxMGCdAclPAL6Ahq5Omu_2qAcofGJUJaCcYZOHzSnmkTHZfB8zmcF30A/s1600-h/Nat"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182978483759665794" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7hrKnE0FjDV5JNIxzQp4ImqCM8WAyPg-RX2Bky7Ev_LZw7xztF-fqZ38rQjJzU_pv4DUHJ5_n81XCpW8qFBn2VxMGCdAclPAL6Ahq5Omu_2qAcofGJUJaCcYZOHzSnmkTHZfB8zmcF30A/s400/Nat'sCamera+048.jpg" border="0" /></a> Our little family on our first Easter together<br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgap261ypXfYWu71zGA_6ZMMIc0EaRQ-oaLim2fA5EJr4QWNbsR2lQeM7k94xdqJxbZEAY-3bFerKFOkvzshnJ13D86BSe1u1UVlhG2ngyhxa4smGVQ4NCRkMs_OTYJ1okb8BFzS3BAq6L/s1600-h/Nat"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182977869579342450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgap261ypXfYWu71zGA_6ZMMIc0EaRQ-oaLim2fA5EJr4QWNbsR2lQeM7k94xdqJxbZEAY-3bFerKFOkvzshnJ13D86BSe1u1UVlhG2ngyhxa4smGVQ4NCRkMs_OTYJ1okb8BFzS3BAq6L/s400/Nat'sCamera+049.jpg" border="0" /></a> Sleeping on Easter at the Hardebeck's....he LOVED that seat<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwWUcL_XKY0C8oDSytx28glMRjjCK8dRkEzEJ5sNFNRGbZyqLBd-jS5kGXDCK2oGoLqv70XhWekSuQX74kf93H5LGDhwMgUy4Tbt3gtMJjaFoS5qMFurCa9PUSRc1_fkX8yM66XYTNIaaz/s1600-h/Nat"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182977513097056866" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4x2Ez50Cn-9kkLc5A50nGAN2QRQemj5EuQI1eo4-ffYdjjAkjvNIpygemgSQgzvheFFxTm33N2S_IGhkOSrtnaGWfVq4xJdpQm2JAQ22sG1InBLmhMUaioSMAErR4LarF4i1lYKOq9M13/s400/Nat'sCamera+040.jpg" border="0" /></a> On the airplane...our little peanut slept the whole time and was a perfect little one...as always<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCC1HPKLFFYddDyZxtq5aD9xxFiN3Jxh9aRwowVNgA57442AxUd3A-HwdV96-zPMj_rpVyiQXa86kABOfGZYl4xtq9_mVuyZhERsmTqbfFx-r_WWiZXg_lsHA0Oqxot8pcJtn8Yuv95FIh/s1600-h/Nat"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182968111413645874" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCC1HPKLFFYddDyZxtq5aD9xxFiN3Jxh9aRwowVNgA57442AxUd3A-HwdV96-zPMj_rpVyiQXa86kABOfGZYl4xtq9_mVuyZhERsmTqbfFx-r_WWiZXg_lsHA0Oqxot8pcJtn8Yuv95FIh/s400/Nat'sCamera+031.jpg" border="0" /></a> At the airport about to go to leave for our flight...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108196805751663355noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625975146246373321.post-14991301898519960852008-03-26T19:17:00.000-07:002008-12-09T09:25:22.624-08:00Washington<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfFe4n_Nb0rC8waOmwTKI6rvTBBvOFd48zML9IUPDskVvDXTXWwxWnu-eH9LGQfWFiJQ9i7szrXJpp4omQzzFd24mOiq6b2ahMSw-VysX47Jha8tLIdlZ4DXi7EC2opisABD8mWv9l-v1M/s1600-h/IMG_3311.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182245800993673698" style="DISPLAY: block; 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MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZArRy48b9JE5-GmWpuwgaW6W8PVPKu4vwdGWmWqSlVj5qfQAH2ppL6si_zGiFrPn-FyKW3ea-2v183ZXA6XyYCdY24FKagpdsP_j8HW9LR_Z8pOwnyD2vb3Odac4lxLKgW4XEWsJucWFh/s400/IMG_3321.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJvt2hN5a-uBW_d07WHY2xBa-JQknX05Sr79ozfjDgyTS5nH4CzYb4dbEx-OjBaoOxmNQ1kFORSI9xkp5QvZGlAeg4HW7808s37u7GIN2xDsaA0ZFGiMHxvqLV03m3NCw9ojiA7eb0F_3/s1600-h/IMG_3334.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182241454486770098" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJJvt2hN5a-uBW_d07WHY2xBa-JQknX05Sr79ozfjDgyTS5nH4CzYb4dbEx-OjBaoOxmNQ1kFORSI9xkp5QvZGlAeg4HW7808s37u7GIN2xDsaA0ZFGiMHxvqLV03m3NCw9ojiA7eb0F_3/s400/IMG_3334.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg12WDMmTTR7qc_3uROsxWHOVoYGH_8xgLb6u9RrX6k60YWcLhHzCei5NpgKDC6Hen2jmO4neESmOZ-f7z7V2xqivthqkzeiO4XPKK5ajfuoLualUvra9T6LkmLhoYa40lv1pwaEEr0x1dQ/s1600-h/IMG_3342.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182241458781737410" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg12WDMmTTR7qc_3uROsxWHOVoYGH_8xgLb6u9RrX6k60YWcLhHzCei5NpgKDC6Hen2jmO4neESmOZ-f7z7V2xqivthqkzeiO4XPKK5ajfuoLualUvra9T6LkmLhoYa40lv1pwaEEr0x1dQ/s400/IMG_3342.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiazkGHkt3gOG24-w9fSdXUW3KCAH43tv6_oFYIfY8keWDRKprxhfMlRMyGiTEqUPr59m6hjzTtnwoS7Xf3BsAbmNTYmbCE-QSwvmABjwg8kU3A51Ccx93fKB4AaaHlk40AAeXIaEUmHH8b/s1600-h/IMG_3344.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5182241463076704722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiazkGHkt3gOG24-w9fSdXUW3KCAH43tv6_oFYIfY8keWDRKprxhfMlRMyGiTEqUPr59m6hjzTtnwoS7Xf3BsAbmNTYmbCE-QSwvmABjwg8kU3A51Ccx93fKB4AaaHlk40AAeXIaEUmHH8b/s400/IMG_3344.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div>Here we are in beautiful Wa. Just kidding....no I am serious about the Washington part...but not about the beautiful part. It is rather cold...but that is okay. My parents, Elijah, Shawn and I all flew up to spend some time with my sister and her husband. We don't get to see Auntie Alie much.</div><br /><br /><div>All I have to say is my son did AMAZING on the flight. He slept the whole time and the short time he was awake he was content in mommy's arms. I am blessed to have such a great first child. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Shawn had to return back to California tonight because of work and right after he left it started pooring down all this beautiful snow! It is a little winter wonderland here!<br /><br />I am posting some pictures of the shower that my sister threw for me up here. And lots of pictures of Elijah.</div><br /><div></div><br /><div>Oh, and I chopped my hair off! Thank God! I felt like such a gross mom that never gets her hair done...and I love it and feel so refreshed! I wish Cara didn't live so far away! Boo..</div></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108196805751663355noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625975146246373321.post-27033611782158635892008-03-15T13:14:00.000-07:002008-12-09T09:25:22.836-08:002 months<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFsl0wh-HbhzbBthEekwc99PAn99mD2YO7PQH33vPtxlH7uPOTn2iPBPU2zxy6LjdzFhuhHg3XQgu9jz2cFMBTORPY6TLUPN1ScTOrw0yu1LlCSovfiITgqCeNrrB6Y6sU4SH1hyphenhyphenlq3dir/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+850.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5178065437632239138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFsl0wh-HbhzbBthEekwc99PAn99mD2YO7PQH33vPtxlH7uPOTn2iPBPU2zxy6LjdzFhuhHg3XQgu9jz2cFMBTORPY6TLUPN1ScTOrw0yu1LlCSovfiITgqCeNrrB6Y6sU4SH1hyphenhyphenlq3dir/s400/Baby+Elijah+850.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>It is hard to believe that my little man is two months old today! He has grown soooo much! We had his two month check up and he weighed 10 lbs and 5 ounces! He is a big boy now! He also got his shots....that was very hard for mommy, but he was so good and stopped crying as soon as I gave him his binkie. </div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108196805751663355noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625975146246373321.post-66161440582478613932008-03-05T18:00:00.000-08:002008-03-05T18:04:03.425-08:00Bills, Bills, and more BillsWow, Dr.'s are really good about sending out bills! I have bill after bill from the Hospital and from my Dr. and Elijah's Dr. It's a little over whelming!<br /><br />Although, I have to say that I am SUPER blessed to be in the situation that I am in. My work's insurance pays for 80% of all my bills and the 20% that is left over is actually cut down to 10% that I have to pay because I am a hospital employee. God watches out for his children....he really does.<br /><br />Even though Elijah was a suprise little bundle God was watching out for us and making sure that we would be able to pay off these expenses. He never gives us more than we can handle....and sometimes....he puts us in situations to prove to us that we can handle a lot more than we think we are capable of!<br /><br />Just random thoughts......<br /><br />by the way, my son is incredibly adorable...and almost 2 months old! *tear*Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108196805751663355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625975146246373321.post-43085272751580015342008-02-15T17:26:00.000-08:002008-12-09T09:25:23.997-08:00My Little Valentine<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF6qdqCgvd7tcc-6rVFZaeCWEwGZVeVGSq5yIxIuSiWyZzwlGQombYA3j_4Qo4dkhz7dfSqdfMo2LHb1YArQ4xs_JfuuLUUqDXyjFprz8aoR9JYCqOhUcM6TgIYrnX4lsIQ0xg87DW6Gzr/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+663.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5167386592573466562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF6qdqCgvd7tcc-6rVFZaeCWEwGZVeVGSq5yIxIuSiWyZzwlGQombYA3j_4Qo4dkhz7dfSqdfMo2LHb1YArQ4xs_JfuuLUUqDXyjFprz8aoR9JYCqOhUcM6TgIYrnX4lsIQ0xg87DW6Gzr/s400/Baby+Elijah+663.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS8aVrWf5HCG8jTX8POi16bQKXVZq0q_Lrcd_W9IQToI_wc2iv-yN47Vb4ADBtiOVkH3aULjCyRiJoPMz2-v6Kp-BN1wSIWgKaUisrSpXvXsI7xGzJAoLUr30z13oMRHaCUXDqIse6VImv/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+650.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5167385604730988402" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS8aVrWf5HCG8jTX8POi16bQKXVZq0q_Lrcd_W9IQToI_wc2iv-yN47Vb4ADBtiOVkH3aULjCyRiJoPMz2-v6Kp-BN1wSIWgKaUisrSpXvXsI7xGzJAoLUr30z13oMRHaCUXDqIse6VImv/s400/Baby+Elijah+650.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO_1eH9Th5nw0Bt_RlNSeuURP1h1H_TtbqbUpQSA5qmXmQLp9SPjLa7vKd_M62SWMOmaotvIAzQMRaHJdHBisxPTXBQETQNRS2bP4BQ_eysxV8oX0vhFLJ9gyJxWUjBs5yCiFLTCkJg0Cz/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+657.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5167385621910857602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO_1eH9Th5nw0Bt_RlNSeuURP1h1H_TtbqbUpQSA5qmXmQLp9SPjLa7vKd_M62SWMOmaotvIAzQMRaHJdHBisxPTXBQETQNRS2bP4BQ_eysxV8oX0vhFLJ9gyJxWUjBs5yCiFLTCkJg0Cz/s400/Baby+Elijah+657.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij4WVdJ_xSY5cQ4Mw7HsO21OAUItLpIUJ2DW8GPJdDF-lB47ZFc03boEiqaPBNeFWemPHfKhQlFKqJmnnqSkhrX2XJG6zbm2BkQULSvqjFGFBQEMkXUFFGKDKRT9jAkPwj7GPbfQSF3Akr/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+659.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5167385630500792210" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEij4WVdJ_xSY5cQ4Mw7HsO21OAUItLpIUJ2DW8GPJdDF-lB47ZFc03boEiqaPBNeFWemPHfKhQlFKqJmnnqSkhrX2XJG6zbm2BkQULSvqjFGFBQEMkXUFFGKDKRT9jAkPwj7GPbfQSF3Akr/s400/Baby+Elijah+659.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzc04o234T4lEOLM-yLqGlC4r6B7V7ozWB-WE0QsYX63NlmRQF-AkUrDJG99fSierCHfL5n5AG5nJEyWAOXSTQizzYvjXg29itgHSel3VFUveIGHEXSE4ZNf159Bgh7w09z6MnfXjoqipS/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+660.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5167385643385694114" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzc04o234T4lEOLM-yLqGlC4r6B7V7ozWB-WE0QsYX63NlmRQF-AkUrDJG99fSierCHfL5n5AG5nJEyWAOXSTQizzYvjXg29itgHSel3VFUveIGHEXSE4ZNf159Bgh7w09z6MnfXjoqipS/s400/Baby+Elijah+660.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirPb6kJGqUSzeErx6nqB3RPNvsYMTGSywXP-lgfv2W1Y4TVeqO8-5ANVg3RAbh1VK1DOyGkLfECn_CLHHntkb5eoXVM5qb9-KFoDGs8cJdOh9T3U0FDfTWMSU7wjHACDgigZlWVSvpakhH/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+661.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5167385651975628722" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirPb6kJGqUSzeErx6nqB3RPNvsYMTGSywXP-lgfv2W1Y4TVeqO8-5ANVg3RAbh1VK1DOyGkLfECn_CLHHntkb5eoXVM5qb9-KFoDGs8cJdOh9T3U0FDfTWMSU7wjHACDgigZlWVSvpakhH/s400/Baby+Elijah+661.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div></div></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108196805751663355noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625975146246373321.post-89847334592682302622008-02-13T09:27:00.000-08:002008-02-13T09:30:16.714-08:00Valentine's DayI am so excited for tomorrow night. Even though we have entered the "parents" stage of our lives and it feels like there is never going to be any time for romance or a kiss or a cuddle with each other, we are making some alone time for ourselves.<br /><br />For Valentine's Day we are going to the Super 90's Love Jam....Kc and Jo Jo baby! I think this will be a great night and a perfect way to celebrate our 3 years together. Hopefully we won't be worried about Elijah too much!<br /><br />Funny how one little life can change your life so dramatically!Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108196805751663355noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625975146246373321.post-56125987840618439482008-02-03T12:44:00.000-08:002008-12-09T09:25:27.032-08:00Our Little Peanut<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc-LOTzQioTiCjfVsdzm8UX1SrxkTRGDgKJQ6GixFhe4clwB9B4NSgdqHFnAP_nBIzfN7KNJVP33mPjNJJzkmk4n9FHl9xo_C0BmC7oSD3kymYG9qV5TqWdNVBvc55tfA1lKP2I4CiWkkY/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+122.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162867666551645058" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc-LOTzQioTiCjfVsdzm8UX1SrxkTRGDgKJQ6GixFhe4clwB9B4NSgdqHFnAP_nBIzfN7KNJVP33mPjNJJzkmk4n9FHl9xo_C0BmC7oSD3kymYG9qV5TqWdNVBvc55tfA1lKP2I4CiWkkY/s400/Baby+Elijah+122.jpg" border="0" /></a> My rock through it all, trying to comfort me inbetween contractions<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikFx7PbikyqNdWhZjGtKwIvRik6u1yP5ncoUgm2szvpPzVk-RIgNLnxFj26HBalUoTCdlqU2Oqwk1dPj9GdCmUC_VTFMXhKyBUmBajIs3l1UB9hAtVaFXiozD5mnM69dNtZuU7IIBN0IRu/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+119.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162867683731514258" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikFx7PbikyqNdWhZjGtKwIvRik6u1yP5ncoUgm2szvpPzVk-RIgNLnxFj26HBalUoTCdlqU2Oqwk1dPj9GdCmUC_VTFMXhKyBUmBajIs3l1UB9hAtVaFXiozD5mnM69dNtZuU7IIBN0IRu/s400/Baby+Elijah+119.jpg" border="0" /></a> The day before our son came into the world...but I was having contractions and dialted to a 2<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh03B80cue0jBnumqR22nRwnCDvUGtgatKG7bVGRtDTUVgcBcJJT2e3u1vaVjA9jLlGRM2TstWyLjKSA6EluRqC0le16t26bxXoNgoJ5Br4MbY4_sM4pSEuBlFmtP-4fQzcdXmZQgZ_25jk/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+152.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162864900592706354" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh03B80cue0jBnumqR22nRwnCDvUGtgatKG7bVGRtDTUVgcBcJJT2e3u1vaVjA9jLlGRM2TstWyLjKSA6EluRqC0le16t26bxXoNgoJ5Br4MbY4_sM4pSEuBlFmtP-4fQzcdXmZQgZ_25jk/s400/Baby+Elijah+152.jpg" border="0" /></a> Some of the girls from my work checkin' out the lil guy...he had so many ladies givin' him lovins<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_w4pbdNXow-pmluYUGQOYEcrYMCTT4ZWg0YqeTFIQQ0gCjExyS0HykUymSk8puFL2mNSXAWLHFIgijfA80rj4rexwi54v6xjV8wYyISeHXckJwcf4bEXw1qadAyOcP8UJgB48W8QrMXuA/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+104.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162864909182640962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_w4pbdNXow-pmluYUGQOYEcrYMCTT4ZWg0YqeTFIQQ0gCjExyS0HykUymSk8puFL2mNSXAWLHFIgijfA80rj4rexwi54v6xjV8wYyISeHXckJwcf4bEXw1qadAyOcP8UJgB48W8QrMXuA/s400/Baby+Elijah+104.jpg" border="0" /></a> "Hmm...I will lay here and be cute while you change my really poopy diaper, ok?"<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMgWB20cSFhzOmvOR4u9PGUsn2_meaPuREUPCDnH-fW8RoTkmPo7imM5hXM7zv38EwKcXua5eydrPxNsmmN197NofP96aWkQpAHUA5CG6ES-7-Cljz1aJ3SQD-GWjSqMKpJy-2Q7WrC80G/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+126.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162864939247412050" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMgWB20cSFhzOmvOR4u9PGUsn2_meaPuREUPCDnH-fW8RoTkmPo7imM5hXM7zv38EwKcXua5eydrPxNsmmN197NofP96aWkQpAHUA5CG6ES-7-Cljz1aJ3SQD-GWjSqMKpJy-2Q7WrC80G/s400/Baby+Elijah+126.jpg" border="0" /></a> Grandpa checkin' out his new grandson, something was really funny<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhklmboOPkLxWuT3PCzevcSwrkux4Y0mANk4dUrPGPcDgpknhscvfCoRSo-HldqJyoikJVsXN161LdBQOwP82L8NrHYbMF2mAVuSIOvFj4vavuCj2C6h3JPQ7fcb_uO36JUYAwVFO3lKiaf/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+128.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162864947837346658" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhklmboOPkLxWuT3PCzevcSwrkux4Y0mANk4dUrPGPcDgpknhscvfCoRSo-HldqJyoikJVsXN161LdBQOwP82L8NrHYbMF2mAVuSIOvFj4vavuCj2C6h3JPQ7fcb_uO36JUYAwVFO3lKiaf/s400/Baby+Elijah+128.jpg" border="0" /></a> One proud new Daddy<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfmC2IlFR5h6bq0nIxB1TM5_OsjARo0QhdtaaRkRtkAR6UWuVnYdC-I3PVCD0PGxh8ggcFamn26pnBFZw11uT73yTvQPg04rtDba9gN7wB1BLcMUt24RcDktPJd3_jIZiEDfYivyid1ScX/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+144.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162864965017215858" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfmC2IlFR5h6bq0nIxB1TM5_OsjARo0QhdtaaRkRtkAR6UWuVnYdC-I3PVCD0PGxh8ggcFamn26pnBFZw11uT73yTvQPg04rtDba9gN7wB1BLcMUt24RcDktPJd3_jIZiEDfYivyid1ScX/s400/Baby+Elijah+144.jpg" border="0" /></a> Grandma snuggling with the her first grandchild<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9bfVmQ-WAhDu2DOQGxbHnCmhwsQGp1GU7pYn-1H-Z9YM99vArOvn1ShNGpxMsHngMIYOINKkjRC0pqviaVmp8WLHj6hoozTlTBXEIywZpnNQNCj-ugszrpHpt6YgJaVF5s2CLEYcaQlbA/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+094.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162859115271758562" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9bfVmQ-WAhDu2DOQGxbHnCmhwsQGp1GU7pYn-1H-Z9YM99vArOvn1ShNGpxMsHngMIYOINKkjRC0pqviaVmp8WLHj6hoozTlTBXEIywZpnNQNCj-ugszrpHpt6YgJaVF5s2CLEYcaQlbA/s400/Baby+Elijah+094.jpg" border="0" /></a> Dreaming about.....Starbucks? A true Reimers.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyYC-oVY0W1NmAtqqTIkO7VQaSjntQ4nrzou8Hr25yIWMlC_5EtNSnyFjbViv7dzeZ7bZo8B6t1EpQHlAwVyNK5JoIDLx6Wao7vN4kHKFl9vHTe2f6mS2DOarPj-jLyjxKqxsQ4AgxHvn3/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+083.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162859132451627762" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyYC-oVY0W1NmAtqqTIkO7VQaSjntQ4nrzou8Hr25yIWMlC_5EtNSnyFjbViv7dzeZ7bZo8B6t1EpQHlAwVyNK5JoIDLx6Wao7vN4kHKFl9vHTe2f6mS2DOarPj-jLyjxKqxsQ4AgxHvn3/s400/Baby+Elijah+083.jpg" border="0" /></a> Elijah with Uncle Ian....thanks Auntie Sarah for the homemade beanie!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1P6fntxCG-jqRwAfnyOroh3wJZUvyFtsTqllRS6YUOMGvFBOX2xuVKQAMfWNLr6PaXc1aIICMH5_nVms64XjNEdm1V02pgCQcGgJjJPAWk0wwocVpp9zlNDRv20Qt-dU6HhDVQdVZwOHY/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+096.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162859145336529666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1P6fntxCG-jqRwAfnyOroh3wJZUvyFtsTqllRS6YUOMGvFBOX2xuVKQAMfWNLr6PaXc1aIICMH5_nVms64XjNEdm1V02pgCQcGgJjJPAWk0wwocVpp9zlNDRv20Qt-dU6HhDVQdVZwOHY/s400/Baby+Elijah+096.jpg" border="0" /></a> EJ loves his Auntie Alie<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoDjxkWcPaiaeX0Yq622TndI2SwjTUWczukQKErPQ4PytwcwVpZZ8snp1DSBR2pr1Bwsc66wih9vdtMNLrKKoATxVy41I65M2BiBk4-W8LzKlNB4rsud0ILNEyiQ2YSWNydlVGvqgNV51M/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+070.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162859166811366162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoDjxkWcPaiaeX0Yq622TndI2SwjTUWczukQKErPQ4PytwcwVpZZ8snp1DSBR2pr1Bwsc66wih9vdtMNLrKKoATxVy41I65M2BiBk4-W8LzKlNB4rsud0ILNEyiQ2YSWNydlVGvqgNV51M/s400/Baby+Elijah+070.jpg" border="0" /></a> Our lil peanut<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_czSCLwVvGQBJYdkRf1EX1uISV1Re4L4UDnssfFdxCS9nXmPeFRJt2rfPY4Tl30zfGW6mtHpUSqq70gw5lcvs5Cvf6-AsmqRndn8CudDk6aIVYtQOiwaHJQ520qE8o1FxDAOwTIJqrNZz/s1600-h/Baby+Elijah+145.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5162859179696268066" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; CURSOR: hand; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_czSCLwVvGQBJYdkRf1EX1uISV1Re4L4UDnssfFdxCS9nXmPeFRJt2rfPY4Tl30zfGW6mtHpUSqq70gw5lcvs5Cvf6-AsmqRndn8CudDk6aIVYtQOiwaHJQ520qE8o1FxDAOwTIJqrNZz/s400/Baby+Elijah+145.jpg" border="0" /></a> Daddy and Elijah decided that Cars was too boring<br /></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>As soon as I get the pictures from Shawn's camera there will be pictures with me actually in them! I have been hiding behind the camera because it has been rare for me to be able to have enough time to shower and get ready for the day! Ha!<br /><div></div></div></div>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108196805751663355noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625975146246373321.post-1080583941165884832008-01-19T18:37:00.000-08:002008-01-19T18:40:25.199-08:00Elijah has arrived!He is here! After 48 hrs of contractions and then contractions that were less than a minute appart, with back labor, and throwing up with every contractions...our little miracle arrived!<br />He was born on January 15 at 10:29 a.m. He weighed 6 lbs and 14 ounces and was 20 and 1/4 inches! I have barely had time to shower or eat or anything. But he is a blessing.<br />Check out Alie's blog for some pictures....I would post some but I have entered "mommy's world" so I don't have the time yet!<br />We are so blessed!Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108196805751663355noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8625975146246373321.post-56525647031216547492008-01-10T11:01:00.000-08:002008-01-10T11:02:08.058-08:00While I wait...Elijah says......<a href="http://www.MikeHuckabee.com" title="MikeHuckabee.com - I like Mike!"><img src="http://www.mikehuckabee.com/_images/banners/banner_forpresidentred.png" width="190" height="85" border="0" alt="MikeHuckabee.com - I Like Mike!" title="MikeHuckabee.com - I Like Mike!" /></a>Nataliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04108196805751663355noreply@blogger.com3