update

I don't really keep up with this blog anymore do I? There are probably not many who still read it either. But, there are times when I feel the need to update it so let us commence in the updating!

We moved...and here come the water works! Sad, sad, sad. I know I've mentioned this before but I loved living in the bay area and I will really miss it. I complained about a lot of things but evidently I also loved and now miss many things. South Bend is great because Notre Dame is really cool. Seeing my husband reach his goals is awesome and let's face it we were going nowhere fast in Cali. It was fun but I'm a tad more high maintenance than the two bedroom apartment we were living in with no end in sight. Now we live in a two bedroom but it has a full stove and dishwasher, laundry in unit, balcony, two bathrooms so put that in your pipe and smoke it! I'm told this is a temporary living situation since the goal of an MBA is to graduate and move on so hopefully in another year we will have more upgrades to add to our two bedroom apartment/mansion (it could happen right).

South Bend besides Notre Dame....let's put it this way, I'm sure you have a great personality but I'm just not that into you. Maybe it's the crazy humid and hot Summer that's going down over here? The locals swear the weather isn't usually like this, but whenever locals say that I know they are lying and the weather is always hot! That's what happened in the bay area too. "It's only hot for like 2 weeks out of the year, I swear!" Then why have I been sweating like I just ran a marathon with a snowsuit on for the last 2 months? Locals are like protective, proud parents and just can't see the terribleness in their children. That being said my child is actually perfect and always will be, there I said it.

We'll get use to it and I do love some things about this place but I can't think of any right now. I'll save those things I love for the next post.

Onto Summer, our child. She is growing at the speed of light. She can now use 3 sign language signs and can growl when we show her pictures of lions. Future Yale student here we come! I can't believe that last year at this exact time I was so pregnant that it was hard to get up off the floor and I still had another month to go! Now my baby is slowly turning into something else (what do you call a child that's not a baby but not a toddler? tween? No, that can't be it) anywho, she's growing and to prove it here are pictures!

 Her first pony tail. I can't get over that hair!

Pretty dress that Grandma P made for her. Yes, made! We are blessed to have a wonderful Grandma who can sew like no one's business.

It's just crazy I tell ya!

           Just standing by the couch, it's her new hang out.

            First pony tail, better access to her forehead for kisses!

     Washing the car with daddy. Look at her, she's practically driving! Also, it is important to point out that Daddy loves caring his little girl around. If he could permanently strap her on his back he would.

             Our first family photo on the field at Notre Dame. Go Irish!

 The baby is now 10 months old! I just can't take it sometimes. She grows ALL the time. I want to write a few things down everyday because she changes and does something new constantly. Where did my little baby go?

Ever since I read THIS blog post, I am coming to terms with my problem with Summer growing. I am grateful that she grows and I can watch in amazement as she does but sometimes it is just weird to think of where we were just 10 months ago. My body sure hasn't changed much in 10 months, Summer is pretty lucky that she can keep getting cuter:)

This face

I can hardly get anything done around here because my lips are constantly kissing this baby's cheeks! She is getting cuter by the day! We have lots of packing to do around this house. We are moving on from the picturesque life here in Nor Cal and moving to the dreaded Midwest. Blah. I am so excited but it just can't be as great as where we are now. right?! Enjoy these pictures and think of me cursing the open road for about a week.

China Beach

Busy season for J finally came to a close so Sum demanded a few days to hang out with her dad. We hit up China beach and it was such a warm beautiful day! We will miss gorgeous SF if we ever have to leave!

 She loves feeling the sand between her toes

 J and Sum loved standing in the water watching the waves together. I love watching them bond and have fun together!

 Being a sun goddess is hard work, just ask Sum.

She's so fun lately. I love how she can be silly and fun. She loves to be chased and she loves to chase us, basically there is a lot of chasing going on:)

Grammy's visit!

 Wake up Grammy C is coming!!

 Chillin' with GC, waiting for the train with our hands in our pockets.

 Jewish history museum in SF. That big building was cra cra!

 Gotta represent UW at all times! Grammy was so proud.

During Grammy's visit Sum finally decided to LOVE swings:)

Easter girl!

 This baby's first Easter was fun! We decided to come back to WA with Grammy C and see our new cousin Jax! Sum thought she was pretty hot stuff in her Easter dress.

 Summer loves to touch faces.  Baby faces are her favorite, poos J.

 New mommies. These cousins are exactly 6 months apart!

 She stands like a pro, just not on her own...yet.

 Sum is so lucky to have both Grandma's who live in the same town. She obviously had an amazing time being loved and spoiled!

 Jax didn't like sharing his Grammy:)

Sum loves her Auntie Carri. She gives the best kisses whether Sum liked it or not:)

Back in SF, soooo tired!

thankful

It's been close to 5 years now that J and I have been married. Deciding to get married with the faith and hope that it will last for eternity was the best decision I have and will ever make!
I ran across THIS story on a wedding blog and had a good cry. I can't imagine the last few years or the rest of my life without my guy. I hope that I can be thankful for every second we have together! Kiss your husbands tonight and tell them you love them! Happy 5 years love, the last 7 months have been especially great:)