Vegas? Why Not?

Clint and I had a "plan" from the day we got together, that can be found under the tab at the top of the page "Our Life Together"; here is a portion of it:

My "hubby guy" and I met on a blind date on September 14, 2006 and basically started dating immediately and we moved in together about a month later. We both wanted children and didn't want to wait forever, having them sooner than later was our plan! A wedding will follow one day, it's not our priority in life, it's not our goal - it's the marriage that we are interested in and not the wedding itself. Don't get me wrong we still look forward to the wedding, but we feel people put to much emphasis on the party, get carried away and spend way to much money. We feel like we are married anyway, we don't necessarily need that piece of paper to make us a "proper couple".

Now that Clint has a really great job, well being away sucks but the money is nice, we can actually afford a wedding and not feel like we need to be spending that money elsewhere. We aren't really the "traditional" couple, we don't want to get married in a hall (we aren't religious so a church is out), and we don't want a hall reception...so Clint suggested Vegas! Yes, why not, that is an awesome idea...it will probably cost about half of what it would here. We aren't planning a "cheesy Vegas wedding", but it will still be fun and definitely memorable! We have been looking into a couple of different options and are hoping to book something within the next few weeks!! Exciting!!!

Online Shopping & Shopping In General!

Well, we have finally broke down and ordered some "big girl" things. This past Thursday I ordered a highchair, and yesterday I ordered a carseat. The carseat since Makayla is outgrowing her infant bucket seat, and the highchair since the bumbo and booster seat just aren't cutting it anymore! I will post some pictures when they arrive!! :)

This past weekend, Makayla, Grandma Linda and I drove to Red Deer to meet Auntie Cindy for the afternoon and to go out for supper! Makayla was very spoiled by her Auntie! Here are some pictures of what Makayla received! THANK YOU AUNTIE CINDY, WE REALLY APPRECIATE IT!

Brooklyn's Birthday Party

Well...Brooklyn's 1st birthday party was today, you know what that means...Makayla's will be here VERY shortly! Wow, where the heck has the past year gone? I remember this time last year sitting around, very large, and waiting for my little monkey to arrive!

Here are some pictures from Brooklyn's party, Makayla was right in there "helping" Nicky unwrap all the presents. She was even more interested in it than Brooklyn was :)

First Time To The Waterpark & The Dreaded Return To Work

I took Makayla to the waterpark today for the first time! She is such a water baby and we honestly haven't been swimming for a while, so I was unsure of how long she would want to spend in the pool...well she lasted two hours, the only reason we left is because she was actually shivering and her lips were blue. I figured it was time to go!! We are already planning to go again in a few weeks!! I only got one picture of us, but I thought it was a good one!




So...the return to work is soon approaching! November 15th is the day. I like my job and everything, but honestly I just do not want to leave my baby! We have found a wonderful dayhome, but it doesn't matter the thought of it still doesn't sit well with me! If only we could afford for me to stay home, or even if we had a big enough place I think that I would start a dayhome. Well I guess I need to look on the bright side of things...having a full paycheck will be nice; oh right...I have to pay for the dayhome...there goes my paycheck :(

Date Night!

Clint and I went to Jubilation's the other night on an actual date, without Makayla!!! Wow, when does that ever happen? It was nice! The show was Night at the Museum of Rock and Roll. Clint has now gone back to work and will be home two days before Makayla's first birthday!!! Where the heck does time go??

What a big girl!

Full of Surprises!

I have the best hubby guy - he told me tonight that he was going out for a car wash and he actually went out and bought me a new laptop because mine has been acting up!!!

Makayla decided to flip her carseat over and sit on it! What a funny little girl!

Thanksgiving Weekend

We had two dinners this weekend, the first was at our house. It was a combination of people making and bringing stuff but it actually turned out really good! The second was at my Dad's house.

Makayla and Uncle Michael enjoying dinner at our house

Mommy, Daddy and Makayla enjoying dinner at Grandpa Dave's

A Surprise From Daddy!

Clint was suppose to be home on Thursday, but his boss had asked him to stay a few days longer as they are very busy! He said that he would, which I didn't really mind, except for the fact that I am sick and could really use him around, not to mention that it is Thanksgiving weekend! So he was suppose to be coming home next Monday instead. Tonight, after being gone for 23 days he showed up! He told me that he got caught up and knew that I wasn't feeling well so he decided to drive home instead of waiting till Monday to fly. I love you Daddy!


A year ago today was my last day at work, check out my post from then!

I'm Getting Sick!

I had a Graffiti party tonight, and everyone there was talking about how their kids were sick, one had an ear infection, one had bronchitis, one had this, one had that....and on and on! Well, after being there for about an hour my throat started to hurt, I figured it was in my head after hearing them all talk...well here I am and my throat is killing me!

On a better note, here are some pics of Makayla from this morning!

11 Months!

Yesterday my "little" girl was 11 months! We spent the day with Grandma Linda, went to the clinic and had Makayla weighed, she is a whopping 15lbs, 9oz and 27in long! After that we went to The Children's Place where Grandma spoiled Makayla and bought her a few outfits! Then we went to Babies R Us and picked out the carseat that we will need to buy soon as Makayla is about to outgrow her bucket seat in length. We finished off our day going out for dinner to Joeys, it was delicious! Then Grandma spent the night, it was a good day all around!

Makayla has now starting "spitting"

Makayla and Grandma Linda in their pj's

A Potato For Me, A Potato For You

Within the last few weeks Makayla has really started to increase her intake of food, which is a good thing, maybe she will start growing. She is still on pureed baby food (she only has two teeth), but she is also eating the 12 month jars which is quite chunky and there seems to be a lot of pasta ones, which she really enjoys! About two months ago Makayla tried mashed potatoes for the first time right off of my plate including the gravy, which she loved.

Tonight Makayla and I joined my Mom at Swiss Chalet for dinner and I ordered Makayla her very own plate of mashed potatoes. It is the first time I have actually ordered my little girl something of her own off the menu, usually I will just give her some of mine. WOW she is growing up! She did really well, probably ate about half of it, along with some baby food (prunes) and a few pieces of chicken. I think she likes Swiss Chalet!

Last night we joined my Dad and Sylvia for supper. Makayla did an awesome job over there too! She ate lots of Sylvia's yummy pasta, some baby food veggies and finished off her meal by eating two whole slices of homemade canned peaches! It may not sound like a lot, but for her tiny self it really is.

We finished today off by doing a little shopping at Babies R Us. I have been letting Makayla eat off the tray of the restaurant highchair (if it has one) or off the table, and every time I just cringe thinking about all the germs! I had seen this place mat when I was pregnant and it was actually on my registry for the baby shower, but we didn't receive it, so today I went and bought it!! Now I can worry about one less thing...

Busy Day

Today we ran all over the place, to a home shopping expo where I bought some cute clips for Makayla's hair and a new toy, looked at show homes to get an idea of what I like, Starbucks for a yummy frappuccino, Babies R Us to buy a leash for Sophie haha, my Dads to borrow his printer since mine isn't working, The Children's Place to buy a gift. Wow, what a busy day!

The gate that I had bought a while ago for $129.99 just went on sale for $79.99 so I took my receipt back to Babies R Us and hoped that they would give me the difference back as it had been 37 days since I bought it, they did, apparently I had 45 days to do it! $50 back in my pocket is a good thing! I love looking at show homes, it seems like I fall in love with a new one each time we go looking, how on earth are we suppose to choose which one to build?! Speaking of a new home, we are *hoping* to be in a new home within a year, max two! I really hope we can do it!!

Makayla has really progressed on her furniture walking the last few days, now she just cruises! I also have had to remove our tray that we keep on the ottoman with coasters, tv remotes, etc. in it as she is now able to reach it all. I also had a glass of fruit punch on there two days ago which she decided to reach up and spill all over our white carpet! I guess I can't have a drink in here anymore! Hmmmmm what else? Her new favorite thing to do is to yank all the DVD's off of the shelf. She sure keeps me on my toes now!

Cleo (our cat) had enough playing with Makayla

Turning her tongue upside down

Eating cereal

Playing with her new toy from Kidsmart

Makayla's new hair clip from My Creations

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