That's right, a complete surprise. Clint had secretly designed a custom engagement ring and he had even taken Makayla with him to Independent Jewellers one day when he told me that they were going to meet some friends for breakfast. We had previously decided on the day we wanted to get married and I had no idea that we would actually become engaged because that wasn't really important to me, but Clint really wanted to do something special; so he did...in front of all of our family and friends! If you know me you know that I don't like attention or people looking at me, so it was horrible but amazing at the same time. Since Clint had told a few people his plan, it was all caught on video so we will have that moment to cherish forever.
Now, back to the birthday girl! Makayla absolutely loved her party (or so I think), this girl is a water baby so I just knew that swimming was perfect for her first party! She quite enjoyed opening her gifts, and boy was she spoiled, which we are so thankful for. I had ordered a Tinkerbell cupcake cake, and she devoured her entire cupcake and we've got pictures to prove it. All in all it was a wonderful day that I will always remember!
Since it is now a few months past Makayla's birthday, she is 14 months and quite the amazing little girl. Not only is she changing physically, longer hair, getting taller, almost a full mouth of teeth, she uses a sippy cup, she's starting to walk, but she is also learning so much too! She knows some of her body parts and it's adorable! Nose, eye, head, hairdo, tummy, belly button (ba babababa bababa) as she says! She also knows where my belly button is and she's always trying to lift up my shirt to expose it, too cute!
Lots of other things have happened; I am now back at work full time (went back November 15th), Makayla attends a dayhome and Clint is still working up north. For me work is work, I like it but I'd rather be at home with my baby, unfortunately that just doesn't work for us financially. Makayla is now onto her second dayhome, she only lasted a month at the first one. LOTS of reasons made us leave, to sum it up we pulled her out because we just didn't feel comfortable with her being there, the lady changed our contract a month in and it boiled down to "I'm going with my gut"! I feel awesome about the one she is going to now, it seems like everyday she comes home with something new. Last week she came home doing sign language for "more", which is great because now she tells me if she is still hungry! Makayla has been sick for a couple of weeks with a cold, yesterday she came home and covered her mouth when she coughed. Each day she is getting better on her feet; tonight she is going all over the place!
Christmas was excellent, we got to spend lots of time with family and had some great meals. Makayla really enjoyed her second Christmas, she was really into opening her gifts....or maybe just playing with the paper. I'm amazed at how much she plays with her toys, she is really independent, wait I take that back, she's independent when she wants to be, hehehehe..... We took Makayala to Candy Cane Lane on December 28, 2010 (a memory from when I was a child) - she slept, we enjoyed it!
As for our wedding, I'm getting excited. Our ceremony and reception are booked and I couldn't be happier with our choices. Caesars Palace Juno Gardens for the ceremony and Maggiano's Little Italy for the reception. Our Save the Date magnets, invitations and some other items arrived on January 5, 2011! I am going to Bridal Fantasy this Sunday with my Maid of Honor, one of my Bridesmaids and my Mom, so we can get some ideas for dresses, centerpieces, and whatever else we can bring to VEGAS!!
I think that is enough of an update for tonight; I'm sure more has taken place over the last few months but that's all I can think of right now! Makayla,
Mommy loves you!!! xoxoxo
