5 months...and number 6 is almost here!

Chiara is almost 6 months old! Here are a few pictures of the past month. She has just started her rice cereal and as you can see her first try brought out hilarious expressions! She is the happiest most playful baby! She laughs and smiles all the time and is brings so much joy to our lives.
We also planted a vegetable garden this month and its taking off like crazy! I'll post some pictures of that later this summer. I hope we get edible yummy veggies for the summer. Thank you for those of you who have been praying for us!

Time to Reflect

Today I have been struck with a new sense of gratitude and awe. Chiara has become more responsive and laughs freely. She can almost roll over, if it wasn't for not being able to get her arm out from under her she would. Lately, she will just stare and smile at me as I talk to her or when she's nursing. I often tell her how much I love her and that God has a great plan for her life. I tell her what a blessing she is how thankful I am for her. It's hard for me not to tear up when I think about having to leave her with a sitter a couple days a week when I go back to work half time in August. Please pray for us in that regard.
Here are some photos of her with her new friend Logan. We went to Palm Springs for a quick visit on Friday while Marc was home for Spring Break. We visited the Stahl's and Logan will be her new friend by proxy :)and as of right now, Marc said he is the only boy she is allowed to date in the future...
A grateful heart prepares the way for the LORD. Until next blog.

Pictures

Her hair stands up on its own...I've tried everything to keep it down...we just accept it as part of her cute little character. She will be 4 months March 22

Updates in our life

This past month has gone by quickly and has been very full. I am currently taking an online course that is required for all Sped teachers with my specific credential (thanks a lot Schwartzenegger!). I'm taking advantage of my time on leave to get it done. Poor Marc has been battling sickness for the last 2 weeks and had to run to the Urgent Care last weekend for antibiotics. Long work days and little rest are most likely the culprits.
Currently, Chiara's favorite past time is sucking on her hands and gagging herself in the process. She is very vocal lately and it seems her only volume is loud. She has become extra clingy recently and wants me to hold her and if she is not being held I have to entertain her. As a result my back aches and I don't feel like talking much when Marc gets home :)She is super attentive now when I read to her. She listens and stares at the pictures and words which has been very fun for me. Needless to say I have to get more books! Pictures will be uploaded as soon as we can.

What a year!

We celebrated our one year anniversary on the 12th, and if you read our first blog you know we've had quite a year! We are truly blessed, not because of what we have but because I can testify that God does keep good on His promises!
Chiara is 4 days shy of 3 months. Here is a video Marc took with his phone.Enjoy!

2 months and counting

Hi everyone! Sorry it has been so long. January was a busy month. I turned 30, we went on a church retreat, Marc re-routed the sprinklers, my sister came to visit etc etc. Chiara is now 9 weeks old and growing lots. She has started to coo, laugh, and smile. Here are some photos from the past month.






Nursery


Auntie Shannon meets Chiara


Marc rerouted the sprinklers in the front yard...more Chiara pics and home improvements to come.

Merry Christmas!

As we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior, Luke 2:11,we also wanted to you to share in the celebration of the birth of our daughter.