My baby girl is 6 months old today!!!!

I can't believe half of a year has gone by already! I definitely feel like it is almost bitter sweet. On the one hand it is exciting that she is getting bigger, learning, but she is not my little tiny baby any more. It is just a reminder of how fleeting life is and that it is so important to make everyday count. It has been such a challenging, emotional, but mostly wonderful experience. I couldn't imagine what my life would be like with out my little angel by my side, and I feel so lucky and blessed that I am able to stay home and be a mom everyday.

Here are a few things about my big girl:

Alivia Brooke(aka)

-Ali Belle, Ali Bug, Love Bug, Bug, Princess, Little Girl, Little One, Angel

Alivia. . .

Loves her toes, mommy's cell phone, the t.v. remotes, empty water bottles, and Johnny Jump Up. She can't be with out her BLANKI!!! I need to get another one for when it is in the wash and she wont nap unless she has it. Alivia is sitting up all on her own and loves to hang out with all of her toys around her on the floor. She is getting pretty good at standing, with a little assistance, will sometimes take a few little, wobbly steps. She is now eating foods, and will eat anything I give her! So far she has had rice cereal, peas, sweet potatoes, bananas, and apple sauce.

The only thing that gets her upset is when she doesn't get attention when she wants it. I guess being with mom all the time is making her a little spoiled. We will work on that.

I have the best, sweetest, and happiest baby and I love being her momma!!

More fun pictures of Alivia

Eating peas for the first time..... gagged through it

Love this face!!

Such a happy girl!

Alivia rocking her Rebocks

Beating the Heat

So as most of you know, Bryan and I recently relocated to St. George and we are now experiencing our first summer down here. And it has been a HOT one! But we are finding fun things to do to that make it bearable. This last weekend, we were fortunate enough to be invited to Quail Creek with the Tait family. We had such a great time out on the water! Alivia did so well, just hung out in her life jacket and didn't make a peep! She actually fell asleep on the boat. She seems to really love the water and being outside. So the next day we ventured out to Zions National Park, again with the Tait's. It is such an amazing and beautiful place, if you have never been I highly recommend going. We hiked up the canyon, along side the river. It was shaded and cool by the water and made for a very nice afternoon. We ended the day by barbecuing hot dogs in the park. So for any of you needing a get away, it might be hot, but you are more than welcome to come join us down south for some fun in the sun.

Trying this again!!!

For all of you out there that gave up on me ever keeping up on this, I really will try to do better this time.
I have once again found myself unable to sleep, which is how this blog got started nearly 2 years ago. But this time I have something else keeping me from my slumber. No, it isn't the baby, I am lucky that on most nights I get my full recommended 8 hours. I am restless thinking of life. Ha Ha Ha I know we all have our deep, inspirational, meaning of life moments, but I sit tonight, or rather this morning, pondering why it is so hard to let go of life? It is not really the saying goodbye that is the hard part, it is the knowledge that there isn't going to be another hello. So say "hello" to those you love as often as you can.

Happy Halloween!!

We spent this Halloween making the rounds to the family events, dinner with some good friends, and finishing the night with a good old scare your pants off, no sleep all night, movie. We made a point to go to my parents house to see my nephew Garrett. The cutest little monkey I've ever seen!! We then headed over to Bryan's aunt Charlie's house to say hello and see the kids in their costumes. Ronnie was Cindy Lou Hoo, Jaycie was a witch, and Bryan's brother Jeremy decided to shock us all with his scantily clad baby costume!! Over all it was a very relaxing evening.

Our Wedding

Hello!

Well hello fellow bloggers!!!! I am excited to try my hand at this.