RETRO!

OK, as I am preparing for Chy's family party on Saturday, I ran across video from the hospital and first days home. I can't believe how small she was! I had to share this... Also, I slipped in the the video of Chy waking up on her b-day. We REALLY are annoying to her. I can barely take us. I hope she appreciates us someday : )

Thank you,

Happy 1st Birthday, Chy!

Just a year ago, to the minute, I got a call from F’s attorney letting us know that we needed to get to the hospital! I called Gord, and even though he didn’t believe me, he got in the car anyways and came to get me! We were on our way to parenthood. We were excited, numb, guarded, anxious etc… The normal feelings : ) That day we experienced the most beautiful birth… Chylar taking her first breath. Her strong little body ready to get out and start living! We had no idea how much our lives would change and here is a sample…

We can no longer…

Play computer games for long periods of time
Go to movies
Take naps
Sleep in
Fine dine
Take long showers
Get laundry done (it is never done)
Stay up late
Take off for a marathon shopping sprees
Stay organized
Do Laughlin weekends
Do much of anything without planning it out

With that said, we also can’t

Take our eyes off of her
Wait for her to wake up
Wait for her next stage
Stop taking pics and video.
And most of all… We can’t imagine our lives without her

Chylar - You have changed our lives for the better and we love you sooo much… Happy Birthday, Baby Girl!!!

Mommy and Daddy!

We are on the countdown to the big 1st birthday! (again, I can't believe it). Anyway, I just downloaded some pics and found this video of C and her Valentine (what a coincidence, he was mine too : )) and this great video of her enjoying some food! I think you would say enjoying, you decide. lol Maybe this is an indication of what we will see with her cake : )

2 Videos!!

Finally, I have had some time to download, while the kids are napping (Ok, G isn't technically a kid). I have wanted to post this sledding video since we have been home from Canada!! I love Chy's face. I feel I can tell what she is thinking, but it has too many bad words to write : )

Here is the other video... This is Chy and I on a typical Saturday morning!!

Just a little update.. Chy has 8 teeth (might I add, 8 VERY SHARP teeth, that she isn't afraid of using). Can wave bye bye. Can show us how big she is. Pulls herself up and romes around the furniture. Eats bunches of big people food. Plays peek-a-boo. Still can't clap (Grandma is working hard on this one!). Stops in her tracks when music/singing comes on the TV (that's my next American Idol). She has a deafening screech (mostly while she is eating) She gets very excited!! That's my girl. All I all she is right on schedule with everything she is suppose to be doing. She is a text book baby : ) I can't belive she is will be 1 next month. This was the fastest year of my life! We have enjoyed every minute of it.

Pics from the holidays!

Bundled in Canada!
WEEEE, daddy!

awwww : )

I think she is saying "mommy, why can't we go inside?"

She was fascinated with Great Omi!

Tanta Lori and Onkle Alfred!

Too bad you can't see her bling on her back pockets!! CUTE!

New Years!

wakey wakey!!

OMI and OPA!

Aunt Claudia!!

Better late than never, right. That is my new motto.

Swinging!!

Thought this needed to be posted... Love her teeth in this video : )

AWWW... Arizona winters : )

Christmas

Smile!

Loving her new bike!

Unwrapping her gifts!

Singing Christmas songs on Christmas Eve!

Admiring Aunt Susie's tree!

Just thought I would post some Christmas pics! Needless to say, we had a great one. She has made everything new again. I was excited about Santa!! From what I hear, it only gets better! Can't wait for next year : ) I will post pics soon from our first family Canada trip!

Happy New Year!!!