For those who aren't familiar with the story behind Andres and myself, I'll just say 'it's a long one'. However, one thing that wasn't long was the time it took me to fall in love with him. We met in a bar, texted each other for about 4 months and finally met again one afternoon when he showed up at my work. It was an odd day but we became inseperable from that day on. (I can count the days apart from him on one hand beginning May 11th, our first date.)
As we near our 1 year anniversary of marriage I look back at our history together. We've had some great days, some rough days and lots of growing days. But one things for sure, we try to end each of those days with a hug, a kiss and an I Love You. I am thankful for everything God has blessed us with, our health, our new home and most importantly, our baby girl! We are growing as people, as husband and wife and as parents, but each day brings more room for growth. Andres recently bought the audio tapes from Joel Osteen's book, 'Become a Better You' and has really enjoyed it. He is setting goals for himself and, like Joel says, never settle. Strive to be better and achieve more.
I am next in line to listen to the CDs and work on becoming a better me. Joel is inspiring Andres, just like Andres inspires me. He is my google, my search engine when it comes to politics, religion, geography, history, entertainment and so much more. He has a huge heart, and although it tends to get him in some hot water, he is one in a million. He is a handsome man who would give the shirt off his back (I literally stopped him once from doing just that, but with his favorite jacket. I promise I wasn't a Scrooge and I didn't tell him no, i just asked him to go home and pick out a jacket he doesn't wear instead).
I love you Andy, you are my favorite MR!
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After...
My father has always said that furniture and/or appliances are not good enough to be gifts. Well, while Andres agrees with him, I do not. Happy birthday to me (a week late) and thank you Andres for our new Fridge. Not only are we out of an apartment, we now OWN our own fridge... am I the only one who gets excited about this stuff?
And this is the formal living room and dining room. Last night Connor's dresser got taken upstairs but the rest will be empty for a while. While it's nice to move from a small apartment into a house, the furniture situation is quite a difference. We went from being oout of room to having too much... but I'm not complaining!
Here is Connor pulling herself up with the side of the play pen:
Here is Connor thinking she is cute enough to get away with anything (which is almost true):
Here is Connor sitting lower in the play pen after mommy decided she had to accept that her baby is getting bigger and her curiosity will probably take her over the edge... of the play pen!
