Year One

     My husband Jeff and I celebrated our 1 year wedding anniversary this past monday. It's weird to think about how much can change in year. We welcomed our second daughter into our family and purchased our first real home.
     Looking back, I can remember how much planning and work it was to create this perfect day (and it was!) that I had been dreaming about my whole life. It was the beginning of a new life, not only as a married couple, but as a family. Marriage is definately a learning experience. I continue to learn something new everyday about Jeff and our relationship. It's not always easy, but it's worth it.

July 23, 2011

Here are a few things I have learned in our first year:
  - Don't assume your husband can read your mind. Be honest about what you want. Dropping hints simply isn't enough.
  - Dont ever go to bed angry. Resolve what ever is bugging you and tomorrow will be a new start.
  - Dont be afraid to say that you're sorry first. It's not about who "wins".
  - Men who are hungry = No fun for anyone.
  - Patience is key.
  - Always work together as a team. (especially when it comes to parenting)
  - Be each others support, no matter what!
  

And so it begins..

       Sophie is now 19 months old and the "terrible two"s have begun.. Ugh! With a name like that, you think id have some warning, but it came as a shock. This happen to any of else with a toddler?
       When she is sweet, she is soooo sweet. When she is bad.. watch out!
       Jeff and I also decided it's time to say goodbye to the paci. She is now at the age where she can ask for it and I dont want her to using it when daycare starts this fall. Who knew such a small thing would be so hard to get rid of. I've tried only for nap time as a weening process and it only made her cry when I took it away after naptime. So now it is time to quite "cold turkey" and have it disappear (except for April's) from our house. Today is our first attempt. Let's see how it goes...
       Poor girl has had lots of change in the past few months... new house.. new sister...no more paci... So i'm hoping some of this behavior is just because of her adjusting to everything.  Having a toddler is a bitter sweet experience lol. I have definately had my patience tested, but when she smiles it makes it all worth it.

Newborn Photos!

Yay! April's newborn photos are here and i'm so in love with them. Thank you to our talented photographer :) Little Sparrow Photography. Please check out her site! She was wonderful to work with. Here are my favorites...



In Mommy and Daddy's hands



Precious Toes



Safe in Daddy's Arms



Sleeping Beauty

Snuggling with Mommy

Sisters :)

Welcome April!

        Welcome to the world April! Our little bundle or joy finally arrived (two weeks late I may add!) and everyone has been adjusting really well. I was a little nervous how Sophie would handle being a big sister, but she loves it. Every morning she asks for April first thing. Super cute! Jeff and I have had a few sleepless nights, but overall being a mommy of two has been an easy adjustment.
         I have to say this birth experience was less stressful then my first with Sophie. When Sophie was born I had to have an emergency csection and it was one of the scariest moments of my life so far. Her heart rate dropped, nurses were rushing around and no one could give me answers. Next thing I knew I was crawling up onto a surgical table and had to be put under general anesthesia because my body wasn't reacting to the medicine. I felt guilty and sad that I wasn't awake to see my daughter born and my husband couldn't be by my side (they made him wait in the hall).
        April's birth experience I was completely happy with. With having a previous csection only 19 months ago, I was worried that I wouldn't be able to have a successful VBAC (vaginal birth after cesarean). The doctors assured me that I was a good candidate if I went into labor on my own. Well this little stubborn girl was 2 weeks overdue and finally on June 13th at 2:30 A.M., Jeff and I dropped Sophie off at her Nana's and we headed off to the hospital. After 5 hours of pushing and a little vacuum assistance, our second daughter was born at 10:21 P.M! It was a long labor, but well worth it to be able to hold my baby right after and see the look on my husband's face. Jeff was an amazing support through the labor and I couldn't have done it without him. This labor experience was everything I had hoped for and I wouldn't have changed a thing.
    

Our girls :)

Here we go!

Hello! My name is Sarah and welcome to my blog. This is my first attempt at blogging (so bare with me) and I hope to advance this the more I go and discover. I'm a twenty-something gal with a wonderful husband and two lovely little girls. My goal with this blog is to write about our family adventures, thoughts, school and juggling everyday life as a mom. I hope you enjoy!