Ummm yeah...

So as much as I hate to admit this, I often updated my blog at work, mostly on my lunch break. But, lately, they've put on a generic "social networking" block, which sadly, includes blogger. So....I can't update as often. Plus, I'm basically a 95 year old grandmother and I'm in bed way before I should be at 27. But that's an entirely different story.

SOOO much has happened, I'm not even sure where to start!
My niece is getting bigger and bigger every day! In fact, I got a text tonight that she rolled over for the first time!
She's going to be moving and grooving way before we're ready, I can tell already!

I have to brag a little and tell you that I took this picture!

My "nephew" is getting bigger and bigger! At 8 weeks! (wow, 8 weeks) he's so incredibly handsome already.
Check out these pics I snapped of him a few weeks ago!

How cute is it that he was hugging his bear??!?! I love this kid!

Exercising is going. It should probably be going better, but I'm the queen of excuses and find one often. Running is in high gear. Apparently now I'm going to run a 5k at the end of March too, so that kind of puts a lot more pressure on me to get in a good running pattern. If nothing else, April 15 will be here before I know it and I won't want to be the one that walks!

Eating right is going better than exercising. I still crave big juicy hamburgers from Whataburger, but......I resisted the urge tonight and ate some veggie lasagna instead! So, here's hoping I get to running what I want to run by March 30. If not, I'm kind of screwed!

“Success isn't how far you got, but the distance you traveled from where you started.”

Best. Christmas. Present. Ever!

that's what baby curly hair looks like!!!

Yesterday, at about 2:00PM, my sweet little niece, Sofia Elizabeth made her entrance into this world, butt first!!!

My sister had been in the hospital for a few days, due to some high blood pressure, and was basically on bed rest at the hospital. On Thursday, we thought we might get a new addition because they were talking about inducing her. However, that wasn't meant to be. Friday morning though, her blood pressure continued to be high, and they decided to induce. After several hours of contractions and pain, her water finally broke and the doc was able to see that Sofia was "frank breech" basically meaning she was in the pike position. So, they decided to do an emergency c section to get her out of there.

After what felt like forever she was finally here! We got to see her for about 1 minute before they carted her off to the NICU. (She was 5 1/2 weeks early!!)

Today, she is off the oxygen mask that they had her on, and she is eating little by little. She's getting so much stronger every day and everyone keeps talking about how strong she is and how determined she is to get out of the NICU. We're hoping she'll be home in less than 7 days!!!

Thanks to all of my family's extended family, friends, and loved ones, and those who have been praying and sending positive thoughts to my sister, brother in law, and sweet little Sofia. I know they are keeping her strong and helping her climb these hills!!!

Happy birthday and Merry First Christmas my sweet pea!!!

November is all about giving thanks....

So,  a lot of people are using this month and each day within this month to list what they are thankful for.

My blog has been slightly Debby Downer this month so I thought I'd go ahead and list out what I've come up with these past 9 days.

Here it is:

1. This song: By Your Side by Tenth Avenue North
2. My niece's karate kick through the belly of my very pregnant sister and into my hand! 
3. My friend who very lovingly guided me through my panic attacks
4. Seat warmers! And laughter!
5. A very special lady who takes time to put others first
6. New life!!! 
7. Good friends who you can watch sporting events with!
8. My hubby and downtime made for relaxing with him
9. My co-workers

That's it! All 9 days written down in a nice, little note!

What are you guys thankful for this month?

He is a wise man who does not grieve for the things which he has not, but rejoices for those which he has.  ~Epictetus