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Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Ringing in the New Year

2010....twenty ten...

It's a pretty crazy thought that it's already 2010. For as bumpy as 2009 was for our family, it sure did go fast.

As I turn my thoughts to what is to come for us this year, I'm just blown away. I'm not quite sure how I'm holding it together and not just screaming with excitement at every moment. 2010. This will be our year. It's amazing to think about how our lives are going to change in just a couple of months. They will forever be....better.

New Years Resolutions...do you have one? I don't and I think that is okay. The 'ol losing weight resolution isn't really a possibility right now - that'll have to come in April. So, I think that I'll just strive to be better. A better wife, a better sister, a better daughter, a better friend, a better teacher, a better listener...I guess 'better' isn't really the best word choice...but at this moment, it's all I've got.

We rang in 2010 in Chagrin Falls, Ohio. Mom, Dad, Brian, Kris, Liz & I all crammed into the Tahoe on NYE for the nice 7 hour drive. I wish I had a picture of just how crammed we were. You'd think a Tahoe was a big car. HA! Not when you have 6 adults, their luggage, and bunches of Christmas presents that still need to be delivered...oh...and no trunk space. It made for a very cushy drive. The funny part is that it didn't turn out to be that bad!

When we got to Ohio we were greeted by Grandma and Grandpa Milazzo, as well as, Aunt Jan, Nick, Sarah, and Rocco.

Dad and Rocco hanging out upstairs

the crew early on..

NYE dinner after church...pizza, salad, and wings

Grandma Sheila & Mom

Grandpa and his #1!

you may be wondering why Edward from Twilight is on Brian's shirt...well, it is the gag gift he received from my cousin Nick. Nick is getting him ready for all of the fun movies and concerts that Brian will take McKenna to. Nick and Brian exchange a gag gift each year...Brian's gift to Nick was a bit too inappropriate to post on the blog...sorry!

FARKLE!

the ball is about to drop! everyone has up their 1 - 0 for 2010

everyone had someone to kiss at midnight except for Lizzie....so she chose MCKENNA!

Aunt Jan making Lizzie chug her champagne so that she can wash the flute

like mother like daughter...black shirts, jeans, and candy cane socks...I love my Momma!

late night means only one thing...Brian is going to wrestle someone...and that person was Nick

a continuing tradition...ever since we were little we've always slept all together on the floor in my Grandparents family room...at 20-30 years old it hasn't changed...and yes, Nick does have clothes on! this year I got the couch though...for obvious reasons!

good night, sleep tight, don't let the bed bugs bite!

Monday, January 4, 2010

Week 24

Ahhh...Week 24...how fast this pregnancy seems to already be going! Today I'm actually 25 weeks, but I'm a bit behind on my blogging due to the holidays.

Week 24: Head to heels, McKenna now measures about 13 1/2 inches. Her weight — a pound and a half, but she's beginning to exchange her long, lean look for some baby fat. As she does, her wrinkled skin will begin to smooth out and she'll start to look more and more like a newborn. She's also growing more hair — and if you could see it, you'd now be able to discern its color and texture.

Before all of the holiday shenanigans began we enjoyed our weekly dinner at my mom & dad's. Chef Len cooked us up a delicious and healthy meal topped off with yummy canoli's for dessert. The whole family was there at some point during the evening. Once again it was a fun family filled week.

checking on his individual turkey meatloaves...wrapped in bacon - yum!

I think they're done

Chef Len dishing it out

Mackie & Krissy

me!

up to 41 in. yikes!

Meet Madisyn Ashley Kammer!

My friend and co-worker, Jenny Kammer and her husband Matthew, welcomed the most wonderful Christmas present on Saturday, December 19th. Their tiny bundle of joy, Madisyn Ashley made her debut three weeks early! I think she was just too excited to see what Santa might bring her! Madi weighed 5 lbs. and was 18.5 inches long.

It's been a lot of fun being pregnant with Jenny at school, but it was even more fun holding her new baby girl. As you see, Jenny looks absolutely amazing already!

what a little peanut!

I so tired!

Mommy & Madi

Katie and the little Madi girl

...next with Jen!

cuddling with me & McKenna!

Thanks, Jenny for introducing us to your little nugget! She is beautiful. We are so excited for you & Matt!

Wednesday, December 30, 2009

Cuddle Bug

I had to post these pictures of my girl...she's gotten so big but hasn't lost any of her love to cuddle with her momma.

she's sooo little!

still loves to sit on my lap, just doesn't fit as easily!

Trip usually doesn't smile for pictures, but she's cracking a small one here!

College to Cribs

Renee Myers & Courtney Vermett, my two very best friends from college. We went to Illinois State University and met freshman year; Nay and Court were roommates and I lived down the hall. We then spent the next 3 years together playing rugby, partying, procrastinating on college papers, and just hanging out...the memories...and wow the stories...

Fast forward 7 years...Renee & her husband Alan have a 6 month old baby, Jackson, Brian & I are expecting in April, and Courtney & her fiancee are getting married March 20. Unbelievable. Where has the time gone?

We met up at Courtney's parents house on Tuesday. Renee's sister, Jamie, is doing our makeup for Court's wedding so I had my makeup trial, we ate lunch, played with Jackson, and did some much needed catching up.