Talking about how time flies....

I was just looking our family blog and realized that it has been over a YEAR since I last posted a blog.WOW, that's crazy. So much has happened since my last blog in March of 09. I figured my next few blogs will be little updates since its been so long and then I am vowing right now that I will be better about posting blogs more regularly. I enjoy doing it so I don't know why I haven't been so good... but life has keepin' me pretty busy these days and its not slowing down especially when you have a 19month old to keep up with!! :)

So, here we go with a little update...



- We moved back to the "lower 48" from Anchorage to Melbourne Florida(its about 1 1/2 hrs outside of Orlando) at the end of March just in time to be with the family to celebrate my 27th Birthday.We spent 2 weeks being in the Carolinas visiting the family before coming down to Florida.. oh what a drive that was! LONG AND TIRING! But we made it... Its been quite the move since we left. I can tell that John and I both really miss Alaska especially because we know now its the gorgeous summer and really not much can top that...(even though we have been LOVING being near the beach) That has been really nice to be able to take Gabriela to the water. She LOVES it! We have an awesome pool and play park right in the complex we are renting and we can't be outside enough!

I can't believe the last time I blogged I couldn't believe that my baby was 6 months old and now fast forward a year and I look at her even more in awe as she is almost 20 months..Pure crazyness ... :) Right now as I type this she's sitting beside me eating some corn on the cobb... ah so cute!
Gabriela is such an incredible child. I am SO proud to be her mama and I am so beyond thankful that God chose her for us! Its hard to remember what life was like before she was here.. and now I can NOT imagine my life without her in it.


(Side note. These past few minutes Gabriela had a mini meltdown & screaming fit..ah lovely)

Anyways, ... What was I saying? Oh that's right, She is so smart, funny and sweet. She does definitely have her mama's attitude for sure too though... I know John loves that! ;)

Life is such an incredible journey. As I think about my life I can't help but smile. Yes, I have my days where I'm not as strong, as I am human. ( Oddly enough.. today IS one of those days) But I know that it will be over soon. Tomorrow should be better! I have a wonderful husband who I know loves me & is in this for better or worse...hmm. A tad scary? I have a remarkable kid who shows me what life is all about.. patience and all. :) I have 2 supportive and loving parents who have shown me what matters, 2 fab sisters who are real and aren't afraid to tell me the truth, An amazing mother in law& extended family) and some great friends to help along the way and have amazing Girls Night Outs( Man, I miss that.. I'll even settle at this point for Skype dates :)But overall, its just a good life.
John and I both plan on going back to school, John is starting back up again this summer by taking a few classes and I am planning on FINALLY starting Massage Therapy school by next January at the latest. I can't wait to finally get my career off once and for all... Can't wait!!


Well, its time to get dinner on the table so I have to run but I promise I will more diligent so check back with us with your Ouzo updates. :)