One Year Older and Wiser, Too

Today is my birthday! There are many things I've learned this year and many experiences I've enjoyed. In no particular order, here's a brief list:

• Joy is found in the little things.
• Fifteen minute makeup looks almost identical to five minute makeup, and the ten minutes saved will make all the difference to your husband.
• Boys like trucks.
• Babies cry, and it's okay to let them cry.
• M&M's fix everything.
• Pedicures are way overrated, but eyebrow waxing is worth every penny.
• Ironing jeans is not always necessary.
• Kids eat sand and then you have to change sandy diapers.
• There's nothing wrong with going to bed earlier than your spouse.
• House hunting is fun for adults, not so much for young kids.
• Loss is difficult, but gradually the pain starts to fade (I miss you little lentil).
• It's hard to be selfish when you take care of others.
• Communication is key in any relationship.
• Friends are found in unexpected places.
• Never let your husband dare you into cutting your hair off.
• It takes a long time for hair to grow.
• You can never take too many photos.
• I can eat whatever I want.
• Bronx Pizza is the best in San Diego
• I can run a half marathon.
• Bodies change after having babies, but the change is worth it.
• There's nothing sweeter than a sleeping baby.

Asleep on the Sand

Yesterday my little one feel asleep on the beach watching the waves wash in and out. He's up and moving and keeping me young!

XOXO,

Aspen

Life has its Ups and Downs

It's been two and a half weeks since my last post. In this time I've pondered my blogging boundaries and what should or shouldn't be posted online. I've come to the conclusion that, since my blog is my journal, and since I am a relatively open person anyway, most things that happen in my life, good or bad, will be posted. It's with a heavy heart that I share this bit of news with you, my readers. About a month ago we discovered I was pregnant, then two weeks later it was confirmed that I lost the baby. I was only six weeks along. While I didn't look pregnant and my little baby was only the size of a lentil, the loss has been one of the most difficult events I've had to handle. Even with the knowledge that these things happen fairly regularly, I've been sad. It's not to say that I only wear black and freely cry all the time, but it's been the little things: pregnant women with their round bellies, commercials for pregnancy tests and products for newborns. Fortunately, Emron keeps me busy and leaves me with little time to feel sorry for myself. Additionally, I have confidence that I will get to meet my little lentil one day and until then he or she will be well cared for by our Heavenly Father. So, that's why it's been awhile since my last post...

Anyway, despite this trial, we've actually been doing pretty well. Emron is finally walking more than crawling. He still does a bit of a Frankenstein walk, but he's moving from room to room, and he gets right back up after he falls without any tears.

The bank has accepted one of our offers on a home in Temecula. We're excited because we anticipated the process taking a lot longer, but here we are. The bank wants to close on July 23rd, but here's the kicker: we haven't seen the house!!! Because the house is tenant occupied, and because the tenant is very difficult, we will not be able to get into the house until July 15th, the date the tenant is moving out. Obviously, we will not close on the 23rd, instead, if we like the house and want to move forward, we'd like to close mid-August. But of course, we're still not 100% sure we want to buy in California!

Yesterday I took Emron to the beach for the first time ever. He loved it! He loved the sand and the other kids (we went with our ward), and eating the sane, he loved having a picnic lunch and he loved stealing food from other moms and their kids! He didn't love the water, and can you blame him? It was only 62 degrees. He did, however, love the idea of the water. As we walked toward the ocean he giggled with excitement but once he felt how cold it was he was not a happy camper. Regardless, if I held him and stood in the water he was completely calm as he watched the waves wash in and out, in and out.

Sand Face

When we got home from the beach, a second wind kicked in for my tired babe, and he went nuts! Walking all around, playing with toys, and my personal favorite activity of the moment, putting blocks behind the TV stand, using his whole body!

Look at Those Legs

Today we had music class then spent time with friends. Emron's resting now, and I am going to get some ironing done. We hope all is well for everyone.

XOXO,

Aspen