A year of memories!!!!

A year ago on Sunday I gave birth to a baby girl.....Braelynne Faith Wilson, 7lbs, 13oz and 20in long. I can't believe it has been a year. We have made it through so much.....through all the crying (me and B:), the crazy schedule, the "up all nights", the breastfeeding, the trying to lose the "baby weight" (which still isn't gone by the way:). After all that we made it and I can't picture my life without B or Corey.....wow....for those of you that knew me and Corey before the "family days", you know how much we have changed and how far we have come! I still remember the PAIN, the joy and all the other emotions I was feeling when I delivered her that early morning. I still vividly remember Corey's face (pale as ever, thought he was going to pass out on me). Its amazing how fast time goes! My mother tells me that I will never forget that day and I will always vividly remember.....just makes me sad.... I have included pics from day one up until her 1st bday....enjoy!

I don't have a computer at home anymore so that is why its been so long since the last update...sorry, I'm working on getting internet soon!! We have finally moved in the house and are trying to get settled! Its taking a lot longer then expected. I'm learning to just deal with the mess and work on one thing at a time. Like Corey tells me, "I have a million dollar dream, on a $5 budget"! He is right but he still does as I ask and replaces stuff:) B is getting comfy in her new home and so are the mutts, yep I said MUTT'S (plural) we got another dog, American bull dog mix.....I'm sure she won't be our last either....our good friends just had a litter of pups and somehow I think one will probably find a new home on the land.......(my mom and aunt are totally freaking out right now:) Its nice to have all the room, but sucks that my whole back yard is mud from the septic tank being replaced. My totally white dog is now a permanent brown! Soon we will have summer BBQ's and bomb fires but right now I'm just trying to put everything in its place! I will get updated pics of the house up soon and also B's new 1yr pics. Hope everyone is well. Talk to you soon. Love ya!!

B still in Mommy's belly!!

First family photo....boy I remember how tired I was! And how much pain I was in!!!

First naki pic!:)

Daddy and B just minutes after she was born

Looking back.......the only time B would stop crying is when you turned on the water...she loved her bath time!!

Nana and B.....B is not paying attention but its a good pic of Nana!!!

B's b-day cake

Little baby Brooke trying to get closer and closer to the new toys.....she liked ripping up the grass

B'lynne stuffing her face full of cake! She went to town and finished most of it off!

Mommy, B and Austin opening up presents

My nephew Austin Tyler helping out with presents!!

B and Brooke wouldn't sit still so this is the best shot...... they are both getting so big!!

B'Lynne and Old Nana.....B just loves it when she sees her....its so cute!!

Happy b-day Braelynne!!! Getting ready to blow out her candle!! Where is daddy at???

Potty mouth:)

My precious little B'Lynne Faith has started to copy what we say......that is not a good thing!!!:) This morning we were getting up and around and Corey told the dogs to shut up because they were being loud......a few seconds later little Miss Braelynne says "shuu up, shuu up" to Blanca our puppy!!! Oh my.....we tried really hard not to laugh but it was hilarious!! Now Mommy and Daddy really have to watch it.....and so does everyone else that sees her....so PG 13 from now on:)

Busy Weekend at the New House!!

This is B'Lynne being a crazy monkey and chasing me around the house. She turned 11months this past Friday and I'm having a really hard time dealing with the fact that my little baby is going to be a year old in less then a month. You hear parents say all the time that "they grow up fast" but you don't realize how fast until you have your own. Kinda depresses me.......makes me want to have more babies!!! (just joking mother:) I like to scare her sometimes:)

Anyway......B is doing well.....she is testing our patience but I have a feeling that won't change anytime soon!! She has been at both of her grandparents' a lot this past weekend due the fact that we were finally able to get in our new house, even though we haven't closed yet, to start doing cosmetic work. We have to have our septic tank replaced so that pushed our closing date back about a week. I am exhausted and Corey has worked about 10x harder then me so I'm sure he is exhausted as well. I will be glad when its all over.....at least the construction zone part of it. The house is an absolute mess right now. As we speak Corey is putting in new flooring.....with the help of his dad and step dad.....I would be really scared if he was by himself!!:) We are just looking forward to moving and having much, much more space!! Poor EZ he doesn't know what to think of all this space....he cried all weekend, he is also covered in pink and white paint from B's room. He is a nervous nelly and likes to run off so he can no longer be out without a leash because I'm scared he will get it on the highway! It will be nice when we are able to get some fencing!! Well.....thats about it for now, I will post some updated photos of the house as we go along, but for now.....here is what we started with! Hope everyone has a good week!!!

Front of our new house

Dining room.....again...tons of lovely paneling.....i don't recommend painting it....it takes three long days and still looks kinda crappy!! i will send "updated" pics when all the work is done.

The hallway....gotta love that paneling!!

Bathroom.....before the update

Back of new house

Me and Amanda Jo at her wedding!! Congrats Joe and Amanda!!

She is not a morning person.....just like her mama!!! She looked so cute with her first pair of shoes on!!!

B'Lynne chasing me around.....she wants the camera so bad!!!

Easter and other updates......

Hope everyone had a blessed Easter, sorry I haven't posted in awhile. Things have been crazy, but what is new! We are still working on closing on the house, a few problems have been pointed out but the sellers are fixing them. We are still hopefully to close on the original date because we have already gave the apartment our notice!!! We are anxious (I'm stressed) to start working on home improvements and such.....the money aspect is starting to set in....the thought of paying over $100,000 for something makes my blood pressure go up!!!! B'Lynne visited the Easter bunny this past weekend with Austin and she did surprisingly well!! I thought she would freak out but she just stared at him with her dirty look! (for those of you that see her often, you know what look I'm talking about:) She is growing like a weed and we can not believe she will be a year in about a month and a half! I will be glad when we are done moving and get all settled. I will keep everyone posted on how it goes!! Hope everyone is doing well!!

Austin Tyler all grown up!!!!! Happy Easter!!!

Austin Egg hunting...

Easter Egg hunting, daddy had to point it out but we found one!!!!!

B table feeding EZ......she is so much like her dad it drives me nuts!!!!!

B'Lynne hiding from me at after her bath, she doesn't like to get dressed......if you look closely, you will see the stream of pee.....hahahahaha

B has a weird fetish, she thinks she is EZ and carries everything in her mouth!

BIG NEWS!!

We got some big news a few weeks back.....some of you have heard through the grapevine (such as my Grandma calling the whole family and telling them:) that Corey and I had bought a house!.....Well I am here to put it on the record...YES WE BOUGHT A HOUSE!!! I was waiting until everything was in the clear to tell everyone but looks like it is a go. It is out in Runnells, not too far out (not as far as Corey would have liked to go) but its far enough for me:) It is about 10minutes from where we are so its not too bad. Its sits on an acre of land so we go the yard I have always wanted! The house is older and needs some TLC but I think it has great potential and since we are young we have the time to fix it up. It is located right off of Vadealia road (9033 SE 56th) just so you know though, the county assessors page is not correct! that is not the house that sits on that land. I don't have any pictures to post but will soon. We close at the end of April if all goes according to plan so about a month away!! I am getting stressed but I'm trying to remain calm! Luckily we have a lot of friends that know how to do different things ex: plumbing, electric, painting.....we will be calling you guys:)

Besides that big news, all else is well here, B is walking all over the place and is getting a mouth full of teeth! We have FINALLY weaned and I'm finding out really how expensive milk is for her!!! Jesus I can't imagine spending all that money for a whole year!! EZ is getting big as well and is also teething, he however is losing his baby teeth all around the house so I have to keep a careful eye so Braelynne doesn't find the stray teeth and try to eat them! I'm sure he will excited to get out to some land where he can run, he sure does like to go out to Corey's moms house since she has land he can run wild on.

Hope all is well with everyone.....I will keep you posted about the house and will hopefully get pictures taken this week so everyone can see. Like I said, it needs work but the before and after pictures will be amazing, I'm sure of it:) Talk to you soon!!

Braelynne Faith is on the go...we are a pro at walking these days!!

This past weekend I took Austin Tyler (my nephew, for those who don't know) to Chucky Cheese for my friends kid birthday.....he had a blast but I on the other hand needed some sort of pill when I got home:) It was utter chaos!!!!

Not really for sure what she is doing here but I thought it was cute....

Praying before dinner time......(it really looks like she is huh??:)

Dinner Time!!

Let ME tell you something lady.......:)

Hi Mom, just hanging out......

Walking and 9month stats!!!

FYI!!!: BRAELYNNE FAITH STARTED WALKING LAST NIGHT!!!! WE ARE IN TROUBLE NOW!!

Braelynne had her 9month appt today...I thought she would weigh much more...here are the stats:

Weight: 17lbs 8oz
Height: 28"
Head: 17 1/4"

She has eczema all over her poor little body that we are treating but the doc thought it would go away eventually. All else was good and they said to come back for her year check up! Oh my.....I can't believe she is almost a year!!!!

Wants to be just like me........

Yes.....that is Braelynne Faith in the bathroom sink. Let me explain why she is in the sink........Mommy and Daddy were going out last night to watch the fights at a friends house and I was getting ready in the bathroom. I believe Braelynne was a little peeved that no one was paying attention to her and she wanted to know what I was up to. She proceeded to throw a fit on the floor until I put her up on the sink so she could watch herself in the mirror. Below you will find a sequence of pics of B'Lynne doing her makeup and brushing her invisible hair:)

Besides B growing up and being quite the handful, everything is OK on our end. We are anxiously awaiting to move out of our apartment once we find a place to move:) We are trying to find a house, whether it be to rent or own but we have to find one we can afford and that seems to be the problem we are running into:) Both Corey and I are searching for new employment opportunities and I am hoping to get a job with the Fifth Judicial at the Court House so please cross your fingers and pray that I get it!! This would mean quite a significant pay raise that I soooo desperately need!!!! Braelynne has her 9month check up at the doc tomorrow so I will keep everyone posted on her stats....she is getting to be quite the chunk now that I have started to wean her to formula.....EZ is also growing like a weed, B feeds him from her tray of food so needless to say at dinner time EZ is easily found underneath her chair:) Hope all is well with everyone, talk to you soon!!!

B spots the comb and blush.....
oh hello mommy, i'm just going to make myself comfy and do my make-up.....
Let me pull up a sink.......

Look at me mom......I am just like you.....I comb my hair and eat your blush!!!!!

look at me look at me look at me.......my camera loving doggie.....he is getting to be a big boy!!