Lil Ariza Monster

Our boy is 15 months old today. Amazing how fast time flies.

Sportin' the Peterson ski school gear *originally worn by a 15 month old Kaci

It is amazing what a full night of sleep will do for ones spirit. The combo of Elijah sleeping through the night and our new mattress, I feel renewed, refreshed.

If I ever have a sweet baby girl I would love to do something like this. All furniture and most items are thrift store finds. I just love the pretty, whimsical look to this room. Girly but not over the top, and so much character. Pictures from www.ohdeedoh.com

After 14 month of health it finally happen, Elijah got his first cold. He has been a trooper. Still running around playing like crazy but now with lots of heavy mouth breathing. Poor kid can’t breath through his nose. The first night he was sick he was up every hour. We were both exhausted the next day. Now he is sleeping through the night. Unfortunately I got the bug from him. He handled the cold way better than I am. Praying I get better before I start back teaching Wednesday night.

I promise I’ll be back later with a more interesting blog.

The Holidays have come and gone and we had an amazing one. We enjoyed lots of time with family and friends.
Last year Elijah was only 2 months so it really feels like this year was his first Christmas. He loved the entire Christmas day, which is the polar opposite of last year. I thought for sure all he would want to do was play with the wrapping paper and boxes, I was wrong. He loved all his new toys. His favorite being an elmo cell phone from Baba and Papa. Although sometimes he gets kind of frustrated with it. All it ever says (sings) to him is “Lalalala Elmo’s World.” You’d get kind of pissed too if your friends response to you was some lame song.

We got to spend New Year’s Eve at the Lawley’s house for a cocktail party. Baba and Papa graciously babysat Elijah. The night was filled with sipping prosecco, lighting sparklers, eating Kristy’s delicious desserts, dancing to PYT and counting down to the New Year. We were surround by the people that have given us so much support this past year. Thank you Jeremy and Jenn Kennedy, Anna and Gary Ware, Kristy and Rob Lawley (and Christina and Ryan Drake, who were unfortunantely not able to make it) for all you have done for us. We can’t thank you enough. I am looking forward to our small group starting up again!

We are so excited for 2010. (Is it two thousand and ten or twenty ten?) Daniel’s freelance busy is flourishing. Jeremy Pinnix and him are getting to work with some awesome people on some pretty amazing project. This year is going to be a great one and I’m so excited to see where God takes them.

I’m loving my time with Elijah. He is pretty awesome. Coolest kid I know. The past year has been a blessing to be able to see him grow into a beautiful 14 (almost 15) month old. God has truly blessed me with an amazing husband and son. I know that this next year is going to be even more exciting.

Happenings of 2009:
• Snowboarding in Colorado
• Daniel turned 30
• Daniel and I celebrated our 7 year anniversary
• Elijah learned to crawl
• Elijah learned to walk
• Got rid of our second dog
• Daniel’s business grew
• Kaci started teaching at Valencia Community College
• Birth of Bastian Soto
• Birth of Noah Berkeley Drake
• Birth of Luke Joel Hunter
• Elijah’s 1st Birthday
• Elijah says Mama and Dada
• Kennedy’s announced pregnancy
• Elijah’s 2nd Christmas (although I really feel like it was his 1st, he didn’t enjoy Christmas 2008)
• Painted our house