Tuesday, January 17, 2012

A thought here, and a thought there...

My husband and daughter make me so happy. Words can not describe, and nothing will every compare!


Kylie is getting bigger and smarter every second...mimicking every sound and movement...except...she does everything so much better...too adorable! How did we create such a beautiful and amazing being?


She slept till 8 o'clock today, daddy went in her room to get her and brings her out to the living room balled up in his arms, with ALL her blankets, her pillow, and teddy bear, smiling as big as ever and says "hi!" while waving to me. Is there really any better way to start your day? She's the sweetest by far.

Sunday, August 14, 2011

I love my husband and daughter

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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Homeowners!

August 1st we officially owned and moved into our new home. We got our keys on Friday and moved in Saturday, that evening I pretty much had things set up and unpacked LOL, the Sunday we cleaned the apartment. We only had one bump in the road and it turned out to be a rookie no e on the title company's recorder. They denied the record but after resubmitting without any changes it was approved.
Anyway, I really use my baby blog, so this one isn't up to date at all. But I figured I would try to keep this one somewhat up kept. We put up a fence in our front yard. Well, almost. We still have about 50 fascia boards up and build the gate. Then later on I think we are going to cutout or paint on hearts. Its beautiful. Even with all the soar muscles and sunburned skin, I'm just so proud. However, we are having the backyard done professionally. LOL! I don't recommend building a fence in August's 106° weather. Haha!
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Monday, March 7, 2011

Four Eyes!

Today I had my eye exam. Yup, as I suspected, I need glasses. Apparently, I have one eye that looks higher than the other one, causing me to strain focusing on things. I don't have to have a high prescription, but glasses none the less. Its a good think I can rock glasses *giggle* cause I'm not going to lie...I'm vain. I do care about my looks, and I am not a fan of looking like a geek. No offense to those geeks out there, it just simply isn't my style. LoL

Anyway, I never want to have my eyes dilated again. They are still dilated and its been over 12hrs. My husband was pissed because they told me I was okay to drive home. I knew you shouldn't, but they gave the okay. I made it safely, but my husband was upset because they shouldn't have. Its a liability on them though...so if anything did happen, it would be on their heads, not mine. I'm just happy nothing happened, everyone is safe.

Friday, February 4, 2011

Is 25 one of the "mid life crises"?

Okay, so...Monday is my birthday, and normally my birthday is just another day...I don't usually get excited, but I'm never bummed out either. This year seems to be harder on me. I'm turning 25, a quarter of a century, that's a third of my life down, and one year older for me is one year closer to my daughter leaving the nest. Yes, that's really far ahead, but I think like that...I cant help but feel like time is going way too fast and there is nothing I can do about it. I capture every moment and don't miss a thing, but I still just cant believe I'm going to be 25 and my daughter is 3 months away from being 1. Oh me oh my. If you follow my baby blog you already know how big she is getting. So, this birthday is a little hard on me...I may not be old, but I feel like it. I'm getting a pedi with my best friend Angela, my mom is taking me out to lunch, and my in laws are coming to visit, all this on Saturday (tomorrow)...so that will be fun. I don't know if my dad is sending me money or not, but whatever money I get for my birthday is going toward Kylie's 1st birthday party...its going to run us about 200 bucks, and my husband isn't too fond of that, so I am going to pay for what I can with spare money and I'm starting now so it doesn't creep up on us and we end up paying either too much, or having a cheep crappy party. I know she wont remember it, but I will, and her first birthday is the one I want to go most out on. Her 16, 18, and 21 will be next, but for her younger days...this is HUGE to me...so I want it to be special, beautiful, and perfect like my bug!

Saturday, January 1, 2011

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♥ 2007, I met the love of my life ♥ 2009, I became his wife ♥ 2010, we became mom and dad ♥ Im sure 2011 wont be too bad ♥

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Thursday, November 4, 2010

This song is sad but absolutely beautiful...

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If I die young bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
oh oh oh oh

Lord make me a rainbow, I’ll shine down on my mother
She'll know I’m safe with you when she stands under my colors, oh and
Life ain't always what you think it ought to be, no
ain't even grey, but she buries her baby

The sharp knife of a short life, well
I’ve had just enough time

If I die young bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song

The sharp knife of a short life, well
I’ve had just enough time

And I’ll be wearing white when I come into your kingdom
I’m as green as the ring on my little cold finger
I’ve never known the lovin' of a man
But it sure felt nice when he was holding my hand
There’s a boy here in town says he’ll love me forever
Who would have thought forever could be severed by

The sharp knife of a short life, well
I’ve had just enough time

So put on your best boots and I’ll wear my pearls
What I never did is done

A penny for my thoughts, oh no I’ll sell them for a dollar

They're worth so much more after I’m a gonner
And maybe then you’ll hear the words I been singin’
Funny when you're dead how people start listenin’

If I die young bury me in satin
Lay me down on a bed of roses
Sink me in the river at dawn
Send me away with the words of a love song
oh oh

The ballad of a dove
Go with peace and love
Gather up your tears, keep ‘em in your pocket
Save them for a time when your really gonna need 'em oh

The sharp knife of a short life, well
I’ve had just enough time

So put on your best boots and I’ll wear my pearls
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Wednesday, November 3, 2010

Another Blog

I have started a new blog. http://chefgriz.blogspot.com
Please follow this one also and if you would like, I'm open to new recipes and ideas. Thank you for being apart of my blogs and leaving comments. I enjoy writing and sharing so much with you all. ((hugs))

Friday, October 15, 2010

BEFORE & AFTER




A MOTHER IS SILL A WIFE, A WOMAN, AND SHOULD HAVE THOSE DAYS WHEN SHE CAN PUT ON EVEN JUST A LITTLE BIT OF MAKE UP AND FEEL STUNNING IN HER OWN SKIN. WE GO FROM HAVING A LIFE GROWING INSIDE TO NOT THE EXACT BODY AS BEFORE. NO, THIS IS NOT A NEGATIVE THING, JUST A SIMPLE FACT OF LIFE. I ALWAYS TAKE PICTURES OF MY DAUGHTER, OR MY HUSBAND AND MY DAUGHTER...I HAVEN'T TAKEN PICTURES OF JUST ME WHEN I'M FEELING GOOD...SO YESTERDAY, I FINALLY HAD A MOMENT OF CONFIDENCE IN MYSELF. EVERY WOMAN NEEDS THAT!

Thursday, October 7, 2010

PrOuD pArEnTs


The months just keep flying by! But we enjoy Every moment!

Friday, September 10, 2010

But why?

I really want to go get my hair done, get a pedicure, and buy new make up, clothes for myself and my daughter, and a hair crimper, you know, all those things that make a girl feel pampered and good about herself. I want to be able to travel with my family, and do fun things together. But why is it that to survive in this economy, you have to cut down to almost the bare essentials? I stopped getting my nails done, I don't buy coffee's and teas everyday anymore, I save where I can...yet, I don't feel like it made that big of a difference. Its sad.
These days, you can't do all the things you want. We work so hard and all the income goes towards surviving...we cant even save anymore. Why do so many house holds have both parents working, sometimes 2 jobs, just to get by? This economy sucks, and I don't understand why. I don't think its necessary to take so much money from the people. I don't want to get into politics, but I just don't agree with the way things are. I enjoy my life, I love my family, but I think things could be a lot less stressful, I think people could relax and spend quality time with their family if $money$ wasn't such a problem. I know I'm not the only person who feels this way, so why don't things change?

Friday, September 3, 2010

We're Movin'!

I'm so excited! Our crappy neighbors, you remember him, right?...the guy who backed up into our apartment?...well, HE MOVED OUT!
That's right, he is gone, no more 2am parties, no more blocking me in with the millions of visitors he has parking in the driveway where they don't belong, and the best part, we get to move into that apartment which is bigger and doesn't have stairs.
I don't know if I wrote about that, but when Kylie was about 2 months old, I took a small fall down the stairs with her in my arms...it was TERRIFYING! So, I told the hubby, I want outta here! He agreed and said we should start looking. Unfortunately, I have very high standards. I was being picky, basically saying, I want to stay on this side of town, and I want to keep our garage, washer dryer hookups, I really like having the big "handicap" shower, and I don't want stairs. So that was pretty much, the three stories in the townhouses where we live, I want that for our rate. Ha! Right! That simple eh? Well, apparently, wish granted...that simple.
My husband noticed the U-Haul in the driveway, and called our landlord immediately...nonchalantly asking, "Do you have anything without stairs available?" Of course our landlord told him about the apartment literally right next door...how much...only $75 more than we are currently paying, and we get, a larger garage, larger backyard, an extra room, and a fireplace (which honestly I would rather NOT have, but its okay).
We did a walk thru, and knowing how that guy was living, I expected gross...however, I wasn't expecting DISGUSTING which it was. That place had fairly new carpet, you could tell, but it was THRASHED...the sink (side without a garbage disposal) was filled with meat and beans or something, the counters thrashed, floors filthy, doors broken, and the fridge, stove, and microwave...YUCK!
Our landlord loves us, and told the Realtor that helps him out while he is out of state, "Take care of them, make sure everything is perfect for them...if the carpet needs replacing, you have my permission." I LOVE THAT OLD GUY! He is awesome. So it may be a couple weeks before we actually get to move in, but I'm not complaining AT ALL. I get everything I wanted...well, almost, I really didn't want to stay on this half paved street, simply because of the way people drive on it. They think, even in their ghetto ass POS cars, they can drive on the wrong side of the road to avoid driving in the dirt...and if you don't move over (into the parked cars on the curb), your the ass hole. I have numerously come close to a head on collision because of the condition of our street...but we have dealt with it for 3 years, I don't mind giving the bird to inconsiderate drivers for the next 3 or so. *laughing*

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Today...

Today is a special day in the Griswold house.
Two years ago, my husband proposed to me. We were in Bakersfield Mall just about to head home, when he wanted to stop and get something to drink at Jamba Juice. While waiting in line, he says to me, "Lets get you a ring." He didn't make it official till about 10 o'clock 08/08/08. The date wasn't planned, this was complete spontaneity. And so began the greatest years of my life. I honestly feel that my life didn't truly begin till I met Matthew.
Today, our beautiful daughter is a quarter of a year old. That's right...3 months has passed already.
So I say again...the Griswold's...loving today! Everyday is special, no doubt about it, but today, I'm reminded why I feel so happy, why I'm so grateful.
I love you Matthew & Kylie! More than three inches!

Thursday, July 22, 2010

Hypocrite

I'm such a hypocrite...

I chose to delete a blog I posted this morning. I was bored, and I decided to post a blog that was encouraged by another persons blog. Not to go into great detail, but after letting it sit all day, *laughing*, I realised that I did exactly what I complain about other people doing.

I got involved in a complete strangers business...I put my nose where it really doesn't belong, regardless of weather her blog is public or private. I put my two cents in, because I'm a very opinionated person, and probably didn't make any difference after doing so. I don't like when people feel the need to fight with me because I don't agree with how they feel about a topic...yet, I did that just today. How immature of me to do such a thing, and yes, I admit that I shouldn't have. Unfortunately you cant go back in time and have a do over moment...so life goes on, but I wanted to own up to my mistake.

If my family read how I felt about my baby shower, they would have gotten the wrong impression of how truly grateful I was and am for what they have done for us...I would be absolutely mortified. I don't want anyone to think that I am a selfish or spoiled brat...that's not the type of person I am.

We bought a lot of the necessities for our daughter...her high chair, car seat, and stroller as soon as we found out we were pregnant...we purchased those items because they are some of the pricey necessities, and we didn't expect our friends and family to spend that kind of money on gifts. After our baby showers, we saw how many clothes we got...and felt unprepared...disappointment was the wrong word to use before.

Registries are meant to help friends and family out with gift ideas. Its there to tell people what you need...so its understandable when pregnant women get frustrated because no one bought from their registry...when all you get is clothes. Its especially hard for first time mommies because you don't know what you are actually going to need, so when you don't get things you need from experienced moms, you feel like you don't have to proper tools to care for you child as soon as they are born.

Now, with all that being said, I saw a comment someone wrote that said people shouldn't have kids if they cant afford it or don't know what they are doing...to you, I must say, no one knows how to be a parent until they experience it first hand. And money always seems like an issue, but you make sacrifices and make it work out. A friend of mine said her husband had to pick up a second job to pay for some of the things they needed...she wasn't complaining about the fact that no one got these items for her, she was stating how they, like Matt and I, were saving up to buy a house and their savings was tapped out after they purchased the things they didn't get from their shower, and because he had to work more hours, they didn't get to spend as much time as any happy couple would like to spend with eachother...again...you make sacrifices. So bashing someone and saying they shouldn't have a baby if they cant afford it...in my opinion was out of line. There are worse things a parent can do or say to make them unfit to have a child...and I see those people all the time...pick your battles...and Ill pick mine.

Friday, July 16, 2010

A Quote to Live by...

"Never Lie, Steal, Cheat, or Drink. But If You Must Lie, Lie in the Arms of the One You Love. If You Must Steal, Steal A Kiss. If You Must Cheat, Cheat Death. and If You Must Drink, Drink in the Moments That Take Your Breath Away."

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Independence Day!

Happy
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Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Our Family Gathering

We had the best visit ever. I did nothing but smile and laugh the whole time. It warms my heart to see how loved our daughter is. I don't have much family (biologically). My dad was born when my grandma was 40, so my uncles are quite a bit older or deceased, meaning so is my cousin...older not dead and yes, only one cousin. My moms side of the family is so spread out around the country that I don't know them very well if at all. And a couple of them...well lets just say its complicated. Basically what I'm saying is I don't know what is like to have such a BIG and close family...but I always wanted that. When Matthew and I started dating, I was worried what his parents would think of me because of my previous relationship...the way it ended isn't something I'm proud of, but I was up front and honest with them. Being the wonderful people they are (which I of course already knew because of the amazing son they raised) they didn't judge me, in fact the called me their daughter after only months of being apart of their lives. I was in the family photo...and it wasn't awkward...I felt welcomed into their family. Now that we have Kylie...I am so happy she has what I always wanted for my child. The love she has from everyone...its beautiful. We had such an enjoyable family gathering.













Chad, Scott, & Matthew...I cant believe how much they really do look alike. *giggle*

Thursday, June 24, 2010

3 years in L♥ve



Although most people stop celebrating their dating anniversary after getting married...I still think its a special day!

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Happy Father's Day

Matthew,

You are such an amazing father.
You brighten Kylie's day with just the sound of
your loving voice.
It warms my heart when I
watch you two play together.
Your the best daddy & husband in the world.
XoXo!
& To my daddy,
I love you and Miss you!
Hope you have a wonderful Father's Day!
Happy Father's Day to all you daddy's out there.

Wednesday, June 16, 2010

Doo Dee Doo Dee Daaaaaa...Humm Hummm....

Alright Mr. Griz...Mrs. Griz and Baby Griz are bored
and we want you to wake up and play! *laughing*.
I changed a few things on my baby blog...now I think I'm going to play with this one...I'm so bored! *giggle*.
I could shower while Kylie is sleeping and get ready for the day, maybe go browse around the stores, but then I might end up spending $money$, and we cant be doing that...so its probably best I stay inside...I just feel so lazy.