To start things off, I have been to visit my Dad in Philadelphia where he is receiving rehab for his Spinal Cord Injury (SCI). It is such a blessing to see the relationship that has formed and developed between me and my dad but it is still very difficult to see him suffering, knowing the road to recovery will be long. But all in all he is in fairly good spirits and I cherish the time I get to spend with him. This most recent visit was especially difficult because I am no longer able to visit him d/t our little bundle of joy arriving in a mere 10 weeks and I wont be able see him again until we fly out in August so he can meet his new grand baby. But I know that GOD is watching over him and he is good hands with his therapist! Here is a picture of me and my dad on my most recent visit:
While in NJ I also was blessed to have a fantastic baby shower in honor of Baby Mia given by my cousins and Aunt. It was so fabulous and such a huge blessing! Mia will be the best dressed baby on the block! We got lots of great items and lots of clothes! and it was so GREAT to spend time with family and friends that I don't get to see very often!
My wonderful cake that my mother-in-law got for me
Opening gifts with my little helpers! I wasn't opening the gifts fast enough!
And most recently we got to celebrate with my BEST friend Alexis as she tied the knot on February 20th to Vincent LaVella! The wedding was so beautiful and she was such a gorgeous bride! The only downside...I was 6 months pregnant and I didn't realize how difficult it would be to dance! Needless to say I spent the reception enjoying watching everyone else on the dance slightly envious of everyone else! :) I wish both of them a lifetime of love and happiness! They are wonderfully people and a great
couple!
Me and the beautiful bride!
baby Mia's first wedding!
The happy couple!
In addition to all of the traveling we have been doing this year we have also purchased a house! We will be closing on the house March 8th and have til March 15th to be out of our current apt. Of course I have all these fantastic decorating ideas that MUST be done before we move! ha! My husband thinks I am completely irrational :) And since I am now only 10 weeks away from baby Mia's due date I have reached panic mode with everything going on and still to do before baby makes her arrival. I just pray that she comes in due time and allows me to get done everything that needs to be done prior to her arrival! In the midst of moving, we also have a one year old birthday party, a baby shower for a friend, Easter, and my 26th birthday, not to mention finding a day care center, preparing my job for my maternity leave and preparing for the actual delivery! Panic mode has arrived! But I have FAITH that it will all pan out smoothly....:)
