Elliana is ready to knock someone out! She's going to be a tough cookie!

Our day didn't go exactly how it was planned but we had a good day. Eric watched Ellie for a little while so we could visit my aunt. So thankful to have such a great friend!!!

No pictures from yesterday we had a rough day! Elliana had her 4 month checkup on Tuesday and that day she was fine, but yesterday was a little rough. On top of that my aunt was rushed to critical care. I even cancelled plans to go to Disney on Ice with my niece. Well today I got a few pictures of Elliana playing with her piano activity center. And Eric just sent me a picture of Elliana and Richie. They are wonderful friends and they watched her for a few hours while I went to visit my aunt.

~ My baby is 4 months old! ~

Glad to be posting from the computer again!

I missed posting from my computer.  You can't do everything on the phone app.  

Elliana turned 4 months old today!  We had her 4 month checkup this morning and then just hung out all day.  She did really good with her shots and only cried for a minute.  She was a happy girl like always for most of the day!  The doc gave the go ahead to start solids. 

~ What was that??? ~

Elliana just finished some rice cereal!

~ Working Hard ~

Uncle Eric came over to do some work!  It's always good to get away from the comforts of home so you can get things done.  I thought this was funny, using an iMac, mac book, 2 ipads and talking on an iphone.  Mac crazy???  Don't forget he has the tattoo too!

Another busy day! Elliana and I had a nice visit with Naomi. Then we headed to the Indof's to watch the twins and hang out with Kimberly and Maddalena! I love getting together with these girls and our babies! After that I headed to the Relay for Life committee meeting. So excited for this event!!! The only picture I caught today was taken by Kimberly while I was cuddling with Elliana! I love this sweet baby girl! Hard to believe in a few hours she will be four months old!

Another weekend in the books! Our weekend was busy, craft shows & antiquing with Nikki, a visit with Gram & Aunt Mare, a party at Kathy's, lunch with the in laws, a visit to the hospital and then shopping & dinner with Aunt Betty. All of that & I only took one picture. This is Elliana caught by surprise & pointing at Laila (our dog). Looking forward to a busy week with lots of chances for pictures!

Posting from my phone to see what it looks like!

Today Elliana and I went on a shopping trip with Faith, Tina and Debbie. Always nice hanging out with them. This is a picture of Debbie with the miracle babies!

Finally caught a little bit of Elliana on video!  

She has been rolling over but today she did it with ease.

~ Sleepy Head ~

It was really nice hanging out with Eric & Richie tonight!  Eric took a quick nap.  It's ok,  I'd have to nap too if I worked 60 hours a week/7 days a week.  

~ Sleeping Beauty ~

Caught this picture this morning right before Elliana woke up!

~ Friends Forever ~

Stellie & Ellie

This is my friend Nikki's little girl Stella.  We had to drop of some things to Nikki so we got this picture of the girls.  I swear Elliana is not wearing floods it's the way she is sitting.

~ They Say It's Your Birthday ~

Happy Birthday Aunt Chrissy!

Today we didn't do anything.  We had a rough day!  They were tearing up the street outside of our house and it shook the whole house!  The dog was barking and Elliana was fussy.  We had plans to visit our friend Nikki and her two younger kiddos but we opted to stay home because Elliana had a rough day.  Hopefully we can reschedule soon!  Today was my sister in law's birthday I sent this pic to her!  Thank goodness I got this one in before the craziness of the day or we wouldn't have any pictures.  Hoping for a better day tomorrow!  

~ They Taste Like Chicken ~

 So I normally have Elliana dressed but today she was a little warm and even a onesie so she's sporting a diaper in these pics.  She loves those fingers!

~ Chilling ~

We didn't do anything exciting today except hang out with my niece!  

~ Yummy, BUTTER! ~

Another busy Sunday in the books!  Breakfast with the in-laws, a visit to the hospital, a drop off to Monster Jams, a repair call to help Doug's aunt with a light in her kitchen, a visit with the Grandparents, pickup from Monster Jams, and then a sleepover!  I'm tired just thinking about all that!  This picture was taken at breakfast.  Ellie was holding on tight to some butter.   She was really hoping to put that on some pancakes!

~ Little Miss Fix It ~

 Elliana & Aunt Chris

Visiting Aunt Chris while Doug fixed her light. 

~ BFF's ~

Elliana & Nicole

We are having a sleepover with my niece tonight!  Both kiddos have baths and now we are watching "Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs." 

~ The Good Old Days ~

North Hills Junior Tamburitzans

Nashville, Tennessee

Tonight some friends put a picture up of our group and I pulled out some more.  These people were a huge part of my childhood.  We had so many good times together!

February 18

So I missed posting yesterday!  It was a long hectic day and I forgot all about it.  I did catch a few pictures.  Last night Nikki and I hosted craft night at my house.  It was lots of fun! There were 6 crafters,  3 non-crafters, an almost 4 year old, an almost 4 month old, 2 babies who we are waiting patiently for, a crazy dog and the best pizza deliverer/husband ever!!!  

It was crazy, loud and crowded but lots of fun! 

~ Such a ham~

It's fun having a friend that will put up with my crazy antics!

~ Craft Night ~

Last night we made tutu's, a scrapbook for a special someone's birthday, thank you cards, ornaments, a lamp shade and started an earring holder.  Thank you girls for coming!  We had a blast!

~ Check out this basket ~

Nikki 

Today, Elliana and I started our day out by picking up Nikki for a shopping trip.  Our first stop was Michaels.  I found a really nice picture frame that was 90% off!!!   Check out the basket on wheels that the Robinson Michaels has.  I love it so convenient!  Now if only a car seat would fit into the basket part of their carts!  After that we headed over to the mall to meet Shannon and the twins.  Can't believe those babies are already 4 weeks old.  After we left the mall Nikki and I headed over to Hobby Lobby! A trip to Robinson is not complete without checking that place out.  

~ TOO CUTE ~

Elliana

I loved these shades at Baby Gap, but I couldn't spend $13 on them.  

I will have to watch for a sale!  

~ Good Morning ~

EVERY morning when my baby girl wakes up I immediately get a huge smile.  I tried catching it to share it with all of you but didn't catch the full smile but you get the idea.  How can I not have a great day when I have been so blessed!  

Elliana, mommy loves you!!!

~ Escape Artist ~

 It is really hard to believe that Elliana is almost 4 months old.  Today, we were running errands and we stopped for lunch at Panera.  I sent this to Doug and he said she wanted to get her own bagel!  

~ Really ~

Why are people wearing pajama pants so much recently???

I had to stop at Verizon Wireless today to have my phone checked.  Surprisingly, it was the quickest and most efficient trip I've ever had.  While waiting I am amazed by this woman at the pay station.  Smurf pajama pants!!!  Now I love the smurfs (my whole room as a small child was smurfs) and I am a fan of being comfortable BUT come on!  I remember when I was in high school some teenagers would sport pajama pants but in the past week I have seen at least five grown women wear them.  

~ NEW ~

So my friend Nikki (find her blog at the link) told me I need to sign up for Instagram.  While I already had it on my phone but never used it.  They have a Photo Challenge and I decided to jump in even though the month is more than half over.  Today's challenge was to post something new.  Well I had the perfect picture!  There is nothing better than a precious new baby!!!  

~ Our fur baby ~ 

Our dog Laila!

We got Laila a few months after we got our house.  It is hard to believe she turned 8 in November.  She definitely doesn't act 8.  She is a really good dog.  She has a lot of puppy left in her!

~ Official Toy Tester ~

Doug testing out Elliana's new laptop from Aunt Pete!  

~ Our Love Bug ~

Happy Valentine's Day!

Our sweet little girl wishing everyone a Happy Valentine's Day!   I love the app Labelbox!  Thank you to my dear friend,  Nikki for posting this on your blog http://www.savingforarainydayblog.com/.  

We had a pretty uneventful day.  We were going to visit Elliana's grandparents & Grandma Neena (Elliana's great grandma) but the expected snow (which didn't accumulate) held us back.  Hopefully later this week.  Tonight I made dinner.  For all who know me, you know I really don't cook and am thankful for a husband who cooks.  It's a bonus that he likes to and is good at it!  Thank you Doug!  After some amazing dinners made by Doug the last few days I decided I had to take a turn.  Well tonight I made one of my specialties, pulled pork.  Very romantic, don't you think?  

~ Sweets from a few Sweets ~

We don't really celebrate Valentine's Day.  I did get that beautiful big card that says Love from my amazing husband along with my favorite dessert (a ladylock).  Also shown above cards from Elliana's grandparents and Grandma Neena.  Also the card I made Doug on my Slice machine, a card for Elliana and 2 books we bought to go with her Berenstain Bear Collection.  All in all a great day with my two loves!

Happy Valentine's Day!

~ I'm not listening! ~

I love this picture!  She obviously wasn't interested in what I was watching on  tv.  If it wasn't that maybe the washer, dryer and dishwasher were making too much noise.  

~ Cosmo?? ~

Tonight Elliana and I ran some errands with Uncle Eric.  While at Giant Eagle checking out I turn around to find Elliana catching up on Cosmo!  I always tell her to not tell Daddy our secrets about what we do all day.  I guess she thought this article "3 things he doesn't have to know" is about him!

~ RIDICULOUS!!! ~

Doug and I drink a lot of Iced Tea.  We drink the Walmart brand of Crystal Light.  Sometimes when shopping you can't find it so we usually buy a few when we go shopping.  Today we didn't leave the house except to go grocery shopping.  Well we picked up 4 more containers of tea.  I think each one has 6 packs that each make 2 quarts.  I was going through the cupboards making room for more groceries and I came across a small basket filled with tea and about 10 containers that weren't even open!  This does not count the 4 we just bought!  That is ABSOLUTELY RIDICULOUS!!!  Well we won't have to buy tea for a LONG time.  If any of you are shopping with me DO NOT let me buy any!!!

Well that's all of the pictures today!  Sorry there hasn't been many pictures and sorry the ones I have posted haven't been very exciting!  Lots more to come!

~ Exercising with Mommy ~

SNOW DAY!

Today we only ran out to get some pictures printed and to pick up some things at Sam's Club.  It was a cold and snowy day.  Perfect day to not have any plans and hang out at home.  We decided to rearrange our spare bedroom.  We have a treadmill that was not being used and needed to make room for it.  So today we set it up and put a tv in there.  I still have some organizing to do but at least the treadmill can be used now!  Daddy snapped this picture of me and Elliana being silly.  Don't mind the pajamas!  As soon as we got home I got comfy.  Doesn't she look like such a big girl?  After we called it quits with the room Doug made a yummy dinner.  We bought steak & shrimp at Sam's!  It was better than a meal at a fancy restaurant!  So glad I married a man who enjoys cooking!  Sorry there are not more pictures but the goal is one a day so at least I got that!

~ Knocked Out ~

 My baby girl was knocked out this afternoon.  She hasn't been napping for more than 20 minutes.  Today she took a good nap for a little over 2 hours.  She hung out with Aunt Chris today while I went to a meeting.  I guess she wore her out!  We would have stayed in our pajamas all day but we had to go to a funeral for a family friend.  Thoughts and prayers with the Tunstall family!  Since I didn't take many pictures today, below I'm sharing some of Elliana's 3 month pictures!!!  Today, Elliana is 15 weeks old and I can't believe how fast the time has gone.  Sometimes I look at her and can't believe she's mine.  We are beyond blessed and so thankful for her!  

 

~ Too Many Margaritas ~

 We had a super busy day!  I guess we had to make up for yesterday when we stayed in.  We had Liam's Ladies Lunch.  This is our lunch date with Kimberly, her daughter Maddalena, Shannon and the twins Alaina & Liam.  Poor Liam the only boy with all these girls!  After our lunch we ran to Hobby Lobby!  Then Elliana and I headed to meet Daddy.  I had a quick visit with my aunt who is in the hospital and then Elliana and I headed to meet the bible study girls.  It was so nice to finally see them and meet Julie. 

~ Bad Mommy ~

Not a great picture but it is Elliana's cut!  I was trimming her finger nails and I cut her poor little finger.  I felt horrible!  I think I may have cried more than her!  

~ Our Little Lady ~

Finally a full day at home!  We didn't go anywhere which was nice but the downside not a lot of opportunity for pictures.  I snapped this one though, I love the yellow!  I have been putting up tons of pictures the last few days because there were so many great ones.  So today will be just two.  I try to include all the special people in our lives.  Two of the most important people won't be in any of those pictures though.  I lost my mom in 2007 and my dad in 2010.  I have to share their picture because they are such an important part of our lives!  I know they are watching over us!  It's hard though I wish they were here to enjoy their beautiful granddaughter!  

~ My AMAZING Parents ~

This picture was taken on the way to my wedding.  It's hard to believe that just two weeks before my wedding we almost lost my mom.  
I love this picture they both have such a great smile.  They were both so happy!  I love that my parents had such a great relationship with my husband!  
Mom & Dad: We miss you so much!  We love you and you will always be in our hearts!!!

~ "I don't care if it is 60% NO!"

Our friend Faith

After a hectic morning, Elliana and I meet our friends Tina, Faith and Debbie.  Faith got her pictures taken then we headed over to the mall.  I got Elliana her first swimsuit and some pajamas.  I love Crazy 8's & Gymboree!!!

~ Daddy's Little Bumble Bee ~

Elliana & Daddy
Daddy likes to fly Elliana around like a little bumble bee.  They deliver dive bomb kisses!  It is so precious!  I dread this when she's 30lbs!  

Another busy day in the books, we are NEVER home!  Today, Elliana and I met Shannon, Alaina, and Liam at the mall.  Shannon had her first adventure out by herself with the kids.  It was so nice to see her and those beautiful babies!  Unfortunately, I did not take any pictures!

~ No More WU ~

Tonight Eric came for dinner and mentioned that Annie was looking for a Jason Wu scarf and Target in West Mifflin may have had it.  I went to Target today looking for a dress but it was already sold out.  Thanks to Facebook I knew Annie was looking for the scarf and I looked for it and asked Shannon to check her Target while she was there.  No luck at either Store.  We didn't have any luck in West Mifflin or Homestead Target either!  On the drive home I mentioned not taking any pictures and said I should have taken a picture looking for this Jason Wu stuff! Well our crazy butts went to another Target close to home and took some silly pictures of Elliana!  At one point I swear I heard her said Wu!  Incase you don't know Jason Wu is a designer that designed Michelle Obama's Inaugural ballgown.  He came out with this Target line and nothing was over $60.  It sold so quick the lady at Target said that there were people outside 20 hours before it went on sale!     

~ Really it's all gone ~

Elliana could not believe that it was really all gone!  The stores we were at literally had 2 shirts.  Eric did not really understand the madness behind Jason Wu until we were on our adventure tonight.  Today he checked on Ebay and there wasn't anything.  Just a few short hours after I told him to check and there it was for double or triple the cost in the store!

~ Potty Break ~

Elliana had to take a potty break!  It is always an adventure hanging out with Eric!  It is nice having someone to act silly with!  Poor Elliana who knows what our next trip holds!!!

~ Am I cool or what? ~

~ Girly Girl ~

  

So today we had another busy day!  What else is new?  Well it was a great day!  We got to see Aunt Megan and my cousin Sammy.  Of course we also got to see Grandma, Grandpa, Aunt Tori, Uncle Andy, Aunt Chris and Grandma Nena (great grandma).  Mommy was so excited about my tutu she made she almost woke me up last night to try it on but she resisted.  You never wake a sleeping baby!  So she tried it on me today and I loved it!!!

~ What is she wearing? ~

Sammy and Elliana

Cousins = Friends Forever!!! 

~ Proud Grandparents ~

Grandpa, Sammy, Grandma & Elliana

They were so excited to spend time with both grandkids!

~ LOVE ~

Elliana, Grandma Nena & Sammy

So nice seeing Doug's Gram with both grandbabies!  Some kids are not lucky enough to have a grandma let alone a great grandma!  We are blessed!

~ She didn't have enough~

 Elliana and her Valentine's head band from Aunt Chris!

~ This is what I think of the Super Bowl ~

 We all wore Steelers gear today to support the Steelers even though they weren't in the Super Bowl!  Elliana got this adorable shirt from the Indof's!  We love it!  I even caught a picture with drool coming out of her mouth but I thought this one was cuter!

~ Cousins ~

Nicole & Elliana

 I haven't talked to my sister for over a year and today I took a giant leap and called her.  Her, my brother in law and my adorable niece came by for a visit.  It was so great seeing them and having them meet my little girl!  

~ I missed this girl ~

Nicole and me

I can't even explain how much I missed this girl!  She has changed so much but it was like I just seen her yesterday!  I love her!!!