In January of this year we packed up everything, sold our home and jumped into our Texas bound RV. I haven't had much time, and sometimes 'feel like it' to stay as current as I'd like to on this blog. Besides the normal moving issues and unplanned experiences, this move has been particularly difficult at times and Lord knows there are days I've wondered how I got here. We are now on our 2nd rental as both had major issues, the first with mold and unclean water while the current rental though in an upgraded community, has also proved to have roof leaks, mold, and a....weird smell. The good news is that our Property Manager has been prompt in fixing the issues professionally and we are feeling much better. We are currently building our permanent home in a nearby city which has made this transition almost feel never ending at times. It's like being one foot in the 'wait' and one foot in the future. Some days that can make me feel really disconnected with my reality and those days are the ones I claw at the Lords feet praying to feel the warmth on my skin again. Needless to say, I thought this would all be smoother. We are having our first visitor, my father soon and I'm excited for my daughter to enjoy his company. The mom guilt on having pulled her from family kicks in all the time and I'm grateful for his ability to travel from time to time to see us. Since having come to Texas, Adalynn has grown leaps and bounds. She speaks and signs some words, she's intelligently inspecting literally everything around her, and her personality is just bursting every day with a new little face or reaction. I am in awe of her. She is literally my everything. When we go for walks outside, she is the only little face I know and love. When the storms and tornado warnings hit, she is the only little face I worry about. When I wake in the morning, she is the only little face I am excited to see wake with a smile, searching for some morning cuddles. Can I even speak to adults anymore? I don't know. For now, I suppose that doesn't even matter, she's everything. We are settling in and visit our build site weekly to let Adalynn run around and point at the ducks. We go there to dream as a family of what will be one day and how it will facilitate our future memories. I look forward to those visits every weekend and judging by my husbands excitement, I know he does as well. Resurrection Sunday just past and Adalynn had a fun photo shoot. Here are a few shots that we loved the most.
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This past October Adalynn turned 10 months and watching her achieve her 'firsts' milestones makes for a super proud Mama. Life has been hectic and though we had planned to take some family photos this year for Adalynn's first Pumpkin Patch, we had to settle on a random Saturday afternoon right after a nap just so we wouldn't miss the opportunity as there was only 2 days left for the month of October. We drove around killing time as she napped in the car and when she arose, we quickly pulled over to our local Pumpkin Patch at LJB Farms. This may have been our first mistake, however, because she was not fully awake yet fully grumpy. We also had not remembered to bring any shoes for her so the moment we set her bare little feet on the prickly hay sprinkled ground, she let us have it. She cried and whined and did not look to be having a great time immersed in the awe and wonder that was the colorful landscape of pumpkin piles, scarecrows, and tall beautiful sunflowers. Needless to say, the photos this year will represent her many moods as we tried pose after pose to no avail. I eventually had the bright idea to purchase some fun looking pumpkins and set up a little photo shoot back at the house to try once more. You'll see those represented in the gallery as well in the photos where she is so cheekily smiling her little heart out with a pom pom beanie and mismatched leggings. Adalynn, when you look back at these photos as an adult just know, Mama tried. Happy Fall. y'all! On Saturday, September 25th of 2021, my good friend, my brother, my daughters Godfather passed due to complications with his care post COVID. He was a healthy, 38 year old loving father and husband. I've known Kenny since we were teens. He and my best friend were high school sweethearts and grew up together. This is possibly one of the most tragic things I've ever experienced. I have never lost anyone tragically. I've attended many funerals and have faced great loss, but a life cut short that was not yet fully lived knocks the wind completely out of me. I am broken for his daughter who he leaves behind. I am in pieces for my best friend who is left not only to raise their daughter without him, but for the best friend she lost, the love of her life, and the man who had become her person. I am humbled by the fear of something like this ever happening to one of my children, as his mother will have to lay him to rest next week. A parent should never have to lay their baby to rest, ever. Kenny I miss you already. I wish things had played out differently, I wish you were still with us. Its unreal. I've carried you with me since hearing the news; since hearing the pain in that unbelievable phone call. You will be missed. You will be remembered always. We love you, Ken Dog! Rest in Peace, Brother. I am currently taking a social media break but am working on some new content while many big decisions are being made about the direction of our family. I'll be back posting and commenting on Instagram & Tik Tok again sometime in October. Love you all!
Maclovio Carlos MiramontesMay 27, 1930 - August 16, 2021
My Grandfather who was widowed for more than 15 of his final years was an honorable, and giving man. He was a man of his word, a man of integrity, and a man who believed in his family. He struggled with a few different chronic issues which stemmed from his Diabetes diagnosis many, many years ago. He lived a full life, having left behind his 10 adult children and many more grandchildren. I feel terrible that due to the pandemic many family members were unable to attend. However, I was asked to put together a video that would highlight his greatest attributes. I could never fully encompass just how loved he was but, I did my best to honor his memory. Rest in peace, Abuelito. Watch video |
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