A Little Life Update

Wow I haven't blogged much lately. I'll blame that on my computer that's being super slow right now. . . pretty sure it has some virus. Bummer.

Back in February we took a family trip to Arizona to surprise my grandparents for their 50th anniversary. Every aunt and uncle, and most of my cousins, made it. Which is a big deal because we haven't all been together since 2004. My grandparents had no idea anyone was coming, I'm so glad neither of them had a heart attack when we surprised them! We only went for a weekend, but we had a blast and were so happy we were able to spend time with family.

My old job called me and asked if I'd work for them for a week because the office was leaving on a work trip and needed someone to answer the phones and take orders. Of course I gladly accepted, I loved that job and those people. They let me bring Valarie, so for five days, this was Val's life:

In the beginning of March, Valarie's friend Isobel turned turned one! She had an adorable party and Val had so much fun celebrating with her!

A few weeks ago Shane, Valarie, and I went to the zoo. The animals were so fun and we loved showing them all to Val. She didn't mind the real animals, but she was terrified of the fake ones.

Valarie is ten months old! Where have the last ten months gone?? She's talking more, her newest word is "wow," she's so close to walking, but not quite there yet, and she's eating actual meals for almost every meal. She's my adorable growing girl and I love her so much!

Shane and I are doing well. I've been focusing on eating better, and been busy working at Sizzler and preschool. Shane is still working hard and going to school full time. If all goes well, he should have his bachelors by the end of the semester. It's pretty exciting! Life is great right now. We're happy, Valarie's the best, and we're going on a date, without the baby, next week. I can't wait!