Easter and all its fun

Well, Easter has come and gone. We had a very busy Easter day between church and three different places to be all before bedtime. Tessa had been sick on that Friday but fortunately felt better on Sunday. She wasn't 100% but she was a good girl and made it through the day. She looked so pretty in her dress and her bow (my first attempt at bow making) was liked by all. The Easter bunny brought Tessa a little walk-n-ride bike and books. Thank goodness for theONCE UPON A CHILD store!!

The Friday that Tessa got sick was the same day as her 9mo. check up. I'm happy to report that she is a healthy 21.6lbs and 29in. long. Tessa was very brave when they gave her her shot and checked her iron. She didn't cry!

Mark is really busy with the city of mesa and I am so looking forward to a nice if not long weekend. We also have a busy and exciting upcoming May so every minute of relaxation is appreciated.

Tessa = Adventure

Family Fun

So I have completely enjoyed my spring break! I loved being home with Tessa for the week and am looking forward to the summer time. To start my break off my mom and I had a garage sale. While setting out signs, I was able to get my last piece of bedroom furniture; my mirror. I found the mirror at another garage sale. I paid $5 for it and it looks great! That night Mark and I went to the Temple and dinner. It was nice to go out by ourselves and we need to be better about attending the Temple.

Mark worked really hard this week (9-5) training kids to lifeguard but we were able to have the evenings and Saturday to be together. We did a picnic at Freestone Park on Saturday and fed the ducks. It was a beautiful day! I got some fun pictures of Tessa. She is getting so big and has found her voice. She goes around the house yelling mama but I don't know if she's wanting me or just yelling. She is doing really well with her eating and for the most part is on a good schedule.

After the park, Mark made an above ground sprinkler system for our small backyard. He wanted the grass to be nice so that Tessa could play in it. He cut down all the weeds/grass and has new grass seed and fertilizer to put down. But Mark said that if he was going to do the grass he wanted to do the sprinkler system. I said go for it but keep it under $50. The sprinkler system and cutting the grass took about 2 hours but looks good and works well.

Spring break was fun and relaxing. I am ready to get the school year over so I can be home again with Tessa during the day but not quite ready to go back to work. Isn't that how is always goes?

Clicking and Waving

Our newest tricks!

Where does the time GO!

Life is busy, exciting, and changing. Mark and I are staying very busy working and running after Tessa. Mark is working at the city and putting in some late nights training lifeguards. March is a crazy month for me at work. Everything seems to be due!! Tessa is as beautiful and happy as ever. She is crawling faster, eating baby food, getting another tooth, and thinking about standing. Besides the crazies life is wodnerful and beautiful and we have so much to be thankful for that I wouldn't change anything. I'll be glad when April comes and is less crazy. I'm also looking forward to summer. Not the heat but Mark and I would like for me to stay at home. As of right now, Mark will work full-time and I'll get to be with Tessa. I hope that our plan works out.

New Experiences

Well, Mark's wish of wanting Tessa to crawl has come true. She is officially a crawler and into everything. Each day she gets a little faster. Tessa has also decided that she is big enough to pull herself up and will try it on just about anything. Mark is regretting his wish at this point and I feel it will only get worst.

Tessa had her 6 month check-up and is growing like a weed. She is a healthy 19.3 lbs. and 26 in. long. Tessa loves to play in mommy and daddy's room. She is usually happy. Tessa makes us laugh and smile all the time. She has started baby food as of Monday and so far likes squash. Its funny to watch her make faces.

Mark and I celebrated our 4 year anniversary on Jan. 7th. We went out to dinner and a movie while Tessa played with grammy and papa. I can't believe how fast the time has gone by. Mark and I think that in four years together that we have accomplished a lot; both graduated ASU, got jobs, became parents, and lost a job (Mark's still looking); but through it all we love each other more than on the day we got married.

Christmas is Over and 2009 is Almost Here

Our first Christmas as a family was great. We were able to see all of our family and got way too much stuff to have to fit into our apartment. Tessa had her picture taken with Santa at a church primary activity. Santa was her Papa Foote. She liked him especially his beard.

Tessa Opening a Christmas Present!

On Christmas Eve, we went to Mark's parents for Mexican food and lighting of the luminaries. Christmas Day started bright and early thanks to Tessa but two hours later she was ready for a nap. Tessa didn't really want to open her presents but was very happy to attack the other presents and tried to eat/rip them open. Between her grandparents and great-grandmas, Tessa is set for toys and clothes for awhile. Mark enjoyed opening his drums and had them assembled by 8:30am. I am getting use to them! Tessa made the Christmas great by perfecting her crawl. It is not a pretty crawl but she gets were she wants to go. All in all it was a memorable Christmas! We plan to stay in on New Year's Eve but we wish everyone a Happy New Year!

Here is Tessa Crawling.........Sort of.