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1st hair cut before


Rockin' the curls. Don't worry, I only cut the front!

Lunch with my cousin

Lovin' the pink backpack

After, I am so cute

After!

1st hair cut before

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My pinata for my birthday party
CAKE!

Holland Dutch Football!

Collecting candy from the pinata!

Opening gifts

YUM! Oatmeal!

I LOVE balloons and I wouldn't let go of my birthday one!

Mommy loves me!

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Helping at the garage sale

Helping Mom garden

Playing the drum with my God sister, Ana (she is very proud that we are God siblings!)

I am finally going to post pics to bring you up to date! It has been a crazy month! Simon is one, and boy does he act like it. I thought the temper tantrums started at 2? He is strong willed and has the vocal chords and muscle to tell you about it! But I almost am happy about that, in a strange way. He LOVES people and can't stand being at home all day, we have to get out at least once or he goes crazy. It is getting cold now, so we bundle up and rake leaves or pick up sticks, he perfers to find his way to the road or eat the nearest leaf/rock/stick! He has a few words-woo woo (dog), mama, dada, this, more, night night, he shakes his head no, we are working on please and thank you!! I will post lots of pics! Enjoy!

1 year old!!

WOW!! Simon is 1!! We celebrated with friends and family at our house. Here is a picture, I will post more in a few days.

Loving Life

A lot has happened in the past month! My little sister Hope, got married. It was a beautiful day and everyone had a great time. As you can see, she was a gorgeous bride! We are happy for her and Mike and can't wait to see what life holds for them!

The Garza family, meaning Benji, me and Simon, actually took a mini family vacation. It was last minute, but we are so glad we went. We went to Timberwolf Lake, a Young Life camp in Lake City, MI. We were spoiled, they cooked, cleaned and housed us in a beautiful lodge with a huge fireplace and a nursery full of toys!! It was much needed since football started up and Benji is super busy again!

Simon and I took a trip up to the U.P to visit friends who were in town from Colorado. He did great on the 8 hour trip, I was very impressed. Carin and Juan were so helpful, I actually got to rest! We miss them very much and can't wait to go visit them in CO!

Simon is walking now, he has been for about 2 weeks. He says, momma, ball, nana and I think he said book today! He tries to do everything we do, like use the remote or carry bags on our shoulder, it is super cute. We have been working in the yard, and tonight he was digging weeds just like me! Everyday I am more and more amazed by him and humbled that I was chosen to be his Mom. Thank you God for this amazing blessing!

This picture of Simon was too cute not to post! How do they grow so fast??!!

Here is Simon on his 10 month birthday. I had to strap him in because he is too wiggly! He loves to smile for the camera as you can see!


Benji can't wait to play basketball with Simon! They have so much fun together and I just love watching them.


Simon has his very own water park! The hose water was really cold so he didn't last long, but it was fun to watch him try to catch the water!

Simon can stand up without holding on to anything, he will be walking before too long. He also learned how to put the ball into the hole to make his toy laugh, that is a huge developmental milestone!! He has a ton of energy and LOVES being outside. If I go to the back door he starts kicking his legs and giggling! He plays in dirt and eats bark on a daily basis, little boys are so much fun! Everyone loves his hair, I am sure as soon as he can talk he will tell people to stop touching it and that it is not beautiful! We can't believe his first birthday is just around the corner!