Day 11

Another picture of you and your friends.

I chose my two best friends. Minus Nick of course, cuz he is my bestest.

This is Stephanie and I in July of 2009. It was our first time back to the states since we had moved to Italy and it was like we never left. I love her so much and miss her loads, can't wait to see whats in store for the both of us in 2011!

Then me and Holly. Here we are in Milano. It was a perfect little day trip. Her sister was here, my sister and mom were here. We had so much fun just us girls. I must admit...I am glad we move before she does...cause yeah...I wouldn't want to be here without her! Hopefully when they move in August we will be within driving distance so its not too bad, even better, the same base, maybe one day though!

Day 10

Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad.

I honestly don't really have these. I LOVE listening to worship music. It puts you in a better mood no matter what mood you're in, even if you are in a great mood- for me it makes it even greater! No greater love than the love of Jesus! I also love country, but most of those songs nowadays make you all sad. Lol. There are some great ones, happy ones that is, out there I do love though. And the main reason I am not naming songs is, cause I honestly don't remember artist's names or song names haha!

Day 9

Something your proud of in the last few days.

Hmm. That's tough. I am proud that I've been pretty good at keeping up with this little challenge about me. Hehe. I am proud the Brynlee is liking her cereal and is figuring out how to use a spoon and so on. I am proud that my husband has been granted a free day for his work. Honestly, its really easy to just be proud of Brynlee. She is at the age where everyday she is practically learning something new. So, thats really all I've got!

Day 8

Short term goals for this month and why.

Well crazy as it may seem, October only has a few days left of it, so I am going to with November. So, in the month of November, we should know where our next home is going to be. So once we know that, (please be Monday!) I have plans to look up the area. Search homes, at least for ideas, search for churches that will be on our list to try. We will have goals to get a little more organized and get stuff out that we aren't taking that we won't need, such as our 220v Christmas lights, we will probably try to sell those before Christmas, we'd prob sell them better that way. Keeping enough for the tree, because B has to have a tree up her first Christmas. We plan on gettin our family pictures done this month. Going to play in the snow hopefully. Get the dogs used to their travel kennels(they use the wire ones now). Then depending on when or if we get hard copies of our orders in that month, we will start to do all the fun and exciting PSC things that are going to stress me out more than I wish to think. Lol. Prayers are appreciated!

Day 7

A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you.

I had to go with my husband and my daughter. Because honestly, I can't think of life without either of them. When Nick and I decided to get married and join the AF and all that, I knew my life was going to change. Yes, I have never been a 'civlilan' but I've never been on this side of the road either. It was just him and I. Moving across the country, well not even across the country, across the world. This was a big impact on my life and yet one of the best. Being over here for our first few years of marriage has been wonderful. Just having to lean on each other. Makes us for a stronger couple. Then you add in our gorgeous daughter and life is perfect! hehe. I think back at when I was pregnant and how we'd talk about how things are gonna change but for the better not for the worst. Its so right! You're thinking changes. Your attitude changes. All that changes though, I wouldnt' change back, ever. Because I can't see life with out this little precious baby girl of mine.

Moments

I love days with lots of cuddling moments. She isn't as cuddly as she used to be, considering she'd rather play and such. The times she does get all cuddly, I can't help myself just to sit/lay with her till the moment passes. Lol.

Day 6

Favorite super hero and why.

I chose Batman. Honestly, I don't think he's much of a superhero since he technically has no superpowers....and maybe thats why I like him. I'm not a huge fan by no means, but I'm not a huge fan of any super hero really.

Also, this old school Batman and Robin show...I used to watch All. The. Time. It was one of my favorites when I was young. So that could be another reason I lean toward Batman.

Day 3, 4 & 5

Ok. So I slacked all weekend, and figured I'd do all the days I missed and today in one post!

A Picture if you and your friends.

Ok, so I have a couple more than just A picture with friends.

Above: Nick and I. He is my best friend. Forever and for always he will be. 'Nuff said.
This is my sister and I. She is more than a sister to me. Even though sometimes I just want to...well you know..most of us have sister's/brother's so you know what I'm trying to get to. I love her so much and couldnt' imagine not having her has a sister and an awesome friend!

This is my best friend Stephanie. I miss her loads. This last time I was in Az it was pretty awesome because we both have girls...well she has two. So it was lots of fun that I was in on the parenthood with her, hehe. (In pic: Brynlee/Stephanie/"Baby" Kylie/Me & Lux)

This is pretty much my Italy family. If it weren't for them, it'd be lonely here. Holly and I became friends before evening meeting, so we were destined, lol. I became friends with Megan through Holly actually. They have both been there and helped when I've needed. Especially with having a baby over here without my family! I love you both!(In pic:Kodi/Me/Kaci/Nick/Topher/Megan/Josh/Buddy/Cannon/Holly/Chris & Ace)

Of course I do have more friends. These ones I cherish deeply. Not that I don't cherish you! Its just different, hope that makes sense!

A habit you wish you didn't have.

Well I am pretty OCD about certain things. And it irritates Nick, but he's figured out that there is nothing he can do, so he just lives with it. Haha. I feel bad and sometimes wish I didn't do them. For instance. I have to put the groceries away, I can't let Nick because he won't put things where I want them. Haha. So we have a deal. He brings them in to the kitchen and I put them away. I have more, that is just one I can think of off the top of my head. Another habit would be overthinking things. That one just explains itself. Thats all I've got for this one!

A picture of somwhere you've been.

This one was tough, as we live in Italy and have been LOADs of awesome places. I chose this picture, its from Paris. In front of the Arc di Triomphe. I loved Paris. Not because the cliche' of ohhhh Paris... I loved it for more than that. We went in January. So the snow made it so much more pretty, I think. It was also Nick and I's last big trip before we became parents. We both loved it and would definatly go back. Maybe in another season to see it in a different light!

Day 2

The meaning behind your blog name.

Love Always. Hmm. I don't remember the real reason to why I chose this. So I will just elaborate what it means to me as of now.

I think that Love Always means...just that...to Love Always. Love is better then Hate. I can't stand the word Hate. Anywho. So yeah, I'll just go with that. Its always better to Love then to Hate.

Day 1

A recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself

This is a picture of me and my momma. On our way to the Lady Antebellum concert while I was in Arkansas.

The picture was the easy part, now for the 15 random facts:

1> Nick and I were both 20 when we got married. Although I am 11 months older so he just turned 20 and I was turning 21 in a month. Lol.

2> I have all my pre-reqs for Nursing school, then we got orders to Italy and I had to put that on hold( I don't do well online classes) After being here and being able to really think about it, I don't think I'll go back to that. I'd rather take some photography and photoshop classes and one day maybe have a little studio/be a freelance photographer professionally. That way I can still be at home with my kid(s) and make my own schedule and so on. And I really love photography. Always have, its just become more a part of me since being here.

3> I was born in Upper Heyford RAF England. Moved to Mt. Home AFB Idaho. Then Luke AFB Arizona. Then Misawa AB Japan. Then back to Luke. Then to Arkansas with my grandparents while my dad was in Korea. Then back to Luke. And now Aviano AB Italy.

4> The longest I've lived in one place was 5 years. Shortest was 2 years.

5> If I go on vacation, or somewhere remotely fun. I don't have as much fun if Nick isn't with me. He's my best friend and I hate not being with him. Yes, we're military so I know its gonna happen, but I can still voice that I love him so much I'd rather stay home with him then go on a trip without him.

6> I take a picture from every major vaction/city we've been to and blow it up bigger then an 11 by 14 at least and hang it in our room. Our next house we'll hopefully have somewhere better to display them so people can see them, lol. The biggest 2 we have are 20 by 30s. One from Florence and one from Venice. I love them!

7> My first children were Kodi and Kaci- our fur babies. Kodi will be 4 this month and Kaci was just 2 this past summer. Kaci is actually Kodi's daughter, although we call them brother and sister, since they don't know any different.

8> Speaking of my fur babies. Brynlee LOVES them and laughs at them a lot throughout our day!

9> I am very spoiled. Let me explain. What I mean is, I am very spoiled with Brynlee. She rarely cries.(My grandparents actually never heard her cry in the 10 days I was there) Can sit on the floor alone and be just fine playing. Sleeps 10-12 hrs a night. Takes 4 naps a day, shortest being about 45 mins, longest being 2 1/2 hours. Loves car rides. Loves to be in her stroller(worked out well when I was stuck in Baltimore!) She is definatly a very good baby. I'm hoping this keeps up....otherwise we're in for it!

10> I can watch the movie Because I said So...over and over again. Not sure why, its just one of those movies for me.

11> I've only owned 2 cars since I was 16 and still have the one I bought when I was 18. Getting ready to get a new one when we move to the states. By new, I mean new to me, not to the blacktop.

12> I'm scared of birds and fish. More so birds. Fish, only if I'm IN the water with them. Even though I still would love to go snorking in Hawaii, which I've done before and it was no fun...I think I can muster up the guts to do it with Nick...it would be so pretty! I can't stand birds in general. I've been picked, pecked, chased, and so on. So yeah. Venice is fun with all the pigeons....NOT!

13> I've never been a civilan. Air Force brat to Air Force wife! Its my life, I've never known anything else. I wouldn't change it for anything!

14> I am NOT a phone person. If I know you cool. To call companies or stores to order stuff, or even housing to fix our dryer door...I hate doing. I will wait till I absolutely have to or Nick can do it. Not sure why, could be cause I'm more on the shy side but who knows. I've gotten better with the years but still have room for improvement!

15> I am drawing a blank here...so we'll go with something not so interesting. My favorite holiday is Thanksgiving. I love the fall weather and colors and all the food! This year will be great because Brynlee will be able to eat with us! I'm pretty excited!

Me. For a little change.

I stole this from Mandee's blog and figured why not, like she said: most blog posts are about our little ones..so heres to 30 days about me! Here is the titles...or whatever you wanna call them. Hopefully I can keep up with this, as there has been past posts that I have said I was going to keep up with something and never did!
30 days of me
Day 01- A recent picture of you and 15 interesting facts about yourself
Day 02- The meaning behind your Blog name
Day 03- A picture of you and your friends
Day 04- A habit that you wish you didn’t have
Day 05- A picture of somewhere you’ve been to
Day 06- Favorite super hero and why
Day 07- A picture of someone/something that has the biggest impact on you
Day 08- Short term goals for this month and why
Day 09- Something you’re proud of in the past few days
Day 10- Songs you listen to when you are Happy, Sad, Bored, Hyped, Mad
Day 11- Another picture of you and your friends
Day 12- How you found out about Blogger and why you made one
Day 13- A letter to someone who has hurt you recently
Day 14- A picture of you and your family
Day 15- Put your iPod on shuffle: First 10 songs that play
Day 16- Another picture of yourself
Day 17- Someone you would want to switch lives with for one day and why
Day 18- Plans/dreams/goals you have
Day 19- Nicknames you have; why do you have them
Day 20- Someone you see yourself marrying/being with in the future or about your spouse.
Day 21- A picture of something that makes you happy
Day 22- What makes you different from everyone else
Day 23- Something you crave for a lot
Day 24- A letter to your parents
Day 25- What I would find in your bag
Day 26- What you think about your friends
Day 27- Why are you doing this 30 day challenge
Day 28- A picture of you last year and now, how have you changed since then?
Day 29- In this past month, what have you learned
Day 30- Your favorite song.

Messy Girl

We finally started solids! After 6 1/2 months of just bottle feeding she welcomed rice cereal with an OK attitude, hehe. By ok I mean she did the normal, sour faces, tongue sticking out...and mine and Nick's favorite face; she closed her eyes tightly and shut her mouth when she saw the spoon coming. Lol. I got it on video but we didn't get a picture.

Honestly that first time she did better when I would put some on the spoon and give it to her. It worked for a couple bites.

All in all, she did great for the first time. She didn't finish it, even though I didn't make much. She was ready for that good ole trusty bottle that she loves so much. These were taken on Monday the 18th. We did it again for breakfast on Tues and dinner. She did ok again for breakfast but did remarkably well for dinner last night. At the end she stopped the squinty face and just started opening her mouth. This morning, she never even made the face! She just ate it! Man she's getting big too fast!

Yummy Fruit!

I love this teether! As does Brynlee. The picture above is the first time she was using it. I put a semi frozen apple in it. By the time she was done, I took it and there wasn't much left in there but a tiny mushed up apple. I knew she'd like the apple because I've given her apple juice (very watered down) and she loves to drink that.

This face is after I put a kiwi in there. Lol. I figured she wouldn't like it, but its what we had in the frig so I was like why not. She kept on sucking though, but still making sour faces.

I have also put a frozen plum and a banana. She loved both, although I won't be doing the banana again, as its SO very hard to clean that thing with the mushy banana in it! Lol.

Couple days late...

I cannot believe that I have a 6 month old! Its so crazy! I have loved the last few months, she has learned so much its insane! Here is whats going on in Brynlee's world:

*Size 2 diapers

*She still wears some 0-3 months clothes and she can wear 3-6 months(except most pants-little waist and short legs)

*I love putting shoes on her but she has TINY feet! I bought her some black dress shoes for this winter, 0-3month size...super big! All I can say is they better fit by Christmas because they complete her outfit!

*Rolls & Rolls & Rolls. All. Over. The. Place. (I'm gonna miss all this carpet, our house is ALL tile!)

*Sits up all by herself. She was doing good at my dads, but conquered it here in Arkansas about a week ago.

*Loves to stand!

*Loves her sleep. Takes 4 naps a day. They just vary in time. One long one, the others are short.

*Eating 6 oz 4 times a day.

*Still no solids. We are starting once we get back in Italy. Daddy didn't wanna miss that mess.

*Still smiles all the time and is a VERY happy baby.

*No teeth. Although she drools tons, has been since 3m, and there are no signs of teeth soon.

*World Traveler; Italy, Czech Republic, America-then all the little places in between!

Thats pretty much the update of Brynlee. She is growing too fast for words really. I love her so much. We've had a great little vacation visiting family and introducing her to the people that hadn't met her yet. Next time they see her, she'll be so different! Getting closer to our time to find out where our next home will be! We are super excited!

P.S. I've done some of B's 6 month pictures here, but I don't have my big camera's cord, so they'll have to wait!