Ft. Worth

We are moving back to the States!! That's why I have been here so long. I refuse to fly with Belle again knowing the possibility of moving! More to come a little later when I gather the words to say about my time away.

Tchau (maybe I should start signing off in English now?),
Sara

Aquarium

Yesterday since the temperature dipped below my age ;) I took Belle to the Oklahoma Aquarium. I figured now that she is older, can walk, say fishy (sisshy), and generally interested in everything, that it would be a great idea to take her!

Turns out I was right. She was obsessed with the fish and running all around dragging me everywhere! We went at the perfect time since the stingray petting was going on and one of the underwater feedings. Belle practically swam with the rays and laughed, splashed and hung over the side rail with way too much excitement. The worker even asked to take her picture because she was having too much fun.

Every time she touched one of the rays she would tell, "oh soft!" Have I mentioned I loved this age?

Then after about an hour of running and playing we went to the gift shop to get a stuffed sisshy to take home. We ended up running into some kids speaking Portuguese and I debated on interrupting their convo to tell them Belle is Brazilian Then I just did it and we all spoke a little Portuguese. Good to know I can still bust it out when I need to! Although it felt weird speaking here in the US.

All in all it was a fun trip and I can't wait to take her to the zoo this spring!

Tchau,
Sara

I know that I keep making false promises to keep writing. These past two months in the US have me worn to the bone. I wait and wait for my life to become normal and slow down a bit. There are so many things that I want to write in the blog and I am pretty sure that tomorrow I will be able to start talking about our big news.... if that doesn't already hint you off :)

I am also thinking about opening the blog back up to everyone. We will see! I feel that if I have a larger audience to write to, it would push me to write more often. Who knows for sure though.

Tchau,
Sara

Long but short weekend

Nate flew into town for one night so we could have a night on the town! My mom watched Belle for us so we could have dinner and drinks.... Too many drinks.

That morning Nate and Belle reunited and she spent the next hour cover his face with 'sincess' (princess) stickers. Too cute!!

He had to leave us again. Once again, she gets sick with a little cold, no fever just really stuffing and not sleeping good. It's the paradox that this only happens when Nate is gone.

More cuddles for me but also little sleep. I am just hoping that I don't catch it too this time around.

Two more weeks of Nate being gone and then we will have so much time together! It will be like we are married or something ;)

Tchau,
Sara

Anniversary!

Today is our 3 year anniversary for marriage despite having loved each other for 15 years! Crazy to think of the things we have been through together and I look forward to the laughter, tears, and love to come.

I make a promise to always focus on communicating that way we can continue to grow together. The moment we start to grow separately I promise to drop the things I think are more important and focus on us!

I wish that we were able to spend this day together but text messages, emails, phones calls, and Skype will have to suffice.

I love you Nate!

The Land

We are back out to my parents house for probably the next two weeks while we wait impatiently for Nate to return from Brazil.

Finally the weather was bearable to venture outside. It's not just that's its cold its the wind that makes it not fun!

Belle had to adjust being back out here but that's nothing new. With each day I am realizing how much of a routine girl she is and how many little quirks she has. Now that she talking more, each day quickly becomes an adventure.

The other day she said, "momo freeese", which means Elmo please. I told a friend of mine that I am now trilingual by adding toddler to my list!

I have probably already said this but I am really loving the age for Belle!! It almost. ALMOST. Makes me think that having another one could be fun.

Tchau,
Sara

Favorite new space

Belle got a baby crib for her baby dolls this Christmas. Turns out she likes to hang out in it more than she likes to play with the dolls! Oh and if you can't see in the picture she also loves her hat and stickers.

Tchau,
Sara

Cheese!

Here is Belles cheese face! When you ask her to smile or say cheese this is what she does ;)

Too cute!

Tchau,
Sara

New year!

Someone had a party in her bed last night!! Hope the new year is starting off wonderful for you all!!

Tchau,
Sara

Sick days

After Christmas I moved out of my inlaws and into my parents house. Nate had to travel back to Brazil :( and I needed to spend some time with my family!

Day 2 of being out here, in no mans land, the whole family gets sick. Except for my mom. Poor mom has to take care of all of us and then she is going to get sick!

Pretty sure we have bronchitis but who knows for sure. I feel good one minute and the next like crap. Good thing is that Belle seems to be bouncing back pretty good. She only coughs when sleeping which means no sleep for me and a longer recovery time.

Oh how I wish Nate was here to share these fun times!

At least I get good cuddle time with izmiester.

Tchau,
Sara