Lately

So Maleaha is 21 months old and I can't believe I am almost going to have a two year old!  She already acts like one but I still picture her as a tiny baby.  I find it amazing when we go places and she remembers right where things are, then I have to remind myself she is almost two and she is growing up!  Some of Maleaha's favorite things are Minnie and Mickey Mouse, Doc Mcstuffins, candy, my phone, puppies, make up, babies, coloring, and my wallet.  Some of my favorite words she has picked up lately are Christmas, Santa, Jesus, grandpa, and backpack she also has down some Spanish words like ya no I (not sure of the spelling) but it means its all gone, donde stas, sientate and so much more and she understands almost everything her dad tells her in Spanish.  Even though Maleaha keeps me on my toes and is a handful sometimes I still wish she could stay little forever! Here are a few pictures of her when she got a hold of my makeup!

Thankful

So because I missed the boat in November in saying what I was grateful for, I want to count my many blessings and be grateful for the things I do have.  I am so glad that I have the little things that we all take for granted everyday like a warm home, electricity, and even technology, but what I am thankful for the most is my family.  Jared has been so great with letting me stay home with Maleaha and work on my schooling. Maleaha has been the greatest blessing in my life and has taught me more the last two years than I have learned my whole life and I don't know what I would do without her.  I am also so grateful for my family from my parents, my sisters, in-laws, and nieces and nephews and close friends.  I love spending time with family and it is so fun when we all are together!  I have so much more to be thankful for and this holiday season just reminds me I need to be thankful for what I have and stop complaining so much!  I am so excited for the Christmas and New Years and getting to spend time with loved ones!

Happy Holidays Everyone!