Love Notes: Week 3

Monday October 13, 2014

After a busy weekend full of family and Baptism, Cana and I enjoyed a silent day at home. We slept in, snuggled in bed way to long and wore pajamas all day. If only daddy could have stayed home with us too. But he definitely got in his snuggles with Cane at night!

We also got some new Flip Cloth Diapers in the mail today! We will be starting cloth soon and I couldn't be more excited! 

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

If you know me, you know I love a good deal. So much so, I can't remember the last time I purchased a piece of clothing that wasn't on sale or clearance. I typically don't do thrift stores or Ross type places, I'm just really good at finding deals on target sale racks and such. Today, Cana and I scored some awesome deals at a second hand shop called My Kids Closet! Not to brag but I got Cana a pair of sweats, a onesie, sun hat and pacifier clip all for $2.50! Major win! Since the shop is next to Cana's doctor, I foresee many trips inside!

Wednesday October 15, 2014

Another day of deals! I took the girl to Old Navy and got myself some clothes. Apparently, breastfeeding doesn't shed all your prego weight right away and since all my maternity clothes are for summer, I need to buy some (larger) fall clothes until I can fit in my pre-babe pants... Not fun, but getting cheap clothes makes it better. I got a pair of linen pants for $7 and two tops for $8 each! I'm such a pro. 

We also had Frankie's old roommate, Travis over for dinner! I remember the first time he held a baby, two years ago! He didn't forget how to do it because he did great with Cana! Haha

Thursday October 16, 2014

My advanced child decided to roll over again (for the fifth time) today! She's getting stronger by the day and it's scary. Slow down, woman!

Friday October 17, 2014

Today Frankie had conferences at work and was home by noon! Seriously, such a gift! We decided to take advantage of the day and grabbed lunch and spent some good awake time with daddy! 

Later, we went on a movie date while Cana was babysat by her aunt, uncle and grandma (it takes a village)! We are so blessed to have so many family members who love our girl! Again, I was nervous to leave her and missed her like whoa! But... One on one time with my spouse is a rare thing these days and I cherished every minute! Plus, Gone Girl... Dude... So.messed.up. 

Looks like Cane had a blast with her uncle JC, Aunty Coley and Grandma MJ, though!

Saturday October 18, 2014

Today was hard... We've officially been introduced to the six week growth spurt and when you combine it with increasingly bad reflux... You get a bad bad day. And a tired, cranky baby. And a crying, defeated mama. But you also get a very loving and supportive husband who sees your stress and suggests a trip to confession and some good prayer time. What a guy, huh? A good Sacrament is just what I needed after a highly stressful morning. Praise God for confession and praise God for husbands. Amen? Amen. 

Sunday October 19, 2014

Cana's first trip to Greeley post-womb was today! We celebrated sweet AvaMarie's second birthday! Cana enjoyed her first party and meeting all her mommy and daddy's Greeley friends! She told me to make sure I decorate her first birthday as well as Raquel did for AvaMarie's... Fair warning little girl: your entire nursery was mainly created by Raquel, so don't expect much from your mama. Lol

Also... 509!!!! Cana and I could sleep easy knowing we saw Peyton get #509, so we went straight to bed! And joyful, joyful, the babe actually slept a few hours!!! Thank you Peyton!

LoveNotes: week 2

Monday October 6, 2014

Cana and I relaxed at home and prepared the house for my parents to come for a visit. Sometimes a day in pajamas is all you need. 

Tuesday October 7, 2014

Happy one month birthday, Cana Marie! Read up on what we learned and experienced during our first 30 days with the Canester. 

Wednesday October 8, 2014

We took a trip to Estes Park with my parents. It was sad that Frankie couldn't join us because he had to work, but we had a blast in one of my favorite places. And boy am I proud of how well Cana did on her first big trip!

Thursday October 9, 2014

Frankie and I went on our first date since pre-Cana. My parents so graciously offered to watch our girl while we went to dinner and dessert. I spent the entire day stressing and preparing for the (less than) four hour date. And yes... I cried in the car on the way to dinner. Judge away! But once we got to dinner, I relaxed and enjoyed the rare quality time with my amazing spouse. It was a blessed few hours!

Friday October 10, 2014

Today, we went to dinner at Frankie's moms house and Cana got to meet her auntie Megan and uncle Leslie while they were visiting from Utah! Big props to Les for being brave enough to hold her! Haha

Saturday October 11, 2014

Cana Marie, welcome home! You're officially a child of God!!! I've never been such a proud mama!

Sunday October 12, 2014

My parents left today, which is sad but we are so grateful for their time here. It was also rainy and cold, which is the best! And lastly, it was bronco Sunday which meant Cana's godmother, Katie, came to hangout. She brought our newly baptized girl a perfect gift: an Immaculate Heart of Mary doll (made by the awesome Raquel)! I can't wait for her to play with it!

Love Notes Link Up

My amazing friend, Raquel, over at Story of a Rose has this weekly Love Note post, that I must admit I can't wait for each Monday morning! I decided to join in the fun and (try) to post my own love notes each week. It's such a great reminder of the little things God does to show us love in our daily lives. So here we go!

Monday, September 29th

Let me just start this out on a high note: Pumpkin Eggnog Chai Tea! And this girl in a baby hipster hat. 

Power to the People!

Tuesday, September 30th

Cana and I went to lunch and Ikea with Frankie's mom and grandma. I am so blessed to have a husband with such a great family! It makes being away from my family a little bit easier. 

Wednesday, October 1st

Today was three years since Frankie and I began dating. THREE YEARS! Seriously, it feels like a life time, but in reality we did things pretty quickly! Dating, engagement, marriage and a baby all in three short years. That's less than high school! But praise God for his perfect timing! I wouldn't have had it any other way. 

Today was also St. Therese's feast day, so Cana and I joined Frankie's 8th graders for a party at school! They're some of the sweetest kids around and absolutely adore Frankie. I am so grateful he is able to teach in a place where he is so loved and feels so joyful!

Thursday, October 2nd

One thing I am highly grateful for is Lactation Consultants! They're the sweetest women alive and know exactly how to make a breastfeeding mother feel great! Cana and I went in for a check up today and I was terrified she wasn't gaining weight and that I was making huge mistakes with nursing her. So terrified that I cried in front of the LC! But bless her heart, she reassured me that we were super successful and I was doing everything correctly! Cana even gained a whole pound since her two week check up! I think we are finally getting the hang of nursing and it's sooooo great!

Friday, October 3rd

Today I spent every second of Cana's naps and nursing sessions on the computer and phone trying to sign her up for insurance, get her birth certificate and figure out how on earth to locate her social security number! It was incredibly stressful and annoying. But... At the end of the day, I got it done, and realized how thankful I was for needing to do all of it. Because if I didn't have to do it, that means I wouldn't have my sweet Cana Marie. The stress was worth it for her. 

Saturday, October 4th

Pumpkin Patch!!! Today was our first big outing with Cana and it went perfectly!

We went to an awesome pumpkin patch/farm in Erie called Anderson Farms with Frankie's dad and step mom. It was my first time at a patch like that and Cana's too. She slept pretty much the entire time in the baby bjorn, but we all assumed she loved it! We even picked out a tiny pumpkin for our tiny girl! I can't wait to make this a yearly tradition with her grandparents!

Sunday, October 5th

Today was Cana's last Sunday Mass as a non-Catholic! Woohoo! And good news! No one asked me how old she was or proclaimed how cute she looked in the middle of Mass! They actually waited until Mass was over today! Bravo, community, bravo! Let's keep it up and not let the cutest baby in the world distract us from the greatest gift in the world (Jesus in the Eucharist).