Welcome to the world!

Cannon.Christopher is here! And let me tell you, he was worth all the aches, heartburn, weight gain, sore back... etc... you know- all those pregnancy woe's that most women handle so gracefully and I just kind of... dealt with. 

He is ((knock-on-wood)) a wonderful baby. He only cries when he's hungry or when we change his diaper... He's a little pee monster and loves to poo in clean diapers, but I don't care. I'll change his lil' nappy 5,000 times a day if I have to, even though that would be quite a few diapers. 

I never fully understood this dimension of love and adoration till I was holding him in my arms. Speaking of love, seeing Sean become a dad has been one of those amazing transformations that you just can't describe in words... he is the most amazing daddy to little C! My love for him has grown to a whole new level, and it is awesome! 

My birth story is to come... it was a doozie, ladies & gents... but I'm excited to share- because if it can help just one woman know that birth isn't as scary as some make it out to be then it's worth it. I was one of those who was scared poop-less about it... and I made it through. 

Anyways- here are a few photos of Mr Cannon! 

First Family Photo

Baby Blue Eyes (I see flecks of g.r.e.e.n too!)

Daddy kisses are the best!

Time to go home! 

(Thats's a baby lo-jack on his left ankle)

XoXoXo

-Proud Momma!

Home is wherever I'm with you.

So when we moved in with my parents we knew it would be hard... giving up your personal space, letting go of those little pet peeves, and just learning to co-habitat as adults rather than teenagers (like the last time you lived under their roof and rule).  We are very lucky in the sense that our parents are completely respectful of the fact that we are adults, and don't try to step on our feet or set any rules. It's still hard to share space and not have daily access to our 'things', other than our bedroom. 

What we didn't anticipate is just how close the entire experience would bring us together. We've set goals from the beginning of our relationship and have yet to find a goal we're unable to reach. Living with my parents and sharing space has just brought the bigger picture into clearer perspective. We know what our goal is ((to be debt free, and own a second home in which we reside and grow our family)), and we know what it's going to take to reach that goal. Knowing that this isn't easy, but we're in it together has helped us to communicate through our feelings better and lean on each other even more so. 

As we approach our one year wedding anniversary (almost two years being legally married- but that's a story for another post...), I can't help but think of the saying you're bound to hear in your first year of marriage: "The first year of marriage is the hardest" ... and I can't help but agree on some level... we fought a lot (like, a whole bunch, over stupid stuff) while we were living in Seattle... but that just taught us how to fight as a married couple. It also taught us that no matter where you live, or just how crappy your job is, or how much you miss your friends and family- you're in it together. You're a team. You chose each other for a reason. 

I guess my whole point for this post is to express my gratitude to my husband for always sticking by my side, remaining my best friend, partner in crime, and adventure buddy. Sean, my home is wherever I'm with you. 

Photo compliments of Juneberry Photography

XoXoXo

-Mrs P. 

i was sitting, waiting, wishing...

Anyone who knows me personally can attest to the fact that I'm not the most patient person you'll ever meet. In fact, I'm quite the opposite. That being said- when my Doctor told me on Tuesday she expected baby to make his // her grand entrance to the world before the week was over I was ecstatic! Then the waiting game started... for reals, and que the anxiety and bordem. I'm still having contractions, and the house is clean (like, really clean)... but still no Baby Oaxaca. So, I'll continue to wait... and walk... 

I have heard from lots of mamma's that it's a great time to take advantage of your time off... take time for yourself and rest... a lot! I went for a pedicure a few days ago, met some lovely girlfriends for dinner, and went to pick up an anniversary present for the hubs. I got to visit co-workers while window shopping (getting ideas for Christmas presents already!) and had lunch at the Nordstrom Cafe by myself. It''s these sweet little moments that I've always taken for granted that I'm trying to savor while I still can.