She's almost 1...and then soon she will be almost 30...!!

Oh my goodness~ My sweet little girl will be 1 on July 28th...wow. Women usually say that the, "first year goes by so fast..."..and how it is so true. Sometimes I still look at her in amazement and wonder why Jesus chose to bless Shaun and I with such an awesome little girl.....actually, she is so awesome, even when she chooses to hit her mommy in the arm, face or leg...or actuallyanywhere her little hands can reach! She is going through a what I call, "finding herself" phase. May be a little new agey...but that is the only way I can describe it without getting frustrated with her, lol. My least favorite thing about my little stinkyface is, when we read to her, she will kiss every single page of the book, or even her creepy bear that talks...but, do you think mom and dad could get some good kisses...nope. She does give us really good hugs and has a smile on her face almost every part of the day. So, that makes up for it...Am I an awful parent cause I am whinning about her not loving us like she loves her books..lol. These last few months have been super crazy for the Nix family. We officially went fulltime with our Window Cleaning business. That has been such a blessing. Lots of work, but well worth it. Ever since we started the business Shaun had been working another fulltime job on top of the extra 30 hours he would put into the business every week...so Ry and I would see him at like 6am and then maybe again at 8 or 9pm at night...not a lot of fun. But in May he quit his full time job and we have just been focusing on the business. Which we are doing good. Lots of learning curves! But, well worth it. There is nothing better than being able to spend breakfast with your best friend everyday. I love it. I am so thankful for it. Not to mention Ryanne sees her dad so much more...she loves him so much! Speaking of that...I am like freaking chopped liver when it comes to daddy...I know that she is only 11 months, but I am pretty sure Ryanne is the master at run crawling...lol. She hears the key go into the door and she comes out of hiding (wherever she is at) and one foot on the ground and the other in crawling position...pretty sure she can get to the door in like 3.5 seconds. No matter where she is at~ No joke. Picture it with an army hat. Priceless. I didn't grow up with a dad figure in my life, actually I don't even know my real dad, so it is my favorite part of having a beautiful little girl. I pray that she will always be a daddy's girl. Today before Shaun left for work, he was dancing and twirling her all around the livingroom. And, I couldn't help but be so thankful to God for such and amazing daddy for my little girl.

This summer has been loads of fun, and it's only July~ In June we got to go visit family in Colorado. It was great to see everyone. Ryanne got to meet her family on Daddy's side. Her Uncle Todd, Her Uncle Chad, Aunt Katie and their sweet kids. Then we went and spent a night with her Uncle Oscar and Aunt Candi, and their almost brand new babygirl Sophia. Oh man, what a doll she is! Then off to visit with the Grandparents. While Shaun and Ry went and saw them, I got to go see one of my best friends, ms. nikki!

Later that night we got to go hang out with all of our friends...it was so nice to see so many great people! The Lewellen's, Jeramy, the Herrmanns, and of course Nikki~ We went out to dinner and then played some pool afterwards. Shaun and I stayed at Ry's and Whit's place, and they were so good to us! It was great~

It was a busy vacation, but much needed. Family is important....Oh! On the way there Ryanne said baby, and was kissing the book with the baby on it~! So sweet....Now, the plane ride home...wow. Everyone was ready to get home..including Ryanne. She was melting down left and right, it was nuts. I was so excited to land on Seattle ground...don't get me wrong..Colorado is nice...to visit. But, Seattle is home. Oh, I almost forgot one of the best things while we were in Colorado! Ms. Anna L. was so good to us! She did professional pictures of Ryanne and they turned out so good! Thanks again girl! We love you guys!

We were blessed the beginning of July to be able to go spend it with My Uncle Ba and Aunt Vicki. That would be Ryanne's great Uncle and Aunt..and boy did Ryanne love them! OOh, and Ms.Niqua came too. She is my second cousin and my Aunt and Uncle's granddaughter...lol. They have been building a beautiful home in Northport for quite a few years, and we got to go up there for the Fourth of July Weekend. It was great. We have been up there a couple other times, but, it was so good to see them, and for Ryanne to get to know them. Couple of first for Ryanne on our trip to Northport...an 8 hour car ride...her first 4th of July and she got to meet a HORSIE!! She was babbling and babbling to Ms.Ginger. It was super cute. She also found herself in quite the predicament when she got herself stuck in between a side table and the couch...I was laughing so hard! She didn't hardly eat anything but A.Vicki's potatoe salad...no joke. It was so good..lol. I wasn't really going to have any because I am doing a homeopathic version of the HHCG diet...oh, but I did..and it was so WORTH IT!! LOL. Speaking of the diet, I have lost 20lbs. in almost three weeks...(give or take my cheating...on it) And, I feel so good. I have a long ways to go, but, I also have been working out, and have cut the garbage out of my diet. I love it! I have until July 25th to finish, and then I think I will take a break...for 6weeks, and then try it back up again...we'll see how I am doing.

Next on the Nix agenda, you ask...well, Shaun and I have been looking for a new church, and really just praying and seeking God in the whole searching. We are looking at one, and we are excited to spend the summer there, and to see where God has us. Also, we have started a new marriage book..and Shaun and I both really passionate about losing weight and giving that glory to God, and to be able to set good healthy examples to our daughter. My goals for the summer are to be able to drop another 30lbs...making it a total of 5olbs...already at the 2olb. mark. To be able to finish all of my bible study/books that I have started this year. Most important to build my relationship with God, and to have him as my best friend, my husband my swedish fish, and my daughter right along side of us! And...we are thinking about extending our family...in the near future..not so soon, but, sooner than later!

3 week break...

I feel like this last few weeks have become some sort of blur..I literally have been sick for almost 4 weeks now. I am over it! Went to the doctor and I have bronchitis. Gross. I probably would have been feeling better if I wasn't so stubborn and went a week ago...but, whatev...the point is I went and now I have medicine. It's 5:32AM in the morning...and I AM UP. I even took the day off from my nanny job...and I AM STILL UP. Ridiculous. Back to my 3 week blur. About 2 months ago I started a few devotionals or books, call them what you will...The first being "The Purpose Driven Life" Yeah, I am still on day 17...and then started in a book with a wonderful friend, "Becoming the woman of his dreams" and finally,

"Becoming more than just a bible study girl".



And....I LOVE ALL OF THEM!! Seriously, I love them. I have learned (not always practiced) some really good stuff from all of them. A little tid bit that I took from Becoming the woman of his dreams, was on respecting your husband..."Respect is wrapped up in a beautiful paper of kind and gentle words and tied with the enormous ribbons of a loving spirit." It is one of the most amazing gifts a wife can give. And, as I read on, I read just one little sentence...and it stung me. In a good way. Not always do I get it, but, I got it after reading this..."Just as men are called to be the head of the home, the wife is called to be the heart of the home. When we are acting as the head, it is hard to be the heart. Advice that will be attached to my heart forever. The only thing is that I stopped reading these awesome books when I started to feel like crap. I honestly can see the difference in myself when I am not in some sort of study on God's Word. My attitude changes in a pretty dramatic way, and I get short with the people I love the most. Especially with my husband. He is the last person I want to be fighting and arguing with. Which regardless of if I am in a "study" or not I should have a better attitude...but, let's be real...God gifted us women (some of us a little more) with PMS. And it seems that I tend to vere off my readings when it close to that dreaded "time of the month". So, my goal these next few months is to be on the lookout for the days when I don't want to do any reading and I have a poor attitude, and I am going to go out of my way...(well, this is a goal...no one's perfect...) to be in God's Word, to find something everyday to Praise my beautiful God for. Like today...for instance...(just for fun, not because I am pmsing...lol) I have and amazing husband and daughter.

I really do not know how I lived life without either of them before they came into my life. Seriously, yesterday, I was so spent, I was so tired from being sick and tired, I was tired of being around kids all day...and I really missed spending time with just me and my daughter....so we went SHOPPING!! And, I cannot tell you how much that filled my "quality time bank" with my little stinkyface. Not to mention Momma started getting stuff ready for her very first EASTER basket! Oh, I know she is only 8 months, but, it was so much fun...I got her the cutest little flower headband, no, really she looks like a flower. Some new yummy treats! Some organic baby food...well, and the CUTEST very first easter basket ever. Not to mention, she was a blast in the store. Sitting up like a big girl.

Seriously, isn't she really the cutest baby ever! Who couldn't love that face...and I am not just saying this because she is my baby...she really is adorable.

Alright, now that it is almost 7am, I should probably start cleaning...stay tuned for my next blog on renovating furniture....yes. I don't know if that is really a word, but, that will be my new project...since we are moving, into a super cute place I am wanting to do some "shappy cheek" on the apartment and the sweet pile of "craps" that I have found on craigslist...well, they will become sweet piles of jewels when I am done...or I probably will be considered a hoarder...oh, gosh...until next time...(like in another three weeks when I get a day off.....)