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!