The Adamski Family: January 2012

It's been one month since Christmas but it feels like 3!

We flew out to CO right after they got dumped with snow. What a change to see all the mountains and everything covered in white. We had a guest with us when we flew... a cute little puppy named Poppy! She was a surprise Christmas present from my brother to my sis-in-law. A puppy that my dad & step-mom bred. She did great on the flight & my brother was surprised we flew her out! I was just soo glad to be on vacation!

(Pikes Peak)

When we got to my moms, we just relaxed & then I made plans to meet up w/ 2 good friends from H/S. Erin was moving to Korea w/ her fam & this was me & Becca's chance to get together & meet each others kiddos. It was great to see them, we had snacks while the kids spread them all over the place. We somehow managed to snap some pics. So maybe setting the camera on the play kitchen on auto-timer didn't work out like we thought, but it captures the craziness just fine. After saying our goodbyes, went back to the house for some lunch & rest (staying up the night before till 2 am, then waking at 3 am does things to your head.) (pics coming soon)

Christmas Eve was busy - we started by seeing Santa at the mall & then visiting Tommy's church for an evening service, then a yummy Eve dinner at his house. Ais loved playing & catching up with her cousins! Such sweet boys.

Christmas morning was fun, Ais is starting to understand what Santa is all about, but mostly that it's Jesus' bday. We sang happy bday to him & opened presents. Funny how the presents you think will be big hits aren't that exciting (isn't that how it always is with toddlers?) My mom's Brittish neighbor, John, stopped by & Ais was all about impressing him! She would open a present and show him and tell him all kinds of interesting things. She loved her new tea set & Mr. Potato head & mostly her play-doh cupcake set. She also loved playing "balls" every day (all day) on grandpa's vintage pool table.

We enjoyed Xmas dinner with my step-siblings (Misty & Miles) & their fam. Craziness w/ 2.5 toddlers running around opening presents, over tired... I just really enjoyed just spending time with everyone.

(I need to finish uploading all my pics!)

Right about this time, I noticed Ais was sniffly & warm. I know sickness had been all around us - and yes... Within a couple days it wiped us all out! We all were zapped w/ somethin' awful & lucky me couldn't really take anything. By the time we pulled ourselves together, my mom got the flu. We did manage to still enjoy our little bit of time left together & play in the snow. We made a sweet Frosty & zipped Ais around on a little sled.

The "men" (Rory, Tommy, Miles & Michael) went to a ranch to go shooting one afternoon. From the sounds of it, they enjoyed themselves, had some typical "man" convo and shot stuff... Isn't that what it's all about for them?

We also ventured to Manitou Springs to the penny arcades one day (old vintage arcades for just nickels, dimes & quarters) it was fun to see the kids play where I used to hang as a teen.

(yes this is my brother w/ a giant beard & lightin' a stoagie, he teleported here from 1930)

The week came to a close & we were fat-full of good times with fam! We miss CO but it was good to get home. We flew into Atlanta at midnight on New Years eve. Talking about running on fumes.

(in the car on the way to the airport)

(At the Denver airport saying goodbye)

Ais was given a cool NYE headband w/ lights by a lady on the shuttle. By the time we reached our house... My voice was almost gone. Rang in the New Year unable to speak... Nice... Typical

Aislynn got her first official hair cut by yours truly. We want to let it grow, but it was time for a trim. She did great, & I managed to accomplish a nice even trim (maybe 1/2 or 3/4 inch?) maybe now it'll grow a little quicker. I do love her little curls at the bottom.

So my dad-in-law John came out to visit right after the new year. It was great to see him and have him visit. Man, him & Michael got so much done! All kinds of little home improvement projects around the house! I wish he could've stayed an extra 2 weeks! Aside from that, it was fun visiting different places, sight seeing, and Aislynn charming him all week. She sure loves grandad.

The next exciting thing about January was unexpected... A new opportunity popped up for me! Never would I have imagined changing jobs mid-pregnancy, but It was clear that this was a God thing. It turned out to be a huge blessing for us in many ways. Without going into too much detail, I will be an account manager for a health management company that provides an array of health/wellness programs (what I love) to big companies. It was bittersweet putting in my notice at Coke. It's been a good 4 years but I'm excited to venture on!

Praise the Lord for all He has given us, I'm amazed at how good He is to us when we sooo don't deserve it. I truly feel that 2012 is a year of blessings and growth. I can't wait!

The pregnancy has been going great. Showing so much more this time around - it's flying by! I'm 19 weeks now & baby kicks all the time. I love it. Ais is so cute too. She always asks if my baby is still there & if it's kicking. She'll rub my belly & give it kisses. She's gonna be the best big sis!

(17 weeks)